Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 6, 2026
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8:30 AM
City Hall, Executive Conference Room
Communication, Technology & Information Systems
Committee
Committee Members
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Chairperson
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Councilman Juan Moreno
Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending May
Approval
6, 2026
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
ALSO PRESENT: Christopher Sternal, CIO, Amanda Dite, Deputy Director of IT, Sydney
Thompson, Media Engagement & Communications Director and Jessica Frankowski,
Systems Development Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas
to approve.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
ID-2260-20
Attachments: CTIS Meeting Minutes - April 1 2026.pdf
AGENDA ITEMS
Award of Contract to VideoTec for Three-Year Renewal of TMP-9777
Genetec Advantage Support Agreement in the Amount of
$83,872.00
Attachments: VideoTech QT2492 for Genetec Renewal.pdf
Christopher Sternal, CIO, gave an overview for the Renewal of Genetec
Advantage Support Agreement.
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Cardenas to recommend for approval Award of Contract to VideoTec for
Three-Year Renewal of Genetec Advantage Support Agreement in the Amount
of $83,872.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
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Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending May
Approval
6, 2026
Award of Contract to CDWG for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure TMP-9778
Subscription, Licensing and Hardware Support Renewal in the
Amount of $101,687.68
Attachments: CDWG for Nutanix Licensing Renewal PTSM092.pdf
Christopher Sternal, CIO, touched on the Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure
Subscription, Licensing and Hardware Support Renewal.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman
Juan Moreno to recommend for approval Award of Contract to CDWG for
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure Subscription, Licensing and Hardware Support
Renewal in the Amount of $101,687.68.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for VMWare TMP-9779
Annual Renewal in the Amount of $66,014.08
Attachments: VMware vSphere Foundation 2026.pdf
Christopher Sternal, CIO, gave a summary of the VMWare Annual Renewal.
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Cardenas to recommend for approval Award of Contract to Heartland
Business Systems for VMWare Annual Renewal in the Amount of $66,014.08.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Award of Contract to Avolve for the Three-Year Renewal of TMP-9780
ProjectDox Premium Bundle in the Amount of $129,210.00
Attachments: Joliet, IL - PDox Premium Bundle.pdf
Amanda Dite, Deputy Director of IT, covered the ProjectDox Premium Bundle
Renewal, with Jessica Frankowski providing additional detail.
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Cardenas to recommend for approval Award of Contract to Avolve for the
Three-Year Renewal of ProjectDox Premium Bundle in the Amount of
$129,210.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
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Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending May
Approval
6, 2026
Award of Contract to Forte for the Joliet City Square - AV TMP-9781
Background Music System Project in the Amount of $554,742.00
Attachments: 3-FORTE RSA 1445409 - Joliet City Square - AV background
music system.pdf
Christopher Sternal, CIO, discussed the Joliet City Square - AV Background
Music System Project, with Jeff Prah available by phone for questions.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman
Juan Moreno to recommend for approval Award of Contract to Forte for the
Joliet City Square - AV Background Music System Project in the Amount of
$554,742.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno
to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Juan Moreno, Sherri Reardon and Cesar
Cardenas
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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee
CTIS
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Chairperson
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Councilman Juan Moreno
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 8:30 AM City Hall, Executive Conference
Room
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the April 1, 2026 Communication, ID-2260-20
Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting
Attachments: CTIS Meeting Minutes - April 1 2026.pdf
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 Committee members do 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AGENDA ITEMS
Award of Contract to VideoTec for Three-Year Renewal of Genetec TMP-9777
Advantage Support Agreement in the Amount of $83,872.00
Attachments: VideoTech QT2492 for Genetec Renewal.pdf
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Communication, Technology & Meeting Agenda May 6, 2026
Information Systems Committee
Award of Contract to CDWG for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure TMP-9778
Subscription, Licensing and Hardware Support Renewal in the
Amount of $101,687.68
Attachments: CDWG for Nutanix Licensing Renewal PTSM092.pdf
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for VMWare TMP-9779
Annual Renewal in the Amount of $66,014.08
Attachments: VMware vSphere Foundation 2026.pdf
Award of Contract to Avolve for the Three-Year Renewal of TMP-9780
ProjectDox Premium Bundle in the Amount of $129,210.00
Attachments: Joliet, IL - PDox Premium Bundle.pdf
Award of Contract to Forte for the Joliet City Square - AV TMP-9781
Background Music System Project in the Amount of $554,742.00
Attachments: 3-FORTE RSA 1445409 - Joliet City Square - AV background
music system.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee members do 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
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.
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