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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Roopa Anjanappa, Civil Engineer
DATE: May 16, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive Traffic signal installation project MFT #23-00361-00-TL in an amount of $26,093.00.
PURPOSE:
To approve Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services agreement with HR Green, Inc. and to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds by IDOT resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive, sidewalk improvements, refresh striping & pavement markings, combination curb & gutter removal and replacement, adding appropriate signage, restoration and other miscellaneous work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
DISCUSSION:
HR Green to provide Phase III engineering services on a part-time basis for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive. The services would include being present on-site during construction on need basis, available to answer any questions from the contractor, coordination with City staff, residents, take notes, measure quantities and other phase 3 engineering work until the completion of the project.
IDOT requires a resolution to appropriate the MFT funds prior to their expenditure for approved projects.
The 2024 fiscal year budget provides the funds through the following account:
GC 082 McCoy Dr & Cheshire Dr 203-4020-418-76-39 $26,093.00
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No Impact anticipated.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends execution and approval of Phase 3 construction engineering agreement with HR Green, Inc. and to appropriate the MFT funds in the amount of $26,093.00 for MFT section no: 23-00361-00-TL
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the mayor to execute phase 3 construction engineering agreement with HR Green, Inc. and appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive Traffic Signal Installation 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, City desires to install a traffic signal at McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive intersection.
WHEREAS, construction engineering assistance is requested and with that Phase 3 construction engineering agreement with HR Green, Inc. needs to be executed. Exhibit A attached.
WHEREAS, there is a need to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT sec no: 23-00361-00-TL) funds for this project in the amount of $26,093.00 a copy of which resolution is attached for approval.
WHEREAS, City of Aurora 2024 fiscal year budget provides the funds through the following account:
GC 082 McCoy Dr & Cheshire Dr 203-4020-418-76-39 $26,093.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City of Aurora authorizes the Mayor to execute Phase 3 construction Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. (agreement attached as Exhibit A) and the City Clerk to sign the Motor Fuel Tax Resolution with Section Number 23-00361-00-TL, in the amount of $26,093.00 (IDOT resolution attached).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized any other such documents related to advancement and completion of the said project.