Title
Joint resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Lincolnshire relating to water interconnection for system maintenance and emergency purposes.
Staff Summary
* The County owns and operates the existing Vernon Hills water system, which is sourced by CLCJAWA Lake Michigan water, has over 10,000 service connections and serves approximately 30,000 customers within the service area.
* The Village of Lincolnshire operates a public water system that is sourced by the City of Highland Park and is directly adjacent to the County's Vernon Hills Water System.
* The County and the Village have negotiated terms and wish to enter into an agreement to construct and install an interconnection between the County and Village water systems. The interconnection will allow the County and Village to supply water to each other when repairs are being made or under emergency conditions when their normal source of supply is unavailable.
* The Village of Lincolnshire approved the intergovernmental agreement at their May 24, 2021 Board meeting.
* In accordance with County Board Rules, the State's Attorney has reviewed this Intergovernmental Agreement prior to action by the County Board.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns and operates the Vernon Hills water system; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lincolnshire (Village) owns and operates a public water distribution system in the vicinity of the County's Vernon Hills water system; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Village desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to provide an interconnection between the County and Village water systems for system maintenance and emergency purposes; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate Agreement to authorize the interconnection has been prepared, and ratified by the Village of Lincolnshire; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement must be authorized by Resolution of this County Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Il...
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