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PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Amtrak
Request: Approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement
Goods or Services: Station improvements
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Section: 25-ACHIP-00-RR
Centerline Mileage: N/A
County Board District: 2
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: From date of last signature to completion of work
Fiscal Impact: $6,250,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Amtrak. The County is providing matching funds for federal grants received by Amtrak for preliminary, design, and construction engineering services to enhance Chicago Union Station by repurposing unused mail platforms to expand capacity, addressing passenger exposure to diesel exhaust from trains, and enhancing passenger circulation within the concourse to alleviate overcrowding during incidents and special events. All work is being led by Amtrak, which owns and manages Chicago Union Station, as part of the Chicago Hub Improvement Program.
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