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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of a supplemental agreement between Lake County and Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc., Algonquin, Illinois, for the provision of additional Phase I engineering services (Preliminary Engineering) for the proposed improvements to River Road at Roberts Road at a supplemental cost of services described of $38,715.74 and designated as Section 07-00086-08-CH.
Staff Summary
· River Road at Roberts Road (Intersection Improvement), Supplemental Phase I: Consultant Agreement
· The selected firm of Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc., Algonquin, Illinois, is proceeding with the Phase I engineering services.
· It is necessary and desirable to expand Phase I engineering services to extend the project limits on the south leg so that the new pavement will be 1-foot above flood plain elevation.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of a supplemental agreement with Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc.
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WHEREAS, River Road (County Highway 4) and Roberts Road (County Highway 35) are designated routes on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if the intersection of River Road at Roberts Road could be improved by widening and resurfacing and the installation of permanent traffic control signals or roundabout; and
WHEREAS, Phase I engineering services (Preliminary Engineering) studies are required for the proposed improvements to the intersection of River Road at Roberts Road; and
WHEREAS, this County Board of Lake County, Illinois at its meeting of August 12, 2008 authorized the execution of an Phase I (Preliminary Engineering) agreement with Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc., Algonquin, Illinois, for said Phase I engineering studies and appropriated $175,000 of County Bridge Tax funds and $110,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for these engineering services; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that extent of the flood plain at the inters...
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