HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 02_N 97th E Ave Railroad Agrmnt_Tulsa CountyCITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA THAT:
The City of Owasso has agreed to participate in Federal -aid Project STP -272B (333) RR,
J/P No. 35180(05) (see Attachment Project Agreement) for construction with Federal
participation described as follows:
North 97th East Avenue in Owasso, Tulsa County improvements include the following:
• Improve the crossing by adding mounted flashing light signals with gate arms
utilizing prediction circuitry
• A 128' full depth concrete surface
• 70' of 24" corrugated metal pipe in the NW quadrant under two existing private
drives
• Two R4 -7 merge right signs
• Two W 10 -1 railroad advanced warning signs
• Two sets of railroad advanced warning pavement markings, lane striping and
stop bars
• Motor Vehicle traffic will be rerouted via East 106th Street North, Garnett Road
and East 96th Street North as necessary during construction.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of January 19th, 2021.
CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
BY:
, Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Steve , City Clerk
(Seal
REVIEWED for form and legality:
Julie /Lbmbardi, City Attorney
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Roger Stevens
Public Works Director
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
.IAN 19 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution 2021 -02, Funding Agreement, North 97th East Avenue Railroad Crossing
Improvements
DATE: January 15, 2021
BACKGROUND:
In November 2019, Cify staff and members of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
(ODOT) Railroad Division met at the North 97th East Avenue Railroad Crossing, just south of East
106th Street North to discuss future improvements. An ODOT inspection team graded the crossing
as in poor condition and were developing a plan for to improve the pavement surface, as well
as, install railroad crossing gate arms with flashing lights.
SCOPE OF WORK:
On June 1, 2020, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission authorized state apportioned
Federal -aid funds to match City participating funds for Railroad Crossing Improvements in the
City of Owasso, designated as Federal -aid Project STP -2728 (333) RR, JP # 35180(05) consisting of
improvements to railroad crossing as follows:
• Improve the crossing by adding mounted flashing light signals with gate arms utilizing
prediction circuitry
• A 128' full depth concrete surface
• 70' of 24" corrugated metal pipe in the NW quadrant under two existing private drives
• Two R4 -7 merge right signs
• Two WI 0-1 railroad advanced warning signs
• Two sets of railroad advanced warning pavement markings, lane striping and stop bars
• Motor Vehicle traffic will be rerouted via East 1061h Street North, Garnett Road and East 96th
Street North as necessary during construction.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT /RESOLUTION:
In September 2020, ODOT sent an agreement /resolution to the City of Owasso with a funding
breakdown for the project. The breakdown is based on the engineer's construction estimate
provided by ODOT. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will fund 90% of eligible project
costs for the flashing light signal crossing improvements, with a 10% local match split between
the City of Owasso and Tulsa County. Furthermore, FHWA will fund 90% and South Kansas and
Oklahoma Railroad will fund the remaining 10% of the repair to the street approach on each
side of the crossing.
North 97Th East Avenue Road Railroad Crossing Improvements
Funding Agreement
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The following table is a breakdown of the proposed funding agreement:
Project Segment
TOTAL
ODOT Portion
City of Owasso
Tulsa County
SKO Railroad
Signal improvements
$243,204.00
$218,883.60
$12,160.20
$12,160.20
Surface Improvements
$144,158.00
$129,742.20
$14,415.80
Total Project Cost
$387,362.00
$348,625.80
$12,160.20
$12,160.20
$14,415.80
It's important to mention, that staff is proposing the City of Owasso fund the10% local match
upfront. Once the improvements are complete, Tulsa County has agreed to reimburse the City
of Owasso $12,160.20.
FUNDING:
The FY 2020 -2021 Streets Division Budget includes funding for the proposed improvements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2021 -02, authorizing the execution of the Federal -Aid
Railroad Project Agreement (STP- 272B333RR, JP #3518005) between the City of Owasso, Tulsa
County, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the North 97th East Avenue
Railroad Crossing Improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2021 -02
Invoice
Agreement
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