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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Brian Witkowski, New Development Coordinator
DATE: 2/28/2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Expansion Project, in the amount of $290,000.00
PURPOSE:
To authorize the purchase of right-of-way and temporary easements for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Expansion Project.
BACKGROUND:
This project has been planned for many years as the ultimate build-out of Farnsworth Ave and Bilter Road for the sections covered in this contract. The project is located on Farnsworth Ave from I-88 interchange to the lane drop approximately 700 feet south of Butterfield Rd, Bilter Rd from Church Road intersection to the west leg of Premium Outlets Blvd and Church Rd from approximately 220 feet north of the Bilter Rd intersection to approximately 800 feet south of the Bilter Intersection in the City of Aurora, Kane County, IL. The gross and net length is 9,134 ft (1.73 miles).
The work consists of roadway widening and resurfacing of approximately 1.73 miles. Farnsworth Ave is widening from a 4-lane section to a 6-lane section consistent with the cross section found north of Butterfield Road. Bilter Road is generally widening from a 2-lane cross section to a 4-lane cross section and Church Road is widening from a 2-lane cross section to a 3-lane cross section. The work will generally include the removal and replacement of existing pavement, installation of new watermain, storm sewer, sidewalk, ADA ramps, bike path, lighting and traffic signals along with work including signing, intersection radii widening, pavement marking, landscaping, and all other collateral work necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans.
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DISCUSSION:
This resolution will provide authorization to proceed with the acquisition of temporary easement and Right of Way. The Corporation Counsel, City Engineer and respective designees shall represent the City in the acquisition of these parcels. The City has received acceptances from 6 of the 15 owners previously, this batch includes an additional 4 parcels. Bringing the total to 10 parcels who have accepted the offers made by the City and Contracts to Purchase said properties have been executed or are in the process of being executed by said owners. The 5 Parcels are numbers 004, 0010, 0012, and 0018. The prices range from $12,000.00 to $160,000.00 depending on the size and scope of the acquisition. The total amount of those settlements is $290,000.00. The plat of highways is included in the Exhibits for each parcel as well as an overall map of the parcels.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No Impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this to City Council for approval
cc: Infrastructure and Technology
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project.
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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, it is necessary and desirable to widen Farnsworth Ave, Bilter Road and Church Road, in the manner described in the Farnsworth, Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora through the Public Works Department has identified four (4) different parcels with additional to be brought before this committee in the future, and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained separate appraisals for each identified parcel to be
acquired; and
WHEREAS, offers to purchase have been made to all owners of the individual parcels to acquire the parcels required for the Project at the appraised values; and
WHEREAS, the City has received acceptances from various owners to the offers made
by the City and Contracts to Purchase said properties have been executed or are in the
process of being executed by said owners; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City will receive further acceptance of its offers to purchase parcels; and
WHEREAS, it may be necessary to negotiate with various parcel owners regarding price to be paid to acquire various parcels, moving and replacement of fences, sheds and other items located on or near said parcels, and replacement of tree and shrubs on or near said parcels; and
WHEREAS, in order to acquire said parcels and negotiate and enter into contracts with
the owners thereof, the City Council deems that it is in the best of the City that the City
acquire said parcels pursuant to the terms of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 City Budget provides sufficient funds for this item in Account
Number 356-4060-431.73-99 (GB164, Farnsworth/Bilter Regional Improvements).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Corporation Counsel, the City Engineer and their respective
designees are hereby authorized and directed to make the appropriate offer to acquire
properties described in the Plat of Highways attached; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Corporation Counsel, the City Engineer and their respective
designees shall represent the City in the acquisition of the parcels required for the Project and that they may enter into contracts and acquire said parcels in an amount not to exceed $290,000.00; and further
BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel, the City Engineer and their respective
designees may negotiate and contract with the owners of said parcels to pay for moving
and replacement of fences, sheds or other items on said parcels; and further
BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel, the City Engineer and their respective
designees may act for and on behalf of the City of Aurora to do all things necessary to
acquire said parcels within the cost as provided herein; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Clerk respectively, shall be and hereby are
directed to execute all the aforementioned documents on behalf of the City and any other documents required to carry the purposes of this resolution into execution.