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AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE ADDISON TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND
THE COUNTY OF DU PAGE,
FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB HIGHLANDS PHASE II DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT and COUNTY are each public agencies within the meaning of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, as set forth in 5 ILCS 220/1 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10, of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act authorize units of local government to enter into intergovernmental agreements pertaining to intergovernmental activities; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has granted the COUNTY authority to construct stormwater facilities and to enter into agreements for the purposes of constructing stormwater facilities (Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 55, paragraphs 5-1062.3, and 5-15001 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said authority, the COUNTY has sought to undertake a project to improve drainage by constructing storm sewer improvements including an underground storage vault with relocation of utilities, generally located along Willow and Crown Roads, between Grand Avenue and Diversey Avenue, within unincorporated Addison Township (herein referred to as the “PROJECT”); and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT have determined that the construction of the PROJECT’S drainage components will benefit local citizens by improving drainage and reducing the occurrence of localized flooding within Addison Township; and
WHEREAS, the PROJECT will be located on properties owned by the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT and undertaken in accordance with the following Intergovernmental Agreement, the COUNTY’s authority to use said properties for the PROJECT’S construction being granted by said
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the improvements on HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT property are within the Willow Road right-of-way, Crown Road right-of-way, and Diversey Avenue right-of-way, and will be constructed as a new storm sewer, underground stormwater storage vault, utility relocation, and restoration work. The storm sewer will integrate existing drainage along the roadway. The restoration work will include turf grass and woody vegetation (trees) within limits of the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT has determined that it is reasonable, necessary and in the public interest and welfare to authorize the COUNTY’s entry onto and use of HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT right-of-ways at the locations shown on Exhibit A and more specifically defined herein;
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WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperatively implement the PROJECT for the purposes of stormwater management, flood control, water quality enhancement, and improving recreational opportunities and transportation options for DuPage County residents; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to further identify and establish the responsibilities of the Parties
with respect to the PROJECT and the PROJECT’S components; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the attached AGREEMENT between the COUNTY and the ADDISON TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT is hereby accepted and approved, and that the Chairman 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, by and through the Stormwater Management Department, to the Addison Township Road District, 411 W Potter St., Wood Dale, IL 60191; and Nick Alfonso/State's Attorney's Office.
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Enacted and approved this 11th day of June, 2024 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK