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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Chris Lirot, Road & Bridge Coordinator
DATE: January 17, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Economic Development Program Agreement with the State of Illinois and the Local Agency/Company Agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. and the Director of Procurement to sign the Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc.
PURPOSE:
This Resolution will Authorize the EDP Funding Agreement and the Local Agency/Company Agreement for the Duke Parkway Extension Roadway Project and Approve the Engineering Services Agreement
BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently awarded the City of Aurora a funding opportunity through the Department's Economic Development Program (EDP). The EDP will provide 50 percent of the funds to construct the extension of Duke Parkway and a new intersection at Illinois Route 59. These funds will provide safe adequate access to the Amazon Company, which plans to create 1,200 new positions.
DISCUSSION:
Plans and specifications for the roadway improvements noted above are being prepared for a proposed April local letting. The construction and engineering, estimated to cost more than $4,700,000, will be funded by the awarded EDP funds and the remaining balance by the Project Developer, Duke Realty.
The attached EDP Agreement (noted as Exhibit A) list the Division of Cost of $4,500,000 for Construction and $220,000 for Construction Engineering. IDOT requires this agreement to be approved by the City of Aurora and attach 3 stipulations identified as a Location Map, Employee Reporting Form (noted as Exhibit B) and the Local Agency/Company Agreement (noted as Exhibit C).
The Local Agency/Company Agreement includes provisions and employee reporting requirements that must be completed by Amazon.com, Inc. This agreement needs to be signed by the Mayor and attached to the EDP Agreement.
The attached Engineering Agreement noted as Exhibit D in the amount of $21...
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