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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 15.

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, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director of Engineering, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director of Engineering, Todd Lenzie - Interim Corporate Counsel

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the 09/02/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Absent: Councilman Hug

Public Service Minutes 09/02/2025

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2025 / 2026 City of Joliet Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $328,787.76

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract for the 2025 / 2026 City of Joliet Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $328,787.76.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase III Engineering Services for the Farrell Rd over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sec. No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering in the Amount of $110,956.00

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase III Engineering Services for the Farrell Rd over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sec. No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering in the Amount of $110,956.00.

Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump S2 Emergency Repairs to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. in the Amount of $37,709.75

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump S2 Emergency Repairs to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. in the Amount of $37,709.75.

Award of Contract for Replacement Parts for the Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC in the Amount of $439,158.58

Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract for Replacement Parts for the Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC in the Amount of $439,158.58.

Award of Professional Services Contract for the Public Utilities SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance to Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the Amount of $50,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Professional Services Contract for the Public Utilities SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance to Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the Amount of $50,000.00.

Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the Amount of $204,700.00

Tony Anczer, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the Amount of $204,700.00.

Award of Professional Services Contract for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Laraway Road Grade

Separation and Roadway Improvement Project (Brandon Road to IL RT 53) - Section No. 24-00570-00-GS to Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. in the Amount of $2,869,964.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Award of Professional Services Contract for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Laraway Road Grade Separation and Roadway Improvement Project (Brandon Road to IL RT 53) - Section No. 24-00570-00-GS to Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. in the Amount of $2,869,964.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 484-25, 485-25, 488-25, 489-25, 490-25, 491-25, and 497-25 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

Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $37,670.00 and Payment Request No. 2 in the Amount of $332,632.21

Sean Mikos discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $37,670.00 and Payment Request No. 2 in the Amount of $332,632.21.

Approval of Change Order No. 3 for Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements – MFT Section 18-00516-00-CH to PT Ferro Construction Co., a Deduction in the Amount of ($356,896.51) and Payout No. 7 and Final in the Amount of $130,927.59

Sean Mikos discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 3 for Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements - MFT Section 18-00516-00-CH to PT Ferro Construction Co., a Deduction in the Amount of ($356,896.51) and Payout No. 7 and Final in the Amount of $130,927.59.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Alternative Water Supply Project JOL0801 - SCADA Project to M J Electric LLC in the Amount of $108,433.02

Allison Swisher discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Alternative Water Supply Project JOL0801 - SCADA Project to M J Electric LLC in the Amount of $108,433.02.

Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,273,767.69) and Pay Estimate No. 12 and Final in the Amount of $923,887.26

Tony Anczer discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,273,767.69) and Pay Estimate No. 12 and Final in the Amount of $923,887.26.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 486-25, 487-25, 492-25, and 493-25 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 Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Routes IL 53 Northbound (Scott St.), IL 30 (Jefferson St.) and IL 53 Southbound (Ottawa St.) for Light up the Holidays Parade & Activities

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Routes IL 53 Northbound (Scott St.), IL 30 (Jefferson St.) and IL 53 Southbound (Ottawa St.) for Light up the Holidays Parade & Activities.

Resolution Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Route IL 53 (Scott Street) for the Stone and Steel Spooky 5K.

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Route IL 53 (Scott Street) for the Stone and Steel Spooky 5K.

Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP.

Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Construction and Construction Engineering for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Construction and Construction Engineering for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase III Construction for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase III Construction for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase III Construction Engineering for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase III Construction Engineering for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon,to recommend 520-25, 521-25, 522-25, 523-25, 524-25, and 525-25 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

Councilman Pat Mudron asked if the contractors can do a better job at filling the holes in the construction areas within the city.

Councilwoman Sherri Reardon asked about the status of the bridges, Greg Ruddy informed her that we did not receive any dates from IDOT.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one 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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