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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Dan Feltman, P.E, CFM, New Development Coordinator
DATE: December 4, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for the Preliminary Engineering Study to re-align Corporate Blvd. at Farnsworth Av
PURPOSE:
This Resolution will approve an Engineering Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with V3 Companies, 7325 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL 60517, whom the City has received a proposal from and V3 Companies have extensive knowledge and familiarity of the project area.
BACKGROUND:
Corporate Blvd. is a two lane undivided roadway located between Church Rd. and Farnsworth Avenue with a full access at an un-signalized intersection on Farnsworth Ave. There is an exclusive left turn lane at the approach to the intersection on Farnsworth Ave.
Due to its location and high traffic volume on Farnsworth Ave., congestion occurs at this intersection and along this corridor. Entrance and exit ramps from I-88 are immediately south of this intersection. Farnsworth Ave. is classified as a major arterial road with annual average daily traffic (AADT) of 31, 500. Vehicles turning left (northbound) from Corporate Blvd. onto Farnsworth Ave., experience long delays and pose safety concerns. There is an existing signalized intersection, immediately north of this intersection, that provide full access to the Premium Outlets Mall. The proposed preliminary design is to realign Corporate Blvd. north, to line up with the existing signalized intersection at Farnsworth Ave. and Premium Outlet Blvd. The existing Corporate Blvd. intersection could either be converted to right-in/right-out access or vacated. The proposed realignment will improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage re-development along this corridor. Please refer to "Exhibit A" for project location.
DISCUSSION:
V2 Companies, an engineering firm, provided a proposal to the City for preliminary engineering services, attached as "Exhibit B". The project scope, includes engineering services to: identify roadway alignment, perform topographic survey, identify intersection geometric and right-of-way needs, perform initial stormwater analysis, conduct wetland determination, provide preliminary construction budget, identify permitting requirements, and provide preliminary engineering report.
The attached Engineering Agreement ("Exhibit B") in the amount of $43,835.06 is for all preliminary engineering services noted above. Funds are provided in the 2015 CIP#GB116, account # 237-4460-431.79-56
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact
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 Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies for the Preliminary Engineering Services for Corporate Blvd. Realignment.
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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, congestion occurs at Corporate Blvd. and Farnsworth Ave. intersection, therefore it's the City's desire to look at relocating Corporate Blvd. intersection to the existing northern signalized intersection see Exhibit A for Project Location Map; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to complete preliminary engineering design study for Corporate Blvd. realignment at Farnsworth Ave, which will include engineering services to identify roadway alignment, perform topographic survey, identify intersection geometric and right-of-way needs, perform initial stormwater analysis, conduct wetland determination, provide preliminary construction budget, identify permitting requirements, and provide preliminary engineering report.; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to enter an Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies, 7325 Janes Ave. Woodridge, IL 60517, for the amount of $43,835.06 for preliminary engineering services, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and incorporate herein as "Exhibit B"; and
WHERAS, the 2015 CIP (GB# 116), provides funds for this item in account No. 237-4460-341.79-56
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies as set forth in "Exhibit B" for the preliminary engineering design work for the realignment of Corporate Bvld. is hereby approved.
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
Exhibit A- Project Location Map, Exhibit B- V3 Companies Prelim. Engineering Agreement