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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Professional Engineer
DATE: June 5, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Award the Eola Road Realignment project to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., and Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax funds 17-000318-00-CH.
PURPOSE:
To award the Construction Contract for the Eola Road Realignment project and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Taxes (MFT) by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed improvements include the removal of existing Heggs Road from south of the school entrance to US 30 and the construction of Eola Road on a new alignment from south of the school entrance to US 30. This includes the removal of the existing unsignalized intersection of Heggs Road and US 30, and the construction of a new signalized intersection of Eola Road and US 30 approximately 2,000' north of the existing intersection. A location map is attached as Exhibit B.
The property known as Lincoln Prairie was annexed to the City of Aurora by ordinance O02-160, dated December 10, 2002. The City of Aurora and Five H, LLC. entered into an annexation agreement for said property. The agreement set forth the respective obligations of the City and Five H, LLC. for Heggs/Eola Road/Wikaduke Trail and US 30 roadway improvements, rights of way dedication and cost sharing.
The City also entered into a Roadway Construction and Financing Agreement with Five H, LLC. regarding the Eola Road Realignment. Five H, LLC agreed to dedicate Right of Way for said extension and US 30 widening and grant any easements necessary. This Right of Way location was previously approved by the Annexation Agreement with Five H, LLC when the property was annexed as Lincoln Prairie per ordinance O02-161
IDOT is contributing funds for the intersection improvements that were originally slated for the old intersection of US 30 and Heggs Road. The State will cover applicable construction costs and preliminary and construction engineer...
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