Title
Preliminary Engineering Services for Railroad Relocation Project (Ordinance S-45876)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) to provide preliminary engineering review of concepts and design plans for the relocation of the UPRR railroad north of Air Lane and adjacent to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The cost of the contract will not exceed $200,000 over the two-year term of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department's PHX Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) recommends the relocation of the railroad so that PHX may use its land north of Air Lane to develop new cargo, aero-biz, and support facilities, which are needed to meet current and future anticipated business demands.
This request is specific and limited to reimbursing UPRR for its costs in an engineering review of the Aviation Department's proposed concepts and plans. This request does not seek funding for City of Phoenix engineering costs or services related to the railroad project. These services and costs are covered under the Aviation Department's Planning On-Call contract.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is two years and will begin on or about July 1, 2019.
Financial Impact
The contract amount will not exceed $200,000 over the two-year term of the contract. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 11, 2019, the City Council approved the CAMP and directed staff to forward the plan to the Federal Aviation Administration for review.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.