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Joint resolution appropriating $800,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with improvements along Prairie Road, from Aptakisic Road to Illinois Route 22, and along Aptakisic Road, between Buffalo Grove Road and Prairie Road.
Staff Summary
* Prairie Road, from Aptakisic Road to Illinois Route 22 and Aptakisic Road, between Buffalo Grove Road and Prairie Road, will be improved by completing priority non-motorized gaps.
* Prairie Road will be resurfaced and turning lane improvements to the intersection of Prairie Road at Aptakisic Road are also under consideration. The non-motorized improvements will be completed with the roadway projects, or as a standalone project, depending on the timing of acquisition process.
* Preliminary engineering plans and right-of-way plats identifying the right-of-way needs for the improvements have been prepared.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 23-00999-98-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Prairie Road, County Highway 59, and Aptakisic Road, County Highway 33, are designated routes on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if improvements could be made along Prairie Road, from Aptakisic Road to Illinois Route 22, and along Aptakisic Road, between Buffalo Grove Road and Prairie Road, including non-motorized improvements; 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 these improvements; 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:
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