TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sheila Thomas-Ambat, Public Services Director
DATE: November 18, 2024
RE:
Title
Approval of the Resolution Authorizing a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for Ownership of CSX bridge (250230)
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
9
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 3: High Quality Built Environment
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution to authorize a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to take over ownership of the existing CSX bridge (250230), converting the structure to a pedestrian bridge as part of project EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path. As outlined in the agreement, NCDOT has agreed to repair/fix the substructure’s spalls and paint the steel beams, as noted on the inspection report, at no cost to the City and prior to the transfer of ownership.
Background:
As approved in the City’s FY19 budget and previously executed NCDOT Municipal Agreement, the City will construct project EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk / Multi-Use Path.
This project will include the construction of sidewalk from Richwood Court to Morganton Road and construction of a multi-use path from Morganton Road to Swain Street along the west side of Skibo Road. Project also includes converting the existing CSX bridge (250230) to a pedestrian bridge, adding fencing and an ADA walking surface across the existing structure.
Resolution to Authorize a Municipal Agreement:
NCDOT has scheduled construction of existing CSX bridge (250230) to include the repair/fix the substructure’s spalls and painting the steel beams. This work was will be performed at no cost to the City. The City has scheduled construction of EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path that will convert the existing CSX bridge (250230) to a pedestrian bridge, by adding fencing and an ADA walking surface.
The proposed municipal agreement from the NCDOT was received on October 29, 2024. This municipal agreement requires no funding obligation for the City.
Issues/Analysis:
NCDOT has requested the City take over ownership of CSX bridge (250230). The participation is outlined in the attached municipal agreement.
NCDOT also requires a Resolution and a Municipal Agreement to be executed prior to receiving bids the EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund
Options:
1. Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a municipal agreement for ownership of CSX bridge (250230) as part of the EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path project.
2. Do not adopt the resolution and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a municipal agreement for ownership of CSX bridge (250230) as part of the EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path project.
Attachments:
Municipal Agreement EB-6030 #12937 WBS# 48751.1.1
Resolution Authorizing Municipal Agreement