R-32-25 Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water418 I/lain Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water
Resources Inc FY26
DATE: May 12, 2025
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
Water Resources Inc has been supplying the Village with water meters for approximately 29
years. For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 the Village anticipates approximately $150,000 of water
meter new construction installations and replacements. Due to the Village's history with Water
Resources Inc and the technology integration that the meters have with the Village's systems,
staff recommends that bids be waived and the Board approve the purchase of water meters
from Water Resources Inc.
ANALYSIS
Funds are included in the FY26 Budget for the purchase of water meters
Consistency with Village Policy
Budget (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY26
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY26
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY26.pdf
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R- 32- -25
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FROM
WATER RESOURCES INC FY26
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DA VE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFER TY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on y5-_Q-2025
RESOLUTION NO. R- -25
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FROM
WATER RESOURCES INC FY26
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 29 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 (65ILCS 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 Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary, and in the
best interest of the Village to waive competitive bidding and authorized the purchase of water
meters from Water Resources Inc. at a price not to exceed $150,000.00.
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 $150,000.00.
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 $150,000.00, 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 Q DAY OF NOv 2025.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYES:
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
ATTEST:
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CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN
Village Clerk
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JOHN EGOFSKE
President