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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the intersection improvement of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue in the Village of Fox Lake, at a maximum cost of $739,049, appropriating $890,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds, and designated as Section 10-00279-01-CH.
Staff Summary
* Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue; Phase II: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
* Phase II design engineering services are needed to develop plans and specifications for the intersection improvement of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue in the Village of Fox Lake.
* 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 Alfred Benesch & Company, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, with a maximum cost of $739,049.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if the intersection of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue in the Village of Fox Lake, could be improved; and
WHEREAS, Phase II design engineering services are needed to develop plans and specifications for the intersection improvement of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue in the Village of Fox Lake; 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, Alfred Benesch & Company, Inc., of Chicago, 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 th...
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