Title/Name/Summary
108th Avenue Improvement - Sidewalk Gap Participation with Cook County
History
The 108th Avenue roadway improvement project is currently under construction from 179th Street to 163rd Street (south of the railroad tracks). This project is led by Cook County. As part of this project, sidewalks and bike paths are included. However, the policy of Cook County is to only pay 100% for the replacement of the sidewalks and requires the local municipality to share 50/50 on the installation of new sidewalks. Currently, along 108th Avenue, there are two gaps in the sidewalk. One (the smaller) is located on the West side of 108th, closer to 167th Street. The second one is located on the East side of 108th, North of the Stellwagen Farm. The total linear feet of both gaps is approximately 600 ft. Both of these gaps abut unincorporated properties (please refer to attached map). Cook County also requires the local municipality to maintain the sidewalks once installed - which the Village does already for the existing sidewalks. If the Village chooses not to participate 50/50 with the cost of installation, then future installations would be 100% the cost of the Village.
This area of town includes many residential neighborhoods, as well as the Village’s Stellwagen Farm. Many families and children use these sidewalks to traverse this area. Additionally, these are the only remaining gaps left in this area, as existing sidewalks were installed when the various subdivisions were approved. For these reasons, Village staff recommends participating with Cook County 50/50 on the construction costs.
The Village did request financial participation from the Orland Township, since these two areas are currently unincorporated. However, the Township declined due to their policy of not installing sidewalks in unincorporated Orland Township areas. Based upon information received from Cook County, the total cost of construction is anticipated to be $25,000, wit...
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