Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent Councilman Larry E. Hug

ALSO PRESENT:

Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the January 6, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Large Water Meter Prework Assessment Project to Engineering Solutions Team Co. in the Amount of $106,560.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Large Water Meter Pre-work Assessment Project, in the amount of $106,560.00, to Engineering Solutions Team Co.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Department of Public Utilities Risk and Resilience Assessment & Emergency Response Plan Update to Engineering Enterprises Inc. in the Amount of $78,342.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan, in the amount of $78,342.00, to Engineering Enterprises Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project to Brandt Excavating Inc in the amount of $599,333.53

Anthony Anczer discussed the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project, in the amount of $599,333.53, to Brandt Excavating Inc.

Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $1,961,434.65

Anthony Anczer discussed the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,961,434.65, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to M&J Underground Inc in the Amount of $1,968,957.82

Anthony Anczer discussed the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,968,957.82, to M&J Underground Inc.

Award of Contract for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc in the Amount of $2,591,060.85

Attachments: 2025 WMRP Krings Acres Phase 2B.pdf Anthony Anczer discussed the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,591,060.85, to Brandt Excavating Inc.

Award of Contract for the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc in the Amount of $7,251,953.29

Anthony Anczer discussed the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $7,251,953.29, to D Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $2,610,424.27

Anthony Anczer discussed the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,61,424.27, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,682,093.90

Anthony Anczer discussed the Emerald Lawns Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $5,685,093.90, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Glenwood Manor Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $5,385,957.66

Anthony Anczer discussed the Glenwood Manor Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $5,385,957.66, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Award of Contract for the Midland & Campbell Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,923,952.36

Anthony Anczer discussed the Midland & Campbell Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,923,952.36, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Award of Contract for the Upper Bluff Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,685,247.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Upper Bluff Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $5,685,247.00, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Broadway (Theodore-Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $10,496,982.64

Anthony Anczer discussed the Broadway (Theodore - Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $10,496,982.64, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $4,615,949.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,615,949.00, to Airy's Inc.

Award of Contract for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $2,649,317.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,649,317.00, to Airy's Inc.

Award of Contract for the Marquette Park Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc in the Amount of $4,789,334.41

Anthony Anczer discussed the Marquette Park Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,789,334.41, to Construction by Camco Inc.

Award of Contract for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $4,792,227.63

Anthony Anczer discussed the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,792,227.63, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,678,375.13

Anthony Anczer discussed the Reedwood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,678,375.13, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1995-20, 1996-20, 1997-20, 1998-20, 1999-20, 2000-20, 2001-20, 2002-20, 2003-20, 2004-20, 2005-20, 2006-20, 2007-20, 2008-20, 2009-20, 2010-20, 2011-20, and 2012-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to National Power Rodding Corp. for a Decreased Amount of ($115,653.90), and Final Payment No. 9 in the Amount of $222,267.76

ID-2013-20

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($115,653.90) to National Power Rodding. Also discussed was Payment NO. 9 and final. Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the Amount of $8,124.45 and Final Payment No. 10 in the Amount of $100,807.85

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $8,124.45. Also discussed was Payment No.10 and final.

Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Roadway Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $28,820.43 and Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $94,826.25

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $28,820.43, to PT Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment Estimate No. 3 and final.

Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $372,828.00

Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $372,828.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.

Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement for Independent Review Services for the Alternative Water Source Program to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the Amount of $3,141,972.00

Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $3,141,972.00, to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. This is for the time period of now through December 31, 2026. This was also reviewed by the Grand Prairie Water Commission.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2013-20, 2014-20, 2015-20, 2016-20, and 2017-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Additional License Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County (Hammel Woods Preserve) for the Alternative Water Source Program

Allison Swisher discussed the License Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 2023 Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS

Greg Ruddy discussed the Motor Fuel Tax resolution for funds needed for the Change order.

Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 52 (River Road - Houbolt Road) Improvements

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution approving a Letter of Intent with IDOT for improvements for the US Route 52 (River Road - Houbolt Road) improvements. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2018-20, 2019-20, and 2020-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

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