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