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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with RS&H, Inc., of St. Charles, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the intersection improvement of Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue, at a maximum cost of $498,506.90, appropriating $600,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds, and designated as Section 13-00055-06-WR.
Staff Summary
* Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue; Phase II: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
* Phase II design engineering services are needed to develop plans and specifications for the intersection improvement of Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue.
* A consultant will be utilized to undertake Phase II design engineering services.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the recommended firm is RS&H, Inc., of St. Charles, Illinois, with a maximum cost of $498,506.90.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wadsworth Road, County Highway 17, and Lewis Avenue, County Highway 27, are designated routes on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if the intersection of Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue could be improved; and
WHEREAS, Phase II design engineering services are needed to develop plans and specifications for the intersection improvement of Wadsworth Road at Lewis Avenue; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide said Phase II design 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, RS&H, Inc., of St. Charles, Illinois, are consulting engineers skilled in the provision of said Phase II design engineering services; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, that R...
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