Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Extension of an Agreement for the Operation and Maintenance of a Station Facility Located Between Harlem Avenue and Marion Street between the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Metra) and the Village of Oak Park Through December 31, 2022, and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Metra for the Operation and Maintenance of the Oak Park Metra Station expired on March 5, 2021. This item will formally allow the Village and Metra to continue to operate under the same lease terms on a month-to-month basis until a successor agreement is approved.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Village currently maintains the station using contract maintenance services. The Fiscal Year 2022 has $92,500.00 budgeted for this maintenance in account no. 1001-43790-717 under various accounts.
Background
In March 2001, the Village and Metra entered into a 20-year agreement for the operation, maintenance, and use of the commuter station located between Harlem Avenue and Marion Street. The agreement expired on March 5, 2021. Discussions have been ongoing regarding a successor agreement however, due to the pandemic neither the Village nor Metra were able to prioritize the work on the next agreement. During this time, the Village has continued to provide the same level of maintenance service.
Both Metra and Village staff believe that until a successor agreement is approved Metra and the Village should enter into a month-to-month agreement.
Metra typically does not provide the level of maintenance that is required for the commuter stations so it enters into agreements with local municipalities who will then perform routine maintenance.
The Village's responsibility has been to provide routine maintenance such as janito...
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