CITY COUNCIL 4-3-00 agendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
April 3, 2000
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable Howard J Kerr, Mayor
Samuel J. Henry, Alderman First Ward Henry T. Chandler, Alderman Third Ward
Robert T. E. Lansing, Alderman First Ward Lawrence Temple, Alderman Third Ward
Ashley M. Maentz, Alderman Second Ward Mary Ann Pekarek, Alderman Fourth Ward
Peter M. Mott, Alderman Second Ward G. Bishop Gallagher, Alderman Fourth Ward
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. Comments by Mayor
2. Comments by City Manager
A. Appointment of Commander Patricia Lord to Deputy Police Chief
The Police Department has operated without a Deputy Chief since the retirement of Deputy Chief Gary Yandura in September 1999. The Deputy Chief's position is designed to assist with
the administration of the Police Department. Commander Lord began her career with the Lake Forest Police Department when she was sworn in as a police officer on August 30, 1976. She
was promoted to Police Sergeant on May 24, 1982. She was appointed Commander on June 16, 1989. She has served the department in a variety of roles including Patrol Officer, Youth Officer,
Shift Supervisor and Commander of Investigation and Youth as well as uniformed Shift Commander. Commander Lord was selected for Deputy Chief following a process which included a written
examination, oral interview, as well as an assessment by the Chief of Police. Seven current Police Department Supervisors participated in the process for the Deputy Chief's position.
Commander Lord is a resident of Hawthorn Woods and her husband Bruce is an Assistant Chief of Police for Libertyville. They have three grown children: April, Adam, and Amanda.
B. Report on Holding a Household Chemical Waste Collection Day at School District 115 West Campus on Saturday, August 12
PRESENTED BY KENT STREET, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR – LAKE BLUFF
AND ANDREW QUIGLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – SWALCO
The City and Village of Lake Bluff have been exploring opportunities for conducting a household chemical waste collection day within one of our communities. Due to the success that
SWALCO has had with staging such an event at local high schools, the staff is recommending that the two governing boards endorse the concept of holding the collection day on August 12
at West Campus. A formal request will then be made to the District 115 School Board.
Attachments beginning on page 12.
C. Report on Lake Michigan Water Levels
PRESENTED BY SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MAX SLANKARD (615-4216)
City Staff will provide the City Council with a brief report on Lake Michigan’s low water levels and its impact on beach operations.
3. Comments by Council Members
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes from the March 6 City Council meeting
A copy is attached beginning on page 16.
Proclamations of the Canvassing Committee
A copy of the proclamations is attached beginning on page 19.
Authorization to Participate in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement for Rock Salt for the 2000-2001 Winter
The State of Illinois requires government agencies desiring to participate in this year’s rock salt bid to complete a Joint Participating Requisition by April 28, 2000. This informs
the State of our anticipated needs (2,000 tons) and that funding is available for this purchase. For FY2001 we have budgeted $63,000.
Once tabulations are made, the State accepts competitive bids from qualified vendors. In August or September, bids will be awarded, and government agencies will be informed of the successful
vendor, price per ton, and distribution point for road salt.
Because of the large volume of salt bid by the State, all participating agencies are assured the best possible pricing. The cost per ton for the past six fiscal years are as follows:
FY95 $26.26 FY98 $28.54
FY96 $27.04 FY99 $28.54
FY97 $27.55 FY00 $26.83
Award of Contract for Painting the Ragdale Barn House
In 1986, the City accepted the generous gift of the historic Ragdale property from Alice Ryerson Hayes and assumed maintenance responsibility for the property and buildings. The building
known as “the Barnhouse” which houses the Ragdale Foundation offices and living quarters for resident artists and writers, is in need of exterior paint and window glazing. The last
time a portion of this building was painted was in 1990. Due to their deteriorated condition, it was determined that a number of the windows also need to be reglazed at this time.
Proposals were received as follows:
Contractor Proposal Amount Ed Miscenic Painting
Gurnee, IL
$13,860.00 Beatty Decorating
Lake Forest, IL $14,940.00
Based on prior satisfactory performance and the ability of the contractor to undertake the work when there are no writers in residence, it is recommended that the bid for painting the
Ragdale barnhouse exterior be awarded to Ed Miscenic Painting in the amount of $13,860.00.
Award of Contract for Engineering Services to Perform an Inflow Study of the Sanitary Sewer System
The City is currently working in the area generally bounded by Green Bay Road, Westleigh Road and Westminster to reduce the amount of stormwater that is entering the sanitary sewer system
which is a contributing factor in causing sanitary sewerage overflows at the North Shore Sanitary District (NSSD) Pump Station located at the south end of Forest Park Beach. The City
began its effort to rectify the problem by identifying the contributing sources of stormwater inflow (direct connections from storm sewers, drainage structures, downspouts, sump pumps,
etc.) and infiltration (deficiencies in the sanitary sewer system i.e., defective sewer pipes and joints, manholes, etc.) into the sanitary sewer system. Corrective action has been
initiated in this area by working with residents to disconnect connections into the sanitary sewers from stormwater sources on private property as well as on the public sewer system
through repairs, replacement and linings.
This same type of investigative and remediative efforts need to be extended southward into the Villa Turicum area. The sanitary pump station located on Circle Lane has overflowed at
times during intense rainfall efforts. As with the aforementioned study area, the IEPA will be overseeing our progress to rectify this problem.
Although City staff has the resources to televise the sanitary sewer system we will need to procure the services of a consultant to perform the smoke testing, which is an efficient way
of identifying sources of inflow. Smoke testing is undertaken by introducing smoke into the sanitary sewer system then observing where it surfaces, thereby identifying locations that
contribute stormwater into the sanitary sewer system.
As with the previous study area, City staff is recommending that The City of Lake Forest enter into an agreement with the RJN Group, Inc. The RJN Group, Inc. is an engineering firm
based in Wheaton, Illinois and has performed over 500 sewer system evaluations nationwide including over 200 in northern Illinois. City staff has defined the scope of services and negotiated
a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $18,246 for the services. If awarded, the RJN Group, Inc. is ready to begin this work in May and have it completed in July.
Between City staff and the work of the engineering firm, we believe we can identify enough major inflow/infiltration sources that a rehabilitation program can be compiled which can reduce
the wet weather sanitary sewer flows to the pump station on Circle Lane.
In conclusion, staff recommends awarding a contract for the not-to-exceed amount of $18,246 to the RJN Group, Inc. to perform an inflow study on sanitary sewers within the Villa Turicum
Subdivision.
Award of a Construction Engineering Services Contract for the Deerpath/Hastings Intersection Improvement Project
In conjunction with the Deerpath/Hastings Intersection Improvement Project, it will be necessary to have certain engineering services undertaken during the construction phase of this
project. These services involve construction staking, materials testing and construction inspection. These services are proposed to be undertaken by the engineering firm responsible
for the design and plan preparation for this project, Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc., for the not-to-exceed amount of $38,769.00. This not-to-exceed amount equates to an hourly rate
of $62.94, which is comparable to the hourly rate of $56.22 (factoring in a 2.9% per year wage rate increase) used on the Deerpath/Golf Lane Intersection Improvement Project completed
in 1996.
Construction engineering services provided by Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. on past projects have been very good. It is recommended that the contract for construction engineering
services on the Deerpath/Hastings Intersection Improvement Project be awarded to Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of $38,769.00.
Award of Contract for 2000 Asphalt Pavement Sealing Program
In 1993, The City of Lake Forest began a program which involves undertaking preventative maintenance measures on the pavement of City streets. This program involves applying asphalt
sealer to the streets that were resurfaced one (1) to two (2) years prior to the proposed sealant application. This program was undertaken in order to inhibit the aging process of the
pavement, while lengthening the serviceability. The following is a list of streets that are scheduled to be sealed this year:
1. Old Elm Road (Highland to Everett) 2. Ridge Road (Everett to Old Elm) 3. Everett Road (Ridge to west of Mar Lane) 4. Westleigh Road (Sheridan to east end) 5. Rockefeller Road
(McCormick to south end) 6. Kendler Court 7. Atteridge Road 8. Ashlawn Road (Monticello Circle to Meadowood) 9.
Meadowood Drive (Ashlawn to limits of Meadowood Park Subdivisions)
The contractor proposing to undertake this work is Boecker Road Maintenance (Naperville, Illinois), the contractor that has undertaken this work from 1993 through 1999. This is a unique
process that has been used successfully by several municipalities throughout DuPage County, and has gained popularity in Lake County (Lake Zurich, County of Lake). Boecker Road Maintenance
has submitted a proposal to undertake this work at a price of $0.43 per square yard (1999 price - $0.42 per square yard). A cost comparison was done between thirteen (13) other governmental
agencies that either bid or negotiated a contract for the same services from Boecker Road Maintenance. Lake Forest’s cost was about mid-range, comparable to both bid and negotiated
prices. This cost would result in a contract price of $23,584.64 to seal the proposed four and a half (4.5) miles of streets. If awarded, the work would be undertaken in July. It
is recommended Council award the contract for the 2000 Asphalt Rejuvenating Treatment Program to Boecker Road Maintenance in the amount of $23,584.64.
Recommended Action: Approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from the Required Front Yard Setback for Property Located at 315 Scott Street (Weiss
Variation) (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY SENIOR PLANNER CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
On February 28, 2000, the Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing to consider a request for a variance from the front yard setback to allow for renovation and an addition to the
existing residence. The existing ranch house is non-conforming with respect to setbacks as are many other residences in this neighborhood. As part of the planned renovation to this
house, some of the non-conforming aspects of the house will be removed.
Variances are requested to allow a front porch and a second floor to be added to the house. The porch will encroach approximately 15-1/2 feet into the front yard setback, no further
than the encroachment of the existing house. In addition, the second floor addition will encroach approximately 5-1/2 feet into the front yard setback. The second floor encroachment
will be less that than of the existing first floor. Originally, a plan for the residence was submitted to the Building Review Board that was in conformance with all of the required
setbacks. Through the evolution of the plan, in an effort to ensure that the scale of the proposed addition will be compatible with the neighborhood, the present design emerged and
as a result, the variances are requested. Both the Building Review Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals commended the petitioners on the final plan brought forward.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of the variance as requested. A copy of the Board’s report is attached beginning on page 21.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance allowing the variances as requested.
2. Consideration of Ordinances Annexing and Applying the R-3 City Zoning District to Property Located at 461 Saunders Road (Skarecky/Sullivan Annexation) (Waive First Reading and Grant
Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY SENIOR PLANNER CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
On March 8, 2000, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for annexation and rezoning of a property located at 461 Saunders Road. This request was submitted
as part of the recent sale of the property. The new property owners desire to be annexed to The City of Lake Forest to allow subsequent annexation of the property to the Lake Forest
School Districts.
In August 1998, the City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of several other properties in this immediate area. This request is a continuation of that incremental annexation
process. Consistent with the City Council’s previous action in this area, the R-3, one acre, City zoning district will be applied to this property after annexation.
Over the next year, it is likely that other annexations may occur in this area as development proposals are brought forward, and as discussions of extending sewer and water services
occur. To date, the City’s policy has been to allow annexations to occur on a voluntary basis. This request is consistent with that approach. It is important to note that given the
configuration of the City boundaries in this area, the City Council has the ability to initiate involuntary annexations of the remaining properties to “clean-up” the City boundaries
along Saunders Road. Council consideration of such annexations may be appropriate in the future as changes continue to occur in this area.
There was no public testimony presented to the Plan Commission on this petition. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and application of City R-3
zoning district as requested by the petitioner.
The annexation and zoning ordinances are attached beginning on page 34.
The Plan Commission report which provides additional background on this request, is attached beginning on page 42.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance annexing property at 461 Saunders Road to the City of Lake Forest.
Waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance applying the City R-3 zoning district to the property at 461 Saunders Road.
3. Consideration of Amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY SENIOR PLANNER CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
At the March 7, 2000 City Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Ordinance is now before the City
Council for final approval.
The Historic Preservation Ordinance was adopted by the Lake Forest City Council just over a year ago as a continuation of the City’s long tradition of taking proactive steps to preserve
the historic character of Lake Forest. At the time the ordinance was adopted, the City Council recognized that it was a “skeleton” ordinance that would be amended and enhanced incrementally,
over time, based on the City’s experiences with implementing the ordinance and in response to new or changing issues in the community.
In summary, the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance include the following.
Housekeeping changes, including clarifications, corrections, and appropriate links to other City rules and regulations.
A change in the Commission membership from seven members to five members with the intent of establishing the Commission as a separate body from the Building Review Board.
A requirement that one member of the Historic Preservation Commission also serve as a member of the Plan Commission.
The transfer of responsibility for reviewing additions and alterations within the Historic District from the Building Review Board to the Historic Preservation Commission.
The transfer of the responsibility for considering requests for building scale variances for properties in the Historic District from the Building Review Board to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
Recognizing the role of the Historic Preservation Commission in providing input and recommendations to other Boards and Commissions.
Establishing a process for local designation of additional historic districts or Landmark structures.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amendments to the City Council.
The ordinance with the recommended amendments shown in strikeout and italics text is attached beginning on page 45.
Recommended Action: Grant final approval of the ordinance amending the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, “Buildings” of the City Code Relating to the Building Review Board (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY SENIOR PLANNER CATHY CZERNIAK (615-4299)
On March 22, 2000, the Building Review Board held a public hearing to consider minor amendments to the Building Review Board provisions in the City Code. The amendments are being considered
at this time in order to align the Building Review Board Code provisions with the recent changes made to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. A comprehensive review of the Building
Review Board ordinance is planned for this summer. The last comprehensive review and amendment of the ordinance was in December 1997.
The amendments proposed at this time are summarized below.
( The membership of the Board is reduced from seven to five members with the understanding that the Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Commission will be reconstituted
as two separate bodies.
( The requirement that a member of the Building Review Board also serve concurrently as a member of the Plan Commission has been removed. A link between the memberships of the two bodies
is still possible at the discretion of the Mayor however, the required link will be between the Historic Preservation Commission and the Plan Commission. This link is in recognition
of the fact that the most difficult subdivisions facing the Plan Commission in the upcoming years are likely to be located within the historic districts.
( The addition of language to authorize the Historic Preservation Commission, rather than the Building Review Board, to grant building scale variances and to review additions and alterations
for properties within the historic districts.
There was no public testimony presented to the Building Review Board on the proposed amendments. The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amendments to the City Council.
The ordinance amending the applicable Code provisions is attached beginning on page 70.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance amending the provisions in the Code pertaining to the Building Review Board.
5. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Estate (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER ROBERT R. KIELY, JR. (615-4271)
In 1997, the Deerpath Bridge began showing signs of deterioration that was concentrated mainly at the deck joints located on both ends of the bridge. It was decided at that time that
the City would pursue federal funds to assist in funding the rehabilitation of the bridge. The City did receive a positive response that federal funds would be available to be used toward
the rehabilitation of this bridge. However, since this process can be lengthy interim repairs, expected to last at least two years, were made to the bridge late in 1997. Since those
interim repairs were made, Phase I Engineering (investigation/design) has been underway and is nearing a point where it can be presented to IDOT for their review and approval. Before
this can occur the City needs to provide evidence that it has rights to the property north of the bridge that will be used as the temporary detour route (run-around) for both eastbound
and westbound traffic. Maintaining two-way traffic, as opposed to alternating one-way traffic or closing down Deerpath, is essential because of the location of the Public Safety Building
and its dependence on Deerpath and to handle the large volume of traffic (19,000 ADT) that uses this road daily.
Because of the lengthy turnaround times by IDOT, it is essential that the Phase I Engineering Report be submitted to IDOT this Spring in order to meet an optimal construction timeframe
during the summer of 2001. Therefore, acquiring the property relatively soon will lessen the likelihood that the reconstruction of the Deerpath Bridge will be "pushed" into the year
2002.
The City approached the owner of the property last August following a discussion in Executive Session with the City Council. The City obtained three (3) MAI appraisals for the property,
which were provided to the owner in October. Following a number of conversations with the owner, the City submitted an official offer for the property of $525,000 in December. The
owner countered with an offer of $650,000, or $625,000 and the City incur all closing costs, etc..
On January 4, the City Attorney submitted the City’s final offer of $550,000. On March 1, the City Attorney, City Engineer and City Manager met with the property owner to try to reach
a settlement prior to filing condemnation. The City also proposed the option of renting the property during the construction period but the owner was not in favor of that option. Following
that meeting, the property owner submitted a letter rejecting the City’s offer.
Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance acquiring the one-acre, single-family property at 500 Golf Lane. Attached beginning on page 72 is a copy of a
proposed ordinance authorizing the acquisition of 500 Golf Lane.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of the ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real estate at 500 Golf Lane.
6. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, “Offenses,” of the City Code to Allow the Police Department to Charge First Time Offenders with a Local Ordinance (Waive First Reading
and Grant Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY CHIEF OF POLICE MICHAEL HOSKING (615-4242)
The proposed change to Sec.26-17 under Chapter 26 is to authorize the enforcement under local ordinance the illegal possession of instruments used to abuse cannabis and other illegal
drugs. Currently the ordinances authorize the enforcement of the illegal possession of cannabis and other illegal substances but not the instruments commonly used to use those illegal
substances. The current ordinances further authorize the enforcement of the sale and manufacturing of those instruments, not the possession of those instruments. Currently, those persons
found in possession of instruments to use cannabis and other illegal substances must be charged with a state violation. This causes teenagers and other first time offenders to be charged
with a more serious state violation rather than a local ordinance. The police department has suggested this change to the ordinances which will give them greater discretion in dealing
with youth and other first time offenders.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of the ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Offenses,” of the City Code.
7. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 “Traffic”, of The City Code, 1971, Revising Schedule XXVIII and Repealing Ordinance 98-65 (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER CHRIS MARTIN (615-4281)
As part of the parking deck construction on Bank Lane and Illinois, the parking spaces on the west side of Bank Lane in front of 580 Bank Lane were changed to 60 minute parking. This
was thought to have been done by City Manager Directive, as was reported at the March 6th Council meeting. However, upon further review, this change was discovered to have been authorized
by City Ordinance 98-65, therefore, this ordinance needs to be repealed. For additional information, see Ordinance starting on page 85.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval to an ordinance revising Schedule XXVIII and repealing Ordinance 98-65.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Acquisition of the 14-Acre Army Reserve Parcel for Open Space
PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER ROBERT R. KIELY, JR. (615-4271)
Last January, Mayor Kerr announced that one of his initiatives for the year 2000 was the acquisition of the 14-acre Army Reserve property for open space in perpetuity. Congressman Porter,
Lake Forest Open Lands Association and other open space organizations have indicated a willingness to support the City’s efforts in acquiring this property for open space. The resolution
attached beginning on page 86 sets forth the City’s intent and interest in acquiring the property and having it incorporated into the McCormick Nature Preserve.
Recommended Action: Approve the resolution supporting the acquisition of the 14-acre Fort Sheridan Army Reserve Property for Open Space.
2. Award of Contract for the 2000 Pavement Resurfacing Program (MFT)
PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER KEN MAGNUS (615-4329)
On March 21, 2000, bids were received and opened for the 2000 Pavement Resurfacing Program. The City plans to resurface approximately six and one-half (6.5) miles of streets this year
during the summer months. Streets scheduled to be resurfaced this year include the following:
BANK LANE - ILLINOIS TO DEERPATH
ILLINOIS - BANK LANE TO WESTERN
EVERGREEN DR.
JENNIFER COURT
KATHRYN LANE
KURTIS LANE
OLD MILL - RT. 43 TO DEAD END EAST
OAK KNOLL - OLD MILL TO WHERE CONCRETE BEGINS
OAK KNOLL – ESTATE LANE EAST TO LAWRENCE
OAK KNOLL – BOWLING GREEN TO ARCADY
WEDGEWOOD DR.
STONELEIGH CT.
PARLIAMENT CT.
WIMBLEDON CT.
STRATFORD CT.
WEDGEWOOD CT.
DEVONSHIRE LN.
DEVONSHIRE CT.
POLO DRIVE
PRAIRIE AVENUE (NORTH AND SOUTH)
TELEGRAPH RD. (EVERETT RD. TO EVERETT SCHOOL RD.)
FAIRWAY DRIVE
KENNETT LANE
WOOD HILL LANE
LAWRENCE AVE.
CASCADE COURT NORTH
CASCADE COURT SOUTH
ESTATE LANE EAST
WILD ROSE LANE
WHITE OAK ROAD
GROVE COURT
HERITAGE COURT
A summary of bids is as follows (see attached bid tab on page 89):
Contractor Amount of Bid Peter Baker & Son, Co. $931,842.70 Curran Contracting Company $952,967.40 J. A. Johnson Paving $960,831.35 Engineer’s Estimate $945,023.20
The low bidder, Peter Baker & Son, Co., has extensive experience working in Lake Forest, where their work has been commendable. Their bid of $931,842.70 is $13,360.50 under the Engineer’s
Estimate of $945,023.20.
Recommended Action: Award the contract for the 2000 Pavement Resurfacing Program to Peter Baker & So, Co. in the amount of $931,842.70.
3. Award of Contract for the Deerpath/Hastings Road Intersection Improvement Project
PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER KEN MAGNUS (615-4329)
On March 21, 2000, bids were received and opened for the Deerpath/Hastings Road Intersection Improvement Project. This project involves the installation of new traffic signals as well
as a new left turn lane on Hastings Road. These traffic signals will be interconnected with the existing traffic signals at Deerpath/Golf Lane and Deerpath/Green Bay Road to ensure
efficient traffic flow along Deerpath.
This intersection improvement is part of a larger project, in conjunction with School District 67, to improve the safety and efficiency of traffic flow at the Deerpath Schools. Before
the start of the next school year this September, all traffic entering the school will need to use the existing traffic signal at Deerpath and Golf Lane. The roadway in front of the
Deerpath School will be designated one-way eastbound only. After dropping off students, vehicles can then proceed eastward on the roadway where it will have a new connection onto Hastings
Road. At that point, the new traffic signals and left turn lane at Deerpath and Hastings will help facilitate traffic flow.
The following is a summary of the bids received:
CONTRACTOR AMOUNT OF BID
1) Campanella & Sons, Inc. $277,437.31
(Wadsworth, IL)
2) D.L. Franzen Construction $310,680.11
(McHenry, IL)
3) Aldridge Electric, Inc. $330,413.80
(Libertyville, IL)
Engineer’s Estimate $267,864.50
The low bidder, Campanella & Sons, Inc., has had previous experience working in The City of Lake Forest (Deerpath/Golf Lane) where their work was determined to be acceptable. The low
bid of $277,437.31 is $9,572.81 over the Engineer’s Estimate. A review of the Engineer’s Estimate and actual bids shows a general consistency among the bid items with the exception
of some of the traffic signal equipment (mast arms, poles, controllers) which were slightly underestimated in the Engineer’s Estimate. Work will begin in June, after completion of the
school year, and will continue through August. It is recommended to award the Contract for the Deerpath/Hastings Intersection Improvement Project to Campanella & Sons, Inc. in the amount
of $277,437.31.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Manager
March 31, 2000
The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require
certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are required
to contact City Manager Robert R. Kiely, Jr., at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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