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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) for the relocation of distribution facilities located within the ComEd right-of-way, south of Rollins between Illinois Route 83 and Mallard Creek Road, for the Rollins Road at Illinois Route 83/CN RR (Canadian National Railroad) intersection/grade separation improvement, appropriating $1,800,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds, and designated as Section 08-00080-56-BR.
Staff Summary
· Rollins Road at Illinois Route 83/CN RR ComEd Agreement #2 and Appropriation.
· The intersection improvement of Rollins Road at Illinois Route 83/CN RR is included in the County’s 2012-2017 Highway Improvement Program.
· At the July 20, 2012 County Board meeting, a separate agreement with ComEd was approved for relocating transmission facilities and $3,625,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds was appropriated.
· ComEd has distribution facilities located within ComEd right-of-way, south of Rollins between Illinois Route 83 and Mallard Creek Road that must be relocated to accommodate the upcoming highway improvement.
· The relocation of the distribution facilities is proposed to be done before the construction of the highway improvement.
· It will be necessary for Lake County to reimburse ComEd for the cost to relocate their facilities, estimated to cost $1,500,000.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with ComEd that provides for the relocation of their facilities, and also appropriates $1,800,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for these utility relocations.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rollins Road, County Highway 31, 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 Rollins Road, at its intersection with Hainesville Road, County Highway 24, and Illinois Route 83, could be improved a...
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