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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.0.
Contract for building demolition and site restoration for 322 High
Street, 328 High Street, 435 Main Street, and 441 Main Street FILE NUMBER:
with Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc.
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: N/A
Resolution No. 25-R-0043 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2025
STAFF REVIEW: John Sterrett, Interim Community SIGNATURE,
Development Director
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APPROVED BY: Tia Messino, Interim City Administrator SIGNATUREZZ x = =
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff recommends proceeding with demolition and site restoration for four residential properties located at 322
High Street, 328 High Street, 435 Main Street, and 441 Main Street. These properties were acquired by the
City to support future redevelopment consistent with the Central-Main Street Redevelopment Plan. These four
properties are in blighted condition, present safety risks, and would require significant investment to remedy
extensive code violations and structural deficiencies. Demolition is the most cost-effective way to stabilize
these sites for future use.
Bidding and Contractor Selection
Staff solicited proposals from four qualified firms:
e Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc. — $128,000 (lowest qualified bidder; includes asbestos testing
as part of proposal).
e Arthur J Lootens, Inc. — $169,484.
e Master Guy’s Demolition — Incomplete proposal; did not cover full scope of work.
e Rizzi Excavating — Declined to bid due to workload.
Anthem’s proposal is the most competitive and offers the added benefit of in-house asbestos testing, which
reduces the need for additional subcontracting. Utility shutoffs have been initiated, with final capping of water
and sewer lines to be completed by the contractor.
Following these demolitions, five city-owned buildings in this area will remain. Staff will be preparing an RFP
for the demolition of 461 Main Street and 321 Main Street, Both in extremely poor condition. The RFP will
include an option for additional site grading to level a portion of the area. With the demolition of these
additional two properties, plus the four currently being sought for demolition, the City will create a large open
space, about 3.25 acres on the north side of Main Street between Wilson Avenue and Center Street.
This will allow the area to serve as temporary programming space in 2026-2027, including the nation’s 250th
anniversary and as an interim venue for events during downtown renovations.
The funds used to demolish these two remaining structures would come from the FY25 budget.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Consideration of Resolution No. 25-R-0043 authorizing the demolition agreement for four residential properties,
with Anthem Excavation & demolition, Inc. for an estimated $128,000.00 plus an amount within the City
Administrator's signing authority to cover asbestos or other toxic clean-up costs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item did not go to a Committee and is being sent straight to City Council.
Attachments: Resolution 25-R-0043; Contract; Map of Proposed Demolitions; Photos of Existing Conditions

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Map of Proposed Demolitions
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— Structures to be demolished with pending contract — Structures to be demolished with future contract
X- Structures previously demolished O - Structures not to be demolished at this time

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EXHIBITA
RESOLUTION NO. 25-R-0043
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH ANTHEM EXCAVATION & DEMOLITION, INC. FOR
DEMOLITION AND SITE RESTORATION OF 322 HIGH STREET, 328 HIGH
STREET, 435 MAIN STREET, AND 441 MAIN STREET.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, in regular
session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized for the building demolition and
site restoration between the City of West Chicago and Anthem Excavation & Demolition,
Inc., attached hereto, and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”, for an amount not to exceed
$128,000.00 plus an unknown amount within the City Administrator’s signing authority
for asbestos or toxin removal.
APPROVED this day of October, 2025.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager, Valeria Perez

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EXHIBIT B
Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc.
CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT made and concluded this 10th day of June 2025 by and between the CITY OF
WEST CHICAGO, hereinafter called the OWNER or the CITY and Anthem Excavation &
Demolition, Inc. hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH that the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR in consideration of the mutual covenants
hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1: WORK The CONTRACTOR shall perform all work and shall provide and/or furnish alt
labor, materials, equipment, tools, machinery and all other incidentals necessary to complete in a
workmanlike manner all work required for demolition and removal of all property buildings,
concrete foundations, slabs, footings, driveways and walkways; backfill all properties with clean
fill to 6” above grade, final grade then seed and straw blanket all properties and maintain erosion
control during and after demolition at all properties listed below hereinafter called the PROJECT in
these contract documents, all in strict accordance with the specifications and other contract
documents as prepared by the City of West Chicago, dated June 10, 2025.
e Residential Home at 322 High St
PIN 04-10-113-007
Bid Price $32,000.00
e Residential Home at 328 High St
PIN 04-10-113-010
Bid Price $32,000.00
e Residential Home at 435 Main St
PIN 04-10-119-038
Bid Price $32,000.00
e Residential Home at 441 Main St
PIN 04-10-119-039
Bid Price $32,000.00
**Asbestos sampling/testing will be completed at all properties prior to demolition to
determine if asbestos is present. Dan Bos is a licensed asbestos inspector. If asbestos is
present at any of the properties, Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc. will provide a quote
for the removal and legal disposal of any detected asbestos.**
P.O. Box 496 « Itasca, Il 60143
Office: (630) 250-8212
Fax: (630) 250-0150

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ARTICLE 2: CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable
laws, regulations and rules promulgated by any Federal, State, County, Municipal and/or other
governmental unit or regulatory body now in effect or which may be in effect during the
performance of the work. Included within the scope of the laws, regulations and rules referred to
in this paragraph but in no way to operate as a limitation, are all forms of traffic regulations, public
utility and Intrastate and Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Workmen’s
Compensation Laws, Prevailing Wage Laws, the Social Security Act of the Federal Government
and any of its titles, FEPC or FEOC statutory provisions and rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 3: CONTRACT PRICE The OWNER will pay the CONTRACTOR for performance of all
work under this contract, the final contract amount as computed in accordance with the prices
as set forth in the CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL, hereto attached, and in accordance with all
approved changes or modifications thereto.
ARTICLE 4: CONTRACT CHANGES The prices as contained in the CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL
will apply to additions or deductions from the work to be performed, and if unit prices are not
contained in the proposal, then additions or deductions from the work shall be in accordance
with authorized and approved change orders.
ARTICLE 5: PAYMENTS The OWNER shall make, to the CONTRACTOR, progress payments and
final payment in accordance with the provisions as set forth in the General Requirements portion
of the contract documents.
ARTICLE 6: CONTRACT TIME This contract work shall be completed by December 2, 2024 for all
work. Work shall commence upon Notice to Proceed. The CONTRACTOR fully understands and
agrees that the completion time is an essential part of this contract and for each day, calendar
day, that elapses between the CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE and the date on which the work
is completed, including the removal of all equipment and obstructions, the CONTRACTOR will
pay to the OWNER, as liquidated damages, the sum as set forth in the General Requirements of
the contract documents.
ARTICLE 7: INSURANCE Successful bidders shall procure and maintain for the term of the
agreement or contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the
CONTRACTOR, his agents, representatives, employees or sub-contractors. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in CONTRACTOR’S bid.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Occurrence form number CG0001 (Ed.
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2. Insurance Services Office Business Auto Liability Coverage form number CA 0001 (Ed. 10/90)
or newer as amended covering Automobile Liability, code 1 “any auto”; and
3. Worker’s Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of Illinois and Employer’s
Liability Insurance.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
CONTRACTOR shall maintain limits NO LESS than:
1. Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate shall be twice the required
occurrence limit. Minimum General Aggregate shall be no less that $2,000,000 or a project
specific aggregate of $1,000,000.
2. Business Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury
and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required
by the Labor Code of the State of Illinois and Employers’ Liability limits of $1,000,000 per
accident.
4. Builder’s Risk: Shall insure against “All Risk” of physical damage, including water damage
(flood and hydrostatic pressure not excluded), on a completed value basis where applicable.
C. Deductible and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the
option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured
retentions as respects the City, its officials, agents, volunteers and employees; or the
CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation,
claim administration and defense expenses.
D. Policy Provisions
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
1. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
a. The City, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects:
liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR; products and
completed operations of the CONTRACTOR; premises owned, leased or used by the
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coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its
officials, employees or volunteers.
b. The CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its
officials, agents, employees or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the
City, its officials, agents, employees or volunteers shall be excess of CONTRACTOR’S insurance
and shall not contribute with it.
c. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its officials, agents, employees or volunteers.
d. Coverage shall state that CONTRACTOR’S insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s
liability.
2. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverages
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, agents,
employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by CONTRACTOR for the City.
3. All Coverages
Each insurance policy required by the clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior
written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best’s rating of no less that A: VII and licensed to do
business in the State of Illinois.
F. Verification of Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall furnish the City with certificates naming the City, its officials, agents,
employees and volunteers as an additional insured and with original endorsements affecting
coverage required by this clause. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy
are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work
commences. The City reserves the right to request full certified copies of the insurance policies.
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CONTRACTORS shall include all sub-contractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish
separate certificates and endorsements for each sub-contractor. All coverages for sub-
contractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
ARTICLE 8: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contract Documents which comprise the Contract
between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, and which are as fully a part of this Contract as if
herein set out verbatim, or, if not attached, as if attached hereto are as follows:
8.1 This Agreement
8.2 Request for Proposal Bid Package
8.3 Certificate of Insurance
8.4 CONTRACTOR’S Proposal
8.5 Modifications, including change orders duly executed after completion of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9: INDEMNITY HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION To the fullest extent permitted by law, the
CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officials,
agents and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits,
liabilities, judgments, cost and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the city, its
officials, agents and employees, arising in whole or in part or in consequence of the performance
of this work by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, or sub-contractors, or which may in anywise
result therefore, except that arising out of the sole legal cause of the city, its agents or employees,
the CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and
all costs and other expenses arising therefore or incurred in connection therewith, and, if any
judgment shall be rendered against the city, its officials, agents and employees, in any such
action, the CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same.
CONTRACTOR expressly understands and agrees that any performance bond or insurance
policies required by this contract, or otherwise provided by the CONTRACTOR, shall in no way
limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the municipality, its
officials, agents and employees as herein provided.
ARTICLE 10: CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement, CONTRACTOR makes the following
representations:
10.1 CONTRACTOR has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents and other
related data identified in the Bid Invitation Package including “technical data.”
10.2 CONTRACTOR has visited the site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the
general, local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the
PROJECT.
10.3 CONTRACTOR is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state and local law and
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10.4 CONTRACTOR is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by OWNER and
others at the site that relates to the PROJECT as indicated in the Contract Documents.
10.5 CONTRACTOR has correlated the information known to CONTRACTOR, information and
observations obtained from visits to the site, reports and drawings identified in the Contract
Documents and all additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data
with the Contract Documents.
10.6 CONTRACTOR has given the OWNER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or
discrepancies that CONTRACTOR has discovered in the Contract Documents and written
resolution thereof by OWNER is acceptable to CONTRACTOR, that the Contract Documents are
generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for
performance and furnishing of the PROJECT.
10.7 CONTRACTOR warrants and represents that it is not in arrears to the OWNER upon debt or
contract, and that it is not a defaulter as surety, contractor, or otherwise, to any person, firm or
entity.
10.8 CONTRACTOR warrants and represents that CONTRACTOR is financially solvent, that
CONTRACTOR has the financial resources necessary to perform and complete the PROJECT in
accordance with the Contract Documents, that CONTRACTOR is sufficiently experienced and
competent to complete the PROJECT and that the facts stated in its Bid and the information given
by CONTRACTOR are true and correct in all respects.
10.9 CONTRACTOR warrants and represents that CONTRACTOR shall hereafter have no claim
for payment or additional compensation based upon conditions at the work site or sites, or
omissions, ambiguities or conflicts in the Contract Document and CONTRACTOR shall only be
entitled to an extension of time as provided in the Contract Documents.
10.10 CONTRACTOR warrants and represents that the statements contained in the
CONTRACTOR'S Certification attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein and
made a part hereof are true and correct.
ARTICLE 11: MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Neither the OWNER nor the CONTRACTOR shall, without prior written consent of the other
Party assign or subcontract, in whole or in part, his interest under any of the Contract Documents
and specifically, the CONTRACTOR shall not assign any money due or to become due without
consent of the OWNER.
11.2 The OWNER and the CONTRACTOR each binds himself, his partners, successors, assigns
and legal representatives to the other Party hereto in respect to all covenants, agreements and
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11.3 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish any affidavit or certificate, in connection with the work
covered by this agreement as provided by law.
IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the CONTRACTOR shall have full control of
the ways and means of performing the work referred to above and that the CONTRACTOR or
his/its employees, representative or subcontractors are in no sense employees of the OWNER,
the CONTRACTOR and any Party employed by the CONTRACTOR bears the relationship of an
independent contractor.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day
and year first above written in two counterparts, which for all intent, and purposes shall be
considered as the original.
OWNER: CITY OF WEST CHICAGO CONTRACTOR: Anthem Excavation &
Demolition, Inc.
By: By: Lies be px
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Date: Date: L |0 | 2025
P.O. Box 496
Itasca, IL 60143