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Joint resolution appropriating $100,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the reconstruction of Arlington Heights Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Lake-Cook Road.
Staff Summary
* Arlington Heights Road, from approximately 500 feet north of Illinois Route 83 to Lake-Cook Road, will be reconstructed, inclusive of non-motorized travel improvements.
* 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 construction anticipated to begin in 2024, and designated as Section 17-00193-08-PV.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Arlington Heights Road, County Highway 79, from Illinois Route 83 to Lake-Cook Road 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 Arlington Heights Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Lake-Cook Road, will be reconstructed, inclusive of non-motorized 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 Lake County Board:
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 Arlington Heights Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Lake-Cook Road, together with construction and other easements, both temporary and permanent, and an...
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