TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2015
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Wilmette to partially fund the installation of green alleys in Wilmette, Illinois
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Village of Wilmette to allow for the District to cover the cost differential of the installation of five green alleys in the year 2015. The Village of Wilmette was planning on replacing the subject alleys using conventional asphalt. The Village of Wilmette would prefer to use permeable pavement in the alleys to help alleviate flooding in flood prone areas, as well as reducing the flow of stormwater into the local sewer system. The alleys are located in both separate sewer and combined sewer areas. The District has been asked to fund $130,000.00 to cover the extra cost of using green technology in the alleys. The District will seek credit for this project under the Green Infrastructure requirements of the Consent Decree, subject to approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Based on the foregoing, the Engineering Department recommends that the District be authorized to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Wilmette. Authority to enter into an IGA and to make payment to the Village of Wilmette will be sought from the Board of Commissioners at a future date.
Requested, Catherine A. O'Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JPM:JJY
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 21, 2015