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Lisle board backs resolution to reclassify Ivanho Avenue to pursue federal funding for sidewalks and storm drainage
Summary
The Lisle Village Board voted to support reclassification of Ivanho Avenue as a federal-aid urban minor collector, a step highway officials say could unlock federal grants for curb, sidewalk and storm-sewer work estimated at more than $2.5 million in preliminary engineering.
The Lisle Village Board voted May 18 to support reclassifying Ivanho Avenue as a federal-aid urban minor collector, a designation Village and township officials say would allow the township to seek federal funding for curbs, storm sewers and sidewalks to address safety concerns.
Highway Commissioner Ed Young told the board Ivanho runs between Ogden and Warrenville, serves roughly 24 homes and — based on recent counts distributed to the board — carries about 8,000 vehicles per day. "From a safety standpoint, I believe the best thing the road district can do is put in curbs, storm sewers and sidewalks to get the residents back away from the street," Young said.
Manager Cook said the LyallTownship Road District requested village support; the board’s resolution is a step in a process that requires approval by the DuPage mayors and managers group and IDOT before the corridor becomes eligible for federal aid. Young said a preliminary engineering estimate was "over $2.5 million" and that, if funded, the work could be done in phases and completed in roughly two years.
At least one resident warned the reclassification is more than routine paperwork and flagged that corridor designation can lead to greater traffic significance and future development pressure. "This is corridor planning," a resident said, urging transparency about assumptions that would guide future traffic and growth planning.
Board members responded that the proposal grew from several years of work with the road district and resident input and emphasized that the resolution solely supports seeking federal dollars to address safety needs; it does not grant development entitlements. The resolution passed on roll call.
Votes at a glance: the board confirmed multiple commission appointments and approved its consent agenda, which included a $487,659.84 invoice list; the board also approved a one-year janitorial contract extension, a purchase order for water meters, and professional engineering services for a Main Street resurfacing project.
Staff next steps include assisting the highway commissioner in the federal-aid application process and returning with project timelines and cost estimates if funding opportunities advance.
