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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: October 28, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution for the execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $299,073.00 and the appropriation of $779,400.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project.
PURPOSE:
To execute the Local Public Agency Agreement there by reserving sufficient funds to cover the local agency share of the project cost by resolution, to approve the Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. and to Appropriate REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds Funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Farnsworth Avenue crosses Indian Creek just north of Indian Trail. The current structure was constructed in 1970 and consists of three 8' diameter Corrugated Metal Pipes that are badly deteriorated. The sidewalks and railing are also in poor condition. The current structure has a Sufficiency Rating of 39.0 and is eligible for Federal Highway Bridge Funds (STP-Br).
The City intends to completely replace the existing structure with a new bridge to meet current standards, add a protected bike path with ornamental parapets and railings. The proposed structure will consist of single span PCC deck beams on concrete abutments and H-Pile foundations. The bridge will span 52 feet 2 inches with 20-ft long approach slabs to the north and south. The proposed roadway improvements include reconstruction from immediately north of Indian Trail Road to immediately south of Creek Avenue with HMA pavement. All through travel lanes in the northbound and southbound directions will be maintained during construction. The southbound right turn lane will be extended across the bridge to provide adequate storage and taper. The pav...
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