Monday, June 30, 2014 at 5:30 p.m
City of Rochelle Council Chambers
420 N 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
I. CALL TO ORDER:
• Pledge to the Flag
• Prayer
II. ROLL CALL:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
• Mayor
• Council Members
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1) Industrial Rail Improvements
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item #1 Industrial Rail Improvements
Recommended Action:
Consider bids for Industrial Rail Improvement Projects #1 and #2
History and Fact:
The City Industrial Rail (CIR) has been an economic driver in our region for several years. The demands on the CIR are expected to increase dramatically by the end of this year as a result of operational changes at Coated Sand Solutions (CSS). Annual rail volumes are expected to surge from approximately 3,800 railcars per year to an estimated 14,000-18,000 railcars.
On May 12th the Mayor and Council approved engineering agreements with Fehr Graham for the design of one parallel storage track to complete the CIR North Switch Yard and a rail structure to span John's Creek.
Discussion:
Subsequent to the required public notice, the Deputy City Clerk will open bids for a storage track in the CIR North Switch Yard and the extension of rail to John's Creek on Friday, June 27th. Economic Development Director Jason Anderson and our consultant from Fehr Graham will review the bids and provide the Mayor and City Council with their recommendation at the meeting. This project is on an expedited schedule in order to utilize the remaining Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds of $750,000 and prepare for the significant increase in CSS volumes anticipated this fall.
The 2014-15 Railroad Capital Outlay Budget includes $350,000 for the expansion of the CIR North Switch Yard and $350,000 for the rail extension to John's Creek.
Recommendation:
Approve the bid for Industrial Rail Improvement Project #1 as recommended.
Approve the bid for Industrial Rail Improvement Project #2 as recommended.
