Reso. No. xx-24
RESOLUTION NO. xx-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND THE CITY
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE BURLINGAME NORTH SANTA FE (BNSF)
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER AGREEMENT FOR RICHMOND COMMUNITIES CLEAN COLLABORATIVE – 7TH STREET BIKE LANE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, Richmond City Council approved a resolution to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Clean California Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, Richmond Communities Clean Collaborative - 7th Street Bike Lane Project will require the encroachment of Burlingame North Santa Fe (BNSF) grade separation rail-way and right-of-way which requires plan design and inspection from BNSF; and
WHEREAS, any work done within Burlingame North Santa Fe (BNSF) right of way requires the City of Richmond to enter a Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement which allows BNSF and its employees to perform varies services to the plans, specifications and construction, payment instructions & regulations for BNSF services, scope & limitations between the City and BNSF, right of way entry permit and BNSF disclaimer; and
WHEREAS, the City staff recommends City Council to authorize the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Works Director and the City Engineer are authorized to execute Burlingame North Santa Fe (BNSF) Preliminary Engineer Agreement and any amendments thereto with BNSF for Richmond Communities Clean Collaborative – 7th Street Bike Lane Project in the amount not to exceed $50,000.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was pas sed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held March 5, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Reso. No. xx-24
City Attorney