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Neg Agmt PW 11-84-25 with BNSF for replacement of the railroad crossing surface on CSAH 8 in Brooklyn Park (CP 2201100), (est county cost: $85,000 County Bonds)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 11-84-25 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on County State Aid Highway 8 (W Broadway) between 69th Avenue N and County Road 81 (DOT # 095635-R) in the city of Brooklyn Park (CP 2201100), at an estimated county cost of $85,000; and that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) operates a freight transportation system serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. BNSF's tracks cross the county highway at CSAH 8 (W Broadway) between 69th Avenue N and County Road 81 in the city of Brooklyn Park. The 112-foot-long crossing surface has deteriorated and has been identified as needing replacement.
BNSF will install a new concrete crossing surface on W Broadway in the 2025 construction season. The new crossing surface will adequately cover all vehicular driving lanes and all sidewalks.
Funding for the project is available in the CP 2201100 - Cost Participation and Partnerships 2024-2028, with expenses tracked in subproject CP 2201121.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 11-84-25 with BNSF for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on W Broadway between 69th Avenue N and County Rd 81 (DOT # 095635-R) in the city of Brooklyn Park at an estimated county cost of $85,000.
Impact/Outcomes: Approval of this action will provide for construction and maintenance of a new concrete crossing surface on...
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