Resolution 2018-20 RESOLUTION NO.2018- JV
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXTENDING
METRA COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE TO
KENDALL COUNTY AS A HIGH PRIORITY IN
THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY
FOR PLANNING
ON TO 2050 PLAN
WHEREAS,Kendall County,Illinois is the only county in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning(CMAP)region that is not served by Metra commuter rail service; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail service provides a plethora of benefits to a service area, including
traffic congestion mitigation, job creation and economic development, and providing a safer, more
affordable,and more environmentally conscious means of travel; and
WHEREAS, in 2001 and 2002, studies performed by Parsons Brinkerhoff concluded that
commuter rail ridership demand existed at that time, and that extending the Metra-Burlington Northern
Santa Fe commuter rail line from the City of Aurora into Kendall County is feasible;and
WHEREAS, since that time Kendall County's population has more than doubled to
approximately 126,000 residents, making it the fastest growing area in Illinois and one of the fastest
growing regions in the country, achieving a 110.4%growth rate from 2000 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, CMAP estimates that Kendall County's population will nearly double again by the
year 2040,and the demand for public transit will continue to grow as a result; and
WHEREAS, according to 2015 data from the United States Census Bureau, a total of 6,687
Kendall County residents commute to Chicago for their primary job,which equates to 10.42%of Kendall
County workers — a higher percentage than Kane County (9.32%) and McHenry County (8.93%)
commuters that are currently served by Metra service;and
WHEREAS, CMAP recommended extending Metra service into Kendall County in the GO TO
2040 comprehensive regional plan as a fiscally-unconstrained project; and
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WHEREAS, extending Metra service into Kendall County has strong support from local elected
officials, members of the Illinois General Assembly, and bipartisan federal support from both
Congressman Randy Hultgren(14d'District)and Congressman Bill Foster(1 Ph District); and
WHEREAS, between 2003 and 2007, the United States Congress reserved and directed $7.5
million to be used to study the Kendall County Metra extension; and
WHEREAS,using the $7.5 million in federal funds,Metra began Preliminary Engineering and a
Phase 1 Environmental Assessment for the project, both of which are expected to be concluded in 2019.
These studies will include the design of the extension and station sites and will include cost estimates and
preliminary financing strategies; and
WHEREAS, once the studies are complete, it is understood that joining the Regional
Transportation Authority(RTA)is a necessary step in the process to provide Metra rail service to Kendall
County; and
WHEREAS, the draft CMAP ON TO 2050 Plan includes extending Metra service into Kendall
County as a Regionally Significant fiscally-unconstrained project,noting that it is the most cost-effective
Metra extension project of those under consideration.
WHEREAS,in 2016 the United City of Yorkville adopted a Comprehensive Plan that designated
transit supportive land uses around the future Metra station area, including high-density multi-family
residential,commercial,and mixed-uses; and
WHEREAS, an extension of Metra commuter rail service into Kendall County would relieve
traffic congestion, promote greater mobility, create more livable communities, stimulate economic
activity in the region, provide access to jobs inside and outside of Kendall County, and provide an
environmentally conscious form of transportation for Kendall County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, That the United City of
Yorkville hereby submits formal public comment in support of extending Metra Commuter Rail Service
to Kendall County as a High Priority in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning ON TO 2050
Plan.
Od Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois this
day of 2018.
CITY CLERK
CARLO COLOSIMO KEN KOCH
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI y ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER JOEL FRIEDERS
SEAVER TARULIS ALEX HERNANDEZ
/- Approved by me,as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois,this
�t7 day of Ate UST ,2018.
MAY
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Attest:
City Clerk
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
SS.
COUNTY OF KENDALL )
CERTIFICATE
I, Beth Warren, City Clerk of the United City of Yorkville, County of Kendall and State of
Illinois,DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2018-20:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
SUPPORTING EXTENDING METRA COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE TO KENDALL COUNTY
AS A HIGH PRIORITY IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING
ON TO 2050 PLAN"
which was adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville on the 24t"day of July,
2018.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the
United City of Yorkville this /J- day of 4UC US% ,2018.
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Beth Warren,City Clerk
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