Pay railroad $60,819 for traffic signal equipment on Ohio Avenue
In Plain English
The city is installing special railroad warning signals on Ohio Avenue where trains cross the street. These signals give drivers consistent advance warning when trains approach. The city has already paid the railroad company $144,067 for this project. If approved, total project cost reaches $204,886.
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Votes
Approve the contract
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a $60,819 payment to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to complete installation of railroad warning signals on Ohio Avenue, with Councilmember Bates casting the lone dissenting vote. The city had already spent $144,067 on the project, bringing the total cost to $204,886 for signals that will give drivers advance warning when trains approach the crossing. This was the final payment needed to finish the safety improvement project. The 6-1 vote shows broad council support for the railroad crossing safety measure.
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