2000-520 1, 1 0
RESOLUTION 2000- 52
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WIDENING
AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 22 (HALF DAY RD.)
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has been a long time supporter of the
widening and reconstruction of Illinois Route 22 (Half Day Road) from U.S. 41 to U.S.
14 to improve safety and efficiency along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has encouraged all governmental units
to likewise support the widening and reconstruction efforts so that the improvement can
proceed at the earliest possible date; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation is planning for a
December 2000 public hearing, along with a planned commencement of construction in
2003; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has recently learned that the Village
Board in the Village of Lincolnshire has endorsed for the first time ever the widening of
Illinois 22 (Half Day Rd.) through their community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has recently learned that the Village of
Lincolnshire and the Illinois Department of Transportation are continuing their
discussions on the design of this desperately needed four lane widening and improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT &
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS that:
1. The Village of Lincolnshire is to be commended for their endorsement of this
important road widening project for Illinois Route 22.
2. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Lincolnshire are
urged and encouraged to redouble their efforts to resolve any and all outstanding
design issues prior to the scheduled public hearing on Illinois 22 in December,
2000.
3. That the Village of Buffalo Grove extend its good offices in any way possible to
mediate, negotiate or otherwise assist in the resolution of any and all outstanding
issues in dispute between the Village of Lincolnshire and the Illinois Department
of Transportation so as to insure this much needed project remains on schedule
for its planned 2003 construction.
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
ABSTAIN: 0 - None
PASSED: November 6, 2000 APPROVED: November 6, 2000
ATTEST:
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