HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2022-07-1217 Purchase of Railroad Signal Pre-Emption Equipment at Hwy 5 and Finley Blvd.CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. ck0c-o74all
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED $62,977 TO DALLAS,
GARLAND, & NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD, THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR PROJECT
PARTNERS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAILROAD SIGNAL PRE-EMPTION
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROPOSED TXDOT TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOCATED AT STATE
HIGHWAY 5 AND FINLEY BOULEVARD, ANNA, TEXAS 75409, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, The City of Anna conducted a traffic signal warrant study for the intersection
of State Highway 5 and Finley Boulevard in the fall of 2021, and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT accepted and concurred with the findings of the traffic study, which
demonstrated that a traffic signal was warranted for the intersection of State Highway 5
and Finley Boulevard, and,
WHEREAS, TxDOT is responsible for the funding of the design and construction of the
traffic signal improvements for the intersection, and,
WHEREAS, there is a DGNO Railroad line which parallels State Highway 5 and is located
approximately 165 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 5 and Finley Boulevard;
and,
WHEREAS, the standard timeline for the installation of TxDOT traffic signals at
intersections adjacent to rail lines is typically 2-years; and,
WHEREAS, the City is seeking to work with TxDOT and DGNO to find ways to compress
the project schedule and complete the signal project as quickly as possible for the benefit
of Anna neighbors; and,
WHEREAS, DGNO's consultant has determined that the purchase of the railroad/signal
pre-emption equipment by the City would likely result in a reduced coordination schedule
by and between TxDOT and DGNO Railroad, resulting in an approximate 3-month time
savings for the project; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the railroad/signal pre-emption equipment is
$62,977.00; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Authorization of Agreement and Funding.
That the City Council of the City of Anna hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute
payment in an amount not to exceed $62,977 to DGNO Railroad, their subsidiaries, or
project partners for the purchase of railroad/signal pre-emption equipment.
That funding for the purchase shall come from Roadway Impact Fees.
PASSED AND APPROVED
day of July 2022.
ATTEST:
1
City Secretary, Carrie Land
by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this
ayor, Nate Pike