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JANUARY 6, 2015

Submitted by:Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.Thomas T. Burke, Jr., PhD, D.WRE, CFM, CPESCChristopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600 | Rosemont, IL [email protected]

Speer Financial, Inc.Ancil Glink, P.C.Metro Strategies, Inc.

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.

CITY OF PARK RIDGEREQUEST FOR PROPOSALSTORMWATER UTILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY(PW-FY15-13)

CITY OF PARK RIDGEREQUEST FOR PROPOSALSTORMWATER UTILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY(PW-FY15-13)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TAB 1: GENERAL FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT TEAM

o CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD.

o SPEER FINANCIAL INC.

o ANCEL GLINK, P.C.

o METRO STRATEGIES, INC.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING/SCOPE OF WORK

PROJECT SCHEDULE

TAB 2: KEY QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT TEAM

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

RESUMES

TAB 3: REFERENCES AND SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE

TAB 4: COMPLETED BID PACKET

FIRM HEADQUARTERS Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL)9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 600Rosemont, Illinois 60018T: 847.823.0500 | F: 847.823.0520 cbbel.com

CBBEL is unique among consulting engineering and surveying firms in that we are a full-service company that can comprehensively meet the needs of both private and public sector clients. Guided by founder and President Christopher B. Burke, our “family business” corporate philosophy allows for a level of personal service that provides peace of mind. Our Illinois based staff of 182 and expansive list of specializations—civil, municipal, transportation, water resource, mechanical, structural, construction, traffic, and environmental engineering and environmental resource services—provide professionalism and a depth of expertise that promote project success.

C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E

TOTAL STAFF

YEARS IN BUSINESS

LICENSED PROFESSIONALS83

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Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.

RESOURCESHaving received his doctoral degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, CBBEL President Christopher B. Burke embraces education and encourages continued learning among his employees. Our staff includes four PhDs, 78 licensed professional engineers, and a team of licensed professional land surveyors, a licensed structural engineer, a licensed landscape architect, 4 are LEED accredited professionals, 4 are professional traffic operations engineers (PTOE), and 4 have received the designation of Diplomate Water Resource Engineer (D.WRE). Twenty-five staff are certified floodplain managers (CFM) and 20 are certified professionals in erosion and sediment control (CPESC).

Through leadership positions and active membership in a variety of professional associations and University involvement, CBBEL is able to deliver cutting-edge technology and techniques as they emerge. The outcome is a context-sensitive approach that rejects out-dated cookie-cutter remedies and instead provides the best solution for your needs. Staff take part in national and local organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the American Public Works Association, the Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals, the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management, the Society of American Military Engineers, the American Academy of Water Resource Engineers, Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council, the Society of Ecological Restoration, Western Society of Engineers, the Society of Wetland Scientists, the Irish Engineers and Contractors, and the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association to name a few.

Given CBBEL’s commitment to hiring exceptional personnel, prioritizing client relationships, and valuing education, it’s not surprising that we have received numerous prestigious awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, the American Public Works Association, the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Illinois Tollway. We were honored with the 2003 Employer of the Year Award from the Women in Transportation Seminar and the Private Sector Employee Recognition Award from the ASCE Illinois Section in 1997, 2003, and 2009. In 2012, we received a Governor’s Sustainability award and an honorable mention in 2013.

The Burke Group of Companies which includes CBBEL is currently nationally ranked #191 as Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.

SERVICESSince its founding in 1986 the size of our company and the complexity of our projects have grown. Today we provide not only design services, but also planning, preliminary engineering, permitting, and construction observation. We have successfully completed the design, permitting and construction of numerous major transportation and local municipal roadway projects, multi-use paths, bridges, flood control reservoirs, pump stations, embankments, water mains and water systems, storm sewers, and large open channels.

We have served as lead engineer on a variety of major municipal and county undertakings. As a full-service firm we also conduct water resource related studies, perform GIS services, environmental resource assessments, mitigation planning and permitting, and a myriad of traditional civil engineering functions.

CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. 9575 W. Higgins Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 T: 847.823.0500 F: 847.823.0520 cbbel.com

CBBEL has provided professional review services for municipalities, counties, and state agencies. Our experience includes the review of drainage, roadway, subdivision, sanitary sewer, and mechanical engineering submittals prepared by third-party consul-tants for both private and public sector clients.

Our office prepares an impressive number of high-quality stormwater management studies and permit applications, having obtained more than 1,000 US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits with accompanying IEPA water quality certifications, more than 500 Illinois Department of Natural Resources-Office of Water Resources floodway construction permits, and 450 Federal Emergency Management Agency Letters of Map Amendment and Letters of Map Revision.

Whether you require consulting for an individual project or the full service resources from one of our departments, you can rely on Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to take the time to thoroughly understand your needs and partner with you to create innovative, cost-effective solutions. Diversification and flexibility are the keys to our successful, long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients, including Park Ridge, other municipalities, counties, townships, sanitary districts and drainage districts throughout the Chicagoland area. We have unique knowledge and experience with various funding programs available to our County and Municipal clients from the grant writing stage to the design procedures required, as well as record keeping and funding reporting, giving our clients an added service not easily found in the engineering industry.

WATER RESOURCES EXPERIENCE Since the firm’s inception in 1986, the Chicagoland area has experienced many significant storm events that have caused flooding of residential and commercial buildings. From the first one in August of 1987 through the most recent flood event(s) in the Summer of 2014, CBBEL has been working with municipalities evaluating and solving flooding problems and has provided design engineering, water resources and permitting, and construction management services for a variety of stormwater management projects.

CBBEL has a staff of civil engineers and water resources engineers with experience in municipal engineering, stormwater management analysis and design, incorporating Best Management Practices, flood control, construction supervision, traffic signal evaluation and intersection design, roadway design, utility design, and street lighting.

We have unparalleled experience working on the stormwater projects in Northeastern Illinois. Our Water Resources Engineering staff consists of 24 water resources engineers with Microstation and GIS support staff. We provide water resources related studies, design and permitting, environmental resource assessment, mitigation planning and permitting, the preparation of Dam Safety Permit applications, sedimentation studies, stormwater management studies, watershed studies, Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), FEMA Letter of Map Revision requests, floodway construction permit applications, unsteady flow modeling and roadway drainage projects, as well as the more traditional civil engineering functions on a daily basis. CBBEL has 18 employees that are Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) as well as 35 Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM).

We specialize in analyzing flooding problems and developing innovative solutions to those problems which includes the use of Best Management Practices. Our firm has undertaken many stormwater management studies and innovative flood mitigation projects beginning at the concept level (including the feasibility analysis), following with preparing preliminary engineering plans, attending Village Board meetings, performing public presentations, preparing final engineering plans, and permitting. Our services continue with administering the bidding process, and ultimately, through project construction. These projects have ranged in scope from 20-acre flood storage facilities to protect a subdivision to the design and permitting of a 1600 acre-foot offline flood control facility in the Salt Creek Watershed in DuPage County.

Similar to the City of Park Ridge (City), many communities are struggling with the challenge of financing much needed stormwater infrastructure. We have worked with many communities in Illinois and Indiana to establish stormwater utilities. We will bring the experience gained from those projects to the City to ensure a successful project.

TEAM PARTNERS CBBEL has teamed with three other firms to provide the City with all the necessary technical expertise to complete the stormwater utility study and implementation. Speer Financial, Inc. will provide guidance related to financial issues, while Ancel Glink, P.C., a well respected law firm will provide the necessary legal assistance and Metro Strategies, Inc. will assist in strategic communication.

Speer Financial is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm of municipal finance consultants. We are charter members of the National Association of Municipal Advisors, an industry coalition seeking to develop and promote ethical and professional standards for financial advisory firms and their employees. We bring our clients years of experience in the financial markets. Since the firm's founding in 1954, Speer Financial has participated in the planning and sale of over $26.92 Billion in taxable and tax-exempt securities for more than 865 clients. We routinely handle securities such as,

general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, debt certificates, notes, current and advance refunding issues, tax increment bonds, special assessment bonds and special service area bonds. Speer Financial works solely with governments, and municipal advising is the firm's only business. Speer Financial does not underwrite, purchase or sell bonds, nor is the firm affiliated with any bank, underwriter or investing institution. We are able, therefore, to render financial advice to clients without bias or conflict of interest. Our services are solely for the benefit of our governmental clients. Speer maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois and has a satellite office in Waterloo, Iowa. The firm maintains a staff with varied backgrounds and disciplines which equip the staff to respond promptly to client questions. Speer Financial only accepts assignments within its staff's expertise and available time. Our many long-term relationships demonstrate the level of client satisfaction with our services. We base our recommendations on what a client needs to hear, not on what a client wants to hear.

Key Officers or Managers of the Firm Tenure with Speer President - Kevin W. McCanna 33 Senior Vice President – David F. Phillips 28 Vice President - Larry Burger 21 Vice President - Daniel D. Forbes 20 Vice President - Barbara L. Chevalier 18 Vice President - Raphaliata T. McKenzie 17 Vice President - Maggie Burger 9 Vice President - Anthony Miceli 1 To serve the Village 147 years The eight officers of Speer Financial have a combined 147 years with the firm. All are owners. Not only are the officers invested in the success of the firm, but Speer’s four financial analysts have a combined 32 years with the firm and our seven support staff have a combined 92 years with the firm. In total, the 19 members of the firm have a combined 271 years with Speer Financial, or an average of over 14.2 years per employee. While our main business activity is to provide municipal finance consulting services, our professional staff includes individuals with accounting, banking, economics, computer science, legal planning, and public management expertise. While the quality of our people is clearly more important than the quantity, it is important that the firm you select as your financial advisor be able to provide prompt and uninterrupted service to you during periods of vacations, periods of illness and conflicts in schedules. Working with a team assures you of prompt and professional service.

Ancel Glink has consulted with and represented Illinois local governments for over 80 years.

We are a well-respected law firm with 35 attorneys concentrating in all areas of legal practice

affecting Illinois municipalities, including significant experience with environmental, economic

development, zoning and land use, and annexation matters.

As special counsel, we believe that our success in that role is tied directly to ensuring that we

work closely with and—where appropriate—collaboratively with a municipality’s regular

attorney. We diligently respect our role as special counsel on very specific matters.

In part because we have many governmental clients, we are not tempted to give legal opinions to

simply match the desires of a leader, staff or a coalition in a particular municipality. As

attorneys, we can certainly support a variety of lawful and acceptable positions chosen by

individual clients, but we strive for a consistency in approach. Where there are legal risks

involved in moving forward in a particular area, we view our job as providing realistic

alternatives to the client and explaining the risks involved in each potential course of action. We

view ourselves as creative legal problem solvers. Our performance style has been to evaluate,

innovate, and confirm.

Firm Description

Metro Strategies, Inc. is a planning, policy and public affairs firm with a wide range of public,

private and nonprofit clients. With a solid reputation among clients, industry leaders and public

officials, we bring many years of practice and a hands-on approach to every project. Our staff knows

both the City of Chicago and the suburbs; local and regional issues; local, state and federal leaders;

and works with both the public and private sectors. The relationships we have cultivated over the

years allow us to bring the critical partners to any project.

Metro Strategies, Inc. was founded by Karyn Romano in 2004. It is certified as a Disadvantaged

Business Enterprise (“DBE”) by the Illinois Department of Transportation and as a small

business/female-owned business by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. The

firm’s areas of expertise include:

♦ Government Relations – Metro Strategies works with government entities to help advance

projects and policy initiatives. We also work with businesses and nonprofits seeking to

advance proposals that serve the public interest.

♦ Public Affairs and Public Involvement – Metro Strategies can connect with key stakeholders,

community leaders and the general public, whether it is to educate, engage or secure support.

♦ Strategic Communications – Metro Strategies will help hone your message and reach your

intended audience.

♦ Planning and Project Management – Metro Strategies staff provides planning services

including assistance in developing new program initiatives.

♦ Funding Alternatives and Grant Writing – From project scoping to funding application

submittal, Metro Strategies works with clients through every step to help secure funding for

projects.


City of Park Ridge Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study

In natural landscapes rainfall is allowed to percolate into soil and through the underlying subsurface. As land is developed, the permeable surfaces are often replaced with impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces such as driveways, streets, parking lots, patios, roofs and sidewalks do not allow any rainwater to infiltrate and causes rainfall to directly runoff. In the City of Park Ridge (City), stormwater is conveyed through a combined sewer system and treated at Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s treatment plant. During heavy storms, the systems become burdened, which leads to localized flooding. The Chicagoland area has experienced significant flooding in September 2008, July 2010, July 2011, April 2013, and June 2013. As Northeastern Illinois continues to experience more frequent severe storm events, stormwater management systems are becoming more and more taxed. Many communities struggle with funding the maintenance and operation of these systems, as well as large capital projects. The City is looking for a dedicated and sustainable revenue stream to fund a Citywide Stormwater Management Plan. Stormwater Utility Fees can be an equitable

mechanism for funding the maintenance and operation of existing stormwater infrastructure and construction of Best Management Practices projects and new stormwater infrastructure. These fees are typically based on each parcel’s contribution to the stormwater system and are related to the amount of impervious area on a site. The assumption being the more impervious area on a parcel, the more stormwater runoff the parcel is generating and sending into the local stormwater sewer system. While the goal would be for every parcel to infiltrate all the runoff back into the ground, there are limitations to the infiltration and excess stormwater and must be safely conveyed. CBBEL has experience in developing stormwater utility fee programs in a number of communities within Northeastern Illinois and many more in Indiana. Speer Financial (Speer) specializes in advising municipalities on financial issues and the implications of various developments and policies. Ancel Glink has consulted with and represented Illinois local governments for over 80 years, and will bring a legal perspective to the team. Metro Strategies will convey the technical components of the project in a public education and outreach campaign that is clear and easy to understand. Our project team has a local perspective that will allow us to carry out the following Scope of Work for the City and deliver a quality product.

To create an equitable and efficient stormwater utility, the study is broken out into two phases as outlined by the City. The major task under the first phase is to complete an assessment of the City’s existing stormwater infrastructure, prepare a detailed needs assessment and develop a long range plan and budget to meet the identified needs. With the work CBBEL has completed in the City in recent years, no other firm has

June 26, 2013 Storm Event - City of Park Ridge



the insights and knowledge of the City’s sewer systems than we do. Therefore, we believe we are the most qualified to develop a realistic assessment of the City’s stormwater needs, and to establish a budget based on these needs. Based on the estimated budget, a rate policy and revenue analysis will be completed to identify a strategy for the implementation of a fair stormwater utility fee. Based on CBBEL’s experience with providing stormwater utility feasibility studies for many municipalities and Speer’s experience with municipal economics and funding, we are providing the following Scope of Work that we believe will provide the City Council and staff with the requested information to decide which approach best suits the City to fund the many stormwater management projects throughout the City. Implementation of the stormwater utility begins in Phase 2, with the development of a plan for public outreach / education and the creation of a detailed customer data base. Metro Strategies will bring their vast experience engaging the public to ensure that the stormwater utility will be clearly understood. We detail below how we will meet these critical efforts.

SCOPE OF WORK

PHASE 1 Task 1 – Project Management The project management will be led by Thomas Burke. Project management will consist of creating a project implementation plan, daily interaction with the team members, reviewing the work in progress, and reviewing all documents prior to being sent to the City. We will also be preparing schedules that will be updated on a regular basis and preparing status reports for the City. We will prepare meeting minutes for all meetings with City staff. We will monitor the budget and provide monthly invoicing and reporting. Our team applies general QA/QC procedures to all our work efforts and in addition to providing a technically qualified project team; we will assign Jeff Julkowski of CBBEL and Kevin McCanna of Speer, QA/QC Managers for this project. Task 1 also includes attending a number of meetings as directed by the City. We recommend reducing the number of meetings to keep project costs down. Due to our previous work for the City, we are very familiar with the City’s sewer systems, as well as the types of information the City has available for this study, therefore meetings with City staff can be reduced. We have budgeted for four staff meetings, one council presentation, and one additional public hearing, which would likely be during a council meeting. We have also planned to hold two informal open house type meetings where residents could come and ask questions about the stormwater utility fee. The project team will make themselves available for these or other meetings as the City requests. CBBEL has previously attended, prepared materials for and presented at City public meetings. Most recently, CBBEL staff gave presentations to City Council about the Citywide Sewer Study and the Feasibility Study for several specific flood areas.



Task 2 – Assess Existing Conditions and Prepare a Needs Assessment: The goal of this task will be to determine the existing condition of the Village’s stormwater infrastructure and identify the current service level. This task will also identify future costs associated with maintenance and operation, as well as capital costs. A deliverable of this task will be a Stormwater Management Plan for a 20-year planning horizon and three 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget scenarios.

CBBEL is very familiar with the stormwater management challenges that the City faces. In the past 7 years, CBBEL has worked on with the City on a number of stormwater studies and improvement projects including the development of a stormwater model of the City’s entire sewer system. Because of the knowledge gained on these projects, we will not need to heavily analyze topographic maps or confirm drainage patterns throughout the City as we are already very familiar with the topography and subbasins, as well as where they drain. CBBEL will work closely with City staff to ensure that the stormwater management plan meets the concerns of residents and public officials. Although the scope of this project will not

include development a specific stormwater projects, CBBEL is uniquely qualified to identify where infrastructure investments will be needed and to estimate what they may cost. Speer Financial will provide their expertise in assisting in the development of the long range stormwater management plan and the three, 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets. The budget development will include primary sources of revenue, including user chargers and debt issuance. The budget will be developed through the following:

The project team will meet with Public Works staff to learn about additional stormwater facilities we are not already aware of in the City. We will ask about the frequency of the maintenance of the stormwater facilities and stormwater activities. This will include the frequency of catch basin cleaning, storm sewer operations and maintenance.

Based on the input we receive from City staff we will identify costs associated with the existing and future operation and maintenance of stormwater related structures and facilities. For the costs that are not known by the City, we will work with the staff and use our knowledge as civil engineers representing many municipalities to put an approximate dollar value on each item. We will incorporate additional future needs of the stormwater system including the costs of compliance with NPDES Phase II, Capital

June 26, 2013 Storm Event, Intersection of Dee & Manor



Project Support, engineering, Public Works and Administrative costs (City staff management and billing for a stormwater utility).

Once the above tasks have been properly analyzed and the stormwater budget developed for a 20-year improvement period, CBBEL and Speer will develop three sets of 5-year CIP scenarios. This is the same type of work CBBEL has performed for many municipalities whether it is budgeting for sidewalk, water main replacement, roadways, etc.

Task 3 – Rate Policy and Revenue Analysis: City staff has suggested that the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) method will be one method considered for the development of the stormwater utility fee. Alternative funding mechanisms will also be investigated. CBBEL has experience implementing ERU based stormwater utility fees in the past. CBBEL staff will work with the City to identify a sample area and will use a digital cadastral map of the City, the County tax database file linked to parcel polygons, a City map showing land use types and/or zoning, digital orthophotography, and the digital planimetric features to perform a GIS based analysis. The sample area chosen will contain a representative amount of impervious area with respect to parcel type. These values will then be used to estimate the total number of ERUs within the City. CBBEL will provide a set of sample calculations and corresponding exhibits that were used to determine the impervious area of individual residential and non-residential parcels. The calculations and exhibits will be supported by narrative that describes the methodology and steps taken to arrive at the ERU value. The calculations will also demonstrate how the ERU value is determined for non-residential parcels. The narrative associated with the sample ERU calculations will be straight forward and simple so residents and businesses in the City can follow and understand. Speer Financial will then evaluate up to six alternative stormwater utility funding mechanisms over the twenty year planning period. Each alternative will consider funding options for a stormwater program including capital projects, operation and maintenance, and administrative costs. Our team will prepare a draft white paper that summarizes the rate and revenue analysis and discuss potential financial implications of the different funding and allocation mechanisms. The analysis will discuss the advantages and disadvantages to implementing stormwater utility fees, while examining the following:

CBBEL will analyze the customer base using the GIS parcel data on number of residential and non-residential properties/PINs and units.

CBBEL will allocate the total proportionate stormwater capital cost attributable to the sample area to residential properties within the sample area. Rate structures per residential property/unit will be estimated for single family and multi-family uses based on an analysis of measures such as typical lot size ranges, density levels (units/acre), type of parking and open space ratio. For key measures such as lot sizes we could generate the corresponding median, upper quartile and lower quartile values that could then be used to generate a range of prototypical single family and multifamily



typologies. The associated rates for each typology can then be estimated based on Equalized Assessed Value (EAV), impervious area or other allocation approach.

CBBEL will estimate prototypical rate structures after an analysis of all non-residential properties in the sample area. Similar to the residential analysis, measures such as Floor Area Ratio (FAR) type of parking and open space ratio will be used to generate the prototypical typologies for non-residential uses. The associated rates for each typology can then be estimated based on EAV, impervious area or other allocation approach.

Speer will estimate the derived rates from each methodology and create a combined matrix of rates that allow for easy comparisons of the various user charge and property tax methodologies. We will apply the rates to randomly selected residential and non-residential properties within the sample area to assess the specific charge applicable to each of the properties.

The project team will consider the legality, equitability, ease of explanation and ease of implementation of each proposed rate method. Ancel Glink will lend their expertise on legal matters. Based on the comparisons of the applied charge for each funding and allocation method for randomly selected properties and the actual contribution of each property to the stormwater utility cost Speer will be able to address the extent to which the various mechanism are equitable and explainable. We will also opine on the ease of implementation and high level legality of each method. CBBEL will provide information on both the Home Rule Powers and the Public Works Statutes that empower the City to fund stormwater programs. The stormwater utility case that the Appellate Court ruled on in Church of Peace v. City of Rock Island will also be discussed.

The project team will also consider credit mechanisms for properties with on-site facilities that reduce stormwater quantity or improve water quality should also be addressed for each rate method. We believe the City should strongly encourage residents and nonresidential properties to be stormwater conscious and make improvements on their property. Improvements can include storage, rain gardens, rain barrels, etc. Various improvements have various impacts on the water quality and

Example of Successful Implementation

of Water Quality Project



quantity the City must handle. Therefore, the City should credit those systems that provide a higher benefit with a corresponding higher credit. We will develop a credit and incentive policy for the City to review. However, the more credits that provided, the less will be collected by the City. We will estimate cost savings that are accruing and could accrue to the City stormwater utility cost due to on-site facilities that aid in stormwater retention or improving water quality. We will adjust the rate structure to allow for credits associated with such facilities.

Task 4 – Implementation Requirements: The feasibility study is an important process to review the various options, policies and financial decisions that need to be made by the City Council whether or not a stormwater utility is right for Park Ridge. Tasks 1 through 3 provided the assessments of the City existing and future needs, costs, calculations and revenue projections. To implement the stormwater utility the Council must weigh that information with policy decisions. White papers will drafted for the City’s review on the following policy issues. These papers will identify the issues, propose alternatives, analyze the alternatives and provide recommendations.

Utility Management and Billing We will work with City staff to determine the proper mechanism for management and billing of the stormwater utility. One of the more common practices is to include it on the water utility bill. Another option, although more expensive, is to create a separate stormwater bill. Depending on the results of the previous tasks, it may make more sense to put it on the tax bill. We will work with staff to resolve this issue and determine the appropriate management which includes updates for land-use changes to parcels.

Incentives – Quantity and Quality As discussed in Phase 3, we believe it is important to provide incentives to property owners to lower their stormwater utility fee by installing a mechanism to either treat water quality or quantity. Incentives are one time rebates or reimbursements that are offered to assist in offsetting the cost of the installation or construction of qualifying stormwater mechanisms. The additional benefit of incentives is that property owners become more aware of stormwater and what can be done to reduce their impact or improve the quality of the runoff from their property. We will provide suggested guidance for incentives the City can incorporate in the stormwater utility.

Example of Rain Garden at The Conservation Foundation



Credits – Quantity and Quality Similar to stormwater utility incentives, credits should increase the awareness of stormwater in the City. Unlike the one time incentives, credits are a recurring basis for property owners to reduce their stormwater utility fee. The problem for the City becomes the administrative cost associated with incentives and credits. We suggest that the administrative costs be added into the overall cost of the implementation as best as possible and that the implementation process include credits that vary with the benefit of the stormwater improvements from both a quantity and quality perspective. We will provide guidance for credits the City can incorporate in the stormwater utility.

Appeals

As part of the implementation procedures, an appeals process should be included in the City’s policy for stormwater utilities. There should be a fee associated with the appeal that can be kept or refunded depending on the outcome of the appeal. Based on the policies we recommend providing, the burden for showing why the property owner is appealing the fee should be placed on them to provide the appropriate documentation so the administrative portion is a lesser burden and it becomes a review that compares the original calculations to what the property owner provides.

Also, a stormwater utility ordinance will be drafted for the City’s review. We will start with a previous stormwater utility ordinance CBBEL has created and modify it to reflect the purpose, policy recommendations and user charge method appropriate for Park Ridge. Ancel Glink will lead this effort.

Finally, having worked with many municipalities in implementing a stormwater utility, we will layout the steps needed for full implementation of the utility as well as a timeline.

Task 5 – Final Study Report and Recommendations: A final report will be written that contains a summary of the tasks completed in Phase 1. The report will be organized as the City has outlined in this RFP and will include a Table of Contents, an Executive Summary, Task Sections 2 through 4, a Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations and an Appendix. The appendices will include white papers created in previous tasks as well as the interim reports to the City that were used to make some of the decisions throughout the process. The report will incorporate the appropriate charts, tables and figures for the Council and residents to understand the process and results. The final study will incorporate analyses to ensure that the proposed fees are equitable and that the fiscal impacts on property owners are not overly burdensome. As stated previously, stormwater utility fees are typically based on impervious areas and thus related to the property’s impacts on the stormwater system. Speer will complete an analysis on the impacts of the proposed fees compared to the current property tax system. Also, the final study will look at how a stormwater utility fee can be mechanism to fund the City’s stormwater quality improvement program. A stormwater utility fee can serve as an incentive to reduce impervious areas on property, through the installation of best management practices or green



infrastructure. These practices may include permeable pavement, rain gardens, rain barrels and others. Also, the funds generated through stormwater utility fees may be used to develop cost-sharing programs for property owners to implement these practices.

PHASE 2

Task 1 – Public Education: From our many experiences with municipal stormwater utility feasibility studies that turn into implementation, the key component is public education and outreach. The residents and other property owners need to be aware that every parcel has a role in stormwater contribution to the City’s system and with the recent floods there is a demand by the many who were affected (especially those who flooded multiple times) that action be taken by the City. The public should also be aware of the unfunded mandate by the federal government with the NPDES Phase II requirements the City must adhere to and that the rules are only going to get more complex and costly for meeting the increased water quality standards that are being discussed now.

For the public education and outreach, our team has included Metro Strategies to assist. Having worked with Metro Strategies on a number of large public projects, we are aware that a non-engineering perspective and message can be very beneficial. We will prepare brochures that simplify the work completed in Phase 1. We will write any necessary press releases for the City’s review. We will attend all Open Houses and lead the presentation, if requested, with the appropriate illustrative information.



Task 2 – Final Development of Customer Database The project team will develop a detailed customer database, if the City Council choses to move forward with the implementation of a stormwater utility. This database will build off of the work completed in Phase 1 for the sample area chosen by the City and project team. The work will be done utilizing GIS and data obtained in Phase 1. Any newer information made available between Phase 1 & 2 will be used in the analysis. The database will be updated to include all parcels within Park Ridge. All non-residential parcels and condominium developments will be individually digitized to determine the amount of impervious area within each parcel. The project team will work with City staff to obtain building plans for new nonresidential development that would otherwise not be captured in aerial photographer. Quality control will be maintained throughout the process by randomly selecting parcels and double checking the values in the database. The database will be created with utility billing staff to ensure it meets their needs for entry into the City’s existing utility billing software. Task 3 – Rate Setting After completion of the database, a rate will be set based on the needs assessment completed in Phase 1 as well as the total ERUs available in the City and the likely credits and incentives. A table will be created incorporating the various utility fees associated with the different land classifications. Some of the non-residential groups will include a range showing the low and high utility fee variance. The table will summarize the total expected fee accumulation. If additional stormwater projects become available between the time Phase 1 Task 2 and the implementation phase are completed, the additional information will be included in the assessment and revenue analysis so that as accurate a rate fee as possible can be calculated.

City of Park Ridge

Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Schedule

Phase 1

Task 1 - Project Management

Project Implementation Plans

Project Schedule

Monthly Updates

City Staff Meetings

City Council Briefings

Task 2 - Assess Existing Conditions and Prepare a Needs Assessment

Create Stormwater Facility Inventory

Develop Needs Assesement

Develop 20-Year Stormwater Management Plan

Develop three, 5-year CIP Budgets

Task 3 - Rate Policy and Revenue Analysis

Calculate Preliminary User Charge Rates

Evaluate alternative stormwater CIP funding mechanisms

Develop Rate Policy and Revenue Analysis Summary

Task 4 - Implementation Requirements

Develop Policy Issues White Papers

Draft Stormwater Utility Ordinanace

Prepare Future steps and timeline

Task 5 - Final Study and Recommendations

Phase 2

Task 1 - Public Education

Draft Press Release

Conduct Open House

Prepare PowerPoint Presentation

Attend Public Hearing

Task 2&3 - Final Development of Customer Database & Rate Setting

Finalize ERU calculations

Coordinate Customer Database with Utility Billing

Finalize Rates

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Our project team has been assembled to take advantage of the unique strengths of CBBEL, Speer Financial, Ancel Glink and Metro Strategies. Their experience in the preparation of stormwater utility feasibility studies, financial analysis, and public education and outreach will allow this project to be undertaken in a comprehensive and cost effective manner to the benefit of the City of Park Ridge. We will make this project a priority with regards to staffing and scheduling and we are committed to complete this project to your satisfaction. Proposed team members are full time in their respective roles; they are not generalists who occasionally perform specialty tasks. The project team is available on an immediate basis. The assigned CBBEL staff has worked extensively together on projects involving stormwater design projects and has the most familiarity of the needs of the City which will be supplemented by interviews with City staff. An organizational chart has been included illustrating the structure of the proposed project team which will act as a unified team with the ability to give personal attention to the City. When necessary, we are always available to call on more in-house resources to meet any requests by the Village. Detailed resumes of key members are also provided for your reference. As mentioned in the cover letter, our team will be supplemented by Ancel Glink for legal matters and Metro Strategies for the implementation phase of the project where public education and outreach to various stakeholders is key to success.

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KEY PERSONNEL

Thomas Burke, Jr, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, M.ASCE, CFM, CPESC/Project Manager Mr. Burke is Vice President, Head, Civil Engineering Design Department. During Dr. Burke’s 17 years of professional experience, his focus has been in Water Resources. Thomas has been the project manager for all of the stormwater utility fee studies we have completed in the Chicagoland area and has been involved in several in Indiana. He has led numerous multi-disciplinary teams focused on stormwater, development and environmental projects and issues in Northeastern Illinois. He is currently actively working on stormwater or environmental projects in Park Ridge, Winnetka, Orland Park, Highland, Merrillville and Dyer that were a result of recent stormwater studies completed by CBBEL to relieve flooding. Thomas works with several Illinois and Indiana communities to guide them on meeting their NPDES MS4 requirements which include audits, monitoring and yearly reporting. Dr. Burke also serves as an expert witness for cases involving stormwater management in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and North Dakota. He is the stormwater consultant for the Lake County Surveyor's Office, Lake County Drainage Board and Town of Dyer in Indiana. He also oversees the stormwater reviews for several communities in the Chicagoland area and northwest Indiana.

Jeffrey Julkowski, PE, CFM/QA/QC Mr. Julkowski has the most experience with Park Ridge’s sewer systems amongst CBBEL staff. Jeff managed the Citywide Sewer Study and the Sewer Improvement Program, which included the design of several sewer construction projects. Jeff has extensive background in stormwater modeling and planning studies and recently completed a Village-wide Sewer Study and Master Plan in Riverside and a Stormwater Needs Assessment in Lombard. Jeff will assist with development of the stormwater needs for Park Ridge and the CIP budget, and will provide overall QA/QC.

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PROJECT MANAGER

Thomas Burke, PhD, PE

QA/QC

Kevin McCanna (Speer Financial) Jeff Julkowski, PE

ASSESS EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Jeff Julkowski, PE James Scott Griffith, PE

Lee Fell, PE Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial)

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Laura Wilkison (Metro Strategies) Seema Wadia (Metro Strategies)

Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial) Jeana Gowin, PE

Megan Elberts, PE

IMPLEMENTATION

REQUIREMENTS

Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial) Brent Denzin (Ancel Glink) Adam Simon (Ancel Glink)

Jeana Gowin, PE Megan Elberts, PE

FINAL STUDY AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial) James Scott Griffith, PE

Jeana Gowin, PE Megan Elberts, PE

DATABASE COMPLETION

& RATE SETTING Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial)

James Scott Griffith, PE Andrea Pizzo

RATE POLICY AND

REVENUE ANALYSIS

Anthony Miceli (Speer Financial) Jeana Gowin, PE

Andrea Pizzo

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Thomas Burke, Jr, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, M.ASCE, CFM, CPESC Vice President, Head, Water Resources Department

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 24 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 19 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, 1996 Civil Engineering Purdue University Master of Science, 1992 Civil Engineering Purdue University Bachelor of Science, 1991 Civil Engineering Northwestern University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062052048, 1998 Professional Engineer, IA, 17060, 2004 Professional Engineer, IN, 10708209, 2007 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager IAFSM Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Diplomate Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) Kane County-Engineer Review Specialist PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS TAUGHT HEC-HMS. Instructor for National ASCE teaching the course throughout the United States, 2003-Present Introduction to Hydrology and Hydraulics. Teach one to two times a semester to students at Purdue University enrolled in CE290, 2004-present. Naturalizing Detention Basins Using BMP's. Presentation for the Conservation Foundation and DuPage County DEC at the Stormwater BMP's for Communities workshop, March 18, 2004. Selected to attend a Legislative Fly-In Session sponsored by ASCE in Washington, DC, March 9 & 10, 2004, to train & meet with members of the Congress & Senate regarding legislation affecting Civil Engineering. Stormwater Drainage Computer Workshops: TR-20, TR-55, HY-8 and Stormwater Drainage Disk; seven one-day courses taught in Columbus, Evansville, Muncie and South Bend, IN, August, 1996. TR-55 Workshop, Purdue University - Calumet Campus, Sponsored by Lake County Surveyors and HERPICC, August 4, 1993. WSPRO (HY-7) Workshop, Future Now - Computer Store, Sponsored by Indiana Association of County Engineers and HERPICC, June 18, 1993.

Professional Engineer experienced in civil and water resources engineering. Responsible for water resources engineering project, design, and reviews, including land use characterization, watershed and floodplain/floodway delineation, steady and unsteady river hydraulics analysis, stormwater management, feasibility studies, and development of countywide ordinances. Head of Water Resources Department, responsible for 24 water resources engineers performing technical analysis and design. Projects include developing hydrologic and hydraulic models, establishing floodplain and floodway limits, evaluating proposed modifications, stormwater management design for commercial, industrial, and residential development, obtaining permits through municipal, county, state and federal agencies and Letters of Map Change. Served as an expert witness for cases involving stormwater management in Illinois and Indiana. Stormwater consultant for the Lake County Surveyor's Office and Lake County Drainage Board in Indiana. Oversee the stormwater reviews for several communities in the Chicagoland area and northwest Indiana. WATERSHED PLANNING STUDIES Upper Salt Creek FEQ Study, DuPage County: Performed hydraulic analysis using FEQ unsteady-state model for a comparison study with HEC-2 steady-state model. Flagg Creek Watershed Plan, DuPage County: Performed hydraulic analysis using FEQ unsteady-state model, economic analysis of damages from historical events and assisted in the preparation of a watershed plan. Addison Creek Watershed Plan, DuPage County: Performed hydraulic analysis using HEC-2 steady state model, economic analysis of damages from design storm event and preparing a watershed plan which allows the Village of Bensenville to plan and obtain funding for regional stormwater projects. Upper Des Plaines River Tributaries, DuPage County: Completed a Watershed Study for Willow-Higgins Creek and Bensenville Ditch as they relate to the City of Chicago O’Hare International Airport Modernization Program. The plan allows for the future development to meet the intent of the DuPage County Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance by reducing peak discharges leaving the airport property and identifies known flooding problems in the watershed. Downers Grove Downtown Redevelopment Watershed Plan, DuPage County: Completed a special watershed study of St. Joseph’s Creek to allow downtown Downers Grove to develop without having to provide detention on each site and meeting the intent of the Ordinance by improving the watershed. The plan also provides the supporting calculations and documentation for the fee-in-lieu of detention value. SPECIAL STUDIES Winnetka Flood Risk Reduction Study: Performed a flood risk reduction analysis based on the flooding from the September 2008 event. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the existing storm sewer systems for the 2-, 5-, and 10-year design events, establish causes for the flooding and provide improvement plans to reduce the risk of future flooding. There were five study areas identified within the Village through a series of public meetings and flood damage questionnaires. Causes of flooding were identified and conceptual improvement plans, along with estimated costs, were prepared. The study was then expanded to cover three additional areas and include evaluation of protection up to the 100-year design storm event following significant flooding in July 2010. Elmhurst Comprehensive Flood Plan: Completed an overall study of 10 areas that significantly flooded during the July 2010 storm event. After analyzing the existing conditions, proposed solutions were provided to reduce the risk of future flooding. Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling were used in the evaluation of alternatives. Cost estimates were determined for each solution. We also reviewed the current stormwater practices and made recommended improvements. Several presentations were made to the City and many meetings with a citizen task force were held. St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Inc. (SMMHC), Dyer, IN: August 24th, 2007 Hart Ditch overtopped its banks, causing significant overbank flooding through the Town of Dyer, IN and substantial flood damage to SMMHC Dyer campus. CBBEL was retained to evaluate the cause of the flooding and prevent future flooding of the hospital. A flood protection barrier was proposed for the SMMHC campus for future flood protection. CBBEL developed a hydrologic model for the Plum Creek / Hart Ditch Watershed and calibrated to the August 2007 storm event using measured rainfall data; developed an unsteady HEC-RAS hydraulic model to determine benefits of flood storage on the SMMHC campus, a summary report and creation of temporary and permanent flood protection for the SMMHC campus. This information was used for further development of flood storage needed in the Plum Creek / Hart Ditch Watershed.

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Stormwater Drainage Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, March, 1992 to Present. Teaching Assistant for seven different upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses at Purdue University, 1992 to 1996. Assisted Christopher Burke in teaching graduate level course, CME 427-Engineering Hydrology, at University of Illinois at Chicago, Fall 2001 to Present. Assisted Christopher Burke in teaching undergraduate level course, CME 215-Hydraulics and Hydrology, at University of Illinois at Chicago, Fall 2002 to Present. PUBLICATIONS Assigning Weights to Precipitation Stations, Water Resources Engineering, Volume 1, pages 810-814, 1995 by ASCE (TT Burke and AR Rao). Manual for HERPICC Stormwater Drainage Disk, Highway Extension Research Projects for Indiana Counties and Cities, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, page 54, July 1995 (TT Burke, D Bhattacharya and AR Rao). Short Time Increment Characteristics of Indiana Rainfall, 1995 Annual Meeting, March 24, 1995 by ASCE Central Branch (AR Rao, TT Burke and DJ Schuller). Simulation in Hydraulics and Hydrology, Chapter 36, The Civil Engineering Handbook, pages 1139-1156, 2003 by CRC Press (AR Rao, CB Burke and TT Burke). Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Palmer's Drought Severity Index, ASCE North American Water and Environment Congress, June 1996 (TT Burke and AR Rao). Stormwater Drainage Manual, Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN, Revised February 2008 (CB Burke and TT Burke). Syntheses Study on the Use of Concrete Recycled from Pavements and Building Rubble in the Indiana Highway System, Technical Report, FHWA/IN/JHRP-92/15, page 117, 1992 (TT Burke, MD Cohen, CF Scholar). Urban Drainage, Chapter 31, The Civil Engineering Handbook, pages 1034-1049, 2003 by CRC Press (AR Rao, CB Burke and TT Burke). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Geophysical Union American Society of Civil Engineers Past–President of Illinois Section, Region 3 Governor, Environment and Water Resources Institute: Statistical Distribution in Hydrology Task Committee

Economic Impact Study, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago: Managed an engineering analysis and report, in support of the Economic Impact Study, to evaluate the site impacts and corresponding stormwater infrastructure costs associated with implementing the Draft Watershed Management Ordinance. The report was provided to an economic consultant to assist in the preparation of the Economic Impact Study conducted by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Orland Park Flood Risk Reduction Assessment: As the result of significant flooding in the Village of Orland Park from a severe rainstorm on July 27, 2003, CBBEL performed a flood risk reduction analysis. The primary goal at the study was to determine the extent and cause of flood damage throughout the Village. There were 21 study areas identified within the Village and conceptual estimates of construction costs were prepared for possible solutions. A flood damage questionnaire was distributed throughout the Village and multiple neighborhood meetings were held. Orland Park Stormwater Management Plan: Utilizing the analysis prepared in the Orland Park Flood Risk Reduction Assessment, CBBEL prepared a stormwater management plan for the Village which addressed implementing specific drainage improvements in 16 of the 21 study areas. The plan varied from construction of new storm sewers to increasing storage capacity to modifying overland flow routes. Wood Dale – Itasca Spillway: Design and analysis of a spillway diverting large flows into a reservoir. Performed wave run-up calculations for permitting and hydraulic analysis using FEQ unsteady-state model to analyze the economic benefit of many scenarios. Project includes the optimization of four gate setting for diverting flow from Salt Creek into a large pump-evacuated reservoir. Used economic data to determine project benefits for State funding. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago: Part of a consulting team renovating the South Pond area that will inspire lifelong environmental stewardship for Chicago area students, families, and community members. We worked on the design to enhance the pond by improving the water quality by replacing surrounding asphalt paths with native vegetated edges, introduce interactive elements along the pond, add a boardwalk through the pond, restore and protect the island in the pond and improve the surrounding landscape. Morton Arboretum Main Parking Lot Design, Lisle: CBBEL worked with The Morton Arboretum to incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the design of their 6-acre Main Parking Lot. The Main Parking Lot is located in the floodplain of the East Branch of the DuPage River, and stormwater runoff from the parking lot will drain to Meadow Lake. The design of the Main Parking Lot includes the following BMPs: Wetland Sedimentation Basin, Porous Pavement, Depressed Medians, and Subsurface Stormwater Storage. Following the completion of the project a study comparing the results of runoff volume from the Main Parking Lot with the runoff volume from the staff parking lot (typical impervious coverage) was performed to demonstrate the reduction of runoff using BMPs. ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance (2012): Worked on complete overhaul of the County Stormwater Ordinance to reflect the current and future development conditions in DuPage County. The revised ordinance was developed with input from the Steering Committee made up of municipal engineers and County staff. Kane County Stormwater Ordinance (2001): Worked for the Kane County Department of Environmental Management to produce an ordinance that reflects the Kane County Stormwater Master Plan and the appropriate stormwater criteria for the County. Assisted in the writing, research and presentations of the Ordinance. Kane County Technical Manual (2001): Responsible for the development of a manual that is used as a supplement to the new Ordinance. The manual includes example calculations and standard forms that will be used in every stormwater submittal and example plans to assist the design engineer in preparing a submittal. State of Indiana: Town of Dyer Stormwater Management Ordinance (2012) Town of Dyer Stormwater Quality Management Plan (2012) Lake County, Indiana Stormwater Management and Clean Water Regulations Ordinance (2006) ENGINEERING REVIEW Village of Orland Park (2004-present): As a consultant to the Village Engineering and Public Works Departments, CBBEL is providing engineering project review services since 2004. The reviews range from single family lots to 70 lot residential developments. We have been involved with the conceptual meetings through final engineering review.

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Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management Certified Floodplain Manager Illinois Society of Professional Engineers International Water Resources Association Irish Engineers and Contractors Northbrook Hockey League League President, 2012-current; Travel Director 2010-2012. Organized and directed a 79-team tournament over Thanksgiving, including 24 teams from out-of-state (2009-2012). Northbrook Stormwater Commission Serving on the Village Commission since 1998. The Alliance for Character In Education Board of Directors Served on the Board from 2003-2008 representing The Willows Academy and Northridge Preparatory School. Northbrook Park District Coach for Youth Soccer (2006) and Flag Football (2012) AWARDS Young Civil Engineer of the Year, American Society of Civil Engineers – Illinois Section, 2000 Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001 Charles Ellet Award, Western Society of Engineers, 2001 Chi Epsilon Chapter Honor Member, Purdue University, 2001

Lake County, IN (1996-present): Consultant to the Lake County Surveyor’s Office, responsible for reviewing stormwater management of proposed projects with respect to the Lake County Drainage Ordinance. Attend monthly Drainage Board meeting to assist Lake County Surveyor with proposed projects and public comments. Town of Dyer, IN (2008-present): Consultant to the Town’s Storm Water Board working on various drainage problems. We have completed studies on over 10 different areas ranging from a subdivision problem to sizing a regional flood control facility. Designed Phase 2 of the Beren’s-Monaldi flood control wall protecting hundreds of residents from overbank flooding. Initiated and coordinated the installation of a stream gage and rain gage in Plum Creek Watershed in conjunction with the United States Geological Survey. Developed an early warning system utilizing the gages and predicted rainfall to forecast flooding and provide the Town sufficient time to prepare and respond. Village of Downers Grove (2001-2008): Responsible for reviewing the stormwater management of proposed projects with respect to the DuPage County Countywide Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance. Village of Northbrook (2001-2003): As a consultant to the Village Engineer, review the stormwater management of selected projects with respect to the Village Ordinance. Make recommendations for stormwater improvements utilizing Best Management Practices. Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (2001-2002): As a consultant to SMC, responsible for the coordination and review of stormwater management permit applications requiring base flood evaluation determinations, stormwater detention, roadway projects and wetland hydrology criteria. We reviewed over 30 permit submittals always meeting a two week turnaround requirement. Village of Northlake: As a consultant to the Village Engineer, review the stormwater management of selected projects with respect to the Village Ordinance. Make recommendations for stormwater improvements utilizing Best Management Practices. HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC STUDIES Completed hundreds of hydrologic and hydraulic studies that range from permitting a mulch path with two pedestrian bridges, to preparing a Hydraulic Report for a bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River, to preparing an XP-SWMM analysis of a several hundred acre area, to sizing multiple detention basins for a large development. Many of the hydrologic and hydraulic studies have led to flood reduction studies and implementation of construction projects. LETTER OF MAP CHANGE STUDIES Obtained many Letters of Map Change (LOMC) including Conditional Letter of Map Revision, Conditional Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill, Letter of Map Amendment, Letter of Map Revision and Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill. The LOMC have been obtained for various waterways in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. PERMITS OBTAINED Applied for and received over 100 permits including IDNR-Floodway Construction, IDNR-Certification of Flows, and IDNR-Base Flood Elevations. Aside from IDNR and FEMA, agencies permits have been received from include: Indiana Department of Natural Resources-Division of Water, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Cook County Building and Zoning, DuPage County Stormwater Department, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, Will County Land Use Department, Kane County Department of Environment, DuPage County Division of Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation, City of Chicago Department of Water Management, McHenry County Water Resources, other counties and many municipalities.

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Jeffrey Julkowski, PE, CFM Senior Project Manager

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 16 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 16 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 1998 Agricultural Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062057976, 2004 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager IAFSM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEQ Unsteady Flow Modeling Seminar National Highway Institute- HEC-HMS Training Seminar ASCE-Illinois Section EE&WR Technical Group–XP-SWMM2000 Training Course Ethics in City Government, Ethics Training for CDA/OMP Contractors, Vendors & Employees PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management AWARDS 2003 Transportation Project of the Year, over $10 million, American Public Works Association (APWA), Butterfield Road (South), Lake County Division of Transportation

Professional Engineer experienced in water resources; responsible for engineering project management and analysis. Duties include performing the following hydrologic and hydraulic engineering tasks: land use characterization, watershed studies, floodplain/floodway delineation, detention and compensatory storage determination, steady state hydraulic analyses, and design of conveyance systems, and stormwater management permitting. Computer modeling experience includes TR-20, HEC-HMS, HY8, HYDRAFLOW, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, WSP-2, and XP-SWMM. Riverside Comprehensive Sewer Study, Riverside, IL: Project Manager responsible for project management, development of improvement alternatives, project QA/QC and public presentations of study results. Scope included development of an Info SWMM sewer model of the Village of Riverside’s entire combined and storm sewer system. Park Ridge Citywide Sewer Study: Lead engineer for project to develop InfoSWMM model of the entire City’s sewer system. Project need resulted from repeated severe flooding events in recent years. Responsible for coordinating the development of InfoSWMM models for three major sewer systems in the City and development of 12 project areas to reduce the risk of flooding. Completed benefit/cost analysis. Prepared final report and gave presentation of results to City Council. Park Ridge Sewer Improvement Program: Project Manager for follow-up to Citywide Sewer Study. Ongoing project to develop conceptual improvements into construction projects. Responsible for coordinating InfoSWMM modeling and development of final construction documents. O’Hare Modernization Program – Master Drainage Plan, Chicago: Project included drainage master planning work for the O’Hare Modernization Program, which will expand and reconfigure the airfield at O’Hare International Airport. Responsibilities included determining the layout of numerous storm sewer systems to collect runoff potentially contaminated with aircraft deicing fluids. Sizing of these systems was done using XP-SWMM modeling software. Responsibilities also included the sizing of three large detention basins, coordination with numerous airfield design projects, and technical support for permitting through IDNR-OWR, DuPage County, IEPA, MWRDGC, and the FAA. Also oversaw preparation of permit submittal to IDNR-OWR for improvements within the Crystal Creek watershed. Village of Lombard Combined Sewer Modeling: Project manager for an ongoing analysis of two areas of the Village’s storm and combined sewer system encompassing approximately 1,900 acres. Runoff from these areas is conveyed to various sewer treatment facilities, until those systems reach capacity and overflow to the East Branch DuPage River. The project will determine the existing system capacities and frequencies of combined sewer overflow (CSO) events, with the goal of developing a sewer separation plan that will reduce the frequency of CSO’s. The analysis uses the XP-SWMM hydraulic model, which will be calibrated to recorded rainfall and pipe flow data. After the model is calibrated, deficient areas will be identified and a sewer separation plan will be developed. Homestead Gardens Detention Basin: XP-SWMM analysis of existing drainage system in Town of Highland, Indiana. Project involved developing XP-SWMM model of area that has experienced repeated flooding. Proposed alternative included construction of a flood control basin and relief storm sewers. Will County Stormwater Technical Manual, Will County: After assisting Will County with the drafting of its countywide Stormwater Management Ordinance, CBBEL prepared a Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) to complement the Ordinance and to describe the technical basis for the requirements of the Ordinance. Responsibilities included drafting of text and examples, creation of figures, and integration of review comments from Stormwater Committee. The manual includes information in regards to: requirements For stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, protection of special management areas, Stormwater Management Permit submittal requirements, long-term maintenance, and enforcement and penalties. USX-Southworks, Chicago: Developed a Stormwater Management Plan that uses the site’s location and unique characteristics to complement the concept of sustainable development and reduces the impact to both the proposed on-site and existing off-site infrastructure. Stormwater Management Criteria were proposed for 6 zones. Each Zone is defined by a different set of criteria. Criteria are based on: desire to recharge groundwater and convey clean runoff to Lake Michigan, reducing stormwater flow to the City’s sewer system and promoting Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to reduce and treat runoff. BMP’s were used to remove pollutant loading from stormwater runoff for water quality control and to reduce stormwater runoff and to lessen the impact to the existing and proposed infrastructure. Developed a conceptual grading plan and utility plans for watermain and sanitary sewer. Designed infiltration basins and vegetated swales/bioswales and used Ecoloc® permeable pavers.

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Village of New Lenox – Stormwater Reviews: Responsible for stormwater management reviews for plan submittals to the Village of New Lenox. Each submittal is reviewed for conformance with both the Village’s stormwater ordinance and the Will County Stormwater Management Ordinance. IDOT LOCATION DRAINAGE STUDIES Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction, Des Plaines: Project includes the reconstruction of 4.2 miles of roadway adjacent to the Des Plaines River. Responsibilities included researching and identifying the existing drainage systems throughout the project, analysis of the existing system capacities, design of a proposed mainline storm sewer system with several new outlets to the Des Plaines River, alternatives analysis of several floodplain/floodway compensatory storage scenarios, and preparation of the Location Drainage Study. This project included coordination with the City of Des Plaines, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA). Hankes Road Reconstruction, Sugar Grove: Construction of new exit/entrance ramp from Illinois Route 56 to Hankes Road in Sugar Grove. Responsibilities included WSP-2 hydraulic modeling for two new bridges on Blackberry Creek and Lake Run Tributary, determination of floodplain fill volumes, and development of compensatory storage alternatives. Prepared Hydraulic Reports for the proposed Blackberry Creek and Lake Run Tributary bridge structures. Rohlwing Road Reconstruction, Rolling Meadows: Reconstruction and jurisdictional transfer of a ½-mile section of Rohlwing Road from Industrial Avenue to Northwest Highway. Project route experienced frequent flooding depths of 3-4’ due to large developed watershed and undersized drainage systems. Responsibilities included watershed analysis, developing and evaluating flood reduction alternatives, and preparation of a Location Drainage Study. Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont: Construction of new roadway and an exit/entrance from Mannheim Road to Balmoral Avenue. Future phases include additional access to Mannheim Road and new access from Balmoral Avenue into O’Hare International Airport. Performed drainage study to determine detention storage requirements and verify capacities of existing drainage systems. Prepared Location Drainage Study and permitting through IDOT. STORMWATER AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS Tinley Park Retail Center, Tinley Park: Project included development of a retail center on a 109-acre parcel, of which approximately 92 acres was located within a Zone A 100-year floodplain. Responsibilities included designing detention storage basins to meet the requirements for both the Village of Tinley Park and the MWRDGC, design of several compensatory storage basins to mitigate for floodplain fill, a hydraulic analysis to define the limits of the Zone A floodplain, and the design of an inverted siphon system using XP-SWMM to allow runoff to cross below Union Drainage Ditch and access the site’s detention basin. Brach-Brodie Property, Naperville: Responsibilities included determination of detention storage requirements and preparation of permit submittal to the City of Naperville and DuPage County. Also completed a drainage study of Illinois Route 59 and offsite areas to design a bypass culvert through the development. Completed permitting through IDOT-Hydraulics. The project involved the development of a 100-acre plus parcel of land in southwest Naperville. The property, bordered on the north by 75th Avenue and on the west by IL Route 59, was converted from farmland into commercial space. The project included the construction of a 52 acre-ft stormwater management facility, a new wetland in an adjacent Forest Preserve parcel, a new ½ mile 4 lane roadway, new signalized intersections on IL Route 59 and 75th Avenue, new turn lanes in the existing medians of IL Route 59 and 75th Avenue, and roadway widening of IL Route 59 and 75th Avenue. The project also included the coordination of 80,000 plus cubic yards of imported structural fill and the construction of five building pads ranging in size from 10,000 SF to 150,000 SF. Highlands of Lombard Retail Site, Lombard: Performed a stormwater detention analysis for two watersheds on the site, and a wetland hydrology analysis for existing and proposed conditions. Completed permit submittals through Village of Lombard and DuPage County. The 32 acre property was developed from open space into a commercial and residential development. CBBEL worked with the owner and development team to permit the stormwater management for the entire development. The site has over 30’ of elevation change from north to south and is tributary to two different watersheds. The Reserve Subdivision by Pulte Homes, Elgin: Developed stormwater plans for a 44-acre subdivision adjacent to Otter Creek. Development included several large wetland areas, five detention basins, compensatory storage, and a new culvert crossing of an unnamed tributary to Otter Creek. Permitting was completed through the City of Elgin and IDNR-OWR.

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Butterfield Road Reconstruction (North and South), Libertyville: Stormwater management studies included detention storage for two watersheds and sizing of storm sewer systems. HEC-2 hydraulic modeling of Bull Creek to size proposed culvert replacement. Permitting through Lake County Stormwater Management Commission. The project consisted of the reconstruction of Butterfield Road from Bull Creek to IL Route 137, a distance of approximately two miles and from Huntington Road South to Bull Creek, a distance of over two miles. The existing two lane rural cross-section was reconstructed to provide five 12’ lanes bound by B.6-24 curb and gutter. The reconstruction included the complete removal of the existing bituminous pavement and the replacement with full depth asphalt pavement, new curb and gutter, a new storm sewer system, detention facilities, and utility relocations. Edgewater Subdivision by Pulte Homes, Elgin: Performed hydraulic modeling for the proposed realignment of Otter Creek from a channelized agricultural ditch to a natural meandering stream. Hydraulic modeling included one new culvert crossing, improvements to the existing crossing at Bowes Road, and relocation of the regulatory floodway. The modeling was used in support of permitting through IDNR-OWR. Designed several basins adjacent to Otter Creek to provide detention and floodplain storage. Completed stormwater permit submittals through the City of Elgin. Metra National Street, Elgin: Project Engineer for the realignment and widening of the existing entrances to the station. The entrance/exit to the site consisted of narrow driveways on either side of the rail line. Both entrances/exits were too narrow to handle traffic during normal operations. The project widened both access points to provide channelized traffic flow and allow easier turning movements during normal and peak traffic flow. The widening required the design of a cast-in-place/soldier pile retaining wall to reduce impact to the adjacent Fox River. The design required that the plans be approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers and that they meet the DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance as well as the City of Elgin Flood Storage requirements. Metra Laraway Road Station, New Lenox: Project Engineer for the construction of a transit-orientated development just east of the intersection of Cedar Road and Laraway Road in the Village of New Lenox. Designed a detention pond for the Phase I improvements. The project consisted of the installation of storm sewers, municipal water main, and municipal sanitary sewers. Analyzed existing and proposed conditions by using XP-SWMM, TR-20 and Hydra flow models, and then prepared a stormwater report for submittal to the Village of New Lenox. FLOOD CONTROL Palanois Park Flooding Study, Palatine: Project included hydrologic analysis of an existing subdivision to develop alternatives for drainage improvements. The existing storm sewer network and depressional storage in the subdivision was modeled using the XP-SWMM hydraulic model, and was calibrated to match reported flood elevations for known rainfall events. The study was coordinated with an analysis of the sanitary sewer system by SPACECO, Inc., and included several public meetings with the Village and area residents. Rolling Meadows Stormwater Management Study: Project Engineer for a stormwater management study for the City of Rolling Meadows. During the summer and fall of 2001 the City experienced flooding during several intense rainfall events. The City identified 12 areas to be studied so that improvements could be made. Responsibilities included analysis of existing conditions for each of the areas, development of flood reduction alternatives, and analysis of each alternative with XP-SWMM to provide recommendations. The recommendations were summarized in a report and presented to City staff.

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James Griffith, PE, CFM, CPESC Senior Water Resources Engineer

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YEARS EXPERIENCE: 10 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 10 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 2005 Civil Engineering Purdue University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062062162, 2009 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager IAFSM Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ethics in City Government, Ethics Training for CDA/OMP Contractors, Vendors & Employees PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section of EE&WR Technical Group

Senior Water Resources Engineer with experience in many aspects of Water Resources. Involved in various water resource projects including stormwater management reviews for various communities including City of Crystal Lake, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Downers Grove, Orland Park, IL and Lake County, IN; as well as base floodplain determinations, LOMR’s, stormwater management studies and permit applications to government agencies such as: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Office of Water Resources (IDNR-OWR), Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (LCSMC), and DuPage County Department of Economic Planning and Development (DEPD). Computer modeling skills include: TR-20, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HYDRAFLOW, HY-8, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, Info SWMM, and XP-SWMM. SEWER MODELING AND FLOOD REDUCTION STUDIES City of Crystal Lake Flood Studies: Resulting from the June 2013 rainfall events causing various levels of flooding throughout the City, 12 individual stormwater studies were performed within City Limits. Each study included the development of an existing condition XP-SWMM hydrologic and hydraulic model. Based on the results of the existing condition analysis, problem areas were identified. A proposed condition XP-SWMM hydrologic and hydraulic model was then developed to identify what improvements could be made to reduce the risk of flooding at each problem areas. Each study produced 2 – 3 possible alternatives, a cost estimate for each alterative identified and a memorandum summarizing the finding. City of Park Ridge Citywide Sewer Study: Performed a Citywide sewer study for the City of Park Ridge. Responsible for developing InfoSWMM model of one of the major sewer systems in the City. The study incorporated GIS data of the existing sewer system to gain a complete understating of the capacity and limitations. The model was then used to develop and evaluate alternatives. Alternatives and recommendations were delivered to the City for further evaluation and determination of which projects to analyze with additional detail. North Shore Drive Relief Storm Sewer: Frequent storm events caused North Shore Drive to overtop creating a hazard for residents and emergency vehicles. The City of Crystal Lake retained CBBEL to develop and analyze alternatives to eliminate North Shore Drive overtopping. A XP-SWMM model was developed to determine impacts of constructing culverts and increasing the roadway overtopping elevation. A stormwater management report was developed and presented to the City for permitting. McHenry County Division of Transportation: Performed stormwater permit application reviews for McHenry County Division of Transportation. Completed reviews in accordance with the McHenry County Stormwater Ordinance. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STUDIES Medinah Country Club Drainage Improvements, Medinah: As part of the overall golf course reconstruction, a drainage plan was developed for Golf Course number 1 and number 2. Improvements on Golf Course number 1 included the design of the drainage system to function in conjunction with the golf course reconstruction. Improvements to Golf Course number 2 include the design of a storm sewer system and drainage plan to eliminate minor flooding that occurs during large rainfall events. Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling as part of the project included the use of the XP-SWMM, TR-20 and HEC-RAS programs. Improvements required permits from both the IDNR_OWR and DuPage County Economic Development and Planning. Prospect Heights ComEd Substation Expansion, Wheeling: Project engineer responsible for the design, plan preparation and permit submittal to the Village of Wheeling. The improvements include the expansion of the substation pad, drainage improvements and required stormwater detention storage basins. Lisle ComEd Substation Expansion, Lisle: Project engineer responsible for the design, plan preparation and permit submittal to the Village of Lisle. The improvements include the expansion of the substation pad and drainage improvements. Lower Des Plaines Detailed Watershed Study: Using HEC-HMS hydrologic software in conjunction with HEC-RAS hydraulic model, unsteady HEC-RAS model was developed to determine the limits of the 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-, 100- and 500-year inundation areas. HECGeoRAS computer software was used to develop cross section geometry for input into the hydraulic model. The project developed alternatives for MWRDGC to evaluate. 2655 S. Manheim Rd, Des Plaines: Prepared hydrologic and compensatory storage calculations for the proposed development. An IDOT drainage checklist was prepared for the proposed access to the IDOT drainage system.

James Griffith, PE, CFM, CPESC Senior Water Resources Engineer

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Fountain Pointe, Aurora: Performed hydrologic analysis and prepared a stormwater report for the City of Aurora. Once the approval of the City was received, an IDOT drainage checklist was prepared and approved. Depke Juvenile Detention Center, Lake County, IL: Prepared a Base Flood Elevation determination and a detention analysis for the proposed parking lot expansion. Lake County Stormwater Management Commission approval was received for both the Base Flood Elevation and the Stormwater Analysis. Capital Corporate Center: Performed a hydrologic and detention analysis for the proposed development. The City of Elgin approval was received for the proposed development. Route 60 Park, Lake Forest: Performed hydrologic analysis to determine the required detention and determine if the 80-150 wetland requirements were met. Prepared a Stormwater Report for Lake County Stormwater Management Commission for the proposed site improvements. A Watershed Development Permit was received for the proposed park. Stoneroller Creek Streambank Stabilization, Gurnee: Performed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for the proposed streambank stabilization of Stoneroller Creek. Improvements included regrading the channel banks and the addition of riffle pools throughout the stream. A Lake County Watershed Development Permit was received. Suburban Teamsters of Northern Illinois, West Chicago: Performed a detention analysis to determine required detention for the proposed development. The City of West Chicago issued a Stormwater Management Permit. Village Park, Hoffman Estates: Prepared a MWRDGC application for the proposed site improvements. The improvements included a swimming pool and parking lot expansion within a previously approved apartment complex. Motor Werks, Barrington: Received approval from the Village of Barrington for the redevelopment of the existing Motor Werks facility and the expansion to a neighboring site. Nalbach Engineering Co. Building Addition, Countryside: Performed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for the realignment of the existing Cook County Highway Department storm sewer network tributary to the Nalbach Engineering site. Cook County Highway Department approval was received for the changes made to the existing storm sewer. Citgo Petroleum, Romeoville: Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses were performed to determine the Base Flood Elevation of the project location. After the Base Flood Elevation was determined, a detention analysis was performed to determine the amount of detention required for the proposed parking lot. Pedestrian Crossing of Lily Cache Creek, Bolingbrook: A hydraulic model was revised to include a pedestrian bridge spanning Lily Cache Creek. IDNR-OWR Floodway Construction Permit was received for the project. Goose Creek LOMR, McBride Engineering, Inc., Crete: Prepared hydraulic model to support a FEMA-LOMR submittal to map the Zone AE floodplain of Goose Creek in the Village of Crete for future development. IDNR-OWR approval was also required. Spring Lake Outlet Enhancement, Lincolnshire: Prepared hydraulic and hydrologic analysis in support of the enhancement of the outlet. A Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Permit was obtained. Armitage Creek Streambank Stabilization, Glendale Heights: Prepared a DuPage County Stormwater Management Report Permit submittal for proposed streambank stabilization. Butterfield Road Improvements, Lake County Department of Transportation, Libertyville: Prepared hydrologic and hydraulic analysis in support of the proposed Butterfield Road Improvements including the reconstruction, widening, and resurfacing. A Lake County Watershed Development Permit was obtained. Bunratty Estates, Orland Park: Prepared stormwater detention analysis for the existing residential development. The existing Stormwater Management Plan was examined and revised to relieve potential flooding problems. Village of Orland Park approval was obtained. Seefried Properties, Inc., Jacob & Hefner Associates, P.C., Bensenville: Prepared hydraulic analysis for a proposed commercial development. Proposed improvements included removal of an access road and installation of additional culverts to prevent increases to the Willow Creek Tributary.

Lee Fell, PE, CPESC Senior Project Manager

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 20 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 20 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 1994 Civil Engineering Purdue University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062053708, 2000 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers IS-UP&DG: Chair (2001-2002), Vice Chair (2000-2001), Treasurer (1999-2000), Secretary (1998-1999) International Erosion Control Association Great Lakes Chapter, Member (#56590)

Senior Project Manager responsible for assisting project managers and project engineers with the development of various design projects, including stormwater management systems, review of plans for compliance with local and state regulations, and roadway construction. Experienced in roadway and utility design including Phase I and Phase II design. Serve as main point-of-contact with clients/municipalities, contractors, architects, consultants and subcontractors while overseeing a team of civil engineers for projects ranging from $100K to $25 million. Act as Senior Project Manager, monitoring internal design and construction budgets and project deadlines. Also act as main resource for all project questions from inception to completion, attending Village Board Meetings, Public Hearings and Town Hall Meetings. Provide guidance to municipalities regarding State and Federal funding opportunities and strategic direction for yearly budgets and capital programs. Lead contact for the following municipalities:

• Algonquin • Clarendon Hills • Darien • Harwood Heights • Hawthorn Woods • Oak Lawn

Sanitary Sewer Lining, Palos Hills: Project Manager for the Palos Hills Sanitary Sewer Lining project. The project included providing professional engineering services relating to the City of Palos Hills Sanitary Sewer Lining Projects for compliance with the IEPA Violation the City received on October 1, 2007. The project included the design, permitting and construction observation of the sanitary sewer lining project and included addressing sewer deficiencies for approximately 15,000 LF of 8” and 10” sanitary sewer due to infiltration. To be in compliance with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the City and CBBEL coordinated plans to reduce infiltration and eliminate illegal sump pump connections. These sanitary sewers were cleaned and televised in preparation for installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). CBBEL prepared all specifications and contract documents for the televising and installation of the cured-in-placing lining of the designated sewers; prepared an Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost; permitted the project through MWRD; attended project coordination meetings; and handled bidding for the project. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago: Worked as the Project Manager on a consulting team to renovate the South Pond that will inspire lifelong environmental stewardship for Chicago area students, families, and community members. CBBEL and several consultants worked on the design to enhance the pond by improving the water quality by replacing surrounding asphalt paths with native vegetated edges, introduce interactive elements along the pond, add a boardwalk through the pond, restore and protect the island in the pond and improve the surrounding landscape. CBBEL was in charge of the civil, MEP, water quality and at-grade structural portions of the project. Village Engineer, Hawthorn Woods: The Village of Hawthorn Woods is a rapidly growing community of approximately 5,000 in Lake County. Its location along major thoroughfares such as Gilmer, Old McHenry, and Rand Roads makes it an attractive location for extensive development from a residential, commercial and industrial perspective. In 2003, the Village hired CBBEL to assist them in managing this growth and development and the significant engineering challenges that accompany it. CBBEL oversees all municipal engineering responsibilities, and Lee serves as Village Engineer for the Village. He regularly works with the Village in a variety of capacities, including administration and design of municipal programs and projects, coordination of development reviews and construction inspections, and regular attendance at Village Board meetings, Water and Infrastructure Meetings, and bi-weekly staff meetings. Aquatic Center, Hawthorn Woods: Project Manager for design of the Aquatic Center located along Midlothian Road. Engineering services included: design of the civil plans outside the deck area which includes storm, water and sanitary sewers, grading plans and erosion control plan; submittal of SMC Permit for the site development, an IDOT Permit for the entrance driveway on Midlothian Road, Army Corps of Engineers Permits, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), a permit from AQUA and IEPA for the watermain, and sanitary sewer and temporary hauling permits. Lawrence Avenue Streetscape, Harwood Heights: Project Manager for Phase II Engineering for streetscape improvements to Lawrence Avenue between Olcott Avenue and Harlem Avenue, a distance of approximately 2000’ as well as drainage, water main and utility improvements. This project included preparation of Plans, Specifications and Engineer Estimates for inclusion on an IDOT construction letting in accordance with Federal Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Project Development Procedures. Major components of the streetscape improvements included: intermittent widening of Lawrence Avenue within the existing right-of-way to improve existing parking and provide new parallel on-street parking spaces in designated areas, along with a public parking lot on the south side of Lawrence Avenue. The improvements

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also included new CTA Bus Stops, trees, planters, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, furnishings, decorative street lighting, new sidewalks, intersection lighting and higher visibility crosswalks consisting of brick pavers. This project is partially funded by the ITEP. The streetscape plan was developed based on the Streetscape Concept Layout developed by Vandewalle & Associates. The project required coordination with the Village, utilities and the CTA. Depke Center, Lake County Department of Transportation: Project Engineer. The project involved the realignment of the Depke Center’s entrance roadway to IL Route 21 and the expansion of their parking lot. The Depke Center Courthouse and Juvenile Detention Center’s entrance drive was offset from Woodbine Road across IL Route 21. To improve intersection operations, safety and set up the intersection for a future traffic signal, the entrance drive was realigned with Woodbine and a left turn lane was constructed on IL Route 21 as part of a new development across the street. Due to lack of parking during court proceedings, the at-grade parking lot was reconstructed and expanded and coordinated with future building expansion plans. The new parking lot included lighting, landscaping and on-site detention in accordance with the Lake County Development Ordinance and the Stormwater Ordinance. During preliminary engineering, several alternate concept plans were designed and presented to LCDOT, Depke Center officials, and Lake County Building and Zoning. Upon approval of a concept alternate, CBBEL proceeded with permitting and final design. Permits were required from IDOT, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, and Lake County Building and Zoning. Additional coordination was required with the Village of Vernon Hills and adjacent developments. Waukegan Tannery Substation Construction, ComEd Energy Delivery, Waukegan: Project Manager for the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) ±38-acre Waukegan Tannery 345kV new substation and the ±16-acre 138kV substation expansion study areas in Waukegan, Lake County. The project entailed stormwater, floodplain, wetland permitting, and preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate for the project. Coordination was required between Sargent & Lundy for the transmission lines and URS for remediation of the site. ComEd TSS117 Prospect Heights Substation Expansion, ComEd Energy Delivery, Wheeling: Project Manager for the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) TSS117 Prospect Heights Substation expansion in Wheeling, Cook. The project entailed stormwater, floodplain, wetland permitting, and preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate for the project. Coordination was required between Sargent & Lundy for the transmission lines. Transmission Line & TDC 480 Substation, ComEd Energy Delivery: Project Manager for the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) ±4.5 mile transmission line and the TDC 480 Substation in Cook and Will Counties. The project entailed stormwater, floodplain, wetland permitting, and preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate for the project. Coordination was required between Sargent & Lundy for the transmission lines. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Greenwood-Forest Glen Stormwater Design, Winnetka: Project Manager for the design of stormwater improvements for the Village of Winnetka. Responsibilities consisted of preparing plans, specifications and estimates, and attending numerous meetings. Also responsible for receiving Village permits and IEPA permits for water and sewer. Plans included paving, grading, structural, architectural, lighting, and landscaping plans, as well as the installation of storm sewers, municipal watermain, and municipal sanitary sewers, and utility coordination. The project encompassed the Greenwood Avenue and Forest Glen Drive areas. In the Greenwood Avenue Study Area the project consisted of additional 30” sewer on Greenwood Avenue (approx. 150 ft.), additional 30” sewer along Edgewood Lane between Greenwood Avenue and Grove Street (approx. 650 ft.), new 54” sewer along Grove Street between Edgewood Lane and Tower Road (approx. 450 ft.), new 36” sewer along Tower Road east of Vernon Avenue to Forest Glen Drive (approx. 1,000 ft.), replacement of 36” sewer with an 83” by 53” elliptical sewer and 66” sewer along Tower Road between Greenwood Avenue and Grove Street (approx. 650 ft.), additional 83” by 53” elliptical sewer along Tower Road from Grove Street to the lagoon (approx. 1,000 ft.), removal of 36” sewer and replacement with a 60” outlet into the lagoon, and new 66” outlet into the lagoon (approx. 150 ft.). In the Forest Glen Study Area the project consisted of replacement of 10” sewer along Forest Glen Drive North with 24” storm sewer (approx. 650 ft.), replacement of 12” sewer along Forest Glen Drive West with 30” and 36” storm sewer (approx. 300 ft.), new 36” storm sewer along Forest Glen Drive and Forest Glen Drive South (approx. 400 ft.), berming/regrading of three areas along Forest Glen Drive North and Forest Glen Drive West and review of the need at the south corner of west and south, and raise and seal three sanitary manholes in stormwater ponding areas. The new outlet to the lagoon on the Cook County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) property required approval from the CCFPD and the Army Corps of Engineers. The project included meetings with the Village Staff and Village Board to discuss the project.

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Fieldcrest Farms Sections, Phase I and II, Algonquin: Project Manager responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the program. The Village of Algonquin identified residential streets of The Fieldcrest Farms Subdivision to be rehabilitated. This included 1.97 miles of roadway. Improvements included surface removal, leveling binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. Flood Storage Facility Project, Harwood Heights: Project Manager for the Village of Harwood Heights construction of a floodwater storage facility. Floodwater storage facility consisted of a concrete box culvert on West Leland Avenue between N. New England Avenue and Oak Park Avenue (1,300 LF). The box culvert will store excess runoff during heavy rainstorms until the downstream combined sewer has sufficient capacity to drain this excess storm water. The scope included preparing plans, specifications and estimate utilizing the Illinois IKE Disaster Recovery Program (“IKE”) Grant Funds and receiving a MWRD permit. 2012 Street and Water Main Project, Oak Lawn: Project Manager. The project included street and watermain improvements to 39 streets for over 5 miles of roadway and 2 miles of watermain in the Village. The improvements include hot-mix asphalt grinding, resurfacing, patching of curb and gutter, water main replacement, fire hydrant, water services, structure replacements and restoration. The scope included preparing the engineering plans, specification and estimate, receiving IEPA and CCHD Permits, and providing construction observation. Wilson Street, Batavia: Project Manager for the City of Batavia Downtown Streetscape project to improvement the streets, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and related infrastructure in the Downtown area. This project included West Wilson Street from North Batavia Avenue (IL Route 31) to North Island Avenue (approximately 1,100’). Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds were used for the construction and general funds for the engineering. The following were included in the streetscape project: analyzed lane/pavement widths and provided recommendations; 4 foot of walk and street trees in grates added to sidewalk; gateway elements added at various corners; dedicated right turn lane heading west eliminated and replaced with combined right turn and through lane; mid block pedestrian crossing with specialty paving. The project included both Phase I and Phase II Engineering, including: topographic survey, Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA), environmental coordination, streetscape geometrics, traffic maintenance analysis, capacity analysis, categorical exclusion form, geotechnical investigations, pedestrian / roadway lighting, and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimate. Rolling Meadows Pavement Evaluation: Project Manager for preparation of a City wide street maintenance improvement program. As part of this program a pavement evaluation rating system was developed to determine the condition of each street segment. This document provided the existing pavement condition, age, and defined various pavement maintenance strategies and costs associated with each segment summarizing the anticipated costs to maintain the Village’s street system and extend the pavement life. The pavement evaluation process was made up of three distinctive features: visual inspection, performance, pavement type and history. Upon the completion of this evaluation process the PCI ratings were entered into the pavement database. For budgeting, planning and discussion purposes a typical 20 year pavement maintenance program was developed. Hawthorn Woods Pavement Evaluation: Project Manager for preparation of a Village wide street maintenance improvement program. As part of this program a pavement evaluation rating system was developed to determine the condition of each street segment. This document provided the existing pavement condition, age, and defined various pavement maintenance strategies and costs associated with each segment summarizing the anticipated costs to maintain the Village’s street system and extend the pavement life. The pavement evaluation process was made up of three distinctive features: visual inspection, performance, pavement type and history. Upon the completion of this evaluation process the PCI ratings were entered into the pavement database. For budgeting, planning and discussion purposes a typical 15 year pavement maintenance program was developed. Larson Avenue, Roselle: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents for Larson Avenue Roadway Project. The work included full depth removal of existing asphalt base repairs and replacement with binder course and surface course. In addition, spot curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk removal and replacement, and landscape restoration were included in this project. The scope included preparing the engineering plans, specification and estimate, and providing construction observation. The project utilized MFT Funds. Octavia and Oconto Improvements, Harwood Heights: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents for the North Octavia Avenue and North Oconto Avenue Roadway Project. This work included resurfacing and widening with the additional parking and drainage. The scope included preparing the engineering plans, specification and estimate, and providing construction observation to utilize the CDBG Funds the Village received and use of MFT Funds.

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2011 Street Program, Oak Lawn: Project Manager. Responsibilities included overseeing the preparation of the engineering plans, specifications and estimate of the project, as well as negotiating with the contractor to hold unit pricing from the previous year. The 2011 Street Program consisted of resurfacing of approximately 12.6 miles of 47 residential streets. Project included 210,000 square yards of full-depth asphalt removal and replacement and 47,000 square yards of grind and overlay resurfacing. Project also included partial sidewalk and curb & gutter removal and replacement, as well as replacement of damaged drainage structures. 2011 Street and Sewer Program, Wilmette: Project Manager. Responsibilities included overseeing the preparation of the engineering plans, specifications and estimate of the project. The 2011 Road and Sewer Program consisted of the resurfacing and/or reconstruction of 1.2 miles of roadway, various relief sewer and combination sewer repairs, reconnecting existing services, manhole removal and replacement, full curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, landscaping and pavement markings where necessary. North Industrial SSA Program, Bensenville: Project Engineer. Responsibilities included preparing the engineering plans, specifications and estimate for the project. The North Industrial Special Service Area Roadway, Streambank and Utility Improvements project included roadway reconstruction, curb & gutter removal and replacement, storm sewer and water main installation, drainage structure installation, channel improvements, culvert removal and replacement, streambank stabilization and restoration improvements. 2010 Street Program, Oak Lawn: Project Manager for the 2010 Street Program which consisted of resurfacing of approximately 9.9 miles of 42 residential streets. Project included 135,000 square yards of full-depth asphalt removal and replacement and 47,000 square yards of grind and overlay resurfacing. Project also included partial sidewalk and curb & gutter removal and replacement, as well as replacement of damaged drainage structures. Street Program, Zion: Project Manager for the 2010 and 2011 Street Program which consisted of resurfacing approximately 0.5 miles of roadway, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, driveways, sidewalk and ADA ramps, and was followed by patching and resurfacing. Project also included partial sidewalk and curb & gutter removal and replacement, as well as replacement of damaged drainage structures. SSA Program, Clarendon Hills: Project Manager for the SSA Program which covered approximately 11,000 LFand included resurfacing, installing a two-foot wide concrete shoulder, patching, minor drainage improvements, and restoration of the following streets using SSA Funds Fairview, Hudson, Iroquois, Mohawk, Ridge, Juliet, N. Jackson, Eastern, and Harris. This resurfacing included grinding 2”, patching, installation of the two foot concrete shoulder and resurfacing the roadway with ¾ inches of leveling binding with 1 ½ inches of surface course. The scope included preparation of the bid documents using a bid booklet. 2010 Street and Sewer Project, Wilmette: Project Engineer. The Village of Wilmette rehabilitated the following streets as part of their 2010 Road Program: Highland Avenue, 20th Street, Canterbury Court, 6th Street, 3rd Street, Maple Avenue. CBBEL finalized plans, specifications, and estimates for the above streets, making a letting date which allowed construction to coincide with the LAPP program. Project consisted of the reconstruction and resurfacing of various streets. The roadway construction included approximately 1.03 total miles of various residential roadway improvements. Utility construction included 845 LFof combination sewer removal and replacement, reconnecting existing sewer services, and manhole removal and replacement. Roadway improvements included curb and gutter removal and replacement, driveway removal and replacement, landscaping and pavement markings. Spring Street, Elgin: Project Engineer. Project scope included design, permit and preparation of contract plans and specifications for bid which included over 3,600’ of new water main and 5,000‘ of street rehabilitation in the City of Elgin. A new 8" ductile iron water main replaced an antiquated 4" cast iron water main system and was constructed with connections to the existing mains that loop through the neighborhoods. A new 1" copper service line was installed for each residence on the route from the new main to the b-box as well as replacing the valves, fire hydrants and the existing lids of all the structures. After the water main and services were installed, on Spring Street, Franklin Boulevard, Ann Street, Cherry Street, and Seneca Street the entire width of the road was milled and a new bituminous surface and binder course was installed over the existing PCC base course. This included removing the roadside curb and gutter and replacing it with B-6.18 curb and gutter, upgrading the existing signage, ADA ramp replacement, full sod restoration, meeting with the residents at an open house and preparing exhibits and answering property owner's questions about the project.

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Huntley Street Program: Project Manager for the annual street partial reconstruction/resurfacing program for the Village of Huntley. The annual project generally consists of partial reconstruction, and/or resurfacing of approximately five miles of residential streets. In addition, various other public works type projects are often added to the street program to take advantage of the lower unit prices associated with larger projects. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates which are prepared in a MFT format, reviewed and approved by IDOT and the Bureau of Local Roads. Clarendon Hills South SSA Program: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents for the resurfacing of the SSA South Roadways (2615 LF). This project included resurfacing, installing a two-foot wide concrete shoulder, patching, minor drainage improvements, and restoration of the following streets using SSA Funds (Churchill Place, Grant Avenue and Hudson Avenue). This resurfacing included grinding two inches, patching, installation of the two foot concrete shoulder and resurfacing the roadway with ¾ inches of leveling binding with 1 ½ inches of surface course. The scope included preparation of the bid documents using a bid booklet. Kreutzer Road LAPP, Huntley: Project Manager for the Kreutzer Road (IL Rt. 47 to Huntley Dundee Road) LAPP Program. The project included the resurfacing of 5,280 ft. (1 mile) of roadway in Federal format. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the program. Improvements include surface removal, leveling binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. This project utilized funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). North Huntington Drive LAPP, Algonquin: Project Manager for the North Huntington Drive (Stonegate Road to Hanson Road) LAPP project. The project included the resurfacing of 3,820 ft. (0.72 mile) of roadway in Federal format. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the program. Improvements include surface removal, leveling binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. This project utilized funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Huntley Pavement Evaluation: Project Manager for preparation of a Village wide street maintenance improvement program. As part of this program a pavement evaluation rating system was developed to determine the condition of each street segment. This document provided the existing pavement condition, age, and defined various pavement maintenance strategies and costs associated with each segment summarizing the anticipated costs to maintain the Village’s street system and extend the pavement life. The pavement evaluation process was made up of three distinctive features: visual inspection, performance, pavement type and history. Upon the completion of this evaluation process the PCI ratings were entered into the pavement database. For budgeting, planning and discussion purposes a typical 20 year pavement maintenance program was developed. 2008 and 2009 Street Program, Oak Lawn: Project Manager responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the street program. The street program utilized $3.92 million of HPP (High Priority Projects) Funds with a local match. We utilized the federal funds with a local letting while completing the design and construction within 5 months. Improvements include surface removal, pavement removal, leveling binder course, binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. Dundee/Huntley Road LAPP Program, Huntley: Project Manager for the Dundee/Huntley Road LAPP Program. The project included the resurfacing of 1.7 miles of roadway in Federal format. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the program. Improvements include surface removal, leveling binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. 2009 LAPP Program, Algonquin: Project Manager for the 2009 LAPP Program. The project included the resurfacing of 4.4 miles of roadway in Federal format. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the program. Improvements include surface removal, leveling binder course, surface course, driveway removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, and landscape restoration. Street Program, Darien: Project Manager for the annual street partial reconstruction/resurfacing program for the City of Darien. The annual project generally consists of partial reconstruction, and/or resurfacing of approximately five miles of residential streets. In addition, various other public works type projects are often added to the street program to take advantage of the lower unit prices associated with larger projects. Responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates which are prepared in an MFT format, reviewed and approved by IDOT and the Bureau of Local Roads.

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Special Service Area Program, Hawthorn Woods: Project Manager for the design and preparation of contract documents for an annual reconstruction/ resurfacing program for the Village of Hawthorn Woods. In 2003 the Village passed a $20 million program to repave all the Village streets within a seven year period. Each year the Village reconstructs/resurfaces approximately six miles of residential streets. Also, the project includes ditch regrading, storm sewer and complete parkway restoration. Each year areas which have drainage problems are field surveyed to determine if a viable economic solution is available. WATER MAINS Braymore Force Main, Barrington: Project Manager for the replacement of approximately 3,500’ of force main for the Braymore Lift Station. The force main was constructed in 1985 and experienced a high incidence of breaks that are disruptive to service. The original force main was a 6” diameter, approximately 3,500’ long and located on the east parkway of the South Barrington Road ROW with a crossing of Dundee Road. Responsibilities included design engineering, permitting and related field topographic surveying required to prepare contract documents for the force main replacement project. The design effort required checking the capacity of the existing 10” sewer at the proposed connection and identifying options for the forcemain replacement with the Village selecting the option to be used. Water Main Replacement Projects (Various), Clarendon Hills: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents for the replacement of the 11,300’ of 4” and 6” water main with a new 8” and 12” water main at various locations throughout the Village. Responsibilities included preparation of plans and specifications and coordination with the Village Public Works; IEPA and IDOT permits for work within the right-of-way; bid advertisement and award recommendations. Also, the scope of work included helping the Village seek to receive a loan from the IEPA’s Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP) to replace the water main using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. Along with a pre-application, a project plan for water projects was submitted to IEPA along with environmental sign-offs, design plans and specifications, with an approved construction permit, certified debt authorization ordinance & dedicated source of review identified by the Village to repay the loan. Ela Road and Princeton/Summit Water Main, Barrington: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents as well as bidding assistance for the Ela Road and Princeton/Summit Water Main Projects. The proposed improvements included the construction of a new 8” diameter ductile iron water main on Princeton Avenue from Cook Street to Division Street, Summit Avenue from Cornell Avenue to Princeton Avenue and on Cornell Avenue from Summit Avenue to Division Street (approximately 2300 LF)and a new 10” diameter ductile iron water main on Ela Road from Lake Cook Road Street to Balmoral Lane and Balmoral Lane from Tudor Drive to Ela Road (approximately 800 LF). The scope included applying for and receipt of the required IEPA permit prior to construction. The project also required application for the IDOT and Cook County Permit for work within the Ela Road Right-of-Way and a Barrington Township Permit for work within the Princeton/Summit Right-of-Way. Lake Cook Road Water Main, Barrington: Project Manager for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Lake Cook Road Water Main Project, topographic survey, and bidding assistance. The project included construction of a new 10” diameter ductile iron water main on Lake Cook Road from Wesley Street to Wyngate Drive (approximately 3,800 LF The scope included applying for and receipt of the required IEPA permit prior to construction, as well as the IDOT Permit for the work within the Lake Cook Road Right-of-Way. 2009 Relief Sewer and Birchwood Avenue Water Main, Wilmette: Project Manager of the civil design, preparation of contract documents and permits for relief sewer, and roadway reconstruction at various locations in Wilmette. The sewer design included over 3,680’ of 24” relief sewer, over 950’ of 36” relief sewer, over 375’ of 42” RCP relief sewer and 1,000’ of 48” RCP relief sewer, over 500’ of 15” combined sewer, and various other improvements to the combined sewer, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems. Roadway reconstruction included curb and gutter construction, utility improvements, over 8,100 square yards of brick removal and replacement with full-depth roadway base reconstruction, and over 2,200 SY of bituminous roadway reconstruction. Harwood Heights Watermain: Project Manager for watermain improvements for the Village of Harwood Heights. Project required approximately 3,400 LF new 12” ductile iron water main, PCC sidewalk removal, new water service connections, fire hydrants, valves, and vaults. Responsibilities included preparation of plans and specifications and coordination with the Village Public Works; IEPA and IDOT Permits for work within the right of way; and bid advertisement and award recommendation.

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BICYCLE PATHS/PARKS Wheaton Park District Dredging Project: Project Engineer. Responsibilities included preparing the engineering plans, specifications and estimate for the project. The project included hydraulic dredging, spoil dewatering, hauling of material off-site, and restoration. Wheaton Park District Parking Lots: Project Engineer. Responsibilities included preparing the engineering plans, specifications and estimate for the project. The project included removal and reconstruction of 4 parking lots, roadway, detention basin and restoration. Northside Park, Wheaton Park District: Worked as the Design Engineer for the Northside Park to restore the park and lagoon to benefit park patrons, while providing the necessary flood mitigation benefit necessary to allow the North Main Street culvert to be permitted for the Wheaton Park District. The project included preparation of plans and specifications for the shoreline restoration, docks, weir replacement, Bridge No. 4 replacement, east shoreline reclamation and flood control compensatory storage; Thompson and Wheaton Oaks property stormwater improvements; and sanitary sewer forcemain and storm sewer outfall relocation. DuPage River Trail Segment IV, Naperville: Project Manager for the DuPage River Trail Segment IV located along the West Branch of the DuPage River. The Segment IV corridor begins east of the intersection of Washington Street and 87th Street in DuPage County and ends at the intersection of Washington Street and Royce Road in Will County for a distance of 2.5 miles. CBBEL was hired to finish the Phase I Study, which was started by another consultant, and to complete Phase II engineering. Phase I Services included: Drainage Study and Report for 2 bridges; environmental and 4F coordination; wetland delineation and coordination; preparation and design approval for a Local Project Development Report in accordance with IDOT/FHWA standards; development of horizontal and vertical geometry in accordance with AASHTO Bicycle Guidelines; design and permitting of a bicycle bridge over Salt Creek with IDNR and the Army Corp. of Engineers; and Stormwater Permits from Will and DuPage Counties. Phase II Services included: topographic survey, preparation of plats and legals, and right-of-way acquisition; coordination with residents and property owners; and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates in accordance with IDOT Standards. Dellwood West Park, Lockport Township: Design Engineer for installation of a ramp and updates to Dellwood West Park, in Lockport Township. Funding was authorized under an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant, 101248. The funding allocated is for completion of the following: preliminary engineering I and II, construction engineering, construction of a ramp, pedestrian bridge and trail system, installation of interpretive and directional signage, markers, landscaping & two interpretive pods, parking areas and restrooms. Project Engineer for the construction of a bike path and installation of an ADA accessible ramp in two locations at Dellwood Park West, Lockport. The 4,600 foot path will connect to the existing I&M Canal Tow Path by a proposed bridge over the canal and the ramp will connect the historic downtown area of Lockport to the I&M Canal Tow Path and the existing parking lot. Phase I responsibilities included the preparation of a Local Project Development Report for a Group II Categorical Exclusion, which was approved by IDOT/FHWA. The Project Development Report included development of horizontal and vertical geometry in accordance with AASHTO Bicycle Guidelines. Upon design approval prepared Phase II plans, specification and estimates for the bike path construction. Coordination was required with the existing and proposed park and streetscape features. Phase II plans were reviewed and approved by IDOT and the Lockport Township Park District. Hawthorn Woods Country Club Park Site: Project Manager for the construction of a 23-acre park site for the Village of Hawthorn Woods. Reviewed and verified that the plans were in accordance with the annexation agreement between the Village and developer. Coordinated with AQUA Illinois and the developer to bring both water and sanitary services to the softball and soccer pavilions. Specified the park amenities (benches, backstop for softball fields, outfield fence, installation of dugouts (benches) and bleachers, playground equipment, drinking fountains, four flagpoles – two by the soccer fields and two by the softball fields with lighting) and landscaping plan. Specified the infield mix and warning track mixtures for the softball infields and warning tracks. Coordinated with Commonwealth Edison and SBC to bring power and phone lines to the concession buildings and the three soccer fields and three soft ball fields. CBBEL included in the bid set of plans the gazebo and monument signs which were designed by the Village Architect. CBBEL reviewed the amenities inside the pavilions, which included water, sewer and irrigation controllers, etc.

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Taft Street, Merrillville, IN: Project Manager. Responsibilities included preparation of topographic survey, plans, specifications, and estimates, coordination and project meetings, bidding assistance, and pre-construction tasks. The project included performing professional engineering services for design, permitting and construction observation services for drainage improvements along Taft Street between US 30 and approximately 2,500’ north of 73rd Avenue in the Town of Merrillville. The project was in response to significant flooding experienced by residential structures west of Taft Street between US 30 and 73rd Avenue during the September 2008 storm event. IKE, Harwood Heights: Project Manager for the professional engineering services related to the design, preparation of construction documents and construction observation for the Flood Storage Facility Project. The Village of Harwood Heights received over $750,000 in IKE Grant funds for a flood storage project. The project included a concrete box culvert on West Leland Avenue between N. New England Avenue and Oak Park Avenue (1,300 LF). The box culvert will store excess runoff during heavy rainstorms until the downstream combined sewer has sufficient capacity to drain this excess storm water. These projects are to be completed in accordance with the Illinois IKE Disaster Recovery Program (“IDRP”) and MWRD regulations. Flood Improvements, Crystal Lake: Project Manager for three separate flood improvement projects. The City of Crystal Lake experienced some of the heaviest rain fall totals in its history in the summer of 2007. As a result of these heavy rain totals, several areas throughout the City experienced flooding so a flood study was completed in 2009. Area 1B and the North Shore Drive re-route were identified in the flood study as potential drainage improvements. Area 1D also currently experiences some localized drainage problems. The flood study previously determined that residents experience yard flooding and basement/crawlspace flooding in this area. A concept level plan was developed for Area 1D that increased the level of protection for the residents. Possible solutions included the construction of a new inlet and storm sewer to convey flow west, along North Shore Drive, from the existing depressional area to the regraded swale. After a concept level plan was agreed upon with the City for Area 1D, engineering plans for the preferred project were prepared. The plans and specifications for the improvements were designed according to the applicable Federal, State and Local (City of Crystal Lake) requirements including the Crystal Lake Stormwater Ordinance. The project located within the Crystal Lake Watershed and utilized Best Management Practices identified in the Crystal Lake Watershed Design Manual. Also, the City received a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development.

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Jeana Gowin, PE, CFM Senior Water Resources Engineer

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 13 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 13 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 2001 Agricultural Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062061210, 2008 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager IAFSM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IAFSM Conference, 2012, 2010, 2005 EPA SWMM Seminar, 2012 Ethics in City Government, Ethics Training for CDA/OMP Contractors, Vendors & Employees, 2011, 2013 Hancor Stormwater Management Presentation, 2005 Writing Workshop, 2005 Urban Drainage Seminar, 2005 Best Management Practice Seminar, 2005 IDNR-OWR Permitting Seminar, 2005 DuPage County Flood Plain Mapping and Flood Plain Permit Submittal Seminar, 2005 FEQ Training Seminar, 2004 Polymers and Sediment Control, 2004 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Seminar, 2004 TR-20 Hydrologic Model Seminar, 2004 HEC-HMS Training Seminar, 2002 HEC-RAS Training Seminar, 2002 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management

Senior Water Resources Engineer responsible for water resources engineering project analysis and design. Duties include performing the following hydrologic and hydraulic engineering tasks: land use characterization, floodplain/floodway delineation, detention and compensatory storage determination, steady state and unsteady state hydraulic analyses, and design of conveyance systems. Has prepared, submitted, and obtained Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) floodway construction permits, dam safety permits, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR), LOMR-Fs, and Letter of Map Amendments (LOMA). Storm Sewerage Permits have been obtained from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) and Stormwater Permits from the DuPage County Department of Economic and Development Planning (EDP). Has performed reviews for the communities of Addison, Carol Stream, Huntley, Inverness, Naperville, Orland Park, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Shorewood, and Wheeling. Computer modeling skills include: HEC-1, HEC-HMS, and TR-20 hydrologic models; WSP-2, HEC-2, HEC-RAS steady state hydraulic models; Hydraflow, EPA SWMM and XP-SWMM storm sewer models; HY-8 culvert design; FEQ and HEC-RAS unsteady models; and HEC-GeoRAS and ArcMap. Route 53 Pump Station and Terrace View Pond, Lombard, DuPage County: Project Engineer responsible for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the watershed. Used the XP-SWMM sewer model to identify existing sewer capacity and flood prone areas. Developed and evaluated alternatives to provide additional flood storage by improving the Terrace View Pond and provide storm sewer improvements to reduce flooding in the surrounding areas. The analysis was also used to determine a new pump rate for the upgraded Route 53 Pump Station. Combined Sewer Modeling, Elmwood Park, Cook County: Project Engineer responsible for the development of the XP-SWMM sewer model to evaluate the existing combined sewer. Proposed a flood reduction project to reduce flooding within the Westwood Subdivision and various other areas within the Village. Includes the separation of 250 acres of Village area that is currently drained by combined sewers and will provide relief to MWRDGC North Avenue interceptor. New storm sewer system will discharge to Golf Course Tributary. Combined Sewer Modeling, Lombard, DuPage County: Project Engineer responsible for XP-SWMM hydraulic modeling preparation and calibration. Identified Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) within the watershed and developed both an interim and a future sewer separation plan. Completed analysis of two areas of the Village’s storm and combined sewer system encompassing approximately 2,600 acres. Runoff from these areas is conveyed to various sewer treatment facilities, until those systems reach capacity and overflow to the East Branch DuPage River. The purpose of the project was to determine the existing system capacities and frequencies of combined sewer overflow events, with the goal of developing a sewer separation plan that reduces the frequency of CSO’s. Irving Park Road Relocation Location Drainage Study, Village of Bensenville and City of Chicago: Project Engineer responsible for preparation of Location Drainage Study. Responsibilities included assembly of existing drainage plan outlining drainage boundaries and key drainage features, design of proposed storm sewer system, and assembly of proposed drainage plan. Lower Des Plaines River Watershed Modeling, MWRDGC, Cook County: Project Engineer. Performed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of Buffalo Creek watershed. Modeling results are being utilized to map new 100-year inundation areas and were used to propose alternatives to reduce flooding risks discovered through consultation with stakeholders and modeling results. Damage and cost estimates were used to yield benefits. Elgin O’Hare West-Bypass, IDOT, Cook and DuPage Counties: Project Engineer responsible for HEC-RAS hydraulic modeling of Willow Creek existing and proposed conditions through the study area. Also responsible for preparation of IDOT Hydraulic Report and IDNR-OWR Flow Certification for Willow Creek. I-294 Industrial Park Drainage Investigation, IDOT, Franklin Park, Cook County: Project Engineer responsible for preparation of XP-SWMM hydraulic analysis of existing conveyance system from County Line Road to Silver Creek. Analyzed and proposed several alternatives to provide a greater level of flood protection within the Industrial Park. Project required coordination with IDOT, ISTHA, Village of Franklin Park and affected property owners. I-294 Industrial Park Flood Control Project, Franklin Park, Cook County: Project Engineer responsible for XP-SWMM hydraulic analysis of existing conveyance system from County Line Road to Silver Creek. Responsible for design appurtenances associated with the selected alternative. Project includes permitting through IDNR-OWR, MWRDGC, and IEPA. Project requires coordination with IDOT, ISTHA, Village of Franklin Park and affected property owners.

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Jeana Gowin, PE, CFM Senior Water Resources Engineer

Willow Creek Relocation, O’Hare Modernization Program, Chicago, Cook County: Project Engineer responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of various alternatives related to the relocation of Willow Creek within the North Airfield for the existing and proposed configuration of O’Hare International Airport. Included coordination with designers and hydraulic analysis of different phases of construction. Responsible for preparation of IDNR-OWR floodway construction permit. Buffalo Grove Downtown Redevelopment, Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties: Project Engineer responsible for hydraulic analysis of the relocation of Farrington Ditch along the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Analysis includes two alignments that must meet requirements of IDNR-OWR, Lake County SMC, MWRD and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Study includes compensatory storage and detention calculations. Villa Park Comprehensive Flood Plan, Villa Park, DuPage County: Project Engineer responsible for preparation of XP-SWMM hydraulic analysis of existing conveyance system of ten study areas within the Village. A proposed conditions analysis and recommendation of alternatives to reduce flooding within the study areas is being prepared. Includes coordination with the Village and various consultants. Silver Creek Culvert Replacement, Franklin Park, Cook County: Project Engineer responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of the sizing of the channel and new culvert crossings associated with the removal of an existing culvert. Included coordination with designers and hydraulic analysis of different alternatives. Responsible for preparation of IDNR-OWR floodway construction permit.

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Andrea Pizzo, EI Water Resources Engineer

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 2 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 2 EDUCATION Master of Science, 2014 Engineering Purdue University Bachelor of Science, 2013 Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Engineer Intern, IL, 061-037469, 2013 PUBLICATIONS A.R. Meier, A. Pizzo, J.B. Dunning, J.K. Riegel, and M. Malloy. “Breeding birds and forest management in the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment.” Purdue University Extension. (Revised and Resubmitted.)

Water Resources Engineer responsible for water resources engineering project analysis and design. Responsibilities include performing hydrologic and hydraulic engineering tasks such as: land use characterization, floodplain/floodway delineation, detention and compensatory storage determination, steady state and unsteady state hydraulic analyses, and design of conveyance systems. Performed reviews for the Town of Dyer, IN. Involved in the editing process of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRDGC) Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) and Technical Guidance Manual (TGM). Software Experience: XPSWMM, TR-20, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, Autodesk Inventor Pro, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, eQUEST 3-64, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Publisher Language Experience: Working proficiency in Italian Illiana Corridor Study, PTB 158-045, IDOT, Will & Kankakee Counties, IL; Lake County, IN, IL: Water Resources Engineer responsible for performing hydraulic analyses for several water crossings to verify that they meet design standards; and then compiling the hydraulic reports for these water crossings. The Illiana Corridor Study consists of a new 4-lane IDOT roadway proposed to alleviate traffic on various inner-city Chicagoland highways. The Illiana Expressway is proposed to connect IL-55 near Wilmington, IL due east to IL-57 near Peotone, IL, and continue due east until its terminus at I-65 near Crown Point, IN. Plum Creek-Hart Ditch Early Warning System and Flood Forecasting, Dyer, Lake County, IN: Water Resources Engineer responsible for observing and documenting gage readings from a system of four USGS gages. The project included the development of flood forecasting through correlations of observed USGS gage data throughout the Plum Creek / Hart Ditch Watershed. Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling were utilized to predict flood heights and coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) and USGS. Utilizing measured precipitation data and NWS precipitation forecast data, a prediction of water surface elevation in downstream Dyer could be made using calibrated hydrologic and hydraulic models for the watershed. The information is used by downstream officials to activate an emergency management plan. Professional Engineering Services, 2014, Orland Park, IL: Water Resources Engineer responsible for performing drainage investigations for multiple properties, including performing hydrologic analyses for these properties, creating exhibits depicting existing conditions, and writing memorandums to communicate existing conditions and potential solutions for each property to the Village. US 6 at IL 50 over Midlothian Creek, IDOT, Various, IL: Water Resources Engineer responsible for performing hydraulic analyses at particular water crossings in the project and responsible for updating the hydraulic report. The project started as a US Route 6 bridge replacement that would also replace the upstream 6 foot diameter pipe to reduce upstream flooding, in addition to adding three pipes to the IL Route 50 (Cicero Avenue) crossing to further reduce the tailwater. Now, the proposed intersection is to accommodate a south-bound right turn lane on IL Route 50 so that both the US Route 6 structure and the IL Route 50 structure need to be extended, leaving a small gap between the two structures. The preferred alternative is to replace both the US Route 6 structure and the IL Route 50 structure. The proposed structure is a 24-foot span three-sided structure that will extend from the upstream end of the existing 6-foot diameter culvert south of U.S. Route 6 to the east side of IL Route 50. Burdick Street Drainage Investigation, Libertyville, IL: Water Resources Engineer responsible for performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, creating and analyzing alternative solutions, and creating exhibits depicting existing versus proposed conditions. The project involves performing a drainage investigation of the storm sewer system draining Burdick Street to determine if short term improvements can be constructed concurrently with the other utility work. In addition, the investigation shall determine what long-term improvements would be required to provide a reduction in the depth and frequency of street flooding in the area. Watershed Management Ordinance Implementation, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cook, IL: Water Resources Engineer responsible for editing the Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) and Technical Guidance Manual (TGM), including text, figures, tables, details, and etc. Also responsible for creating and updating educational pamphlets pertaining to the Watershed Management Ordinance. CBBEL is the prime consultant for engineering services in support of the MWRD’s new Watershed Management Ordinance Implementation. CBBEL developed a Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) to be used as a technical reference for the stormwater management regulations contained in the Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) and worked with the City of Chicago, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and other stakeholders to develop guidance for the design of green infrastructure.

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Megan Elberts, PE, CFM, CPESC Water Resources Engineer

YEARS EXPERIENCE: 8 YEARS WITH CBBEL: 4 EDUCATION Master of Science, 2008 Civil Engineering Purdue University Bachelor of Science, 2006 Civil Engineering Purdue University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IL, 062-063873, 2011 Professional Engineer, IN, PE11200568, 2012 CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager IAFSM Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS Presented Rainfall Analysis, Illinois Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM), 2012 IAFSM Conference, March 14, 2012 Chapter 10 of the Stormwater Drainage Manual-Green Infrastructure , Indiana Local Technology Assistance Program and Indiana Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Management, Inc., 2012 Stormwater Drainage Conference, February 9, 2012 The Basics of Hydrology, Permeable Surfaces, Indiana Local Technology Assistance Program Road Scholar Core Course #10, Transportation Expo and Snow Plow Roadeo, LaPorte County Fairgrounds, LaPorte, IN, September 14, 2011 Teaching Assistant for CE 340-Hydraulics, CE 343-Elementary Hydraulics Laboratory, CE 344-Drainage Laboratory and CE 440-Urban Hydraulics at Purdue University, 2006 to 2008 Attended 4.5 day Training Workshop, BASINS/HSPF Watershed Modeling System, by, USEPA, Office of Water/OST & Aqua Terra Consultants, Roseville, MN, 2010 Green Roof Design 101-Introductory Course, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, July 2007 Green Tech U Class, Chicago Center for Green Technology, Summer 2007 UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT Assisted Christopher Burke in teaching undergraduate level course, CME 427-Engineering Hydrology, at University of Illinois at Chicago, Fall 2011 to Present.

Professional Engineer experienced in water resources engineering, including green infrastructure, water quality and stormwater management. Computer skills include: XP-SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-20, HY-8, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Hydrological Simulation Program-Fortran (HSPF), Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Non-Point Sources (BASINS), Long Term Hydrologic Impact Analysis (L-THIA), Spreadsheet Tool for Estimating Pollutant Load (STEPL). Catalina Subdivision-Stormwater Improvements: Catalina Subdivision within the Village of Orland Park currently experiences flooding. The Village had previously asked CBBEL to evaluate four alternatives to reduce the risk of flooding. Based on this previous study, two alternatives were further evaluated using XP-SWMM and a final alternative was chosen. The proposed improvements will provide the local residents 2-year to 10-year flood protection. Creekside Subdivision-South Drainage Improvements: CBBEL had previously studied Creekside Subdivision at the request of the Village of Orland Park. Further analysis was necessary and XP-SWMM was utilized to finalize the proposed improvements. The project is currently in final engineering and is scheduled to be constructed. The improvements will provide the local residents 100-year flood protection. Glendale Heights Stormwater Utility Fee: Responsible for the development of the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and impervious area calculations for the Village of Glendale Heights. Glendale Nissan: Investigated the benefit of providing varying amounts of underground detention at the current Glendale Nissan site in Glendale Heights. Currently runoff sheet flows off the site downstream and the Village of Glendale Heights was interested if flooding could be reduced at a downstream intersection. Residential Letter of Map Amendment: Prepared a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) request for a resident in northwest Indiana and submitted the request to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ZionSolutions Stormwater Permitting: Prepared the necessary information for ZionSolutions to obtain a Lake County Watershed Development Permit for the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Plant. This permit included special management areas such as floodplains and wetlands. ASCE National Urban Drainage Standards Committee: Participated on the Urban Drainage Standards Committee, Design of Stormwater Impoundments Standard. Assisted Christopher Burke in the development of the Inflow Hydrology Section. Attended two meetings with the national committee and participated in discussions on all components of the new standard. Rainfall Analysis: Performed a detailed statistical analysis of recent rainfall trends and compared to Illinois State Water Survey’s Bulletin 70. Presented the preliminary findings at the 2012 IAFSM Conference. Discussed preliminary findings and potential future work with Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Jim Angel. The preliminary findings suggest Bulletin 70 values may under-represent the larger, less frequent storm events that civil engineers typical use for design standards. Northfield Stormwater Utility Fee: Responsible for the development of the stormwater utility fee for the Village of Northfield, which included the determination of equivalent residential units (ERUs) on a parcel level and the associated fee. Indiana Stormwater Drainage Manual: Updated the Local Technology Assistance Program’s Indiana Stormwater Drainage Manual in 2006 and 2008. Co-authored a new chapter on Green Infrastructure to be published in 2012. This manual was originally published in 1981 and has since been used as a resource by many professionals throughout the state of Indiana and elsewhere. Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor: Serves on the Advisory Committee for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor Project. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance in project selection and design. The project is a joint collaboration between the Metropolitan Planning Council and the 35th Ward of Chicago and is a 2011 Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Recipient. The project will be providing small grants to property owners along Milwaukee Avenue to implement green infrastructure. The project has a number of different partners from the City, MWRDGC and local non-profits.

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Megan Elberts, PE, CFM, CPESC Water Resources Engineer

Assisted Christopher Burke in teaching undergraduate level course, CME 403- Hydraulic Design, at University of Illinois at Chicago, Spring 2012 to Present. Advised student groups in undergraduate level course, CME 397-Senior Design II, at University of Illinois at Chicago, Spring 2012 to Present. PUBLICATIONS Participated in the Illinois Green Infrastructure Study Report to the Illinois EPA as required by Section 15 of Public Act 96-0026, The Illinois Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009. Prepared a Stormwater Management Paper which highlights strategies that will be incorporated in the GO TO 2040 Regional Plan. Burke, M., Research Project: Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Study of Hydrologic Benefits of Rain Barrels, Infiltration Basins, Green Roofs and Permeable Pavements, 2008. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers Illinois Section of Environmental and Water Resources Institute-Scholarship Chair Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management Western Society of Engineers Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society Purdue University Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Purdue University, 2004-2005 AWARDS Charles Ellet Award, Western Society of Engineers Estus H. and Vashti L. Magoon Award for Excellence in Teaching, Purdue University William L. Wood Scholarship, Purdue University Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Design Award, EPICS

Fox River Watershed Planning*: Responsible for water quality modeling (e.g., HSPF, L-THIA), pollutant load reduction calculations, GIS mapping and related internal and public presentations for 3 IEPA funded watershed plans in the Fox River Basin (Blackberry Creek, Ferson-Otter Creek and Sleepy Hollow & Silver Creek watersheds). Also assisted in the development of the Hickory Creek, Jackson Creek and Lower DuPage watershed plans. Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant Support*: Provided technical review and guidance to subgrantees on numerous nonpoint source pollution control projects varying from streambank stabilization, wetland rehabilitation, new wetland installations, stormwater infiltration practices, bioswales, and rain gardens. Work included review and input on engineering design plans, operation and maintenance plans, and project reports; and pre-, during- and post-construction site visits. Water 2050 Plan Analysis*: Provided analysis of estimated water savings associated with various plan recommendations including several best management practice (BMP) retrofit strategies. Also drafted the stormwater management recommendations for the Regional Water Supply Planning Group’s discussion and approval. GO TO 2040 Comprehensive Plan*: Conducted research on various stormwater BMPs, developed the Stormwater Management Strategy Paper, and researched and developed stormwater management and water quality “indicators” for the tracking of our region’s progress in meeting GO TO 2040 plan recommendations and Clean Water Act goals. Also collected and analyzed the initial indicator data. Illinois EPA Green Infrastructure Study*: Co-author of the Illinois Green Infrastructure Study along with representatives from University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Role included review and analysis of the region’s stormwater management ordinances. This included meeting with county and municipal stormwater management officials to explore options, benefits and issues with various strategies to manage stormwater runoff. Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Technical Advisory Committee*: Represented Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning at the monthly meetings of the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Technical Advisory Committee. Reviewed and provided input on suggested ordinances and amendments to Lake County and municipal ordinances. A major focus of the amendments was to expand the County’s stormwater volume control ordinances. Facility Planning Area and Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansions, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)*: CMAP is the area-wide water quality management agency. Reviewed and analyzed applications for wastewater treatment plan expansions and facility planning area amendments to ensure consistency with the federally approved Illinois Water Quality Management Plan. The analysis was then summarized in a review document which was presented to the Wastewater Committee, who then made a recommendation regarding the request to Illinois EPA. *prior experience

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SPEER FINANCIAL FINANCING TEAM Contact information and biographies for each financing team member are listed below.

Kevin W. McCanna, CIPFA, CFA, President and Owner. Certified Independent Public Finance Advisor by National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors, B.A. Political Science, University of Chicago; J.D. Loyola University; and M.B.A. Finance and Economics,

Northwestern University. Member of the Chartered Financial Analysts Society of Chicago and Illinois Government Finance Officers Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Speaker at local, state and national gatherings. Has been employed by Speer Financial since 1981 and has been President since 1996.

Anthony F. Miceli, Vice President, Director and Owner, B.S., North Central College, Naperville, IL, with majors in both Finance and Economics. Seven years previous experience as a financial analyst in the public finance department of a Milwaukee, WI based investment banking and financial

services firm. Member of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association. Clients include numerous counties, cities, villages, park districts, schools and other special districts. Has been employed by Speer Financial since 2013.

Mr. Kevin McCanna President (312) 780-2279 [email protected]

Mr. Anthony Miceli Vice President (312) 529-5881 [email protected]

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ANCEL GLINK ׀ DIAMOND BUSH DICIANNI & KRAFTHEFER

CHICAGO ● VERNON HILLS ● NAPERVILLE ● CRYSTAL LAKE ● BLOOMINGTON

Brent O. Denzin

Partner

Chicago Office

140 S. Dearborn Street,

6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603

Direct Phone:

312.604.9164

Email:

[email protected]

Practice Areas

Land Use

Litigation

Local Government

Education

J.D., University of Wisconsin,

cum laude

B.A., University of Michigan

B.S., University of Michigan

Brent practices in the areas of environmental

law, land banking, litigation and local

government law.

Since joining Ancel Glink in 2008, Brent has served as corporate counsel for

numerous local government entities, from municipal governments to regional

intergovernmental agencies. In addition to local government law, Brent

concentrates his practice on stormwater management, environmental

compliance and urban redevelopment. Whether drafting local stormwater

regulations, applying for permits or litigating disputes, Brent guides municipal

clients through the myriad of laws and regulations governing water rights and

the environment.

Prior to joining Ancel Glink, Brent was awarded a two-year Equal Justice

Works Fellowship to concentrate on land use and environmental law, with a

focus on suburban growth in rural areas across Wisconsin. During his

fellowship, Brent represented community groups in impact litigation cases

involving annexation proposals, international crude oil pipeline projects,

statewide municipal stormwater rules, and more.

Brent combines his litigation and environmental experience with his knowledge

of local governmental law to provide comprehensive, practical and effective

guidance to Illinois communities on a wide range of issues.



Experience

In addition to acting as corporate counsel to municipal clients, Brent’s recent work includes:

Drafting and reviewing county-wide Stormwater Management Ordinances (SMOs) and revising local zoning

codes

Leading a large-scale CERCLA (Superfund) remediation project involving a municipal landfill, contaminated

groundwater, landfill gas and PCB contamination

Guiding the multi-million dollar remediation and redevelopment of a contaminated factory site into a public

park, municipal center and commercial development

Drafting and managing stormwater utility ordinances for municipal clients

Litigating federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) suits,

including cases involving municipal and construction site stormwater pollution

Using federal and state laws to compel clean up of contamination on private property

Developing the legal structure for Illinois' first intergovernmental Land Bank with the mission of addressing

vacant and blighted properties in Chicago's south suburbs

Presentations

“Guide to Illinois Water Law,” DeKalb Community Foundation, April 2014

"Eliminating Waste, Saving Money: Strategic Steps to Reduce Costs of Stormwater Management," Metro

West Council of Governments (February 2012)

"Climate Change: Municipal Solutions to a Global Crisis," DePaul Law Review Symposium (March 2013)

"Saving on Stormwater: An Unexpected Guide to Balancing Your Budget," Illinois City/County

Management Association, Starved Rock, IL (May 2012)

"Zoning Law Update," Ancel Glink's Downstate Land Use Seminar, Bloomington, IL (June 2012)

"Streamlining Land Use," American Planning Association-Illinois Chapter, Annual Conference, Champaign,

IL (September 2012)

"Staying Ahead of the Storm: A Guide to Efficient Stormwater Management," South Suburban Stormwater

Workshop, (July 2012)

"Development Agreements," Strafford Webinars (August 2012)

Publications

Local Solutions to Stormwater Pollution (American Rivers, Inc., 2008)

“Regulating Climate Change: Municipal Responses to a Global Crisis” Land Use Institute: Planning,

Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation 789 (ALI-ABA 2008)

"Turning Vacant Properties into Community Assets Through Land Banking," The Urban Lawyer, 43 Urb.

Law. 801 (Summer 2011)

“Green Transportation: ‘Roadblocks’ and ‘Avenues’ for Promoting Low-Impact Transportation Choices,”

Legal Strategies for Greening Local Government (ABA Press, 2012)

"When All Heller Breaks Loose: Gun Regulation Considerations for Zoning and Planning Officials Under

the New Second Amendment" Urb. Lawyer (Summer 2012)



Adam B. Simon Partner

North Suburban Office

175 E. Hawthorn Parkway,

Suite 145

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Direct Phone:

847.856.5440

Email:

[email protected]

Practice Areas

Local Government

Park Districts

Land Use

Elections

Education

J.D., Georgetown University

Law Center

B.A., Washington University

in St. Louis

Organizations

ILCMA

IL-NATOA

Lake County Municipal

League

Northwest Municipal

Conference

Adam represents municipalities, park districts and

other special districts, focusing on a variety of

areas, including public finance, zoning and

economic development, real estate law, and

telecommunications.

Adam combines his experience in economic development and public finance to

counsel municipalities on the leveraging of public debt financing and private

investment to create new public improvements and enhance economic

development opportunities. He has helped to organize special service areas,

business redevelopment districts and tax increment financing (TIF) districts.

Adam also serves as issuer's counsel for the sale of general obligation, revenue

and alternate revenue bonds. With respect to general public finance, Adam has

presented seminars and counsels the firm's clients on the preparation and

calculation of the annual tax levy, preparation of the annual budget ordinance

and cooperates with independent financial advisors to create capital expenditure

plans. He has also counseled a number of clients on successful referendum

campaigns related to capital improvements and increases in the limiting rate and

debt service extension base.

Adam also counsels the firm’s clients on cellular zoning and ground leases,

right-of-way management and franchising. Related to this interest, Adam has

lectured or written on topics ranging from municipal broadband authority,

federal preemption of local zoning authority over satellite dishes and cellular

antennas, and E-mail and Internet use policies. More recently, Adam has

developed materials for our clients related to the regulation and siting of wind

turbines, both for self-consumption and commercial wind farm developments.



Experience Acquisition of former Gold’s Gym, Gurnee Park District, 2013

Real Estate Sale and Redevelopment Agreement, Village of Lincolnshire and The Fresh Market, 2012

Sales Tax Sharing Agreements for business-to-consumer and business-to-business retailers

Section 39.2 Landfill Siting Application Staff Review, City of Zion, 2010

Wind and Solar Energy Zoning Ordinance, Village of Lincolnshire, 2009

Sign Ordinance, Village of Lincolnshire, 2009

Business District Redevelopment Agreement, Antioch Marketplace, Village of Antioch, 2008

TIF Redevelopment Agreement, Antioch Corporate Center, Village of Antioch, 2008

Model Cable/Video Regulatory Ordinance, Co-Author, 2007

$6.9M Building Referendum, Park District of La Grange, 2005

Dozens of cellular leases negotiated (Landlord representative)

Presentations Roadmap for Construction Projects; Illinois City/County Management Association Summer Conference,

June 12, 2014

Second Amendment & Zoning: The Other Side of Concealed Carry, Lake County Bar Association; Local

Government Law Committee, April 24, 2014

Guns, Drugs & E-Cigarettes, Illinois City/County Management Association, February 28, 2014

Sex, Guns and God!, the First and Second Amendments and Local Regulations, American Planning

Association, July 23, 2013

I was at a meeting until 2 a.m. last night, what did you do?, Illinois City/County Management Association

Summer Conference, June 14, 2013

Lake County Municipal League Newly Elected Officials Seminar, June 1, 2013

2012 Legislative Changes that Impact Local Government: Compensation Posting and Other New Laws;

ILCMA and Alliance for Innovation Webinar, February 15, 2012

Park Finance: Making Ends Meet; Purchases, Bids and the Prevailing Wage Act; and Intergovernmental

Cooperation: Collaboration is More Essential Than Ever, 2012 IAPD/IPRA Conference, January 27-28, 2012

Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, IAPD Boot Camp, October 27, 2011

State and Federal Legal Issues; Illinois NATOA Public, Educational and Governmental Programming

Seminar, May 10, 2011

Publications

Holiday Displays: Can Government Restrict Private Holiday Displays on Public Property?, Ancel Glink,

September 2013

How to Discover a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Encouraging Transparency in Public Hearings, ILCMA

Newsletter, April 2013

Service Animals and Segways, ILCMA Newsletter, April 2012

Adult Use Regulation, ICLE Municipal Law Series, Volume 2, Chapter 4, 2012

So Just Who is Allowed to Speak at a Public Meeting?, ILCMA Newsletter, April 2011

Regulatory and Operational Perspectives on Municipal Telecommunications, Navigating Municipal

Telecommunications Issues, Aspatore Publishing 2010

Cellular Antennas, Shot Clocks and Zoning: An Update On Federal Law; Illinois Municipal Review, March

2010

Laura Wilkison has been active in legislative strategy and policy formulation for multi-modal transportation issues since 1996. She has led numerous public involvement efforts throughout the region that have been truly engaging. EXPERIENCE: Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT): Chicago Region Environmental and

Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program & Railroad Issues 2006-2014 Laura provides CDOT with strategic planning and public involvement guidance for the CREATE Program, a $3 billion infrastructure program. This includes assistance in advocacy initiatives including coalition building, material preparation, public outreach and involvement efforts in conjunction with the Advocacy Committee. Duties include coordination and facilitation of public outreach to elected officials, civic, business and community organizations including assistance in preparation and review of external outreach materials.

IDOT/CDOT: North Lake Shore Drive Phase I Study 2013 – current

Laura is the lead for the public involvement for the NLSD Phase I Study outreach process. This comprehensive outreach initiative is a specifically designed program for this iconic corridor and its numerous audiences. Laura’s work encompasses managing a Project Study Group, Corridor Planning Committee, seven task forces and twelve public meetings. Laura is also responsible for the employment of Context Sensitive Solutions protocols, a robust social media campaign and all outreach materials.

Chicago Department of Transportation: Streets For Cycling 2020 Plan 2011-2012 Laura was the lead staff for the public involvement efforts including eight public meetings and four webinars regarding CDOT’s Streets for Cycling plan. She implemented and publicized the public meetings, creating meeting materials and reviewing all meeting presentation content. Laura was also responsible for creating and maintaining an outreach list of almost 1000 stakeholders for these meetings. The social media component reached almost 2000 people.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS:

Chicago Department of Transportation: Pedestrian Plan CDOT: Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Guidelines & Policies Chicago Transit Authority (CTA): Red, Orange, and Yellow Lines AA Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA)

PREVIOUS/OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Laura completed a National Charrette Institute Certification Training. Under separate contract, Laura provides policy development and federal government consulting services for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Previous experience includes working for CDOT as the Project Coordinator for Legislation and Policy. Laura also previously provided community outreach services for Congresswoman Karen McCarthy, 5th District of Missouri. EDUCATION: Masters of Public Services Management Degree, DePaul University, 2005 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science, DePaul University, 1996 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 18

LAURA WILKISON

Vice President

Seema Wadia joined Metro Strategies in March 2010. She specializes in grant writing, policy research and project management for government and nonprofit clients. Seema has 16 years of experience working with health, environmental and human service agencies at all levels of program management - from planning and implementation to evaluation for a range of issue areas. She also brings extensive experience in fundraising and development strategies to the table from a previous position as a Director of Development. Since joining Metro Strategies, Seema has developed grant proposals resulting in over $10 million dollars in approved awards for clients. METRO STRATEGIES EXPERIENCE: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

Seema is Metro Strategies’ project manager for DCEO’s Illinois Disaster Recovery Program. Her responsibilities include project communication and outreach, maintaining a photo library for funded projects and producing a monthly project report along with program fact sheets.

Nicor Metro Strategies is providing public outreach and communication services for Nicor’s Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation program, which is active in 15 communities across Illinois. Seema is responsible for overall coordination for Metro Strategies team members and activities for the MGP project.

DuPage County Seema has worked with DuPage County since 2010 and the DuPage County Health Department since 2011 to develop federal grant proposals for new initiatives. She works closely with staff to plan and design strong projects and develop implementation and evaluation plans in addition to preparing application packages. Recently, Seema starting working with DuPage County departments to help plan and develop special projects.

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL): Various Projects Seema provides research, writing and technical support for Christopher B. Burke Engineering in its work with municipal clients. She has written grant proposals for a variety of projects including streetscape improvements, transportation enhancements, parks and recreation facilities, green infrastructure, flood mitigation, and energy efficiency.

BEDS Plus Care Seema assisted BEDS, a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter for the homeless, with fund development and grant research/writing services during a transition period for the agency. She also advised BEDS on capacity building and fundraising strategies in addition to leading and coordinating the hiring process for a new Development Director.

EDUCATION: M.E.S. (Master’s in Environmental Studies) from York University, 2004 Diploma of Environmental Studies from McGill University, 1995 B.A. from McGill University, 1994 (Major: Political Science and Minor: International Development Studies) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 16

SEEMA WADIA

Senior Project Manager

REFERENCES AND SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE


CBBEL has worked successfully with a number of towns, cities, and counties to establish a stable funding source to support their MS4 and CIP programs long-term. While the basic components of a stormwater utility are similar – staffing and organization, program and project budgets, digitization methodology, Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) determination, and basic rate structure, CBBEL’s focus is to customize each stormwater utility study to meet the unique needs of the municipality. The schedule to complete these studies is typically six to 12 months. This may vary depending on the urgent need for the study or if the process gets held up during the adoption process. While some factors affecting the schedule are beyond our control, CBBEL has a proven record of meeting project deadlines and client expectations on deliverables. We offer you expertise gained over nearly three decades of work focused on planning and engineering for all things related to stormwater management and municipal infrastructure. This expansive experience allows us to identify unique opportunities that may not always be obvious. The firms who approach the City to perform the requested tasks should certainly have the skills to do the work; however, we feel that often it is the subtle or less apparent skills that can make the difference between success and failure. Our approach is often one of a fresh, unbiased perspective backed by a wealth of experience that can make the desired end a reality. A clear head, staff’s “internal radar” developed thru the years to avoid pitfalls, and the means to deliver the service are needed to achieve your goal. CBBEL is grounded in understanding the client and the end product.



PROJECT EXPERIENCE Below is a summary of the stormwater utility studies that CBBEL has worked on and an opportunity for us to highlight how each utility has been customized to meet the client’s needs. Some examples of materials used as part of the decision-making process have been included. Contact information for each example is also included.

Village of Algonquin, IL Stormwater Utility Fee Study Robert Mitchard, Director of Public Works (847) 658-2754 CBBEL was retained by Algonquin to develop a stormwater utility fee study. As part of the study we were requested to identify and determine the cost for stormwater improvements. Having worked with the Village for several years as their consulting engineer, we were aware of proposed stormwater improvement projects that were at the conceptual stage. Our first task was to identify costs for the implementation and administration of the stormwater utility fee program, as well as the costs for the stormwater projects. Upon completion of determining the associated costs, we determined the ERU for residential and non-residential parcels that were non-vacant throughout the Village using their GIS information to identify the parcels and digitize the impervious areas. The residential parcels were separated into the various zoning classifications (R-1 to R-5). The total number of parcels was determined for each residential zone classification and was multiplied by the corresponding ERUs. We provided the Village a delineation of ERUs and annual fees for the institutional parcels (schools, churches and park district properties), commercial and residential parcels. A fee credit was then implemented for parcels that installed a Best Management Practice (BMP) where a parcel’s ERU could be reduced up to 30%. It was decided that the parcel owners would have to apply for the fee credit and follow the guidelines we created. CBBEL presented our findings to the Village staff and Village trustees. The Village has decided to not implement a stormwater utility fee at this time.

Time Period: August 2010-January 2011 (Example Breakdown of Residential Property Zoning)

Low Density Single Family

1%

Medium Density

Single Family28%

High Density Single Family

45%

Attached Residential

District 8%

Attached Residential

District 18%



Village of Glendale Heights, IL Stormwater Utility Study Raquel Becerra, Village Administrator (630) 909-5331 CBBEL was retained by the Village of Glendale Heights to complete an ERU analysis for the creation of a stormwater utility fee. The analysis was completed for the Village using GIS tools. First, all parcels within the Village were assigned a zone using the 2011 Zoning Map. Aerial mapping was used to confirm the land use of certain parcels. For example, a number of churches and schools were in areas zoned as residential but have a much higher amount of impervious area than the average single family parcel. These parcels were then defined as non-residential for the purposes of assigning an ERU. Second, a residential ERU analysis was completed by taking a representative sample and determining the average amount of impervious area per parcel. This was used to define an ERU for the Village. The non-residential and multi-family parcels were individually digitized to determine the impervious area per parcel and the total number of ERUs was assigned. CBBEL prepared summary documents and presented a variety of fee scenarios. The Village is currently preparing their master stormwater plan and long range budget to determine which fee scenario would be the most equitable and efficient. Once this is complete, CBBEL will work with the Village to develop a detailed database.

Time Period: 2012-2013 (Breakdown of ERUs)

(Future Annual Stormwater Breakdown)

Residential ERUs49%

Non-Residential

ERUs51%

1% 2%2% 5%

90%

Storm SewerMaintenance &RepairsFlood Control

Storm SewerJetting

Design/HydraulicAnalysis



Village of Northfield, IL Stormwater Utility Study Stacey Sigman, Village Manager/Village Clerk, (847) 446-9200 CBBEL was retained by Northfield to develop a stormwater utility study and assist with the implementation. A previous stormwater management improvement capital projects report was prepared for the Village which totaled between $13.5 and $16.3 million. CBBEL worked with the Village to determine yearly costs, including MS4 and NPDES – Phase II responsibilities and expenses. All costs were collected, as well as current funding, such as the Storm Sewer Fund, and a financing calculation was made to determine the required funding over a 20 year period to complete all of the desired projects and maintenance. CBBEL determined the impervious area for various parcels throughout the Village using the information from the Village’s GIS system and monthly ERU was calculated to be $6.74. CBBEL developed a fee credit program for parcels that installed BMPs and an analysis of what would happen from a fiscal standpoint if the parcels with the largest ERUs applied and obtained the maximum 30% fee credit. CBBEL prepared interim and final presentations to the Village trustees and held several meetings with both Village staff and the public to obtain input. A final report included the study findings and recommendations. The study was completed in 2011 however the Village has decided to wait until IDOT installs larger storm sewers on a main route (Willow Road) through the middle of the Village before proceeding and implementing the stormwater utility fee. The construction project is in progress and scheduled to be completed in 2015.

Time Period: July 2011 – January 2012

(Next page provides an exhibit of a Northfield Stormwater Utility Fee Study Map of Non-Residential Impervious Surfaces)



City of Rolling Meadows, IL Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects & Utility Study Fred Vogt, Director of Public Works (847) 963-0500 CBBEL was hired by the City of Rolling Meadows to prepare a stormwater utility in two phases. The first phase focused on modeling, identifying alternatives, and construction costs to solve known flooding problems and the second phase was to develop a stable funding mechanism to meet their MS4 needs and to fix these and future problems. The funding mechanism selected was a stormwater utility based on impervious cover. CBBEL determined the average impervious area of various residential parcels and averaging them to calculate the baseline ERU impervious areas. CBBEL analyzed all the non‐residential properties through GIS and determined the number of ERUs for each non-residential parcel. Based on the design and construction costs for the CIPs identified in phase one, CBBEL projected costs and funding over a set period to calculate various baseline dollar amounts per ERU. The CIP and stormwater utility study was completed in 2008 and presentation to the City Council. The City approved the stormwater utility implementation and has completed several stormwater projects as a result of the funding available through the stormwater utility.

Time Period: 2008 (Summary of Stormwater Utility Fees in Illinois)

Municipality ERU

(square feet)

Monthly Fee per

ERU

Annual Fee per ERU

Annual Fee per 1,000 Sq. Ft.

City of Rolling Meadows 3,604 $3.71 $44.52 $12.35

City of Rock Island 2,800 $3.95 $47.40 $16.93

Bloomington 4,000 $5.80 $69.60 $17.40

Champaign 1,000 $1.51 $18.12 $18.12

City of Urbana 3,100 $4.94 $59.28 $19.12

City of Highland Park 2,675 $5.00 $60.00 $22.43

Village of Downers Grove 3,300 $8.94 $107.28

$32.51

Village of Winnetka 3,400 $21.83 $262.00 $77.06



Village of Lombard, IL Stormwater Needs Assessment Dave Dratnol, PE, Village Engineer (630) 620-5769 CBBEL was selected by the Village of Lombard to complete a Stormwater Needs Assessment of its stormwater management infrastructure throughout the Village. The purpose of this study is to identify the main components of the stormwater system (sewer systems, ponds, pumps, etc.), to evaluate the effectiveness of the Village’s maintenance programs, and to review future capital projects. The basis of this review is to determine whether improvements to the system are needed, either for performance reasons (increasing flood protection) or for meeting EPA or other permit criteria. If improvements are needed, cost estimates will be developed and combined with the costs for future capital projects. As part of this study, an economic analysis will be completed to determine what the Village is currently spending on their stormwater management program, what funding measures are in place, and whether the available funding is sufficient to operate the Village’s stormwater management program in the future. This study will determine all of the parameters needed to implement a stormwater utility should one be developed in the future.

Time Period: December 2013 - Present

CITYWIDE SEWER STUDYPA R K R I D G E , I L L I N O I S

CBBEL completed a flood study in 2009 of 6 key flooding areas for the City, which was prompted by the major rains of September 2008. The City has a complex drainage system with multiple interconnections between combined sewers, storm sewers, MWRD

interceptors, pump stations, etc. During the course of the flood study, it became obvious that stormwater management and flood relief planning for the City could not be accurately implemented without a better understanding of how the City’s drainage system worked.

Services included:The system includes over 160 miles of storm and/or combined sewers, so efficient data entry was key to setting up the model. The City’s GIS database was enhanced by reviewing as-built plan sets of major relief sewer projects completed by the City, and the enhanced sewer database was input to the InfoSWMM model. The City’s 4500 acre land area was divided into approximately 900 subbasins so that despite the overall scale of the model, it remained highly detailed. The existing conditions model was run for various storm events, and the flooding areas of 2008 were verified by the model.

The project’s scope also includes development of a citywide flood relief plan, which will propose several improvements to increase the level of flood protection in the City. This ongoing task will use the sewer model previously developed. The model and the GIS database enhanced with modeling results will also be provided to the City to use as a tool for future infrastructure evaluations, public information, mapping or other uses.

CBBEL created a model of the City’s entire storm and combined sewer system using InfoSWMM, a GIS-based model that allowed integration with the City’s GIS database.

2010 - PRESENTPROJECT TEAMThomas T. Burke, PhD, PE Project Manager

Jeff Julkowski, PE Water Resources

Dave Buckley, PE Water Resources

James Griffith, PE Water Resources

CLIENTCity of Park Ridge

FUNDING SOURCE Local

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. 9575 W. Higgins Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 T: 847.823.0500 F: 847.823.0520

www.cbbel.com

FLOOD STUDYPA R K R I D G E , I L L I N O I S

An intense 38-hour rainfall event on September 13-14, 2008 resulted in extensive, city-wide

flood damage. This single storm event was nearly triple the amount of rainfall typically

received by the City in the month of September. Over 340 residents in the City reported

various types of flooding that included sanitary surcharge, street and yard flooding, overland flow into

homes, flow down reverse slope driveways and seepage and sump pump failures.

Based on Flood Assessment Forms submitted by residents as well as historical data, the City

identified six priority study areas. CBBEL performed a flood study based on the September 13-14,

2008 rainfall event in these priority areas. The primary goals of the study were to determine the

extent and cause of the flooding and provide solutions to reduce the risk of future flooding.

Services included:• Preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using TR-20 and XP-SWMM to aid in

determining the possible causes of flooding and design of potential solutions.

• Development of conceptual drainage improvements and cost estimates for the six study areas that were presented to the City Council, Flood Control Task Force, and the Park District Board.

• The recommended drainage improvements included flood-proofing, constructing new relief sewers, creating stormwater storage, and increasing pumping capacity.

The City received more than 8.1 inches of rainfall that overwhelmed the combined sewer systems and caused City-wide flood damage.

2009 - 2012PROJECT TEAMThomas Burke, PhD, PE Project Manager, QC/QA

Travis Parry, PE Project Engineer

Dave Vogel, PE Project Engineer

J. Scott Griffith, PE Project Engineer

CLIENTCity of Park Ridge

FEE$80 thousand

FUNDING SOURCE Local

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. 9575 W. Higgins Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 T: 847.823.0500 F: 847.823.0520

www.cbbel.com

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