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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: January 18, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Warrenville regarding Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection (City of Warrenville - 17-00027 / WI33/4-16.230-AG/IGA - SP - WARD 10)
PURPOSE:
Duke Realty Limited Partnership and the City of Aurora, in partnership with the City of Warrenville, are seeking to construct the extension of Duke Parkway and its intersection with Route 59, the provisions of this Agreement will facilitate that construction.
BACKGROUND:
There are several partnerships involved with the completion of this construction project and concurrently with this proposal, there is also being considered an Economic Development Program Agreement with the State of Illinois, a Local Agency/Company Agreement with Amazon.com, Inc., an Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., and a Roadway Agreement with Duke Realty Limited Partnership. The right of way for Duke Parkway, pursuant to a previous agreement, will be dedicated by Duke to the City of Warrenville. As part of the approvals from IDOT for the construction of the Duke Parkway/Route 59 intersection the existing roadway (Estes Drive) that currently "T's" into Rt. 59 just north of the proposed Duke Parkway would need to be terminated and a new residential roadway installed to connect that neighborhood to the new Duke Parkway. The neighborhood to the north, Estes Drive, and the new residential roadway are located in the City of Warrenville. Therefore, Warrenville will be partnering with Duke on completing this work and then will transfer the jurisdiction of the right of way to the City of Aurora.
DISCUSSION:
The Agreement details the provisions under which the construction work in both the City of Warrenville and the City of Aurora will be completed, access points to be granted, and long term maintenance assigned.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City’s overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development which will offset any incidental Department or staffing impacts.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Warrenville regarding Duke Parkway to Route 59.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A - Intergovernmental Agreement
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Warrenville regarding Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS the City of Aurora (hereinafter “City”) and City of Warrenville (hereinafter “City of Warrenville”) are each legal entities organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, having among their powers the authority to contract with one another to perform the undertaking described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City and City of Warrenville are public agencies within the meaning of the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act as provided for in 5 ILCS 220/1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and Article 7, Section 10 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois include fostering cooperation among units of local government in planning and providing services to their constituents; and
WHEREAS, the City and City of Warrenville seek to enter into an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aurora has determined that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approved the attached Intergovernmental Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the attached Intergovernmental Agreement between the CITY and City of Warrenville regarding the Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection be approved, and the Mayor of the City of Aurora is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement on the behalf of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Clerk be directed to transmit certified copes of this Resolution and the attached Intergovernmental Agreement to City of Warrenville with copies to the City of Aurora Corporation Council and the Finance Director.