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Home My WebLink About02-87 Resolution No. 02-87 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EAST/WEST BIKE TRAIL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and submit a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation for funding for the East/West Bike Trail under the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference . s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: February 27, 2002 Adopted: February 27, 2002 Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0 Attest : s/ Dolonna Mecum _ Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk OF et.,, /1 (o—/ %" Agenda Item N City of Elgin g to o. p iu E `4 L February 22 , 2002 G N TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council RECREATIONAL LEISURE ANO CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITIZENS FROM: Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: East/West Bike Trail Grant Application PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to consider applying for an Illinois Department of Transportation CMAQ Grant to develop the East/West Bike Path. BACKGROUND Funding is available through the State of Illinois Department of Transportation CMAQ Grant Program to construct a new bike path from the Elgin Sports Complex to the National Street Metra Train Station. This East/West Bike Trail is part of the regional bike trail system proposed by both the Kane County Forest Preserve and the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan. This connecting bike path segment will compliment the bike path proposed in the Riverfront Master Plan. The CMAQ Program is a 80/20 matching program. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1, 272 , 000, which includes engineering and construction costs . The 80% CMAQ share is $1, 017, 000, with the 20% match totaling $255, 000 . The following is the anticipated funding for the 2003 project : IDOT CMAQ (80%) $1, 017, 000 Kane County Forest Preserve (10%) $ 127, 500 City match (10%) $ 127, 500 Total Project Cost $1, 272 , 000 The Parks and Recreation Department will pursue additional funding sources to further reduce the City' s share of the project . 1 East/West Bike Trail Grant Application February 22, 2002 Page 2 COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Laura Ross, Grant Consultant and Hitchcock Design Group. ALO FINANCIAL IMPACT Nv Adequate funds totaling $127, 500 are available in the Riverboat Operations Fund Neighborhood Park Improvement , account number 275- 0000-791 . 92-32 , project number 509590 . The remaining funding of $1, 144, 500 will need to be committed by the City for up-front expenses as part of the 2003 budget . These funds will be reimbursed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Kane County Forest Preserve following the completion of the project . LEGAL IMPACT ne . 4 LTERNATIVES The alternative is to not apply for the grant . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the application for the Illinois Department of Transportation CMAQ Grant for funding of the East/West Bike Trail . Respectfully submitted, Olufemi arin Interim Cit ._.Ma ger MM Attachments . d - 1 Resolution No. 02-87 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EAST/WEST BIKE TRAIL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and submit a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation for funding for the East/West Bike Trail under the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference . Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: February 27, 2002 Adopted: Vote : Yeas Nays Recorded: Attest : Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk FEB-20-2002 14:38 FROM: TO:1 847 931 5665 P.004/006 • • CONGESTION MITIGATION/AIR QUALITY PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURE COMMITTAL AGREEM ENT One copy of this page must be completed and signed by each sponsor of proposed FY 2003 CVIAQ projects. The project sponsor certifies that it is willing and able to manage,maintain, and operate the project(s). • The project sponsor possesses legal authority to nominate the CMAQ project proposal(s) and to finance,acquire, and construct the proposed project(s); and by this committal agreement the sponsor authorizes the submittal of the CMAQ projcct(s),including all understanding and assurances contained therein,and authorizes the person identified as the project contact to act in connection with the proposal(s)and to provide such additional information as may be required. The project sponsor will cause work on the project(s)to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification from the Chicago Area Transportation Study that the project has been selected and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence. Whereas the CMAQ program funds transportation control measures(TCM), the sponsor agrees that,if selected,the projects)may be included as a TCM in the State Implementation Plan(SIP) for attaining the national ambient air quality standards for ozone. Inclusion of CMAQ projects in the SIP will follow procedures established by the CMAQ Project Selection Committee. The sponsor will provide any tracking information required in a timely fashion. Name: (please print) Title: (please print) (Signature) Date Project Sponsor: FEB-20-2002 14:38 FROM: TO:1 847 931 5665 P.005'006 CATS FY 2003 CMAQ PROJECT SUBMITTAL FORM FOR BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECTS I.PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Di1l3 c4 AL MARCH 1, 2 0 0 2 caNT Tma P'IIOJEcT(NAME,TIrI.J�Ataitass,PiloNg,PA sue,) PRoi -r�otasoi: . Jim Hell, City of Elgin 847/931-6124 City of Elgin Or OTHFRAWNCIESPA3tTIMPA tOINPR IECT George Schober, PE 690/724-8800 V3 Infrastructure Services � C.nunty Fnra�s anp�vn ili 7325 Jane Ave. Suite 100 TJP IO.IF Is T'n4 Tap WOOdridge, /11.. 60517 A. PROJECT LOCATION 1VA11 8- Igat OR FACILITY TO BB XMFROYED _ MAREED ROUTE N - Bike F��ility - �i�v oi� E1Qj�_gox Rt ver TrA i 1 _ rs. mu�a�r`1 I3 'IB:IST REFERENCE POINTS FTRBB'l7JNTBR&ECTION MAR N CDUNTY f! -'1 Randall Road $��y 'Ronk?II tm:2ND RP BNC'E POaN'f/Ckoss sTREBT� MAIIEE 1 ROUTE W COUNTY!!MU2 2i7TX We1lnrtt•n Stree KA„A - 1;1g4,t OTHER PlOCJT ITIoaN INFORMATION Metra Station 1'i'Atigna1 Street III, ANTICIPATED FINANCING SEE LISTS. FUND PHASES(1 ALL FEDERAL TOTAL COST FEDERAL COST FUNDING STATUS SOURCE THAT APPLY) FISCAL YR (THOUSANDS) ('THOUSANDS) (✓ONE) 10 AQ Xi MIS/AA g[ENO I T oTHIB A atAp FUNDS PPLICATION D tl�I, rTATION :\\ 1,0 7 0 8 5 6 AMININGr'�cR taar�ooan MT; ❑MIS/AA a ENO O 02 O 03 O SUNK FUNDS 013,4O4, OENd4 ❑04 T7 as - 0 DOLE�i ROW 4TA�TION 0 OTHER o RBASO�y��ABLE nO NOT M MO RHOS MIMIWVAM a MIS/AA ❑ENO NOW aR =ung+Ie s�tw4rar 0 02 0 03 a SUNK FUNDS a srto-a o>Iv0.2 D 04 0 AS 0ROW o C OXRT O COMI�9TTED FUNDS r--- o IMPLEMENTATION 0 OTHER REASONABLYCI AVAILABLE E a AAA a ENO ❑02 0 03 a SUNK FUNDS CI ENO-I a»a z p 04 05 o COMMITTED FUNDS RO O ROW O OONST ❑B&LEMENTATION 0 OTHER ❑REASONABLY AVAILABLE o MIS/AA D ENO 0 02 0 03 r a SUNK FUNDS O ENQ-I O ENO-2 []04 0 OS O 11OW O CONST o COMMITTED FUNDS \G , -•_ ,-r,,� . •N 0 OTTER•• ',REASONABLY AVAILABLE TOTAL IV. PROJECT EMISSIONS BENEFIT DATA(ALSO,NOTE ADJACENT LAND USES ON NARRATIVE TYPE OF PROJECT CHECK PRIMARY USE( AA BIKE FACILITY I? PEDESTRIAN FACII.TIY MILES OF CONNEC'TINO BIKE/FED FACIL1I7B8(WrrH]N TWO MILES OF PROPOSED FACILITY) 8 PROJECT LIFE(YEARSAS 40 YEARS(TAKE FACILITY)0 30 YEARS(PEDESTRIAN FACILITY) V. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION f Is RIGHT-OP-WAY ACQUISITION REQUIRED RJR THIS PEOiBCT7 iv NO HAS RIOHT-0P-WAY SEEN A00I.1=02 [J yES YES ONO HAS THE PROJECT R E,IVW DE$}QN APPROVAL PROM IDOT ❑ YES II NO 0 N.A. ESTIMATED COMPLETION YEAI N��yyyyY Y t�`'"�ijv. °' �yA'. i �y+�fs o!3,E�yr'a'<YX.�'�+, �::ri.i n�^`+3. >� ..a ♦ .rev•.• SIf.r.: ,...::v�m..> ,..'r ff , `�g 'Y4Ye^' }.� y ram+ 1,:t5 �l 8i'�" VL"•",•m >.•....0'� iM M 1 Y L-l1JYr 3: 6 •,,:� �.'�:� r,�. 'r .:w::v...tnNd,i+6y{hv.?y';4 .i.M`�rF;� aai�A��"% .ti v.�� .x�-y oP� :�•�s ,E. �:ENt N.rJ FEB-20-2002 14:39 FROM: TO:1 847 9.)1 5665 P.006/006 CATS FY 2003 CMAQ PROJECT NARRATIVE FORM FOR ALL PROJECTS EXCEPT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS �I Pramt.'I'D CRIPTIOIARD MAP 1.Please describe project; This application requests funding for engineering and construction of a new bicycle path along US Route 20 and the Fox River - connecting the existing bicycle facility within the.Agin Sports Complex to the Fox River Trail and National Street METRA facility. The project will include the construction of a 10-foot wide bituminous path, and a 10-foot concrete path. Please see attached budget and location details. Project components include: Design and Construction Engineering for paths,excavation,grading, aggregate base course,bituminous path,pavement marking,topsoil, seeding,associated landscaping. Peak Summer trips for the path will approach the usage of the connecting Fog River Trail,which serves in excess of 1000 trips per day. The increased bicycle and pedestrian linkages will help to decrease automobile traffic ell the adjacent roadway network by decreasing vehicle trips between residential and educational facilities and: • The central business district • The National Street METRA Train Station and PACE bus facilities. ▪ Elgin Sports Complex and other parks • The Fox River Trail (41.7 miles in length) • Elgin Community College ▪ Spartan Meadows Golf Course • The Elgin Mental Health Facility The proposed path improvements AV.also indirectly connect to: • The Illinois Prairie Path(45 miles in length) • The Great Western Trail Bike Path( 18 miles in length) • The Grand Victoria Casino • The Highland Avenue METRA Station • The Illinois Secretary of States Office at US Route 20 and IL Route 31 • Sterns Road Transportation Corridor and North Central DuI'age Regional Bikeway The path is proposed to be constructed within parcels currently under the jurisdiction of the City of Elgin or on Properties being acquired by the City. The Path will be located within the Elgin Sports Complex, Continental Park,portions of the Elgin Mental Health Facility,and along the Fox River front adjacent to the Elgin Sweeper Property. The Elgin Sweeper property and the Mental Health Center F `petty are planned to bo redeveloped as recreational facilities/open space. The project also addresses non-vehicular transportation needs of the burgeoning west side whore residential development brings thousands of new residents to the area each year. Connecting trail development west of Randall Road is now being planned by the County and City. Agencies supporting the project include: City of Elgin, Kane County Forest Preserve-(Co-Sponsor), Kane County Division of Transportation,State of Ilinois Mental Health Center,Elgin Community College. meetstransportation needs and benefits byprovidinga critical link between Randall Road, The prcjcct of Transportation the _.Iulois Route 31 and the Fort River Trail. According theKane Coup Departmentranspo Annual Averse 24 Hour Traffic Volume associated with this project Rote 20 between Randall Road and Route 31 is 35,400/Route 31 to Route 25 is 42,600. ease list here any -assumptions you mane in answering questions in Part Iv Project connects to 41 mile Fox River Trail and the existing Route 20 Bike Path through the City of Elgin Sports Complex. 3.Project Map-Please see attached.