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Public Works Memorandum <br /> NO. 2010— 18 <br /> DATE: Apri17, 2010 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City ouncil <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Richard G. Marley, P. E., Director of Public Works �� �� , <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds Traffic Signal Maintenance <br /> 2010 <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution appropriating <br /> $285,143 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for general traffic signal maintenance and operations <br /> to be completed in the 2010 calendar year and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said <br /> resolution, and the City Clerk to attest. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> On February 23, 2010, Informational Memo 2010-13 was sent to Council transmitting the Draft <br /> 5-year of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2011 to FY 2015. Proposed MFT expenditures <br /> were identified in that document. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> On March 15, 2010, Council met in Study Session to review the Public Works Budget. The <br /> Draft FY2010-11 Capital Improvements Plan included a recommended allocation of$285,143 in <br /> MFT funds to pay for operations. These funds are used to reimburse the General Fund for <br /> general traffic signal maintenance and operation expenses. The funding covers the salary and <br /> benefits costs of two City Electricians, their vehicles, materials, traffic signal electricity costs, <br /> and contracted services. An allocation of$35,000 was specifically identified for the purchase of <br /> traffic signal controllers and cabinets to assure that spares are available as units are damaged. <br /> IDOT reimburses the City's MFT fund for a portion of the maintenance work, materials, and <br /> electricity serving traffic signals located on State highways in the City. <br /> The Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds allocated to local agencies are administered by the Illinois <br /> Department of Transportation (IDOT). The City is required to adopt a resolution specifying the <br /> intended use of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The City Council has appropriated Motor Fuel Tax <br /> funds for this purpose going back many years. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections to this resolution and <br /> agreement. <br /> Page � 1 <br />