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Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $6,000,000 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 Rollins Road Gateway Improvement at the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road/Hainesville Road, and designated as Section 08-00080-56-BR.
Staff Summary
* Rollins Road Gateway Improvement, Right-of-Way Acquisition: Supplemental Appropriation with Condemnation Authority.
* The improvement of the intersections of Illinois Route 83/Rollins Road/Hainesville Road, which includes construction of a grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad (CNRR), is a chosen project for the transportation challenge bond program.
* Before right-of-way acquisitions can continue, a supplemental appropriation is necessary.
* The County Board, by prior resolutions, approved incremental appropriations totaling $12,800,000 for the right-of-way acquisition, and associated costs to acquire 49 parcels.
* The County Board previously deposited $2,567,000 for the right-of-way acquisition of the southeast quadrant parcel.
* A supplemental appropriation of $6,000,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds is required for the final payment of the southeast quadrant right-of-way acquisition.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rollins Road, County Highway 31, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the motoring public if Rollins Road, at its intersection with Hainesville Road, County Highway 24, and Illinois Route 83, could be improved along with construction of a grade separation of the CNRR to provide increased traffic capacities (Rollins Road Gateway Improvement); and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has caused to be prepared final plans and right-of-way plats, said plats identifying right-of-way needs; and
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