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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City Council
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: November 14, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Supplement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $82,127.00 and the appropriation of $85,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Farnsworth Ave Traffic Signal Modernization Project.
PURPOSE:
This is a Resolution to approve the above referenced Engineering Services Supplement and to appropriate MFT funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The project applied for federal funding in the 2022 STP-L call for projects. The project was awarded federal funding to cover up to 80% of Construction and Construction Engineering costs up to $2,500,000.
The project involves corridor improvements and traffic signal modernization along Farnsworth Avenue between Sheffer Rd and I-88. The improvements include replacement of all aging signal equipment, intermittent resurfacing, multi-use path construction, ADA ramp upgrades, and associated work. The intersections will be upgraded to 4-head flashing yellow left turn arrow operation - a proven safety enhancement being implemented on other projects throughout the City. Additional general information and exhibits can be found on the project website (https://www.aurora-il.org/2642/Farnsworth-Avenue-Project).
The City is continuing work with their selected engineering consultant, Stanley Consultants, Inc., on a project development report (PDR) under a previous City agreement. The PDR is substantially complete, and a draft will be submitted to IDOT shortly. The project is likely targeting a late 2026 IDOT letting, pending design engineering and land acquisition.
The original agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. was in the amount of $371,334.00 (R23-050).
DISCUSSION:
During preliminary engineering, Stanley Consultants, Inc. and their consultants completed several work items not...
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