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Neg Agmt PW 19-84-24 with BNSF Railway relating to Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15) Bridge No. 27565 Rehabilitation Project in Wayzata, CP 2183400 (est county cost: $31,000 Property Tax)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 19-84-24 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) for preliminary engineering review and professional services relating to the rehabilitation project for Bridge Number 27565, carrying County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Shoreline Drive) over the BNSF tracks, in the City of Wayzata, CP 2183400, at an estimated county cost of $31,000; that upon 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:
The county, in collaboration with the City of Wayzata, plans to rehabilitate Bridge Number 27565, which carries Shoreline Drive over the BNSF tracks. The county is exploring rehabilitation options for the 50-year-old structure that include replacing the bridge deck and repairing the foundation and barriers to prolong the bridge service life.
As the bridge crosses over the railway tracks, the county must collaborate with BNSF, who will perform the following preliminary engineering review and other professional services:
* Conduct on-site visits and diagnostic evaluations
* Develop construction cost estimates
* Prepare draft agreements
* Review preliminary project documents
The county will reimburse BNSF for such services at an estimated cost of $31,000.
Funding for the project is available in CP 2183400 Project Delivery 2019-2023, with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2183413 CSAH 15 Bridge No. 27565 Rehabilitation Project.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 19-84-24 with BNSF for preliminary engineering and profe...
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