TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2023
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to negotiate and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Harvey for Contract 18-249-AF Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to negotiate and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Harvey (City) for the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey(Project).
On June 7, 2018, the Board of Commissioners granted its approval to assist various local municipalities and townships with Phase II Stormwater Management Projects. Amongst the projects approved was a conceptual project submitted by the City to investigate and develop feasible alternatives to address flooding in the vicinity of 147th Street and Wood Street in Harvey. The District performed preliminary engineering in coordination with the City, developing a plan to reduce flood risk in the area through new stormwater storage and conveyance improvements as depicted on the attached exhibit. The Project will reduce flooding impacts to approximately 209 structures and provide open space recreation opportunity to nearby residents. The terms of the IGA between the District and the City will include property acquisitions, design and construction of the Project by the District, and future maintenance and ownership of the Project improvements by the City.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority for the District to negotiate and enter into an IGA with the City of Harvey for the Project. It is further requested that the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Executive Director and Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the District, as well as any documents necessary to effectuate the transaction and conveyance, upon approval by the Director of Engineering as to technical matters and by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:JK
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for February 2, 2023
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