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Gurnee approves phase 2 engineering to pursue federal funds for Cemetery Road resurfacing
Summary
The village board approved a Baxter & Woodman not‑to‑exceed $44,000 phase‑2 engineering agreement to pursue federal Surface Transportation Program funds for Cemetery Road/ Tri‑State Parkway resurfacing, which could cover up to 80% of construction costs if awarded.
The village board approved a not‑to‑exceed $44,000 professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman to carry out phase‑2 engineering and to pursue federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for a planned resurfacing project along Cemetery Road and Tri‑State Parkway. Staff said Cemetery Road, reconstructed in 2010 with federal funds, will become a candidate for resurfacing around 2030 when the pavement is about 20 years old; securing federal aid now places the project in the queue. The project is roughly 1.44 miles; if federal STP funding is awarded, staff said typical award terms would be an 80/20 federal/local match that could cover up to about $1 million of resurfacing costs. Trustee O'Brien moved the measure and Trustee Balmes seconded. The roll call recorded six aye votes and the motion carried. Staff emphasized this is preliminary engineering and application preparation; construction funding would still require future board approvals and appropriation of the local match if the application is successful.
