Title
Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Lake Villa Township Road District for the intersection improvements at Fairfield Road and Monaville Road, including the partial vacation of Old Monaville Road.
Staff Summary
* The intersection of Fairfield Road and Monaville Road will be improved by replacing the existing four-way stop controlled intersection with a roundabout.
* As a part of this improvement, a cul-de-sac will be constructed at the east end of Old Monaville Road, which will disconnect it from Monaville Road.
* An agreement with the Lake Villa Township Road District is needed to state the terms and conditions for the partial vacation of Old Monaville Road.
* This agreement was approved by the Lake Villa Township Road District.
* This project is included in the highway improvement program with construction anticipated to begin in 2021, and is designated as Section 15-00120-06-CH.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fairfield Road, County Highway 49, and Monaville Road, County Highway 55, are designated routes on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Old Monaville Road is under the jurisdiction of Lake Villa Township Road District (Road District); and
WHEREAS, to ensure the free flow of traffic and the safety and welfare of the motoring public, Lake County is desirous of improving the intersection of Fairfield Road and Monaville Road by constructing a roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the Road District desires that the County include the construction of a cul-de-sac at the east end of Old Monaville Road, which will disconnect Old Monaville Road from Monaville Road; and
WHEREAS, Lake County and the Road District are desirous of entering into an agreement stating the terms and conditions associated with the vacation of the east end of Old Monaville Road that will no longer be needed for roadway purposes upon completion of this improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, that the County Board Chair, the County Clerk,...
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