Resolution 2017-34 Resolution No. 2017-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE ILLINOIS
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
(Fox Road Shared-Use Path)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
(the "City") adopted an Integrated Transportation Plan in 2009, including goals of expanding
pedestrian and bicyclist-friendly trails within the City, and the connection of said system to
regional and state system of trails; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered submitting bike/pedestrian trail projects to
the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to obtain funding; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has learned that said program can provide up to 80%
funding of eligible project costs; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in its best interests to submit an
application for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Funds for the
construction of a bike and pedestrian path along Fox Road (Fox Road Shared-Use Path) that will
provide a direct connection for residents to the Hoover Forest Preserve, local and regional trails,
retail, City and County subdivisions, and several public parks and recreation areas; and,
WHEREAS, the project would improve travel and provide off-street access for
pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the City from schools, residential areas, various parks and
recreation areas, retails areas, Forest Preserve areas; allow connectivity to other local and
regional trails; and,
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WHEREAS, the said project will include the design engineering, land acquisition,
construction, and construction engineering for the Fox Road Shared-Use Path; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, hereby expresses its support of the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program, and authorizes City Staff to make appropriate application
to have City trail systems included in the Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
said Agreement and any other documents related to advancement and completion of said project.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
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Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
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