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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Illinois/Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the reconstruction, widening and jurisdictional transfer of Russell Road, from the east edge of pavement of Old Skokie Highway to approximately 2405 lineal feet to the east (end of current State jurisdiction) in its entirety, from the State of Illinois to Lake County, appropriating $260,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds, and designated as Section 12-00078-13-WR.
Staff Summary
· Russell Road Improvement at I-94: Appropriation and Jurisdictional Transfer from IDOT to Lake County.
· Russell Road, from the east edge of pavement of Old Skokie Highway to approximately 2405 lineal feet to the east (end of current State jurisdiction) in its entirety, will be reconstructed, widened and transferred from the State of Illinois to Lake County.
· This resolution appropriates $260,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the local share of this improvement.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the free flow of traffic along Russell Road is beneficial for the safety and welfare of the State of Illinois and Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois will be improving Russell Road at I-94 by reconstructing and widening, including the bridges over northbound and southbound I-94, the entrance ramps at Russell Road, construction of a multi-use path along the south side of Russell Road, and installation of roadway lighting and fencing upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois and Lake County are desirous of entering into an agreement for the jurisdictional transfer of Russell Road, from the east edge of pavement of Old Skokie Highway to approximately 2405 lineal feet to the east (end of current State jurisdiction) in its entirety, from the State of Illinois to Lake County, a draft copy attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Lake County will reimburse the State of Illinois for the local share of the reconstructing and widening of Russell Road, from the...
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