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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 3

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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris

Councilwoman Gavin attended remotely.

ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director-Engineering.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug to approve the Minutes of the December 20, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug and Morris

Abstain: Gavin

Minutes - December 20, 2021 ID-586-20

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None at this time.

CONTRACTS

a. Award of Contract for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $358,916.83

Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, dicussed the Contract for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project, in the amount of $358,916.83, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $3,539,389.25

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $3,539,389.25, on behalf of Performance Pipelining Inc. Also included was Amendment No. 2 for Professional Service Agreement, in the amount of $272,760.00, on behalf of RJN Group.

c. Award of Contract for the Fairview Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction in the amount of $2,260,286.50

Tony Anczer discussed the Fairview Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,260,286.50, on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction.

d. Award of Contract for the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,292,292.00

Tony Anczer discussed the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,292,292.00, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.

e. Award of Contract for the West Acres Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,563,156.08

Tony Anczer discussed the West Acres Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,563,156.08, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

f. Award of Contract for the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco, Inc. in the amount of $1,802,861.06

Tony Anczer discussed the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,802,861.06, on behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc.

g. Award of Contract for the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,060,194.61

Tony Anczer discussed the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $1,060,194.61, on behalf of Brandt Excavating Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend for approval by the full Council Item No's TMP-2966, TMP-2979, TMP-2980, TMP-2981,TMP- 2982, TMP-2983, and TMP-2984.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Contract Items Approved

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating Inc.in the amount of ($15,958.92) and Payment No. 3 and Final in the amount of $2,376.44

Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($15,958.92), on behalf of Brandt Excavating Inc. Also included was payment No. 3 and final in the amount of $2,376.44.

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item No. TMP-2985.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item Approved

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

a. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Ordinance proposing the establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1-3. This is a one time fee to the homeowners in the special area. It is a separate bill issued to the property owner by the City of Joliet.

b. Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83

Mike Todorovic discussed the Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen Ave in the amount of $358,916.83. This amount of should be $354,566.83. The corrected amount will be reflected at City Council.

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item No's TMP-2969 and TMP-2970.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed they Hydrant Repairs, Valves, and Contracted Utilities for 2021.

Terry Morris inquired about upcoming Construction Projects: The Public Utilities Department will be sending out letters to each of the affected areas. The communication plan is being put together for the 2022 projects.

Infrastructure Bill: Allison Swisher gave an update to the Public Service Committee.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

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