Title
Joint resolution appropriating $1,522,600 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for ice control salt materials needed for the 2023-2024 winter season.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) participated in the County's joint procurement process for the acquisition of ice control salt for the 2022-2023 winter season, with the option for a one-year extension.
* LCDOT's contract for salt, which was provided by Morton Salt, Chicago, Illinois, will be extended for the winter season of 2023-2024, and an appropriation of funds is required.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 24-00000-05-GM.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation (LCDOT), participated in the County's joint procurement process for the acquisition of ice control salt for the 2022-2023 winter season, with the option for a one-year extension; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 15,000 tons of ice control salt will be required for the 2023-2024 winter season; and
WHEREAS, the contract for salt for LCDOT provided by Morton Salt, Chicago, Illinois, for the 2022-2023 winter season, will be extended for the winter season of 2023-2024 and an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that there is hereby appropriated $1,522,600 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the acquisition of ice control salt for the 2023-2024 winter season by said joint procurement, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, and designated as Section 24-00000-05-GM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation be processed by the County Engineer for final approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation in accordance with the "Agreement of Understanding" between the Illinois Dep...
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