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750.010.22
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<br /> 05/02
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<br /> CONTRACT NO.
<br /> FINANCIAL PROJECT NO.
<br /> F.E.I.D.NO.
<br /> STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
<br /> TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
<br /> THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,by and between the Florida
<br /> Department of Transportation,an agency of the State of Florida, herein called the"Department",and Indian River County Florida,
<br /> herein called the"Maintaining Agency".
<br /> WITNESSETH:
<br /> WHEREAS,the Maintaining Agency has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to undertake the maintenance and
<br /> operation of traffic signals or signal systems on the State Highway System,and the Department is authorized under Sections 334.044
<br /> and 335.055, Florida Statutes,to enter into this Agreement; and
<br /> WHEREAS,the Maintaining Agency has authorized its undersigned representative to enter into and execute this Agreement.
<br /> NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein to be undertaken by the
<br /> respective parties hereto,and for other good and valuable consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties
<br /> mutually agree and covenant as follows:
<br /> 1.The Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the maintenance and continuous operation of the traffic signals,traffic
<br /> signal systems (central computer, cameras,message signs,and communications interconnect),school zone traffic control devices,
<br /> intersection flashing beacons,illuminated street name signs,and the payment of electricity and electrical charges incurred in
<br /> connection with operation of such traffic signals and signal systems upon completion of their installation.The Department agrees to pay
<br /> to the Maintaining Agency,an annual compensation based on Department's fiscal year for the cost of the maintenance and continuous
<br /> operation of full traffic signal locations as identified in Exhibit A.Flashing beacons,emergency signals,and school zone signals are not
<br /> included.Payments will be made in accordance with Exhibit B.Should the Maintaining Agency withdraw from the compensation portion
<br /> of this Agreement,the Maintaining Agency will still be responsible for the maintenance and continuous operation of the above items.In
<br /> the case of construction contracts,the Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the payment of electricity and electrical charges
<br /> incurred in connection with the operation of the traffic signals and signal systems,and shall undertake the maintenance and continuous
<br /> operation of said traffic signals and signal systems upon final acceptance of the Installation by the Department. Prior to any acceptance
<br /> by the Department,the Maintaining Agency shall have the opportunity to inspect and request modifications/corrections to the
<br /> installation(s)and the Department agrees to undertake those prior to acceptance so long as the modifications/corrections comply with
<br /> the contract and specifications. Repair or replacement and other responsibilities of the installation,contractor and the Department,
<br /> during construction,are contained in the Department's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
<br /> 2.The Maintaining Agency shall maintain and operate the traffic signals and signal systems in a manner that will ensure safe
<br /> and efficient movement of highway traffic and that is consistent with maintenance practices prescribed by the International Municipal
<br /> Signal Association(IMSA)and operational requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD),as amended.The
<br /> Maintaining Agency's maintenance responsibilities shall include,but not be limited to, preventive maintenance(periodic inspection,
<br /> service and routine repairs),and emergency maintenance(trouble shooting in the event of equipment malfunction,failure,or damage).
<br /> The Maintaining Agency shall record its maintenance activities In a traffic signal maintenance log.
<br /> 3.The Maintaining Agency may remove any component of the installed equipment for repair;however,it shall not make
<br /> any permanent modifications and/or equipment replacements unless the equipment provided is capable of performing at minimum the
<br /> same functions.The Department shall not make any modifications and/or equipment replacements without prior written notice to the
<br /> Maintaining Agency.
<br /> 4.The Maintaining Agency shall set and maintain the timing and phasing of the traffic signals in accordance with the
<br /> Department's timing and phasing plans,specifications,or special provisions.The Maintaining Agency shall obtain prior written approval
<br /> from the Department for any modification in phasing of signals. Signal system timings(cycle length,split,offset)are considered
<br /> operational settings and may be changed by the Maintaining Agency to accommodate the changing needs of traffic. The Maintaining
<br /> Agency may make changes in the signal timing provided these changes are made under the direction of a qualified Professional
<br /> Engineer and be contingent upon an engineering report or documentation of engineering judgment prepared by,or for,the Maintaining
<br /> Agency in accordance with Section 1A.09, Engineering Study and Engineering Judgment,of the MUTCD,recommending such changes
<br /> by a qualified Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida.The Maintaining Agency shall make available a copy of the
<br /> timings to the Department upon request. The Department reserves the right to examine equipment,timing and phasing at any time
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