File #: RES 20-068    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/25/2020 Final action: 8/25/2020
Title: Action on Resolution 20-068, a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement for Project PP 3273(10), PCN 087T; 17th Avenue Rail Crossing Project, Brookings, SD.
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Map

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Action on Resolution 20-068, a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement for Project PP 3273(10), PCN 087T; 17th Avenue Rail Crossing Project, Brookings, SD.

 

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Summary:

This resolution will authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Project PP 3273(10), PCN 087T for the installation of highway-rail grade crossing signals at the 17th Avenue South railroad crossing in Brookings.

 

Background:

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has programmed Project PP 3273(10), PCN 087T, to construct rail crossing signals at the 17th Avenue South railroad crossing.  The project is being funded and administered by the SDDOT and is anticipated to be constructed in 2022.  The estimated total project cost for project is approximately $350,000.  The SDDOT will pay 90% of the project and the City is responsible for 10% of the cost, which is anticipated at $35,000.

 

The SDDOT will coordinate with Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc. for the rail crossing signal construction.  As part of this project, the City agrees to reconstruct the sidewalk ramps up to the rail crossing, which will be included in the 2022 Concrete Maintenance Project.

 

This project will further the railroad safety enhancements in the City of Brookings, with only the Western Avenue railroad crossing remaining to be upgraded.

 

Fiscal Impact:

The City’s share of the project is approximately $35,000.00.  The agreement will be forthcoming from the SDDOT. 

 

Recommendation

Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval.

 

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Attachments:

Resolution

Map