HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO FUND A PORTION OF THE RAND/KENSINGTON/IL ROUTE 83 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (RKE) UTILIZING THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP).
RESOLUTION NO.
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 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 VILLAGAE 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:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Passed and APPROVED this _____ day of September, 2024.
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Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor
ATTTEST:
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Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk (Seal)