Village of Lemont

VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 21, 2020 – 6:30 PM Zoom Meeting AGENDA

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I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Discussion Items

III.A Fiscal Year 22 Financial Update

III.B Lemont Trail Connection Bridge

III.C Update on Tri-Central Project Main Channel Parcel 23.04 (Tri-Central)

III.D Army Corps Partnerships and Grant Opportunities

IV. Unfinished Business Cook County Highway Department Coordination Updates: 127th St Crosswalk, other partnerships

V. New Business

VI. Audience Participation 1. Please use "Raise Your Hand" feature in Zoom to speak and the host will unmute you when it is your turn to speak. 2. Mention your first and last name clearly for meeting minutes purposes. 3. Each person gets maximum 3 minutes to speak.

1 VII. Executive Session Discussion Under Chapter 5 ILCS 120

VIII. Adjourn

2 418 Main Street | Lemont, IL 60439

TO: Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting FROM: Chris Smith, Finance THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 22 Financial Update DATE: December 21, 2020

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND As of November 30, 2020, the Village of Lemont is in it's 7 month of the FY21 Fiscal Year. The pandemic has provided many challenges and obstacles for the current year. Before the adoption of the FY21 Budget staff reduced many of the projected revenues for FY21 as well as certain capital equipment expenditures. The conservative philosophy has played well for the Village. Most revenues and expenditures are in line with the FY21 budget.

The attached reports outline where the Village is at in terms of revenues and expenditures. Currently, the Village is on track with both revenues and expenditures. Finance continues to monitor the revenues on a monthly basis to ensure we are in line with budget. The Village has amended the budget during the first quarter and will look at a possible amendment in the third quarter after the winter season. The attached cash report illustrates the current position and past position the Village has been in for cash and investments. Through this report one can see that the 1% non home rule sale tax assisted the Infrastructure Fund with projects as well as fund balance. The additional funding in the Water/Sewer fund represents the balance of the bonds the Village issued for the well. Overall, the cash and investment balance is strong.

In the next couple of months staff is preparing the FY22 Proposed Budget. The attached financials as well as information provided by other municipalities and organizations will be used for forecasting purposes. As in the past staff will stay with a conservative approach to budgeting.

ANALYSIS

Consistency with Village Policy Budget (if applicable)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION Review and discuss the updated report.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED Discussion on the FY21 Budget

ATTACHMENTS fy2021 7 month.pdf

3 Nov 2020 cashreport.pdf

4 VILLAGE OF LEMONT 7 month FINANCIAL REPORT May 1 until November 30, VILLAGE OF LEMONT 2020 GENERAL FUND 7 Month Financial Report for FY 2021 REVENUE

Fiscal Calendar 2021 Fiscal Year 2020 Amended YTD Amount % Collected YTD Amount Charges for Services 363,000 240,695 66% 260,006 Fines and Fees 261,000 157,476 60% 204,620 Interest Income 50,000 57,477 115% 88,362 Intergovernmental Revenues 5,193,880 3,703,892 71% 3,509,701 Sales Tax 2,008,000 1,264,888 63% 1,231,078 Income Tax 1,400,000 1,058,012 76% 1,055,183 Local Use 504,000 382,341 76% 293,814 } sub category Video Gaming 177,000 93,678 53% 150,385 of Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits 1,394,900 1,133,548 81% 1,226,355 Miscellaneous Revenues 353,455 95,980 27% 177,169 Taxes (includes property taxes) 4,102,698 2,010,097 49% 2,175,031 Grand Total 11,718,933 7,399,165 63% 7,641,244

Revenues that are received monthly or quarterly should be at 59% or higher except for license and permits as they are seasonal. Intergovernmental revenues include Income Tax, Retail Sales Tax, local use and other reimbursement revenue. Retail Sales tax is on course slightly higher than anticipated; however, the Village has only seen revenue from May until August sales Income tax is also on course with last year; however, we anticipated a large drop. Video gaming revenue will continue to struggle during the pandemic ** Staff is monitoring these revenues in that they are economically drivin and can change Licenses and Permits are on course with budget because we cut the FY21 budget. The year to date is slighly off, which represents the slowing of the economy Property tax, which is in the taxes categorty is trending slightly lower than budget

Other Funds Fiscal Year 2021- 7 Month Financial Report

Fiscal Calendar 2021 Fiscal Year 2020

Adopted Budget YTD Amount % Collected YTD Amount IMRF/SS 728,668 342,814 47% 304,058 MFT 587,956 723,702 123% 307,000 Infrastructure Improvement 1,589,680 1,114,436 70% 267,728 Water & Sewer 8,233,293 3,777,083 46% 3,629,261

Revenues that are received monthly or quarterly should be at 59% or higher MFT- The Village will receive approximatley $700k in additional MFT funds under the Rebuild IL. So far we have received $350K. Infrastructure fund is new for FY20. It is supported by the non-home rule sales tax that is effective July 2019, thus year to date in fY20 is only $30K. The non home rule sales tax is in line with budget. Water revenue is based on charges for services

5 VILLAGE OF LEMONT 7 MONTH FY21 FINANCIAL REPORT MAY 1, 2020- November 30, 2020 VILLAGE OF LEMONT GENERAL FUND Fiscal Year 2021- May-November 30, 2020 EXPENDITURES

Fiscal Calendar 2021 Amended YTD Amount % Used Capital Outlay 295,139 324,023 110% Materials & Supplies 650,661 290,462 45% Other Expenses 188,039 31,065 17% Other Financing Uses 1,107,275 1,107,725 100% Outside Services 2,560,761 951,286 37% Personnel Services 6,746,078 3,513,040 52% Professional Development 163,680 43,753 27% Grand Total 11,711,633 6,261,354 53%

Capital outlay contains equipment and vehicles. Police vehicles were on order in FY20, and received in FY21- budget amendment was completed Other Financing Uses is the transfer to Debt Service Fund. Overtime in lower than last year due to cancelled events- police did incur overtime during the unrest

All Other Funds Fiscal Year 2021- May-November 30, 2020

Fiscal Calendar 2021

Adopted Budget YTD Amount % Used IMRF/SS 621,139 389,773 63% MFT 587,956 324,337 55% Infrastructure 1,414,080 863,501 61% Water & Sewer 8,233,293 4,176,374 51%

The operating funds are at the desired level. The items that are over or extremely under the 59% mark are either capital or one time expenditures. Many of the road projects have been encumbered; however, the expenditure will only be reflected when the invoice is paid.

6 VILLAGE OF LEMONT CASH & INVESTMENTS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Cash & Investments by Fund 2020 2019 2018 2017 General Fund 5,355,788 3,862,356 4,695,388 4,357,436 Working Cash Fund 815,765 816,183 816,196 816,671 IMRF and Social Security Funds 60,589 42,245 21,128 (44,332) Murdere & Violent Offender Fund 20 - - - Motor Fuel Tax Fund 1,060,367 567,758 541,464 461,070 State Funds 153,221 150,256 127,274 132,079 TIF Funds 318,650 286,607 135,813 179,400 Special Service Area Fund - - - 90,895 Gateway Property Acquisition Fund 1 1 1 418 Infrastructure Fund 723,126 527,215 (452,686) (681,344) Village Hall Improvement Fund 0 0 - 10,358 Water & Sewer Fund 6,501,253 2,184,338 2,652,267 2,559,183 Parking Lot and Garage Funds 195,793 619,640 (185,218) 84,143

Total 15,184,574 9,056,600 8,351,627 7,965,978

Cash & Investments by Fund - Total $15,184,574

Infrastructure Fund Water & Sewer Fund 5% 43%

Parking Lot and Garage Funds TIF Funds 1% 2%

State Funds… Motor Fuel Tax Fund 7%

General Fund Working Cash Fund 35% 5%

Cash & Investments by Instrument First Midwest Bank 3,516,177 Fifth Third Bank 9,580 Illinois Funds 4,475,134 Restricted Bond Funds - IMET & Bernardi Investments 7,183,682 Total 15,184,574

Cash & Investments by Instrument - Total $15,184,574 First Midwest Bank 23% IMET & Bernardi Investments 47%

Illinois Funds 30% 7 418 Main Street | Lemont, IL 60439

TO: Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development THROUGH: SUBJECT: Lemont Trail Connection Bridge DATE: December 21, 2020

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND The Village of Lemont has submitted a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) 2020 Cycle 14 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for the engineering and construction of the Lemont Trail Connection Bridge. The proposed bridge connects the Centennial Trail on the north bank of the Sanitary & Ship Canal (S&S) through a bicycle and pedestrian span across the canal to Lemont Downtown and the I&M Canal Trail. The project includes a new trail head and a proposed boat launch on the Des Plaines River.

Critical to the construction of the proposed bike/ped bridge is coordination with the US Coast Guard. With assistance from Representative Lipinkski, the Coast Guard has agreed in a letter to the Congressman to consider a bridge with no-less than 25 foot vertical clearance over the S&S Canal. This was a significant step, as initial direction from the Coast Guard to staff asked for a 50 foot clearance.

Terra Engineering and staff has met with Collins Engineers, a subconsultant that was brought on to handle the Coast Guard permit. Next steps include coordinating a response to the Coast Guard's letter to Rep. Lipinski and waiting for IDOT's response to the Environmental Survey Request, which was submitted on January 3, 2020.

ANALYSIS

Consistency with Village Policy Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for discussion

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED This item is presented for discussion.

ATTACHMENTS Trail Bridge Location Map_Lemont.pdf Trail Bridge Preliminary Plans_Lemont.pdf Trail Bridge Cost Estimate_Lemont.pdf

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LEMONT BIKE TRAIL CONNECTION CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE

October 28, 2020

Lemont Segment Stephen St. Trail Limits Centennial and I&M Canal Trail All lengths in feet Proposed off-street trail Off-Street = 1320 Proposed, signed on-street bike route On-Street = 890 Proposed bike lanes Bike Lanes =0 Proposed bridge Bridge = 190 No. DESCRIPTION UNITS UNIT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL 1 Tree Clearing acre $5,000 1.0 $5,000 2 Earth Excavation cy $50 1800 $90,000 3 Furnished Excavation cy $50 1800 $90,000 4 Topsoil 6" and Seeding sy $10 7400 $74,000 5 Perimeter Erosion Barrier foot $2 2600 $5,200 6 Erosion Control Blanket sy $3 7400 $22,200 7 Concrete Removal sy $12 400 $4,800 8 Aggregate Base Course, 8" sy $22 1800 $39,600 9 Concrete Surface Course, 6" sy $160 400 $64,000 10 Asphalt Surface 3" ton $120 300 $36,000 11 Field Office cal mo $2,500 8 $20,000 12 Signs each $200 12 $2,400 13 Paint Pavement Markings 4" foot $2 2600 $5,200 14 Porous Granular Backfill cy $90 80 $7,200 15 Structure Excavation cy $80 100 $8,000 16 Concrete Structures cy $1,500 30 $45,000 17 Reinforcement Bars pound $3 9200 $27,600 18 Drilled Shaft in Rock cy $4,500 8 $36,000 19 Prefabricated Bridge (12' Wide) foot $3,400 190 $646,000 20 Bridge Lighting each $8,000 20 $160,000 21 Trees each $720 50 $36,000 22 Structural Steel, Bridge Enclosure each $250,000 1 $250,000 23 Architectural Elements foot $1,000 190 $190,000 24 Wayfing Signage each $5,200 4 $20,800 25 Traffic Control and Protection each $30,000 1 $30,000 26 Construction Layout each $55,000 1 $55,000 27 Mobilization each $130,000 1 $130,000

SUBTOTALS (construction) $2,100,000

Phase 2 Engineering $170,000 Phase 3 Engineering $235,000 TOTAL $2,505,000

Lemont_Stephen St_Bike_Trail_ConstructionCost.xls 10/29/2020 17 418 Main Street | Lemont, IL 60439

TO: Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting FROM: George Schafer, Administration THROUGH: SUBJECT: Update on Tri-Central Project Main Channel Parcel 23.04 (Tri-Central) DATE: December 21, 2020

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND The Village has had a long history of partnering with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Water District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) in leasing MWRD owned land for recreational and public use. For decades the Village has held lease rights for hundreds of acres in the Heritage Quarry Area (HQRA) and have also co-leased property with the Lemont Park District where the Safety Village resides. Earlier this year the Village and Lemont Park District entered into a co-lease agreement with MWRD for the Tri-Central property, Channel Parcel 23.04 along with a related intergovernmental agreement between the Village and LPD.

Leasing and programming of the Tri-Central parcel has been on the Village's radar for decades, ever since it was decommissioned as an industrial site back in 1999. Leasing and programming the site serves multiple purposes, it secures a large tract of land for recreational use important for our downtown, and it also ensures a heavy industrial user doesn't relocate at the premises.

As discussed earlier this year, the goal of the Village and Park District is to re-claim the space for community recreation and events using a phased-in model. The site will be for passive recreation primarily with the opportunity for athletic fields longer term. Other than potential bathrooms and other minor structures, there will not be structures on the site.

Since lease and IGA approval, there has been initial coordination on the project and updates on funding in which will be discussed at the meeting.

ANALYSIS

Consistency with Village Policy 2018 Strategic Plan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION The item is up for general discussion.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED The item is up for general discussion.

18 ATTACHMENTS 200917 - Tri-Central Phasing Concept Exhibit.pdf Lease_to_Village_of_Lemont_and_Lemont_PD_MPC_23.04_-_Aerial__1_.pdf R-46-20 Approving an IGA between Village of Lemont and Lemont Park District.pdf

19 EXHIBIT A: Proposed Main Parcel 23.04, Lemont, 19CM009 Channel Improvements

Access Drive Playground Parking Structure and Lot Park

Open Greenspace and Lined Sports Fields

Walking Trails

Improved Industrial Drive

Green Infrastructure Improvements And Distributed Storm Water – Detention

PHASE 3 (15-30 Years) PHASE 2 (5-15 Years) PHASE 1 (0-5 Years) PHASE 0 (0-5 Years)

• 9.61 Acres (418,812 sf) • 8.21 Acres (357,759 sf) • 11.14 Acres (485,156 sf) • REMEDIATION: RELOCATE • ACTIVE AND PASSIVE • NEW WALKING PATHS • ACCESS TO STEPHENS STREET CONTAMINATED MATERIALS TO IMPROVEMENTS • GRASS ATHLETIC FIELDS • 200+/- PARKING LOT WEST END AND CAP WITH IEPA • PATHS AND BIKEWAYS • PATHS AND PASSIVE ACTIVITY APPROVED MATERIAL AREAS • GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVMENTS ALONG CANAL EDGE AND PARKING LOT

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TO: Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting FROM: George Schafer, Administration THROUGH: SUBJECT: Army Corps Partnerships and Grant Opportunities

DATE: December 21, 2020

SUMMARY/BACKGROUND The Village has been active in applying for and securing federal grants in conjunction with the Army Corp of Engineers federal agency. In 2019 the Village was able to secure nearly $1.5M for a water main improvement along Main Street through the Army Corp's Section 219 program. That project has been awarded and work will begin in Spring 2021. The Village has once again applied for funding through this same authorization for Federal FY 2021 for water main replacement projects.

Also working with the Army Corp of Engineers, staff has begun coordinating with the agency on potential improvements to the I&M Canal. The Village owns most of the I&M Canal running through Lemont, and the Army Corp of Engineers holds jurisdiction of the canal in the region. After several coordination meetings with Corp staff and our federal advocacy consultant, we have prioritized potential projects that fall within two available federal authorities - Section 22 and 206. These opportunities would provide an avenue for the Village and Corp to work together on planning initiatives for the canal dealing with aquatic restoration and related work. Discussion at the meeting is meant to introduce the board to these potential projects. If awarded these opportunities, there will be further discussion with staff, engineering, committees and the Village Board on scope and substance of engagements.

ANALYSIS

Consistency with Village Policy 2018 Strategic Plan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION The item is being presented for discussion purposes only.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED Discussion

32 ATTACHMENTS Updated 2020 Army Corp 219 Project Scope.pdf 11-4-20 Sec 219 2021 Funding Request.pdf Eco System Section 206.pdf Section 22 Planning Assistance.pdf Colonel Paul B Culberson 11-2-2020 Section 206 and 22 Funding Requests.pdf

33 34 35 36 Ecosystem Restoration

Ecosystem Restoration is one of the primary missions in the Civil Works Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). USACE is authorized to plan, design, construct and monitor regionally and nationally significant ecosystem restoration and protection projects. Aquatic habitats, wetlands, riparian habitats, floodplains and adjacent buffer areas are the most appropriate for the Corps’ involvement. USACE activities include an examination of the problems contributing to the ecosystem degradation and a determination of the feasibility and cost effectiveness of restoring the ecosystem to a less degraded natural condition. The USACE ecosystem restoration program seeks to reestablish the attributes of a natural, functioning and self-regulating system. Restoration is typically accomplished through modification and restoration of site hydrology, hydraulics, and geomorphology, re-connection of the site to other functioning ecosystems, removal of invasive species and re-establishment of native plant communities.

What the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Can Do: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been authorized by Congress to perform ecosystem restoration. These services can be performed under two different types of authorities: (1) specifically authorized ecosystem restoration projects; and (2) the Continuing Authorities Program. Each of the authorities requires a study process and a cost-share sponsor before implementation of a project. The specifically authorized project process has been previously addressed, starting on page 3.

How to Request Assistance Requests to initiate ecosystem restoration studies or related questions should be directed to:

Chief, Planning Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: (312) 846-5580 Email: [email protected]

22 37 CAP Section 206 - Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, as amended

What the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Can Do The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection projects. Such projects generally include modification of the hydrology in and along bodies of water, including wetlands and riparian areas. A project is approved for construction only after a detailed investigation determines that the project will improve the quality of the environment and is in the best interest of the public.

Cost Sharing The initial study to determine federal interest is 100 percent federally funded up to $100,000. All planning costs after the first $100,000 will be shared at 50 percent federal and 50 percent non-federal requiring the execution of a Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA) with the sponsor(s). All design and implementation costs are cost shared 65 percent federal and 35 percent non-federal. The federal cost limit is $10 million. The non-federal sponsor cost share can be a contribution of lands, easements, rights-of-way, relocations, and disposal areas (LERRDs), cash, work-in-kind, or any combination thereof. Design and implementation work-in-kind may be credited.

Responsibility of Project Sponsor Formal assurance in the form of a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) must be executed with the project sponsor. The project sponsor normally agrees to the following:

• Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, relocations, and disposal areas (LERRDs) necessary for the construction and subsequent operation maintenance of the project. • Operate and maintain the project after completion without cost to the United States. • Assume responsibility for all costs in excess of the federal per project cost limitation of $10 million. • If the value of the sponsor’s land contribution above does not equal or exceed 35 percent of the project cost, the sponsor must provide cash or work-in-kind to make the total contribution equal to 35 percent.

How to Request Assistance An ecosystem restoration project under Section 206 may be initiated upon receipt of a request from a prospective project sponsor and availability of funds. Section 206 project requests should be directed to:

Chief, Planning Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: (312) 846-5580 Email: [email protected]

25 38 CAP Projects: Key Schedule Milestones and Products Incremental Products Products Funds Requests Initial Feasibility Request/ Congressional Receive Sponsor Request Project Initiation New Start Approval ↓ Sponsor Letter of Interest & Federal Interest Federal Interest Determination Report Determination (Yes/No) Project Management Plan (PMP) & ↓ Post FSCA Funds Request Over $100k Feasibility Cost Share Agreement Sponsor Letter of Intent & LRD Decision Milestone Draft Detailed Project Report & Financial Feasibility Study Phase Briefing Self‐Certification LRD Compliance Review ↓ NEPA Public Review; Feasibility Report ‐ Integrated Detailed Project Final Detailed Project Report Report LRD Compliance Review ↓ PMP Update & Project Partnership LRD Commander Approval Agreement (PPA) ↓ Initial Design Funds Request (PPA) Project Partnership Agreement Final Design Funds Request After PPA ↓ Executed Real Estate Certification, Plans & Specifications Design and Implementation Design & Implementation Phase

↓ District Request for Sponsor Provides LERRDS for Construction Proposal or Bids Construction Funds Request District Request for Proposals or Bids ↓ (Contract + S&A) Construction Contract Award ↓ Establishment Period* Construction Complete ↓ Sponsor Accepts Completed Project Eco‐Monitoring & Max Period: ↓ Adaptive Management 10 Years Project Closeout

Blue Fill‐ Feasibility Study Phase; Blue Font‐ Key CAP Products; Green Font‐ Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Reviews *Establishment period for vegetation occurs prior to construction completion.

26 39 Planning Assistance to States and Tribes Section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974

What the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Can Do It is well known that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds water resource projects. Not so well known, however, is that the Corps also provides assistance to help states, eligible Native American Indian tribes, and local governments prepare their own plans and initiate actions to manage their water and related land resources. Assistance is determined through a request by a governmental agency or non-federal interest for technical assistance in the management of water resources. Requests for studies are assessed every year and are approved and funded at the discretion of the Secretary of the Army. Typical studies are completed at a planning level; they do not include detailed design for project construction. The studies generally involve the analysis of existing data for planning purposes using standard engineering techniques, although some data collection is often necessary .

Funding Congress funds the Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Program annually. States and tribes are limited to a $2 million allotment annually from the nationwide appropriation, but typically are much less. Individual studies, of which there may be more than one per state or tribe per year, generally range in cost from $25,000 to over $100,000. These studies are cost shared on a 50 percent federal, 50 percent non-federal basis. All of the non-federal cost share can be provided as work-in- kind .

Typical Studies The program can encompass many types of studies dealing with water and related land resource issues. Types of studies conducted in recent years under the program include the following:

• Water Supply and Demand Studies • Water Quality Studies • Environmental Conservation Studies • Environmental Restoration Studies • Wetland Evaluation Studies • Dam Safety/Failure Studies • Flood Risk Management Studies • Floodplain Management Studies • Land Use Studies • Master Planning • Brownfields Environmental Assessments • GIS development

How to Request Assistance Contact the Chicago District’s Planning Assistance to States coordinator:

Project Manager, PAS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: (312) 846-5580 Email: [email protected]

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www.lemont.il.us November 2, 2020

Colonel Paul B. Culberson District Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 60604

Re: Village of Lemont request for a Sec. 206 Feasibility Study – Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration at I&M Canal in Downtown Lemont, Illinois

Dear Sir:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, as amended, the Village of Lemont is requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assistance in addressing an aquatic ecosystem degradation at the I&M Canal in downtown Lemont, Illinois.

The Village of Lemont owns the section of the historic I&M Canal that runs through Lemont. The Village owes its existence to the canal and is very proud of its significance and looks to leverage it for economic development and aquatic restoration efforts. Since it decommissioned as a navigable waterway in the late 1800s, the facility has primarily served as an historic heirloom and a stormwater detention facility. The majority of Lemont’s stormwater flows into the canal before it is released into the larger sanitary and ship canal. Over the years, the canal has either been blocked in places or filled up with silt and other materials which has caused capacity issues, stagnated water, unpleasant smells, and the deterioration of the aquatic environment. The Village of Lemont would like to partner with the Army Corp of Engineers on a comprehensive restoration effort for the canal.

The Village of Lemont is fully aware that under this authority, the Corps will conduct a feasibility level investigation consisting of a Determination of Federal Interest Report and Detailed Project Report. We understand that the first $100,000 of the feasibility phase will be funded by the Federal government and that remaining expenses will be cost-shared 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal.

It is understood that, if an aquatic ecosystem restoration project is found feasible and advisable, the Village of Lemont would be required to provide the local cooperation and cost sharing requirements as prescribed by the Secretary of the Army in order to move forward with design and implementation.

The Village of Lemont is aware that this letter serves as an expression of non-Federal intent to cooperate with a Feasibility Study and is not a contract obligation. The Village of Lemont looks forward to your favorable approval.

Sincerely,

John Egofske Mayor of Lemont 418 Main Street p 630.257.1550 [email protected] Lemont, IL 60439 f 630.257.1598 www.lemont.il.us 41

www.lemont.il.us November 2, 2020

Colonel Paul B Culberson Commander, Chicago District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 231 South LaSalle Street Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 60604

Dear Col Culberson:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Village of Lemont requests the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assistance under the Planning Assistance to States (PAS): Program to complete the study of water levels and quality in the historic I&M Canal in order to increase storm water capacity for the contributing areas, improve aquatic environment and conduct overall restoration efforts of the body of water and adjacent areas.

We are aware of the cost-sharing requirements associated with PAS projects and intend to provide either cash or in-kind cost share contributions of 50% of the total study cost. We look forward to working with your staff to develop a scope for this effort and signing a PAS agreement.

Respectfully,

John Egofske Mayor of Lemont

418 Main Street p 630.257.1550 [email protected] Lemont, IL 60439 f 630.257.1598 www.lemont.il.us