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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING CONCERNING RAILROAD
CROSSING SIGNALS AT RAILROAD CROSSING ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 16
EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 85
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, on June 17 , 1987, the Board did refer to the Weld
County Engineer a petition requesting railroad crossing signals at
the railroad crossing on Weld County Road 16 east of U.S. Highway
85 , and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Engineer has recommended that Weld
County apply for Federal funding for the rail-highway crossing
protection devices at said crossing, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the Weld County
Engineer, the Board deems it advisable to approve the application
for Federal funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for
Federal funding for said devices at the railroad crossing of Weld
County Road 16 east of U.S. Highway 85, be, and hereby is,
approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of
September, A.D. , 1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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July 15, 1987
John F. Tomsic
Colorado Counties Inc.
1177 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Dear John:
Enclosed is an application for a rail-highway crossing protection
device in accordance with the Special Highway Committee
memorandum of June 19, 1987.
The crossing on Weld County Road 16 was brought to our attention
by a petition from Weld County residents in the Fort Lupton area.
A copy of the petition is enclosed. There have been three fatal
accidents at this crossing since 1975 with two falling in an
18-month period. Colorado State Patrol accident reports are
attached.
Please note in the application there are visual obstructions on
the west side of the tracks.
As you can see from the traffic counts Weld County Road 16 is
heavily traveled. It serves a developing area northeast of Fort
Lupton known as Aristocrat Ranchettes.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this application. If
further information is needed please contact me.
Sincerely,
Drew L. Scheltinga
County Engineer
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Commissioner Kirby
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Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Dear Board Members:
This is to inform you that the Colorado Highway Commission at its meeting
Septeabe'r"l, 1987 authorized the following Rail Crossing Protection
project for your agency:
UP No. 804-375K, County Road 16, Gates, Estimated Cost $92,000.
Please contact Mr. Jack Beier of the PUC for the necessary forms, etc. to
accomplish this project.
Sincerely,
John F. Tomsic
CCI Transportation Analyst
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PHONE(303)356-4000
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY,COLORADO 80632
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COLORADO
September 16, 1987
Mr. Robert S. Crumb
Director of Public Works
City of Ft. Lupton
P.O. Box 148
Ft. Lupton, Colorado 80621
RE: Petition for Railroad Crossing Arm and Lights on Weld County Road 16
Dear Mr. Crumb:
I am sorry we have not responded to the request for railroad crossing
protection devices on Weld County Road 16 sooner.
We have applied for federal funds for this project and should have an
answer in the fall of this year. If the request is denied, we will then
make our application to the Public Utilities Commission. Regardless of the
outcome we will keep you and the chief petitioner posted about the progress.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Drew L. Scheltinga
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County Engineer
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Ms. Brenda Pevler, Box 116, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
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