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Canton said the city adopted a sustainability plan in 2021 and that the Waukegan Green Team — a volunteer group of city staff — is coordinating previously disconnected sustainability efforts. She said the report, available on the city website, incorporates public comments received after a January draft and covers progress in 2024 and prior years.

Highlights presented:
- SolSmart designation: Canton said Waukegan earned a SolSmart designation that makes solar installations easier by streamlining permits and removing zoning obstacles; the city is aiming to move from its current rating toward the platinum level SolSmart award.
- Municipal electric aggregation (NIMEC): The city joined the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative in 2022 to secure more-stable electric rates and, Canton said, to source municipal electricity from 100% green energy. She reported estimated savings of about $300,000 since May 2022 and described avoided fossil-fuel emissions she said were equivalent to about 9,000,000 pounds of coal not burned over the period presented.
- Digital permitting: Canton said the new digital permit system reduces paper use by roughly 24,000 sheets annually based on the city’s permit volumes and average pages per permit.
- Solar and permitting activity: Canton reported about 70 solar developments recorded as of mid-December in the city’s permitting system and said the city is working toward higher SolSmart recognition.
- Lead service-line replacements: The city reported roughly 650 lead service-line replacements to date and continues outreach, surveys and grant applications to fund further replacements.
- South Lakefront Brownfield: Canton said the city received a $400,000 U.S. EPA brownfield grant, hired an environmental consultant in 2023, completed soil remediation work and has submitted documentation to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; she said cleanup work is concluded and the city is awaiting final reports.
- Washington Street transit and access improvements: Canton said the 2016 Washington Street Commercial Corridor plan and a CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) grant are guiding new bus shelters, improved bus pads, crosswalks and ADA ramps. She said Phase 1 was approved in June 2024 and that construction is anticipated to start in 2027.

Committee members thanked Canton for the report and indicated support for the Washington Street improvements and the green-team efforts. Canton said she will distribute the final report to committee members and noted the city’s environment and sustainability webpage hosts the document.

No formal action was required on the presentation; it was given for information and to solicit committee support for ongoing and planned initiatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-18 City of Waukegan Public Works & Infrastructure Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning and Zoning staff presented the city’s updated sustainability report, describing achievements including SolSmart designation, municipal electric aggregation with NIMEC, about 650 lead service line replacements to date, a completed brownfield cleanup under an EPA grant, and digital permit savings.","taxTitle","Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",2647,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269358,"Public Works committee approves road, sidewalk and maintenance contracts, votes to dispose surplus equipment",222,81000,303000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043890-913110f5ee1986598f58cc5d2d03d6fc&start=81&end=303","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043890-913110f5ee1986598f58cc5d2d03d6fc/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6269358/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Public-Works-committee-approves-road-sidewalk-and-maintenance-contracts-votes-to-dispose-surplus-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269358-58cdd55f193998da84335124a80f4c36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770449211&Signature=UNsRmCRvwEV-vRHgQTJh8WeCF5cheAKaa3GtEPYoF1bXVQsoTn0kxSlhjyJ8VtzRL-esXLow0eYh8gJGtqtIYm54VtP~HdwDFoeIMrptm-n1PHK99LMhrDgXjlFbSf68WC4RJTOsg3PNe79EP7K3lITETJIGOPl59dRIIBZTuC~jxujUf2qPFMf2pWHtNu9pw0PHFCgAC~0OfSp8BnFN7DCZHbE4D03iT9RnY51JAG9RE8ZA8oUyvTBqHTnaMJhQVxJBUUwni6P7MvcKalM2k5d3tj7j9LKeFgEitd94ylTdXYDc1Sfu1Mkqnby9o61T5cvpblwRh8oNaF2sJ6ieQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 18 approved multiple contracts and a surplus-equipment disposal ordinance during a regularly scheduled meeting.

The committee voted unanimously to award the 2025 Road Program No. 2 contract to Peter Baker & Sons for a recorded not-to-exceed amount stated in the meeting record as $2,461,907.65; to award the 2025 Sidewalk Program No. 2 contract to D. Land Construction LLC for $1,688,237.50; to authorize ceiling-tile replacement at the Public Works building with Bolar Construction not to exceed $55,790; to dispose of various surplus trailers and other equipment through Obonoff Auction Services Inc. under an approved ordinance; and to hire Ballard Marine Construction to replace chemical spray nozzles on the lake intake crib for $53,000.

The motions were moved and seconded for each item and approved by roll call. For each listed procurement and the ordinance, the roll-call votes recorded Alderman Florian, Alderman Martinez, Alderman Bowden and Alderman Downer as voting \"aye.\" No votes against or abstentions were recorded on the items considered in this meeting.

Public Works staff explained the Ballard Marine work involves divers replacing small spray nozzles on intake grating about a mile out in Lake Michigan; the city purchased the replacement nozzles previously but lacks a dive team to install them. A staff member said divers had removed several nozzles the prior year and that the small nozzles are prone to plugging, which is why contracting a specialized marine/diving contractor was recommended.

Committee members and staff said the ceiling-tile work is needed following a recent HVAC replacement; damaged and missing tiles are impairing system performance and the building’s interior appearance. The surplus-equipment disposal item was described as including several trailers with rotted frames that the city intends to sell at auction.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes from the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting — approved by voice/consensus.
- Resolution: Award fiscal 2025 Road Program No. 2 to Peter Baker & Sons; not-to-exceed amount stated in the meeting record as $2,461,907.65 — mover and second recorded; roll-call: Florian, Martinez, Bowden, Downer — all aye; outcome: approved.
- Resolution: Award fiscal 2025 Sidewalk Program No. 2 to D. Land Construction LLC for $1,688,237.50 — mover and second; roll-call: Florian, Martinez, Bowden, Downer — all aye; outcome: approved.
- Resolution: Expenditure for ceiling-tile replacement at Public Works to Bolar Construction, not to exceed $55,790 — mover and second; roll-call: Florian, Martinez, Bowden, Downer — all aye; outcome: approved.
- Ordinance: Dispose of various surplus equipment through Obonoff Auction Services Inc. — mover and second; roll-call: Florian, Martinez, Bowden, Downer — all aye; outcome: approved (ordinance adopted).
- Resolution: Utilize Ballard Marine Construction for chemical line nozzle replacement (per procurement provision cited in the agenda) for $53,000 — mover and second; roll-call: Florian, Martinez, Bowden, Downer — all aye; outcome: approved.

No formal amendments to any motion were offered during the meeting. Committee members did not identify public objections during audience time and there were no formal petitions or appeals recorded on these agenda items.

The committee adjourned at 5:37 p.m.","The Waukegan Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 18 approved five procurement and disposal items, including awards for the 2025 road and sidewalk programs, ceiling-tile repairs at the Public Works building, disposal of surplus equipment, and a contract for chemical nozzle replacement in Lake Michigan intake cribs.","actionData","errors"]

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Waukegan staff present 2024 sustainability report; highlight lead-line replacements, solar growth and brownfield cleanup

Public Works committee approves road, sidewalk and maintenance contracts, votes to dispose surplus equipment