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Council approves engineering and joint‑funding agreements for Oakwood Drive bridge project
Summary
Council voted unanimously to award engineering services to Baxter & Woodman, approve a joint funding agreement with IDOT and pass a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign required agreements for the Oakwood Drive Bridge project.
The City Council on March 17 approved awarding the engineering services agreement for the Oakwood Drive Bridge project to Baxter & Woodman, approved a joint funding agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the agreements, including IDOT‑required revisions.
Alderman Miller moved the motion to award and approve the associated agreements; Alderman Santee seconded. The clerk conducted a roll call; the motion passed unanimously with the following recorded as voting yes: Aldermen Miller, Santee, Glab, McClatchy, Bassett/Bassi, Davis and Cook (roll‑call taken during the meeting).
Council discussion on the item was brief and no public comment was offered before the roll call. Staff will proceed to finalize agreements and coordinate with IDOT on any required contract revisions and funding steps.
Ending: With council authorization, staff may finalize contracts and begin pre‑construction coordination as allowed by the agreements and IDOT review timeline.
