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Skokie board approves Oakton Street agreement with Cook County, advances water-main work
Summary
The Skokie Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for Oakton Street improvements and authorized a change order to expedite water-main replacement, with the village's financial exposure capped at $150,000 and water-fund reserves covering additional costs.
The Skokie Village Board on a unanimous vote approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Cook County to lead design, bidding and construction of Oakton Street improvements and authorized a change order to accelerate water-main replacement ahead of the county’s resurfacing project.
Village Manager John Lockerbie told trustees the Oakton Street project is estimated at about $4.6 million and that Cook County will serve as the lead agency, with the village’s share currently estimated at $95,434.84 and the village’s financial obligation capped at $150,000. “The proposed intergovernmental agreement … establishes that the county will serve as the lead agency,” Lockerbie said.
Why it matters: the work reshapes a corridor that serves schools, businesses and neighborhood traffic.…
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