Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Federal Surface Transportation Program Grant Application for the Jackson Boulevard Resurfacing Project
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Overview
Overview
The North Central Council of Mayors recently released a call for projects for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for federal fiscal years 2028 and 2029. STP funds can only be used on roads within the Federal Highway system which are typically higher volume streets. Of the upcoming planned projects on major roadways, the Jackson Boulevard resurfacing project best fit the requirements associated with these STP funds and the scoring metrics for the grant applications.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Village has historically received grants of Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds to fund the resurfacing of the major streets in the Village. The North Central Council of Mayors recently released a call for projects for applying for STP funds for FY 2028 and 2029. Applications are due December 20, 2023.
Based on the requirements of using the STP funds, the best fit for these funds are for resurfacing Jackson Boulevard from Harlem to Austin. Jackson was constructed in 1988 and was resurfaced over a 3-year period from 2011 to 2014. Jackson will need resurfacing by 2028.
The proposed project includes the resurfacing of Jackson with 4-inches of new asphalt; upgrading corner sidewalk ramps to meet ADA requirements as needed; restriping bike lanes; installing a new traffic signal interconnect system; bike crossing improvements where the Neighborhood Greenway system crosses Jackson; and traffic calming improvements as recommended by the Madison Street traffic calming study, which include bump outs and raised (tabled) brick paver intersections adjacent to schools and parks, and bump outs and striping at various intersections for pedestrian safety.
Should the Village be awarded the STP funds for the project, the STP funds would cover 80% of the eligible construction and construction engineering costs with the Village paying for the remaining 20% of the project using local capital improvement funds, CDBG funds, and MFT funds.
Fiscal Impact
Costs for resurfacing Jackson Boulevard is currently estimated at $3,000,000 for street resurfacing and traffic calming and safety improvements. Detailed cost estimates are not yet available at this time and are being prepared as part of the grant application which is due on December 20th. Should the Village be awarded the STP funds for the project, the STP funds would cover 80% of the eligible construction and construction engineering costs with the Village paying for the remaining 20% of the project using local capital improvement funds, CDBG funds, and MFT funds.
DEI Impact
As mentioned in the background section, this funding will aid in needed ADA requirements to improve accessibility. Additionally, increased traffic improvements for the safety of bikers and youth.
Alternatives
The alternative to this recommendation could be to delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Should the Village be awarded this grant, the Village will be required to enter into agreements with the State of Illinois to use these STP funds.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
This item represents the Village working with the State to use federal funds to resurface streets in the Village.