CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Will County, Naperville Park District, Bolingbrook Park District, and the City of Naperville for the design, construction and operation of the DuPage River Trail-Weber Road Improvements
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J Novack, P.E., Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development/City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Over the years, the City of Naperville, in coordination with local governmental agencies have successfully secured funding for the construction of multi-use trails in the area. The City partnered with both the DuPage County and Will County Forest Preserve Districts and the Naperville Park District in constructing the DuPage River Trail through Naperville, which has proven to be a well-used and appreciated asset for residents.
At the far southern end of the DuPage River Trail there is a pedestrian and bicycle gap between Naperville and Bolingbrook, roughly from Royce Road almost to Boughton Road in Bolingbrook. Over the years, users have contacted staff about the absence of a sidewalk or trail in this area.
DISCUSSION:
The Forest Preserve District of Will County (FPDWC) has successfully led the construction of many multi-use trails throughout Will County. The FPDWC has offered to take the lead in filling this gap with the construction of a multi-use trail and have hired a consultant to perform a preliminary assessment of constructing a trail in this area and believe that it is an excellent candidate for federal funding, which can fund up to 80% of the construction costs. Most of this trail would be located on land owned by the City of Naperville on the east side of Washington Street/Weber Road.
The FPDWC contacted the City of Naperville, the Naperville Park District and the Bolingbrook Park District to request partnering on this project. All entities agreed, with the Bolingbrook Park District noting a limit on their total funding. Design and construction costs are estimated to be just over $6.5 million, so the local share split between the partners is $1,301,560.
The FPDWC has offered to take on the majority of the cost contributing $676,560 with the City of Naperville and Naperville Park District each contributing $300,000 toward the project. The attached Intergovernmental Agreement includes all the details. The design and construction will take several years to complete. TED has included the City’s obligation in the Capital Improvement Program as project BW 022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City’s obligation and contribution to this project over the next four years will total $300,000. This will add approximately 2,000 lineal feet of bikeway to the City’s network, with the Naperville Park District responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and the City of Naperville responsible for the capital maintenance.