South Platte River Committee

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Street

TL;DR

The South Platte River Committee met to discuss infrastructure improvements, specifically focusing on updating railroad crossings near the Walnut Street Sportswalk. The committee approved a contract with BNSF Railway Company to upgrade crossing panels and signals, which will improve safety and transportation infrastructure in Council District 3.

Key Decisions

  • BNSF Railway Crossing Improvement Contract Approved
  • Contract Value for Railway Signal Upgrades Approved for $743,811
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Briefings
  3. 25-1240 Briefing from the Greenway Foundation
    Presentation
  4. Consent Items
  5. 25-1215 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BNSF Railway Company to update crossing panels and railroad signals, including a maintenance agreement for upkeep after the installation at the BNSF Walnut Street Sportswalk, in Council District 3. Approves a contract with BNSF Railway Company for $743,811.00 with a term of Effective Date to the earlier of (i) Substantial Completion of Project or (ii) +12 Months to update crossing panels and railroad signals, including a maintenance agreement for upkeep after the installation at the BNSF Walnut Street Sportswalk, in Council District 3 (DOTI-202580640). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1215 was approved by consent.