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EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement and a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at the Northwest corner of Ogden Avenue and Wolf Road for intersection improvements. The permanent easement is 0.005 acres or 233 sq. ft., and the temporary easement is 0.006 acres or 242 sq. ft.
Reason: To improve accessibility and pedestrian safety at a busy intersection, IDOT plans the following improvements:
1. Sidewalk ramp area to be rebuilt to current ADA standards with a landing square for pedestrian safety; and
2. Relocation of a traffic signal.
A new trail connection to the Salt Creek Trail system was recently completed at this same intersection by constructing corner improvements (See Board Item No. 21-0299). IDOT wishes to expand the accessible landing area.
The area for the permanent easement is 0.005 acres, and the area for the temporary easement is 0.006 acres. IDOT indicates that zero (0) trees are expected to be removed for this project.
Easement Fee: $300.00 for the permanent easement and $300.00 for the temporary easement
Tree Mitigation Fee: $0.00
Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final easement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
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