Title/Name/Summary
Downtown Main Street District - Retirement of Nicor Facilities
History
As part of the agreement with University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC), the Village is responsible for the design, construction and completion of certain improvements within the Main Street District. Specifically, the Village is responsible for the extension of Jefferson Avenue to 142nd Street, the delivery of the UCMC's surface parking lot, and site prep work including, but not limited to, the coordination of all utility infrastructure within the District.
At this stage, the Village is in the process of physically removing all existing dry utilities - electric, gas, and telecommunication - and abrogating all easements associated thereto. Nicor's existing facilities include a 2" gas main located within an existing easement that connects at the LaGrange Road right-of-way and travels westward approximately 500'. The area of impact includes the forthcoming UCMC surface parking lot and Jefferson Avenue, as well as future developable parcels. Total cost for the retirement of the gas main is $8,279.73. The Plat of Abrogation (attached for reference) will be moved forward upon completion of the physical work.
On December 21, 2015, this item was reviewed by the Development Services Planning and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available for this work within the FY15 capital budget, in the TIF fund #282-0000-471250 (Infrastructure).
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the payment of $8,279.73 to Nicor for the retirement of a 2" gas main within the Downtown Main Street District.