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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Wisconsin Central Railroad Limited, appropriating $620,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the reconstruction of a railroad crossing, installation of pedestrian signals, construction of a concrete sidewalk, embankment, landscaping and other related items along Aptakisic Road in the Village of Buffalo Grove, and designated as Section 12-00088-20-RR.
Staff Summary
* The 2009/2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified priority gaps for pedestrian facilities along County Highways.
* A pedestrian facility adjacent to Aptakisic Road, crossing the Wisconsin Central Railroad, will be constructed and will connect the existing pedestrian facilities that are located on both sides of the railroad.
* An agreement with the Wisconsin Central Railroad Limited is required to reconstruct the railroad crossing and install pedestrian signals.
* This work is being completed as advanced work in connection with the Weiland Road reconstruction project.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system affects the safety and welfare of the motoring public; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system is increasing as the county becomes more urbanized; and
WHEREAS, Aptakisic Road, County Highway 33, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, the 2009/2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified this location as a construction priority gap; and
WHEREAS, Lake County and the Wisconsin Central Railroad Limited are desirous of entering into an agreement stating the terms and conditions for the reconstruction of a railroad crossing and installation of pedestrian signals followed by the construction of a concrete sidewalk, embankment, landscaping and other related items along Aptakisic Road in the Village of Buffalo Grove, a draft copy attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by th...
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