Title/Name/Summary
Letter of Map Revision - Spring Creek
History
Christopher Burke Engineering has submitted a proposal to prepare a letter of map revision (LOMR) for Spring Creek. Spring Creek is located on the western side of the Village and is tributary to Hickory Creek, eventually discharging into the Des Plaines River just south of Joliet. Spring Creek was studied a number of years ago and a LOMR issued by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lowered the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) by up to 5 feet on some areas. With development and re-development along the Spring Creek corridor staff is recommending this area be studied to confirm and/or modify the BFE and have the area re-mapped. This is for the protection of both current and future residents in the area. This information will be available for use by future developers to aid in planning new developments. The study limits will extend from Will-Cook Road/118th Street to the headwaters of Spring Creek.
On September 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
Funds are budgeted in the FY15 budget - account #010-2004-432800.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a proposal prepared by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. of Rosemont, Illinois for Letter of Map Revision of Spring Creek in the amount not to exceed $24,000.