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Joint resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $171,882.06 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the intersection improvement of River Road at Roberts Road.
Staff Summary
* The River Road at Roberts Road roundabout was a Federal-Aid contract led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with a total contract cost of $7,005,263.46.
* IDOT manages Federal-Aid construction contracts and then seeks reimbursement from the local agency, the County, for the local share of the completed work.
* The County Board, at its meeting on December 10, 2013, approved an appropriation of $1,855,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the County's share of this improvement.
* The County recently received the final invoice from IDOT for the local share amount, which brings the County's total contribution to $2,026,882.06 and a supplemental appropriation is required.
* This improvement was completed in 2016, and is designated as Section 07-00086-08-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, River Road, County Highway 4, and Roberts Road, County Highway 35, are designated routes on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois and Lake County believe it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the motoring public if River Road at Roberts Road could be improved by the construction of a roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the County has been allocated federal funds for this improvement and the Illinois Department of Transportation administers all federal highway funds; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 10, 2013, the County Board approved an appropriation of $1,855,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the local share of this project; and
WHEREAS, changes to the contract consisted of paying an incentive when the contractor was able to reopen the closure eight days early, additional effort for winter construction following an earlier utility delay, additional geotechnical work, and balancing to final measured q...
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