Public Safety Committee meeting summary
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The committee recommended approval of four public safety items: $67,062 for painting and sanding work at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 9, a memorandum of understanding with the East Joliet Fire Protection District, an agreement with Will County for license plate reading cameras on county highways, and a 2025 Justice Assistance Grant agreement with Will County.
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What this means
The committee advanced four items related to fire department facilities, interagency coordination, and law enforcement technology. If approved later, the painting contract would cover work at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 9 for $67,062. The other recommendations would let the city formalize fire service cooperation, place license plate reading cameras on county highways, and enter a grant agreement with Will County. The minutes do not show any public comments or additional action beyond these recommendations.
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- Approved the April 7, 2026 minutes.
- Recommended approval of $67,062 for interior wall painting and sanding services at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 9 from Smith Painting Services.
- Recommended approval of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Joliet Fire Department and the East Joliet Fire Protection District.
- Recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for placing license plate reading cameras on county highways.
- Recommended approval of a 2025 Justice Assistance Grant intergovernmental agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County.
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Public Safety Committee
Agenda
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Minutes 4/7/2026
- 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
- 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
- ORDINANCES
- RESOLUTIONS
- Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Between the City of Joliet Fire Department and the East Joliet Fire Protection District
- Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Placement of License Plate Reading Cameras Located on County Highways
- Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2025 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County
- 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.
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