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Water conservation and development items reviewed

JolietJul 6, 20262 min read

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Council reviewed a water conservation recognition presentation, several purchase and contract items, multiple zoning and subdivision ordinances, and resolutions including a tobacco enforcement grant, an honorary street name for Les Cheney, and surplus property for the Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce.

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The meeting highlighted Joliet’s water conservation program, including winners of recent incentives and the city’s Gold Level Water Ambassador designation. Council also reviewed spending for public works trucks, city vehicles, traffic system engineering, roadway work, and electrical maintenance, along with several land-use items for Vista Ridge, 580 Caton Farm Road, and 1216 Fairview Avenue. Other actions on the agenda included a proposed business district hearing for Rock Run Collection, a tobacco enforcement grant, an honorary street name for Les Cheney, and declaring city property surplus for the Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce.

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Recognized winners of the April Grand Prairie Water Commission Conservation Challenge and the Q2 2026 Water Conservation Incentive Program
Reviewed the upcoming Q3 2026 Water Conservation Incentive Program and announced Joliet’s Gold Level Water Ambassador designation
Considered payment of $50,000 in annual membership dues to the Will County Center for Economic Development
Considered purchase of two specialty trucks for the Department of Public Works for $272,143
Considered purchase of six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318
Considered Amendment No. 3 to engineering services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project for $14,999.24
Considered Change Order No. 1 for the County Line Road roadway improvements project, including a deduction of $16,122.71 and final payment of $97,620.74
Considered Change Order No. 3 for the 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract, adding $19,237.51 and a payment request of $49,527.97
Reviewed ordinances tied to the resubdivision of Lot 1 of Vista Ridge Phase 3 Planned Unit Development
Reviewed ordinances tied to 580 Caton Farm Road
Reviewed ordinances for 1216 Fairview Avenue, including a special use permit for a duplex and a variation of use
Reviewed an ordinance proposing creation of a business district for Rock Run Collection and setting a public hearing
Considered a resolution to accept a grant for Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program
Considered a resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for traffic management system engineering
Considered a resolution approving an honorary street name designation for Les Cheney
Considered a resolution declaring city property surplus for the Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce

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Jul 6, 2026, 10:30 PMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
April Grand Prairie Water Commission Conservation Challenge Winner, Q2 2026 Water Conservation Incentive Program Winners, and Intro for Q3 2026 Program - Presented by Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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 City Council does 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use and Economic Development
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Invoices to be Paid
Approve Payment to Will County Center for Economic Development for Annual Membership Dues in the amount of $50,000.000
Approval of Purchase of Two (2) Specialty Trucks for the Department of Public Works in the Amount of $272,143.00
Approval of Purchase of Six (6) Vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford in the Amount of $288,318.00
Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL to Iteris Inc. in the Amount of $14,999.24
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the County Line Road (Van Dyke Road - Kennedy Drive) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co., a Deduction in the Amount of ($16,122.71), and Payment No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $97,620.74
Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Meade Electric Company in the Amount of $19,237.51 and Payment Request No. 8 in the Amount of $49,527.97
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Vista Ridge Phase 3 Planned Unit Development Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Vista Ridge Phase 3 Planned Unit Development (PUD-7-26) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Vista Ridge Phase 3 Planned Unit Development (RP-9-26)
Ordinances Associated with 580 Caton Farm Road: Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of 580 Caton Farm (PUD-4-26) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of 580 Caton Farm, a Planned Unit Development (RP-7-26)
Ordinances Associated with 1216 Fairview Avenue: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a duplex, located at 1216 Fairview Avenue (ZBA 2026-07). Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow an R-3 (one-and-two family residential) use in the R-2 (single-family residential) zoning district, located at 1216 Fairview Avenue (ZBA 2026-08).
Ordinance Proposing the Creation of a Business District in the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, and Fixing the Date and Time for a Public Hearing in Connection with the Same (Rock Run Collection Business District)
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept a Grant to Assist Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for Les Cheney
Resolution Declaring Property of the City of Joliet as Surplus (Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce)
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 City Council does 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 Council 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. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie

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