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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.3 A Resolution for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements on Kensington Road at Canadian National Railroad crossing.BoardDocs® Pro Page I of 2 Agenda Item Details Meeting Nov 20, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING OF THEM UT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m. Category 5. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 5.3 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS ON KENSINGTON ROAD AT THE CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD CROSSING WR =- 1111111111111101101 Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Nov 20, 201g Absolute Date Nov 20, 2018 Fiscal Impact No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Adopt a resolution supporting an application to the Safe Routes to School federal aid program for pedestrian crossing improvements on Kensington Road at its juncture with the Canadian National Railroad right-of-way. Public Content HTIMMMM Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a program that promotes and encourages students to walk and bike to school as a healthy way to get exercise. It was established in 2005 as a federal aid program through the passage of SAFETEA-LU, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. In Illinois, funds for this program art administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For the SRTS Funding Cycle 2019, federal participation for construction and construction engineering is 100% with a limit *f $200,000 for an infrastructure project. Preliminary and design engineering are not eligible for federal funding with this cycle. Public Works staff, in partnership with River Trails School District 26 administration, have identified a project that will not *nly enhance safety and encourage more students to walk and bike to school, but will benefit all pedestrians and bicyclists in the area. Kensington Road at the Canadian National Railroad tracks (between Wolf Road and River Road) does not have pedestrian gates to provide warning of an approaching train. Immediately east of the railroad tracks, the sidewalk has a series of concrete steps that do not meet Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility standards and require bicyclists to walk their bike. The proposed project will include pedestrian gates on both side of the railroad tracks, replacing the stairs with ADA - compliant sidewalk, and mitigating nearby drainage issues. The cost estimate for construction is $205,000. The Village is requesting $200,000 in federal funding for the project. The Village has received letters of support from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Northwest Municipal Conference, River Trails School District 26, and River Trails Park District. As part of the SRTS application, a resolution adopted by the Village Board endorsing the community's support of the project is required. This resolution does not commit the Village to expend any funds at this time. Should grant funding be awarded for the project, Public Works staff will seek participation from School District 26 to share in the cost of preliminary and design engineering. It is anticipated this cost will not exceed $20,000. The Village will have https://www.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 11/27/2018 BoardDocs® Pro Page 2 of 2 the opportunity to decline the federal funding should it be determined not to be in the best interest of the Village to pursue the project. Alternatives 1. Adopt a resolution supporting a Safe Routes to School application to fund pedestrian crossing improvements on Kensington Road at the Canadian National Railroad right-of-way. 2. Action at discretion of Village Board. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Village Board adopt a resolution supporting an application to the Safe Routes to School feder iid program for pedestrian crossing improvements on Kensington Road at its juncture with the Canadian National • i NO I -S 201.8.pdf (15 KB) SR'I-S EXH]-E))II-1'-.pdf (21288 KB) Resolutio�n--SR' Administrative Content Executive Content All items under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Village Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of those items unless a Board member or member from the audience so requests, in which the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its sequence on the agenda. Motion & Voting I I illiii it;riii;i 11, 1111 Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard Rogers. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel https://www.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 11/27/2018 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROJECT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (SRTS) WHEREAS; the Village of Mount Prospect desires to improve and enhance pedestrian and bike transportation within the Village and connectivity with schools, parks and local businesses; and WHEREAS; the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) administers the Safe Routes to School Program that looks to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of primary and middle schools ; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has determined that it is in its best interest to submit an application for Safe Routes to School Program funds for the Kensington Road Railroad Crossing Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, the project will include Phase I and Phase II Engineering, and Construction and Construction Engineering; and WHEREAS; a Safe Routes to School Grant will fund 100% of construction costs, with engineering to be paid by the local sponsor; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois SECTION ONE: The Village staff is authorized to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School Program funding for the Kensington Road Railroad Crossing Improvement Project; and SECTION TWO: The Village certifies that they are willing and able to fund, manage, maintain and operate the project; and SECTION THREE: The Village possesses the legal authority to nominate the transportation enhancement project and to finance, acquire and construct the proposed project; including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and authorizes representative to act in connection with the nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required. SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 20" day of November, 2018 Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor ATTEST: Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk