Public Assets Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 15, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 15, 2024
8:30 AM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Assets Committee
Committee Members
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Chairperson
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2024
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Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2024
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Absent Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
ALSO PRESENT: Facilities Management Director Blaine Kline and Operating Engineer Brent
Fraser
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/20/24 TMP-7533
Attachments: Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 6-20-24.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Public Assets Committee Meeting
Minutes - 6/20/24. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget ID-1772-20
for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre
Gymnasium
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance Victory Centre 2024.docx
Victory Centre - Low Bid Breakdown - 06-26-24.pdf
Facilities Management Director Blaine Kline gave a brief overview of the
solicited bids for the five construction packages of the Victory Centre
Gymnasium project and explained the budget amendment.
In response to Councilman Cardenas questions, Mr. Kline explained City
Council approved the Professional Services Contract for the Demolition and
Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium in the amount of $1,195,590.00
and discussed the project timeline.
In response to Councilwoman Reardon’s question, Mr. Kline explained the
Lindblad Construction amount of $65,000.00 was for exterior concrete work.
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Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2024
Mr. Kline and President Rich Berti from R. Berti & Sons Contractors, Inc. briefly
discussed the original budget estimate amount, current budget estimate amount,
and the funds for the budget amendment.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Ordinance Amending the 2024 City
of Joliet Annual Budget for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre
Gymnasium. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
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 Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Assets Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Chairperson
Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Monday, July 15, 2024 8:30 AM City Hall, Council Chambers
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
Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/20/24
Attachments: Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 6-20-24.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
Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Demolition
and Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance Victory Centre 2024.docx
Victory Centre - Low Bid Breakdown - 06-26-24.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Public Assets Committee Meeting Agenda July 15, 2024
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.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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