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