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Meeting Name: Transportation Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/20/2023 11:45 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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23-4864 1 Transportation minutes from the meeting of 7/19/2023Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 7/19/2023   Not available Not available
23-2982 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Central Avenue Bridge over SDSC (2006)Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of the Proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution Project: Central Avenue Bridge over the Sanitary Drainage & Ship Canal Location: Village of Stickney, Illinois Section: 06-04624-05-BR County Board District: 16 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $970,000.00 Accounts: N/A Board Approved Date and Amount: January 18, 2006, $3,900,000.00 Increased Amount: $970,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $4,870,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Stickney. The appropriating funds are for the bridge rehabilitation and four lane reconstruction of the Central Avenue Bridge north of I-55 to Pershing Road in the Village of Stickney in Cook County.   Not available Not available
23-3407 1 Contract for Maintenance for co. number 2319-01261 Gradall ExcavatorContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Finkbiner Equipment Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Gradall Excavators Location: Countywide Section: N/A Contract Value: $1,062,000.00 Contract period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $531,000.00; FY2024 $531,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1500.21120.560155 Contract Number(s): 2319-01261 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to purchase Gradall Excavators. The Gradall Excavators are used for pavement preservation projects, clearing storm water culverts and various other construction related activities on Cook County roadways. The Gradall Excavators are required to preserve existing Cook County roadways and drainage infrastructure.    Not available Not available
23-3410 1 Contract for Maintenance for Bobcat S76 Skid Steers with Trailers co. number 2319-01260Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Atlas Bobcat LLC, Elk Grove, Illinois. Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Bobcat S76 Skid Steer Loaders with Attachments and Trailers Location: County wide Section: N/A Contract Value: $518,744.00 Contract period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 with (1) one-year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2023, $259,372.00; FY 2024, $259,372.00. Accounts: 11569.1500.21120.560155 Contract Number(s): 2319-01260 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to purchase 4 Bobcat S76 Skid Steer Loaders with attachments and trailers. The 4 Bobcat S76 Skid Steer Loaders with attachments and trailers are used for road repairs, pavement preservation projects, storm water drainage structure repairs, and to load   Not available Not available
23-3568 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 111th Street - Halsted to Cottage GroveSupplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of the Propose Supplemental Improvement Resolution Project: 111th Street - Halsted to Cottage Grove Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: 05-B7233-02-RS County Board District: 5 Centerline Mileage: 1.7 miles Fiscal Impact: $108,600.00 Accounts: N/A Board Approved Date and Amount: 7/12/2005, $1,500,000.00 Increased Amount: $108,600.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $1,608,600.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the City of Chicago. The appropriating funds are for the milling and resurfacing of 111th Street from Halsted to Cottage Grove Avenue in the City of Chicago in Cook County.   Not available Not available
23-3714 1 Report for Cook County Transit PlanReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Cook County Transit Plan Report Period: N/A Action: Refer to Committee Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request that this Report be referred to the Transportation Committee. The Cook County Transit Plan refines how transit can be improved for the residents of Cook County. It identifies potential partnerships to make key transit investments and pilot new ideas. Previous collaborative efforts such as the Fair Transit South Cook Pilot and the Invest in Cook Program showcase DoTH’s potential for involvement on public transit projects. Other possible projects, programs and policies that DoTH could help facilitate are explored in this plan including strategies to implement better bus service, accessibility improvements, access to transit, better bus stops, additional transit service (span, frequency, routes, or stations) and fare integration. By helping to implement these transit improvement strategies, DoTH can continue to improve transit and improve the lives of those    Not available Not available
23-3715 1 Report for Construction Monthly Status Report – JuneReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023 Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of June 2023.   Not available Not available
23-3716 1 Completion Resolution – Countywide Signing Panel Assembly Maintenance Service co. 1885-17684Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Western Remac Inc., Woodridge, Illinois Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Good(s) or Service(s): General Maintenance Services Location of Project: Countywide Section: 19-8SIGN-00-GM, 22-8SIGN-00-GM County Board District: Countywide Contract Number: 1885-17684 Federal Project Number: N/A Federal Job Number: N/A Final Cost: $772,591.26 Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: $301,848.74 or 28.1% below construction contract Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed completion of Construction approval resolution for work done Countywide. This contract consisted of providing for the fabrication, installation, removal, relocation, and maintenance of existing as well as new sign panel assemblies and their appurtenances located along various roads on the Cook County Highway System. The awarded cont   Not available Not available
23-3797 1 Agreement for Reimbursement for Shoe Factory Road - ComEdAgreement for Reimbursement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Commonwealth Edison Company (the “Company”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Reimbursement Agreement Goods or Services: Design and Construction Location: Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois County Board District: 15 Section: 16-A6202-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $1,730,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed agreement for reimbursement between the County and Commonwealth Edison Company, Chicago, Illinois. The Company will be the lead agency for design and construction of relocation work of existing overhead and underground electric facilities due to conflicts with the proposed improvements along Shoe Factory Road Project from West of Rohrssen Road to East of Beverly Road. The County w   Not available Not available