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Village board tables $997,733 Ardmore grade separation engineering agreement after funding questions

5393541 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Trustees delayed action on a nearly $1 million phase‑1 engineering agreement with CDM Smith for a grade separation at Ardmore Avenue while they seek more information about costs, funding sources and timing; an Illinois Commerce Commission matching grant was discussed but trustees asked for more time.

Trustees at the July 14 Villa Park Board of Trustees meeting voted to postpone a resolution authorizing a professional engineering agreement with CDM Smith for phase‑1 work on a proposed Union Pacific Railroad grade separation at Ardmore Avenue.

Manager Rivas and Public Works Director Mike Ware presented the $997,733, not‑to‑exceed engineering agreement, and CDM Smith representative Steve Prasinski explained the scope as preliminary engineering, environmental review under NEPA, railroad coordination and…

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