TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing a Letter of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Department of Transportation Regarding Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Standpipe Systems for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Improvement Project
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BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) is undertaking significant improvements to approximately 2,158 lineal feet of I-80 at the Des Plaines River Bridge, identified as State Section FAI 80 21 Structure 2, State Job No. C-91-110-22, and State Contract No. 62R23.
This improvement project includes bridge replacements, bridge superstructure replacements, roadway reconstruction, construction of noise abatement walls and retaining walls, installation of fire standpipe systems, and various utility relocations required to complete the project. As part of this work, IDOT has requested that the City of Joliet assume responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and inspection of the newly installed fire standpipe systems, in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
IDOT has agreed to reimburse the City of Joliet one hundred percent (100%) of all eligible costs associated with required maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of the fire standpipe systems.
CONCLUSION:
The purpose of this Letter of Understanding is to formalize the responsibilities of the City of Joliet and IDOT regarding the maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of the fire standpipe systems for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge improvement project.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Letter of Understanding between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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