RESOLUTION NO. 707
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. REGARDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A QUIET ZONE AT THE VILLAGE OF VOORHEESVILLE RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Introduced: 11/12/24
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. regarding design and construction of a Quiet Zone at the Village of Voorheesville railroad crossings in an amount not to exceed $288,962 for a term commencing November 12, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, This improvement will eliminate the need for trains to blow their horn at these two railroad crossings, improving the quality of life for Village residents, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that this upgrade will also improve pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle safety at the railroad crossings, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32202 regarding design and construction of a Quiet Zone at the Village of Voorheesville railroad crossings in an amount not to exceed $288,962 for a term commencing November 12, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.