DeKALB After weeks of negotiations, the City Council is ready to vote on an agreement with Northwestern Medicine regarding the construction of a health and wellness center on Bethany Road.

The building will sit on unincorporated county land but requires access to they citys stormwater system and Bethany Road at the Northwest Loop Drive intersection, both of which have been topics of debate as an agreement was being reached.

A one-time connection fee was being requested by the city to allow Northwestern Medicine to connect to the stormwater system.

The city, however, agreed to waive the proposed $85,000 fee when Northwestern Medicine decided to improve the intersection with both left turn lanes and a traffic signal, which they had not initially agreed to.

Roadway improvements funded by Northwestern Medicine will include a traffic signal and opposing left turn lanes on Bethany Road, with signal interconnection with the signal located on Bethany Road to the west at Greenwood Acres Drive; alignment of the north leg of the intersection, including acquisition of necessary easements or rights-of-way; installation of all underground infrastructure for interconnection with Greenwood Acres Drive; and restoration of all sidewalks and parkways adjoining the project.

The health care provider is required to provide notice to the city for any alteration or modification to either the stormwater system or the Bethany Road right-of-way.

The City Council meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday in council chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building at 200 S. Fourth St.

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