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Public Service Committee

Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · March 31, 2025

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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, March 31, 2025 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Public Service Committee Committee Members Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman Councilman Pat Mudron Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2025 Page 1 of 1 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2025 ROLL CALL Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Service Minutes 03/17/2025 TMP-8419 Attachments: 03172025 Public Service Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the March 17, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS No one present at this time. CONTRACTS Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Annual 227-25 Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the Amount of $34,077.00 Attachments: PSA - Real Time Monitoring 2025 - Xylem.pdf Approver Report Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional Service Agreement for the 2025 Annual Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring, in the amount of $34,077.00, to Xylem Vue Inc. Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Public Utilities 228-25 Department Leak Detection and Meter Testing to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the Amount of $595,380.00 Attachments: 2025 PSA Leak Detection Meter Testing_ME Simpson.pdf Approver Report Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Public Utilities Department Leak Detection, in the amount of $447,340.00 and Meter Testing, in the amount of $148,040.00, for a total in the amount of $595,380.00, to M.E. Simpson Co. Approve Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the 233-25 Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition in the Amount of $25,140.08 Page 1 of 3 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2025 Attachments: LDRWC Agency Dues Table 2025-26.pdf Approver Report Anthony Anczer discusses the Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues, in the amount of 25,140.08, for the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 227-25, 228-25, and 233-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 232-25 for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $13,205.70 Attachments: Approver Report Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $13,205.70, to RJN Group Inc. This amendment is to find water infiltration near the Benton and Maple Lift Station. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 232-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance Amending the 2025 City of Joliet Annual Budget 237-25 for the City-Wide Tree Inventory and Award of Contract to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Inc. in the Amount of $307,395.00 Attachments: Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget Tree Inventory.docx Approver Report Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2025 City of Joliet Annual Budget in the amount of $155,000.00. Also discussed was the Award of Contract for the City-Wide Tree Inventory, in the amount of $307,395.00, to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Inc. A grant will be received in the amount of $105,000.00 to offset these costs. Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary 240-25 Easements for 706 North Broadway Street on the Broadway Street (Theodore St. to Ruby St.) Water Main Improvements Project Page 2 of 3 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2025 Attachments: Resolution AGR-706 Broadway Utility Easements-20250313.pdf Approver Report Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easement for 706 N. Broadway Street for Water Main Improvements in 2025. Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary 241-25 Easements for 800 East Jackson Street on the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution 800 E Jackson Easement executed with Exhibit revised.pdf Approver Report Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easement for 800 E Jackson St. for the Virginia Phase I Water Main Improvement Project. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 237-25, 240-25, and 241-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Report on Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8420 Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-21-2025_.pdf Anthony Anczer discussed the Utilities Maintenance activities including Hydrant Repairs, Valve Repairs, Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks. PUBLIC COMMENT No one present at this time. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon Page 3 of 3

Agenda

City of Joliet Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda Committee Members Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman Councilman Pat Mudron Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Monday, March 31, 2025 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 03/17/2025 TMP-8419 Attachments: 03172025 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 the 2025 Annual Service 227-25 Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the Amount of $34,077.00 Attachments: PSA - Real Time Monitoring 2025 - Xylem.pdf Approver Report Page 1 of 3 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda March 31, 2025 Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Public Utilities 228-25 Department Leak Detection and Meter Testing to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the Amount of $595,380.00 Attachments: 2025 PSA Leak Detection Meter Testing_ME Simpson.pdf Approver Report Approve Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower 233-25 DuPage River Watershed Coalition in the Amount of $25,140.08 Attachments: LDRWC Agency Dues Table 2025-26.pdf Approver Report CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 232-25 2025 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $13,205.70 Attachments: Approver Report ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance Amending the 2025 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the 237-25 City-Wide Tree Inventory and Award of Contract to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Inc. in the Amount of $307,395.00 Attachments: Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget Tree Inventory.docx Approver Report Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary 240-25 Easements for 706 North Broadway Street on the Broadway Street (Theodore St. to Ruby St.) Water Main Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution AGR-706 Broadway Utility Easements-20250313.pdf Approver Report Page 2 of 3 Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda March 31, 2025 Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent and Temporary 241-25 Easements for 800 East Jackson Street on the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution 800 E Jackson Easement executed with Exhibit revised.pdf Approver Report NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Report on Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8420 Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-21-2025_.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 The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3