PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2019/04/04 Packet
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 – 6:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES TRAINING ROOM
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Raymond Buschmann, Chairman
Michelle Moreno
Melanie Rummel
II. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 12, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
III. DISCUSSION ON THE FY ’20 DEERPATH STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS – CHUCK
MYERS
IV. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE CITY ENGINEER
SERVICES AGREEMENT – BOB ELLS
V. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE AWARD OF THE 2019
SANITARY SEWER INFLOW/INFILTRATION TESTING PROJECT TO RJN GROUP IN THE
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $70,323 – BOB ELLS
VI. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE FY ’20 SEWER LINING
AGREEMENT – BOB ELLS
VII. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE DES PLAINES RIVER
WATERSHED-BASED PLAN – BOB ELLS
VIII. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘20 OLD ELM & TIMBER STORM SEWER AND FOREST HILL WATERMAIN PROJECT – BOB
ELLS
IX. REVIEW OF THE UPDATED FY ’20 STREET RESURFACING LIST – BOB ELLS
X. DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBLE PATH ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 60 – BOB ELLS
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. NEXT MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 14 – 6:30 P.M.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 – 6:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES TRAINING ROOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Raymond Buschmann called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.
Aldermen Melanie Rummel and Michelle Moreno were in attendance.
Staff in attendance included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Dan
Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Bob Ells, Superintendent of Engineering
and Jim Lockefeer, Management Analyst.
II. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Alderman Rummel moved to approve the February 20, 2019 Public Works
Committee meeting minutes. Alderman Rummel seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Chairman Buschmann inquired about an update to the Verizon Directional
Boring Project. Management Analyst Jim Lockefeer explained that the work was
related to cellular service.
III. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘20 CONCRETE STREETS, CURB, AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT – BOB ELLS
Superintendent Ells reviewed a project bid chart that contained two bids
submitted through the public bid process. He explained that both firms that
submitted bids have completed prior work for The City of Lake Forest. He
explained that in the past the low bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder, has
completed this project work for the City on numerous occasions.
Superintendent Ells and the Committee had discussions in regards to how the
project scope is defined. Superintendent Ells explained that a sidewalk condition
survey is completed every five years.
The Committee and staff had discussions on sidewalks that have sunken and
retain water. Superintendent Ells explained that this is detail that is captured in
the survey.
The Committee and staff had discussions on some of the areas that appear on
the project list.
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Superintendent Ells explained that the low bid came in under the budgeted
amount of $75,000.
The Committee and staff had discussions on why a project contingency is not
necessary for the project.
Alderman Rummel motioned to recommend approval to City Council the award
of the bid to Schroeder & Schroeder in the amount of $74,410.25. Alderman
Moreno seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘20 STREET CRACK SEALING PROJECT – BOB ELLS
Superintendent Ells reviewed a project bid chart that contained two bids
submitted through the public bid process. He explained that the low bid came in
under the budgeted amount of $30,000. He explained that the City’s crack
sealing program has been in place for three years. Each year the low bid has
been submitted by and awarded to Patriot Pavement Maintenance.
Alderman Rummel inquired if the sealant used was coal tar based.
Superintendent Ells explained that it is not coal tar based.
The Committee and staff had discussions on the pothole filling process and the
resident pothole complaint process.
The Committee and staff had discussions on sunken roadway manhole covers
and the process to get those repaired.
The Committee and staff had discussions on the gas light LED conversion project
timing.
Chairman Buschmann motioned to recommend approval to City Council the
award of the bid to Patriot Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $26,880.
Alderman Rummel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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V. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘20 DEERPATH GOLF COURSE WATERMAIN EXTENSION PROJECT – BOB ELLS
Superintendent Ells reviewed a project bid chart that contained five bids
submitted through the public bid process. He explained that the low bid came in
at $153,711. He explained that because the project is all underground work a
10% contingency is recommended. A 10% contingency to the low bid would
make the total requested amount for the project $169,082.10
Superintendent Ells explained that this watermain will support the golf course
clubhouse and cart barn fire suppression systems that will be needed to be
installed.
The Committee and staff had discussions on the golf course’s water usage and
how they are billed for the usage.
Superintendent Ells explained that Loverde Construction Co., Inc. submitted the
low bid. He explained that the firm has not completed work in Lake Forest
before, however, their references and other contractors they work with provided
positive feedback on their work.
Alderman Rummel motioned to recommend approval to City Council the award
of the bid to Loverde Construction Co., Inc., to include a 10% contingency, in the
amount of $169,082.10. Alderman Moreno seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
VI. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘19 CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT – DAN MARTIN
Superintendent Martin reviewed a project bid chart that contained two bids
submitted through the public bid process.
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Superintendent Martin explained that the low bid was submitted by Best Buy
Carpet in the amount of $83,500. He explained that the proposed project
funding will be paid for over two fiscal years that includes utilizing budgeted FY19
funds of $43,500 and budgeted FY20 funds of $40,000.
The Committee and staff had discussions about local firms participating in the
public bid processes.
Superintendent Martin explained that the last time City Hall had the carpet
replaced was 1996.
Superintendent Martin explained that approval is being recommended in order
to secure and rollover the FY19 funds. He explained that after May 1 the
remaining FY20 dollars will be available to proceed in paying for the project work
this summer.
The Committee and staff had discussions about potentially rebidding the project.
Superintendent Martin explained that he would be concerned about losing the
interest of the two firms that already submitted bids if the project were to be bid
again.
Superintendent Martin explained that an additional $9,000 appeared in the Best
Buy Carpet submitted bid for the removal and disposal of the existing City Hall
carpet. He explained that those dollars have since been removed from their bid.
The City’s Building Maintenance Section will be proceeding in completing that
work. He explained this will also give Building Maintenance the opportunity to
repair some of the stairs.
Superintendent Martin explained that all of Best Buy Capet’s references came
back positive.
Alderman Rummel motioned to recommend approval to City Council the award
of the bid to Best Buy Carpet in the amount of $83,500. Alderman Moreno
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VII. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY
‘19 RECREATION CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – DAN MARTIN
Superintendent Martin reviewed a project bid chart that contained four bids
submitted through the public bid process.
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Superintendent Martin explained the entrance is approximately 40 years old. He
explained that the entrance doors and framing are in need of repair. He
explained that the repairs will also address existing ADA issues with the front
entrance.
Superintendent Martin reviewed the project scope. The Committee and staff
had discussions about the project scope.
Superintendent Martin explained that the low bid came in $19,000 over the
original project estimate, however, this is due to some of the additional project
work being requested by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and
Recreation Department will be funding the over budget amount with their own
budgeted funds.
The Committee and staff had discussions in regards to a project contingency.
The Committee recommended a 5% contingency request appears in the City
Council write-up.
Alderman Rummel motioned to recommend approval to City Council the award
of the bid to ATP Enterprise Group, Inc. Alderman Moreno seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
The Committee had discussions on the City’s policy on project contingencies.
VIII. REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IN THE
RENEWAL YEAR OF LAKE COUNTY’S SALT PURCHASE PROGRAM TO PURCHASE 3,600
TONS OF SALT AT A PRICE NOT-TO-EXCEED THE CONTRACTUAL MAXIMUM
INCREASE OF 5% ($61.79 X 1.05 = $64.88 PER TON) - MICHAEL THOMAS
Director Thomas reviewed and explained a salt summary chart.
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Director Thomas explained that staff is again requesting to purchase salt via the
Lake County salt bid to obtain competitive pricing.
The Committee and staff had discussions about the City's salting policy and
practices.
The Committee and staff had discussions on the Beet Heet trial period and its
effectiveness. Director Thomas explained that Beet Heet has been working very
well. Superintendent Martin explained that the product is made from a sole
source vendor and that staff will proceed with purchasing the product for the
2019-2020 winter season.
The Committee and staff had discussions about other environmental products
similar to Beet Heet. Director Thomas explained that staff will continue to monitor
and research the effectiveness of these alternative products.
Alderman Rummel motioned to recommend approval to City Council
participation in the renewal year of Lake County’s Salt Purchase Program to
purchase 3,600 tons of salt at a price not-to-exceed the contractual maximum
increase of 5%. Alderman Moreno seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Alderman Moreno was excused from the meeting following the conclusion of this
agenda topic.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Chairman Buschmann reviewed the SWALCO recycling chart that appeared in
the most recent quarterly Dialogue newsletter. The Committee and staff had
discussions on the recycling chart. Superintendent Martin provided the
Committee with a brief update on the City’s recycling education campaign that
included a review of a recycling mobile app that the City is working on with
Green Minds of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.
X. NEXT MEETING – APRIL 9, 2019 – 6:30 P.M.
The Committee confirmed that the next meeting would not be to occur on April
9, 2019. The Committee agreed that the next meeting would be held on April 4,
2019.
Chairman Buschmann and the Committee had discussions on the landscaping
equipment hours of operation changes that were approved by City Council.
Chairman Buschmann explained that he would like to review battery powered
landscaping equipment in person when crews are utilizing the equipment at
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Forest Park. Chairman Buschmann requested that education efforts through the
landscaper licensing program continue.
XI. XI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Rummel moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works
Committee at 8:22 P.M. Chairman Buschmann seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Management Analyst
DISCUSSION ON THE FY ’20 DEERPATH
STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS
City Funded vs. Grant Funded
City Funded Project Costs
Design Engineering -$100,000
Construction Cost Estimate -$1,000,000
Construction Engineering -$100,000
Total Cost to City-$1,200,000 (Construction in 2020)
Grant Funded Construction (IDOT Federal Funds)
Phase I Engineering -$120,000
Phase II Engineering -$120,000
Construction Cost -$1,000,000 (Assume 80% Federal Match)
Construction Engineering -$120,000 (Assume 80% Federal Match)
Total Cost to City -$464,000 (Construction in 2022)
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
The ITEP provides funding for community-based projects that
expand travel options and enhance the transportation experience by
improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic, and environmental aspects
of our transportation infrastructure.
•In 2018, 53 projects selected out of 218 proposals, for a total of
$35.7 million awarded
•ITEP is on a two-year cycle with the next call for proposals due
Dec. 6, 2019
•Awards will be announced in May 2020
•Significant time is added to the project due to the IDOT
requirements in design development and approval
•Significant cost savings if awarded (736K savings)
Conceptual Project Schedule For ITEP
April/May 2019 -Consultant (L.A. & Engineering) Selection and Approval
June 2019 -IDOT Kick-off Meeting & Start of Phase I Engineering
Oct-Dec. 2019 -IDOT ITEP Application
May 2020 -ITEP Selection Announcement
Dec. 2020 -Phase I Design Approval & Phase II Contract Submittal
June 2021-IDOT Phase II Contract Approval
Summer 2022 -Project Letting & Award
REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL THE CITY ENGINEER SERVICES
AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A
HOURLY RATES & KEY PERSONNEL
*Dan Strahan is a Civil Engineer IV
All hourly rates include costs for AutoCAD systems/software, vehicles and equipment.
Category
Discounted Hourly
Rates for:
5/1/19 to 4/30/21
Discounted Hourly
Rates for:
5/1/21 to 4/30/22
2019
Standard Rates
(for reference
only)
Principal $166.00 $170.00 $202.00
Civil Engineer VI $156.00 $162.00 $174.00
Civil Engineer IV/V* $142.00 $148.00 $170.00-$172.00
Engineering Technician V
$140.00 $146.00 $170.00
Civil Engineer III $130.00 $136.00 $150.00
Civil Engineer II $124.00 $130.00 $140.00
Land Surveyor IV $130.00 $136.00 $142.00
GIS Professional II $120.00 $126.00 $130.00
GIS Professional I $114.00 $120.00 $124.00
Civil Engineer I $114.00 $120.00 $120.00
Environmental Consultant I $110.00 $116.00 $116.00
Engineering Technician IV $120.00 $126.00 $126.00
Land Surveyor I/II,
Engineering Technician III
$112.00 $118.00 $116.00-$118.00
Engineering Technician II $98.00 $104.00 $102.00
Engineering Technician I $74.00 $80.00 $76.00
Administrative I $60.00 $66.00 $64.00
REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL THE AWARD OF THE 2019 SANITARY
SEWER INFLOW/INFILTRATION TESTING PROJECT
TO RJN GROUP IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $70,323
Sanitary Sewer Inflow/Infiltration Testing Project Funding
Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
FY2019 Capital Fund
$162,000 $64,713 Y
FY2020 Water and Sewer Fund
(Smoke Testing Program)
$50,000 $5,610 Y
FY2020 Water and Sewer Fund
(Manhole Lining and I&I Repairs)
$100,000 Y
REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL THE FY ’20 SEWER LINING AGREEMENT
Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2019 Joint Sewer Lining Project Funding
REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL THE DES PLAINES RIVER WATERSHED-
BASED PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • June 2018
Des Plaines River Watershed-Based Plan
Water is elemental to
our lives. Plants and
animals, including
humans, are largely composed
of water, and generally require
clean water to survive. Our
communities, food systems,
energy sources, and countless
products that we consume
everyday are dependent
upon water. Despite this
dependence, water is often
taken for granted until it negatively affects us, usually
due to short supply, inundation, or pollution.
This watershed-based plan is important because
it specifi cally addresses water-related issues in
communities within the Des Plaines River Watershed
Planning Area. Clean and abundant water, healthy
streams and lakes, and safety from fl ooding are
important to residents and business and therefore
play a signifi cant role in the quality of life, health
and economic vitality of our communities. Clean
and healthy watersheds are assets that make
communities more desirable for residents and
businesses; however, fl ooding can damage property
and result in local economic impacts. Lakes,
rivers, and streams in the planning area provide
recreational destinations for watershed residents
as well as tourists and are a highly visible indicator
of watershed health. These
waterbodies support a diverse
variety of water-dependent
plants and animals and are
critical to local ecosystems.
Water does not generally
fl ow according to political
boundaries. Consequently,
we recognize the watershed
as the appropriate scale to
address most water resource
issues, which often involve
multiple political jurisdictions. The Des Plaines River
watershed planning process brought together
numerous watershed stakeholders to provide input
towards the management and enhancement of
water resources in the planning area.
During this planning process, critical data was
obtained from record fl ooding that occured in 2017,
as well as a comprehensive water quality monitoring
effort conducted on watershed streams.
This watershed-based plan utilizes these sources
of up-to-date information as well as historical data
to provide a comprehensive summary of existing
watershed conditions and trends. It recommends
actions stakeholders can take to protect resources
that are in good condition and restore those that
have been degraded. As a resident, landowner,
business or community offi cial, you make a difference.
INTRODUCTION:Why a Watershed-based Plan?
Your actions help to:
• keep water in our rivers, streams,
lakes and wetlands clean
• reduce the impacts of fl ooding
• protect and enhance natural
resources
• maintain “green” and “grey”
infrastructure
• increase awareness of watershed
issues and opportunities
Des Plaines River Watershed Planning Area Vision Statement
The Des Plaines River watershed planning area will be a destination valued by residents,
businesses, and governments that join together to actively engage in education and participate
in improving water quality. Stakeholders will preserve and enhance regional green infrastructure,
resulting in cleaner streams and lakes, better plant and animal biodiversity, and reduced fl ood
damage – while balancing a sustainable native landscape with development and economic growth.
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Precipitation A watershed is the area of land
drained by a river, stream, or other
body of water. If rain or snowmelt
is not intercepted by vegetation
or does not infi ltrate into the
soil, it may fl ow over the
land to a low spot in
the landscape, often
a body of water or
wetland.
The land
area above
a given point on a
waterbody (river, stream,
lake, wetland) that contributes
overland fl ow or surface runoff to
that point is considered the watershed.
What’s a Watershed?
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AT A GLANCE:
Des Plaines River
Watershed Planning Area T he natural landscape of the planning area
was formed by the retreat of a continental ice
sheet more than 10,000 years ago. This process
resulted in the low moraine ridges, kettle lakes and
depressions, and outwash plains that give shape to
the water resources and natural communities we
see in the watershed today, including more than
50 lakes and 240 miles of river and streams. The
planning area has a diverse mix of land uses with
relatively large areas of natural and recreational open
space interspersed with residential neighborhoods,
commercial districts, and employment centers.
Agriculture remains a major land use activity in
the northern half of the planning area. The rural
character in this part of the planning area has been
identifi ed as an important attribute by stakeholders.
Within the open space network are signifi cant
“ecological complexes” of more than 10,000 acres:
one complex in the northern end of the planning
area extending from Rollins Savanna to Red Wing
Slough and one complex that runs along the Des
Plaines River. These natural areas store and cleanse
stormwater, provide important habitat for an array of
plants and wildlife, and offer a myriad of recreational
opportunities.
The Des Plaines River corridor is an archetype of
“green infrastructure”, providing an array of benefi ts
including fl oodplain protection and fl ood damage
reduction, open space and habitat preservation, and
an unbroken recreational trail connection from north
to south through the planning area. The planning
area contains dozens of natural lakes and thousands
of acres of wetlands resulting from the last glaciation.
These lakes and wetlands often are a source of
basefl ow to streams, provide important habitat to
native and threatened/endangered plants and
wildlife and offer abundant recreational opportunities.
The benefi ts of natural waterbodies are augmented
by impounded and excavated lakes in the planning
area that have been constructed over the years.
THE PLANNING AREA:
A SPECIAL PLACE
T he Des Plaines River Watershed-Based Plan covers 235
square miles in Lake and Cook Counties in Illinois and
Kenosha County in Wisconsin. This planning area is part of
the much larger Des Plaines River watershed, which covers 1,455
square miles in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois
and is part of the Illinois and Mississippi River Basins. The planning
area is divided into 10 smaller “subwatersheds”: the Upper Des
Plaines River, Lower Des Plaines River, Newport Drainage Ditch,
North Mill Creek-Dutch Gap Canal, Mill Creek, Bull’s Brook, Bull
Creek, Indian Creek, Aptakisic Creek, and Buffalo Creek.
What’s in the planning area:
Open space
Natural open space areas
are comprised largely of
water resources, prairies,
savannas, and woodlandsResidential Agriculture
Transportation/
utility/waste
facilities
Commercial, industrial, government/institutional, and offi ce/research
parks together encompass less than 10% of total watershed area but
may have signifi cant impacts on water resources, particularly where
these uses are geographically concentrated.
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The Des Plaines River Watershed-
Based Plan is the fi rst “umbrella”
plan developed by SMC, in that it
includes and updates fi ve previous
plans for smaller subwatersheds within
the planning area: Bull Creek-Bull’s
Brook, Buffalo Creek, Indian Creek,
Mill Creek, and North Mill Creek-Dutch
Gap Canal, and completes planning
for the remaining subwatershed areas
with no previous watershed plans.
Des Plaines
River Watershed
Planning Area
Des Plaines River
Watershed Chicago
The entire DPR
watershed is
1,455 sq. miles
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240
miles of rivers and streams
53
named lakes
17,000
acres of wetlands
The Land
400,000
approximate population in 2010
39
municipalities
15
townships
The People
Specifi c watershed stressors include:
• Nutrients, chloride, organic enrichment, and sedimentation/
siltation are major causes of impairment in rivers and streams.
Nutrients, sediment, and bacteria are major causes of water
quality impairment in lakes.
• Erosion degrades water quality and aquatic habitat.
• Chloride levels are steadily rising in rivers, streams and lakes.
• There are thousands of fl ood-prone structures. Although 4,000+
structures are in mapped fl oodplains, many of the 2,000+
structures fl ooded in 2017 are outside mapped fl oodplains.
• Both traditional and “green” stormwater infrastructure may be
insuffi cient for runoff volume or need repair.
• More than half of the wetland acreage in the planning area has
been lost since European settlement.
• Stakeholders are generally unaware of the watershed stressors or
do not have the experience or resources necessary to take action.
• More collaboration among jurisdictions is needed to address many
of the watershed problems and take advantage of watershed
opportunities.
OUR FINDINGS: A System Under Stress
M any rivers, streams and lakes in the planning area are impaired
by nutrients, chloride, bacteria, and other forms of pollution.
Pollution enters water bodies through stormwater runoff from
urban and agricultural lands; from erosion of upland soils, streambanks,
and lakeshores; and in permitted discharges of treated wastewater.
Fish and aquatic invertebrates found in rivers and streams indicate
degraded water quality and aquatic habitat. Lakes have expanding
populations of invasive aquatic plants and mussels, as well as high levels
of nutrients, which can result in algae blooms. These algae blooms can
produce harmful effects to people and aquatic life, limit recreational
activities, and reduce the aesthetic quality of lakes.
Record fl ooding on the Des Plaines River in July of 2017 was
accompanied by urban fl ooding in many areas outside of mapped
fl ood hazard areas. Intense rainfall overwhelms older or undersized
infrastructure. While wetland loss is not occurring at the rate it once
did, wetland coverage is greatly reduced from its former extent. The
capacity of wetlands to provide benefi ts such as fl ood water storage,
uptake or retention of pollutants such as nutrients and sediment, and
provision of basefl ow to lakes and streams is correspondingly reduced.
Clockwise from top left: Algae
bloom at Butter Lake; Watershed
stakeholders providing feedback
towards the plan; Fourth Lake
Forest Preserve; volunteers cutting
and pulling up sod to install native
vegetation along Mill Creek.
ARE YOU A WATERSHED STAKEHOLDER?
Watershed stakeholders that
contributed to the planning process
include municipalities, townships,
county agencies, wastewater
treatment plant representatives, and
the broader community of homeowner
associations, businesses, non-profi t
organizations, institutions, and
residents living, working or
providing interest in the
planning area.
T he amount of impervious surface in the
planning area is projected to increase
in the future. Increased imperviousness
of the landscape results in a greater volume
of stormwater runoff that must be detained
or infi ltrated in order to avoid an increase in
downstream fl ood elevations. Additionally,
impervious surfaces such as roads and parking
lots are linked to urban pollutants such as chloride
and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),
which are becoming more prevalent in the
planning area. Future pollutant loading scenarios
based on municipal and county comprehensive
plans suggest that nutrient and chloride pollution
loads could increase dramatically in the future. If
severe weather events such as those that resulted
in the July 2017 fl ood become more frequent in
the future, fl ooding in urban areas and along
fl oodplains will be exacerbated.
WHAT’S AT RISK IN
THE PLANNING AREA?
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Stressors
The Des Plaines River Watershed-Based Plan
was completed following guidance from the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for this plan was
provided, in part, by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency through
Section 319 of the Clean Water Act and the Lake County Stormwater
Management Commission.
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TEN ACTIONS FOR STAKEHOLDERS TO
TAKE IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS
Adopt the watershed-based plan and
implement high priority actions and/
or projects, including the allocation
of funding for project implementation
and maintenance.
Determine a lead watershed
organization to guide watershed
plan implementation, implement the
education and outreach strategy,
provide technical assistance to
watershed stakeholders, and
coordinate multi-partner projects.
Municipalities and counties work
collaboratively and proactively to
mitigate fl ood problem areas.
Utilize low-impact development
and stormwater best management
practices in new development and
retrofi t/maintain existing development
to reduce and fi lter stormwater runoff
from impervious areas.
Restore wetlands, particularly where
they will provide additional fl ood
storage and water quality benefi ts.
Stabilize the worst “severe” eroding
streambanks and lake shorelines
using techniques that provide
water quality and aquatic habitat
benefi ts.
Stabilize eroding fi elds,
implementing nutrient
management plans and
implementing best farming
practices to reduce soil loss.
Reduce the amount of chloride
in runoff by implementing
winter maintenance “de-icing”
best practices and providing
educational trainings and materials.
Reduce phosphorus loads in
runoff through best management
practices, projects, and programs.
Use the results of watershed
monitoring programs to strategically
target projects, develop programs,
and update this watershed plan.
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Cover photo taken by Paul Klonowski.
Other photos courtesy of Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and Lake County Department of Transportation
REVIEW & RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY
COUNCIL THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE FY ‘20 OLD
ELM & TIMBER STORM SEWER AND FOREST HILL
WATERMAIN PROJECT
(Bid Tabulation to be Dropped April 4, 2019)
REVIEW OF THE UPDATED FY ’20 STREET
RESURFACING LIST
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BOWLING GREEN DR OLD BARN FARM RD
WAVELAND RD GREEN BAY RD PARK ENTRANCE
JAMES ST TELEGRAPH RD JAMES CT SOUTH
JAMES CT. NORTH JAMES STREET NORTH END
JAMES CT SOUTH JAMES STREET SOUTH END
DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBLE PATH ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 60
Lake Forest - Route 60 Bicycle Path Connectivity Project Costs
Type of Work 2017 Project Totals Estimated 2019 Project Totals
Preliminary Engineering I $13,000 $13,260
Preliminary Engineering II $13,000 $13,260
Right of Way Acquisition $15,000 $15,750
Utility Relocations $25,000 $27,000
Construction Engineering $14,800 $15,392
Construction $145,030 $156,632
TOTAL $225,830 $241,294