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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: January 26, 2023
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 Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $53,916.00, and the appropriation of $53,916.00 of MFT Funds for the Farnsworth Avenue at Marshall Boulevard and Illinois Prairie Path Improvement Project.
PURPOSE:
To execute the Joint Funding Agreement PE/ROW for State-Let Construction Projects, there by 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 Civiltech Engineering, Inc and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Farnsworth Avenue is an arterial with a 5-lane cross section, 35 MPH speed limit and approximately 25,000 vehicles a day. There are significant numbers of pedestrians and cyclist crossing Farnsworth near Marshall Boulevard and the Illinois Prairie Path. The City would like to enhance safety for all road users and specifically for pedestrians and cyclists at the above crossings.
The City applied for and was awarded the local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant in August 2019 for the project. The proposed improvements on Farnsworth Avenue consists of constructing raised medians at both intersections, installing Rapid Flashing Beacon signs (RRFBs) at Marshall Boulevard and modernizing the existing RRFBs at Illinois Prairie Path crossing. Other improvements consist of resurfacing the segment, new striping, crosswalks and signage. As part of the improvement the parking lot located on the west side at Illinois Prairie Path will have restricted access on to Farnsworth Avenue, a full access will be turned into a right-in and right-out access only, this shall reduce t...
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