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Nov 6, 2026
Construction of a single span PPC deck beam bridge. Additional work includes full-depth HMA pavement reconstruction, pipe culverts, guardrail and other required work.
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Sep 22, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Addition of door access and surveillance at buildings at 2049 Oneida St, 2293 Essington Rd, and 1599 John D Paige Dr into the city's existing Genetec security system. These buildings are fire station 6, fire station 8, and fire station 10, respectively. Fire station 6 (2049 Oneida St) will consist of adding access control to four standard doors and three overhead doors. It will also require three external 360-degree cameras. Fire station 8 (2293 Essington Rd) will consist of adding access control to five standard doors and four overhead doors. It will also require three 360-degree cameras. Fire station 10 (1599 John D Paige Dr) will consist of adding access control to eight standard doors and four overhead doors. It will also require three 360-degree cameras. The city IT group will be responsible for programming all doors and adding the access rules following installation. The city IT group will also add the cameras to the Genetec security system. See attached file.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Joliet
The City Council meeting primarily focused on the potential renewal of the contract for the city's Poet Laureate. Multiple community members, educators, and members of the Arts Commission provided testimony in support of extending the Poet Laureate's literary arts services agreement through December 31, 2027. Speakers highlighted the program's positive influence on youth education, community engagement, and the local arts culture.
The committee reviewed and recommended several contract awards, including projects for street drainage, water system rehabilitation, water storage tanks, and sewer improvements. Various change orders were approved regarding tunnel crossing engineering, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and water main infrastructure projects. The committee also acted on resolutions concerning budget amendments for local developments, the acquisition of rights-of-way, temporary traffic signal license agreements, and intergovernmental agreements related to water delivery structures. Additionally, a report on utility maintenance activities was presented.
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The council meeting covered various municipal actions, including proclamations for Constitution Week and a Nonviolent City. Appointments were confirmed for the Joliet Arts Commission, the Board of Fire and Police, and the Police Pension Board. The agenda included approvals for professional service agreements, insurance renewals for employees, and budget amendments related to a legal settlement. Planning and zoning items were significant, with approvals for special use permits regarding automobile and trucking facilities, subdivision plats for the Third Coast Intermodal Hub, and development permissions within watershed protection areas. Additionally, the council passed resolutions regarding right-of-way dedications required for the Union Pacific Railroad bridge construction.
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