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Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ATTENDANCE 

Present: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

Remote Participation 

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

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

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

George Blakemore 

23-5364

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 09/20/2023

A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to approve 23-5364. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4339

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 Crestwood, Illinois

Request: Approval of proposed Maintenance Agreement

Goods or Services: Maintenance

Location: Village of Crestwood

Section Number: N/A

County Board District: 6

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Agreement Period: N/A

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and the Village of Crestwood. The Village of Crestwood will be responsible for maintenance of sidewalks/Multi-Use Paths within the limits of the Village, maintenance of segmental concrete blocks retaining wall, maintenance of the Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Systems, and fifty percent (50%) maintenance and electrical energy costs for traffic signal along Midlothian Turnpike at Kostner Avenue for the improvements along Midlothian Turnpike from Central Avenue to Pulaski Road.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to recommend for approval 23-4339. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4342

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

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Village of Justice

Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.

Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering

Location: Village of Justice, Illinois

Section: 19-W3019-00-PV

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 6, 17

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $22,307,021.00 ($350,000.00 to be reimbursed from the Village of Justice and $4,130,070 from the Illinois Tollway; $13,443,680 is grant funded)

Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11900.1500.53814.521536 11300.1500.29150.521536; 11900.1500.53814.560019;

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Justice. The County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering of 88th/Cork Avenue from 81st Street to 79th Street, Archer Road from Oak Grove Avenue to 88th/Cork Avenue, 79th Street from Oak Grove Avenue to 86th Avenue, Oak Grove Avenue from 79th Street to the intersection at Frontage Road and 81st Street from 88th /Cork Avenue and extending in an easterly direction for 535 feet. The Village will reimburse the County for its share of Village items costs included in the County project, estimated total Village cost is $350,000.00 and the Illinois Tollway will be responsible for its share of Illinois Tollway costs included in the project, estimated at $4,130,070.00.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Aguilar, to recommend for approval 23-4342. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4345

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

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Project: Preliminary Engineering and Design Services Various-Various Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Projects

Location: Countywide

Section: 23-PEDES-00-EG

County Board District(s): Countywide

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $5,500,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done Countywide. An improvement resolution appropriating funds for the Preliminary Engineering and Design Services Various-Various Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Projects at various locations throughout Cook County.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to recommend for approval 23-4345. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4346

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

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Project: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Replacement - Package #1

Location: Village of Hazel Crest, Village of Robbins, Village of Orland Park

Section: 23-HSIP1-00-TL

County Board District(s): 5,6

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $5,470,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.560019; 11900.1500.54354.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work being done in the Village of Hazel Crest, Village of Robbins, and Village of Orland Park. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Replacement Package #1 in the Villages of Hazel Crest, Robbins, and Orland Park, in Cook County.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to recommend for approval 23-4346. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4368

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

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Project: Storm Sewer Cleaning

Location: Countywide

Section: 24-SSCLN-00-SS

County Board District(s): Countywide

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for working being done Countywide. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds for Storm Sewer Cleaning services for the removal and proper disposal of debris from storm sewers at various locations throughout Cook County.

A motion was made by Commissioner Aguilar, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to recommend for approval 23-4368. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4378

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT 

Department(s): Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH), Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Cook County Department of Facilities Management (DFM) and Cook County Health and Hospital System (CCHHS)

Vendor: Colonial Oil Industries, Inc, Savannah, Georgia

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Increase and Amend the contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Diesel Fuel

Original Contract Period: 5/1/2021-5/20/2025

Proposed Amendment Type: Increase

Proposed Contract Period: N/A

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,650,000.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board on 4/15/2021, $3,650,000.00

Increase Requested: $600,000.00

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact:

DOTH ($2,985,880.00): FY 2021 $298,588.00, FY 2022 $796,235.00, FY 2023 $796,235.00, FY 2024 $796,235.00, FY 2025 $298,587.00

CCSO ($564,120.00): FY 2021 $94,020.00, FY 2022 $141,030.00, FY 2023 $141,030.00, FY 2024 $141,030.00, FY 2025 $47,010.00

DSM ($100,000.00): FY 2021 $20,000.00, FY 2022 $ 20,000.00, FY 2023 $20,000.00, FY 2024 $20,000.00, FY 2025 $20,000.00

CCHHS ($600,000.00): FY 2023 $60, 000.00, FY 2024 $360,000.00, FY 2025 $180,000.00

Accounts: 

DOTH: 11856.1500.15675.540146; $2,985,880.00 (Operation of Auto Equipment)

CCSO: 1100.1499.13355.540255: $564,120.00 (Automotive Operation and Maintenance)

DFM: 11100.1200.12355.530188: $ 100,000.00 (Institutional Supply)

CCHHS: 41225-4897-17775-540360: $600,000.00

Contract Number(s): 2123-18692

Concurrences: 

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: 

Amendment No. 1 adds the Cook County Health and Hospital Systems into this contract. This contract furnishes and delivers diesel fuel for various departments and facilities throughout Cook County. The diesel fuel is being utilized for automotive, equipment and building generators.

This contract is a Comparable Government Procurement pursuant to Section 34-140 of the Cook County Procurement Code. Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. was previously awarded a contract by the City of Chicago through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). Cook County wishes to leverage this procurement effort.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, recommend for approval 23-4378. The motion carried by the following vote:  

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (13)

Present: Anaya and Morrison (2)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4429

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): F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC

Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services

Location of Project: Central Avenue Bridge Over 1-55 Emergency Repair

Section: 22-W3924-02-BR

County Board District: 16

Contract Number: 2216-05132

Federal Project Number: N/A

Federal Job Number: N/A

Final Cost: $1,267,472.77

Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 0%

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits for approval the completion of construction for work done at Central Avenue Bridge Over I-55 Emergency Repair. This contract provided Emergency Repairs to the Central Avenue Bridge due to deck delamination. The work included deck slab repairs, pavement markings, traffic control and protection, and restoration. All work has been completed.

The amended awarded contract amount of this project was $1,267,472.77 and the final construction cost of the contract is $1,267,472.77. This contract provided critical repairs to the Central Avenue Bridge, including removal of existing concrete and placing concrete at damaged areas. This resolution is required as part of the documentation and certification of the completion of construction activities by the Department to the funding Agency, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, to recommend for approval 23-4429. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4430

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor: Baxter & Woodman, Inc., Crystal Lake Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services - Franklin Ave / Green Street Improvement Project

Location: Cook County Board District 17

Section: 21-FRAGS-00-PV

Job Number: C-91-192-21

Project Number: ZAGE(365)

Contract Value: $2,426,290.00

Contract period: 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2028

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $970,516.00; FY 2025 $970,516.00; FY 2026 $242,629.00

Accounts: 11300.1500.29152.560019; 11300.1500.29152.521536

Contract Number(s): 2138-18700

Concurrences: 

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Baxter & Woodman, Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois

This contract provides for construction management services for the Franklin Avenue/Green Street improvement from York Road to County Line Road located in the Villages of Bensenville and Franklin Park, all in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requirements.

Services include oversight in construction supervision, inspection and documentation in pre-construction, construction, and post construction phases. The Consultant will provide qualified individuals who will work under the direction and guidance of the Department's Bureau of Construction in various roles. Roles include project manager, resident engineer, assistant resident engineer, inspector, and others as required. The Consultant may be tasked to coordinate with property owners, businesses, community stakeholders and utility companies as well as with various Municipal, County, State and Federal departments when applicable.

This contract is awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in accordance with Cook County Procurement Code. Baxter & Woodman, Inc. was selected based on established evaluation criteria.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for approval 23-4430. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4496

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

PROPOSED  SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Project: Cal Sag Steel Truss Strengthening

Location: Villages of Alsip, Palos Heights, and Worth Township

Section: 18-CSSTS-00-BR

County Board District: 5, 6, 17

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $87,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29152.560019

Board Approved Date and Amount: $3,800,000.00 September 13, 2017, $3,000,000.00; December 16, 2021,

Increased Amount: $87,000.00

Total Adjusted Amount: $6,887,000.00

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Villages of Alsip, Palos Heights, and Worth Township. The supplemental resolution is appropriating funds for design engineering for steel truss member strengthening design, and construction repairs to seventy eight members.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Daley, to recommend for approval 23-4496. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4583

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

PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Project: Various Drainage Engineering Services

Location: Various Locations throughout Cook County

Section: 19-6VDES-00-EG

County Board District: Countywide

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $440,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Board Approved Date and Amount: 9/26/2018, $750,000.00

Increased Amount: $440,000.00

Total Adjusted Amount: $1,190,000.00

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for working being done at various locations throughout Cook County. The supplemental resolution is appropriating funds for drainage related preliminary and design engineering services on an as-needed basis throughout the County.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for approval 23-4583. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

23-4946

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

REPORT 

Department: Transportation and Highways

Report Title: Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART)

Report Period: N/A

Action: Refer to Transportation Committee

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that this report be referred to the Transportation Committee for further discussion and a full presentation to the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Commissioned by the Illinois General Assembly, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has advanced a collaborative project to develop a Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART). This report will identify recommendations that can help the region invest in a stronger and more financially secure transit system. CMAP staff will be providing a briefing to the Transportation Committee on their work.

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Anaya, to receive and file 23-4946. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Present: Britton (1)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

ADJOURNMENT 

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

Ayes: Moore, Gordon, Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Morita, Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (15)

Absent: Deer and Morrison (2)

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