Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation, in the amount of up to $195,000.00 to facilitate the design and construction for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall.
The Department of Public Service administers and manages capital improvement projects within the public right-of-way, including resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation and replacement, bikeway paths, sidewalks, and other transportation related projects. On occasion, the successful completion of those efforts requires work to be performed on or near railroad property or facilities. Railroad companies will not allow others to perform work on their property or facilities. They perform the required work and charge the Department of Public Service for this work.
The construction of the Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall project necessitates that the Department of Public Service contract with CSX Transportation to review and approve engineering plans, design plans, construction specifications, and drawings, and other documents and work necessary to the completion of the project in order to identify and mitigate potential conflicts between rail operations and public infrastructure in proximity to railway corridors.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $195,000.00 is available for this project within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the project. Funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to facilitate the timely execution of the requisite agreements so as to prevent unnecessary delays in the design and construction of needed public infrastructure improvements.
Title
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute an agreement with CSX Trans...
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