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Joint Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between Lake County and Civiltech Engineering Inc., Itasca, Illinois for the provision of Phase I preliminary engineering services at the intersection of IL Route 176 and Fairfield Road for the proposed Fairfield/176 Junction improvement and appropriates $980,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for these engineering services designated as Section 08-00113-16-BR.
Staff Summary
· Fairfield/176 Junction Improvement; Phase I: Consultant Agreement
· The improvement of the intersection of IL Rte 176 and Fairfield Rd 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 Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, Illinois for a cost of services described is $819,954.
· This resolution appropriates $980,000 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) 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 IL Route 176 (Fairfield/176 Junction Improvement) could be improved to facilitate increased traffic capacities; and
WHEREAS, Phase I (Preliminary Engineering) studies are required for the proposed Lakewood Crossing 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 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.); and
WHEREAS, Civiltech Engineering Inc., Itasca, Illinois are consulting engineers skilled in the provis...
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