Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 1, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 1, 2024
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2024
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony
Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Owen Dean - Public Utilities Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E.
Hug, to approve the June 17, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilman Mudron
Public Service Minutes 06/17/2024 TMP-7466
Attachments: 06172024 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson ID-1746-20
- Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin
Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$20,107,270.88
Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square
and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $20,107,270.88
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Chicago Street Streetscape
(Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements, in an amount not
to exceed of $20,107,270.88, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to forward without recommendation ID-1746-20 by full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional ID-1747-20
Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in
the amount of $150,000.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Support
Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00
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Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional
Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Support Services, in the
amount of $150,000.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development ID-1748-20
Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business
Park to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $205,000.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development Review and
Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the
amount of $205,000.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for
Development Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park,
in the amount of $205,000.00, to Strand Assoc. Inc.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water ID-1749-20
Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh &
Associates PA in the amount of $248,412.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss Control Technical
Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the amount of
$248,412.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Water
Loss Control Technical Assistance Program, in the amount of $248,412.00,
Cavanaugh & Associates PA.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1747-20, 1748-20, and 1749-20 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilman Mudron
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard ID-1750-20
Improvements to D Construction Inc. reducing the amount
by ($409,100.82) - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard Improvements to D
Construction Inc. reducing the amount by ($409,100.82) - Section No.
21-00544-00-PV
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard
Improvements, in the amount of ($409,100.82), to D Construction Inc. - Section
No. 21-00544-00-PV to remove an item belonging on a different contract.
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard / ID-1751-20
Houbolt Road Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of $347,850.97 - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road
Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $347,850.97 -
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Section No. 21-00544-00-PV
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt
Road Improvements, in the amount of $347,850.97, to PT Ferro Construction
Co. - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV. This is for the addition from Contract A to
Contract B.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1750-20, and 1751-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilman Mudron
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for ID-1752-20
the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City
Square and Watermain Improvements Project - Section No.
21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00
Resolution Appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for the Chicago Street
Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements
Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this item.
Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee ID-1753-20
Agreement for Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering
Services Associated with the Compass Business Park
Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee Agreement for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass
Business Park
Attachments: Resolution
Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution authorizing Task Order No. 4.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1752-20, and 1753-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one at this time.
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Note
Essington Road sunken manholes between Dealerships and Caton Farm Road going
north. Owen Dean will check on them.
Note
424 E Washington / 1 S Cagwin update:
Owen Dean provided an update. The low quote is $59,100.00 to complete this work.
Current owner purchased home in 2020 and inherited this problem. He is not willing to do
the work for this cost and will be getting a lawyer. Public Service advised doing the work
and then lien the property if necessary.
Note
150 Ruby St - Collapsed Service in stairwell:
Owen Dean provided an update. City of Joliet plumber was able to camera past where the
line was supposed to be collapsed. Owen suggested he rod the line.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E.
Hug, to adjourn.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilman Mudron
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Monday, July 1, 2024 4:30 PM 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 06/17/2024 TMP-7466
Attachments: 06172024 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 Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - ID-1746-20
Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,107,270.88
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional ID-1747-20
Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the
amount of $150,000.00
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development ID-1748-20
Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park
to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $205,000.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss ID-1749-20
Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates
PA in the amount of $248,412.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard ID-1750-20
Improvements to D Construction Inc. reducing the amount by
($409,100.82) - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt ID-1751-20
Road Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$347,850.97 - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for the ID-1752-20
Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and
Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in
the amount of $2,501,760.00
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee ID-1753-20
Agreement for Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Services
Associated with the Compass Business Park
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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