HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-R-26 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution 6-R-26 for Improvement to various City of Evanston Streets Under the Illinois Highway Code. pdf1 /26/2026
6-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign an Illinois Department of
Transportation MFT Resolution for Improvement under the lll/nols
Highway Code for Resurfacing Evanston Streets
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the free flow of traffic and ensure safety to
the motoring public and pedestrians, the City of Evanston and the Illinois Department of
Transportation ("IDOT"), intend to enter into an Illinois Department of Transportation
Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1, for improvements to streets within the City of
Evanston; and
WHEREAS, said roadway improvements consist of new ADA ramps at
intersections, sidewalk curb ramp replacement as needed, sewer work, pavement repairs,
drainage/utility structure adjustments, base patching, asphalt grinding and resurfacing,
parkway restoration and related incidental work along the various streets highlighted in
Exhibit 2 (the "Street Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Clerk to execute the IDOT
Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, allocating a portion of the
City's Motor Fuel Tax funds in the principal amount of two million three hundred and six
thousand and six hundred dollars ($1,320,000.00) to pay for said Street Improvements;
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City to execute the aforementioned resolution for certain Street Improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is hereby authorized to sign and attest to the
Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code between the City of Evanston
and IDOT, attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 6-R-26 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: January 26, 2026
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Alexandra Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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6-R-26
EXHIBIT 1
Resolution for Improvement Under the
Illinois Highway Code
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IlUnois rartrnent
of Transportation
Resolution for Improvement
Under the Illinois Highway Code
Is this project a bondable capital Improvement? Resolution Type Resolution Number Section Number
X Yes ❑ No Original 6-R-26 26-00305-00-RS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City
Governing Body Type Local Public Agency Type
of Evanston Illinois that the following described streets)/road(s)lstructure be improved under
Name of Local Public Agency
the Illinois Highway Cod Work shall be done by Contract
Contract or Day Labor
For Roadway/Street Improvements:
Name of Streets)/Road(s) Length Route From To
(miles)
Various Streets - Map attached
For Structures:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Existing Route Location Feature Crossed
Structure No.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of
New ADA accessible ramps at the intersections, sidewalk curb ramp replacement as needed, sewer work,
pavement repairs, drainage/utility structure adjustments, base patching, asphalt grinding and resurfacing,
parkway restoration and related incidental work.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of One million three hundred twenty
_ _.._ Dollars ( $1,320,000.00 ) for the improvement of
said section from the Local Public Agency's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office
of the Department of Transportation.
ie City Clerk in and for said City
Name of Clerk Local Public Agency Type Local Public Agency Type
of Evanston in the State aforesaid, and keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by
Name of Local Public Agency
statute, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete original of a resolution adopted by
Council of Evanston at a meeting held on •tnUaru )L U 120(,p
Governing Body Type Name of Local Public Agency Da etet
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of fear' 1/ Z{j�, l._4
Day fNbnth, Year
(SEAL, if required by the LPA)
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Clerk Signature & Date
Approved
Regional Engineer Signature & Date
Depa ment of Transportation
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Sat Nagar, PE Senior Project Manager
on behalf of IDOT pursuant to Agreement
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