HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 42-24 - 8/13/2024 - TONNE ROAD, ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCERESOLUTION NO.42-24
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING LOCAL ASSURANCE FOR A SHARED -USE
PATH WITHIN THE TONNE ROAD CORRIDOR
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 Transportation (IDOT) administers the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) through funds from the Federal Fixing America's
Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to assist local communities with pedestrianibicycle
facilities, streetscapes, conversion of Abandoned Railroad Corridors to Trails, historic
preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities, vegetation management in
transportation Rights -of -Way, archeological activities relating to impacts from implementation
of a transportation project, storm water management, control and water pollution prevention or
abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, reduce vehicle -caused
wildlife mortality or restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats, and
construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; and
WHEREAS, the ITEP is a reimbursement program, not a grant program, and will
reimburse 80% of the construction and construction engineering, leaving the Village with a 20%
local share; and
WHEREAS, a sunset clause will be enforced and sets requirements for the time a
sponsor has to begin and complete a project. If preliminary engineering is funded, this work
must be completed within 48 months of the date of selection notification letter and construction
started within 10 years of selection letter. If only construction is funded, the work must begin
within 48 months of the selection notification letter. Failure to meet schedule may result in
forfeiture of ITEP funds; and
WHEREAS, one (1) application for ITEP funding is to be submitted online by
September 30, 2024, with one (1) hard copy of the application, with the six -digit ITEP number,
and the attachments delivered to IDOT by close of business (5:00 PM) September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the "Project", consists of pavement rehabilitation, curb and sidewalk
replacement, ADA curb ramp improvements, decorative crosswalks, installation of an 8' wide
shared -use path, street lighting upgrade, and landscape restoration. The Village has identified the
pedestrianibicycle facilities and streetscapes aspect of the project comply with the Village's
desire to improve and enhance 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 Transportation (IDOT), Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) 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 l: Certifies that they are willing and able to manage, maintain and operate the
proj ect.
Section 2: Possesses the legal authority to nominate the Transportation Enhancement
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 representative to act in connection with the
nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required.
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 13th day of August 2024
APPROVED this 13th day of August 2024
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk