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EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "District") to grant permanent and temporary easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation ("IDOT") at Algonquin Woods, along the east side of Des Plaines River Road from Touhy Avenue to Oakton Avenue for 0.031 acre or 1,350 358 square feet of permanent easement and 0.056 030 acre or 2,439 1,311square feet of temporary easement.
Reason: The permanent easement is for construction and maintenance of drainage structures. The temporary easement is for re-grading and reconstruction of driveway entrances erosion control on an existing swale. IDOT states that the existing road is severely deteriorated and the project will improve safety and capacity. In addition, raising the road profile will reduce flooding on the road and adjacent properties.
The area for the permanent easement is 0.056 acres. IDOT indicates that no 4 trees are expected to be removed for this project.
Easement Fee: $5,900.00
Tree Mitigation Fee: None $9,688.55
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.
District(s): 17
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