M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 1/15/2019 

DATE: 1/15/2019 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19446 LOG NAME: 20TEXRAIL QUIET ZONES
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Establishment of Quiet Zones at Seven TEXRail Crossings - East 1st Street, 29th Street, Decatur Avenue, Schwartz Avenue, Deen Road, Sylvania Avenue, and Beach Street in Support of the TEXRail Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, and 8)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment (NOE) for seven crossings located along the new TEXRail corridor as follows: E. 1st Street, 29th Street, Decatur Avenue, Schwartz Avenue, Deen Road, Sylvania Avenue, and Beach Street.

 
DISCUSSION:

The establishment of these quiet zones is being done in conjunction with the construction of the new TEXRail line, which is anticipated to be open in January 2019. The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to create quiet zones, pursuant to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Train Horn rule at the seven crossings listed below:

E. 1st Street (Council District 8) - TEXRail
29th Street (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR
Decatur Avenue (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR,
Schwartz Avenue (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR, UPRR
Deen Road (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR, UPRR
Sylvania (Council Districts 2 and 4) - TEXRail, UPRR
Beach Street (Council District 4) - TEXRail, UPRR

Upon approval of this M&C, the City will execute and submit the NOE to the FRA and affected railroads. With the expected approval from FRA, the quiet zones could be established first quarter 2019. The required Notice of Intent was provided on August 14, 2018 to the affected railroads.

The City and Trinity Metro will execute an interlocal agreement governing maintenance responsibilities for these quiet zones.

CTC Inc., provided quiet zone application services for the City in the amount of $50,288.07 pursuant to City Secretary Contract No. 49643.

The quiet zones are in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, and 8.  

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

The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head:
Steve Cooke (5134)
Additional Information Contact:
Lissette Acevedo (2722)

 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  MapTexRail Quiet Zones.pdf