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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, Illinois, at a cost of $1,186,410 for Phase III construction engineering services for the reconstruction of Hawley Street, from Midlothian Road to Seymour Avenue, appropriating $1,425,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds, and designated as Section 07-00273-01-WR.
Staff Summary
* Hawley Street, from Midlothian Road to Seymour Avenue, Phase III: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
* This improvement will include three lane reconstruction, new signalized intersections, water main, sanitary and sidewalk replacement, a new off roadway bike path, and drainage improvements.
* A consultant will be utilized to undertake Phase III construction engineering services.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the selected and recommended firm is Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, Illinois, with a cost of $1,186,410.
* This resolution appropriates $1,425,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation Funds for this improvement.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hawley Street, County Highway 70, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if Hawley Street, from Midlothian Road to Seymour Avenue, could be improved by widening; and
WHEREAS, Phase III construction engineering services are required for the Hawley Street widening; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide said Phase III construction engineering services; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has selected a professional engineering services firm in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, Illinois, are consulting engineers skilled in the provision of s...
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