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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: September 10, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $292,794.00, and the appropriation of $300,000.00 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 2 Design Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) and to Appropriate REBUILD Illinois Bond 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 and add a protected bike path lane and ornamental parapets and railings. The proposed structure will consist of single span PCC deck beams on concrete abutments and HPile foundations. The bridge will span 52 feet 2 inches from back to back of abutment with 20-ft long approach slabs to the north and south. The proposed roadway improvements include reconstruction from immediately north Indian Trail Road to immediately south of the intersection with Creek Avenue with HMA pavement. All through travel lanes in the northbound and southbound directions will be maintained. The southbound right turn lane will be extended across the bridge to provide adequ...
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