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City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order at 4:37 pm.

Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron Absent Councilman Cesar Guerrero

ALSO PRESENT

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Move the approval of the 12/18/2023 minutes to the 01/16/2024 meeting, due to no quorum to vote on minutes.

Public Service Minutes 12/18/2023 TMP-6870

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc. in the amount of $1,855,941.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Public Works, discussed the Award for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements, in the amount of $1,855,941.00, to Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc.

Award of Contract for the Black Road Acres Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $2,850,160.18

Tony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Black Road Acres Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,850,160.18, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Award of Contract for the Bridal Wreath Acres Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $5,076,552.36

Tony Anczer discussed the Bridal Wreath Acres Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $5,076,552.36, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the N Broadway Street / N Center Street / Western Avenue Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $6,737,960.81

Tony Anczer discussed the N Broadway Street / N Center St / Western Avenue Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,737,960.81, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the Burr Oaks Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $3,148,711.30

Tony Anczer discussed the Burr Oaks Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,148,711.30, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Award of Contract for the Cathedral Area Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,921,772.14

Tony Anczer discussed the Cathedral Area Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,921,772.14, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Cathedral Area Phase 1B Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,046,059.84

Tony Anczer discussed the Cathedral Area Phase 1B Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,046,059.84, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project to M & J Underground Inc. in the amount of $4,964,950.00

Tony Anczer discussed the Forest Park Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,964,950.00, to M & J Underground Inc.

Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 5A Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $3,092,446.27

Tony Anczer discussed the Garnsey Park Phase 5A Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,092,446.27, to Construction by Camco Inc.

Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $2,653,994.75

Tony Anczer discussed the Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,653,994.75, to Construction by Camco Inc.

Award of Contract for the Hickory Creek East Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $8,646,715.43

Tony Anczer discussed the Hickory Creek East Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $8,646,715.43, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Idylside Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $4,468,713.33

Tony Anczer discussed the Idylside Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,468,713.33, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Award of Contract for the Krings Acres Phase 2A Water Main Improvements Project to J Congdon Sewer Services in the amount of $2,868,193.10

Tony Anczer discussed the Krings Acres Phase 2A Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,868,193.10, to J Congdon Sewer Services.

Award of Contract for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Trine Construction in the amount of $2,950,550.00

Tony Anczer discussed the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,950,550.00, to Trine Construction.

Award of Contract for the Parkview North Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $7,588,214.54

Tony Anczer discussed the Parkview North Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $7,588,214.54, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the Plainfield Road (Theodore Street - Black Road) Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $9,391,100.00

Tony Anczer discussed the Plainfield Road (Theodore Street - Black Road) Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $9,391,100.00, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Spring Creek Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $7,994,694.14

Tony Anczer discussed the Spring Creek Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $7,994,694.14, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Varnado Park Area Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction in the amount of $4,808,304.70

Tony Anczer discussed the Varnado Park Area Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,808,304.70, to Steve Spiess Construction.

Award of Contract for the West Park Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the amount of $2,985,828.00

Tony Anczer discussed the West Park Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,985,828.00, to Airy's Inc.

Award of Professional Services Contract for the 2024 - 2025 National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program to Willett Hoffmann & Assoc. in the amount of $27,720.00

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the 2024-2025 National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program, in the amount of $27,720.00, to Willett Hoffmann & Assoc.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Construction Related Engineering Services for the Water Main and Lead Water Service Replacement Programs to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,818,465.98

Tony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for Construction Related Engineering Services for the Water Main and Lead Water Service Replacement Programs, in the amount of $3,818,465.98, to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

Approve the Purchase of One (1) Transit Passenger Van from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $55,810.22

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of One (1) Transit Passenger Van, in the amount of $55,810.22, from Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc.

Approve the Purchase of Three (3) Ford Expeditions from D’Orazio Ford in the amount of $178,560.78

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of three (3) Ford Expeditions, in the amount of $178,560.78, from D'Orazio Ford.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6838, 6839, 6840, 6841, 6842, 6843, 6844, 6845, 6846, 6847, 6848, 6849, 6850, 6851, 6852, 6853, 6854, 6855, 6856, 6857, 6858, 6859, and 6860 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilman Guerrero

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Change Order No. 1 for the Helen Avenue (Charity Ave - Mills Rd) Roadway Improvement Project -2022 MFT Section No. 22-00548-00-FP to PT Ferro Constr Co. in the amount of ($21,417.65) and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $13,059.82

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($21,417.65) and final payment in the amount of $13,059.82, for the Helen Ave (Charity Ave - Mills Road) Roadway Improvement Project, to PT Ferro Constr Co.

Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Construction Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $172,400.00

Tony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $172,400.00, to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Construction Engineering Support Services, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Engineering Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $1,434,700.00

Tony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $1,434,700.00, to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Engineering Services, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.

Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $7,620.00

Tony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $7,620.00, to the Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program, to Seeco Consultants, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6861, 6862, 6863, and 6864 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilman Guerrero

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street)

Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearing and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street).

Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Adella Avenue (Washington Street - Second Avenue) / Second Avenue (Adella Avenue - Court Street)

Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearing and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Adella Avenue (Washington Street - Second Avenue) / Second Avenue (Nicholson Street - Center Street).

Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 176 N. Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street in the amount of $400,000.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements in the amount of $400,000.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6865, 6866, and 6867 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilman Guerrero

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilman Guerrero

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