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 an Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Melrose Park for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Thomas Street Underground Stormwater Storage Project in Melrose Park (26-IGA-09)
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Melrose Park (Village) for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Thomas Street Underground Stormwater Storage Project (26-IGA-09).
The District accepted project 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 Thomas Street Underground Stormwater Storage Project was prioritized for partnership with the District.
The proposed Thomas Street Underground Stormwater Storage Project in Melrose Park (project) will construct three underground arched chambers, as depicted in the attached exhibit. The project is expected to mitigate flooding in the project area by creating one-acre-foot of localized storage, benefitting 36 structures and providing additional benefits by reducing roadway flooding near 32nd Avenue and the Division Street intersections with Thomas Street.
The terms of the IGA will require the Village 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 Village. The IGA will also require the Village 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 Village. Authority to enter into the IGA with the Village 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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