HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 19-26 - 3/24/2026 - Funding Assistance Oakton Resurfacing ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 19-26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE INVEST IN COOK GRANT PROGRAM
PROVIDING LOCAL ASSURANCE FOR OAKTON STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Village of Elk Grove Village (the "Village") is an Illinois home rule
municipal corporation organized and operating under the Constitution and laws of the State of
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook
County, Illinois desire to improve and enhance the Village's planned bicycle network; and
WHEREAS, the Village has applied to Cook County for funding assistance through the
Invest in Cook ("IIC") Grant Program for the Oakton Street Resurfacing Project. Invest in Cook
prioritizes proposals that support transit and other transportation alternatives, support the
region's role as North America's freight capital, promote equal access to opportunities, maintain
and modernize what already exists and increase investment in transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Village is requesting funding of $500,000 toward the construction of an
eight -foot wide sidepath along the north side of Oakton Street from Shadywood Lane to
Arlington Heights Road, which would complete a large section of the Village's planned bicycle
network and connect to Busse Woods Forest Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the Oakton Street Resurfacing Project will also include curb bump outs for
traffic calming and lane delineation along Oakton Street, increasing corridor safety for vehicles
and pedestrians. The total construction estimate for this project is approximately $3,911,000.
Staff have requested $500,000, which is the maximum request allowable, in IIC grant funding in
an effort to reduce the Village's share of the construction cost.
WHEREAS the staff of Cook County have requested the Village follow up with a
resolution of support from the Village Board. The resolution certifies that the Village is able to
manage, maintain and operate the project, possesses legal authority to finance and construct the
project, and affirms that the project will commence within the timeline as outlined in the grant
application.
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, that the Village
staff is authorized to apply for the Invest in Cook Grant Program (IIC) 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: The Mayor and Board of Trustees certify that they are willing and able to
manage, maintain and operate the project.
Section 2: The Mayor and Board of Trustees affirm that, if selected, the Project will
commence within the timeline as outlined in the Grant application.
Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES:5 NAYS:0 ABSENT:1
PASSED this 2V day of March 2026.
APPROVED this 241h day of March 2026.
ATTEST:
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nnifer S. Mahon, Village Clerk
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Mayor Craig B. Joh9gon
Village of Elk Groo Village
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