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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: July 21, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution awarding Professional Engineering Services Agreement-Phase I to Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the proposed Kautz Road Multi-use Path from New York Street to 5th Avenue/McCoy Drive.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for granting Professional Engineering Services Agreement (Phase 1) to Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the proposed Kautz Road Multi-use Path from New York Street to 5th Avenue/McCoy Drive.
BACKGROUND:
Kautz road project is a proposed 10 feet wide multi-use path between New York Street (north end) and McCoy Drive (south end) that provides both local and regional connectivity. The proposed 10 foot wide path between Oakhurst forest preserve (west side) and Oakhurst subdivision (east side) will be an extension of the existing Kautz road path located on the east side of Kautz road south of McCoy Drive. The path will provide a direct connection to New York street multi-use path that is currently under construction. This project plays a vital role in connecting local and regional trails that enhances City's bikeway network.
DISCUSSION:
This project is part of the City of Aurora Master Transportation Plan. The proposed path provides connections to existing school routes, existing forest preserve paths and will be a crucial link for allowing a north-south bike route continuity. The exact alignment of the proposed Multi-use Path has not yet been determined. The City will continue to coordinate with the Kane County Forest Preserve district on the proposed path alignment. The project is federally funded and has a grant sanctioned up to $438,720. Phase I engineering cost-plus-fixed-fee not to exceed $50,000.00
The following funds are used for Phase I:
GB113 Kautz Road Multi-Use Path Extension 340 4460 431 73 19 $30,000.00
GB119 Bike & Ped Enhancements 340 4460 431 73 91 $10,000.00
GB113 Kautz Multi-Use Path fu...
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