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A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and Between the Village of Oak Park and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of the Green Alleys Project in Oak Park, Illinois and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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The Village of Oak Park recently received notice of award of $440,000 from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) for their Green Infrastructure Partnership Program for construction of four permeable alleys in 2026. The IGA defines the terms and conditions of the funding program.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior actions:
* The Village Board approved a Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. for Design Engineering Services for the 2026 Alley Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $325,477 on July 1, 2025 (RES 25-225).
* The Village Board approved the submission of a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Application for the 2026 Green Alleys Project on March 4, 2025 (RES 25-170).
Background
The Village of Oak Park recently received notice of an award of $440,000 from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) for its Green Infrastructure Partnership Program for the construction of four permeable alleys in 2026. The Village applied for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) funding in March of this year. Staff identified four alleys already scheduled for replacement due to their condition and also are located in areas with sandy soils, which allows for cost-effective installations of permeable pavements.
Per the terms of the IGA, design of the alleys will need to be complete by the end of 2025. Construction of these must occur in 2026 or the Village will lose these funds. Design work i...
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