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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met March 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Called to order at 4:38 pm

Present

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

ALSO PRESENT:

Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, and Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the March 3, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:

Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2025 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping Corporation in the Amount of $50,201.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program, in the amount of $50,201.00, to Allied Landscaping Corporation.

Award of Contract for the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $949,849.00 and Amendment No. 1 for Construction Engineering Services to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $94,950.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $949,849.00, to Airy's Inc. Also discussed was Amendment No. 1 for Construction Engineering, in the amount of $94,950.00, to Trotter and Associates Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials

Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $228,214.00

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 1, in the amount of $228,214.00, to Traffic Control Corporation. This purchase is for video detection equipment.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2 to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $72,735.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2, in the amount of $72,735.00, to Traffic Control Corporation. This is for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) cabinets.

Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the Amount of $133,877.71

Allison Swisher discussed the 2023-2027 Landscape Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program, in the amount of $133,877.71, to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping. This is an extension for the 2025 season.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $286,532.00

Sean Mikos discussed the 2025 Pavement Marking Program, in the amount of $286,532.00, to Superior Road Striping, Inc.

Professional Services Agreement for Safety Consulting Services to Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC in the Amount of $485,675.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for Safety Consulting Services, in the amount of $486,675.00, to Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC.

Professional Services Agreement for the Meter Asset Management Program to Core & Main LP in the Amount of $469,727.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Meter Asset Management Program, in the amount of $469,727.00, to Core & Main LP.

Purchase of ISCO Flow Metering Equipment from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $46,384.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of five ISCO flow meters, in the amount of $46,384.00, from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc.

Award of Contract for Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $7,895,977.38

Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $7,895,977.38, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 184-25, 185-25, 186-25, 187-25, 188-25, 189-25, 194-25, 195-25, 196-25, and 203-25 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. 2 for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, a Deduction in the Amount of ($13,309.56), and Payment

Request No. 20 and Final in the Amount of $2,939.09

Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 2 for the Phase 1 Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run, in the amount of ($13,309.56). Also discussed was Payment Request No. 20 and Final in the amount of $2,939.09.

Change Order No. 1 for the Spring Creek Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $153,675.21

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Spring Creek Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $153,675.21, to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.

Change Order No. 2 for the Collins Street Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($523,574.56) and Pay Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $1,024,211.90

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Collins Street Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of ($523,574.56). Also discussed was Payment No. 8 and Final in the amount of $1,024,211.90.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $1,292,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Services, in the amount of $1,292,000.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc. 2026 will replace 19 miles of water main.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 198-25, 199-25, 200-25, and 204-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Ordinance Authorizing the City of Joliet to Borrow Funds from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for Joliet Water System Improvements Required for Implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program

Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Authorizing the City of Joliet to borrow funds from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program.

Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 (Ridge Road - US Route 30) Improvement Project (PINs 30-07-15-307-003, 30-07-15-307-004, 30-07-15-307-005)

Greg Ruddy discussed a Resolution Granting easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 (Ridge Road - US Route 30) Improvement Project.

Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement Project (PIN 30-07-16-422-001 and PIN 30-07-16-430-008)

Allison Swisher discussed a Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement Project.

Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate from Larkin Professional Centre LLC (Partial PIN 30-07-06-422-013-0000) for the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $22,500.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution authorizing acquisition of real estate from Larkin Professional Centre LLC, in the amount of $22,500.00, for the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST

Sean Mikos discussed this Motor Fuel Tax Fund resolution.

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176076 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program

Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution accepting IEPA Low Interest Loan L176076 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program.

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan

Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution accepting IEPA Low Interest Loan L176079 for the 2025 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program.

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution declaring certain City of Joliet property as surplus. This resolution covers 16 various pieces of equipment. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend #215-25, 219-25, 220-25, 221-25, 222-25, 223-25, 224-25, and 225-25 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

Nothing at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Nothing at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

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