City of Joliet Pre-Council Meeting July 6, 2026

The City of Joliet Pre-Council Meeting held on July 6, 2026, included several procurement-related agenda items and contract approvals. The council considered payments and purchases including a $50,000 annual membership dues payment to the Will County Center for Economic Development, the purchase of two specialty trucks for the Department of Public Works totaling $272,143, and six vehicles from Ron Temporarily Ford for $288,318. Additionally, the council approved an amendment and final payment related to professional engineering services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System, with a deduction of $16,227.71 and a final payment of $97,620.74. A change order for electrical maintenance assistance was also approved for $19,237.51 with a payment request of $49,527.97. The meeting further addressed ordinances related to local development projects and the creation of a business district with associated sales and hotel tax incentives to support redevelopment. A resolution was passed to accept a grant for the Joliet Tobacco Enforcement Program, and motor fuel tax funds were appropriated for engineering services related to the traffic management system. The meeting concluded with public comments and no closed session.