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Subject A RESOLUTION• • SUBMIT
ILLINOISAN . ■ • •
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
DESIGN AND • • OF
MELAS -
MEADOWS BRIDGE
Meeting September 6, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT
Fiscal Impact
Dollar Amount Not applicable.
Budget Source Not applicable.
Category CONSENT AGENDA
Type Consent
The Melas-Meadows Pedestrian Bridge Project looks to provide safe access for
pedestrians and bicyclists between Melas Park and Meadows Park across
Northwest Highway and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. It fulfills a key
component of the Village's Strategic Plan to provide a more walkable, pedestrian
friendly community. The project will also accomplish key goals of the Village's
Comprehensive Plan and Bicycle Plan by expanding opportunities for alternative
modes of transportation.
The Village has recently completed a Phase I Engineering Study utilizing local
funds and a grant from the Invest in Cook Program. The Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP) allocates resources to planned projects that support
alternate modes of transportation such as walking and biking. Funding from an
ITEP grant will be used for final design engineering (Phase II) and construction
(Phase III) costs. Should the Village become a recipient of a grant, ITEP will fund
up to 80% of engineering and construction costs, with 20% to be paid by the local
sponsor (the Village).
The ITEP application requires a Village Board resolution supporting the grant
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request. Attached is a resolution that satisfies this requirement.
Alternatives
1. Pass a resolution authorizing Village staff to submit an
Enhancement Program application to fund design and
the Melas-Meadows Pedestrian Bridge Project.
2. Action at discretion of the Village Board.
Illinois Transportation
construction costs for
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the Village Board approve a resolution authorizing Village staff
to submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) application to
fund design and construction costs for the Melas-Meadows Pedestrian Bridge
Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution.pdf
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROJECT APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP)
WHEREAS; the Village of Mount Prospect desires to improve and enhance pedestrian and bike
transportation within the Village and connectivity with regional facilities; and
WHEREAS; the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) administers the Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program that provide and support alternate modes of transportation, enhances the
transportation system through the preservation of visual and cultural resources and improves the quality of
life for members of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has determined that it is in its best interests to submit an
application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funds for the Melas — Meadows Pedestrian
Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the project will include Phase II Engineering and Construction and Construction Engineering;
and
WHEREAS; an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant will fund up to 80% of engineering
and construction costs, with 20% 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
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funding for the Melas — Meadows Pedestrian Bridge; and
SECTION TWO: The Village certifies that they are willing and able to 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.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of September 2022.
Paul W. Hoefert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk
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