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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Robert Leible, Superintendent of Water Production
DATE: July 27, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing Engineering Enterprises, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the Clearwells #1 and #2 Rehabilitation Project for the Water Production Division (WPD) in the not to exceed amount of $245,363.00.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council authorization to enter into a professional engineering services agreement for design, project administration, and construction observation with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., Sugar Grove, IL (EEI) for the Clearwells #1 and #2 Rehabilitation Project.
BACKGROUND:
Located at 1110 Aurora Avenue, Clearwells #1 and #2 are welded steel, ground storage tanks that serve as the final disinfection and storage stage for the municipal water system following treatment and filtration, but prior to pumping treated water to the distribution system. The two clearwells were placed into service in 2002 and are approaching 25 years in service.
As part of the WPD's regular tank inspection program, the clearwells underwent a professional, comprehensive, independent inspection in 2021. The findings of that inspection recommend that full recoating and ancillary repairs are now due and should be completed. CIP I053 was requested in anticipation of the necessity for this project in the current timeframe.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the complexity and scope of such a project, a professional engineering consultant is necessary to provide design, bidding administration, and construction observation services to ensure all project aspects are properly completed.
EEI has a substantial resume of experience in water tank recoating and rehabilitation projects for the Water Production Division, including the Indian Trail Elevated Water Tank in 2013/2014, the Fox Valley East Ground Storage Tanks in 2022, the Water Treatment Plant Coatings Rehabilitation project in 2024, and the Church Road Elevated Water Tank in 2026. EEI ex...
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