HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7319 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7319
~ To the Mayor -
September 20, 1988
Subject: EXTENSION OF MEACNAM BOULEVARD OVER
THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD YARD
On January 26, 1988 (see M&C C-10759 attached) , the City Council
approved a consultant contract with Gordon Swift & Associates to
study the extenion of Meacham Boulevard over the Burlington Northern
Railroad yard. That study is now complete and Mr. Swift has
concluded that the project can probably be completed within the
funding that was authorized in the 1982 Capital Improvement Program.
That conclusion is based on the assumption that Burlington Northern
Railroad will waive, or otherwise absorb, approximately $1.8 million
of track relocation expense and increased operating costs during
construction. They have offered to do so if the grade crossing at
Dean Road can be permanently closed. Mr. Swift will be available to
answer any questions relating to this project.
Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, the staff will proceed
to negotiate u contract with Gordon Swift Consulting Engineers for
the preparation of final construction plans. We will submit that
recommended contract to the City Council for approval at such time
that the negotiations have been completed, and right-of-way and other
necessary agreements for the construction of Meacham Boulevard are in
0�- place. -
Please advise if additional information is desired.
ouglas Harman
City Manager
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Ti or and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT PAGL
1/26/88 NUMSER PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDY FOR I of 2
**C-10759 --MEACHAM 8 111 FYARD-DIMSS OF THE —
BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Manager auilhorize the City Manager to:
1. accept funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Meacham Boulevard Committee
to provide partial funding of an engineering feasibility study of Meacham
Boulevard Overpass of the Burlington Northern Railroad and deposit to Fund
30, Project No. 023191-00, Meacham Boulevard Overpass; and
2. execute the following bond fund transfer:
FROM TO AMOUNT REASON
30-023901-00 30-023191-00 $15,000 Provide City' s share
Major Thoroughfares Meacham Blvd. of funding for
Unspecified Overpass Study.
3. execute a contract with the firm of Gordon Swift, Consulting Engineers, in
the amount of $65,000 for preliminary engineering studies.
BACKGROUND
The 1982-86 Capital Improvement Program identified $4,632,000 for construction
of the Meacham Boulevard overpass of the Burlington Northern Railroad. A group
of developers led by Mr. Ed Lott agreed to fund any overage on the project
since City staff believed at the time that this amount was insufficient to
construct the entire project as proposed.
Unfortunately, Mr. Lott's untimely death caused the group to disband, and the
project was never constructed. Bonds have not been sold for this project.
Area property owners (Meacham Boulevard Committee) have recently indicated an
interest in reviving the project in light of the very favorable construction
market that currently exists. They have offered to contribute $50,000 toward a
feasibility study that would allow a fairly precise determination as to
probable construction costs based on current standards. Gordon Swift and
Associates has offered to perform this preliminary study for a fee of $65,000
resulting in a net cost to the City of Fort Worth of $15,000. Staff believes
that there now is a good chance that the structure could be engineered and
constructed for the amount specified originally in the 1982-86 Capital
Improvement Program, but concurs that a preliminary engineering study should be
conducted before extensive design effort is undertaken.
IIA1f NfffNINGE V •4►H1ECri AWARD OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT - PAGf
3/2GI88 NI1Mnt11**C- 1079 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDY FOR 2 01 2
MEACHAM BOILEVARD OVERPASS HE
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD
FINANCING
A contribution of $50,000 from the Meacham Boulevard Committee (a group of
property-owner developers) to Street Improvement Fund 30, Project No.
023191-00, Meacham Boulevard Overpass, will result in an increase in estimated
receipts and appropriations in this project. Funds in the amount of $50,000
will be available to partially fund this project.
A bond fund transfer in the amount of $15,000.00 from Street Improvement Fund
30, Project No. 023901-00, Major Thoroughfares Unspecified (where sufficient
funds are available) to Project No. 023193-00, Meacham Boulevard Overpass, will
be necessary to finance the City's share of the cost of this contract.
Sufficient funds are available in Street Improvement Fund 67, Project No.
095304-00, Engineering Salaries to fund the administrative expense. The
expenditures will be made from Index Codes 680397 and 630004, respectively.
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APPROVED BY
CITY_ COUNCIL
JANE 1888
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SUBMITTED FOR THE DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY
CITY MANAGER'S David Ivor
OFFICE SY: ❑ APPROVED
ORIGINATING ❑ OTHER(DESCRIBE)
DEPARTMENT MEAD: Dallas Williates CITY SECRETARY
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT: G, Dallas williarls 7800 DATE