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PROPOSED APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): N/A
Request: Approval
Good(s) or Services(s): Motor Fuel Tax Project Appropriating Resolution for a Freight Rail Study
Location: Central and South Cook County
Section: 14-6FRGT-01-ES
County Board Districts: 1-12 and 17
Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Summary: Appropriating funds for a Freight Rail Study to be conducted by an outside consulting engineering firm to evaluate freight system needs and recommend vital improvements to accommodate current and future freight traffic, ease congestion, and improve truck and rail freight traffic in Central and South Cook County, and said services shall be supervised by County Forces.
These services are needed to enable the Department to continue its mission of providing safe, efficient and effective transportation facilities for the general public and supports development of the regional economy in Cook County. This appropriation is made in anticipation of a forthcoming contract to be presented to your Honorable Body at a later date. .end