Title
Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the State of Illinois and Lake County for partial funding from the state for the resurfacing of Gilmer Road (Diamond Lake Road to IL Rte. 83). This resolution appropriates $515,000 of Matching Tax funds for this improvement designated as Section 10-00079-15-RS.
Staff Summary
· Gilmer Rd, (Diamond Lake Rd to IL Rte 83), Resurfacing: Appropriation and IDOT Agreement.
· The resurfacing of Gilmer Rd (Diamond Lake Rd to IL Rte. 83) is included in the County’s 2009-2014 Highway Improvement Program.
· The State of Illinois will be providing up to $300,000 of Emergency Repair Program which is state capital bond funds towards this improvement.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with the State of Illinois for the state share of this resurfacing and appropriates $515,000 of Matching Tax funds.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gilmer Road (County Highway 26) is a designated route on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, Gilmer Road from Diamond Lake Road to IL Rte. 83 will be resurfaced by the county and via a county letting; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois will be providing up to $300,000 of Emergency Repair Program-state capital “Jump Start” bond funds towards this improvement. and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois and Lake County are desirous on entering into an agreement for said improvement; a draft copy of which is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this County Board of Lake County that the Chair of the County Board, the County Clerk, and the County Engineer of Lake County are authorized and they are directed to execute on behalf of Lake County an agreement for the resurfacing of Gilmer Road (Diamond Lake Road to IL Rte. 83). The County Engineer shall transmit, in writing, the final agreement to be executed by the Chair of the County Board and the County Clerk and grant plan and specification approval to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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