Lake County Illinois - File #: 23-1205

• File #: 23-1205
• Version: 1
• Name: Robert McClory Bike Path Enhancements: Phase II Consultant Agreement and Appropriation
• Type: resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/23/2023
• In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
• Final action: 9/12/2023
• Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Rosemont, Illinois, to provide professional engineering services for improvements to the Robert McClory Bike Path from Russell Road to Illinois Route 137 and from Old Elm Road to Vine Avenue at a maximum cost of $1,034,002 and appropriating $1,241,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/12/2023	1	Lake County Board	adopted	Pass
9/7/2023	1	Financial & Administrative Committee	recommended for adoption to the regular agenda	Pass
9/6/2023	1	Public Works and Transportation Committee	approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee	Pass

Title
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Rosemont, Illinois, to provide professional engineering services for improvements to the Robert McClory Bike Path from Russell Road to Illinois Route 137 and from Old Elm Road to Vine Avenue at a maximum cost of $1,034,002 and appropriating $1,241,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Staff Summary
* The Robert McClory Bike Path is a designated Bike Path on the County highway system in addition to being a section of US Bike Route 37 and the Grand Illinois Trail.
* The project will include overlaying gravel sections of the path with asphalt, improving pedestrian crossings at all multi-lane roads, stormwater and drainage enhancements, and extensive coordination with the local municipalities to capture local desires.
* Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
* The Lake County Division of Transportation's (LCDOT) Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
* LCDOT received and evaluated Statements of Interest and Qualifications from 12 professional firms.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 23-00999-94-BT.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Robert McClory Bike Path, is a designated Bike Path on the County highway system; and known as United States Bike Route 37; and

WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if improvements were made to the Robert McClory Bike Path between Russell Road and Illinois Route 137 and Old Elm Road and Vine Avenue; and

WHEREAS, professional engineering services are required for these improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that a con...