Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-188

 

Sponsor:  Council President at the Request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction:  February 13, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; TEUS

 

Date of Analysis:  February 15, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Railroad Reimbursement Agreement Approval

 

Bill Summary:  This bill approves a Railroad Reimbursement Agreement between the Florida Dept. of Transportation, Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company, and the City.  Authorization is given for the Mayor, or designee, and Corporation Secretary to execute said agreement.

 

Background Information:  The agreement provides for the installation of flashing lights and gates at the Davis Street highway rail grade crossing.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Railroad Crossings; Streets and Highways

 

Fiscal Impact:  Undetermined

 

Analyst:  Campbell