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Joint resolution appropriating $115,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for the 2013 non-motorized travel improvement along Hunt Club Road, from Grand Avenue to West Brook Lane, and designated as Section 13-00095-16-SW.
Staff Summary
· Non-Motorized Travel 2013, Hunt Club Road Sidewalk Improvement: Construction Appropriation.
· The 2013 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified areas along Hunt Club Road (County Highway 29) without sidewalks as a construction priority.
· This project is for the construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Hunt Club Road, from Grand Avenue to West Brook Lane, the upgrade of ADA ramps, and adding a pedestrian crossing on the north side of Grand Avenue at Hunt Club Road.
· The proposed sidewalk will be maintained by the Village of Gurnee.
· Before a project letting can be held, an appropriation of $115,000 of .25 percent Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds is necessary.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system affects the safety and welfare of the motoring public; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system is increasing as the County becomes more urbanized; and
WHEREAS, Hunt Club Road, County Highway 29, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified a gap in the sidewalks along Hunt Club Road, from Grand Avenue to West Brook Lane, as a construction priority; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified a need to upgrade the ADA ramps and add a pedestrian crossing on the north side of Grand Avenue at Hunt Club Road; and
WHEREAS, plans, specifications and estimates of costs for this improvement have been completed, and this improvement is now ready to proceed to contract letting; and
WHEREAS, before a construction letting can be held, an appropriation of funds is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, t...
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