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Joint resolution appropriating $2,500,000 of 2011A Tax Exempt GO Bonds Road Construction funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the RR Underpass Washington Street Thoroughfare, Washington Street from Haryan Way to Lake Street, and a grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad, designated as Section 11-00121-11-BR.
Staff Summary
· Railroad Underpass, Washington Street Thoroughfare Improvement; Right-of-Way Acquisition: Appropriation with Condemnation Authority.
· The improvement of Washington Street to widen and provide for a grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad is a chosen project for the transportation challenge bonds 2011 issuance.
· Preliminary plans and specifications for this improvement have been prepared.
· Before right-of-way acquisitions can proceed, an appropriation and condemnation authority is necessary.
· The appropriation is $2,500,000 2011A Tax Exempt GO Bonds Road Construction funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Washington Street, County Highway 45, from Hainesville Road, County Highway 24, to Lake Street 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 Washington Street, between Haryan Way and Lake Street, including a grade separation of the Canadian National Railway, could be improved to provide increased traffic capacities (RR Underpass Washington Street Thoroughfare Improvement); and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has caused to be prepared preliminary plans and right-of-way plats, said plats identifying right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, the right-of-way and associated costs are estimated to be $2,500,000.
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 a...
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