Title
Resolution Authorizing Agreement in the Amount of $519,031.00 Between the City of Greensboro and Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Signal Grade Crossing Construction Expenses on the West Market Street/Guilford College Road Intersection Improvement Project (Contract: 2009-004)
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 5
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-4628
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for signal grade crossing construction expenses, at the railroad crossing on Guilford College Road at West Market Street, required on the construction project (Contract: 2009-004).
BACKGROUND:
The West Market Street/Guilford College Road Intersection Improvements is a project that includes pavement widening for additional turn lanes, sidewalks, storm drainage, and median islands.
In order to complete the project, the existing railroad crossing requires signal grade crossing construction to accommodate the added pavement widths and the median island.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The project is to be 80% reimbursed by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds.
Funding in the amount of $519,031.00 is available in:
Street and Sidewalk Capitol Project Fund Account: 401-4547-01.6014 A16102 (U-5326)
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Transportation that City Council authorize the Norfolk Railway Company signal grade crossing construction agreement in the amount of $519,031.00.