HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 67-21 - 12/14/2021 - Illinois Department of Commerce Grant Rebuild, Biesterfield Road CorridorRESOLUTION NO.67-21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE TO
APPLY FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE REBUILD DOWNTOWNS &
MAIN STREETS CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROVIDING
LOCAL ASSURANCE FOR THE WESTERFIELD ROAD CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook
County, Illinois desires to improve and enhance transportation corridors within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DECO)
administrators of the Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant leverage funds from the
American Rescue Plan Act to provide grants for construction, repair and modernization of public
infrastructure and amenities to boost jobs, improve quality of life, and stimulate economic activity
for areas hit hardest during COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, one (1) application for Rebuild Illinois Main Street and Downtown Capital
Program is to be submitted online by January 10, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the "Project" along Biesterfield Road between Martha Street and
Arlington Heights Road will consist of pavement, curb and sidewalk rehabilitation, ADA
curb ramp improvements, decorative crosswalks, installation of an 8' wide side path, street
lighting upgrade with a pedestrian lighting fixture, median irrigation and landscape
restoration. Village staff have identified this project as an opportunity to contribute
towards the Village's vision of improving and enhancing the transportation corridors
within the Village.
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 authorize the
Village staff to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DECO)
to assist in the funding of the above -described project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: Certifies that they are willing and able to manage, maintain and operate the
project.
Section 2: Possesses the legal authority to nominate the "Project" and to finance,
acquire, and construct the proposed project; and by this assurance authorizes the nomination of
the transportation enhancement project, including all understanding and assurances contained
therein, and authorizes a representative to act in connection with the nomination and to provide
such additional information as may be required.
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Section 3: Affirms that, if selected, the Project will commence within the time periods
defined by the Sunset Clause and in accordance with Departmental policies.
Section 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 1411 day of December 2021.
APPROVED this 141h day of December 2021.
APPROVED:
Mayor Cram B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
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