The Alternative Water Source Program is being led by staff of the City of Joliet with support from the Joliet Water Conservation Subcommittee. The City Council, Public Service Committee and Finance Committee are all actively engaged in this process.
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A consultant team led by Stantec has been retained by the City to complete this Program along with a team of subconsultants including Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Cornwell Engineering Group, Engineering Enterprises, Inc., Images, Inc., Strand Associates, and V3 Companies.
The Commission is made up of eight members appointed by the Mayor. They are actively involved in the process of determining an alternative source of water for the City. They will take their recommendation for the City’s main water supply to the full City Council for approval.
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The Commission meets on a regular basis on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 at Joliet City Hall.
These meetings are open to the public.
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Joint Workshop Questions and Answers
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Phase I:
August 2018 – January 2019 – COMPLETE!
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Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning
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Water Demand Projections, Groundwater Model Updates, Water Conservation Efforts and Short Term Emergency Planning
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Evaluation of 14 alternative water source options
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Identification of viable alternatives primarily based on quantity and quality
Phase II: February – December 2019
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Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning
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Detailed analysis of 5 selected options (alternatives) identified in Phase I
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Identification of improvements for each viable alternative and their associated cost
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Refinement and prioritization of Phase II criteria (control, governance, maintenance, redundancy and risk to schedule)
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Funding Strategies
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Selection of alternative water source at completion
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Draft Report
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Final Report
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Discuss regional solution with neighboring communities
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Proceed with preliminary design of selected alternative water source
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New Alternative Water Source online by 2030
Water Conservation Subcommittee
A Subcommittee of the Environmental Commission, this group consults with experts and develops ideas for water conservation to be presented to the Commission.
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The subcommittee meets on a regular basis on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 at Joliet City Hall. These meetings are open to the public.
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Subcommittee Members
Marc Kaufman
Chairman, Maria Anna Rafac
Richard Rodriguez
Learn about the City’s Rain Barrel Subsidy Program
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Learn about the City’s Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program
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The Commission is made up of eight members appointed by the Mayor. They are actively involved in the process of determining an alternative source of water for the City. They will take their recommendation for the City’s main water supply to the full City Council for approval.
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The Commission meets on a regular basis on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 at Joliet City Hall.
These meetings are open to the public.
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Joint Workshop Questions and Answers
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Water Conservation Subcommittee
A Subcommittee of the Environmental Commission, this group consults with experts and develops ideas for water conservation to be presented to the Commission.
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The subcommittee meets on a regular basis on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 at Joliet City Hall. These meetings are open to the public.
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Subcommittee Members
Marc Kaufman
Chairman, Maria Anna Rafac
Richard Rodriguez
Environmental Commission
Mike Bily
Chairman, Gary Davidson
John Hertko
Wayne Horne
Marc Kaufman
Maria Anna Rafac
Jim Riggs
Richard Rodriguez
2020
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Retain design firm
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Establish and Implement Public Relations Strategy
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Monthly Water Conservation Subcommittee Meetings
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Indiana Intake Siting Study
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Water Treatment Evaluation
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Water Source Transfer Plan
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Intake/Raw Water Pumping Station Siting Study
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Water Treatment Plant Siting Study
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Transmission Main Routing Study
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Water Loss Audit
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Pumping and Storage Facilities Siting Studies
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Develop Funding Strategy
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Develop Political and Implement Strategy
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On-going coordination with City Council, Public Service
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On-going coordination with local, state and federal partners
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Approve water supply or access agreement
2021
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Continue Public Relations Strategy Implementation
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Monthly Water Conservation Subcommittee Meetings
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Continue Political Strategy Implementation
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On-going coordination with City Council, Public Service and Finance Committees
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On-going coordination with local, state and federal partners
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Develop and Approve Regional Rates and Structure
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Land Acquisition for Water Facility Sites and Transmission Main Easements
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30% Design Engineering
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Water Loss Audit
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Water Source Transfer Plan Implementation
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Apply for Federal Loan (WIFIA)
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2022-2024
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Continue Public Relations Strategy Implementation
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Monthly Water Conservation Subcommittee Meetings
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Continue Political Strategy Implementation
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On-going coordination with City Council, Public Service and Finance Committees
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On-going coordination with local, state and federal partners
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Approve Final Design Contract
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Apply for Construction Permits
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Purchase Land for Water Facilities and Easements
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Decision on New Well
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Short Term Ground Water Management
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Annual Water Loss Audits
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2025-2030
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Continue Public Relations Strategy Implementation
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Monthly Water Conservation Subcommittee Meetings
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Continue Political Strategy Implementation
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On-going coordination with City Council, Public Service and Finance Committees
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On-going coordination with local, state and federal partners
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Receive Federal Funding
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Approve Construction Contract
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Continue Short Term Ground Water Management
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Obtain IEPA Operating Permits at Construction Completion
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Annual Water Loss Audits
Mike Bily
Chairman, Gary Davidson
John Hertko
Wayne Horne
Marc Kaufman
Maria Anna Rafac
Jim Riggs
Richard Rodriguez
