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EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at 147th Street and Menard Avenue in the Tinley Creek Preserves for 0.492 acre or 21,430 square feet.
Reason: IDOT proposes to replace two (2) existing culverts under 147th Street to reduce flooding on the street and in the adjacent neighborhood. The permanent easement area is for grading and maintenance of the downstream outfall area.
No structures are proposed to be built on Forest Preserves’ land.
The area for the permanent easement is 0.492 acre. IDOT indicates that two (2) trees are expected to be removed for this project.
Easement Fee: $8,000.00 FMV
Tree Mitigation Fee: $19,367.17
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 6
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