M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 10/25/2016 
DATE: 10/25/2016 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27975 LOG NAME: 20QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:  

Authorize Establishment of Five Quiet Zones:  Four at Union Pacific Railroad Crossings at Kroger Drive, Wall Price Keller Road and Two Private Crossings, and One at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Crossing at Avondale Haslet Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 7)
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment for four crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad at Kroger Drive, Wall Price Keller Road and two private crossings, and for one Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Avondale Haslet Road.
 
DISCUSSION:

The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to create quiet zones, pursuant to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Train Horn Rule at the five crossings listed below:

Union Pacific Railroad at Kroger Drive
Union Pacific Railroad at Wall Price Keller Road
Union Pacific Railroad at Private Drive (Options Clearing Corporation)
Union Pacific Railroad at Private Drive (Cell Tower service entrance)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe at Avondale Haslet Road

All required construction improvements to create these quiet zones has been completed. These quiet zones will become effective possibly as soon as October 2016, upon FRA approval.

The projects are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 7, Mapsco 23W and 5S.

This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that funding for improvements at these five locations was provided by the 2014 Bond Program.  This action will have no material effect on City funds.



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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head:
Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact:
Todd Estes (5448)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  Map-AvondaleHasletMC.pdf
  Map-KrogertMC.pdf