08/23/2011 Resolutions 2011-225RESOLUTION 2011 -225
WHEREAS, prior to commencing with construction of the Wayside Horn System at
the Walnut Street Crossing the City of Grand Island is required to enter into an agreement with the
Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the agreement stipulates responsibilities and obligations of the Citywith
respect to the work associated with engineering, design, construction, installation, interconnectivity,
operation and maintenance of the Wayside Horn System and the Quiet Zone Improvement Project;
and
WHEREAS, the City shall install, own and maintain the Wayside Horn System and all
parts and components thereof, as well as any interconnecting cables provided for interconnection and
all confirmation indicators at the crossing, and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for all costs associated with the installation,
maintenance and testing of the interconnection equipment with the Railroad's crossing signal system,
and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the agreement and has determined that it is in
its best interest to enter into the agreement in the attached form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
attached Wayside Horn Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the Union Pacific Railroad
Company.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2011.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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