Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES hereto mutually agree to the following: 1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications. 2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF. 3. COUNTY must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement project's construction schedule for all Improvement work. The PARTIES hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF. 4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the Improvements; or (iv) COUNTY fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements or Permanent Easement as required by this Agreement and / or applicable laws. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of the easement areas by COUNTY or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breach. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the Improvements, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing: 5. COUNTY must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY personnel at any time during construction of the Improvements, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements will not proceed until COUNTY corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action. 6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes). 7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement. 8. The construction of the Improvements will not commence until COUNTY gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin. 9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, and the CITY agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the Improvements: (a) COUNTY and CITY will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively. (b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail. (c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD. (d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval written acceptance prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the Manager of Public Projects.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the BNSF Requirements for construction of Grade Separation Projects set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either (BNSF or its related railroads, ) or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
6. BNSF will contribute a not to exceed amount of Three Million and Eight Hundred and Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars $3,810,000 (hereinafter referred to as "BNSF's Share") towards the total actual costs of the Project. BNSF’s Share will be based on the costs for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction within the following limits;
(a) Where a grade crossing is eliminated by grade separation, the structure and approaches required to transition to a theoretical highway profile which would have been constructed if there were no railroad present, for the number of lanes on the existing highway and in accordance with the current design standards of the appropriate state highway agency; and
(b) Where another facility, such as a highway or waterway, requiring a bridge structure is located within the limits of a grade separation project, the estimated cost of a theoretical structure and approaches as described in 23 CFR 646.210(c)
(1) to eliminate the railroad-highway grade crossing without considering the presence of the waterway or other highway. Additionally, local and state funds will be used in the construction of the Project. The total actual cost of construction for the Project is presently estimated to be $111,000,000 more particularly described (together with BNSF’s Share) on Exhibit G attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes), less BNSF’s Share as set forth in Article IV, Section 6 herein. BNSF’s Share must be paid upon completion of the Project. In any action brought under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its actual costs and attorneys fees pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1717, as well as other litigation costs, including expert witness fees. The prevailing Party shall also be entitled to recover all actual attorneys fees and litigation costs incurred in connection with the enforcement of a judgment arising from such action or proceeding.
78. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
89. The parties mutually agree that neither construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 026519P and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
911. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure, the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this Agreement. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction BNSF will notify Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for the costs of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
maintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection (b) COUNTY Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and CITY will each maintain expense, keep the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS Structure painted and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet free from the nearest railgraffiti.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the BNSF Requirements for construction of Grade Separation Projects set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction of the Project (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). BNSF’s right to stop construction under this Section shall not apply to any other construction projects undertaken by the Agency. Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
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7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
78. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
89. The parties mutually agree that neither construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 977699P and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
911. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure, the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this Agreement. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction BNSF will notify Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for its actual costs of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectivelymaintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection (a).
(b) COUNTY Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and CITY will each maintain expense, keep the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS Structure painted and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet free from the nearest railgraffiti.
(c) COUNTY will Agency must provide BNSF with any and all necessary permits and maintain roadway traffic controls, at no cost to BNSF, whenever requested by BNSF to allow BNSF to inspect the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees Structure or to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDmake emergency repairs thereto.
(d) CITY It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right of Agency to install utilities on or within the Structure or BNSF’s right of way will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
(e) Agency will periodically inspect the structure and conduct periodic maintenance including such items as minimizing creature nesting, in addition to ODOTs NBI bridge inspections.
(f) If Agency (including its contractors and agents) or BNSF, on behalf of Agency, performs (i) alterations or modifications to the Structure, or (ii) any maintenance or other work on the Structure with heavy tools, equipment or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25’-0” of the centerline of the nearest track, or (iii) any maintenance or other work outside the limits of the deck of the Structure vertically above the top of the rail, then Agency or its contractors and/or agents must procure and maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs following insurance coverage, which may be changed from time to time: Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only BNSF as the Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and pavement markings $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy shall be issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 35 12 04 and include the CITY ROADS following: • Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment • Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and agrees Pollution Endorsement. • Endorsed to hold harmless and indemnify remove any exclusion for punitive damages. • Endorsed to include Evacuation Expense Coverage Endorsement. • No other endorsements restricting coverage may be added. • The original policy must be provided to BNSF for prior to performing any portion of claims, damages work or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.services under this Agreement
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject subje DocuSign Envelope ID: DE665F38-F863-42E5-BB29-D5B1B6902180 any such changes or modifications. ct to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.of
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the BNSF Requirements for construction of Grade Separation Projects set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: :
(i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement,
(ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, X.X. Xxxxxx County Director of Engineering 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 000 XxXxxxxx, TX 75071 Email: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements will not commence until COUNTY gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, and the CITY agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the Improvements:
(a) COUNTY and CITY will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
(b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. ) All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. ) The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY ) Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. A. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Director of Public Works 000 XX Xxxx Xxxxx Road Burleson, TX 76028-4296 Email: XXxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
5. COUNTY 4) Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx for appropriate corrective action.
6. 5) Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY Agency must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the ImprovementsProject”, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. 6) All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. 7) The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 number: BF-20431191 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 020664T and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. 8) In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY A. Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS XX XXXXXXX BOULEVARD roadway and CITY ROADS, respectivelysidewalks.
(b) COUNTY and CITY B. Agency will each maintain the elevation of the XX XXXXXXX BOULEVARD roadway and sidewalk approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest railsurfaces.
(c) COUNTY C. Agency will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused losses, in whole or in part, caused by or due to the COUNTYAgency’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDMUTCD.
(d) CITY D. Agency will do nothing and permit nothing to be done in the maintenance of the XXXXXX STREET roadway and sidewalks, which will interfere with or endanger facilities of BNSF.
E. It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
F. BNSF will, at its sole cost and expense, operate and maintain the advanced railroad Crossing Signal Equipment, Crossing Signal Control House, and the new crossing warning signs surfaces, from end-of-tie to end-of-tie, in proper condition.
G. Notwithstanding the preceding provision, if any regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws subsequently passed or amended by the Agency or any other governmental or legislative authority increase the Agency’s portion of maintenance cost under this Agreement, BNSF will receive the benefit of any such regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws and pavement markings the Agency’s increased portion of maintenance costs will be incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
H. If a railway or highway improvement project necessitates rearrangement, relocation, or alteration of the Crossing Signal Equipment, Crossing Signal House, or the new crossing surface installed hereunder, the costs for such rearrangement, relocation or alteration will be the responsibility of the party requesting such changes.
I. If the Crossing Signal Equipment and/or Crossing Signal House installed hereunder cannot, through age, be maintained, or by virtue of its obsolescence, requires replacement, the cost of installation of the new crossing signal equipment and/or new crossing signal house will be negotiated by the parties hereto on the CITY ROADS basis of the current Federal Aid Railroad Signal Program participation and agrees applicable Agency at the time of such replacement is warranted.
9) Agency must notify and obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering BNSF's right-of-way for Inspection and Maintenance purposes and the BNSF Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to hold harmless comply with the obligations set forth in Exhibit C and indemnify BNSF Exhibit C- 1, as the same may be revised from time to time. Agency will be responsible for any portion its contractor(s) compliance with such obligations.
10) Any books, papers, records and accounts of claims, damages or losses caused by or due the parties hereto relating to the CITY’s failure work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to maintain inspection and audit by the advanced warning signs agents and markings or other requirements authorized representatives of the MMUTCDparties hereto, as well as the State of Texas and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of one (1) year from the date of the final BNSF invoice under this Agreement.
11) The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
12) In the event construction of the Project does not commence within two (2) years of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void.
13) Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise, resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination or expiration.
14) To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable
15) This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc. incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the parties hereto.
16) Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses:
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Samples: Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the BNSF Project Manager.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either (BNSF or its related railroads, ) or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that which is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; or (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the Improvements; or (iv) COUNTY fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements or Permanent Easement as required by this Agreement and / or applicable lawsProject. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of this AgreementAgreement or the Temporary Construction License, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachTemporary Construction License. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure assure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSFthe BNSF railroad. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are is not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
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7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY Agency must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the ImprovementsProject, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes)Agreement.
78. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy GuideHighway Program Manual, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
89. The parties mutually agree that no construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 085719J and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
911. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure, the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, and drainage. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction BNSF will notify Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for the costs of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectivelymaintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection.
(b) COUNTY Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and CITY will each maintain expense, keep the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS Structure painted and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet free from the nearest railgraffiti.
(c) COUNTY It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will maintain be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDparties hereto.
(d) CITY will Agency must keep the Structure and surrounding areas clean and free from birds, pigeons, scavengers, vermin, creatures and other animals.
(e) If Agency (including its contractors and agents) or BNSF, on behalf of Agency, performs
(i) alterations or modifications to the Structure, or (ii) any maintenance or other work on the Structure with heavy tools, equipment or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25’-0” of the centerline of the nearest track, or (iii) any maintenance or other work outside the limits of the deck of the Structure vertically above the top of the rail, then Agency or its contractors and/or agents must procure and maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs following insurance coverage: Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only the Railroad as the Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and pavement markings $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy Must be issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 35 10 93 and include the CITY ROADS following: ♦ Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment (ISO form CG 28 31 10 93) ♦ Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and agrees Pollution Endorsement. ♦ Endorsed to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF remove any exclusion for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due punitive damages. ♦ No other endorsements restricting coverage may be added. ♦ The original policy must be provided to the CITY’s failure Railroad prior to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings performing any work or other requirements of the MMUTCD.services under this Agreement
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY Agency must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes), less BNSF’s Share as set forth in Article IV, Section 6 herein. BNSF’s Share must be paid upon completion of the Project.
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 <%Xxxxxx.Xxxxxxxxx.XX%> and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADSroadway, respectivelyincluding the portion of roadway located between the tracks.
(b) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail...
(c) COUNTY Agency will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused losses, in whole or in part, caused by or due to the COUNTYAgency’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDMUTCD.
(d) CITY Agency will maintain do nothing and permit nothing to be done in the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion maintenance of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.the
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Samples: Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. ) All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. ) The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY ) Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either (BNSF or its related railroads, ) or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. ) BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that which is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend exercise all work on and occupancy remedies available at law or equity; provided, however, that BNSF will not have termination of the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement as a remedy prior to the twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary of the date hereof. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 0000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx X. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Attn: Director, Design and Project Management
5. COUNTY ) Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure assure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSFthe BNSF railroad. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are is not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. ) All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. Highway Program
7) The PARTIES parties mutually agree that no construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Trail or Associated Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, ’s Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000- 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and contract preparation costs described in agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
8) Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IIIV, Section 2 herein are part of 9 above, the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's ’s Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's ’s file number BF10015565 BF-20277660 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 980832V and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. ) In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
A. BNSF will, at its sole cost and expense, accept, own, and maintain its roadbed, track, any access gates installed pursuant to the Project, railroad drainage, and all other railroad facilities.
B. Agency will own and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Trail, lighting, drainage and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and expense, keep the Trail and Associated Structure free from graffiti.
D. It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
E. Agency must keep the Trail, Associated Structure and surrounding areas clean and free from birds, pigeons, scavengers, vermin, creatures and other animals.
F. If Agency (including its contractors and agents) performs (i) alterations or modifications to the Trail or Associated Structure, or (ii) any maintenance or other work on the Trail or Associated Structure with heavy tools, equipment or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25’-0” of the centerline of the nearest track, then Agency or its contractors and/or agents must procure and maintain the following insurance coverage:
i) Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only the Railroad as the Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy must be issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 35 10 93 and include the following:
(a1) COUNTY Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment (ISO form CG 28 31 10 93) (2) Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and CITY will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectivelyPollution Endorsement.
(b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Underpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the BNSF Requirements for construction of Grade Separation Projects set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction of the Project (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). BNSF’s right to stop construction under this Section shall not apply to any other construction projects undertaken by the Agency. Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
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7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
78. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
89. The parties mutually agree that neither construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X Pending and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
911. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure, the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this Agreement. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction BNSF will notify Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for its actual costs of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectivelymaintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection (a).
(b) COUNTY Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and CITY will each maintain expense, keep the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS Structure painted and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet free from the nearest railgraffiti.
(c) COUNTY will Agency must provide BNSF with any and all necessary permits and maintain roadway traffic controls, at no cost to BNSF, whenever requested by BNSF to allow BNSF to inspect the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees Structure or to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDmake emergency repairs thereto.
(d) CITY It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right of Agency to install utilities on or within the Structure or BNSF’s right of way will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
(e) Agency will periodically inspect the structure and conduct periodic maintenance including such items as minimizing creature nesting, in addition to ODOTs NBI bridge inspections.
(f) If Agency (including its contractors and agents) or BNSF, on behalf of Agency, performs (i) alterations or modifications to the Structure, or (ii) any maintenance or other work on the Structure with heavy tools, equipment or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25’-0” of the centerline of the nearest track, or (iii) any maintenance or other work outside the limits of the deck of the Structure vertically above the top of the rail, then Agency or its contractors and/or agents must procure and maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs following insurance coverage, which may be changed from time to time: Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only BNSF as the Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and pavement markings $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy shall be issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 35 12 04 and include the CITY ROADS following: • Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment • Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and agrees Pollution Endorsement. • Endorsed to hold harmless and indemnify remove any exclusion for punitive damages. • Endorsed to include Evacuation Expense Coverage Endorsement. • No other endorsements restricting coverage may be added. • The original policy must be provided to BNSF for prior to performing any portion of claims, damages work or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.services under this Agreement
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: City of Wichita c/o Xxxx Xxxxxx, PE 455 N. Main, 7th Floor - Engineering Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 BF10015499 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 670129A and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS 17th St. sidewalk, excluding the portion of crossing surface located between the tracks and CITY ROADS, respectivelytwo (2) feet outside of the tracks.
(b) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each maintain the elevation of the roadway 17th St. sidewalk approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY Agency will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused losses, in whole or in part, caused by or due to the COUNTYAgency’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDMUTCD.
(d) CITY Agency will maintain do nothing and permit nothing to be done in the advanced maintenance of the 17th St. sidewalks, which will interfere with or endanger facilities of BNSF.
(e) It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
(f) Notwithstanding the preceding provision, if any regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws subsequently passed or amended by the Agency or any other governmental or legislative authority increase the Agency’s portion of maintenance cost under this Agreement, BNSF will receive the benefit of any such regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws and the Agency’s increased portion of maintenance costs will be incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
(g) If a railway or highway improvement project necessitates rearrangement, relocation, or alteration of the Crossing Signal Equipment, or Crossing Signal House installed hereunder, the costs for such rearrangement, relocation or alteration will be the responsibility of the party requesting such changes.
(h) If any of the Crossing Signal Equipment is partially or wholly destroyed, then such repair and/or replacement costs must be distributed among the parties as follows:
(i) In the event the BNSF’s sole negligence destroys or damages the Crossing Signal Equipment and/or the Crossing Signal House, BNSF must, at its sole cost and expense, replace or repair such Crossing Signal Equipment and/or Crossing Signal House.
(j) In the event the Contractor’s sole negligence destroys or damages the Crossing Signal Equipment and/or the Crossing Signal House, Contractor must reimburse BNSF for the costs to replace or repair such Crossing Signal Equipment and/or Crossing Signal House.
(k) BNSF will operate and maintain, at its expense, the necessary relays and other materials required to preempt the highway traffic control signals with the grade crossing warning devices.
(l) BNSF will operate and maintain, at its expense, the railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due devices up to the CITY’s failure contact terminals in the interface box.
(m) Agency will own, operate and maintain, at its expense, the highway traffic control signals up to maintain and including connection to the advanced warning signs contact terminals in the interface box including all necessary cable and markings or other requirements conduit.
10. Agency must notify and obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering BNSF's right-of-way for Inspection and Maintenance purposes and the BNSF Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to comply with the obligations set forth in Exhibit C and Exhibit C-1, as the same may be revised from time to time. Agency will be responsible for its contractor(s) compliance with such obligations.
11. Any books, papers, records and accounts of the MMUTCDparties hereto relating to the work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to inspection and audit by the agents and authorized representatives of the parties hereto, as well as the State of Kansas and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of one (3) year from the date of the final BNSF invoice under this Agreement.
12. The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
13. In the event construction of the Project does not commence within 12 months of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void.
14. Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise, resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination or expiration.
15. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law, such provision will be ineffective solely to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity and the remainder of the provision will be enforceable.
16. This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc. incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the parties hereto.
17. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses: BNSF: BNSF's Manager Public Projects 0000 Xxxxxx Xxx. Xxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 Agency: City of Wichita 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
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Samples: Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: City of Olathe c/o Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 0000 X. Xxxxxxxx Drive Olathe, KS 66061
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-right- of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xx. Xxxxxxxxx for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY Agency must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X BF10015210 and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of Church St. and the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectivelysidewalk.
(b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY Agency will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused losses, in whole or in part, caused by or due to the COUNTYAgency’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDMUTCD.
(c) Agency will do nothing and permit nothing to be done in the maintenance of Church St. and the sidewalk, which will interfere with or endanger facilities of BNSF.
(d) CITY It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will maintain be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on parties hereto.
(e) Notwithstanding the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for preceding provision, if any regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws subsequently passed or amended by the Agency or any other governmental or legislative authority increase the Agency’s portion of claimsmaintenance cost under this Agreement, damages BNSF will receive the benefit of any such regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or losses caused by or due other laws and the Agency’s increased portion of maintenance costs will be incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
10. Agency must notify and obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering BNSF's right-of-way for Inspection and Maintenance purposes and the BNSF Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to comply with the obligations set forth in Exhibit C and Exhibit C-1, as the same may be revised from time to time. Agency will be responsible for its contractor(s) compliance with such obligations.
11. Any books, papers, records and accounts of the parties hereto relating to the CITY’s failure work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to maintain inspection and audit by the advanced warning signs agents and markings or other requirements authorized representatives of the MMUTCDparties hereto, as well as the State of Kansas and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of one (1) year from the date of the final BNSF invoice under this Agreement.
12. The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
13. In the event construction of the Project does not commence within 12 months of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void.
14. Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise, resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination or expiration.
15. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law, such provision will be ineffective solely to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity and the remainder of the provision will be enforceable.
16. This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc. incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the parties hereto.
17. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses: BNSF: BNSF's Manager Public Projects 0000 Xxxxxx Xxx. Kansas City, KS 66106 Agency: Public Works Dept. 0000 X. Xxxxxxxx Drive Olathe, KS 66061
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Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval written acceptance prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the Manager of Engineering and Manager of Public Projects.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the BNSF Requirements for construction of Grade Separation Projects set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either (BNSF or its related railroads, ) or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.
6. BNSF will contribute a not to exceed amount of Four Million and Ninety Thousand and No/100 ($4,090,000.00) (hereinafter referred to as "BNSF's Share") towards the total actual costs of the Project. BNSF’s Share will be based on the costs for preliminary engineering, right- of-way and construction within the following limits;
(a) Where a grade crossing is eliminated by grade separation, the structure and approaches required to transition to a theoretical highway profile which would have been constructed if there were no railroad present, for the number of lanes on the existing highway and in accordance with the current design standards of the appropriate state highway agency; and
(b) Where another facility, such as a highway or waterway, requiring a bridge structure is located within the limits of a grade separation project, the estimated cost of a theoretical structure and approaches as described in 23 CFR 646.210(c)
(1) to eliminate the railroad-highway grade crossing without considering the presence of the waterway or other highway. Additionally, local and state funds will be used in the construction of the Project. The total actual cost of construction for the Project is presently estimated to be $106,500,000, more particularly described (together with BNSF’s Share) on Exhibit H attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes), less BNSF’s Share as set forth in Article IV, Section 6 herein. BNSF’s Share must be paid upon completion of the Project. In any action brought under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its actual costs and attorneys fees pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1717, as well as other litigation costs, including expert witness fees. The prevailing Party shall also be entitled to recover all actual attorneys fees and litigation costs incurred in connection with the enforcement of a judgment arising from such action or proceeding.
78. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
89. The parties mutually agree that neither construction activities for the Project, nor future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth quarter of each calendar year. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 000 000-0000). The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 026519P and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
911. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFincluding, but not limited to, the COUNTYterms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure, the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this Agreement. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction BNSF will notify Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for the costs of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
maintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection (b) COUNTY Agency must, at Agency’s sole cost and CITY will each maintain expense, keep the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS Structure painted and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet free from the nearest railgraffiti.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, PE Asst. City Engineer 000 X. Xxxx St. #200 Lincoln, NE 68521
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-right- of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xx. Xxxxxx for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, Agency must reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes), less BNSF’s Share as set forth in Article IV, Section 6 herein.
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 BF10017465 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 074406N and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADSOld Xxxxxx Xx. sidewalk, respectivelyincluding the portion of sidewalk located between the tracks.
(b) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each maintain the elevation of the roadway Old Xxxxxx Xx. sidewalk approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY Agency will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused losses, in whole or in part, caused by or due to the COUNTYAgency’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCDMUTCD.
(d) CITY Agency will maintain do nothing and permit nothing to be done in the advanced railroad maintenance of the Old Xxxxxx Xx. roadway or sidewalk, which will interfere with or endanger facilities of BNSF.
(e) It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the parties hereto.
(f) Notwithstanding the preceding provision, if any regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws subsequently passed or amended by the Agency or any other governmental or legislative authority increase the Agency’s portion of maintenance cost under this Agreement, BNSF will receive the benefit of any such regulations, ordinances, acts, rules or other laws and the Agency’s increased portion of maintenance costs will be incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
(g) In the event the Crossing Signal Equipment is damaged or destroyed by any other cause, Agency must reimburse BNSF for the costs to replace or repair such Crossing Signal Equipment and/or Crossing Signal House.
(h) If the Crossing Signal Equipment and/or Crossing Signal House installed hereunder cannot, through age, be maintained, or by virtue of its obsolescence, requires replacement, the cost of installation of the new crossing warning signs and pavement markings signal equipment and/or new crossing signal house will be negotiated by the parties hereto on the CITY ROADS basis of the current Federal Aid Railroad Signal Program participation and agrees applicable Agency at the time of such replacement is warranted.
10. Agency must notify and obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering BNSF's right-of-way for Inspection and Maintenance purposes and the BNSF Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to hold harmless comply with the obligations set forth in Exhibit C and indemnify BNSF Exhibit C-1, as the same may be revised from time to time. Agency will be responsible for any portion its contractor(s) compliance with such obligations.
11. Any books, papers, records and accounts of claims, damages or losses caused by or due the parties hereto relating to the CITY’s failure work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to maintain inspection and audit by the advanced warning signs agents and markings or other requirements authorized representatives of the MMUTCDparties hereto, as well as the State of Nebraska and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of one (1) year from the date of the final BNSF invoice under this Agreement.
12. The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
13. In the event construction of the Project does not commence within 12 months (1 year) of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void.
14. Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise, resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination or expiration.
15. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law, such provision will be ineffective solely to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity and the remainder of the provision will be enforceable.
16. This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc. incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the parties hereto.
17. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses: Xxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 Agency: City of Lincoln, Nebraska 000 X. Xxxx St. #200 Lincoln, NE 68521
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Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the .
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: :
(i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement,
(ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.. BNSF will contribute (hereinafter referred to as "BNSF's Share") towards the total actual costs of the Project. BNSF’s Share will be based on the costs for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction within the following limits;
6(a) Where a grade crossing is eliminated by grade separation, the structure and approaches required to transition to a theoretical highway profile which would have been constructed if there were no railroad present, for the number of lanes on the existing highway and in accordance with the current design standards of the appropriate state highway agency; and
(b) Where another facility, such as a highway or waterway, requiring a bridge structure is located within the limits of a grade separation project, the estimated cost of a theoretical structure and approaches as described in 23 CFR 646.210(c)
(1) to eliminate the railroad-highway grade crossing without considering the presence of the waterway or other highway. Pursuant to this section Additionally, local, state and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of federal funds made available to it for will be used in the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full Project. The total actual cost of construction for the actual costs of all work performed by Project is presently estimated to be , more particularly described (together with BNSF’s Share) on Exhibit G attached hereto and incorporated herein. Agency agrees to provide, to the BNSF under this Agreement (including taxesManager Evidence Preservation, such Project documentation and records as applicable sales are agreed to between the parties including: any project applications; any letters of approval and/or authorization forms (eg. PR-1240 or the equivalent); any and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7all payment Voucher forms requesting FHWA reimbursement (eg. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with PR-20 or the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, equivalent) or any other such project authorization or funding records as amended BNSF may request from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made . Such records will be provided by the Agency to BNSF on a part of this Agreement mutually agreeable schedule or within two (2) months after such records are generated or received by referencethe Agency. The PARTIES mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described Section 130 Documentation shall be provided to BNSF in Article II, Section 2 herein are part the one of the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements will not commence until COUNTY gives BNSF's following manners: Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this AgreementEvidence Preservation 0000 Xxx Xxxx Drive, BNSFAOB-3 Fort Worth, the COUNTY, and the CITY agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the Improvements:
(a) COUNTY and CITY will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
(b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.Texas 76131 Or electronically to: Manager Evidence Preservation Xxxxxxx000@xxxx.xxx
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Samples: Underpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modificationsmodifications from the .
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit A F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF or its related railroads, or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: :
(i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement,
(ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSFBNSF . If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify for appropriate corrective action.. BNSF will contribute (hereinafter referred to as "BNSF's Share") towards the total actual costs of the Project. BNSF’s Share will be based on the costs for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction within the following limits;
6(a) Where a grade crossing is eliminated by grade separation, the structure and approaches required to transition to a theoretical highway profile which would have been constructed if there were no railroad present, for the number of lanes on the existing highway and in accordance with the current design standards of the appropriate state highway agency; and
(b) Where another facility, such as a highway or waterway, requiring a bridge structure is located within the limits of a grade separation project, the estimated cost of a theoretical structure and approaches as described in 23 CFR 646.210(c)
(1) to eliminate the railroad-highway grade crossing without considering the presence of the waterway or other highway. Pursuant to this section Additionally, local, state and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of federal funds made available to it for will be used in the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full Project. The total actual cost of construction for the actual costs of all work performed by Project is presently estimated to be , more particularly described (together with BNSF’s Share) on Exhibit G attached hereto and incorporated herein. Agency agrees to provide, to the BNSF under this Agreement (including taxesManager Evidence Preservation, such Project documentation and records as applicable sales are agreed to between the parties including: any project applications; any letters of approval and/or authorization forms (eg. PR-1240 or the equivalent); any and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7all payment Voucher forms requesting FHWA reimbursement (eg. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with PR-20 or the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, equivalent) or any other such project authorization or funding records as amended BNSF may request from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made . Such records will be provided by the Agency to BNSF on a part of this Agreement mutually agreeable schedule or within two (2) months after such records are generated or received by referencethe Agency. The PARTIES mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described Section 130 Documentation shall be provided to BNSF in Article II, Section 2 herein are part the one of the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements will not commence until COUNTY gives BNSF's following manners: Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this AgreementEvidence Preservation 0000 Xxx Xxxx Drive, BNSFAOB-3 Fort Worth, the COUNTY, and the CITY agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the Improvements:
(a) COUNTY and CITY will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
(b) COUNTY and CITY will each maintain the elevation of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below top-of-rail elevation at a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest rail.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.Texas 76131 Or electronically to: Manager Evidence Preservation Xxxxxxx000@xxxx.xxx
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Samples: Overpass Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement projectProject's construction schedule for all Improvement Project work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either (BNSF or its related railroads, ) or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii) COUNTY Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s opinion, prosecutes the Improvements Project work in a manner that which is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during the course of the ImprovementsProject; or (iv) COUNTY Agency fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements License or Permanent the Easement as required by pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this Agreement and / or applicable lawsAgreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s Division Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of terminate the easement areas by COUNTY Temporary Construction License or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachthe Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF’s right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Director of Public Works 0000 XX Xxxx Xxxxx Drive Burleson, TX 76028-4296
5. COUNTY Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY Agency contractors to ensure assure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSFthe BNSF railroad. If BNSF determines that proper supervision and inspection are is not being performed by COUNTY Agency personnel at any time during construction of the ImprovementsProject, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements Project will not proceed until COUNTY Agency corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify Xxxxx Xxxxxxx (Director of Public Works) for appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY Agency must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the ImprovementsProject”, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes)Agreement.
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY Agency pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy GuideHighway Program Manual, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements Project even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements Project will not commence until COUNTY Agency gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 numbers 020664T and 020460G and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X 020664T and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
9. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSF, the COUNTY, BNSF and the CITY Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY Agency will each own and be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction of the COUNTY ROADS XX Xxxxxxx Boulevard roadway and CITY ROADS, respectivelysidewalk.
(b) COUNTY Agency will own and CITY will each maintain the elevation be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, and future replacement of the roadway approaches on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than three (3) inches above or six (6) inches below topend-of-rail elevation road barricades located at the closed County Road 921 crossing located a distance measured thirty (30) feet from the nearest railmilepost 331.33.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
(d) CITY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or losses caused by or due to the CITY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements of the MMUTCD.
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Samples: Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement
Joint Obligations. IN CONSIDERATION In consideration of the premises, the PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree to the following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement AGREEMENT must be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or modifications during construction which that affect BNSF the RAILROAD will be subject to BNSF's the RAILROAD’S approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Exhibit A and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. COUNTY DEPARTMENT must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Improvement project's Project’s construction schedule for all Improvement work. The PARTIES parties hereto mutually agree that BNSF's the RAILROAD’S failure to complete the railroad work Railroad Work in accordance with the construction schedule due to inclement weather or weather, unforeseen railroad emergencies including those related to scheduling and operations, or other conditions beyond the RAILROAD’S reasonable control, will not constitute a breach of this Agreement AGREEMENT by BNSF the RAILROAD and will not subject BNSF the RAILROAD to any liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF in the event of an unforeseen railroad emergency, the RAILROAD reserves the right to reallocate the all or a portion of its labor forces assigned to complete perform the railroad work in Railroad Work when the event of an emergency RAILROAD believes such reallocation is necessary to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of either BNSF the RAILROAD or its related railroads, affiliates or to protect persons or property on or near any BNSF RAILROAD-owned propertyproperty or any related railroad. BNSF The RAILROAD will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses of the Project resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The PARTIES parties mutually agree that any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF the RAILROAD pursuant to this provision and any direct or indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a breach of this Agreement AGREEMENT by BNSFthe RAILROAD.
43. BNSF The RAILROAD will have the right to stop construction work on the Improvements Project if any of the following events take place: (i1) COUNTY the DEPARTMENT (or any of its contractors) performs the Improvements work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSFthe RAILROAD; (ii2) COUNTY the DEPARTMENT (or any of its contractors), in BNSF’s the RAILROAD’S opinion, prosecutes the Improvements work in a manner that is hazardous to BNSF RAILROAD personnel, property, facilities facilities, or the safe and expeditious movement of railroad traffic; or (iii3) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is canceled during prior to the course completion of the Improvements; or (iv) COUNTY fails to pay BNSF for the Temporary Construction Easements or Permanent Easement as required by this Agreement and / or applicable lawsProject. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by COUNTY the DEPARTMENT or its contractor contractor(s) to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF’s the RAILROAD’S Division Engineer or designee listed in Exhibit F or until proof insurance coverage is purchased and is valid for the period of additional insurance the Project and has been delivered to and accepted by BNSF. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, BNSF may immediately suspend all work on and occupancy of the easement areas by COUNTY or CITY, its contractors and other agents until COUNTY or CITY remedies such breachRAILROAD. Any such work stoppage under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSFthe RAILROAD. BNSF’s The RAILROAD’S right to stop the work is in addition to any other rights BNSF the RAILROAD may have have, including, but not limited to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF the RAILROAD desires to stop construction work on the ImprovementsProject, BNSF the RAILROAD agrees to immediately attempt to notify the following individual DEPARTMENT Project Manager listed in Exhibit F by telephone and will notify the DEPARTMENT Project Manager in writing:.
54. COUNTY must The DEPARTMENT shall supervise and inspect the operations of all COUNTY DEPARTMENT contractors to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, and the terms of this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSFAGREEMENT. If BNSF determines it is determined by the RAILROAD that proper supervision the DEPARTMENT’S contractor is not acting in accordance with these requirements and inspection are not being performed by COUNTY personnel at any time during construction of the Improvements, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Improvements will not proceed until COUNTY corrects the situation to BNSF’s reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels RAILROAD believes the situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will the RAILROAD shall immediately notify for the DEPARTMENT so that the DEPARTMENT can take appropriate corrective action.
6. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, COUNTY must, out of funds made available to it for the construction of the Improvements, reimburse BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement (including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes).
7. All expenses detailed in statements sent to COUNTY pursuant to Article II, Section 6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The PARTIES mutually agree that BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Improvements even though such work may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
8. The construction of the Improvements will not commence until COUNTY gives BNSF's Manager Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The commencement notice will reference BNSF's file number BF10015565 and D.O.T. Crossing No. 095636X and must state the time that construction activities will begin.
95. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, BNSFAGREEMENT, the COUNTY, RAILROAD and the CITY DEPARTMENT agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the ImprovementsProject:
(a) COUNTY and CITY A. The DEPARTMENT will each own and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Overpass, including the highway approaches and the appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage, and any access roadway up to any gate to RAILROAD property installed pursuant to this AGREEMENT. If the RAILROAD determines in good faith that emergency maintenance work on the Overpass is needed for the immediate restoration of railroad operations or for the protection of persons or RAILROAD property, such work may be fully responsible for repairs, maintenance, future construction or reconstruction performed by the RAILROAD without prior approval of the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS, respectively.
(b) COUNTY and CITY DEPARTMENT. The RAILROAD will each maintain notify the elevation DEPARTMENT of the roadway approaches emergency work and the necessity for it at its earliest opportunity. The RAILROAD shall maintain records regarding the emergency work performed and the costs incurred in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Said records shall be made available to the DEPARTMENT for audit on the COUNTY ROADS and CITY ROADS respectively to match the elevation on the railroad track crossing surfaces and to be no more than request during normal business hours, for a period of three (3) inches years after final payment is made to the RAILROAD for the emergency maintenance work. Except for the emergency work as described herein, no maintenance work will be performed on the Overpass by RAILROAD without prior written approval from the DEPARTMENT.
B. The DEPARTMENT must, at the DEPARTMENT’S sole cost and expense, keep the Overpass painted and free from graffiti.
C. The DEPARTMENT must apply and maintain vertical clearance signs that consistently and accurately describe the minimum actual vertical clearance from the bottom of the Overpass to the top of the rails below.
D. The DEPARTMENT shall conduct inspections of the Overpass every two (2) years and provide inspection reports to the RAILROAD. The RAILROAD shall promptly provide the DEPARTMENT a right of entry to perform such inspections.
E. It is expressly understood by the DEPARTMENT and the RAILROAD that any right to install utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement between the PARTIES hereto.
F. The DEPARTMENT shall make efforts to keep Overpass and surrounding areas clean and free from birds, pigeons, scavengers, vermin, creatures, and other animals.
G. If the DEPARTMENT (including its contractors and agents) or the RAILROAD, on behalf of the DEPARTMENT, performs (1) alterations or modifications to the Structure/Overpass, or (2) any maintenance or other work on the Overpass with heavy tools, equipment, or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25′-0″ of the centerline of the nearest track, or (3) any maintenance or other work outside the limits of the deck of the Overpass vertically above the top of the rail, the DEPARTMENT or six its contractors and/or agents must procure and maintain the following insurance coverage:
i. Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only the RAILROAD as the Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy must be issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 35 10 93 and include the following:
a. Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment (ISO form CG 28 31 10 93).
b. Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and Pollution Endorsement.
c. No other endorsements restricting coverage may be added.
d. The original policy must be provided to the RAILROAD prior to performing any work or services under this AGREEMENT.
ii. As used in this paragraph, “RAILROAD” includes the RAILROAD and the subsidiaries, successors, assigns, and affiliates of each.
iii. If the above work is performed by DEPARTMENT forces, a Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Policy will not be required, since the DEPARTMENT is self-insured.
6) inches below top. Except in the event of an emergency and for maintenance on the deck of the Structure/Overpass, the DEPARTMENT must notify and obtain prior authorization from the RAILROAD’S Manager of Public Projects before entering RAILROAD right-of-rail elevation way for maintenance or future alteration or reconstruction purposes, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the alteration or reconstruction work is contracted, the DEPARTMENT will require its contractor(s) to comply with the obligations in favor of the RAILROAD.
7. The RAILROAD may, at its expense, make future changes or additions to the railroad components under the Overpass if necessary or desirable, in the RAILROAD’S sole discretion, including, without limitation, the following: (1) the right to raise or lower the grade or change the alignment of its tracks, (2) the right to lay additional track or tracks, or (3) the right to build other facilities in connection with the operation of its railroad. Such changes or additions must not change or alter the highway components of the Overpass. If it becomes necessary or desirable in the future to change, alter, widen, or reconstruct the highway components of the Overpass to meet AREMA horizontal clearance and/or crashworthiness standards and/or any DEPARTMENT requirements related to railroad projects, the cost of such work, including any cost incidental to alteration of railroad or highway facilities made necessary by any such changes to the Overpass, shall be paid for by the DEPARTMENT.
8. The DEPARTMENT may, at the DEPARTMENT’S sole expense, alter or reconstruct the Overpass if necessary or desirable, due to traffic conditions or pedestrian or other recreational traffic, provided, however, that any such alteration or reconstruction must not encroach further upon or occupy the surface of the RAILROAD’S right-of-way without obtaining the RAILROAD’S prior written consent and the execution of a distance measured thirty supplement to this AGREEMENT or the completion of a separate written agreement.
9. Any books, papers, records, and accounts of the PARTIES hereto relating to the work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to inspection and audit by the agents and authorized representatives of the PARTIES hereto, as well as the State of and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of three (303) feet years from the nearest raildate of final payment under this AGREEMENT.
(c) COUNTY will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs 10. The covenants and pavement markings provisions of this AGREEMENT are binding on the COUNTY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for any portion of claims, damages or lossescaused by or due inure to the COUNTY’s failure to maintain the advanced warning signs and markings or other requirements benefit of the MMUTCDsuccessors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. Provided, that the DEPARTMENT may transfer or assign its interest in this AGREEMENT to any other public agency or public entity as permitted by law, provided that such successor or assignee has assumed all the obligations, duties, and liabilities of the DEPARTMENT under this AGREEMENT then in effect, and has provided the RAILROAD with reasonable assurances of its legal and financial authority to honor and perform the same.
11. In the event that construction of the Project does not commence within three (d3) CITY years of the Effective Date, this AGREEMENT will maintain the advanced railroad crossing warning signs become null and pavement markings on the CITY ROADS and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BNSF for void.
12. Neither termination nor expiration of this AGREEMENT will release either party from any portion liability or obligation under this AGREEMENT, whether of claimsindemnity or otherwise, damages resulting from any acts, omissions, or losses caused by or due events happening prior to the CITY’s failure date of termination or expiration.
13. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this AGREEMENT will be interpreted in such a manner as to maintain be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this AGREEMENT is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law, such provision will be ineffective solely to the advanced warning signs extent of such prohibition or invalidity and markings or other requirements the remainder of the MMUTCDprovision will be enforceable.
14. This AGREEMENT (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, and so forth incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between the RAILROAD and the DEPARTMENT with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the PARTIES hereto.
15. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this AGREEMENT must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the PARTIES at the following addresses: RAILROAD DEPARTMENT Contact Name: Address: Contact Name: Address: City: State: City: State: Contact Number: Contact Number:
16. No modification or amendment to this AGREEMENT shall be valid until the same is provided in writing and executed with the same formalities as were attendant to the AGREEMENT.
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Samples: Highway Overpass Agreement