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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: January 16, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the 2006 agreement for the North Aurora Road Underpass between the City of Aurora, City of Naperville, and Naperville Township Road District and the corresponding MFT Appropriation.
PURPOSE:
To seek authorization of an amendment to the 2006 agreement for the North Aurora Road Underpass between the City of Aurora, City of Naperville, and Naperville Township Road District to acquire right of way and the corresponding MFT Appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
In 2006 the City entered into an agreement for the pursuit of the widening of the E,J&E viaduct crossing for the extension of the 5 lane section of North Aurora Road through the City of Aurora limit to City of Naperville. This segment includes the portion of township road under the current jurisdiction of the Naperville Township Road District. A phase 1 study was completed that included a proposed improvement and right of way requirements. As part of the agreement the City of Naperville was assigned lead agency.
Since 2006, both the City of Aurora and the City of Naperville have made improvements within their respective jurisdictions to the North Aurora Road corridor.
The current amendment is limited to acquisition of land required for future improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Under the proposed amendment the City would enter into an agreement to acquire the right of way for the proposed improvements. The City would be required to front $48,600.00 for negotiation services and two additional payments of $160,000.00 and $164,000.00 for anticipated actual right of way cost. The total front cost of the agreement to the City of Aurora is $312,600.00. The estimates provided are based on the provided Negotiation Services Agreement and land acquisition estimates.
Should actual cost be less the City will be reimbursed. Shou...
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