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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-22 Agenda SupMEMORANDUM TO: Village President and Board of Trustees FROM: Joseph F. Wade, Village Administrators CC: Department Directors DATE: June 19, 2009 RE: Update of Resolution 09 -33 Please find attached an update of Resolution 09 -33. As you will note under the background section and on page two of the Resolution the monies expended toward the completion is actually $143,774.67, not $75,387.81. Also, the wrong Supplement 1, Exhibit A -2 and Exhibit A -3 were attached to the Resolution you received. New and updated copies have been attached to the new attached Resolution. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. /sl attachment Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center 6101 Capulina Avenue m Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 -2985 Tel: (847) 965 -4100 Fax: (847) 965 -4162 Resolution 09 -33 RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCDONOUGH ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING & DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LEHIGH l FERRIS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Introduced: June 22, 2009 Synopsis: This resolution will ratify the February 2008 professional services agreement with McDonough Associates for the development of plans specifications and estimates for various public improvement projects within the Lehigh / Ferris TIF Redevelopment Project Area and to authorize the Village President to modify this agreement to incorporate additional tasks. Purpose: Ratification of a contract with McDonough Associates Inc. will authorize them to continue providing engineering and design services for public improvements within the Lehigh/Ferris TIF District, a change order is also needed to complete additional landscape architecture and engineering tasks identified during the preliminary engineering phase. Background: In February 2008, the Corporate Authorities approved Resolution 08 -10 which approved a contract with McDonough and Associates to develop engineering plans, specifications and estimates for the following infrastructure projects: 1. Rehabilitation of Lincoln Ave from the eastern boundary of the District to Ferris and Ferris Ave. from Dempster to Lincoln. including streetscaping, roadway and utility improvements. 2. Realignment of the Lincoln Ave. railroad crossing to cross the tracks in a perpendicular crossing. New traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Ferris and Lincoln. The old crossing will be removed and the left over public space will be landscaped. The intersection of Lehigh and Lincoln will be stop controlled. 3. Construction of a pedestrian railwalk within Metra ROW from Lincoln Ave. on the north to the train station on the south. The railwalk will be installed on the east side of the Metra ROW, will be lit and will be separated by a fence from the existing tracks. To date, $143,774.67 has been expended toward the completion of these tasks. Programs, Departments Programs— Lehigh /Ferris TIF Redevelopment Project, Capital Improvement Program or Groups Affected Departments - Public Works, Community and Economic Development, Finance Departments Groups — All residents Fiscal Impact: The change order is not to exceed $39,121.36 bring the total amount of the cost -plus fixed fee contract to a maximum of $386,966.91. Source of Funds: The Village's source of the funds for this project is the municipal bond that was issued in 2007 for work within the District. Workload Impact: The Public Works and Community and Economic Development Departments will perform the management and implementation of this program as part of their normal work activities. Administrator Approval as presented. Recommendation: Second Reading: Not required Special Considerations None or Requirements: Respectfully submitted: I d Reviewed by: Jose F. W de, Village Administrator ( •, Prepared by�2 Reviewed by: Bill Neuen orf, Communit an Economic Dev Director Village Engineer Hok'm rif,iston, Corporation Counsel RESOLUTION 09 -33 RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCDONOUGH ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LEHIGH /FERRIS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and WHEREAS, in 2000, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Morton Grove designated the Lehigh/Ferris Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Area and established a special tax allocation fund to improve this area; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interest of the Village to undertake certain improvements within this area including, but not limited to, land acquisition, traffic signalization, streetscape, landscaping, lighting, and street improvements, building demolition, and public infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities issued tax- exempt municipal bonds to fund various public improvement projects in the Redevelopment District in 2007; and WHEREAS, the following three projects were selected based on their importance to the community and ability to be executed in a timely fashion: 1. Rehabilitation of Lincoln Avenue from the eastern boundary of the Redevelopment District to Ferris Avenue and Ferris Avenue from Dempster Street to Lincoln Avenue. Rehabilitation will consist of streetscaping, roadway and utility improvements. 2. Realignment of the Lincoln Avenue railroad crossing_ The roadway will be re- aligned to cross the tracks in a perpendicular crossing. New traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Ferris Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. The old crossing will be removed and the remaining public space will be landscaped. The intersection of Lehigh and Lincoln will be stop controlled. 3. Construction of a pedestrian railwalk within Metra ROW from Lincoln Avenue on the north to the train station on the south. The railwalk will be installed on the east side of the Metra ROW and will be separated by a fence from the existing tracks. Lighting will also be designed in accordance with Metra requirements. WHEREAS, in order to complete the above three projects, engineering plans, specifications and estimates need to be developed; and WHEREAS, McDonough Associates was selected as the consultant through a competitive process after the District was formed and has performed satisfactorily on work within the District; and WHEREAS, Land Design Collaborative, the landscape architect, was selected through a formal qualifications based selection process and who is a sub - consultant to McDonough Associates; and WHEREAS, Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA), the transportation consultant was selected based on their knowledge and experience of Morton Grove and previous satisfactory work and is a sub - consultant to McDonough Associates; and WHEREAS, the Village approved Resolution 08 -10 in February 2008 and entered into a professional services agreement to carry out this work based on a cost -plus fixed fee contract for a value not -to- exceed $347,845.55; and WHEREAS, to date the Village has expended $143,774.67 towards the completion of this work; and WHEREAS, the streetscaping work is to be expanded to include exterior site improvements to the Morton Grove Fire Department (6250 Lincoln Ave.) and the Morton Grove Public Library (6140 Lincoln Ave) so that these publicly -owned properties better correlate with the new streetscaping, and WHEREAS, the viability of the pedestrian railwalk and relocation of the Metra trailer may be impacted by the potential construction of a third track to accommodate future high speed rail between Chicago and Milwaukee, and WHEREAS, additional landscape architect and engineering tasks were identified in the preliminary engineering phase to improve infrastructure projects and further beautify this area; and WHEREAS, additional traffic study, additional meetings with Metra, and additional public meetings are necessary to adequately complete the tasks, and WHEREAS, the authorization of a change order is necessary to modify the scope and time - frame for these professional services and to incorporate additional services described above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities do hereby ratify the contract between the Village of Morton Grove and McDonough Associates originally approved by the Corporate Authorities pursuant to Resolution 08 -10 SECTION 3: The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute, and the Village Clerk to attest, a change order to modify the time frame and scope of work of this contract as described in this resolution in an amount not to exceed $39,121.36 bringing the total amount of the contract with McDonough Associates to an amount not -to- exceed $386,966.91. SECTION 4: The Village Administrator, Village Engineer and Community and Economic Development Director are hereby authorized to coordinate the implementation of this contract with McDonough Associates and subeonsultants. SECTION 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED this 22nd day of JUNE 2009 Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee DiMaria Gomberg Grear Marcus Thill Toth APPROVED by me this 22nd day of JUNE 2009 Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 23`d day of JUNE 2009 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois CHANGE ORDER 41 In accordance with Article 13 of the Consulting Services Contract dated February 25, 2008 ( "Contract') between the Village of Morton Grove ( "Village ") and McDonough Associates ("Consultant"), this Change Order modifies the Contract as follows: 1. Change in Contracted Services: The following engineering tasks are to be added to the scope of this contract. Additional information is found in the attached proposal dated June 2009. Prepare and submit grant application related to rail/highway grade crossing Prepare schematic plans for relocation of Metra service trailer and associated equipment and vehicle parking Prepare Maintenance of Traffic / Detour Plans for the construction phase of Lincoln and Ferris Avenues streetscaping The following landscape architecture tasks are to be added to the scope of this contract. Additional information is found in the attached proposal dated March 23, 2009. - Prepare conceptual design plans and construction documents for landscaping work to the Morton Grove Fire Station and the Morton Grove Public Library to enhance the adjacent streetscape. The following tasks related to traffic studies and traffic safety are to be added to the scope of this contract. Additional information is found in the attached proposal dated April 14, 2009. Prepared and submit rail crossing alignment and IDS to Metra and ICC for review and preliminary approval. Prepare additional design concepts based on staff and citizen input Conduct updated traffic counts and sight - distance studies Attend additional meetings with Metra, staff, and general public 2. Change in Time of Performance The estimated timeline to complete final construction documents for Tasks 1 and 2 (Lincoln and Ferris Ave. streetscaping and related work) shall be extended to December 31, 2009. The completion of Task 3 (pedestrian railwalk) is dependent upon Metra's potential use of the right -of -way for a third track devoted to high -speed rail. If this Task is implemented, final construction documents shall be completed no later than December 31, 2010. 3. Change in Consultants Compensation: The additional engineering tasks shall not exceed $15,931.48. The additional landscape architecture tasks shall not exceed $17,239.88. The additional traffic - related tasks shall not exceed $5,950. The total amount of this change order shall not exceed $39,121.36. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Village of Morton Grove Signature Daniel J. Staackmann, ViIWa c President Name (printed or typed) Date McDonough Associates (Consultant) Signature Name (printed or typed) Date McDonough Associates Inc. 130 East Randolph Street Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60601 -6214 312946-6600 Fax: 3121946 -7199 w w.maiengr.com June 18, 2009 Mr. Bill Neuendorf Director of Community Development Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Re: Lehigh /Ferris TIF District Engineering Supplement 91 Dear Mr. Neuendorf: McDonough Associates Inc. would like to thank the Village for the opportunity to provide engineering services as they relate to the Lehigh /Ferris TIF improvements. Enclosed please find a proposal for supplemental tasks that the Village has asked both McDonough Associates Inc., Land Design Collaborative and KLOA, Inc. to perform that are out of the original scope of the previously approved contract. The proposal is in the same format as the previous contract and continues with McDonough Associates Inc. as the lead consultant, with Land Design Collaborative and KLOA as sub - consultants. Please call me at (3 12) 946 -7173 or email me at nutz(@,inaiengr.com com if you have any questions regarding this proposal. Again, we thank for the opportunity to work on this important project. Very truly yours, McDonough Associates Inc. LJ K Nathaniel K. Utz, PE Associate Cc: Chris Tomich, Village Engineer James Gamble, LDC McDonough Associates Inc. Engineering Supplement 1 Lehigh /Ferris TIF District Village of Morton Grove Scope of Work The items below consist of "Out of Scope" work requested by the Village of Morton Grove for McDonough Associates Inc. (MAO to perform. Items were determined to be "Out of Scope" based on the original approved aggreement between MAI and Marton Grove dated February 25, 2009. TASK 1 - Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous items include the preparation of a Grant Application, investigate the relocation of the existing Metro trailer and material storage yard that is north of Lincoln Avenue to one of three (3) potential locations, prepare schematic plans to show proposed site layout with new /relocated trailer and potential parking (preferred location only, construction documents not included), Maintenance of Traffic Plans for the Lincoln Avenue and Ferris Avenue improvements (not included in original scope). Miscellaneous Items 1. Miscellaeraus Items Man -hours Direct Costs Local Rail /Highway Grade Crossing grant Application 8 Metro Trailer Relocation Investigation (3 Locations 1 Detailed Schematic) 48 Maintenance of Traffic/Detour Plans (Lincoln Avenue and Ferris Avenue) _ 80 Additional Landscape Architecture Tasks T LDC KLOA $ 200.00 Exhibit A -2 Average Hourly Payroll Rate McDonough Associates Inc. 100% ' $43.03 I *IDOT Approved Payroll Classification Range from to Rate Used* Percent Participation Weighted Rate* 11 - Civil Project Manager $ 44.00 1 $ 60.00 $ 55.04 40% ! $22.02 12 Civil Project Engineer $ 3800 55.00 $ _ 42.01 25% $10.50 14 - Civil Engineer $ 18,00 '$ ..- - 45.00 $ 32.40 25% - -- $8.10 21 - Structural Project Manager $ 44.00 $ 60.00 $ 54.89 22 Structural Project Engineer $ 38 00 $ 55.00 $ 43.68_ 24 - Structural Engineer - $ 18 00 $ 45.00 $ 31.74 -- 31 Resident Engineer $ 24.00 $ 45.00 $ 40.01 32 -. Assistant Resident Engineer 18 00 $ 40.00 $ -39.01 - - - - -_ - - - -- $ 35.00 $ _26.97 38 42 Surveyor Electrical Pro ect Engineer j g $ $ 20.00 $ - -00 38.00 $ 33W 55.00 $ $ 26.11 45_94 $0 00 44 - Electrical Engineer $ _ 18.00 i $ 45.00 '+$ 39.645 52- Project Architect 36.00 $ 55.00 $ 38.22: 53 - _ __$_ Senior Architect - $ - - 30 00 $ 50.00 $ 33.94 54 Architect $_ 18.00 $ 45.00 $ 29.63 71 Project Manager $ 38.00 $ 55.00 $ 53.29 72 - _Environmental Environmental Project Engineer $ 34 00 $ 50.00 $ 47.15 74 - Environmental Engineer $ - 18.00 I $ 45.00 $ 32.71 92 Technician ! Drafter $ 16.00 $ 32.00 $ 24.16 - 10% $2.42 __ Clerical $ J 11 00 $ 28.00 $ -- 19.52 96 - - Prcipal $ _ 60.00 1 $ _ 60.00 1 1 100% ' $43.03 I *IDOT Approved N N_ N O O R a m m z m O O r a O 6 al ry N O N M n F m Mo m M N Y N N W E p N N C4 � n O N N a` w w m m m F � � a M N w N N m m m m M q � L m C N N W O U w 0 0 m o 0 m Q N O O = o a N U W � w o o — OL C a o e ¢O m IL N O a w p aG N W fl Q N N y L W x i. vi ui LU p a U N C Y .LC — jL m G N M p � Q a a r x W a w c c � W N N_ N O O R a m m z m O O r a O 6 al O n m Mo m Y N W E p N N_ N O O R a m m z m O O r a O 6 al Scope of Additional Services Morton Grove Fire Station and Library Landscane Beautification Understanding Land Design Collaborative, Inc. (LDC) will provide landscape planting design plans for the Fire Station and Library green space fronting Lincoln Avenue in the Morton Grove Village redevelopment core area. LDC's tasks will be to identify areas of landscape plantings by assessing sidewalks, existing vegetation, sculpture and other features that will enhance the appearance of the Fire Station site landscape including the green area on Lincoln Avenue and the Library front area open space. Prepare Conceptual Design Plans LDC will develop conceptual landscape planting design plans for the Fire Station site and the Library green space fronting Lincoln Avenue. The planting design will include investigating the use of native plantings and creating special planting features in the existing open space area. These concepts will be designed to blend with the existing basic landscape and walkways accommodating existing and future special elements such as sculpture and /or fountains. Probable construction costs will be estimated in this phase. Prepare Construction Documents. Bid, and Construction Phase Services LDC will develop construction documents and probable costs of construction for receipt of competitive bids from construction contractors for the landscape improvements. McDonough Engineers (MAI) Construction documents will be the basis for these landscape planting plans which will be inserted into the engineering documents being developed for bid. For the project area, the Village is interested in landscape beautification improvements, preservation of significant trees and features, sidewalks, bikeway access and parking, and new plantings. LDC will incorporate, as appropriate, special landscape areas features such as native plantings, rain gardens and other sustainable "green" features into the landscape design plans. . Landscape opportunities will be investigated for the following elements: - streetscape design - landmark quality trees 5142 Main Street - bike access SkoE e, IL 60077 - pedestrian circulation and linkages - landscape plantings 847(329-9717 office 8471329 -9779 fax - general impact of streetscape improvements, i.e. sight lines and focal points, - Plazas, benches, and green space particularly at the building's front entry, - lighted identification sign style and location Vcllage of Morton Grove I Landscape Improvements March 23, 2009 Scope of Additional Services Morton Grove Fire Station and library Landscape Beautification The engineering work being completed by MAI will be the basis for the development of landscape, treatments prepared by LDC. Scope of Services LDC will conduct the following tasks in its preparation of both the fire station and library landscape enhancement plans and specifications: PART 1: LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORK TASKS Task 1 Proiect Initiation Meeting with Village Staff and MDI 1.1 Receive available engineering plans and base data, aerial photographs, reports, plans, studies, etc. 1.2 Confirm study objectives, schedule and special requirements. 1.3 Identify consultant team and Village project leaders Task 2 Proiect Area Inventory and Analysis 2.1 Utilizing the data provided; conduct an on -site investigation and photographic inventory of existing conditions, plantings and functions. 2.2 Using inventory data collected in Task 2.1, analyze the relationships and physical conditions of the existing site landscape, uses, and pedestrian. Task 3 Design Concept and Alternatives 3.1 Prepare separate Design Concept Plans with alternatives for sub- areas of the Fire Station and Library Landscape Plans that will illustrate: . Landscape design treatments that will include, sidewalks, seating, sculpture, and adjacent street parkway areas where appropriate. • A plant species list that reflects this project type design and horticultural practices that incorporate native plants and sustainable plant concepts within the existing landscape. Village of Morton Grove Landscape Improvements 2 March 23, 2009 Scope of Additional Services Marton Grove Fire Station and Library Landscape Beautification • Site landscape design, which may include special paving, tree preservation, entry sign, bike storage and sidewalk layout that complement the library uses and existing architectural style. PART 11: FINAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT WORK ITEMS Task 4 Design Development Plan and Cost Estimate 4.1 Prepare separate Final Landscape Design Plans (LD) for the fire Station and Library project areas that illustrates consensus of landscape design elements and styles developed in Task 3. These plans will be colored for presentation purposes. Each Plan will initiate the development of Construction Documents for landscape plantings that may be incorporated into MAI's corridor improvements for the entire project area. 4.2 Prepare general estimate of probable construction costs for each site utilizing the LD as the basis. Task 5 Construction Document Preparation 5.1 Construction Documents will be developed using the LD as the basis, that are assumed to be bid as one package with both the Fire Station and Library projects, and may include the following: • Landscape planting plans, plant list and planting details. • Sidewalk layout plans and details for special pedestrian paving, where appropriate. • Existing tree protection plan and details. . Determination of style and finishes for such items as special paving, and library identification sign. • Technical specifications to be incorporated into MDI's documents. 5.2 Bid Packaging Depending on the estimate of probable construction costs (Task 4), funding and schedules, landscape bid documents will be integrated with MAI documents for bid. with other roadway improvements 5.3 Final Estimate of Probable Construction Costs Vi [lage ofMorton Grove Landscape Improvements 3 March 23, 2009 Scope of Additional Services Morton Grove Fire Station and Library Landscape beautification A final estimate of probable construction costs will be prepared on the basis of the actual bid documents utilizing unit price quantity take -offs where appropriate. 5.4 Landscape Improvements Bid Assistance - Bid services will include: . Bid Review and Award Recommendation PART III: MEETINGS: Task 6 Meetings — Part For each project, the Fire station and the Library, three (3) meetings for Part I, Tasks 1 through 4, and one �1) meeting in Tasks 5 are included in this proposal, - for a total of four (4) meetings for each site, for a grand total of eight (8) meetings. 6.1 Task 6 provides for three (3) meetings in Part I, Tasks 1 through 4 included in this proposal: Proiect Initiation Meetinq: One (1) meeting with key staff and other stakeholders. Design Workshop: A design workshop will be conducted with the Village and Library staff and MAI project engineers to review schematic concepts for the project design components with the out come resulting in a final landscape design plan consensus, . Design Concept Review Meetings (1 total): Prior to the development of Construction Documents, one (1) meeting will be held with the appropriate Village staff. Task 7 Meetings — Part II 7.1 Task 7 provides for one (1) meetings in Part II, Tasks 4 and 5 for each project included in this proposal, for a grand total of 2 meetings: • Construction Document (CD) Preparation Review: A CD review will occur during the construction documentation process at 50 %, complete. A total of one (1) meeting is included in this task. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES Construction Phase Services, which include site visits and construction administration, are not included in this proposal. However, LDC is prepared to provide construction observation on a time and expense basis or, under a separate agreement, if desired by the Village. Village of Morton Grove 4 Landscape Improvements March 23, 2009 Scope of Additional Services Morton Grove Fire Station and Library Landscaos Beautification COMPENSATION We propose to provide the identified services in both phases including eight (8) meetings for the entire project area. The proposed fee for Part I, Final Concept Design Plan and Part II, the preparation of Construction Documents for the approved Final Design Concept Plan is $16,939.88, which amount will not be exceeded without approval. Construction phase services are not included at this time. However, LDC is prepared to provide an upset maximum fee and expense costs for such services, if desired. Direct expenses are estimated as follows: Plan Reproductions $ 100.00 Copy Services $ 100.00 Delivery and Postage $ 100.00 Total Estimated Direct Expenses: $ 300.00 ADDITIONAL SERVICES The following items and tasks are not included in this proposal, but can be added for additional compensation based on the following hourly rates for staff: 1. Additional meetings beyond the four (4) included. 2. Sign typography, logo and banner graphic design. Staff Hourly Rates are as follows: Principal Principal Associate Senior Associate Associate Technical Clerical Village _ J Morton d Landscape Improvements $125.00 - $170.00 per hour $ 90.00 - $125.00 per hour $ 80.00 - $100.00 per hour $ 65.00 - $ 80.00 per hour $ 55.00 - $ 65.00 per hour $ 45.00 - $ 60.00 per hour March 23, 2009 tf1 J 0 a y w W W LL LL X W W CL N H F. OF U J z Z O U z Z 0 0 4' O LL NIO Y # FW > Q c p n v C O LL O La Lu 0 r 9 I C W m U w 0 W �M0 u a a oz< o � O m V O M O n m 0 o N U) 0 0 0 0 00 00 OO W a O m LU U'v N O o 0 0 0 00 00 00 O p W V m N N N X W LU In M V m M M N VON FL N W 0000 O O 0 0 00 OUNO o z °0v 0 0 0 o m W M O O N M M 0 0 C9 I'1" N N C m M N N N OOO W 0 �t3 Wca d'mU CV M � LL J 0000 N 0 0 f0O O 0 rn y ro o Q CL 0 N o Q N N N N VV W N N o W O V C N 5 � m co p W 2 U m w m6Q cas Z IL a m —_ Zc> o a� o (L m m to v U) a a W O a N V O LM O 0 Z Vl N 0 w mm c c C9 Q m" .� N .� O N C Z N C W N d F 522 O IL (L 0 u. W 0U��� io=ro� 9575 Wese Higgins Road, Suite 400 1 Rosemont, Illinois 60018 p: 847 -518 -9990 1 f: 847 -518 -9987 April 14, 2009 Mr. Nathaniel Utz McDonough Associates Inc. 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Re: Morton Grove Dear Nathan: As a follow up to your e -mail dated April 6, 2009 regarding the budget for the Lincoln Ferris Subarea Project, I researched the file relative to the contract and invoices submitted and have been able to come up with the following explanation regarding the overage. The contract called for preparing three schematics for Lincoln Avenue. KLOA, Inc. prepared five. The cost for the additional two was approximately $1,500. KLOA, Inc., as requested by the Village, conducted new /updated traffic counts at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue with Ferris and Woodland Drives. The total cost for out -of- pocket and additional evaluation was approximately $950. The contract called for two meetings. Several additional meetings were attended on the following dates. August 12, 2008 with Village staff August 14, 2008 with Metra August 21, 2008 with Village staff December 17, 2008 with Village staff January 28, 2009 - Public Meeting The total cost for these meetings was approximately $3,500. Based on the above, the cost for these additional services totals approximately $5,950. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know. Principal KLOA, Inc. Transportation and Parking Planning Consultants