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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of North Chicago for the reconstruction of 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131/Green Bay Road to Sheridan Road, the jurisdictional transfer of the portion of 14th Street within the municipal limits of North Chicago, from Illinois Route 131/Green Bay Road to Victoria Avenue, from the City of North Chicago to Lake County, and designated as Section 99-00260-01-WR.
Staff Summary
* 14th Street will be reconstructed and improved, from Illinois Route 131/Green Bay Road to Sheridan Road.
* This improvement will include reconstruction of the road to three lanes with a shared center turn lane, a new bike path and sidewalk, street lighting, drainage improvements, and installation of a roundabout at 14th Street and Dugdale which will replace the existing four-way stop.
* The City of North Chicago owns a watermain and sanitary sewer within the project limits that requires modification, and desires that the County install a sidewalk, a multi-use path and street lighting as part of the improvement.
* The City of North Chicago will reimburse Lake County for the engineering and construction costs associated with this work, estimated to be $474,144.06.
* Jurisdiction of the portion of 14th Street, within the municipal limits of North Chicago, from Illinois Route 131/Green Bay Road to Victoria Avenue (just east of Jackson Street), will be transferred from the City of North Chicago to Lake County.
* The City of North Chicago will retain permitting and maintenance authority over 14th Street, from Jackson Street to Sheridan Road.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, to ensure the free flow of traffic and the safety and welfare of the motoring public, Lake County is desirous of reconstructing and improving 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131/Green Bay Road to Sheridan Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Chicago owns a watermain and sanitary sewer within the project limits requiring modification; and
WHEREAS,...
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