TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to negotiate and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with and make payment to Lyons Township for the Acquisition of Flood-Prone Properties and Construction of Stormwater Storage in Lyons Township (23-IGA-43), in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to negotiate and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with and make payment to Lyons Township (Township) for the Acquisition of Flood-Prone Properties and Construction of Stormwater Storage in Lyons Township (23-IGA-43), in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00.
On June 15, 2023, the Board of Commissioners authorized the District to negotiate and enter into an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Cook County for joint funding of stormwater management projects located in Cook County (County), including the subject project. Under this project, it is proposed that the Township acquire and demolish flood-prone structures and construct stormwater storage on the properties. Based on coordination with the County and the Township, up to six properties subject to repetitive flooding were identified for acquisition for inclusion in the IGA. These flood-prone property acquisitions will be voluntary, with the Township presenting the offers to purchase these properties from the current owners. This local stormwater partnership project is expected to address the repetitive flooding issues of residential structures in low-lying areas in the Township and provide flood relief to nearby and downstream structures in the area.
The terms of the IGA will include payment by the District towards acquisition, demolition, design, and construction costs in an amount not to exceed the $2,500,000.00, using ARPA funding allotted for this project. Partial payments to the Township, to be set forth in the IGA, will be made upon the closing of each property and at predefined intervals during construction. Acquisition of the properties is expected to occur in 2024 and demolition, design, and construction are anticipated to commence in 2025. The Township will be responsible for administering the acquisitions, including the costs related to real-estate closings on the properties, and will assume responsibility for demolition, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. The IGA will contain provisions that allow the District to review the project’s design and perform inspections after construction. Since the ARPA funding provided by the County will be used to cover all costs associated with this project through the ARPA subrecipient agreement with the County, the IGA will require the Township to acquire the property and perform the demolition and grading work in conformance procurement standards of the ARPA agreement.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority for the District to negotiate and enter into an IGA with and make payment to the Township in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00. 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.
Funds from Account 501-50000-612400 requested in future years are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
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 September 21, 2023
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