R2026-192 Resolution Authorizing the City of Decatur to Engage Deutsche Bahn Engineering, Consulting, and Operations North America, Inc. (DB E.C.O. North America, Inc.) For Technical Services for Environmental Analysis and Mitigation Related to the

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RESOLUTION NO._mss--!q 2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DECATUR TO ENGAGE DEUTSCHE BAHN ENGINEERING, CONSULTING, AND OPERATIONS NORTH AMERICA,INC. (DB E.C.O. NORTH AMERICA INC.) FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION RELATED TO THE UNION PACIFIC—NORFOLK SOUTHERN MERGER IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD PROCEEDINGS AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS WHEREAS, Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation have filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking approval of their proposed merger(Finance Docket No. 36873); and, WHEREAS, the proposed merger is projected to increase train volumes and yard activity through the Decatur terminal and surrounding corridors, with potential impacts on grade crossings, local traffic, noise, employment, emergency response, and related community interests; and, WHEREAS,the City of Decatur has a substantial interest in ensuring that any mitigation conditions ordered by the STB are supported by quantified, Decatur-specific evidence placed in the formal record; and, WHEREAS, Deutsche Bahn Engineering, Consulting, and Operations North America, Inc. possesses specialized expertise in freight rail operations, capacity analysis, and Surface Transportation Board proceedings and is qualified to prepare an independent impact analysis on behalf of the City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that engaging Deutsche Bahn Engineering, Consulting, and Operations North America, Inc. is in the best interest of the City in order to protect and advance Decatur's interests in the ongoing STB merger proceedings; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: Section 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate and execute a technical services agreement with Deutsche Balm Engineering, Consulting, and Operations North America, Inc.for the preparation of a Union Pacific— Norfolk Southern merger impact analysis and related support for Surface Transportation Board proceedings. Section 2. The total cost of the technical services authorized under this Resolution shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 00/100 Dollars ($124,991.00).