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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Roopa Anjanappa, Civil Engineer
DATE: September 12, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to reserve funds for Eola Road - Autumn Grove Cir to Waubonsie Creek Trail Multi-use Path project to cover engineering and construction cost if the project were selected for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant.
PURPOSE:
To appropriate funds for Eola Road Multi-Use Path project if project were awarded ITEP grant funds.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed improvement will be an extension of an existing bike path on west side of Eola Road just south of Autumn Grove Cir to Waubonsie Creek Trail on the north end of the project. The improvement is recognized in the Bicycle Pedestrian plan and should encourage alternate mode of transport. The path will connect residential neighborhoods to schools, library, community center and businesses.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed improvements will involve installing 8-10 feet wide asphalt multi-use path, sidewalk installation, drainage work, improvements to pedestrian signals, ADA ramps, pavement markings, striping, restoration and other pertinent work.
ITEP is a reimbursable grant program with an 80/20 split for non-R.O.W. expenses (80% federal share and 20% local share) and a 50/50 split for R.O.W. If the project is selected, the City is required to pay up-front cost for all Engineering Phases and submit paperwork to be reimbursed. The maximum ITEP award, per project, is capped at $3 million.
The proposed project is just over 1 mile (approx. 1.12 miles) in length. The construction cost is estimated at $2.89 million, and the estimated total cost of the project is approximately $3.75 million (includes all Engineering phases, and Construction). The 20% engineering/construction local share would be approximately $750,000. Since all engineering phases must be front funded and 20% construction cost is upon City, the total cost that needs to be appropriated for this project would be $...
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