STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for preliminary engineering services for the proposed improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR's right-of-way - Not to exceed $450,000.00 - Financing: Convention Center Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
On September 14, 2022, City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. which added advance planning, historical documentation, public involvement, non-engineering planning schematics and railroad coordination for the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Cadiz Street Underpass as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCC) Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 22-1349.
The potential transportation improvements related to the KBHCC and the Interstate Highway 30-downtown section necessitated the need for improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR's right-of-way (ROW) which UPRR has to review and approve as part of their preliminary engineering services.
Since the city will lead the development of the engineering components of the planning documents that WSP USA Inc. will be producing, it is necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement between the City of Dallas and UPRR for preliminary engineering services including the review of project designs, plans, and specifications for the proposed improvements to the Cadiz Street underpass including the potential of the replacement of the UPRR bridge structure within the UPRR's ROW which will affect the UPRR's railroad track and ROW. This agreement will ensure compliance with all UPRR requirements.
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