TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: September 11, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of $299,755.00 for the Downer Place and Water Street Improvements in Ward 2.
PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement to allow for various improvements along Downer Place, Water Street and Benton Street, including vault filling, sidewalk and ADA improvements and roadway resurfacing.
BACKGROUND:
There are several recent and ongoing projects on and around Water Street, Downer Place and Benton Street, including the Water Street Mall Improvements, 77 S. Broadway Renovations, and the Demolition of 65 S. Water Street. The improvements in this area have increased parking availability and there are now greater opportunities for downtown activities and increased pedestrian traffic in this area. In addition to the ADA improvements, this project will greatly increase the aesthetics in the area and various geometric modifications will provide for more efficient snow removal operations to further improve safety and accessibility.
Also included in this project, the vault at 57 E. Downer (southeast corner of Downer Place and Water Street) will be filled as a part of the ongoing vault filling program in the City. Many buildings in the downtown have basements that extend under the public sidewalk, many of which have been filled over time. Each year, funds are obligated for vault filling these projects and the City works with building owners to identify candidates for the program. Additionally, after this vault is filled, the new sidewalk can be constructed to meet the proper ADA guidelines.
Lastly, the section of Downer Places from the east end of the East Downer Bridge will be resurfaced easterly to the intersection with IL Route 25 (Broadway).
DISCUSSION:
Bids for the Downer and Water Street Improvements Renovatio...
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