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Meeting Name: Transportation Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 11/03/2026
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26-2786 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 10/21/2026.   Not available Not available
26-1267 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with Grand Prairie Water Commission for 87th Street ReconstructionIntergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Construction Location: City of Burbank, Illinois Section: 25-B4224-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 11 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $9,334,500.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($9,334,500.00) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Grand Prairie Water Commission. GPWC will improve 87th Street from west of Oketo Avenue to Cicero Avenue for the County of Cook (County) as a part of GPWC’s construction contract for a new water transmission main along 87th Street. The County will reimburse GPWC for the County’s share of costs for 87th Street construction improvements, estimated total Cook Co   Not available Not available
26-2036 1 Grant Acceptance for Butler 2023 IL Competitive Freight FundsGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) Grantee: Cook County Grantor: United States Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) is the recipient of $4,822,147 in 2023 Illinois Competitive Freight program (IL CFP) monies provided through the National Highway Freight program. These funds will support the reconstruction of Butler Drive and Stony Island Avenue in the Illinois International Port District (IIPD). Grant Amount: $4,822,147.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2034 Fiscal Impact: $4,822,147.00 (FY2029) Accounts: Corporate Grand Fund: 11900.1500.54351.521536 ($15,280,000.00) and 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($11,000,000.00) Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the grant acceptance for this grant aware. The Butler Drive project    Not available Not available
26-2209 1 Contract Amendment for Crew Cab Dump Trucks - co. no. 2445-06201 A1Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: ILF1, LLC dba Elmhurst Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Crew Cab Dump Trucks Location: Maintenance District 1 - Schaumburg, District 2 - Des Plaines, District 4 - Orland Park, District 5 - Riverdale County Board District(s): Countywide Original Contract Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 with Two (2), One (1) year renewal options Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2027 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $516,108.00 Original Board Approval: 12/19/2024, $516,108.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The contract-specific goal set on this contract is zero. This Increase Requested: $545,868.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2027 $545,868.00    Not available Not available
26-2274 1 High Performance Bituminous Materials (Cold Patch) North Area - co. no. 2411-04042 A1Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Builders Asphalt, LLC, Hillside, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): High-Performance Bituminous Materials (Cold Patch) North Area Location: Department of Transportation and Highways District 1 - Schaumburg, District 2 - Des Plaines County Board District(s): N/A Original Contract Period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2027 - with One (1), Two (2) year renewal option Section: 26-CBITN-03-GM Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2027 - 1/31/2029 Section: 26-CBITN-03-GM Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $216,000.00 Original Board Approval: 1/16/2025, $216,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The contract-specific goal set on this contract is zero. This Increase Requested: $100,000.00 Potent   Not available Not available
26-2394 1 Contract for Planning Services – Various Various A-Contract No. 2628-01291AContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: HNTB Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Planning Services Location: Countywide Section: 25-8PLAN-02-ES Contract Value: $1,500,000.00 Contract period: 1/1/2027 to 12/31/2031 Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2027: $300,000.00; FY 2028: $300,000.00; FY 2029: $300,000.00; FY 2030: $300,000.00; FY 2031: $300,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.520830 Contract Number(s): 2628-01291A Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and HNTB Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. This contract provides transportation planning services including, but not limited to, short- to long-term planning of pub   Not available Not available
26-2395 1 Contract for Planning Services – Various Various B -Contract No. 2628-01291BContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: WSP USA, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Planning Services Location: Countywide Section: 25-8PLAN-03-ES Contract Value: $1,500,000.00 Contract period: 1/1/2027 to 12/31/2031 Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2027: $300,000.00; FY 2028: $300,000.00; FY 2029: $300,000.00; FY 2030: $300,000.00; FY 2031: $300,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.520830 Contract Number(s): 2628-01291B Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and WSP USA, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. This contract provides transportation planning services including, but not limited to, short- to long-term planning of public tr   Not available Not available
26-2400 1 Maintenance Resolution for Aggregate MaterialsResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1,2,4,5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27: $55,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution to furnish and deliver several types of aggregate materials for roads and shoulder maintenance at various locations throughout Cook County.   Not available Not available
26-2401 1 Maintenance Resolution for Cold Patch NorthResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2 County Board District(s): 9, 13, 14, 15 & 17 Fiscal Impact: $80,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bituminous cold patch materials for use in northern County Highway maintenance operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2402 1 Maintenance Resolution for Cold Patch SouthResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 4, 5 County Board District(s): 4, 5, 6, 11, 16 & 17 Fiscal Impact: $80,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bituminous cold patch materials for use in southern County Highway maintenance operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2403 1 Maintenance Resolution for Hot Patch NorthResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2 County Board District(s): 9, 13, 14, 15 & 17 Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bituminous hot patch materials for use in northern County Highway maintenance operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2404 1 Maintenance Resolution for Hot Patch SA1Resolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 4 County Board District(s): 6, 11, 16 & 17 Fiscal Impact: FY27: $150,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bituminous hot patch materials for use in southern County Highway maintenance operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2405 1 Maintenance Resolution for Hot Patch SA2Resolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 5 County Board District(s): 4, 5, 6 Fiscal Impact: FY27: $150,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bituminous hot patch materials for use in southern County Highway maintenance operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2406 1 Maintenance Resolution for Bulk Rock SaltResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27: $2,400,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of bulk rock salt and deicing materials for ice and snow control on various County maintained highways for Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2407 1 Maintenance Resolution for Crackfill MaterialsResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27: $30,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution to furnish and deliver crack fill material for use in County Highway pavement preservation operations for the Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2408 1 Maintenance Resolution for Guard Rail Maintenance ServiceResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27: $1,100,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of existing guardrails, traffic barrier terminals and crash attenuators damaged by vehicular accidents, erosion and age-related damage for the Fiscal Year 2027 to be used Countywide.   Not available Not available
26-2409 1 Maintenance Resolution for Liquid Calcium ChlorideResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27 = $60,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the purchase of Liquid Calcium Chloride Deicing Materials for ice and snow removal operations on various County maintained highways for Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2410 1 Maintenance Resolution for Spoils RemovalResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27 = $250,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for Spoils Removal Services throughout Maintenance Bureau Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5, for Fiscal Year 2027.   Not available Not available
26-2411 1 Maintenance Resolution for Tree RemovalResolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Refer to Committee Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 4, 5 County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: FY27: $200,000.00 Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for the removal of trees by specialized services on County right of way for Fiscal Year 2027. Work consists of removal of trees by specialized services due to their size and complexity for removal for issues such as terrain, proximity of live electric wires nearby or private property.   Not available Not available
26-2412 1 Speed Limit Zoning Ordinance for Happ Road (Willow Road to Winnetka Road)Ordinance, Speed Limit Zoning (Highway)PROPOSED ORDINANCE, SPEED LIMIT ZONING (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Speed limit modification Roadway: Happ Road Section: Illinois Road to Willow Road Mileage: 1.2 miles Existing Speed Limit: 30 MPH Proposed Speed Limit: 25 MPH   Not available Not available
26-2457 1 Speed Limit Zoning Ordinance for Naperville Road (West Bartlett Road to the Metra MD-W tracks)Ordinance, Speed Limit Zoning (Highway)PROPOSED ORDINANCE, SPEED LIMIT ZONING (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Speed limit modification Roadway: Naperville Road Section: West Bartlett Road to Metra MD-W rail crossing Mileage: 0.4 miles Existing Speed Limit: 45 MPH Proposed Speed Limit: 40 MPH   Not available Not available
26-2461 1 NITA presents the Fiscal Year 2027 Program and Budget for the AgencyReportPRESENTATION Agency: NITA Summary: In Accordance with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, the Agency will present the Fiscal Year 2027 Program and Budget before the Transportation Committee. The presentation will be led by NITA and representatives from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace will also attend to answer any agency specific questions.   Not available Not available