Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago

100 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, July 17, 2025

10:30 AM

Board Room

Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Commissioner Yumeka Brown, Commissioner

Cameron Davis, Vice-President Patricia Theresa Flynn, Chairman of Finance Marcelino

Garcia, Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Commissioner Eira L. Corral

Sepúlveda, Commissioner Sharon Waller, President Board of Commissioners Kari K.

Steele

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL GOVERN THE MEETING PROCESS:

1. Board Members who vote "Nay, Present, or Abstain" or have a question on any

item may request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda.

2. Citizens in the audience who address the Board on any item may request the item

be removed from the Consent Agenda.

3. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are considered separately.

4. One roll call vote is taken to cover all Consent Agenda Items.

Call Meeting to Order

President Kari K. Steele presiding, called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.

Roll Call

7 -

Present:

Yumeka Brown; Cameron Davis; Patricia Theresa Flynn; Marcelino Garcia; Eira L.

Corral Sepúlveda; Sharon Waller; and Kari K. Steele

2 - Precious Brady-Davis; and Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Absent:

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Eira L. Corral

Sepúlveda, that the minutes from the last meeting of June 26, 2025 be approved

without having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation.

Chorus of ayes - No nays

Public Comments

Kevin Kenzinger, The Stone Group, questioned why their bid was rejected in connection

with Agenda Item #43.

Recess and Convene as Committee of the Whole

A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Marcelino Garcia, to

recess and convene as a committee of the whole. The motion carried by

acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays

Committee of the Whole

Approval of the Committee of the Whole Agenda with the exception of Items: 20,

43 and 46

Agenda Item #20 was deleted by the Acting Executive Director

Item #43 was deferred by Patricia Theresa Flynn

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Yumeka Brown, to defer

Agenda Item #46. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 7 - Yumeka Brown; Cameron Davis; Patricia Theresa Flynn; Marcelino

Garcia; Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda; Sharon Waller; and Kari K. Steele

Absent: 2 - Precious Brady-Davis; Beth McElroy Kirkwood

President Kari K. Steele called for a motion to accept the agendas for each

Standing Committee that was convened. Moved by Patricia Theresa Flynn,

seconded by Marcelino Garcia. President Kari K. Steele called for any

objections. No objections were voiced. Motion carried.

The Committee of the Whole meeting of July 17, 2025 was adjourned at 11:35

a.m.

Executive Session

None

Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners

At 11:40 a.m. President Kari K. Steele reconvened the regular board meeting to

order

Motions, Ordinances and Resolutions

Memorial Resolution

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Brad Cummings

25-0544

Adopted

Resolution

RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Team

MWRD’s Outstanding Performance in the Active Transportation Alliance’s 2025

Bike Commuter Challenge

25-0557

Adopted

RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the

importance of water reuse

25-0562

Adopted

Finance Committee

Report

Report on payment of principal and interest for outstanding District bonds due

on July 1, 2025

25-0499

25-0546

Attachments: DS 2025-7 att.pdf

Published and Filed

Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of June 2025, in the amount of

$39,856,456.07

Attachments: June 2025 Cash Disbursements Summary

Published and Filed

Authorization

25-0545

Authority to approve Travel Expenses for Members of the Board of

Commissioners and the Executive Director in the amount of $6,264.28,

Accounts 101-11000-612010, 612030, 612080 and 101-15000-612010, 612030,

612080

A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that

this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:

7 -

Aye:

Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn, Marcelino Garcia, Eira L.

Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller, Kari K. Steele

2 - Precious Brady-Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Absent:

Procurement Committee

Report

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

25-0519

25-0549

25-0550

Published and Filed

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Published and Filed

Report Regarding the District Doing Business with Corporations or Limited

Liability Companies Not Authorized to Transact Business in Illinois

Attachments: December 7, 2006 Report to BOC on Foreign Corporations

Published and Filed

Authorization

Authorization to enter into an agreement for Contract 25-RFP-01 Medicare

Advantage Plan, with Humana Insurance Company for a three-year period,

effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, Account 101-25000-601250

25-0523

Attachments: Contract 25-RFP-01 Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authorization to amend Board Order of May 15, 2025, regarding Authority to

advertise Contract 25-404-21 Remove and Replace One 23XL Chiller for the

Main Office Building, estimated cost $700,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-645680,

Requisition 1638641, Agenda Item No. 09, File No. 25-0370

25-0525

Attachments: Contract 25-404-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Transmittal Letter for Board Meeting of May 15, 2025, Agenda Item

No. 09, File No. 25-0370

Approved

Authorization to amend Board Orders of March 20, 2025, Agenda Item No. 12,

File No. 25-0192; April 3, 2025, Agenda Item No. 16, File No. 25-0262; and April

17, 2025, Agenda Item No. 13, File No. 25-0285

25-0530

Attachments:

Transmittal letter for Board Meeting of March 20, 2025, Agenda Item

No. 12, File No. 25-0192

Contract 25-654-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Transmittal letter for Board Meeting of April 3, 2025, Agenda Item No.

16, File No. 25-0262

Contract 22-093-2M Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Transmittal letter for Board Meeting of April 17, 2025, Agenda Item

No. 13, File No. 25-0285

Contract 25-624-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report - 2nd Revision

Approved

Authorization to amend Board Order of May 15, 2025, regarding Authority to

award Contract 25-655-11, Manhole and Infrastructure Repairs, to Sumit

Construction Co., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, Account

101-66000-612600, Requisition 1621389, Agenda Item No. 17, File No. 25-0367

25-0531

Attachments:

Transmittal Letter for Board Meeting of May 15, 2025, Agenda Item

No. 17, File No. 25-0367

Contract 25-655-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Approved

Authorization to amend Board Order of May 1, 2025, regarding Authority to

award Contract 24-638-22 (Re-Bid), HVAC Improvements at Various Locations,

Group A to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$24,528,000.00 and Group B to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an

amount not to exceed $1,296,000.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisitions

1620791 and 1620793, Agenda Item No. 12, File No. 25-0323

25-0532

Attachments:

Transmittal Letter for Board Meeting of May 1, 2025, Agenda Item

No. 12, File No. 25-0323

Contract 24-638-22 (Group A) Affirmative Action Goals Report -

Revised

Contract 24-638-22 (Group B) Affirmative Action Goals Report -

Revised

Approved

Authority to Advertise

Authority to advertise Contract 25-630-11, Furnishing and Delivering Ferric

Chloride, estimated cost $22,464,000.00, Accounts

25-0485

101-67000/68000/69000-623560, Requisitions 1638638, 1636892 and 1636980

(Deferred from the June 26, 2025 Board Meeting)

Attachments: Contract 25-630-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report.- Revised

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-617-11, Power Distribution Equipment

Inspection and Repairs, in an amount not to exceed $735,000.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612650/623070, Requisitions 1641184, 1641186 and

1641187

25-0496

Attachments: Contract 25-617-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 21-092-3P Battery E Activated Sludge Facility,

OWRP , estimated cost between $308,754,750.00 and $373,755,750.00,

Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1639807

25-0501

Attachments: Contract 21-092-3P Project Vew

Contract 21-092-3P Affirmative Action Goals Report. - Revised

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-RFP-16, State Legislative Consulting

Services, estimated cost $100,000.00, Account 101-15000-612430,

Requisitions 1641566, 1641567, 1641568, and 1641569

25-0504

Attachments: Contract 25-RFP-16 Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-821-21, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Grit

Screw Conveyors at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost

between $10,260,000.00 and $12,420,000.00, Account 201-50000-645750

Requisition 1639417

25-0506

Attachments: Contract 25-821-21 Project View

Contract 25-821-21 Exhibit

Contract 25-821-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report. - Revised

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-612-21, Roof Replacement and Rehabilitation

at various locations, estimated cost between $3,895,000.00 and $4,715,000.00,

Account 201-50000-645780, Requisitions 1634050, 1634141, and 1634143

25-0507

Attachments: Contract 25-612-21 Project View

Contract 25-612-21 Exhibit

Contract 25-612-21 (Group A) Affirmative Action Goals Report -

Revised

Contract 25-612-21 (Group B) Affirmative Action Goals Report -

Revised

Contract 25-612-21 (Group C) Affirmative Action Goals Report -

Revised

Deleted by the Acting Executive Director

Authority to advertise Contract 25-361-11 for public tender of bids a 39-year

lease on 12.91± acres of District real estate located north of the Main Channel

between Central and Laramie Avenues in Stickney, Illinois, known as Main

Channel Parcel 39.02. The minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established

at $343,000.00

25-0508

Attachments: Contract 25-361-11 Ariel View (MCP 39.02)

Contract 25-361-11 - Letter of Support Village of Stickney.pdf

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-721-21, Restoration of Egan WRP

Permeable Paver Parking Lot, estimated cost between $142,500.00 and

$172,500.00, Account 201-50000-645780 Requisition 1638047

25-0510

25-0511

25-0521

Attachments: Contract 25-721-21 Project View

Contract 25-721-21 Exhibit

Contract 25-721-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report. - Revised

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-635-21, SEPA 3 Paver Walkway

Improvement, estimated cost between $190,000.00 and $230,000.00, Account

201-50000-645720, Requisition 1636647

Attachments: Contract 25-635-21 Project View

Contract 25-635-21 Exhibit

Contract 25-635-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-942-11, Job Order Contracting Services,

estimated cost $12,000,000.00, Accounts 101/201/401/501/901-VAR-VAR

Attachments: Contract 25-942-11 (Group A) Affirmative Action Goals Report

Contract 25-942-11 (Group B) Affirmative Action Goals Report

Contract 25-942-11 (Group C) Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 26-674-11, Furnish and Deliver Repair Parts and

Services for Trucks and Trailers at Various Locations, estimated cost

$482,700.00, Accounts 101-66000/67000/68000/ 69000-612860/623250,

Requisitions 1638648, 1639053, 1639420, and 1639431

25-0522

Attachments: Contract 26-674-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 26-659-11 Agricultural Management, Agricultural

Fieldside Mowing, and Fence Installation and Removal at Fulton County, Illinois,

estimated cost $1,260,000.00, Account 101-69000-612420, Requisition

1639875

25-0524

Attachments: Contract 26-659-11 (Groups A, B, C) Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-730-21, HVAC Improvements at the Egan &

Kirie Water Reclamation Plants, estimated cost between $18,580,000.00 and

$22,490,000.00, Account 401-50000-645780, Requisitions 1626920 and

1638370

25-0527

Attachments: Contract 25-730-21 Project View

Contract 25-730-21 Exhibit

Contract 25-730-21 (Groups A and B) Affirmative Action Goals

Report.pdf

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 13-199-3F Lyons and McCook Levee

Improvements Project, estimated cost between $2,709,842.70 and

$3,280,335.90, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1638642

25-0528

Attachments: Contract 13-199-3F Project View

Contract 13-199-3F Affirmative Action Goals Report

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-009-11, Furnish and Deliver Paper Towels to

Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $151,000.00,

Account 101-20000-623660

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-023-11, Furnish and Deliver Lab Chemicals

to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $90,000.00,

Account 101-20000-623570

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-029-11, Furnish and Deliver Safety

Equipment to Various Locations for a One-Year Period, estimated cost

$64,000.00, Accounts 101-20000-623570, 623680, 623700, 623780

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 25-056-11, Furnish and Deliver Hardware to

Various Locations for a One-Year Period, estimated cost $80,000.00, Account

101-20000-623110

Approved

Issue Purchase Order

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Carahsoft Technology

Corporation and SAP Concur to provide software hosting for the SAP Concur

Travel and Reimbursement Solution, in an amount not to exceed $118,075.68,

Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1641931

25-0533

25-0536

25-0538

Approved

Issue purchase order for Contract 25-105-11, Laboratory Analysis of Per- and

Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Adsorbable Organic Fluorine in Wastewater

Samples, to Enthalpy Analytical, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $63,500.00,

Account 101-16000-612490, Requisition 1635925

Approved

Issue purchase order and enter into a Collaborative Research Project with the

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pursuant to the terms of the Master

Agreement on the Environmental Benefits and Use of Biosolids for Production

of Industrial Hemp, estimated cost $90,261.00, Account 101-16000-612430,

Requisition 1640403

Approved

Award Contract

Authority to award Contract 24-695-22 (Re-Bid), Truck Scale Replacement at

Various Locations, Group A, to Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. (Brechbuhler), in an

amount not to exceed $375,000.00, and Groups B and C, to Abest Scale

Company (Abest), in an amount not to exceed $434,000.00, Account

201-50000-645750, Requisition 1615890

25-0498

Attachments:

Contract 24-695-21 Affirmative Action Goals Report - (Groups A, B,

and C)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 25-656-11, Services to Repair Allen Bradley

Computer Systems and Equipment at Various Locations, to WESCO

Distribution, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $835,000.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612600/612650/623070, Requisitions 1634172,

1634173, 1635105

25-0505

Attachments: Contract 25-656-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report.pdf

Approved

Authority to award Contract 19-375-3P, Chemical Addition Backup System,

KWRP, to John Burns Construction Company, LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$5,398,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount

of $269,900.00, for a total amount not to exceed $5,667,900.00, Account

401-50000-645650, Requisition 1634764

25-0514

Attachments:

Contract 19-375-3P Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised (John

Burns Construction Company, LLC)

Contract 19-375-3P Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

(John Burns Construction Company, LLC)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 22-878-1S, Condition Assessment of Local Sewers,

to Pipe View, L.L.C. dba Pipe View America, in an amount not to exceed

$2,507,350.91, Account 101-50000-612240, Requisition 1642498 (As Revised)

25-0515

Attachments:

Contract 22-878-1S Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised (Pipe

View America)

Contract 22-878-1S Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

(Pipe View America)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 22-903-22 (Re-Bid), Centrifuge Improvements at

the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to William T. Connelly, Inc. dba Connelly

Electric Co., in an amount not to exceed $5,450,000.00 Account

201-50000-645750, Requisition 1611553

25-0516

Attachments: Contract 22-903-22 Revised Affirmative Action Goals Report

Contract 22-903-22 Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

(Connelly Electric Co.)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 23-416-2S, Kirie - Egan Solids Pipeline

Rehabilitation Section No.1, NSA, to Michels Trenchless, Inc., in an amount not

to exceed $7,274,537.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in

an amount of $363,726.85, for a total amount not to exceed $7,638,263.85,

Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1621718

25-0517

Attachments:

Contract 23-416-2S Revised Affirmative Action Goals Report -

(Michels Trenchless, Inc)

Contract 23-416-2S Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

(Michels Trenchless, Inc.)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 25-722-11, High Temperature Epoxy Pipe Coating

at the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, to BCE-USA, LLC, in an amount not to

exceed $77,500.00, Account 101-67000-612650, Requisition 1634044

25-0518

Attachments: Contract 25-722-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report - (BCE-USA, LLC)

Approved

Authority to award Contract 25-647-11, Boiler Tuning and Maintenance Services

at Various Locations, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount

not to exceed $1,200,000.00, Accounts

25-0535

101-67000/68000/69000-612650/623090, Requisitions 1632661, 1633436, and

1633437 (As Revised)

Attachments: Contract 25-647-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Revised

Contract 25-647-11 Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

(Independent Mechanical.)

Deferred by Patricia Theresa Flynn

Authority to award Contract 25-727-21, Roof Replacement at Egan Water

Reclamation Plant, to DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed

$3,116,700.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisition 1633427

25-0539

Attachments: Contract 25-727-21 Revised Affirmative Action Goals Report.pdf

Contract 25-727-21 Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report -

DCG Roofing.pdf

Approved

Authority to award Contract 25-004-11, Furnish and Deliver Steel & Stainless

Steel to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, to Super Roco Steel and

Tube, LTD. II, in an amount not to exceed $152,354.93, Accounts

101-20000-623030, 623090, 623130

25-0552

Attachments: Contract 25-004-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report.pdf

Contract 25-004-11 Item Descriptions (Groups A, B, C, D and E).pdf

Approved

Increase Purchase Order/Change Order

Authority to increase Contract 01-103-AS 39th Street Conduit Rehabilitation -

25-0490

Phase II, SSA, to Michels Trenchless, Inc. in an amount of $1,245,780.90, from

an amount of $39,863,453.03, to an amount not to exceed $41,109,233.93,

Account 401-50000-645700, Purchase Order 4000119 (Deferred from the June

26, 2025 Board Meeting)

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 4000119

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that this

Agenda Item be Deferred. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

7 -

Aye:

Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn, Marcelino Garcia, Eira L.

Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller, Kari K. Steele

2 - Precious Brady-Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Absent:

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Labyrinth

Solutions LLC d/b/a LSI Consulting, for Contract 22-RFP-14 SAP Consulting

Services, in an amount of $150,000.00, from an amount of $204,090.00, to an

amount not to exceed $354,090.00, Account 101-27000-612430, Purchase

Order 3123966

25-0509

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 3123966

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 23-685-51, Furnishing, Delivering and

Administration of Rain Barrels, to Greenlane Environmental & Recycling

Services Inc., in an amount of $50,000.00, from an amount of $494,204.25, to

an amount not to exceed $544,204.25, Account 501-50000-623990, Purchase

Order 3122945

25-0512

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 3122945

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 21-616-11, Furnish and Deliver Chiller Parts and

Services to Various Locations, to Autumn Construction Services, Inc., in an

amount of $77,760.87, from an amount of $587,498.62, to an amount not to

exceed $509,737.75, Accounts

25-0520

101-67000/68000/69000-612680/623070/623270, Purchase Order 5001852

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 5001852

Approved

Authority to decrease purchase order with Sirius Automation Group Inc. for

preventive maintenance, technical support, repair, and parts for three Sirius

automated weighing robotic systems at various locations for three years, in an

amount of $12,658.34, from an amount of $116,685.00, to an amount not to

exceed $104,026.66, Account 101-16000-612970, Purchase Order 3127086

25-0526

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 3127086

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 17-135-3V, Roof Replacement of the Lue-Hing

M&R Complex, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction

Companies, L.L.C. in an amount of $318,712.06, from an amount of

$11,563,638.59, to an amount not to exceed $11,882,350.65, Account

401-50000-645780, Purchase Order 4000094

25-0547

Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 4000094.pdf

Approved

Budget & Employment Committee

Report

Report on Budgetary Revenues and Expenditures for the second quarter of

2025, ended June 30, 2025

25-0551

Attachments: 2025 Q2 Budget Summary Report.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

Authority to transfer 2025 departmental appropriations in the amount of

$50,000.00 in the Stormwater Management Fund

25-0558

Attachments: 07.17.25 Board Transfer for Board Approval.pdf

Approved

Engineering Committee

Report

Report on change orders authorized and time extensions approved by the

Director of Engineering during the month of May 2025

25-0503

Attachments: Attachment 1 CO Report May 2025 5% Contingency - FINAL.pdf

Attachment 2 CO Status Report May 2025 - FINAL.pdf

Attachment 3 CO Report May 2025 5% Contingency - FINAL.pdf

Published and Filed

Judiciary Committee

Report

Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and Miscellaneous

Claims under $10,000.00

25-0540

Published and Filed

Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service Committee

Report

Report on the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District Retirement Fund (As Revised)

25-0548

Attachments: 2024 ACFR SUMMARY PRESENTATION

Published and Filed

Real Estate Development Committee

Authorization

Authority to amend the permit agreement issued to Walsh Vinci Transit

Community Partners on a portion of the District’s Calumet Water Reclamation

Plant in Chicago, Illinois to allow the permittee to conduct soil borings.

Consideration shall be a fee of $5,000.00

25-0541

25-0542

Attachments: RE - Amend Permit Walsh Vinci Aerial.pdf

Approved

Authority to issue a 9-month permit extension to Petroleum Fuel and Terminal

Company to continue to stage and launch boats on 3± acres of District real

estate located in Lockport, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcel 15.05.

Consideration shall be a monthly permit fee of $6,500.00

Attachments: RE - PFTC Emergency Permit Extension (MCP 15.05) Aerial.pdf

Approved

Authority to issue a 9-month permit extension to Petroleum Fuel and Terminal

Company to continue to stage, launch boats, park vehicles, and store

equipment on 5.5± acres of District real estate located at 7800 Canal Bank

Road in Summit, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcels 34.03 and 35.06.

Consideration shall be a monthly permit fee of $12,500.00

25-0543

Attachments:

RE - PFTC Emergency Permit Extension (MCP 34.03 and 35.06)

Aerial.pdf

Approved

Stormwater Management Committee

Authorization

Authority to amend the intergovernmental agreement with and make payment to

25-0529

the Village of South Holland for the design, construction, operation, and

maintenance of the Thorn Ditch Flood Mitigation Project in South Holland

(24-IGA-05), in an amount not to exceed $5,860,000.00

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 6, 20, 43 and 46

A motion was made by Marcelino Garcia, seconded by Yumeka Brown, to

Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

7 -

Aye:

Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn, Marcelino Garcia, Eira L.

Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller, Kari K. Steele

2 - Precious Brady-Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Absent:

Miscellaneous and New Business

Meeting Summary

Speakers

Gil Quiniones, President and CEO of ComEd, gave a presentation thanking the MWRD

Board and staff for participating in the Energy Efficiency Projects (SEM Program) and

presented the District with a $423,111 check representing the dollar value incentives the

District has earned through its participation

James Mohler, Executive Director of the MWRD Retirement Fund, gave a presentation to

the Board on the 2024 Audit Results of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago Retirement Fund (Re: Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service

Committee Item #56)

Summary of Requests

Procurement Item #18

Patricia Theresa Flynn requested information on what specialized professional services

do not require requests for proposal

Procurement Item #34

Cameron Davis requested M&R look into accreditation and certification for this type of

services through universities and can this be incorporated into the university master

agreements

Study Session

None

Announcements

None

Board Letter Submission Dates

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025, please prepare

and submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials

Management for signature and preparation: August 1, 2025

Date all agenda items are due to the Acting Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., August

6, 2025

Adjournment

A motion was made by Yumeka Brown, seconded by Patricia Theresa Flynn, that

when the Board Adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, August 14, 2025

at 10:30 a.m. and also move that today's meeting be Adjourned. The motion

carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk

7 -

Aye:

Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn, Marcelino Garcia, Eira L.

Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller, Kari K. Steele

2 - Precious Brady-Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Absent: