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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: May 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution to appropriate and approve funds for Kautz Road Multi-Use Path project and execute Local Agency Agreement. The project limits falls under Ward 8.
PURPOSE:
To set aside funds for Kautz Road Multi-Use Path Project, approval of the funds thus appropriated and execution of Local Agency Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to improve the pedestrian and bicyclist's environment for the residents, work groups, commuters and visitors, the City has been continually improving its bicycle facilities. Kautz Road Multi-Use Path project is yet another effort to get the path built in the dedicated Kautz Road ROW to facilitate better connections to the existing bike network system. The proposed project limits are between McCoy Drive and New York Street. The path will make connections to the newly constructed multi-use path on New York Street to its north and to its south it will connect to the existing Kautz Road bike path just south of McCoy Drive. The proposed path is an important missing link that has the potential to connect the southern bikeway network to the existing northern bikeway network.
The City staff had applied for Illinois Transportation Enhancement program (ITEP) grant and the federal grant was sanctioned in an amount of $438,720 with an 80/20 split (Fed/City share). The total cost of the project is estimated to be $ 548,400 with the City's 20% portion estimated to be around $109,680.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Kautz path will provide connections to the existing bike paths at both its north and south ends. The path is proposed to run east through the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) to connect to the existing path that connects to the bridge to get to Steck Elementary School and adjacent park. The path will also make connections to the adjacent Oakhurst Forest Preserve unpaved trails on to its west side thus forming a system of e...
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