EIGHTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION

PROGRESS REPORT

Date: September 19, 2008

Contractor has completed storm sewer installations from Madison Street to Clay Street.

Contractor will continue installation of storm sewer on Saturday (09-20-08) from Clay Street to Vine Street.

Contractor will begin sanitary sewer work on Monday, September 22 on the 400 block of Vine Street.

All schedules are weather permitting.

Last update: July 29, 2008

Woodlands Drainage and Pavement Improvements

Village consultant Earth Tech, through the Drainage and Woodlands Improvements Task Force, completed the preliminary drainage study. The recommendations were presented in January 2008 to the EPS Committee. The proposed project would include a new drainage system and improved roadways at a total cost of about $20 million. The Finance Commission is currently evaluating financing options.

More information regarding the proposed project can be found on the main page of the Village website.

Veeck Park Wet Weather Facility

The design of the Veeck Park wet weather facility is continuing following Board approval of the Plan Commission recommendation on July 10th. The Preliminary Engineering Report sent to Illinois EPA was approved on July 21st. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in October, with some of the equipment needing to be procured sooner to ensure timely delivery. As part of the IEPA approval, a timeline was established and written into the permit issued to the Village requiring operation of the facility by March of 2009.

Sewer Separation Projects

As part of the Village's plan to alleviate localized areas of flooding and also reduce wet weather flows to Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District, several key sewer separation (storm sewer) projects have been identified. Last year a Stormwater Masterplan was developed and presented in November by consultant Clark Dietz. The proposed work may be completed either as standalone projects or through Road Programs. Updates will be provided as projects are launched.

Localized Drainage Solution Program

The Localized Drainage Solution Program was established in 2007 to help address areas of localized flooding both on public and private property. Projects are selected based on resident requests and a Village evaluation of the requests to determine the feasibility of a solution. Typically those accepted are ones that affect multiple properties and also are reasonably close to existing storm sewers to provide the drainage relief. The cost of projects established solely to alleviate private property flooding have been split 80/20, with the residents responsible for 80%. Projects located on public property are generally funded 100% by the Village and are likely part of the Stormwater Masterplan. Exceptions may include unimproved streets and alleys. Unimproved street improvement costs have historically been shared with the residents based on a Special Assessment or Special Service Area agreement. For alley improvements, drainage costs are paid by the Village, while paving costs (including asphalt and stone) are paid by the residents.

The following drainage improvement projects have been selected for construction.

Special Service Area #9 - Private property bounded by Oak, Elm, Eighth and Ninth

The scope includes extending storm sewer from Ninth Street to the north into the rear yards where additional inlet structures will be installed to alleviate localized flooding. The project is scheduled to be awarded in June, but construction will likely not begin until late summer since restoration will be more effective as the summer heat subsides.

400 Block S. Washington/Lincoln Alley

The scope includes extending storm sewer from Fourth Street south into the alley to collect storm water at the low point in the middle of the block. The gravel alley will also be paved. The project is scheduled to be awarded in June with construction pending on reimbursement by the residents for the paving work.

2008 Road Program

The 2008 Road Program will include reconstruction and utility work on the following segments:

~ Vine Street from Sixth to Fourth shall include water and sewer replacement and full pavement reconstruction.
~ Vine Street from Fourth to Hinsdale shall include sewer replacement and full depth resurfacing.
~ Second Street from Vine to Grant shall include full depth resurfacing.
~ Eighth Street from Madison to Garfield shall include sanitary sewer replacement from Madison to Clay, new storm sewer (sewer separation project) from Garfield into Robbins Park, new sidewalk installation between Madison and Vine, and full pavement reconstruction.

The Village is working with the consultant to complete the design and plan preparation for the construction letting. IDOT is currently reviewing the plans. A start date is expected at the end of August with construction completed in November 2008.

2008 Resurfacing Project

Due to the extreme winter conditions deteriorating some roadways, a joint resurfacing project with the Village of Western Springs was established that included the following segments:

~ County Line Road from Sixth to Third
~ Chicago Avenue at County Line intersection and short segments west and south
~ Grant Street from Fifth to Third
~ Madison Street from 55th to Ninth
~ The Lane from Elm to Oak
~ Garfield Street near 56th
~ Hickory Street from Madison to Vine

Construction has largely been completed with only punchlist items left to complete.

2008 New Sidewalk Program

In a continued effort to implement the Sidewalk Masterplan and construct the identified critical links, the 2008 New Sidewalk Program will include the following segments:

~ Eighth Street - South side between Madison and Vine as part of the Road Program
~ Seventh Street - North side between Park and Elm
~ Seventh Street - South side at Dietz Park
~ Bruner Street - West side from Hinsdale south to Alley
~ Bruner Street - West side from Fourth north to existing walk
~ Bruner Street - East side from Sixth north to existing walk
~ Thurlow Street - West side between Sixth and Seventh

The project has been bid and awarded to G & M Cement Construction, Inc. Contracts are expected to be executed within a week for construction to begin in mid-August.

The Sidewalk Masterplan Map can be found on the main page of the website.

50/50 Sidewalk Program

The Village has established a 50/50 Sidewalk Program to help keep the existing sidewalk network functioning safely. This is an annual program that involves resident input and cost sharing for replacement of dangerous sidewalk squares. For a sidewalk square to qualify for cost sharing replacement it must be present a trip hazard of at least ½". Sidewalk squares displaced by parkway trees are replaced at Village expense. Residents may request additional sidewalk replacement, but if it does not meet the hazard criteria the resident must cover 100% of the cost. The request deadline for this year's program was June 23. Due to the IDOT approval process, construction will likely be completed in September and October.

2009 Road Program

The 2009 Road Program will include resurfacing and utility work on Garfield Street between 55th and First. New storm sewers are proposed as a sewer separation project, as well as repairs to the existing combination sewer. A consultant has been retained to complete the design and construction inspection services.

As more detailed survey and design data are formulated, costs will be reviewed to determine if additional work can be completed as part of this project. The additional work would likely include some or all of the following:

~ Resurfacing of First Street between Garfield and Park
~ Resurfacing of Park Avenue between First and Chicago
~ Water main replacement between First and Third
~ Water main replacement between Ninth and 55th
~ New sidewalk on the east side of Garfield between Ninth and 55th

Given the amount of proposed utility work, the Fourth of July parade route for 2009 will likely need to be rerouted. More information regarding this change will be posted as it is available.

Oak Street Bridge

Preliminary discussions have begun regarding the condition of the Oak Street Bridge since it is nearing the end of its useful life. The Village firmly believes that a grade separated railroad crossing is important to maintain in the future. Given the existing condition and location of the bridge, there will be several challenges that must be addressed early in the process. The Village has already involved Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Commerce Commission, and local legislators. The Village is currently working towards beginning a Phase 1 study to evaluate the feasibility of bridge replacement by identifying design constraints, environmental impacts and cost. To design, secure funding and construct a project of this nature it can take several years so the process must begin now.

Brook Park Renovation Project

Phase 2 of the Brook Park Renovation Project has been underway since last fall. Work includes the washroom/storage facility and the required storm water improvements. The building is largely complete and permits from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the sewer work were obtained in mid-July. Work has commenced on the storm sewer installations with the two main runs already installed. The disturbed area across the football field has already been restored with sod, and a seed blanket is expected to be installed along the east sideline shortly. The water service connection is scheduled to be completed next week, with the asphalt path to follow shortly thereafter. The building will be opened upon approval from MWRD.

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