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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 Execution of a Roadway Agreement for Duke Parkway extended to Route 59 in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois 60502 (Duke Realty Limited Partnership - 17-00028 / WI33/4-16.224-AGR/RD - SP - Ward 10)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Duke Realty Limited Partnership, is requesting approval of a Roadway Construction Agreement regarding the construction of the extension of Duke Parkway and its intersection with Route 59.
BACKGROUND:
The Petition has secured a grant from IDOT’s Economic Development Program (EDP) in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) toward the construction of the Intersection Improvements, with the City being designated the Sponsor Municipality. The award of these funds is based on a new tenant of the business park, Amazon Company, which plans to create over 1,000 new jobs.
DISCUSSION:
The Agreement details the provisions under which the City will be acting as the Local Agency/Sponsor Municipality to construct or cause to be constructed the Intersection Improvements.
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 an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Warrenville.
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 Execution of a Roadway Agreement for Duke Parkway extended to Route 59.
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 Execution of a Roadway Agreement for Duke Parkway extended to Route 59 in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois 60502
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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, on November 16, 2016, Duke Realty Limited Partnership filed with the City of Aurora a request for the Requesting approval of a Roadway Construction Agreement regarding the Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection and related required documents as attached hereto as Exhibits "A"; and
WHEREAS, for reasons set forth in the Agreement the City and Duke Realty Limited Partnership wish to enter into said attached Agreement regarding Requesting approval of a Roadway Construction Agreement regarding the Duke Parkway and Route 59 Intersection; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Clerk be directed to file and keep on record said Agreement and a certified copy of this Resolution.