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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: October 11, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Kovilic Construction Company, Inc., 3721 N. Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 in the amount of $65,000 for Fox River West Dam and Canoe Chute Repairs.
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Kovilic Construction Company, Inc., 3721 N. Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 in the amount of $65,000 for Fox River West Dam and Canoe Chute Repairs.
BACKGROUND:
The west dam on the Fox River and the adjacent canoe chute in downtown Aurora were most recently inspected by an outside Consultant in Fall 2020 as required by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the City's dam permit. A report with the results of that inspection was provided to the City and included a list of suggested repairs prioritized by level of urgency. A summary of that report is attached.
After reviewing the suggested repairs and their estimated costs, City staff determined that the repairs to the canoe chute and spillway should be performed this year. This determination was based on several factors including higher level of urgency, lower individual cost per repair, and the 1992 execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Kane County Forest Preserve District (hereafter referred to as "the District") under which "The District agrees to share equally with Aurora in the cost of any capital expenditure...necessary for the physical repair of the Canoe Chute". Both this Agreement and a letter from the District confirming financial obligation are attached.
It is worth noting that the scope of the repairs to be addressed by Kovilic Construction Company does not include repairs to the pneumatic gate which controls the water level entering the chute. The City is currently exploring options with various contractors to perform these rep...
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