R2024-68 Resolution Authorizing Stipulated Agreement 2307 Concerning Safety Improvements at the At-Grade Crossing with the Illinois Central Railroad Company at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Near Peoria Avenue

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SA 2307 (b) Relocate existing east and west sidewalks to be a minimum 4'-3" from the center of the cantilever/gate mast as to clear the gate counterweights, by the City. (c) Renew "RXR" advance warning pavement markings and stop bars and apply cross-hatch pavement markings in the painted flush median, by the City. 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. The City will relocate the existing sidewalks and apply the pavement markings at its own cost and retain the existing maintenance obligations for each. Section 4 The Company and the City 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 $474,624 $450,8922 $0 $23,731' $0 Relocate Sidewalks, (Re)Apply "RXR", Stop Bar, and Cross- Required $0 100%3 N/A N/A hatch Pavement Markings TOTALS $474,624 $450,8922 --3 $23,731' $0 Notes: 'GCPF assistance for the new automatic warning devices not to exceed $450,892; any design and installation costs above the total estimated amount of$474,624 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 at the crossing. 3City responsible for all future maintenance costs associated with the relocated sidewalks and pavement markings at the crossing. Section 6 The City is financially able and willing to pay a portion of the cost for the proposed improvements as may be assigned by the Order and indicates this intent by Resolution incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit D. The City shall submit a certified copy of their Resolution at the same time as the Execution Page of this Agreement is submitted to the Commission. 2