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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25H - MAIN ST RAILROAD CROSSING REQUEST FOR ecOUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JUNE 21, 2004 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO IMPROVE RAILROAD CROSSING ON MAIN STREET (PROJECT 1757) APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1st Reading 0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading 0 Implementing Resolution 0 Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER V RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for improvements to the railroad crossings on Main ...¡treet for a total cost of $58,301. ~ISCUSSION Construction of the pavement rehabilitation project on Main Street between Edinger and Columbine is anticipated to begin in July 2004. Within the limits of this project is a railroad crossing that is in poor condition (Exhibit 1). City staff recently met with representatives from Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRC) regarding the condition of the at- grade railroad crossings north of Goetz Street. UPRC has agreed to replace the existing asphalt crossings with concrete panels with the condition that the City shares the costs. The City's share shall not exceed $58,301 which is 50% of the total cost to replace the street surface at the railroad crossing with concrete panels. Concrete crossings have proven to be more durable and more cost effective than asphalt. Once completed, the new concrete crossings will provide a smoother ride for motorists. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Environmental Review No. Exemption has been filed Environmental Quality Act. 8 2003-91 has been completed and a Categorical for this project pursuant to the California 25H-1 Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad June 21, 2004 Page 2 Company FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Measure M Street Construction Fund (account no. 32-551-6631). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~ .+,í a s G. Ross Ex cutive Director Public Works Agency ~- . ,oma Executi Director Finance & Mgmt. Services ,4' Agency 25H-2 PRCNECT LIMITS: 18 8 SANTA ANA . PW A ' , , .... ... ....... CERTRUDE IDe 'JD ~n -l 0 l- V> IX CD oþ-\) ~þ-\\-.~ ,)<iç \c, ~~ '0~\o~ r i 1 r"'~ ,~"- ~ U I MACARTHUR BLVD ~ ST. N.TB >- ... '" ... -' -' ... :I: ~ L ~ ~ ,; I ~ [EENCY EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO IMPROVE RAILROAD CROSSING ON MAIN STREET (PROJECT 1757) 25H-3 CITY COUNCL AGBtDA DATE: JUNE 21, 2004 Title: / 25H-4