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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 04-17 02/21/2017 Authorizing the Acceptance of the Rand Road Corridor PlanRESOLUTION NO. 4-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RAND ROAD CORRIDOR PLAN WHEREAS, in 2014, the Village of Mount Prospect was awarded a grant through the Regional Transportation Authority's Community Planning Grant Program to fund production of the Rand Road Corridor Plan; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect engaged the consultant team of Teska Associates (land use, zoning and urban design), Kimley-Horn (transportation), Goodman Williams Associates (market) and Gandhi & Associates (traffic) to evaluate the corridor's existing conditions and potential for the future; and WHEREAS, the Rand Road Corridor Plan was prepared to support the Village's ongoing efforts to balance the benefits and amenities afforded by Rand Road; and WHEREAS, the Rand Road Corridor Plan provides recommendations to enhance the transportation, land use, zoning, urban design and market aspects of the corridor and while the plan emphasizes vehicular travel, the plan considers transit riders, pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Mount Prospect to accept the "Rand Road Corridor Plan" to identify potential improvements related to connectivity, accessibility and efficiency for all users. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby accept the "Rand Road Corridor Plan," attached hereto and presented as "Exhibit A." SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel NAYS: None ABSENT: None PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of February, 2017. Arlene A. Juracek Mayor ATTEST: „ Karen M. Agoranos Deputy Village Clerk