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Public Safety Committee Minutes — May 5, 2026: approvals for fire station painting, intergovernmental agreements, LPR cameras, and JAG grant IGA

JolietMay 5, 20262 min read

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Committee members Clement, Hallums Quillman, and Ibarra met and unanimously approved the April 7, 2026 minutes; recommended approval of a $67,062 interior painting and sanding contract for Fire Stations 1 and 9 with Smith Painting Services; recommended execution of an MOU between the City of Joliet Fire Department and the East Joliet Fire Protection District; recommended an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for placement of license plate reader cameras on county highways; and recommended entering the 2025 Justice Assistance Grant intergovernmental agreement with Will County. No public comments. Meeting adjourned after acknowledging Chief Evans' service.

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Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9741); motion carried (Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Ibarra voted Aye).
Recommended for approval purchase of interior wall painting and sanding services for Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 9 from Smith Painting Services in the amount of $67,062.00 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9805); motion carried (Clement, Hallums Quillman, Ibarra Aye).
Recommended for approval resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Joliet Fire Department and the East Joliet Fire Protection District (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9819); motion carried (Clement, Hallums Quillman, Ibarra Aye).
Recommended for approval resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for placement of license plate reading cameras on county highways (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9704); motion carried (Clement, Hallums Quillman, Ibarra Aye).
Recommended for approval resolution requesting authorization to enter into a Regular 2025 Justice Assistance Grant intergovernmental agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-9801); motion carried (Clement, Hallums Quillman, Ibarra Aye).
Adjourned the meeting; committee acknowledged and thanked Chief Evans for his years of service.

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