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Joint resolution appropriating $65,000 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 the non-motorized improvements along Butterfield Road, from Gregg's Parkway to Golf Road.
Staff Summary
* Non-motorized improvements will be constructed on Butterfield Road, between Gregg's Parkway and Golf Road for approximately 1.1 miles. These improvements are identified on the County's Non-Motorized Plan and are a priority gap in the bike path network.
* Preliminary engineering plans and right-of-way plats identifying the right-of-way needs for the improvement have been prepared.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with target construction in 2025 and designated as Section 21-00137-19-BT.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Butterfield Road, County Highway 57, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if Butterfield Road, from Gregg's Parkway to Golf Road, could be improved by adding non-motorized travel 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 the improvement; and
WHEREAS, property appraisals have been prepared 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:
SECTION 1: It is hereby determined that it is necessary, and desirable, that Lake County acquire title to, and possession of, all of the real property within the proposed new right-of-way lines, and any reasonable modifications to the right-of-way lines along Butterfield Road, from Gregg's Parkway to Golf Road, together with construction and other easements, both tempor...
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