HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 56-21 - 10/12/2021 - Meacham Road Sidepath Agreement with Cook CountyRESOLUTION NO. 56-21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF COOK AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A SIDEPATH ALONG MEACHAM ROAD FROM I-390 TO BIESTERFIELD ROAD
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby adopt the document entitled:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 1211 day of October 2021.
APPROVED this 121' day of October 2021.
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
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AN INITIATIVE OF: WOE'
COOK COUNTY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (the "AGREEMENT"), effective upon the last dated signature
below, is entered into by and between the COUNTY OF COOK, a body politic and corporate of the State of
Illinois (the "COUNTY"), acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
(the "DEPARTMENT"), and the VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, a municipal corporation of the State of
Illinois (the "GRANTEE" or "VILLAGE"). The COUNTY and VILLAGE are sometimes referred to herein
individually as a "PARTY" and collectively as the "PARTIES."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners
are committed to supporting the growth and economic vitality of communities in Cook County by
promoting strategic partnerships and investments in transportation;
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2016, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Connecting Cook
County, the COUNTY's first long range transportation plan in 75 years;
WHEREAS, Connecting Cook County identifies five priorities to shape the COUNTY's transportation policies
and capital improvement program:
• Prioritize transit and other transportation alternatives to address congestion on our roads and
meet the travel needs of residents who cannot afford a car or choose not to have one;
• Support the region's role as North America's freight capital to spur economic growth and job
creation;
• Promote equal access to opportunities to achieve greater and more evenly distributed economic
growth;
• Maintain and modernize existing transportation facilities to minimize long-term operating costs,
safety hazards, delays and congestion, and ensure that today's investments do not preclude
future innovation and growth; and
• Increase investments in transportation to maintain the region's economic competitiveness;
WHEREAS, Invest in Cook is an annual $8.5 million program that funds planning and feasibility studies,
engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of transportation improvements sponsored by
local and regional governments and private partners that are consistent with the priorities of Connecting
Cook County;
WHEREAS, since its creation, the Invest in Cook program has leveraged over $104 million in additional
federal, state and local funds;
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2021, the COUNTY informed the VILLAGE that it had been selected for participation
in the 2021 Invest in Cook Program;
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY has agreed to award the VILLAGE up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000)
toward construction and construction engineering costs for upgrades to the Meacham Road Bike Path
between the Illinois Route 390 exit ramp and Biesterfield Road, adding an additional mile of multi -use
path within the Village boundary (the "PROJECT");
WHEREAS, the scope of workfor the PROJECT will include replacing the existing 5-foot-wide sidewalk with
an 8-foot-wide shared -use path, and the installation of ADA ramps where required;
WHEREAS, the improvements will provide an additional connection to Busse Woods and a north -south
cycling connection throughout the Village;
WHEREAS, the PARTIES by this instrument shall determine and establish their respective responsibilities
for construction and construction engineering, maintenance, funding and reporting of the PROJECT;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, by virtue of its powers as set forth in the Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.,
and the Illinois Highway Code, 605 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq., is authorized to enter into this AGREEMENT;
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE, by virtue of its powers as set forth in the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-1-
1 et seq., is authorized to enter into this AGREEMENT; and
WHEREAS, this AGREEMENT is further authorized under Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution
and by the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the aforementioned recitals and the mutual covenants contained
herein, the PARTIES agree as follows:
I. CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
A. Construction Contract. The GRANTEE shall enter into a contract with a contractor to
furnish all labor and materials needed to construct the PROJECT. In awarding and
administering the contract, the GRANTEE shall comply with all applicablestate and federal
laws and regulations. To the extent that any of the provisions of this section conflict with
any state or federal law or regulation, said law or regulation shall control.
B. Bid Documents. The GRANTEE shall prepare contract bid documents for the PROJECT,
which shall include the minimum qualifications, plans and specifications, special
provisions, cost estimates and details regarding any pre -bid conference or site inspection
and whether such pre -bid conference or site inspection is mandatory. The GRANTEE shall
keep a record of all individuals who request bid documents. The GRANTEE shall notify all
individuals recorded as having requested bid documents of any changes with respect to
any pre -bid conference or site inspection not later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to
the original scheduled date and not less than two (2) business days prior to any newly
scheduled date.
C. Bid Notice. The GRANTEE shall publish a bid notice on the GRANTEE's website at least
fourteen (14) calendar days before the date for the submission of bids.
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D. Changes to Bids. No bid may be changed, amended or supplemented in any way after
the date and time for submission of bids.
E. Bid Opening. All bids shall be opened, and a record of such bids shall be made on the
date and at the time and location as stated in the bid notice or as prescribed in an
addendum issued by the GRANTEE. If it is determined that an error was made in the
public reading of the bids, the GRANTEE shall notify all bidders of such error and
reconvene the bid opening to correct the record as soon as reasonably possible.
F. Bid Reissuance. If only one bid has been submitted, the GRANTEE shall determine
whether to open the bid or return the bid to the bidder via certified mail and reissue the
bid notice or use a different method to award the contract.
G. Bid Tabulation. The GRANTEE shall review, evaluate and tabulate responsive bids. In
determining the apparent low bid, the GRANTEE shall consider the responsibility of the
bidder, including, but not limited to, the bidder's experience and past performance,
financial capacity, staff qualifications, and the willingness and ability to meet time
requirements.
H. County Review. The GRANTEE shall direct the bids, bid tabulation and its
recommendation to the COUNTY, with justification supporting such recommendation.
The COUNTY shall review the bids, bid tabulation and the GRANTEE's recommendation
within seven (7) calendar days of receipt and indicate its approval or disapproval thereof
in writing. If the GRANTEE does not receive a response from the COUNTY within this time
period, or receive a request for an extension of time, which request shall be reasonably
considered, the lack of response shall be deemed approval.
I. Contract Execution. Upon written concurrence from the COUNTY, the GRANTEE shall
negotiate the terms of and execute the contract. The GRANTEE shall forward a copy of
the construction contract to the COUNTY not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after
execution.
J. Construction Engineering Agreement. The GRANTEE shall enter into an agreement with
a professional engineering firm/consultant to perform construction engineering services
for the PROJECT. Construction engineering services may include attendance at pre -
construction and progress meetings, providing full-time or part-time inspection services
and/or providing material testing reports. In awarding and administering the
construction engineering agreement, the GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable state
and federal laws and regulations.
K. Grantee Resources and Staff. Upon written concurrence from the COUNTY, the GRANTEE
may elect to perform construction engineering services for the PROJECT using its own
resources and staff. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of Section IV (1) (4)
remain in effect and the COUNTY will not reimburse the GRANTEE for any administrative
costs expended by the GRANTEE, including staff salaries and wages.
L. Pre -Construction Notices. The GRANTEE shall provide not less than fourteen (14)
calendar days' advance written notice to the COUNTY prior to the pre -construction
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meeting for the PROJECT and not less than seven (7) calendar days' advance written
notice to the COUNTY prior to the start of construction of the PROJECT.
M. Insurance. The GRANTEE shall require that the construction contractor name the
COUNTY as an additional insured under the contractor's general liability insurance policy.
N. Right of Inspection. The COUNTY and its authorized agents shall have reasonable rights
of inspection (including pre -final and final inspection) during construction of the PROJECT.
The GRANTEE shall work cooperatively with the COUNTY to address and resolve any
concerns raised by the COUNTY with respect to construction and/or construction
engineering of the PROJECT. Any dispute(s) concerning the construction and/or
construction engineering of the PROJECT shall be resolved in accordance with Section VI
(1) of this AGREEMENT.
0. County Permits. The COUNTY shall grant and consent to any and all permits for right of
access (ingress or egress) and/or temporary use of its property within the PROJECT limits
to the GRANTEE and/or its agents, without charge of permit fees to the GRANTEE. Any
permit(s) for right of access and/or temporary use of any of the COUNTY's property shall
not be unreasonably withheld by the COUNTY.
Lead Agency. The GRANTEE agrees to assume overall responsibility for the PROJECT,
including ensuring that all required permits and joint participation and/or force account
agreements are secured.
Q. Public Outreach. The GRANTEE shall coordinate and control public notification of the
scope, timing and duration of the PROJECT.
R. County Signage. The GRANTEE shall permit the COUNTY to erect signage at or near the
construction site(s), on the GRANTEE's property, indicating the COUNTY's participation on
the PROJECT.
S. Final Inspection Notice. The GRANTEE shall provide not less than fourteen (14) calendar
days' advance written notice to the COUNTY prior to final inspection of the PROJECT.
T. Submittals. All submittals required of the GRANTEE underthis section of the AGREEMENT
shall be directed to:
Bureau Chief of Construction
Attn: Holly Cichy, P.E.
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
E-mail: Holly.Cichy@cookcountyil.gov
MAINTENANCE
A. Definition. As used herein, the terms "maintain" and "maintained" mean keeping the
facility being maintained in good and sufficient repair and appearance. Such maintenance
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includes full responsibility for the construction, removal and/or replacement of the
maintained facility when needed.
B. General Duty to Maintain. Before, during and after completion of construction of the
PROJECT, the GRANTEE shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, those portions of the
PROJECT under its established jurisdictional authority.
C. Sidewalks/Multi-Use Paths. The GRANTEE shall own, operate, and maintain any
sidewalks and/or multi -use paths constructed or improved as part of the PROJECT, in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Right of Accessibility
Guidelines (PROWAG), and any other federal and/or state laws and regulations.
Maintenance responsibilities include grinding, removal and replacement of sidewalks,
and removal of weeds and/or debris.
D. Indemnification. The GRANTEE agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
COUNTY and its commissioners, officials, employees, agents and representatives, and
their respective heirs, successors and assigns, from and against any and all costs,
expenses, attorneys' fees, losses, damages and liabilities incurred and/or suffered,
directly or indirectly, from or attributable to claims arising out of or incident to the
construction, use, repair and/or maintenance of any sidewalks and/or multi -use paths
constructed or improved as part of the PROJECT, excluding any loss or damage caused by
any negligence on the part of the COUNTY relating to the same.
E. Survives Termination. It is agreed to by the PARTIES that the GRANTEE's maintenance
obligations described in this section shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT.
Ill. SCHEDULE AND TERMINATION
A. Notice to Proceed. Execution of this AGREEMENT by the PARTIES shall be deemed a
"Notice to Proceed" for the GRANTEE to commence work on the PROJECT.
B. Schedule. A schedule for the PROJECT is incorporated into and made a part of this
AGREEMENT and attached as EXHIBIT B.
C. Inactivity. The COUNTY may terminate this AGREEMENT if the construction contract for
the PROJECT is not executed by the GRANTEE within one (1) year after the Effective Date
of this AGREEMENT, as defined in Section VI (J) below.
D. Suspension or Early Termination. Subject to Section VI (L) below, the GRANTEE agrees
that, if the COUNTY determines that the GRANTEE has not complied with or is not
complying with, has failed to perform or is failing to perform, has not met or is not
meeting significant PROJECT milestones or objectives, or is in default under any of the
provisions of this AGREEMENT, whether due to failure or inability to perform or any other
cause whatsoever, the COUNTY, after written notification to the GRANTEE of said non-
compliance or default and failure by the GRANTEE to correct said violations within sixty
(60) calendar days, may:
1. suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT in whole or in part by written notice,
and/or;
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2. demand refund of any funds disbursed to the GRANTEE;
3. deduct any refunds or repayments from anyfunds obligated to, but not expended
by the GRANTEE, whether from this or any other project;
4. temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of deficiencies by the
GRANTEE or more severe enforcement action by the COUNTY;
5. disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
6. take other remedies legally available; or
7. take appropriate legal action.
E. Termination. Unless extended by the DEPARTMENT's Superintendent or their designee
in writing, this AGREEMENT terminates upon completion of construction of the PROJECT
and final reimbursement by the COUNTY, or November 30, 2026, whichever date is
earlier.
Extensions. The DEPARTMENT's Superintendent or their designee may extend in writing
any deadline imposed by this section, including, but not limited to, the termination date
of the AGREEMENT.
IV. FINANCIAL
A. Cost Estimate. The total estimated cost of construction and construction engineering
services for the PROJECT is One Million Six Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred
Fourteen Dollars ($1,640,514).
B. Grantee Cost Participation. The GRANTEE agrees to pay all actual construction and
construction engineering costs for the PROJECT, subject to reimbursement by the
COUNTY as hereinafter stipulated.
C. County Cost Participation. The COUNTY agrees to reimburse the GRANTEE for 30% of
actual construction and construction engineering costs for the PROJECT (the "COUNTY's
SHARE"), up to a total maximum contribution of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) (the "MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION").
D. Advance Payment. The COU NTY agrees that upon award of the construction contract for
the PROJECT and receipt of an invoice from the GRANTEE, the COUNTY shall make an
advance payment to the GRANTEE in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000). This amount represents 50% of the COUNTY's MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION
under this AGREEMENT.
E. Second Payment. The COUNTY agrees that upon completion of 70% of the construction
contract and receipt of an invoice from the GRANTEE, the COUNTY shall make a second
payment to the GRANTEE in the amount of One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars
($125,000). This amount and the advance payment to the GRANTEE represent 75% of the
COUNTY's MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION under this AGREEMENT.
F. Final Reimbursement. The COUNTY agrees that upon completion of construction of the
PROJECT and receipt of an invoice from the GRANTEE, the COUNTY shall make a final
payment to the GRANTEE forthe balance of the COUNTY's SHARE under this AGREEMENT.
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The amount of the final payment shall be based upon the actual construction and
construction engineering costs for the PROJECT and shall reflect the COUNTY's prior
payments to the GRANTEE. In the event that the prior payments made to the GRANTEE
by the COUNTY exceed the COUNTY's SHARE under this AGREEMENT, the COUNTY may
require the GRANTEE to return any or all excess funds.
G. Final Reimbursement Documentation. In order to receive final reimbursement from the
COUNTY, the GRANTEE must submit the following documentation along with the final
invoice:
1. a cover letter addressed to the DEPARTMENT's Bureau Chief of Construction,
including the name of the PROJECT and its associated section number;
2. copies of all cancelled checks paid to the consultant(s) and/or contractor(s) (or
copies of the associated bank ledgers reflecting the payments), or a letter(s) from
the consultant(s) and/or contractor(s) confirming payment was received for the
service(s) rendered; and
3. copies of all associated invoices submitted to the GRANTEE by the consultant(s)
and/or contractor(s) for the service(s) rendered.
H. Insufficient Documentation. If the documentation submitted by the GRANTEE for final
reimbursement is reasonably deemed by the COUNTY as not sufficiently documenting the
work completed, the COUNTY may require further records and supporting documents to
verify the amounts, recipients and uses of all funds invoiced pursuantto this AGREEMENT.
Ineligible Expenditures. It is understood and agreed to by the PARTIES that the COUNTY
will not reimburse the GRANTEE for any expenditures that are:
1. contrary to the provisions of this AGREEMENT;
2. not directly related to carrying out construction or construction engineering
services for the PROJECT;
3. not paid by the GRANTEE or its consultant(s) or contractor(s);
4. of a regular and continuing nature, including, but not limited to, administrative
costs, staff and overhead costs, rent, utilities and maintenance costs;
5. incurred without the consent of the COUNTY after written notice of suspension
or termination of any or all of the COUNTY's obligations under Section III (D) of
this AGREEMENT; and/or
6. in excess of the COUNTY's MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION under this AGREEMENT.
Supplemental or Substitute Work. Either PARTY may request, after the construction
contract is awarded by the GRANTEE, that supplemental or costlier substitute work be
added to the contract's scope of work. The GRANTEE will cause said supplemental or
substitute work to be added to the contract, provided that said work shall not
unreasonably delay the PROJECT schedule. Unless otherwise agreed to by the PARTIES in
writing, whichever PARTY requested or caused said supplemental or costlier substitute
work shall pay for the cost increases of said work in full.
K. Funding Breakdown. A funding breakdown is incorporated into and made a part of this
AGREEMENT and attached as EXHIBIT A.
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L. Submittals. All submittals required of the GRANTEE under this section of the AGREEMENT
shall be directed to:
Bureau Chief of Construction
Attn: Holly Cichy, P.E.
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
E-mail: Holly.Cichy@cookcountvil.gov
V. REPORTING
A. Quarterly Performance Reports. The GRANTEE must submit quarterly performance
reports to the COUNTY not later than thirty (30) days after the reporting period as
determined by the COUNTY. Quarterly performance reports must include the following
information:
1. a cover letter addressed to the DEPARTMENT's Bureau Chief of Strategic Planning
and Policy, including the name of the PROJECT and its associated section number;
2. an estimated percentage of construction work completed for the PROJECT;
3. a statement indicating whether construction of the PROJECT is on, behind or
ahead of schedule;
4. a record of construction activities and expenditures to date and for the current
reporting period;
5. a forecast of quarterly construction activities and expenditures for the remainder
of the PROJECT; and
6. any significant changes to the PROJECT schedule.
Extensions. The GRANTEE may request to extend the due date of any quarterly
performance reports and the COUNTY will reasonably consider any such requests.
C. Use of Reports. The COUNTY will use quarterly performance reports to compare the rate
of the GRANTEE's actual expenditures to the planned amounts in the approved funding
breakdown for the PROJECT (EXHIBIT A) and to track construction activities against the
approved milestones in the PROJECT schedule (EXHIBIT B).
D. Final Performance Report. The GRANTEE must submit a final performance report with
its request for final reimbursement. The final report should describe cumulative
construction activities, including a complete description of the GRANTEE's achievements
with respect to the PROJECT's objectives and milestones. The COUNTY will not issue final
reimbursement until the final report is submitted.
E. Report Format. The GRANTEE shall use whatever forms or documents are required for
use by the COUNTY in submitting the quarterly and final performance reports.
F. Failure to Report. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that the failure to submit timely
and complete performance reports will result in the delay of funds and/or the denial of
future funding.
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G. Submittals. All submittals required of the GRANTEE under this section of the AGREEMENT
shall be directed to:
Bureau Chief of Strategic Planning and Policy
Attn: Jesse Elam
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 23rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
E-mail: Jesse.Elam@cookcountvil.gov
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Authorityto Execute. The PARTIES have read and reviewed the terms of this AGREEMENT
and by their signatures as affixed below represent that the signing party has the authority
to execute this AGREEMENT and that the PARTIES intend to be bound by the terms and
conditions contained herein.
B. Binding Successors. This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the PARTIES and their respective successors and approved assigns.
C. Compliance with Laws. Rules and Regulations. The PARTIES shall at all times observe
and comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, as amended from time
to time, in carrying out the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
D. Conflicts of Interest. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that no director, officer,
agent or employee of the GRANTEE may have an interest, whether directly or indirectly,
in any contract or agreement or the performance of any work pertaining to this
AGREEMENT; represent, either as an agent or otherwise, any person, trust or corporation,
with respect to any application or bid for any contract or agreement or work pertaining
to this AGREEMENT; or take, accept or solicit, either directly or indirectly, any money or
thing of value as a gift or bribe or means of influencing his or her vote or actions. Any
contract or agreement made and procured in violation of this provision is void and no
funds under this AGREEMENT may be used to pay any cost under such a contract or
agreement.
E. Conflict with Exhibits. In the event of a conflict between any exhibit attached hereto and
the text of this AGREEMENT, the text of this AGREEMENT shall control.
F. Counterparts. This AGREEMENT may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall be deemed one and the same
instrument.
G. County Section Number. The PROJECT is hereby designated as COUNTY section number
21-IICBP-04-BT. The GRANTEE shall include COUNTY section number 21-IICBP-04-BT on
all PROJECT -related submittals, including, but not limited to, emails, correspondence and
invoices.
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H. Designation of Representatives. Not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the
Effective Date of this AGREEMENT, as defined in Section VI (J) below, each PARTY shall
designate in writing a full-time representative for the carrying out of the AGREEMENT.
Each representative shall have the authority, on behalf of the respective PARTY, to make
decisions relating to the work covered by this AGREEMENT. Representatives may be
changed, from time to time, by subsequent written notice. Each representative shall be
readily available to the other.
I. Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute, claim, question or disagreement arising
out of the performance of this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES shall consult and negotiate with
each other in good faith to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement. In the
event the PARTIES cannot mutually agree on the resolution of the dispute, claim, question
or disagreement, the decision of the DEPARTMENT's Superintendent shall be final.
J. Effective Date. The Effective Date of this AGREEMENT shall be the date that the last
authorized signatory signs and dates this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall become
effective only in the event the corporate authorities of each PARTY approve this
AGREEMENT.
K. Entire Agreement. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement of the PARTIES
concerning all matters specifically covered by this AGREEMENT and supersedes all prior
written and oral agreements, commitments and understandings among the PARTIES.
There are no representations, covenants, promises or obligations not contained in this
AGREEMENT that form any part of this AGREEMENT or upon which any of the PARTIES is
relying upon in entering into this AGREEMENT.
L. Force Maieure. Neither PARTY shall be liable for any delay or non-performance of their
obligations hereunder by any contingency reasonably beyond its control, including, but
not limited to, acts of God, war, civil unrest, labor strikes or walkouts, fires, pandemics
and/or natural disasters.
M. Indemnification. The GRANTEE shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY
and its commissioners, officers, directors, employees and agents, and their respective
heirs, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages,
losses and expenses, including, but not limited to, legal defense costs, attorneys' fees,
settlements or judgments, caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct
of the GRANTEE, its officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants, contractors,
subcontractors or suppliers in connection with or arising out of the performance of this
AGREEMENT.
N. Modification. This AGREEMENT may only be modified by a written instrument executed
bythe DEPARTMENT's Superintendent and an authorized representative of the GRANTEE.
O. No Individual or Personal Liability. The PARTIES agree that the actions taken and the
representations made by each respective PARTY and by their respective corporate
authorities have not been taken or made in anyone's individual capacity and no
mayor/president, board member, council member, official, officer, employee, volunteer
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or representative of any PARTY will incur personal liability in conjunction with this
AGREEMENT.
P. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. This AGREEMENT is not intended to benefit any person,
entity or municipality not a party to this AGREEMENT, and no other person, entity or
municipality shall be entitled to be treated as beneficiary of this AGREEMENT. This
AGREEMENT is not intended to and does not create any third -party beneficiary or other
rights in any third person or party, including, but not limited to, any agent, contractor,
subcontractor, consultant, volunteer or other representative of any PARTY. No agent,
employee, contractor, subcontractor, consultant, volunteer or other representative of
any PARTY will be deemed an agent, employee, contractor, subcontractor, consultant,
volunteer or other representative of the other.
Q. Notices. Unless otherwise specified, all reports, notices and other communications
related to this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or mailed
via first class, certified or registered U.S. Mail or electronic mail delivery to the following
persons at the following addresses:
To the COUNTY: Superintendent
Attn: Jennifer "Sis" Killen, P.E., PTOE
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
69 W. Washington Street, 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
E-mail: Jennifer.Killen@cookcountyil.gov
To the GRANTEE: Village Manager
Attn: Raymond R. Rummel
Village of Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
E-mail: RRummel@elkgrove.org
R. Project Location. A map showing the PROJECT limits is incorporated into and made a part
of this AGREEMENT and attached as EXHIBIT C.
S. Recitals. The introductory recitals included at the beginning of this AGREEMENT are
agreed to and incorporated into and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
T. Records Maintenance. The GRANTEE shall maintain during the term of this AGREEMENT
and for a period of three (3) years thereafter complete and adequate financial records,
accounts and other records to support all PROJECT expenditures. These records and
accounts shall include, but not be limited to, records providing a full description of each
activity being assisted with COUNTY funds; a general ledger that supports the costs being
charged to the COUNTY; records documenting procurement of goods and services;
contracts for goods and services; invoices; billing statements; cancelled checks; bank
statements; schedules containing comparisons of budgeted amounts and actual
expenditures; and construction progress schedules.
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Section: 21-IICBP-04-BT
2021 Invest in Cook Program
U. Reviews and Audits. The GRANTEE shall give the COUNTY access to all books, accounts,
records, reports and files pertaining to the administration, receipt and use of COUNTY
funds under this AGREEMENT to necessitate any reviews or audits.
V. Section Headings. The descriptive section and subsection headings used in this
AGREEMENT are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or
construction of any of the provisions thereof.
W. Severability. If any term of this AGREEMENT is to any extent illegal, otherwise invalid, or
incapable of being enforced, such term shall be excluded to the extent of such invalidity
or unenforceability; all other terms hereof shall remain in full force and effect; and, to the
extent permitted and possible, the invalid or unenforceable term shall be deemed
replaced by a term that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the
intention of such invalid or unenforceable term.
X. Timely Review and Approval. Wherever in this AGREEMENT approval or review by either
the COUNTY or GRANTEE is provided for, said approval or review shall not be
unreasonably delayed or withheld.
Y. Venue and Applicable Law. All questions of interpretation, construction and
enforcement, and all controversies with respect to this AGREEMENT, will be governed by
the applicable constitutional, statutory and common law of the State of Illinois. The
PARTIES agree that, forthe purposes of any litigation relative to this AGREEMENT and its
enforcement, venue will be in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or the Northern
District, Eastern Division of the United States District Court, Chicago, Illinois, and the
PARTIES consent to the in personam jurisdiction of said Courts for any such action.
Waiver of Default. The failure by the COUNTY or GRANTEE to seek redress for violation
of or to insist upon strict performance of any condition or covenant of this AGREEMENT
shall not constitute a waiver of any such breach or subsequent breach of such covenants,
terms, conditions, rights and remedies. No provision of this AGREEMENT shall de deemed
waived by the COUNTY or GRANTEE unless such provision is waived in writing.
(signature page to follow)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
County of Cook/Village of Elk Grove Village
Section: 21-IICBP-04-BT
2021 Invest in Cook Program
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have executed this AGREEMENT on the dates indicated.
EXECUTED BY COUNTY OF COOK:
Toni Preckwinkle
President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
EXECUTED BY
Craig B. Johnson
Mayor
/E VILLAGE:
This day of This/
2' day of
ATTEST: ATTEST: `
County Clerk Vil ge Clerk
RECOMMENDED BY:
Jennifer "Sis" Killen, P.E., PTOE
Superintendent
County of Cook
Department of Transportation and Highways
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly M. Foxx, State's Attorney
By:
Assistant State's Attorney
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
County of Cook/Village of Elk Grove Village
Section: 21-IICBP-04-BT
2021 Invest in Cook Program
EXHIBIT A
Funding Breakdown
TOTAL
GRANTEE
COUNTY
PHASE
ESTIMATED COST
SHARE
SHARE
Construction and
$1,640,514
Balance
30%
Construction
(up to $500,000)
Engineering
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CONNECTING
Invest in Cook Project Schedule
EXHIBIT B
Description
Milestone 1
Phase I Completed
Milestone 2
Initial Phase II Design
Milestone 3
Cook County Permit Submittal
Milestone 4
Obtain Cook County Permit
Milestone 5
Expected Construction Letting
Milestone 6
Expected Construction Completion
Milestone 7
Milestone 8
Milestone 9
Milestone 10
Milestone 11
Milestone 12
Milestone 13
Milestone 14
Milestone 15
Date
02/01 /2021
03/01 /2021
10/01 /2021
04/01 /2022
05/01 /2022
11 /01 /2022
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Exhibit 1
Location Map
Cook County, IL
Not To Scale
Meacham Road Sidepath
Village of Elk Grove Village
Project LocationMeacham RoadBiesterfield Road
IL Route 390Michigan LanesaRo
o
LeanHome AvenueForest Preserve
Busse Woods
EXHIBIT C