Forest Preserve Seeks Grant to Return Footbridge to Fabyan
Back in 2014, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County was forced to take down the historic footbridge at Fabyan Forest Preserve due to structural deterioration. In fact, the bridge had been closed since 2012 after a section of the bridge failed.
Flash forward to 2017, and the footbridge appears ready for a comeback.
The Kane County Forest Preserve Commission voted today (Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017) to apply for Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds for the bridge-replacement project and OK’d engineering for the Fabyan causeway and bridge project. According to the resolution, engineering costs cannot exceed $94,232.
The estimated cost to install the new bridge is $400,000. Forest Preserve District staff now has permission to apply for Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds that will reimburse the district up to $100,000 if the grant is awarded.
Funds totaling $83,147 are available in the Fox River Trust Fund account, and $191,781 is available in the Construction & Development Fund for this project.
Fabyan Forest Preserve is one of Kane County’s most heavily used preserves. The preserve is 198 acres of land nestled in the heart of Geneva. Countless people visit the preserve to enjoy the many amenities from fishing on the Fox River, biking riding on the Fox River Trail, to visiting the Colonel Fabyan artifacts including the Windmill, Japanese Garden and the Fabyan Villa.
SOURCE: Kane Forest Preserve Commission and Executive Committee agenda packets
Resolution No. FP-R-17-02-2515
Resolution Authorizing the District to Apply for Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds for the Fabyan Bridge Replacement Project
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County desires to apply for Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to assist in funding the Fabyan bridge replacement at the Fabyan Forest Preserve.
WHEREAS, Kane County’s Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Program has graciously consented to support the District in past efforts to provide for the development of District’s infrastructure providing a long-term solution for the Citizens of Kane County; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to seek the aid of the Kane County’s Grant Victoria Riverboat Fund Program for a new bridge and connection within the Fabyan Forest Preserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, that the President be and hereby is, authorized to seek a contribution of funding from the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Program for the Fabyan bridge replacement at the Fabyan Forest Preserve.
Resolution No. FP-R-17-02-2516
Resolution Authorizing a Change Order from Gewalt Hamilton Associates for Engineering for the Fabyan Causeway and Bridge Project
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable to amend the contract between the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Gewalt Hamilton Associates for additional engineering work required for the Fabyan causeway and bridge project; and
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the District to change the approved amount of the contract to increase $9,000; from $85,232 to $94,232 for all engineering, construction drawings, and permit submissions for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, that Gewalt Hamilton Associates be retained to provide the additional engineering work necessary for the Fabyan causeway and bridge project.
These costs will not exceed the changed contract price of $94,232.
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