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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-03-2007-4kORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 3, 2007 Action Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: Encroachment Agreement: Central Orange Senior Center/Sportsplex Renovation Sidewalk Construction DEPARTMENT: Purchasing and Central PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Encroachment Agreement Pam Jones, 919-245-2652 PURPOSE: To consider approving a Three Way Right of Way Encroachment Agreement among the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough that allows the construction of approximately 490 lineal feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk. BACKGROUND: The County seeks permission from NCDOT, who is already aware of this issue, to encroach on its right of way in the general vicinity along the south side of Business US Hwy 70, limited to the east by the southeast property boundary and limited to the west by Meadowlands Drive in order to install a new sidewalk as required by the Town of Hillsborough's approval process. The action further transfers title and maintenance responsibility to the Town of Hillsborough upon completion of the sidewalk. Upon approval by the County Commissioners, the Agreement will be forwarded to the Town of Hillsborough and to NCDOT for signature, thereby finalizing this standard NCDOT agreement. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no additional funding required as a result of this action. Construction of the sidewalk is included in the Construction Manager at Risk contract executed previously by the Board with Resolute Building Company. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Three Party Right of Way Encroachment Agreement among the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough as presented; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. UTE BUSINESS US PROJECT CENTRIAL ORANGE COUNTY OF HWY. 70 SENIOR CENTER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA710N -AND- ORANGE000NTY NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ~ -~ ORANGE THREE PARTY RIGH7 OF WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SYSTEM -AND- . , TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH NORTH CAROLINA THiS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this the 26 day of OCT , 20 07 , by and between the Department Transportation, party of the first part; and ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA party of the second part; and TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA party of the third part, WITNESSETH THAT WHEREAS, the party of the second part desires to encroach on the right of way of the public road designated as toute(s) BUSINESS US H1NY. 70 ,located APPROX. 3/4 OF A MILE NORTH WEST FROM 'HE INTERSECTION OF LAWRENCE ROAD AND BUSINESS US HWY. 70 vith the construction and/ar erection of: A 5 FOOT WIDE CONCRETE SIDE WALK , 490 L.F. +!- ,ON THE SOUTH SIDE.OF 3USINESS US HWY. 70 ,LIMITED TO THE EAST BY THE SOUTH EAST PROPERTY BOUNDRY AND LIMITED TO THE NEST BY MEADOWLAND DRIVE. WHEREAS, it is to the material advantage of the party of the second part to effect this encroachment, and the.party of :he first part in the exercise of authority conferred upon it by statute, is willing io permit the encroachment within the limits of the •ight of way as indicated, subject to the conditions of this agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED that the party of the first part hereby grants to the party of the second part the right and privilege to make this encroachment as shown on attached plan sheet(s), specifications and special provisions which are made a part hereof upon the following conditions, to wit: That the installatibn, operation, and maintenance of the above described facility will be accomplished in accordance with the party of the first part's latest POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMIJ~ODATING UTILITIES O1J HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, and such revisions and amendments thereto as may be in effect at the date of this agreement. Information as to these policies and procedures may be obtained from the Division Engineer or State Utility Agent of the party of the first part. That the said party of the second part binds and obligates himself fo install and maintain the encroaching facility in such safe and proper condition that it will not interfere with or endanger travel upon said highway, nor obstruct nor interfere with the proper maintenance thereof, to reimburse the party of the first part fdr the cost incurred for any repairs or maintenance to its roadways and structures necessary due to installation and existence of the facilities of the party of the second part, and iF at any time the party of the first part shalt require the removal of or changes in the location of the said facilities, that the said party of the second part binds himself, his successors and assigns, to promptly remove or alter the said facilities, In order to conform to the said requirement, without any cost to the party of the first part. • That the party of the second part agrees to.provide during construction and.any subsequent maintenance proper signs, signal lights, flagmen and other warning devices for the protection of traffic in conformance with the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Hiohwavs and Amendments or Supplements thereto. Information as to the above rules and regulations may be obtained from the Division Engineer of the party of the Grst. " That the party of the second part hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the party of the first part from all damages and claims for damage that may arise by reason of the installation ahd maintenance of this encroachment. That the party of the second part agrees to restore alt areas disturbed during installation and maintenance to the satisfaction of the Division Engineer of the party of the first part. The party of the second part agrees to exercise every reasonable precaution during construction and maintenance to prevent eroding of soil; silting or pollution of rivers, streams, takes, reservoirs, other water impoundments, ground surfaces or other property; or pollution of the air. There shat! be compliance with applicable rules and regulations of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission, and with ordinances and regulations of various counties, municipalities and otherofficiai agencies relating to pollution prevention.and control. When any installation or maintenance operation disturbs the ground surface and existing ground cover, the party of the second part agrees to remove and replace the sod or otherwise reestablish the grass cover to meet the satisfaction of the Division Engineer of the party of the first part. That the party of the second part agrees to assume the actual cost of any inspection of the work considered to be necessary by the Division Engineer of the party of the first part. That the party of the second part agrees to have available at the construction site, at all times during construction, a copy of this agreement showing evidence of approval by the party of the first part. The party of the first pact reserves the right to stop all work unless evidence of approval can be shown. Provided the work contained in this agreement is being performed on a completed highway open to traffic; the party of the second part agrees to give written notice to the Division Engineer of the party of the first part when all work contained herein has been completed. Unless specifically requested by the party of the first part, written notice of completion of work on highway projects under construction will not be required. That In the case of noncompliance with the terms of this agreement by the party of the second part, the party of the first part reserves the right to stop all work until the facility has been brought info compliance or removed from the right of way at no cost to the party of the first part. That it is agreed by both parties that this agreement shall become void if actual construction of the work contemplated herein is not FORM R/W 16.6 Rev. July 1, 1977 begun within one (1) year from the date of authorization by the party of the first part unless written waiver is secured by the party of the second part from the party of the first part. During the perfprmance of this contract, the second party, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor'), agrees as fotiows: a. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor shall comply wish the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in Federally- assisted programs of the U. 5. Department of Transportation, Title 49, Gode of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. b. Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the crounds of racE, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. c. Solicitations for Subcontracts inctudinq Procurements of Materials and Equipment: in aU solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by ihe'contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, inctudinq procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or n2lionai origin. d, Information and Reports: The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books. records, accounts, other sources of information. and its facilities as may be determined by the Department qt Transportation or the Federal Highway Administretion to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive pcssession of another who fai{s or refuses to furnish this information. the contractor shall so certify to the bepartment of Transportation, or the Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. e. Sanctions fpr Noncompiiance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the Department of Transportation shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, (i) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, andlor (2) cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. f. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs'a" through `f' in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompiiance: Provided, however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved In, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the Department of Transportation to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. That when title to the subject that constitutes the aforesaid encroachment passes from the party of the second part and vests in the party of the third part, the party of the third part agrees to assume all responsibilities and rights and to perform all obligations as agreed to herein by the party of the second part. RNV (166) :Party of the Second Part certifies that this agreement is true and accurate copy of the form RIW {166) incorporating alt revisions to date. ' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties to this agreement has caused the same to be executed the day and year first above written. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITNESS: , lV l./ ~ynrt~ 5• C3a~Fcv ~~e-t!~„~ ,~hc ~ L~~c vd- WITNESS: BY: DIVISION ENGINEER .! ~ ' .O Second Party Third Party