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Votes at a glance: Joliet council approves loan, contracts and development measures
Summary
On Jan. 7 the Joliet City Council approved several contracts, a $3.5 million loan to the Joliet Public Library, a $2,425,240 biosolids disposal contract, an authorization for a Riverwalk Homes predevelopment draw, zoning and annexation ordinances, and miscellaneous permits and change orders. Consent agenda items were approved as presented.
The City of Joliet City Council on Jan. 7 approved a series of motions and ordinances across budget, procurement and land-use items. Key outcomes from the meeting's votes are summarized below.
Riverwalk Homes predevelopment loan (Council Memo 28-25): The council removed Council Memo 28-25 from the consent agenda and voted to authorize funding for predevelopment Loan Draw 10 to Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $298,366.77. During discussion council members clarified that the initial settlement agreement did not require redevelopment but provided redevelopment options; the 2018 resolution lays out available paths. Vote (as recorded): yes — Councilman Guerrero, Councilman Mudrin, Councilwoman Reardon, Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Clement, Mayor Darcy; no — Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Quillman; abstain — Councilwoman Abarra. Outcome: approved.
Biosolids disposal contract (Council Memo 32-25): The council awarded the 2025 biosolids disposal contract to New Era Spreading, Inc. in the amount of $2,425,240. The public works committee had reviewed the annual contracts and…
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