HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Fresno and Union Pacific Railroad Company - Public Highway AT-Grade Crossing Improvement Agreement fNorth Ave DOT No 757394K at Railroad's Mile Post 209.22UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT llJr-Dfi{c AtERtcA.
Standard Form :AVP-Law 03101120'13
TIPRR Folder No.: 2903-79
ION PACIFIC RAILROAI)
COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, to be addressed at Real Estate Department, 1400 Douglas
Street, Mail Stop 1690, Omaha, Nebraska 68179 ("Railroad") and CITY OFFRESNO, amunicþal
corporation orpolitical subdivision of the State of Californiato be addressed at2600 Fresno St.,
Fresno, CA 93704 ("City").
RECITALS:
The City desires to undertake as its project (the "Project") the resurfacing of the existing at-grade
public road crossing over North Avenue (DOT No. 7 57394K) at Railroad's Mile post209 .22 on the
Railroad's Fresno Subdivision at or near Calwa, Fresno County, Califomia (the "Crossing Area,,).
The existing aforementioned North Avenue at-grade public road crossing, as improved, is hèreinafter
the "Roadway," and where the Roadway crosses the Railroad's property is thè "Crossing Area,, in
the location shown on the Railroad Location Print marked Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
The right of way currently utilized by the City for the existing North Avenue at-grade public
road crossing is sufficient to allow for the resurfacing of the Roadway.
The Railroad and the City are entering into this Agreement to cover the above.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
ARTICLE 1.EXHIBIT B
The General Terms and Conditionq marked Exhibit B, are attached hereto and hereby made a
part hereof.
ARTICLE 2.RAILROAD GRANTS RIGHT
For and in consideration of the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) to be
paid by the City to the Railroad upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement and in further
consideration of the City's agreement to perform and comply with the terms of this Agreement, the
uPRRAudit^", ?133ù(Þ
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT.GRADE CROSSING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
North Avenue - DOT No. 757394K
Mile Post 209.22 - Fresno Subdivision
Calwa, Fresno County, California
Articles of Agreement
Page 1
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310'1120'13
ôUII¡INCATæRßA'
Railroad hereby grants to the City the right to construct, maintain and repair the Roadway over and v.'
across the Crossing Area.
ARTICLE 3.DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR
For purposes of this Agreement the tenn "Contractor" shall mean the contractor or
contractors hired by the City to perform any Project work on any portion of the Railroad's property
and shall also include the Contractor's subcontractors and the Contractor's and subcontractor's
respective employees, officers and agents, and others actingunder its or their authority.
ARTICLE 4.CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT - INSURANCE
A. Prior to Contractor performing any work within the Crossing Area and any subsequent
maintenance and repair work, the City shall require the Contractor to:
i. execute the Railroad's then current Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement
ii. obtain the then current insurance required in the Contractor's Right of EntryAgreement;z'
and
iii. provide such insurance policies, certificates, binders andlor endorsements to the Railroad.'-
B. The Railroad's current Contractor's Right of Entr}, Agreement is marked Exhibit C, attached
hereto and hereby made a part hereof. The City confirms that it will inform its Contractorthat it
is required to execute such form of agreement and obtain the required insurance before
commencing any work on any Railroad property. Under no circumstances will the Contractor be
allowed on the Railroad's property without first executing the Railroad's Contractor's Right of
Entry Agreement and obtaining the insurance set forth therein and also providingto the Railroad
the insurance policies, binders, certificates and/or endorsements described therein.
C. All insurance correspondence, binders, policies, certificates and/or endorsements shall be sent to:
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Real Estate Department
1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690
Omaha, NE 68179-1690
UPRR Folder No. 2903-79
D. If the City's own employees will be performing any of the Project work, the City may self-insure
all or a portion of the insurance coverage subject to the Railroad's prior review and approval.
ARTICLE 5.FEDERAL AID POLICY GUIDE
If the City will be receiving any federal funding forthe Project, the current rules, regulations
and provisions of the Federal Aid Policy Guide as contained in 23 CFR 140, Subpart I and 23 CFR
646, Subparts A and B are incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
ARTICLE 6.NO PROJECT EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY RAILROAI)
The City agrees that no Project costs and expenses are to be borne by the Railroad. In
addition, the Railroad is not required to contribute any funding for the Project.
Articles of Agreement
Page2 of y,
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
II',ILDINC AHERICA'
ARTICLE 7.WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY RAILROAD; BILLING SENT
TO CITY: CITY'S PAYMENT OF BILLS
A. If Railroad conducts any work, including Flagging, the City agrees to reimburse the Railroad
within thirty (30) days of its receipt of billing from the Railroad for one hundred percent (100%Ð
of all actual costs incuned by the Railroad in connection with the Project including, but not
limited to, all actual costs of engineering review (including preliminary engineering review costs
incurred by Railroad prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement), construction, inspection,
flagging (unless flagging costs are to be billed directly to the Contractor), procurement of
materials, equipment rental, manpower and deliveries to the job site and all direct and indirect
overhead labor/construction costs including Railroad's standard additive rates.
ARTICLE 8.PLANS
A. The City, at its expense, shall prepare, or cause to be prepared by others, the detailed plans and
specifications for the Project and submit such plans and specifications to the Railroad's Assistant
Vice President Engineering-Design, or his authorized representative, for prior review and
approval. The plans and specifications shall include all Roadway layout specifications, cross
sections and elevations, associated drainage, and other appurtenances.
B. The f,rnal one hundred percent (100%) completed plans that are approved in writing by the
Railroad's Assistant Vice President Engineering-Design, or his authorized representative, are
hereinafter referred to as the "Plans". The Plans are hereby made a part of this Agreement by
reference.
C. No changes in the Plans shall be made unless the Railroad has consented to such changes in
writing.
D. The Railroad's review and approval of the Plans will in no way relieve the City or the Contractor
from their responsibilities, obligations and/or liabilities under this Agreement, and will be given
with the understanding that the Railroad makes no representations or warranty as to the validity,
accuracy, legal compliance or completeness of the Plans and thaf any reliance bythe City or
Contractor on the Plans is at the risk of the City and Contractor.
ARTICLE 9.NON-RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS
A. Submittal ofplans and specifications forprotecting, encasing, reinforcing, relocation, replacing,
removing and abandoning in place all non-railroad owned facilities (the "Non Railroad
Facilities") affected by the Project including, without limitation, utilities, fiber optics, pipelines,
wirelines, communication lines and fences is required under Section 8. The Non Railroad
Facilities plans and specifications shall comply with Railroad's standard specifîcations and
requirements, including, without limitation, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-
Way Association ("AREMA") standards and guidelines. Railroad has no obligation to supply
additional land for anyNon Railroad Facilities and does not waive its right to assert preemption
defenses, challenge the right-to-take, or pursue compensation in any condemnation action,
regardless if the submitted Non Railroad Facilities plans and specifications comply with
Railroad's standard specifications and requirements. Railroad has no obligation to permit any
Non Railroad Facilities to be abandoned in place or relocated on Railroad's property.
Articles of Agreement
Page 3 oftr
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT BUILDII{G AIERICA'
Standard Form AVP-Law 0310112013
B. Upon Railroad's approval of submitted Non Railroad Facilities plans and specifications, Railroad
will attempt to incorporate them into new agreements or supplements of existing agreements
with Non Railroad Facilities owners or operators. Railroad may use its standard terms and
conditions, including, without limitation, its standard license fee and administrative charges
when requiring supplements or new agreements for Non Railroad Facilities. Non Railroad
Facilities work shall not commence before a supplement or new agreement has been fully
executed by Railroad and the Non Railroad Facilities owner or operator, or before Railroad and
City mutually agree in writing to:
i. deem the approved Non Railroad Facilities plans and specifications to be Plans pursuant
to Section 88,
ii. deem the Non Railroad Facilities part of the Structure, andiii. supplement this Agreement with terms and conditions covering the Non Railroad
Facilities.
ARTICLE 10.EFFECTIVE DATE: TERM¡ TERMINATION
A. This Agreement is effective as ofthe Effective Date fîrst herein written and shall continue in full
force and effect for as long as the Roadway remains on the Railroad's property.
B. The Railroad, if it so elects, may terminate this Agreement effective upon delivery of written
notice to the City in the event the City does not commence construction on the portion of the
Project located on the Railroad's property within twelve (12) months from the Effective Date.
C. If the Agreement is terminated as provided above, or for any other reason, the City shall pay to
the Railroad all actual costs incurred by the Railroad in connection with the Project up to the date
of termination, including, without limitation, all actual costs incurred by the Railroad in
connection with reviewing any preliminary or final Project Plans.
ARTICLE 11. CONDITIONS TO BE MET BEFORE
CITY CAN COMMENCE WORK
Neither the City nor the Contractor may commence any work within the Crossing Area or on
any other Railroad property until:
The Railroad and City have executed this Agreement.
The Railroad has provided to the City the Railroad's written approval of the Plans.
Each Contractor has executed Railroad' s Contractor' s Right of Entry Agreement and has
obtained and/or provided to the Railroad the insurance policies, certifîcates, binders,
and/or endorsements required under the Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement.
Each Contractor has given the advance notice(s) required under the Contractor's.Right of
Entry Agreement to the Railroad Representative named in the Contactor's Right of Entry
Agreement.
ARTICLE 12.FUTURE PROJECTS
Future projects involving substantial maintenance, repair, reconstruction, renewal and/or
demolition of the Roadway shall not commence until Railroad and City agree on the plans for such
future projects, cost allocations, right of entry terms and conditions and temporary construction
rights, terms and conditions.
Articles of Agreement
Page 4 oÍb
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
Bult¡lf{c AffiRlcA'
ARTICLE 13.ASSIGNMENT: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
A. City shall not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Railroad.
B. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph A above, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and
be binding upon the successors and assigns of Railroad and City.
ARTICLE 14.SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
A. Railroad shall maintain crossing signals as long as they remain in place. Cost of maintaining
said signals shall be apportioned between the parties hereto in accordance with Sections 1202.2
and 1237.1 of the California Public Utilities Code. The precise manner and method of
determining applicable charges, manner and method of payment and otherprocedures under said
sections shall be governed by any applicable decisions of the California Public Utilities
Commission.
B. The City, at its expense, shall maintain and repair all portions of the Roadway approaches that
are not within the area between lines two (2) feet outside of the rails of each track.
ARTICLE 15.SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO AMERICAN
RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2OO9
If the City will be receiving American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA") funding
for the Project, the City agrees that it is responsible in performing and completing all ARRA
reporting documents for the Project. The City confirms and acknowledges that Section 1 5 12 of the
ARRA provisions applies only to a "recipient" receiving ARRA funding directing from the federal
government and, therefore,
(i) the ARRA reporting requirements are the responsibility of the City and not of the Railroad,
and
(ii) the City shall not delegate any ARRA reporting responsibilities to the Railroad.
The City also confirms and acknowledges that
(i) the Railroad shall provide to the City the Railroad's standard and customary billing for
expenses incurred by the Railroad for the Project including the Railroad's standard and
customary documentation to support such billing, and
(ii) such standard and customary billing and documentation from the Railroad provides the
information needed by the City to perform and complete the ARRA reporting documents.
The Railroad confirms that the City and the Federal Highway Administration shall have the right to
audit the Railroad's billing and documentation for the Project as provided in Section I 1 of Exhibit B
of this Agreement.
SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE
Articles of Agreement
Page 5 of(:
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
IUILDINO AIIERIS'
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of
the Effective Date first herein written.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CITY OF FRESNO
B
Printed Name:
Title:(sEAL)
Tqx ID #94-6001323)
AVID C. PLANTE
Art¡cles of Agreement
Page 6 of 6
EXHIBIT A
To Public Highway At-Grade Crossitrg
Agreement
Cover Sheet for the
Railroad Location Print
Exhibit A
Railroad Location Print
EXHIBIT B
To Public Highway At-Grade Crossing
Agreement
Cover Sheet for the
General Terms and Conditions
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
6UIL¡XI{C AMERICA"
A
EXHIBIT B
TO PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SECTION I. CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS
c.
The Railroad makes no covenant or warranty of title for quiet possession or agalnst encumbrances. The City shall not
use or permit use of the Crossing Area for any purposes other than those described in this Agreement. Without limiting
the foregoing, the City shall not use or permit use of the Crossing Area for railroad purposes, or for gas, oil or gasoline
pipe lines. Any lines constructed on the Railroad's property by or under authority of the City for the purpose of conveying
electric power or communications incidental to the City's use of the property for highway purposes shall be constructed in
accordance with specifications and requirements of the Railroad, and in such manner as not adversely to affect
communication or signal lines of the Railroad or its licensees now or hereafter located upon said property. No nonparty
shall be admitted by the City to use or occupy any part of the Railroad's property without the Railroad's written consent.
Nothing herein shall obligate the Railroad to give such consent.
The Railroad reserves the right to cross the Crossing Area with such railroad tracks as may be required for its
convenience or purposes. ln the event the Railroad shall place additional tracks upon the Crossing Area, the City shall,
at its sole cost and expense, modify the Roadway to conform with all tracks within the Crossing Area.
The right hereby granted is subject to any existing encumbrances and rights (whether public or private), recorded or
unrecorded, and also to any renewals thereof. The City shall not damage, destroy or interfere with the property or rights
of nonparties in, upon or relating to the Railroad's property, unless the City at its own expense settles with and obtains
releases from such nonparties.
The Railroad reserves the right to use and to grant to others the right to use the Crossing Area for any purpose not
inconsistent with the right hereby granted, including, but not by way of limitation, the right to construct, reconstruct,
maintain, operate, repair, alter, renew and replace tracks, facilities and appurtenances on the property; and the right to
cross the Crossing Area with all kinds of equipment.
So far as it lawfully may do so, the City will assume, bear and pay all taxes and assessments of whatsoever nature or
kind (whether general, local or special) levied or assessed upon or against the Crossing Area, excepting taxes levied
upon and against the property as a component part of the Railroad's operating property.
lf any property or rights other than the right hereby granted are necessary for the construction, maintenance and use of
the Roadway and its appurtenances, or for the performance of any work in connection with the Project, the City will
acquire all such other property and rights at its own expense and without expense to the Railroad.
SECTION 2. CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY
The City, at its 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.
Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, the City, at its expense, willfurnish all necessary labor, material
and equipment, and shall construct and complete the Roadway 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 drainage facilities, guard rails or barriers, and right of way fences between the
Roadway 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.
All construction work of the City upon the Railroad's property (including, but not limited to, construction of the Roadway
and all appurtenances and all related and incidentalwork) shall be performed and completed in a manner satisfactoryto
the Assistant Vice President Engineering-Design of the Railroad or his authorized representative and in compliance with
the Plans, and other guidelines furnished by the Railroad.
B
D
E
A
B
c
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE
CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310'112013
Exhibit B
General Terms and Conditions
Page '1 of 5
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
ËUlLaHl{O Al'lERlC¡f
D. All construction work of the City shall be performed diligently and completed within a reasonable time. 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. lt 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 damages on account of any delay shall be made against the Railroad by the State and/or the Contractor.
SECTION 3. INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
lf the City, in the performance of any work contemplated by this Agreement or by the 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 Assistant Vice President Engineering-Design.
SECT¡ON 4, RAILROAD MAY USE CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM WORK
The Railroad may contract for the performance of any of its work by other than the 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 5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
A. The City shall, at its own sole expense, maintain, repair, and renew, or cause to be maintained, repaired and renewed,
the entire Crossing Area and Roadway, except the portions between the track tie ends, which shall be maintained by and
at the expense of the Railroad.
B. lf, in the future, the City elects to have the surfacing material between the track tie ends, or between tracks if there is
more than one railroad track across the Crossing Area, replaced with paving or some surfacing materialotherthan timer
planking, the Railroad, at the City's expense, shall install such replacement surfacing, and in the future, to the extent
repair or replacement of the sudacing is necessitated by repair or rehabilitation of the Railroad's tracks through the
Crossing Area, the City shall bear the expense of such repairs or replacement.
SECTION 6. CHANGES IN GRADE
lf at any time the Railroad shall elect, or be required by competent authority to, raise or lower the grade of all or any
portion of the track(s) located within the Crossing Area, the City shall, at its own expense, conform the Roadway to conform
with the change of grade of the trackage.
SECTION 7. REARRANGEMENT OF WARNING DEVICES
lf the change or rearrangement of any warning device installed hereunder is necessitated for public or Railroad
convenience or on account of improvements for either the Railroad, highway or both, the parties will apportion the expense
incidentalthereto between themselves by negotiation, agreement or bythe order of a competent authority beforethe change
or rearrangement is undertaken.
SEGTION L 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 also include the Contractor and their respective 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 the Railroad's property.
Exhibit B
General Terms and Conditions
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE
CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310'112013
Page 2 of 5
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
AUILDINO AMERICA"
B. Entrv on to Railroad's Propertv bv Gitv. lf the City's employees need to enter Railroad's property in orderto perform an
inspection of the Roadway, minor maintenance or other activities, the City shall first provide at least ten (10) working days
advance notice to the Railroad Representative. With respect to such entry on to Railroad's property, the City, to the extent
permitted by law, agrees to release, defend and indemnifythe Railroad from and against any loss, damage, injury, liability,
claim, cost or expense incurred by any person including, without limitation, the City's employees, or damage to any property
or equipment (collectively the "Loss") that arises from the presence or activities of City's employees on Railroad's property,
except to the extent that any Loss is caused by the sole direct negligence of Railroad,
C. Flaqqinq.
i. lf the City's employees need to enter Railroad's property as provided in Paragraph B above, the City agrees to notify
the Railroad Representative at least thirty (30) working days in advance of proposed performance of any work by City
in which any person or equipment will be within twenty-five (25) feet of any track, or will be near enough to any track
that any equipment extension (such as, but not limited to, a crane boom) will reach to within twenty-five (25) feet of any
track. No work of any kind shall be performed, and no person, equipment, machinery, tool(s), material(s), vehicle(s),
or thing(s) shall be located, operated, placed, or stored within twenty-five (25) feet of any of Railroad's track(s) at any
time, for any reason, unless and until a Railroad flagman is provided to watch for trains. Upon receipt of such thirty
(30) day notice, the Railroad Representative will determine and inform City whether a flagman need be present and
whether City needs to implement any special protective or safety measures. lf flagging or other special protective or
safety measures are performed by Railroad, Railroad will bill City for such expenses incurred by Railroad. lf Railroad
performs any flagging, or other special protective or safety measures are performed by Railroad, City agrees that City
is not relieved of any of its responsibilities or liabilities set forth in this Agreement.
ii. The rate of pay per hour for each flagman will be the prevailing hourly rate in effect for an eight-hour day for the class of
flagmen used during regularly assigned hours and overtime in accordance with Labor Agreements and Schedules in
effect at the time the work is performed. ln addition to the cost of such labor, a composite charge for vacation, holiday,
health and welfare, supplemental sickness, Railroad Retirement and unemployment compensation, supplemental
pension, Employees Liability and Property Damage and Administration will be included, computed on actual payroll.
The composite charge will be the prevailing composite charge in effect at the time the work is performed. One and
one-half times the current hourly rate is paid for overtime, Saturdays and Sundays, and two and one-half times current
hourly rate for holidays. Wage rates are subject to change, at any time, by law or by agreement between Railroad and
its employees, and may be retroactive as a result of negotiations or a ruling of an authorized governmental agency.
Additional charges on labor are also subject to change. lf the wage rate or additional charges are changed, City shall
pay on the basis of the new rates and charges.
iii. Reimbursement to Railroad will be required covering the full eight-hour day during which any flagman is furnished,
unless the flagman can be assigned to other Railroad work during a portion of such day, in which event reimbursement
will not be required for the portion of the day during which the flagman is engaged in other Railroad work.
Reimbursement will also be required for any day not actually worked by the flagman following the flagman's
assignment to work on the project for which Railroad is required to pay the flagman and which could not reasonably be
avoided by Railroad by assignment of such flagman to other work, even though City may not be working during such
time. When it becomes necessary for Railroad to bulletin and assign an employee to a flagging position in compliance
with union collective bargaining agreements, City must provide Railroad a minimum of five (5) days notice priorto the
cessation of the need for a flagman. lf five (5) days notice of cessation is not given, City will still be required to pay
flagging charges for the five (5) day notice period required by union agreement to be given to the employee, even
though flagging is not required for that period. An additional thirty (30) days notice must then be given to Railroad if
flagging services are needed again after such five day cessation notice has been given to Railroad.
D. Compliance With Laws. The City shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
enactnrents 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
geñerat. The City (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) shall comply with all applicable state and federal
óccupational safety and health acts and regulations. All Federal Railroad Administration regulations shall be followed
when work is performed on the Railroad's premises. lf 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 to the extent it may lawfully do so, indemnify the Railroad for any such fine,
penalty, cost, or óharge, including without limitation attorney's fees, court costs and expenses. The City further agrees in
ihe 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.
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE
CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310'll2O'13
Exhibit B
General Terms and Conditions
Page 3 of 5
E
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
BUILDII{G AMERICA"
F.
No lnterference or Delavs. 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.
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 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. lf 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.
Suspension of Work. lf 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.
Removal of Debris. The City shall not cause, suffer or permit material or debris to be deposited orcast upon, orto 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.
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 Rallroad'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 condltions, 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 approprtate.
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 Assistant Vice President Engineering - Design to withstand all stresses likely to be
encountered, including any stresses resulting from vibrations caused by the Railroad's operations in the vicinity.
Drainaqe. The City, at the City's own expense, shall provide and maintain suitable facilities for draining the Roadway 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 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 facilitles.
Notice. Before commencing any work, the City shall provide the advance notice to the Railroad that is required under the
Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement.
t.
L.
M. Fiber Optic Cables. Fiber optic cable systems may be buried on the Railroad's property. Protection of the fiber optic
caOte systems is of extreme importance since any break could disrupt service to users resulting in business interruption
G
H
J
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE
CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms and Conditions
Page 4 of 5
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
IUILDINC AMERIC#
and loss of revenue and profits. City shalltelephone the Railroad during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to g:00 p.m,
Central Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays) at '1-800-336-9193 (also a24-hour,7-day number for emergency
calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried anywhere on the Railroad's premises to be used by the City. lf 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 9. INTERIM WARNING DEVICES
lf 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 10. 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 I1. BOOKS AND RECORDS
The books, papers, records and accounts of Railroad, so far as they relate to the items of expense for the materials to be
provided by Railroad under this Project, or are associated with the work to be performed by Railroad under this Project, shall be
open to inspection and audit at Railroad's offices in Omaha, Nebraska, during normal business hours by the agents and
authorized representatives of City for a period of three (3) years following the date of Railroad's last billing sent to City.
SECTION 12. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OR NONUSE
A. lf 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
Roadway 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.
B. Nonuse by the City of the Crossing Area for public highway purposes continuing at any time for a period of eighteen (18)
months shall, at the option of the Railroad, work a termination of this Agreement and of all rights of the City hereunder.
C. The City will surrender peaceable possession of the Crossing Area and Roadway upon termination of this Agreement.
Termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights, obligations or liabilities of the parties, accrued or othenruise,
which may have arisen prior to terminatton.
SECTION I3. MODIFICATION - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
No waiver, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless made in writing, signed by
the City and the Railroad and specifying with particularity the nature and extent of such waiver, modification or amendment.
Any waiver by the Railroad of any default by the City shall not affect or impair any right arising from any subsequent default.
This Agreement and Exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof constitute the entire understanding between the City
and the Railroad and cancel and supersede any prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, whether written or oral,
with respect to the work or any part thereof.
PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT-GRADE
CROSSING AGREEMENT
Standard Form Approved: AVP-Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms and Conditions
Page 5 of 5
EXHIBIT C
To Public Highway At-Grade Crossing
Agreement
Cover Sheet for the
Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT EUIL¡,INC AMERICA"
: AVP Law O3lO1l2O13
Folder No.: 2903-79
UPRR Audit No.:
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as ofthe day of
2014, by and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation
("Railroad"); and
(lVame of Contractor)
corporati on ("Contractor").
RECITALS:
Contractor has been hired by the City of Fresno ("City's") intention to conduct resurfacing of the
approaches to the existing at-grade public road crossing over North Avenue (DOT No. 7 57394K) at
Railroad's Mile Post 209 .22 on the Railroad's Fresno Subdivision at or near Calwa, Fresno County,
California, as such location is in the general location shown on the Railroad Location Print marked
Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, which work is the subject of a contract
dated , 20l5,between the Railroad and City.
The Railroad is willing to permit the Contractor to perform the work described above at the
location described above subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORB,
follows:
is mutually agreed by and between Railroad and Contractor, as
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR.
For purposes of this Agreement, all references in this agreement to Contractor shall include
Contractor's contractors, subcontractors, officers, agents and employees, and others acting under its
or their authority.
ARTICLE 2 - RIGHT GRANTED¡ PURPOSE.
Railroad hereby grants to Contractor the right, during the term hereinafter stated and upon
and subject to each and all of the terms, provisions and conditions herein contained, to enter upon
and have ingress to and egress from the property described in the Recitals for the purpose of
performing the work described in the Recitals above. The right herein granted to Contractor is
limited to those portions of Railroad's property specifically described herein, or as designated bythe
Railroad Representative named in Article 4.
Articles of Agreement
Page 1 of4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUILDING AìIERICA"
ARTICLE 3 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN EXHIBITS B. C & D.
The General Terms and Conditions contained in Exhibit B, the Insurance Requirements
contained in Exhibit C, and the Minimum Safety Requirements contained in Exhibit D, each
attached hereto, are hereby made a part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4 - ALL EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY CONTRACTOR: RAILROAD
REPRESENTATIVE.
A. Contractor shall bear any and all costs and expenses associated with any work performed by
Contractor, or any costs or expenses incurred by Railroad relating to this Agreement.
B. ContractorshallcoordinateallofitsworkwiththefollowingRailroadrepresentativeorhisorher
duly authorized representative (the "Railroad Representative"):
MATTHEW P. BALLOG
MGR TRACK MNTCE
3135 NO WEBER
FRESNO, CA 93705
(ss9) 443-2328
mpballog@up.com
C. Contractor, at its own expense, shal I adequately police and supervise all work to be performed by
Contractor and shall ensure that such work is performed in a safe manner as set forth in Section 7
of Exhibit B. The responsibility of Contractor for safe conduct and adequate policing and
supervision of Contractor's work shall not be lessened or otherwise affected by Railroad's
approval of plans and specifications involving the work, or by Railroad's collaboration in
perfonnance of any work, or by the presence at the work site of a Railroad Representative, or by
compliance by Contractor with any requests or recommendations made by Railroad
Representative.
ARTICLE 5 - SCHEDULE OF WORK ON A MONTHLY BASIS.
The Contractor, at its expense, shall provide on a monthly basis a detailed schedule of work
to the Railroad Representative named in Article 4B above. The reports shall start atthe execution of
this Agreernent and continue until this Agreement is terminated as provided in this Agreement or
until the Contractor has completed all work on Railroad's property.
ARTICLE 6- TERM: TERMINATION.
A. The grant of right herein made to Contractor shall commence on the date of this Agreement,
and continue until unless sooner terminated as herein
(Expiration Date)
provided, or at such time as Contractor has completed its work on Railroad's property, whichever
is earlier. Contractor agrees to notify the Railroad Representative in writing when it has
completed its work on Railroad's property.
Articles of Agreement
Page 2 of 4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUILDII{C AMERIS"
B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party on ten (10) days written notice to the other
party.
ARTICLE 7 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing any work, Contractor will provide Railroad with the (i) insurance binders,
policies, ceftificates and endorsements set forth in Exhibit C of this Agreement, and (ii) the
insurance endorsements obtained by each subcontractor as required under Section 12 ofExhibit
B of this Agreement.
B. All insurance correspondence, binders, policies, certifrcates and endorsements shall be sent to:
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Real Estqte DeparÍment
1400 Douglas Street, MS 1690
Omaha, NE 68179-1690
UPRR Folder No.: 2903-79
ARTICLE 8 - DISMISSAL OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE.
At the request of Railroad, Contractor shall remove from Railroad's property any employee of
Contractor who fails to conform to the instructions ofthe Railroad Representative in connection with
the work on Railroad's property, and any right of Contractor shall be suspended until such removal
has occurred. Contractor shall indemnify Railroad against any claims arising from the removal of
any such employee from Railroad's property.
ARTICLE 9 - CROSSINGS.
No additional vehicular crossings (including temporary haul roads) or pedestrian crossings
over Railroad's trackage shall be installed or used by Contractor without the prior written permission
of Railroad.
ARTICLE 10 - CROSSINGS: COMPLIANCE WITH MUTCD AND FRA GUIDELINES.
A. No additional vehicular crossings (including temporary haul roads) or pedestrian crossings over
Railroad's trackage shall be installed or used by Contractor without the prior written permission
of Railroad.
B. Any permanent or temporary changes, including temporary traffic control, to crossings must
conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and any applicable
Federal Railroad Administration rules, regulations and guidelines, and must be reviewed by the
Railroad prior to any changes being implemented. In the event the Railroad is found to be out of
compliance with federal safety regulations due to the Contractor's modifications, negligence, or
any other reason arising from the Contractor's presence on the Railroad's property, the
Contractor agrees to assume liability for any civil penalties imposed upon the Railroad for such
noncompliance.
Articles of Agreement
Page 3 of 4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT EUILDINC AMERICA'
:AVP Law 0310'112013
ARTICLE 11 - EXPLOSIVES.
Explosives or other highly flammable substances shall not be stored or used on Railroad's
property without the prior written approval of Railroad.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this agreement in
duplicate as of the date first herein written.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
(Federal Tax ID #94-6001323)
DAVID C. LAPLANTE
S enior Manager-Contracts
(Name of Contractor)
By
Printed Name:
Title:
By:
Articles of Agreement
Page 4 of 4
Exhibit A
Railroad Location Print
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
Form Approved:AVP Law 0310112013
EUILDINO AMERICÀ"
EXHIBIT B
TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Section l. NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK - FLAGGING.
A. Contractor agrees to notify the Railroad Representative at least thirty (30) working days in advance of Contractor
commencing its work and at least ten (10) working days in advance of proposed performance of any work by Contractor in
which any person or equipment will be within twenty-five (25) feet of any track, or will be near enough to any track that any
equipment extension (such as, but not limited to, a crane boom) will reach to within twenty-five (25) feet of any track. No
work of any kind shall be performed, and no person, equipment, machinery, tool(s), material(s), vehicle(s), or thing(s) shall
be located, operated, placed, or stored within twenty-five (25)feet of any of Railroad's track(s) at any time, for any reason,
unless and until a Railroad flagman is provided to watch for trains. Upon receipt of such ten (1O)-day notice, the Railroad
Representative will determine and inform Contractor whether a flagman need be present and whether Contractor needs to
implement any special protective or safety measures. lf flagging or other special protective or safety measures are
performed by Railroad, Railroad will bill Contractor for such expenses incurred by Railroad, unless Railroad and a federal,
state or local governmental entity have agreed that Railroad is to bill such expenses to the federal, state or local
governmental entity. lf Railroad will be sending the bills to Contractor, Contractor shall pay such bills within thirty (30) days
of Contractor's receipt of billing. lf Railroad performs any flagging, or other special protective or safety measures are
performed by Railroad, Contractor agrees that Contractor is not relieved of any of its responsibilities or liabilities set forth in
this Agreement.
B. The rate of pay per hour for each flagman will be the prevailing hourly rate in effect for an eight-hour day for the class of
flagmen used during regularly assigned hours and overtime in accordance with LaborAgreements and Schedules in effect
at the time the work is performed. ln addition to the cost of such labor, a composite charge for vacation, holiday, health
and welfare, supplemental sickness, Railroad Retirement and unemployment compensation, supplemental pension,
Employees Liability and Property Damage and Administration will be included, computed on actual payroll. The composite
charge will be the prevailing composite charge in effect at the time the work is performed. One and one-half times the
current hourly rate is paid for overtime, Saturdays and Sundays, and two and one-half times current hourly rate for
holidays. Wage rates are subject to change, at any time, by law or by agreement between Railroad and its employees, and
may be retroactive as a result of negotiations or a ruling of an authorized governmental agency. Additional charges on
labor are also subject to change. lf the wage rate or additional charges are changed, Contractor (or the governmental
entity, as applicable) shall pay on the basis of the new rates and charges.
C. Reimbursement to Railroad will be required covering the full eight-hour day during which any flagman is furnished, unless
the flagman can be assigned to other Railroad work during a portion of such day, in which event reimbursement will not be
required forthe portion of the day during which the flagman is engaged in other Railroad work. Reimbursementwill also be
required for any day not actually worked by the flagman following the flagman's assignment to work on the project for which
Railroad is required to pay the flagman and which could not reasonably be avoided by Railroad by assignment of such
flagman to other work , even though Contractor may not be working during such time. When it becomes necessary for
Railroad to bulletin and assign an employee to a flagging position in compliance with union collective bargaining
agreements, Contractor must provide Railroad a minimum of five (5) days notice prior to the cessation of the need for a
flagman. lf five (5) days notice of cessation is not given, Contractor will still be required to pay flagging charges for the five
(5) day notice period required by union agreement to be given to the employee, even though flagging is not required for that
period. An additional ten (10) days notice must then be given to Railroad if flagging services are needed again after such
five day cessation notice has been given to Railroad.
Section 2. LIMITATION AND SUBORDINATION OF RIGHTS GRANTED
A. The foregoing grant of right is subject and subordinate to the prior and continuing right and obligation of the Railroad to use
and maintain its entire property including the right and power of Railroad to construct, maintain, repair, renew, use, operate,
change, modify or relocate railroad tracks, roadways, signal, communication, fiber optics, or other wirelines, pipelines and
other facilities upon, along or across any or all parts of its property, all or any of which may be freely done at any time or
times by Railroad without liability to Contractor or to any other party for compensation or damages.
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms & Conditions
Page 1 of4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUILI'{NO AITERICA"
B The foregoing grant is also subject to all outstanding superior rights (including those in favor of licensees and lessees of
Railroad's property, and others) and the right of Railroad to renew and extend the same, and is made without covenant of
title or for quiet enjoyment.
Section 3. NO INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATIONS OF RAILROAD AND ITS TENANTS.
A. Contractor shall conduct its operations so as not to interfere with the continuous and uninterrupted use and operation of the
railroad tracks and property of Railroad, including without limitation, the operations of Railroad's lessees, licensees or
others, unless specifically authorized in advance by the Railroad Representative. Nothing shall be done or permitted to be
done by Contractor at any time that would in any manner impair the safety of such operations. When not in use,
Contractor's machinery and materials shall be kept at least fifty (50) feet from the centerline of Railroad's nearest track, and
there shall be no vehicular crossings of Railroads tracks except at existing open public crossings.
B. Operations of Railroad and work performed by Railroad personnel and delays in the work to be performed by Contractor
caused by such railroad operations and work are expected by Contractor, and Contractor agrees that Railroad shall have
no liability to Contractor, or any other person or entity for any such delays. The Contractor shall coordinate its activities with
those of Railroad and third parties so as to avoid interference with railroad operations. The safe operation of Rqilroad train
movements and other activities by Railroad takes precedence over any work to be performed by Contractor.
Section 4. LIENS.
Contractor shall pay in full all persons who perform labor or provide materials for the work to be performed by Contractor.
Contractor shall not create, permit or suffer any mechanic's or materialmen's liens of any kind or nature to be created or
enforced against any property of Railroad for any such work performed. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Railroad
from and against any and all liens, claims, demands, costs or expenses of whatsoever nature in any way connected with or
growing out of such work done, labor performed, or materials furnished. lf Contractor fails to promptly cause any lien to be
released of record, Railroad may, at its election, discharge the lien or claim of lien at Contractor's expense.
Section 5. PROTECTION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEMS.
A. Fiber optic cable systems may be buried on 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.
Contractor shall telephone Railroad during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CentralTime, Monday through
Friday, except holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a24-hour,7-day number for emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic
cable is buried anywhere on Railroad's property to be used by Contractor. lf it is, Contractor will telephone the
telecommunications company(ies) involved, make arrangements for a cable locator and, if applicable, for relocation or
other protection of the fiber optic cable. Contractor shall not commence any work until all such protection or relocation (if
applicable) has been accomplished.
B. ln addition to other indemnity provisions in this Agreement, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold Railroad harmless
from and against all costs, liability and expense whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys'fees, coud costs and
expenses) arising out of any act or omission of Contractor, its agents and/or employees, that causes or contributes to ('1)
any damage to or destruction of any telecommunications system on Railroad's property, and/or (2) any injury to or death of
any person employed by or on behalf of any telecommunications company, and/or its contractor, agents and/or employees,
on Railroad's property. Contractor shall not have or seek recourse against Railroad for any claim or cause of action for
alleged loss of profits or revenue or loss of service or other consequential damage to a telecommunication company using
Railroad's property or a customer or user of services of the fiber optic cable on Railroad's property.
Section 6. PERMITS - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
ln the prosecution of the work covered by this Agreement, Contractor shall secure any and all necessary permits and shall
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and enactments affecting the work including, without
lim itation, all applicable Federal Railroad Adm inistration regulations.
Section 7. SAFETY.
A. Safety of personnel, property, rail operations and the public is of paramount importance in the prosecution of the work
performed by Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety, operations
and programs in connection with the work. Contractor shall at a minimum complywith Railroad's safety standards listed in
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms & Conditions
Page2 of 4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT EUII¡ING AIilERICA"
ExhibitD,heretoattached,toensureuniformitywiththesafetystandardsfollowedbyRailroad'sownforces. Asapartof
Contractor's safety responsibilities, Contractor shall notify Railroad if Contractor determines that any of Railroad's safety
standards are contrary to good safety practices. Contractor shall furnish copies of Exhibit D to each of its employees
before they enter the job site.
B. Without limitation of the provisions of paragraph A above, Contractor shall keep the job site free from safety and health
hazards and ensure that its employees are competent and adequately trained in all safety and health aspects of the job.
C. Contractor shall have proper first aid supplies available on the job site so that prompt first aid services may be provided to
any person injured on the job site. Contractor shall promptly notify Railroad of any U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration reportable injuries. Contractor shall have a nondelegable duty to control its employees while they are on the
job site or any other property of Railroad, and to be certain they do not use, be under the influence of, or have in their
possession any alcoholic beverage, drug or other substance that may inhibit the safe performance of any work.
D. lf and when requested by Railroad, Contractor shall deliver to Railroad a copy of Contractor's safety plan for conducting the
work (the "Safety Plan"). Railroad shall have the right, but not the obligation, to require Contractor to correct any
deficiencies in the Safety Plan. The terms of this Agreement shall control if there are any inconsistencies between this
Agreement and the Safety Plan.
Section 8. INDEMNITY.
A. To the extent not prohibited by applicable statute, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Railroad, its
affiliates, and its and their officers, agents and employees (individually an "lndemnified Party" or collectively "lndemnified
Parties") from and against any and all loss, damage, injury, liability, claim, demand, cost or expense (including, without
limitation, attorney's, consultant's and expert's fees, and court costs), fine or penalty (collectively, "Loss") incurred by any
person (including, without limitation, any lndemnified Party, Contractor, or any employee of Contractor or of any
lndemnified Party) arising out of or in any manner connected with (i) any work performed by Contractor, or (ii) any act or
omission of Contractor, its officers, agents or employees, or (iii) any breach of this Agreement by Contractor.
B. The right to indemnity under this Section 8 shall accrue upon occurrence of the event giving rise to the Loss, and shall
apply regardless of any negligence or strict liability of any lndemnified Party, except where the Loss is caused by the sole
active negligence of an lndemnified Party as established by the finaljudgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. The sole
active negligence of any lndemnified Party shall not bar the recovery of any other lndemnified Party.
C. Contractor expressly and specifically assumes potential liability under this Section 8 for claims or actions brought by
Contractor's own employees. Contractor waives any immunity it may have under worker's compensation or industrial
insurance acts to indemnify the lndemnified Parties under this Section 8. Contractor acknowledges that this waiver was
mutually negotiated by the parties hereto.
D. No court or jury findings in any employee's suit pursuant to any worker's compensation act or the Federal Employers'
Liability Act against a party to this Agreement may be relied upon or used by Contractor in any attempt to assert liability
against any lndemnified Party.
E. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive the completion of any work performed by Contractor or the termination or
expiration of this Agreement. ln no event shall this Section 8 or any other provision of this Agreement be deemed to limit
any liability Contractor may have to any lndemnified Party by statute or under common law.
Section 9. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY.
ln the event Railroad authorizes Contractor to take down any fence of Railroad or in any manner move or disturb any of the
other property of Railroad in connection with the work to be performed by Contractor, then in that event Contractor shall, as
soon as possible and at Contractor's sole expense, restore such fence and other property to the same condition as the same
were in before such fence was taken down or such other property was moved or disturbed. Contractor shall remove all of
Contractor's tools, equipment, rubbish and other materials from Railroad's property promptly upon completion of the work,
restoring Railroad's property to the same state and condition as when Contractor entered thereon.
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved:AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms & Conditions
Page 3 of 4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT EUil-CltNO AMERICA"
F
Section 10. WAIVER OF DEFAULT.
Waiver by Railroad of any breach or default of any condition, covenant or agreement herein contained to be kept, observed
and performed by Contractor shall in no way impair the right of Railroad to avail itself of any remedy for any subsequent breach
or default.
Section ll. MODIFICATION - ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by Contractor and Railroad. This
Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof constitute the entire understanding between Contractor
and Railroad and cancel and supersede any prior negotiations, understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, with
respect to the work to be performed by Contractor.
Section 12. ASSIGNMENT - SUBCONTRACTING.
Contractor shall not assign or subcontract this Agreement, or any interest therein, without the written consent of the
Railroad. Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all subcontractors. Before Contractor commences any
work, the Contractor shall, except to the extent prohibited by law; (1) require each of its subcontractors to include the
Contractor as 'Additional lnsured" in the subcontractor's Commercial General Liability policy and Business Automobile policies
with respect to all liabilities arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work on behalf of the Contractor by endorsing
these policies with ISO Additional lnsured Endorsements CG 20 26, and CA20 48 (or substitute forms providing equivalent
coverage; (2) require each of its subcontractors to endorse their Commercial General Liability Policywith "Contractual Liability
Railroads" ISO Form CG 24 17 10 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) for the job site; and (3) require each
of its subcontractors to endorse their Business Automobile Policy with "Coverage For Certain Operations ln Connection With
Railroads" ISO Form CA20 70 10 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) for the job site.
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit B
General Terms & Conditions
Page 4 of 4
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUIL¡II{G AMERICA"
EXHIBIT C
TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall, at lts sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the course of the Project and until all Project
work on Railroad's property has been completed and the Contractor has removed all equipment and materials from Railroad's
property and has cleaned and restored Railroad's propedy to Railroad's satisfaction, the following insurance coverage:
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. Commercial general liability (CGL) with a limit of not less than
$5,000,000 each occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than $10,000,000. CGL insurance must be written on ISO
occurrence form CG 00 01 12 04 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage).
The policy must also contain the following endorsement, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance:
. Contractual Liability Railroads ISO form CG 24 17 10 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) showing
"Union Pacific Railroad Company Property" as the Designated Job Site.. Designated Construction Project(s) GeneralAggregate Limit ISO Form CG 25 03 03 97 (or a substitute form providing
equivalent coverage) showing the project on the form schedule.
B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE COVERAGE INSURANCE. Business auto coverage written on ISO form CA 00 01 10 01 (or a
substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage) with a combined single limit of not less $5,000,000 for each accident
and coverage must include liability arising out of any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos).
The policy must contain the following endorsements, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance:
o Coverage For Gertain Operations ln Connection With Railroads ISO form CA 20 70'10 01 (or a substitute form
providing equivalent coverage) showing "Union Pacific Property" as the Designated Job Site.. Motor Carrier Act Endorsement - Hazardous materials clean up (MCS-90) if required by law.
C. WORKERS'COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY INSURANCE. Coverage must include but not be limited
to:
o Contractor's statutory liability under the workers' compensation laws of the state where the work is being performed.
. Employers' Liability (Part B) with limits of at least $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 each
employee.
lf Contractor is self-insured, evidence of state approval and excess workers compensation coverage must be provided.
Coverage must include liability arising out of the U. S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Jones Act, and
the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act, if applicable.
The policy must contain the following endorsement, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance:
¡ Alternate Employer endorsement ISO form WC 00 03 0'l A (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage)
showing Railroad in the schedule as the alternate employer (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage).
D. RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Contractor must maintain Railroad Protective Liability insurance
written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 35 12 04 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) on behalf of Railroad
as named insured, with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate of $6,000,000. A binder
stating the policy is in place must be submitted to Railroad before the work may be commenced and untilthe original policy
is forwarded to Railroad.
E. UMBRELLA OR EXCESS INSURANCE. lf Contractor utilizes umbrella or excess policies, these policies must "follow
form" and afford no less coverage than the primary policy.
F. POLLUTION LIABIL¡TY !NSURANCE. Pollution liability coverage must be written on ISO form Pollution Liability Coverage
Form Designated Sites CG 00 39 12 04 (or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage), with limits of at least
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit C
lnsurance Requirements
Page 1 of 2
tr.
H.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT EUILDIHG AMERICA'
$5,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate limit of $10,000,000.
lf the scope of work as defined in this Agreement includes the disposal of any hazardous or non-hazardous materials from
the job site, Contractor must furnish to Railroad evidence of pollution legal liability insurance maintained by the disposal site
operator for losses arising from the insured facility accepting the materials, with coverage in minimum amounts of
$1,000,000 per loss, and an annual aggregate of $2,000,000.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All policy(ies) required above (except worker's compensation and employers liability) must include Railroad as "Additional
lnsured" using ISO Additional lnsured Endorsements CG 20 26, and CA 20 48 (or substitute forms providing equivalent
coverage). The coverage provided to Railroad as additional insured shall, to the extent provided under ISO Additional
lnsured Endorsement CG 20 26, and CA 20 48 provide coverage for Railroad's negligence whether sole or partial, active
or passive, and shall not be limited by Contractor's liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement.
Punitive damages exclusion, if any, must be deleted (and the deletion indicated on the certificate of insurance), unless the
law governing this Agreement prohibits all punitive damages that might arise under this Agreement.
Contractor waives all rights of recovery, and its insurers also waive all rights of subrogation of damages against Railroad
and its agents, officers, directors and employees. This waiver must be stated on the certificate of insurance.
Prior to commencing the work, Contractor shall furnish Railroad with a certificate(s) of insurance, executed by a duly
authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements in this Agreement.
All insurance policies must be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to Railroad or with a current Best's
lnsurance Guide Rating of A- and Class Vll or better, and authorized to do business in the state where the work is being
performed.
The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor or by Railroad on behalf of Contractor will not be deemed to release or
diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement.
Damages recoverable by Railroad from Contractor or any third party will not be limited by the amount of the required
rnsurance coverage.
J.
K.
L.
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit C
lnsurance Requirements
Page2 of 2
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUILDINC AHERICf
AVP Law O3lO'll2O'13
EXHIBIT D
TO CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The term "employees" as used herein refer to all employees of Contractor as well as all employees of any
subcontractor or agent of Contractor.
I. CLOTHING
A. All employees of Contractor will be suitably dressed to perform their duties safely and in a manner that will not interfere
with their vision, hearing, or free use of their hands or feet.
Specifically, Contractor's employees must wear:
i. Waist-length shirts with sleeves.
ii. Trousers that cover the entire leg. lf flare-legged trousers are worn, the trouser bottoms must be tied to prevent
catching.iii. Footwear that covers their ankles and has a defined heel. Employees working on bridges are required to wear
safety-toed footwear that conforms to the American National Standards lnstitute (ANSI) and FRA footwear
requirements.
B. Employees shall not wear boots (other than work boots), sandals, canvas-type shoes, or other shoes that have thin
soles or heels that are higher than normal.
C. Employees must not wear loose or ragged clothing, neckties, finger rings, or other loose jewelry while operating or
workrng on machinery.
II. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Contractor shall require its employees to wear personal protective equipment as specified by Railroad rules,
regulations, or recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative.
i. Hard hat that meets the American National Standard (ANSI) 289.1 - latest revision. Hard hats should be affixed
with Contractor's company logo or name.
ii. Eye protection that meets American National Standard (ANSI) for occupational and educational eye and face
protection, 287.1 - latest revision. Additional eye protection must be provided to meet specific job situations such
as welding, grinding, etc.iii. Hearing protection, which affords enough attenuation to give protection from noise levels that will be occurring on
the job site. Hearing protectron, in the form of plugs or muffs, must be worn when employees are within:
. 100 feet of a locomotive or roadway/work equipment. 15 feet of power operated tools. 150 feet of jet blowers or pile drivers. 150 feet of retarders in use (when within 10 feet, employees must wear dual ear protection - plugs and muffs)
iv. Other types of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, fall protection equipment, and face shields,
must be worn as recommended or requested by the Railroad Representative.
III. ON TRACK SAFETY
Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration's Roadway Worker Protection
regulations -49CFR214, Subpart C and Railroad's On-Track Safety rules. Under49CFR214, Subpart C, railroad
contractors are responsible for the training of their employees on such regulations. ln addition to the instructions
contained in Roadway Worker Protection regulations, all employees must:
i. Maintain a distance of twenty-five (25) feet to any track unless the Railroad Representative is present to authorize
movements.
Exhibit D
Minim um Safety Requirements
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Page 1 of2
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BUILDING AIIERICA"
AVP Lew O3lO1l2O13
ii. Wear an orange, reflectorized workwear approved by the Railroad Representative.
iii. Participate in a job briefing that will specify the type of On-Track Safety for the type of work being performed.
Contractor must take special note of limits of track authority, which tracks may or may not be fouled, and clearing
the track. Contractor will also receive special instructions relating to the work zone around machines and
minimum distances between machines while working or traveling.
IV. EQUIPMENT
A. lt is the responsibility of Contractor to ensure that all equipment is in a safe condition to operate. lf, in the opinion of
the Railroad Representative, any of Contractor's equipment is unsafe for use, Contractor shall remove such equipment
from Railroad's property. ln addition, Contractor must ensure that the operators of all equipment are properly trained
and competent in the safe operation of the equipment. ln addition, operators must be:
i. Familiar and comply with Railroad's rules on lockouVtagout of equipment.
ii. Trained in and comply with the applicable operating rules if operating any hy-rail equipment on-track.
iii. Trained in and comply with the applicable air brake rules if operating any equipment that moves rail cars or any
other railbound equipment.
B. All self-propelled equipment must be equipped with a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and audible back-up warning
device.
C. Unless otherwise authorized by the Railroad Representative, all equipment must be parked a minimum of twenty-five
(25) feet from any track. Before leaving any equipment unattended, the operator must stop the engine and properly
secure the equipment against movement.
D. Cranes must be equipped with three orange cones that will be used to mark the working area of the crane and the
minimum clearances to overhead powerlines.
V. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor shall ensure that all waste is properly disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state
regulations.
B. Contractor shall ensure that all employees participate in and comply with a job briefing conducted by the Railroad
Representative, if applicable. During this briefing, the Railroad Representative will specify safe work procedures,
(including On-Track Safety) and the potential hazards of the job. lf any employee has any questions or concerns
about the work, the employee must voice them during the job briefing. Additionaljob briefings will be conducted during
the work as conditions, work procedures, or personnel change.
C. All track work performed by Contractor meets the minimum safety requirements established by the Federal Railroad
Administration's Track Safety Standards 49CFR2 1 3.
D. All employees comply with the following safety procedures when working around any railroad track:
i. Always be on the alert for moving equipment. Employees must always expect movement on any track, at any
time, in either direction.ii. Do not step or walk on the top of the rail, frog, switches, guard rails, or other track components.
iii. ln passing around the ends of standing cars, engines, roadway machines orwork equipment, leave at least 20 feet
between yourself and the end of the equipment. Do not go between pieces of equipment of the opening is less
than one car length (50 feet).
iv. Avoid walking or standing on a track unless so authorized by the employee in charge.
v. Before stepping over or crossing tracks, look in both directions first.
vi. Do not sit on, lie under, or cross between cars except as required in the performance of your duties and only when
track and equipment have been protected against movement.
E. All employees must comply with all federal and state regulations concerning workplace safety.
CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT
Form Approved: AVP Law 0310112013
Exhibit D
Minimum Safety Requirements
Page2 of 2