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City Council meeting summary

JolietJul 21, 20264 min read

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Joliet City Council approved a $3.5 million Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan, along with budget changes, annexation and zoning for 502 Leach Ave, and several public works and intergovernmental agreements.

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I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Improvement Project Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project

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The Council accepted $3.5 million in state grant funding to support planning tied to the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge area and amended the 2026 budget so the money can be received and spent. It also approved annexing 0.14 acres at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue and zoning that site for one- and two-family residential use. In addition, the Council approved sewer, water, fire, and drainage-related agreements and contracts, including a $590,075 lift station replacement and a $383,589.39 budget adjustment for the Joliet Multi Modal Transportation Center bus station final payment.

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Appointed Andrew J. Neill to the Tree Advisory Board.
Reappointed Diane Harris to the Library Board.
Approved a $590,075 contract for the Minton Road Lift Station Replacement Project.
Approved a $218,240.10 change order for the Glenwood and West Acres Water Main Improvements Project.
Approved annexation and R-3 residential zoning for 0.14 acres at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue.
Accepted a $3.5 million Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the Joliet I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and amended the 2026 budget.
Approved a $383,589.39 budget amendment for the final payment on the Joliet Multi Modal Transportation Center 1B Bus Station.
Authorized a class action settlement agreement in Musa et. al. v. City of Joliet.
Accepted drainage easements from Mt. Zion Church for the Ontario Street Drainage Improvements Project.
Approved a memorandum of agreement with the Illinois EPA for 14 W. Clinton Street.
Authorized a FOID Enforcement Grant Program agreement with the State of Illinois.
Approved intergovernmental agreements with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, the Channahon Fire Protection District, the Elwood Fire Protection District, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Village of Shorewood, and the Joliet Park District.
Adopted the CDBG Annual Action Plan PY2026.
Approved a license agreement amendment from Metra for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project.

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