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County approves preliminary road-improvement agreement tied to proposed gas station, staff warns estimates may change
Summary
Peoria County approved proceeding with an agreement to make roadway improvements (curb, gutter, turn lane) to accommodate a proposed gas station/truck stop near Jubilee Cafe. Staff said the county will front an initial cap (about $600,000 estimated for safety improvements) and then invoice the developer for reimbursement; they warned final bids could alter costs and the developer may pause the project.
Peoria County approved moving forward with an agreement to make road improvements on Civil Defense Road and Kickapoo Edwards Road to enable construction of a proposed gas station and truck stop near Jubilee Cafe. Staff described the project as including curb and gutter work and a turn lane; the county would cover the first roughly $600,000 of safety-related improvements and then seek reimbursement from the developer once contractor pay applications are processed.
Staff and another clarifying speaker emphasized that the arrangement is built on older estimates and the developer retains the right to pause or reject the project if final bids are materially higher. The county will hold the construction contracts and invoice the company for reimbursement after the county has paid its share, staff said. The board approved the authorization unanimously.
No final contract amount or schedule was recorded in the transcript; staff said they are coordinating with the state's attorney and continue preliminary design and bidding timing to align with IDOT lettings.
