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Joint resolution appropriating $9,600,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the realignment of Cedar Lake Road, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road.
Staff Summary
* Cedar Lake Road, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road, needs to be improved, inclusive of non-motorized travel improvements.
* Preliminary engineering plans and right-of-way plats identifying the right-of-way needs for the improvement have been prepared.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction anticipated to begin in 2028 and designated as Section 02-00065-01-FP.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Cedar Lake Road, County Highway 28, is a designated route on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if Cedar Lake Road, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road, could be improved, inclusive of non-motorized improvements; and
WHEREAS, the project includes improvements to Illinois Route 134, which is a designated route on the state highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has caused to be prepared preliminary plans and right-of-way plats identifying right-of-way needs for the improvement; and
WHEREAS, property values and associated right-of-way costs have been estimated; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois:
SECTION 1: It is hereby determined that it is necessary, and desirable, that Lake County acquire title to, and possession of, all of the real property within the proposed new right-of-way lines, and any reasonable modifications to the right-of-way lines for the improvements along Cedar Lake Road, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road, including improvements along Illinois Route 134, together with construction and other easem...
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