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ORDINANCE NO. 9160
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT ED1702 – UNITED AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING
REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PROJECT,
BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 FOR SAID
PROJECT, AND TRANSFERING FUNDS FROM THE 1992-2021
SALES AND USE TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
FUND
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo has an obligation to maintain the industrial railroad spur at
the Airport Industrial Park, and
WHEREAS, the deterioration of the railroad crossing poses a danger to the motoring
public; and,
WHEREAS, this project fulfills the intent of the 1992-2021 Sales and Use Tax Capital
Improvement Projects Fund.
WHEREAS, Capital Project ED1702 - United Avenue Railroad Crossing Replacement and
Maintenance Contract project needs to be established and funds budgeted and appropriated;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Project No. ED1702 - United Avenue Railroad Crossing Replacement and Maintenance
is hereby established. The amount of $300,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated to said
project
SECTION 2.
Funds in the aggregate amount of $300,000 are hereby authorized to be transferred,
expended and made available out of the 1992-2021 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement
Projects Fund for the sole purpose of the job creating capital improvement project.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: August 14, 2017
BY: Robert Schilling
PASSED AND APPROVED: August 28, 2017
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-4
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 14, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Earl Wilkinson, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ED1702
– UNITED AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING REPLACEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PROJECT, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING
$300,000 FOR SAID PROJECT, AND TRANSFERING FUNDS FROM THE 1992-
2021 SALES AND USE TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance establishes a capital project, budgets and appropriates funds in the amount of
$300,000 for the United Avenue Railroad Crossing and Maintenance Contract Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
There have been numerous actions in the past to maintain the industrial railroad spur.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Pueblo is responsible for the maintenance of the industrial railroad spur that services
the properties at the east end of the Airport Industrial Park. The railroad crossing was
reconstructed as part of the United Avenue reconstruction project several years ago by Pueblo
County; however, the wooden ties and subgrade have deteriorated and no longer provide
adequate support for the trackage and concrete crossing panels.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total project cost is $300,000. Funding will come from the 1992-2021 Sales and Use Tax
Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVES:
The railroad crossing would be closed to railcar deliveries and/or car/truck traffic restrictions (lane
closures / reduced speed limits) would be imposed on United Avenue in the vicinity of the crossing
If the City does not approve this Ordinance and repair the railroad crossing,
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments: None