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Kankakee ESU approves $1.67 million in January bills; members press industry over $300,000 pump bypass costs

Kankakee City Environmental Services Utility Board · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The Kankakee City Environmental Services Utility Board approved $1,669,652.13 in January bills and directed staff to pursue discussions with Mantino/Mantina Industries after Outback Pumping Services work tied to the Mantino lift station ran 'well north of $300,000,' staff said.

The Kankakee City Environmental Services Utility Board on Jan. 20 approved the month’s bills totaling $1,669,652.13 after a roll-call vote.

The approval followed questions from board members about a large line item for Outback Pumping Services related to work at the Mantino (also referenced in the packet as Mantina) Lift Station. "Are we getting reimbursed for that or would you just..." asked Audubon Osinga, raising concern about the cost and whether the…

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