Lafayette Bought BNSF Right-of-Way for $400,000

The City of Lafayette purchased the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe right-of-way property in 2013 for $400,000 using Open Space funds. The acquisition supported a Rails-to-Trails transfer but remains subject to a railroad reverter clause.

Document date · October 5, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$400,000

Contract type

OTHER

Renewal

Property acquisition includes a reverter clause preserving BNSF's right-of-way and potential future right to reactivate rail service.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Lafayette AgendaPacket Discussion of Landmark Nomination of City-Owned Buildings at 816 E. Baseline Road 2026-10-05

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Lafayette?

Burlington Northern & Santa Fe ( Bnsf) was awarded this government contract by City of Lafayette, as recorded on October 5, 2026. The contract value is $400,000.

How much is the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe ( Bnsf) contract with City of Lafayette worth?

The Burlington Northern & Santa Fe ( Bnsf) contract with City of Lafayette is valued at $400,000.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Lafayette AgendaPacket Discussion of Landmark Nomination of City-Owned Buildings at 816 E. Baseline Road 2026-10-05 (AgendaPacket), dated October 5, 2026 from City of Lafayette. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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