HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Duff Avenue for UPRR crossing repairs RESOLUTION NO. 07-321
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVE
CLOSURE OF DUFF AVENUE TO FACILITATE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
SURFACE REPAIR WORK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on June 22,2007,staff was contacted by Union Pacific Railroad(UPRR)regarding
the continuation of repair work for the Duff Avenue railroad crossing,specifically the southern east-west
rail line; and,
WHEREAS, the UPRR indicated that from June 27 through June 28, it will conduct surface
repairs at this crossing; and,
WHEREAS, Duff Avenue is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway,which in accordance with
the Municipal Code, requires Council approval prior to closure; and,
WHEREAS, due to the heavy train traffic seen on the east-west mainline, the UPRR makes its
best effort to coordinate repair work with the normal train deliveries that occur; and,
WHEREAS, recent experience with similar coordination efforts has resulted in the need for
flexibility on the part of staff to be able to administratively change the date of the closure as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the delegation to staff the ability to administratively approve the closure of Duff Avenue to facilitate the
Union Pacific Railroad surface repair work beginning June 27,2007,and ending upon completion of the
repairs is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t'' day of June, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Popken
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of June, 2007.