PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2026/05/04 Packet
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 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 APRIL 20, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A
BID EXTENSION FOR THE FY27 LONGLINE STRIPING PROGRAM – MATT
BRUGIONI
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A
BID FOR THE RECREATION CENTER HVAC ROOFTOP UNIT REPLACEMENT
PROJECT – COREY WIEREMA
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
FY27 SANITARY SEWER LINING PROGRAM – JIM LOCKEFEER
5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE FY27 UPDATED
SALT PURCHASE – JIM LOCKEFEER
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING – MAY 18, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2026, PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 – 5:30 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. Aldermen Richard
Walther and Nancy Novit were in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering; Corey Wierema, Superintendent of
Public Works; Matt Brugioni, Superintendent of Public Works, and Jim Lockefeer,
Assistant Director of Public Works.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 16, 2026, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Novit moved to approve the March 2, 2026, Public Works Committee
meeting minutes. Alderman Walther seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE FY27 SALT PURCHASE
– JIM LOCKEFEER
Assistant Director Lockefeer reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed past salt usage history and further
discussing the inventory account with the Finance Department.
Alderman Walther moved to recommend City Council approve a total
purchase of 2,700 tons of road salt from Morton Salt in the amount of $259,686
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for the FY ‘27 Winter Season. Alderman Novitt seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE FY27 TREE & PLANT
MATERIAL PURCHASE – COREY WIEREMA
Superintendent Wierema reviewed the below presentation slide on the topic
The Committee and City staff discussed tree removal and replacement
permitting, the City/resident parkway tree purchase cost share program, and the
parkway tree species selection process.
Alderman Novit moved to recommend City Council approval of the Annual Tree
Purchasing Program for fiscal year 2027. Alderman Walther 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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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
V. NEXT MEETING – MAY 4, 2026
City staff and the Committee thanked Chairman Ted Notz for all his time and
effort serving on the Public Works Committee.
City staff and the Committee thanked Superintendent of Engineering, Byron Kutz,
for his service to the City and wished him well with his future endeavors.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Novit moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee
at 6:08 P.M. Alderman Walther 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 APPROVAL
OF A BID EXTENSION FOR THE FY27
LONGLINE STRIPING PROGRAM – MATT
BRUGIONI
FY27 LONGLINE STRIPING BID EXTENSION
•FY27 Streets Operating Capital Program Budget - $85,000
•Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) joint bid
•City’s Long Line Striping Program is split into 4 zones (includes all streets, parking lots and
crosswalks)
•Zone 3 completed in 2025
•Zone 4 to be completed in 2026
•The #229 SPC thermoplastic lane marking contract was awarded to Superior Road
Striping, Inc (now “High Star Traffic”)
•Contract included three potential one-year extensions (subject to performance &
proposed price increases)
•No cost increase proposed via this extension
•Lane marking specifications meet Illinois IDOT standards
•Action Requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council a bid extension
for the FY27 Longline Striping Program to High Star Traffic in the Amount of
$85,000
2026
Cost per Unit
2025
Cost per UnitUOMDescription
$0.77$0.75LF4” Line
$1.00$0.97LF6” Line
$2.21$2.15LF12” Line
$5.26$5.11LF24” Line
$5.26$5.11SFLetters & Symbols
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF A BID FOR THE RECREATION CENTER
HVAC ROOFTOP UNIT REPLACEMENT
PROJECT – COREY WIEREMA
RECREATION CENTER ROOFTOP HVAC UNIT REPLACEMENTS
•Recreation Center has 20 rooftop HVAC units that are key components of the facility’s cooling
and heating systems
•Two existing units are at the end of their estimated useful life; range from 15 – 20 years old
•FY27 CIP Budget - $75,000
•Public bid process; nine bids received
•Cahill has completed favorable HVAC work for the City to include four Recreation Center RTUs
last summer
•If approved by City Council, work will potentially occur later this summer/upcoming fall
•Action Requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council Award of bid to Cahill
for Recreation Center Rooftop HVAC Unit Replacements Project in the Amount of
$41,600, to Include a 10% Contingency in the amount of $4,160 for a Total Cost of
$45,760
Bid $Firm
$41,600Cahill Heating
$46,000McDonough Mechanical Services Inc
$53,300GeoStar Mechanical LLC
$58,357OGNI Group
$60,778Moltree Mechanical
$66,162MK Industries
$71,980Mechanical Resource Contractors LLC
$73,025Core Mechanical
$94,940Amber Mechanical Contractors LLC
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE FY27 SANITARY SEWER LINING
PROGRAM – JIM LOCKEFEER
FY27 SANITARY SEWER LINING PROGRAM
•Annual project to repair cracked, leaking, damaged sewer lines utilizing
technique without disruptive excavation
•Process provides for the insertion of a special liner creating a new smooth-
surfaced, long-lasting pipe within the old sewer.
•Two budgets added together:
•Bid with Highland Park in 2022 (3 renewals utilized already)
•Highland Park approved an additional renewal this year
•Hoerr will hold prices this year
•Additional renewal requested requiring use of existing relationship exception
•Will re-bid next year together with Highland Park
AmountProject ComponentFund
$100,000Sanitary SewerWater Fund
$25,000Manhole Lining and I&I RepairsWater Fund
$125,000FY27 Total Budget
Action requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council Award the 2026 Sewer Lining Program to Hoerr Construction,
Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $125,000
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEM:
5. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE FY27
UPDATED SALT PURCHASE – JIM
LOCKEFEER
FY27 ROAD SALT PURCHASE
•The April 20, 2026, meeting materials and subsequent Public Works Committee approval
listed the incorrect vendor, Morton Salt, as the low bid firm. The correct vendor is Compass
Minerals America, Inc. There are no other changes to the slide below.
•Municipal Services salt storage bays hold a total of 2,400 tons
•On average the City uses 2,900 tons of salt per snow season
•2,400 tons represents 83% of total average season usage
•City participates in Lake County’s joint salt purchase bid; City has participated since 2016
•FY26 contract price per ton was $88.69; FY27 price of $96.18 (8.45% increase)
•Seeking purchase of 2,700 tons
•FY27 budget: $169,260
•Budget is based on inventory and actual salt used, not amount purchased (similar to Fleet's fuel and parts
accounts)
•Action Requested: PW Committee Recommends City Council approve a total purchase of
2,700 tons of road salt from Compass Minerals America, Inc. in the amount of $259,686 for
the FY ‘27 Winter Season
TonnageSalt
1,200End of Season Salt Inventory Total
+1,200Total Salt Purchase Amount for Start 2026/2027 Winter
2,400Total Salt for Start of 2026/2027 Winter
+1,500Tons to be Purchased for 2026/2027 Winter Reserve
3,900Total Tons Available for Winter 2026/2027
III. CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART
FY26 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
NotesProject Timeline% CompleteAsset CategoryProject
Punchlist items still continuing to be addressed. January – October 99%StreetscapeDeerpath Streetscape – Construction
Initial investigation and soil borings have been completed.March – September20%BridgeWalden East Bridge Repairs Design
Additional concrete work is expected to begin soon,
including the slab under the pavilion and the adjacent
sidewalk. The interior buildout is underway, followed by
final site restoration. The latest project completion
estimate is late May or early June.
Fall 2025 – Early June 202675%ParksWaveland Park Pavilion Project
Installation of storm-sewer complete. Road resurfacing
complete. Minor punch list items remain.Spring / Summer 202699%Storm Sewer – Const. Griffith Woodland Storm Sewer Construction
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the April 20, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
NotesProject Timeline% CompleteAsset CategoryProject
PWC reviewed & approved 3/2/26; CC reviewed &
approved 3/16/26. To begin Monday, May 4.Summer 20260%RoadAnnual Pavement Resurfacing & Patching Program
To begin late summer.Summer 20260%RoadCrack Sealing Program
PWC reviewed & approved 3/2/26; CC reviewed &
approved 3/16/26. Work will start in early June.Summer 20260%RoadConcrete Streets Repair
Seeking PWC review & approval on 5/4/26; CC review &
approval 5/18/26. Summer 20260%RoadAnnual Longline Striping Program
Private utility relocations continues and is expected to be
completed by mid-May. Contractor has begun storm
sewer work. Project has been delayed until the end of
August due to utility relocation delays.
January – August 2026 10%RoadWaukegan & Westleigh Intersection Improvements -
Construction
PWC reviewed & approved 3/2/26; CC reviewed &
approved 3/16/26. Work will start in early June.Summer 20260%Road / SidewalkConcrete Sidewalk/Curb Replacement
Next two weeks include forming pier sides and tying
rebar. Forming the back of abutments/wing wall. Three
total concrete pours to occur.
January – September 202630%BridgeLake & Woodbine Bridge Replacement – Construction
Silt fence installed. Gabion basket work in the ravine to
begin 5/4/26.April – September 20265%BridgeLake & Spruce Bridge Rehabilitation – Construction
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the April 20, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – CAPITAL FUND
NotesProject Timeline% CompleteAsset CategoryProject
Seeking PWC review 5/4/26; CC review 6/1/26.August 20260%FacilityRec Center HVAC RTU Replacements
Seeking PWC review 5/18/26; CC review 6/1/26.Fall / Winter 20260%Facility Senior Center Chiller Replacement
Seeking PWC review 7/6/26; CC review 7/20/26.TBD0%Facility FS2 Generator Replacement
CC approved 4/6/26. Design to begin May 1, 2026May – October 202610%ParksSouth Park Improvements – Design
Firm identified and design efforts to begin soon. May – October 20260%ParksForest Park Beach Steps Repair Study
Seeking PWC review 8/3/26; CC review 8/26/26. Awaiting
potential Lowes grant award.Fall 20260%ParksTownline Park- Safety Netting Installation
Seeking PWC review 6/15/26; CC review 7/20/26.Summer 20260%ParksEverett Park – Athletic Field Improvements
To be determined.May – October 20260%Storm Sewer Storm Sewer Design: Woodland (Sheridan- Meadow)
PWC review & approved 3/16/26; CC review & approved
4/6/26. Design to begin in early May. May – October 20260%Storm Sewer Storm Sewer Pre-Design: Onwentsia & Poplar
Seeking PWC review 5/18/26; CC review 6/1/26April – November 20260%Private PermitPrivate Fiber Construction Inspection
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the April 20, 2026, PW Committee meeting
FY27 CIP PROJECT SUMMARY CHART – WATER FUND
NotesProject Timeline% CompleteAsset CategoryProject
Approx. 700 meters installed. FY25-FY2915%WaterWater Meter Replacement Purchase & Installation
CC reviewed and approved 2/2/26. Work ongoing. Material on
order and ready for installation.Winter – Summer 202625%WaterWater Plant Freight Elevator Modernization
PWC review & approved 3/2/26; CC reviewed &
approved 3/16/26. Construction ~ June 8 – August 10.Summer 20260%WaterGreen Bay Watermain Replacement Construction (Linden-
Greenwood)
Discussed at the 3/9/26 Finance Committee. City Council
approved on 4/20/26. Kickoff meeting to occur 5/8/26.May – October 20260%WaterWater Distribution System Analysis
Seeking PWC review 5/18/26; CC review 6/1/26.TBD0%WaterSpruce Lift Station Emergency Generator Replacement
PWC reviewed & approved 3/2/26; CC reviewed & approved
3/16/26.Summer 20260%WaterValve Repairs
During FY27; time TBDSummer 20260%WaterAnnual Leak Detection Program
Project to occur summer 2026.Summer 20260%WaterAnnual Valve Turning Program
Seeking PWC review 5/4/26; CC review 5/18/26.Fall 20260%SanitaryAnnual Sanitary Sewer Lining Program
Seeking PWC review 5/4/26; CC review 5/18/26.Fall 20260%SanitaryManhole Lining and I&I Repairs
Highlighted areas represents the project was updated since the April 20, 2026, PW Committee meeting
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. NEXT MEETING:
MAY 18, 2026
VI. ADJOURNMENT