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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of the first amendment to the agreement between the Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD) and Lake County for the Deerfield Road Path, from Thornmeadow Road westward to connect with the existing Des Plaines River Trail, and designated as Section 04-00038-03-BT.
Staff Summary
* Deerfield Road Path LCFPD: Agreement Amendment.
* Lake County approved an agreement on December 9, 2009, with the LCFPD stating terms and conditions to transfer right-of-way, a temporary easement and construction of a path along the south side of Deerfield Road, from Thornmeadow Road westward to connect with the existing Des Plaines River Trail.
* An amendment to the agreement has been requested by the LCFPD to allow equestrian use of the Deerfield Road path, from Thornmeadow Road to the Des Plaines River Trail, and stating the terms and conditions for routine maintenance to be provided by the LCFPD.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, constructed a path along the south side of Deerfield Road, County Highway 11, from Thornmeadow Road westward to connect with the existing Des Plaines River Trail, and included the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge across the Des Plaines River; and
WHEREAS, this County Board at its meeting of December 8, 2009, approved an agreement with the LCFPD for the Deerfield Road Path construction; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the LCFPD, an amendment to the agreement is needed for the LCFPD to provide routine maintenance of the Deerfield Road path to allow equestrian use, from Thornmeadow Road to the Des Plaines River Trail, a draft copy of which is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that the County Board Chair, the County Clerk and the County Engineer of Lake County are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of Lake County the first amendment to the agreement and any subsequent amendm...
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