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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 35-24 09/17/2024 Authorizing The Sybmission Of A Project Application For Funding Under The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)RESOLUTION NO.35-24 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 provides 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 Rand-IL83-Kensington Intersection Improvements; and WHEREAS, the project will include Construction and Construction Engineering; and WHEREAS, Construction elements include a shared -use path, sidewalk, roadway lighting, and pedestrian signals; and WHEREAS; an Illinois Transportation Enhancement 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 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 Rand-IL83-Kensington Intersection Improvements; 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: Dante, Filippone, Gens, Grossi, Matuszak, Saccotelli NAYS: None ABSENT: None Passed and AP of September 2024. Paul Wm. Hoefert, ATTTEST: A� Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk (Seal) i �7 ,, A