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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Feb. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT:

Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Chris Ulm - Strand Associates, Joe Johnson - Stantec

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 01/21/2025

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the January 21, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Abstain: Councilman Hug

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one wished to speak at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2025 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Univar Solutions USA LLC in the Amount of $467,325.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2025 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite purchase, in the amount of $467,325.00, to Univar Solutions USA LLC.

Purchase of a Leica Robotic Total Station from Kara Company Inc. in the Amount of $41,769.08

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the purchase of Leica Robotic Total Station, in the amount of $41,769.08, from Kara Company Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Sanitary Service Lateral Lining Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the Amount of $695,522.66 and Award of the 2025 Sanitary Service Lateral Professional Agreement to RJN Group in the Amount of $94,600.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Sanitary Service Lateral Lining Program, in the amount of 695,522.66, to Performance

Pipelining Inc. Also discussed was the Award of the 2025 Sanitary Service Lateral Professional Agreement, in the amount of $94,600.00, to RJN Group.

Award of 2025 Public Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services Contract to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik, Inc. (PDM) in the Amount of $340,220.00

Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Public Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services Contract, in the amount of $340,220.00, to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik Inc. (PDM).

Approve Payment to JULIE Illinois One-Call System Services to JULIE, Inc. in the Amount of $26,904.25

Anthony Anczer discussed the Payment to JULIE Illinois One-Call System Services, in the amount of $26,904.25, to JULIE, Inc.

Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $3,221,383.00 and Amendment No. 1 to the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Professional Services Agreement with RJN Group for an Amount Not to Exceed of $263,600.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, in the amount of $3,221,383.00, to Hoerr Construction Inc. Also discussed was Amendment No. 1 to the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Professional Services Agreement, in an amount not to exceed of $263,600.00, with RJN Group.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Construction Related Engineering Services for the 2025 Water Main and Lead Water Service Line Replacement Programs to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. in the Amount of $4,584,963.79

Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for Construction Related Engineering Services for the 2025 Water Main and Lead Water Service Line Replacement Programs, in the amount of $4,584,963.79, to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2025-20, 2026-20, 2027-20, 2028-20, 2029-20, 2030-20, and 2031-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Amendment No. 1 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $26,190.00

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR, in the amount of $26,190.00, to Hutchison Engineering Inc.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-2032-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-09-231-001 & 30-07-10-100-014 in the Amount of $115,000.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements, in the amount of $115,000.00, for PIN 30-07-09-231-001 and 30-07-100-014.

Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Amendment No. 1 to the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR

Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution.

Resolution Approving Acceptance of Donation of Land for Water Tower Site and Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Easement Agreement with TCIH Holdings, LLC (Northpoint) for the Alternative Water Source Program

Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution approving acceptance of donation of land for Water Tower site and authorizing approval and execution of an Easement Agreement with TCIH Holdings, LLC (Northpoint)

Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV- Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project to D Construction in the Amount of $2,400,000.00 and Approve Payment of Pay Request No. 6 in the Amount of $2,663,549.96

Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the CSOLTCP Phase IV, in the amount of $2,400,000.00 to D Construction. Also discussed was Payment No. 6, in the amount of $2,663,549.96, to D Construction.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2033-20, 2034-20, 2035-20, and 2037-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Report on Utilities' Maintenance Activities

Allison Swisher discussed the Report on Utilities Maintenance Activities.

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 Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

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