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. (_______)
2011
MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY
PETITION FOR THE ALTERATION OF AN AT-GRADE CROSSING
WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY proposes to alter the at-grade crossing of ROAD, a public
street with the tracks of the RAILROAD, and
WHEREAS, the alteration crossing is necessary to promote public safety and convenience
[DESCRIPTION OF THE NEED HELPFUL], and
WHEREAS, Section 195.29 Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Office of the Commissioner of
Railroads to determine whether the alteration of the crossing is necessary to promote public
safety and convenience, to determine the necessary warning devices for the new crossing, and
to apportion all costs for the crossing, including the costs of any automatic warning devices, and
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 alteration of the crossing, to determine
the necessary warning devices, and to apportion the costs for the 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
January 26, 2006
Revised August 11, 2011
