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County moves to accept railroad crossing grant; county share estimated at $50,000
Summary
Roads staff told supervisors a DOT‑backed railroad crossing repair would cost roughly $50,000 to the county with DOT covering about 60% and the railroad 20%; supervisors voted to accept the grant pending final railroad confirmation and dollar amounts.
Dwayne (Speaker 2) briefed the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on a proposed DOT railroad crossing grant and urged acceptance so work could proceed. He said the DOT plans to contribute approximately 60% of the project cost, the railroad about 20%, and the county approximately 20% — putting Jefferson County's share in the neighborhood of $50,000. Dwayne described the planned repairs: excavation two feet under grade, a concrete panel base, ballast, ties and rails, and an asphalt lug on the outside of the concrete panels. He explained their contractor goal is to limit closure to a short period (the DOT/railroad target was two weeks), though prior work had required a year‑long closure.
Supervisor (Speaker 1) moved to accept the grant and proceed with coordination once the railroad confirms a final dollar figure; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board asked staff to seek the railroad's final cost figure and report back before staff signs any final agreements.
Next steps: staff will notify the DOT and the railroad of the county's conditional acceptance and return with the confirmed cost share and schedule.
