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TO: Mayor John Laesch and City Council
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: April 30, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC in the not to exceed amount of $351,523.00, and the appropriation of $351,523.00 of MFT Funds for the New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project.
PURPOSE:
To execute the Joint Funding Agreement PE/ROW for State-Let Construction Projects, thereby reserving sufficient funds to cover the local agency share of the project cost by resolution, to approve the Phase 2 Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
New York Street is an arterial roadway with a 6-lane cross section with turn lanes at signalized intersections, 45 mph speed limit, and approximately 12,700 vehicles per day. There are a number of accidents attributed to left-turning movements at the signalized intersections. The City would like to enhance safety for all road users including motorists and pedestrians throughout this corridor.
The City applied for and was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant in September 2022. The proposed improvements along New York Street include median modifications to add additional left turn lanes along with signal modernization, street lighting, pavement marking, sidewalk/multi-use path, signage, and ADA ramp improvements.
Phase 1 Engineering has been completed with Design Approval received from IDOT on February 25, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The City published a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for these Phase 1 Engineering services on October 27, 2022. Thirteen (13) firms submitted their qualifications and experience. Staff reviewed the qualifications and determined that WBK Engineering, LLC of St....
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