Authorize the Temporary Closure of West 7^th Street at Fort Worth and Western Railroad (FWWR) From June 25, 2019 to June 28, 2019 to Allow for Roadway Resurfacing Improvements within the Railroad Right-of-Way (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the temporary closure of West 7^th Street at Fort Worth and Western Railroad (FWWR) from June 25, 2019 to June 28, 2019 to allow for roadway resurfacing improvements within the railroad right-of-way.

City staff requests the temporary closure of West 7^th Street at Fort Worth and Western Railroad (FWWR) from June 25, 2019 to June 28, 2019 to allow FWWR to make roadway surface improvements on West 7^th Street within railroad right-of-way (ROW). This closure is necessary to replace railroad track, railroad ties, ballast, roadway crossing panels and resurface vehicle travel lane approaches within the railroad ROW.  Lancaster Avenue is identified as the detour route during closure of West 7^th Street.  Electronic message signs will be used a week ahead of the project to inform the public of the temporary closure and detour route.  Additional  efforts will be made to inform the public through social media, email and notices to businesses along corridor. A traffic control plan for the project has been accepted.  This project is in Council District 9.

A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because:  This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.