TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 7, 2015
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Prospect Heights for a Flood Control Project on Willow Road at McDonald Creek Tributary A in Prospect Heights, Illinois
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Prospect Heights (City) to outline certain responsibilities associated with the proposed Flood Control Project on Willow Road at McDonald Creek Tributary A.
On September 9, 2013, the Board of Commissioners authorized the District to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDTH) and other entities for stormwater projects approved under its Phase II Stormwater Management Program, including the above captioned project.
On August 7, 2014, authorization to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Globetrotters Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services for Contract 14-371-5C Preliminary Engineering for a Flood Control Project on Willow Road at McDonald Creek Tributary A was granted by the Board of Commissioners.
The proposed project currently being evaluated involves the raising of three area roadways (Willow Road, Hillcrest Drive, and Owen Court) and the installation of new culverts and compensatory storage areas. Willow Road is under jurisdiction of CCDTH and the remaining roadways belong to the City. All three connected roadways surround Hillcrest Lake and are severely affected by flooding. The District intends to negotiate with CCDTH and the City for maintenance of their respective roadways and other project considerations.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority to negotiate an IGA with the City of Prospect Heights for the Flood Control Project on Willow Road at McDonald Creek Tributary A in Prospect Heights. After the parties agree in principle, authority to enter into IGAs will be sought from the Board of Commissioners.
Requested, Catherine A. O'Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JPM
Recommended, David St. Pierre, Executive Director
Respectfully Submitted, Michael A. Alvarez, Chairman Committee on Stormwater Management
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 7, 2015