HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 2-13 - 1/8/2013 - AGREEMENT - COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVERESOLUTION NO. 2-13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELK GROVE
VILLAGE AND THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
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 be and is hereby authorized to sign the attached documents
marked:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION AND FUTURE REPAIR OF THE
BUSSE WOODS TRAIL OVERPASS OVER ILLINOIS ROUTE 72 (HIGGINS ROAD)
AT BUSSE WOODS FOREST PRESERVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth and the Village
Clerk is authorized to attest said documents upon the signature of the Mayor.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1
PASSED this 8th day of January 2013.
APPROVED this 8" day of January 2013.
APPROVED:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
Judith M. Keegan, Village Clerk
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION AND FUTURE REPAIR OF THE
BUSSE WOODS TRAIL OVERPASS OVER ILLINOIS ROUTE 72 (HIGGINS ROAD)
AT BUSSE WOODS FOREST PRESERVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the Cook County Forest Preserve District (the "District"), an Illinois Special
District, as a "Licensor" and Elk Grove Village (the "Village"), an Illinois Municipality, as a
"Licensee." Each of the foregoing are hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Article VII Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois authorizes
and encourages units of local government to contract or otherwise associate among themselves
and with the State to obtain or share services and to exercise, combine, or transfer any power or
function; and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq., authorizes
and encourages cooperative agreements between units of Illinois' state and local government; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it is in their best interests to relocate the
existing Busse Woods bicycle trail (the "Bike Trail"), and construct an overpass (the
"Overpass") over Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road) herein after referred to as the "Project" (For
further details, see Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, this relocated Bike Trail and Overpass (collectively, the Project) will be
built on District property, in the Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Elk Grove Village, Cook County,
IL; and
WHEREAS, the relocated Busse Woods bicycle trail and Overpass will cross Illinois
Route 72 via an overpass and connect the south and north relocated Bike Trails; and
WHEREAS, the proposed relocated Bike Trail is 1910 feet in length ( 0.36 miles) and the
Overpass is 220 feet in length (0.04 miles) crossing Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road) both
located within District property; and
WHEREAS, the Village has submitted plans and specifications for the proposed Project
to the District for its review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the District's Department of Planning and Development has reviewed and
approved those plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Village will undertake the responsibility and expense for the
construction of said Project; and
WHEREAS, the Village shall accept responsibility and expense for the future repair of
the Overpass which shall include the earth embankments, abutments, bridge structure and
structural components; and
WHEREAS, the District shall accept responsibility and expense for the future repair of
the newly constructed asphalt paved Bike Trail up to the bridge abutments; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois State Statute, 70 ILCS 810/8 and Section 2-3-1 of the District's
Code authorizes the District to grant licenses for the construction, use and maintenance of
structures on its property as well as for public works, and further provides that any structure
erected on District property shall immediately become the property of the District; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement is limited to the
construction and future repair of said Bike Trail and Overpass;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions set
forth herein, and in the spirit of intergovernmental cooperation, the Parties agree as follows:
Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles set forth above are incorporated
herein and made a part hereof.
2. Lead Party. Each Party designates the Village as the Lead Party for the
construction of said Project. In its capacity as the Lead Party, the Village shall be
responsible for procuring and coordinating all aspects of the construction of the
Project.
3. License. This Agreement shall constitute a License for the Village to construct,
install, and repair the Overpass and to construct, install, replace, and relocate
(collectively, construct and repair") said Project in the designated areas identified
on Exhibit A. The license to repair the Overpass shall be perpetual (the "Term").
a. Ingress and Egress. Village, and its employees, contractors, suppliers,
servicemen and invitees are further granted the right of ingress and egress
during the District's normal hours of operation, to the section of Busse
Woods where the construction of said Project will take place for the
purpose of said construction.
b. Hours of Operation: Village is permitted to exercise its rights under this
Agreement regarding construction and repair from dusk till dawn.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Village desires access to Busse Woods
after public hours of operation, except in cases of emergency, Village will
make reasonable efforts to notify the District's Representative identified in
Section 26 of this Agreement prior to entry, or as soon as practicable
thereafter.
4. Construction and Repair Costs. The cost to construct the Project and keep said
Overpass in good repair during the Tenn shall be borne solely by the Village.
5. Village's Contractual Rights.
a. (1) The Village shall have the right to perform work on or to retain
contractors to perform work on said Project as necessary for the
development and repair pursuant to this Agreement.
(2) The Village shall submit to the District a detailed construction
schedule. The Village shall continue to consult with the District regarding
construction and operational schedules to`rniriimize any interference with
the District's scheduled activities.
b. The Village shall not occupy or use the Project for any purpose, act or
event that is in violation of any public law,:ordinance or governmental
regulation. The Village shall not do or permit anything to be done upon
the Project that creates a nuisance in any way. All laws, codes and
ordinances enacted by the District shall apply and must be followed by the
Village and its Contractors.
6. Construction Agreement. The Village has entered into a .Contract for the
construction of said Project. Pursuant to its role as'the lead Party, the Village
shall do the following:
a. Monitor the performance of construction work and serve as a liaison
between the respective Parties and the construction company. With the
cooperation of the District, the Village shall supply its contractor with the
information and documents the contractor needs for the construction of
said Project; and
b. Execute, including payment of invoices for work completed, all of the
Village's obligations under the contract with ,the construction company,
unless the Village is excused from performance thereunder due to breach
by the Contractor; and
C. Assist each Party with documentation reasonably necessary for
informational or financial purposes regarding the construction of said
Project.
d. Before construction or repair commences, the'District shall be furnished
with a copy of all contracts related to the construction or repair of said
Project. The District shall have the right to monitor construction and repair
of said Project and insist that said Project is constructed according to Plan
as well as within proper time periods. j
Use of said Project., The Parties agree that said Busse Woods Overpass will be
available for the use and benefit of the general public subject to the rules and
guidelines of the District relating to trail usage.
8. Necessary Permits. The Village shall prior to construction obtain the required
permits, for said Project, from appropriate federal, state or local governmental
agencies. As the owner of the real estate, the District agrees to fully cooperate
with the Village and its representatives in its applications for appropriate permits.
9. Electricity. If needed, the District hereby grants the Village the right to have
electricity installed to serve the Village's construction of said Project. The
District agrees to cooperate with the Village by granting approvals, licenses or
permits reasonably necessary to obtain electricity service, provided, however, that
the required installation must meet the District's normal guidelines.
The Village shall pay the cost of the installation, maintenance and operation of the
utility. The Village shall arrange for electricity bills to be billed directly to the
Village.
10. Repairs. During the Term, the Village shall keep said Overpass in good repair at
its own cost and expense. The Village shall be responsible for any and all repairs
necessary to maintain the safety of said Overpass, including the repair of any
structural problems. Upon failure of the Village to properly keep said Overpass in
good repair, upon due notice, the District shall have the right to cause the same to
be done, and it is understood and agreed that the Village shall reimburse the
District for cost or expense of such repair.
11. Ownership of Project.
a. The Village and the District agree that said Project, once installed, shall
become the property of the District. District signage shall be placed at or
near the Bike Trail and/or Overpass. District rules and regulations also
shall be applicable with respect to the use of said Bike Trail and Overpass.
b. All Parties agree that said Bike Trail and Overpass are for the use of the
general public and shall be used in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the District.
C, Notwithstanding the District's ownership of said Project, the Village shall
remain responsible for keeping said Overpass in good repair as set forth in
this Agreement, and the indemnification set forth in this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
12. No Estate in Land. This Agreement creates a license only to construct said
Project and repair said Overpass. The Village does not hold and shall not claim at
any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent whatsoever in the Bike Trail,
Overpass or any District property by virtue of this Agreement.
13. Public Convenience and Safety. The Village and/or Contractor shall at all times
conduct the construction or repair in such manner as to cause the least
inconvenience and greatest protection to the general public. The Village and/or
Contractor shall furnish and maintain barricades, temporary fencing and warning
signs as may be necessary to protect the construction or repair and safeguard the
public at the Village and/or Contractor's expense.
14. Construction Operations. All construction operations, including vehicle
movements and material storage, shall take place within the designated areas
identified on Exhibit A. If temporary fencing is required all operations shall lake
place within said fenced area.
All surplus excavated material, trees or stumps removed, and any other debris
resulting from construction shall be disposed of off District property at Village
expense. All property disturbed as the result of construction that is not utilized as
part of the trail shall be restored to its pre -construction condition at the Village's
expense.
15. Temporary Fencing. All temporary fencing required shall be installed prior to
the commencement of any construction operations. All fencing shall be
maintained in place throughout construction and shall be repaired as needed by
the Village or its independent contractor. All fencing is to remain in place until
after the project has been completed. After acceptance of restoration by the
District all temporary fencing shall be removed from the site and disposed of off,
District property at the sole expense of Village or its independent contractor.
16. Restoration after Construction. All areas temporarily disturbed by construction
operations shall be restored to a pre -project condition. Landscape areas shall be
top -dressed after final settlement with topsoil to a depth of six (6) inches,
cultivated, fine graded, seeded and mulched as directed by the District.
The Village shall furnish approved topsoil to insure a six (6) inch coverage over
the area disturbed by construction. The seeding and mulching shall meet the
specifications of the District.
17. Landscape Contractor. The Village or its independent contractor shall retain a
Landscape Contractor, to perform tree planting, all fine grading, seeding work,
and mulching as required in provision 16 of this Agreement. The work shall be
done under the supervision of the District in the proper season for such work.
18. Indemnification and Waiver of Claims. To the extent permitted by law, the
Village shall protect, indemnify, defend and save harmless the District, its
Commissioners, officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any
and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees, causes of
actions, suits, claims, damages or judgments of any nature whatsoever arising
from the Village's and/or its Contractor's construction of the Project. To the
extent permitted by law, the Village hereby waives all claims for recovery from
the District, its Commissioners, officers, agents, servants and employees for any
loss or damage to any of its personal property arising from this Agreement.
19. Insurance and Casualty. The Village or Contractor shall maintain the following
insurance coverage relating to the construction and repair of said Project:
a. Worker's Compensation and Occupation Disease Insurance, in accordance
with the laws of the State of Illinois, or any other applicable jurisdiction,
covering all employees who are to provide a service under this Agreement.
Employer's liability coverage with limits of not less than $500,000.00 for
bodily injury by each accident, $500,000.00 bodily injury by disease each
employee, $500,000.00 bodily injury by disease policy limit.
b. Commercial General Liability Insurance (Primary and Umbrella):
Commercial General Liability Insurance or equivalent with limits of not
less than $2,000,000.00 combined single limits per occurrence and
aggregate for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury.
C. Automobile Liability Insurance (Primary and Umbrella) Commercial
Automobile Liability Insurance covering owned, non -owned, and hired
vehicles, including the loading and unloading thereof, with limits of not
less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit, for bodily
injury and property damage.
Insurance Requirements: All policies of insurance required hereunder shall
be written by carriers, which possess A- policyholders rating or better and
a minimum Class VII financial size category as listed at the time of
issuance by AM. Best Insurance Reports (the aforesaid rating
classifications to be adjusted if and to the extent that Best adjusts its rating
categories). The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile
Liability Policy shall be on a primary and non-contributory basis with
respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs carried or
administered by the District.
All policies of commercial general liability insurance shall name the
District as an Additional Insured for any and all injury, damage, liability,
expenses or judgments arising out of the construction and repair of said
Bike Trail and Overpass.
All policies shall provide that they may not be canceled, renewed or
reduced unless at least thirty days' prior written notice thereof has been
proven to the Additional Insured.
C. Insurance Certificates: Village or Contractor may furnish insurance
certificates as evidence of the required coverage to the District. No
construction shall commence prior to the District's approval of the
insurance coverage.
20. Casualty. In the event the Project shall be damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty, the District may seek to have same promptly repaired or rebuilt.
Alternatively, the District may elect, at its sole option, to receive the benefits of
any insurance proceeds and not to seek the repair or reconstruction of the Project
damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, and this Agreement shall
terminate upon written notice of such election. In the event of such termination,
the Village agrees to cooperate with any and all efforts by the District to receive
the insurance proceeds and shall not seek to obtain such insurance proceeds itself.
21. Performance and Payment Security. If the Village herein elects to construct
said Project through the services of an independent contractor, then the Village
shall require the said independent contractor to execute a Performance and
Payment Bond in the full amount of the contract. The Performance Bond and
Payment Bond shall indicate both the District and the Village as Owners of the
Bond.
22. Termination.
a. If any Party shall at any time be in default in the performance of any of the
terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement and the defaulting Party
shall fail to remedy or commence to remedy with diligence and dispatch
such default within sixty (60) days after written notice thereof from a non -
defaulting Party, it shall be lawful for the non -defaulting Party/Parties to
terminate this Agreement.
b. Notwithstanding the termination of this License, the District shall retain
all ownership of said Bike Trail and Overpass.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, it is specifically
agreed that the Village will leave any installed utility lines upon
termination of this Agreement.
23. Interpretations. The paragraph headings appearing in this Agreement have been
inserted for the purpose of convenience and ready reference. They do not purport
to and shall not be deemed to define, limit, or extend the scope of the intent of the
paragraph to which they pertain. The Parties have consulted legal counsel
regarding the terns of this Agreement and this Agreement shall be interpreted
without applying any rule of construction against the drafting Party.
24. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed
according to the laws of the State of Illinois.
25. Severability. In the event that any provisions(s) of this Agreement is (are)
determined to be legally invalid, the Parties agree that particular provision shall
be null and void, but the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect.
26. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Parties agree that this Agreement is solely
for the benefit of the Parties and nothing herein is intended to create any rights or
remedies on any persons other than the Parties.
27. Representatives. Before or immediately upon Execution of this Agreement, the
Parties shall each designate, in writing, a single individual on their respective
staffs who will represent the Parties as a primary contact in all matters under this
Agreement. The Village designates Raymond R. Rummel, Village Manager, at
the address set forth in paragraph 29. The District designates David Kircher,
Landscape Architect, at the address set forth in paragraph.
28. Cooperation. If any Party has reason to believe that a violation of this
Agreement has occurred or is about to occur, written notice thereof specifying in
detail the violation and the facts supporting the claim shall be served upon the
other Parties. The Parties agree to act in good faith and to cooperate with each
other to resolve any disputes which may arise in the performance of this
Agreement. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved in good faith and
through cooperation within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the written notice,
then the Parties may use any legal action or proceeding, whether at law or in
equity, to enforce any provision of this Agreement and to recover any damages
including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees.
29. Transfers. No Party shall sell, assign or otherwise transfer its interest under this
Agreement without the written approval of the other Party. The provisions set
forth in this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
approved successors and assigns of the Patties.
30. Notices. All notices given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
either: (a) served personally during regular business hours; or (b) served by
facsimile transmission during regular business hours coupled with the mailing of
the original in the U. S. Mail on the same day, postage prepaid, or served by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed with
postage prepaid and deposited in the United States mail. Notices served
personally or by facsimile transmission shall be effective upon receipt, and
notices served by mail shall be effective upon receipt as verified by the United
States Postal Service. Notices shall be served at the following addresses:
Forest Preserve District
of Cook County
Attention: David Kircher,
Landscape Architect
536 North Harlem Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Tel. (708) 771-1510
Fax (708) 771-1512
Village of Elk Grove Village
Attention: Raymond R. Rummel
Village Manager
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Tel. (847)357-4010
Fax (847)357-4022
31. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but
one Agreement. All executed counterparts shall be returned to the Chief Attorney
of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, at 69 W. Washington Street, Suite
2220, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Upon receipt, the Forest Preserve District will
assemble the counterparts into two Agreements with original signatures and shall
send one agreement to each of those specified in paragraph 29.
32. Incorporation. The provisions set forth herein represent the entire agreement
between the Parties and supersede any previous oral or written agreements. It is
the intent of the Parties to provide for integration of all prior agreements and
understandings within the terms of this Agreement. No provision may be
modified in any respect unless such modification is in writing and signed by each
Party.
33. Prior Notice. Village shall give forty-eight (48) hours prior notice to the General
Superintendent of the District, or his authorized representative, and the Landscape
Architect of the District before starting any of the aforesaid work.
34. Requirements before beginning Construction. Prior to construction, the
District must review and approve the final alignment, final plans and construction
specifications of the proposed Project and all requirements regarding insurance
and bonds must be met.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 19, 2012
TO: Raynlond R. Rummel, Village Manager
FROM: owa4�ZD
Vito 11. Sammarco, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: BUSSE WOODS TRAIL OVERPASS OVER HIGGINS ROAD (IL RTE 72)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELK GROVE
VILLAGE AND COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Attached is a copy of an Intergovernmental Agreement to be executed by and between the Forest
Preserve District of Cook County and Elk Grove Village for the construction and maintenance of
the Busse Woods Trail Overpass over Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road). The Cook County
Forest Preserve District President and Board approved the Agreement at their December 5, 2012
meeting.
The Overpass and Bike Trail will be built on Forest Preserve District property in Busse Woods.
The Bike Trail will be relocated on District Property to connect the north and south side trial via
an overpass crossing Higgins Road.
Highlights of the Agreement are as follows:
• The Village will undertake the responsibility and expense for the construction of the
Overpass and Bike Trial.
• The Village shall accept responsibility and expense for the future repair of the Overpass,
which shall include the earth embankments, abutments, bridge structure and structural
components.
• The District shall accept responsibility and expense for the future repair of the newly
constructed asphalt paved Bikc Trail up to the bridge abutments.
• The Village is designated as the Lead Party for the construction of the Project. In its
capacity as the Lead Party, the Village shall be responsible for procuring and
coordinating all aspects of the construction of the Project.
• If the Village fails to repair the Trail and Overpass, upon due notice, the District shall
have the right to complete repairs and the Village shall reimburse the District.
• Upon completion, the Overpass and Bike Trail shall become the property of the District.
The Trail shall be for the use and benefit of the general public and shall be used in
accordance with the rules and regulation of the District.
• The term ofthe agreement is perpetual.
The. Agreement has been reviewed by staff and I respectfully recommend approval of a
Resolution authorizing the execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest
Preserve District of Cook County and Elk Grove Village for the construction and maintenance of
the Busse Woods Trail Overpass over Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road). The Mayor must
execute the Agreement after the Passage of the Resolution. Please forward this matter to the
Mayor and Board of Trustees for their review and consideration. Thank you.