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PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Approval
Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project, Maintenance Climatological Forecasting Consultant Services for Calendar Years 2014 and 2015, Various Locations, Section: 14-IFCFS-14-GM
Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
County Board District(s): 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13-17
Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00
Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund 600-585 Account
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits for adoption a maintenance resolution appropriating funds for the contract climatological weather forecasting services needed for forecasting snowfall, ice, frost warnings, and other adverse weather conditions, as well as in-house costs and contingencies, to aid the deployment of County Forces and equipment along various highways under County maintenance during the calendar years 2014 and 2015.
These services are needed to enable the Department to continue its mission of providing safe, efficient and effective highways and transportation facilities for the general public in Cook County. This appropriation is made in anticipation of a forthcoming contract to be presented to your Honorable Body at a later date.
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