Agenda Item # 5
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
04/26/2016
Agenda Report # 115
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Preliminary Engineering Contract - Norfolk Southern
INITIATED BY: Planning Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested 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.
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.
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: Approval is requested 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.
A RESOLUTION
No. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the city under the Transportation Investment Act is currently
developing engineering plans for the construction of an overhead bridge across
the Norfolk Southern railroad at Buena Vista Road; and,
WHEREAS, the development of these engineering plans requires coordination with
Norfolk Southern to insure the project is completed in a timely fashion.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the
Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the purpose of providing preliminary
engineering for the development of a overhead bridge at Buena Vista Road, at a
cost not to exceed $23,032.00. Funds are available under
0510-660-7000-60004-20150, Buena Vista Road Improvements.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________ day of _____________, 2016 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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