Issue Sheet AGR2026-003
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: AGR2026-003 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 4 2 0 Agenda Date: 3/02/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Agreement Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: Public Works Agenda Title: Authorization to approve the preliminary engineering design for the proposed pedestrian crossing improvements located at the Hawthorne Avenue at Atlanta Road railroad crossing with the design work to be performed by CSX’s design consultant in an amount not to exceed $48,500.00 to be funded out of 2022 SPLOST – Traffic Calming line item and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents. Ward 3 Councilmember – Travis Lindley ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: This is a request based on a need after a review of the safety of the pedestrian access located at the Hawthorne Avenue at Atlanta Road railroad crossing. It has been identified that there are some valid concerns that need to be evaluated and addressed. We have also received numerous citizen complaints and concerns about the pedestrian safety at this location. This project will be performed in 2 phases the initial phase is design and then a construction phase will follow. Both phases of the project will be funded out of 2022 SPLOST – Traffic Calming line item. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Public Works recommends authorization to approve the preliminary engineering design for the proposed pedestrian crossing improvements located at the Hawthorne Avenue at Atlanta Road railroad crossing with the design work to be performed by CSX’s design consultant in an amount not to exceed $48,500.00 to be funded out of 2022 SPLOST – Traffic Calming line item and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents.