Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met June 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present

Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas

ALSO PRESENT:

Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director; Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering; Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2023 Public Service Meeting and the May 15, 2023 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

May 15, 2023 Public Service Minutes

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $297,190.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the award of contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb replacement project - Contract D, in the amount of $297,190.00, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Wallace Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 23-0054-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $355,266.54

Sean Mikos discussed the award of contract for the Wallace Street Roadway Project, in the amount of $355,266.54, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the Lift Station Force Main Air Release purchase to Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $65,426.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Lift Station Force Main Air Release purchase, in the amount of $65,426.00, from Underground Pipe & Valve.

Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment

Plant HVAC Upgrades to Trico Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $58,765.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Upgrades, in the amount of $58,765.00, to Trico Mechanical Inc.

Award of Contract for the Well 10D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $322,825.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for Well 10D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $322,825.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC.

Award of Contract for the Well 12D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $218,825.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for Well 12D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $218,825.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC

Request to Purchase and Upfit one (1) F450 4X4 Truck for Graffiti Abatement use from Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount of $89,421.26

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase and upfit of one (1) F450 4x4 truck for Graffiti Abatement, in the amount of $89,421.26, from Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Section 23-00559-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co in the amount of $199,884.58

Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Resurfacing Contract A, in the amount of $199,884.58, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5885, 5886, 5887, 5888, 5889, 5890, 5891, and 5892. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb

Replacement Project - East Area to Austin Tyler

Construction Inc. in the amount of $17,294.03 and Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $45,132.01

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - East Area, in the amount of $17,294.03, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Change Order No. 1 for the IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project Contract - MFT Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to PT Ferro Construction Co in the amount of $73,039.00

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 due to the intersection improvements, in the amount of $73,039.00, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

Amendment No. 1 for the Phase III Engineering Services for the IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc. in the amount of $8,140.00

Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No.1 for Phase III Engineering, in the amount of $8,140.00, to Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc.

Change Order No. 1 for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court Retaining Wall and Channel Improvements to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $45,470.80 and Payout No. 2 and final in the amount of $56,743.50

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $56,743.50, to D Construction Inc. Also included is Payout No. 2 and Final in the amount of $56,743.50.

Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal Project to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $15,273.75 and Payout No. 1 and Final in the amount of $64,950.75

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal Project, in the amount of $15,273.75, to Homer Tree Service Inc. Also included is Payout No. 1 and Final in the amount of $64,950.75.

Change Order No. 2 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Program on behalf of Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $109,737.40

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $109,737.40, from Underground Pipe & Valve.

Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of $12,382.00

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk / Curb

Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of $12,382.00, to Davis Concrete Construction Co.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5793, 5893, 5894, 5895, 5896, 5897, and 5898. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution approving a License Agreement with Forest Preserve District of Will County Concerning the Laraway Road Water Main Improvement Project in the amount of $5,461.32

Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution approving a License Agreement, in the amount of $5,461.32, with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Wallace Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 23-00554-00-FP

Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.

Resolution Appropriating MFT Funding for the Roadways Resurfacing - Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS

Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5274, 5899, and 5900. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

VARIOUS

2024 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-5901

Greg Ruddy discussed the 2024 Roadway Reconstruction Program. Five street projects have been recommended for 2024.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council #TMP-5901. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks

Anthony Anczer discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valve, and Utilities Contacted service report. There have been a total of 48 water main breaks this far in 2023. Down from previous years.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public is in attendance.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Cardenas

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