Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Feb. 3

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Evans called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy (RP), January

Absent: Jackson

I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $13,030.58 TO INCREASE THE OVERALL CONTRACT VALUE TO $5,363,030.58 FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE RENOVATION PROJECT AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: (WTP)

Engineer Steve Cieslica explained the review of an additional change order Not to Exceed Amount of $13,030.58 to increase the overall contract value to $5,363,030.58 for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). He added it was the only change order for this project.

Alderman Smith left at 8:05 p.m.

Alderman Allen questioned the initial change from a $3mil to a $5mil project. Mr. Cieslica explained the price was pre-covid and the pandemic escalated the prices. The project was completed and final change-order for the project.

Alderman Evans asked if any cameras in the kitchen area and Mr. Cieslica was uninvolved. Alderman Coleman questioned what was involved for the $5mil. He explained it wasn’t yet on the board. Mr. Cieslica explained.

Alderman Evans appreciated the engineer for enlightening the council members concerning the water treatment plant. He was thankful for the security cameras at that location.

II. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF TAI WORK ORDER NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $254,000 FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING AND BIDDING ASSITANCE- LEWIS AVE. BASIN IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE II) PROJECT:

Mr. Cieslica explained the Lewis Ave. basin was currently under construction at 95% designed. He received the final agreement from SMC (Stormwater Control Measures) for both Phase I & II with an amount of $2.75 mil each. The funding was in place. There would be a new storm sewer installation along the side streets of 20th St, Winter, Sherman and Wallace. He would be installing a new storm sewer and tying it in for better drainage after Broadway Ave. to the end of the street and next to repair the roads. The goal was to bid for the Spring of 2026.

Alderman Smith returned at 8:12 p.m.

Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Coleman that Public Works Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy (RP), January

Nays: None

Absent: Jackson

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

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