TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, P.E.
DATE: October 1, 2013
SUBJECT: title
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Approve the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, to Execute the Construction Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Construction and Construction Engineering Services for the Indian Trail Bridge Project
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PURPOSE:
This Resolution will authorize the Agreement to Utilize Federal Funds, Approve the Engineering Agreement to oversee Construction and Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the Indian Trail Bridge Project.
BACKGROUND:
Preliminary Engineering was completed in 2010 and 2011. Design Engineering, which includes the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of both Indian Trail bridges over the Fox River, is complete. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has scheduled the November 8, 2013 bid letting for this project. The City has secured Federal Bridge Funds that will be administered through IDOT to cover 80% of the construction and engineering costs. The Local Agency Agreement and the Construction Engineering Agreement for Federal Participation is required to be executed by the Mayor.
DISCUSSION:
Indian Trail Road spans the east and west branches of the Fox River with 2 structures separated at Gregory Island. The existing bridges built in 1963 need to be rehabilitated and improved. This project will remove and replace the concrete decks, widen each bridge 10 feet, replace the structural bearings, repair and widen the existing piers, re-paint the existing steel beams, install decorative parapets with railings, install decorative LED street lights, and provide a 7 foot wide sidewalk on both sides. We expect construction to begin in March of 2014 and both bridges to be completed by September, 2015. The anticipated construction schedule includes completing ...
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