Village looks to DMMC for capital project funding
Two items that look to be approved this week involve applying for grants for projects through the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.
The application to the DuPage Mayors & Managers Conference (DMMC) is for the 2011 Surface Transportation Program (STP) for highway project funding.
In addition, a resolution has been prepared with the Village serving as co-applicant to the DuPage County’s application for STP funds for the construction of a multi-use trail on 31st Street from Highland Avenue to Meyers Road.
Federal funds would pay for 70% of the construction costs, over $619,000 of fiscal help if approved. Design, engineering, and the remaining 30% would fall on the village. These projects, if approved, would be designed and built out in 2011 and 2012. STP funded projects must meet certain criteria. Upon submission they are reviewed and ranked with other submitted projects throughout the County. The highest need projects are filled in order of available funds. There is no obligation to proceed with the project if grants are not awarded.
In the past the DMMC STP funds have helped fund and make possible several village projects. Prairie Avenue’s end-to-end reconstruction is one example where STP funds have helped the village.
On July 6th council took a pass on paying $ $36,776.40 to re-up membership in DMMC. At that time some on council cited the DMMC as a confrontational entity that served little purpose due to their fighting to keep the DuPage Water Commission from being absorbed into the county via state Senate Bill SB580. That decision should not affect DMMC’s efforts to advocate for these two projects should they score high enough to be included.
I’m surprised no action is being taken to rebuild the section of Maple east of Fairview which looks like an Appalachian trail compared to Maple in Westmont.