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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Robert B. Greene, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: 8/12/2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving supplemental/addendum #2 with HR Green Inc., for the Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion, along with improvements to Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25).
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval of the supplemental/addendum #2 Agreement with HR Green Inc., for the Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion, along with improvements to Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25).
BACKGROUND:
An initial contract with HR Green Inc. was executed in July 2016 for the design and IDOT permitting of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion. Supplement (#1) was approved for the same contract in June of 2017, due to added scope and work that required incorporating roadway surface improvements to Broadway Avenue and to accommodate IDOT's scope change request and new traffic counts throughout the corridor.
DISCUSSION:
The supplement/addendum #2, in the amount of $175,300.00 to the original contract, comes with the additional scope change to the project. Based on the new traffic counts, Synchro network models were updated and predicted reducing lanes on Broadway Avenue created congestion. Hence the scope has been revised to widen Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25) by reducing sidewalk width. This work necessitates about 25 to 30 existing sidewalk vaults to be closed and filled, Intersection design studies for state route intersections (New York St, Galena Blvd, Downer Plc and Benton St meeting Broadway Avenue), preparing drainage and water main plan and profiles, overall project plans, specifications and estimates for Broadway widening and resurfacing.
Phase II is anticipated to be completed summer 2020, with anticipated construction late 2020.
The following account will be utilized for this work:
GC075 Galena and New York Two Way Phase 2 353.4460.431.73.23 $175,300.00
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact anticipated at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of supplemental/Addendum #2 Agreement with HR Green Inc., for the Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way conversion along with improvements to Broadway Avenue, in the amount of $175,300.00.
cc: Alderman Juany Garza, Chairperson
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Sherman Jenkins
Alderman Judd Lofchie
Alderman Theodoros "Ted" Mesiacos .
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving of supplement/addendum #2 Agreement with HR Green Inc., for Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion along with improvements to Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25), in the amount of $175,300.00
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to continue with the citywide two way conversion and improve safety on Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25)
WHEREAS, a supplement/addendum #2 to the existing Phase agreement with HR Green Inc. is required to complete the design and permitting
WHEREAS, the 2019 City of Aurora Fiscal Budget provides funding by way of the following account:
GC075 Galena and New York Two Way Phase 2 353.4460.431.73.23 $175,300.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approves supplemental/addendum #2 Agreement with HR Green Inc., for Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion along with improvements to Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25), in the amount of $175,300.00