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Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $4,144,000 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 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 (CN RR), is a chosen project for the transportation challenge bonds 2011 issuance.
· Before right-of-way acquisitions can continue, a supplemental appropriation and condemnation authority is necessary.
· 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.
· Appraisals for this improvement have been prepared, and a supplemental appropriation of $4,144,000 of 2011A Tax Exempt GO Bonds Road Construction funds is required.
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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, this County Board, at its meeting of May 8, 2012, approv...
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