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Joint resolution appropriating $5,606,000 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 Rollins Road Gateway Improvement at the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road/ Hainesville Road, and a grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad, and designated as Section 08-00080-56-BR.
Staff Summary
· Rollins Road Gateway Improvement, Right-of-Way Acquisition: Appropriation with Condemnation Authority.
· The improvement of the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road /Hainesville Road, and construction of 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 $5,606,000 of 2011A Tax Exempt GO Bonds Road Construction 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, and Illinois Route 83, could be improved along with construction of a grade separation of the CN RR to provide increased traffic capacities (Rollins Road Gateway 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 $5,606,000.
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 all of the...
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