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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                        INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
                                             AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ____7.E._____
Resolution No. 26-R-0051 – Intergovernmental Agreement
– County of DuPage – Ray Avenue Drainage Improvement
                                                 COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: July 2, 2026Project                                                  COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: July 20, 2026

STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., Director of Public Works       SIGNATURE__________________________

APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Viviana Ramirez          SIGNATURE__________________________
ITEM SUMMARY:

The County of DuPage (County) proposes to undertake a project to replace an existing storm sewer,
generally located along the rights of way of James Avenue and Ray Avenue owned by the CITY and/or
Winfield Township, with portions also being on private residential property, within unincorporated Winfield
Township and the City of West Chicago. The project is commonly referred to as the Ray Avenue
Drainage Improvement Project (Project).

Generally, the Project will involve replacement of existing 6” storm sewer, soil stabilization, and
associated vegetative restoration. The Project work is part of the County’s Residential Drainage
Assistance Program that addresses drainage issues in unincorporated DuPage County. The Project is
entirely funded by the County and is scheduled to commence around July 2026 with an anticipated
completion in December 2026. The entire drainage improvements will be maintained by the County.

The improvements on City property are within the Ray Avenue right-of-way, west of Oak Avenue, and will
include replacement of the existing 6” storm sewer in the right of way and associated turf grass
restoration. The proposed work within the City’s Ray Ave right-of-way will be permitted in accordance with
the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and through the right-of-way permit process.

The IGA was approved by the County’s Stormwater Committee on June 2, 2026, and County Board on
June 9, 2026. The IGA terms have been reviewed by City’s legal counsel and plans have been reviewed
by Public Works staff. All comments have been satisfactorily addressed. Staff recommend approval of the
IGA.


ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 26-R-0051 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the County of DuPage and the City of West Chicago for Ray Avenue Drainage Improvement
Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

The Infrastructure Committee voted 6-0 for approval.