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Council adopts 2025 tax levies, approves infrastructure contracts and water agreements, and authorizes use of Joliet Correctional Center

JolietDec 2, 20254 min read

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At the December 2, 2025 City Council meeting the Council adopted levy ordinances, approved multiple public works and water contracts and change orders, authorized an easement with the Grand Prairie Water Commission, approved an intergovernmental agreement for use of the Joliet Correctional Center, and completed routine appointments and grants.

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Approved the agenda as presented.
Appointed a member to the Board of Fire and Police (Council memo: Appointment to the Board of Fire and Police).
Adopted Ordinance 18805: Levy and assessment of taxes for the Joliet Public Library (COUNCIL MEMO #642-25); vote: 7 Aye, 2 Nay.
Adopted Ordinance 18806: Levy and assessment of taxes for the City of Joliet (COUNCIL MEMO #643-25); vote: 7 Aye, 2 Nay.
Adopted Ordinance 18807: Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (COUNCIL MEMO #644-25).
Approved award of the 2025 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A to PT Ferro Construction Co. for $516,142.58 (COUNCIL MEMO #631-25).
Approved award of the District Meter Area Chamber Installation Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for $267,550.00 (COUNCIL MEMO #633-25).
Approved Amendment No. 1 to engineering design agreement for the Des Plaines River Tunnel Crossing Rehabilitation Project with Jacobs Associates dba Delve Underground for $268,630.00 (COUNCIL MEMO #634-25).
Approved Change Order No. 1 to the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program with Pipe View America for $82,779.94 (COUNCIL MEMO #635-25).
Approved purchase of one compact electric sweeper from Brown Equipment Company for $342,523.00 (COUNCIL MEMO #632-25); vote included one Nay (Councilman Larry E. Hug).
Approved Award of Business Continuity Grant to Cut 158, Inc. for $63,733.50 (COUNCIL MEMO #637-25); vote included one Nay (Councilman Larry E. Hug).
Approved Change Order No. 2 for Plainfield Road water main improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. reflecting a net decrease of $1,735,236.11 and final pay estimate of $564,960.68; Councilman Juan Moreno abstained on final payment (COUNCIL MEMO #638-25).
Adopted Resolution 8226 approving dedication of a portion of Maple Street as public right-of-way (COUNCIL MEMO #646-25).
Adopted Resolution 8227 for the Surface Transportation Program local match commitment for the Theodore Street roadway widening improvement project (COUNCIL MEMO #647-25).
Adopted Resolution 8228 approving an easement agreement for a water delivery structure with the Grand Prairie Water Commission (COUNCIL MEMO #648-25).
Adopted Resolution 8229 authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Joliet and the State of Illinois for the City’s use of the Joliet Correctional Center (COUNCIL MEMO #649-25); vote included one Nay (Councilman Larry E. Hug).
Held a public hearing on the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget with no speakers; hearing opened and closed by the City Clerk.

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