TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020)
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BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be completing a rehabilitation project on the Jefferson Street (eastbound US Route 30) Moveable Bridge in the next several years. The project will include mechanical and structural work on the bridge, as well as roadwork on the bridge approaches. A temporary construction easement will be required from Bicentennial Park on the north side of Jefferson Street in order to complete ADA improvements at the entrance to this property. The proposed easement will be in effect for five years. The properties, PIN’s 30-07-09-412-019 and 30-07-09-415-020, will be restored to preconstruction conditions following completion of the work.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
IDOT has submitted a property appraisal and offer to purchase an easement for the parcels, shown below:
PARCEL PIN ADDRESS PURCHASE PRICE
1PH0001 TE 30-07-09-412-019 201 W. Jefferson Street $4,500.00
30-07-09-415-020
The appraisal has been reviewed and found to be acceptable. An agreement for the appraised value of $4,500.00 for the easement has been prepared by IDOT. The Agreement and Resolution granting the temporary easement is attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the attached Resolution be approved authorizing the Administration to grant a temporary construction easement on behalf of the City at the indicated purchase price.
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