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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR ARPA INVEST IN COOK PROGRAM EXPANSION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1 billion of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, also on June 24, 2021, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 21-3654, accepting the ARPA federal award as allocated by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 21-3654 further authorized the Cook County Budget Director and Comptroller to create and implement a Special Purpose Fund for the ARPA award and other accounting measures to track the acceptance and spending of the federal award; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 22-0637, authorizing the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Director, Chief Procurement Officer and applicable using agencies to issue grants, contracts and agreements for specific ARPA programs; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 22-0637 also provided that any such grants over $1 million required the approval of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, to further the goals of the Cook County Policy Roadmap, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, has developed a menu of Sustainable, Vital, and Smart Community programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has issued, with the approval of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and will issue a number of grants utilizing ARPA funds to support these important programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2023, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Chicago in an aggregate amount of up to $13,500,000 to implement various transportation infrastructure improvements across the City through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, enabling the City to maintain and modernize existing infrastructure, support transit and transportation alternatives, and ensure the efficient movement of people and goods through the region’s largest City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that President Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby acknowledges the issuance of the following Subrecipient Agreements, in aggregate amounts under $1 million, by the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025:
1. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Alsip in an aggregate amount of up to $750,000 to implement the Lombard Lane Industrial Park Rehabilitation through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to reconstruct several roadways in an industrial area utilized by over 100 trucks per day and provide access to over 20 businesses.
2. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Bartlett in an aggregate amount of up to $150,000 to support design engineering for a planned bike and pedestrian underpass at Route 59 through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to ensure pedestrian access to a planned residential community and create a new connection to the Village’s existing cycling network.
3. A Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Calumet City in an aggregate amount of up to $380,000 to implement design engineering and construction for watermain replacements along Arthur Street through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the City to address infrastructure needs for underground utilities from 160th Place to 163rd Street including watermain replacement and storm sewer improvements.
4. A Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Chicago Heights in an aggregate amount of up to $700,000 to implement construction of “Connecting Chicago Heights” sidewalk improvements through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the City to fill existing sidewalk gaps in the pedestrian network and implement ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements to curb cuts and roadway crossings throughout the community.
5. A Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Evanston in an aggregate amount of up to $400,000 to implement citywide sidewalk connectivity improvements through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the City to fill existing sidewalk gaps in the pedestrian network and implement ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements to curb cuts and roadway crossings throughout the community.
6. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Glenview in an aggregate amount of up to $275,000 to implement construction of watermain replacements along Wagner Road through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to address infrastructure needs for underground utilities from Del Ogier to East Lake Avenue, in line with the Village’s planned capital improvement program.
7. A Subrecipient Agreement with Hanover Township in an aggregate amount of up to $700,000 to replace the Rohrssen Road Bridge over Poplar Creek through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Township to implement preliminary engineering for necessary repairs to the structure.
8. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Illinois International Port District in an aggregate amount of up to $420,000 to implement preliminary and design engineering for planned improvements through the Port District through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Port District to upgrade its electrical and water systems as well as support other vital capital improvements.
9. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Homewood in an aggregate amount of up to $80,000 to implement sidewalk improvements on Ashland Avenue through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to design and construct new sidewalk on both sides of Ashland Avenue from Maple Road to the Canadian National Training Facility, enhancing pedestrian mobility and safety.
10. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Lemont in an aggregate amount of up to $150,000 to improve a pedestrian crossing on 127th Street west of Rolling Meadows Drive through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to install ADA-compliant pedestrian crossing where one does not currently exist and is strongly supported by multiple residential subdivisions in the area.
11. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Lincolnwood in an aggregate amount of up to $100,000 to implement design engineering for a planned bike and pedestrian bridge over the North Shore Channel through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to connect the North Shore Channel Trail along McCormick Boulevard and provide an east-west bike route between the Village and the City of Chicago.
12. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Maywood in an aggregate amount of up to $500,000 to implement improvements to Maywood Drive through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to reconstruct the roadway between 22nd Avenue (the west Village limits) and 19th Avenue, complementing the Village of Bellwood’s simultaneous reconstruction of Maywood Drive from 22nd Avenue (the east Village limits) to 25th Avenue.
13. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Merrionette Park in an aggregate amount of up to $400,000 to implement the Central Park Avenue Resurfacing through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to reconstruct Central Park Avenue between 117th and 119th Streets, supporting the movement of freight and economic development.
14. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Norridge in an aggregate amount of up to $225,000 to implement preliminary engineering for improvements to Oketo Avenue through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to improve a deteriorated collector route that serves several industrial businesses in the Village, promoting business retention and economic development.
15. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of North Riverside in an aggregate amount of up to $250,000 to resurface several deteriorated roadways through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to maintain a state of good repair while modernizing their existing infrastructure.
16. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of River Grove in an aggregate amount of up to $525,000 to implement design engineering for improvements to the Des Plaines River Trail from Touhy Avenue to North Avenue through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to continue work on the complex local segment of this regionally significant trail. This grant funding is part of a multi-jurisdictional effort to complete the trail.
17. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Roselle in an aggregate amount of up to $190,000 to construct pedestrian improvements along Roselle Road from Devon Avenue to Nerge Road through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to fill existing sidewalk gaps in the pedestrian network and implement ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements to curb cuts and roadway crossings throughout the community.
18. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Schaumburg in an aggregate amount of up to $375,000 to close sidewalk gaps on Plum Grove Road through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village connect to existing bike paths along Schaumburg Road and existing sidewalks along Plum Grove Road facilitating multi-modal access to destinations in the area including Conant High School.
19. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Schiller Park in an aggregate amount of up to $500,000 to rehabilitate 25th Avenue from Waveland Avenue to Lawrence Avenue through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to improve a major collector road that provides residential, commercial, and industrial traffic access to I-294 via Irving Park Road.
20. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Stone Park in an aggregate amount of up to $250,000 to implement alley reconstruction work through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to support area residents and businesses.
21. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Westchester in an aggregate amount of up to $400,000 to construct green alley infrastructure through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to improve poor drainage and stormwater infrastructure, potentially alleviating high flood insurance premiums for area residents and businesses.
22. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Western Springs in an aggregate amount of up to $190,000 to construct new sidewalk in the Forest Hills subdivision through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to fill existing sidewalk gaps in the pedestrian network and implement ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements to curb cuts and roadway crossings throughout the community.
23. A Subrecipient Agreement with the Village of Wilmette in an aggregate amount of up to $400,000 to implement preliminary engineering for Hibbard Road through the Invest in Cook Program Expansion - ARPA Initiative NT025, a project that will allow the Village to improve the roadway between Skokie Boulevard and Old Glenview Road and support planned future improvements to the corridor.
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