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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Phipps, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: June 9, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District for the Golfview Drainage Improvements Project in Ward 5.
PURPOSE:
To provide for the construction and maintenance of the Golfview Drainage Improvements, which will reduce the frequency and severity of flooding in the Golf View Subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
A low-lying area in Golfview Park, adjacent to Golf View Subdivision, has a history of flooding. (Refer to Attachment 2 - Project Location Map.) Hundreds of acres drain to a 12 inch pipe under the BNSF Railroad, just south of Aurora Country Club. During significant storms, the water backs up on Country Club property and flows overland to the east. Stormwater fills the low-lying area in Golf View Park that does not have an outlet pipe, so the stormwater may remain stagnant for weeks or months before it evaporates or infiltrates into the ground. This flooding primarily affects properties outside the City limits; however, two lots in Golf View Subdivision that are affected by the flooding are within City limits. Also, a vast majority of the runoff draining to the low-lying area comes from parts of Aurora that were developed before the advent of stormwater detention. Over the past few years, City staff has met periodically with representatives from Kane County, Aurora Township, and Fox Valley Park District, as well as residents of Golf View Subdivision, in order to discuss potential drainage improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Aurora Township received a $35,000 appropriation in the FY20 State Budget for the Golfview Drainage Improvements. Fox Valley Park District has committed $20,000 toward the project and Alderman Franco has committed $15,000 from the City's 5th Ward Fund. This funding is expected to be sufficient to construct Phase 1 of the multi-phase project.
The Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement stipulates that the Park District will make available the land that is necessary for construction. The City will finalize construction plans for Phase 1, bid the project, and supervise construction. Once construction of Phase 1 is complete, the City will maintain the new storm sewer infrastructure, while the Park District will be responsible for maintaining the vegetation in the project area.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Once construction of Phase 1 is complete, the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division must periodically maintain two additional drainage structures and approximately 150 feet of additional storm sewer.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends authorizing the execution of the Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement with Fox Valley Park District.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District for the Golfview Drainage Improvements 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, Article 7, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1970, authorizes units of local government, including park districts and municipalities, to enter into agreements fostering cooperation in planning and providing services to their constituents; and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.) authorizes units of local government in Illinois to exercise jointly with any other public agency within the State, including other units of local government, any power, privilege, or authority which may be exercised by a unit of local government individually and to enter into contracts for the performance of governmental services, activities and undertakings; and
WHEREAS, for the mutual benefit of both Parties, the City and the Park District hereto wish to jointly engage in the multi-phase project titled the Golfview Drainage Improvements Project. The proposed project is generally located north of Jericho Road and southwest of the intersection of Golfview Street and South Gladstone Avenue. The improvements consist of the installation of culverts, storm sewer, appurtenant structures, grading and the removal of trees and vegetation; and
WHEREAS, this project is one which may be accomplished more effectively and economically by the use of joint efforts and resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: said Council authorizes the execution of an Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District for the Golfview Drainage Improvements Project as set forth in Attachment 1.