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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-23 Agendal . Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting of January 9, 2012 Special Reports a. S.B. Friedman Briefing on Possible New TIF District at the Prairie View Site Public Hearings Residents' Comments (agenda items only) President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, TIF Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission Staff Reports a. Village Administrator Pro Tern I) Presentation on City of Chicago Water Rate Increases 2) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates b. Corporation Counsel Reports by Trustees a. Trustee DiMaria —Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, NIRWA, Police and Fire Commission (Trustee Grear) b. Trustee Gomberg — Police Department, Environmental Health, Police and Fire Commission, IT Communications (Trustee Marcus) I I. Reports by Trustees (continued) Trustee Grear — Community and Economic Development Department, Chamber of Commerce, Waukegan Road TIF Review, Lehigh/Ferris TIFReview, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Real Estate Committee, Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development (Trustee DiMaria) Trustee Marcus — Public Works Department, Condominium Association, Community Relations Commission, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Natural Resource Commission, Traff c Safety Commission (Trustee Thdl) 1) Resolution 12 -02 (Introduced January 23, 2012) Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #3 to the 2011 Street Improvement Program Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company 2) Resolution 12 -03 (Introduced January 23, 2012) Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #4 to the 2011 Street Improvement Program Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company 3) Resolution 12 -04 (Introduced January 23, 2012) Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Lincoln Avenue Realignment Project 4) Ordinance 12 -01 (Introduced danuaty 23, 2012) (First Reading) Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A -1, Entitled Traffic Schedules of the Municipal Code of the Village e. Trustee Thill — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects, P1017 Commission/Zoning Board ofAppeals (Trustee Toth) f. Trustee Toth — Finance Department, Finance Advisory Commission, Northwest Municipal Conference, Advisory Commission on Aging, Family and Senior Services Department (Tru.slec Gomherg) 12. Other Business 13. Presentation of Warrants - $1,046,599.15 14. Residents' Comments 15. Executive Session —personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending litigation, and Real Estate 16. Adjournment - To ensure, full accessibility and equal parocipation,for all interested cuisens, individuals with disahilines who plan to attend and who require certain accomrnoda tons in order to observe and/or participate it? dais mecting, or v(Mo have questions regarding the accessibility of these faciiines, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (847/470 -5220) Promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations. CALL TO ORDER Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth. Ill, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regarding the Minutes of the December 12, 2011 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Swearino -In of New Police Sergeant a. Mike Simkins, Chairman of the Fire & Police Commission, flanked by Police Chief Mark Erickson and Trustee - liaison Gomberg, said that he was very proud to swear in the Morton Grove Police Department's newest sergeant, Mike Weitzel. b. He provided some background: Sgt. Weitzel is a 12 -year veteran of the Morton Grove Police Department and has spent his career in the Patrol Services Division. In that time. he has earned numerous department honorable mention awards and commendations, as well as awards from other law enforcement agencies. He has been awarded multiple citations from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists for his work in DUI enforcement. In addition to his patrol officer duties, Sgt. Weitzel is the Defensive Tactics Instructor and Taser Instructor for the Department. He has also developed and authored Monthly Defensive Protocols. Recently, he has been involved, with Chief Erickson, in reviewing and editing the MGPD Policy Manual. Sgt. Weitzel is a lifelong area resident who also served six years in the US Army Reserve, where he was trained as a combat medic. He is married with three children. Chairman Simkins administered the oath of office to Sgt. Weitzel, whose wife then pinned on his new badge. The Board and assemblage congratulated Sgt. Weitzel. ..... Minutes. of.Januafy 9, 2612BnaM ngg IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) 2. Swearing -In of New Police Officers a. Chairman Simkins, again accompanied by Chief Erickson and Trustee Gomberg, introduced Andrew Harrison as the first of two new Morton Grove police officers. Officer Harrison began his employment with the Village on December 26, 2011. Prior to swearing in Officer Harrison, Chairman Simkins provided some background. He stated that Officer Harrison and been born and raised in Woodstock and graduated from Marian Central High School. He attended George Washington University in Washington DC, attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Officer Harrison enjoys martial arts and is a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. The Board and assemblage congratulated Officer Harrison. Chairman Simkins then introduced Constantinos "Gus" Fasos as the Village's second new police officer. Officer Fasos also began employment with the Village on December 26, 2011. Prior to swearing in Officer Fasos, Chairman Simkins provided some background. Officer Fasos was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from Loyola Academy. He attended Loyola University in Chicago where he attained his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He speaks fluent Greek and has worked in a variety of security postions — including Morton Grove Days —so he comes to the Village well prepared. The Board and assemblage congratulated Officer Fasos. c. Chairman Simkins thanked Chief Erickson, Trustee Gomberg, and the members of the Fire and Police Commission. Mayor Staackmann pointed out that Commissioner Peggy Friewer was also in attendance tonight, and echoed Chairman Simkins' thanks. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS M VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) PRESIDENT'S PO Mayor Staackmann noted that the Village Board meeting schedule adopted at the December 12, 2011 meeting has one change. The May 28" Board Meeting is cancelled due to the Me- morial Day Holiday. 2. Mayor Staackmann said he hoped that everyone had had a safe and happy holiday season. VIII. Clerk Kalogerakos had no report. FAA A. Village Administrator -a- Village Administrator pro tem Ryan Horne had no report. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. X. A. Trustee DiMaria: TRUSTEES' REPORTS Mlnut"'Df Januarva.2012Boand aT e'tm" Trustee DiMaria had no formal report, but noted that the Food Drive held by the Fire Depart- ment had achieved its best results in its 27 -year history. In particular, St. Martha's parish and Parkview students did an outstanding job of collecting food donations. Monetary contributions were also welcomed from Avon and the Moose, and from the Simkins family in memory of Shirley Simkins. 68 families received a full holiday dinner, and, according to Lt. Pat Shey, 193 children received a gift - wrapped toy. 2. Trustee DiMaria thanked all the residents and groups that helped make this Food Drive so successful, and wished everyone a happy new year. B. Trustee Gomberg Trustee Gomberg noted that Police Sgt, Mike Fujaro had retired in December after 27 years on the Morton Grove Police Department. 2. Trustee Gomberg wished all a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year. C. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear presented Resolution 12 -01, Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Village of Morton Grove and All Around Amusements, Inc. to Supply Car- nival Rides and Amusements for the 2012 through 2013 Fourth of July Festivities. 0 C. Trustee Grear: (continued) X. Minutes 10Janua `9,2012 -Beartl7Yieetin'. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Grear explained that, for many years, the Morton Grove Days committee had received 25% of all gross ride receipts from its contracted carnival operator, which the committee used to help pay for the parade and other festivities. This resolution will authorize a two -year agreement with All Around Amusements, Inc., wherein the Village will receive 35% of all gross ride receipts. Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 12 -01, seconded by Trustee Toth. Trustee Thill asked if the Village was paying for the fireworks. Trustee Grear responded that the Morton Grove Days committee was not responsible for the fireworks. Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 mays. Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Trill aye Tr. Toth ave D. Trustee Marcus: X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Marcus had no formal report, but noted, as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, that the Chamber had selected Jim and Yvette Karp as its VIPs of the Year. There will be a dinner honoring them, and installing the Chamber's new officers, on February 2, 2012, at the Chateau Ritz. He encouraged the assemblage to contact Jacky Liston, Executive Director of the Chamber, for more information or for tickets. Trustee Marcus said that, prior to this evening's meeting, the Board took online training on the Open Meetings Act, and each member had received a certificate of completion. The Attorney General's office is mandating that elected officials take this training. Trustee Marcus thanked Village Administrator pro tem Ryan Horne for setting up the training. E. Trustee Thill: TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Thill had no formal report, but encouraged residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms. He also noted that it is now illegal to throw away any electronic devices, including televisions, computers, radios, etc., but Best Buy will take them and recycle them responsibly. He said that he just recently got rid of a television at Best Buy and it was quick and easy to do. F. Trustee Toth: Trustee Toth had no report. MinutesvfJanuary 901222E!J iritit XI. OTHER BUSINESS NONE XII. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,582,237.04. She moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill. There being no discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill are Tr. Toth ave XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS A Niles resident who did not provide his name addressed the Board regarding the fitness center at the Prairie View Shopping Center. He is a member there of the fitness center and he does not feel the shopping center is "blighted ". He said he is aware of the TIF process and how it works. He said the center looks "active" to him, especially compared to Riverbank Plaza (at Dempster and Lehigh). He also pointed out that there is a whole area on the southwest side of Prairie View Shopping Center for parking, but no stores there. He noted that two school districts (District 67 and District 219) will have to approve the TIF. He said the fitness center has some outstanding features, such as an indoor track, a swimming pool, and a huge sauna, and noted that many people, including some public officials, use the center. Philip Troy, 7445 Davis, appeared before the Board to complain about the proliferation of TribLocal newspapers all over lawns, sidewalks, and streets. He felt they were being delivered indiscriminately and asked if the Village could do anything about this. Trustee Grear agreed that it was a real nuisance. Mayor Staackmann directed the Village Administrator pro tem to look into this matter. XIV. ADJOURNMENT /EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gornberg ave Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ave The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Tr. Grear ave Tr. Toth ave _ . 'Minutes of January S 307 2,Z0ar41Maetigg PASSED this 23th day of January, 2012. Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED by me this 23th day of January, 2012. Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 24th day of January, 2012, Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Te-esa Cousa, Legislative Summary -- Resolution 12 -02 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH ARROW ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Introduced: January 23, 2012 Synopsis: To authorize Village staff to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Avow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program. Purpose: To extend the contract completion date to December 1, 2011, and increase the amount of this contract. Background: Resolution 1 1 -29 authorized a contract with Arrow Road Construction Company to 1 rehabilitate asphalt streets included in the 2011 Street Improvement Program. The contract completion date was September 15, 201 1. The progress of the work in the project was delayed by the Village by approximately 49 calendar days in order to redesign elevations of the roadway improvements on Floffinan Terrace. The delay was unforeseeable and in the best interest of the Village, but has resulted in an additional cost for the contractor to extend the rental term of the signs and barricades used on the project. 1 A change order is required because the net change, including aII previous change orders, to the original contract amount will change by more than $10,000. Programs, Departs Program — Street Improvement Program or Groups Affected Department - Public Works Department - Engineering Division Groups — None Fiscal Impact: Change Order Amount - $35430.00; Adjusted Contract Amount - $1,378,950.65 Source of Funds: 2011 Capital Projects Fund (Account Number 305060 - 553340) Workload Impact: The Public Works Department, Engineering Division performs the management and implementation of the project as part of their normal work activities. Administrator Approval as presented. Recommendation: First Reading: Not required Special Considerations None or Requirements: n r Respectfully submitted: yan FIorne. Village Administrator Pro Tem o� Prepared by: — — Reviewed by: Chris R. Tomich, Village Engineer Teresa I Reviewed by: onto, Public Works Director Corporation Counsel AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH ARROW ROAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 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. Resolution 11 -29 awarded a contract to Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program to rehabilitate eighteen (IS) street segments throughout the Village; and WHEREAS, Resolution 11 -39 authorized a Change Order to the Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program for additional work to be performed on Churchill Avenue, Narragansett Avenue and New England Avenue; and WHEREAS, the progress of the work in the project was delayed by the Village by approximately forty -nine (49) calendar days in order to redesign elevations of the roadway improvements on Hoffman Terrace: and WHEREAS, the delay was unforeseeable and in the best interest of the Village, but has resulted in an additional cost of three thousand four hundred thirty dollars ($3,430.00) for the contractor to extend the rental term of the signs and barricades used on the project; and 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 authorize the Village Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Village Engineer to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program which will extend the contract completion date to December I, 2011, and increase the amount of this contract by an amount of three thousand four hundred thirty dollars ($3,430.00). SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED THIS 23`d DAY OF JANUARY 2012 Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Great Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`d DAY OF JANUARY 2012 Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 24" DAY of JANUARY 2012 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Legislative Summary _ Resolution 12-63 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH ARROW ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Introduced: January 23, 2012 Synopsis: To authorize Village staff to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program. i Purpose: To balance the contract quantities with the final quantities and make final payment on the contract. Background: Resolution 1 1 -29 authorized a contract with Arrow Road Construction Company to rehabilitate asphalt streets included in the 2011 Street Improvement Program. AI I of the work has been performed. Engineering staff and the contractor have agreed on the costs of the various pay m ites. The Village Board authorized an amount of $1,385,512.80 for this contract to date. The final cost of the contract exceeds the, amount authorized by the Village Board, so a Change Order is required in order to make the final payment to the contractor. The extra cost is associated with additional work performed at the request of property owners and on field conditions that required more work than was included in the contract Engineering staff received many requests from residents to replace more concrete within the right -of -way than Engineering staff deemed practical. Engineering staff agreed to direct the contractor to perform the work if the resident agreed to reimburse the Village for the requested additional jwork to replace curb, driveway and sidewalk. Payment was received from the resident before the work was authorized. The cost of this work is approximately $7,000. There was approximately $14,000 of work not included in the original contract needed to complete the street improvements to meet the original intention of the project. The higher quantities were related to the asphalt pavement, curb and gutter replacement and driveway replacement items. A change order is required because the net change, including all previous change orders, to the original contract amount will change by more than $10,000. Programs, Departs Program — Street improvement Program or Groups Affected Department - Public Works Department - Engineering Division, Groups — None Fiscal Impact: Change Order Amount - $20,797.15; Final Contract Amount - $1,399,747.80 Source of Funds: j 2011 Capital Projeets Fund (Account Number 305060- 553340) Workload Impact: The Public Works Department, Engineering Division performs the management and implementation of the project as part of their normal work activities. Admin Recommend: Approval as presented. Second Reading: Not required Special Considerations None or Requirement r? Respectfully submitted: ih' Reviewed by: / all Horne, Vil age Administrator Pro T'em Andy Prepared by: — Reviewed by v 4 Chris R. Totmch, Village Engineer Teresa Floffmal(3 L Public Works Director Corporation Counsel i AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO THE 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH ARROW ROAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 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, Resolution U -29 awarded a contract to Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program to rehabilitate eighteen (18) street segments throughout the Village; and WHEREAS, extra work was added to the contract in an amount of approximately $7,000 at the request of fronting property owners within the project limits who agreed to pay in advance for all costs for the extra work; and WHEREAS, the actual cost of work for some of the pay items in the contract exceeded the estimated cost by approximately $14,000; and WHEREAS, the final cost of the work exceeds the cumulative amount of the contract authorized by Resolution 11 -29, Resolution 11 -39, and Resolution 12 -02 by $20,797.15; and WHEREAS, the Village has determined the circumstances which necessitate this change were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed and amounted to approx $1 4,000; and WHEREAS, Arrow Road Construction Company has satisfactorily completed the work in the 2011 Street Improvement Program- and WHEREAS, a final change order is needed to authorize the final payment to Arrow Road Construction Company for the contract with the Village for the 2011 Street Improvement Program. 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 authorize the Village Administrator, Director of Public Works and Village Engineer to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2011 Street Improvement Program to increase the amount of this contract by an amount of twenty thousand seven hundred ninety -seven and 151100 dollars ($20,797.15). SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED THIS 23rd DAY OF JANUARY 2012 Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`d DAY OF .iANUARY 2012 ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 24" DAY of JANUARY 2012 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Legislative Summary Resolution I2 -04 - — AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT' WITII THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LINCOLN AVENUE REALIGNMENT PROJECT Introduced: Synopsis: Purpose: Background: Programs, Departs or Groups Affected Fiscal Impact: Source of Funds: Workload Impact: Administrator Recommendation: First Reading: Special Considerations or Requirements: .Ianuaay 23, 2012 The Village was awarded federal funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the realignment Lincoln Avenue at its grade crossing with the Metra railroad tracks and the Village needs to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with IDOTt'o accept this funding. To direct Village staff to negotiate an agreement between the Village and IDOT in order to receive Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funding awarded to the Village by IDOT. The Village intends to realign Lincoln Avenue at its grade crossing with the Metra railroad tracks and to establish bi cycle faci I iti es on Lehigh Avenue from Oakton Street to Lincoln AVenlie and on Ferris Avenue and to direct staff to research funding sources for planning and construction. The Village applied for federal funding for these improvements as part of ITEP in 2010. IDOT awarded ITEP funding for $446,000 for this project. This funding can only be used for the realignment project and can only be used for this project. These funds can only be used for parts of the project related to beautification of the realignment The conceptual -level estimate of cost for this project is approximately $2,500.000. Village staff continues to seek additional outside funding to reduce the project cost to the Village. Village staff recornmends targeting a construction year of 1.015 in order to bring together sufficient funding and construction approval from IDOT and Metra. An intergovernmental agreement with IDOT is required in order to accept the ITEP funding. Program — Lehigh- Ferris TIF District Department- Public Works Department - Engineering Division Groups - Property owners and motorists on Lincoln Avenue, Lehigh Avenue and Ferris Avenue Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,525,000 (Federal: $446,600, Village: $2,078,400) Not Applicable The Public Works Department, Engineering Division performs the management and implementation of the project as part of their normal work activities. Approval as presented. Not required Approval of this resolution does not bind the Village to any contract at this point. An intergovernmental agreement to accept the ITEP funding will be negotiated and presented to the Village Board at a future meeting. Respectfully submitted: Avail I Prepared by: Administrator Pro Tern Chris R. Tomich, Village Engineer Reviewed by: Teresa I Reviewed by:h' Andy prate, Public Works Director Corporation Counsel AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LINCOLN AVENUE REALIGNMENT PROJECT 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, the Village desires Lincoln Avenue to be realigned at its grade crossing with the Metra railroad tracks; and WHEREAS, the Village also desires to establish bicycle facilities on Lehigh Avenue fron Oakton Street to Lincoln Avenue and on Ferris Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Village applied for federal funding for these improvements as part of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) in 2010; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) awarded the ITEP funding in an amount not to exceed $446,000 for this project; and WHEREAS, this funding will reduce the project cost for the Village; and WHEREAS, these funds are to be specifically directed to the Village for this project and cannot be used on any other Village project; and WHEREAS, these funds can only be used for parts of the project related to beautification of the realignment; and WHEREAS, the conceptual -level estimate of'eost for this project is approximately $2,500,000; and WHEREAS, the Village intends to seek additional outside funding to reduce the Village's cost for this project; and WHEREAS, Village staff recommends targeting a construction year of 2015 in order to bring together the additional funding, and construction approval from IDOT and Metra; and WHEREAS, approval of an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT is required in order to accept the ITEP funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses into this Resolution as through fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities do hereby ratify as a priority project of the Lehigh- Ferris TIF District the realignment of Lincoln Avenue at its grade crossing with the Metra railroad tracks, and construction of bicycle facilities on Lehigh Avenue from Oakton Street to Lincoln Avenue and on Ferris Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Dempster Street. SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and Village Engineer and /or their designees are hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to negotiate an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to accept the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funding. SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval. PASSED this 23`d day of January 2012. Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee DiMaria Gomberg Grear Marcus Thill Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`d DAY OF JANUARY 2012 Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 24"' DAY of JANUARY 2012 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Ordinance 12 -01 AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A -1, ENTITLED TRAFFIC SCHEDULES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE Introduced: January 23, 2012 Synopsis: I To amend Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A -1, entitled Traffic Schedules of the I Village Municipal Code Purpose: To establish stop control on eastbound Davis Street at its intersection with Linder Avenue Background: The Traffic Safety Commission received a request from the Village. of Skokie for stop signs at the intersection of Davis Street and Linder Avenue. Linder Avenue is the corporate boundary of the Village of Morton Grove and the Village of Skokie. The Village of Skokie intends to install a stop sign on westbound Davis Street at its intersection with Linder Avenue. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on January 5, 201,1 and recommended the Village establish stop control on eastbound Davis Street at its intersection with Linder Avenue. Programs, Departs Public Works, Engineering Division or Groups Affected Fiscal Impact: I The estimated cost for the new sign is approximately $50. i Source of Funds: General Fund - Account No.: 025017 - 563130. Workload Impact: The Public Works Department, as part of their normal work activities, will install the sign panels along with the Village of Skokie. Administrator's Approval as presented. Recommendation: Second Reading: Required — February 13, 2012 Special Consider or The Village of Skokie has taken action to establish stop signs on westbound Davis Requirements: Street, which will complement the stop sign on eastbound Davis Street. Respectfully submitted: � 7 %%`� y .�,�arw ---- -' Reviewed by: _, Ryan dome, Villaage'Admimstrator Pro Tern l r Prepared by: �� Reviewed by: Chris Tomich, Vi lage Engineer ineer Teresa Public Works Liston, Corporation Counsel Ordinance 12 -01 AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A -1, ENTITLED TRAFFIC SCHEDULES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE 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, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission received a request from the Village of Skokie for stop signs on Davis Street at its intersection with Linder Avenue; and WHEREAS, the centerline of Linder Avenue is the corporate boundary of the Village of Morton Grove and the Village of Skokie; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting held on January 5, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request; and WHEREAS, notifications of the meetings were sent to residents and businesses in the area; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission concurred with the Village of Skokie's request and recommended the Village of Morton Grove establish stop control on eastbound Davis Street at its intersection with Linder Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is reasonable and appropriate to update and amend Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A, of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove as set forth in this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth. SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A -1 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: Street Direction At Its Intersection With Davis Street Eastbound Linder Avenue SECTION 3: The Director of Public Works is authorized and directed to take such action necessary to install and maintain the above mentioned signs as directed by the Village President. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and upon its passage and approval. PASSED this 13`h day of February 2012. Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee DiMaria Gomberg Grear Marcus Thill Toth APPROVED BY ME THIS 13`1 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012 Daniel J. Staaekmann, Village President Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and FILED in my office This 13t" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012 Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois