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On August 27, 2014,the City received a$355,492 check from the State of Illinois as the City's <br /> share of a$100 million distribution to local agencies provided in the 2014 Capital Bill. These <br /> Capital Bill funds are to be spent in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax requirements and were <br /> deposited in the City's Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Normally the City purchases road salt from the <br /> General Operating Fund; however, due to current budget difficulties and the much higher than <br /> normal costs, it is proposed that the 2014 Capital Bill funds be used to supplement the$387,160 <br /> cost to purchase 4,000 tons of salt for the coming winter season. The remainder of the necessary <br /> funds will be allocated in the Public Works Department budget as part of the 2015 budget process. <br /> SCHEDULE: The 2014 salt purchase will be made in October, 2014. Sufficient salt will be <br /> purchased to fill the City's salt dome so that the winter season will begin with a full salt supply on <br /> hand. Additional salt will be purchased as the City's salt reserves are depleted. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Illinois Department of Transportation <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Richard Marley, Public Works Director. Richard Marley will be in <br /> attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. <br /> BUDGEUTIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Budget Impact: Funding for the current year's salt purchase is available in the Motor Fuel Tax <br /> Fund using the $355,492 provided by the 2014 Capital Bill. <br /> Staffmg Impact: Staffing time is allocated for this purchase. <br /> Attach: 3 <br /> Page 2 <br />