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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO AND THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE FOR
THE RAY AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the CITY OF WEST CHICAGO (hereinafter the “CITY”) and the COUNTY OF DUPAGE (hereinafter the “COUNTY”) are public agencies within the meaning of the Illinois “Intergovernmental Cooperation Act,” and as authorized by Article 7, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the “Intergovernmental Cooperation Act” and Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois include fostering cooperation among government bodies; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has granted the COUNTY authority to take action to control flooding, manage stormwater runoff and improve drainage throughout the COUNTY’S territory and to enter into agreements for the aforesaid purposes (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55 paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et. seq.); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said authority, the COUNTY now seeks to undertake a project to replace an existing storm sewer, generally located along the rights of way of James Avenue and Ray Avenue within unincorporated Winfield Township and the City of West Chicago, owned by the CITY and/or Winfield Township, with portions also on private residential property (hereinafter referred to as the “PROJECT”); and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CITY have each determined that the construction of the PROJECT will benefit local citizens by improving drainage and reducing the occurrence of localized flooding within the PROJECT area; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY desire to cooperatively implement the PROJECT for the purposes of stormwater management, flood control, and improving recreational opportunities and transportation options for DuPage County residents; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that it is reasonable, necessary and in the public interest and welfare to authorize the COUNTY’s entry onto and use of CITY property and/or right-of-way for construction of the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY have therefore negotiated the attached Intergovernmental Agreement setting forth the COUNTY’s and CITY’s rights and obligations relative to the PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the attached INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT between the COUNTY and the CITY is hereby accepted and approved; and that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is hereby authorized and directed to execute the AGREEMENT on behalf of the COUNTY.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be directed to transmit certified copies of this Resolution and the attached AGREEMENT to the City of West Chicago, 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, by and through the Stormwater Management Department.
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Enacted and approved this 9th of June, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK