Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Smith, Murphy

Absent: Allen, January

I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF $50,000 INCREASE IN FY 2025 VENDOR CONTRACT LIMIT FOR AIR CON NOT TO EXEED AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FURNISHING LABOR AND MATERIALS TO COMPLETE VARIOUS REPAIRS TO THE CITY HVAC SYSTEMS:

Consulting Public Works Director Bob Miller explained provided an annual vendors list and its cost.

He requested Air Con that provided the HVAC service for many various departments. He was asking for $50,000 increase Not to Exceed Amount of $150,000.

Alderman Jackson asked last year expenditures for the request of a $50,000 increase. Mr. Miller was unaware. Air Con was chosen due the length of time with the City. He would provide the amount for him expended and elaborated further.

Alderman Murphy clarified were no guarantees on the items. Mr. Miller would review the existing Capital Plan. When the equipment is no longer cost-effective, it would be placed in the upcoming Fiscal Year.

II. DISCUSSION/REVIEW GEARY ELECTIC, INC. PROPOSAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING (6) STREET LIGHT POLES AND (6) LIGHT FIXTURES TO THE CITY:

Mr. Miller explained the light poles were in stock at the Water Plant. The items would be ordered and placed in stock to prevent any delays.

Alderman Jackson commended the Public Works Department for posing the light poles at 10th and Jackson St. near Adam’s Automotive.

Alderman Smith reported street light outage at Argonne Dr. and Dugdale Ave. Mr. Miller was just informed and would attempt to resolve the issue.

III. DISCUSSION/REVIEW TAI WORK ORDER NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $108,810 FOR UPDATING THE IEPA PROJECT PLANNING REPORT AND FINAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS PROVIDING BIDDING SERVICES:

On behalf of the engineer’s absence, he would try to answer addressed questions for Items III and IV.

The IEPA Planning Project was completed in year 2019. Must file a new report. Would involve requesting a loan and a potion was forgivable. Will need to refile the report or lose the funding.

IV. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOCAL SHARE CONTRICUTION IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $1,350,000 FOR THE U.S. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION RAISE GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,500,000 AND IT IS FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN ENGINEERING (PHASE I) OF THE SHERIDAN ROAD CORRIDOR FROM APPOXIMATELY RT. 137 TO BLANCHARD ROAD IN WAUKEGAN:

Mr. Miller explained was applied for previously. There was a recent conjunction with the City of Waukegan. It won’t be extended until the year 2027 or 2028. This needs to be city authorized and explained the process.

Alderman Jackson questioned the wording U.S. Dept. of Transportation which was federally related.

Mr. Miller clarified he would reapply although no assurance.

Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson that Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Smith, Murphy

Nays: None

Absent: Allen, January

The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.

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