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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Invest in Cook Grant Application for the 2026 Neighborhood Greenway Construction Project
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Introduction
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The Cook County Department of Highways recently announced a call for applications for their Invest in Cook grants. The Engineering Division is currently working on the design of the Neighborhood Greenway bike system and staff recommends submitting a grant application to help fund construction of the system in 2026.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways recently announced $8.5 million in transportation funds for Invest in Cook grants to help cover the cost of planning and feasibility studies, engineering, and construction associated with improvements consistent with the County's Long-Range Transportation Plan. Grant applications are due on March 21, 2025, with an anticipated award notice in July.
The Engineering Division, with consultant support from V3 Companies and TYLin, is currently designing the Neighborhood Greenway bike system. Construction of the Neighborhood Greenway system is planned for 2025 and 2026. Staff recommends applying for the Invest in Cook funds to help fund construction of the system in 2026 since the Neighborhood Greenway system aligns with the County's Connecting Cook County's plan for prioritizing transit and other transportation alternatives.
The Village has previously been awarded Invest in Cook grant funds in 2024 for the construction of the 2025 Neighborhood Greenway bike system and in 2019 to help fund the resurfacing of Lake Street from Euclid to Austin. These grant funds are relatively simple to administer.
Timing Considerations
The Cook County Invest in Cook grant application is due March 21, 2025.
Budget Impact
There is no cost associated with the grant application...
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