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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc., Elgin, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for engineering support and right-of-way acquisition services to construct a concrete sidewalk on the north side of Grass Lake Road at a maximum cost of $80,860, appropriating $90,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds, and designated as Section 16-00075-14-SW.
Staff Summary
* Grass Lake Road Non-Motorized 2018 Phase II: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
* The 2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study included a Gap Analysis that identified areas along Grass Lake Road, from Gelden Road to Federal Parkway in Lindenhurst and unincorporated Lake County, with gaps in non-motorized facilities.
* This project is for the construction of a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk on the north side of Grass Lake Road to fill in sidewalk gaps.
* A consulting engineering firm will be used for the Phase II design engineering for this improvement.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the recommended firm is Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc., Elgin, Illinois.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Grass Lake Road, County Highway 18, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system affects the safety and welfare of the motoring public; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system is increasing as the County becomes more urbanized; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study included a Gap Analysis that identified a gap in the municipal sidewalk system along Grass Lake Road, from Gelden Road to Federal Parkway in Lindenhurst and unincorporated Lake County; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the motoring public if Grass Lake Road could be improved by the addition of non-motorized facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to...
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