R2021-113 Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices

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PART 5 SCOPE OF SERVICEIRESPONSIBILITIES A. Cost. The DEPARTMENT and the GOVERNMENTAL BODY agree to the maintenance responsibility and to the division of energy costs,for the traffic signals, and other traffic control devices listed on the attached Exhibit A,which is hereby made part of this Agreement and shaded or highlighted. B. Maintenance. Modernization of traffic control devices is not covered under this Agreement. It is agreed that the actual maintenance will be performed by the GOVERNMENTAL BODY indicated on Exhibit A,either with its own forces or through contractual agreements. C. Maintenance Level. It is agreed that the signals and devices shall be maintained to at least the level of maintenance specified in the attached Exhibit B,which is hereby made part of this Agreement. It is understood this will meet the minimum requirements of the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.Additional provisions regarding maintenance may be incorporated in this document as agreed upon by both parties. D. Interconnect&Timing. "Railroad interconnect"shall mean an electrical connection between a traffic signal controller and a railside railroad control system.A"signal interconnect"shall mean an electrical connection between two on-street traffic signal controllers or between a master controller and a central signal system.The GOVERNMENTAL BODY agrees to maintain all signal equipment and connection of railroad crossing warning devices with signal controller.The DEPARTMENT, in cooperation with the GOVERNMENTAL BODY, shall determine the signal timing to coordinate and regulate the flow of traffic. No signal timing shall be changed at any state system intersection without prior DEPARTMENT approval.The DEPARTMENT may elect to allow the GOVERNMENTAL BODY to determine the signal timing to coordinate and regulate the flow of traffic at any location.The GOVERNMENTAL BODY shall inform the DEPARTMENT of any changes made in signal timings. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to withdraw the privilege of timing signals from the GOVERNMENTAL BODY at any time.A railroad interconnect shall not be modified without prior notification to and approval by the - Illinois-Commerce Commission-and the-DEPARTMENT:Ifa railroad-interconnect-needs-repairs,such-repairs- shall not be performed without prior notification and approval, if required, by the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Department. E. Interconnections: Installation and Damage. The DEPARTMENT will not be responsible for the cost of installing or maintaining traffic signals and signal system interconnects not on but interconnected to traffic signals on U.S. or State routes.Any damage done to State traffic signals in the attempt to connect local traffic signals shall be repaired to the DEPARTMENT's satisfaction and shall be the responsibility of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY. F. Master Monitoring Costs. Master controllers installed on State intersections for the coordination of traffic signals are primarily used for the traffic signals located on U.S.or State routes.The GOVERNMENTAL BODY may connect traffic signals to a State owned master controller for the coordination or operation of non-State owned traffic signals,for the purpose of synchronizing time or gaining remote access. If the GOVERNMENTAL BODY desires a communications link to its office for monitoring purposes,the GOVERNMENTAL BODY shall pay the entire cost of installing and maintaining such monitoring system. G. Payment for Energy Costs. The DEPARTMENT will reimburse the GOVERNMENTAL BODY for the DEPARTMENT's proportionate share of energy charges. H. Costs for Pavement Markings. Inspect pavement markings and replace as necessary to insure proper motorist, pedestrian, and bicyclist guidance—including green pavement markings for bicyclists. Insure that stop bars, symbols and crosswalks are in good condition. In District 1,all work is the responsibility of the GOVERNMENTAL BODY.Whereas, in District 2 through District 9, the cost of pavement markings is shared between the DEPARTMENT and the GOVERNMENTAL BODY according to Exhibit A. Printed MOM Page 9 of 16 BoBS 2804(Rev.04/06/20)