Politics & Government
City Hopes to Smooth Over 'Worst' Streets
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The city hopes to use revenue from its 2011 Motor Fuel Tax to pave 12,000 feet of Oak Forest's roughest roads.
With $920,000 set aside for engineering and construction, the city warns that as cost estimates come in from engineering firm Baxter and Woodman, some streets might be eliminated from the list.
"With the volatility in the oil market, we are not sure where prices will land," wrote Director of Public Works Troy Ishler, in a memo to City Council. Staff used information from past years to develop this year's list, he wrote.
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Streets marked for paving include:
Street From: To: Length Width Total Area Ward Laramie 159th 160th 693 22-54 3,209 2 Oak Road Linden Pine 1,681 24 4,483 7 LeClaire 155th 151st 2,654 20 5,898 3 Massasoit Grange LaPalm 1,670 24 4,453 5 Orchard Victoria Linden 1,232 24 3,285 7 Hickory Victoria Linden 876 24 2,336 7 151st Kilpatrick Kenton 675 21 1,575 3 Natalie 155th Ann Marie 1,044 24 2,784 4 157th Arroyo Terrace 1,044 24 2,784 6 Pine Victoria Linden 876 24 1,861 7Find out what's happening in Oak Forestwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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