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May 19, 2003
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1. Operation and Maintenance Agreement 10 Min Yes Martin
for use of Kent Commuter Rail Station Garage—Authorize
2. Improvement of Existing Public Highway 10 Min Yes Wickstrom
Crossing at MP 166.66 Seattle Subdivision Agreement -Authorize
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 199 2003
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Tim Clark, Julie Peterson, Rico
Yingling
STAFF PRESENT: Don Wickstrom, Gary Gill, Tom Brubaker, Mike Martin,Nathan
Torgelson, Jackie Bicknell
PUBLIC PRESENT: Debbie Raplee, Ted Nixon
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tim Clark at 5:00 P.M.
Approval of Minutes of Mav 5,2003
Committee Member Rico Yingling moved to approve the minutes of May 5, 2003. The
motion was seconded by Committee Member Julie Peterson and passed 3-0.
Kent Commuter Rail Station Garage—Operation and Maintenance Agreement
Economic Development Manager Nathan Torgelson said that Sound Transit's original
intention was to build a surface parking lot and the City had negotiated with them and
contributed $4 million towards a structured Sounder parking facility which was more in
line with the City's vision for the downtown. The Operation and Maintenance
Agreement allows the general public to use the garage for non-rail commuting purposes
on weekdays, after the last train leaves in the morning, and during all operating hours on
the weekends. The City has negotiated with Sound Transit to have the City assume the
operation and maintenance costs for any increase in use of the garage that is directly
attributable to general commuters. The estimate for those costs is between $75,000 and
$100,000 a year. Negotiations are underway with the Kent Station developer to have
them assume the costs as part of the Kent Station project, and there should be no
budgetary impact to the City. At the last Public Works Committee meeting, the Offsite
Improvements Agreement with Sound Transit was reviewed, and the intention is to take
that agreement and the Operations and Maintenance Agreement to the full Council on
June 3`a as one package.
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Julie Peterson moved to recommend that the Council approve the Operation and
Maintenance Agreement for use of the Kent Commuter Rail Station Garage. The
motion was seconded by Rico Yingling and passed 3-0.
Union Pacific Railroad Agrcement—Highway Crossing at MP 166.66
Public Works Director Don Wickstrom said the city was installing a traffic signal at the
intersection of 74`h Avenue South and West Willis Street(SR516) to improve access into
the industrial area located south of Willis Street. The agreement with the Union Pacific
Railroad covers the $187,000 cost associated with a traffic light pre-emption to the
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existing crossing signal system. LID 329 has been formed and property owners are
aware of the updated costs associated with the signal project.
Rico Yingling moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Improvement of Existing Public Highway Crossing at MP 166.66— Seattle
Subdivision Agreement with Union Pacific Railway Company to cover costs
associated with a traffic light pre-emption to existing crossing signal system, subject
to the Public Works Director and the City Attorney's concurrence of the language
therein. The motion was seconded by Julie Peterson and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:12 PM,
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Jim White, Mayor
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WA5HINGTON
Kent,WA.98032-5895
DATE: May 19, 2003
TO: Kent City Council Public Works Committee
FROM: Nathan Torgelson, Economic Development Manager
THROUGH: Mayor Jim White
SUBJECT: Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Use of Kent Commuter Rail Station
Garage
SUMMARY: The City of Kent has negotiated an Intcrlocal Operation and Maintenance
Agreement with Sound Transit for the use of the Kent Commuter Rail Station Garage until 2034
with an option to renew until 2040, The Agreement allows the general public to use the garage
for non-rail commuting purposes on weekdays after the last train leaves in the morning and
during all operating hours on weekends. The Agreement also limits the circumstance in which
Sound Transit can charge for parking in the garage. The City of Kent will pay for the incremental
operations and maintenance costs (estimated to be between $75,000 and $100,000 ayear)
associated with general public use of the garage.
BUDGET IMPACT: This proposed action has an estimated unbudgeted cost of between
$75,000 and $100,000 a year. The City is,however,negotiating for the developer of the Kent
Station project to assume these costs.
MOTION: I move to recommend/not recommend approval of the Operating and Maintenance
Agreement for Use of the Kent Commuter Rail Station Garage to the Kent City Council.
BACKGROUND: Tn 2001 Sound Transit completed construction of an 871 stall parking garage
next to the Kent Commuter Rail Station. The City of Kent agreed to contribute$4 million
towards the construction of the parking garage. Sound Transit's original plans were to build a
surface parking lot. King County is also contributing$2 million toward the construction of the
garage for use by its transit customers.
The Agreement recognizes that the primary purpose of the garage is to provide parking for
Sound Transit(commuter rail) and King County Metro (bus) commuters. The Agreement,
however, also permits parking by the general public for non-rail purposes to maximize the public
benefit from investment in the garage.
The Kent Station developer is using the parking garage to satisfy the project parking
requirement. The peak use of the parking garage by commuters will be during the morning and
afternoon hours on weekdays, while the peak use of the parking garage by the general public will
be evenings and weekends. The primary public (non-commuter) users of the garage will be
patrons of the proposed 12-screen Kent Station Cineplex,which will be located directly north of
the garage.
Kent Council Public Works Committee I O&M Agreement for Garage
May 2,2003
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Per the Agreement,the general public will be able to park in the garage on weekdays after the
last commuter rail train leaves the station during the morning hours, and during all operating
hours on weekends. After the Kent Station project opens, the operating hours of the garage will
be extended and willbe from 6:30am to 2:30am.
The Agreement requires the City of Kent to pay Sound Transit the incremental costs to operate
and maintain the parking garage for use by the general public, including fixed and variable costs,
The Agreement is valid until 2034 with an option to renew for one additional six-year term until
2040.
The Agreement also reserves Sound Transit's right to charge for parking in the future,but only
under special circumstances. These circumstances include if the parking garage reaches capacity
before the last train leaves in the morning, if the City or a private party within the immediate area
charges for parking, or if Sound Transit adopts a system-wide policy to charge for parking in all
of its parking structures.
The Sound Transit Board is scheduled to take action on this Agreement at its May 8t1'meeting.
We look forward to talking with you about this Agreement at your May 5 Public Works
Committee meeting. If we may answer any questions prior to the meeting,please call Nathan
Torgelson at 856-5703.
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Kent Council Public Works Committee 2 O&M Agreement for Garage f
May 2,2003
INTERLOCAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
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CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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THE CITY OF KENT
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THE USE OF THE KENT COMMUTER RAIL STATION GARAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 Scope of the Agreement
2.0 Parking Structure Described
3.0 Ownership and Operation
4.0 Use by the General Public
5.0 Operations and Maintenance
6.0 Reimbursements
7.0 Audits,Inspections and Retention of Records
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8.0 Designated Representatives
9.0 Dispute Resolution
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10.0 Legal Relations
11.0 Insurance
12.0 Legal Compliance
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13.0 Cessation of Operation
14.0 Termination of Agreement
15.0 Notice Requirements
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16.0 Effective Date and Term of Agreement
17.0 Execution of Agreement
18.0 FTA Approval
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EXHIBITS
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Exhibit A: Description of Parking Structure
Exhibit B: Operating Hours
Exhibit C: Map of area surrounding Parking Structure
Exhibit D: List of Fixed Costs
Exhibit E: List of Variable Costs
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Parking Structure Agreement Sound TransiUCity of Kent DRAFT
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of 2002, by and between
the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (hereinafter referred to as "Sound Transit")
and the City of Kent (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and as may be referred to individually
as "Party" and collectively as "Parties".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 81.112.070 RCW and public vote, Sound Transit is
authorized to perform regional high capacity transportation functions within Sound Transit's
jurisdictional boundary as set forth in Sound Mote, its ten year Regional Transit System plan;
and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the City are authorized by Chapter 39.34 RCW to enter
into agreements for cooperative action "to make the most efficient use of their powers;"and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit currently owns and operates a parking structure with 871
parking stalls along with surrounding improvements located in Kent next to the Kent Commuter
Rail Station (hereinafter the "Parking Structure"); and
WHEREAS, the City and Sound Transit entered into a Commuter Rail Project Interlocal
Agreement dated April 9, 1998 in which the Parties expressed their mutual desires to: -
1. Integrate the Project development with existing infrastructure and development,
including other transit facilities, private facilities, utilities, and parking, and
develop operational plans that minimize project impacts;
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2. Derive the maximum effectiveness out of Sound Transit's investment by
implementing accessible and efficient facilities and services; including adequate
park-and-ride capacity,bus transfer facilities, and bicycle/pedestrian access; and
3. Work toward development of transit-oriented land use policies to attract and
shape development around transit facilities in ways that benefit both transit users
and the community; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit originally had planned to build a surface parking lot for the
Kent Commuter Rail Station; and
WHEREAS, the City and Sound Transit entered into a Commuter Rail Station Parking
Structure Interlocal Agreement on December 16, 1999 ("Parking Structure Construction
Agreement"), in which the City agreed to contribute $4,000,000 towards the building of a
Parking Structure rather than a surface parking lot; and
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WHEREAS, King County had agreed to pay Sound Transit $2,000,000 toward the
construction of an additional 191 stalls in the Parking Structure for use by its transit customers;
and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the primary purpose of the Parking Structure is to
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provide parking for Sound Transit and King County Metro commuters; and
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WHEREAS, in the Parking Structure Agreement, Sound Transit also agreed to permit
parking by the general public for non-rail purposes, subject to terms and conditions to be
established by a later use agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that permitting the general public to use parking spaces not
being used by Sound Transit and King County Metro commuters maximizes the public benefit
from the investment in the Parking Structure, and
WHEREAS, the City's planned "Kent Station" project relies upon the Parking Structure
for satisfying the parking requirements of certain proposed uses of adjacent property; and
WHEREAS, the uses contemplated by the City on its land surrounding the Parking
Structure would require that the Parking Structure be opened until the early morning hours and
on weekends; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that Sound Transit should not have to bear any additional
cost that are a result of non-commuter use of the facility.
WHEREAS, the City and Sound Transit desire to enter into this Parking Structure Use
Agreement ("Agreement") to establish terms and conditions relating to the use of the Parking
Structure by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 Scope of the Agreement
This Agreement specifies the relationship and roles of the Parties as to the use and contribution
to the costs of operating and maintaining the Parking Structure. The terms of this Agreement
shall control in the event it is in conflict with the more general terms of the Parking Structure
Construction Agreement.
2.0 Parking Structure Described
A description of the Parking Structure is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated by this reference.
3.0 Ownership and Operation
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Sound Transit owns and operates the Parking Structure, Sound Transit shall be responsible for
the control and use of the Parking Structure, subject to the terms of this Agreement and its
agreement with King County.
4.0 Use by the General Public
4.1 Use
The operating hours of the Parking Structure are provided in Exhibit `B". The general
public, under the rights secured in this Agreement by the City of Kent, may use the
parking spaces in the Parking Structure for non-transit related purposes, with the
following exceptions, limitations and reservations:
4.1.1 Exceptions
The following stalls are available to transit users only:
a. Parking stalls identified as accessible only to persons with disabilities.
4.1.2 Limitations
a. Weekdays, non-holiday: The general public may park in the Parking
Structure beginning when the last train leaves before noon or 10 A.M.,
whichever is later, until closing.
b. Weekends and State Holidays: The general public may park in the Parking
Structure during all operating hours except as otherwise provided in
section 4.1.3. below.
4.1.3 Reservations
Sound Transit reserves the right to further limit parking by the general public in
the following circumstances:
a. In up to 191 parking stalls (excluding parking identified for persons with
disabilities) if the County's transit customers do not have access to at least
191 parking stalls on any day, before 9:00 P.M.; or
b. In all parking stalls when damage, destruction, renovation, maintenance or
other conditions make it necessary to close portions of the Parking
Structure.
4.2 Cost to the General Public
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Parking will initially be free. However, Sound Transit reserves the right, without
limitation of other parking restrictions to charge the general public to park in the Parking
Structure under the following circumstances:
a. The City charges for parking on any of its streets, surface parking lots, or parking
structures;
b. Any other parking structure, garage or surface parking lot within the area depicted
on Exhibit"C" charges for parking;
C. The Parking Structure has reached "`Capacity." Capacity is reached when the
Parking Structure is 95% full (excluding ADA parking) prior to the last train
leaving before noon or 10 A.M., which ever is later, during eight out of 10
consecutive business days. The counting to determine Capacity can be requested
by Sound Transit at anytime. Sound Transit, with a representative of the City, if
the City wishes to participate, shall count actual open spaces by driving through
the Parking Structure starting at the ground floor at the time the last morning train
pulls into the station or 10 A.M., whichever is later. Under this subsection (c),
Sound Transit may only charge the public to park until noon. However, this
subsection does not prohibit Sound Transit from charging for parking if any of the
other subsections of section 4.2 are satisfied.;
d. When it is determined that the County's transit customers do not have use of 191
parking stalls on any day before 9:00 P.M.; or
e. Sound Transit adopts a system-wide policy to charge for parking in all of its
parking structures.
5.0 Operations and Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Responsibilities
5.1.1 Sound Transit
Sound Transit shall be responsible for the maintenance and the operation of the Parking
Structure, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
5.1.2 City
The City has proposed in-kind maintenance to offset some of its reimbursements for
operation and maintenance of the Parking Structure. Although the Parties could not agree
on this at the time of the execution of the Agreement, the Parties agree to revisit the issue
in connection with the annual meetings held per subsection 6.3,below.
6.0 Reimbursements
6.1 Baseline Operation and Maintenance Costs
The City agrees to pay Sound Transit the incremental cost to operate and maintain the
Parking Structure for use by the general public. This incremental cost to be paid by the
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City is the cost that Sound Transit must expend above baselines established in subsection
6.1.1 and 6.1.2 below for the actual fixed and variable costs of Sound Transit to operate
and maintain the Parking Structure. The City's obligation to pay these incremental costs
will begin the same month that any portion of the City's Kent Station project opens for
business to the public, which is expected to be July 2004.
6.1.1 Fixed Costs.
Fixed costs are expenditures that are not expected to fluctuate due to an increase in
garage use by commuters. Increases in fixed costs, if any, will be caused by use of the
Parking Structure by the general public. The categories of Fixed Costs are listed in
Exhibit"D".
a. For Fixed Cost expenditures listed in Exhibit "D," except for security, an
initial baseline will be established January 1, 2004 and will include the
fixed costs incurred in each category in 2003. Given that King County
Metro will not be using the Parking Structure for the full 2003 calendar
year, the baseline will be adjusted to reflect King County Metro use of the
Parking Structure for the full year based on costs incurred once King
County Metro begins using the Parking Structure. Each year thereafter,
and subject to adjustments made in accordance with section 6.3, the
baseline will be calculated on January 1 by multiplying the past year's
baseline by the national CPI-W for the previous twelve-month period that
ended on December 31. The City shall pay all fixed costs incurred by
Sound Transit above the baseline. The City agrees that in attributing costs
for such Fixed Cost that are directly linked to the hours of operation, such
as the cost of security, Sound Transit's hours of operation will be deemed
to be between one-half hour before the first train arrives and one-half hour
after the last train arrives (but not before 9:00 PM on weekdays). The City
agrees that regardless of the possible use of the Parking Structure by the
Sound Transit's or King County Metro's transit customers during
extended hours requested by the City, the Fixed Cost increase associated
with these extended hours shall still be attributed to the City.
6.1.2 Variable Costs.
Variable Costs are expenditures that are expected to fluctuate with an increase in
commuter use. Incremental increases in variable costs will be attributable to
increased Commuter Use (including use by King County Metro's customers) and
increased use by the general public. Commuter Use is use of the Parking
Structure by Sowed Transit or King County Metro customers for purposes of
boarding a train or bus operated by Sound Transit or King County Metro at the
Kent Commuter Rail Station. The categories of variable costs are specified in
Exhibit "E".
a. Two baselines shall be established for variable costs in 2004.
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(i) The first baseline will be established January 1, 2004 and
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will include the variable costs paid in 2003. Given that
King County Metro will not be using the Parking Structure
for the full 2003 calendar year, the baseline will be adjusted
to reflect King County Metro use of the Parking Structure
for the full year based on costs incurred once King County
Metro begins using the Parking Structure.
(ii) The second baseline shall be comprised of two
components: the percentage of Parking Structure users
attributed to either Sound Transit or King County Metro
transit users and the percentage of Parking Structure users
attributed to use by the general public as measured by the
actual count of cars entering the Parking Structure during
operating hours. Given that public use of the Parking
Structure is not expected to begin until July 2004,the count
of cars entering the Parking Structure shall be measured the
first week in November 2004. In 2004, the City shall pay
an amount equal to the increase in variable costs multiplied
by the percentage of garage use attributable to the general
public, retroactive to the month that any portion of the
City's Kent Station project opens for business to the public.
b. Two baselines for variable costs shall be established for 2005 and
each year thereafter.
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(i) The first baseline for 2005, and each year thereafter,will be
established January I" and will include the variable costs
from the previous year.
(ii) The second baseline for 2005, and each year thereafter,
shall be comprised of two components: the percentage of
Parking Structure users attributed to commuter use and the
percentage of Parking Structure users attributed to use by
the general public as measured by the actual count of cars
entering the Parking Structure during operating hours the
third week in July and the third week in October. In 2005,
and each year thereafter, the City shall pay 1) the amount
paid the previous year for variable costs, and 2) an amount
equal to the increase in variable costs from the previous
year multiplied by the percentage of Parking Structure use
attributable to the general public.
6.2 Schedule ofReimbursements
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At the end of each calendar quarter, Sound Transit shall submit an invoice to the City that
includes the reimbursements due from the City for cost in accord with subsection 6.1
above. These costs shall be estimated for the first three-quarters based on the previous
year, and shall be adjusted in the fourth quarter to reflect actual costs due under
subsection 6.1. The City shall pay the amount of its reimbursements, less any in-kind
maintenance by the City, within thirty(30) days after receipt of Sound Transit's invoice.
6.3 Adjustments
6.3.1 Necessity and Frequency of Services.
Sound Transit and the City shall meet at least once per calendar year to discuss
the necessity of performing the listed services and tasks in greater frequency, or
new tasks that are deemed necessary by the parties, the extent to which these
services or tasks are properly designated as a fixed or variable costs. However, it
will be Sound Transit's decision as to the continued necessity of a particular
service or the need for greater frequency or intensity of a particular task. The
Parties will also discuss adjustments to the baseline due to cost-saving actions by
Sound Transit that do not necessarily reduce the cost associated with use by the
general public.
6.3.2 Baseline Adjustments.
In the calculation or adjustment of the fixed cost baseline, the City agrees that but
for the use by the City, the Parking Structure would open one-half hour before the
first train arrives and close one-half hour after the last train arrives (but not before
9:00 P.M. on weekdays). Therefore, for example, the cost associated with
charging the general public to park because of certain capacity issues being met
under section 4.2(c) and 4.2(d) shall be borne by the City. Further, the City
agrees that use of the Parking Structure by Sound Transit's or the County's transit
customers during any extended operating hours requested by the City is deemed
incidental and not a basis for adjustment of the fixed cost baseline. Therefore, for
example, the cost associated with limiting parking by charging the general public
and the cost of additional security during City-requested extended hours will be
home by the City.
6.3.3 Written Amendment.
The list of operations and maintenance tasks and services in Exhibit "D" and "E"
may be modified by a written amendment.
6.4 Structure Mid-life Adjustments
The mid-life of the Parking Structure is 2017, and it is anticipated that at that time there
will be costs associated with the long term maintenance and repair of the Parking
Structure that may not have been previously identified in Section 6.0, such as fixture
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upgrades or replacements. Prior to 2018, the Reimbursements in Section 6,0 will be
adjusted to reflect these long-term costs. The parties shall discuss these adjustments
during the meetings held under subsection 6.3 and if no agreement is reached the dispute
resolution process in Section 9.0 shall be used. If an agreement is not reached using the
dispute resolution process, the matter shall be settled by binding arbitration by a single
arbitrator who has experience in real estate matters. The arbitration will be administered
by JAMS if the parties have not otherwise agreed to use a different arbitrator or
arbitration process. Each party will submit to the arbitrator and each other at least ten
(10) days in advance of the hearing its best offer for the adjustments to Section 6.0 and
the rational for the same. The arbitrator shall be limited to choosing one of the two i
proposals. Each party will bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and one-half of the cost
of the arbitrator. The same process as is described above shall be used to adjust the
Reimbursements in Section 6.0 prior to the renewal period beginning in 2035.
7.0 Audits,Inspections and Retention of Records
7.1 Audits and Inspections
The Parties, the State Auditor, the FTA, and any of their representatives shall have full
access to and the right to examine, during normal business hours and as often as they
deem necessary, all of each Party's records with respect to all matters covered by this
Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts
or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all Agreements, invoices,
materials, payrolls, and other matters covered by or related to this Agreement.
7.2 Retention of Records
All documents, books, papers, accounting records, and other materials pertaining to this
Agreement shall be retained by each Party for six years, except in the event of litigation
or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this Agreement, in which case
each Party agrees to maintain same until all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions
are finally resolved.
8.0 Designated Representatives
To ensure effective cooperation, each Party shall designate representatives responsible for
communications between the Parties on certain subjects. The Parties reserve the right to change
Designated Representatives, with notice to the other Party.
9.0 Dispute Resolution
9.1 Step One
In the event of any dispute concerning this Agreement, the Operations Manager of Sound
Transit's Commuter Rail Division or designee and the Chief Administrative Officer for
the City or designee shall confer to resolve the dispute. Said representatives shall use
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their best efforts and exercise good faith to resolve disputes and issues arising out of, or
related to this Agreement. In the event they are unable to resolve the dispute; the
Operations Manager and the Chief Administrative Officer shall confer and exercise good
faith to resolve the dispute.
9.2 Step Two
In the event the Operations Manager and the Chief Administrative Officer are unable to
resolve the dispute, the Executive Director of Sound Transit and the Mayor of the City
shall engage in good faith negotiations to resolve the dispute.
9.3 Step Three- Mediation
In the event the Executive Director of Sound Transit and the Mayor of the City are unable
to resolve the dispute, the parties may submit the matter to a mutually agreed upon non-
binding mediator. The Parties shall share equally in the cost of the mediator.
9.4 Prerequisite to Litigation
Sound Transit and the City agree that they shall have no right to seek relief in a court of
law until and unless the above procedural steps have been exhausted.
10.0 Legal Relations
10.1 No Agency.
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties
hereto and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as
a result of this Agreement. No employees or agents of one party or any of its contractors
or subcontractors, shall be deemed, or represent themselves to be, employees of the other
Party
10.2 No Third Party Rights.
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties
hereto and gives no right to any other party. Nothing in this Agreement, whether express
or implied, is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this
Agreement on any persons other than the Parties.
10.3 Liability for Own Employees.
Each party specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by its own
employees against the other party and for that purpose the indemnifying Party
specifically waives, with respect to the other Party only, any immunity under the
Worker's Compensation Act, RCW Title 51; and each Party recognizes that this waiver
was the subject of mutual negotiation and specifically entered into pursuant to the
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provision of RCW 4.24,115, if applicable. Each Party to this Agreement shall reasonably
notify the other of any and all claims, actions, losses or damages that arise or are brought
against that Party relating to or pertaining to this Agreement. hi the event either Party
incurs attorney's fees, costs or other legal expenses to enforce the provisions of this
section against the other party, all such fees, costs and expenses shall be recoverable by
the prevailing Party.
10.4 Indemnification.
The City shall protect, defend, indemnify, and save hamiless Sound Transit, its officers,
officials, employees, and agents, while acting within the scope of their employment as
such, from any and all costs, claims,judgment, and/or awards of damages, arising out of,
or in any way resulting from, the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of members of
the general public not using the Parking Structure as a park-and-ride transit facility.
10.5 Survival of Terms.
The provisions of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
11.0 Insurance
Each party agrees, at its own expense (except as otherwise provided in this Agreement), to
maintain coverage for its liability exposures for the duration of this Agreement.
12.0 Legal Compliance
12.1 Successors and Others in Interest
This Agreement, together with all exhibits and attachments now or hereafter made a part,
shall be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
12.2 Assigns
The City may not assign its rights to general public parking to another party, except for
another governmental entity, and only with the prior written consent of Sound Transit.
12.3 Amendments and Modifications
This Agreement shall not be modified except by written amendment signed by personnel
authorized to bind the parties. Amendments or modifications that do not exceed
previously approved budgets may be authorized on behalf of Sound Transit by the
Executive Director and on behalf of the City,by its Mayor
12.4 Severability
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If any provisions of this Agreement are held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would
then continue to serve the purposes and objectives originally contemplated.
13.0 Cessation of Operations
If Sound Transit determines that it will cease operating commuter rail service at the Kent
Commuter Rail Station, and if King County does not wish to purchase the Parking Structure,
Sound Transit shall provide the City with written notice and an opportunity to purchase the
Parking Structure improvements and underlying real property. If the parties are unable to reach
agreement on the terms of such a transfer, either party may invoke the dispute resolution
procedures provided in this Agreement. If the parties cannot thereby reach agreement on the
tenns of such a transfer, the parties shall agree upon the selection of a neutral party to establish
the fair market value of the Parking Structure. If upon obtaining the fair market value from the
neutral party, an agreement is not reached, Sound Transit may proceed with selling the Parking
Structure to an outside party at which time this Agreement shall tenuinate. The terms of any sale
by Sound Transit, other than to King County, shall include provisions that the new owner will
either use the Parking Structure for use by the general public, or negotiate with the City the right
for the City to purchase use for the general public.
14.0 Termination of Agreement
14.1 Termination and Remedies for Material Breach
Either Party may terminate this Agreement in the event the other fails to perform a
material obligation under this Agreement, and such failure has not been corrected to the
reasonable satisfaction of the other in a timely manner after notice of breach has been
provided to such other Party. Written notice of termination of this Agreement shall be
given by the Party terminating this Agreement to the other party not less than one
hundred eighty days (ISO) days prior to the effective date of termination.
14.2 Termination Plan
Prior to termination of this Agreement by expiration of the term or as provided in this
Section, the Parties agree to develop a coordinated plan for terminating the Agreement
that includes compensating for Parking Structure use or services satisfactorily rendered
up until the time of termination.
15.0 Notice Requirements
Any notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing and given by sending such notice by
registered mail,return receipt requested, with postage prepaid addressed as follows, or at such other
address as the Party to be notified last directed in writing,or by serving said notice personally. The
effective date of notice shall be the date of personal service or the date of receipt as shown on the
return receipt, as applicable. The agency contacts for this project are as follows:
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Parking Structure Agreement Sound Transit/City of Kent DRAFT
030420 Garage Use Agr(ST rl)
City:
Chief Administrative Officer
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032-5895
Sound Transit: Director of Commuter Rail
Sound Transit Regional Express
401 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98 1 04-2 8 1 6
16.0 Effective Date and Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall be effective on the last date signed, and end on December 31, 2034,
subject to adjustments to Reimbursements in Section 6.4. Additionally, so long as the City is not
in default of this Agreement and Sound Transit (i) plans at that time to continue operating
commuter rail through the City, (ii) plans to continue using the Parking Structure for commuter
rail customer parking, then the City shall have the option to renew this Agreement for one (1)
additional term to expire on June 1, 2040 subject to adjustments to Reimbursements in Section 6.
The option must be exercised in writing and delivered to Sound Transit at least one hundred and
eighty(180) calendar days before the end of the tern then in effect.
17.0 Execution of Agreement
This Agreement shall be executed in two (2) counterparts, any one of which shall be regarded for
all purposes as one original.
18.0 Subject to FTA Approval
The use of the Parking Structure as contemplated by the Parties is subject to compliance with
NEPA and approval of the FTA.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be signed by its duly
authorized officer or representative as of the date set forth below its signature and as of the date
first written above.
CITY OF KENT CENTRAL PUGET SOUND
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
("Sound Transit")
By: By:
Jim White, Mayor Joan M. Earl, Executive Director
Date: Date:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tom Brubaker, City Attorney Sound Transit Legal Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARKING STRUCTURE
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PARKING STRUCTURE OPERATING HOURS
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The Parking Structure will initially be open for parking as follows:
Weekdays: One-half hour before the arrival of the first morning train until one-half
hour after the last train (but not before 9:00 p.m.)
Weekends: Closed, except for special Sounder service.
State Holidays: Closed
Sound Transit, at the request of the City of Kent, will increase the operating hours of the Parking
Structure so that it is opened every day from at least 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
EXHIBIT C
MAP OF AREA SURROUNDING PARKING STRUCTURE
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EXHIBIT D
FIXED COSTS
1. Security
a. Security Officers
2. Utilities
a. Pay Phones, Elevator Emergency Phones
b. Drainage—storm water
3. Ongoing Maintenance
a. Landscaping and Irrigation
b. Pest Control
c. CCTV/Panic buttons
d. Oil and Water separators/detention, annual cleaning
e. Elevator Maintenance
4. Vandalism Repair
5. Parking Fee Collection
a. Capital costs to build collection booths and gates, set up system to differentiate between
transit and general public parking
b. Operations and maintenance relating to parking fee collection
6. Collection of data (i.e., car counting) for determining variable costs.
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VARIABLE COSTS
1. Janitorial and Maintenance including supplies
a. Elevator cabin/door cleaning— 2 cabins
b. Trash/ashtrays
c. Trash can liners
d. Parking level sweeping—5 level (recommended 2x/mo)
e. Stairs— sweep/blow (reasonable frequency)
£ Stairs —dust handrails/wet mop (reasonable frequency)
g. Interior garage trash hand pick 5 levels
h. Exterior landscaped area trash hand-pick
i. Garbage disposal.
2. Major Maintenance
a. Includes complete restriping, concrete leakage, crack repairs, new concrete sealer,
membrane applications and painting, etc.
3. Ongoing Maintenance
a. Painting/Sealing/Striping Parking Lot
b. Concrete and Masonry
c. Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanic
d. Glass Repair and Replacement
4. Insurance and payment of claims up to Sound Transit's insurance deductibles.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Don E. Wickstrom, P.E. Public Works Director
Phone:253-856-5500
® -g- Fax: 253-856.6500
KEN1 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
WASHINGTON Kent,WA. 98032-5895
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DATE: May 19 2003
TO: Pub orks Committee
FROM: Don kstrom, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Improvement of Existing Public Highway Crossing At M.P. 166.66—Seattle
Subdivision Agreement
SUMMARY: Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company covering the costs associated
with a traffic light pre-emption to existing crossing signal system.
BUDGET IMPACT: No Unbudgeted Fiscal/Personnel Impact
MOTION: Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Improvement of Existing Public
Highway Crossing at MP 166.66— Seattle Subdivision Agreement with Union Pacific Railway
Company to cover costs associated with a traffic light pre-emption to existing crossing signal
system subject to the Works Director's and the City Attorney's concurrence of the language
therein.
BACKGROUND: The City is installing a traffic signal a the intersection of 74th Ave S and West
Willis Street(SR 516) to improve access into the industrial area located South of Willis Street.
LID 329 has been formed and property owners are aware of the updated costs associated with the
signal project. The contract to install the signal was awarded by Council on April 1, 2003 This
agreement will allow Union Pacific Railroad to proceed with the installation of the traffic signal
pre-emption equipment associated with the Rail Road grade crossing enabling the traffic signal
to become fully operational upon completion of the traffic signal installation.
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT '..
J.W.TRUMBULL 5424 S.E.McLoughlin Blvd.
Manager Portland,OR 97202
Industrial&Public Projects (503)872-1809
Fax:(503)872-1900
May 2,2003
City of Kent
Public Works
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220 4'b Avenue South `�
Kent,WA 98032-5895 ��
Attn: John Rostad—Signal Operations Engineer
ENGINEERINv,
Dear Mr.Rostad:
Subject: Crossing,Public
WA,Kent
Willis Street
M.P. 166.66 Seattle Subdivision
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This is regarding a traffic light pre-emption project at the above noted location
Attached are two topics Of agreement executed by the Railroad covering costs associated with a
traffic light pre-emption to our existing crossing signal system.
Please execute on behalf of the City. I will need your authorization to order materials before I can
order materials and schedule a png to do the work.
Sincerely,
John W.Trumbull
Manager Industry and Public Projects
Agreement Number
Improvement of Existing Public Highway Crossing
At M.P. 166.66— Seattle Subdivision
74th Avenue South
Kent, King County, Washington
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the_day of by
and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Utah corporation (hereinafter the
"Railroad") and the CITY of KENT, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington to be
addressed at 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, Washington, 98032-5895 (hereinafter the "City"),
WITNESSETH:
RECITALS:
The City intends to install a traffic signal at the intersection of 74"'
Avenue S, 2"a West Willis Street (SR 516). To reduce the likelihood of a
motorist being caught on the railroad tracks and impeded from moving off the
tracks by vehicles stopped at the signal, the City desires that the Railroad install
equipment to detect trains approaching the existing grade crossing with
sufficient advance warning as to allow preemption of the traffic signals in Kent,
Washington (hereinafter the `Trojecl"). The part of the City's Project that
affects the Railroad is that portion of the right-of-way of the Railroad at Mile
Post 166.66, Seattle Subdivision (hereinafter the "Crossing Area") shown
outlined in heavy black line on the attached print dated February 24, 2003,
marked Exhibit C.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
Article 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE RAILROAD
(a) The Railroad may make any and all changes, alterations or relocations, whether
temporary or permanent, and may provide flagging and other protective services and devices,
which in the Railroad's judgment may be or become necessary or expedient within the
Railroad's right-of-way because of the Project. Such work shall include, without limitation, the
installation of automatic warning devices as reflected on Exhibit A.
(b) The Railroad shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain, repair, and replace the
warning devices installed hereunder; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this provision shall not
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negate the Railroad's eligibility for any further federal, state or local or other public funds that
may become available for the maintenance of said devices.
(c) The City agrees to pay the Railroad the actual cost of the Railroad's work
performed and materials supplied as hereinabove set forth, which is estimated to be One
Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Five dollars ($187,795.00). Actual
costs to the Railroad include customary additives to materials and services provided by the
Railroad as shown on Exhibit D, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof.
Article I1. IF WORK IS TO BE PEFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
If a contractor is to do any of the work performed on the Project (including initial
construction and subsequent relocation or substantial maintenance and repair work), then the
City shall require its contractor to execute the Railroad's form of the Contractor's Right of Entry
Agreement and understanding of its terms, provisions, and requirements, and will inform its
contractor of the need to execute the Agreement. Under no circumstances will the City's
contractor be allowed onto Railroad's premises without first executing the Contractor's Right of
Entry Agreement.
Article III. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
(a) Before any work on the Premises begins, the City or its contractor/subcontractor
(as defined in Section 5(a) of Exhibit B to this Agreement) will provide the Railroad with a
Certificate issued by its insurance carrier providing the insurance coverage required pursuant to
Exhibit B-1 of this Agreement in a policy containing the following endorsement:
"Union Pacific Railroad is named as additional insured with respect to all liabilities
arising out of Insured's performance of the work."
(b) The City or its contractor/subcontractor WARRANTS that this agreement has
been thoroughly reviewed by its insurance agent(s)/broker(s) and that said agent(s)/broker(s) has
been instructed to procure insurance coverage and an endorsement as required herein.
Article IV. EFFECTIVE DATE; TERM.
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 until terminated as herein provided.
Article V. AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTARY
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This Agreement is entered into pursuant to the terms of a December 16, 1970,
agreement between the parties which obligates the City to bear the cost of railroad signal work
necessitated by its highway improvements. This Agreement is supplementary to and does not
terminate the December 16, 1970, agreement.
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Article VI. ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING CHARGE
The City shall pay the Railroad an administrative handling fee of Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) upon execution of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
in duplicate as of the date first herein written.
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EXHIBIT A
Public Highway Crossing
Section 1. CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY
(a) The City, at its own 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 othenvise specifically provided herein, the City, at its own
expense, will furnish all necessary labor, material and equipment, and shall constrict and
complete the highway 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 and proper drainage facilities, guard rails or
barriers, and right-of-way fences between the highway and the railroad tracks. Upon completion
of the Project, the City 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) Except as may be specifically provided herein, the Railroad shall not be required
to pay or contribute any part of the cost of the Project. If the Project is to be financed in whole
or in part of Federal funds, all constriction work by the City shall be performed, and any
reimbursement to the Railroad for work it performs shall be made, in accordance with the
applicable Federal acts, regulations, and this Agreement.
(d) All construction work of the City upon the Railroad's property (including, but not
limited to, construction of the highway and all appurtenances and all related and incidental work)
shall be performed and completed in a manner satisfactory to the Vice President-Engineering
Services of the Railroad or his authorized representative and in accordance with detailed plans
and specifications prepared by and at the expense of the City, and approved in writing by the
Railroad's Vice President-Engineering Services.
(e) All construction work of the City 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
Vice President-Engineering Services. 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 City. The City 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.
(f) If the Project includes construction of a structure over which trains are to be
operated, or for which the Railroad has any responsibility for maintenance, the City shall furnish
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the Railroad permanent reproducible prints of all design and shop drawings as soon as possible j
after approval by the Vice President-Engineering Services of the Railroad or his authorized
representative. Upon completion of construction, the City shall furnish the Railroad two sets of j
"as constructed"prints and, in addition, upon request of the Vice President-Engineering Services
of the Railroad, "as constructed" permanent reproducible prints of all or any portion of the
structure.
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failure to do or perform anything for which the City 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 City at the City's own expense, or by the Railroad at the expense of the City,and
to the satisfaction of the Railroad's Vice President-Engineering Services.
Section 3. PAYMENT FOR WORK BY THE RAILROAD COMPANY
(a) Bills for work and materials shall be paid by the City promptly upon receipt
thereof. The Railroad will submit to the City current bills for flagging and other protective
services and devices during progress of the Project. The Railroad will submit final billing for
flagging and other protective services within one hundred and twenty (120) days after
completion of the Project, provided the City 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 City 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 City
shall reimburse the Railroad for the amount of the contract.
Section 4. MAINTENANCE
(a) If the Project involves a grade crossing:
The City shall, at its own sole expense, maintain, repair, and renew, or cause to be
maintained, repaired and renewed, the entire Crossing Area, except the portions
between the track tic ends, which shall be maintained by and at the expense of the
Railroad.
(b) If the Project involves a public highway crossing under the Railroad's tracks:
(1) The City shall, at its own sole expense, maintain, repair, and renew, or
cause to be maintained, repaired and renewed, the entire substructure of
the highway-railroad grade separation structure.
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(2) The Railroad shall, at its own sole expense, maintain and repair, or cause
to be maintained and repaired, the entire superstructure of the highway-
railroad grade separation structure.
(c) If the Project involves a public highway crossing over the Railroad's tracks, the
City shall, at its own sole expense, maintain, repair and renew, or cause to be maintained,
repaired and renewed, the entire highway-railroad grade separation structure.
Section 5. 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 City 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 City shall include the City's
contractors, subcontractors, officers, agents and employees, and others acting under its or their
authority; and all references in this Agreement to work of the City shall include work both within
and outside of railroad property.
(b) Compliance with Laws: The City shall comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, regulations and enactments affecting the work. The City shall use only such
methods as are consistent with safety, both as concerns the City, the City's agents and
employees, the officers, agents, employees and property of the Railroad and the public in
general. The City (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 City 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 City 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 City 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 Delays The City 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 City, at its own expense, shall adequately police and supervise
all work to be performed by the City, and shall not inflict injury to persons 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 City for safe conduct and adequate policing and supervision
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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 City with any requests
or recommendations made by such representatives. If a representative of the Railroad is
assigned to the Project, the City 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 City'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 City is being or is about to be done or prosecuted without due regard and
precaution for safety and security, the City shall immediately suspend the work until suitable,
adequate and proper protective measures are adopted and provided.
(f) Removal of Debris: The City 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 City
at the City's own expense or by the Railroad at the expense of the City. The City 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 City 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. In addition to
any conditions, restrictions or limitations as may be specifically imposed:
(1) Unless the Railroad's Vice President-Engineering Services agrees
otherwise, the City shall provide no less than 48 hours' notice, excluding
weekends and holidays, before discharging any explosives.
(2) Any explosives loaded in holes or placed or otherwise readied for
discharge on a day shall be discharged on the same day during daylight
hours, and at mutually acceptable times.
(3) The City, at its own expense, shall take all precautionary measures and
construct all temporary shelters necessary to guard against danger of
damage, destruction or interference arising out of or connected with any
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blasting or any transportation, handling, storage, security or use of
explosives.
(4) The City shall require explosives to be transported, handled, stored or
otherwise secured and used in a manner satisfactory to the Railroad and in
accordance with local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations,
including, without limitation, United States Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Standards, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, 29
CFR Part 1518, Subpart U — `Blasting and the Use of Explosives'; and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and
Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H—"Hazardous Materials".
(h) Obstructions to View: Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the City
shall not cause or permit the view along the tracks of the Railroad to be obstructed, nor place any
combustible material on the premises, nor erect any structures thereon. If public law or
regulation requires control or removal of weeds or vegetation on each side of the Crossing Area,
the City will perform such control or removal work without expense to the Railroad, or if the
City may not lawfully perform the control or removal work, reimburse the Railroad for the cost
of performing such control or removal. If the crossing is not equipped with automatic train
activated warning devices with gate arms:
(1) The City shall control or remove weeds and vegetation within and on each
side of the Crossing Area so that the view of approaching motorists to
approaching trains is not obstructed by weeds or vegetation; and
(2) Insofar as it may lawfully do so, the City will not permit non-parties to
construct sight obstructing buildings or other permanent structures on
property adjacent to the right-of-way.
(i) Excavation: The City 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 City
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 City, at its own expense, shall install and
maintain adequate shoring and cribbing for all excavation and/or trenching performed by the
City 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 Vice
President-Engineering Services to withstand all stresses likely to be encountered, including any l
stresses resulting from vibrations caused by the Railroad's operations in(lie vicinity.
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suitable facilities for draining the highway and its appurtenances, and shall not suffer or permit
drainage water therefrom to flow or collect upon property of the Railroad. The City, at the
City'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
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the City, 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 City shall not obstruct or interfere
with existing ditches or drainage facilities.
(k) Notice: Before commencing any work, the City shall provide 48 hours prior
notice (excluding weekends and holidays) to the Railroad's Manager-Track Maintenance.
(1) 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.
City shall telephone the Railroad at 1-800-336-9193 (a 24-hour number) to determine if fiber
optic cable is buried anywhere on the Railroad's premises to be used by the City. if it is, City
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 6. INTERIM WARNING DEVICES
If at anytime it is determined by a competent authority, by the City, or by agreement
between the parties, that new or improved train activated warning devices should be installed at
the Crossing Area, the City 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 7. 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 8. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OR NONUSE
If the City 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 City will reimburse the Railroad for
the expenses thereof.
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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.
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EXHIBIT B
Public Road
Insurance Requirements
The City and/or its Contractor/Subcontractor shall, at its own and/or its
Contractor's/Subcontractor's sole cost and expense, procure the following kinds of insurance and
promptly pay when due all premiums for that insurance. The Railroad Protective Insurance
described in Paragraph D below only needs to be obtained and kept in force during the duration
of construction or major reconstruction of the highway located on the Premises. The other
insurance coverage described in paragraphs A, B and C below shall be kept in force by the City
during the life of this Agreement.
A. General Public Liability insurance providing bodily injury, including death,
personal injury and property damage coverage with a combined single limit of at
least $2,000,000 each occurrence or claim and a general aggregate limit of
$4,000,000. This insurance shall provide Broad Form Contractual Liability
covering the indemnity provisions contained in this Agreement, Underground
Hazard, Broad Form Property Damage, a waiver of governmental immunity(ISO
Form GL 24 14 or equivalent), severability of interests and name Railroad as an
additional insured with respect to all liabilities arising out of City's obligation to
Railroad in the Agreement. If coverage is purchased on a "claims made" basis it
shall provide for at least a three (3) year extended reporting or discovery period,
which shall be invoked should insurance covering the time period of this
Agreement be cancelled.
B. Automobile Public Liability insurance providing bodily injury and property
damage with a combined single limit of at least $2,000,000 each occurrence or
claim. This insurance shall provide contractual liability by endorsement ISO
Form CA 00 25 or equivalent covering all motor vehicles including hired and
non-owned, mobile equipment to the extent it may be excluded from general
liability insurance, severability of interests and name Railroad as an additional
insured with respect to all liabilities arising out of City's obligation to Railroad in
the Agreement.
C. Worker's Compensation insurance covering the statutory liability as determined
by the compensation laws of the state(s) affected by this Agreement and
Employers' Liability with a limit of at least$1,000,000. Also compliance with all
laws of states which require participation in their state workers' compensation
fund.
D. Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming Railroad as insured with a
combined single limit of$2,000,000 per occurrence with a $6,000,000 aggregate.
The policy form shall be AAR-AASHTO with broad form coverage for "Physical
Damage to Property" (ISO Form GL 00 30) or as revised ISO-RIMA (Form CG
00 35) and include pollution arising out of fuels and lubricants brought to the job
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site (ISO Form CG 00 35) and include pollution arising out of fuels and lubricants
brought to the job site (ISO Form CG 2831 or equivalent). If the Lloyd's London
policy form is used, limits shall be $3,000,000 per occurrence with a $9,000,000
aggregate and the Extended Claims Made Date shall be determined by adding the
length of the original policy period plus one year to the policy expiration date.
The City and/or its Contractors)/Subcontractor(s) hereby waive their right of
subrogation, as respects the above insurance policy(ies), against Railroad for payments made to
or on behalf of employees of City or its agents or its Contractor(s)/Subcontractor(s) and for loss
of their owned or leased property or property under their care, custody and control while on or
near Railroad's right-of-way or other real property. City's and/or its Contractor's
Subcontractor's insurance shall be primary with respect to any insurance carried by Railroad.
City and/or its Contractor(s)/Subcontractor(s) shall furnish to Railroad certificate(s) of
insurance evidencing the required coverage and endorsement(s) and upon request a certified
duplicate original of any of those policies. The insurance company(ies) issuing such policy(ies)
shall notify Railroad in writing of any material alteration including any change in the retroactive
date in any "claims-made" policies or substantial reduction of aggregate limits, if such limits
apply, or cancellation thereof at least thirty(30) days prior thereto.
The insurance policy(ies) shall e written by a reputable insurance company or companies
acceptable to Railroad or with a current Best's Insurance Guide Rating of B and Class VII or
better. Such insurance company shall be authorized to transact business in the state(s) affected
by this Agreement.
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DATE: 2002-09.15 �XN)15IT
ESTIMATE OF MATER.IA.L A11D FCRCE A'COONT WORK
BY TYE
DNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
DESCRIPTION OF WDRK:
INSTALL Cm)2 CROSSING WARNING SYSTEMS AT WILLIE & JAPIE3 STE IN MIT WA
MP. 155.66 & 167.24 ALSO a, REMOTE .AT F;P. IES-61 ALL ON TEE SEATTLE SUB.
SIGNAL PROJECT hL',Np.GER:Fi.L.JOf'.NSON 165-6335
RAILROAD TO PERFORM ALL WORK I CCST DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
SIGtSAL - CITY OF kiNT 100$ RECOLLECTIBLE
MID: 33727 AFO: 33514 IMP,SVBDIV: 166.66, SEATTLE
SERVICE UNIT. 18 CITY: KENT STATE: WA
DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT LABOR F'A.ERIAL RECCLL UPF.R. TOTAL
---- ----- -------- -------
£F'GINEERING WORK
ENGINEERING 10153 10193
LA20R ADDITIVE 1391 1610S 16i05 L6105
SLC-Plv'1 }.'NG 1479 1478 1.7A- - 4 -
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?vT,AL ENCINEPAING 27776 27776 27776
SIGNAL WORK
PATL STORE EXPENSE 3150 3'_50 3150
SIGNAL
E3001 63001 53001
eI_i PR Er" 9
300 00
CONTRACT 5300 6300 63 300
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 00
Lono loan laou
FOREIGN LI21E FREICHT i250 1260 126C
LABOR ADDITIVE 13S4 33711 33
PERSONAL EXPENSES 2-
LEE TAX 1327E 14096 13276
33711
4095 4095 4035 i
.G-F.YIY XNG 2,1428 25423 24423
T-F?ISFCRTATION CP-4RGES 4113 4418 d416
USAGE EQUIPMENT
4480 4480 4480
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TOTAL STCNAL 59035 100980 1E0019 160015
LABOR/MATERLIL EXPEF?SE - B6B25 10o5?0 --------
PECCLLE!CTIBLE/UPRR EXPENSE 137735 0 •-------
ESTIMATED PF.OJECT COST 18779E
EXISTING REUSEASLE MATERIAL CREDIT 0
S,kT AGE NONUSEABLE I•IATERIAL CREDIT 0
RECOLLECTIBLE LESS CREDITS
THE ABOVE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY A-\'D SUBJECT TO FLUCTUAT_ON. IN TPE ET,CF1T OF
AN INCREASE OR DEC"r,EASE IN TEE COST OR QUANTITY OF MATc'4IAL OR LAEOR R2QVIRED,
UPRR WILL BILL FOR ACTUAL CONSTP,UCTION COSTS AT TEE CURRENT EFFECTIVE RATE.
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