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Public Assets Committee approves vacant-lot mowing contracts and Slammers stadium fire-suppression work; receives museum and Miracle League updates

JolietApr 15, 20262 min read

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At the April 15, 2026 Public Assets Committee meeting, members approved prior meeting minutes and awarded contracts for grass cutting on 159 vacant city lots to Summit Lawncare ($38,970) and Culpepper Lawnworks ($17,535). The committee also approved AMS Industries, Inc. for professional services, purchase, and installation of fire suppression pipe replacement at the Joliet Slammers stadium for $186,770. Committee heard updates from the Joliet Area Historical Museum and the Miracle League; no public comment was received.

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Approved 2/25/26 Public Assets Committee meeting minutes.
Awarded grass-cutting contracts for city-owned vacant lots to Summit Lawncare for $38,970 and to Culpepper Lawnworks for $17,535 (motion carried: Councilwoman Ibarra, Councilman Clement, Councilman Moreno - Aye).
Approved professional services, purchase, and installation of Joliet Slammers fire suppression pipe replacement to AMS Industries, Inc. for $186,770 (motion carried: Councilwoman Ibarra, Councilman Clement, Councilman Moreno - Aye).

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Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Executive Conference Roomscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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
Recommendation to Award Contracts for Grass Cutting on Vacant City Lots to Summit Lawncare in the amount of $38,970 and to Culpepper Lawnworks in the amount of $17,535
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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
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2.25.26 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Joliet Slammers Fire Suppression Pipe Replacement to AMS Industries, Inc. in the amount of $186,770.00
Slammers Update
Museum Update

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