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Joint Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between Lake County and Alfred Benesch Inc., Chicago, Illinois for the provision of Phase I preliminary engineering services at the intersection of IL Rte 83/Rollins Rd/CN RR/Hainesville Rd for the proposed Rollins Road Gateway improvement and appropriates $3,540,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds for these engineering services designated as Section 08-00080-56-BR.
Staff Summary
· Rollins Road Gateway Improvement; Phase I: Consultant Agreement
· The improvement of the intersections of IL Rte 83/Rollins Rd/CN RR/Hainesville 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 Alfred Benesch, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for a maximum cost of services described is $2,950,590.
· This resolution appropriates $3,540,000 of Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, 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), IL Route 83, and the CN-RR/Metra North Central Service could be improved to provide increased traffic capacities (Rollins Road Gateway Improvement); and
WHEREAS, Phase I (Preliminary Engineering) studies are required for the proposed Rollins Road Gateway 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 e...
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