R2024-67 Resolution Authorizing Stipulated Agreement 2309 Concerning Safety Improvements at the At-Grade Crossing with the Illinois Central Railroad Company at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Wood Street

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2/29/24,9:57 AM Item Coversheet in Public Works DATE: 2/23/2024 MEMO: 2024-35 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe and City Council FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager Matt Newell,P.E.,Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Stipulated Agreement 2307 Concerning Safety Improvements at the At-Grade Crossing with the Illinois Central Railroad Company at Martin Luther King Jr.Drive Near Peoria Avenue SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the following Resolutions: 1.Resolution authorizing Stipulated Agreement 2307 between the Illinois Commerce Commission(ICC),Illinois Central Railroad Company(IC),the City of Decatur,and the Illinois Department of Transportation(IDOT)to complete safety improvements at the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive highway-rail grade crossing with the IC railroad tracks near Peoria Avenue. 2.Resolution authorizing Stipulated Agreement 2309 between the Illinois Commerce Commission(ICC),Illinois Central Railroad Company(IC),the City of Decatur,and the Illinois Department of Transportation(IDOT)to complete safety improvements at the Martin Luther King Jr.Drive/Wood Street highway-rail grade crossing with the IC railroad tracks. BACKGROUND: The Illinois Commerce Commission has evaluated the two at-grade crossings with the IC railroad on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (see attached location maps)and has recommended the following safety improvements: Crossing near Peoria Avenue: The installation of automatic flashing light signals and gates by the Illinois Central Railroad along with the relocation of sidewalks and installing pavement markings by the City. The City will pay all costs for the required work. It is anticipated that this will be completed by the Public Works Department staff. Crossing at Wood Street: The installation of updated automatic flashing light signals by the Illinois Central Railroad. It is not feasible to install gates at the intersection. The City will install a new traffic signal cabinet interconnected with the railroad and improve a portion of the traffic signals to current standards. This work is estimated to cost$239,850 and will be reimbursed to the City 100%by the Grade Crossing Protection Fund. The City will also improve pavement markings and signage at the intersection at its cost. LEGAL REVIEW: The Legal Department has reviewed and approved the agreements. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: There have been no prior Council actions on these Stipulated Agreements. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections to the Stipulated Agreements. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Illinois Commerce Commission,Illinois Central Railroad Company and the Illinois Department of Transportation. https:Hdecatur.novusagenda.com/agendaweb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemI D=4874 1/2