HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAG2001-0063 - Original - King County - Traffic Signal Orillia Road and 200th South - 05/29/2001 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR
THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
ORILLIA ROAD AND SOUTH 2O0TH STREET
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between King County, a political subdivision of
the State of Washington ("the County") and the City of Kent ("the City")
RECITALS
A The County owns the traffic signal located at the intersection of Onlha Road and South 200'
Street in unincorporated King County bordering the City ("the Signal")
B The City has requested that the County allow the City to control the timing setting of the Signal
in order to coordinate the Signal with other traffic signals located within the City
C Efficient coordination of the traffic signals in and around the City will provide benefits in the
public's interest
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE,the parties agree as follows
1 Set up and Maintenance
King County Department of Transportation Road Services Division (RSD) agrees to connect
this traffic signal to the City of Kent Traffic Signal System using City-installed interconnect
cable terminated in the signal controller cabinet RSD will substitute a City-supplied US Traffic
Model 820-A VMS signal controller for the current TMP-390 unit RSD will install a City-
supplied 820-A "D Connector" interface panel to allow the signal to be monitored and
controlled by the City Master Traffic Signal Computer RSD will maintain the Signal The City
will provide technical support for the US Traffic controller at RSD's request Whenever the
City needs to get into a cabinet, a Signal Technician or Engineer will contact RSD for approval
2 Traffic Signal Operation
21 RSD will control the Signal display, the vehicle detection system, establish a range of
parameters for traffic controller timing settings such as minimum green, maximum
green, gap times, velucle clearance times, pedestrian walk, etc The City and RSD will
meet annually to review the operation of the Signal All aspects of the operation will be
reviewed including efficiency and safety
22 The City will control the Signal controller timing settings within RSD's traffic
operational parameters and establish the traffic signal coordination system using
a A family of pre-set coordination patterns (developed jointly by
RSD/City) operated by a time-of-day, day-of-week schedule, or
b A real-time on line dynamic traffic control strategy based on current traffic flow
characteristics as measured by the system, or
c A combination of a. and b., above
23 The City will provide a system password to RSD that will allow for monitoring only If
requested, City technicians will assist RSD personnel in familiarizing themselves with
system capabilities The City will fax notification of any signal timing changes it makes
to RSD as soon as is practical after they are in effect
3 Audits and Inspections
The records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement shall be
subject to inspection, review or audit by the County or the City during the term of this
Agreement and three years after termination
4 Entire Agreement and Amendments
This Agreement contains the entire written agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes any
and all prior oral or written representations or understandings This Agreement may be
amended at any time by mutual agreement of the authorized representatives of both parties
5 Hold Harmless and Indemnification
To the extent pemutted by state law, and for the lunited purpose set forth in this Agreement, each
party shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other party, its officials, agents and
employees, from and against any and all claims (including demands, suits, penalties, liabilities,
damages, costs, expenses, attorney's fees or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever) to the extent
that such claims anse out of or in any way result from the indemnifying party's own negligent
acts or omissions, or the negligent acts or omissions of its officials, agents and employees, while
acting within the scope of their employment as such, related to such party's participation and
obligations under this Agreement. Each party agrees that its obligations under this section extend
to any claim, demand and/or cause of action brought by or on the behalf of any of its employees
or agents For this purpose, each party, by mutual negotiation, hereby waives, with respect to the
other party only, any immunity that would otherwise be available against such claims under the
industrial insurance act provisions of Title 51 RCW The provisions of this section shall survive
and continue to be applicable to both parties in the event of termination pursuant to Section 6
Orillia/200i°-2
6 Duration/Termination
This Agreement will become effective upon signature by both parties and will remain in
effect until terminated by 30 days' advance written notice by either party to the other party
IN WITNESS, THEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date last written
below.
KING COUNTY CIT OF KENT
Director, King County Crty ayor y �(J�1
Department of Transportation
Date X Date
Approved as to form Approved as to form
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Deputy�Prosecut�ingAttom�ey City Attorney
Onlha/2000-3