Note: This document is only a sample. Changes should be made for local circumstances
as needed. The municipality may use its standard resolution format.
Resolution No. (_______)
YEAR
MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY
PETITION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW βAT-GRADE CROSSING
WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY proposes to cross the tracks of the RAILROAD at-grade with
ROAD, a public street, and
WHEREAS, the crossing is necessary to promote public safety and convenience
[DESCRIPTION OF THE NEED HELPFUL], and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the crossing is advisable under all the circumstances, and
WHEREAS, Section 195.29 Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Office of the Commissioner of
Railroads to determine whether the establishment of the crossing is necessary to promote
public safety and convenience and is advisable, to determine the necessary warning devices for
the new crossing, and to apportion all costs for the new crossing, including the costs of any
automatic warning devices, and
WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY proposes to pay [ALL or PERCENTAGE] costs necessary to
safely establish the crossing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the GOVERNING BODY hereby directs the
MUNICIPAL staff to take all necessary steps to petition the Office of the Commissioner of
Railroads for an investigation and order to approve the establishment of the new crossing, to
determine the necessary warning devices, and to apportion the costs for the new crossing of
STREET with the tracks of the RAILROAD in the MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MUNICIPAL staff shall comply
with Chapter 195, Wisconsin Statutes and RR 1.025, Wisconsin Administrative Code in the filing
of the petition.
Sample Drafted by Douglas S. Wood
March 7, 2011β
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