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Home My WebLink About22. 19-535 SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 19-535 ORDINANCE FIRST READING (CARRIED LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WAUGOO AVENUE AND OTTER AVENUE AT THE CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD CROSSINGS INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 25-23 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STREETS TO REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFFIC DURING THE COURSE OF EXCAVATION WORK. WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Section 25-23 requires a passageway of not less than ten(10)feet in the travelled portion of the street to remain open on various streets within the City of Oshkosh, including one way streets; and WHEREAS, Canadian National Railroad (CN)has requested full closure of Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue, both one way streets, at the intersections with their tracks for replacement of tracks, bedding, timbers and adjacent roadway pavement; and WHEREAS, it is necessary therefore to grant a variance from the terms of section 25- 23 for this purpose; and WHEREAS,the anticipated time to complete the work is five(5)days per intersection to be completed during the period from October 14 to November 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Canadian National Railroad (CN) is hereby granted a variance from the provisions of Section 25-23 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code to close Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue at the intersections with the CN tracks for replacement of tracks, bedding, timbers and adjacent roadway pavement subject to the following conditions: SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 19-535 ORDINANCE CONT'D A. CN shall provide all necessary and required signage for the closure of the street and detour of traffic. B. CN shall at least seven (7) days prior to the anticipated closure provide notice to the Department of Public Works and install advance warning signs for motorists. C. CN shall work with the Police and Fire Departments to minimize the effects of the street closure upon emergency services and the public. D. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve such closure and detour route,with conditions as he/she may deem necessary, and to take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate in consultation with the Police and Fire Chiefs of the City of Oshkosh to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, publication and placement of the appropriate temporary signage indicating the closure. SECTION 3. Publication Notice. Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #19-XXX APPROVE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WAUGOO AVENUE AND OTTER AVENUE AT THE CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD CROSSINGS (A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 25-23 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STREETS TO REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFFIC DURING THE COURSE OF EXCAVATION WORK) on October 8,2019.The ordinance allows the temporary closure of Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue, both one way streets, at the intersections with the Canadian National tracks for replacement of tracks,bedding, timbers and adjacent roadway pavement. Advance notice of the closure to motorists and installation of signage and detour signage shall be provided during the closure. The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215 Church Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone: 920-236-5011. City f Oshkosh MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager/City Engineer DATE: September 19, 2019 RE: Approve Closure of Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue at the Railroad Crossings on Broad Street BACKGROUND Canadian National Railroad(CN)is planning to repair the existing railroad tracks which intersect the right-of-ways of Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue. The work to be performed by CN's railroad crews will require the full replacement of the tracks, bedding, timbers, and the adjacent roadway pavement that the tracks are encased in. Section 25-23 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh requires all one-way streets (including Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue) to remain open during excavation. It is anticipated that each crossing will take five(5)days to be completed. CN requests the closure of Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue to allow full access to the section of rail that requires replacement, while maintaining a safe and secure working environment for the construction crew, operators, and the general public. This is not uncommon, given the equipment and work zone required for completion of this work. A detour route will be posted for the duration of the work on Waugoo Avenue using Broad Street, Washington Avenue, and Bay Street. A detour route will be posted for the duration of the work on Otter Avenue using North Main Street, East Irving Avenue, and Bowen Street. Access to businesses will be maintained for the duration of the work. The closures are anticipated to be continuous over five(5)days,weather permitting. Advanced warning signs will be placed seven (7) days prior to the closures to warn drivers. ANALYSIS Based on the excavation limits needed for the repair, staff determined Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue at the railroad crossings on Broad Street need to be closed to traffic. The time frame will be limited as much as possible to minimize the impact to the traveling public. Additionally, worker safety and driver safety will be compromised during this work, if done under traffic. 1.\Engineering\Tracy Taylor\Memos to Mayor&Common Council\2019\CN-Waugoo Ave&Otter Page 1 of 2 Ave Closure Memo_9-19-19.docx FISCAL IMPACT There are no fiscal impacts to this ordinance. RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend approval of the request to close Waugoo Avenue and Otter Avenue at the railroad crossings on Broad Street with the following conditions: • The closure of Waugoo Avenue shall be limited to five (5) consecutive days, weather permitting, to allow CN to complete the necessary railroad track repairs within a designated two (2) week period starting October 14, 2019 and ending on October 25,2019. • The closure of Otter Avenue shall be limited to five (5) consecutive days,weather permitting, to allow CN to complete the necessary railroad track repairs within a designated two(2)week period starting October 21, 2019 and ending on November 1,2019. • CN shall be responsible for posting detour routes, approved by the Department of Public Works, and posting warning signs at least seven(7) days prior to the closures. Approved: 71(06----74 44.'44-- Mark A. Rohloff City Manager JG/tlt I:\Engineering\Tracy Taylor\Memos to Mayor&Common Council\2019\CN-Waugoo Ave&Otter Page 2 of 2 Ave Closure Memo 9-19-19.docx