HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-062 S YNCHR ONIZA TION A GR EEMENT
THIS SYNCHRONIZATION AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of
2005 , by and between the FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY
COMPANY L.L. C . , a Florida Limited Liability Corporation, with an address of One Malaga
Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32085 hereinafter called "FEC" and Indian River County, Florida,
hereinafter called "COUNTY" .
WHEREAS , Railroad Automatic Warning Devices , hereinafter referred to as
"RAILROAD DEVICES ", presently exist or shall be installed, at a rail/highway grade crossing
of, Fourth Street (4"' Street) , at Railroad Mile Post. 229+3982 '
WHEREAS , the parties desire that the RAILROAD DEVICES be synchronized with
both existing and/or proposed highway traffic signal devices, at
Fourth Street and State Road 5 (US1 ) hereinafter referred to as "HIGHWAY DEVICES ", in
order to clear highway traffic from the grade crossing upon the approach of trains ;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings as herein set forth, the
parties agree as follows :
A. FEC shall .
1 . Install the necessary synchronization equipment to terminals of the FEC ' s
control box for the Railroad Devices and perform actual control box connection with
cables from the COUNTY ' S circuit at COUNTY ' S expense . The installation shall be
done by the FEC ' S own forces, with supervision and approval of the COUNTY, and in
accordance with the " Specifications for Installation of Traffic Signal Synchronization
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along Florida East Coast Railway Right of Way," appended hereto as Exhibit A
hereinafter referred to as " Specifications" .
2 . Notify the COUNTY of FEC ' S intention to make any changes in the operation of
the Railroad Devices , which, in any way, would affect the synchronization with the
HIGHWAY DEVICES .
B . The COUNTY shall, at its sole expense :
1 . Install or have installed all cable, circuitry, and related equipment required to
operate the HIGHWAY DEVICES in a synchronized manner, and will provide and
maintain sufficient cable to reach the FEC ' s control box for connection by FEC ' s
personnel.
2 . Design, construct, install and maintain the HIGHWAY DEVICES , in a manor that
will not obstruct or in any way interfere with the operation of the RAILROAD DEVICES
in accordance with the attached plans and/or specifications .
3 . Request total pre-emption timing of fft seconds (50) from FEC to provide
clearance of highway traffic from the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing, with twenty
of those seconds (20) to be advanced pre-emption to be provided by FEC with a
tolerance of plus or minus ten percent (+/- 10%) .
4 . Operate, maintain, and replace the HIGHWAY DEVICES .
5 . Notify FEC in advance of COUNTY' S intention to make any changes in the
operation of the HIGHWAY DEVICES , which, in any way might affect synchronization
with the RAILROAD DEVICES .
6 . Use other means including, traffic control personnel or law enforcement
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personnel to control the flow of traffic at the traffic signal locations at any time the
Highway Devices or pre-emption are inoperative so as to clear the highway/railroad
grade crossing before the approach of trains .
7 . Relocate its cable, circuitry, and related equipment, upon written notice from
the FEC , that the relocation is necessary due to railroad operations, including, but not
limited to , track relocation, maintenance, or replacement, or because of changes or
additions to the FEC ' s train control signals or communication equipment.
C. Grade Crossing Agreements :
1 . This synchronization agreement does not affect any existing contract between
FEC and COUNTY or third parties, by which the highway/railroad grade crossing is
permitted to exist, or maintained, or by which other RAILROAD DEVICES or
HIGHWAY DEVICES are installed and maintained.
2 . This synchronization agreement is of an indefinite, but unperpetual duration
and shall terminate upon the removal of the aforementioned rail\highway grade
crossing or upon the mutual consent of both parties .
3 . The installation of any cable or other facility on or beneath the FEC ' S tracks or
right of way required for synchronization shall be installed in accordance with the
Specifications.
4 . This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and shall
not be modified except by the written agreement of both parties and shall be
construed according to the laws of the State of Florida. Each fully executed
copy of this agreement shall be considered an original .
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their authorized officials, have executed this
agreement in duplicate originals on the date indicated.
Signed, sealed and FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY
delivered in the presence of: COMPANY L.L.C. , a Florida Limited Liability
Corporation
By:
Attest :
Witnesses as to Company Assistant Secretary
Date :
IND RIVER COUNTY
�G By: r
omas S . Lowther
Title : Chairman
Witnesses as to County
Attest: 74
Title : DEPUTY CLERK
Date : February 15 , 2005
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN Y
BY
W LLIAM K . DEBRAAL
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
FEC FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY
ONE MALAGA STREET, P.O. DRAWER 1048, ST, AUGUSTINE, FLA. 32085
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER. SIGNAL AND COMMMCATIONS
Specifications for the Installation of Traffic Signal Synchronization
Along Florida East Coast Railway right of way .
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1 ) All traffic signal synchronization interconnection cable must be encased in conduit. The conduit is to be
a schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) .
2) The conduit will be installed by Jack and Bore, or Directional Bore under the track structure at a
minimum depth of five and one half (5 %) feet below top of tie. In addition, a minimum depth of four
(4) feet below grade will be maintained for the duration of the conduit ran while on the right of way.
3 ) The conduit will end in an at grade interconnecting pull box, provided by the installing agency or
designated representative, and situated not greater than five (5 ) feet from the Railroad's instrument case.
4) The interconnection circuitry must be such that any break in the circuit will cause the traffic signal to
enter the preemption mode .
A. All new installations will utilize a dual break circuit design consisting of 1 set of normally closed dry
contacts in line with the signal control hot or positive leg and 1 set of normally closed dry contacts in
line with the signal control return or negative leg.
B . In existing locations where a single break circuit is utilized, the control signal being sent to the
Railroad' s instrument case must be at a potential other than neutral or ground.
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EXHIBIT A
aFECFLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY
ONE MALAGA STREET, P .O. DRAWER 1048 , ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. 32085
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, SIGNAL AND COMMMCATIONS
Specifications for the Installation of Traffic Signal Synchronization
Along Florida East Coast Railway right of way .
5) The Railroad will provide and maintain one or two sets of normally closed dry contacts as required by
approved circuit design. They will also provide and maintain the cable and conduit between the pull box
and the grade crossing instrument case.
6) Any deviation or modifications to these specifications must be approved, in advance, by the Vice
President, Engineering and the Chief Engineer, Signal and Communications .
Updated : 5/14/03 - 2 - SyncSpec rvl . doc