Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · September 18, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, September 18, 2023
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 18, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent Councilman Larry E. Hug
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Director Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Public Works, Anthony
Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
approve the September 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Hug
September 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6404
Attachments: 090523 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase II TMP-6373
Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over the Spring
Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00542-00-BR
to Hutchison Engineering Inc. in the amount of $122,475.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Award of Professional
Services Agreement for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road
Over Spring Creek, in the amount of $122,475.00, to Hutchison Engineering Inc.
Award of Contract for the Stone Street (Center Street - TMP-6374
Hickory Street) 2023 Roadway Improvement Project MFT
Sect. No. 23-00556-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $844,672.83
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the award of Contract for
the Stone Street (Center Street - Hickory Street) 2023 Roadway Improvement
Project, in the amount of $844,672.83, to PT Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the Rental of By-Pass Pumps for the TMP-6375
Black Road Pumps Station to Xylem Water Solutions USA
Inc. in the amount of $252,660.78
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract
for the rental of By-Pass Pumps for the Black Road Station, in the amount of
$252,660.78, Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc.
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Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Emergency TMP-6376
Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the
amount of $53,352.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Well Rock 1 Emergency Rehabilitation, in the
amount of $53,352.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC.
Award of Contract for the Westside Excess Flow Meter TMP-6377
Replacement to Dahme Mechanical Industries Inc. in the
amount of $48,484.84
Anthony Anczer discussed the Contract for the Westside Excess Flow Meter
Replacement, in the amount of $48,484.84, to Dahme Mechanical Industries
Inc.
Purchase of two (2) Ford E350 KUV Vans from Ron Tirapelli TMP-6378
Ford, Inc. in the amount of $132,560.52
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of two (2) Form E350 KUV Vans, in the
amount of $132,560.52, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 City of Joliet TMP-6379
Aggregate Price Agreement Contract
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023-2024 Award of Contract for the Aggregate Price
Agreement Contract.
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 City of Joliet TMP-6380
Bituminous Patching Materials Contract
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023-2024 Award of Contract for Bituminous
Patching Materials.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6373, 6374, 6375, 6376, 6377, 6378, 6379,
and 6380 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Hug
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-6382
for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard
(Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and
Improvements to Patrick Engineering Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $70,621.00
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 2 for Phase II Engineering Services
Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $70,621.00, to Patrick
Engineering Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadway Arterial TMP-6383
Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to PT
Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $385,636.17,
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Payment Estimate No. 5 in the amount of $264,539.31, and
Payment Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $17,614.52
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order and payments for the 2022 Roadway
Arterial Resurfacing Contract.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-6384
Contract E - MFT Section No. 22-00553-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $170,179.48 and Payment
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $202,415.80
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing
Contract E, in the amount of $170,179.48, to PT Ferro Construction Co. Also
included is final payment in the amount of $202,415.80.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-6385
Contract C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$463,187.24
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing
Contract C, in the amount of $463,187.24, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-6386
Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$747,198.73 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of
$645,102.82
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing
Contract D, in the amount of $747,198.73, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Also
included is Payment Estimate No. 3.
Change Order No. 3 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase for the TMP-6387
2023 Water Main Replacement Program to Underground Pipe
& Valve in the amount of $32,297.62
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase, in
the amount of $32,297.62, to Underground Pipe & Valve.
Change Order No. 1 for the Plainfield Road (Black Road to TMP-6389
Center Street) Water Main Improvements Project to Trine
Construction Corp. in the amount of $101,470.50
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Plainfield Road Water
Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $101,470.50, to Trine Construction
Corp.
Amendment No. 2 for the Black Road Lift Station TMP-6390
Modifications Professional Services Agreement to Donohue
& Associates, Inc. in the amount of $99,934.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2 for the Black Road Lift Station
Modifications Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $99,934.00, to
Donohue & Associates, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6382, 6383, 6384, 6385, 6386, 6387, 6389,
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and 6390 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Hug
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Amendment to an TMP-6391
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation Regarding a Phase I Study Along Interstate
Route 55 (I-80 to US Route 52)
Attachments: Resolution
55 & 59 Access Project PI IGA Amendment 1
Resolution.docx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement
regarding a Phase I Study, in the amount of $986,069.00, to IDOT.
Ordinance Adopting the Joliet Public Right-of-Way TMP-6392
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Joliet Right-Of-Way American with
Disabilites (ADA) Transition Plan.docx
202309_Joliet ADA Transition Plan_Final.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-6393
2022 Roadway Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Section
No. 22-00552-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-6394
2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract E - MFT Section No.
22-00553-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this Motor Fuel Tax Resolution.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for Phase TMP-6395
II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over the Spring
Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00542-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this Motor Fuel Tax funding.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-6396
Stone Street (Center Street - Hickory Street) 2023 Roadway
Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 23-00556-00-FP
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Attachments: Resolution
Sean Mikos discussed this Motor Fuel Tax Funding.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6391, 6392, 6393, 6394, 6395, and 6396 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Hug
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Jefferson St Overpass at I-55: Greg Ruddy explained this is an IDOT project and is ramp
work.
Briggs St. Bridge: Greg Ruddy explained that IDOT is widening this bridge by 1 lane.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Hug
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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, September 18, 2023 4:30 PM 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
September 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6404
Attachments: 090523 Public Service Minutes.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.
CONTRACTS
Award of a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase II TMP-6373
Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over the Spring Creek
Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00542-00-BR to
Hutchison Engineering Inc. in the amount of $122,475.00
Award of Contract for the Stone Street (Center Street - Hickory TMP-6374
Street) 2023 Roadway Improvement Project MFT Sect. No.
23-00556-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$844,672.83
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Award of Contract for the Rental of By-Pass Pumps for the Black TMP-6375
Road Pumps Station to Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc. in the
amount of $252,660.78
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Emergency Rehabilitation to TMP-6376
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $53,352.00
Award of Contract for the Westside Excess Flow Meter TMP-6377
Replacement to Dahme Mechanical Industries Inc. in the amount
of $48,484.84
Purchase of two (2) Ford E350 KUV Vans from Ron Tirapelli Ford, TMP-6378
Inc. in the amount of $132,560.52
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 City of Joliet Aggregate TMP-6379
Price Agreement Contract
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 City of Joliet Bituminous TMP-6380
Patching Materials Contract
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for TMP-6382
Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard (Houbolt
Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements to
Patrick Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,621.00
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadway Arterial Resurfacing TMP-6383
Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $385,636.17, Payment Estimate
No. 5 in the amount of $264,539.31, and Payment Estimate No. 6
in the amount of $17,614.52
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract TMP-6384
E - MFT Section No. 22-00553-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co.
in the amount of $170,179.48 and Payment Estimate No. 3 and
Final in the amount of $202,415.80
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract TMP-6385
C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $463,187.24
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract TMP-6386
D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $747,198.73
and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $645,102.82
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Change Order No. 3 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase for the 2023 TMP-6387
Water Main Replacement Program to Underground Pipe & Valve in
the amount of $32,297.62
Change Order No. 1 for the Plainfield Road (Black Road to Center TMP-6389
Street) Water Main Improvements Project to Trine Construction
Corp. in the amount of $101,470.50
Amendment No. 2 for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications TMP-6390
Professional Services Agreement to Donohue & Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $99,934.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Amendment to an Intergovernmental TMP-6391
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
Regarding a Phase I Study Along Interstate Route 55 (I-80 to US
Route 52)
Attachments: Resolution
55 & 59 Access Project PI IGA Amendment 1 Resolution.docx
Ordinance Adopting the Joliet Public Right-of-Way Americans with TMP-6392
Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Joliet Right-Of-Way American with
Disabilites (ADA) Transition Plan.docx
202309_Joliet ADA Transition Plan_Final.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 2022 TMP-6393
Roadway Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Section No.
22-00552-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 2022 TMP-6394
Roadways Resurfacing Contract E - MFT Section No.
22-00553-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for Phase II TMP-6395
Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over the Spring Creek
Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00542-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Stone TMP-6396
Street (Center Street - Hickory Street) 2023 Roadway Improvement
Project - MFT Section No. 23-00556-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
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.
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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