Public Safety Committee — Meeting Minutes (April 7, 2026)
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The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met April 7, 2026 at City Hall, Council Chambers. Councilman Joseph Clement (Chair), Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman were present; Chief of Police William Evans, Police Sergeant Brian Prochaska, and Fire Chief Jeff Carey attended. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and recommended approval of several departmental purchases and one resolution.
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- Approved minutes of 2/3/2026 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9549).
- Recommended for approval the purchase of ten (10) Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA, one (1) Air-Pak X3 Pro, and eight (8) Air-Pak X3 Pro CGA for the Joliet Fire Department from MES Life Safety in the amount of $157,225.00 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9640).
- Recommended for approval the purchase of cabinets for Fire Station 1 from Heintz Construction Inc. in the amount of $32,450.00 and installation by Riverton Cabinet Company in the amount of $35,194.00 (total $67,644.00) (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9694).
- Recommended for approval the purchase of body armor/vests for SOS from FirstSpear in the amount of $54,616.25 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9682).
- Recommended for approval a resolution authorizing the sale of a police dog to K-9 Officer Adam Stapleton (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9550).
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- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Minutes 2/3/2026
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
- This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
- AGENDA ITEMS
- ORDINANCES
- RESOLUTIONS
- NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
- ADJOURNMENT
- This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
- Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to K-9 Officer Adam Stapleton
- Purchase of Ten (10) Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA, One (1) Air-Pak X3 Pro, and Eight (8) Air-Pak X3 Pro CGA for the Joliet Fire Department from MES Life Safety in the Amount of $157,225.00
- Approve the Purchase of Body Armor/Vests for SOS from First Spear in the Amount of $54,616.25
- Purchase for Fire Station 1 of Cabinets from Heintz Construction Inc. in the Amount of $32,450.00 and the Installation of Cabinets for Fire Station 1 from Riverton Cabinet Company in the Amount of $35,194.00 for a Total Amount of $67,644.00
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