Juan Moreno

Roadway and Infrastructure Improvements

$2,769,186.30 funded through Motor Fuel Tax revenues.

Houbolt Road Industrial Annexation and Truck Traffic Concerns

A nearby resident says warehouses along the road have repeatedly raised her old neighbors' property taxes.

Alternative Water Source Program

The distribution system upgrade contract is valued at $15,196,257.72, coming in below engineer estimates.

Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

The budget sets city spending for all of 2027, which shapes services and any property tax impact.

Integration of Public Art and Cultural Investments

Members asked staff to research comparable cities' arts spending to help set a budget figure.

Draft Comprehensive Plan Character Areas and Land Use Strategy

The city has anticipated funding a comprehensive zoning update in the draft budget, and home repair programs would draw on city and Illinois Housing Development Authority funds.

Federal Grant Award for No-Cost Mental Health Program

Brings $1 million in federal money into the city at no local cost.

Southeast Joliet Utility and Meter Upgrades

The committee recommended professional services and technical assistance agreements totaling over $830,000 for water loss management and leak detection.

Poet Laureate Program Extension

$5,000 total contract cost allocated for Poet Laureate programming.

Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center Service Reductions and Union Concerns

Loss of local healthcare services and increased strain on regional medical facilities.

Louis Joliet Mall Redevelopment & Rivers Edge Tax Credits

Rivers Edge tax credits provide multi-million dollar incentives for eligible redevelopment projects.

Expansion of Local Paramedic Training Academy

The city will lease USF space for the academy at $7,041.66 per month.

Rock Run Crossing Amended Agreement & Dick's House of Sport

Expected to stimulate commercial activity and tax increment financing within the Rock Run Crossings district.

CDBG Program Administration and Subrecipient Support

Involves federal Community Development Block Grant funding allocations administered by the city.

IT Software and Cloud Infrastructure Renewals

Combined software costs of about $120,000, offset long-term by recovered warranty reimbursements.

Zoning Variation for UCP Offices at 317 S. Reed Street

Private investment by the nonprofit to rehabilitate a vacant and deteriorated residential property.

Third Coast Intermodal Hub & Warehouse Development

Substantial private industrial investment with required public utility, sewer, and development impact fees.

Flock Safety Camera Transparency and Data Reporting

Ongoing contract costs for surveillance technology maintenance.

Open Lands Grant and Neighborhood Tree Plantings

Grant-funded community tree planting initiative.

2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program (West of Larkin)

Changes include $51,004.14 for 2025 contract balancing, with significantly higher allocations budgeted for 2026.

Approval of minutes, August 26, 2026

Adjournment

Approval of Minutes: Board of Fire & Police Meeting - August 10, 2026

Conditional hiring of Gabriela Guerra (applicant #2)

Conditional hiring of Carlos Contreras (applicant #4)

Denial of hiring of Matthew Markley (applicant #5)

Conditional hiring of Christian Silva (applicant #6)

Conditional hiring of Bianca Salinas (applicant #7)

Conditional hiring of Dejain Perry (applicant #9)

Conditional hiring of Jaden McNeely (applicant #10)

Denial of hiring of Demetrius Lindsay (applicant #12)

Conditional hiring of Declan McElroy (applicant #15)

Conditional hiring of Ryan Hirsch (applicant #16)

Limited Disclosure of Closed Session Audio Recording (May 13, 2026)

Motion to Reconsider Lt. Harrison's Request for Reinstatement

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of 2027 Arts Commission Meeting Dates

Artist Selection for 114 E. Jefferson Street Vinyl Window Art Project

Approval of Minutes for September 15, 2026 TMP-10372

Resolution Accepting a $1,000,000.00 FY2026 Community Project Funding Award from SAMHSA

approve COUNCIL MEMO #528-26: Approval of Purchase Orders for the 2026 Bituminous Materials to be used by Roadways and Public Utilities

Appointment of Felipe Gloria to the Plan Commission

Consent Agenda (Council Memos 515-26 through 526-26)

528-26: 2026 Bituminous Materials Purchase Orders

My employer is one of the bidders on this contract.

530-26: Class E Liquor License for Lagos Grill & Lounge, 3109 Theodore Street

533-26: Annexation Agreement for 23960 S. Houbolt Road (A-3-26)

535-26: Houbolt Road Annexation, I-1 Zoning and Cedar Creek Special Use Permit

536-26: Briggs Street Subdivision Final and Recording Plats

537-26: Vacation of a Portion of Millsdale Road

538-26: Rock Run Collection PUD First Amendment

539-26: City Center Special Service Area Time Extension

541-26: IHSA/Slammers Baseball Tournament Agreement

542-26: IHSA Hospitality Partnership Agreement

543-26: Heritage Corridor Tourism Marketing Extension

544-26: TRANSCAER Hazmat Grant Acceptance

545-26: Silver Cross Hospital / Joliet Fire Department EMS MOU

546-26: $1 Million SAMHSA Mental Health Grant

547-26: Street Closures for Light Up the Holiday Parade

adjourn

recommend for approval Award of Contract to DTS for VUEWorks Asset Management Software Support and Hosting in the amount of $70,000.00

approve

recommend for approval Award of Contract to RTA for the Renewal of Fleet360 Fleet Management Software Amount of $50,273.64

adjourn

to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.

Closed Session

approve COUNCIL MEMO #462-26: An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Savvy Sliders Restaurant at 16301 Boulevard Place, Unit 101.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #473-26: Resolutions Associated with Right-of-Way Dedications to Allow Construction of the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Resolution Approving Dedication of Approximately 11.1 Acres

appoint Brian Fruits-Esparza to the Joliet Arts Commission replacing Julia Russotti.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #469-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Development of a Lot Within the Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area, Located East of Illinois Route 53 and North of Bree

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #478-26: Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for Utility Facilities Across City-owned Property (PIN 09-01-400-007). (Resolution 833

adjourn the meeting.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #476-26: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Letter of Understanding (LU-126-024) for FAI 80-Interstate 80 (I-80) Between the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet (Gardner St

appoint Antoine Edwards to the Board of Fire and Police replacing Natalie Coleman.

approve all said Consent Agenda items.

reappoint Pat Strocchia to the Police Pension Board.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #471-26: Ordinance Amending the 2026 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to Authorize Funding for the Settlement of Castillo v. City of Joliet, 24 LA 478. (Ordinance 18899)

approve Councilman Cardenas to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

approve COUNCIL MEMO #459-26: Approval of Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Renewal for Active and Retiree Employees.

approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo # 465-26 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Service Station and an Accessory Car Wash, Located

approve COUNCIL MEMO #460-26: Approval of Property, Liability, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #463-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow “Box Truck” Parking as an Accessory Use, located at 1395 N. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2026-32). (Ordinance 18891)

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #464-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Semi-Trailer Sales, Service, and Repair Facility, Located at 1720 Worker’s Court (ZBA 2026-33). (Ordinance 18892)

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #466-26: Ordinances Associated with Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A Subdivision (P-7-26) (Ordinan

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #468-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Development of Lots Within the Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area, Located East and West of the Union Pacific Railroad

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #474-26: Resolution Approving Dedication of Approximately 4.3 Acres of Land as Public Right-of-Way West of Illinois Route 53 (D-3-26). (Resolution 8335)

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #477-26: Resolution Accepting a General Operating Support Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2027 Grant Fiscal Year. (Resolution 8337)

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #470-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Development of a Lot Within the Jackson Creek Watershed Protection Area, Located East of Illinois Route 53 and South of No

approve COUNCIL MEMO #440-26: Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($647,156.35) and

approve COUNCIL MEMO #436-26: Award of Contract for the 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B, MFT Section No. 26-00577-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,769,186.30.

adopt COUNCIL MEMO #450-26: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B, MFT Section No. 26-00577-00-RS in the Amount of $2,769,186.30.