HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Fencing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad RESOLUTION NO. 08-282
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FENCING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, trespassing on railroad right-of-way is a cause for great safety concern and is
an ongoing issue on the Union Pacific Railroad(UPRR)main line tracks through downtown Ames;
and,
WHEREAS,in an effort to discourage mid-block crossing of the tracks and improve safety,
UPRR recently installed fencing from Duff Avenue through the depot area; and,
WHEREAS,the fencing has been installed within the UPRR right-of-way on the north side
of the tracks, and pedestrian and vehicle crossings at Duff, Kellogg, and Clark remain open; and,
WHEREAS, the fencing project has remained a very important safety improvement for the
City, so partnering discussions have taken place with UPRR for several months to accomplish the
installation; and,
WHEREAS, these discussions resulted in the finalization of a Memorandum of
Understanding,whereby the UPRR is paying for the installation of the fence, and, in turn,the City
is to perform routine maintenance,repair,and replacement as needed for a period of 20 years (or as
long as the warranty on the fence is in effect); and,
WHEREAS, the UPRR has agreed to pay for any damage that occurs due to railroad
operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Pacific Railroad in relation to the Central
Business District fencing is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24"'day of June, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of June, 2008.