R2007-28 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS

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� ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE MEMORANDUM NO. 2007-11 February 26, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor Osborne and City Council FROM: Steve Gar City Manager � Richard G rley, P.E., Director of En ineering and Infrastructure� Matthew C. ewell, P.E., City Engin SUBJECT: Neighborhood Monument Restoration Program-West Court Manor Place SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing funding of up to $5,187.00 as the City's share in rehabilitating the neighborhood monuments located at West Court Manor Place and West Main Street. The City's share is 70% of the $7,410.00 quoted to rebuild the monuments. BACKGROUND: The Neighborhood Monument Restoration Program is aimed at providing restoration assistance to neighborhoods with monuments that are partially on City right of way. Over the years concerns have been raised by various residents living on streets that have entrance monuments regarding the maintenance of the structures. The City has traditionally been reluctant to take ownership of these monuments since it is generally outside the scope of the norinal street or right of way maintenance the City typically provides. The Neighborhood Monument Restoration Program was prepared to provide a means whereby the neighborhood or street residents can take some responsibility for the monuments and also provide a mechanism for the City to provide a degree of reimbursement for the work. The monuments at the entrance of West Court Manor Place have deteriorated to a degree that the residents have requested the opportunity to rebuild them. The proposed work is detailed on the Application for Funding which is included as an attachment. The quotes received to perform the work are: Contractor uote Neiss Masonry Inc., Oakley, IL $ 7,410.00 Western Waterproofing Company Springfield, IL $10,530.00 English Brothers Company Champaign, IL $11,244.00