TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2019
COMMITTEE ON StORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with and make payment to the City of Palos Heights for the construction and perpetual maintenance of a Flood Control Project in the vicinity of 131st Street and Cypress Drive in Palos Heights, Illinois (17-IGA-04) and for the reimbursement of land acquisition costs, in an amount not to exceed $370,000.00, Account 501-50000-612400, Requisition 1518857
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with and make payment to the City of Palos Heights (City) for the construction and perpetual maintenance of a Flood Control Project in the vicinity of 131st Street and Cypress Drive in Palos Heights, Illinois (Project) and for the reimbursement of land acquisition costs, in an amount not to exceed $370,000.00.
On September 19, 2013, the Board of Commissioners authorized the District to negotiate an IGA with the City to outline certain responsibilities for the Project. The proposed Project consists of installing a new drainage swale and a new downstream storm sewer pipe and outfall to Navajo Creek. The proposed Project will protect three properties from the risk of flooding from the 100-year design storm and reduce the impact of roadway flooding for neighboring residents.
The IGA sets forth that the City shall acquire the necessary property and easements needed for the project right-of-way, and shall assume sole responsibility for perpetual maintenance of the flood control improvements installed by the District. Under the IGA, the District will perform the design and construction of the Project, and will reimburse the City in an amount not to exceed $370,000.00 for the land acquisition costs.
Funds for the land acquisition costs are available in account 501-50000-612400.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority for the District to enter into an IGA with and to make payment to the City in an amount not to exceed $370,000.00. 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, WSS: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 May 2, 2019