PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2022/04/27 Packet
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022 – 4:00 P.M.
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
AGENDA
Please be advised that all of the Public Works Committee members will be remotely attending
this meeting by electronic means, in compliance with the recent amendments to the Open
Meetings Act. The Chairman of the Public Works Committee has determined that it is not prudent
or practical to conduct an in-person meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that it is not
feasible to have the Committee members or members of the public physically present at the
meeting due to the pandemic disaster.
The City will be providing members of the public with various opportunities to watch or attend
this meeting, as well as provide public comment at the meeting. For example, members of
the public can participate remotely in the meeting by following the public audience link
which will provide both video and audio means to attend the meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81744363194?pwd=N2RxcnNKcm1GUFd0RWcyMUh2L28vZz09
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I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Jim Preschlack, Chairman
Jennifer Karras
Ted Notz
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT
DEERPATH COMMUNITY PARK – CHUCK MYERS
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE MODULES AT THE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT – DAN MARTIN
III. ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
IV. FY ’23 PROJECT ROADMAP STATUS CHART
V. BUDGET / HIRING / INNOVATION UPDATES
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. NEXT MEETING – MAY 26, 2022
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2022 PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022 – 4:00 P.M.
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING – ZOOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jim Preschlack called the virtual meeting to order at 4:08 P.M.
Alderman Jennifer Karras was present. Alderman Notz joined the meeting at 4:10
P.M.
Chairman Preschlack stated that in accordance with state statute, he made the
determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule an in-person
Public Works Committee meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
therefore the meeting was being held remotely.
Staff virtually attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public
Works; Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Byron Kutz, Superintendent of
Engineering and Jim Lockefeer, Assistant to the Director of Public Works.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 6, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Karras moved to approve the April 6, 2022 Public Works Committee
meeting minutes. Chairman Preschlack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW OF VARIOUS PROJECT DESIGN BUDGETS (INFORMATION ONLY)
Director Thomas reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the topic.
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Director Thomas explained that Superintendent Kutz and Assistant to the Director
Lockefeer will review each item in more detail.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE
ROCKEFELLER/MCCORMICK/LOCH RAVINE DESIGN
Assistant to the Director Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation
slide on the topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed the project budget, the difference in the
proposal pricing received, the age of the City storm sewer infrastructure located
in the project design areas, ravine best management design practices and the
estimated useful life of completed repairs, City staff discussions in following up
with Gewalt Hamilton Associates on their project scope understanding and
proposal price, and past City ravine projects.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of design
engineering services for the Rockefeller/McCormick/Loch Ravine Project to
Gewalt Hamilton Associates and authorization of the City Manager to execute
an agreement in the amount of $46,400 to include a 5% contingency in the
amount of $2,320 for a total cost of $48,720. Alderman Karras seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE
SEMINARY RAVINE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN
Assistant to the Director Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation
slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the project budget, the difference in the
proposal pricing received, the completed project pre-design study, and City
staff discussions in following up with Hey & Associates on their project scope
understanding and proposal price.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of design
engineering services for the Seminary Ravine Improvements Project to Hey and
Associates, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in
the amount of $199,050 to include a 5% contingency in the amount of $9,953 for
a total cost of $209,003. Alderman Karras seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE RTE. 60
BIKE PATH DESIGN
Assistant to the Director Lockefeer reviewed the below summary presentation
slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the project budget, the IDOT ITEP project
grant award, the project construction schedule and estimate, the benefits of the
path to Lake Forest residents and visitors, the length of the path, crosswalk needs
to support the new path, communications on promoting the project and the
grant award, the potential to further connect the path over the tollway with
Mettawa, and future path connection opportunities.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award Phase II
design engineering services for the Rte. 60 Bike Path Project to Gewalt Hamilton
Associates., and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the
amount of $132,909, to include a 5% contingency in the amount of $6,645 for a
total cost of $139,554. Alderman Karras seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
6. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE
MCLENNON-REED BRIDGE REPAIRS DESIGN
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed this project’s bridge rehabilitation design
versus bridge reconstruction design, the estimated useful of the bridge after
repairs are completed, and project communications.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of design
engineering services for the McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Design to Wiss,
Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement in the amount of $131,850 to include a 5% contingency in the
amount of $6,593 for a total cost of $138,443. Alderman Karras seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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7. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF THE
AHWAHNEE ROAD STORM SEWER UPGRADE DESIGN
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed the past City stormwater studies and
plans, this project’s specific priority rank, the flooding experienced in this project
area, the IDOT Pump Station Project and its relationship to this project design,
and project design modeling.
Alderman Notz moved to recommend approval to City Council award of design
engineering services for the Ahwahnee Road Area Storm Sewer Improvements
Project to Baxter & Woodman, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement in the amount of $241,000 to include a 5% contingency in the
amount of $12,050 for a total cost of $253,050.
III. ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
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The Committee discussed scheduling project tours during the summer months.
IV. FY ’23 PROJECT ROADMAP STATUS CHART
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The Committee and City staff discussed the Deerpath Water Main Project, the
ComEd Bridge Replacement Project, the Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer
Improvement Project, and the new athletic field cameras to be installed at
Everett Park.
V. BUDGET / HIRING / INNOVATION UPDATES
Director Thomas provided a brief update on seasonal employee hiring.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
VII. NEXT MEETING – April 27, 2022
The Committee agreed to meet on April 27, 2022.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Karas moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee
at 5:44 P.M. Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant to the Director of Public Works
NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL
TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH
COMMUNITY PARK
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH COMMUNITY PARK –BACKGROUND
•On April 4, 2022, City Council approved the following motion:
A recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board to authorize and direct the City Manager to conduct a Request for Proposals
process to select a firm to complete an engineering and design study for artificial turf athletic fields at Deerpath Park, with
consideration for the overall size and incorporation of sustainable practices. After completion of the Request for Proposals process,
return to the City Council for consideration of the award of the contract.
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH COMMUNITY PARK –RFP PROCESS
•Team of eleven City staff worked together to develop Request for Proposal (RFP) document
•RFP document went through multiple team revisions; team worked together to capture all City
Council requested RFP additions made at the April 4, 2022, City Council meeting
•Final RFP contained detailed information on project background, scope of work, submission
requirements, and process and project schedule
•Data collection / site planning & design (including two options for turf field size) / construction
documents / permit coordination / bidding phase services
•RFP highlighted that “the City wants to be in the forefront of a sustainable synthetic turf field complex”
•Preliminary ideas presented in the RFP included improving storm water quality runoff, protecting
surrounding habitats, and the incorporation of green infrastructure (trees, native plants, bioswales,
rain gardens, permeable surfaces, and green roofs)
•Scored proposals based on firm experience/qualifications, experience with synthetic turf project design,
experience with environmentally sustainable design & green infrastructure BMPs, experience with
municipal government projects / results achieved, references, project understanding, and proposal cost
•RFP Review Committee conducted interviews with both proposal teams
Consultant Firm Team Proposal $
Hitchcock Design Group $388,000
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. $526,000
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH COMMUNITY PARK –RECOMMENDATION
•After an extensive review of the proposals received, firm interviews, reference checks, and multiple team meetings; the RFP Review Committee selected
the Hitchcock Design Group team as the recommended team to complete this design work
•Hitchcock Design Group is a landscape planning / landscape architecture firm that specializes in recreation planning and design
•Hitchcock Design Group has successfully partnered with the City on several projects in recent years
•Strategic Master Plan entitled Chart Our Future and the follow-up on Athletic Field Assessment
•South Park Improvement Project
•Hitchcock Design Group has compiled a team of professional firms to meet the specialized technical challenges of this project
•Primera Engineers
•Hey & Associates
•Robert Juris & Associates Architects
•W.B. Olson Construction Management
•City staff will evaluate the options for construction oversight, which may include a construction manager, and return to City Council to request approval of
such services
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH COMMUNITY PARK –SCHEDULE
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DEERPATH COMMUNITY –ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested: PW Committee recommends City Council Award the Architecture/Engineering Services for New Synthetic Turf Field at
Deerpath Community Park to Hitchcock Design Group in the Amount of $388,000 plus 10% Continency in the Amount of $38,800, for a
Total of $426,800
REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL
TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT
MEMBRANE MODULES AT THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
WATER PLANT REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE MODULES –BACKGROUND
•Existing modules were installed in three phases during the 2017 Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project
•There has been continued monitoring and testing by Suez of all existing membrane modules over the past four-years to include:
•Long-term performance demonstrations, 24/7 emergency telephone technical support, process consulting through remote
monitoring and diagnostic services, bi-weekly performance reports, and scheduled WTP site visits
Date Milestone
January 2018
First two trains of modules (1 and 2) with 144 modules each were placed into
commission; new system of modules supplied by Suez required to function alongside the
previous Aquasource membrane system
April 2018 Two additional trains (3 and 4) were placed into commission; remainder of the
Aquasource modules and equipment demolished
January 2019 Last two additional trains (5 and 6) were placed into commission
WATER PLANT REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE MODULES –BACKGROUND
•In June 2021, it was observed the performance of the membrane modules in trains 1 and 2 had started to drastically decline
compared to the previous years
•Resulted in increased chemical use and costs above operating budget amounts
•City staff and Strand Associates (City’s Water Plant Engineering Service firm) had Suez complete a thorough study of trains 1 and 2
•Study found fouling elements and provided membrane cleaning strategies to potentially extend estimated useful life of the
replacement membrane modules
•Cleaning strategies identified in the study were performed on all six membrane module trains; no major improvements
•Performance testing revealed trains 1 and 2 were not able to recover enough performance loss to filter the design capacity,
deeming membrane replacement necessary
WATER PLANT REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE MODULES –RECOMMENDATION
•FY23 Water Fund Capital Budget -$215,000
•Replacement of trains 1 and 2 =288 modules
•The modules to be replaced have exhibited excessive fouling and have reached the end of their useful production life
•Replacement modules needed to continue to provide sufficient drinking water production capacity
•City staff obtained replacement pricing from Suez based on their existing relationship with the City (Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1I )
•City WTP staff to install replacement modules with the support of Suez factory service rep., prior to this summer’s high-water demand
•Under Contract 2-2015, the specification language included pro-rated module pricing guarantees that Suez is honoring with this purchase
•This reduced the purchase cost of modules by approximately 58%
•The pro -rated pricing is based on a 10-year membrane life as presented in a 20-year total cost of ownership bid
•Going forward:
•Staff will further clarify module replacement costs consistent with contract 2-2015 for trains 3 –6 in FY24 & FY25
•WTP staff to continue to work with Suez on operational modifications to improve performance and estimated useful life of membrane modules
•Action requested: PW Committee recommends City Council award of contract to Zenon Environmental Corporation [doing business
as Suez Water Technologies & Solutions]to Purchase 288 Replacement Membrane Modules Included in the FY ’23 Budget, in the
amount of $205,000 and $10,000 for On-Site Technical Support, for a Total of $215,000
Project Component Cost Proposal
288 Replacement Modules $205,000
Suez On-Site Factory Service Rep. to Oversee Module Install $10,000
TOTAL $215,000
ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE,
& SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
Operating Section Primary Service Description
Streets
Pavement Maintenance Asphalt, concrete repairs, sidewalks, signs, striping and litter collection
Lighting:Electric & Gas Lights Maintenance of City electric street lights and intersection signalization
JULIE Locates Locating underground utilities
Gas Light Conversion Conversion of all City gas lights to LED technology (fixture & electrification)
Sweeping Sweep City streets to reduce the debris blocking and entering the storm sewer system
Sanitation
Refuse Collection Bi-weekly; top of drive collection
Recycling Once weekly, curbside collection
Compost Center City operated for disposal of recyclables, yard waste, metal and electronics
Yard Waste Bi-weekly; curbside collection
Water & Sewer
Sewer Maintenance Repairs, cleaning, catch basins/manholes and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer system
Water Meter Reading Meters are read monthly to collect regular billing data, identify unreasonably high or low water
usage, or malfunctions with the meter
Water Mains Maintenance of City's water mains, including valves, fire hydrants and taps
JULIE Locates Locating underground utilities
Water Plant Production Production of potable water (water reservoir and elevated tank), including IDNR and EPA
record-keeping
Equipment Maintenance Maintenance of pumps, valves, generators and sewer lift stations
Fleet Equipment/ Vehicle Repair Maintenance of all City-owned vehicles/equipment, including improvements to new and existing
equipment
Capital Purchases Specifications/bidding of equipment needed for City Fleet
Building Maintenance Capital Repairs Electrical, carpentry, plumbing and roof repairs for all City buildings, including planning and
designing upgrades and replacements of facilities
Janitorial Services Specifications, bidding and monitoring
Engineering
Permitting/Plan Review Review and issuance of permits and oversight of development plans
Enforcement/ Inspection Field supervision of construction projects to include -asphalt, sidewalk, sewer and water mains
Capital Improvement Project
Specifications Provide design and specifications for all City infrastructure projects
Environmental and Aesthetics
Considerations
When possible, with both capital projects and Department operations, consider environmental
and aesthetic features based upon cost/benefit analysis
All Sections Snow &Ice Control Plowing and treatment of all City streets, parking lots, sidewalks and public buildings
ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
FY ’23 PROJECT ROADMAP
STATUS CHART
PROJECT ROADMAP –CAPITAL FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Notes
Waveland Park: W Parking Lot Resurface & Expansion Parking Lot 10%Bids reviewed by PWC 2/17; CC approved 3/7; start mid-July
Forest Ave Parking Lot Resurfacing Parking Lot 10%Bids reviewed by PWC 2/17; CC approved 3/7; start early August and
complete by Labor Day; work to accommodate Rec concert
Public Safety Fire Garage Roof Replacement Facility 10%Bids reviewed by PWC 3/3; seek CC approved 4/4; project to occur
this summer
Elawa / City Hall / CNW Tuckpointing Facility 0%Bid opportunity to be posted in May; work to be completed fall 2022
Annual Pavement Resurfacing & Patching Program Road 10%Bids reviewed by PWC 2/8; CC approved 2/22; Start early May
Waukegan & Everett Intersection-Metra Upgrades Road 0%Still finalizing funding agreements with Metra
Deerpath Streetscape Project Phase II Design Road 15%
Proposals reviewed by PWC 1/10; proposal awarded by CC 1/18;
approved firm has begun preliminary design efforts; submitting ITEP
application for construction funding October 2022
Annual Concrete Sidewalks &Curbs Repairs Road & Sidewalk 5%Bids reviewed by PWC 3/3; seek CC approval 4/4; start early June
Pavement Management Program Road & Paths 10%Proposals reviewed by PWC 2/17; proposal awarded by CC 3/7; start
early May
RT. 60 Bike Path Phase II Design (Academy-Field Dr)Path 5%
RFQ posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; design funding and construction funding secured from
ITEP
Illinois & Woodland Pedestrian Bridge Construction Bridge 10%
Bids reviewed by PWC 11/22; CC approved 12/6; Woodland Bridge
will be replaced 6/27 –8/6 (during summer 2022 after LFHS is out),
Illinois Bridge will be replaced concurrently or during the fall
Lake -Woodbine Bridge Reconstruction Design PH 1/2 Bridge 40%HPC approval 3/16; finalizing Phase I Design; Phase II RFP late summer
early fall
McLennon-Reed Bridge Repairs Design Bridge 5%RFP posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; design to be substantially completed by September 2022
PROJECT ROADMAP –CAPITAL FUND (CONTINUED)
Project Asset Category % Complete Notes
Rockefeller/McCormick/Loch Ravine Design Ravine 5%RFP posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; design to be substantially completed by September 2022
Seminary Ravine Improvements -Design Ravine 5%RFP posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; design to be substantially completed by September 2022
Capital Equipment -All Funds Capital Equipment 60%Majority of F.Y. 23 equipment ordered.
Burr Oak Storm Sewer Construction Storm Sewer 5%Open house held 4/14 at LFHS; Construction mobilization to begin
week of May 2nd and construction to begin the week of May 9th
Ahwahnee Road Storm Sewer Upgrade Design Storm Sewer 5%RFP posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; cost estimate to be completed by September 2022
Annual Storm Sewer Lining Program Storm Sewer 0%Due to MPI price increases, project will be re-bid
Forest Park Bluff Slope Stabilization Forest Park Bluff 0%
Design efforts 75% complete; confirming design assumptions post
snow melt and springtime rains prior to design finalization; bid for
construction to be posted in June; construction September 5, 2022 –
May 24, 2023
ADA Transition Plan Facility / Parks / Roads /
Sidewalks 5%RFP posted; planning to bring proposals to 4/19 PWC and seek CC
approval 5/2; plan to be completed by March 1, 2023
Gas Lights Street Lighting 5%2022-23 construction work to begin mid-April
PROJECT ROADMAP –WATER FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Notes
Deerpath Watermain Replacement (Ahwahnee Ln-Golf)Water 80%Bids reviewed by PWC 2/8; CC approved 2/22;
construction to be completed by mid-May
Pump VFD Upgrade Water 5%Bids reviewed by PWC 2/17; CC approved 3/7;
Water Plant: Membrane Filter Modules Water 0%Seeking CC approval 5/16; modules deliver in June
and installed
Spruce and Sheridan Pump Replacement Sanitary 5%Bids received; PWC reviewed 4/6; seek CC approval
4/18; new pumps 15-week lead time
BUDGET / HIRING / INNOVATION
UPDATES
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEXT MEETING
MAY 26, 2022
ADJOURNMENT