HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - METROLINK STATION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: November 24, 1998
City Manager proval•
Item to be presented by: Christa C. Price
SUBJECT: NEWHALL INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (NEWHALL
METROLINK STATION) - PROJECT NO. S2001, AND VIA PRINCESSA
METROLINK STATION, IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. T3007 -
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the final plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the
construction of the Newhall Metrolink Station, Project No. 52001, and Via Princessa
Metrolink Station, Project No. T3007.
2. Authorize - the City Manager or his designee to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with Southern California Regional Rail Authority to provide
construction management services for Project Nos. 52001 and T3007, and approve
expenditures for the MOU not to exceed $240,000.00 from Account No. S2001001 and
Account No. T3007205.
Authorize the transfer of $135,000.00 from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-
7401 to Account No. T3007001.
BACKGROUND
Newhall Metrolink Station
On December 9, 1997, the City Council approved the design contract for the Newhall Metrolink
Station Project. Staff facilitated numerous meetings that included the Redevelopment Design
Subcommittee to produce the architectural renderings for the station. Council approved the
architectural design of the Newhall Metrolink Station on April 21, 1998. Staff then proceeded .
to have the contract plans and specifications completed in order to advertise for construction
bids. On September 18, 1998, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the project.
At this time, staff is requesting authorization to advertise for construction bids on the Newhall
Metrolink Station Project.
Via Princessa Metrolink Station Improvements
On March 10, 1998, the City Council authorized the design contract for upgrades to the Via
Princessa Metrolink Station. The design includes two pedestrian shelters on the station
platform, one pedestrian shelter above the ticketing machines, landscaping, and irrigation near
APPROVED Agendaltum,
NEWHALL INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND
VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS
November 24, 1998 — Page 2
the platform and within the parking lot. Local passengers utilizing this station have requested
these items. When constructed, this station was built as a temporary station with very few
amenities.
At this time, staff is requesting authorization to advertise for construction bids on the Via
Princessa Metrolink Station Project concurrently with the Newhall Metrolink Station Project.
The Via Princessa Metrolink Station Improvement Plans were combined with the Newhall
Metrolink Station Project in order to reduce design costs. The plans and specifications were
prepared as one document for bidding, as many of the same details are referenced for both
projects. Combining this effort substantially reduced the design costs for this project. Staff is
anticipating additional reduced construction costs by bidding both projects together. Having
the same construction manager inspect both projects concurrently will also be cost-effective.
Staff has diligently kept costs to a minimum for this project due to the limited budget.
The FY 1998/99 budget for this project is $160,225.00. Based upon the Engineers Estimate to
construct the project per plan, an additional $135,000.00 needs to be allocated towards this
project. Should Council determine that the project be built within the existing budget, the
scope of the project would have to be scaled back to include construction of one of two options
as follows: (1) Construct two canopies on the station platform, or (2) construct one shelter over
the existing ticketing machines and provide irrigated parking lot trees.
Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(SCRRA)
This contract will authorize SCRRA to provide construction management services for both the
Newhall Metrolink and Via Princessa Metrolink Station projects. SCRRA will provide design
support, constructability review, sign design and sign placement design, and construction
management, inspection, and coordination required to schedule SCRRA flagging services.
SCRRA will also provide equipment that includes ticket vending machines, public address
changeable message signs, a Monitor and Emergency Message Panel, and a communications
shelter. SCRRA will also construct a fence north of Market Street adjacent to the railroad
tracks. The estimate to provide the above listed services is $240,000.00.
Staff received proposals from SCRRA, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, and
Boyle Engineering Services to provide construction management services for the two Metrolink
projects. Following the review of submitted proposals, staff selected SCRRA to provide
construction management services due to their extensive experience in managing construction
of several existing Metrolink stations.
Having SCRRA perform the construction management services for these projects will reduce
the overall project costs. Their fees will be based on time and materials. Hiring a consultant
to provide the construction management services could run about 5 percent of the total
construction cost ($142,500.00), which is the industry standard. SCRRA's estimate for the
construction management portion of the MOU is $72,000.00. SCRRA has administered
construction on most of the existing Metrolink stations with construction contingency averaging
approximately 5 percent.
NEWHALL INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND
VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Postpone authorization to bid contracts.
2. Determine that the Newhall Metrolink Station is, not currently necessary and postpone
the project.
3. Determine that the Via Princessa Station improvements are to be constructed within the
existing project budget and direct staff to scale back the scope of the project.;
4. Determine that the upgrades to the Via Princessa Station are currently not necessary and
postpone the project.
5. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Engineer's Estimate for construction of the Newhall Metrolink Station Project is
$2,850,000.00. Funds in the amount of $3,691,364.00 from Account Nos, 52001001, 52001203,
S2001205, 52001206; and 52001453 have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1998/99 for the Newhall
Metrolink Station. The balance of funds for this project is reserved for design fees, site
acquisitions, and construction management
The Engineer's Estimate for the Via Princessa Metrolink Station Improvement Project is
$245,000.00. Funds in the amount of $160,225.00 from Account Nos. T1007103 and T1007205
have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1998/99 for the Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Improvements Project.
ATTACHMENTS
Newhall Metrolink Station - Rendering
Via Princessa Metrolink Station - Site Plan
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and Southern California
Regional Rail Authority (In reading file in City Clerk's Office)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
NEWHALL METROLINK REGIONAL RAIL STATION
THIS AGREEMENT, dated 1998, is made by and between
the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY, a joint powers
authority created under the laws of the State of California (the "SCRRA"), and the
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a public body, corporate and politic (the "City"):
RECITALS
SCRRA has established commuter rail service (Metrolink) within the County of Los
Angeles from Union Station in the City of Los Angeles to a terminal station in the
City of Lancaster (the Santa Clarita line) along right-of-way owned by the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The Santa
Clarita/Antelope Valley line passes through the City. SCRRA and the City have
agreed to provide a new Metrolink station, in the City's Newhall district, located at
Railroad Avenue and Market Street in downtown Newhall. The City has completed
a realignment and widening of these streets in preparation for the construction of
the station, designated the Newhall Metrolink Regional Rail Station (Newhall
Station; the station). Currently the City's consulting engineer is designing a station
platform with canopies, a plaza with a restroom and office, a clock tower, fountain
and trellis, parking areas and.lighting and other facilities. SCRRA is providing
design support in the form of the Metrolink station design manual, comments and
plan review meetings, and preliminary plan markups.
The City has secured funding for the station project. The. City intends to finalize
the station plans and specifications, and bid, award and administer a contract for
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its construction. SCRRA will be installing ticketing and communications equipment
during station construction, and providing railroad safety/flagging services. The
City has asked SCRRA to also provide additional constructibility and bidability
review of the City's plans and on-site construction management, using individuals
employed by a SCRRA consulting engineering firm. Staff for both parties generally
agree that the costs of these additional SCRRA engineering services requested by
the City, the costs of railroad safety/flagging services, and SCRRA-provided signage
and signage design will be included in the City's project budget and be paid to
SCRRA by the City out of this budget. SCRRA has budgeted for the procurement
and installation of railroad -related communications equipment, and the MTA has
paid SCRRA for procurement of the ticket machines.
During the realignment of Railroad Avenue SCRRA installed barrier fencing between
Railroad Avenue and the railroad right-of-way from Market Street south to San
Fernando Road. Fencing from the station site north to 11th Street was also to be
installed by SCRRA, and the costs of both segments paid by the City. The northern
segment was not built during the Railroad Avenue realignment. Both parties wish
to finish the barrier fencing project.
The City and SCRRA now wish to set forth their agreement on design, construction
and maintenance of Newhall Station.
AGREEMENT
1.0 TERM
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) shall remain in force as long as Newhall
Station is served by Metrolink or that portion of the station platform on MTA -
owned property remains in use by the City for any purpose, or if terminated by
mutual consent. Only those portions of this agreement relating to design and
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construction shall terminate when construction is completed and accepted by both
parties.
2.0 COORDINATION
The city and SCRRA agree to work with one another, other agencies, relevant City
departments, the City's consultants and contractors and SCRRA's consultants and
contractors to ensure satisfactory and timely completion of the project. The City
will administer coordination of the project work.
3.0 DESIGN
The city will design the station, with design support from SCRRA. The City will
prepare preliminary and final plans and specifications, and submit copies for
SCRRA's review and approval at each design stage. Final construction plans and
specifications will not be published and used for bidding until SCRRA approves
them in writing. The plans will be in English units and generated using computer
aided.design and drafting (Cadd). The drawings and specifications will be
formatted, organized and sequenced as agreed upon by the city and SCRRA
Special conditions shall include SCRRA Forms No. 6 and 37 relating to right -of -
entry and railroad safety. SCRRA staff and consulting personnel will mark plans
and submit comments to the City's design engineer at each design stage. These
marked -up plans will be made available at each subsequent in -progress design
review meeting.
3.1 Designing for SCRRA facilities and SCRRA-provided equipment
The City will design conduit runs, footings, foundations, anchor bolt installation
details, concrete pads and any other equipment necessary to allow the installation
of SCRRA ticketing and communications equipment. This SCRRA equipment
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includes one master ticket vending machines (MTVM), one ticket vending machine
(TVM), three multiple trip ticket validating machines (MTTVs), public address
changeable message signs (PA/CMS), a Monitor and Emergency Message Panel
(EMP) and a communications shelter. The City's design for SCRRA equipment will
conform to requirements of the Metrolink Station design manual, including Chapter
4.1.2. The communications shelter will be located, dimensioned, and provided
vehicular access as described in Chapter 4.1.2.17. The design should also
accommodate the SCRRA-provided basic sign package as described in Chapter
4.1.2.11.
SCRRA-provided design support will include any updates, changes or specific
exemptions to the station manual necessary for the project. SCRRA-provided
design support will be coordinated directly with the City's consulting engineer, if
directed so by the City. SCRRA's coordination may be in the form of meetings,
written instructions, mark-ups, and/or drawings and specifications. The bid
package shall include; as information, all SCRRA-provided plans and specifications
for the elements referred to above, including mounting poles and brackets, cables
and connections to any existing signal systems, TVM/MTTV wiring diagrams
necessary to determine cable runs and wire/cable pulls, and installation hardware.
3.2 Additional SCRRA-Provided Design Services
At the City's request and with SCRRA's concurrence additional SCRRA design
support may be provided, including a constructibility review. SCRRA will keep
separate records of these additional engineering design services and recollect these
actual costs from the City. These services will include sign design and sign
placement design, if requested by the City.
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4.0 FUTURE SECOND TRACK
SCRRA expects to build a second railroad track through the station area within the
next 10 years. This second track would be parallel to and 15 feet east of the
existing track. The City agrees that station facilities and parking east of the
existing track are temporary, and SCRRA may demolish and remove facilities and
parking necessary for the second track, and construct track roadbed, drainage
swales, track, and any necessary signal facilities, without incurring any obligation
involving relocation or restoration of parking spaces or other temporary station -
related uses in the second track area. The sole exception shall be that SCRRA will
be responsible for the costs of altering the Market Street grade crossing and
obtaining approval for same as required under the Public Utilities Code and
decisions of the Public Utilities Commission, and including these costs in its budget
for the second track project.
SCRRA's future alteration of the Market Street grade crossing will include
demolition of sidewalks and roadway pavement in the second track area. SCRRA .
shall restore sidewalk, curb, gutter and roadway pavement within 10. feet of second
track centerline using asphaltic concrete, with zero -faced curb height, as required
by the Public Utilities Commission. Restoration of sidewalk and roadway outside of
the 10 -foot area, if necessary, shall be with the same materials originally used by
the City.
5.0 PERMITS
The City shall obtain and comply with any and all approvals, permits, licenses and
other authorizations required by applicable laws, regulations, rules and ordinances.
The City will act as the lead agency on all planning, zoning, environmental approval
and permitting activities required by state law. The City will apply for and secure,
at its sole expense, all permits required for construction and operation of the
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station, with the exception of a contractor's right to enter the MTA property to
construct the station. This construction right -of -entry will be obtained by the City's
' general contractor directly from SCRRA, using SCRRA Form No. 6.
6.0 THE STATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The City will solicit and receive bids for construction of the project, and award, in
its own name, a contract for the project (the "construction contract") to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder (the "general contractor"). The construction
contract shall incorporate the requirements set forth herein and in other provisions
of this MOU.
6.1 The Contracting Officer and the On -Site Construction Manager
The City will manage and administer the project under the construction contract
through to completion of station construction. At the city's request SCRRA will
provide a on-site construction manager as a part of SCRRA's additional engineering
services. The on-site construction manager will be an individual available to SCRRA
through SCRRA's engineering services consultant,. and will be jointly selected by
the City and SCRRA. The construction contract specifications will contain a
section describing the authority of the city's contracting officer for the station
project, and those powers and duties the contracting officer has delegated to the
on-site construction manager. The authority delegated by the contracting officer to
the'on-site construction manager shall include general control over the general
contractor, including the power to enforce compliance with the contract. The' on-
site construction manager shall have the authority to suspend all or part of the
work as further described under a separate section, and shall, subject to review and
acceptance by the contracting officer, have the authority to negotiate adjustments
of total contract price and contract time. SCRRA's actual costs of providing the
on-site construction manager will be recollected from the City, and the construction
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budget will include a line item for construction management, and a separate line
item for SCRRA-provided flagging/railroad safety services.
The construction contract will require the general contractor to provide the on-site
construction manager with an on-site private office, with electrical and telephone
utility services.
6.2 Other Contract Provisions
The construction contract will require that the general contractor acknowledge that
construction staging, techniques and hours -of -work will be arranged to avoid
disruption to Metrolink passenger train movements and Union Pacific Railroad
freight train movements on the Valley subdivision main line through the station site.
The construction contract will keep SCRRA free and clear of all mechanic's liens
and/or stop notices resulting from construction of the station. If the general
contractor desires to contest any such lien and/or stop notice, immediately upon .
demand by the City of SCRRA, the general contractor will be obliged to procure and
record in the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California a lien release bond
in an amount equal to one and one-half times the amount of the claim of lien. The
construction contract will require the general contractor to, within sixty (60) days
after recordation of a notice of completion of construction, remove all construction
equipment and materials from the construction area and restore the construction
area to its new, as -built condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the City. The
general contractor will be required to expressly acknowledge and agree that SCRRA
is an intended third party beneficiary of all of the general contractor's covenant,
agreements, warranties, representations and obligations under the construction
contract, including, without limitation, any and all construction warranties.
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7.0 CONSTRUCTION
SCRRA or its contractor(s) shall be responsible for the purchase and installation of
two TVMs, three MTTVs, a PA/CMS system, a EMP and a communications shelter.
The costs of the PA/CMS system, the EMP and the communications shelter will be
included in SCRRA's project budget upon approval of.the plans by SCRRA's
Manager of Communications. Both the City and SCRRA understand that
procurement costs of the two TVMs.have been budgeted by the MTA, which will
be drawn upon by SCRRA for their purchase. The costs of installing the two TVMs
and the three MTTVs shall be paid by the City. SCRRA shall provide the City with
a construction and interface schedule for this equipment prior to the initiation of
work which sets forth the starting and finishing dates for each critical event in its
equipment installation.
Upon request by the City and at the City's cost SCRRA shall provide station
signage and signage design support, including the basic signage package described
by the station manual. The City's contractor shall install any SCRRA-provided
signage.
The City shall be responsible for construction of all portions of the station project
not installed by SCRRA, including but not limited to: the platform, parking lot,
buildings, sidewalks, lighting, barrier fencing, benches and canopies, other station
amenities, signage and roadway/traffic control devices. The city shall provide
SCRRA with its construction and interface schedule for coordination of the SCRRA
work. The city shall be responsible for.obtaining and installing a separate electrical
power connection and service address in SCRRA's name to power all SCRRA-
owned and operated electrical equipment, except TVMs and MTTVs, at the station.
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7.1 The On -Site Construction Manager
The on-site construction manager shall negotiate change requests and coordinate
same with the city. When approved by the City's change orders will be issued by
the on-site construction manager. The on-site contraction manager will provide
schedule and budget monitoring and control, shop drawing review, cost estimating
when necessary, and interpretation and clarification of contract documents related
to engineering design to resolve field conditions. The on-site construction manager
will also make arrangements with SCRRA's right-of-way engineer for flagging and
railroad safety services, as needed.
7.2 Contractor's Right -of -Entry on to MTA Property
No work shall be commenced on MTA property or adjacent to SCRRA's track until
each of the prime contractors employed in connection with the work have executed
and delivered to SCRRA a letter agreement in the form of Right -of -Entry SCRRA
Form No. 6, and delivered to and secured the approval by SCRRA of the insurance
required by the two exhibits attached to Right -of -Entry Form No. 6. The City is
responsible for its prime contractor having obtained a right -of -entry through
submission to and acceptance by SCRRA of a completed Right -of -Entry SCRRA
Form No. 6, prior to the contractor's work. The City, or the City's contractor, will
comply with SCRRA's rules and regulations as shown in SCRRA's Rules and
Requirements for Construction on Rai/road Property SCRRA Form No. 37, and
instructions of SCRRA's inspectors and representatives, in relation to the proper
manner of protecting the railroad tracks and the traffic moving thereon, pole lines,
signals and other property of MTA or its tenants or licensees at or in the vicinity of
the work during the street project, and shall perform the work at such times as
shall not endanger or interfere with safe and timely operation of SCRRA's track and
other facilities.
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7.3 SCRRA Riaht-of-Entry and Staging Area on City Propert
At no cost to SCRRA the City hereby grants to SCRRA; its contractors and their
subcontractors' employees, agents and representatives, a temporary right -of -entry
for installation of SCRRA equipment and as a staging and storage area for the
equipment and related materials. This right -of -entry shall terminate upon
completion of the project. The staging and storage area or areas shall be delineated
by the City with SCRRA's concurrence at the time construction begins. The
staging and storage area or areas may be relocated from time to time at the City's
discretion and with SCRRA concurrence.
7.4 Final Inspection and Acceptance
SCRRA will conduct an inspection of the station project within thirty (30) days
after notice of construction completion from the City. SCRRA will have the
opportunity to request corrections if necessary for railroad -related portions of the
station project. SCRRA will provide a final .acceptance, when and if any requested
corrections have been made, in writing. Upon completion of the construction work
and acceptance of the work by both the City and SCRRA, the city shall deliver to
SCRRA a true and complete copy of "as built" drawings for the station project
within sixty (60) days.
8.0 PAYMENT OF COSTS
Below are estimates for SCRRA-provided services, work and equipment which
actual costs will be recollected by.SCRRA by the City:
a. Procurement of three MTTVs and installation of two TVMs and three
MTTVs: $30,000.00
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b. On-site construction management and other additional SCRRA
engineering services requested by the City: $72,000.00
c. Flagging/Railroad safety services obtained by the general contractor by
SCRRA Form No. 6: $50,000.00.
d. Signage and signage design support as agreed upon by the City and
SCRRA: $ 50,000.00.
e. 1250 feet of wire mesh barrier fencing along Railroad Avenue from the
station to 11th Street: $ 37,500.00.
Total estimated SCRRA costs
to be recollected from the City: $ 239,500.00
A deposit of 60%, of the total estimated costs of SCRRA services, work and
equipment provided under Items "a", "b", "d" and "e" in this section,
$113,700.00, shall be paid to SCRRA upon execution of this memorandum of
understanding. A deposit for the SCRRA-provided flagging/railroad safety services
under Item "c" will be paid by the general contractor as determined by SCRRA's
right-of-way engineer.
SCRRA will, upon completion of the project and compilation of its actual costs; will
invoice the City for the remainder of its actual costs under Items "a", "b", "d" and
"e", minus any deposit received. The City shall promptly pay SCRRA's costs as
shown in the invoice. Payments for SCRRA-provided flagging/railroad safety
services shall be made as described in SCRRA Form No. 6. In the event of a
default of payment by the general contractor under its right -of -entry agreement, the
city will be responsible for paying SCRRA any unpaid flagging/railroad safety
service costs.
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9.0 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STATION
Upon acceptance of the station project by both the City and SCRRA, the City, at
it's sole expense, shall perform all necessary maintenance and clean -up of the
station to keep the station in good order and condition to the reasonable
satisfaction of the SCRRA. City's maintenance responsibility shall include; but not
be limited to, the following: (a) maintaining; repairing, sweeping, cleaning and
resurfacing all station parking and platform areas; (b) maintaining, repairing and
cleaning all station lighting systems, irrigation systems, structures, signage and
other station improvements or fixtures; (c) removing all trash, litter and debris from
the station; (d) removing all graffiti from the station and station improvements; (e)
keeping the station free of weeds; and, (f) maintaining all planted/landscaped areas.
The City's maintenance responsibility shall be performed on 'as -needed' basis, so
as to keep the station and the station improvements in good order, condition and
repair, at all times.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the previous paragraph, the
City shall not be responsible for the repair or maintenance of the TVMs and MTTVs,
PA/CMS equipment, EMS and equipment contained within SCRRA's communication
shelter building. City hereby agrees that it shall not attempt to perform any
maintenance, repair or other work on such equipment.
9.1 Utilities Responsibilities
The City, at its sole expense, shall provide and pay for all utilities and other services
necessary to operate and maintain.the station. Such utilities and services shall
include, but not limited to, any electrical, gas, water, sewer, telephone or trash
removal service necessary for the operation of the station.
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SCRRA, at its sole expense, shall provide and pay for all utilities costs associated
with operation and maintenance of the TVMs, PA/CMS equipment and
communications shelter.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 By the City
Neither SCRRA nor any of its Board Members, member agencies, officers, agents,
volunteers, contractors, or employees shall be responsible for any damage or
liability occurring by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of the City under
or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to the City under
this agreement. The parties understand and agree that the City shall fully
indemnify, defend and hold SCRRA harmless from any and all liability, loss, expense
(including reasonable attorney fees and other defense costs), or claims imposed for
damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, bodily injury,
death, personal injury, or property damage occurring by reason of any acts or
omissions on the part of the City or its agents, contractors, customers, invitees or
employees or authority or jurisdiction delegated to the city under this agreement in
connection with any work; operation, maintenance and/or use of the station. This
indemnity shall survive until SCRRA termination of Metrolink services to Newhall
Station or until terminated by mutual consent, whichever occurs later.
10.2 By SCRRA
Neither the City nor any of its Board Members, officers, agents, contractors, or
employees shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of
any acts or omissions on the part of SCRRA under or in connection with any work,
authority or jurisdiction delegated to SCRRA under this agreement. The parties
understand and agree that SCRRA shall fully indemnify, defend and hold the City of
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Santa Clarita, and its Board Members, officers, agents and employees harmless
from any and all liability, loss,. expense (including reasonable attorney fees), or
claims imposed for injury or damage, occurring by reason of any acts or omissions
on the part of SCRRA under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to SCRRA under this agreement. This indemnity shall survive
until SCRRA termination of Metrolink services to Newhall Station or until terminated
by mutual consent, whichever occurs later.
11. INSURANCE
SCRRA and its consultants, contractors, subcontractors or agents shall assume all
responsibility for damages to property or injuries to persons, including accidental
death, which may be caused by the performance of its tasks under this
memorandum of understanding, whether by itself, its contractors or
subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by it and whether such
damage shall accrue of be discovered before or after termination of this
memorandum of understanding. Prior to the commencement of its work, SCRRA
shall cause certificates.of insurance and additional insured endorsements to be
delivered to the City. Said certificates and additional insured endorsements shall
name the City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers and employees as additionally
insured under this policy, in the following amounts:
General liability Insurance in an amount not less than
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence for personal injuries, including
accidentaldeath to any one person; property damage insurance in
an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 and subject to the above
limits, and a combined single limit of insurance in an amount not
less than $1,000,000.00.
The City and its consultants, contractors, subcontractors or agents shall assume all
responsibility for damages to property or injuries to persons, including accidental
death, which may be caused by the performance of its tasks under this.
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memorandum of understanding, whether by itself, its contractors or
subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by it and whether such
damage shall accrue of be discovered before or after termination of this
memorandum of understanding. Prior to the commencement of any work on MTA
property, the City shall cause certificates of insurance and additional insured
endorsements to.be delivered to SCRRA's right-of-way engineer, as described in
SCRRA Right -of -Entry Form No. 6.
12. NOTICES
Any notice.sent by prepaid post to the address of the .addressee shall be.deemed to
have been given when in the ordinary course it would be delivered. The
representatives of the parties who are primarily responsible for the administration of
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this agreement, and to whom notices, demands and communications shall be given
are as.follows:
City: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Attn: Bonnie Joseph
Department of Public Works Project Development
23920 Valencia Boulevard Coordinator
Santa Clarita CA 91355-2196
E-mail: bjoseph@santa-clarita.com
Telephone: (805),286-4139
Facsimile: (805) 259-8125
SCRRA: Lou Cluster, Public Projects Engineer
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
700 South Flower Street 26th Floor
Los Angeles CA 90017-4101
E-mail: clusterl@scrra.com
Telephone: (213) 452-0217
Facsimile: (213) 452-0423
If there is any change in the above name and/or address, either party shall give a
written notice to the other party within five (5) days of such change.
13. DEFAULT
In the event either party fails to perform its obligations pursuant to this agreement,
the non -defaulting party shall provide written notice to the defaulting party of the
default. In the event the defaulting party fails to cure the default within ten (10)
days from receipt of the notice or commit to cure the default and commence the
same within thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice, the non -defaulting party
may elect to terminate this agreement. Upon termination of this agreement, all
moneys advanced to the defaulting party by the non -defaulting party, less
reasonable costs of services, .equipment and materials provided to date, shall be
refunded forthwith to the non -defaulting. party. Any and all orders of equipment
and materials shall be canceled, if feasible and so directed by the non -defaulting
party.
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14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.1 Severability. Should any part of the within agreement become null, void or
unenforceable, all other portions of said agreement shall remain in full,force and
effect.
14.2 Cooperation. The parties and their respective agents and employees shall
tender their best efforts and act in good faith to cooperate with and support the
construction and related activities necessary for the successful and timely
completion of the subject project.
14.3. Entire Agreement. This agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties on the matters it covers and it supersedes any previous agreement between
the parties on such matters. No other agreement, statement or promise made by or
to either of the parties or the agent or representative of either of the parties shall be
binding unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have.caused this agreement to be
executed by their respective officers, duly authorized.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, A public
RAIL AUTHORITY, a joint powers body, corporate and politic, created
authority, created under the laws under the laws of the State of
of the State of California California
By:
David Solow, Interim Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO.FORM:
DEWITT W. CLINTON
County Counsel
Los Angeles County
as
Helen Parker, Deputy County Counsel
M
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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