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North Chicago council approves major water, stormwater and utility contracts, citing grant funding
Summary
The City Council approved multiple contract awards and notices of award for a new water tower, transmission mains, stormwater detention work and lead service line replacements — projects officials said are covered mainly by grant funds and intended to improve pressure, reduce flooding and replace aging service lines.
The North Chicago City Council on April 6 approved a series of infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances that city officials said will bolster water supply resiliency, reduce flooding and replace aging service lines without drawing on general corporate funds.
Council members voted to award the Lewis Avenue Detention Basin Phase 1 project to Berger Contractors for a not‑to‑exceed $1,566,041.44 and to notify award of lead service line replacements (Phase 1) to 5 Star Energy Services LLC in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $2,268,135. Officials said both projects are funded by grants. "These projects that we are awarding are grant money," the mayor said during discussion, noting the detention pond will benefit the western end of Lewis Avenue and areas up to Green Bay Road.
Council also approved the intent to award Water Tower No. 1 and a transmission main contract A to Caldwell Tanks Inc., not to exceed $5,374,400, and awarded Contract B (24‑inch transmission main) for the same project to Campanella & Sons Inc. in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $822,763. Mayor Leon Rockingham described the new tower as necessary to maintain water pressure and provide emergency supply "for a couple of days" if repairs are needed. He said the project will be paid largely with grant dollars and that the city secured about $33 million in grants last year.
Other items passed included a one‑year ratification with DynaG Energy Services LLC for street lighting and the water treatment plant electric service, and acceptance of an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant for the Broadway Avenue project. City staff clarified the Broadway project is estimated at $3.6 million, of which roughly $2.4 million is grant funds and the city would pay about $1.2 million; council authorized staff to accept the grant through the required portal and to return to council for final acceptance if awarded.
Most motions were moved by Alderman Evans and seconded by Alderman Allen and carried on roll calls. On a handful of items Alderman Coleman recorded a "No" vote on the roll call; the mayor and staff did not indicate those votes changed the final outcomes. A list of the major procurement approvals and funding sources will be posted with the meeting minutes.
The council adjourned after routine business and the items will be advanced for implementation by the appropriate departments.
