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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met July 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one at this time.

CONTRACTS

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 Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00

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 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 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 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 / Houbolt Road Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $347,850.97 - 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 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

Greg Ruddy discussed this item.

Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park

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.

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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