Title/Name/Summary
Resolution for 2026 Neighborhood Roadway Resurfacing Project II
History
On June 28, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the REBUILD ILLINOIS Capital Plan to fund transportation projects and improvements, along with many other investments. Municipal allocations were distributed based on the regular Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) formula. Rebuild Illinois (RBI) distributions are not MFT distributions, but rather grants made from bond sale proceeds that must be tracked separately as RBI expenditures. Under the Illinois Highway Code, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires the Village to pass a resolution for the utilization of RBI funds. All authorizations were to be IDOT approved by July 1, 2025.
Between May 2020 and September 2022, the Village received six (6) installments of $623,528.11 each in Rebuild Illinois Bond funds, for a total of $3,741,168.66. On April 5, 2021, the Board passed the 2021 Neighborhood Road Improvement Program - Bid Award, which authorized the usage of two (2) of the six (6) RBI distributions for Phase 2 of the overall project. However, at the time, the IDOT procedures were unclear, and the Village was informed that the proper IDOT procedures were not followed to authorize these as planned. In good faith, IDOT allowed the Village to retroactively pass a resolution and use these funds in 2026, as long as the Village follows all IDOT procedures and guidelines.
On July 7, 2025, a resolution was passed authorizing the use of the available RBI balance of $1,247,000.00.
Earlier this year, ITB #26-021 was issued for roadway resurfacing improvements east of Catalina Subdivision area. The Village received favorable bids, and the board approved on April 6, 2026, a contract to be awarded for this project leaving a remaining balance of $655,000.00.
IDOT is allowing the Village to pursue a second project to utilize the remaining balance pursuant to IDOT guidelines. A resolution is required to authorize the use of the remaining balance of RBI funds for future street resurfacing that is being prepared for bid in the next few weeks.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE, RELATED TO THE EXPENDITURE OF RBI FUNDS FOR THE 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT II.