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Joint Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between Lake County and HDR Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for the provision of Phase I preliminary engineering services at the intersection of IL Route 134/Fairfield Road/Metra Railroad for the proposed Fairfield Road throughway improvement and appropriates $1,920,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for these engineering services designated as Section 08-00104-08-BR.
Staff Summary
· Fairfield Road Throughway Improvement; Phase I: Consultant Agreement
· The improvement of the intersection of IL Rte 134/Fairfield Rd/Metra RR is a contender for the transportation “challenge bonds” 2011 issuance.
· The consultant will be utilized to undertake Phase I preliminary engineering services to determine the final recommended improvement.
· The selected and recommended firm is HDR Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for a maximum cost of services described is $1,601,921.
· This resolution appropriates $1,920,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fairfield Road (County Highway 49) at its intersection with IL Route 134/Metra Railroad 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 Fairfield Road at its intersection with IL Route 134/Metra Railroad could be improved to facilitate increased traffic capacities (Fairfield Road Throughway Improvement); and
WHEREAS, Phase I (Preliminary Engineering) studies are required for the proposed Fairfield Road Throughway 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 ILC...
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