Title/Name/Summary
156th Street Extension - IEPA Payment - Water Certification Fee
History
The 156th Street extension design engineering is almost complete. The Village anticipates construction to commence this year. As part of the project, the Village was required to mitigate jurisdictional wetlands. This mitigation was finalized and paid a few years ago. As part of this, the Village is also required to get a water certification from the IEPA. Part of this certification was a public notice comment period that was completed in 2010. The Village has submitted the required paperwork to the IEPA for their review; however, a $10,000 fee is also required to be paid. Originally, the Village thought it was exempted from this fee; however, we have been advised that we must pay the fee in order to get the certification. This certification must be approved prior to construction.
Due to the need to expedite this payment, this agenda item is being considered by the Development Services Committee and the Village Board of Trustees meeting on the same night. Village Board approval will be contingent upon receiving an approval recommendation at the Development Services Committee meeting.
Financial Impact
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the 156th Street project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the $10,000 payment to the State of Illinois for the IEPA Water Certification Fee for the 156th Street Extension projection.