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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                        INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
                                              AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:    Ee.                                              4.
Resolution No. 24-R-0066 - 2024 Illinois Transportation
                                                  COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: September 5, 2024Enhancement Program (ITEP) Application Submission
                                                   COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: September 16, 2024


STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Pate, P.E., Director of Public Works       SIGNATURE _________ _


APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman        SIGNATURE._________  _

ITEM SUMMARY:

The ITEP project application submittal cycle began August 1, 2024, and ends September 30, 2024. The goal of the
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program is to allocate resources to well-planned smaller scale, but critically
important projects that provide and support connected alternate modes of transportation that are safe for all users,
enhance the transportation system through preservation of visual and cultural resources, and improve the quality of
life for members of the communities impacted.

The ITEP is a reimbursable grant program, which requires an interagency/joint funding agreement that details the
project scope of work and cost participation. The project sponsor, in this case the City of West Chicago, must pay
preliminary engineering and local-let construction costs upfront and will be reimbursed as the sponsor submits
supporting documentation verifying expenditures. The maximum ITEP award per project  is capped at $3 million,
including match assistance,  if eligible. For engineering and construction projects, all ITEP funds must be obligated
in four years from the award notification letter.

Streetscape projects are eligible as a part of community improvement activities through ITEP. The City plans to
submit an ITEP application for streetscape improvements along Main St. from Wilson Ave. to IL-59. The scope of
improvements will include but not be limited to stamped concrete sidewalk, ADA sidewalk ramps, planting beds,
street  furniture,  pedestrian  lighting,  etc. The  City recently submitted a grant  application through Redevelop
Downtown and Main Street Program for similar scope along Main St. from Washington St. to Wilson Ave. As part of
the ITEP application process, the project sponsor must pass and submit a resolution of financial commitment to
fund the required local match and all ineligible costs.


ACTIONS PROPOSED:

Approve Resolution No. 24-R-0066 supporting submission of an application to the Illinois Department of
Transportation for funding under the 2024 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-0066


 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
  ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR FUNDING
                     UNDER THE
     2024 ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP)

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago is a municipality in accordance with the
Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago supports the Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP) that provides and supports alternative modes of
transportation, enhances the transportation system through preservation of visual and
cultural resources, and improves the quality of life for members of the community; and

     WHEREAS, the City Staff, under the direction of the Mayor and City Council,
has prepared (1) application for submission to the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for consideration under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program
(ITEP); and

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago is the local sponsor for the eligible ITEP
project entitled: West Chicago - Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project (Wilson
Ave to Neltnor Blvd.); and

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago as part of its Comprehensive Plan efforts,
has gained public support for its Downtown Redevelopment and transportation
enhancements; and

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago plans to submit a 2024 ITEP application to
provide transportation enhancements through its Downtown; and

     WHEREAS, upon approval of this ITEP application, execution of all documents,
and upon notice to proceed from the IDOT/ITEP program, the City of West Chicago will
proceed with project implementation according to IDOT/ITEP program guidelines:

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago commits to providing the necessary local
match to complete this project should it be approved - understanding this is a
reimbursement program which provides up to 50% for right-of-way and easements - and
up to 80% for preliminary engineering, utility relocation, construction engineering, and
construction costs.

     WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago fully supports the submission of one (1)
project to IDOT for consideration under the ITEP program.

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BE IT .FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago,
in regular session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to direct City Staff to
submit a 2024 ITEP application for the improvements associated with the West Chicago -
Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project (Wilson Ave to Neltnor Blvd.);

APPROVED this 16th day of September 2024.

AYES:

NAYES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:


                                  Ruben Pineda, Mayor
ATTEST:


Valeria Perez, Executive Office Manager