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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Wauconda Township Road District for the proposed intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road.
Staff Summary
* The intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road will include installation of roundabouts and non-motorized improvements.
* To ensure proper operations of the roundabouts, the County desires to perform routine and capital maintenance of the roundabouts, street lighting, and signage, including sections of Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road which are under the jurisdiction of the Wauconda Township Road District (Road District).
* The agreement was approved by the Road District on August 25, 2022.
* This intersection improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program as two separate construction projects anticipated to begin in 2023 and designated as Section 13-00107-09-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Darrell Road, County Highway 44, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Case Road east of Darrell Road, Neville Road west of Darrell Road, Dowell Road west of Darrell Road, and Fisher Road east of Darrell Road are under the jurisdiction of Wauconda Township Road District (Road District); and
WHEREAS, to ensure the free flow of traffic and the safety and welfare of the traveling public, Lake County and the Road District believe it would be beneficial that the intersections of Darrell Road with Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road are improved with the installation of roundabouts and non-motorized improvements; and
WHEREAS, Lake County desires to perform routine and capital maintenance operations of the roundabouts, street lighting, and signage including sections of Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road under Road District jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Lake County and the Road Distr...
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