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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
DATE: October 26, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Motor Fuel Tax Resolution Appropriating $1,210,480.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for snow removal operations during the 2015-2016 winter seasons. MFT Section 16-00000-00-GM
PURPOSE:
To appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purchase of Sodium Chloride (Salt) and Liquid Calcium Chloride for snow removal operations for the 2015-2016 winter seasons.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has utilized Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the material costs for Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) and Liquid Calcium Chloride, a pre-wetting agent, associated with snow removal for over 30 years. The Sodium Chloride and Liquid Calcium Chloride are typically purchased through a State of Illinois contract.
DISCUSSION:
To utilize Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purchase of Sodium Chloride and Liquid Calcium Chloride it is necessary to appropriate sufficient funds by resolution and have this resolution approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The estimated cost for the Sodium Chloride through the State of Illinois Joint Purchases Program is $70.45 per ton and the cost of the Liquid Calcium Chloride is estimated to be $0.65 per gallon.
The actual amount of Motor Fuel Tax Funds utilized will be dependent upon the severity of the weather. Any funds appropriated but not expended are returned to the city's unobligated balance.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this resolution will provide the city with the necessary materials to perform proper snow and ice control on city streets during the 2015-2016 winter seasons.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this resolution to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendation.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ____...
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