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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-290 Resolution No. 02-290 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE COMMUTER RAIL DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE NATIONAL STREET TRAIN STATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Metra, Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority for improvements to the National Street train station, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference . s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: August 14 , 2002 Adopted: August 14 , 2002 Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0 Attest : s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Illinois Department of Transportation 2300 South Dirksen Parkway/ Springfield, Illinois /62764 October 25, 2002 City of Elgin Section 98-00163-00-GL Job No. C-91-452-01 Ms. Dolonna Mecum City Clerk 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 Dear Ms. Mecum: The joint agreement for the subject section was executed by the department on October 25, 2002. Your copy of the executed agreement is attached. Sincerely, Darrell W. McMurray, P. E. Engineer of Local Roads and Streets cjc_LAA—Ais c=g0--tA.4 JLA_____ By: Larry D. Houser Local Project Implementation Engineer cc- Joseph Evers, Mun. Engr. John P. Kos Attn: Nancy Magnus David G. Campbell Attn: Clarence Crowder Christine Reed Attn: Chuck Schmitt Neil D. Ferrari s:\gen\wpdocs\barb\jim\102802.doc\ • Metra • Section No.: 98-00163-00-GL Job No.: C-91-452-01 Kane County AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 0('- •-4-L.,\. day of . , 2(t8-A.D. by and between the STATE OF ILLINOIS, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter called the STATE, the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, a Division of an Illinois Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called METRA, and the CITY OF ELGIN, in the County of Kane in the State of Illinois, hereinafter called the CITY. WITNES SETH WHEREAS, the parties hereto, in the interest of the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, are desirous of constructing and widening National Street at the Milwaukee District-West line commuter station by implementation of construction work consisting of bituminous pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewers and all other appurtenant items, said improvements to be identified as Section 98-00163-00-GL and STATE Job No. C-91-452-01, Operation GreenLight Project, and hereinafter referenced to as the PROJECT; and WHEREAS the parties hereto are desirous of said PROJECT in that same will be of immediate benefit to the residents of the area and permanent in nature; and WHEREAS, the Parties Hereto wish to avail themselves of certain funds appropriated from the Operation GreenLight Fund to the Department of Transportation for this PROJECT; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein the parties hereto agree as follows: I. METRA AGREES; 1. To prepare plans, specifications and contract documents, receive bids and award the contract for the construction of the PROJECT, furnish or cause to be furnished the resident engineer together with the construction guidance,proportioning of materials and inspection during construction, provide acceptance sampling and testing of materials in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Project Procedures and Guide and methods prescribed by the STATE, and cause the project to be built following MFT procedures as found in the Administrative Policies of the Bureau of Local Roads in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and contract as approved by the STATE. 1 Metra Section No.: 98-00163-00-GL Job No.: C-91-452-01 Kane County 2. To maintain, for a minimum of 3 years after completion of the contract, adequate books, records, and supporting documents to verify the amounts recipients, and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with the contract; the contract and all books, records, and supporting documents related to the contract shall be available for review and audit by the Auditor General; and METRA agrees to cooperate fully with any audit conducted by the Auditor General and to provide full access to all relevant materials. Failure to maintain the books, records, and supporting documents required by this'section shall establish the presumption in favor of the STATE for the recovery of any funds paid by the STATE under the contract for which adequate books,records, and supporting documentation are not available to support their purported disbursement. II. THE CITY AGREES 1. To certify to the STATE that all necessary right-of-way has been obtained (if right- of-way is required) or that no additional right-of-way is required. 2. To retain jurisdiction and maintenance of the completed improvement. 3. To exercise its franchise rights to cause private utilities to be relocated at no expense to the STATE. III. THE STATE AGREES: 1. To furnish off-site material inspection and testing, at sources normally visited by STATE inspectors. 2. To regulate or cause to be regulated, on a continuing basis, the use of highway right-of-ways by utilities in the manner set forth in the current "Utility Accommodation Policy For All Federal-Aid Work and MFT Construction Projects on County and Township Highways and Municipal Streets in Illinois". 2 Metra Section No.: 98-00163-00-GL Job No.: C-91-452-01 Kane County IV. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED; 1. The disposition of encroachments, if any, shall be cooperatively determined by representatives of the CITY, METRA and the STATE. 2. That the estimated Division of Costs of the PROJECT are: TYPE OF WORK STATE METRA CITY TOTAL Construction $1,000,000 - $0 - - $0 - $1,000,000 TOTAL $1,000,000 - $0 - - $0 - $1,000,000 3. The STATE agrees to pay 100 percent of the construction costs up to a maximum amount of $1,000,000 for the PROJECT from Operation GreenLight Funds. Any funds required to complete the PROJECT in excess of the $1,000,000 will be the responsibility of METRA. The STATE will reimburse METRA for ninety percent (90%) of its share of the construction costs upon award of the contract and receipt of a letter certifying such award and requesting said payment. The remainder of the STATE'S obligation shall be paid upon final inspection and acceptance of the PROJECT by the STATE and CITY. 4. This agreement and the covenants contained herein shall become null and void in the event a contract covering the work contemplated herein is not awarded prior to January 1, 2004 5. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefits of the parties, their successors and assigns. 6. Obligations of the STATE shall cease immediately without penalty or further payment being required if, in any fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly or applicable Federal Funding source fails to appropriate or otherwise make available fund for the work contemplated herein. 3 ` Metra Section No.: 98-00163-00-GL Job No.: C-91-452-01 Kane County IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed in quintuplicate counterparts, each of which shall be considered as an original, by their duly authorized officers as of the dates below indicated. • Executed by METRA, Metra, Commuter Rail Division of the Regiona - . . . ion Authority 20 day of Ai ysfi , 20 02_ By: a� !--' -.. i utive D. - . APPROVED BY STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE STATE OF ILLINOIS By the Department of Tra portation if BY: ,,Y,,, c` � :C' B . :e .St irector of Highways , - By ,0 •', .r- -�: ce&Administration By ) Itrr :1 R, 9.1ccuppx, to`_ 7c. Chief Counsel Date / Executed by the city of Elgin, City of Elgin, a municipal corporation 111-11 day of / uG us T , 20 By: . NtS,410.41....,� City Manag: e) ATTEST: i'effeth"-•'"Q ina€A,4^— City Clerk . S:\Gen\W p2\dr020325arelginagrmt.doc • 4 Rev. 3/2002 ADDENDUM For contracts awarded by the LOCAL AGENCY, the LOCAL AGENCY. shall not discriminate • on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of any USDOT- assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR part 26. The LOCAL AGENCY shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts. The LOCAL AGENCY's DBE program, as required by 49 CFR part 26 and as approved by USDOT, is incorporated by reference in this Agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the department may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). In the absence of a USDOT-approved LOCAL AGENCY DBE Program or on State awarded contracts, this Agreement shall be administered under the provisions of the STATE's USDOT approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. 0 °F Etc Cityof Elgin Agenda Item No.B (0'4 46, - g Do, E L G August 9, 2002 ,:7 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FINANCIALIYSTABIECITYcwErwn; EFFICiFNT SERVICES. ENT AND QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE FROM: Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Joint Agreement with METRA for National Street Train Station Improvements PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to authorize the execution of a joint agreement with METRA for improvements at the National Street Train Station. BACKGROUND METRA has submitted plans for the expansion of the National Street Train Station which will be funded by an Operation Greenlight Project grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The project will include improvements within the City' s right-of-way that will become the City' s to maintain. The subject agreement (attached) is required by IDOT and includes the necessary provisions to allow METRA to make modifications to the existing improvements and for the City to accept these improvements for maintenance. The plans indicate modifications to the City' s National Street Bridge, minor utility changes and pavement improvements . The Engineering Division staff have reviewed the plans and found the improvements to be in accordance with the accepted codes and specifications. It is clearly stated in the agreement that there will be no costs to the City. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED METRA. Joint Agreement With METRA - National St . Train Station August 9, 2002 Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT There are no additional maintenance costs to the City Of Elgin as a result of the Metra improvements. WAP EGAL IMPACT The agreement is being reviewed by the Legal Department . ALTERNATIVES 1. The City may reject the agreement, the grant will not be awarded to METRA and the project may not be completed. 2 . The City may accept the agreement, the grant will be awarded to METRA and the project will be completed. RECOMMENDATION rIt is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement and authorize staff to execute the agreement . Respectfully submitted, me- Olufemi F 1"arin ' Inte 'm Ci y n ger JE:do Attachment r