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City of Joliet City Council Met August 18

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City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

MAYOR:

Proclamations for Neighborhood Hero Award Winners

Attachments: Proclamations.pdf

Appointments

Reappointments to the Library Board

Attachments: LIBRARY BOARD

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance

Land Use & Legislative/Public Safety Public Service

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of the Minutes:

Special Meeting - June 23, 2020

Special Meeting - July 14, 2020

Special Meeting - July 28, 2020

Special Meeting - July 31, 2020

Pre-Council Meeting - August 3, 2020

Invoices Paid Report

Regular Payroll for June 19 - July 2, 2020 - $3,356,672.73

Regular Payroll for July 3 - July 16, 2020 - $3,457,603.54

Authorization to have a competitive sale for a $10.5 million dollar bond.

Memorandum regarding application for a liquor license by Wynn Vegas Inc. for the issuance of a Class B license for the premise located at 4704 Caton Farm Road

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES:

Ordinance and Resolution Associated with CenterPoint Intermodal Roadways

Ordinance Approving Vacation of Abandoned Schweitzer and Brandon Roads (V-2-20)

Resolution Approving Dedication of a Public Right-of-Way for a Portion of Schweitzer Road

Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections 31-4, 31-27, 31-82, 31-92, and 31-126 of the Code of Ordinances

Ordinance Accepting Easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing a Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road) Railroad Crossing Widening

Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Public Right-of-Way for a Portion of Schweitzer Road and Vetter Road

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Logan Avenue Roadway Project in the amount of $265,374.07 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $8,700.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR

BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Approve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services - GIS/Munis Integration Support

Award a Contract to Comcast Business for PD West Substation Fiber Connection

Award a Contract for the Logan Avenue Roadway Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $406,329.34 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP

Approve a Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the Essington Road and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in the amount of $26,000.00

Award a Contract for the Rosalind and Fairview Water Interconnect

Project to Construction by Camco in the amount of $127,959.92

Purchase Water Metering Equipment to Core & Main in the amount of $211,940.00

Award a Contract for the 2020 Small Meter Replacement Project to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc. in the amount of $138,980.00

AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty Coverages

Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of ($325.00)

Approve Amendment No. 4to the Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering for Essington Road / Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers in the amount of $5,750.00

CITY MANAGER:

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/8/969_A_City_Council_Meeting_20-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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