Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of a Permanent Easement of 23,940 Square Feet and a Temporary Construction Easement of 61,969 Square Feet from BNSF Railway and a Permanent Easement of 17,127 Square Feet and a Temporary Construction Easement of 44,662 from Union Pacific with Funding from the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority for the South Circle Drive Bridge Project
Presenter:
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Summary:
The proposed resolution would authorize the acquisition of easements from BNSF Railway and Union Pacific with funding from the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority for the South Circle Drive Bridge Project
Background:
The City of Colorado Springs ("City") is working to complete the Circle Drive Bridge Replacement Project. The Project consists of capital improvements to the eastbound and westbound lanes of Circle Drive over the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, Fountain Creek, Las Vegas Street, Union Pacific and BNSF Railway rail lines, the Fountain Mutual Irrigation Company canal, and Hancock Expressway. The Project was identified by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority ("PPRTA") as a Priority "A" Project in 2012.
In order to demolish the existing bridges and rebuild new bridges over the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific properties, the City has been engaged in extensive coordination with the railroad companies. The railroad companies reviewed, commented on, and ultimately approved the design plans. The City, BNSF Railway, and Union Pacific have entered into a joint agreement that outlines all roles and responsibilities associated with constructing the bridges and maintaining them in perpetuity. In order for this agreement to be fully executed the City must provide compensation to the railroads for the temporary and permanent impacts to their respective properties.
Historically the property agreements with the railroad companies have not been traditional easements...
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