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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Robert Greene, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: October 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, Phase 1 Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies, Ltd., maximum amount of $39,154.00, appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, for Montgomery Road at Wisconsin Central (CN) Railway Tracks Crossing Project, MFT #20-00332-00-FL.
PURPOSE:
To execute the Local Public Agency Agreement by reserving funds for the local agency share of the project cost, approve the Phase 1 Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies, Ltd. and to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
City supports improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities for its residents and commuters. In 2020, the City completed an off-street multi-use path along Montgomery Road, from the Waubonsie Creek Trail to Middlebury Drive, using Federal grant funds.
In 2021, the City was awarded Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) federal funds for a project extending the off-street path on Montgomery Road, from Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 connecting various amenities along the way.
Building an off-street path across railroad tracks is crucial to achieve overall connectivity within and beyond the area.
DISCUSSION:
Project has received Local Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Program federal funds (2019), a 90 (federal)/10 (local) split, in the amount of $490,680.00. The total project cost is estimated at $545,200.00 with the local share being 10% of the cost ($54,520.00).
The proposed improvements include constructing an eight feet wide asphalt multi-use path on the north side of Montgomery Road, through the Canadian National (CN) Railway tracks within the railroad right-of-way. The multi-use path will eventually become part of the ITEP awarded multi-use path, connecting Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59. Other p...
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