Description
Title: Resolution to recommend Approval of an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Barton-Bandemer Park Pedestrian Tunnel Project.
Summary
The document outlines a resolution recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Ann Arbor, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Amtrak for the Barton-Bandemer Park Pedestrian Tunnel Project. This project, part of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B Trail) initiative, involves constructing a pedestrian tunnel beneath MDOT railroad tracks, enhancing safety by eliminating a known trespassing hazard. The completed tunnel connects Barton Nature Area to Bandemer Park, providing a vital non-motorized pathway. Funding was shared equally among the City, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative, with no budgetary impacts. The agreement is necessary under Michigan law, ensuring compliance and maintenance of the tunnel within