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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: December 1, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution awarding a Professional Engineering Services Agreement to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the Feasibility Study for Farnsworth Avenue from New York Street to US Route 30.
PURPOSE:
To seek Approval to Award a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD to conduct a Feasibility Study for Farnsworth Avenue from New York Street to US Route 30.
BACKGROUND:
Farnsworth Avenue corridor provides a north-south connection between Interstate 88 and US Route 34 along with Eola Road and IL Route 59. With the increase in demand for north-south travel corridors, making roadway improvements and extending its connection to US Route 30 as previously planned by the City will help minimize traffic delays in the region. A feasibility study will help evaluate the corridor and identify needed corridor improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The feasibility study will identify future demand, recommend typical roadway sections, and propose key intersection improvements. In addition, potential right of way needs will be identified.
The selection process involved requesting Statement of Qualification (SOQ) from five engineering firms. The SOQ's were received from four companies and were reviewed and ranked by the city staff and two finalists were selected to be interviewed. The two firms were interviewed and Christopher B. Burke Engineering was selected to proceed with the feasibility study.
The existing FY 2014 City Budget has identified funds and the contract will assume future budget approval of the remainder of the contract.
GB014 Farnsworth - 5th Ave to US Route 34 340 4460 431 79 57 $150,000
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no current impact by the approval of the Professional Services Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. for Farnsworth Feasibility study.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. for Farnsworth Feasibility Study.
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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 desires to study potential road improvements to Farnsworth Avenue corridor.
WHEREAS, a Professional Engineering Services Agreement is required to complete the Feasibility Study
WHEREAS, the FY 2014 Budget and future proposed budgets provide funding by way of the following account:
GB014 Farnsworth - 5th Ave to US Route 34 340 4460 431 79 57 $150,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: to approve a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. for the Farnsworth Avenue Feasibility Study.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Att: Christopher B. Burke Professional Services Agreement