ORDINANCE
EXPENDITURE OF THE PORTION OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND ALLOCATED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO IN THE YEAR 2018
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Definitions. As used in this ordinance: ,
The term "authorized use" means any use permitted pursuant to Division 2 of Article 7 of the Illinois Highway Code, 605 ILCS 5/7-202, et seq., as described and interpreted by the Illinois Department of Transportation in its Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual, Figure 4-3B.
The term "eligible debt service" means debt service eligible for payment out of the portion ofthe Motor Fuel Tax Fund allocated to the City pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/7-202.13.
The term "Fund 310" means Fund 310 as set forth in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the year 2018.
The term "Fund 383" means Fund 383 as set forth in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the year 2018.
SECTION 2. The City is hereby authorized to make the following expenditures from the portion of the Motor Fuel Tax Fund which has been or may be allocated to the City for the period beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018:
SUBSECTION A. The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to expend:
the sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for authorized uses related to Engineering maintenance, inspection, and oversight of pavement markings, bridges, and viaducts, as more fully described in Fund 310, and
the sum of Twenty Million, Five Hundred Thirty-One Dollars ($20,000,531) for authorized uses related to Electrical Operations in-house construction and maintenance services of the street lighting and traffic signal system, as more fully described in Fund 310, and
the sum of Eleven Million, Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ($11,774,636) for authorized uses related to In-House Construction services related to bridge maintenance, pothole and pavement maintenance, as more fully described in Fund 310.
SUBSECTION B. The Commissioner of Fleet and Facility Management is authorized to expend the sum of Fifteen Million, One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand, Sixty-Six Dollars ($15,175,066) for authorized use for energy cost of the street lighting system, as budgeted in Fund 310.
SUBSECTION C. The Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation is authorized to expend the sum of Twelve Million, Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($12,657,200) for authorized uses related to the purchase of road salt for Street Operation's snow and ice removal program, as budgeted in Fund 310.
SUBSECTION D. The Director of the Office of Budget & Management is authorized to approve the expenditure of:
the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($756,816) for authorized use of Debt Service Reserve for the TIFIA funded Riverwalk Program, as budgeted in Fund 310, and
the sum of Seven Hundred Seventeen Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($717,751) for authorized use of wage increases for workers in the Department of Transportation as budgeted in Fund 310.
SUBSECTION E. The City is authorized to expend the sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for contribution to the CTA, as budgeted in Fund 310.
SUBSECTION F. The City is authorized to expend the sum of Fifteen Million, Five Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($15,544,000) for eligible debt service payment, and costs or fees related thereto paid from MFT resources, as budgeted in Fund 383.
SECTION 3. The City, shall maintain one or more separate ledger accounts recording expenditures from its portion ofthe Motor Fuel Tax Fund, utilizing standard account classifications acceptable under generally accepted accounting principles, with all charges for direct or indirect expenses categorized and detailed.
SECTION 4. Motor Fuel Tax Fund monies specifically allocated for a particular use shall not be transferred to any other Motor Fuel Tax funded use without prior approval of the City Council. The operating departments shall use allocated monies only for the objects and purposes associated with those monies in the annual appropriation ordinance.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this ordinance to the Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation ofthe State of Illinois, through the District Engineer of District 1 of said Department of Transportation.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
November 8, 2017
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Budget Director, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing an allocation of Motor Fuel Tax funds and authorization for an associated intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority.
Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
CHICAGO, November 15, 2017
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, having had under consideration an Ordinance authorizing the allocation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds necessary for various activities and improvements to streets, County or State highways during 2018 ; and having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that Your Honorable Body pass the Ordinance transmitted herewith.
This recommendation was concurred in by a viva voce vote ofthe members of the Committee.
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Carrie M. / Chairman