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