CITY COUNCIL 3-16-06THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Thursday, April 20, 2006 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 p.m.
Honorable S. Michael Rummel, Mayor
Tom E. Swarthout, Alderman First Ward Roger J. Mohr, Alderman Third Ward
David D. Grumhaus, Jr., Alderman First Ward Timm R. Reynolds, Alderman Third Ward
Michael J. Burns, Alderman Second Ward James J. Cowhey, Jr., Alderman Fourth Ward
Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward John A. Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 7:30 p.m.
1. Comments by Mayor
2. Comments by City Manager
3. Comments by Council Members 7:35 p.m.
4. Council Committee Reports 7:40 p.m.
A. Public Works Committee Report
B. Finance Committee Report
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL 7:45 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA 7:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Minutes from the April 3, 2006 Council Meeting: A copy of the minutes
is attached beginning on page __.
Recommended Action: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
ORDINANCES 7:55 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Award of Contract for the Westleigh Road Watermain Replacement Project
PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER KEN MAGNUS (847-615-4329)
Bids for the Westleigh Road Watermain Replacement Project were received and opened on
March 21, 2006. This project involves the replacement of the watermain along Westleigh Road
east of Sheridan as well as on Circle Lane and Bluff’s Edge Drive north of Westleigh Road.
The following is a summary of the bids received:
April 20, 2006 Agenda Page 2
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
1. DiMeo Brothers $ 828,584.00
2. Maneval Construction $ 901,994.10
3. Elmwood Enterprises $ 941,608.00
4. George W. Kennedy $ 973,332.70
5. Lenny Hoffman $ 987,405.15
6. Campanella & Sons $ 1,099,376.30
Engineer’s Estimate $ 1,131,401.40
The low bidder, DiMeo Brothers, Inc., has considerable experience working in Lake Forest and
is being recommended to undertake this work. This project is being funded through the
Sanitary Sewer/Water Bond Fund. If awarded, the project would commence in May and be
completed in August. Construction Engineering Services will be provided by in-house
engineering staff as were the Design Engineering Services.
Recommended Action: Award of contract for the Westleigh Road Watermain
Replacement Project to DiMeo Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $828,584.00 to include
authorization to expend, if necessary, an additional amount not to exceed 5% of the
contract award for unforeseen change orders that may occur during the administration
of this project.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT p.m.
Office of the City Manager
April 13, 2006
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