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Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $600,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the Rollins Road Gateway Improvement at the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road/ Hainesville Road, and designated as Section 08-00080-56-BR.
Staff Summary
* Rollins Road Gateway Improvement, Right-of-Way Acquisition: Supplemental Appropriation with Condemnation Authority.
* The improvement of the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road/Hainesville Road, which includes construction of a grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad (CNRR), is a chosen project for the transportation challenge bond program.
* Before right-of-way acquisitions can continue, a supplemental appropriation is necessary.
* The County Board, at its meeting of August 11, 2015, approved a supplemental appropriation of $450,000 for the right-of-way acquisition, and associated costs, based upon the extension of the acquisition process.
* The County Board, at its meeting of July 9, 2013, approved a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 for the right-of-way acquisition, and associated costs, based on the preliminary plans.
* The County Board, at its meeting on August 14, 2012, approved the appropriation of $4,144,000 for the right-of-way acquisition, and associated costs, based on the appraisals.
* The County Board, at its meeting on May 8, 2012, approved the appropriation of $5,606,000 for the right-of-way acquisition, and associated costs, based on preliminary plans and specifications.
* A supplemental appropriation of $600,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds is required based upon the extension of the acquisition process.
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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 an...
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