HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12152009 - C.1RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the installation of a railroad crossing surface
at Viera Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund. The estimated total cost of these railroad crossing
improvements is $101,622.00. The actual cost will be determined with a final invoice
payment upon completion of the improvements. The County will pay the final actual cost
within 30 days of receipt of invoice. This work will be funded by a Bicycle Transportation
Alliance (BTA) Grant. (100%).
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is proposing to construct bike lanes along Viera Avenue in
the Antioch area which requires BNSF to install a wider railroad crossing surface plus
minor pavement widening and conform work in order to accommodate the new bike lanes.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/15/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Larry Theis,
313-2166
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 15, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc: Adelina Huerta, Joellen Water
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:December 15, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a Crossing Surface Installation Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Viera Avenue
Bike Lane Project. Project No.: 0662-6R4088
At the County's request, BNSF Railway Company will provide all services to construct
these improvements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, the construction of this county project will be delayed.
ATTACHMENTS
BNSF Railway Co. agreement