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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met July 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra

ALSO PRESENT: Facilities Management Director Blaine Kline and Operating Engineer Brent Fraser

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/20/24

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/20/24. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None

AGENDA ITEMS

Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium

Facilities Management Director Blaine Kline gave a brief overview of the solicited bids for the five construction packages of the Victory Centre Gymnasium project and explained the budget amendment.

In response to Councilman Cardenas questions, Mr. Kline explained City Council approved the Professional Services Contract for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium in the amount of $1,195,590.00 and discussed the project timeline.

In response to Councilwoman Reardon’s question, Mr. Kline explained the Lindblad Construction amount of $65,000.00 was for exterior concrete work.

Mr. Kline and President Rich Berti from R. Berti & Sons Contractors, Inc. briefly discussed the original budget estimate amount, current budget estimate amount, and the funds for the budget amendment.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by

Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2024/7/2170_M_Public_Assets_Committee__24-07-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf