HR0871 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Transportation recently updated rules impacting underground manhole and water vault design; and

WHEREAS, Concerns over the implementation of these new requirements have been raised by the construction industry as some estimate the manufacturing cost of these structures could increase by as much as 35%; and

WHEREAS, IDOT made concessions with the manufacturing industry to allow for the use of inventory already produced under the old standard while any production of new manholes will comply with the updated standard; and

WHEREAS, It is important to encourage manufacturing in Illinois and to provide for a cost efficient way for the construction industry to maintain and rebuild the infrastructure of the State while maintaining safety; and

WHEREAS, IDOT is currently reviewing the updated standards for underground manhole and water vault design; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Illinois Department of Transportation to implement standards that would not increase costs to the construction industry, the State of Illinois, or cities and municipalities, with increased cost for the production of underground manhole and water vault design; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to Secretary of Transportation Randall S. Blankenhorn and Governor Bruce Rauner.