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Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.:
Submitted by: Matthew Cox, Public Works Director | Resolution 24-154
ITEM 6.D. | Council Action: 5/20/2024 |
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| | | | | | | | Description
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Highway-Railroad Surface Repair Program Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and BNSF Railway Company. |
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| | | | | | | | Background/Discussion
The existing at-grade rail crossing within the South Expressway, located between 32nd Avenue and 34th Avenue, is in poor condition and needs to be improved. In 2022, the City and BNSF jointly applied to the Iowa DOT repair program for this crossing repair. The project has been selected to receive funding.
BNSF will be responsible for the replacement of the crossing panels and track repair. City forces will reconstruct the concrete pavement adjacent to both sides of the crossing. The work includes both northbound and southbound lanes.
The agreement states that costs will be shared between the City (20%), BNSF (20%), and Iowa DOT (60%).
The total estimated cost of the project is $195,600. The City’s share will be paid using Local Option Sales Tax funds.
The work is anticipated to occur this summer. Construction phasing is being evaluated, but lane closures will be required. There will be impacts to traffic during the work.
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| | | | | | | | Recommendation
Approval of this resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute the Highway-Railroad Surface Repair Program Agreement.
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