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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Daryl Devick, CIP Manager
DATE: June 2, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing submittal of a Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors in connection with the East New York Street (Farnsworth to Welsh) Reconstruction Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV.
PURPOSE:
To authorize a resolution of City Council support for the subject STP funding request and the commitment to provide the required Local Match funding if awarded.
BACKGROUND:
This segment of East New York Street will complete the gateway improvements along this corridor from Route 59 to Farnsworth Avenue creating a more functional as well as attractive environment for future commercial and retail development and potential long term job growth. .
This project will include one mile of full four lane roadway removal and replacement, medians, street lighting, intersection improvements, storm water drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and multi-use paths.
DISCUSSION:
We currently have $2,500,000 in STP funds appropriated for this project. The total estimated construction and engineering cost is $8,800,000. This STP funding request in the amount of $3,660,000 when added to our current appropriation will enable us to maintain a 70/30 cost split for the $8,800,000 total cost for construction and engineering. Our Local Match will be $1,568,571.
The Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors has requested a copy of the signed resolution for funding eligibility. The City Budget provides funding for this CIP project # GB004 in account # 203-4460-431.79-59 for 2015 and 2016.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Roadway traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during project construction.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this resolution to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
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 submittal of a Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors in connection with the East New York Street (Farnsworth to Welsh) Reconstruction Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV.
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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 has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to submit an application for funding through the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program (STP); and
WHEREAS, the project will include one mile of full four lane roadway removal and replacement, medians, street lighting, intersection improvements, storm water drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and multi-use paths; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to provide the $1,568,571 required Local Match as set forth by the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors pursuant to the 2015 STP Call for Projects program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the staff is hereby authorized to execute an application for Surface Transportation Program funds, Funding Agreement and other necessary documents required to be submitted for the approval of these funds as set forth in Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, the City Budget provides funds for this item in account no. 203-4460-431.79-59 for 2015 and 2016 (Exhibit B),)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that submittal of a Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors in connection with the East New York Street (Farnsworth to Welsh) Reconstruction Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV as set forth in Exhibit 'A' be authorized.