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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Daryl Devick, CIP Manager
DATE: November 3, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds required for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project, Mountain Street to Sheffer Road (Section 13-00302-00-BR).
PURPOSE:
To authorize the purchase of right-of-way for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project.
BACKGROUND:
This project will improve Farnsworth Avenue from Sheffer Road to Mountain Street including the installation of new water main, storm sewer, replacement of the triple culverts at Indian Creek with a new pre-cast deck beam bridge, raising of the street profile to alleviate flooding, roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, and shared use path. Phase I & II Engineering began in December, 2013 and has now been completed. The design requires the acquisition of additional right-of-way.
DISCUSSION:
In order to accommodate the shared use path, widening of the bridge deck, and water main installation, acquisitions affecting seventeen (17) parcels will be required. The City Engineer and Corporation Counsel shall represent the City in the acquisition of these parcels. The 2016 City Budget provides sufficient funds for this item in Account Number 203-4460-431-76.35 (Motor Fuel Tax Funds).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
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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A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds required for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project, Mountain Street to Sheffer Road (Section 13-00302-00-BR).
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population...
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