Agreement with Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.
Initiator
Engineering Department
Recommendation
Approval is requested to execute an agreement with Georgia Southwestern \n \n Railroad, Inc., for reimbursement of expenses incurred for railroad crossing \n \n improvements at crossing on Old Cusseta Road.
Approval
Approved
Background
The City is making an effort throughout the County to improve railroad
crossings.
Analysis
Staff has communicated with representatives from Georgia Southwestern Railroad,
Inc. An estimate has been provided for cost of materials in the amount of
$8,956.90. The proposed material will be Poly-Seal Rubber. The Railroad will
supply labor and equipment at an estimated contribution of $21,886.39. City
staff will coordinate work schedule with Georgia Southwestern. Any milling and
resurfacing will be paid as part of the City's annual resurfacing and patching
contract.
Financial Considerations
Funds are available in the 1999 SPLOST Railroad Crossing Account.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
Council is the approving authority for all resolutions.
Recommendations/ Actions
Authorize resolution for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Georgia
Southwestern Railroad, Inc., for railroad crossing improvements at crossing on
Old Cusseta Road.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA
SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD, INC., FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT OLD CUSSETA
ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,956.90
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is making an effort throughout the County to
improve the railroad crossings; and,
WHEREAS, the City has communicated with Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.,
and they have provided estimates to upgrade their crossing on Old Cusseta Road;
and,
WHEREAS, the City will coordinate the work schedule with Georgia Southwestern
Railroad, Inc., and reimburse Georgia Southwestern for the material cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with
Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc., for reimbursements of material for
railroad crossing improvements at Old Cusseta Road in the amount of $8,956.90.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.