Coastal Management Federal Consistency Review for Bridge over the North Branch Canal

for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

DIVISION STREET BRIDGES AND ROADWAY REPLACEMENT

CDOT PROJECT NO. E-1-022

CITY OF CHICAGO

Prepared By WSP USA

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4200

Chicago, Illinois 60602

Date: 06/22/2021 June 22, 2021

Federal Consistency Coordinator, Illinois Coastal Management Program IDNR/OWR 60 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 703 Chicago, Illinois 60601

Subject: Federal Consistency Determination Reconstruction of the Division Street Bascule Bridge over the North Branch Canal at Mile 2.99 from Lake Michigan Existing Temporary Bridge (Permit 5-14-9 & 5a-14-9) Proposed Structure No. 016-6209 CDOT Project No. E-1-022

Attention: Mr. James P. Casey

Dear Mr. Casey:

Application is hereby made by the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at 2 N. LaSalle St., Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60602 as the owner of the bridge located at 829 W. Division Street for a federal consistency review with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Coastal Management Program, of the location and plans for a fixed span thrust arch bridge to be constructed in place of the existing temporary bridge across the North Branch Canal of the .

Project Location North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, 2.99 miles from the west end of the Chicago Lock in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Latitude: 41°-53’-18’’ N Longitude: 87°-36’-28” W

See Attachment 1 for project vicinity and location maps.

Project Description The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in serious condition and was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge, which now needs to be replaced since the bridge was only designed for temporary use. The proposed improvements now include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure. Work on the roadway approaches to the new bridge structure will include resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement.

The elevation of the canal and river surface at the bridge sites is controlled by a system of locks operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The North Branch Canal has not been used by major commercial vessels since the early 1980s and the existing bascule bridge has not required opening for maritime use in more than thirty years. The bascule bridge, located immediately to the south, was removed and replaced with a new tied arch structure. The current vertical clearance of the Halsted structure is 12.38’ above the Low Water Datum which will dictate the minimum vertical clearance of all upstream structures on the North Branch Canal.

In order to minimize the impacts on traffic along Division Street during construction, a temporary bridge and a runaround will be installed to the north of the existing structure. Temporary piers will be located within the waterway while maintaining the existing clear channel width. Barge mounted equipment will be required for the construction and removal of the existing structure.

The proposed activity complies with Illinois’ approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such policies.

The bridge construction is expected to start in Q2 of 2022 and complete in Q2 of 2024. City of Chicago funds will be used for this project.

United States Coast Guard permit application review is ongoing. For your convenience, we have enclosed USCG Bridge Permit Application package, see Attachment 2.

The attached application and supporting documentation are provided for your review. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Project Manager, Soliman Khudeira at (312) 744-9605.

Sincerely,

Soliman Khudeira, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. Section Chief – Major Projects CDOT – Division of Engineering

Enclosures cc: Burke, Khudeira, WSP, Lochner ATTACHMENT #1

VICINITY AND LOCATION MAP EXISTING AND PROPOSED DIVISION STREET BRIDGE OVER NORTH BRANCH CANAL MILEPOINT 2.99

016-6209

Date of Signature: 2/10/2021 License Expiration Date: 11/30/2022 02/10/2021 SHEET 1 OF 6 H.W. LOCHNER ATTACHMENT #2

COAST GUARD BRIDGE PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE Bridge Permit Application

Reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge Over the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River At Mile 2.99 (4.81 km) from Chicago Lock Existing Structure No. 016-6015 Existing Temporary Bridge Proposed Structure No. 016-6209 CDOT Project No. E-1-022 December 17, 2020

Commander (obr) Ninth Coast Guard District 1240 East Ninth Street, Room 2047 Cleveland, Ohio 44199-2060

Subject: Bridge Permit Application Reconstruction of the Division Street Bascule Bridge over the North Branch Canal at Mile 2.99 from Lake Michigan Existing Structure No. 016-6015 Existing Temporary Bridge (Permit 5-14-9 & 5a-14-9) Proposed Structure No. 016-6209 CDOT Project No. E-1-022

Attention: Mr. Blair Stanifer Chief, Bridge Branch

Dear Mr. Stanifer:

Application is hereby made by the City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) at 2 N. LaSalle St., Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60602 as the owner of the bridge located at 829 W. Division Street for approval by the Commandant, United States Coast Guard, of the location and plans for a fixed span thrust arch bridge to be constructed in place of the existing temporary bridge across the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, 2.99 miles from the west end of the Chicago Lock (41°-53’-18’’ N, 87°-36’-28” W) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Project Description The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in serious condition and was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge, which now needs to be replaced since the bridge was only designed for temporary use. The proposed improvements now include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure. Work on the roadway approaches to the new bridge structure will include resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement.

The elevation of the canal and river surface at the bridge sites is controlled by a system of locks operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The North Branch Canal has not been used by major commercial vessels since the early 1980s and the existing bascule bridge has not required opening for maritime use in more than thirty years. The Halsted Street bascule bridge, located immediately to the south, was removed and replaced with a new tied arch structure. The current vertical clearance of the Halsted structure is 12.38’ above the Low Water Datum which will dictate the minimum vertical clearance of all upstream structures on the North Branch Canal. In order to minimize the impacts on traffic along Division Street during construction, a temporary bridge and a runaround will be installed to the north of the existing structure. Temporary piers will be located within the waterway while maintaining the existing clear channel width. Barge mounted equipment will be required for the construction and removal of the existing structure.

Protected Species The IDNR provided a Consultation Closure Letter for the project on July 17, 2018.

The proposed project does not appear to have an impact on federally threatened or endangered species, which is documented in the enclosed Section 7 Evaluation.

Other Agency Coordination Section 106 sign-off was given for the removal of the bascule bridge and a Memorandum of Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was agreed upon in May 2014 (see Enclosure #3).

City of Chicago funds will be used for this project.

Federal Agencies which must grant approvals, easements, or other actions for this project include: · Federal Highway Administration – The initial meeting was held on February 7, 2011. The project is classified as a Group II Categorical Exclusion. The Project Development Report was submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for their review and approval by IDOT and FHWA. · US Army Corps of Engineers – A Joint Permit Application Form was submitted on October 19, 2020.

The bridge will have no significant effect on the human environment. A Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment describing these effects has been prepared (see Enclosure #3).

There are no publicly owned lands from a park, recreational area, or wildlife or waterfowl refuge, or any land from a historic (including archaeological) site, in the way of the fixed span arch bridge, in either the vicinity or the approaches of the structure.

For your convenience, we have enclosed all previous correspondences with the Coast Guard along with permit for the temporary bridge placement (see Enclosure #5).

The project will not result in displacement or relocations of residences or businesses and will not affect minority or low-income populations under the Environmental Justice requirements.

The attached application and supporting documentation are provided for your review. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Project Manager, Soliman Khudeira at (312) 744-9605.

Sincerely,

Soliman Khudeira, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. Section Chief – Major Projects CDOT – Division of Engineering

Enclosures cc: Burke, Khudeira, WSP, Lochner ENCLOSURE #1

BRIDGE PERMIT APPLICATION Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application for Proposed SN 016-6209

Dear Sir:

Application is hereby made for a Coast Guard bridge permit.

A. ADMINISTRATIVE AND NAVIGATION INFORMATION

1. Application Date: 12/17/2020

a. Applicant information: Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

1) Name: Soliman Khudeira, PhD, PE, SE, Section Chief - Major Projects

2) Address: 2 N. LaSalle St., Suite 820, Chicago, IL. 60602

3) Telephone number: (312) 744-9605

4) Email address: [email protected]

b. Consultant/Agent information (if employed): Krashan Singhal, PE

1) Name (company or individual): WSP USA

2) Address: 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 4200, Chicago, IL. 60602

3) Telephone number: (312) 803-6504

4) Email address: [email protected]

5) Letter authorizing a consultant/agent to obtain permits on behalf of the applicant included: Yes No

c. Name of Proposed Bridge(s): Division Street Bridge

1) Name of the waterway that the bridge(s) would cross: North Branch Canal of the Chicago River at Mile 2.99

2) Number of miles above the mouth of the waterway where the bridge(s) would be located and provide latitude and longitude coordinates (degree/minute/second) at centerline of navigation channel (contact the local Coast Guard Bridge Office for guidance): Bridge structure located at Mile 2.99 from the west end of the Chicago Lock over the North Branch Canal. The centerline of the navigation channel at the proposed bridge location is at the following Latitude and Longitude, respectively:

41.903491 N, 87.649312W.

3) City or town, county/parish, and state where the bridge(s) would be located at, near, or between: City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

4) Brief description of project to include type of bridge(s) proposed [fixed or 1 Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application for Proposed SN 016-6209

movable (drawbridge, bascule, vertical lift, swing span, pontoon), highway, railway, pedestrian, pipeline] and existing bridge(s) at project site, if applicable: The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in poor condition and was functionally obsolete. In 2014, a Special Inspection was conducted and the Bridge Condition Report (BCR) found that the original bascule bridge structure (IDOT Structure No. 016-6015) was in critical condition. Due to the safety concerns, the original bascule bridge was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge, which now needs to be replaced since the bridge was only designed for temporary use. The proposed improvements include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure.

5) Drawbridge Regulations (if applicable): Not Applicable (N/A)

6) Date of plans and number of plan sheets: 11/16/2020 (698 sheets)

7) Estimated cost of bridge(s) and approaches:

a) Provide the estimated cost of the bridge(s) as proposed, with vertical and horizontal navigational clearances: $23.4M (Canal Bridge)

b) Provide the estimated cost of a low-level bridge(s) on the same alignment with only sufficient clearance to pass high water while meeting the intended purpose and need: The current design reflects the low-level design alternative that barely meets the USCG vertical clearance requirement: $23.4M (Canal Bridge)

8) Type and source of project funding (federal, state, private, etc.): City of Chicago Funds

9) Proposed project timeline:

i. Design: ongoing, targeted completion in June, 2021.

ii. Construction anticipated start in Q3 of 2021, complete in Q3 of 2023.

10) Other Federal actions (e.g., permits, approvals, funding, etc.) associated with the proposal: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit

d. Legal authority for proposed action:

1) Cite appropriate Bridge Act: General Bridge Act of 1946

2) If not the owner of the existing bridge(s) that is being replaced or modified, include a signed statement from the bridge owner authorizing the removal or modification work and cite its location: Cover letter from owner of structure is attached.

3) For privately owned bridges, cite authorization for right to build (e.g. deed or

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easement from the property owner authorizing the proposed construction or modification work): N/A e. International bridges (if applicable): The Division Street Bridge over the North Branch Canal is not an international bridge.

1) Cite the International Bridge Act of 1972, or a copy of the Special Act of Congress if constructed prior to 1972, as the legislative authority for international bridge construction: N/A

2) For permits issued under the International Bridge Act of 1972, cite Presidential approval, via the State Department, included with the application as required: N/A f. Dimensions of the proposed bridge(s): See bridge plan sheets included in Enclosure 2 for additional details.

1) Vertical clearance as indicated on plan sheets: 16’-0” from Design Low Water Elevation -1.98 CCD to Low Point of Steel Floorbeam.

Per U.S. Coast Pilot Chapter 11 Paragraph 560 Ver. 1.0 Chicago City Datum is 1.38’ above Low Water Datum at the Chicago Lock at the mouth of the Chicago River at Lake Michigan. Low Water Datum equals EL. 577.50 (IGLD 1985). Immediately to the south of the Division Street Canal Bridge, the proposed Halsted Street Canal Bridge has a proposed vertical clearance of 12.38’ from Low Water Datum.

2) Horizontal clearance as indicated on plan sheets: 80’-0” normal to channel axis between face of proposed river pier foundations and proposed fender/dolphin protections

3) Length of bridge(s) project: 200’-4” ft bridge length measured back-to-back of bridge abutments

If no prior permit exists, and this is a modification or replacement project, is the length the same as the old bridge: Existing bridge: 260'-0" measured from C/L to C/L of abutments.

If not, what is the difference: The difference in bridge length is 59'-8".

4) Width of bridge(s) project: 82’-6” bridge deck width

If no prior permit exists, and this is a modification or replacement project, is the width the same as the old bridge: Existing bridge: 54'-4"

If not, what is the difference: The difference in bridge width is 28'-2"

5) Depth of the waterway at project site at MHW if tidal or OHW if non-tidal, using the appropriate elevation and datum (e.g., NGVD 1929, NAVD 1988, etc.): The maximum depth of the waterway in the canal channel is 12.02’ measured from the Design Low Water Elevation of -1.98 to the streambed elevation,

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-14.0.

6) Width of waterway at project site at MHW if tidal or OHW if non-tidal: approximately 125’ at LWD IGLD85, measured normal to the axis of the channel.

7) Significant effect on flood heights and associated drift, if any, that could cause a navigation hazard: N/A

g. Temporary Bridge(s) dimensions (vertical clearance, horizontal clearance, length and width), if applicable: Temporary Run Around

Vertical Clearances: 18’-3” from Low Water Datum to Low Point of Steel

Horizontal Clearances: Over 80’ normal to channel axis between piers.

Length: 409’-7 3/8” measured along PGL

Width: Maximum 49’-10”

h. Enclosed are the waterway data requirements as determined by the Coast Guard District Bridge Office. If a navigation impact report was conducted please cite location(s) in the case file, list title and date of document as appropriate: N/A

i. Existing bridge(s) if applicable: Temporary Acrow Bridge

1) Name of bridge(s): Temporary Division Street Bridge

2) Type of bridge(s) and number of lanes (e.g., fixed or moveable (drawbridge, bascule, vertical lift, swing span, pontoon, etc.); highway, railway, pedestrian, pipeline): Fixed span truss bridge with one 12’-0” lane and one 6’-0” bike lane on each direction, and a 5’-0” sidewalk on each side of the structure

3) For movable spans identify the existing drawbridge operating regulation governing the structure (e.g. 33 CFR 117.XXX, if applicable): N/A

When applicable, identify if the local Coast Guard Bridge Office identified that modification of an existing drawbridge requires revision or removal of the existing regulation (e.g. if the bridge project involves replacing the existing drawbridge with a fixed bridge):

NOTE: If the waterway is not already identified in 117 Subpart B, please note if an operating schedule other than open on demand is being considered.

4) Latitude and longitude coordinates (degree/minute/second) at centerline of the bridge(s): 41.903491 N, 87.649312W

5) Dimensions of the existing bridge(s):

a) Vertical clearance(s) as indicated on previous plan sheets (include both the open and closed-to-navigation clearances for movable spans). [The proposed 4 Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application for Proposed SN 016-6209

and existing vertical clearances must be compared using the same datums. This may require surveying the existing bridge]: 17’-5” from Low Water Datum to Low Point of Steel

b) Horizontal clearance as indicated on previous plan sheets: Over 80’ normal to channel axis between piers.

c) Length of existing bridge(s): 261’-0” ft bridge length measured back-to- back of bridge abutments

d) Width of existing bridge(s): 54’-4”

6) Owner of the existing bridge(s): CDOT j. Discuss construction methodology, if known, and removal of existing bridge(s), as applicable:

1) Discuss proposed construction methodology and restrictions: The proposed bridge will be constructed while the Division St. land traffic is rerouted through the temporary run-around of which the centerline is 70' offset to the North from the existing Street centerline. Temporary cofferdams are required for the construction of bridge foundation. Barge mounted crane will be required for the bridge arch and superstructure floor system erection. Two temporary bents will be constructed in the waterway to support the temporary bridges. Horizontal and vertical clearance of the waterway will be maintained to meet the existing condition.

2) Discuss maintenance of land traffic during construction activities: A temporary run-around of which the centerline is 70' offset to the North from the existing Street centerline will be constructed prior to the proposed bridge construction. One lane of EB and one lane of WB will be maintained to support the run-around land traffic during proposed bridge construction. North sidewalk will be maintained on the temporary bridge.

3) Discuss extent of removal of existing bridge(s) (e.g. in its entirety, two feet below the mud line, down to or below the natural bottom of the waterway or to a specific elevation), time needed for removal, etc.: Top of the existing river piers and anchor piers of historic bascule bridge will be partially removed to provide adequate space for the installation of 6' deep proposed drilled shaft cap. The new drilled shafts will be installed in between the river pier and anchor pier. The bulk of the historic pier foundations will remain in place.

4) Discuss demolition methodology: Top of the existing river piers and anchor piers of historic bascule bridge will be partially removed in dry condition. Cofferdam is required for the installation of backfill materials under the wider proposed drilled shaft cap. k. Other agencies with jurisdiction over the proposed project:

1) Agency: USACE, IDNR-OWR, IDNR-ICMP, IDOT, IEPA, USFWS

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2) Permits or type of approvals required for the project:

USACE – Section 10, Section 404 and 408 authorization, IDNR-OWR permit, IEPA – Water Quality Certification, IDOT clearance, USFWS – Section 7 Consultation, CDOT Harbor Permit

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B. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

1. National Environmental Policy Act

Lead Federal Agency: FHWA

List Cooperating Agencies for project: FHWA, IDOT, CDOT

a. Type of environmental document.

Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (EIS/ROD)

Cite location(s) in the application package:

Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI)

Cite location(s) in the application package:

Categorical Exclusion (CE)

Cite location(s) in the application package: The proposed river crossing improvement meets the requirements of a Categorical Exclusion, Group II, as determined by the Federal Highway Administration in accordance with the NEPA process. Since no significant impacts to environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, or biological features were identified, the preparation of an Environmental Assessment, FONSI Statement, or Environmental Impact Statement was not required. A Project Development Report meeting the guidelines of a CE II was prepared and includes a summary of the environmental investigation. Copies of the environmental, cultural and biological sign-offs are attached.

b. Has the environmental document been modified, reevaluated, supplemented or rescinded for the proposed action?

Yes No

If yes, cite location(s) in the application package:

2. Environmental Effects Abroad

a. Does the proposed project involve a bridge connection to Canada or Mexico?

Yes No

If yes, cite location(s) in NEPA document where environmental effects abroad are described:

3. Clean Water Act

a. Has a Water Quality Certification (WQC), waiver or statement that the WQC is not required been obtained from the appropriate federal, interstate, or state agency?

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Yes No

If yes, cite location(s) in the application package: Consistent with IDOT and FHWA requirements, a section 404 Joint Application (NCR Form 426) has been submitted to IDNR-OWR and USACOA (See Enclosure #5). A Water Quality Certificate has been requested from IEPA as a part of that same application form. (See Enclosure #5).

NOTE: The USCG will not accept an application package as complete if a WQC, waiver, or statement from the appropriate regulatory body has not been obtained.

b. Name of the Federal, State or Tribal certifying agency and point of contact with phone and email address, if available:

c. If the WQC is granted under a Programmatic Agreement (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit (NWP) include the date of the NWP, the type of NWP (14, 15, etc.) and the NWP number and title:

d. For permit amendment actions, include a new WQC or a written confirmation from the certifying agency that the existing WQC has been reissued/renewed or is still valid for the proposed action.

New WQC Attached

Written Confirmation of WQC validity attached

4. Wetlands

a. Is the proposed project located in or adjacent to a wetland?

Yes No

b. If yes, what is the acreage of wetlands that will be permanently and temporarily impacted by the proposed project?

Include USACE permit (nationwide authorization or individual), if required, and cite where wetland mitigation measures are described in the application package: The project is not located in or adjacent to a regulatory wetland. A wetland delineation report has been included in Enclosure 3 of this application package.

5. Coastal Zone Management Act - The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § 1451), as amended, and its implementing regulations (15 CFR Part 930), requires all projects located within the designated coastal zone of a state to be consistent with the State's federally approved CZM plan (CZMP).

a. Is the project located in a state that has an approved Coastal Zone Management Act Plan (CZMP)?

Yes No

b. If yes, is the project within an area included in the federally approved CZMP? 8 Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application for Proposed SN 016-6209

Yes No

c. If yes, has the State specifically excluded this activity from its federally approved CZMP?

Yes No

Include State CZM concurrence/with consistency certification and cite location(s) in the application package: There is no applicable Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Plan for this project.

6. Floodplains

a. Is the proposed project located in the base floodplain? An encroachment into the base floodplain does not exist when only the piers, pilings, or pile bents are located in the floodplain.

Yes No

b. Is there a significant encroachment (constituting a considerable probability of loss of human life; likely future damage associated with the encroachment that could be substantial in cost or extent; or a notable adverse impact on natural and beneficial floodplain values) into the floodplain?

Yes No

c. If yes, provide documentation and cite location(s) in the application package: The project is not located in a base floodplain. The water surface elevation of the North Branch Canal is regulated by the Chicago River controlling works and locks in the Chicago Harbor at Lake Michigan. When the water elevation reaches +3.5 (Chicago City Datum) at this facility, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District opens the locks and starts relieving the waterways to Lake Michigan. No overbank flow has been documented in recent history.

7. Wild and Scenic Rivers

a. Is the river involved in the proposed bridge project a designated Wild and Scenic River?

Yes No

The canal is not on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System or listed in the Nationwide Inventory of Rivers with potential for inclusion on the system.

b. If yes, attach correspondence with the river-administering agency and cite location(s) in the application package:

8. Coastal Barrier Resources Act

a. Does the proposed project connect to a unit of the Coastal Barrier Resources System? 9 Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application for Proposed SN 016-6209

Yes No

b. If yes, and the project is federally funded, cite location of Section 6 exception in the application package and any correspondence with the FWS:

9. Land and Water Conservation Fund Act

a. Does the proposed project involve a conversion of land or facilities funded under Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act?

Yes No

b. If yes, include correspondence with the NPS and authorization from the Secretary of the Interior for that conversion and cite location(s) in the application package:

10. National Marine Sanctuaries Act

a. Is the proposed project in or adjacent to a National Marine Sanctuary?

Yes No

b. Is the proposed bridge(s) likely to destroy, cause loss of, or injure a resource of a National Marine Sanctuary? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

c. If yes, include evidence of consultation with Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the agency’s findings/conditions and cite location(s) in the application package:

11. Marine Protected Areas

a. Is the proposed project in or adjacent to a Marine Protected Area (MPA) as defined in section 4(d) of Executive Order 13158?

Yes No

b. If yes, will the proposed project affect the natural or cultural resources that are protected by the MPA? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

c. If yes, include evidence of correspondence with MPA Center, if applicable, and cite location(s) in the application package:

12. Endangered Species Act

a. Are there federally designated threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat in the area that the proposed project is located? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

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No threatened or endangered species are known to be present in the project area as indicated by the Biological Approval received on the attached Environmental Survey Request form.

b. May the proposed project affect federally designated threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

c. If yes, was there formal or informal consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)?

Formal consultation

Informal consultation

d. If formal, provide date(s) and attach biological assessment, biological opinion, and any other relevant correspondence and cite location(s) in application package:

e. If informal, provide dates and include correspondence or documented phone conversations with and from USFWS/NMFS and cite location(s) in the application package:

f. Include Biological Assessment/Biological Evaluation, as appropriate.

13. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act

a. Include any correspondence with USFWS and the relevant state wildlife agency regarding Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act coordination and cite location(s) in the application package: See IDOT Biological Clearance information in Enclosure 3.

14. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

a. Will the proposed project likely adversely affect designated Essential Fish Habitats (EFH) as defined in the Magnuson-Stevens Act? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

b. Identify location of EFH assessment and relevant correspondence with NMFS in the application package:

15. Marine Mammal Protection Act

a. Does the proposed project involve a “take” of marine mammals as defined in the Marine Mammal Protection Act?

Yes No

b. If yes, include the incidental harassment authorization or letter of authorization from NMFS and any relevant correspondence and cite location(s) in the application package:

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16. Migratory Bird Treaty Act

a. Does the proposed project involve a potential take of migratory birds as defined in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

See IDOT Biological Clearance information in Enclosure 3.

b. If yes, is a permit required?

Yes No

c. If a permit is required, include it and any correspondence with USFWS and cite location(s) in the application package:

17. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

a. May the proposed project take or disturb bald or golden eagles (including nests) as defined in the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act? (If no, provide evidence)

Yes No

b. If yes, is a permit required?

Yes No

c. If a permit is required, include it and any correspondence with USFWS and cite location(s) in the application package.

18. Invasive Species

a. Does the proposed project have potential to introduce or foster the spread of invasive species?

Yes No

b. If yes, cite the document that describes measures that will be taken to minimize this risk and location(s) in the application package:

19. Section 106

a. Does the proposed project have potential to impact properties (including submerged abandoned shipwrecks) listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes No

b. If yes, provide evidence of consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, if applicable) and cite location (s) in the application package. Include: See Enclosure 3 for documentation of

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correspondence with IL SHPO, including determination.

Copies of the correspondence

Memorandum of Agreement

No effect determination

c. For projects involving Federal lands only provide:

Archeological clearances

Archeological reports

20. Clean Air Act

a. Does the proposed project occur in an area of nonattainment or maintenance for any criteria pollutant?

Yes No

b. If project occurs in a nonattainment or maintenance area, do the transportation or general conformity regulations, or both, apply?

General Transportation

c. Is the project exempt from a transportation conformity analysis for any of the reasons listed in 40 CFR § 93.126? Which reason?

Yes No Reason:

d. Is the project exempt from a general conformity analysis for any of the reasons listed in 40 CFR § 93.153(c)? N/A

Yes No

e. If general conformity applies, is the project listed in a conforming State Implementation Plan (SIP)? N/A

Yes No

f. If a general conformity determination was prepared, include the draft and final determinations and any relevant correspondence and cite their location(s) in the application package: N/A

g. If transportation conformity applies, is the project listed in a conforming SIP, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), or Federal Implementation Plan (FIP)?

Yes No

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h. If yes, cite location of information regarding listing in the application package: This project is included in the 2007-2012 (transportation plan) and in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), endorsed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. The CMAP (transportation plan) was found to conform by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on October 20, 2003. The TIP was found to conform by FHWA and by FTA on October 20, 2003.

i. If transportation conformity applies, does the project contribute to any new localized CO, PM10, or PM2.5 violations or increase the frequency or severity or any existing violations of the same?

Yes No

j. If yes, cite location of information in the application package:

21. Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority or Low-Income Populations

a. Does the proposed project involve disproportionate adverse impacts to minority and/or low-income populations as defined in Executive Order 12898?

Yes No

Note: The proposed bridge replaces an existing bridge at the same location.

b. If yes, include the analysis describing the impacts and cite location(s) in the application package:

c. If yes, cite the location in the application package that describes measures to be taken to reduce those impacts:

22. Hazardous Materials, Substances or Wastes

a. Does the proposed project involve or is it located near a Superfund site or any site regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or State law regulating hazardous materials, substances or wastes?

Yes No

b. If yes, cite the location(s) in the NEPA document where hazardous materials, substances or wastes are discussed:

14 ENCLOSURE #2

Exhibits

o Vicinity Map & Location Map o Adjoining Information Related to Adjoining Properties o Proposed Roadway Plan & Profile o Proposed Bridge General Plan & Elevations and Temporary Runaround Exhibit o Existing Bridge General Plan & Elevations and Temporary Bridge Plan & Elevation o Existing Aerial View Exhibit and Existing Site Photos

VICINITY MAP & LOCATION MAP

Project Location

DIVISION STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT VICINITY MAP FIGURE 1

West Project Limits East Project Limits

Structure: Structure: Exist. SN. 016-6016 Orig. SN. 016-6015 (removed) Prop. SN. 016-6210 Exist. Temporary Bridge Division Street over the Prop. SN. 016-6209 Chicago River Division Street over the North Branch Canal

DIVISION CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT 2 EXISTING AND PROPOSED DIVISION STREET BRIDGE OVER NORTH BRANCH CANAL MILEPOINT 2.99

016-6209

Date of Signature: 2/10/2021 License Expiration Date: 11/30/2022 02/10/2021 SHEET 1 OF 6 H.W. LOCHNER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO

THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES

Division Canal Bridge Additional Information Related to the Adjoining Properties

PIN Address Business/Property Add’l Address Phone Number website Name Shown by Assessor 17-05-405-001-0000 1168 N. Halsted St. West Marine (312) 255-1464 https://www.westmarine.com/st 60642 ores/chicago-il-1305 17-05-205-024-0000 754 W Division St. Waste Management 1500 N. Hooker St. (708) 222-5024 www.wastemanagementchicag 60642 Inc o.com 17-05-404-001-0000 1111 N. Hooker St. FedEx (312) 944-8427 www.fedex.com 60642 17-05-205-029-0000 870 W. Division St. Bristol Design Group 0 N. Hooker St. (312) 266-2341 http://bristolcabinetry.com/ 60642 Inc 17-05-201-009-0000 870 W. Division St. Wizard Werks 0 N. Hooker St. (312) 291-9449 http://www.wizardwerkschi.co 60642 m/ 17-05-201-009-0000 870 W. Division St. Stuart Dean 0 N. Hooker St. (312) 787-1800 http://www.stuartdean.com/de 60642 fault.asp 17-05-201-009-0000 870 W. Division St. IAC Properties 0 N. Hooker St. https://iacproperties.com/ 60642 1849 Green Bay Rd 4 Floor Highland Park, IL 60035 17-052-230-040-000 900 W. Division St. Gold Coast Auto 900 N. Hooker St. (312) 787-0333 http://www.goldcoastautobody 60642 Body .com/ 17-05-403-002-0000 901 W. Division St. CTA Material 888-968-7282 www.transitchicago.com 60642 Distribution 17-05-223-003-0000 930 W. Division St. Enterprise 1201 N. Hickory Ave. (312) 475-2000 www.enterprise.com

60642 17-05-205-026-0000 1460 N. Hooker St. Waste Management (708) 222-5024 www.wastemanagementchicag 60642 Inc o.com 17-05-224-005-0000 1200 N. Kingsbury Action Electric Sales (773) 539-1800 https://www.basicwire.com/ St. 60642 3900 N Rockwell St Chicago, IL 60618 17-05-225-019-0000 1210 N. Halsted St. Mon Ami Gas Inc. (312) 664-6512 www.mobil.com 60642

ROADWAY PLANS & PROFILE 5 : 0 6 : 2 4 P M M O D E L : D e s ig n F IL E N A M E : p w : \ \ V S S L C - P W IN T . h w lo c h n e r . c o m : L o c h n e r - S L C \ D o c u m e n t s \ P r o je c t s \ 0 0 0 0 0 7 6 2 4 \ 0 3 _ C A D D \ 0 1 _ S h e e t s \ R o a d w a y & L a n d s c a p e A r c h it e c t u r a l\ 8 7 8 2 2 - S H T - H W L - R D Y- E X IS T & P R O P P L A N S - 0 0 5 . d g n LOCHNER 12 THFLOOR H. W.LOCHNER,INC. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS60606 225 WESTWASHINGTONSTREET PLOT DATE: PLOT SCALE: USER NAME:

12/11/2020 $USER N

M A T C H L IN E S T A 3 2 + 0 0 EX ROW PR ROW TEMP EASEMENT DATE: CHECKED BY: DRAWN BY: DESIGNED BY: 15.11 15.14 15.07 14.63 14.80 TEMP EASEMENT SLABLIMIT SIDEWALK SIDEWALK 8/28/2020 DMB JS JS APPROACH 17.01 16.57 17.12 16.83 16.52 + 5 0 . 5 6 16.63

EX ROW REVISED: REVISED: REVISED: REVISED:

E

X

R

O W

18.35

E

X

R

O W CHICAGO DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFENGINEERING 19.93 ¡ W.DIVISIONST. NORTH BRANCH ¡ W.DIVISIONST. 20.83 EXISTING CONDITIONS CANAL SCALE: 1" =20' 20.28 DIVISION STREETROADWAYIMPROVEMENT EXISTING &PROPOSEDPLANS-11 SHEET 71 OF 35+00 241 EX ROW 18.83

TEMP EASEMENT

SHEETS

E

X

E

R X

STA. O

R

W O W 32+00.00 17.04 17.14 17.31 17.41 TO STA. 16.89 17.04 + 5 9 7 0 17.18' . TEMP EASEMENT SIDEWALK SLAB LIMIT APPROACH 36+00.00 SIDEWALK EX ROW PR ROW 15.36 15.12 15.21 15.03 14.74 14.78 F.A. RTE. FA P. 87822 01-E1022-BR &01-E1023-BR

12/15/2020 M A T C H L IN E S T A 3 6 + 0 0 SECTION CONTRACT NO. ILLINOIS EXISTING CONDITIONS LEGEND: FED. AIDPROJECT XX.XX XX.XX XX.XX

0 COUNTY SCALE INFEET COOK E-1-022 &023 VEGETATION REMOVAL GROUND ELEVATION PAVEMENT OR FLOWLINE ELEVATION TOP OFCURBELEVATION REMOVAL CURB &GUTTER REMOVAL MEDIAN REMOVAL PAVEMENT DRIVEWAY REMOVAL PAVEMENT REMOVAL HMA SURFACE REMOVAL SIDEWALK M 6000(155&154) SHEETS TOTAL

20 698 SHEET 101 NO.

40 C - 71

60 5 : 0 8 : 0 8 P M M O D E L : D e s ig n F IL E N A M E : p w : \ \ V S S L C - P W IN T . h w lo c h n e r . c o m : L o c h n e r - S L C \ D o c u m e n t s \ P r o je c t s \ 0 0 0 0 0 7 6 2 4 \ 0 3 _ C A D D \ 0 1 _ S h e e t s \ R o a d w a y & L a n d s c a p e A r c h it e c t u r a l\ 8 7 8 2 2 - S H T - H W L - R D Y- E X IS T & P R O P P L A N S - 0 0 6 . d g n LOCHNER 12 THFLOOR H. W.LOCHNER,INC. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS60606 225 WESTWASHINGTONSTREET PLOT DATE: PLOT SCALE: USER NAME:

12/11/2020 $USER N

MODIFICATION OF 1111 NORTH HOOKER ST., CHICAGO (021TE)

M A T C H L IN E S T A 3 2 + 0 0 TEMP EASEMENT DATE: CHECKED BY: DRAWN BY: DESIGNED BY: EX ROW PR ROW

14.75' EASEMENT TEMP

14.53' 14.11'

14.80'

14.70' 14.20'

14.64'

6 6 0 0 1.50% . '

8/28/2020 DMB JS JS 7 2 . 0 0 '

6 5 0 2 7 5 0 2 7 5 0 7 5 0 1.50% RIM 15.65 .

15.57'

15.57' 16.07'

16.07' . ' . TC 16.15 ' . ' '

+52.74

16.19' RIM 15.71 WALK SIDE- TC 16.21

+55.00 SIDEWALK

1.50% + 6 1 . 8 3 B E G IN S ID E W A L K T R A N S IT IO N

16.12'

16.18' + 7 1 8 3 REVISED: REVISED: REVISED: REVISED: . E N D S ID E W A L K T R A N S IT IO N EX ROW

B E G IN P A V E M E N T C O N N E C T O R

+ 7 6 8 3

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B E G IN A P P R O A C H S L A B O W

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E N D A P P R O A CE H S L A B X

1/4" DIAMOND GRINDING (BRIDGE SECTION) LIMITS - PER IDOT GBSP 59

R NORTH BRANCH

MODIFICATION OF 1460 NORTH HOOKER ST., CHICAGO (023TE) O W CHICAGO DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION CANAL DIVISION OFENGINEERING ¡ W.DIVISIONST. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS SCALE: 1" =20' DIVISION STREETROADWAYIMPROVEMENT BRIDGE LIMIT

1/4" DIAMOND GRINDING (BRIDGE SECTION) LIMITS -

PER IDOT GBSP 59 MODIFICATION OF 1160 N. 1160 OF MODIFICATION

EXISTING &PROPOSEDPLANS-12 HALSTED ST., CHICAGO ST., HALSTED SHEET

PR COMB CONC C&G TY B-V.12 72

OF (025TE) 35+00 241 EX ROW

SHEETS

NORTH KINGSBURY ST., KINGSBURY NORTH

MODIFICATION OF 1200 OF MODIFICATION

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LIMIT CONNECTOR PAVEMENT 5 5 0 0 16.51' + 5 7 . 3 7 .

TC 16.26' RIM 15.76'

+55.00

TC 16.20' RIM 15.70'

+57.37 EX ROW PR ROW 36+00.00 EASEMENT TEMP 0.62% 2.77%

BEGIN 10' SIDEWALK TRANSITION

PR COMB CONC C&G TY B-V.12

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0 COUNTY SCALE INFEET COOK E-1-022 &023 M 6000(155&154) SHEETS TOTAL

20 698 SHEET 102 NO.

40 C - 72

60 24 24 0 0 1 . 4 6 . 0 0 2 +

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. . T T L L E E A A

0 0 M M 0 0 . . 6 6 0 0

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M DRAWN BY: JS REVISED:

H. W. LOCHNER, INC. CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

: FA 01-E1022-BR & 01-E1023-BR COOK 698 115 A 8 L 225 WEST WASHINGTON STREET C-85 0 N EXISTING & PROPOSED PROFILES - 4 E PLOT SCALE: : CHECKED BY: DMB REVISED:

D DIVISION OF ENGINEERING 87822 CONTRACT NO.E-1-022 & 023 1 12 TH FLOOR E 1 L O : I CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 PLOT DATE: 12/11/2020 DATE: 8/28/2020 REVISED: SCALE: SHEET 85 OF 241 SHEETS STA.32+00.00 TO STA.41+00.00 ILLINOIS FED. AID PROJECT M 6000 (155 & 154) 5 M F

PROPOSED BRIDGE

GENERAL PLAN & ELEVATION,

SECTION AND TEMPORARY

RUNAROUND EXHIBIT

SN 016-6209 Division over the North Branch Canal 200.33' Bk. to Bk. of Abutments

Flotation Silt N Curtain, Typ. ¡ Fixed Brg. W. Abut. r ea Cl ¡ Fixed Brg. E. Abut. . p ' 2.17' o th 2.17' r d 0 P i ' W 0

0 l . .0 e

0 n 2 8 an h 2

C

F =

l o '

w 0

¡ North Existing R.O.W. 0 .

Branch Canal 1 1

Existing R.O.W. k l ' @ a

0 w s Waste Management 5 Vacant Lot . e e 7 d

10.28' n

754 W. Division i 1200 N. Kinsbury a S L

5.98' 10.74' B 414 W

2 k

90° l ' a

27° 0 Bk. W. Abut. t w u 5 . e

Sta. 33+05.83 O 7 d - i

Elev. 17.66 8.54' o S t -

33+00 34+00 t W. DIVISION ST. 35+00 u O '

' Bk. E. Abut. 0 0 n k 9.56' 0 5 .

Sta. 35+06.17 l a . '

¡ Exist. W. i 2 ¡ Prop. Bridge a 2 0 Elev. 17.66 d w 8 5

Division St. e e .

and PGL e n M 6 d i

a ' L S 0 0 ' . 0 1 0 1 . 415 860 2 2

Existing R.O.W. = k l

7.39' 12.12' 10.45' ' '

FEDEX a Phillips Towing 0 0 w 0 5 . .

1111 N. Hooker e 1168 N. Halsted 1 7 d Existing Steel and i 1

S Timber Fender System @ (to be removed), Typ. Existing R.O.W. s e n a

Existing Timber Dolphin L Existing R.O.W. PLAN (to be removed), Typ. B E

LEGEND 2

Temporary Cofferdam

NOTES: Permanent Sheet Piling 1. For datum information, see Sheet 3. Flotation Silt Curtain

Prop. Light Pole

Existing Structure CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION X.XX' Water Depth from Design Low DIVISION OF ENGINEERING Water Elevation DIVISION ST OVER THE NORTH BRANCH CANAL OF THE CHICAGO RIVER PROPOSED SN 016-6209 100 0 100 MILE POST 2.99 CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

GENERAL PLAN SCALE IN FEET

03/30/2021 SHEET2 OF 6 H. W. LOCHNER 200.33' Bk. to Bk. of Abutments Back W. Abut. Back E. Abut.

12.08' 176.17' Thrust Arch 12.08'

Low Steel Elev. 14.02'

Exist./Prop. Grade, Typ. ' E ' E 0 F 0 C F

B 0 Elev. 3.50 0 . .

1.50% 1 1 6 F 6 F 1 1 CCD Elev. 0.00 A

Elev. 6.25 Temp. Cofferdam Bott. Cap Elev. -3.45 Canal Bott. Elev. -14± ¡ North Brach Canal 40.00'* 40.00'*

Temp. Cofferdam 80.00' Prop. Clear Channel Width*

135.83' Face-to-Face Dock Walls

* Measured perpendicular to ELEVATION ¡ North Branch Canal

WATER ELEVATION TABLE ELEVATION CONVERSION CHART

Loc. Elev. Description Description CCD NGVD29 IGLD 1985

A -1.98 Design Low Water CCD 0.00 579.48 578.65

B 3.80 Design High Water Design Low Water -1.98 577.50 576.67

C 3.87 100 Year Flood 100 Year Flood 3.87 583.35 582.52

Historical High Water 5.00 584.48 583.65

Ordinary High Water -0.83 578.65 577.82 MIN. VERTICAL CLEARANCE CCD = City of Chicago Datum 1 Low Point of Steel Floorbeam NGVD29 = National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 from 8.0' Lt. to 8.0' Rt. IGLD 1985 = International Great Lakes Datum of 1985 CITY OF CHICAGO Sta. 33+64.00, 16.00' Sta. 34+48.00, 16.00' DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

DIVISION ST OVER THE NORTH BRANCH CANAL OF THE CHICAGO RIVER PROPOSED SN 016-6209 100 0 100 MILE POST 2.99 CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BRIDGE ELEVATION SCALE IN FEET

03/30/2021 SHEET 3 OF 6 H. W. LOCHNER 82.50'

Out-Out 41.25' 41.25'

¡ Prop. Bridge ¡ Exist. Division St./ and PGL ¡ Exist. Bridge

2.00'

30.75' 30.75'

55.00'

Face to Face of Curb

27.50' 27.50'

2 WB Lanes at 11.00' = 22.00' 11'-0" Median Lane 2 EB Lanes at 11.00' = 22.00' y

5.50' 5.50' a l r . k e p c v g y

g e O n

n T D i

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d e t b n

n t i

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r r 7.50' Max. & Varies u 7.50' Max. & Varies r c G

G C c

n Transverse Steel '

n Sidewalk Sidewalk r o o t 0 o

e C

Box Beam, Typ.

t 5 C

. '

PGL r

f

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A (3.75' Max. Depth) i 5

0 & Crown 1 p r . 7 5 y . . 0 2.0% P 1.5% Typ. ' 0 T 2.0% 3 . 0 p 8 y . T 6

Outside Outside Face of Face of Long. Concrete Stiffening Concrete Concrete Girder, Typ Fascia Fascia

Arch Rib Thrust Top of Multiuse Path Top of Foundation Block, Typ

SECTION THRU MAIN SPAN CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

DIVISION ST OVER THE NORTH BRANCH CANAL OF THE CHICAGO RIVER PROPOSED SN 016-6209 MILE POST 2.99 25 0 25 CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TYPICAL BRIDGE CROSS SECTION SCALE IN FEET

03/30/2021 SHEET4 OF 6 H. W. LOCHNER ¡ Temporary Bent 5 Sta. 135+08.00 Waste Management ¡ Temporary Bent 6 P.G. EL. 17.64 Temporary Truck ¡ Temporary Bent 3 ¡ Temporary Bent 4 Sta. 135+55.00 Access Sta. 133+07.00 Sta. 134+48.00 P.G. EL. 15.65 ¡ Temporary N P.G. EL. 19.55 P.G. EL. 19.69 Bent 7 ¡ Temporary Bent 2 Sta. Sta. 132+47.00 136+06.63 P.G. EL. 17.51 409.61' (Measured Along PGL) P.G. EL. 13.86 Temporary Bridge Limits

48.50' 60.00' 141.00' (Span 3) 60.00' 47.00' ¡ Temporary Bent 1 Span 2 Span 4 an 1 Span 53 Sp . 5 .1 Temporary 1' Sta. 132+00.00 p k Sp l

m a Bridge Exist. ROW, n 6 a P.G. EL. 15.88 e Me as T w Typ. ur t A ed B ' lon o B Temp. Easement g 0 P o Pedestrian GL 0

A . F 9.30' 5 8.05' 8.64' Railing D

D

C

C ¡ Temporary

C Runaround and 90°0'0" PGL A

B

B Typ. 63°0'0" A 135+00 B 2.00' Concrete

B A B

Barrier B Prop. ROW, 9.79'

Typ. C C C .

' 10.74' ' l 10.18' ' ' A . . . 3 p 3 n n 0 0 B o C i i 3 r 3 B

0 0 . . P ' . . . M r M 3 3 2 l

a h 0 8 ' le t 2.00' Concrete d 2 C

i 7 6

C . 0 TSRS, Typ. ' W . 0 4 Barrier 0 0 l Proposed ¡ Bridge . . e n 0 n TSRS, 2.00' Concrete i 8 n 6 ha

and PGL M C 35+00 Typ. Barrier 35+00

' 35+00

0 Cofferdam Cofferdam ¡ Exist. Division St./ 0 .

¡ Exist. Bridge 2

¡ N. Branch Canal Temp. Easement Temp. Easement Exist. Bridge Permanent Sheet Piling Permanent Sheet Piling to be relocated PLAN ROADWAY CROSS SECTION DIMENSIONS:

Dim. Description X.XX' Water Depth from Design Low Water Elevation A 2.00' Painted Median B 12.00' Lane NOTES: C 5.00' Bike Lane 1. For Section A-A and Section B-B, see Sheet 6. D Temporary Footwalk (5.00' Min. and 6.83' Max.)

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

DIVISION ST OVER THE NORTH BRANCH CANAL OF THE CHICAGO RIVER PROPOSED SN 016-6209 MILE POST 2.99 100 0 100 CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TEMPORARY BRIDGE GENERAL PLAN SCALE IN FEET

03/30/2021 SHEET 5 OF 6 H. W. LOCHNER ¡ Temporary Bent 5 ¡ Temporary Bent 2 ¡ Temporary Bent 3 ¡ Temporary Bent 6 ¡ Temporary Bent 4 ¡ Temporary Bent 1 ¡ Temporary Bent 7

C B

CCD Elev. 0.00 A

*

* ' 5 2 .

8 ¡ North Brach Canal

Low Steel Elev. 16.27' 1

40.00'* 40.00'* * Measured perpendicular to ¡ North Branch Canal 80.00' Prop. Clear Channel Width* ** Minimum Vertical Clearance ELEVATION

48.00 Min.

49.83' Max. 49.99' 5.00' Min. Temporary Footwalk

5.00' 6.83' Max. Temporary Footwalk ¡ Temporary Runaround ¡ Temporary Runaround and PGL 2.00' and PGL 2.00' 2.00' Painted Median S. Footwalk to be Painted Median removed prior to 5.00' 12.00' 12.00' 5.00' 2.50' 5.00' 12.00' 12.00' 5.00' 2.50' Temporary Bridge Bike Lane Lane Bike Bike Lane Lane Bike Relocation. Lane Lane Lane Lane PGL PGL

Steel Beam (Designed Relocated Existing Acrow Bridge by Others) SECTION A-A SECTION B-B

TEMPORARY BRIDGE TEMPORARY BRIDGE

NOTES: WATER ELEVATION TABLE ELEVATION CONVERSION CHART 1. For locations of Section A-A and Section B-B, see Sheet 5.

Loc. Elev. Description Description CCD NGVD29 IGLD 1985

A -1.98 Design Low Water CCD 0.00 579.48 578.65

B 3.80 Design High Water Design Low Water -1.98 577.50 576.67

C 3.87 100 Year Flood 100 Year Flood 3.87 583.35 582.52

Historical High Water 5.00 584.48 583.65 CITY OF CHICAGO Ordinary High Water -0.83 578.65 577.82 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CCD = City of Chicago Datum DIVISION OF ENGINEERING NGVD29 = National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 IGLD 1985 = International Great Lakes Datum of 1985 DIVISION ST OVER THE NORTH BRANCH CANAL OF THE CHICAGO RIVER PROPOSED SN 016-6209 MILE POST 2.99 100 0 100 CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TEMP. BRIDGE ELEVATION AND SECTIONS SCALE IN FEET

03/30/2021 SHEET 6 OF 6 H. W. LOCHNER

EXISTING BRIDGE

GENERAL PLAN & ELEVATION

AND SECTION

AND

TEMPORARY BRIDGE

PLAN & ELEVATION

SN 016-6015 Division over the North Branch Canal

AERIAL EXHIBIT

AND

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS . T S WASTE N E MANAGEMENT E R G R E V E N O

R K H T I A H N

L G

S B S R B T A U E

N R D

C Y

H S S T C T R R A E E N

E E A T T L COOKTEK

CHA VACANT PROPERTY LOT GOLD COAST AUTO BODY

SN 016-6015 STOP STOP . ' W . 6 O 6 . R

STOP STOP TREET SHIANI DIVISION S INCORPORATED

PHILLIPS TOWING H H O I O C K K VACANT E O CTA MATERIAL R LOT R DISTRIBUTION CENTER Y S T A R V E E E N T U E

FED EX 8

4 EXISTING AERIAL VIEW

1

6 -

6 DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 1

0 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

N S DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 Division Street Project Photos

Existing Aerial Photo of Division Canal Bridge (Circa 1956) With and Halsted Street Below

A-1

Division Street Project Photos

Division Street Canal Bridge Looking East (Circa 1914)

A-2

Division Street Project Photos

Division Street from the east end of North Branch Canal Bridge looking east towards Halsted Street.

Division Street: Looking East of Halsted Street

A-3

Division Street Project Photos

Division Street: View of Original Canal Bridge from East side of bridge

Original Canal Bridge: North side

A-4

Division Street Project Photos

Original Canal Bridge Looking North

North Branch Canal looking north

A-5

Division Street Project Photos

North Branch Canal Bridge northeast quadrant

North Branch Canal Bridge northwest quadrant

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North Branch Canal Bridge southwest quadrant

North Branch Canal Bridge southeast quadrant

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North Branch Canal looking south from Division to Halsted Bridge construction

Westbound Lane of Original Canal Bridge structure

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North Branch Canal Bridge Pre-Fabricated Temporary Bridge Installation (2014)

New Temporary Canal Bridge Structure looking West

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Division Street: From Canal Bridge looking west towards Hooker Street

Division Street: West side of Original Canal Bridge structure

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ENCLOSURE #3

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

 Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment  Wetland Delineation Report and Memo of Findings  Section 7 Evaluation Documentation  IDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation Closure Letter  Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA, IDOT and SHPO

ENCLOSURE #3a

PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENT SITE ASSESSMENT

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois

PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT (PESA)

Division Street Bridges Chicago, Illinois 60610, 60642

Prepared for: Chicago Department of Transportation

August 2010

Under Subcontract to: AECOM Chicago, Illinois

Prepared by:

Emma Kowalenko Anthony Bilotti Project Manager, Senior Environmental Planner Environmental Services Director

Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc.

118 North Peoria Street, Suite 5 North Chicago, Illinois 60607 Telephone 312-243-1010 Fax 312-243-6307 www.kowalenkogroup.com

Table of Contents

1.0 SUMMARY 4 2.0 INTRODUCTION 6 2.1 PURPOSE 6 2.2 DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES 6 2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS 7 2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS 7 2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 7 2.6 USER RELIANCE 8 3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 9 3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION 9 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 9 3.2.1 ZONING 9 3.2.2 CURRENT USES OF THE STUDY AREA AND VICINITY 9 3.3 STRUCTURES, ROAD, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 10 3.3.1 ROADS 10 3.3.2 HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM 10 3.3.3 SEWAGE DISPOSAL 10 3.3.4 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 10 3.3.5 SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER 10 3.4 CURRENT USES OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES 10 3.4.1 ADJACENT PROPERTIES 11 3.4.2 NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES 11 4.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION 12 4.1 TITLE RECORDS 12 4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS 12 4.3 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE 12 4.4 COMMONLY KNOWN OR REASONABLY ASCERTAINABLE INFORMATION 12 4.5 VALUATION REDUCTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 12 4.6 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION 12 4.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I 12 4.8 OTHER 13 5.0 RECORDS REVIEW 14 5.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES 14 5.1.1 EDR DATABASES SEARCHED 14 5.1.2 FIRE INSURANCE MAPS 17 5.1.3 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH REVIEW 19 5.2 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA 19 5.2.2 COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE 20 5.3 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) RESPONSES 20 5.3.1 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 20 5.3.2 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BUREAU OF LAND 21 5.3.3 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BUREAU OF WATER 21 5.3.3 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BUREAU OF AIR 22 5.4 PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCES 23 5.4.1 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP REVIEW 23 5.4.2 WETLANDS MAP 23 5.4.3 FLOODPLAIN MAP REVIEW 23 6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE 24 6.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS 24 6.2 GENERAL SETTING 24 6.2.1 TOPOGRAPHY 24 6.3 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS 24

6.3.1 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 24 6.3.2 STORAGE TANKS/VENT AND FILL PIPES 24 6.3.3 ODORS 25 6.3.4 POOLS OF LIQUIDS 25 6.3.5 DRUMS AND CONTAINERS 25 6.3.6 UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE CONTAINERS 25 6.3.7 PCBs 25 6.3.8 PITS, PONDS, AND LAGOONS 25 6.3.9 STAINED SOIL OR PAVEMENT 25 6.3.10 STRESSED VEGETATION 25 6.3.11 SOLID WASTE 25 6.3.12 WASTEWATER 26 6.3.13 WELLS 26 6.3.14 SEPTIC SYSTEM 26 6.4 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS 26 7.0 INTERVIEWS 27 8.0 FINDINGS 28 8.1 OPINIONS 28 8.2 CONCLUSIONS 28 8.3 DEVIATIONS 28 8.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 28 9.0 COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES 29 10.0 APPENDICES 33 10.1 MAPS I 10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS PLAN II 10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS PHOTOGRAPHS III 10.4 HISTORICAL RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION IV 10.5 REGULATORY RECORDS DOCUMENTATION: DATABASE (EDR), ONLINE, FOIA V 10.6 SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS BETWEEN USER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL VII 10.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CLIENT VIII

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1.0 SUMMARY

This Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA), also known as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, hereafter referred to as a PESA, or Phase I, or Assessment, was conducted for a mile-long corridor along Division Street, for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division Street Bridges project. The Study Area denotes the properties immediately along Division Street, while the Environmental Survey Limits encompass one eighth of a mile on either side of the mile long Division Street corridor.

This PESA documents the environmental considerations related to; the roadway improvements along this one-mile corridor of West Division Street, the acquisition of four feet of right of way along the corridor’s northern edge, several cuts, and the removal and replacement of two bascule bridges over the North Branch of the Chicago River Canal and the North Branch of the Chicago River respectively.

The Division Street Bridges are described as follows in Illinois Department of Transportation documents: 1. The Division Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River Canal - Latitude = 41.903491 Longitude= -87.649312 829 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642 – IDOT Structure No. 016-6015 2. The Division Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River – Latitude = 41.903363 Longitude = -87.657123 1129 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642– IDOT Structure No. 016-6016

Since no properties have been acquired and right of entry was not granted, Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc. (KCG) researched available documents and noted observations from public roads and parkways to identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that may have an impact on the project design. KCG intends the conclusions stated below to be reviewed only in the context of the attached, fully documented PESA. Limitations are stated in the Introduction (Section 2.0).

o Physical Site Overview The Study Area, extends along West Division Street (1200 north), between Interstate-90/94 on the west for one mile to North Cleveland Avenue on the east in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60610 and 60642. The properties in the Environmental Survey Limits are a mix of light industrial, commercial, and residential. The topography is flat with the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal intersecting Division Street, on the west and east respectively. These waterways form the only island in Chicago, known as Goose Island.

CDOT plans to replace the Division Street Bridges over the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal, in Chicago, Cook County Illinois, 60610. The project will involve the removal of the two existing Division Street bascule bridges and replacement with fixed span structures. Reconstruction includes associated roadway and intersection improvements. The two existing bascule bridges span over the North Branch of the Chicago River (SN 016-6016) and over the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River (SN 016-6015). The total project right-of-way (ROW) will total 0.40 acres and total easements 1.06 acres. The total for both ROW and easements is 1.46 acres.

o Historical Overview KCG reviewed Sanborn Fire Protection maps to develop a historical overview. KCG also Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 5 conducted reviews of the Historic Architectural and Archaeology Resources Geographic Information System (HAARGIS) and the Cook County Assessor’s Office database.

The HAARGIS database identifies five historical addresses within the one eighth of a mile Environmental Survey Limits surrounding the Study Area, as well as the bridges themselves. HAARGIS database lists 600 and 601 West Division listed as historic properties as well as the bridges. The demolition and replacement of these bridges received clearance from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) in May 2006. The letter to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) states the structure Number 016-6015 – the North Branch of the Chicago River Canal Bridge – will require section 106/4(f) Documentation – a draft of the latter has been prepared. The Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River – Structure Number 016-6016 – will not require such documentation; though CDOT will need to find a substitute bridge.

Sanborn maps of various portions of the Environmental Survey Limits were available for the years 1910, 1935, 1950, 1975, 1988, 1980, 1990, 2002, and 2004. Historically the predominant activity within the Environmental Survey Limits has been manufacturing, until the construction of the ten sections of the Cabrini Green housing highrises over a twenty years span, 1942 and 1962. Cabrini Green brought high-density residential land use. Beginning in the late 1990’s a majority of the Cabrini Green units were demolished and replaced by low-rise structures.

KCG had conducted a PESA in 2004 of a shorter corridor along Division Street for the same project, at that time fly dumping and unkempt properties were more prevalent than in June of 2010. Commercial and retail activity has increased and residential land use is less dense. o FOIA Responses Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests were submitted the City of Chicago Department of the Environment (CDOE), Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Bureaus of Land and Water, Division of Air, and Office of Emergency Response. These confirm the industrial and commercial land use of the Environmental Survey Limits, and list the properties with Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs and USTs), receipt of No Further Remediation (NFR) Letters as well as other compliance matters. o Recognized Environmental Conditions – RECs – Within the Study Area - Likely Due to the extensive manufacturing and commercial land use in the past, RECs are likely. Potential soil concerns include encountering special or hazardous waste at the time of demolition and construction along Division Street and near the bridges. o Recognized Environmental Conditions – RECs – Within the Environmental Survey Limits – Likely The predominant historical land use in the Environmental Survey Limits has been manufacturing. Currently the land use is mixed residential and commercial. The historical land use and compliance research data will have to be considered during demolition and construction activities. o Conclusions Soils will have to be appropriately characterized and managed during demolition and construction activities.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 6 2.0 INTRODUCTION

In the summer of 2010, Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc conducted a historical and environmental compliance land use information review for a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment for a mile- long corridor along West Division Street. This PESA constitutes part of the Environmental Tasks outlined in the Scope of Work for the Phase I Design Engineering Services for Division Street Bridges, Chicago, and Cook County, Illinois 60610 and 60642..

2.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this PESA is to identify actual and potential environmental liabilities associated with the present and previous uses of sites within the Study Area that may be considered for purchase for the proposed project. The Phase I was also conducted to generally assess the present physical condition of the Study Area and the Environmental Survey Limits. The Phase I was conducted in accordance with ASTM Standard E-1527-05 and All Appropriate Inquiries (AAIs) as allowable by the scope of work presented in the sub contract with AECOM.

2.2 DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope for this PESA I correlates with the objective of identifying to the extent feasible Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with the Site by following the practice of all appropriate inquiry. Thus the scope comprises four components used in concert as specified in ASTM Standard E 1527-05 (Section 7).

 Records Review – Historical and regulatory review using online database sources and Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests from local regulatory agencies.  Site Reconnaissance – Walk-around of properties from the public right of way within the Study Area to verify data obtained from historical building research.  Interviews – At the Client’s request, interviews were not conducted with any present or past owners or occupants given the sensitivity of the potential land acquisition for the project. Interviews were conducted with public officials, as needed to clarify information contained in documents reviewed.  Report – Evaluation and reporting of findings.

The assessment consisted of historical research and observation of the properties within the Environmental Survey Limits from the public right of way. The reconnaissance was conducted Nanette Jones and Camille Stewart on June 15, 2010 and June 17, 2010. Suzanne Kilner provided additional research support on historical buildings. Emma Kowalenko prepared the draft PESA.

In order to evaluate the Site, KCG examined pertinent mapping information. Site mapping information can be found in Appendix 10.1. A current zoning map was reviewed. This is also in Appendix 10.1. The Environmental Survey Limits plan map is included in Appendix 10.2.

For the Environmental Survey Limits history and regulatory status, KCG obtained relevant information from public records and regulatory agencies. Site investigations were conducted and are documented with photographs in Appendix 10.3. KCG reviewed several federal, state, and local, regulatory databases. Sanborn fire insurance maps of the Environmental Survey Limits were reviewed. These are in the Historical Research Documentation Appendix 10.4. Regulatory documentation is found in Appendix 10.5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests were sent to Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 7 the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and the City of Chicago Department of Environment (CDOE). FOIA correspondence is also found in Appendix 10.5.

As noted in Appendix 10.6, there were no special contractual conditions between the user and the environmental consultant, KCG. The Client provided environmental and cultural clearance documents from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). See Appendix 10.7.

2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS

It is assumed that an inquiry is appropriate inquiry even if it does not identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection to a property. Assessments are evaluated based on the reasonableness of judgments made at the time and under circumstances in which they were made. KCG employed acceptable environmental assessment procedures and undertook appropriate inquiry, considering the stage of development of the project.

2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

The following limitations on the assessment should be noted. The evaluation is based upon conditions that existed during the assessment. Past conditions were considered on the basis of observations, agency records, and interviews. Soil and water sampling or specialty surveys for air quality, asbestos and lead-based paint, radon and fire protection were not a part of this Assessment.

KCG conducted a Preliminary Site Assessment. The conclusions provided herein therefore do not guarantee that additional issues will not arise in the future. This draft PESA cannot address the possibility of conditions existing on or within the Study Area or that would not be reasonably identifiable from the available sources of information that comprise a standard Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. KCG does not warrant or guarantee the Study Area as free from contamination. This assessment and report were based on current and effective applicable environmental regulations. Future regulatory modifications or agency interpretations may potentially affect the compliance of the Study Area.

This practice employs all appropriate inquiry consistent with good commercial or customary practice. It is limited by the availability and reliability of information within the time constraints given by the client.

2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This document has been prepared by Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc. (KCG), under subcontract to KCG's Client (AECOM), solely for the use and benefit of its client (City of Chicago Department of Transportation), as identified herein. Any use of this document or the information contained herein by persons or entities other than KCG's Client without the express written consent of Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc. shall be at the sole risk and liability of said person, and Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc., will not be liable for any damages resulting from such unauthorized use. This document may not include all information pertaining to the described Study Area.

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An environmental professional is not required to verify independently the information provider by the client or user and may rely on information provided unless the environmental professional has actual knowledge that certain information is incorrect or it is obvious that the information is incorrect based on data obtained in the course of the conduct of the Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment.

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3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Survey Limits ⅛ of a mile from the corridor and the Study Area immediately along the one-mile long corridor for this draft Phase I Environmental Assessment generally comprises West Division Street from the east to North Cleveland Avenue. As mentioned, properties within ⅛ of a mile north and south are also included.

3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Survey Limits is situated in Sections 5 and 4 of Township 39N, Range 14 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian. Ten plat maps are available and are provided in Appendix 10.2.

The northern half of the Study Area from the Kennedy Expressway east to North Cleveland Avenue are maps East ½ of Northwest ¼ Section 5-39-14, West ½ for the Northeast ¼ Section 5-39-14, East ½ of the Northeast ¼ Section 5-39-14, and West ½ of the northwest ¼ Section 4-39-14, and East ½ of the Northwest ¼ Section 4-39-14.

The southern half of the Study Area from the Kennedy Expressway east to North Cleveland Avenue are maps East ½ of the Southwest ¼ Section 5-39-14, West ½ of the Southeast ¼ Section 5-39-14, East ½ of the Southeast ¼ Section 5-39-14, and West ½ of the Southwest ¼ Section 4-39-14, and East ½ of the Southwest ¼ Section 4-39-14.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1 ZONING

The general area around the Environmental Survey Limits is zoned for planned manufacturing districts, planned development, manufacturing, and some residential, commercial, and parks and open spaces. See Appendix 10.2 for zoning maps obtained from the City of Chicago’s Map Kiosk.

Kennedy Expressway to Halsted Street This segment of the study area is located within the North Branch Industrial Corridor. Zoning is predominately PMD-2 and PMD-3 Planned Manufacturing Districts. There are also clusters of PD-1049, PD-667, PD-736, and PD-560 Planned Development zones. The western side of the North Branch Chicago River is zoned POS-3 Parks and Open Spaces, and areas east of the North Branch Canal to Halsted Street are zoned M2-3 and M3-3 Manufacturing.

Halsted to Cleveland Avenue This segment of the study area is predominately zoned for PD-2, PD-957, PM-1018, PD- 1006, and PD-774 Planned Development. Areas adjacent to Halsted Street are zoned for M1-2 and M2-3 Manufacturing. There are also small clusters of RT-4 Residential zones and C1-2 Commercial Dwellings.

3.2.2 CURRENT USES OF THE STUDY AREA AND VICINITY

The current uses of the properties along the one-mile corridor West Division Street are a mix Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 10 of commercial and residential. The corridor and vicinity have undergone significant changes since the last PESA prepared in 2004. Most of the Cabrini Green high rise apartment complexes have been replaced by low and mid rise housing units. The change in the housing stock has resulted in increased commercial activities such as car dealerships and other commercial enterprises. The Chicago Transit Authority, Peoples Gas, Commonwealth Edison continue to operate in their historical locations. See Appendix 10.3 for a visual profile of the wider ⅛ of a mile Environmental Survey Limits and the Study Area immediately along West Division Street.

3.3 STRUCTURES, ROAD, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

The planned new construction of the two West Division Street Bridges includes road improvements along the northern edge of the one-mile corridor where the right of way (ROW) will be increased by four feet.

3.3.1 ROADS

The Study Area is located in the vicinity of the intersection of Division Street, Kennedy Expressway , Elston Street, North Branch, Cherry, Hickory, Hooker, Halsted, Crosby, Larrabee, and Cleveland Avenue, extending approximately ⅛ of a mile in each direction along those main roads.

3.3.2 HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM

Considering the nature of this proposed project, interiors of structures were not visited for this PESA.

3.3.3 SEWAGE DISPOSAL

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago processes combined storm water and wastewater discharges, as conveyed by Chicago municipal sewers.

3.3.4 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Solid waste is handled by the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.

3.3.5 SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER

The City of Chicago draws its water from Lake Michigan.

3.4 CURRENT USES OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES

The Environmental Survey Limits evaluated through the Phase I Assessment included the Study Area immediately along West Division Street and surrounding properties.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 11 3.4.1 ADJACENT PROPERTIES

Adjacent properties are defined as properties which abut the one-mile corridor. The Environmental Survey Limits evaluated through this draft Phase I Assessment included the Study Area and its surrounding properties. Therefore, the uses of adjacent properties are under Section 3.2 above.

3.4.2 NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES

Neighboring properties are similar to properties within the Study Area.

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4.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

AECOM, the Prime Consultant for the client, Chicago Department of Transportation, has provided information as needed. AECOM provided a description of the proposed project and identified the boundaries of the Study Area.

4.1 TITLE RECORDS

No title search was provided since no properties were identified for acquisition at the time of the Phase I.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS

No environmental liens or activity and use limitations were provided.

4.3 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

AECOM provided a description of the proposed project and identified the boundaries of the Study Area.

4.4 COMMONLY KNOWN OR REASONABLY ASCERTAINABLE INFORMATION

Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information on the history of the Study Area was used as appropriate for the study, but was not used specifically to identify or evaluate RECs related to the Site.

4.5 VALUATION REDUCTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Any reduction in the value of the property due to environmental issues was not ascertained in this report. .

4.6 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION

Property owners, managers or occupants were not interviewed.

4.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT

The client has requested a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment to evaluate land or easement acquisitions that may impact certain alternatives for the proposed project. No easements or acquisitions were specifically identified or targeted for the Assessment.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 13 4.8 OTHER

No other information was provided by the client related to the Environmental Survey Limits, or the properties within the Study Area, due to the limited nature of this draft Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 14 5.0 RECORDS REVIEW

KCG reviewed the regulatory history of the Study Area by conducting a regulatory database search (EDR database search) and by submitting FOIA requests, as listed in Section 5.1.2. A list of the databases searched, distances searched, and FOIA request letters can be found in Appendix 10.5. The historical use information was gathered from available public documents.

5.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES

EDR completed a search of regulatory databases and Sanborn fire insurance maps. KCG reviewed this information to assess the residential, commercial, business and manufacturing land uses and potential environmental concerns within the Study Area.

5.1.1 EDR DATABASES SEARCHED

A list of the specific databases searched with their descriptions is located in Appendix 10.5. The EDR databases search generally cover national and Illinois proposed and priority uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites (NPL, SPL, SCL, CERCLIS, NFRAP); facilities that treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste are also listed (RCRA-TSD); facilities that generate, store, treat, or dispose hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery ACT – RCRA, are listed either as Large Quantity or Small Quantity Generators (RCRIS-LQG and RCRIS-SQG). Also listed are data from the Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS), which tracks reported releases of oil and hazardous substances. Several lists are reviewed for solid waste disposal sites (SWLF). Also, reported underground storage tanks (USTs) and reported Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs) are listed, as are sites enrolled in the Illinois Site Remediation Program (SRP). Sites undergoing a No Further Remediation (NFR) process are documented in State Fire Marshal records.

For this particular search, the Environmental Survey Limits covered an area extending approximately ⅛ of a mile in each direction of the one-mile corridor along West Division Street.

CERCLIS: contains sites which are either proposed to or on the National Priorities List (NPL) and sites which are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL.

One site was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits: Peoples Gas Light & Coke North at North Crosby Street and West Division Street.

CERC-NFRAP: sites that have been removed and archived from the inventory of CERCLIS Sites. Archived status indicates that, to the best of EPA’s knowledge, assessment at a site has been completed and that EPA has determined no further steps will be taken to list this site on the National Priorities List (NPL), unless information indicates this decision was not appropriate or other considerations require a recommendation for listing at a later time. This decision does not necessarily mean that there is no hazard associated with a given site; it only means that, based upon available information, the location is not judged to be a potential NPL site.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 15 One site was identified within the Study Area: Commonwealth Edison North Station at 1122 North Crosby Street.

RCRA Large Quantity Generators (LQG): for reported generators of more than 1,000 kilograms (kg) hazardous waste or 1 kilogram (kg) of acutely hazardous waste a month.

Two sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits: Naz-Dar Co at 1087 North North Branch Street and Unity Manufacturing Co at 1260 North Clybourn Avenue.

RCRA Small Quantity Generators (SQG): for reported generators of between 100 and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste.

Fifteen sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

RCRA Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG): for reported generators of less than 100 kg of hazardous waste or 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.

Six sites were identified within the Study Area.

RCRA Non-Generators (NonGen): for reported sites that do not currently generate hazardous waste but may have generated in the past.

Ten sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

ERNS: The Emergency Response Notification System records and stores information on reported releases of oil and hazardous substances.

Three sites were identified within the Study Area.

CAT: for sites identified under state remediation programs.

One site was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits. Calumet Photography at 1111 North Cherry Avenue.

LUST: for leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs) reported to the state under various state regulations.

Twenty sites were identified within the Study Area. Seventeen of these sites received NFA/NFR Letters from the EPA and one site received a No LUST Determination Letter. Two sites are currently active: 1234 North Halsted Street and Schiller School at 640 West Scott Street.

UST: for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) registered on the property under various state regulations (site or adjacent)

Thirty- two sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: for sites with engineering controls (property only)

Four sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 16

INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS: for site reported under various state regulations (property only)

Three sites was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

SRP: for sites entered into the Illinois State remediation program.

Eight sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

SPILLS: A listing of incidents reported to the Office of Emergency Response.

Five sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

ROD: Record of Decision. ROD documents mandate a permanent remedy at an NPL (Superfund) site containing technical and health information to aid the cleanup.

One site was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

TRIS: for facilities that release toxic chemicals into air in reportable quantities under SARA Title III.

Two sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits. Naz-Dar Co at 1087 North North Branch Street and Unity Manufacturing Co at 1260 North Clybourn Avenue.

FTTS: for facilities subject to administrative or enforcement cases under FIFRA, TSCA, and EPCRA.

Four sites was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

ICIS: for facilities with needs under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) system. One site was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

PADS: identifies generators, transporters, commercial stores and/or brokers and disposers of PCBs who are required to notify the United States Environmental Protection Agency of such activities.

One site was identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

FINDS: is the Facility Index System that contains information about a facility and directs users to areas of other information.

Sixty-seven sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

DRYCLEANERS: for sites in Illinois that require a license through the Illinois Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund.

One site was identified within the Study Area: Five Star Laundry Chicago LLC at 1060 West Division Street.

AIRS: for sites with air permits or other emissions information. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 17

Six sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

TIER 2: listing of facilities which store or manufacture hazardous materials and submit a chemical inventory report.

Eight sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

EDR Historical Auto Stations: listings of potential gas station/filling station/service station sites.

Seven sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

EDR Historical Cleaners: listings of potential dry cleaner sites.

Six sites were identified within the Environmental Survey Limits.

5.1.2 FIRE INSURANCE MAPS

Sanborn maps of various portions of the Site and the surrounding area were available for the years 1910, 1935, 1950, 1975, 1988, 1980, 1990, 2002, and 2004.

HICKORY AVENUE TO NORTH BRANCH CANAL 1910- The area is heavily industrial with the exception of 1124-1162 North Hickory Avenue which has two-story dwellings. • Tar manufacturer Barrett Manufacturing Co at 900-932 West Division Street Co has over 9 tar tanks, including a four- ton underground tank 12’ from Division Street. It also had at least 2 underground fuel oil tanks. • There are two coal yards: City Fueling Co Yard No.18 at 839-865 West Division Street and Claremont Coal Co at on the northeast side of the North Branch Canal. • There are two major rail yards: Chicago Railway Co at 875 West Division Street and North CM ST Freight yard at 848-872 West Division Street. • There is a Bascule Bridge that runs across the North Branch Canal.

1935- Horween Tannery is replaced by Hoffman-Stratford Tannery at 1164 North Hickory Ave, and J.W Peterson Coal Co replaces Claremont Coal Co on the northeast side of the North Branch Canal. • Chicago Railway Co at 1164 N Division Street yard is now a coal yard and the City Fuel Co is a vacant lot. • Barrette Manufacturing is broken up into Steel Storage Co and an empty lot. There are no signs of tanks • Dwellings on Hickory are converted in to a private garage at 1144-1146 North Hickory Avenue and other commercial spaces.

1950- Empty lot from Barrette is replaced by United States Plywood Corp Algoma Division. • Hoffman-Stafford expands and installs a kerosene tank at 1164 North Hickory Avenue. • Motor Freight Station at 1144-46 North Hickory Avenue has a gas tank. • Sprague Warner Divia of Consolidate grocers corporation replaces City Fuel Co is a vacant lot 907- 925 West Division Street. • Coal company John Herring Co. moves to 875 West Division Street. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 18

1975- US Plywood is replaced by Levin Paper Co and Sprague Warner Divia of Consolidate grocers corporation is now National Food stores. • Kerosene tank at 1160 Hickory Avenue is gone. • Auto repair shop at 820 W. Division Street, east of North Branch Canal.

1988- No significant changes. Poor map quality.

1990- Vacant lots at 1164 North Hickory Avenue, 900 West Division Street and John Herring Coal Co. • Auto Store at 823 West Division Street.

2002- Auto repair store at 900 West Division Street is gone. • Freight yard at 848- 872 West Division Street is replaced with two one-story factories. • Chicago Transit Authority at 901 West Division Street. • Auto Repair at 820 West Division Street is vacant. • Parking lot at 875 West WestDivision Street.

2004- No significant changes.

HOWE STREET TO CLEVELAND AVE 1910- West Division Street is heavily developed with numerous stores, pharmacies, theaters, stables, and factories. • Single family dwellings populate Larrabee, Milton and other intersecting streets. • There are several manufactures including: Mfg of Metal Polish at 623 West Division Street, MFG of Oil Tank at 615 West Division Street, and 500-502 West Division Street which housed several varied manufactures. • Underground petroleum gas tank at the corner of Division and Larrabee Street. • Chinese Laundry at 534 West Division Street.

1935- There is marked economical decline. Theaters and commercial spaces from 502-516 W. Division Street are now vacant lots. • Gas Station with 3 gas tanks at 600 West Division Street. • Junk Yard at 623 West Division Street. • Series of new factories at 609-617 West Division Street include WM Hell & Co. Mfg Sweet Metals at 609 West Division Street.

1950- Vacant lots at the SW and SE intersection of North Howe Street and Division Street. • Garage and Repair shop at 620 West Division Street. • Auto Repair at 1209 North Vine Street. • Macaroni factory at 509 W. Division and adjacent stores are converted into apartments and industrial lofts. • North Chatham Court is now North Howe Street. Milton Avenue is now North Cleveland Avenue.

1975- All building in block 2, 3, 4, and 5 are removed. • Fire Department Station Engine Co 4 and 27 at 548 West Division Street. • All stores and factories from 529-547 West Division Street are consolidated into one parcel. • All stores and factories from 519-501 West Division Street are consolidated into one parcel.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 19 1988- Chicago Housing Authority William Green Homes are built in lots 2, 3, 4, and 5. • Gas station at 600 West Division Street along with the 3 gas tanks is removed. • Lot at the southeast corner at West Division Street and North Howe Street is a parking garage. 1990- Increased vacant lots. 2002- Police Station at 1156 North Larrabee Street. 2004- Several 3-story residents are constructed on the southwest corner of North Howe Street and West Division Street.

CLEVELAND AVE TO TOWNSEND STREET

1910- The area is populated by stores and single family dwellings. • Alcohol Distillery at 465-467 West Division Street. • Underground petroleum tank at northeast corner of Vedder (Scott) Street and West Division Street.

1935- There are several new missionary buildings in the area. 1950- Vacant lots on the southwest and southeast corners of North Cleveland Avenue and West Division Street. 1975- The parcels at 455-473 West Division Street is consolidated into one. 1988- The underground petroleum tank at the northeast corner near West Scott and West Division Streets is gone. 1990- Vacant lot at northeast corner of North Cleveland Avenue and West Division Street. 2002- 455-473 West Division Street becomes a vacant lot. 2004 -No significant changes.

5.1.3 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH REVIEW

Historical aerial photographs were not reviewed to confirm historical land uses described above. Such aerials will be purchased and reviewed for the final PESA.

5.2 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA

KCG reviewed additional readily available historical use and ownership information to assess the residential, commercial, business and manufacturing land uses and potential environmental concerns within the Environmental Survey Limits.

5.2.1 HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGY RESOURCES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (HAARGIS) FINDINGS Properties identified by HAARGIS accessed on April 8, 2010 include the following: (additional information from Cook County Assessor’s Office database):

• 1120 West Division Street – Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River – Reference Number 153756 – “This property is formally determined eligible for the National Register. This property is within a Certified Local Government (CLG).” Movable Bascule Bridge. Built circa 1904, alterations circa 1992 • 829 West Division Street – Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River Canal – Reference Number 153755 – “This property is formally determined eligible for the National Register. This property is within a Certified Local Government (CLG).” Movable Bascule Bridge. Built circa 1903, alterations circa 1983 Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 20 • 600 West Division Street – George Halleck Taylor House – Reference Number 151142 – Domestic, single dwelling by Architect George Halleck Taylor – Built circa 1906. • 601 West Division Street – Reference Number 128928 – Domestic, multiple dwellings, age of structure not given, survey prepared for the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Romanesque style • 501 West Elm Street and 509 West Elm Street – Reference Numbers 128962 and 128963, respectively, age of structure not given, Romanesque style • 1933 West Evergreen Avenue – Reference number 159022 – no other details as to age and type of structure given

5.2.2 COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE KCG reviewed on-line records of the Cook County Assessor’s Office to confirm the historical addresses found in the HAARGIS database.

5.3 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) RESPONSES

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests were submitted the City of Chicago Department of the Environment (CDOE), Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Bureau of Water, Division of Air, and Office of Emergency Response for the following properties identified during an initial screening and observations made during June and July 2010.

5.3.1 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT

• 1144-1158 North Howe Street: Chicago Department of Environment found no information as of 7/26/10 • 7/7/10 1111-1127 North Halsted Street : Chicago Department of Environment found that 4 USTs that were unused since 1973 were removed between 2/4 and 2/7/2005 • 1234 North Halsted Street (Zafar Hussain Mobile Gas): 1 UST removed 11/22/02, 1 UST removed 7/2/03, 3 others still on property but compliant. • 1152 North Hickory Avenue: No problem with site as of inspection 11/28/07 1200 North Hickory Avenue : Open burning of copper wire, no other problem with site as of inspection 8/29/94 • 1150 North Cleveland Avenue : Construction waste material was present on site, was clean of debris as of inspection 4/13/99 • 1130 North North Branch Avenue : No problem with site as of inspection 10/27/06 • 1139 North North Branch Avenue No problem with site as of inspection 6/27/08, 4 USTs previously removed • 1100 North Hooker Street: two trailers filled with asbestos and lead noted on property as of 6/13/94 • 500-592 West Scott Street: Chicago Department of Environment found no information as of 7/26/10 • 1276 North Clybourn Avenue: two transformers were on the ground leaking PCBs as of inspection 10/24/1995 • 10/24/95 1260 North Clybourn Avenue: 2 USTs filled with heating oil are on site, they are both still in use but compliant with regulations as of 4/23/2009

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• 1220 North Hickory Street: IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • 1123-1252 North Cherry Street: IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/21/10 • Peoples Gas (1241 North )-IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • AAA Boatyard (1111 North Elston Avenue) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Blazer Silk Screening (1130 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • CTA (901 West Division Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • City of Chicago (Abandon 1200 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Division Halsted LLC (111-1127 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as • Hussain, Zafar (1234 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Com eed (1510 West Division Street): IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • McGrath Lexus Chicago(1250 West Division Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Mercedez-Benz of Chicago(1111 West Division Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Silliker Laboratories(1304 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • FedEx (875 West Division Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10 • Hagemaster Motor Services (1326 North Halsted Street) IEPA Bureau of Land found no information as of 7/13/10

5.3.3 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BUREAU OF WATER

• 1110-1237 North Elston Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/28/10 • 1143-1252 North Cherry Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/28/10 • 1107-1389 North North Branch Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1142-1300 North Hickory Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/14/10 • 1050-1224 North Hooker Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1120-1333 North Halsted Street : IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/28/10 1156 Crosby: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/14/10 • 1143-1157 North Frontier Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/14/10 • 1144-1158 North Howe Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1146-1305 North Larrabee Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1140-1200 North Cleveland Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/14/10 Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 22 • 460-1250 West Division Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 6/28/10 • 1276 North Clybourn Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/22/10 • 500-592 West Scott Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/22/10 • 593-788 West Scott Street: IEPA Bureau of Water found no information as of 7/22/10 • 1260 North Clybourn Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Water found no relevant information as of 7/22/10

5.3.3 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BUREAU OF AIR

• 1143-1252 North Cherry Ave : IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/28/10 • 1140-1199 North Cleveland Ave: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/15/10 • 1276 North Clybourn Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/21/10 • 500-592 West Scott Street: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/21/10 • 1177 North Elston Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Air found an asbestos demolition report for a project that ended 8/7/08 • 1110-1237(excluding 1177) North Elston Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/28/10 • 1142-1300 North Hickory Avenue: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/15/10 • 1050-1224 North Hooker Street: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1128-1333 North Halsted Street: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/29/10 • Richheimer Coffee Company(1111-1127 North Halsted Street): IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/29/10 • 1156 North Crosby Street: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/15/10 • 1143-1157 North Frontier Avenue IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 7/15/10 • 1050-1224 North Howe Street: IEPA Bureau of Air found no information as of 6/29/10

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5.4 PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCES

5.4.1 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP REVIEW

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map of the area was reviewed for topography on the Environmental Survey Limits. The Study Area is generally flat with slight sloping towards the North Branch Chicago River and the North Branch Canal. See Appendix 10.1.

5.4.2 WETLANDS MAP

The wetlands map found on the United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) website did not depict wetlands other than the Chicago River in the vicinity of the Study Area. See Appendix 10.1.

5.4.3 FLOODPLAIN MAP REVIEW

FEMA Flood Insurance maps were found on the FEMA Flood Map website. Two floodplain maps were reviewed: 17031C0418J AND 17031C0419J. The maps show that the immediate area along the shores of the North Branch Chicago River and the North Branch Canal are floodplains.

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6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

Nanette Jones and Camille Stewart of Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc. (KCG) conducted the environmental reconnaissance on July 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2010. They were unaccompanied.

6.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS

Photographs were taken of the exteriors of buildings and open lots that verified or contradicted information on historical uses of properties within the Environmental Survey Limits (see Appendix 10.3).

No physical sampling of soils took place. The exteriors of adjacent and neighboring properties were visually surveyed from the public way. No equipment was used to ascertain the presence or exact location of underground storage tanks (USTs).

6.2 GENERAL SETTING

The Environmental Survey Limits consist of an urban environment with commercial and light industrial buildings along primary roads of Division Street between Interstate 90/94 on the west and North Cleveland Avenue on the east.

6.2.1 TOPOGRAPHY

The topography of the Study Area and vicinity is flat with a gradual slope toward the North Branch of the Chicago River.

6.3 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS

Due to the nature of this PESA, observations were noted from public right of way. See photographs in Appendix 10.3. Access was not provided to individual properties.

6.3.1 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

The physical presence of hazardous substances and petroleum products could not be ascertained. Some empty, rusty drums and unattended trash were seen. See photographs in Appendix 10.3.

6.3.2 STORAGE TANKS/VENT AND FILL PIPES

Due to the limitations of this PESA with no access to individual properties, the physical presence of underground and above ground tanks, vent and fill pipes could not be ascertained. Some above ground tanks were observed. See Appendix 10.3 for photographs.

Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 25 6.3.3 ODORS

The presence of odors could not be ascertained as access to individual properties was not feasible for this PESA.

6.3.4 POOLS OF LIQUIDS

Some water puddles were observed, see photographs in Appendix 10.3. Pools of liquids in individual properties could not be ascertained.

6.3.5 DRUMS AND CONTAINERS

See Appendix 10.3 with photographs of unattended drums. The presence of drums and containers on individual properties could not be ascertained due to the limitations of this PESA.

6.3.6 UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE CONTAINERS

The presence of unidentified substance containers could not be ascertained.

6.3.7 PCBs

The presence of PCBs on individual properties could not be ascertained.

6.3.8 PITS, PONDS, AND LAGOONS

Some water collection in lower spots was observed but the presence on individual properties could not be ascertained.

6.3.9 STAINED SOIL OR PAVEMENT

Lack of access to individual properties for this PESA made the presence of stained soil or pavement on individual properties difficult to ascertain.

6.3.10 STRESSED VEGETATION

Vegetation in various areas was observed, see photographs in Appendix 10.3. However, individual properties were not accessible for inspection due to the nature of this PESA.

6.3.11 SOLID WASTE

Solid waste containers were observed, some unattended solid waste was captured on photographs, see Appendix 10.3. Individual properties were not accessible for inspection. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 26

6.3.12 WASTEWATER

The commercial practices of individual properties and wastewater practices could not be ascertained due to access limitation.

6.3.13 WELLS

Lake Michigan is the source of potable water in Chicago. Therefore, this is not applicable.

6.3.14 SEPTIC SYSTEM

Municipal sewers serve buildings with the Study Area. There is no septic system in place.

6.4 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS

Given the purpose of this Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment interiors of properties were not subject to onsite reconnaissance. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 27 7.0 INTERVIEWS

Given the purpose of this draft Phase I Environmental Site Assessment as a preliminary screening, rather than property transfer assessment, the client requested that interviews with existing property owners not be conducted for the assessment. Further, reviews of available records review and site reconnaissance were sufficient to meet the objectives of the assessment, therefore, interviews with government and regulatory officials were not required.

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8.0 FINDINGS

This Study Area within the larger Environmental Survey Limits has historical had mixed land uses including manufacturing, commercial, and residential. The changes that have occurred in the last few years have resulted in a positive change in the corridor’s characteristics.

8.1 OPINIONS

According to the available records from FOIA correspondence and the EDR review some properties with compliance records had been remediated with No Further Remediation (NFR) letters. When the project limits are finalized, properties to be acquired inspected on the exterior and interior, and the final PESA prepared, any outstanding remediation issues will be re-examined.

8.2 CONCLUSIONS

This draft Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA) identified the historical and current land uses that may pose environmental concerns during demolition and construction activities. Therefore it is recommended that soil be characterized prior to and during the anticipated disturbance and removal of soils.

8.3 DEVIATIONS

Deviations in the conduct of this PESA are related to the lack of access to individual properties for full onsite visual inspections. The client did impose constraints that would result in deletions, deviations, or additions to the practice as outlined in ASTM E 1527-05. Because of the sensitive nature of potential land acquisition for the right of way, owner, managers and tenants of private properties were not interviewed, and individual properties not visited.

8.4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

No additional services were rendered as part of this Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment investigation. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 29

9.0 COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

COMPANY OVERVIEW Kowalenko Consulting Group, Inc. (KCG) established in 1988, offers environmental and civil engineering consulting services. These include Environmental Site Assessments as these relate to property development, as well as sampling and remediation. Other land development services include project management for construction projects and contract administration. We provide our clients with information technology expertise associated with document, record, and data base management pertaining to land acquisition, design and development, transportation planning, and other location-oriented data through Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Our management services consist of strategic planning, organizational development, corporate communication, and professional training. Our skill sets encompass research, technical writing and editing, and foreign languages such as Spanish and Polish, and ESL. Our clients include private, public, and not for profit organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Compliance • Information Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Environmental Engineering, Remediation, No Further Remediation (NFR) Process • Permitting, Health Risk Assessments • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Assessments • Cultural Resources, Historical Research, Public Involvement for NEPA Studies • Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Policy and Training • Technical and Grant Writing

CERTIFICATIONS KCG is certified as an 8(a) Woman Owned Small Business with public agencies including:  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone Small Business Concern (SBC), Small Business (SB), and Small Woman Owned Business (SWOB)  Illinois Universal Certification Program (IL UCP), Host Agency Metra (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)  The City of Chicago and sister agencies such as the Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Building Commission (CPBC), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE)

REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACTS-PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR KCG holds contracts with:  Lending Institutions, Developers, Real Estate Professionals  City of Chicago Public Building Commission for Environmental Services  City of Chicago Department of Business Information Systems (BIS) for Management and GIS  US Navy, Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Midwest – Engineering Command for Environmental, Ecological, and Historical Services  Earth Tech, Parsons US, Edwards & Kelcey for NEPA, GIS, Construction Project Management, Contract Administration – CDOT, CTA, Metra Commuter Rail Planning and Renovation Projects  Peoples Gas Light and Coke – Permitting for pipeline maintenance

MEMBERSHIPS  Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.), Chicago, Kentuckiana, Lake Michigan Posts Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 30  Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS)  Highland Park Historical Society Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 31 CLIENTS – REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS – REFERENCES

Environmental Assessments, Sampling, Remediation

• Private Clients – Banks and Real Estate Professionals – Environmental Site Assessments, Phases I, II, and III for private sector clients. Carrying projects through the No Further Remediation (NFR) process. Sustainable Brownfield Restoration and Economic Development. Average 80 to 125 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments per year. Approximately 10% to 15% of Phase I reports recommend sampling (Phase II) for potential contaminants. Of these an average of 5-10 per year need remediation or No Further Remediation (NFR) letters. Related projects include Environmental Transaction Screens and Environmental Review of prior Phase I reports. 1990 to Present. References: Michael Chin, Senior Vice President, TCF Bank, 773-525-9025; Patrick Stallone, Senior Vice President, First Bank of Highland Park 847-272-1300; Maureen Carson, Vice President, Health Care Financial Services, Fifth Third Bank, 312-704-2990,

• Public Building Commission of Chicago – Environmental Site Assessments, Phases I, II, and III. Some of these include Police District Facilities and other public structures. 2001 to present. Reference: James Gallagher, Portfolio Manager, PBC, 312-744-9265.

• Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Midwest, Engineering Command, Great Lake, Illinois – Environmental Risk Management for Asbestos and Lead, Inspection, Remediation during renovation of Building 1, a century old structure undergoing the installation of new central air conditioning system and upgrade of electrical system. 2007-08. Reference: CDR Antonio Edmonds, Executive Officer, 847-688-6895.

• City of Chicago Department of Environment (CDOE) – Pritzker Park Environmental Site Assessments and NFR development. The Scope of Work includes Phase I and II Assessments, site remediation, and application for a Letter of No Further Remediation from the Illinois EPA. 2005-06 Reference: David Graham, Project Manager, CDOE, 312-744-3639.

• City of Chicago Department of Environment (CDOE) – Kinzie Corridor Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for twelve (12) contiguous sites. Development and implementation of sampling plan, data analysis and interpretation, recommendations and preliminary cost estimates for remediation prior to construction. 2004. Reference: Kevin Laberge, Project Manager, CDOE, 312-742-0463.

• City of Chicago Department of Environment (CDOE) – Various Phase I Site Assessment projects include 99th and Halsted and 2536 West , 2547 West Warren. 2003-06 References: David Graham, Project Manager, CDOE, 312-744-3639; Kevin Laberge, Project Manager, CDOE, 312-742-0463.

• Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) – Phases I, II, III Environmental Site Assessments for the McCormick Place Expansion. 1999-2001 and 2003-04. Reference: Tim McHugh, Construction Manager, MPEA, 312-791-7000.

• City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) – South Reconstruction, Soil Characterization and Technical Field Support. 2001-2002. References: Lisa Paulson, Project Manager, Huff & Huff, 708-579-5972; Douglas Knuth, Project Manager, Edwards & Kelcey, 312-424-5402.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database Design and Data Management

• City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) – Downtown Chicago Freight Study, Dock Survey. Census of over 700 downtown buildings gathered data of dock capacity, signage, and accessibility through survey forms, Site photographs. Transferred all data from Excel spreadsheets to Geographic Information System (GIS) database. The latter produced layers of data pertinent to planners designing improvement to the freight delivery study in Downtown Chicago. 2006-07. Reference: Doug Knuth, Senior Vice President, Edwards & Kelcey, 312-251-3000.

• Metra Commuter Rail – NEPA Alternatives Analysis for the “New Start” STAR Line. This alternative type of alternatives study incorporates data from a variety of local, municipal and State sources that gauge the potential environmental, economic, and historical impact from a series of alternatives. A design of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database facilitated data manipulation. 2005-06. Reference: Phillip Pasterak, Project Manager, PBQD, 312-782-8150

• Metra Commuter Rail – NEPA Alternatives Analysis for the “New Start” Southeast Service. Design and management of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database for the manipulation of demographic, historical, cartographic, and other data for the NEPA Alternatives Analysis. 2005-06. Reference: Mike Lambert, Project Manager, Earth Tech, 312-777-5500.

• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – Geocoded with ArcView a Ridership Survey to facilitate data interpretation pertaining to current utilization of public transportation and projections of future public transit needs. Cleaned survey data, conducted research to refine data findings of locations; home addresses and work destinations. Produced shape files after completion of geocoding. 2004. Reference: Laurie Wargelin, Project Manager, MOR PACE, 248-737-5300.

Permitting • Peoples Gas Light and Coke – Peer Review of Permitting for maintenance and repair of existing pipeline situated in a slough in Cook County Forest Preserve District. Tasks include requesting for Jurisdictional Determination, delineating wetlands, recommending best course of action for entry to wetland area and restoration after repair activities. Wetlands Delineation. 2007 Reference: Steve Griffin, Supervisory Engineer Gas Supply Engineering, Peoples Energy, 312- 240-4740. Division Street Bridges – Chicago, Illinois Page 33

10.0 APPENDICES

Appendices include:

10.1 MAPS LOCATION MAP ZONING MAP PLAT MAP PARCEL MAP TOPOGRAPHIC MAP WETLANDS INVENTORY MAP

10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS PLAN ANTICIPATED RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AERIAL

10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY LIMITS PHOTOGRAPHS

10.4 HISTORICAL RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE MAPS HAARGIS REPORT AND MAP

10.5 REGULATORY RECORDS DOCUMENTATION DATAMAP CORRIDOR STUDY AND MAP (EDR) FOIA CORRESPONDENCE

10.6 SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS BETWEEN USER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL – NOT APPLICABLE

10.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CLIENT ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (IDNR) ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES CLEARANCE

DIVISION STREET BRIDGES – LOCATION MAP – ESR ADDENDUM SEQUENCE #12687A

Location Map Sheet 1 of 1

DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING ______Source: www.mapquest.com accessed 3/26/10, update 6/04/10 Zoning Map Created on: 6/29/2010 12:47 P.M.

Zoning Historic Preservation Industrial Corridor Business CHICAGO LANDMARKS Chicago Landmarks Commercial Streets Landmark Districts Manufacturing Water Residential Chicago Historic Resources Survey - Buildings subject to Parks Planned Development Demolition-Delay Ordinance Planned Manufacturing Forest Preserve Red Downtown Core Orange Cemetery Downtown Service

Downtown Mixed Downtown Residential City Boundary Transportation

Parks & Open Space

Zoning Boundaries

Source: City of Chicago Department of Zoning http://maps.cityofchicago.org/ DIVISION STREET – VICINITY TOPOGRAPHIC MAP – ESR ADDENDUM # 12687A

Vicinity Topographic Map Sheet 1 of 1

DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

Source: http://mrsmaps.com accessed 3/26/2010 Chicago Loop Topographic Map dated 7/1/1992 Scale: 1:16,000 Legend

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41-53-40 N 41-53-40 41-54-0 N 41-54-0 41-54-20 N 41-54-20 41-54-40 N 41-54-40 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for general reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

WETLAND DELINEATION

REPORT

AECOM 303 East , Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601-5276 T 312.938.0300 F 312.373.6834 www.aecom.com

Memorandum

Date: July 25, 2018

To: File

From: Cheryl Nash, Michelle Ross

Project: Division Street Bridge at Halsted Street, North Branch Canal

Subject: Potential for Wetlands Associated with Banks in Vicinity of Bridge

Distribution:

Wetland determinations and delineations were conducted in August 2010 at the Division Street bridge over the North Branch Chicago River Canal, located just west of Halsted Street. The original determinations/delineations were done in support of USACE permit applications for a proposed bridge replacement. A permit application was authorized by USACE on April 17, 2012. A reauthorization of Regional Permits 7 and 9 are currently being requested because construction did not occur before the 2012 permit expired.

Early coordination with USACE regarding the reauthorization process resulted in the USACE’s request for an update on the wetland delineation that was done in 2010. Two AECOM ecologists conducted a site visit on July 25, 2018 and determined that conditions on the banks of the North Branch Canal in the vicinity of the Division Street bridge remain similar to those found during the 2010 investigation. The July 25, 2018 conditions are summarized below.

There are no wetlands associated with the southern side of the North Branch Canal bridge.

On the southeast side, the shoreline adjacent to the bridge is composed of rock and concrete; this rock and concrete ends approximately 30 feet south of the bridge and a wooden retaining wall begins. The banks are extremely steep and there is no soil present. Vegetation has volunteered despite the fact there is no soil; close to the canal, the tree layer was dominated by white mulberry (Morus alba), which is FAC; the shrub layer was only found higher on the banks where wetland hydrology could be ruled out; the herbaceous layer was dominated by yellow jewelweed (Impatiens pallida), which is FACW. The southeast bank would not be considered a wetland despite the proximity to the canal and the hydrophytic vegetation because there is no soil.

Photo 1: North Branch Canal, southeast side Division Street bridge

Photo 3: North Branch Canal, southeast side Division Street bridge Photo taken from river side courtesy of Google Earth

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There are no wetlands on the southwest side. The banks of the canal are reinforced at this location with a steel retaining wall.

Photo 3: North Branch Canal, southwest side Division Street bridge

There are no wetlands associated with the northern side of the North Branch Canal bridge.

The banks of the canal on the northeast side of the canal are reinforced with a steel retaining wall. A lone silver maple (Acer saccharinum), which is FACW, is present immediately adjacent to the bridge; this silver maple is located on embankment that is composed of fill and rock. The 2010 wetland investigation determined that the soils were not hydric, additionally,the embankment is steep and promotes runoff, so there are no indicators of hydrology.

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Photo 4: North Branch Canal, northeast side Division Street bridge

On the northwest side of the canal, the shoreline adjacent to the bridge is composed of fill. A wetland investigation was conducted at this location in August 2010. The wetland investigation determined that although there was hydrophytic vegetation present, there were no hydric soils. Shovel refusal was consistently encountered within four inches of the surface. The steepness of the embankment promotes runoff and there were no signs of hydrology at the time of the 2010 investigation. The lack of hydric soils and hydric indicators resulted in a determination that there was no wetland.

The July 2018 site visit determined that site conditions have not changed since 2010.Vegetation is still dominated by box elder (Acer negundo), silver maple, white mulberry, Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila),

Page 4 common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), late boneset (Eupatorium serotinum), tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima), and hairy aster (Aster pilosus). As was determined in 2010, the July 2018 site visit determined that although the vegetation growing on the banks of the North Branch Canal north of Division Street is predominantly hydrophytic, wetland hydrology indicators were observed only at the very base of the bank slopes in a small area, and the hydric soil parameter is not present.

Photo 5: North Branch Canal, northwest side Division Street bridge

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Division Street Bridge Replacement--Wetland Delineation Report August 2010

INTRODUCTION

The City of Chicago proposes to replace two aging bridge structures on Division Street, spanning the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal, which provide access to Goose Island, a heavily developed industrial/warehouse district. An investigation was conducted along these waterways in the vicinity of the project footprint, to determine if any wetland impacts would result from the proposed bridge replacements. Most of the shoreline at the project site is reinforced by concrete, steel sheet piling or timber seawalls and contains no wetlands, based on previous wetland reconnaissance done by AECOM in August 2005 and August 2010. The current investigation confirmed past findings and focused on the area north of Division Street along the North Branch Canal where the banks are vegetated.

In the following report, Section 1 sets out the purpose of the study and the project location; Section 2 presents the findings of background research and discusses the investigation methods used; Section 3 presents the results of the field investigation; Section 4 contains the findings of the report; and Section 5 lists the references used in the preparation of the report. Appendix I contains the completed wetland delineation data forms and Appendix II contains photos of the project site.

1.1. Purpose of Study

AECOM performed a wetland investigation for the City of Chicago as part of the planning process for the proposed bridge replacements. The purpose of the investigation was to locate and define any wetlands within the project limits of the Chicago River and North Branch Canal bridges and determine the extent of wetland impacts from proposed construction activities and new bridge structures. This investigation was performed according to the Section 404 guidelines of the USACE, the USACE Chicago District, and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region (USACE 2008).

1.2. Project Location

The project is entirely within the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, approximately three miles northwest of the downtown area (Exhibit 1). The project location is on Division Street west of Halsted Avenue and east of Elston Avenue, in Township 39 North, Range 14 East, Section 5; map coordinates 41° 54' 15" N, 87° 39' 2" W. The existing Division Street right-of-way (ROW) is 66 feet wide. An additional four feet of ROW will be acquired north of the existing ROW to accommodate the width of the new bridge structures and widening for roadway and sidewalk improvements. A temporary construction easement will extend 50 feet north of the existing ROW on the north side of the Chicago River Bridge from Elston Avenue to North Branch Street and on the north side of the Canal Bridge, from Hooker Street to Halsted Street.

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2.0 METHODS

2.1. Background Research

AECOM reviewed the corresponding topographic, wetland, and hydrologic maps of the project area for landscape features that indicate the presence of wetlands or waters of the U.S.

2.1.1. Topographic Map, U.S. Geological Survey 1993 (Exhibit 2) The project site is located in a heavily industrialized urban setting and can be found on the Chicago Loop, Illinois 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle map. The nearest elevation benchmark is a half-mile north just east of the North Branch Canal at . The Chicago River and the North Branch Canal are the only U.S. waters mapped in the vicinity of the project.

2.1.2 National Wetland Inventory Map, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2010 (Exhibit 3)

National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps show the approximate configuration, location, and type of wetlands found within a given area. The original NWI maps were prepared by conventional aerial photo interpretation (stereoscopic analysis) of high altitude aerial photography (1:80,000 black and white). Current mapping is digitized and uses GIS technology. The User Notes for National Wetlands Inventory Maps (USFWS, 1983) advise that: "Maps should ...be used to locate the presence of wetlands and not to identify precise boundaries between wetlands and uplands." Because the NWI maps are limited in precision by their scale (1:24,000) and the identification method used, the boundaries of wetlands shown on the NWI maps need to be more precisely determined in the field. The only wetlands or waters of the U.S. shown within the project area are the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal.

2.1.3. Flood Insurance Rate Map, Federal Emergency Management Agency 2008 (Exhibit 4a and 4b)

Two flood zones---Zone A and Zone X---are shown on the two Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that cover the project area. The channels of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal are mapped as Zone A. The surrounding land is mapped as Zone X.

2.2. Field Methods

A site visit was conducted to investigate the proposed impact areas of the river and the canal bridges for the presence of wetlands.

2.21. Wetland Hydrology

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The investigation looked for indicators of wetland hydrology such as evidence of inundation, saturation, drift lines, surface scour, watermarks and sediment deposits. 2.22. Wetland Vegetation

The investigation noted the vegetation present within the impact areas and the wetland indicator status of dominant species. The indicator status is listed in the National List of Vascular Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary, Indicator by Region and Subregion. (USFWS 1997) and Plants of the Chicago Region , (Swink and Wilhelm, 1994).

2.23 Hydric Soil

No soil survey information is available for this area of Cook County. The area within the vicinity of the project is urban land that has been filled, excavated and/or paved.

3.0. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The wetland investigation was conducted on Friday, August 20, 2010 by an AECOM wetland ecologist. The investigation was focused on the conditions along the shoreline of the canal up to 75 feet north of the bridge where the banks are not reinforced by seawalls and are vegetated.

3.1 Hydrology

For 25 feet north of the bridge along the east and west sides of the canal, the banks have a 1:1 slope and are over 10 feet high. Continuing north, the banks on the west side become nearly vertical and on the east side, the shoreline is reinforced with a seawall. Due to the steepness of this terrain, there is no opportunity for water to remain on the surface, and no indicators were observed. A small (3 ft x 6ft) shelf mid-way up the west bank forms a small depression, but had no signs of wetland hydrology. Occasionally wetland hydrology indicators were visible on the banks near the water’s edge in a discontinuous, narrow zone less than 16 inches wide. Indicators included mud cracks, drift lines, and saturated sediments. The areal extent of this zone was no greater than 45 square feet on the west bank and 30 square feet on the east bank. The Ordinary High Water Mark (OHMW) was observed to be at approximately 40 inches below the top of the Canal Bridge footing, based on USACE guidance (USACE 2005). The footing elevation is given as 2.5 Chicago City Datum (CCD), so the OHMW elevation would be at -0.83 CCD.

3.2 Vegetation

The predominant vegetation on both banks consists of hydrophytic woody species. Trees are typical of weedy, urban waste areas, including such species as box elder ( Acer negundo ), silver maple ( Acer saccharinum ), white mulberry ( Morus alba ) and Siberian elm ( Ulmus pumila ). Most are hydrophytic. The dominant species in the shrub layer are

AECOM 3 Division Street Bridge Replacement--Wetland Delineation Report August 2010 the non-hydrophytic common buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica ) and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora ). River bank grape (Vitis riparia), a hydrophytic woody vine, is present throughout the shoreline. The herbaceous layer is sparse and contains both hydrophytic and upland species including late boneset ( Eupatorium serotinum ), tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima ) and hairy aster (Aster pilosus). Hydrophytic vegetation grows at the water line, including clearweed ( Pilea pumila ), lady’s thumb ( Polygonum persicaria ), common water horehound ( Lycopus americanus ) and Iris sp. These plants were sparsely distributed, with only a few individuals throughout.

3.3 Soil

Hydric soil is not present. Soil sampling was attempted in four places along the bank. It was not possible to use a shovel because of the presence of imbedded bricks and concrete debris. A soil probe was inserted in areas that contained wetland hydrology indicators and were free of debris at the surface. Nevertheless, refusal was encountered within one to four inches of the surface because of gravel and/or fill material. The soil material that was recovered contained many small pieces of gravel and had no hydric indicators.

4.0 CONCLUSION

While the vegetation growing on the banks of the North Branch Canal north of Division Street is predominantly hydrophytic, wetland hydrology indicators were observed only at the very base of the bank slopes in a small area, and the hydric soil parameter is not present. Therefore no wetlands are present within the proposed footprint of the bridge construction and no wetlands or waters of the U.S. exist above the OHWM of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal.

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5.0 REFERENCES

Environmental Laboratory. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual . Technical Report Y-87-1, Vicksburg, MS: US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, 1987.

FEMA, Map Service Center, FIRM 17031C0418J and 17031C0419J revised August 19, 2008. Accessed August 25, 2010.

Illinois State Geological Survey. Download 1:24,000 USGS DRG Files: Chicago Loop, IL, (1993) . Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse. July 1, 1997. Urbana- Champaign, Illinois: University of Illinois. Accessed August 24, 2010.

Map Quest. Chicago, Illinois. Accessed March 26, 2010.

Swink, Floyd and Gerould Wilhelm. 1994. Plants of the Chicago region . 4 th ed. Indianapolis: Indiana Academy of Science.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Natural Resource Conservation Service. Web Soil Survey . Accessed August 23, 2010.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Ordinary High Water Mark Identification . Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 05-05. December 7, 2005.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region, ed. J. S. Wakeley, R. W. Lichvar, and C. V. Noble. ERDC/EL TR-08-27. Vicksburg, MS.: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, September, 2008.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetland Inventory, Ecology Section. National List of Vascular Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary, Indicator by Region and Subregion. Washington, DC: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Survey, March 1997.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wetland Mapper . National Wetland Inventory, Branch of Resource and Mapping Support . Last updated August 6, 2010. Madison, WI: USFWS National Standards and Support Team.

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Exhibit 2 USGS Chicago Loop, Illinois (1993)

Scale: 1:24,000 Contour interval 5 feet Scale: 1:16,000 Legend

41-54-40 N 41-54-20 N 41-54-0 N 41-53-40 N 87-38-20 W 87-38-20 W Map center: 41° 54' 15" N, 87° 39' 2" W 87-38-40 W 87-38-40 W 87-39-0 W 87-39-0 W 87-39-20 W 87-39-20 W Division Street Bridges Wetlands Map Bridges Wetlands Street Division

87-39-40 W 87-39-40 W

41-53-40 N 41-53-40 41-54-0 N 41-54-0 41-54-20 N 41-54-20 41-54-40 N 41-54-40 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for general reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. Chicago River Bridge

EXHIBIT 4 a: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for Goose Island, Chicago, Illinois.

FEMA Map Service Center, Accessed August 25, 2010. North Branch Canal Bridge

EXHIBIT 4b : FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for Goose Island, Chicago, Illinois.

FEMA Map Service Center, Accessed August 25, 2010.

APPENDIX I

Wetland Data Forms

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region

Project/Site: Division Street Bridge at North Branch Canal City/County: Chicago, Cook County Sampling Date: 8/20/10

Applicant/Owner: City of Chicago State: IL Sampling Point: CanalEast

Investigator(s): AECOM; Teri Radke Section, Township, Range:

Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Streambank Local relief (concave, convex, none: flat

Slope %: 10 Lat:41° 54' 15" N Long:87° 39' 2" W Datum:NAD 1983

Soil Unit Name: None mapped NWI Classification: R2UBHx

Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No

Are Vegetation X Soil X or hydrology X Significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No

Are Vegetation Soil or hydrology Naturally problematic? (if needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Area Hydric Soils Present? Yes No X Yes No X within a Wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Remarks: Excavated canal. Wetland hydrology at very base of steep slope at canal edge. Soil probe refusal due to gravel and fill.

VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.

Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30ft linear ) % Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. Morus alba 30 Y FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC 6 (A) 2. Acer saccharinum 50 Y FACW 3. Total Number of Dominant 4. -- -- Species Across All Strata: 8 (B) 5. -- -- Total Cover: 80 Percent of Dominant Species Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 75% (A/B) 1. Rhamnus cathartica 5 Y FACU 2. Rosa multiflora 5 Y FACU Prevalence Index Worksheet: 3. -- -- Total % Cover of Multiply by: 4. -- -- OBL species x 1 = 0 5. -- -- FACW species x 2 = 0 Total Cover: 10 FAC species x 3 = 0 Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) FACU species x 4 = 0 1. Pilea pumila 10 Y FACW UPL species x 5 = 0 2. Polygonum persicaria 5 Y FACW Column Totals 0 (A) 0 (B) 3. Acer negundo 5 Y FACW 4. -- -- Prevalence Index = B/A = #DIV/0! 5. -- -- 6. -- -- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7. -- -- Dominance Test is >50% 8. -- -- Prevalence Index is ኢ3.0* 9. -- -- Morphological Adaptations* (Provide supporting 10. -- -- data in remarks or on a separate sheet) Total Cover: 20 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present. 1. Vitis riparia 10 Y FACW 2. -- -- Hydrophytic Total Cover: 10 Vegetation Yes X No Present?

Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)

US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region - Interim Version WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region

Project/Site: Division Street Bridge at North Branch Canal City/County: Chicago, Cook County Sampling Date: 8/20/10

Applicant/Owner: City of Chicago State: IL Sampling Point: CanalWest

Investigator(s): AECOM; Teri Radke Section, Township, Range:

Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Streambank Local relief (concave, convex, none: flat

Slope %: 10 Lat:41° 54' 15" N Long:87° 39' 2" W Datum:NAD 1983

Soil Unit Name: None mapped NWI Classification: R2UBHx

Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No

Are Vegetation X Soil X or hydrology X Significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No

Are Vegetation Soil or hydrology Naturally problematic? (if needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Area Hydric Soils Present? Yes No X Yes No X within a Wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Remarks: Excavated canal. Wetland hydrology at very base of steep slope at canal edge. Soil probe refusal due to gravel and fill.

VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.

Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30ft linear ) % Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. Morus alba 10 N FAC That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC 5 (A) 2. Acer saccharinum 50 Y FACW 3. Ulmus pumila 10 N FACU Total Number of Dominant 4. Acer negundo 10 N FACW- Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) 5. -- -- Total Cover: 80 Percent of Dominant Species Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: ) That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100% (A/B) 1. 2. Prevalence Index Worksheet: 3. -- -- Total % Cover of Multiply by: 4. -- -- OBL species x 1 = 0 5. -- -- FACW species x 2 = 0 Total Cover: FAC species x 3 = 0 Herb Stratum (Plot size: ) FACU species x 4 = 0 1. Eupatorium serotinum 5 Y FAC UPL species x 5 = 0 2. Lycopus americanus 5 Y OBL Column Totals 0 (A) 0 (B) 3. Acer negundo 10 Y FACW 4. -- -- Prevalence Index = B/A = #DIV/0! 5. -- -- 6. -- -- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7. -- -- Dominance Test is >50% 8. -- -- Prevalence Index is ኢ3.0* 9. -- -- Morphological Adaptations* (Provide supporting 10. -- -- data in remarks or on a separate sheet) Total Cover: 20 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present. 1. Vitis riparia 10 Y FACW 2. -- -- Hydrophytic Total Cover: 10 Vegetation Yes X No Present?

Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)

US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region - Interim Version

APPENDIX II

Photos Division Street Bridge Replacement--Wetland Delineation Report August 2010

Photo 1: View of western shoreline of canal just north of the Division Street Bridge. Note bare areas and presence of fill.

Photo 2: Looking north along bank at water line in vicinity of soil core attempt.

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Phot o 3: Soil material extracted near base of the bank. This was the limit of available material due to the presence of gravel and fill. Soil color was 10YR 3/2 with no hydric indicators present.

Approx. OHWM

Photo 4: View of bridge support on west bank of canal north of Division Street.

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Photo 5: View of shoreline continuing north from sample point . Note steep slope and the presence of fill and debris.

Photo 6: View of north side of Division Street Bridge and canal looking west from eastern shoreline. Note trees on western bank.

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Photo 7: View of eastern shoreline just north of Division Street Bridge. No te muddy banks and presence of fill and debris.

Photo 8: View of eastern bank looking down from the top of slope north of Division Street Bridge.

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Submittal Date: 8/30/2010 Sequence No.: 12687 District: 1 Requesting Agency: Local

1. Does the project have wetland impacts? No Type:

2. Identify each wetland site being affected and acreage from each expected to be converted to other use(s).

Wetland Impacts and Mitigation Required Add Site

Acres of Site No. Type T&E Nature Preserve Natural Area Essential Habitat Size(acres) Impact

3. Briefly describe the measures considered to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the wetlands:

This project does not impact wetlands

4. Summarize briefly why there are no practicable alternatives to the use of the wetland(s):

This project does not impact wetlands

5. Mitigation site: Don't Know

6. Mitigation basin: Don't Know

7. Local Contact Person: Mike Eichten Telephone #: ( 312 ) 373 - 6567 ext. Title: Project Manager E-Mail: [email protected] Company: AECOM

8. Additional Information: Memo By: Teri Radke Submitted By: Mike Eichten

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The City of Chicago proposes to replace two aging bascule bridges over the North Branch Canal (SN 015-6015) and over the North Branch of the Chicago River (SN 016-6016) with new fixed pan structures. The project is entirely within the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, approximately three miles northwest of the downtown. The project location is on Division Street west of Halsted Avenue and east of Elston Avenue, in Township 39 North, Range 14 East, Section 5; map coordinates 41° 54' 15" N, 87° 39' 2" W. A field investigation was made and wetland delineation report prepared that indicates there are no wetlands within the project limits.

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THREATENED AND

ENDANGERED SPECIES

SECTION 7 REVIEW DOCUMENTATION SECTION 7 SPECIES LIST & EVALUATION DIVISION STREET OVER NORTH BRANCH CANAL

Group Species Status Habitat Findings Conclusion

Northern long-eared bat* Roosts and forages in forests Mammals (Myotis septentrionalis ) Threatened and woods; hibernates in caves Habitat not present No impact Piping plover Birds (Charadrius melodus ) Endangered Lakeshore beaches Habitat not present No impact Eastern massasauga Fens, sedge meadows, wet rattlesnake (Sistrurus prairies, open woodlands and Reptiles catenatus ) Threatened shrublands Habitat not present No impact Hine's emerald dragonfly Spring fed wetlands, wet Insects (Somatochlora hineana ) Endangered meadows and marshes Habitat not present No impact Rufa red knot (Caliris Coastal areas or large wetland Insects canutus rufa ) Threatened complexes Habitat not present No impact Undisturbed prairie and Rattlesnake-master borer woodland openings with Insects moth Canidate rattlesnake-master plants Habitat not present No impact Moderate to high quality Eastern prairie fringed wetlands, sedge meadows, orchid (Platanthaera marshes, and mesic to wet Flowering Plants leucophaea ) Threatened prairies Habitat not present No impact Leafy-prairie clover Prairie remnants on thin soil over Flowering Plants (Dalea foliosa ) Endangered limestone Habitat not present No impact Late successional tallgrass prairie, tallgrass prairie Mead's milkweed converted to hay meadow, and Flowering Plants (Asclepias meadii ) Threatened glades or barrens with thin soil Habitat not present No impact

Prairie bush clover Dry to mesic prairies with Flowering Plants (Lespedeza leptostachya ) Threatened gravelly soil Habitat not present No impact

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IPaC Information for Planning and Consultation U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

IPaC resource list

This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional site- specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project-specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.

Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section.

Location Cook County, Illinois

Local office

Chicago Ecological Service Field Office

 (312) 216-4720

U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service Chicago Ecological Services Office 230 South Dearborn St., Suite 2938 Chicago, IL 60604-1507

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/s7process/7a2process.html

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Endangered species

This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of project level impacts.

The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population, even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site-specific and project-specific information is often required.

Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field office directly.

For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website and request an official species list by doing the following:

1. Draw the project location and click CONTINUE. 2. Click DEFINE PROJECT. 3. Log in (if directed to do so). 4. Provide a name and description for your project. 5. Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.

Listed species

1 and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries2 ).

Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.

1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more information. 2. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:

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Mammals NAME STATUS

Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045

Birds NAME STATUS

Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6039

Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864

Reptiles NAME STATUS

Eastern Massasauga (=rattlesnake) Sistrurus catenatus Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2202

Insects NAME STATUS

Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Somatochlora hineana Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7877

Rattlesnake-master Borer Moth Papaipema eryngii Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7863

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Flowering Plants NAME STATUS

Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid Platanthera leucophaea Threatened This species only needs to be considered if the following condition applies: • Follow the guidance provided at https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/s7process/plants/epfos7guide.html

No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/601

Leafy Prairie-clover Dalea foliosa Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5498

Mead's Milkweed Asclepias meadii Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8204

Prairie Bush-clover Lespedeza leptostachya Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4458

Critical habitats

Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.

THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS AT THIS LOCATION.

Migratory birds

Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

1 and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act2.

Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below.

1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918. 2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.

Additional information can be found using the following links:

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• Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/ birds-of-conservation-concern.php • Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/ conservation-measures.php • Nationwide conservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/nationwidestandardconservationmeasures.pdf

MIGRATORY BIRD INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds.

Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area. When birds may be breeding in the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures and/or permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or bird species present on your project site.

What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location?

The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location.

The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or development.

Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the E-bird Explore Data Tool.

What does IPaC use to generate the probability of presence graphs for the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location?

The probability of presence graphs associated with your migratory bird list are based on data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). This data is derived from a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets .

Probability of presence data is continuously being updated as new and better information becomes available. To learn more about how the probability of presence graphs are produced and how to interpret them, go the Probability of Presence Summary and then click on the "Tell me about these graphs" link.

How do I know if a bird is breeding, wintering, migrating or present year-round in my project area?

To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering, migrating or year- round), you may refer to the following resources: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Bird Guide, or (if you are unsuccessful in locating the bird of interest there), the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Neotropical Birds guide. If a bird

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on your migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it, if that bird does occur in your project area, there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.

What are the levels of concern for migratory birds?

Migratory birds delivered through IPaC fall into the following distinct categories of concern:

1. "BCC Rangewide" birds are Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) that are of concern throughout their range anywhere within the USA (including Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands); 2. "BCC - BCR" birds are BCCs that are of concern only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA; and 3. "Non-BCC - Vulnerable" birds are not BCC species in your project area, but appear on your list either because of the Eagle Act requirements (for eagles) or (for non-eagles) potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities (e.g. offshore energy development or longline fishing).

Although it is important to try to avoid and minimize impacts to all birds, efforts should be made, in particular, to avoid and minimize impacts to the birds on this list, especially eagles and BCC species of rangewide concern. For more information on conservation measures you can implement to help avoid and minimize migratory bird impacts and requirements for eagles, please see the FAQs for these topics.

Details about birds that are potentially affected by offshore projects

For additional details about the relative occurrence and abundance of both individual bird species and groups of bird species within your project area off the Atlantic Coast, please visit the Northeast Ocean Data Portal. The Portal also offers data and information about other taxa besides birds that may be helpful to you in your project review. Alternately, you may download the bird model results files underlying the portal maps through the NOAA NCCOS Integrative Statistical Modeling and Predictive Mapping of Marine Bird Distributions and Abundance on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf project webpage.

Bird tracking data can also provide additional details about occurrence and habitat use throughout the year, including migration. Models relying on survey data may not include this information. For additional information on marine bird tracking data, see the Diving Bird Study and the nanotag studies or contact Caleb Spiegel or Pam Loring.

What if I have eagles on my list?

If your project has the potential to disturb or kill eagles, you may need to obtain a permit to avoid violating the Eagle Act should such impacts occur.

Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report

The migratory bird list generated is not a list of all birds in your project area, only a subset of birds of priority concern. To learn more about how your list is generated, and see options for identifying what other birds may be in your project area, please see the FAQ “What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location”. Please be aware this report provides the “probability of presence” of birds within the 10 km grid cell(s) that overlap your project; not your exact project footprint. On the graphs provided, please also look carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical bar) and for the existence of the “no data” indicator (a red horizontal bar). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort bar or no data bar means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds of concern have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list helps you know what to look for to confirm presence, and helps guide you in knowing when to implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize potential impacts from your project

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activities, should presence be confirmed. To learn more about conservation measures, visit the FAQ “Tell me about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds” at the bottom of your migratory bird trust resources page.

Facilities

National Wildlife Refuge lands

Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns.

THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS AT THIS LOCATION.

Fish hatcheries

THERE ARE NO FISH HATCHERIES AT THIS LOCATION.

Wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory

Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.

For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District.

Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine the actual extent of wetlands on site.

This location overlaps the following wetlands:

RIVERINE R2UBHx R2UBH

A full description for each wetland code can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory website

Data limitations

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The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery. Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the use of imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetland boundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts, the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadata should be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may be occasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and the actual conditions on site.

Data exclusions

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

Data precautions

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in a different manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect such activities.

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IDNR-OWR

CORRESPONDENCE

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Chicago Ecological Service Field Office U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service Chicago Ecological Services Office 230 South Dearborn St., Suite 2938 Chicago, IL 60604-1507 Phone: (312) 216-4720 Fax: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/s7process/7a2process.html

In Reply Refer To: July 23, 2018 Consultation Code: 03E13000-2018-SLI-0349 Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868 Project Name: West Division Street, Chicago, Cook County, seq. 12687/A

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project

To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:

The attached species list identifies any federally threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project. The list also includes designated critical habitat if present within your proposed project area or affected by your project. This list is provided to you as the initial step of the consultation process required under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act, also referred to as Section 7 Consultation.

Please note! For all wind energy projects and projects that include installing towers that use guy wires or are over 200 feet in height, please contact this field office directly for assistance, even if no federally listed plants, animals or critical habitat are present within your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project.

For all other projects, continue the Section 7 Consultation process by going to our Section 7 Technical Assistance website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/s7process/ index.html. If you are familiar with this website, you may want to go to Step 2 of the Section 7 Consultation process at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/s7process/step2.html.

Under 50 CFR 402.12(e) (the regulations that implement Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act) the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally. You may verify the list by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website 07/23/2018 Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868 2 http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ at regular intervals during project planning and implementation and completing the same process you used to receive the attached list. As an alternative, you may contact this Ecological Services Field Office for updates.

Although no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, be aware that bald eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), as are golden eagles. Projects affecting these species may require measures to avoid harming eagles or may require a permit. If your project is near an eagle nest or winter roost area, see our Eagle Permits website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/midwestbird/EaglePermits/index.html to help you determine if you can avoid impacting eagles or if a permit may be necessary.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

▪ Official Species List

07/23/2018 Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868 1

Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Chicago Ecological Service Field Office U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service Chicago Ecological Services Office 230 South Dearborn St., Suite 2938 Chicago, IL 60604-1507 (312) 216-4720

07/23/2018 Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868 2

Project Summary Consultation Code: 03E13000-2018-SLI-0349

Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868

Project Name: West Division Street, Chicago, Cook County, seq. 12687/A

Project Type: TRANSPORTATION

Project Description: Rebuild 2 bridges along W. Division Street between N. Halsted Street and N. Elston Avenue. New ROW 0.4 ac, instream work NB Chicago River, removal of 50 urban trees. Land use urban. Unknown construction date.

Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/41.903602579996964N87.64999251976873W

Counties: Cook, IL

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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 10 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 1 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Mammals

NAME STATUS Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045

Birds

NAME STATUS Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Endangered Population: [Great Lakes watershed DPS] - Great Lakes, watershed in States of IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, and WI and Canada (Ont.) There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6039

Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864

07/23/2018 Event Code: 03E13000-2018-E-00868 4

Reptiles

NAME STATUS Eastern Massasauga (=rattlesnake) Sistrurus catenatus Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2202

Insects

NAME STATUS Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Somatochlora hineana Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7877

Rattlesnake-master Borer Moth Papaipema eryngii Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7863

Flowering Plants

NAME STATUS Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid Platanthera leucophaea Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: ▪ Follow the guidance provided at https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/ s7process/plants/epfos7guide.html Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/601 Species survey guidelines: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/984/office/31131.pdf

Leafy Prairie-clover Dalea foliosa Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5498

Mead's Milkweed Asclepias meadii Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8204

Prairie Bush-clover Lespedeza leptostachya Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4458

Critical habitats

THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

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July 17, 2018

Susan Hargrove Illinois Department of Transportation 2300 S Dirksen Parkway

Room 330

Springfield, IL 62764

RE: Division Street, Sec. 01-E1022-00-BR, Cook Co, seq. 12687 and A Project Number(s): 1808074 [12687/A, 1105382] County: Cook

Dear Ms. Hargrove:

This letter concerns the Endangered Species Consultation for the project noted above located in Cook County. The proposed project involves rebuilding two Division St. bridges over the North Branch of the Chicago River and North Branch Canal in Chicago, IL. This project was submitted for consultation in accordance with the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act [520 ILCS 10/11], the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act [525 ILCS 30/17], and Title 17 Illinois Administrative Code Part 1075.

The Department responded in a previous letter dated March 29, 2018 in which it was recommended to apply for an Incidental Take Authorization (ITA) for the state-threatened Banded Killifish (Fundulus diaphanous) for this project given the likelihood of “take” occurring. The Department has reviewed the response from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) dated June 12, 2018 and further evaluated the project details.

The Department notes that the CDOT assessment of known Banded Killifish records using only data collected from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) is not entirely relevant. The MWRD data does not include records in the Department’s Natural Heritage Database, which includes records from other sources, such as our Fisheries Division, Universities, and others. Our records indicate that Banded Killifish have been collected within one mile of the project by our Fisheries Division as recent as 2016.

However, after reviewing the comments from CDOT and a more detailed review of the project area using photographs at the project site, the Department agrees that the habitat specific to the project area is relatively poor for Banded Killifish, which reduces the likelihood of take occurring. Therefore, with implementation of the avoidance measures proposed by CDOT, the Department concurs that adverse impacts to Banded Killifish are unlikely. Those avoidance measures are:

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1. Restrict any instream work to avoid peak spawning season from June 1 through July 31. 2. No Dredging activities are proposed. 3. Refrain from allowing construction debris to collect at the bottom of the waterways. 4. Follow sediment and erosion control requirements of the Army Corps of Engineers and the North Cook County Soil and water Conservation District during construction.

This determination assumes no cofferdams or causeways will be used during the project, which could significantly increase impacts to the waterways and increase the likelihood of take occurring. Further evaluation by the Department will be necessary if cofferdams or causeways are determined to be necessary. This review does not consider any necessary permit actions with our Office of Water Resources, which may occur at a later time.

Consultation under 17 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1075 is completed. This consultation is valid for two years unless new information becomes available that was not previously considered; the proposed action is modified; or additional species, essential habitat, or Natural Areas are identified in the vicinity. If the project has not been implemented within two years of the date of this letter, or any of the above listed conditions develop, a new consultation is necessary.

The natural resource review reflects the information existing in the Illinois Natural Heritage Database at the time of the project submittal, and should not be regarded as a final statement on the site being considered, nor should it be a substitute for detailed site surveys or field surveys required for environmental assessments. If additional protected resources are encountered during the project’s implementation, you must comply with the applicable statutes and regulations. Also, note that termination does not imply IDNR's authorization or endorsement of the proposed action.

Please contact me if you have questions regarding this review.

Assistant Manager, Consultation Services Division of Real Estate Services and Consultation Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702-1271

cc: Jenny Skufca, Incidental Take Authorization Coordinator, IDNR Daniel Burke and Soliman Khudeira, Chicago Department of Transportation

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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

WITH

FHWA, IDOT AND SHPO

ENCLOSURE #4

COORDINATION WITH FHWA, IDOT, USACE AND OTHERS

Illinois Department of Transportation & FHWA

Coordination

Minutes of Meeting FHWA/IDOT/City of Chicago Coordination Meeting February 7, 2011 1:30 PM

Chicago Department of Transportation Division Street Bridges Over the North Branch Canal and North Branch of the Chicago River Section No.: 01-E1022-00-BR & 01-E1023-00-BR IDOT Job No: P-88-013-03 & P-88-014-03 SN 016-6015 & SN 016-6016

1. The purpose of the meeting was to re-introduce and present to IDOT and the FHWA staff the scope of the project, discuss the logical termini, environmental processing and coordination efforts completed to date.

2. Soliman Khudeira of CDOT and Mike Eichten of AECOM gave an introduction of the project and explained that the proposed improvements across Goose Island and through the former Cabrini Green area are the remaining portions yet to be reconstructed as a part of a larger improvement program for Division Street from to Lake Shore Drive.

3. Scope: The Phase I design engineering consists of the structural inspection of the two existing historic bascule bridges, the preparation of the Project Development Report, the development of the Bridge Condition Reports, the TS&L’s, the Section 106 Documentation of Adverse Effect which includes the recommendation for the removal and replacement of the existing historic structures, and a feasibility study for the relocation of one of the bridges to Blackhawk Boulevard located just north of Division Street. The Phase I engineering also includes construction staging alternatives for temporary run-around structures, design considerations incorporating a future bike path and riverwalk, and coordination with adjacent business owners, FHWA, IDOT, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

4. The logical termini of the Phase I study on Division Street will extend from the NB Ramps of I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) on the west to Clybourn Avenue on the east. The proposed improvements will match into the west approach of the recently improved intersection of Clybourn Avenue; there is no anticipated work to be performed along Clybourn Avenue or I-90 which are both State routes.

5. The project’s purpose and need was discussed. The existing structures are moveable bascule bridges that provide for a single lane of vehicular traffic in each direction. The Canal Bridge is structurally deficient, and the existing structures cannot meet the demands of the existing and projected traffic volumes. In recent years, Goose Island has experienced tremendous commercial growth and expansion. Traffic volumes have increased from an ADT of 14,000 in 1995 to approximately 21,900 vehicles today with 5% truck traffic. CMAP has provided a projected 2040 year ADT of 27,000 vehicles. With this traffic growth, the single-lane truss bridges have become functionally obsolete. The proposed improvements include the replacement of the existing bascule bridges with fixed span bridges providing two traffic lanes in each direction and a center left turn lane.

6. SN 016-6015 carries eastbound and westbound Division Street traffic over the North Branch Canal. The findings from the latest inspection indicate the deck is in serious condition, the superstructure is in serious condition, the substructure is in fair condition, and the deck geometry is rated as intolerable – high priority for replacement with an NBIS rating of 2. The bridge is open to traffic with an 11 ton weight limit posted on the structure and a sufficiency rating is 0.0. The 108 year old structure is in serious structural condition, cannot meet the demands of the existing and projected traffic volumes and has become functionally obsolete. Therefore, as a result of the functional, geometric, navigation, and Context Sensitive requirements, the proposed replacement bridge, a tied arch structure, is the preferred solution for this project.

7. SN 016-6016 carries eastbound and westbound Division Street traffic over the North Branch of the Chicago River. The findings from the latest inspection indicate the deck is in good condition, the superstructure is in good condition, the substructure is in good condition, and the deck geometry is rated as intolerable – high priority for replacement with an NBIS rating of 2. The sufficiency rating is 73.2. While not structurally deficient, the existing structure cannot meet the demands of the existing and projected traffic volumes and has become functionally obsolete. The structure’s close proximity to a high volume intersection of Elston Avenue and Division Street restricts significantly revising the existing vertical profile yet the minimum navigational clearance of 19.1’ over the river dictates the low steel elevation. Therefore, as a result of the functional, geometric, navigation, and Context Sensitive requirements of the proposed replacement structure, a cable-stayed bridge, is the preferred solution for this project.

8. Both BCR’s were approved by IDOT on December 22, 2010, and the Bridge Office concurs with the removal and total replacement of the existing structures. Based on its current sufficiency rating, the River Bridge does not qualify for replacement using Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds. A request may be made to the Federal Highway Administration through IDOT’s Bridge Office for a waiver for the approval of HBP funds for its replacement. It was suggested by Mike Hine to verify with Jim Klein of the Bridge Office to see if the fact the structure is functionally obsolete has been factored into the calculation of the sufficiency rating which may assist in allowing the River Bridge to qualify for HBP funding.

9. Design Guidelines : Division Street is on the federal aid system and is designated as an Urban Collector (FAU 1394). All other roadways within the vicinity of this project are urban collectors and local streets. It was agreed by all in attendance that the project will be designed in accordance with federal aid guidelines.

10. Proposed Roadway Sections: With limited access points onto Goose Island and relatively high truck volumes accessing this industrial area, the installation of left turn lanes is one of the most significant improvements for the improvement of traffic flow and intersection safety. Between the intersections of North Branch Street and Hooker Street and for the intersections of Halsted Street and Elston Avenue, it is recommended that 4’ of additional right-of-way be acquired (total R.O.W. width of 70’) to accommodate two traffic lanes in each direction, an exclusive left turn lane and sidewalks along each side. In the areas outside of these intersections and between Halsted and Clybourn, we recommend that 4’ of additional right-of-way be acquired (total R.O.W. width of 70’) to accommodate two traffic lanes in each direction with an exclusive 5’ bike lane along the outside lane.

11. Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition will be required to provide the proposed roadway sections. Temporary Easements will be required to construct temporary runaround structures over the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Branch Canal to maintain traffic along Division Street while the new bridges are constructed.

12. IDOT and the FHWA staff concurred with the overall scope of the project and the logical termini. IDOT recommended the approval for processing as a Categorical Exclusion Group II action. The FHWA concurred.

13. IDOT requested that the documentation be provided for the pavement condition of the state routes within the project limits. IDOT also indicated that since Division Street is under the jurisdiction of the City of Chicago that the project did not need to follow the Complete Street Guidelines as long as ADA requirements are met.

14. It was suggested by IDOT that the current two Section Numbers be merged into one Section Number going forward. The TIP numbers can be merged into one number as well.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Coordination

October 19, 2020

Mr. Soren Hall U.S. Army Corps of Engineers East Section, Regulatory Branch 231 South LaSalle Street Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604

Subject: Re-Authorization of Regional Permits 7 & 9 Reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal USACE Permit No.: LRC-2011-00686 IDOT Proposed Structure No.: 016-6209 CDOT Project No.: E-1-022

Dear Mr. Hall:

At the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), we are requesting re-authorization of Regional Permits 7 and 9 for the above-referenced project. We are also requesting authorization under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for work in a navigable Waters of the U.S. (WOUS). The now expired regional permits were previously authorized on April 17, 2012. The project has been delayed and undergone only minor changes since the original permitting of this project.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking re-authorization for the reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River, North Branch Canal:

Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal IDOT Proposed Structure No. 016-6209, 829 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 2.99 miles above the west end of the Chicago Lock (Latitude = 41.903491, Longitude = 87.649312)

Project Description The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in poor condition and was functionally obsolete at the time of the 2012 permit authorization. The Purpose and Need Section details the full condition of the bascule bridge and why it was replaced with a temporary bridge in 2014. The proposed improvements now include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure. Work on the roadway approaches to the new bridge structure will include resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement.

The existing river and anchor piers are in fair condition but they will not be reused to support the proposed structure. They will be partially removed and abandoned in place. Additional foundation elements including permanent sheet piling will be required for the widened portions of the proposed structure. The new bridge foundations will be constructed outside of the existing clear channel width and will be founded on drilled shafts. The existing bascule bridge pits will remain in place with the exception of a portion of the pit floor that will be partially removed to facilitate the new foundation installation. The existing bridge pit will be incorporated into a proposed future riverwalk. Refer to the attached Proposed Bridge Elevation and Section for details.

The elevation of the canal and river surface at the bridge sites is controlled by a system of locks operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The North Branch Canal has not been used by major commercial vessels since the early 1980s and the existing bascule bridge has not required opening for maritime use in more than thirty years. The Halsted Street bascule bridge, located immediately to the south, was removed and replaced with a new fixed span tied arch structure in 2012. The current vertical clearance of the Halsted structure is 12.38’ above the Low Water Datum which will dictate the minimum vertical clearance of all upstream structures on the North Branch Canal.

In order to minimize the impacts on traffic along Division Street during construction, a temporary bridge and a runaround will be installed to the north of the existing structure. Temporary piers will be located within the waterway while maintaining the existing clear channel width. Barge mounted equipment will be required for the construction of temporary piers and relocating the existing 3-span temporary bridge superstructure to the temporary runaround alignment 70’ north of the existing Division Street centerline.

Purpose and Need In 2014, a Special Inspection was conducted and the Bridge Condition Report (BCR) found that the original bascule bridge structure (IDOT Structure No. 016-6015) was in critical condition. It had a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) rating of 3 and a sufficiency rating of 0. The deck was found to be in serious condition, the substructure was found to be in fair condition, whereas the superstructure was found to be in critical condition. The overall structural evaluation was rated to be intolerable which resulted in the bridge being rated a high priority for replacement. Concrete foundations that protected the ends of the bascule bridge’s center truss were hazardous to merging traffic from two lanes into a single lane over the bridge. The center truss impaired sight distance which caused many rear end and sideswiping crashes near the bridge. Overall, the original bascule bridge structure was in serious structural condition and could not maintain existing and projected traffic volumes.

The structure was deteriorating at an accelerated rate and continuous emergency repairs were performed to prevent a full shutdown of the bridge. This area has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, and the truck traffic has rapidly increased. Projections indicate that even higher levels of industrial and truck traffic growth will occur in the Goose Island area. The bascule bridge had become unsafe, functionally obsolete and had to be removed.

Due to these safety concerns, the original bascule bridge was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge which now needs to be replaced since they are only designed for temporary use. Providing a new, permanent structure at this location will result in a safer roadway and reduced congestion. Long term improvements include reduced fuel consumption and benefits to the local economy.

Waters of the U.S. Impacts The proposed foundations will result in impacts totaling 1433 square feet of impacts to WOUS. Temporary impacts of 835 square feet will result to WOUS from temporary cofferdam placement in the Canal. There are no wetlands in the project limits and no impacts to wetlands will occur. The Wetland Delineation and supplemental summary memo of findings are enclosed. The enclosed impact table below summarizes all proposed impacts.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts Avoidance of these minimal impacts is not possible since a new permanent bridge is needed at this location since the original bascule bridge was removed due to safety concerns detailed above. The terms and conditions of RP7 and RP9 will be followed, which will minimize impacts to the Canal. Erosion and Sediment Control The project’s erosion and sediment control plan is attached. The design will adhere to guidelines established by the current Urban Manual.

Protected Species The IDNR provided a Consultation Closure Letter for the project on July 17, 2018.

The proposed project does not appear to have an impact on federally threatened or endangered species which is documented in the enclosed Section 7 Evaluation.

Mitigation Mitigation for wetland impacts is not proposed per previous project direction.

Additional Requirements per the RPP Watershed Plans have not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River.

A TMDL has not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River or the Canal which are considered the same waterbody. Per the 2018 Illinois Integrated Water Quality Report, the Canal is impaired for fish consumption due to mercury and PCBs and impaired for aquatic life due to iron, dissolved oxygen and phosphorous (total). However, bridge construction will not result in higher levels of these containments.

Other Agency Coordination Section 106 sign-off was given for the removal of the bascule bridge and a Memorandum of Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was agreed upon in May 2014.

In February, IDNR/OWR granted their extension of Permit LM 2012009 for this project until December 31, 2021.

RP7 & RP 9 Requirements

RP7 Requirements:

a. Noted.

b. Temporary fill will be limited to the minimum necessary to complete the work. The purpose of temporary fill was addressed in the WOUS Impact section above.

c. Fill will consist of non-erodible materials and withstand expected high flows.

d. Not applicable.

e. Noted. All temporary construction materials will be moved to an upland area immediately following completion of the construction activity.

f. Not applicable

g. Noted. Cofferdams will not be used as part of this project.

RP9 Requirements:

a. Noted.

b. The requirements of items c through g of RP7 will be met and addressed above.

c. The enclosed Proposed Bridge Plan and Preliminary Roadway Plans demonstrate that the work does not deviate from the original bridge work.

d. Not applicable.

e. Noted.

f. Noted

g. Noted.

We are requesting authorization under the Regional Permit Program for RP9 – Maintenance and RP7 – Temporary Construction Activities. All terms and conditions of the Regional Permit Program will be followed.

Enclosed for your review and further processing are the following:

• Section 404 Joint Application Form • WOUS Impact Table • Location Map • Roadway Plans • Proposed Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • Temporary Runaround Exhibit • Existing Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • SESC Plan • Aerial Exhibits and Site Photographs • Wetland Delineation Report and Memo of Findings • Section 7 Evaluation Documentation • IDNR/OWR Permit Approval and Extension Letter • IDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation Closure Letter • Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA, IDOT and SHPO

Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Soliman Khudeira at (312) 744-9605, or [email protected]

Sincerely,

Soliman Khudeira, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. Section Chief – Major Projects Division of Engineering

Enclosures cc: IEPA, IDNR, Burke, CDOT, Khudeira, CDOT, WSP JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR ILLINOIS ITEMS 1 AND 2 FOR AGENCY USE 1. Application Number 2. Date Received

3. and 4. (SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS) NAME, MAILING ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS 3a. Applicant’s Name: 3b. Co-Applicant/Property Owner Name 4. Authorized Agent (an agent is not required): (if needed or if different from applicant):

Company Name (if any) : Company Name (if any): Company Name (if any):

Address: Address: Address:

Email Address:

Applicant’s Phone Nos. w/area code Agent’s Ph Business: Business: Residence: Residence: Residence: Cell: Cell: Cell: Fax: Fax: STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize, ______to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.

______Applicant’s Signature Date 5. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS (Upstream and Downstream of the water body and within Visual Reach of Project) Name Mailing Address Phone No. w/area code a. b. c. d.

6. PROJECT TITLE:

7. PROJECT LOCATION:

UTMs LATITUDE: Northing: LONGITUDE: Easting: STREET, ROAD, OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION LEGAL QUARTER SECTION TOWNSHIP NO. RANGE DESCRIPT

IN OR NEAR CITY OF TOWN (check appropriate box) WATERWAY RIVER MILE Municipality Name (if applicable)

COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE

Revised 2010 Corps of Engineers IL Dep’t of Natural Resources IL Environmental Protection Applicant’s Copy Agency

IDNR - OWR

Coordination

October 19, 2020

Mr. James P. Casey Lake Michigan Management Section Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources 160 N. LaSalle Street, S-703 Chicago, Illinois 60601

Subject: Joint Application Form (Re-Authorization) Reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal IDNR/OWR Permit No.: LM2012009 IDOT Proposed Structure No.: 016-6209 CDOT Project No.: E-1-022

Dear Mr. Casey:

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) received authorization for the reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River from your office dated June 13, 2012 and a subsequent time extension on May 11, 2015 and February 13, 2018 (copies attached).

The project is currently in the Phase II design process and has been delayed for various reasons. The time extension for Permit No. LM2012009 states this permit will expire on December 31, 2021. How- ever, the construction of the project is not planned to start until Q4, 2021. Therefore, at the request of the IDNR/OWR, we are re-submitting a new application for permit authorization:

Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal IDOT Proposed Structure No. 016-6209, 829 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 2.99 miles above the west end of the Chicago Lock (Latitude = 41.903491, Longitude = 87.649312)

Project Description The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in poor condition and was functionally obsolete at the time of the 2012 permit authorization. The Purpose and Need Section details the full condition of the bascule bridge and why it was replaced with a temporary bridge in 2014. The proposed improvements now include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure. Work on the roadway approaches to the new bridge structure will include resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement.

The existing river and anchor piers are in fair condition but they will not be reused to support the proposed structure. They will be partially removed and abandoned in place. Additional foundation elements including permanent sheet piling will be required for the widened portions of the proposed structure. The new bridge foundations will be constructed outside of the existing clear channel width and will be founded on drilled shafts. The existing bascule bridge pits will remain in place with the exception of a portion of the pit floor that will be partially removed to facilitate the new foundation installation. The existing bridge pit will be incorporated into a proposed future riverwalk. Refer to the attached Proposed Bridge Elevation and Section for details.

The elevation of the canal and river surface at the bridge sites is controlled by a system of locks operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The North Branch Canal has not been used by major commercial vessels since the early 1980s and the existing bascule bridge has not required opening for maritime use in more than thirty years. The Halsted Street bascule bridge, located immediately to the south, was removed and replaced with a new fixed span tied arch structure in 2012. The current vertical clearance of the Halsted structure is 12.38’ above the Low Water Datum which will dictate the minimum vertical clearance of all upstream structures on the North Branch Canal.

In order to minimize the impacts on traffic along Division Street during construction, a temporary bridge and a runaround will be installed to the north of the existing structure. Temporary piers will be located within the waterway while maintaining the existing clear channel width. Barge mounted equipment will be required for the construction of temporary piers and relocating the existing 3-span temporary bridge superstructure to the temporary runaround alignment 70’ north of the existing Division Street centerline.

Purpose and Need In 2014, a Special Inspection was conducted and the Bridge Condition Report (BCR) found that the original bascule bridge structure (IDOT Structure No. 016-6015) was in critical condition. It had a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) rating of 3 and a sufficiency rating of 0. The deck was found to be in serious condition, the substructure was found to be in fair condition, whereas the superstructure was found to be in critical condition. The overall structural evaluation was rated to be intolerable which resulted in the bridge being rated a high priority for replacement. Concrete foundations that protected the ends of the bascule bridge’s center truss were hazardous to merging traffic from two lanes into a single lane over the bridge. The center truss impaired sight distance which caused many rear end and sideswiping crashes near the bridge. Overall, the original bascule bridge structure was in serious structural condition and could not maintain existing and projected traffic volumes.

The structure was deteriorating at an accelerated rate and continuous emergency repairs were performed to prevent a full shutdown of the bridge. This area has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, and the truck traffic has rapidly increased. Projections indicate that even higher levels of industrial and truck traffic growth will occur in the Goose Island area. The bascule bridge had become unsafe, functionally obsolete and had to be removed.

Due to these safety concerns, the original bascule bridge was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge which now needs to be replaced since they are only designed for temporary use. Providing a new, permanent structure at this location will result in a safer roadway and reduced congestion. Long term improvements include reduced fuel consumption and benefits to the local economy.

Waters of the U.S. Impacts The proposed foundations will result in impacts totaling 1433 square feet of impacts to WOUS. Temporary impacts of 835 square feet will result to WOUS from temporary cofferdam placement in the Canal. There are no wetlands in the project limits and no impacts to wetlands will occur. The Wetland Delineation and supplemental summary memo of findings are enclosed. The enclosed impact table below summarizes all proposed impacts.

Hydraulic Summary For the Canal Bridge, the proposed foundations and abutments will be placed in the same position as the existing foundations and abutments, except at the upper portion where a 28.75 ft wide sections will be placed on each side to allow for the river walk at elevations of 3.50 ft CCD. The skew angles for the proposed bridge also will be the same as for the existing bridge. Finally, the bridge abutment width in the direction of flow will be increased from 68.00 to 83.50 ft.

The total tributary area to this crossing is approximately 170 square miles, which results in a discharge of 4,926 cfs for the 100-year storm event. The computed 100-year water surface elevation is 3.86 ft, which is over 13.8 feet lower than the proposed low road elevation. Based on this data the proposed bridge will not overtop during major storm events and are sized adequately to convey the 100-year storm event. For further details, refer to the Hydraulic Investigation Report and Waterway Information Table included with the submittal. The Hydraulic Investigation has been updated as Part of the Phase II design process to reflect the current bridge geometry, canal survey and latest hydrologic models obtained from the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts Avoidance of these minimal impacts is not possible since a new permanent bridge is needed at this location since the original bascule bridge was removed due to safety concerns detailed above. The terms and conditions of RP7 and RP9 will be followed, which will minimize impacts to the Canal.

Erosion and Sediment Control The project’s erosion and sediment control plan is attached. The design will adhere to guidelines established by the current Urban Manual.

Protected Species The IDNR provided a Consultation Closure Letter for the project on July 17, 2018.

The proposed project does not appear to have an impact on federally threatened or endangered species which is documented in the enclosed Section 7 Evaluation.

Mitigation Mitigation for wetland impacts is not proposed per previous project direction.

Additional Requirements per the RPP Watershed Plans have not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River.

A TMDL has not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River or the Canal which are considered the same waterbody. Per the 2018 Illinois Integrated Water Quality Report, the Canal is impaired for fish consumption due to mercury and PCBs and impaired for aquatic life due to iron, dissolved oxygen and phosphorous (total). However, bridge construction will not result in higher levels of these containments.

Other Agency Coordination Section 106 sign-off was given for the removal of the bascule bridge and a Memorandum of Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was agreed upon in May 2014.

We are requesting authorization under the Regional Permit Program for RP9 – Maintenance and RP7 – Temporary Construction Activities. All terms and conditions of the Regional Permit Program will be followed.

Enclosed for your review and further processing are the following:

• Section 404 Joint Application Form • WOUS Impact Table • Location Map • Roadway Plans • Proposed Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • Temporary Runaround Exhibit • Existing Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • SESC Plan • Aerial Exhibits and Site Photographs • Wetland Delineation Report and Memo of Findings • Section 7 Evaluation Documentation • IDNR/OWR Permit Approval and Extension Letter • IDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation Closure Letter • Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA, IDOT and SHPO • Hydraulic Investigation for the reconstructed bridge over the North Branch Canal

Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Soliman Khudeira at (312) 744- 9605, or [email protected]

Soliman Khudeira, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. Section Chief – Major Projects Division of Engineering

Enclosures cc: USACE, IEPA, Burke, CDOT, Khudeira, CDOT, HWL, WSP JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR ILLINOIS ITEMS 1 AND 2 FOR AGENCY USE 1. Application Number 2. Date Received

3. and 4. (SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS) NAME, MAILING ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS 3a. Applicant’s Name: 3b. Co-Applicant/Property Owner Name 4. Authorized Agent (an agent is not required): (if needed or if different from applicant):

Company Name (if any) : Company Name (if any): Company Name (if any):

Address: Address: Address:

Email Address:

Applicant’s Phone Nos. w/area code Business: Residence: Residence: Cell: Cell: Fax: Fax: STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize, ______to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.

______Applicant’s Signature Date 5. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS (Upstream and Downstream of the water body and within Visual Reach of Project) Name Mailing Address Phone No. w/area code a. b. c. d.

6. PROJECT TITLE:

7. PROJECT LOCATION:

UTMs LATITUDE: Northing: LONGITUDE: Easting: STREET, ROAD, OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION LEGAL QUARTER SECTION TOWNSHIP NO. RANGE DESCRIPT

IN OR NEAR CITY OF TOWN (check appropriate box) WATERWAY RIVER MILE Municipality Name (if applicable)

COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE

Revised 2010 Corps of Engineers IL Dep’t of Natural Resources IL Environmental Protection Applicant’s Copy Agency

IEPA

Coordination

October 19, 2020

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Division of Water Pollution Control Permit Section #15 1021 North East, P.O. Box 19276 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276

Subject: Joint Application Form - Reauthorization Reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal USACE Permit No.: LRC-2011-00686 IDOT Structure No. 016-6015 CDOT Project No.: E-1-022

To Whom It May Concern:

At the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), we are requesting re-authorization of Regional Permits 7 and 9 for the above-referenced project. We are also requesting authorization under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for work in a navigable Waters of the U.S. (WOUS). The now expired regional permits were previously authorized on April 17, 2012. The project has been delayed and undergone only minor changes since the original permitting of this project.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking re-authorization for the reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River, North Branch Canal:

Division Street Bridge over the Chicago River - North Branch Canal IDOT Proposed Structure No. 016-6209, 829 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 2.99 miles above the west end of the Chicago Lock (Latitude = 41.903491, Longitude = 87.649312)

Project Description The original bridge structure was a moveable bascule bridge that was in poor condition and was functionally obsolete at the time of the 2012 permit authorization. The Purpose and Need Section details the full condition of the bascule bridge and why it was replaced with a temporary bridge in 2014. The proposed improvements now include the replacement of the existing temporary bridge with a fixed span bridge. The proposed bridge over the North Branch Canal is a thrust arch structure. Work on the roadway approaches to the new bridge structure will include resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb and gutter replacement.

The existing river and anchor piers are in fair condition but they will not be reused to support the proposed structure. They will be partially removed and abandoned in place. Additional foundation elements including permanent sheet piling will be required for the widened portions of the proposed structure. The new bridge foundations will be constructed outside of the existing clear channel width and will be founded on drilled shafts. The existing bascule bridge pits will remain in place with the exception of a portion of the pit floor that will be partially removed to facilitate the new foundation installation. The existing bridge pit will be incorporated into a proposed future riverwalk. Refer to the attached Proposed Bridge Elevation and Section for details.

The elevation of the canal and river surface at the bridge sites is controlled by a system of locks operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The North Branch Canal has not been used by major commercial vessels since the early 1980s and the existing bascule bridge has not required opening for maritime use in more than thirty years. The Halsted Street bascule bridge, located immediately to the south, was removed and replaced with a new fixed span tied arch structure in 2012. The current vertical clearance of the Halsted structure is 12.38’ above the Low Water Datum which will dictate the minimum vertical clearance of all upstream structures on the North Branch Canal.

In order to minimize the impacts on traffic along Division Street during construction, a temporary bridge and a runaround will be installed to the north of the existing structure. Temporary piers will be located within the waterway while maintaining the existing clear channel width. Barge mounted equipment will be required for the construction of temporary piers and relocating the existing 3-span temporary bridge superstructure to the temporary runaround alignment 70’ north of the existing Division Street centerline.

Purpose and Need In 2014, a Special Inspection was conducted and the Bridge Condition Report (BCR) found that the original bascule bridge structure (IDOT Structure No. 016-6015) was in critical condition. It had a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) rating of 3 and a sufficiency rating of 0. The deck was found to be in serious condition, the substructure was found to be in fair condition, whereas the superstructure was found to be in critical condition. The overall structural evaluation was rated to be intolerable which resulted in the bridge being rated a high priority for replacement. Concrete foundations that protected the ends of the bascule bridge’s center truss were hazardous to merging traffic from two lanes into a single lane over the bridge. The center truss impaired sight distance which caused many rear end and sideswiping crashes near the bridge. Overall, the original bascule bridge structure was in serious structural condition and could not maintain existing and projected traffic volumes.

The structure was deteriorating at an accelerated rate and continuous emergency repairs were performed to prevent a full shutdown of the bridge. This area has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, and the truck traffic has rapidly increased. Projections indicate that even higher levels of industrial and truck traffic growth will occur in the Goose Island area. The bascule bridge had become unsafe, functionally obsolete and had to be removed.

Due to these safety concerns, the original bascule bridge was replaced in 2014 with a temporary bridge which now needs to be replaced since they are only designed for temporary use. Providing a new, permanent structure at this location will result in a safer roadway and reduced congestion. Long term improvements include reduced fuel consumption and benefits to the local economy.

Waters of the U.S. Impacts The proposed foundations will result in impacts totaling 1433 square feet of impacts to WOUS. Temporary impacts of 835 square feet will result to WOUS from temporary cofferdam placement in the Canal. There are no wetlands in the project limits and no impacts to wetlands will occur. The Wetland Delineation and supplemental summary memo of findings are enclosed. The enclosed impact table below summarizes all proposed impacts.

Avoidance and Minimization Efforts Avoidance of these minimal impacts is not possible since a new permanent bridge is needed at this location since the original bascule bridge was removed due to safety concerns detailed above. The terms and conditions of RP7 and RP9 will be followed, which will minimize impacts to the Canal.

Erosion and Sediment Control The project’s erosion and sediment control plan is attached. The design will adhere to guidelines established by the current Urban Manual.

Protected Species The IDNR provided a Consultation Closure Letter for the project on July 17, 2018.

The proposed project does not appear to have an impact on federally threatened or endangered species which is documented in the enclosed Section 7 Evaluation.

Mitigation Mitigation for wetland impacts is not proposed per previous project direction.

Additional Requirements per the RPP Watershed Plans have not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River.

A TMDL has not been developed for the North Branch of the Chicago River or the Canal which are considered the same waterbody. Per the 2018 Illinois Integrated Water Quality Report, the Canal is impaired for fish consumption due to mercury and PCBs and impaired for aquatic life due to iron, dissolved oxygen and phosphorous (total). However, bridge construction will not result in higher levels of these containments.

Other Agency Coordination Section 106 sign-off was given for the removal of the bascule bridge and a Memorandum of Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was agreed upon in May 2014.

In February, IDNR/OWR granted their extension of Permit LM 2012009 for this project until December 31, 2021.

We are requesting re-authorization under the Regional Permit Program for RP9 – Maintenance and RP7 – Temporary Construction Activities. All terms and conditions of the Regional Permit Program will be followed.

Enclosed for your review and further processing are the following:

• Section 404 Joint Application Form • Location Map • Roadway Plans • Proposed Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • Temporary Runaround Exhibit • Existing Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section • SESC Plan • Aerial Exhibits and Site Photographs • Wetland Delineation Report and Memo of Findings • Section 7 Evaluation Documentation • IDNR/OWR Permit Approval and Extension Letter • IDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation Closure Letter • Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA, IDOT and SHPO

Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Soliman Khudeira at (312) 744- 9605, or [email protected]

Sincerely,

Soliman Khudeira, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. Section Chief – Major Projects Division of Engineering

Enclosures

cc: IDNR/OWR USACOE Burke Khudeira HWL WSP USA JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR ILLINOIS ITEMS 1 AND 2 FOR AGENCY USE 1. Application Number 2. Date Received

3. and 4. (SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS) NAME, MAILING ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS 3a. Applicant’s Name: 3b. Co-Applicant/Property Owner Name 4. Authorized Agent (an agent is not required): (if needed or if different from applicant):

Company Name (if any) : Company Name (if any): Company Name (if any):

Address: Address: Address:

Email Address:

Applicant’s Phone Nos. w/area code Business: Residence: Residence: Residence: Cell: Cell: Fax: Fax: STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize, ______to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.

______Applicant’s Signature Date 5. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS (Upstream and Downstream of the water body and within Visual Reach of Project) Name Mailing Address Phone No. w/area code a. b. c. d.

6. PROJECT TITLE:

7. PROJECT LOCATION:

UTMs LATITUDE: Northing: LONGITUDE: Easting: STREET, ROAD, OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION LEGAL QUARTER SECTION TOWNSHIP NO. RANGE DESCRIPT

IN OR NEAR CITY OF TOWN (check appropriate box) WATERWAY RIVER MILE Municipality Name (if applicable)

COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE

Revised 2010 Corps of Engineers IL Dep’t of Natural Resources IL Environmental Protection Applicant’s Copy Agency

ENCLOSURE #5

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY BRIDGE 5a-14-9 and 5-14-9 U.S. Department of ·Homeland Security UNITED STATES COASTGUARD 19 FEB 20

BRIDGE PERMIT AMENDMENT (5a-14-9)

WHEREAS by Title V of an act of Congress approved August 2, 1946, entitled "General Bridge Act of 1946," as amended (33 U.S.C. 525-533), the consent of Congress was granted for the construction, maintenance and operation of bridges and approaches thereto over the navigable waters of the United States;

AND WHEREAS the Secretary of Homeland Security has delegated the authority of Section 502(b) of that act to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard by Department of. Homeland Security Delegation Number: 0170.1;

AND WHEREAS the Commandant of the Coast Guard has further delegated to the District Commanders, by Section 1. 01-60(b) of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, the authority to issue permits for the construction, reconstruction, or alteration of bridges across navigable waters of the United States;

AND WHEREAS by permit issued on 08 July 2014, the Commandant of the Coast Guard approved the location and plans of a temporary fixed highway bridge to be constructed by City of Chicago across North Branch Canal of Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois, under the authority of the General Bridge Act of 1946;

AND WHEREAS condition 7 of that permit fixes the time for the removal of the temporary portions of said bridge and clearing of the waterway at 08 July 2019, and the - CITY OF CHICAGO - now requests that the time for removal of the temporary portions of said bridge and clearing of the waterway be extended;

NOW THEREFORE, this is to certify that said request is hereby approved. In granting this approval, all conditions to which the original permit was subject remain in force with condition 7 modified as follows:

7. The temporary portions of the bridge across the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, mile 2.99, shall be removed in their entirety and the waterway cleared to the satisfaction of the District Commander. Such removal and clearance shall be completed by 19 February 2027.

Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District

COAST GUARD RESPONSE

LETTER