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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF DUPAGE, ILLINOIS AND BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP
FOR THE MALLARD LAKES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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WHEREAS, Bloomingdale Township (“TOWNSHIP”) and the County of DuPage (“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 TOWNSHIP has sought to undertake a project to improve drainage by performing ditch, culvert, and storm sewer maintenance within the Mallard Lakes Subdivision, generally located north of Lawrence Avenue and South of Webster Avenue within unincorporated Bloomingdale Township; and
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP has developed a design to rehabilitate improvements associated with the Mallard Lakes subdivision, (herein referred to as the “PROJECT”); and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP 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 Bloomingdale Township; and
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP has requested that the COUNTY contribute funding for the PROJECT’S construction costs, through the COUNTY’S Drainage Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed ninety thousand dollars and zero cents ($90,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP shall undertake the PROJECT and pay all PROJECT expenses up front, subject to being reimbursed by the COUNTY for qualified expenses, following substantial completion of the PROJECT, per the below Intergovernmental Agreement (“AGREEMENT”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the attached AGREEMENT between the COUNTY and the Bloomingdale Township, is hereby accepted and approved in an amount not to exceed ninety thousand dollars and zero cents ($90,000.00) 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 Bloomingdale Township, Attn: Bob Nogan, Director of Highway and Facilities, 6N030 Rosedale Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL 60108; Nicholas Alfonso/State's Attorney’s Office; County Auditor; Finance Director; Treasurer; Purchasing; and to the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, by and through the Stormwater Management Department.
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Enacted and approved this 13th day of August, 2024 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK