Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 18, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 18, 2021
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2021
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must wear a face-covering to cover their
nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug and Bettye Gavin
Absent Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public
Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director of Public Utilities, and Owen Dean - Civil Engineer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the October 4, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Minutes - October 4, 2021 ID-510-20
Attachments: October 4, 2021 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Policy Regarding Delay of City Council Action on Public Service Committee
Recommended Council Memos
This will be tabled until the next Public Service Meeting for the City Manager and for
Councilman Morris to attend this discussion.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road TMP-2552
(US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to “D” Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $29,985,469.05
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Contract for the Houbolt
Road / Hollywood Road Roadway Reconstruction Project, in the amount of
$29,985,469.05, to "D" Construction, Inc.
b. Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services TMP-2553
for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road /
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Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction
Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to Civiltech, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $3,174,684.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Phase III Engineering services for the Houbolt Road /
Hollywood Road Roadways Reconstruction Project, in the amount of
$3,174,684.00, on behalf of Civiltech, Inc.
c. Award of Contract for the 2021 Traffic Signal Materials TMP-2554
Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount
of $131,255.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2021 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order, in the
amount of $131,255.00, on behalf of Traffic Control Corporation.
d. Renewal of Contract for 2021-2024 Snow Removal for the TMP-2558
Downtown City Center Area and the Commuter Lot Area
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2021-2022 Snow Removal season for the downtown
city center area and the commuter lot area to Snow Systems and George's
Landscaping.
e. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2576
Phase 3A Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount
of $1,275,281.20 and Professional Service Agreement to
Baxter & Woodman in the amount of $300,000.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed Lead Service Line
Replacement Phase 3A, in the amount of $1,275,281.20, on behalf of Stip
Bros. Excavating Inc. Also included is a Professional Services Agreement for
the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 3A, 3B, and 3C, in the amount of
$300,000.00, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers.
f. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2577
Phase 3B Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,134,744.75
Tony Anczer discussed Phase 3B, in the amount of $1,134,744.75, on behalf of
Brandt Excavating.
g. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2578
Phase 3C Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount
of $1,049,851.70
Tony Anczer discussed Phase 3C, in the amount of $1,049,851.70, on behalf of
Stip Bros. Excavating.
h. Renew Community Notification System TMP-2601
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Everbridge / Federal
Signal Community Notification System, in the amount of $31,125.00. This cost
will be split three ways between Public Utilities, Police Department, and Fire
Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
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recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-2552,
TMP-2553, TMP-2554, TMP-2558, TMP-2576, TMP-2577, TMP-2578 and
TMP-2601.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Pavement Marking TMP-2555
Program - MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST to Superior Road
Striping, Inc. in the amount of $21,672.10 and Payment
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $72,481.59
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $21,672.10, on
behalf of Superior Road Striping, Inc. Also discussed was final Payment No. 3,
in the amount of $72,481.59, to Superior Road Striping, Inc.
b. Change Order No. 1 for the Summit Street (Stone TMP-2559
Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project -
Community Development Block Grant - 2021 to Austin Tyler
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $76,478.57 Payment
Request No. 3 in the amount of $215,753.93
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $76,478.57, to the
Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project.
Also included was Payment Request No. 3, in the amount of $215,753.93, on
behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
c. Change Order No. 11 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer TMP-2579
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount
of ($1,026,435.04) and Final Payment in the amount of
$200,869.72
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 11, for a net deduction in the amount
of ($1,026,4353.04), for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program. Also
included is a contract extension of 294 calendar days on behalf of Michels
Corporation. Payment No. 13 and Final, in the amount of $200,869.72, on
behalf of Michels Corporation.
d. Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer TMP-2580
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of $27,568.50
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $27,568.50, on
behalf of Performance Pipelining Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates /
Final Payments Item No's TMP-2555, TMP-2559, TMP-2579, and TMP-2580.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Approving Addendum No. 3 to the TMP-2556
Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois
Department of Transportation for the Houbolt Road (I-80-US
Route 6) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Resolution - Addendum No. 3 - Houbolt Road IGA
Houbolt IGA Addendum No. 3
Houbolt PH III Engineering Services Agreement
Greg Ruddy discussed the adoption of Resolution Approving Addendum No. 3
to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of
Transportation for the Houbolt Road Roadway Reconstruction Project.
b. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the TMP-2557
2021 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No.
21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $21,672.10
Attachments: Resolution - 2021 Pavement Markings
Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's TMP-2556 and TMP-2557.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-511-20
Allison Swisher discussed the update to the Alternative Water Source Program.
There is a Stakeholder Meeting to be held on 10/20/21 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.
b. Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead Sewer and Backflow TMP-2581
Prevention Program - A Solution to Sanitary Sewer
Basement Backups
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Attachments: Overhead Sewer Program and Backflow Prevention
Memo.doc
Owen Dean, Civil Engineer II, discussed the Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead
Sewer and Backflow Prevention Program - A solution to sanitary sewer
basement backups. More information will be presented at the next meeting with
a sliding scale of reimbursement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one was in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
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 Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Monday, October 18, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must wear a face-covering to cover their
nose and mouth.
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
Minutes - October 4, 2021 ID-510-20
Attachments: October 4, 2021 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Policy Regarding Delay of City Council Action on Public Service Committee
Recommended Council Memos
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US TMP-2552
Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV to “D” Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$29,985,469.05
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b. Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the TMP-2553
Phase III Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood
Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to Civiltech, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $3,174,684.00
c. Award of Contract for the 2021 Traffic Signal Materials TMP-2554
Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of
$131,255.00
d. Renewal of Contract for 2021-2024 Snow Removal for the TMP-2558
Downtown City Center Area and the Commuter Lot Area
e. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2576
Phase 3A Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$1,275,281.20 and Professional Service Agreement to Baxter &
Woodman in the amount of $300,000.00
f. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2577
Phase 3B Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,134,744.75
g. Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-2578
Phase 3C Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$1,049,851.70
h. Renew Community Notification System TMP-2601
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - TMP-2555
MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in
the amount of $21,672.10 and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in
the amount of $72,481.59
b. Change Order No. 1 for the Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge TMP-2559
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - Community Development
Block Grant - 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $76,478.57 Payment Request No. 3 in the amount of
$215,753.93
c. Change Order No. 11 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer TMP-2579
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of
($1,026,435.04) and Final Payment in the amount of $200,869.72
d. Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-2580
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$27,568.50
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Approving Addendum No. 3 to the Intergovernmental TMP-2556
Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation
for the Houbolt Road (I-80-US Route 6) Roadway Reconstruction
Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Resolution - Addendum No. 3 - Houbolt Road IGA
Houbolt IGA Addendum No. 3
Houbolt PH III Engineering Services Agreement
b. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 TMP-2557
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 21-00539-00-ST in
the amount of $21,672.10
Attachments: Resolution - 2021 Pavement Markings
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-511-20
b. Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead Sewer and Backflow TMP-2581
Prevention Program - A Solution to Sanitary Sewer Basement
Backups
Attachments: Overhead Sewer Program and Backflow Prevention Memo.doc
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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