TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2026
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements with the Northfield Township Road District, for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Citation Lake Stormwater Improvements, Phase II in Northfield Township (26-IGA-10)
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Northfield Township Road District (Road District) for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Citation Lake Stormwater Improvements, Phase II in Northfield Township (26-IGA-10).
The District accepted proposals from municipalities, townships and other governmental agencies seeking assistance through the District’s Stormwater Partnership Program between August 2025 and March 2026, and as a result the aforementioned project was prioritized for partnership with the District.
The proposed project is the second phase of a multi-phase project that will construct a 450-foot underground detention vault under Highland Avenue, as depicted in the attached exhibit. The project is expected to mitigate flooding by providing approximately 0.5 acre-feet of storage and improving conveyance, benefitting 13 structures and providing additional benefits by reducing roadway flooding along Highland Avenue.
The terms of the IGA will require the Road District to assume responsibility for the final design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project, with the District providing funding for a portion of the construction costs. Total funding assistance to be provided by the District will be finalized during negotiations between the District and the Road District. The IGA will also require the Road District to advertise and award the construction contracts in conformance with the District’s Purchasing Act, Multi-Project Labor Agreement, and Affirmative Action Requirements.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority for the District to negotiate an IGA with the Road District. Authority to enter into the IGA with the Road District will be sought from the Board of Commissioners after negotiations have been finalized.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:JK
Recommended, John P. Murray, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 13, 2026
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