AGENDA MEMO

City Council

May 2, 2011

Issue Statement

Consideration for the authorization to execute an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution, (IDOT BLR 14230) authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the FY 2011/12 General Maintenance items in the amount of $557,166.58 for a period from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.

RESOLUTION BACKUP

Background/History

The City of Darien utilizes Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) for expenditures related to various street maintenance functions. The funding provides for expenditures for such items as salaries, the purchase of rock salt, cold and hot bituminous surface mixes, storm sewer related items, various aggregate materials and road striping. Because MFT funds are utilized, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution authorizing the expenditure of the proposed funding related to the general maintenance items. Attached as, Attachment A is the Bureau of Local Road Form Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs. (BLR 14231).

Committee Recommendation

The Municipal Services Committee recommends approval of this Resolution.

Alternate Consideration

Not approving the Resolution.

DECISION MODE

This item will be placed on the May 2, 2011 City Council agenda for formal consideration.