South Platte River Committee
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
Agenda
- Attendance
- Briefings
- 25-1240 Briefing from the Greenway FoundationPresentation
- Consent Items
- 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.ResolutionAction: approved by consent
Council Resolution 25-1215 was approved by consent.