R2014-126 AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

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PART II SCOPE OF WORK In consideration for the Grant Funds to be provided by the Department,the Grantee agrees to perform the Project described in Scope of Work(Part II)hereof,in accordance with the provisions of Budget(Part I)hereof. Section 1.Public Benefit The Grantee is a governmental entity providing essential public services to the residents of the City of Decatur in Macon County. This Grant-funded project will cover a portion of costs associated with a transportation study. The Grantee will be contracting with an engineeringiconsulting firm to complete the Midwest Inland Port Transportation Study and Capital Improvements Plan. This study will include such tasks as a traffic impact analysis,documentation of needed transportation improvements,stakeholder meetings,pavement analysis,storm water and sewer analysis,grade separation analysis,and preparation of final reports. The overall goals of the study are:to examine both public and private investments in transportation infrastructure and to identify opportunities to better integrate those investments to produce greater economic benefit in Decatur and the surrounding areas;to support the economic vitality of the area by capitalizing on freight movement trends in an effort to propose opportunities in Decatur to create or expand jobs;to emphasize the preservation of existing transportation systems through improved maintenance;and to promote efficient management and operation of the transportation hub in Decatur. Specifically,Grant Funds will be used for a portion of the"Design/Engineering"costs associated with this transportation study. Completion of this project will benefit the public by providing a better understanding and improved management of the transportation systems within the City of Decatur,and to utilize the gathered information to further support, create,and expand job opportunities within Decatur and surrounding areas. Section 2. Grant Tasks 2.1 The Grantee shall use Grant funds as detailed in Part I,BUDGET. Expenditure of Grant funds will comply with applicable bond guidelines. 2.2 The Grantee shall utilize property acquired,constructed or improved with funds provided under this Agreement solely to provide the programs and services specified in Section 1,above,for at least the term of the Grant Agreement. Any sale,transfer,assignment or other conveyance of property acquired, constructed or improved shall provide that the property must continue to be used to accomplish or facilitate the public purpose described in Section 1,above. 2.3 The Grantee agrees to comply with the following: (a) The Grantee shall utilize grant funds in accordance with Part I(Budget)to complete the activities/performance described in Section 1,above. The Grantee shall provide any additional funds,or secure commitments therefore,which are necessary to complete the specified activities/performance during the grant term set forth in the Notice of Grant Award. (b) The Grantee shall execute all agreements necessary to complete the activities/performance described in Section 1,above,including,but not limited to,purchase/sales contracts for real and/or personal property, leases,easements,loans,financing agreements,grant agreements,operating agreements,etc.,during the grant term specified in the Notice of Grant Award. (c) The Grantee shall obtain all authorization necessary to complete the activities/performance described in Section 1,above,including,but not limited to,municipal ordinances,permits,variances,other approvals, etc.,during the grant term specified in the Notice of Grant Award. Page 6 Grant Number 15-203002