R-1182 - 05/22/2012 - GRANT- IDOT - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2012- GR- IDOT -EXI -R -1182
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
OF OAK BROOK TO APPLY FOR THE ILLINOIS
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) sponsors a grant program for
projects under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) which provides funding for
community -based improvements expanding travel choices and cultivating the cultural, historical, aesthetic
and environmental aspects of the transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook has previously applied for and received funding from the
above grant project; and
WHEREAS, [DOT recently announced the solicitation of projects for the 2012 ITEP; and
WHEREAS, the target area for the 2012 ITEP Grant includes streetscape improvements in the
area of 22nd Street from Salt Creek to 1 -294 and a few hundred yards north and south on York Road; and
WHEREAS, the Village would be requesting $1,661,413 through the ITEP Grant, representing
approximately sixty -seven percent (67 %) of the total project cost of $2,498,148, and, if received, the
Village would match thirty -three percent (33 %) of the project funds, and which would be an appropriate
use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the major focus of this project would be on improvements of street lighting, median
improvements and right -of -way plantings in this corridor, and would be in accord with a goal of the
Streetscape Committee to improve the quality and image of its public streetscapes.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the President and Board of Trustees for the Village of Oak Brook hereby
approve and authorize the Village Manager to submit an application in the amount of $1,661,413 for an
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Grant.
Section 2: That the President and Board of Trustees further approve and authorize the
expenditure up to $836,735 from Hotel Tax funds to be allocated for the matching thirty -three percent
(33 %) .
Section 4: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this
Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption as
provided by law.
APPROVED this 22nd' day of May, 201.
opal G. Lalmalani
Village President
Resolution 2012- GR- IDOT -EX1 -R -1182
ITEP Grant Application 2012
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PASSED THIS 22nd day of May, 2012.
Ayes: Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf and Zannis
Nays: None
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk