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The consultant work will require approximately five to six weeks with completion <br /> targeted for November 11. October 5 is the final regularly scheduled Council meeting <br /> that would allow the project to begin on time. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT: The cost will not exceed $124,991 for the work required to meet the <br /> STB deadline by November 18, 2026, and the City will fund this analysis through Fund <br /> 84. The work is important for the community because the UP-NS merger is expected to <br /> have significant impact on Decatur, and a documented, City-specific analysis will allow <br /> the City to protect local interests in the Surface Transportation Board proceedings. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff are not aware of any objections. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions; they may contact <br /> ShamRA Robinson at srobinson@decaturil.gov. <br /> TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Sept. 30, 2026 STB deadline for Notices of Intent to Participate <br /> (party-of-record status) <br /> Nov. 11, 2026 Target date for substantial completion of Decatur's consultant <br /> analysis <br /> Nov. 18, 2026 STB deadline for comments, protests, and requests for conditions <br /> Feb. 16, 2027 Responses to comments due <br /> May 28, 2027 Final briefs due; STB decision expected within 90 days of record <br /> close <br />