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PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution
Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Project: This improvement, as proposed, will consist of the complete removal and replacement of the existing bituminous pavement with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement, installation of four (4) new dedicated turn lanes at the Halsted Street intersection to provide for safe truck turning movements and efficient traffic operations, traffic signal modernization, upgrading of the existing storm drain system, water main installation, sidewalk removal and replacement, traffic control and protection, pavement marking, landscaping, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: 167th Street, Center Street to Lowe Avenue in the City of Harvey
Section: 14-B5932-01-RP
County Board District(s): 5, 6
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $4,675,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Summary: This improvement is needed to protect the public investment in the highway system and provide safe, efficient and sustainable highways. Just as important, nine firms in the area with 1,170 existing employees, 380 forecasted new jobs and $62.3 million in planned private investment depend on this truck route for their continued operations. end