To

Mayor and Council

Subject

GDOT/NS Railroad Agreement

Initiator

Donna W. Newman, Director of Engineering

Recommendation

Authorize City Manager to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia \n \n Department of Transportation (GDOT) for Railroad Crossing Warning Devices \n \n Upgrades at Crossing Number 718983U located on 3rd Avenue.

Approval

Pending

Background

The City was approached by GDOT to participate in partnership with GDOT and

Norfolk Southern Corp. to upgrade the warning devices at the above referenced

crossing on 3rd Avenue between 16th Street and 17th Street.

Analysis

There have been many request to provide additional warning devices for this

crossing due to its isolated location and the limited traffic in the area.

Financial Considerations

GDOT is asking for the City to pay for removal of existing driveways that are

too close to the crossing and will be in conflict with the warning devices.

New curbing will be required along with stabilization of disturbed areas. This

work will be done under existing contracts and is expected to cost less than

$10,000.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

City will maintain the area in accordance with current standards.

Legal Considerations

All formal agreements require Council approval.

Recommendations/ Actions

Authorize City Manager to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia

Department of Transportation (GDOT) for Railroad Crossing Warning Devices

Upgrades at Crossing Number 718983U located on 3rd Avenue.

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