Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Project Budget for Emerson Development to include the Costs for a Water Main Installation in the Amount of $88,000
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Overview
Overview
The Redevelopment Agreement for the Emerson Development did not include the costs for replacing the entire length of water main on North Boulevard from Harlem to Marion Street. This work was included in the approved plans to extend the limits of improvement of the water main on North Boulevard beyond the frontage of the development site in order to replace the existing aging water main and connect to the existing water system at Harlem Avenue and Marion Street.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
There are $660,000 of funds included in the FY2017 Budget in the Water and Sewer Fund, Water Distribution, Capital Improvements, account no. 5040-43730-777-570707 to pay for the replacement of water mains associated with the Emerson Development.
Background
The Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) for the Emerson Development identifies the replacement of 250 feet of the water main on North Blvd along the frontage of the development as a Village of Oak Park cost. The RDA does not consider any replacement of water main on North Boulevard beyond the development’s frontage.
The replacement of the water main on North Blvd between Harlem and Marion was included in the approved plans for construction in order to replace the older water main dating from 1909 and to realize the full benefits from the increased flow of a new water main which would not be achieved if it were only replaced along the frontage. Older water mains, in addition to being brittle and corroded, have a buildup of mineral deposits which reduces the diameter of the pipe restricting the flow of water. Replacing only a portion of the pipe would not improve flow rates to the surrounding area.
Funds were included in the FY2017 budget to pay for this work since the RDA assigned the replacement of all water main costs on North Boulevard as Village responsibility. The work at the development is substantially complete and staff is recommending amending the project budget to include the $88,000 for this water main work in order to reimburse the Developer.
Alternatives
The alternative to this recommendation could be to delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
On April 28, 2014, the Village Board directed staff to negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement with Clark Street Development, LLC., based upon the recommendations of the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
On May 27, 2014, the Village Board approved the Redevelopment Agreement with Clark Street Development, LLC.
On November 3, 2014, the Village Board approved the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement that added Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC.
On June 1, 2015, the Village Board approved the Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement to finalize project schedule completion.
On August 3, 2015, the Village Board approved the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement which removed 1118 Westgate from the original Redevelopment Agreement and authorized a new Redevelopment Agreement which allowed the Developer to start work on the partial demolition of 1118 Westgate in order for there to be space for the relocation of the ComEd equipment currently in the Village owned parking lot.
On October 19, 2015, the Village Board approved the Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement that set the closing date for December 9, 2015.
On December 7, 2015, the Village Board approved the Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement which extended the closing date to January 7, 2016.
On January 19, 2016, the Village Board approved the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement.
On May 16, 2016, the Village Board approved the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement-Lake Street/Westgate/North Boulevard Site and project budget for the streetscape.
On November 7, 2016 the Village Board approved an Amendment to the Project Budget for Oak Park Station to Include a Brick Alternate for Westgate from the New Maple Street East through the Cul-De-Sac, Removal of a Curb Cut on Lake Street Related to the Parking Lot and Costs Associated With Material Changes due to a Change in Design in the Amount of $232,615.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
None at this time.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
None at this time.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
This work is in alignment with the Governance Priority for the Department of Public Works for Infrastructure/Capital Programs.