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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEMNUMBER: _77-~.
Resolution No. 24-R-0066 — 2024 Illinois Transportation
‘nati jeg COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: September 5, 2024
Enhancement 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:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 6-0 for approval.