Reso. No. xx-25
DocID
DocID #61604v1
RESOLUTION NO. xx-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (UPRR) FOR THE BARRETT AVENUE
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT, PROVIDED THE TOTAL COST DOES NOT EXCEED $25,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is undertaking the Barrett Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project ("Project") located on Barrett Avenue from Harbour Way to 24th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Project consists of protected bike lanes, sidewalk widening, high v isibility crosswalk enhancements, and other safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Project will affect Union Pacific Railroad’s track, right-of-way, or operations, thereby requiring UPRR review and authorization to ensure coordination with railroad safety and operational requirements; and
WHEREAS, UPRR requires the City to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services to enable UPRR to review and provide necessary services related to the City’s proposed plans and specifications for the improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded $15,095,528 in Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) funds on August 27, 2025, with $2,000,000 allocated to this Project which is sufficient to cover the proposed Agreement costs; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto in an amount not exceed $25,000. The Agreement is fully funded by the AHSC program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Richmond, California:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and, together with the Agenda Report accompanying this Resolution, constitute the basis for the City Council’s action.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Public Works Director to execute the Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for the Barrett Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project and to approve minor amendments to the Agreement, provided the total cost does not exceed $25,000.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this action is based. These documents may be found at the Office of the City Clerk at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
*************************
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held January 20, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Reso. No. xx-25
DocID
DocID #61604v1
ABSTENTIONS:
Reso. No. xx-25
DocID
DocID #61604v1
ABSENT:
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)