Village-Wide Undergrounding of Utilities Program: Master Planning

This project initiates the planning phase for relocating utility lines underground, which will involve significant construction coordination and public engagement over several years, with an initial master planning budget not to exceed $550,569.

• •The Village Council approved the Master Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the undergrounding of utilities.
• •The first individual project order (IPO) for the Master Planning Phase is approved with a budget not to exceed $550,569.00.
• •The Master Planning phase is scheduled to begin in December 2017 and conclude with adoption by the Village Council on July 10, 2018.
• •The project scope includes data collection, GIS base mapping, development of a phasing and sequencing plan, and a Transportation Management Plan.
• •Kimley-Horn will provide public outreach services, including a dedicated website, social media presence, and a Public Information Officer (PIO) for 24/7 stakeholder access.
• •The Undergrounding Utility Task Force (UUTF) will meet monthly with Kimley-Horn to provide input and feedback on the master plan.
• •The project will be broken into multiple phases constructed on an annual basis to balance cost, duration, and traffic impacts.
• •The Village Manager is authorized to execute the Master Agreement and the first IPO consistent with the terms provided.

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