Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 15, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 15, 2024
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 15, 2024
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 15, 2024
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos -
Deputy Director Engineering, Owen Dean - Public Utilities Engineer, Valeria Vazquez &
Claudia Barraza - 1501 Dickens Street.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
approve the April 1, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
Public Service Minutes 04/01/2024 TMP-7169
Attachments: 040124 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - ID-1658-20
Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT
Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $358,405.93
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the award of Contract for
the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP, in the amount of $358,405.93, to
PT Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the 2024 On-Call Excavation and ID-1659-20
Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of
$400,000.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Award of Contract for
the 2024 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program, in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.00.
Award of Contract for the 2024 Utilities Restoration Program ID-1660-20
in the amount of $600,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract for the 2024 Utilities
Restoration Program in the amount of $600,000.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1658-20, 1659-20, and 1660-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
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CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main ID-1661-20
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the
amount of $117,267.41
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $117,267.41, to Trine Construction
Corp.
Change Order No. 4 for the Plainfield Road (Black - Center) ID-1662-20
Water Main Improvement Project to Trine Construction Corp
in the amount of $68,471.17
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 4 for the Plainfield Road (Black -
Center) Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $68,471.17, to Trine
Construction Corp.
Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - ID-1663-20
102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, 2 Clinton
Street to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $297,613.40
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk Vault
Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, 2 Clinton Street,
in the amount of $297,613.40, to Lindblad Construction.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1664-20, and 1665-20 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions Associated with 663 S. Des Plaines Street: ID-1664-20
Resolution Declaring 663 S. Des Plaines Street as Surplus
Property
Resolution Approving the Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street
(PIN 30-07-16-433-031-0000) to the Illinois Department of
Transportation
Attachments: Resolution
663 S. Des Plaines Sale - IDOT Resolution.pdf
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works spoke of the Resolutions Associated with
663 S. Des Plaines Street:
Resolution Declaring 663 S. Des Plaines Street as Surplus Property
Resolution Approving the Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street (PIN
30-07-16-433-031-0000) to the Illinois Department of Transportation
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the ID-1665-20
Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP
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Attachments: Resolution
Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for
the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1664-20, and 1665-20 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Greg Ruddy inquired about the resolution approving a memorandum of understanding for the
EV chargers. This is moved to the 5/6/24 Public Service Meeting and then to Council on
5/7/24.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Owen Dean - Public Utilities Engineer, present for the City of Joliet along with the owner of
1501 Dickens St and they discussed a sanitary sewer issue at the property. The committee
made a motion to recommend this to Legal for review. Owen will reach out to Inspections
regarding the permits.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
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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
Monday, April 15, 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 04/01/2024 TMP-7169
Attachments: 040124 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
Award of Contract for the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center ID-1658-20
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No.
24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$358,405.93
Award of Contract for the 2024 On-Call Excavation and ID-1659-20
Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of $400,000.00
Award of Contract for the 2024 Utilities Restoration Program in the ID-1660-20
amount of $600,000.00
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda April 15, 2024
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main ID-1661-20
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the amount of
$117,267.41
Change Order No. 4 for the Plainfield Road (Black - Center) Water ID-1662-20
Main Improvement Project to Trine Construction Corp in the
amount of $68,471.17
Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. ID-1663-20
Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad
Construction in the amount of $297,613.40
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions Associated with 663 S. Des Plaines Street: ID-1664-20
Resolution Declaring 663 S. Des Plaines Street as Surplus
Property
Resolution Approving the Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street (PIN
30-07-16-433-031-0000) to the Illinois Department of
Transportation
Attachments: Resolution
663 S. Des Plaines Sale - IDOT Resolution.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Bridge ID-1665-20
Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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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