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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract modification for additional funds in the amount of $200,000 to Jay-Reese Contractors Inc., contract for the construction of Railroad Pedestrian Crossing at East 4th & Sabine Street for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,684,650.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2025 Capital Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
? 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ?1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ? 1.3 Accessible System
? 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ? 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
? 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ? 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
? 3.1 Diversity of Staff ? 3.2 Employer of Choice ? 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
? 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ? 4.2 Culture of Safety ? 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Following the construction of the Downtown Station project, a bike and pedestrian grade crossing was designed and constructed at 4th & Sabine. The initial project design did not include railroad gates. However, following the construction of the infrastructure, both the Rail Department and Safety Department identified the need for these gates to enhance safety at the crossing. In response to this request, we are proposing to install the gates as part of the ongoing project.
BUSINESS CASE: During the construction phase, several challenges arose, including numerous changes requested by the City of Austin, incomplete items from the initial project plan, and issues with Austin Energy infrastructure. These challenges, along with various unforeseen circumstances, have led to the need for adjustments i...
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