Resolution 2015-16 a015-/G .
RESOLUTION DECLINING CITY OF YORKVILLE FUNDING AND MAINTENANCE
PARTICIPATION OF BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS ALONG ILLINOIS ROUTE 47 (BRIDGE
STREET), BETWEEN CATON FARM ROAD AND IL 71 IN YORKVILLE
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, through its Department of Transportation, District 3 office in
Ottawa, Illinois, hereinafter called IDOT, has been in contact with area citizenry, City of
Yorkville officials and staff members relating to discussions for pedestrian and bicycling
accommodations along Illinois Route 47 (Bridge Street) in the United City of Yorkville,
Illinois. The said project is identified as Illinois 47 (FAP 326) (Bridge Street), Section (109,
110)R, Contract No. 66825.
WHEREAS, IDOT has the authority to determine and approve final plans, specifications and
estimates for construction of all state maintained highways.
WHEREAS, IDOT projects must adequately meet the state's transportation needs within the
context of surrounding communities and add lasting value to the areas served.
WHEREAS, IDOT considers bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the planning and
development of transportation facilities, including the incorporation of such features into the
state plans and programs, and on a need basis.
WHEREAS, IDOT has integrated the principles and guidelines referred to as "context sensitive
design and solutions" (CSS) in its policies and procedures in planning, design, construction, and
operation of its projects for new construction, reconstruction or major expansion of existing
transportation facilities. CSS consists of IDOT implementing early and ongoing coordination with
affected citizens, elected officials, interest groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the
values and needs of the affected communities are identified and carefully considered in the
development of transportation projects. Accordingly, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
must be given consideration in the planning and development of transportation facilities,
including the incorporation of such features into the state plans and programs and on a need
basis.
WHEREAS, additionally, the State of Illinois' complete streets law requires bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations be established within one mile of an urban area in conjunction
with the construction, reconstruction or other change of any state transportation facility,
except in pavement surfacing projects that do not widen the existing travel way or do not
provide stabilized shoulders, or where approved by the IDOT Secretary of Transportation
based upon documented safety issues, excessive costs or absence of need.
WHEREAS, IDOT has presented to the United City of Yorkville, Illinois (hereinafter called
the CITY) for its consideration a shared use trail and other similar options along Illinois 47 to
accommodate off road pedestrian and bicycle movements. In accordance with policy,
funding for the said shared use trail is at an 80 percent federal/20 percent CITY cost share.
Further, upon completion of'the said trail, maintenance shall be at 100 percent CITY
responsibility.
WHEREAS, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon its review and consideration, the CITY hereby
declines IDOT's proposed,bicycle/pedestrian accommodations and thereby refuses to
participate in the funding of construction and assuming responsibilities of the future
maintenance of such said facilities along the specified length along Illinois 47 (Bridge
Street) from the south CITY limits and extending northerly to IL 71. IDOT will provide their
policy shared use accommodations of 13 foot wide outside lanes along Illinois 47 (Bridge
Street) between Ament Road and IL 71.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with its refusal to participate in the IDOT's proposed
bicycle/pedestrian accommodation, the CITY acknowledges that such refusal will result in
the cancelation of the proposed shared use trail and/or other similar off road
accommodations from (DOT's project plans relevant to the specified location along Illinois
47 and concurs with IDOT constructing the next highest and best accommodation without
CITY cost or maintenance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to the IDOT Deputy
Director of Highways, Region Two, District 3 office in Ottawa, Illinois.
APPROVED ATTEST
Gary Goli , Mayor of Yorkville Beth Warren, City Clerk
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