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Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met April 26

Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met April 26

Here are the minutes provided by the commissioners:

ATTENDANCE

Present: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (14)

Absent: Excused Gordon, Deer and Johnson (3)

A motion was made by Commissioner Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to allow for remote participation in meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Present: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (14)

Absent: Excused Gordon, Deer and Johnson (3)

PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

Chairman Moore asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in Accordance with Cook County Code. 

1. Mark Armstrong - Concerned Citizen 

2. George Blakemore - Concerned Citizen 

23-2609

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 3/15/2023 

A motion was made by Commissioner Aguilar, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to approve 23-2609. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Present: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (14)

Absent: Excused Gordon, Deer and Johnson (3)

23-1511 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways 

Other Part(ies): Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd., Elk Grove, Illinois 

Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution 

Good(s) or Service(s): General Maintenance Services 

Location of Project: Countywide 

Section: 19-8MARK-00-GM, 22-8MARK-00-GM 

County Board District: Countywide 

Contract Number: 1928-17779 

Federal Project Number: N/A 

Federal Job Number: N/A 

Final Cost: $5,467,671.11 

Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: $165,508 or 2.9% below construction contract 

Summary: This contract consisted of furnishing and installation of various types of paint pavement and median markings, raised reflective pavement markers, replacement reflectors, traffic control and protection on various road and locations throughout the Cook County Highway System and has been completed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. 

The awarded contract amount of this project was $3,633,180.00 and the County exercised the renewal option for a total contract value of $5,633,180.00. The final construction cost of the contract is $5,467,671.11. This savings is attributed to less than anticipated final quantities for the pavement markings. The renewal and increase provided critical pavement marking maintenance services for the County, including installation, removal of pavement markings and pavement markers along Cook County roadways. This resolution is required as part of the documentation and certification of the completion of construction activities by the Department to the funding Agency, in this case IDOT. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Degnen, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to recommend for approval 23-1511. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13)

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

 23-1536 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

 Department: Transportation and Highways 

Other Part(ies): Village of Tinley Park, Illinois 

Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. 

Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering 

Location: Village of Tinley Park, Illinois 

Section: 20-B6125-00-PV 

Centerline Mileage: N/A 

County Board District: 6 

Agreement Number(s): N/A 

Agreement Period: One-time agreement 

Fiscal Impact: $21,661,122.21 ($5,057,545.00 to be reimbursed from Village of Tinley Park) 

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Tinley Park. The county will be the lead agency for the construction and construction engineering for improvements along 175th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Oak Forest Avenue. The County will include installation, upgrade, and/or relocation of water main, force main, sanitary sewer, street lighting and landscaping for the Village as part of County's construction contract for the project. The Village shall reimburse the County for its share of construction and construction engineering costs. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Degnen, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to recommend for approval 23-1536. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13)

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

23-1537 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways 

Request: Approval of the Proposed Maintenance Resolution 

Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project 

Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4 & 5 

County Board District(s): Countywide 

Fiscal Impact: $145,000.00 

Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Maintenance Resolution. The maintenance resolution is appropriating funds to furnish and deliver concrete bridge surface sealer solution for DOTH concrete bridge surface preservation work. The location is for all 4 maintenance districts (Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Orland Park, and Riverdale). 

A motion was made by Commissioner Degnen, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to recommend for approval 23-1537. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13) 

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

23-1564 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways 

Other Part(ies): Village of Tinley Park, Illinois 

Request: Approval of proposed Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer 

Goods or Services: 

Services 

Location: Village of Tinley Park, Illinois 

Section Number: 

20-B6125-00-PV 

County Board District: 6 

Centerline Mileage: 0.50 miles and 0.40 miles 

Agreement Period: N/A 

Agreement Number(s): N/A 

Fiscal Impact: $0 

Accounts: N/A 

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and the Village of Tinley Park. The agreement is to transfer jurisdiction of 175th Street from Oak Park Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue from 175th Street to Oak Forest Avenue. The transfer of jurisdiction from the County to the Village will be effective Twenty-One (21) calendar days after notification of acceptance by the Village for Section Number 20-B6125-00-PV. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Degnen, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to recommend for approval 23-1564. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13) 

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

23-1565 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways 

Other Part(ies): Village of Indian Head Park, Illinois 

Request: Approval of proposed First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement 

Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering 

Location: Village of Indian Head Park, Illinois 

Section: 20-W2221-00-EG 

Centerline Mileage: N/A 

County Board District: 17 

Agreement Number: N/A 

Agreement Period: N/A 

Fiscal Impact: $434,783.00 

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Indian Head Park. The Village will be the lead agency for preliminary engineering services for Wolf Road Reconstruction Project. This First Amendment increases the County's participatory share of costs for preliminary engineering services. The County will reimburse the Village of Indian Head Park for said costs as part of the preliminary engineering services. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Degnen, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to recommend for approval 23-1565. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13) 

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

23-0342 

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways 

REPORT 

Department: Transportation and Highways 

Report Title: Cook County Bike Plan 

Report Period: N/A 

Action: Refer to Committee 

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that this item be referred to the Transportation Committee. The Department would like to present the Cook County Bike Plan at the Committee meeting. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Commissioner Daley, to recommend for deferral 23-0342. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13)

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson (4) 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Degnen, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Morita, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Quezada and Trevor (13) 

Absent: Gordon, Deer, Gainer and Johnson

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