The Oakley City Council on Dec. 1 authorized a crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company to install an 8‑inch water main with 16‑inch casing across railroad property as part of water‑treatment plant work. A company representative identified as Travis Hamill told the council state approval was obtained for the waterline portion and that the crossing is required before construction can proceed.

Council approved a one‑time license for the crossing. The meeting record contains an apparent transcription discrepancy in one segment that listed the fee as "$86.50," which the chair later read aloud as "$8,650." The council voted unanimously to approve the crossing agreement (motion and second recorded in the proceedings). The presenter said all boring and installation work will be done by the contractor and that Union Pacific sets the crossing terms and fees.

The crossing authorization allows the project to proceed; staff noted the license and contractor costs are additional items to the project budget.