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Council approves several contracts, extends interim public-works agreement and accepts consultant services
Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Crest Hill City Council approved a set of administrative and capital actions: extension of an interim public-works contract, emergency well repairs, a notice of intent for a large water-main rehabilitation contract, a consultant agreement for community development services, and approval of bills and payroll.
Beyond land-use items, the Crest Hill City Council approved several operational and capital items during its April 7 session.
Key actions approved - Interim public-works services: The council extended MGT Impact Solutions LLC—s interim public-works contract for up to 90 days (through August 8, 2025, with 30-day termination clauses); council directed staff to begin recruitment for a permanent public-works director.
- Emergency well work (Well 10): The council authorized emergency work with Lane Christensen & Co. for repairs to Well 10 in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Staff said the pump/motor were pulled for evaluation after a suspected lightning strike and the vendor is documenting damage for an insurance claim.
- CIPP water-main rehabilitation: The council authorized a notice of intent to award a contract to Fertile Construction USA LLC for Phase 1 of CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) water-main rehabilitation in the amount of $2,479,975.70 and directed staff to have Strand & Associates prepare the full IEPA submittal package for loan approval.
- Community development consultant: The council approved an independent contractor consulting agreement with Ronald Metzner to serve as interim planner/consultant for community and economic development work; motion included a four-month notice provision and reporting to the community-development director.
- Payroll and bills: The council approved the list of bills through March 23, 2025, totaling $3,432,278.32 and accepted regular and overtime payroll through March 23, 2025 ($255,275.33 for that payroll period).
What comes next: Staff will proceed with the IEPA package submittal for the CIPP project, pursue the Well 10 repairs and insurance reimbursement, continue recruitment for the public-works director, and finalize consultant engagement tasks with Ronald Metzner according to the contract and reporting requirements.
