Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for Project 22-2, Resurfacing of Various Streets, to Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $3,199,000 to $3,205,000 to Install a Pinch Point on the 500 Block of North Taylor Avenue and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
As directed by the Village Board at the August 1st Board meeting, staff has prepared the plans and cost estimates for installing a pinch point on the 500 block of North Taylor to calm traffic and address safety concerns related to the BP gas station at Taylor and Chicago. The costs for the pinch point are estimated at $6,000 and the pinch point can be installed as part of the current 22-2 Resurfacing of Various Streets project this fall, pending Village Board approval. This item is a change order to include this scope in the project and adjusts the approved contract amount from $3,199,000 to $3,205,000.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
There are available funds in the FY2022 Budget for this change order in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, Traffic Calming Improvements account no. 3095-43780-101-570955.
Background
As directed by the Village Board at the August 1st meeting, staff has prepared designs and costs to install a pinch point on the 500 block of North Taylor to address concerns about traffic speeds on the block and safety concerns related to the BP gas station at the Chicago Avenue intersection. A sketch showing the location of the pinch point is attached which is located between the BP gas station and the alley. This location was determined to meet the intent of providing a separation from the commercial area along Chicago Avenue and the residential area to the north and to be located at a place that does not impact drainage and keeps construction costs lower. The costs for c...
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