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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 23-0151    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/11/2023 Final action: 4/11/2023
Title: A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to sign the agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. (Epstein) for updating City of Aurora's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
Attachments: 1. 2023-0223 Services Contract Aurora Bike Ped Plan, 2. Bicycle_Pedestrian_Plan(Comp).pdf
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Roopa Anjanappa, Civil Engineer

DATE: March 27, 2023

SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to sign the agreement with A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. (Epstein), for updating City of Aurora's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement with Epstein for renewing/updating City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

BACKGROUND:
City of Aurora's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was adopted back in 2009 and needs an update with current design standards, goals, objectives, recommendations, and upgrade mapping system.

DISCUSSION:
City of Aurora's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan needs revisiting and updating the plan to current industry standards, identifying existing and future pedestrian-bicycle facilities within City, updating GIS maps, public input, input on capital improvement program, define goals and objectives and other pertinent work.
City of Aurora is currently recognized as a bicycle friendly community at the Bronze level and this Plan will be modelled after objectives that'll enable City to seek recognition by League of American Bicyclists at either the Silver or Gold Level.
Epstein are one of the experts in the pedestrian and bicycle related industry and are currently working with Kane County in updating county's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which also aligns with our plans for Aurora. Epstein is also working with various other communities to help update their bike ped plan and will be a right fit to carry the work for the City.

Code Sec. 2-336 allows for professional services to be selected without formal bidding.

City's 2023 budget provides funds through the following account:
GB119 Bike & Ped Enhancements 340-4060-431-73-91 $49,900.00

IMPACT STATEMENT:
Bicycle and Pedestrian plan update will be beneficial for the City and its residents.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends execution of the agreement with Epstein.


cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee



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