Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 20, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Carri Parker
- Management Analyst
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 02/05/2024 TMP-7017
Attachments: 020524 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to approve the February 5, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Abstain: Councilman Mudron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Approve Emergency Repairs to the Well 23D to Great Lakes ID-1590-20
Water Resources Group in the amount of $117,195.00
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed emergency repairs to Well
23D, in the amount of $117,195.00, with Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for ID-1591-20
the Design of the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert to
Willett Hofmann & Associates in the amount of $45,721.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Contract for
Professional Engineering Services for the design of the Pilcher Park (Highland
Avenue) Culvert, in the amount of $45,721.00, with Willett Hofmann &
Associates.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Sanitary ID-1592-20
Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN
Group Inc. in the amount of $494,526.00
Attachments: St. Patrick's Proposal Map (11x17).pdf
Aux Sable Model Route (11x17 Landscape).pdf
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2024 Sanitary
Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $494,526.00,
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with RJN Group Inc.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Annual ID-1593-20
Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem
Vue Inc. in the amount of $63,522.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the 2024
Annual Service Agreement, in the amount of $63,522.00, with Xylem Vue Inc.
Award of Contract for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen ID-1594-20
and Resurface Project- MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to
Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,592,706.33
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Contract for the Theodore
Street Widen and Resurface Project 1A, in the amount of $3,592,706.33, with
Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1590-20, 1591-20, 1592-20, 1593-20, and
1594-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement ID-1595-20
for the Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street
from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $257,345.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services
Agreement for the Design of Joliet City Square, in an amount not to exceed of
$257,345.00, to Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1595-20 for approval by full Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Accepting Grant of Easements for the Hickory ID-1596-20
Creek East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement
Projects
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet Park District Utility Easement_West Park & Crombie
Park_signed.pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek East and
West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement Projects.
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Resolution Accepting Grant of Easement for the Parkview ID-1597-20
North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
Jefferson School Easement_Signed.pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the Grant of Easement from the Joliet District 86 for
the Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project.
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the ID-1598-20
Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project -
MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-02-WR in the amount of
$3,592,706.33
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this resolution.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real ID-1599-20
Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property
(12550 Bell Road)
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet-12550 Bell Road Lemont-Real Estate Agreement For
Approval (2-7-2024).pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the property to be purchased for the Grand Prairie
Water Commission at 12550 Bell Road. Federal funds are used for the
purchase of this property.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1596-20, 1597-20, 1598-20, and 1599-20 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
LICENSE AND PERMIT
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks ID-1589-20
Restaurant at 480 Houbolt Road
Attachments: Appl - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application -
Copy.pdf
Map - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Letter - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Letter.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 480
Houbolt Road.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1589-20 for approval by full Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Non-Revenue Water Update TMP-7034
Anthony Anczer discussed the Non-Revenue Water Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 02/05/2024 TMP-7017
Attachments: 020524 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
Approve Emergency Repairs to the Well 23D to Great Lakes Water ID-1590-20
Resources Group in the amount of $117,195.00
Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the ID-1591-20
Design of the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert to Willett
Hofmann & Associates in the amount of $45,721.00
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Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer ID-1592-20
Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the
amount of $494,526.00
Attachments: St. Patrick's Proposal Map (11x17).pdf
Aux Sable Model Route (11x17 Landscape).pdf
Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Annual Service ID-1593-20
Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the
amount of $63,522.00
Award of Contract for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and ID-1594-20
Resurface Project- MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin
Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,592,706.33
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the ID-1595-20
Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van
Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $257,345.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Accepting Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek ID-1596-20
East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement Projects
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet Park District Utility Easement_West Park & Crombie
Park_signed.pdf
Resolution Accepting Grant of Easement for the Parkview North ID-1597-20
2024 Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
Jefferson School Easement_Signed.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the ID-1598-20
Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project - MFT
Sect. No. 18-00515-02-WR in the amount of $3,592,706.33
Attachments: Resolution
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Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate ID-1599-20
Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (12550 Bell
Road)
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet-12550 Bell Road Lemont-Real Estate Agreement For
Approval (2-7-2024).pdf
LICENSE AND PERMIT
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at ID-1589-20
480 Houbolt Road
Attachments: Appl - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application -
Copy.pdf
Map - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Letter - 480 Houbolt Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Letter.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Non-Revenue Water Update TMP-7034
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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