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Joint Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between Lake County and Patrick Engineering, Inc. for the provision of Phase I preliminary engineering services along Washington Street (Hainesville Road to Lake Street and crossing the CN RR) for the proposed Washington Street thoroughfare improvement and appropriates $2,150,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for these engineering services designated as Section 08-00121-08-BR.
Staff Summary
· Washington Street Thoroughfare Improvement; Phase I: Consultant Agreement
· The consultant will be utilized to undertake Phase I preliminary engineering services to determine the final recommended improvement.
· The selected and recommended firm is Patrick Engineering, Inc., Lisle, Illinois for a maximum cost of services described is $1,794,987.86.
· This resolution appropriates $2,150,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Washington Street (County Highway 45) from Hainesville Road (County Highway 24) to Lake Street is a designated route on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the motoring public if Washington Street between Hainesville Road and Lake Street; including at its crossing with the Canadian National Railroad could be improved to provide increased traffic capacities (Washington Street Thoroughfare Improvement); and
WHEREAS, Phase I (Preliminary Engineering) studies are required for the proposed Washington Street Thoroughfare Improvement; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide said Phase I engineering services (Preliminary Engineering); and
WHEREAS, Lake County by and through its Division of Transportation has selected a professional engineering services firm in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.); and
WHEREAS, Patrick Engineering Inc., ...
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