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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City Council
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: May 16, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Supplement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $37,646.00 and the appropriation of $80,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the Indian Trail Signal - Edgelawn to Highland Project.
PURPOSE:
This is a Resolution to approve the above referenced Engineering Services Supplement and to appropriate REBUILD Illinois Bond funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The project has secured federal funding to cover up to 80% of Construction and Construction Engineering costs. The funding sources include Surface Transportation Program - Local (STU) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ). A total of $3,800,000.00 in federal funds has been secured for Construction and Construction Engineering on the project.
The project involves modernizing the signalized intersections along Indian Trail between Edgelawn Dr and Highland Ave. Modernization includes replacement of all aging signal equipment, widening of curb radii to meet design vehicle requirement, and improving pedestrian facilities to meet ADA compliance. The intersections will feature new signal heads with 4-face flashing yellow turn arrows, which are currently in use on Orchard Rd and are proposed in other upcoming projects throughout the City. Additionally, the existing roadway and 8-10 foot wide bike path will be resurfaced as part of this project. Additional general information and exhibits can be found on the project website (https://www.aurora-il.org/2365/Indian-Trl-from-Edgelawn-Dr-to-Highland-).
The City is continuing work with their selected design consultant, Stanley Engineering, on final design plans under a previous City agreement. The plans are 99% complete and the "Initial Final" Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) were submitte...
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