Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 2, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 2, 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 October 2, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 2, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT
Brent Fraser - Asset Manager & Chief Operating Engineer, Greg Ruddy - Director Public
Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director Public Utilities
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
approve the September 18, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
September 18, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6470
Attachments: 091823 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Professional Services Agreement for Project Management of TMP-6448
Lead and Asbestos Removal and Air Quality Testing at the
Victory Center Gymnasium, 25 N Broadway Joliet, IL 60432
to Midwest Environmental Consulting Services Inc. in the
amount of $47,000.00
Brent Fraser, Asset Manager & Chief Operating Engineer, discussed the Lead
and Asbestos Removal at the Victory Center Gymnasium, in the amount of
$47,000.00, by Midwest Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / TMP-6449
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in an amount
not to exceed $52,250.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional Services
Agreement f,or the Downtown Levee, in an amount not to exceed $52,250.00,
with Santacruz Land Acquisitions.
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / TMP-6450
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to HBK Engineering (formerly Rempe Sharpe)
in an amount not to exceed of $84,312.00
Sean Mikos discussed the Professional Service Agreement for the Downtown
Levee, in an amount not to exceed $84,312.00, to HBK Engineering.
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Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / TMP-6451
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to True North Consultants in an amount not to
exceed of $35,600.00
Sean Mikos discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown
Levee, in an amount not to exceed of $35,600.00, to True North Consultants.
Professional Services Agreement for the Bluff Street TMP-6452
Sanitary Interceptor Rehabilitation Design to RJN Group Inc.
in the amount of $63,300.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Bluff Street Sanitary
Interceptor Rehabilitation Design, in the amount of $63,300.00, to RJN Group
Inc.
Request to Upfit Police Squads by Federal Signal TMP-6453
Corporation in the amount of $42,050.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the upfit of 20 Police Squads,
in the amount of $42,050.00, by Federal Signal Corporation.
Professional Services Contract for GPS / AVL Services to TMP-6454
Skyhawk Telematics in the amount of $84,184.40
Greg Ruddy discussed the GPS services on Roadways vehicles, in the amount
of $84,184.40, with Skyhawk Telematics.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6448, 6449, 6450, 6451, 5452, 6453, and
6454 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - TMP-6456
16 W. Van Buren Street & 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad
Const Co of Joliet Inc. in the amount of $210,841.40
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Sidewalk Vault
Improvements at 78 N Chicago St., in the amount of $210,841.40, to Lindblad
Const Co of Joliet Inc.
Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement TMP-6457
for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street
Sidewalk Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $22,705.00
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 3 for the engineering services, in the
amount of $22,705.00, to Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue TMP-6458
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($25,052.72) and Payment
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Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $20,832.32
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Helen
Avenue Roadway Project, in the amount of (25,052.72), to PT Ferro
Construction Co.
Amendment No. 1 for Construction Testing / Soil Boring TMP-6459
Services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to
SEECO Consultants Inc. in the amount of $51,688.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for Construction Testing / Soil
Boring for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of
$51,688.00, to SEECO Consultants Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6456, 6457, 6458, and 6459 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as TMP-6460
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 09-23.xlsx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property
as Surplus.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6460 for approval by full Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for Starbucks Restaurant TMP-6461
at 1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit Application for the Starbucks
Restaurant at 1900 Essington Road.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6461 for approval by full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
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Nay: Councilman Hug
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-6462
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 9-26-2023_.pdf
Rethink Conservation Incentive Program TMP-6463
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present 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 Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
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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, October 2, 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
September 18, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6470
Attachments: 091823 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
Professional Services Agreement for Project Management of Lead TMP-6448
and Asbestos Removal and Air Quality Testing at the Victory
Center Gymnasium, 25 N Broadway Joliet, IL 60432 to Midwest
Environmental Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of
$47,000.00
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Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United TMP-6449
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in an amount not to exceed
$52,250.00
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United TMP-6450
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to HBK Engineering (formerly Rempe Sharpe) in an amount not to
exceed of $84,312.00
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United TMP-6451
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to True North Consultants in an amount not to exceed of $35,600
Professional Services Agreement for the Bluff Street Sanitary TMP-6452
Interceptor Rehabilitation Design to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount
of $63,300.00
Request to Upfit Police Squads by Federal Signal Corporation in TMP-6453
the amount of $42,050.00
Professional Services Contract for GPS / AVL Services to Skyhawk TMP-6454
Telematics in the amount of $84,184.40
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W. TMP-6456
Van Buren Street & 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad Const Co of
Joliet Inc. in the amount of $210,841.40
Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-6457
Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk
Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$22,705.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue TMP-6458
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($25,052.72) and Payment
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $20,832.32
Amendment No. 1 for Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services TMP-6459
for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to SEECO
Consultants Inc. in the amount of $51,688.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda October 2, 2023
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus TMP-6460
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 09-23.xlsx
LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for Starbucks Restaurant at TMP-6461
1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-6462
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 9-26-2023_.pdf
Rethink Conservation Incentive Program TMP-6463
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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