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a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey (County) and Mountain Pacific Railroad, LLC (MPRR) for the railroad spur crossing across Dolan Road; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or designee to execute the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey (County) and Mountain Pacific Railroad, LLC (MPRR) for the railroad spur crossing across Dolan Road; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) or designee to execute the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MPRR’s predecessor in interest operated a common carrier railroad along Dolan Road. In 1949, the County of Monterey (County) issued a permit to them to construct the railroad crossing across Dolan Road. PWFP staff in coordination with MPRR have developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an updated understanding governing the crossing (please see Attachment A). The MOU sets forth respective roles and responsibilities of both parties with respect to the rail crossing. In summary, MPRR is responsible for the crossing’s maintenance and operation, and the County will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the roadway approaches. MPRR will be solely responsible for the maintenance, testing, operation, and regulatory compliance of the crossing signal system. A set of signal upgrades and crossing arms is going to be installed by MPRR in the next 45 days; additionally, MPRR is considering further improvements for the crossing in the future (please see Attachment B).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management has reviewed and approved the MOU as to form and indemnification provisions. MPRR concurs with this recommendation.
FINANCING:
Preparation of the MOU will not have a fiscal impact other than staff time, funded by Road Fund (...
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