Title
Pedestrian Crossing - 179th Street and Southwest Highway - Board Approval
History
In April of 2008, the Public Works Department petitioned the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to install a striped pedestrian crosswalk with solar powered, flashing yellow lights and appropriate signage at 179th Street and Route 6 (Southwest Highway). On December 1, 2008, IDOT granted permission to the Village for construction within their right-of-way. Under this agreement all flasher equipment and signage will be the responsibility of the Village to maintain. The equipment will be purchased at a cost of approximately $20,000 and will be installed by the Public Works Department. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with IDOT and the purchase of the equipment necessary to complete the project.
On February 9, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
There is sufficient funding in a Board approved line item (054-0000-499.71-30) for this project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve entering into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of a pedestrian crosswalk at 179th Street and Route 6 (Southwest Highway);
And
Approve the purchase of solar powered pedestrian crossing equipment for an amount not to exceed $20,000;
And
Approve authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute said Agreement.