Joliet council approves $15.2M distribution-system contract for Grand Prairie Water Project and clears consent agenda
March 04, 2026 | Joliet, Will County, Illinois
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The Joliet City Council on March 3 approved a $15,196,257.72 contract with PT Farrell Construction for the JOLDash08Dash04 distribution system upgrades, a piece of the Grand Prairie Water Project, and approved a slate of consent-agenda contracts, appointments and resolutions.
“It's all part of the Grand Prairie Water Project,” a councilmember said during discussion; another councilmember noted the successful bid “came way under the estimate.” The motion to award the contract was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with councilmembers recorded as voting 'Aye.'
The meeting also cleared a consent agenda that included contract awards and professional services agreements related to water and sewer work: a $218,300 well rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group; a $168,000 district-metered-area management agreement to McKimmon Crete (district metering expansion from six to 26 meters was discussed); a $668,355 technical assistance agreement to Kavanaugh and Associates for water-loss control; a $409,595 sanitary sewer investigation and rehabilitation professional services agreement; and other projects and final payments noted in council memos 140-149-26. Councilmembers moved and approved the consent items after a brief clarification that a Choice Neighborhood Initiative grant amendment is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Other actions approved that evening included reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Tree Advisory Board, two liquor-license issuances (a Class K license for Joliet Baseball Concessions LLC at the stadium and a Class B license for The Matisse at 113 North Ottawa Street), multiple easement and roadway-improvement resolutions (including a Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for Bridge Street improvements and an easement for the Larkin Avenue Water Main Improvements project), an honorary street-name for Michael Austin Clark Way, and acceptance of a permanent easement for a Collins Street parking-lot improvement.
Votes: motions throughout the meeting were carried by voice vote; the clerk called the roll on several items and ‘Aye’ votes were recorded for participating councilmembers and Mayor Terry Darcy.
What’s next: City staff will implement contract administration steps and continue work on the Grand Prairie Water Project. The council also encouraged public participation in the comprehensive-plan process and listed upcoming community programming.
“It's all part of the Grand Prairie Water Project,” a councilmember said during discussion; another councilmember noted the successful bid “came way under the estimate.” The motion to award the contract was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with councilmembers recorded as voting 'Aye.'
The meeting also cleared a consent agenda that included contract awards and professional services agreements related to water and sewer work: a $218,300 well rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group; a $168,000 district-metered-area management agreement to McKimmon Crete (district metering expansion from six to 26 meters was discussed); a $668,355 technical assistance agreement to Kavanaugh and Associates for water-loss control; a $409,595 sanitary sewer investigation and rehabilitation professional services agreement; and other projects and final payments noted in council memos 140-149-26. Councilmembers moved and approved the consent items after a brief clarification that a Choice Neighborhood Initiative grant amendment is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Other actions approved that evening included reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Tree Advisory Board, two liquor-license issuances (a Class K license for Joliet Baseball Concessions LLC at the stadium and a Class B license for The Matisse at 113 North Ottawa Street), multiple easement and roadway-improvement resolutions (including a Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for Bridge Street improvements and an easement for the Larkin Avenue Water Main Improvements project), an honorary street-name for Michael Austin Clark Way, and acceptance of a permanent easement for a Collins Street parking-lot improvement.
Votes: motions throughout the meeting were carried by voice vote; the clerk called the roll on several items and ‘Aye’ votes were recorded for participating councilmembers and Mayor Terry Darcy.
What’s next: City staff will implement contract administration steps and continue work on the Grand Prairie Water Project. The council also encouraged public participation in the comprehensive-plan process and listed upcoming community programming.
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