Title
Discussion on Elm Street Extension portion of Orland Hills East & West
History
In 2016, the Village embarked on a multi-year plan to upgrade rural cross section roadways annexed into the Village over the years. These roadways were far below current Village standards and required spending considerable resources maintaining the roadways, stormwater ponds, sanitary sewers, and water mains. This undertaking started with the Fernway Subdivision followed by Laguna Hills. The initial plan was to perform the Orland Hills West subdivision project in 2024, and the Orland Hills East subdivision project in 2025. The original contract for the Orland Hills West Construction was terminated for cause in October 2024, due to the timing of the construction project. To obtain the best pricing, the Village bid both the Orland Hills East and West construction as one (1) cohesive project for 2025.
Attached is a detailed history of the Elm Street extension and Village communication on the project. Due to the size of the project, an environmental study was not required or conducted. The results of an Engineering Department traffic count are attached. Staff is working with the property owner of four vacant lots on the west side of Elm Street. Development of these lots may occur with or without the extension of Elm Street.
Financial Impact
The Village spent $27,300.00 for the design of the road extension in 2024.
The road extension was bid with the other work for Orland Hills East/West project at a not to exceed value of $5,025,774.73. This connection road was not itemized in the bid. However, Public Works estimates approximately $115,000.00 work of construction cost broken down as follows:
· Remaining Removal - $3,898 (trees have already been removed in this area)
· Earth Excavation - $13,950
· Roadway Improvements - $39,191
· Storm Sewer Improvements - $47,000
· Restoration/Landscaping - $10,850
· Total Estimated Cost - $114,889
Recommended Action/Motion
Staff requ...
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