Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railroad, to review five (5) specified crossings for safety improvements required in order to establish a railroad quiet zone in the vicinity of each crossing, at an estimated cost not to exceed $17,500, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]
Summary
Authorization to enter into an Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railroad for consultant services for five (5) at-grade railroad crossings in order to eventually establish quiet zones near the crossings of Kearney Road, Spurr Road, Greendale Road, Waller Ave., and Rosemont Garden at a cost not to exceed $17,500. Budget Amendment is in process. (L0611-23) (Neal/Albright)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Gabriel Thatcher on 5/26/2023
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted: Budget Amendment is in process.
Account Number: 1105-303601-0001-91614
This Fiscal Year Impact: $17,500
Annual Impact:
Project: RR_SAFETY_2023
Activity: TRAFFICSIG
Budget Reference: 2023
Current Balance: Budget Amendment is in process.
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized to execute an Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, with Norfolk Southern RailRd., to review the following five (5) crossings for safety improvements required in order to establish a railRd. quiet zone in the vicinity of each crossing: DOT Crossing #724527H, DOT #724528P, DOT #724513A, DOT #724525N and DOT #724516V. All work shall be completed as outlined by Norfolk Southern and the Federal RailRd. Administration.
Section 2 - That an estimated amount not to exceed the sum of $17,500.00, be and hereby is approved for payment to Norfolk Southern Rail...
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