Title/Name/Summary
Traffic Signal Maintenance for Village/ State/County Roadways Renewal
History
As part of the Village’s intergovernmental agreements with the State of Illinois (State) and Cook County (County), the Village is responsible for shared costs of traffic signal maintenance on state and county roadways. The Village’s cost is determined by the jurisdictional percentage of the intersecting streets. For instance, on 151st Street at LaGrange Road, the Village pays for 50% of the cost of maintenance due to 151st Street east and west being owned by the Village. The County utilizes the same formula for maintenance costs on shared jurisdiction roadways.
Additionally, the Public Works Department contracts out the routine traffic signal maintenance for thirteen (13) village-owned traffic control signal systems. The Village has traditionally utilized the same contractor to perform maintenance that is selected through the bid process by the State and the County.
Meade Electric of McCook, IL (Meade) has performed this work for the State, County and Village for many years, and they again have the State and County contracts for 2025.
Meade has submitted the attached service agreement extension for 2025, with a 4.1% rate increase, for a rate of $200.83 per intersection each month for the Village.
Throughout the year, non-routine traffic signal maintenance is needed due to damage or failure which is above and beyond the scope of routine maintenance covered in the above-mentioned monthly rate. The cost of these repairs varies year by year, but typically does not exceed $25,000 annually, and is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Staff recommends renewing the contract for 2025. The service agreement provides the same timeframe and similar level of maintenance service that Meade provides under the State and County agreements.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget, sufficient funds will be allocated in account 1008020-443700 for the mai...
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