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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution No. 26-R-0088 – Execution of a Joint Funding
Agreement for State Participation (BLR 05310S) with the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the Use of Economic
Development Program Grant Funds for the 2027 Industrial
Streets Improvement Project – Phase B (Industrial Drive)
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:              6.D.
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE:  October 1, 2026
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:  October 19, 2026
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Viviana Ramirez
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ITEM SUMMARY:
The 2027 Industrial Streets Improvement Project – Phase B (Project) on Industrial Drive between Downs Drive and
W. Hawthorne Lane, as denoted in the enclosed location map, has a total length of approximately 0.91 miles or 4,850
feet. The scope of the Project includes full-depth reconstruction and widening of the roadway pavement with jointed
PCC pavement, streetlight removal and replacement, new sidewalk construction, installation of ADA-compliant
detectable warnings and curb ramps, driveway removal and replacement with curb & gutter, relocation of fire
hydrants, miscellaneous structure adjustments, reconstruction, and replacements, utility pipe repairs, parkway
grading and restoration, pavement markings, traffic control and protection, and miscellaneous items to complete the
project. The Project is tentatively scheduled for a local letting in winter 2027 with construction anticipated to begin in
the spring of 2027, pending timely approval of plans and specifications by the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT). The estimated FY 2027 budget for the project is $6.3 million, pending City Council approval.
On February 11, 2026, the City was awarded Economic Development Program (EDP) grant funds by IDOT for an
amount not to exceed $2,990,000.00 for the Project. The EDP provides funding to construct or improve public roads
that directly support the establishment or expansion of industrial, manufacturing, or distribution-type facilities in
Illinois. The program’s primary objective is to remove transportation barriers that may prevent companies from
locating or growing their operations in Illinois, with a focus on permanent job creation and retention. The City
partnered with American Standard Circuit, LLC, located at 475 Industrial Drive, on the successful EDP grant
application to IDOT.
As a condition of the EDP funding, American Standard Circuits has committed to retain 159 permanent full-time
positions and create 35 new permanent full-time positions, with employment reporting required for five years. The
City's EDP funding is subject to those commitments and applicable IDOT repayment provisions.
The Project will be funded using General Obligation bond and EDP grant funds. As part of the implementation process
prior to local letting, the City must approve and execute the Joint Funding Agreement for State Participation (BLR
05310S) with IDOT. The project is currently in the design phase. Currently, the local match is estimated to be
$3,310,000.00. The exact amount of the City’s local match will be determined upon project closeout. The FY 2027
budget will be proposed to include $6.3 million in the Capital Project Funds Account No. 08-34-53-4807. The City will
have to upfront the construction cost and seek reimbursement of the EDP funds in the amount not to exceed
$2,990,000.00 from IDOT upon project closeout.
Staff recommends approval of the draft Joint Funding Agreement for State Participation (BLR 05310S) for
subsequent review and approval by IDOT prior to execution by the City.


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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 26-R-0088 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joint Funding Agreement for State
Participation (BLR 05310S) for the use of Economic Development Program (EDP) grant funds in the amount not to
exceed $2,990,000.00 for the 2027 Industrial Streets Improvement Project – Phase B (Industrial Drive).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 5-0 for approval.