City staff presented a slate of consent‑agenda procurement and construction items at the Dec. 1 pre‑council meeting, recommending council approval for equipment purchases, resurfacing and water‑system work.

Highlights included a recommended $28,454.54 engine rebuild for a fire ladder truck (Precision Truck Center) because a replacement unit is unavailable; the 2025 roadway resurfacing contract to PTFR Construction for $516,142.58 to resurface streets in the Manningdale subdivision; and purchase of a compact electric sweeper from Brown Equipment Company for $342,523, which qualifies for a $100,000 reimbursable grant and was budgeted in 2025.

Staff also recommended awarding a $267,550 contract to PT Ferrell Construction to install district meter chambers as part of the water loss program, adding 23 meters to create 12 metered zones to help isolate water loss. Change Order #1 to Pipe View America for the 2025 sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection program was described as a net increase of $82,779.94 to cover additional televising and lateral locating; staff said the county will reimburse work performed in the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District.

A council member expressed support for the electric sweeper purchase as helpful for downtown maintenance. The items were presented as routine consent items to be considered at the council meeting the following day.