City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 17, 2026
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 17, 2026
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Jeff De Vries, Pray Joliet
Jeff De Vries held a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Reverend Jessie Jackson .
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie.
PRESENTATION:
CERT Graduates - Presented by John Lukancic
Attachments: Approver Report
John Lukancic introduced the newest class of graduates, including the first high
school graduating class, and provided an overview of the training program and
its components.
Joliet Comprehensive Plan - Status Update - Presentation by
Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director
Attachments: Approver Report
Jayne Bernhard provided a status update on the Comprehensive Plan, noting it
was in Phase 3. She encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming workshops
and shared that information was available at joliet.gov/comprehensiveplan.
Councilwoman Ibarra expressed concerns about back-to-back workshop nights
and also expressed her overall support of the plan.
MAYOR:
Proclamation Honoring Black History Month
Attachments: Proclamation Honoring Black History Month .pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Cardenas read a proclamation honoring Black History Month.
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Larry Crawford thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and spoke about its
significance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan
Moreno, to approve the agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Gina Glasgow - spoke on Council Memo #138-26 and thanked the Mayor and Council for their
support on the item.
Councilman Hug - thanked Habitat for Humanity for all they do.
Trista Brown - spoke on Council Memo #134-26 and expressed appreciation for the street
dedication to Rev. Larry Ellis.
Sandy Costa - spoke on Council Memo #134-26 and expressed appreciation for the street
dedication to Rev. Larry Ellis.
Dorothy Arrington - sister of Rev. Larry Ellis - spoke on Council Memo #134-26 and expressed
appreciation for the street dedication to Rev. Larry Ellis.
Jaron Nabors - spoke in support of Council Memo #134-26.
Speaker - spoke in support of Council Memo #134-26.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the City Council does not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Communication, Technology & Information Systems
Councilwoman Reardon gave a brief overview of the Communication, Technology &
Information Systems Committee meeting held on February 4, 2026 in the Executive
Conference Room.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6227?view_id=6&redirect=true
Finance
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Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held on
February 17, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6239?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held on
February 17, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6238?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: 02.17.26 Invoices
Approver Report
Award of a Professional Services Agreement for the 114-26
2026-2027 Bridge Program Manager Project to Willett
Hofmann & Associates in the Amount of $56,475.00
Award of a Professional Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 Bridge Program
Manager Project to Willett Hofmann & Associates in the Amount of $56,475.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the 115-26
Essington Road Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Section No. 16-00489-00-BR to the Illinois
Department of Transportation in the Amount of $112,158.64
and Payment No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $114,774.28
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Essington Road
Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
16-00489-00-BR to the Illinois Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$112,158.64 and Payment No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $114,774.28
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 116-26
Replacement Project- Central Joliet to D Construction Inc., in
the Amount of $17,884.00
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement
Project- Central Joliet to D Construction Inc., in the Amount of $17,884.00
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Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Eleven (11) 2026 Ford 117-26
Pursuit Interceptor Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed
$810,000.00
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Eleven (11) 2026 Ford Pursuit Interceptor
Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed $810,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Four (4) Ford 2026 118-26
Explorer Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed $208,000.00
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Four (4) Ford 2026 Explorer Vehicles in an
Amount not to Exceed $208,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Five (5) Ford F250 Service Body 119-26
Vehicles in the Amount of $320,957.65
Approval of Purchase of Five (5) Ford F250 Service Body Vehicles in the
Amount of $320,957.65
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Lift Station and Wellhouse SCADA 120-26
equipment for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District from
Metropolitan Industries in the Amount of $53,951.00
Approval of Purchase of Lift Station and Wellhouse SCADA equipment for the
Southeast Joliet Sanitary District from Metropolitan Industries in the Amount of
$53,951.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Glenwood Manor 121-26
Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Glenwood Manor Water Main
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for Adjustments to Project
Completion Dates
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 3 122-26
Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 3 Water Main
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for Adjustments to Project
Completion Dates
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Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Midland & Campbell 123-26
Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Midland & Campbell Water Main
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for Adjustments to Project
Completion Dates
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to CDWG for Core Network Switch 124-26
Replacement in the Amount of $62,953.12
Award of Contract to CDWG for Core Network Switch Replacement in the
Amount of $62,953.12
Attachments: CDWG - CORE SWITCH REPLACEMENT - QUOTE
PRCT174.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for the 125-26
Nutanix Server Replacement Project in the Amount of
$223,922.42
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for the Nutanix Server
Replacement Project in the Amount of $223,922.42
Attachments: Nutanix Cluster.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Esri for the Renewal of Existing 126-26
Enterprise Agreement for Three Years in the Amount of
$361,626.00
Award of Contract to Esri for the Renewal of Existing Enterprise Agreement for
Three Years in the Amount of $361,626.00
Attachments: City of Joliet Esri Enterprise Agreement Contract.pdf
Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Juan
Moreno, to approve all said Consent Agenda items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
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Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for Peregrine Technologies 128-26
Award of Contract for Peregrine Technologies
Attachments: Peregrine Contract 2026 Council.pdf
Approver Report
Deputy Chief Botzum, along with representatives from Peregrine, Sam
Baldassano and Paul Vrchota, provided a demonstration of Peregrine
Technologies.
Councilman Mudron asked for some clarifications.
Councilwoman Reardon spoke in support of the item and highlighted the
software's capabilities.
Councilman Clement thanked the presenters for the demonstration and spoke in
support of the item.
Councilman Hug asked for some clarifications and spoke about its great
potential.
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support of the item and its capabilities.
Councilman Moreno spoke in support of the item.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #128-26: Award of
Contract for Peregrine Technologies.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Award of Contract for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street 129-26
Parking Garage Building Modifications to Staalsen
Construction in an Amount not to Exceed $1,027,136.00
Award of Contract for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street Parking Garage
Building Modifications to Staalsen Construction in an Amount not to Exceed
$1,027,136.00
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Attachments: Approver Report
Councilman Clement asked for a clarification of the item.
Greg Ruddy provided an explanation.
Councilman Hug explained why he would not vote in support of the item.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #129-26: Award of
Contract for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street Parking Garage Building
Modifications to Staalsen Construction in an Amount not to Exceed
$1,027,136.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno,
Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 131-26
Funds for the 2010 Roadways Resurfacing Contract - MFT
Section No. 10-00432-00-RS
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2010
Roadways Resurfacing Contract - MFT Section No. 10-00432-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #131-26: Resolution
Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2010 Roadways
Resurfacing Contract - MFT Section No. 10-00432-00-RS. (Resolution 8245)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
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Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 132-26
Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvement Projects
(IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT
Section No. 20-00532-00-TL
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Various
Traffic Signal Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -
Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #132-26: Resolution
Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Various Traffic Signal
Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A -
MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL. (Resolution 8246)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 133-26
Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvement Projects
(IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT
Section No. 20-00533-00-TL
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Various
Traffic Signal Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet -
Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #133-26: Resolution
Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Various Traffic Signal
Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B -
MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL. (Resolution 8247)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation 134-26
for Reverend Larry Ellis
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for Reverend Larry
Ellis
Attachments: Resolution
Ellis Honorary Street Packet_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke about her time with Reverend Larry Ellis.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #134-26: Resolution
Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for Reverend Larry Ellis.
(Resolution 8248)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Department of 135-26
Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Replacement
of Water Mains along Plainfield Road
Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity for the Replacement of Water Mains along Plainfield
Road
Attachments: Resolution
Grant Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #135-26: Resolution
Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity for the Replacement of Water Mains along Plainfield Road.
(Resolution 8249)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 136-26
Henry Street for the Washington Street Water Main
Improvements Project
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 Henry Street for the
Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Exhibit (705 Henry St)unsigned
705 Henry Utility Easement Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #136-26: Resolution
Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 Henry Street for the
Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project. (Resolution 8250)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Accepting a Route 66 Grant from the Heritage 137-26
Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for Audio Visual
Equipment and Installation in City Square for the 2026 Grant
Fiscal Year
Resolution Accepting a Route 66 Grant from the Heritage Corridor Convention
and Visitors Bureau for Audio Visual Equipment and Installation in City Square
for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year
Attachments: Resolution
MOU R66 FY26 AV City Square REV
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #137-26: Resolution
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Accepting a Route 66 Grant from the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors
Bureau for Audio Visual Equipment and Installation in City Square for the 2026
Grant Fiscal Year. (Resolution 8251)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Donation of Real 138-26
Property to Will County Habitat for Humanity
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Donation of Real Property to Will
County Habitat for Humanity
Attachments: Resolution
20260212 Exhibit A.docx
20060212 Exhibit B.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug spoke in support of the item.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #138-26: Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Donation of Real Property to Will County Habitat for Humanity.
(Resolution 8252)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project 139-26
Labor Agreement with the Fox Valley Building &
Construction Trades Council and Affiliated Construction
Trade Unions for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water
Source Program
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project Labor Agreement
with the Fox Valley Building & Construction Trades Council and Affiliated
Construction Trade Unions for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water Source
Program
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Attachments: Resolution
Joliet-Fox Valley Water Supply PLA - 2-3-2026-For packet
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #139-26: Resolution Authorizing
Approval and Execution of a Project Labor Agreement with the Fox Valley
Building & Construction Trades Council and Affiliated Construction Trade Unions
for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water Source Program. (Resolution 8253)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked John Lukancic for his work on the CERT program and recognized
all individuals who have graduated from the program. She also reminded everyone about the
Comprehensive Plan Workshop scheduled for February 26 and expressed her appreciation to
those who attended in support of Reverend Ellis.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jenifer Garlitz - spoke on behalf of CARE (Citizens Against Ruining the Environment) about
environmental concerns and a proposal for a single use plastic bag ordinance.
Leo Vecchiarello - with Solar on Earth - spoke on his organization and what it does for solar
users.
Andrea Baumhardt - spoke on concerns about the data center.
John Wagner - spoke on concerns about flock safety within the City of Joliet.
Christine Johnson - spoke about issues with the Joliet Prison banning.
Abbey Vollmer - spoke on concerns about the data center.
Lavard Lee - representing All Rise, spoke regarding concerns about accessibility within the
City on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the data center.
Speaker - spoke on Black History month and concerns about the data center.
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Speaker - spoke on concerns about coyote problems in her neighborhood and odors from the
tire business on Wallace Street and Water Street.
Griselda Chavez - spoke on concerns about the data center.
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the data center.
Diane Matter - spoke on concerns about Love's Truck Stop.
Cathy Garthus - spoke on concerns about the data center.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council does not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Ibarra - spoke about a resident in her district, Robert Pelkin, who is in need of
a kidney donor, and addressed concerns regarding the data center.
Councilman Mudron - congratulated the JCA Dance Team on their championship.
Councilwoman Quillman - highlighted heart health awareness and encouraged residents to
consider scheduling a $49 heart scan offered at Silver Cross Hospital. Appointments can be
made directly with the hospital and no doctor’s order is required.
Councilwoman Reardon - spoke about upcoming programs at the Rialto Square Theatre and
reminded residents of all their events.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Juan
Moreno, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City
Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City
Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by
clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming
Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their
convenience.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Jeff De Vries, Pray Joliet
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
CERT Graduates - Presented by John Lukancic
Attachments: Approver Report
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Joliet Comprehensive Plan - Status Update - Presentation by
Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director
Attachments: Approver Report
MAYOR:
Proclamation Honoring Black History Month
Attachments: Proclamation Honoring Black History Month .pdf
Approver Report
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the City Council does not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Communication, Technology & Information Systems
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Attachments: City Council Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: 02.17.26 Invoices
Approver Report
Award of a Professional Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 114-26
Bridge Program Manager Project to Willett Hofmann & Associates
in the Amount of $56,475.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the 115-26
Essington Road Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project
- MFT Section No. 16-00489-00-BR to the Illinois Department of
Transportation in the Amount of $112,158.64 and Payment No. 2
and Final in the Amount of $114,774.28
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 116-26
Replacement Project- Central Joliet to D Construction Inc., in the
Amount of $17,884.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Eleven (11) 2026 Ford Pursuit 117-26
Interceptor Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed $810,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase and Upfit of Four (4) Ford 2026 Explorer 118-26
Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed $208,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Five (5) Ford F250 Service Body Vehicles 119-26
in the Amount of $320,957.65
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Lift Station and Wellhouse SCADA 120-26
equipment for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District from
Metropolitan Industries in the Amount of $53,951.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Glenwood Manor Water 121-26
Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for
Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 3 Water 122-26
Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for
Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Midland & Campbell Water 123-26
Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for
Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to CDWG for Core Network Switch Replacement 124-26
in the Amount of $62,953.12
Attachments: CDWG - CORE SWITCH REPLACEMENT - QUOTE
PRCT174.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for the Nutanix 125-26
Server Replacement Project in the Amount of $223,922.42
Attachments: Nutanix Cluster.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Esri for the Renewal of Existing Enterprise 126-26
Agreement for Three Years in the Amount of $361,626.00
Attachments: City of Joliet Esri Enterprise Agreement Contract.pdf
Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for Peregrine Technologies 128-26
Attachments: Peregrine Contract 2026 Council.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street 129-26
Parking Garage Building Modifications to Staalsen Construction in
an Amount not to Exceed $1,027,136.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 131-26
the 2010 Roadways Resurfacing Contract - MFT Section No.
10-00432-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 132-26
the Various Traffic Signal Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract
62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No.
20-00532-00-TL
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 133-26
the Various Traffic Signal Improvement Projects (IDOT Contract
62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No.
20-00533-00-TL
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for 134-26
Reverend Larry Ellis
Attachments: Resolution
Ellis Honorary Street Packet_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Department of 135-26
Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Replacement of
Water Mains along Plainfield Road
Attachments: Resolution
Grant Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolution Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 Henry 136-26
Street for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Exhibit (705 Henry St)unsigned
705 Henry Utility Easement Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Accepting a Route 66 Grant from the Heritage Corridor 137-26
Convention and Visitors Bureau for Audio Visual Equipment and
Installation in City Square for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year
Attachments: Resolution
MOU R66 FY26 AV City Square REV
Approver Report
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Donation of Real 138-26
Property to Will County Habitat for Humanity
Attachments: Resolution
20260212 Exhibit A.docx
20060212 Exhibit B.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project Labor 139-26
Agreement with the Fox Valley Building & Construction Trades
Council and Affiliated Construction Trade Unions for Joliet Projects
in the Alternative Water Source Program
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet-Fox Valley Water Supply PLA - 2-3-2026-For packet
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council does not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or
more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of
the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for
the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on
behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City
Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City
Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by
clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming
Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their
convenience.
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