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, < < � <br /> COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM <br /> Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum , <br /> NO. 2006 -OS � <br /> Janu 5 2006 II <br /> � � I <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Osborne and City Council jl <br /> FROM: Steve Garm , ity Manager <br /> Stephen S n on, P.E., Director of Engineering & Infrastructur�� <br /> Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engine�s�� <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for General <br /> Maintenance 2006 <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the <br /> allocation of $400,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for general traffic signal maintenance <br /> work to be completed in 2006 and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said resolution, and the City <br /> Clerk to attest. <br /> BACKGROUND: <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 /> allocation of such funds to their intended project. <br /> For the calendar year of 2006, the City proposes to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000 in <br /> MFT funds to reimburse the General Fund for expenses related to the operation and maintenance of <br /> the City's traffic signals. This funding covers the costs of two City Electricians, their vehicles, <br /> materials and electricity costs. IDOT reimburses the City's MFT fund for a portion of the <br /> maintenance work and electricity serving traffic signals located on State highways in the City. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to these resolutions. <br />