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Home My WebLink AboutC06-026 {' Ot; - -'q -SI> /~'~. UPRR )lder No.: 2340-39 ,< \ PUBLIC ROAD AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY COVERING THE RECON_U.N, ~T"CH;1.lIID ~ntlN OF THE vaET limE A~1JRA1l!&fUB~RO_CRO!IIiING AT RAlLROMl MILi11110S'J 1119.53 - !I'E~SEl:f tiSS -DIVISION DOT NO.: 253 549F < < INORNEAR EAGLE, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO Political Body Original . BUILDING AMERlCA- UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 Agreement Number NEW PUBLIC ROAD AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT Violet Lane - DOT No.: 253 549F UPRR Mile Post 329.53 - Tennessee Pass Subdivision near Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado TIllS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the day of t;/\ cr QA , 200.1., by and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, to be addressed at Real Estate Department, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690, Omaha, Nebraska 68179 (the "Railroad") and EAGLE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, to be addressed at 500 Broadway, P.O. Box 850, Eagle, CO 81631 (the "Political Body"), RECITALS: Pursuant to Decision No. C05-0910, under Docket No. 05A-216R adopted by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado ('PUC') on July 20,2005 (the 'PUC Order') copy of which is marked Exhibit E, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, the PUC ordered that a private road crossing known as Eagle County Road EA5 (Violet Lane) located at Railroad Mile Post 329.53, DOT No. 253 549F on the Railroad's Tennessee Pass Subdivision near Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado (the 'Crossing Area') be re-designated from a private road crossing to a public road crossing and that certain crossing upgrade work be performed as set forth in the PUC Order. The roadway to be reconstructed under the terms of this Agreement is hereinafter the 'Roadway' and the reconstruction and upgrading work involving the Roadway is hereinafter the 'Project.' The location of the Crossing Area is shown on the print marked Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. The Railroad and the Political Body are entering into this Agreement to cover the above. AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: ARTICLE 1 - EXHIBITS B AND B-1. The general terms and conditions marked Exhibit B, and the Contractor's insurance requirements marked Exhibit B-1, are attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement Articles of Agreement December 2, 2005 Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 1 of5 m BUILDING AMERICA'" UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING CHARGE. A. The Political Body, when returning this executed agreement, shall furnish payment to the Railroad, an administrative handling charge of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) and further agrees to perform and abide by the terms of this Agreement including all exhibits. B. The Railroad hereby grants to the Political Body the right to re-designate the Roadway from a private road crossing to a public road crossing. ARTICLE 3- DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR For purposes of this Agreement the term "Contractor" shall mean the contractor or contractors hired by the Political Body to perform any Project work on any portion of the Railroad's property and shall also include the contractor's subcontractors and the contractor's and subcontractor's respective employees, officers and agents. ARTICLE 4 - CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT - INSURANCE A. If the Political Body will be hiring a Contractor to perform any work involving the Project (including initial construction and any subsequent relocation or maintenance and repair work), the Political Body shall require the Contractor to: . execute the Railroad's then current Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement . obtain the then current insurance required in the Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement; and . provide such insurance policies, certificates, binders and/or endorsements to the Railroad before allowing any Contractor to commence any work in the Crossing Area or on any other Railroad property. The Railroad's current insurance requirements are described in Exhibit B-1, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. B. The Railroad's current Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement is marked Exhibit D, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. The Political Body confirms that it will inform its Contractor that it is required to execute such form of agreement and obtain the required insurance before commencing any work on any Railroad property. Under no circumstances will the Contractor be allowed on the Railroad's property without first executing the Railroad's Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement and obtaining the insurance set forth therein and also providing to the Railroad the insurance policies, binders, certificates and/or endorsements described therein. C. All insurance correspondence, binders, policies, certificates and/or endorsements shall be sent to: Senior Manager - Contracts Union Pacific Railroad Company Real Estate Department 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690 Omaha, NE 68179-1690 Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement Articles of Agreement December 2, 2005 Fonn Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 2 of 5 . BUILDING AMERICA- UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 D. If the Political Body's own employees will be performing any of the Project work, the Political Body may self-insure all or a portion of the insurance coverage subject to the Railroad's prior review and approval. ARTICLE 5 - WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE RAILROAD A. The work to be performed by the Railroad, at the Political Body's sole cost and expense, is described in the Railroad's Material and Force Account Estimate dated September 15,2005, marked Exhibit C, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof (the "Estimate"). As set forth in the Estimate, the Railroad's estimated cost for the Railroad's work associated with the Project is Fifty- Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars ($58,987.00). B. The Railroad, if it so elects, may recalculate and update the Estimate submitted to the Political Body in the event the Political Body does not commence construction on the portion of the Project located on the Railroad's property within six (6) months from the date of the Estimate. C. The Political Body acknowledges that the Estimate does not include any estimate of flagging or other protective service costs that may need to be performed by the Railroad in the event the Railroad resumes train operations on such line. If the Railroad does resume train operations, all flagging costs, if any, incurred by the Railroad are to be paid by the Political Body or the Contractor as determined by the Railroad and the Political Body. If it is determined that the Railroad will be billing the Contractor directly for such costs, the Political Body agrees that it will pay the Railroad for any flagging costs that have not been paid by any Contractor within thirty (30) days of the Contractor's receipt of billing. D. The Political Body agrees to reimburse the Railroad for one hundred percent (100%) of all actual costs incurred by the Railroad in connection with the Project including, but not limited to, actual costs of preliminary engineering review, construction inspection, procurement of materials, equipment rental, manpower and deliveries to the job site and all of the Railroad's normal and customary additives (which shall include the Railroad's standard direct and indirect labor additives) associated therewith. ARTICLE 6- PLANS A. The Political Body, at its expense, shall prepare, or cause to be prepared by others, the detailed plans and specifications and submit such plans and specifications to the Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design, or his authorized representative, for review and approval. The plans and specifications shall include all Roadway layout specifications, cross sections and elevations, associated drainage, and other appurtenances. B. The final one hundred percent (100%) completed plans that are approved in writing by the Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering-Design, or his authorized representative, are hereinafter referred to as the "Plans". The Plans are hereby made a part of this Agreement by Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement Articles of Agreement December 2, 2005 Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 3 of5 . BUILDING AMERICA'" UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 reference. C. No changes in the Plans shall be made unless the Railroad has consented to such changes in writing. D. Notwithstanding the Railroad's approval of the Plans, the Railroad shall not be responsible for the permitting, design, details or construction of the Roadway. ARTICLE 7 - EFFECTIVE DATE; TERM; TERMINATION. A. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first herein written, or the date work commences on the Project, whichever is earlier, and shall continue in full force and effect for as long as the Roadway remains on the Railroad's property. B. The Railroad, if it so e1ecti, may terminate this Agreement effective upon delivery of written notice to the Political Body in the*event the Political Body does not commence construction on the portion of the Project located on the Railroad's property within twelve (12) months from the date of this Agreement, or from the date that the Railroad has executed this Agreement and returned it to the Political Body for its execution, whichever is applicable. C. If the Agreement is terminated as provided above, or for any other reason, the Political Body shall pay to the Railroad all actual costs incurred by the Railroad in connection with the Project up to the date of termination, including, without limitation, all actual costs incurred by the Railroad in connection with reviewing any preliminary or final Project Plans. ARTICLE 8 - CONDITIONS TO BE MET BEFORE POLITICAL BODY CAN COMMENCE WORK. Neither the Political Body nor the Contractor may commence any work within the Crossing Area or on any other Railroad property until: . The Railroad and Political Body have executed this Agreement. . The Railroad has provided to the Political Body the Railroad's written approval of the Plans. . Each Contractor has executed Railroad's Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement and has obtained and/or provided to the Railroad the insurance policies, certificates, binders, and/or endorsements set forth in the Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement. Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement Articles of Agreement December 2, 2005 Fonn Approved, A VP-Law - 3110/05 Page 4 of5 . BUILDING AMERICA- UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in duplicate as of the date first herein written. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Fec{eral Tax 1f? #94-6001323) 1 \ , 1/ \, \ IJr<:\, ./' B ." "\ l't ,I I Y ~I klj\c- :'v:>IJ.( ),AJ"-" , I PAUUG. FARRELL \'. . ,. c-//ISenior Manage~ Contracts ~~ . \13; --(/ . . Title Pursuant to Resolution/Order No. dated: , 200_ hereto attached. Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement Articles of Agreement December 2, 2005 Fonn Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 5 of5 ( { To N w-e-E LOCATION OF NEW AT-GRADE PUBLIC ROAD CROSSING , s d.'~' d-'_~O .' ,c."" '""(:~: ! W .~ 4 rf,t'~---11 :XI,,' '';~ to z ",c-~.!"t~ ,i(~,~o: Q ~".,.." JwsJ11st !...J:;:1 i' .f', .' ,)" ':~' '.. MP 329.53 - Tennessee Pass Subdivision .. ':~:" (' ~ tJs~ f- C')- , ~. <-s,~""'" '~l '. Violet Lane - DOT #253 549F-i'-r' ...:~. -",-.~, <;2,1 .~~ New At-Grade Public Road crossing..L1 ' ~ \., "'~"~"~~'~-~""-'" ,.~' r~ i -,/ ;" /,,",'(;. ~ "'. .r' tt~ \'" 1 ,....,.,..v..< '-":>:::'_'~'~":":O~'_::_'::.'''~'''''-:":' . / i~\~ ..' --.. ..,,"",.... ."" c"J._.....".,_..., _<,.~__.~.." ., .. :"" \~-, Ii ,,\J' ~ ,:., ,'1- ~o :>. 1..~ :t 't .. %k t; l::'\~~.~;;.(~ei"J ~t / ~ ~ ~i /-l./ . (3i /g " ~"'-"', .... /.~ :, ", A/~1;; \\ 41 ", n' / .j~~. ~, ~"'''~~ .~ ~.M ~ .~~ "~"r,j'lj ~ ~ ,~ ~ ~ p.... r~' " \, <l:l \....'.'/JJ:( ~ ~ '~ ~ .'t1ft..... i ~""~1 '\ &~~ I '" ... i h~ ?l .)k~ "c.. " 1\'0'/' i ff.., '\ ~}s '\ ...... '< k\" . ......L.~f~?R. :~~./_... Data use subjectto license. 1 -- 1ft @2004 DeLorme. street Atlas USA@2oo5. 0 1000 2000 www.delorme.com MN (10.6' E) Data Zoom 13.0 RAILROAD WORK TO BE PERFORMED: EXHIBIT "A" UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 1. None. TENNESSEE PASS SUBDIVISION MILE POST 329.53 GPS: N 390 38.882', W 106050.289' EAGLE, EAGLE CO., CO. Illustrative print showing location of a new at-grade public road crossing with EAGLE COUNTY. Folder No. 2340-39 Date: December 2, 2005 WARNING IN ALL OCCASIONS. D.P. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MUST BE CONTACTED IN /illV ANCE OF ANY WORK TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE AND LOCATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE. PHONE: J- 800 336.9193 Exhibit A To New Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement To 8 BUILDING AMERICA- ; Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB ..dndard Form Approved, AVP-Law - 3/10/05 EXHIBIT B TO PUBLIC ROAD AT GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION 1. CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS a) The Railroad makes no covenant or warranty of title for quiet possession or against encumbrances. The Political Body shall not use or permit use of the Crossing Area for any purposes other than those described in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Political Body shall not use or permit use of the Crossing Area for railroad purposes, or for gas, oil or gasoline pipe lines. Any lines constructed on the Railroad's property by or under authority of the Political Body for the purpose of conveying electric power or communications incidental to the Political Body's use of the property for highway purposes shall be constructed in accordance with specifications and requirements of the Railroad, and in such manner as not adversely to affect communication or signal lines of the Railroad or its licensees now or hereafter located upon said property. No nonparty shall be admitted by the Political Body to use or occupy any part of the Railroad's property without the Railroad's written consent. Nothing herein shall obligate the Railroad to give such consent. b) The Railroad reserves the right to cross the Crossing Area with such railroad tracks as may be required for its convenience or purposes in such manner as not unreasonably to interfere with its use as a public highway. In the event the Railroad shall place tracks upon the Crossing Area, the Political Boay shall, at its sole cost and expense, modify the highway to conform with the rail line. c) The right hereby granted is subject to any existing encumbrances and rights (whether public or private), recorded or not, and also to any renewals thereof. The Political Body shall not damage, destroy or interfere with the property or rights of nonparties in, upon or relating to the railroad property, unless the Political Body at its own expense settles with and obtains releases from such nonparties. d) The Railroad reserves the right to use and to grant to others the right to use the Crossing Area for any purpose not inconsistent with the right hereby granted, including, but not by way of limitation, the right to construct, reconstruct, maintain, operate, repair, alter, renew and replace tracks, facilities and appurtenances on the property; also the right to cross the Crossing Area with all kinds of equipment. The Railroad further reserves the right to attach signal, communication or power lines to any highway facilities located upon the property, provided that such attachments shall comply with Political Body's speCifications and will not interfere with the use of the Crossing Area. e) So far as it lawfully may do so, the Political Body will assume, bear and pay all taxes and assessments of whatsoever nature or kind (whether general, local or special) levied or assessed upon or against the Crossing Area, excepting taxes levied upon and against the property as a component part of the Railroad's operating property. f) If any property or rights other than the right hereby granted are necessary for the construction, maintenance and use of the Roadway and its appurtenances, or for the performance of any work in connection with the Project, the Political Body will acquire all such other property and rights at its own expense and without expense to the Railroad. SECTION 2. CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY a) The Political Body, at its expense, will apply for and obtain all public authority required by law, ordinance, rule or regulation for the Project, and will furnish the Railroad upon request with satisfactory evidence that such authority has been obtained. b) Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, the Political Body, at its expense, will furnish all necessary labor, material and equipment, and shall construct and complete the Roadway and all appurtenances thereof. The appurtenances shall include, without limitation, all necessary and proper highway warning devices (except those installed by the Railroad within its right of way) and all necessary drainage facilities, guard rails or barriers, and right of way fences between the Roadway and the railroad tracks. Upon completion of the Project, the Political Body shall remove from the Railroad's property all temporary structures and false work, and will leave the Crossing Area in a condition satisfactory to the Railroad. c) All construction work of the Political Body upon the Railroad's property (including, but not limited to, construction of the Roadway and all appurtenances and all related and incidental work) shall be performed and completed in a manner satisfactory to the Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design of the Railroad or his authorized representative and in accordance with the Plans, and other guidelines fumished by the Railroad. Public Road At-Grade CrOSSing Agreement ExB Terms of Agreement Exhibit B Standard Form Approved, AVP-Law - 3110105 Page 1 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement m BUILDING AMERICA- C Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB _ .andard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 d) All construction work of the Political Body shall be performed diligently and completed within a reasonable time, and in any event within three (3) years from the effective date of this Agreement, or within such further period of time as may be specified in writing by the Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design. No part of the Project shall be suspended, discontinued or unduly delayed without the Railroad's written consent, and subject to such reasonable conditions as the Railroad may specify. It is understood that the Railroad's tracks at and in the vicinity of the work will be in constant or frequent use during progress of the work and that movement or stoppage of trains, engines or cars may cause delays in the work of the Political Body. The Political Body hereby assumes the risk of any such delays and agrees that no claims for damage on account of any delay shall be made against the Railroad. SECTION 3. INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY If the Political Body, in the performance of any work contemplated by this Agreement or by the failure to do or perform anything for which the Political Body is responsible under the provisions of this Agreement, shall injure, damage or destroy any property of the Railroad or of any other person lawfully occupying or using the property of the Railroad, such property shall be replaced or repaired by the Political Body at the Political Body's own expense, or by the Railroad at the expense of the Political Body, and to the satisfaction of the Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design. SECTION 4. PAYMENT FOR WORK BY THE RAILROAD a) Bills for work and materials shall be paid by the Political Body within thirty (30) days of its receipt thereof. The Railroad will submit to the Political Body current bills for all work performed by the Railroad and all flagging and other protective services and devices during progress of the Project (unless flagging is to be billed directly to the Contractor). The Railroad will submit final billing within one hundred and twenty (120) days after completion of the Project, provided the Political Body advises the Railroad of the commencement of the 120-day period by giving the Railroad written notification of completion of the Project. b) The Railroad may contract for the performance of any of its work by other than railroad forces. The Railroad shall notify the Political Body of the contract price within ninety (90) days after it is awarded. Unless the Railroad's work is to be performed on a fixed price basis, the Political Body shall reimburse the Railroad for the amount of the contract. SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS a) The Political Body shall, at its own sole expense, maintain, repair, and renew, or cause to be maintained, repaired and renewed, the entire Crossing Area and Roadway, except the portions between the track tie ends, which shall be maintained by and at the expense of the Railroad. b) If, in the future, the Political Body elects to have the surfacing material between the track tie ends, or between tracks if there is more than one railroad track across the Crossing Area, replaced with paving or some surfacing material other than timer planking, the Railroad, at the Political Body's expense, shall install such replacement surfacing, and in the future, to the extent repair or replacement of the surfacing is necessitated by repair or rehabilitation of the Railroad's tracks through the Crossing Area, the Political Body shall bear the expense of such repairs or replacement. SECTION 6. CHANGES IN GRADE If at any time the Railroad shall elect, or be required by competent authority to, raise or lower the grade of all or any portion of the tracks located on the crossing Area, the Political Body shall, at its own expense, conform the public highway in the Crossing Area to conform with the change of grade of the trackage. SECTION 7. REARRANGEMENT OF WARNING DEVICES If the change or rearrangement of any warning device installed hereunder is necessitated for public or Railroad convenience or on account of improvements for either railroad, highway or both, the parties will apportion the expense incidental thereto between themselves by negotiation, agreement or by the order of a competent authority before the change or rearrangement is undertaken. SECTION 8. SAFETY MEASURES: PROTECTION OF RAILROAD COMPANY OPERATIONS It is understood and recognized that safety and continuity of the Railroad's operations and communications are of the utmost importance; and in order that the same may be adequately safeguarded, protected and assured, and in order that accidents may be prevented and avoided, it is agreed with respect to all of said work of the Political Body that the work will be performed in a safe manner and in conformity with the following standards: a) Definitions. All references in this Agreement to the Political Body shall also include the Contractor and their respective officers, agents and employees, and others acting under its or their authority; and all references in this Agreement to work of the Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB Terms of Agreement Exhibit B Standard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 2 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA- It ~ Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB ..ndard Form Approved, AVP-Law - 3/10/05 Political Body shall include work both within and outside of the Railroad's property. b) Compliance With Laws. The Political Body shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and enactments affecting the work. The Political Body shall use only such methods as are consistent with safety, both as concerns the Political Body, the Political Body's agents and employees, the officers, agents, employees and property of the Railroad and the public in general. The Political Body (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) shall comply with all applicable state and federal occupational safety and health acts and regulations. All Federal Railroad Administration regulations shall be followed when work is performed on the Railroad's premises. If any failure by the Political Body to comply with any such laws, regulations, and enactments, shall result in any fine, penalty, cost or charge being assessed, imposed or charged against the Railroad, the Political Body shall reimburse and indemnify the Railroad for any such fine, penalty, cost, or charge, including without limitation attorney's fees, court costs and expenses. The Political Body further agrees in the event of any such action, upon notice thereof being provided by the Railroad, to defend such action free of cost, charge, or expense to the Railroad. c) No Interference or Delavs. The Political Body shall not do; suffer or permit anything which will or may obstruct, endanger, interfere with, hinder or delay maintenance or operation of the Railroad's tracks or facilities, or any communication or signal lines, installations or any appurtenances thereof, or the operations of others lawfully occupying or using the Railroad's property or facilities. d) Supervision. The Political Body, at its own expense, shall adequately police and supervise all work to be performed by the Political Body, and shall not inflict injury to persqns or damage to property for the safety of whom or of which the Railroad may be responsible, or to property of the Railroad. The responsibility of the Political Body for safe conduct and adequate policing and supervision of the Project shall not be lessened or otherwise affected by the Railroad's approval of plans and specifications, or by the Railroad's collaboration in performance of any work, or by the presence at the work site of the Railroad's representatives, or by compliance by the Political Body with any requests or recommendations made by such representatives. If a representative of the Railroad is assigned to the Project, the Political Body will give due consideration to suggestions and recommendations made by such representative for the safety and protection of the Railroad's property and operations. e) Suspension of Work. If at any time the Political Body's engineers or the Vice President-Engineering Services of the Railroad or their respective representatives shall be of the opinion that any work of the Political Body is being or is about to be done or prosecuted without due regard and precaution for safety and security, the Political Body shall immediately suspend the work until suitable, adequate and proper protective measures are adopted and provided. f) Removal of Debris. The Political Body shall not cause, suffer or permit material or debris to be deposited or cast upon, or to slide or fall upon any property or facilities of the Railroad; and any such material and debris shall be promptly removed from the Railroad's property by the Political Body at the Political Body's own expense or by the Railroad at the expense of the Political Body. The Political Body shall not cause, suffer or permit any snow to be plowed or cast upon the Railroad's property during snow removal from the Crossing Area. g) Explosives. The Political Body shall not discharge any explosives on or in the vicinity of the Railroad's property without the prior consent of the Railroad's Vice President-Engineering Services, which shall not be given if, in the sole discretion of the Railroad's Vice President-Engineering Services, such discharge would be dangerous or would interfere with the Railroad's property or facilities. For the purposes hereof, the ''vicinity of the Railroad's property" shall be deemed to be any place on the Railroad's property or in such close proximity to the Railroad's property that the discharge of explosives could cause injury to the Railroad's employees or other persons, or cause damage to or interference with the facilities or operations on the Railroad's property. The Railroad reserves the right to impose such conditions, restrictions or limitations on the transportation, handling, storage, security and use of explosives as the Railroad, in the Railroad's sole discretion, may deem to be necessary, desirable or appropriate. h) Excavation. The Political Body shall not excavate from existing slopes nor construct new slopes which are excessive and may create hazards of slides or falling rock, or impair or endanger the clearance between existing or new slopes and the tracks of the Railroad. The Political Body shall not do or cause to be done any work which will or may disturb the stability of any area or adversely affect the Railroad's tracks or facilities. The Political Body, at its own expense, shall install and maintain adequate shoring and cribbing for all excavation and/or trenching performed by the Political Body in connection with construction, maintenance or other work. The shoring and cribbing shall be constructed and maintained with materials and in a manner approved by the Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design to withstand all stresses likely to be encountered, including any stresses resulting from vibrations caused by the Railroad's operations in the vicinity. i) DrainaQe. The Political Body, at the Political Body's own expense, shall provide and maintain suitable facilities for draining the Structure and its appurtenances, and shall not suffer or permit drainage water therefrom to flow or collect upon property of the Railroad. The Political Body, at the Political Body's own expense, shall provide adequate passageway for the waters of any streams, bodies of water and drainage facilities (either natural or artificial, and including water from the Railroad's culvert and drainage facilities), so that said waters may not, because of any facilities or work of the Political Body, be impeded, obstructed, diverted or caused to back up, overflow or damage the property of the Railroad or any part thereof, or property of others. The Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB Terms of Agreement Exhibit B Standard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 3 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement m BUILDING AMERICA- f : Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB ~ _..ndard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Political Body shall not obstruct or interfere with existing ditches or drainage facilities. j) Notice. Before commencing any work, the Political Body shall provide at least ten (10) days prior notice (excluding weekends and holidays) to the Railroad's Manager-Track Maintenance. k) Fiber Optic Cables. Fiber optic cable systems may be buried on the Railroad's property. Protection of the fiber optic cable systems is of extreme importance since any break could disrupt service to users resulting in business interruption and loss of revenue and profits. Political Body shall telephone the Railroad during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day numberfor emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried anywhere on the Railroad's premises to be used by the Political Body. If it is, Political Body will telephone the telecommunications company(ies) involved, arrange for a cable locator, and make arrangements for relocation or other protection of the fiber optic cable prior to beginning any work on the Railroad's premises. SECTION 9. INTERIM WARNING DEVICES If at anytime it is determined by a competent authority, by the Political Body, or by agreement between the parties, that new or improved train activated warning devices should be installed at the Crossing Area, the Political Body shall install adequate temporary warning devices or signs and impose appropriate vehicular control measures to protect the motoring public until the new or improved devices have been installed. SECTION 10. OTHER RAILROADS All protective and indemnifying provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Railroad and any other railroad company lawfully using the Railroad's property or facilities. SECTION 11. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OR NONUSE a) If the Political Body shall fail, refuse or neglect to perform and abide by the terms of this Agreement, the Railroad, in addition to any other rights and remedies, may perform any work which in the judgment of the Railroad is necessary to place the highway and appurtenances in such condition as will not menace, endanger or interfere with the Railroad's facilities or operations or jeopardize the Railroad's employees; and the Political Body will reimburse the Railroad for the expenses thereof. b) Nonuse by the Political Body of the Crossing Area for public highway purposes continuing at any time for a period of eighteen (18) months shall, at the option of the Railroad, work a termination of this Agreement and of all rights of the Political Body hereunder. c) The Political Body will surrender peaceable possession of the Crossing Area and Roadway upon termination of this Agreement. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights, obligations or liabilities of the parties, accrued or otherwise, which may have arisen prior to termination. SECTION 12. MODIFICATION - ENTIRE AGREEMENT No waiver, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless made in writing, signed by the Political Body and the Railroad and specifying with particularity the nature and extent of such waiver, modification or amendment. Any waiver by the Railroad of any default by the Political Body shall not affect or impair any right arising from any subsequent default. This Agreement and Exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof constitute the entire understanding between the Political Body and the Railroad and cancel and supersede any prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the work or any part thereof. SECTION 13. ASSIGNMENT: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Agreement shall not be assigned without the written consent of the Railroad. Subject hereto, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB Terms of Agreement Exhibit B Standard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 4 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement To . BUILDING AMERICA- Pul oad At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB-1 "'....ndard Form Approved, AVP-Law- 3/10/05 EXHIBIT B-1 TO PUBLIC ROAD AT GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the course of the Project and until all Project work on Railroad's property has been completed and until the Contractor has removed all equipment and materials from the Railroad's property and has cleaned and restored Railroad's property to Railroad's satisfaction, the following insurance coverage: A. Commercial General Liabilitv Insurance. This insurance shall contain a single limit of at least $5,000,000 each occurrence or claim and an aggregate limit of at least $10,000,000 and include broad form contractual liability coverage. Coverage must be purchased on a post 1998 ISO or equivalent form, including but not limited to coverage for the following: . Bodily injury including death and personal injury . Property damage . Fire legal liability (Not less than the replacement value of the portion of the premises occupied) . Products and completed operations The policy shall also contain the following endorsements which shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance: . The workers compensation and employee related exclusions in the above policy apply only to employees of the Contractor. . The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job site is more than fifty feet (50') from any railroad including but not limited to tracks, bridges, trestles, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be removed. . Coverage for Contractor's (and Railroad's) employees shall not be exclude . Waiver of subrogation If the Contractor will be using, storing and/or handling hazardous materials, the Contractor, in addition to the other endorsements to be obtained by the Contractor as provided in this exhibit, must also ensure that the Commercial General Liability Insurance policy contains a Designated Premises Pollution Coverage (CG00-39) endorsement. Evidence of the endorsement must also be indicated on the certificate of insurance that is provided to the Railroad. B. Business Automobile Coveraae Insurance. This insurance shall contain a combined single limit of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence or claim, including but not limited to coverage for the following: . Bodily injury and property damage . Any and all motor vehicles including owned, hired and non-owned The policy shall also contain the following endorsements which shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance: . The workers compensation and employee related exclusions in the above policy apply only to employees of the Contractor. . The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job site is more than fifty feet (50') from any railroad including but not limited to tracks, bridges, trestles, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be removed. . Motor Carrier Act Endorsement- Hazardous materials clean up (MCS-90) if required by law. C. Workers Compensation and Emplovers Liabilitv Insurance including but not limited to: . Contractor's statutory liability under the workers' compensation laws of the state(s) affected by this Agreement . Employers' Liability (Part B) with limits of at least $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 each employee If Workers Compensation insurance will not cover the liability of Contractor in states that require participation in state workers' compensation fund, Contractor shall comply with the laws of such states. If Contractor is self-insured, evidence of state approval Public Road At-Grade Xing Agreement ExB-1 Terms of Agreement Exhibit B-1 Standard Form Approved, A VP-Law - 3/10/05 Page 1 of 2 To Public Road At-Grade CroSSing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA- Pl! ~oad At-Grade Crossing Agreement ExB-1 _....ndard Form Approved, AVP-Law- 3/10/05 must be provided along with evidence of excess workers compensation coverage. Coverage shall include liability arising out of the U. S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Jones Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act, if applicable. The policy shall also contain the following endorsement which shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance: . Alternate Employer Endorsement D. Umbrella or Excess Policies In the event Contractor utilizes Umbrella or excess policies, these policies shall "follow form" and afford no less coverage than the primary policy. E. Railroad Protective Liabilitv Insurance naming only the Railroad as the insured with a combined single limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence with a $6,000,000 aggregate. The policy shall be broad form coverage for .Physical Damage to Property" (ISO Form CG 00 35 07 98 or equivalent). A binder stating the policy is in place must be submitted to the Railroad until the original policy is forwarded to the Railroad. Other Reauirements F. Punitive damage exclusion must be deleted, which deletion shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. G. Contractor waives its right of recovery, and shall cause its insurers, through policy endorsement, to waive their right of subrogation against Railroad including, without limitation, for loss of Contractor's owned or leased property or property under Contractor's care, custody and control. Contractor's insurance shall be primary with respect to any insurance carried by Railroad. All waivers of subrogation shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. H. All Policy(ies) required above (excluding Workers Compensation) shall provide severability of interests and shall name Railroad as an additional insured. The coverage provided to Railroad as additional insured shall provide coverage for Railroad's negligence whether sole or partial, active or passive, and shall not be limited by Contractor's liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. Severability of interest and naming Railroad as additional insured shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. I. Prior to commencing any work, Contractor shall fumish to Railroad original certificate(s) of insurance evidencing the required coverage, endorsements, and amendments. The certificate(s) shall contain a provision that obligates the insurance company(ies) issuing such policy(ies) to notify Railroad in writing of any cancellation or material alteration. Upon request from Railroad, a certified duplicate original of any required policy shall be furnished. J. Any insurance policy shall be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to Railroad or with a current Besfs Insurance Guide Rating of A- and Class VII or better, and authorized to do business in the state(s) in which the service is to be provided. K. Contractor WARRANTS that this Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed by Contractor's insurance agent(s)/broker(s), who have been instructed by Contractor to procure the insurance coverage required by this Agreement and acknowledges that Contractor's insurance coverage will be primary. L. The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor or Railroad on behalf of Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. Damages recoverable by Railroad shall not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage. Public Road At-Grade Xing Agreement ExB-1 Terms of Agreement Exhibit B-1 Standard Form Approved, AVP-Law- 3/10/05 Page 2 of 2 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement \ ( ), To .' . . ~. " DATE: 2005-09-15 EST::cMATE OF MATERIAL AND FORCE ACCOUNT WORK BY THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD DESCRIPTION OF WORK: 2005 RECOLLECTIBLE PROJECT M.P. 329.53 TENNESSEE PASS SUB DOT #253549F, VIOLET LANE, EAGLE, CO. CONVERT PRIVATE ROAD CROSS:ING INTO A PUBLIC CROSSING AND INSTALL 32 T. F. OF CONCRETE SURFACE COST: 100% TOWN OF EAGLE (STANDARD) PID: 53934 AWO: 55266 MP, SUBDIV: 329.53, TENNESSEE SERVICE UNIT: 14 CITY: EAGLE STATE: CO DESCRJ:PTION QTY UNJ:T LABOR MATERIAL RECaLL UPRR TOTAL ----------- - -- ---- ----- -------- ------- -.. --- -...-.. .. ENG:INEER:ING WORK ENGINEERJ:NG 1000 1000 1000 LABOR ADDITJ:VE 235% 2350 2350 2350 ------- ---.---- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL ENG:rNEERING 3350 3350 3350 SIGNAL WORK LABOR ADDITIVE 235% 2272 2272 2272 MATI. STORE EXPENSE 4 4 4 SALES TAX 5 5 5 SIGNAL 967 142 1109 1109 ------- -------~ -------- -------- -------- TOTAL SIGNAL 3239 151 3390 3390 TRACK lC SURFACE WORK BALAST 3.00 CL 644 1789 2433 2433 BILL PREP 900 900 900 EQUIP RENTAL W!OPER 7500 7500 7500 FIELD WELD 48 48 48 FNCE-R!W,SND 644 644 644 FOREIGN LINE FREIGHT 302 302 302 HOME LJ:NE FREIGHT 900 900 900 LABOR ADDITIVE 235% 13904 13904 13904 MATI. STORE EXPENSE 277 277 277 OTM 295 1076 1371 1371 RAIL 160.00 LF 399 2753 3152 3152 RDXING 32.00 TF 1941 4878 6819 6819 SALES TAX 596 596 596 SIGNS 330 330 330 TRAFFIC CONTROL 2500 2500 2500 TRK-SURF,L::tN 2355 2355 2355 WELD 1565 668 2233 2233 XTIE 50.00 EA 2512 3471 5983 5983 ------- -..------ -------- -------- -------- TOTAL TRACK << SURFACE 24307 27940 52247 52247 ------- -------- LABOR/MATERIAL EXPENSE 30896 28091 -------- -------- RECOLLECTIBLE!UPRR EXPENSE 58987 o -------- ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 58987 EXISTING REUSEABLE MATERJ:AL CREDIT 0 SALVAGE NONUSEABLE MATERIAL CREDIT 0 -------- RECOLLECTZBLE LESS CREDITS THE ABOVE FZGURES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO FLUCTUATION. IN THE EVENT OF AN INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE COST OR QUANTITY OF MATERIAL OR LABOR REQUIRED, Ul?RR WILL BILL FOR ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS AT THE CURRENT EFFECTIVE RATE. 0 Exhibit I PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreemen m UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY Real Estate Department 1400 Douglas Street, MS 1690 Omaha, NE 68179-1690 Fax: (402) 544-0340 December 2, 2005 UPRR Folder No. 2340-39 To the Contractor: Before Union Pacific Railroad Company can permit you to perform work on its property for the maintenance and operation of the Vitoet Lane at-grade public road crossing, it will be necessary for you to sign and complete two originals of the enclosed Right of Entry Agreement as follows: 1. Fill in the comDlete legal name of the contractor in the space provided on Page 1 of the Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement. If a corporation, give the state of incorporation. If a partnership, give the names of all partners. 2. Fill in the date construction will begin and be completed in Article 5, Paragraph A. 3. Fill in the name of the contractor in the space provided in the signature block at the end of the Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement. If the contractor is a corporation, the person signing on its behalf must be an elected corporate officer. 4. Execute and return all copies ofthe Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement together with your Certificate of Insurance as required in Exhibit B-1, in the attached, self-addressed envelope. 5. Check made payable to the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $500.00. If you require formal billing, you may consider this letter as a formal bill. In compliance with the Internal Revenue Services' new policy regarding their Form 1099, I certifY that 13-6400825 is the Railroad Company's correct Federal Taxpayer Identification Number and that Union Pacific Railroad Company is doing business as a corporation. After approval of the Right of Entry Agreement and insurance certificate, one fully executed counterpart of the agreement will be returned to you. In no event should you begin work until you have received your counterpart of the fully executed agreement. Under Exhibit C of the enclosed Contractor's Right of Entry, you are required to procure certain insurance and insurance endorsements including but not limited to Railroad Protective Liability Insurance (RPLI) for the duration of this project. As a service to you, Union Pacific is making this Railroad Protective Liability Insurance coverage available to you. If you decide that acquiring the Railroad Protective Liability is coverage from the Railroad is of benefit to you, please contact Marsh USA @ 800-729-7001, e-mail: cindy.long@marsh.com. If you have any questions concerning the agreement, please contact me as noted below. Have a safe day! Sincerely, PAUL G. FARRELL Senior Manager Contracts Phone: (402)544-8620 e-mail: pgfarrell@up.com Exhibit 0 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA'" UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the day of ,200-, by and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (the "Railroad"); and (Name of Contractor) a corporation (the "Contractor"). (State of Incorporation) RECITALS: Contractor has been hired by Eagle County to perform work relating to the maintenance and operation of the Violet Lane at-grade public road crossing (the "work"), with all or a portion of such work to be performed on property of Railroad in the vicinity of Railroad's Mile Post 329.53 on Railroad's Tennessee Pass Subdivision located in or near Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado, which work is the subject of a contract dated between Railroad and Eagle (Date of Public Road Crossing Agreement) County, as such location is also shown on the print marked Exhibit D, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. Railroad is willing to permit Contractor to perform the work described above at the location described above subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between Railroad and Contractor, as follows: ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR. For purposes of this Agreement, all references in this agreement to Contractor shall include Contractor's contractors, subcontractors, officers, agents and employees, and o~ers acting under its or their authority. ARTICLE 2- RIGHT GRANTED; PURPOSE. Railroad hereby grants to Contractor the right, during the term hereinafter stated and upon and subject to each and all of the terms, provisions and conditions herein contained, to enter upon and have ingress to and egress from the property described in the Recitals for the purpose of performing any work described in the Recitals above. The right herein granted to Contractor is Contractor's Right of Entry - 03/01/05 Articles of Agreement Exhibit D Form Approved - A VP Law Page 1 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA'" UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 limited to those portions of Railroad's property specifically described herein, or as designated by the Railroad Representative named in Article 4. ARTICLE 3 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN EXHIBITS A. BAND C. The terms and conditions contained in Exhibit A, Exhibit B and Exhibit C, attached hereto, are hereby made a part of this Agreement. ARTICLE 4 - ALL EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY CONTRACTOR: RAILROAD REPRESENTATIVE. A. Contractor shall bear any and all costs and expenses associated with any work performed by Contractor, or any costs or expenses incurred by Railroad relating to this Agreement. B. Contractor shall coordinate all of its work with the following Railroad representative or his or her duly authorized representative (the "Railroad Representative"): Robert Gutierrez Manager Track Maintenance Union Pacific Railroad Company 2790 D Road Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: (970) 248-4244 FAX: (970) 248-4203 C. Contractor, at its own expense, shall adequately police and supervise all work to be performed by Contractor and shall ensure that such work is performed in a safe manner as set forth in Section 7 of Exhibit A. The responsibility of Contractor for safe conduct and adequate policing and supervision of Contractor's work shall not be lessened or otherwise affected by Railroad's approval of plans and specifications involving the work, or by Railroad's collaboration in performance of any work, or by the presence at the work site of a Railroad Representative, or by compliance by Contractor with any requests or recommendations made by Railroad Representative. ARTICLE 5 - TERM: TERMINATION. A. The grant of right herein made to Contractor shall commence on the date of this Agreement, and continue until , unless sooner terminated as herein provided, (Expiration Date) or at such time as Contractor has completed its work on Railroad's property, whichever is earlier. Contractor agrees to notifY the Railroad Representative in writing when it has completed its work on Railroad's property. B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party on ten (10) days written notice to the other party. Contractor's Right of Entry - 03/01105 Articles of Agreement Exhibit 0 Form Approved - A VP Law Page 2 of4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA"' UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 ARTICLE 6 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. A. Before commencing any work, Contractor will provide Railroad with the insurance binders, policies, certificates and/or endorsements set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement. B. All insurance correspondence, binders, policies, certificates and/or endorsements shall be sent to: Union Pacific Railroad Company 1400 Douglas Street, MS 1690 Omaha, NE 68179-1690 UPRR Folder No. 2340-39 ARTICLE 7 - DISMISSAL OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE. At the request of Railroad, Contractor shall remove from Railroad's property any employee of Contractor who fails to conform to the instructions of the Railroad Representative in connection with the work on Railroad's property, and any right of Contractor shall be suspended until such removal has occurred. Contractor shall indemnify Railroad against any claims arising from the removal of any such employee from Railroad's property. ARTICLE 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. Upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Contractor shall pay to Railroad Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) as reimbursement for clerical, administrative and handling expenses in connection with the processing of this Agreement. ARTICLE 9 - CROSSINGS. No additional vehicular crossings (including temporary haul roads) or pedestrian crossings over Railroad's trackage shall be installed or used by Contractor without the prior written permission of Railroad. ARTICLE 10. - EXPLOSIVES. Explosives or other highly flammable substances shall not be stored on Railroad's property without the prior written approval of Railroad. Contractor's Right of Entry - 03/01/05 Articles of Agreement Exhibit D Form Approved - A VP Law Page 3 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA" UPRR Folder No.: 2340-39 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement in duplicate as of the date fIrst herein written. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Federal Tax ID #94-6001323) By: PAUL G. FARRELL Senior Manager Contracts WITNESS: (Name of Contractor) By Title: Contractor's Right ofEntty - 03/01105 Articles of Agreement Exhibit 0 Form Approved - A VP Law Page 4 of 4 To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA"' CROE ExA 3/1/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law EXHIBIT A TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Section 1. NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK - FLAGGING. A. Contractor agrees to notify the Railroad Representative at least ten (1 D) working days in advance of Contractor commencing its work and at least ten (1 D) working days in advance of proposed performance of any work by Contractor in which any person or equipment will be within twenty-five (25) feet of any track, or will be near enough to any track that any equipment extension (such as, but not limited to, a crane boom) will reach to within twenty-five (25) feet of any track. No work of any kind shall be performed, and no person, equipment, machinery, tool(s), material(s), vehicle(s), or thing(s) shall be located, operated, placed, or stored within twenty-five (25) feet of any of Railroad's track(s) at any time, for any reason, unless and until a Railroad flagman is provided to watch for trains. Upon receipt of such ten (1 D)-day notice, the Railroad Representative will determine and inform Contractor whether a flagman need be present and whether Contractor needs to implement any special protective or safety measures. If flagging or other special protective or safety measures are performed by Railroad, Railroad will bill Contractor for such expenses incurred by Railroad, unless Railroad and a federal, state or local governmental entity have agreed that Railroad is to bill such expenses to the federal, state or local governmental entity. If Railroad will be sending the bills to Contractor, Contractor shall pay such bills within thirty (3D) days of Contractor's receipt of billing. If Railroad performs any flagging, or other special protective or safety measures are performed by Railroad, Contractor agrees that Contractor is not relieved of any of its responsibilities or liabilities set forth in this Agreement. ~ B. The rate of pay per hour for each flagman will be the prevailing hourly rate in effect for an eight-hour day for the class of flagmen used during regularly assigned hours and overtime in accordance with Labor Agreements and Schedules in effect at the time the work is performed. In addition to the cost of such labor, a composite charge for vacation, holiday, health and welfare, supplemental sickness, Railroad Retirement and unemployment compensation, supplemental pension, Employees Liability and Property Damage and Administration will be included, computed on actual payroll. The composite charge will be the prevailing composite charge in effect at the time the work is performed. One and one-half times the current hourly rate is paid for overtime, Saturdays and Sundays, and two and one-half times current hourly rate for holidays. Wage rates are subject to change, at any time, by law or by agreement between Railroad and its employees, and may be retroactive as a result of negotiations or a ruling of an authorized governmental agency. Additional charges on labor are also subject to change. If the wage rate or additional charges are changed, Contractor (or the governmental entity, as applicable) shall pay on the basis of the new rates and charges. C. Reimbursement to Railroad will be required covering the full eight-hour day during which any flagman is furnished, unless the flagman can be assigned to other Railroad work during a portion of such day, in which event reimbursement will not be required for the portion of the day during which the flagman is engaged in other Railroad work. Reimbursement will also be required for any day not actually worked by the flagman following the flagman's assignment to work on the project for which Railroad is required to pay the flagman and which could not reasonably be avoided by Railroad by assignment of such flagman to other work, even though Contractor may not be working during such time. When it becomes necessary for Railroad to bulletin and assign an employee to a flagging position in compliance with union collective bargaining agreements, Contractor must provide Railroad a minimum of five (5) days notice prior to the cessation of the need for a flagman. If five (5) days notice of cessation is not given, Contractor will still be required to pay flagging charges for the five (5) day notice period required by union agreement to be given to the employee, even though flagging is not required for that period. An additional ten (1 D) days notice must then be given to Railroad if flagging services are needed again after such five day cessation notice has been given to Railroad. Section 2. LIMITATION AND SUBORDINATION OF RIGHTS GRANTED A. The foregoing grant of right is subject and subordinate to the prior and continuing right and obligation of the Railroad to use and maintain its entire property including the right and power of Railroad to construct, maintain, repair, renew, use, operate, change, modify or relocate railroad tracks, roadways, signal, communication, fiber optics, or other wirelines, pipelines and other facilities upon, along or across any or all parts of its property, all or any of which may be freely done at any time or times by Railroad without liability to Contractor or to any other party for compensation or damages. B. The foregoing grant is also subject to all outstanding superior rights (including those in favor of licensees and lessees of Railroad's property, and others) and the right of Railroad to renew and extend the same, and is made without covenant of title or for quiet enjoyment. Section 3. NO INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATIONS OF RAILROAD AND ITS TENANTS. A. Contractor shall conduct its operations so as not to interfere with the continuous and uninterrupted use and operation of the railroad tracks and property of Railroad, including without limitation. the operations of Railroad's lessees, licensees or others, unless specifically CROE ExA 3/1/05 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit A Standard Form Approved A VP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA"' CROE ExA 3/1/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law authorized in advance by the Railroad Representative. Nothing shall be done or permitted to be done by Contractor at any time that would in any manner impair the safety of such operations. When not in use, Contractor's machinery and materials shall be kept at least fifty (50) feet from the centerline of Railroad's nearest track, and there shall be no vehicular crossings of Railroads tracks except at existing open public crossings. B. Operations of Railroad and work performed by Railroad personnel and delays in the work to be performed by Contractor caused by such railroad operations and work are expected by Contractor, and Contractor agrees that Railroad shall have no liability to Contractor, or any other person or entity for any such delays. The Contractor shall coordinate its activities with those of Railroad and third parties so as to avoid interference with railroad operations. The safe operation of Railroad train movements and other activities by Railroad takes precedence over any work to be performed by Contractor. Section 4. ~. Contractor shall pay in full all persons who perform labor or provide materials for the work to be performed by Contractor. Contractor shall not create, permit or suffer any mechanic's or materialmen's liens of any kind or nature to be created or enforced against any property of Railroad for any such work performed. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Railroad from and against any and all liens, claims, demands, costs or expenses of whatsoever nature in any way connected with or growing out of such work done, labor performed, or materials fumished. If Contractor fails to promptly cause any lien to be released of record, Railroad may, at its election, discharge the lien or claim of lien at Contractor's expense. Section 5. PROTECTION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEMS. A. Fiber optic cable systems may be buried on Railroad's property. Protection of the fiber optic cable systems is of extreme importance since any break could disrupt service to users resulting in business interruption and loss of revenue and profits. Contractor shall telephone Railroad during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays) a1 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day number for emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried anywhere on Railroad's property to be used by Contractor. If it is, Contractor will telephone the telecommunications company(ies) involved, make arrangements for a cable locator and, if applicable, for relocation or other protection of the fiber optic cable. Contractor shall not commence any work until all such protection or relocation (if applicable) has been accomplished. B. In addition to other indemnity provisions in this Agreement, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold Railroad harmless from and against all costs, liability and expense whatsoever (including, without limitation, attomeys' fees, court costs and expenses) arising ou1 of any act or omission of Contractor, its agents and/or employees, that causes or contributes to (1) any damage to or destruction of an~ telecommunications system on Railroad's property, and/or (2) any injury to or death of any person employed by or on behalf of an~ telecommunications company, and/or its contractor, agents and/or employees, on Railroad's property. Contractor shall not have or see~ recourse against Railroad for any claim or cause of action for alleged loss of profits or revenue or loss of service or other consequential damage to a telecommunication company using Railroad's property or a customer or user of services of the fiber optic cable on Railroad's property. Section 6. PERMITS - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. In the prosecution of the work covered by this Agreement, Contractor shall secure any and all necessary permits and shall campi} with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and enactments affecting the work including, without limitation, all applicable Federal Railroad Administration regulations. Section 7. SAFETY. A. Safety of personnel, property, rail operations and the public is of paramount importance in the prosecution of the work performec by Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety, operations and programs ir connection with the work. Contractor shall at a minimum comply with Railroad's safety standards listed in Exhibit C, hereto attached to ensure uniformity with the safety standards followed by Railroad's own forces. As a part of Contractor's safety responsibilities Contractor shall notify Railroad if Contractor determines that any of Railroad's safety standards are contrary to good safety practices Contractor shall furnish copies of Exhibit C to each of its employees before they enter the job site. B. Without limitation of the provisions of paragraph A above, Contractor shall keep the job site free from safety and health hazard~ and ensure that its employees are competent and adequately trained in all safety and health aspects of the job. C. Contractor shall have proper first aid supplies available on the job site so that prompt first aid services may be provided to an) person injured on the job site. Contractor shall promptly notify Railroad of any U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administratior reportable injuries. Contractor shall have a nondelegable duty to control its employees while they are on the job site or any othel property of Railroad, and to be certain they do not use, be under the influence of, or have in their possession any alcoholic beverage drug or other substance that may inhibit the safe performance of any work. CROE ExA 3/1/05 Page 2 of 3 Exhibit A Standard Form Approved AVP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA~ CROE ExA 311105 Standard Form Approved A VP-Law D. If and when requested by Railroad, Contractor shall deliver to Railroad a copy of Contractor's safety plan for conducting the work (the "Safety Plan"). Railroad shall have the right, but not the obligation, to require Contractor to correct any deficiencies in the Safety Plan. The terms of this Agreement shall control if there are any inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Safety Plan. Section 8. INDEMNITY. A. To the extent not prohibited by applicable statute, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Railroad, its affiliates, and its and their officers, agents and employees ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all loss, damage, injury, liability, claim, demand, cost or expense (including, without limitation, attorney's, consultant's and expert's fees, and court costs), fine or penalty (collectively, "Loss") incurred by any person (including, without limitation, any Indemnified Party, Contractor, or any employee of Contractor or of any Indemnified Party) arising out of or in any manner connected with (i) any work performed by Contractor, or (ii) any act or omission of Contractor, its officers, agents or employees, or (Hi) any breach of this agreement by Contractor. B. The right to indemnity under this Section 8 shall accrue upon occurrence of the event giving rise to the Loss, and shall apply i'" regardless of any negligence or strict liability of any Indemnified Party, except where the Loss is caused by the sole active negligence of an Indemnified Party as established by the final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. The sole active negligence of any Indemnified Party shall not bar the recovery of any other Indemnified Party. C. Contractor expressly and specifically assum~s potential liability under this Section 8 for claims or actions brought by Contractor's own employees. Contractor waives any immunitj it may have under worker's compensation or industrial insurance acts to indemnify Railroad under this Section 8. Contractor acknoWledges that. this waiver was mutually negotiated by the parties hereto. D. No court or jury findings in any employee's suit pursuant to any worker's compensation act or the Federal Employers' Liability Act against a party to this Agreement may be relied upon or used by Contractor in any attempt to assert liability against Railroad. E. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive the completion of any work performed by Contractor or the termination or expiration of this Agreement. In no event shall this Section 8 or any other provision of this Agreement be deemed to limit any liability Contractor may have to any Indemnified Party by statute or under common law. Section 9. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY. In the event Railroad authorizes Contractor to take down any fence of Railroad or in any manner move or disturb any of the other property of Railroad in connection with the work to be performed by Contractor, then in that event Contractor shall, as soon as possible and at Contractor's sole expense, restore such fence and other property to the same condition as the same were in before such fence was taken down or such other property was moved or disturbed. Contractor shall remove all of Contractor's tools, equipment, rubbis~ and other materials from Railroad's property promptly upon completion of the work, restoring Railroad's property to the same state anc condition as when Contractor entered thereon. Section 10. WAIVER OF DEFAULT. Waiver by Railroad of any breach or default of any condition, covenant or agreement herein contained to be kept, observed an< performed by Contractor shall in no way impair the right of Railroad to avail itself of any remedy for any subsequent breach or default Section 11. MODIFICATION ~ ENTIRE AGREEMENT. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by Contractor and Railroad. This Agreemer and the exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof constitute the entire understanding between Contractor and Railroad and canCE and supersede any prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the work to be perfonne by Contractor. Section 12. ASSIGNMENT ~ SUBCONTRACTING. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract this Agreement, or any interest therein, without the written consent of the Railroad Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all subcontractors, and shall require all subcontractors to maintain th insurance coverage required to be maintained by Contractor as provided in this Agreement, and to indemnify Contractor and Railroa to the same extent as Railroad is indemnified by Contractor under this Agreement. CROE ExA 3/1/05 Page 3 of 3 Exhibit A Standard Form Approved A VP-law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA"" CROE ExB 311/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law EXHIBIT B TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT INSURANCE PROVISIONS Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the course of the Project and until all Project work on Railroad's property has been completed and the Contractor has removed all equipment and materials from the Railroad's property and has cleaned and restored Railroad's property to Railroad's satisfaction, the following insurance coverage: A. Commercial Generalliabilitv Insurance. This insurance shall contain a single limit of at least $5,000,000 each occurrence or claim and an aggregate limit of at least $10,000,000 and include broad form contractual liability coverage. Coverage must be purchased on a post 1998 ISO or equivalent form, including but not limited to coverage for the following: . Bodily injury including death and personal injury . Property damage . Fire legal liability (Not less than the replacement value of the portion of the premises occupied) . Products and completed operations The policy shall also contain the following endorsements which shall be indicated on the certificate of Insurance: . The workers compensation and employee related exclusions in the above policy apply only to employees of the Contractor. . The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job site is more than fifty feet (50') from any railroad including but not limited to tracks, bridges, trestles, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazard shall be removed. . Coverage for Contractor's (and Railroad's) employees shall not be excluded . Waiver of subrogation If the Contractor will be using, storing and/or handling hazardous materials, the Contractor, in addition to the other endorsements to be obtained by the Contractor as provided in this exhibit, must also ensure that the Commercial General Liability Insurance policy contains a Designated Premises Pollution Coverage (CGOO-39) endorsement. Evidence of the endorsement must also be indicated on the certificate of insurance that is provided to the Railroad. B. Business Automobile Coveraqe Insurance. This insurance shall contain a combined single limit of at least $5,000,000 pel occurrence or claim, including but not limited to coverage for the following: . Bodily injury and property damage . Any and all motor vehicles including owned, hired and non-owned The policy shall also contain the following endorsements which shall be Indicated on the certificate of insurance: . The workers compensation and employee related exclusions in the above policy apply only to employees of the Contractor . The exclusions for railroads (except where the Job site is more than fifty feet (50') from any railroad including but not limite to tracks, bridges, trestles, roadbeds, terminals, underpasses or crossings), and explosion, collapse and underground hazar shall be removed. . Motor Carrier Act Endorsement- Hazardous materials clean up (MCS-90) if required by law. C. Workers Compensation and Emplovers liabilitv Insurance including but not limited to: . Contractor's statutory liability under the workers' compensation laws of the state(s) affected by this Agreement . Employers' Liability (Part B) with limits of at least: $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 each employee If Workers Compensation insurance will not cover the liability of Contractor in states that require participation in state worke CROE ExB 3/1/05 Page 1 of2 Exhibit B Standard Form Approved AVP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement m BUILDING AMERICA'" CROE ExB 3/1/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law compensation fund, Contractor shall comply with the laws of such states. If Contractor is self-insured, evidence of state approval must be provided along with evidence of excess workers compensation coverage. Coverage shall include liability arising out of the U. S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Jones Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act, if applicable. The policy shall also contain the following endorsement which shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance: . Alternate Employer Endorsement D. Umbrella or Excess Policies In the event Contractor utilizes Umbrella or excess policies, these pOlicies shall "follow form" and afford no less coverage than the primary policy. E. Railroad Protective Liabilitv Insurance naming only the Railroad as the insured with a combined single limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence with a $6,000,000 aggregate. The policy shall be broad form coverage for "Physical Damage to Property" (ISO Form CG 00 35 07 98 or equivalent). A binder stating the policy is in place must be submitted to the Railroad until the original policy is fOlWarded to the Railroad. Other Requirements F. Punitive damage exclusion must be deletedl!o\vhich deletion shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. G. Contractor waives its right of recovery, and shall cause its insurers, through policy endorsement, to waive their right of subrogation against Railroad including, without limitation, for loss of Contractor's owned or leased property or property under Contractor's care, custody and control. Contractor's insurance shall be primary with respect to any insurance carried by Railroad. All waivers of subrogation shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. H. All Policy(ies) required above (excluding Workers Compensation) shall provide severability of interests and shall name Railroad as an additional insured. The coverage provided to Railroad as additional insured shall provide coverage for Railroad's negligence whether sole or partial, active or passive, and shall not be limited by Contractor's liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. Severability of interest and naming Railroad as additional insured shall be indicated on the certificate of insurance. I. Prior to commencing any work, Contractor shall furnish to Railroad original certificate(s) of insurance evidencing the required coverage, endorsements, and amendments. The certificate(s) shall contain a provision that obligates the insurance company(ies) issuing such policy(ies) to notify Railroad in writing of any cancellation or material alteration. Upon request from Railroad, a certified duplicate original of any required policy shall be furnished. J. Any insurance policy shall be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to Railroad or with a current Best's Insurance Guide Rating of A- and Class VII or better, and authorized to do business in the state(s) in which the service is to be provided. K. Contractor WARRANTS that this Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed by Contractor's insurance agent(s)/broker(s), who haVE been instructed by Contractor to procure the insurance coverage required by this Agreement and acknowledges that Contractor'~ insurance coverage will be primary. L. The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor or Railroad on behalf of Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminisl the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. Damages recoverabll by Railroad shall not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage. CROE ExB 3/1/05 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit B Standard Form Approved AVP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement . BUILDING AMERICA- CROE ExC 3/1/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law EXHIBIT C TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The term "employees" as used herein refer to all employees of Contractor as well as all employees of any subcontractor or agent of Contractor. I. Clothing A. All employees of Contractor will be suitably dressed to perform their duties safely and in a manner that will not interfere with their vision, hearing, or free use of their hands or feet. Specifically, Contractor's employees must wear: . Waist-length shirts with sleeves. . Trousers that cover the entire leg. If flare-legged trousers are worn, the trouser bottoms must be tied to prevent catching. . Footwear that covers their ankles and has a defined heel. Employees working on bridges are required to wear safety- toed footwear that conforms to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and FRA footwear requirements. B. Employees shall not wear boots (other than work boots), sandals, canvas-type shoes, or other shoes that have thin soles or heels that are higher than normal. C. Employees must not wear loose or ragged clothing, neckties, finger rings, or other loose jewelry while operating or working on machinery. II. Personal Protective Equipment Contractor shall require its employees to wear personal protective equipment as specified by Railroad rules, regulations, or recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative. . Hard hat that meets the American National Standard (ANSI) Z89.1 - latest revision. Hard hats should be affixed with Contractor's company logo or name. . Eye protection that meets American National Standard (ANSI) for occupational and educational eye and face protection, Z87.1 -latest revision. Additional eye protection must be provided to meet specific job situations such as welding, grinding, etc. . Hearing protection, which affords enough attenuation to give protection from noise levels that will be occurring on the job site. Hearing protection, in the form of plugs or muffs, must be worn when employees are within: . 100 feet of a locomotive or roadwaylwork equipment . 15 feet of power operated tools . 150 feet of jet blowers or pile drivers . 150 feet of retarders in use (when within 10 feet, employees must wear dual ear protection - plugs and muffs) . Other types of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, fall protection equipment, and face shields, must be worn as recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative. III. On Track Safety Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration's Roadway Worker Protection regulatiom - 49CFR214, Subpart C and Railroad's On-Track Safety rules. Under 49CFR214, Subpart C, railroad contractors arE responsible for the training of their employees on such regulations. In addition to the instructions contained in Roadway Worke Protection regulations, all employees must: . Maintain a distance of twenty-five (25) feet to any track unless the Railroad Representative is present to authorizl movements. CROE ExC 3/1/05 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit f Standard Form Approved AVP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreemer . BUILDING AMERICA- CROE ExC 3/1/05 Standard Form Approved AVP-Law . Wear an orange, reflectorized workwear approved by the Railroad Representative. . Participate in a job briefing that will specify the type of On-Track Safety for the type of work being performed. Contractor must take special note of limits of track authority, which tracks mayor may not be fouled, and clearing the track. Contractor will also receive special instructions relating to the work zone around machines and minimum distances between machines while working or traveling. IV. Equipment A. It is the responsibility of Contractor to ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to operate. If, in the opinion of the Railroad Representative, any of Contractor's equipment is unsafe for use, Contractor shall remove such equipment from Railroad's property. In addition, Contractor must ensure that the operators of all equipment are properly trained and competent in the safe operation of the equipment. In addition, operators must be: . Familiar and comply with Railroad's rules on lockoutltagout of equipment. . Trained in and comply with the applicable operating rules if operating any hy-rail equipment on-track. . Trained in and comply with the applicable air brake rules if operating any equipment that moves rail cars or any other rail bound equipment. B. All self-propelled equipment must be equIpped with a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and audible back-up warning device. <1# C. Unless otherwise authorized by the Railroad Representative, all equipment must be parked a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any track. Before leaving any equipment unattended, the operator must stop the engine and properly secure the equipment against movement. D. Cranes must be equipped with three orange cones that will be used to mark the working area of the crane and the minimum clearances to overhead powerlines. V. General Safety Requirements A. Contractor shall ensure that all waste is properly disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. B. Contractor shall ensure that all employees participate in and comply with a job briefing conducted by the Railroad Representative, if applicable. During this briefing, the Railroad Representative will specify safe work procedures, (including On-Track Safety) and the potential hazards of the job. If any employee has any questions or concerns about the work, the employee must voice them during the job briefing. Additional job briefings will be conducted during the work as conditions, work procedures, or personnel change. C. All track work performed by Contractor meets the minimum safety requirements established by the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards 49CFR213. D. All employees comply with the following safety procedures when working around any railroad track: . Always be on the alert for moving equipment. Employees must always expect movement on any track, at any time, in either direction. . Do not step or walk on the top of the rail, frog, switches, guard rails, or other track components. . In passing around the ends of standing cars, engines, roadway machines or work equipment, leave at least 20 feet between yourself and the end of the equipment. Do not go between pieces of equipment of the opening is less than one car length (50 feet). . Avoid walking or standing on a track unless so authorized by the employee in charge. . Before stepping over or crossing tracks, look in both directions first. . Do not sit on, lie under, or cross between cars except as required in the performance of your duties and only wher track and equipment have been protected against movement. E. All employees must comply with all federal and state regulations concerning workplace safety. CROE ExC 3/1/05 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit Standard Form Approved AVP-Law To Contractor's Right of Entry Agreeme N . LOCA TION PRINT ACCOMPANYING A W-.--E CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT , s C'J \\ \ ".;8 ;:JJ. ._L;..L0"'~ 't;1""" ~ ~ .- ~l\i5T . ~r j. j \~\ .........~ Q ~ W''!'st5~1' /~ '\ MP 329.53 ~ Tennessee Pass SUbdiVision I- ~ e11l$T ~ . . ViOlet Lane - DOT #253 549F ~. ~. New At-Grade Public Road Crossing I ,,!:7TH{ l' $. ~~ I ~~H ~ . <:f' l ~ q~/, A'f1lt). )> # l ~ ~. '" ~ :fP . ". ..' Tennessee Pass \ ..... <$ '" . l~.fit. '91' '~.~...1~~~ .~ ~ ~,.~ t " co ;/';; "'" . .;-j'>,,' ", ~ f!f; ;' ~ .P.,.. ~. .' '" . . il... . -~" " \, >'.7 " "'1,: ", . ./ . /~.~'\ ".\,'ll-fi. ~. ~.. ''\'~~t~ \ .~~.l~. llcr$t >~,r, Ifj.. ..... .' S ';!, JlfuS .......~ ~. ';\", ~; ~~ ~ '?A~ ..... T/~ $ / ~ .. . ", . . 10 11('~ %- ........'I;t~~ 1 I 1ft D IDllll 200D ~ (10.6" E) Da/<< Zoom 13-0 RAILROAD WORK TO BE PERFORMED: EXHIBIT "D" 1. Flagging. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 2. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the TENNESSEE PASS SUBDIVISION reconstruction of the existing at~grade public road crossing MILE POST 329.53 approaches doesn't adversely impact Railroad operations. GPS: N 390, 38.882'; W 1060,50.289' near EAGLE, EAGLE CO., CO. To accompany Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement with (Name of Contractor) for the reconstruction of an existing at-grade road crossing. Folder No. 2340-39 Date: December 2, 2005 WARNING IN ALL OCCASIONS. u.P. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MUST BE CONTACTED IN ADV AJ- OF ANY WORK TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE AND LOCA nON OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE. PHONE: 1-(800) 336-9193 Exhi Location Print To Contractor's Right of Entry Agree ( I" To Decision No. C05-0910 BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COl\tIMISSI COLORADO DOCKET NO. 05A-216R JUL 2 5 2005 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE BOAiiS1~~ COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, FOR DESIGNATION OF A RAll.-ROAD CROSSING AT EAGLE COUNTY ROAD EA5 (VIOLET LANE), ALSO KNOWN AS RAILROAD CROSSING D.O.T. NUMBER 253-549F (RAILROAD MILEPOST 329.53) AND FOR AUTHORITY TO INSTALL A CROSSBUCK SIGN, STOP SIGNS. AND RELATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT RAILROAD CROSSING D.C.T. NUMBER 253-549F (RAILROAD MILEPOST 329.52) COMMISSION ORDER DEEMING APPLICATION COMPLETE AND GRANTING APPLICATION Mailed Date: July 22,2005 Adopted Date: July 20, 2005 . '. I. :BY THE COMMISSION: i " ': ~ .::. ' ~ A. Statement (', : ~ :" ' ,,' "It 1. On May 20, 2005 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle ! (Eagle County), State of Colorado filed an application requesting authority to: (1) re-designate Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Crossing D.O.T. Number 253-549F on Eagle County Road EAS (Violet Lane) from a private crossing to a public crossing; (2) install crossbuck signs, stop signs, and related pavement markings; and (3) upgrade the UPRR crossing surface on Violet Lane in Eagle County, Colorado. 2. The Commission gave notice of this application to all interested parties, including adjacent property owners in accordance with ~ 40-6-108(2), C.R.S. The Notice was mailed June 1, 2005. Exhibi PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreem \ Before Public: Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado Decision No. COS-0910 DOCKET NO. OSA-216R 3. On June 20, 2005, UPRR filed an Entry of Appearance and Notice of Intervention. 4. On July 15, 2005, Eagle County filed an amendment to the application. The amendment outlines the crossing construction and maintenance work that will be the responsibility of Eagle County and the crossing construction and maintenance work that will be the responsibility ofUPRR. 5. The Commission has reviewed the record in this matter and deems that the application is complete within the tileaning of ~ 40-6-109.5, C.R.S. B. Findings of Fact 6. The Commission gave notice to all interested parties, including the adjacent property owners. No intervention was received opposing the application. 7. The crossing at Vi.olet Lane and the UPRR tracks is currently designated as a . .. , private crossing. However, this crossing is currently being used by traffic for travel north and south within Eagle County to serve existing residential lots and the Town of Eagle Wastewater Treatment Facility. As a result, the crossing is currently used by passenger vehicles, commercial and delivery trucks, and road construction equipment. 8. The crossing at Violet Lane and the UPRR tracks should be re-designated as a public crossing because of the existing use and proposed future use of the crossing by the public. 9. Eagle County plans to change the intersection of U.S. 6, Sylvan Lake Road, and Violet Lane to a roundabout. The crossing at Violet Lane and the UPRR tracks will be affected by this redesign. 10. The Violet Lane crossing is projected to carry an estimated average daily vehicle traffic volume of well below 500 vehicles per day in the year 2025 with the peak hour traffic 2 Exhibi PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreem Before tbe Public: Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado Decision No. C05-0910 DOCKET NO. OSA-216R volume estimated to be approximately 20 vehicles. UPRR currently operates no trains through this crossing. 11. The proposed crossing warning devices as set forth in the application are crossbucks, stop signs, and related pavement markings. However, the traffic signage plan that has been designed per the Manual of Unifonn Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) part 8 standards, attached as Exhibit E to the application, shows only crossbucks with no railroad pavement markings or stop signs at the crossing. 12. Part 8 of the MUTCD states that pavement markings are not required at highway- rail grade crossings where the posted or statutory highway speed is less than 40 miles per hour (mph). Exhibit E to the application shows that the proposed statutory speed limit through the roundabout is 20 mph. Because the proposed speed limit through the roundabout is less than the 40 mph required in the MUTCD, we will not require railroad crossing pavement markings for this location consistent with what is shown ill the traffic signage plan attached as Exhibit E to the application as opposed to what is stated in the application. 13. The traffic signage plan attached as Exhibit E does not show the stop signs that Eagle County requests authority to install as part of the application. A review of the U.S. DOT inventory for Crossing No. 253-549F indicates that the crossing is currently protected by two crossbucks and two stop signs. Additionally, although there are currently no trains using the Violet Lane crossing, there is the potential that UPRR will use this line again in the future. 14. We will order Eagle County to install stop signs at the Violet Lane crossing as requested in the application because stop signs currently exist at this location and because of the potential for train traffic through the crossing at some future date. 3 Exhibi PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreem Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado Decision No. COS-0910 DOCKET NO. OSA-216R 15. As set forth in the application, construction of the new crossing surface and installation of crossing signs at the Violet Lane crossing will be the responsibility of UPRR. Construction will be paid with by local funds authorized by Eagle County in the Public Improvements Agreement attached as Exhibit D to the application. 16. We require maintenance of the upgraded crossing and crossing signs to be the responsibility of UPRR and maintenance of the roadway approaches up to the edge of the concrete crossing material to be the responsibility of Eagle County. The exact details of this maintenance will be addressed in the Maintenance Agreement to be submitted as a late filed exhibit. We require Eagle County to submit a copy of the Maintenance Agreement by December 17,2005, approximately 150 days from the date of this order. C. Conclusions 17. The Commission has jurisdiction in this matter under ~~ 40-4-106(2)(a) and (3)(a), C.R.S. 18. No intervenor who filed a petition to intervene or other pleading contests or opposes the application. 19. Because the application is unopposed, the Commission will determine this matter upon the record, without a formal hearing under ~40-6-1 09(5), C.R.S., and Rule 24, Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-1. 20. The public safety, convenience, and necessity require, and will be served by granting this application. II. ORDER A. THE COMMISSION ORDERS THAT: 1. This application is deemed complete within the meaning of 940-6-109.5, C.R.S. 4 Exhibi PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreem Before the Public: Utilltles Commission of the State of Colorado Decision No. COS-0910 DOCKET NO. OSA-Z16R 2. The application is granted, and the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle (Eagle County), State of Colorado is authorized to re-designate the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Crossing D.O.T. Number 253-549F on Eagle County Road EAS (Violet Lane) from a private crossing to a public crossing. 3. Eagle County is required to install crossbuck signs and stop signs at the Violet Lane crossing consistent with the discussion above. 4. Eagle County is ordered to upgrade the UPRR crossing surface of the Violet Lane crossing. 5. Maintenance of the roadway approaches to the crossing and signs shall be the responsibility of Eagle County. 6. Maintenance of the crossing surface and crossing signs shall be the responsibility ofUPRR for the life of the crossing. 7. Eagle County is required to late-file a copy of the Maintenance Agreement by December 17,2005. 8. Eagle County is required to inform the Commission in writing that the crossing upgrades are complete and operational within 10 days after the crossing is completed. 9. The 20-day period provided for in *40-6-114, C.R.S., within which to file applications for rehearing, reargument, or reconsideration begins on the first day following the effective date of this Order. 10. The Commission retains jurisdiction to issue additional orders as required. 11. This Order is etTective on its Mailed Date. S Exhibi PUC Order To Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreem ~ ( ( , . Befor~ " Public Utilities CommiSllloD of the State of COIOh...O DedsioD No. C05-0910 DOCKET NO. 6SA-216R B. ADOPTED IN COMMISSIONERS' WEEKLY MEETING July 20, 2005 THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CO:M::MISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO GREGORY E. SOPKIN POLLY PAGE ATTEST: A TRUE COpy iL7iJ~ CARL MILLER Doug Dean, Commissioners Director 6