M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 9/26/2017 

DATE: 9/26/2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28396 LOG NAME: 20BNSF RAILROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT RISINGER ROAD
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Execution of Railroad Crossing Agreement with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000.00 for a New Quiet Zone Crossing for Risinger Road (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Railroad Crossing Agreement with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Company in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 for a new Quiet Zone crossing for Risinger Road (C02239).

 
DISCUSSION:

The 2014 Bond Program included Risinger Road as an improvement project from McCart Boulevard to Crowley Road (FM 731).  A part of the overall improvements planned for this roadway is to provide improvements to the existing rail line crossing from two lanes to a four lane crossing.

These improvements will allow the crossing to be converted to a quiet zone after the construction project is completed.  Plans have been provided to Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Company (BNSF) and an Agreement in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 is required for new railroad signals and a wider crossing on BNSF property.

This agreement will be funded through the 2014 Bond Program.  Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing for these expenses until debt is issued.  Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement expressing official intent to reimburse.

This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.

 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation, funds will be available in the current capital budget as appropriated, of the 2014 Bond Program Fund.  Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.


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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head:
Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact:
Leon Wilson (8883)

 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  020467E - BNSF-signed TEXAS FORM 1295 for Risinger Road.pdf
  Map.pdf