PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2026/03/02 Packet
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL – UPSTAIRS CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
TED NOTZ, CHAIRMAN
RICHARD WALTHER
NANCY NOVIT
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID
FOR THE GREEN BAY ROAD WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (LINDEN-
GREENWOOD) – BYRON KUTZ
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID
FOR THE FY27 ASPHALT PAVEMENT RESURFACING & PATCHING PROGRAM –
BYRON KUTZ
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID
FOR THE FY27 CONCRETE STREET & SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM –
BYRON KUTZ
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING – MARCH 16, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026,
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 5:45 P.M.
CITY HALL – UPSTAIRS CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Notz called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Alderman Nancy Novit
was in attendance. Alderman Richard Walther was not in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering and Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Director
of Public Works.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Alderman Novit moved to approve the February 2, 2026, Public Works
Committee meeting minutes. Chairman Notz seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID FOR THE
GRIFFITH-WOODLAND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – BYRON KUTZ
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic.
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Alderman Novit moved to recommend City Council award the low bid for the
Griffith-Woodland Storm Sewer Improvements Project to Maneval Construction
and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of
$372,150 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $37,215 for a total project cost
of $409,365. Chairman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
The Committee and City staff discussed the below presentation slides.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the upcoming Waukegan and Westleigh
Intersection Improvement Project and the Deerpath Streetscape.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
V. NEXT MEETING – MARCH 2, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Novit moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee
at 6:01 P.M. Chairman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant Director of Public Works
II.NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
2.REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
BID FOR THE GREEN BAY ROAD
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
(LINDEN-GREENWOOD) – BYRON KUTZ
GREEN BAY WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
•Existing main 10” (1924) - replacing same size
•Also includes replacement of ~11 valves throughout the City
•Project includes resurfacing from Linden to Greenwood
•FY2027 Budget: $1,270,000
•Received nine bids
•Directionally-bored installation
•Construction ~ June 8- August 10
•Action requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council award the Low Bid for the Green Bay Watermain Replacement
Project to DiMeo Brothers., Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $1,214,850 and a
Contractor Firm Bid Amount
DiMeo Brothers., Inc.,
D'Land Construction, LLC
C.Szabo Contracting Inc.
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Archon Construction Co Inc
Bolder Contractors
Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp
Swallow Construction
II.NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
3.REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
BID FOR THE FY27 ASPHALT PAVEMENT
RESURFACING & PATCHING PROGRAM –
BYRON KUTZ
2026 PATCHING & RESURFACING PROJECT
•Bid together with Lake Bluff for economies-of-scale
•Received three bids- February 26, 2026 (see chart to the right)
•FY2027 Budget Summary (Lake Forest only)
•Last year: 2.6 miles of streets resurfaced (total budget $1,380,000)
•Proposed: 2.7 miles of streets proposed to be resurfaced (total budget $1,500,000)
•Award the resurfacing, patching, and Cemetery at the full budgeted amount
•Action requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council Award of the Low Bid for the 2026 Patching & Resurfacing Project to
Peter Baker & Son Co., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,580,000
Contractor Firm Combined Bid Amount*
Peter Baker & Son Co.$2,103,748
Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.$2,123,468
Everlast Blacktop Inc $2,441,215
*Lake Forest Sub-Total Only = $1,353,175
Budget Source As-Bid
Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Amount
Resurfacing $1,274,001 $1,500,000
Patching $24,700 $30,000
Cemetery $54,474 $50,000
Total $1,353,175 $1,580,000
2026
RESURFACING
PROJECT
II.NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
4.REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
BID FOR THE FY27 CONCRETE STREET &
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM –
BYRON KUTZ
2026 CONCRETE STREETS, CURB, AND SIDEWALK
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
•Annual project to address sidewalk trip-hazards, deteriorating concrete streets, and
curb
•FY27 Budget:
•Curb and Sidewalk: $285,000
•Concrete Streets: $25,000
•Utilizing the low-bid contractor from the 2023 Municipal Partnering Initiative
•Third and final renewal year
•Requesting agreement renewal with an increased unit price of 3%
•Action requested: PW Committee recommends Approval of a Third
Year Renewal with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., for the 2026 Concrete
Streets, Curb, and Sidewalk Replacement Project, and Authorize the
City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed
$310,000
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY ’26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline Notes
Waukegan & Westleigh Intersection Improvements -
Construction Engineering Road 10%Summer 2026 Open House March 5 from 5 to 7pm at Fire Station 2.
Construction expected to begin 3/9.
Deerpath Streetscape – Construction Streetscape 99%January – October Punchlist items still continuing to be addressed.
Walden East Bridge Repairs Design Bridge 10%June – April 2026 Awarded by City Council. Staff held kick-off meeting with
design-team.
Waveland Park Pavilion Project Parks 60%Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Masonry work and roof truss installation complete. Roof
area under pavilion and MEP rough ins.
Storm Sewer Design Cherokee: Grandview-Forest Hill Storm Sewer – Design 95%May – October Construction budgeted with FY28 funding.
Griffith Woodland Storm Sewer Construction Storm Sewer – Const. 5%Spring / Summer 2026
Bids opened on 2/12 and presented to PW on 2/17 and
CC on 3/2/26. Construction starting spring break through
late May.
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 17, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – WATER FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline
Water Meter Replacement Purchase & Installation Water 10%FY25-FY29
Basswood Watermain Replacement Design (Blackthorn-Westleigh)Water 95%February – September
Elevated Tank Generator Replacement Water 25%March 6/2/25. Coordinating work with contractor. Work
Elevated Tank Painting Water 10%Spring 2026
Discussing project need prior to
. Numerous internal staff meetings regarding project
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 17, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY ’27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline Notes
Annual Pavement Resurfacing & Patching Program Road 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/2/26; CC review 3/16/26.
Crack Sealing Program Road 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 4/20/26; CC review 5/4/26.
Concrete Streets Repair Road 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/2/26; CC review 3/16/26.
Annual Longline Striping Program Road 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 4/6/26; CC review 4/20/26.
Waukegan & Westleigh Intersection Improvements -
Construction Road 0%January – July 2026
Seeking PWC review 1/19/26; CC review 2/2/26. Open
House March 5 from 5 to 7pm at Fire Station 2.
Construction expected to begin 3/9.
Concrete Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Road / Sidewalk 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/2/26; CC review 3/16/26.
Lake & Woodbine Bridge Replacement –Construction Bridge 20%January – September 2026 almost complete with pile foundations starting next.
Lake & Spruce Bridge Rehabilitation –Construction Bridge 5%April – September 2026 Construction starting early April.
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 17, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY2 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline Notes
Rec Center HVAC RTU Replacements Facility 0%August 2026 Seeking PWC review 5/18/26; CC review 6/1/26.
Senior Center Chiller Replacement Facility 0%Fall / Winter 2026 Seeking PWC review 5/18/26; CC review 6/1/26.
FS2 Generator Replacement Facility 0%TBD Seeking PWC review 7/6/26; CC review 7/20/26.
South Park Improvements – Design Parks 5%May – October 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/16/26; CC review 4/6/26.
Forest Park Beach Steps Repair Study Parks 0%May – October 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/16/26; CC review 4/6/26.
Townline Park- Safety Netting Installation Parks 0%May 2026 Seeking PWC review 4/6/26; CC review 4/20/26.
Everett Park – Athletic Field Improvements Parks 0%Summer 2026 Seeking PWC review 5/4/26; CC review 5/18/26.
Annual Storm Sewer Lining Program Storm Sewer 0%Fall 2026 Seeking PWC review 4/20/26; CC review 5/4/26.
Storm Sewer Design: Woodland (Sheridan- Meadow)Storm Sewer 0%May – October 2026 To be determined
Storm Sewer Pre-Design: Onwentsia & Poplar Storm Sewer 0%May – October 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/16/26; CC review 4/6/26.
Private Fiber Construction Inspection Private Permit 0%April – November 2026 Seeking PWC review 3/16/26; CC review 4/6/26.
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 17, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – WATER FUND
Project Asset Category % Complete Project Timeline
Water Meter Replacement Purchase & Installation Water 10%FY25-FY29
Water Plant Freight Elevator Modernization Water 10%Winter – Summer 2026 Contractor has ordered
Green Bay Watermain Replacement Construction (Linden-
Greenwood)Water 0%Summer 2026
Construction ~
-August 10.
Watermain Transmission Testing Water 0%May – October 2026
Spruce Lift Station Emergency Generator Replacement Water 0%TBD
Booster Station Improvement Study Water 0%May – October 2026
Valve Repairs Water 0%Summer 2026
Annual Leak Detection Program Water 0%Summer 2026
Annual Valve Turning Program Water 0%Summer 2026
Annual Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Sanitary 0%Fall 2026
Manhole Lining and I&I Repairs Sanitary 0%Fall 2026
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the February 17, 2026, PW Committee meeting
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING:
MARCH 16, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT