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Page 2 The ICC has been working with City Engineering over the past two years on upgrading the traffic signals that interconnect with raikoad grade crossings. The attached Stipulated Agreement is the result of their review with City staff and the associated railroads. The proposed work involves the installation of more modern warning devices to alert motorists of approaching train traffic as well as adding signal indications that are placed to increase their visibility to approaching traffic. The ICC proposes that the City design, bid and construct the necessary traffic signal improvements and then bill the Illinois Department of Transportation for 90% reimbursement from the Illinois Grade Crossing Protection Fund. City Engineering has estimated the traffic signal work to cost approximately $230,000. This figure includes $200,000 ', to construct the proposed improvements and $30,000 (15% of estimated construction costs) far ' engineering and construction management costs that will be incurred by the City. In the Agreement,the ICC proposes to reimburse the City up to $207,000 (90%) for the work. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The Illinois Commerce Commission STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, City Engineer at 424-2747 Dan Mendenall, Traffic and Parking Supervisor at 875-4879 The City Engineer, Matt Newell, will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: $200,000 has been budgeted for this work in the General Fund. $30,000 is anticipated for staff design and construction management time. The ICC proposes a reimbursement of$207,000. The project is scheduled to be designed and bid within 2 months and completed by Spring 2004. attach: 3 cc: John Smith, Assistant City Manager of Public Services Phil Wilhem,Muncipal Services Manager Dan Mendenall, Traffic and Parking Supervisor