Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of real property from the State of Illinois that is necessary for the proposed intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Dowell Road and Fisher Road.
Staff Summary
* The intersections of Darrell Road with Dowell Road and Fisher Road will be improved inclusive of roundabouts, drainage improvements, and non-motorized facilities.
* This improvement requires right-of-way and an easement from the State of Illinois via the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
* The 103rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois approved the conveyance of real property as Public Act 103-77 (S.B. 1066) on June 12, 2023.
* These intersection improvements are included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction anticipated to begin in 2024 and designated as Section 13-00107-09-RD.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Darrell Road, County Highway 44, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the free flow of traffic and the safety and welfare of the traveling public, Lake County believes it would be beneficial that the intersections of Darrell Road with Dowell Road and Fisher Road be improved, inclusive of roundabouts, drainage improvements, and non-motorized facilities; and
WHEREAS, this improvement requires the conveyance of 1.279 acres of right-of-way and 0.467 acres of temporary easement from the State of Illinois via the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR); and
WHEREAS, the 103rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois authorized the IDNR to execute and deliver to Lake County a quit claim deed for the required right-of-way as part of Public Act 103-77 (S.B. 1066) on June 12, 2023, a true copy of which is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the IDNR requires a resolution from Lake County to accept the conveyance of real property for the above-mentioned improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the County Board hereby ...
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