TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Payments for Emergency Contractor Tree and Brush Removal for the June 10th, July 3rd, and August 11th, 2026 Storm Events in the Amount of $601,471.25
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works utilizes the services of contractors to remove and prune trees throughout the City of Joliet.
In June, July, and August, the City experienced significant summer storm events. The high winds associated with the storms brought both trees and tree limbs down throughout the City. Uprooted trees and fallen branches were located throughout a wide portion of the City. Trees fell on houses, utility wires, and across roadways. After assessing the damage, the determination was made request assistance from outside contractors on an emergency basis to assist City staff with removal of trees that posed a safety concern.
The Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Roadways Division, requested five (5) local contractors to assist with tree removal and brush clearing. These contractors worked hand in hand with City staff throughout the summer to complete this work. Clean-up operations took approximately ten (10) weeks to complete.
Storm debris was placed at and took up a substantial portion of the Cedarwood Drive Roadways facility yard. It was determined that the most effective means of disposing of this material would be to utilize a tub grinder and an operator from Fox Landscape Supply to mulch and remove the entire pile. This portion of the work is expected to take ten (10) days to complete.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The Department of Public Works requested the services of five (5) contractors to remove the storm debris, and one (1) contractor to mulch the debris. Following is the breakdown of costs associated with the debris removal:
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The invoice amounts vary per contractor based on the number of assigned locatio...
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