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RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Service Contract Agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation for the Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement Program for the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing Improvement Project; Project No. 2016.0320 and Appropriating Funds in the amount of $340,875.00 for the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing Improvement Project; Project No. 2016.0320
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WHEREAS, Title 23 of the United States Code, Section 130 provides funds to reduce the number and severity of highway accidents by eliminating hazards to vehicles and pedestrians at existing at-grade railroad crossings; and
WHEREAS, The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has evaluated the railroad - highway intersection at Washington Avenue and Chapman Road and has identified that both railroad and highway improvements are necessary; and
WHEREAS, The CPUC, through Section 130, has approved $340,875.00 in federal funding for the construction of highway improvements at the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the contents thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended approval of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
1. That said Service Contract Agreement is hereby approved and that the City Manager or his authorized representative is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City; and
2. Funds in the amount of $340,875.00 are appropriated from account 150-38-387.