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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO VACATE A PARCEL OCCUPIED BY OLD HIGGINS ROAD/MIDWAY COURT IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, in 1923, the County of Cook acquired right-of-way along Old Higgins Road/Midway Court in Elk Grove Village, for highway purposes; said document recorded as document number 8020342 in the records of the Cook County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the acquired right-of-way includes a 0.829 acre parcel; and
WHEREAS, no motor fuel tax funds have been expended for an improvement to said parcel; and
WHEREAS, there are no discussions for a future road improvement that would include said parcel; and
WHEREAS, Elk Grove Village has requested that the County of Cook vacate said parcel and disclaim any interest of the County of Cook to this land; and
WHEREAS, all existing utility rights to the parcel at the time of vacation remain for the maintenance, renewal, and reconstruction of said utilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-109, Cook County is authorized to vacate highway right-of-way from the county system by Resolution of the County Board, with the approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners desires to vacate the parcel occupied by Old Higgins Road/Midway Court, located northwest of the Busse Road and Oakton Street intersection in Elk Grove Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby vacate the parcel occupied by Old Higgins Road/Midway Court that is no longer needed for highway purposes, subject to the approval of the vacation of the right of way parcel by the Illinois Department of Transportation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Department of Transportation and Highways is hereby directed to submit five (5) certified copies of this Resolution to the District One office of the Illinois Department of Transportation for approval by that agency.
2. The Department of Transportation and Highways is hereby directed to prepare a pla...
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