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Joint resolution appropriating $15,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, associated with the non-motorized travel improvement along the north side of Rollins Road at Cedar Lake Road and the west side of Cedar Lake Road at Rollins Road, and designated as Section 15-00999-20-SW.
Staff Summary
* The 2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified a gap in the sidewalk system along the north side of Rollins Road at Cedar Lake Road and the west side of Cedar Lake Road at Rollins Road.
* Preliminary plans and specifications for this improvement have been prepared.
* Before right-of-way acquisition is obtained, an appropriation and condemnation authority are necessary.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rollins Road, County Highway 31, and Cedar Lake Road, County Highway 28, are designated routes on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the motoring and non-motoring public if the north side of Rollins Road at Cedar Lake Road and the west side of Cedar Lake Road at Rollins Road, could be improved with the installation of a sidewalk and ADA compliant ramps; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study included a Gap Analysis that identified a gap in the sidewalk system along the north side of Rollins Road at Cedar Lake Road and the west side of Cedar Lake Road at Rollins Road; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has caused to be prepared preliminary plans and right-of-way plats, said plats identifying right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, the right-of-way and associated costs are estimated to be $15,000; and
WHEREAS, before right-of-way acquisitions can proceed, an appropriation and condemnation authority are necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board:
SECTION 1: It is hereby determined that it is necessary and desirable that Lake County acquire title to and possession of all o...
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