HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2005/06 Railroad crossing improvements for Scholl Road RESOLUTION NO. 07-522
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2005/06 RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
FOR SCHOLL ROAD
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Railroad Crossing Improvements Program identified in the Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) provides for safety improvements at railroad crossings, and the 2005/06
project location identified improvements at the Scholl Road Union Pacific Railroad(UPRR)crossing;
and,
WHEREAS,an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT),UPRR,and the
City of Ames for the Scholl Road grade crossing surface repair was approved on September 13, 2005,
establishing 60%of the expenses to be paid by the IDOT,20%to be paid by the UPRR, and 20%to be
paid by the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS, at that time, the total project cost for the repair of the crossing surface was
estimated by the UPRR to be $102,499, making the City's share approximately$20,499; and,
WHEREAS, recently, staff received the invoice from the UPRR for the work it conducted in
2006 for repairs at the Scholl Road railroad crossing,and the total cost of the project as completed was
$168,776.36, which brings the City's 20% share of the project to $33,755.36; and,
WHEREAS,this is an increase of approximately$15,755.36 over the 2005 estimate due to the
increase in cost for construction materials and mobilization of crews; and,
WHEREAS,the remaining City obligation of$15,755.36 maybe financed from the unobligated
balance of the Road Use Tax Fund.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the payment of$33,755.36 to the Union Pacific Railroad for the Scholl Road grade crossing surface
repair is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18`''day of December, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18t'day of December, 2007.