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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met June 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the committeee:

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT:

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 06/02/2025

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the 06/02/2025 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

Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project to SEECO Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $51,965.00

Attachments: Approver Report

Alllison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project, in the amount of $51,965.00, to SEECO Consultants Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 3 to Traffic Control Corp in the Amount of $56,156.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 3, in the amount of $56,156.00, to Traffic Control Corp.

Approve Purchase of Replacement Sluice Gates for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant from LAI & Associates Inc. in the Amount of $41,700.00

Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval June 16, 2025

Allison Swisher discussed the Replacement Sluice Gates Purchase for the ESTP, in the amount of $41,700.00, from LAI & Associates Inc.

Approve the Payment of the 2025 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the Amount of $152,500.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Payment of the 2025 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees, in the amount of $152,500.00, to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Award of Contract for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $895,000.06

Sean Mikos discussed the County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvement Project, in the amount of $895,000.06, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval 349-25, 345-25, 350-25, 357-25, and 346-25 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:

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement

Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL to Iteris Inc. in the Amount of $149,919.73

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvements, in the amount of $149,919.73, to Iteris Inc.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $26,668.65

Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval June 16, 2025

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $26,668.65, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.

Approve Cost Adjustment for Thirteen (13) Navistar Chassis Purchases from 2023 for $256,313.20

Greg Ruddy discussed the cost adjustment for 13 Navistar trucks, in the amount of $256,313.20, from Rush Truck Centers Inc.

Approve Change Order No. 3 for Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to D

Construction Inc., a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,809,268.20), and Payment Request No. 15 & Final in the Amount of $226,410.84

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Olympic Boulevard Improvements, in the amount of ($1,809,268.20), to D Construction. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 15 and final.

Approve Change Order No. 2 for Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $248,128.09 and Payment Request No. 12 & Final in the Amount of $414,880.37

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvement Project, in the amount of $248,128.09, to PT Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 12 and final. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 352-25, 353-25, 351-25, 355-25, and 354-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Establish 2 Hour Free Street Parking, Weekdays 7 A.M. - 7 P.M., in Zones A, B and C in the Downtown Area

Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article II to establish 2 hour free street parking in Zones A, B, and C in the downtown area Weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL

Greg Ruddy discussed the Amendment No. 2 Resolution to spend Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase C Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-05-TL in the Amount of $1,200,000.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for ADTMS Phase C project.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR in the Amount of $895,000.06

Sean Mikos discussed Rebuild IL Bond Fund appropriation.

Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive

Sean Mikos discussed the Letter of Understanding between IDOT and City of Joliet for IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds and Approving a Request for Expenditure / Authorization of Rebuild Illinois Funds in the amount of $420,000.00 for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 11-00443-00-BR

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution to appropriate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 364-25, 368-25, 369-25, 370-25, 372-25, and 371-25 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

No one present 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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