R2023-07 Resolution Authorizing a Stipulated Agreement Concerning Safety Improvements at the At-Grade Crossing with Illinois Central Railroad Company at Clinton Street

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SA 2243 Section 3 The Company has prepared a preliminary "detailed" cost estimate and circuit plans to accomplish the proposed safety improvements, which may be required by Commission Order. The cost estimate and circuit plans are attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B. Section 4 The Company shall upon Order, according to the requirements contained therein, proceed toward the completion of the proposed signal improvements, accomplishing the work with its own forces or appropriate contracted services and agrees that an appropriate time for the completion of the proposed signal improvements should be eighteen (18) months from the date of a Commission Order approving this Agreement. Section 5 The parties agree that an equitable division of cost for the proposed improvements is as follows: COST DIVISION TABLE IMPROVEMENT EST.COST GCPF CITY COMPANY IDOT Install Automatic Flashing Light Signals and Gates, (95%) (5%) controlled by CWT Circuitry $443,297 $421,132' $0 $22,1652 $0 Install Temporary STOF No Estimate Signs,if ordered Required 0% 0% 100% 0% TOTALS $443,297 S4-21,1321 0 $22,1652 Notes: 'GCPF assistance for the installation of automatic warning devices at the Clinton Street crossing not to exceed$421,132; any installation costs above the total estimated amount of$443,297 will be divided in the same percentages noted above,upon submittal and review of evidence to support the additional cost and subject to approval by the Commission. 2Company responsible for all future operation and maintenance costs associated with the new automatic warning devices and temporary STOP signs at the Clinton Street crossing. Section 6 The City is not required to pay any portion of the cost for the proposed improvements. Section 7 Special Provisions: The Company is responsible for all future costs associated in with the operation and maintenance of the new automatic warning devices in accordance with the following arts of Title 49 - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 49 CFR 214 - wt 9 gp Railroad Worker Safety; 49 CFR 228 - Hours of Service of Railroad Employees; 49 CFR 233 - Signal Systems Recording Requirements; and 49 CFR 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety. The Company shall review the Project Manager Information portion of the Project Status Report sheets, attached as Exhibits E. If any changes are required, the sheet must be corrected and returned with this executed Agreement. The Company shall, at six (6) month intervals from the date of the Commission Order approving this Agreement, submit to the Director of Processing and Information, Transportation Bureau of the Commission, a Project Status Report, attached as Exhibit E regarding the progress it has made toward completion of the work required by this Agreement. 2