LaSalle County approves bridge engineering contracts, purchases crack sealant; hears roadwork and equipment updates

LaSalle County board members approved four professional services agreements to design or replace bridges in multiple townships and authorized purchase of crack sealant, and they heard updates on ongoing road projects and equipment during the meeting.

The board approved engineering contracts for (1) two structures over Tomahawk Creek, (2) East Nineteenth Road over Cobo Creek in Grand Rapids Township, and (3) East Thirteenth Road over Crooked Lake Creek in Freedom Township, with the county funding the work from the County Bridge Fund and splitting engineering costs 50/50 with the affected townships on at least two of the projects. County staff said the board also authorized procurement of 45,000 pounds of crack sealant from Sherwin Industries for $23,625.

The contracts and purchase were presented by county staff. On the bundled Tomahawk Creek projects the county said Chastain Associates proposed $25,400 for phase 1 and phase 2 engineering services for section 25-00878-00DR and 25-24883-00DR. "This is for those spare structures that are right there in Tomahawk Creek," county staff said. The board voted to approve resolution 25-27 for that contract.

For the East Nineteenth Road crossing of Cobo Creek in Grand Rapids Township, the board approved resolution 25-28, authorizing a professional services agreement with Hutchinson Engineering. County…