Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Feb. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra

Absent Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Directory Dustin Anderson, Operating Engineer Brent Fraser, Park Assistant Craig Smith, Planner Jayne Bernhard, CDBG Program Manger Jacquline Lozada, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 10-21-24

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas to approve Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 10-21-24. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None

AGENDA ITEMS

Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Site Circulation and Visitor Experience Enhancements at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway

Jayne Bernhard, Planner, spoke about Broadway Street greenway parcels. The evolution of the park to the rededication last year to a Greenway. All through Grants. Ms. Bernhard spoke about the Grant received to continue improvements to make the ice cream shop more accessible from the parking lot, and more ADA Accessible. The Grant is up to $75,000 Heritage Quarter manages the grant funding.

Councilman Cardenas asked about project timeline and grant funds. Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos responded.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by

Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Resolution Approving a

Memorandum of Agreement between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Site Circulation and Visitor Experience Enhancements at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway Improvements, Survey and Design Phase, to Geotech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $32,500

Mr. Mikos discussed proposals for surveys Geotech was selected after reviewing the proposals.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway Improvements, Survey and Design Phase, to Geotech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $32,500. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Resolution to Reprogram Community Development Block Grant Funds, and Submit HUD Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan

CDBG Program Manager Jacquline Lozada, Discussed that the CBDG funds that the city has for reprograming right now do allow for ADA access. She further stated that the dollars we have for available for reprograming are not able to go to public services because we have already hit that cap for the funds that are allocated so they do need to go towards accessibility or infrastructure projects instead.

Ms. Lozada further Discussed that she has been working with the fire department to secure body substance isolation and PPE equipment in the amount of $7248, these were covid dollars set aside for PPE. We are utilizing these funds before they expire.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by

Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Resolution to Reprogram Community Development Block Grant Funds, and Submit HUD Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Elevator Modernization Project at Union Station to American Hoist & Manlift Inc. in the amount of $101,385.00.

Operating Engineer, Brent Fraser Discussed that they had solicited 3 bids and the lowest was American Hoist & Manlift to modernize the elevator at Union station in the amount of $101, 385.00. Elevator is used by guest and contractors at union station for events.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Elevator Modernization Project at Union Station to American Hoist & Manlift Inc. in the amount of $101,385.00. . The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of Four 7.5-ton Roof Top Units for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc in the amount of $77,996.00.

Mr. Fraser Discussed the four rooftop units on Union Station are obsolete, 3 bids were solicited, and Anchor Mechanical had the lowest bid for all four units at $77,996.

Councilman Cardenas commented it was a much needed improvement.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of Four 7.5-ton Roof Top Units for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc in the amount of $77,996.00.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Audio System Upgrade Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Visua in the amount of $161,770.97.

Mr. Fraser Discussed the audio system at the stadium is original and needs to be replaced as it not working. It is an obligation on the city to maintain the equipment. The city solicited multiple bids on this as well and visua came in with the lowest bid.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Audio System Upgrade Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Visua in the amount of $161,770.97. . The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Structural Painting Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $277,250.00.

Mr. Fraser Discussed painting of the Slammer’s stadium and doing the higher portions of the Stadium. Multiple bids were solicited for the project and Cosgrove was the lowest bid. If not addressed structural issues will begin to happen. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Structural Painting Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $277,250.00. . The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Slammers Update:

Executive Vice President Joliet Slammers Night Train Veeck gave update on Slammers improvements.

Museum Update:

Chief Executive Officer of Joliet Area Historical Museum Greg Peerbolte gave Joliet Prison and Museum updates.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

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