R-30-24 Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY2474d
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418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from
Water Resources Inc FY24
DATE: April 22, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
This Resolution serves to ratify R-66-23 for the purchase of water meters from Water
Resources, Inc. It has become necessary to purchase an additional $23,000.00 of water
meters due to vendor constraints and the increase in new home construction this fiscal year.
The Resolution will increase authorization from $130,000.00 to $153,000.00.
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
Budget (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water
Resources Inc FY24
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water
Resources Inc FY24
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources
Inc FY24.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-'-W-24
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER
METERS FROM WATER RESOURCES INC FY24
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DAVE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
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Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on _2024
RESOLUTION NO. R- �J� -24
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER
METERS FROM WATER RESOURCES INC FY24
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Village of Lemont "Village" to replace
certain water meters throughout the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village has purchased water meters from Water Resources Inc. for
approximately 27 years; and
WHEREAS, the relationship between the Village and Water Resources Inc. has been
satisfactory to the Village; and
WHEREAS, the water meters to be provided by Water Resources Inc. are compatible
with the Village's existing systems and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (651LCS 5/8-9-1) allows the
Board of Trustees of the Village ("Village Board") upon a vote of two-thirds of the trustees then
holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Village previously approved Resolution R-66-23 on 11/13/23 approving
the purchase of water meters from Water Resources Inc. in the amount not to exceed
$130.000.00; and
WHEREAS, since that date, the Village determined that additional water meters will need
to be purchased.; and
WHEREAS, The Village Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary, and in the
best interest of the Village to waive competitive bidding and increase the purchase amount from
$130,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $153,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The Foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as section One of this Resolution
and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION 2:
Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Authority to Purchase. The Village Board hereby
waives the competitive bidding requirements otherwise applicable to the purchase of water
meters from Water Resources Inc. at a price not to exceed $153,000.00.
SECTION 3:
The Village Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents
and take any other steps necessary to purchase water meters from Water Resources Inc. at a price
not to exceed $153,000.00, and to otherwise conduct this resolution.
SECTION 4:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS 2-2- DAY OF d^ ` 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
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Prf E --�
J�
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S LLEN
Village Clerk
NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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JOHN EGOFSKE
President