Title
151st Street Improvements
History
The Village and its engineering consultant, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL), have completed the design and construction documents for the widening and reconstruction of 151st Street from Ravinia Avenue to West Avenue. Included in this project is a new roundabout at the intersection of West Avenue and 151st Street as well as new watermain, storm sewers, intersection and roadway improvements at West Avenue, 151st Street, and Ravinia Avenue.
The project design and specifications have been accepted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Project bidding documents and right-of-way (ROW) certifications that meet IDOT’s requirements will be submitted so that the project can be started in early 2020. It is anticipated that construction will start in the 2020 construction season. A required step in this process is the purchase and/or acquisition of permanent (warranty deeds) and temporary ROW at Village’s expense. This is a typical approach on all locally funded projects. CBBEL’s sub-consultant, Santacruz Land Acquisitions, working for the Village has completed the required state and federal land acquisition requirements. The Village is now ready to complete the land acquisition process by paying the professionally assessed or negotiated land values to the property owners.
Current Request
Staff is requesting that the Village Board authorize payment of the amounts presented in the attached Exhibit A to the property owners to complete the land acquisition process. There are eight properties where the Village is acquiring temporary and/or permanent (warranty deeds) easements. Three property owners are offering their properties as a donation and at no cost to the Village. The Village is paying for the remaining five properties. The total purchase price for all five properties is $40,500.
IDOT requires that all project documents be submitted to them by November 18, 2019. Due to this schedule issue, staff is bringing this request directly to the Board.
Financial Impact
Sufficient land acquisition funds are available in the Capital Improvement Fund (054-0000-471250) for 151st Street project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of the ROW required for the 151st Street roadway improvement project for a total purchase price of $40,500 and pay the land values to the property owners as shown in the attached Exhibit A.