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Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $350,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the improvement to the intersection of Hart Road, at U.S. Route 14, and designated as Section 09-00174-05-CH.
Staff Summary
* Hart Road, at U.S. Route 14, Intersection Improvement; Right-of-Way Acquisition: Supplemental Appropriation with Condemnation Authority.
* The project scope changed: 1) the retaining wall was removed from the project; and 2) a multi-use path was added.
* This County Board at its meeting of June 10, 2014, approved an appropriation of $400,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for right-of-way acquisition.
* The County has been allocated federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to improve this intersection, and the County will receive 80 percent reimbursement of the costs of the right-of-way, with a maximum reimbursement of $599,900.
* This resolution appropriates $350,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hart Road, County Highway 80, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if the intersection of Hart Road, at U.S. Route 14, could be improved by the addition of turn lanes, non-motorized facilities and new traffic signals; 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 June 10, 2014, approved an appropriation of $400,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for right-of-way acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the right-of-way and associated costs are now estimated to be $750,000; and
WHEREAS, the County has been allocated federal...
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