TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Grand Prairie Water Commission and the City of Joliet Establishing a Joint Improvement Agreement
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet is a member of the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which is preparing to provide Lake Michigan water to the City pursuant to the Grand Prairie Water Commission Water Supply Agreement dated July 2, 2024. The Commission has authorized the inclusion of the member water mains and other member improvements in Commission construction contracts for the Commission’s initial system, subject to payment by the member of the costs associated with the construction of the member water main and improvements. The City has identified four segments of water main improvements needed by the City located within or adjacent to North 129th Infantry Drive and McDonough Street where the Commission will be constructing its 36-inch diameter water transmission main as part of its AWSP-06-02 contract. Joint construction will minimize the impact to residents and be more cost effective.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The City and the Commission have negotiated mutually acceptable terms of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Grand Prairie Water Commission and the City of Joliet Establishing a Joint Improvement Program to allow for the coordinated construction of the Commission Project and the Joliet Projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve a resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing a Joint Improvement Agreement by and between the City of Joliet and the Grand Prairie Water Commission.
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