Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Highways Land Acquisition Contract for Negotiation Services with Swanson and Brown, Ltd. for Right-of-Way Acquisition for the Lake Street Improvement Project in an Amount Not To Exceed $103,900 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Engineering Division requested proposals to provide assistance with the Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition process to obtain sidewalk easements needed for the Lake Street Improvement Project in order to comply with IDOT and Federal policies and procedures. Sidewalk easements are desired in order to replace sidewalks at approximately 39 parcels since buildings are typically set back six feet for the ROW line. IDOT policies require ROW acquisition processes to be performed by prequalified and certified companies. The proposal from Swanson and Brown best fit the needs of the Village for completing the ROW acquisition process in the required timeframe.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
There are currently $185,370 of available funds for this work in the FY2018 Budget in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, for External Support account no. 3095-43780-101-570663.
Background
The proposed Lake Street Improvement project includes sidewalk replacement for much of the length of the project from Harlem Avenue to Euclid Avenue. In the Downtown Oak Park area (DTOP) from Harlem to Forest the buildings are typically set back approximately six feet from the property line. In many locations there are not existing sidewalk easements recorded against the private properties in this section. In the area east of DTOP to Euclid Avenue the private property line gets closer to the building line but there are still many locations where the main sidewalk extends into private property. In addition to these main sidewalk areas, construction of sidewalk ramps at corners so...
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