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Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $210,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for maintaining streets and highways, including utility services, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Board, at its August 10, 2021 meeting, approved an appropriation of $806,400 of Motor Fuel Tax funds and $200,000 of Matching Tax funds.
* Due to the volatility of aluminum prices, the group 10 contract was terminated and rebid in June of 2022 after only 20 percent of the materials had been ordered. Material costs for storm sewers, asphalt, striping paint, and sign materials has increased an average of 34 percent in the last year.
* Patrol One general maintenance materials and services may include, but not be limited to, supplies such as paint, signposts, shoulder aggregate, and de-icing materials, as well as utility services and repairs.
* This resolution is appropriating a supplemental amount of $210,000 for the remaining expenses in fiscal year 2022.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, to maintain the condition of the designated routes on the County highway system, the Division of Transportation annually undertakes various general maintenance activities that utilize miscellaneous highway materials and services; and
WHEREAS, general maintenance materials and services may include, but not be limited to, supplies such as paint, signposts, shoulder aggregate, and de-icing materials, as well as utility services and repairs; and
WHEREAS, material costs for storm sewers, asphalt, striping paint, and sign materials has increased an average of 34 percent in the last year; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board at its August 10, 2021 meeting approved an appropriation of $806,400 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for general maintenance materials and services for 2022 and $200,000 of Matching Tax funds for de-icing liquids for snow and ice control; and
WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation of funds is required...
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