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Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · May 5, 2025

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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, May 5, 2025 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Public Service Committee Committee Members Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman Councilman Pat Mudron Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 ROLL CALL Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Paulina Martinez - Director of Economic Development, Laura Pacino - 7 Brew Restaurant APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the April 14, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon Public Service Minutes 04/14/2025 TMP-8537 Attachments: 041425 Public Service Minutes.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS No one at this time. CONTRACTS Award of Contract for the 2025 On-Call Excavation and 281-25 Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the 2025 On-call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of $400,000.00, Construction by Camco, Austin Tyler Construction, and Airy's Inc. Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program 269-25 in the Amount of $600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program, in the amount of $600,000.00, to Lindblad Construction Co, Davis Concrete, and PT Ferro Construction. Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer 270-25 Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $93,800.00 Page 1 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $947,739.00, to Hoerr Construction Inc. Also discussed was Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $93,800.00, to RJN Group Inc. for Program Professional Services. Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage 282-25 Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage Tank Project, in the amount of $14,742,000.00, to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC. Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 271-25 Emergency Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $39,836.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Repair Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3, in the amount of $39,836.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group. Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College 273-25 Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $136,300.00 Attachments: Trotter PSA & Proposal - College Park & Springwood LS.pdf Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the College Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion, in the amount of $136,300.00, to Trotter and Associates Inc. Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron 274-25 Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of $37,218.71 Attachments: Approver Report Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of a Foreman Truck, in the amount of $73,509.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. Also discussed was the purchase of a Knapheide Truck body, in the amount of $37,218.71, from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago. Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated 275-25 Page 2 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $115,837.50 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of Replacement Return Activated Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $115,837.50, from Drydon Equipment Inc. Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from 283-25 Core & Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of water metering equipment, in the amount of $2,314,998.00, from Core & Main LP. Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance 272-25 Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount of $273,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance Contract, in the amount of $273,000.00, to Beary Landscaping Management. Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower 279-25 DesPlaines Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Membership Dues, in the amount of $100,704.31, for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 281-25, 269-25, 270-25, 282-25, 271-25, 273-25, 274-25, 275-25, 283-25, 272-25, and 279-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water 277-25 Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $902,799.72 Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of ($138,804.43), to Len Cox & Sons Excavating. Also discussed was final payment in the amount of $902,799.72. Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line 278-25 Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $95,750.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $95,750.00, to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / 284-25 Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction, in the amount of ($1,686.40) to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 276-25 Reconstruction Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $182,933.00 Attachments: EX_WSP_OverallContractsExhibit_2024-09-12.pdf Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT-I80 Reconstruction coordination, in the amount of $182,933.00, to V3 Companies. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 277-25, 278-25, 284-25, and 276-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the 294-25 Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00 Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2025.docx Approver Report Page 4 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual budget for the CSOLTCP Phase IV in the amount of $750,000.00. Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the 300-25 Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Downtown Levee Exhibit 1.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 2.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 3.pdf Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution to Acquire property for the Downtown Levee Improvements in the amount of $7,000.00. Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department 301-25 of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020) Attachments: Resolution 1. Jefferson Street Bridge Affidavit of Title.pdf 2. Jefferson Street Bridge Alta.pdf 3. Jefferson Street Bridge Temporary Construction Easement.pdf 4. Jefferson Street Bridge Plat.pdf Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution granting an easement to IDOT for the Jefferson Street (US 30) moveable bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehab Project. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 302-25 the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Company Attachments: Resolution Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Laraway and Marcella - PARTIALLY SIGNED.pdf Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the maintenance agreement of the traffic signal improvement at this intersection. Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 303-25 Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals Page 5 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Attachments: Resolution Exhibit_A_IHSA_MOU_2025_2026.docx Approver Report Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Director, discussed the MOU between the County of Will and the City of Joliet related to Parking Lot use for the IHSA Baseball Finals. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 294-25, 300-25, 301-25, 302-25, and 303-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 290-25 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road Attachments: 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thur Permit Request Letter.pdf 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report Greg Ruddy and Laura Pacino discussed the drive thru request for 7 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 290-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Report of Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8547 Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 4-23-2025_.pdf Allison Swisher discussed the Public Utilities Maintenance activities report. PUBLIC COMMENT No one at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon Page 6 of 7 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Page 7 of 7

Agenda

City of Joliet Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda Committee Members Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman Councilman Pat Mudron Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Monday, May 5, 2025 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Service Minutes 04/14/2025 TMP-8537 Attachments: 041425 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 2025 On-Call Excavation and 281-25 Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program in the 269-25 Amount of $600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 1 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda May 5, 2025 Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer 270-25 Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $93,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage 282-25 Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 Emergency 271-25 Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $39,836.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College Park 273-25 and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $136,300.00 Attachments: Trotter PSA & Proposal - College Park & Springwood LS.pdf Approver Report Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron Tirapelli 274-25 Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of $37,218.71 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated Sludge 275-25 Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $115,837.50 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & 283-25 Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda May 5, 2025 Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance 272-25 Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount of $273,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines 279-25 Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31 Attachments: Approver Report CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main 277-25 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $902,799.72 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line 278-25 Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $95,750.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / 284-25 Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction 276-25 Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $182,933.00 Attachments: EX_WSP_OverallContractsExhibit_2024-09-12.pdf Approver Report ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Page 3 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda May 5, 2025 Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the Combined 294-25 Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00 Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2025.docx Approver Report Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet 300-25 Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Downtown Levee Exhibit 1.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 2.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 3.pdf Approver Report Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department of 301-25 Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020) Attachments: Resolution 1. Jefferson Street Bridge Affidavit of Title.pdf 2. Jefferson Street Bridge Alta.pdf 3. Jefferson Street Bridge Temporary Construction Easement.pdf 4. Jefferson Street Bridge Plat.pdf Approver Report Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the 302-25 Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Company Attachments: Resolution Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Laraway and Marcella - PARTIALLY SIGNED.pdf Approver Report Page 4 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda May 5, 2025 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between 303-25 the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals Attachments: Resolution Exhibit_A_IHSA_MOU_2025_2026.docx Approver Report LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 Brew 290-25 Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road Attachments: 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thur Permit Request Letter.pdf 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Report of Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8547 Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 4-23-2025_.pdf 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 The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 5 of 5