TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to issue a 28-month permit extension to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to continue traversing Main Channel Parcels 29.04 and 31.01 to deliver large equipment and materials and to televise District sewers in connection with ISTHA’s I-294 Mile Long Bridge Project. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.
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Dear Sir:
On October 15, 2020, the Board of Commissioners authorized a 12-month permit extension to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (“ISTHA”) to continue traversing Main Channel Parcels 29.04 and 31.01 to deliver large equipment and materials and to televise District sewers in connection with ISTHA’s I-294 Mile Long Bridge Project. The existing permit commenced on February 20, 2020 and expires on December 20, 2021.
ISTHA has requested to extend the access permit for an additional 28 months to coincide with the termination date of ISTHA’s existing temporary construction easement at this location, which is April 30, 2024. Construction of the I-294 southbound bridge is ongoing, and ISTHA uses these short access routes to haul in and out heavy equipment and construction materials to the staging areas. ISTHA also televises District sewers, as requested by the District, to ensure no damage occurs to District infrastructure during construction.
The District leases Main Channel Parcel 29.04 to the Village of Willow Springs for use as a parking lot. The Village of Willow Springs consented to the original permit. Any permit extension granted to ISTHA will also require the Village’s consent.
The technical departments have reviewed ISTHA’s permit extension request and have no objections thereto. A nominal fee of $10.00 is recommended as is customary for government agencies using District property for a public purpose.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and approve a 28-month permit extension to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to traverse Main Channel Parcels 29.04 and 31.01 to deliver large equipment and materials and to televise District sewers in connection with ISTHA’s I-294 Mile Long Bridge Project. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.
It is also requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and direct the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Clerk to execute the permit extension agreement on behalf of the District after it is approved by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:MTC:BJD
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 September 2, 2021
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