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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: April 23, 1991
SUBJECT: Approve and Authorize the Chairperson to Execute Program Supplement #086 for the
Installation of Gate Device at Southern Pacific Crossing on McAvoy Road.
Project No.: ,0662-6R4317
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
Approve and Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute Program
Supplement #086 which provides $108,000 in Federal Grade Crossing funds for the installation
of crossing gates at Southern Pacific Transportation Company Railroad Grade Crossing No. B-
44.8 on McAvoy Road in West Pittsburg.
II. Financial Impact:
The supplement provides reimbursement from Federal Grade Crossing funds for 90% of the
County's estimated costs for the project. The West Pittsburg Area of Benefit will provide the
remaining 10% of the funding for these items.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
a
On June 21, 1977 the Board approved County-State Master Agreement No. 04-5928 for the
funding of Federal Aid Projects.
On April 22, 1983 Contra Costa County qualified for Federal funds to install CPUC No. 8 and No.
9 devices at Southern Pacific Railroad Grade Crossing No. B-44.8 on McAvoy Road.
Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration have determined that the County can be
reimbursed for the County's estimated construction costs for the project.
Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE _ OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 23, 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I hereby certify that this Is a We end correct Copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
SW:eh Board of Supe an the d, {mwn.
c:B023.t4 ATTESTED. HII J f���
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Orig. Div: Public Works (Road Engineering) of Supervisors and County Adminiatratof
cc: Roger Gilchrist, Accounting By `
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Approve and Authorize the Chairperson to Execute Program Supplement # 086 for the Installation of
Gate Device at Southern Pacific Crossing On McAvoy Road.
April 23, 1991
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IV. Consequences of Negative Action
a
If this program supplement is not approved, the funding for the construction of the safety gate
would be jeopardized.