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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute and Pay $87,000 for a Public Highway and Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company; Appropriate Additional Grant Funding of $493,738; and to Approve Amendment No. 2 to a Consulting Services Agreement with Harrison Engineering, Inc. for an Increase of $11,000 for a Total Contract Amount of $60,900 and to Extend the Term of the Contract to December 31, 2022; all for the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing Improvements Project; Project No. 2016.0320 (Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) to allow improvements at the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing and approve and appropriate grant funds for the project.)
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) will allow improvements at the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing including a realigned pedestrian walkway within a new increased right of way footprint on Railroad property.
Appropriation of grant funding will authorize staff to accept and expend funds for the project.
The contract amendment with Harrison Engineering, Inc. (HEI) provides for increased scope of consulting services to complete the design phase and to provide bid & award and construction assistance for the Washington/Chapman Railroad Crossing Improvements Project. This amendment raises the value of work to above $50,000, which requires City Council approval.
Staff recommends the following actions:
* Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Highway and Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Agreement with UPRR which:
o Permits expansion of crossing improvements to include new sidewalk alignment;
o Sets forth responsibilities for construction of improvements;
o Authorizes a payment of $87,000 to UPRR for right-of-way access; and
o At completion of the project, this Agreement will supersede all previous Agreements at this UPRR g...
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