}

Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

4/26/2016


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
Preliminary Engineering Contract - Norfolk Southern
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement \n \n with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to conduct preliminary engineering \n \n for the construction of a overhead bridge at Buena Vista Road and Ace Way.
Approval
Pending
Background
Under the Transportation Investment Act, the city is currently developing plans

to construct an overhead bridge on Buena Vista Road to cross the Norfolk

Southern rail line. In
Analysis
In developing the necessary engineering documents for this project, the city is

seeking the full cooperation of Norfolk Southern. Preliminary engineering,

including the review of the project's plans, will be required of the railroad.
Financial Considerations
Norfolk Southern has submitted a cost estimate of $23,032 to perform the

required preliminary engineering services. Funding for this activity is

available under 0510-660-7000-60004-20150 Buena Vista Road Improvements.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
There are no annual fiscal impacts anticipated with this contract.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the contract.
Recommendations/ Actions
Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement

with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to conduct preliminary engineering

for the construction of a overhead bridge at Buena Vista Road and Ace Way.