Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 1, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Monday, April 1, 2024
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Public Utilities Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to
approve the March 18, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilman Guerrero
Abstain: Councilman Hug
Public Service Minutes 03/18/2024 TMP-7124
Attachments: 031824 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Database and ID-1632-20
GIS support services to Great Pyrenees Technology LLC in
the amount of $30,000.00
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the Professional Services
Agreement, in the amount of $30,000.00, to Great Pyrenees Technology LLC.
Award of Contract for the 2024 Bulk Polymer Purchase to ID-1633-20
Polydyne LLC in the amount of $149,200.00
Allison Swisher discussed the second year option to extend the contract in the
amount of $149,200.00, with Polydyne LLC.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water ID-1634-20
Loss Control Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the
amount of $464,240.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Water Loss Control Program, in the amount of
$464,240.00, to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Award of Contract for the Utilities Department Generator ID-1635-20
Purchase Project to Metropolitan Industries in the amount of
$115,310.00
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of three generators, in the amount of
$115,310.00, from Metropolitan Industries.
Award of Contract for the Lockport Township Wellhouse ID-1636-20
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Demolition Project to Gould Brothers, LLC in the amount of
$42,548.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Lockport Township Wellhouse Demolition Project,
in the amount of $42,548.00, by Gould Brothers, LLC.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for ID-1637-20
Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman
Inc. in the amount of $120,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Pre-Treatment Program Assistance, in the
amount of $120,000.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III ID-1638-20
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Streetscape
(Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements
- Section No. 21-00545-00-PV to V3 Companies in an amount
not to exceed $1,332,252.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional Services
Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street
Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square, in the amount of $1,332,252.00, to
V3 Companies.
Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape ID-1639-20
Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman
Landscaping in the amount of $122,165.62
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract Extension for Landscape Maintenance
Services, in the amount of $122,165.62, to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping.
Award of Contract for the 2024 Streetlight Assembly Painting ID-1640-20
Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the
amount of $76,250.00
Sean Mikos discussed the 2024 Streetlight Assembly Painting Project - Contract
A, in the amount of $76,250.00, to Cosgrove Construction Inc.
2024 Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase A ID-1641-20
Network Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 MFT Section
No. 21-00546-02-TL to Sentinel Technologies Inc. in the
amount of $125,719.37
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Advanced Traffic
Management System - Phase A Network Switch Purchase Order No. 1, in the
amount of $125,719.37, to Sentinel Technologies Inc.
Approve the Purchase of 5 Underdeck Systems for the ID-1642-20
Utilities Department from Boss Industries LLC in the amount
of $129,598.51
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of 5 Underdeck Systems, in the amount
of $129,598.51, from Boss Industries LLC.
Request to Purchase 5 Police units for the Joliet Police ID-1643-20
Department: (2) from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. for $88,944.00
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and (3) Ziegler Auto Group for $86,754.09
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of 5 Police units: 2 units from Ron Tirapelli
Ford, Inc. in the amount of $88,944.00 and 3 units from Ziegler Auto Group in
the amount of $86,754.09.
Award of Contract for the 2024 Lift Station Replacement ID-1644-20
Program- Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift Station, to
Airy’s Inc., in the amount of $1,882,000.00 and Amendment
No. 1 for Construction Engineering Services to Donohue and
Associates Inc. in the amount of $164,360.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for the 2024 Lift Station Replacement
Program, in the amount of $1,882,000.00, to Airy's Inc. Also discussed was
Amendment No. 1 for the Construction Engineering Services, in the amount of
$164,360.00, to Donohue and Associates Inc.
Award of Contract for the Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement ID-1645-20
and Alternate Water Supply Project JOL0801-SCADA Project
to M.J. Electric, LLC in the amount of $4,480,000.00 and
Award of Construction Services Agreement to Strand Assoc.
Inc. in the amount of $434,200.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Motor
Control Center (MCC) project, in the amount of $4,480,000.00 to M.J. Electric,
LLC. Also discussed was an award of Construction Services Agreement, in the
amount of $434,200.00, to Strand Assoc. Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1632-20, 1633-20, 1634-20, 1635-20, 1636-20,
1637-20, 1638-20, 1639-20, 1640-20, 1641-20, 1642-20, 1643-20, 1644-20, and
1645-20 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 2022 Electrical Maintenance ID-1646-20
Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount
of $15,707.39 and Payment Request No. 8 in the amount of
$21,771.42
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance
Assistance Contract, in the amount of $15,707.39, to Van-Mack Electric Inc.
Also discussed was Payment Request No. 8 in the amount of $21,771.42.
Amendment No. 1 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigation ID-1647-20
and Rehabilitation Program PSA, to RJN Group, in the
amount of $22,560.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Service
Agreement for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation
Program, in the amount of $22,560.00, to RJN Group Inc.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1646-20, and 1647-20 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Accepting License Agreement from Forest ID-1648-20
Preserve District of Will County for the Parkview North 2024
Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
FPDWC 24-06.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the crossing of our Water Main with the Joliet
Junction Trail during the Parkview North Water Main Project. A license
Agreement is required.
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding ID-1649-20
between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau
and the City of Joliet for Installation of Route 66 Interpretive
Signs and Objects at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street
Greenway
Attachments: Resolution
Broadway Greenway -Joliet - Route 66
MOU R66 FY24 coj broadway Exhibit
Jayne Bernhard, Planning and Zoning, discussed the Memorandum of
Understanding between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for
sign and object installations at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway.
City of Joliet will manage the project only.
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with ID-1650-20
the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for
Grant Funds under the IL DCEO Rt 66 Program for
$117,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
MOU R66 FY24 coj ev charging 03-15.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Heritage
Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for EV Charging station installation.
There is a one time payment of $3,000.00 payable to Heritage Corridor for
management of the project.
ID-1650-20 is tabled to the next Public Service Meeting on April 15, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to table ID-1650-20. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as ID-1651-20
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 03-2024.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed 35 vehicles to be be declared as Surplus Property.
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds for the 2024 ID-1652-20
Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase A Network
Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 MFT Section No.
21-00546-02-TL in the amount of $125,719.37
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the Rebuild Illinois Funds, in the amount of $125,719.37,
required by IDOT for use of funds.
Resolution Requesting Approval to Authorize a ID-1653-20
Representative to enter into Joint Participation Agreements
with the State of Illinois
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the new requirement to enter into a Joint Participation
Agreement with the State of Illinois.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1648-20, 1649-20, 1651-20, 1652-20 and
1653-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report of Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-7158
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-22-2024_.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted, and
Water Main Break report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
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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, April 1, 2024 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
Public Service Minutes 03/18/2024 TMP-7124
Attachments: 031824 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 Professional Services Agreement for Database and GIS ID-1632-20
support services to Great Pyrenees Technology LLC in the amount
of $30,000.00
Award of Contract for the 2024 Bulk Polymer Purchase to Polydyne ID-1633-20
LLC in the amount of $149,200.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss ID-1634-20
Control Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the amount of
$464,240.00
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Award of Contract for the Utilities Department Generator Purchase ID-1635-20
Project to Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $115,310.00
Award of Contract for the Lockport Township Wellhouse Demolition ID-1636-20
Project to Gould Brothers, LLC in the amount of $42,548.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment ID-1637-20
Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$120,000.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III ID-1638-20
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson
- Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements - Section No.
21-00545-00-PV to V3 Companies in an amount not to exceed
$1,332,252.00
Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape ID-1639-20
Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman
Landscaping in the amount of $122,165.62
Award of Contract for the 2024 Streetlight Assembly Painting ID-1640-20
Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of
$76,250.00
2024 Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase A Network ID-1641-20
Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 MFT Section No.
21-00546-02-TL to Sentinel Technologies Inc. in the amount of
$125,719.37
Approve the Purchase of 5 Underdeck Systems for the Utilities ID-1642-20
Department from Boss Industries LLC in the amount of
$129,598.51
Request to Purchase 5 Police units for the Joliet Police ID-1643-20
Department: (2) from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. for $88,944.00 and
(3) Ziegler Auto Group for $86,754.09
Award of Contract for the 2024 Lift Station Replacement Program- ID-1644-20
Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift Station, to Airy’s Inc., in the
amount of $1,882,000.00 and Amendment No. 1 for Construction
Engineering Services to Donohue and Associates Inc. in the
amount of $164,360.00
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Award of Contract for the Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and ID-1645-20
Alternate Water Supply Project JOL0801-SCADA Project to M.J.
Electric, LLC in the amount of $4,480,000.00 and Award of
Construction Services Agreement to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the
amount of $434,200.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance ID-1646-20
Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount of
$15,707.39 and Payment Request No. 8 in the amount of
$21,771.42
Amendment No. 1 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and ID-1647-20
Rehabilitation Program PSA, to RJN Group, in the amount of
$22,560.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Accepting License Agreement from Forest Preserve ID-1648-20
District of Will County for the Parkview North 2024 Water Main
Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
FPDWC 24-06.pdf
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between ID-1649-20
Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of
Joliet for Installation of Route 66 Interpretive Signs and Objects at
Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway
Attachments: Resolution
Broadway Greenway -Joliet - Route 66
MOU R66 FY24 coj broadway Exhibit
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the ID-1650-20
Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for Grant Funds
under the IL DCEO Rt 66 Program for $117,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
MOU R66 FY24 coj ev charging 03-15.pdf
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Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus ID-1651-20
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 03-2024.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds for the 2024 ID-1652-20
Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase A Network Switch
Materials Purchase Order No. 1 MFT Section No. 21-00546-02-TL
in the amount of $125,719.37
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Requesting Approval to Authorize a Representative to ID-1653-20
enter into Joint Participation Agreements with the State of Illinois
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report of Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-7158
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-22-2024_.pdf
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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