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Chief Carrie of the fire department summarized the program for the council, saying the program launched in July 2022 and has provided “over 15,000 therapy sessions to Joliet residents,” with 30% of users aged 10 to 20. Chief Carrie also said the partnership with schools “has led to no teenage suicides in Joliet in the past two years, which is a 50 percent decline.” That data and interpretation were presented to the Public Safety Committee and referenced during the council’s consent agenda approval.

Councilwoman Susanna Ibarra publicly thanked the police department for its response to a peaceful protest and also acknowledged the program’s role; the public safety committee minutes noted the ThriveWorks expenditure among other items.

Why it matters: the funding sustains access to mental health services the city says are reaching thousands of residents, including adolescents. Council approved the expenditure as part of consent items during the Feb. 4 meeting.

Votes: Council approved the consent agenda containing the ThriveWorks expenditure by recorded voice/roll call; the consent agenda passed with the recorded ayes by council members.

Ending: The city will provide the appropriation for ThriveWorks and continue to highlight program use and partnerships with schools; officials urged residents to use available resources.

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Councilwoman Abara abstained, citing ethical reasons, and one council member voted no. The motion was seconded and carried; the mayor and the majority of council members voted to approve the engagement.

Why it matters: the engagement is intended to provide consulting assistance to modify housing-assistance payments and rental rates at Riverwalk Homes, a municipal housing matter placed on the agenda for separate vote after being removed from the consent agenda.

Votes: The roll-call recorded several affirmative votes and the two non-affirmative votes noted above. No amendments to the engagement were made on the council floor.

Ending: Council approved the contract engagement and the city will move forward with executing the agreements as recommended in the agenda memo.

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The council awarded the Guernsey Park Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program contract to Hair Construction Inc. for $3,221,383 and approved an amendment to the 2025 sanitary sewer rehabilitation professional services agreement with RJN Group for an amount not to exceed $26,063,600. Council also awarded construction-related engineering services for the 2025 water main and lead service line replacement programs to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. for $4,584,963.79.

The council adopted an ordinance amending the 2024 budget related to the combined sewer overflow long-term control plan phase 4 east- and west-side regulator projects, adding $2,400,000 for deconstruction work and approving pay request No. 6 for $2,663,549.96.

Why it matters: these actions fund work the city says is intended to reduce basement backups, decrease leakage and replace aging infrastructure. City staff said the projects are part of multi-year programs already underway.

City staff member Allison, responding to a council request for clarity, explained the technical distinction between systems: “The city has been very proactive about rehabilitating our water and sewer systems… sanitary sewer rehabilitation includes mainlining, manhole rehabilitation, grouting and lateral lining to correct issues such as basement backups and infiltration,” and contrasted that with water main replacement, which targets leaking mains and main breaks. That explanation was given during discussion before votes on the sewer and water contracts.

Other related items approved included a $26,190 amendment for phase 2 engineering on the Ferrell Road over Spring Creek Bridge improvement and a single $26,100 change order for the same engineering services; the council also approved a resolution appropriating supplemental motor fuel tax funds for that phase 2 engineering effort.

The council approved a resolution accepting the donation of land and authorizing an easement agreement with TCIH Holdings LLC (Northpointe) for an alternative water source program; city officials clarified the donation will supply water to residents on that side of town and that any water tower for Northpointe would be funded by that development. The council also approved acquisition of property for Downtown Levy improvements for $115,000 (the amount presented during discussion was corrected from an earlier $150,000 figure).

Votes and formal actions were recorded on each item and carried as presented. Council members asked for and received brief technical clarifications from staff before voting.

Ending: The approvals advance multiple ongoing capital programs the city described as part of long-running efforts to reduce basement backups, modernize aging mains and complete planned bridge improvements. Council members said they expect additional contract and budget items to return as work proceeds.

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