TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Theodore Street (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) Roadway Widening Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-01-WR
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BACKGROUND:
Roadway widening improvements are planned on Theodore Street between Drauden Road and Wesmere Parkway. Federal funds have been approved for the project with an 80% Federal / 20% City split for the Construction Engineering. The City of Joliet will be the lead agency responsible for managing the Construction Engineering portion of the project. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The City’s funding for the Construction Engineering portion of this project will come from local Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. The State of Illinois requires the Mayor and City Council to approve a Funding Resolution when utilizing MFT funds. Attached please find a Funding Resolution appropriating $352,814.00 for construction engineering. Upon completion of the project, the City will invoice IDOT for their 80% share of the Construction Engineering costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Funding Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
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