Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Maintenance of Streets in the Village of Oak Park for the 2019 Fiscal Year
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Overview
Overview
The Village receives a monthly distribution of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Illinois Highway Code requires that each municipality receiving MFT funds use those funds for the limited purposes described in the Highway Code. Those approved uses generally relate to the costs of labor and materials for construction and maintenance of the public right of way. The Village is required to adopt a Resolution which obligates its share of MFT funds to one or more of the approved purposes set forth in the Highway Code.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY2019 Budget provides for an expenditure of $1,300,000.00 based on the expected MFT revenue funds in Fiscal Year 2019. The Resolution provides for a higher estimate of $1,474,891.60 to cover the estimated MFT funds received.
Background
The "Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs" attachment itemizes approved uses of $1,474,891.60 in Motor Fuel Tax funds. The attachment proposes using the funds for salaries and overtime related to public works operations in the public right of way, the purchase of salt and electricity for street lighting as described more fully on the Attachment.
IDOT is charged with supervising and approving the Village's expenditure of MFT funds. IDOT will review the Resolution and indicate its approval and returning it to the Village.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
The Village Board has approved similar Resolutions in prior years.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
This is an annual Resolution required for the use of Motor Fuel Taxes
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