Agenda Item #
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06/26/2012
Agenda Report #
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Agreement with Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.
INITIATED BY: Donna W. Newman, Director of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to execute an agreement with Georgia
Southwestern Railroad, Inc., (GASW) for reimbursement of expenses incurred for
railroad crossing improvements at crossing on Old Cusseta Road.
Background: GASW(Gennesey Wyoming Railroad) are initiating a program to
replace some of their tracks and crossings in the vicinity of their yard
located on 7th Street. They have also initiated efforts to locate an office in
this area for 24 hour operation. Eighteen new employees have been hired and
over $2.2 million will be spent in capital improvements.
Analysis: GASW has submitted a request for the City to participate in
upgrading crossings on 7th Street and on 8th Avenue at an estimate of cost $
with the use of concrete panels similar to what has been used at other crossing
within the City. This will improve these crossings in connection with other
infrastructure construction underway in the Liberty District Area.
Financial Considerations: Funds are available in the 1999 SPLOST Railroad
Crossing Improvements Account.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Reduce the amount of staff time
responding to the numerous complaints/request received for this location.
Legal Considerations: Council is the approving authority for all resolutions.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc., (GASW) for
reimbursement of expenses incurred for railroad crossing improvements at
crossing on 7th Street and on 8th Avenue.
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