Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 5, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 5, 2023
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2023
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director; Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering; Anthony
Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 1, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5903
Attachments: 050123 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Cesar Cardenas, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2023 Public Service
Meeting and the May 15, 2023 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
May 15, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5904
Attachments: 051523 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5885
Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the
amount of $297,190.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the award of contract for
the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb replacement project - Contract D, in the amount of
$297,190.00, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the Wallace Street Roadway Project - TMP-5886
MFT Sect. No. 23-0054-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of $355,266.54
Sean Mikos discussed the award of contract for the Wallace Street Roadway
Project, in the amount of $355,266.54, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the Lift Station Force Main Air Release TMP-5887
purchase to Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of
$65,426.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Lift Station Force
Main Air Release purchase, in the amount of $65,426.00, from Underground
Pipe & Valve.
Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment TMP-5888
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Plant HVAC Upgrades to Trico Mechanical Inc. in the amount
of $58,765.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment
Plant HVAC Upgrades, in the amount of $58,765.00, to Trico Mechanical Inc.
Award of Contract for the Well 10D Rehabilitation to Water TMP-5889
Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $322,825.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for Well 10D Rehabilitation Project, in
the amount of $322,825.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC.
Award of Contract for the Well 12D Rehabilitation to Water TMP-5890
Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $218,825.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for Well 12D Rehabilitation Project, in
the amount of $218,825.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC
Request to Purchase and Upfit one (1) F450 4X4 Truck for TMP-5891
Graffiti Abatement use from Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount
of $89,421.26
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase and upfit of one (1)
F450 4x4 truck for Graffiti Abatement, in the amount of $89,421.26, from Ron
Tirapelli Ford Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-5892
Contract A - MFT Section 23-00559-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co in the amount of $199,884.58
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Resurfacing Contract A, in the amount of
$199,884.58, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5885, 5886,
5887, 5888, 5889, 5890, 5891, and 5892. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-5793
Replacement Project - East Area to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in the amount of $17,294.03 and Payment
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $45,132.01
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - East Area, in the amount of $17,294.03, to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive TMP-5893
Intersection Improvements Project Contract - MFT Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH to PT Ferro Construction Co in the amount
of $73,039.00
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Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 due to the intersection
improvements, in the amount of $73,039.00, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Amendment No. 1 for the Phase III Engineering Services for TMP-5894
the IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive Intersection
Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to
Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc. in the amount of $8,140.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No.1 for Phase III Engineering, in the
amount of $8,140.00, to Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Woodland Drive / Woodland TMP-5895
Court Retaining Wall and Channel Improvements to D
Construction Inc. in the amount of $45,470.80 and Payout
No. 2 and final in the amount of $56,743.50
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $56,743.50, to D
Construction Inc. Also included is Payout No. 2 and Final in the amount of
$56,743.50.
Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal TMP-5896
Project to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of
$15,273.75 and Payout No. 1 and Final in the amount of
$64,950.75
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard Tree
Removal Project, in the amount of $15,273.75, to Homer Tree Service Inc. Also
included is Payout No. 1 and Final in the amount of $64,950.75.
Change Order No. 2 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase for the TMP-5897
2023 Water Main Replacement Program on behalf of
Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $109,737.40
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $109,737.40,
from Underground Pipe & Valve.
Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5898
Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in
the amount of $12,382.00
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of $12,382.00, to Davis
Concrete Construction Co.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5793, 5893,
5894, 5895, 5896, 5897, and 5898. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving a License Agreement with Forest TMP-5274
Preserve District of Will County Concerning the Laraway
Road Water Main Improvement Project in the amount of
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$5,461.32
Attachments: Resolution
DRAFT LICENSE 23-13 - COJ Utility License @ WGT
2023 License Payment Chart-20years
Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution approving a License Agreement, in
the amount of $5,461.32, with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the TMP-5899
Wallace Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No.
23-00554-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
Resolution Appropriating MFT Funding for the Roadways TMP-5900
Resurfacing - Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP #5274, 5899,
and 5900. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
VARIOUS
2024 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-5901
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2024 Roadway Reconstruction Program. Five street
projects have been recommended for 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval by full Council #TMP-5901. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-5902
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 5-26-2023_
Anthony Anczer discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valve, and Utilities Contacted
service report. There have been a total of 48 water main breaks this far in 2023.
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Down from previous years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public is in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Pat
Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Cardenas
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Monday, June 5, 2023 4:30 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.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 1, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5903
Attachments: 050123 Public Service Minutes.pdf
May 15, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5904
Attachments: 051523 Public Service Minutes
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.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5885
Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount
of $297,190.00
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Award of Contract for the Wallace Street Roadway Project - MFT TMP-5886
Sect. No. 23-0054-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $355,266.54
Award of Contract for the Lift Station Force Main Air Release TMP-5887
purchase to Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of
$65,426.00
Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant TMP-5888
HVAC Upgrades to Trico Mechanical Inc. in the amount of
$58,765.00
Award of Contract for the Well 10D Rehabilitation to Water Well TMP-5889
Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $322,825.00
Award of Contract for the Well 12D Rehabilitation to Water Well TMP-5890
Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $218,825.00
Request to Purchase and Upfit one (1) F450 4X4 Truck for Graffiti TMP-5891
Abatement use from Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount of
$89,421.26
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - TMP-5892
MFT Section 23-00559-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co in the
amount of $199,884.58
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5793
Project - East Area to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount
of $17,294.03 and Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the
amount of $45,132.01
Change Order No. 1 for the IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive TMP-5893
Intersection Improvements Project Contract - MFT Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH to PT Ferro Construction Co in the amount of
$73,039.00
Amendment No. 1 for the Phase III Engineering Services for the IL TMP-5894
Route 53 and Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project -
MFT Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc.
in the amount of $8,140.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court TMP-5895
Retaining Wall and Channel Improvements to D Construction Inc.
in the amount of $45,470.80 and Payout No. 2 and final in the
amount of $56,743.50
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Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal TMP-5896
Project to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $15,273.75
and Payout No. 1 and Final in the amount of $64,950.75
Change Order No. 2 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase for the 2023 TMP-5897
Water Main Replacement Program on behalf of Underground Pipe
& Valve in the amount of $109,737.40
Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - TMP-5898
Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of
$12,382.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving a License Agreement with Forest Preserve TMP-5274
District of Will County Concerning the Laraway Road Water Main
Improvement Project in the amount of $5,461.32
Attachments: Resolution
DRAFT LICENSE 23-13 - COJ Utility License @ WGT
2023 License Payment Chart-20years
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Wallace TMP-5899
Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 23-00554-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Appropriating MFT Funding for the Roadways TMP-5900
Resurfacing - Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
VARIOUS
2024 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-5901
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-5902
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 5-26-2023_
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda June 5, 2023
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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