11/23/2004 Resolutions 2004-307
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-307
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department continues to expand its trail
development in accordance with the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, trail development along the Wood River Flood Control Levy will require
approval from the Union Pacific Railroad Company to construct an at-grade pedestrian trail across
the railroad right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Company requires a $2,500 license fee to
allow such at-grade pedestrian crossing; and
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Company will build the crossing over its rails
and ties, and the City will make the connection to the trail segments and continue east; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that grant funding will be available to pay 80% of the
estimated $20,000 in construction costs for this crossing; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement
setting out the terms and conditions for such pedestrian crossing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the New Pedestrian Crossing Agreement with
the Union Pacific Railroad Company is hereby approved to allow at-grade pedestrian trail crossing
near Hall County Park; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement
on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 23,2004.
Qof\no 9D~
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
November 18, 2004 II