TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2022
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to negotiate intergovernmental agreements with the Lyons Township Road District and the Illinois Department of Transportation in connection with the Flood Control Project Along the Plainfield Road Corridor
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to negotiate intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the Lyons Township Road District (Road District) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) establishing certain responsibilities associated with the design, construction, and maintenance of the proposed stormwater improvements associated with the Flood Control Project Along the Plainfield Road Corridor.
On September 19, 2013, the Board of Commissioners authorized the District to negotiate an IGA with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, the city of Countryside (City), the Village of La Grange, the Village of McCook and Lyons Township (Township) for the captioned Project. In addition to the aforementioned entities, IDOT and the Road District will need to be a party to IGAs in connection with the Project in order to provide design, construction, ownership, and maintenance, of various improvements within the Project area.
The proposed improvements, identified through the preliminary engineering study performed by the District in connection with the subject project, include a new storm sewer in 55th Street to be designed and constructed by IDOT and maintained by IDOT and the city of Countryside. A new stormwater detention facility along with conveyance improvements will be constructed and maintained by the Lyons Township Road District. These improvements will reduce flooding that impacts residential structures as well as several roadways in the Project area, located in the City and Township.
Based on the foregoing, it is respectfully requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority to negotiate IGAs with the Road District and IDOT. Once the parties agree in principle, authority to enter into IGAs with the appropriate partner agencies will be sought from the District’s Board of Commissioners.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF: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 April 21, 2022