TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to add Project 07-030-3D, North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore Channel Restoration to the Engineering Department Capital Improvement Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund, estimated cost of the project is $6,300,000.00
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to add Project 07-030-3D, North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore Channel Restoration to the Engineering Department Capital Improvement Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund.
The purpose of the project is to repair and restore the river and channel banks at two locations: a) the east bank of the North Branch of Chicago River, between Berteau Avenue and Montrose Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet long, and b) the east bank of the North Shore Channel, between Cleveland and Main Streets in Evanston, approximately 450 feet long.
The District constructed the channels in the early 1900’s and is responsible for their maintenance.
The project consists of restoring and protecting the toe of the slope of the North Branch of Chicago River, and stabilizing the river side slope with vegetation or revetment; reinforcing or replacing the existing sheet pile on the North Shore Channel, and re-grading the channel side slope to a gentler slope.
The estimated cost of the project is $6,300,000.00.
If further clarification is required, please advise the undersigned.
Requested, Joseph P. Sobanski, Chief Engineer, TEK:JKK:SBV:JB
Respectfully Submitted, Gloria Alitto Majewski, Chairman Committee on Finance
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this March 6, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien