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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	December 15, 2009

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Subject:

APPROVE a Crossing Surface Installation Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the Viera Avenue Bike Lane Project. Project No.: 0662-6R4088

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
cc:	Adelina Huerta Joellen Water

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 Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(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. 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.