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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Dan Feltman, P.E, CFM, New Development Coordinator
DATE: December 4, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for the Preliminary Engineering Study to re-align Corporate Blvd. at Farnsworth Av
PURPOSE:
This Resolution will approve an Engineering Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with V3 Companies, 7325 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL 60517, whom the City has received a proposal from and V3 Companies have extensive knowledge and familiarity of the project area.
BACKGROUND:
Corporate Blvd. is a two lane undivided roadway located between Church Rd. and Farnsworth Avenue with a full access at an un-signalized intersection on Farnsworth Ave. There is an exclusive left turn lane at the approach to the intersection on Farnsworth Ave.
Due to its location and high traffic volume on Farnsworth Ave., congestion occurs at this intersection and along this corridor. Entrance and exit ramps from I-88 are immediately south of this intersection. Farnsworth Ave. is classified as a major arterial road with annual average daily traffic (AADT) of 31, 500. Vehicles turning left (northbound) from Corporate Blvd. onto Farnsworth Ave., experience long delays and pose safety concerns. There is an existing signalized intersection, immediately north of this intersection, that provide full access to the Premium Outlets Mall. The proposed preliminary design is to realign Corporate Blvd. north, to line up with the existing signalized intersection at Farnsworth Ave. and Premium Outlet Blvd. The existing Corporate Blvd. intersection could either be converted to right-in/right-out access or vacated. The proposed realignment will improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage re-development along this corridor. Please refer to "Exhibit A" for project location.
DISCUSSION:
V2 Companies, ...
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