Report Prepared by: Steven C. Son, City Engineer, Engineering Division
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid to RRM Design Group and Approval of Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $54,961 for a Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation in Fund 017-Development Services from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the amount of $54,961 and awarding a bid to RRM Design Group for the Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment in the amount of $54,961.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $54,961 in Fund 017-Development Services from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance to 017-0803-532.17-00 (Engineering Professional Services account line) and authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments; and,
B. Awarding a bid and approving an agreement for professional services with RRM Design Group for the Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.120 (Services with an estimated value greater than $31,000 shall be made by written contract.)
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The City Council has requested Staff to conduct a study to investigate the possibility of a railroad quiet zone along the BNSF railroad alignment within City limits.
DISCUSSION
Code of Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 222, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requires all train engineers to utilize their locomotive horns at railroad crossings when workers are present or near the tracks, and at any...
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