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HomeMy WebLinkAboutState of Iowa - Grade Crossing Surface Repair (Rainbow Drive) 10/2/2006 /46"?-0 (:.. A18073 STATE OF IOWA FEDERAL-AID GRADE CROSSING SURFACE REPAIR FORCE ACCOUNT AGREEMENT for the construction of surface improvements at the railroad crossing located on Company's track and for reimbursement under 23 USC Section 130 Project No.: STP-SF00(35)-2C-07 County: Black Hawk Road: Rainbow Drive, Waterloo, lA FRA No.: 307-898-U DIRECT ALL COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THIS PROJECT TO: HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Contact Person: Jeff Bales, Engineering Department Address: 715 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50703 Office Telephone No.: 319-291-4312 Railroad COMPANY Contact Person: Greg Bastian, Engineer–Technical Services Address: Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad, 402 East 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 Office Telephone No.: (319)236-9205 State Contact Person: Mary Jo Key, Program Manager–Telephone No. 515-239-1108 Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Rail Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 Ernie Corbin–Project Inspector, Iowa DOT–Telephone No. 515-239-1055; Cell No. 515-290-2784 (Revised 01/18/06) AGREEMENT SUBMITTAL: Complete and return all three (3) fully executed Agreements to Modal Division, Office of Rail Transportation, for each crossing project. Exhibit"A"- Work Statement is to be attached. Prepare a cost estimate for each crossing and attach to the Agreement labeled as Exhibit B. Sign and attach Exhibit "C"with appendixes–Standard Title VI Assurances 1 STATE OF IOWA FEDERAL-AID GRADE CROSSING SURFACE REPAIR AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the Highway Authority, and the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad, hereinafter referred to as the Company, and Iowa Department of Transportation,hereinafter referred to as the State. The Highway Authority and the Company agree to repair the at-grade crossing located at Rainbow Drive in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, and further agree as follows. SECTION I. Work Statement and Performance. The Company and the Highway Authority have determined the extent of the repair to be performed at this crossing, including railway and roadway approach modifications. This repair shall conform to the Company and Highway Authority Standards. The agreed work, generally described in the Work Statement identified as Exhibit "A"attached hereto and made part of this Agreement, is to be performed by Company forces, except the Company may subcontract performance of the roadway approach work or other required incidental work. In the absence of specific Company standards, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association guidelines shall be followed. SECTION H. Cost Estimate. The estimated cost of the project work is itemized on Exhibit`B" attached hereto, and made part of this Agreement. SECTION 111. Work Start and Completion. The Company shall begin the construction of the project as soon as possible after the State gives written authorization to proceed and complete the project within 18 months of written authorization to proceed. Costs incurred prior to State authorization are not reimbursable under this Agreement. Cost incurred more than 18 months after State authorization will not be reimbursed unless the Company has requested in writing and received from the State a written extension of time for completion. The State shall have complete discretion, and be the sole authority to grant or deny extensions. Costs incurred for work following the extension time will not be reimbursed. SECTION N. Traffic Control. The highway will be closed during repair. Exhibit"A" describes specific closure conditions. The Company shall advise the Highway Authority Contact Person a minimum of 14 days in advance of the starting date to allow the Highway Authority adequate time to provide and place appropriate traffic control devices. If the road is to be closed,the Company shall advise the Highway Authority Contact Person: 1) a minimum of 60 days in advance of the approximate starting date to allow the Highway Authority to implement the detour; and 2) 14 days in advance of the actual starting date to allow the Highway Authority adequate time to provide and install appropriate signs on the detour. 2 SECTION V. Work Notification. The Company shall notify the State and the Highway Authority's Contact Person no later than 14 days prior to the start of its work at the crossing. The Highway Authority shall be given ample opportunity to document the materials, equipment, and labor required to complete the proj ect. SECTION VI. Project Completion. The State shall have the right to inspect the project work at any time. After the Company has completed the required work, the Company shall so notify the State and the Highway Authority in writing. The State shall arrange an inspection with the Highway Authority and the Company in order for all parties to determine whether the project work has been completed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or Amendments thereto. If the existing traffic control devices at a multiple- track highway-rail grade crossing become improperly placed or inaccurate because of removal of some of the tracks, the existing devices shall be relocated and/or modified at COMPANY expense pursuant to the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 8. Relocation of the traffic control devices will be completed prior to removal of the detour. When the work has been completed in accordance with the Agreement, the Company and the Highway Authority shall sign and deliver to the State a Certificate of Completion and Acceptance form.. SECTION VII. Reimbursable Costs. The COMPANY will keep an accurate and detailed account of actual and necessary reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. The cost of labor, material, all associated additives and subcontracted work costs are reimbursable, and shall be billed on a force account basis in accord with Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 140, Subpart 1. The cost of COMPANY equipment, equipment rental, accounting, accounting additives and bill reproduction are reimbursable, but shall not be included directly in the force account billing. Those costs shall be billed as an additive amount equal to nine(9)percent of the total force account billed less final audit exceptions. The cost of preliminary project engineering, construction inspection, track inspection,relocation of existing signals, signal wires, and switches, or the construction of runarounds will not be eligible project reimbursable costs. SECTION VIII. Cost Sharing. The Highway Authority and Company each shall pay twenty percent (20%)'of the reimbursable costs defined in SECTION VII for work described in Exhibit"A". It is understood the State will use Federal-Aid 23 USC 130 funds to reimburse the Company for sixty percent (60%) of the total eligible costs for this project. The STATE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUDIT shall establish eligible reimbursable project costs. SECTION IX. Progressive Payments. The Company may submit progressive bills to the State for sixty percent (60%) of its material, labor and any subcontracted costs included in Exhibit`B", for each crossing location. The billing for material shall be for those materials that have been delivered to the project location or specifically purchased and delivered to the Company for use on the project. The DEPARTMENT and HIGHWAY AUTHORITY may make progressive payments to the COMPANY not to exceed ninety- seven percent(97%) of each party's billed participation. SECTION X. Final Billing. Upon completion of the project the Company shall submit a final and complete itemized billing in three(3) counterparts. Final bill shall include a summary of all incurred costs. 3 SECTION XI. Final Payment. The State, upon receipt of the final bill and Certificate of Completion and Acceptance form, 'shall review, and forward the final bill to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Audits for final audit. Reimbursement to the Company shall be governed by the STATE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUDIT for each project location. The State shall notify the Highway Authority of the reimbursable amount after final audit. The State and Highway Authority shall make payment to the Company equal to 60 percent and 20 percent, respectively, of the final reimbursable amount, less previous payment. The Company shall promptly reimburse the State and Highway Authority in the amount of any overpayments. SECTION XII. Maintenance and Abandonment 6Upon completion of the project, the Company shall maintain the crossing surface to provide a safe and sufficient crossing for vehicular travel. If the track is removed from both sides of the crossing, the Company shall remove the surface material, rail and cross ties from the crossing and shall restore the roadway void to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority, all at Company expense. The Company shall move and install all suitable modular surface material that was installed within the past five (5) years to another Company public crossing satisfactory to the State, at Company expense. The installation of the modular surface material may be eligible for a Grade Crossing Surface Repair Agreement. If the existing traffic control devices at a multiple-track highway-rail grade crossing become improperly placed or inaccurate because of removal of some of the tracks, the existing devices shall be relocated and/or modified at COMPANY expense pursuant to the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 8. SECTION XIII. Standard Title VI Assurances Recipients of this funding are required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. An authorized COMPANY representative will sign the attached Standard Title VI Assurances. The signed copy will be identified as Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. SECTION XIV. Successor and Assigns This agreement shall be binding upon all successors or assigns. The Company shall provide written notice to the Highway Authority and the State of any assignment of this Agreement. SECTION XV. Project Contact Persons All notices and communications essential to complete the work required by this Agreement shall be made to the Contact Persons and the State specified on the cover page of this Agreement. SECTION XVI. Integration and Amendment This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire Agreement between the State, the Company, and the Highway Authority concerning this project. If the DEPARTMENT determines a substantial change is to be made in the project work described in Exhibit"A",the DEPARTMENT will furnish the written approval of the change. SECTION XVII. Termination For Convenience In the event of nonappropriation of federal funds, this Agreement may be terminated in whole, or in part, when the State, Highway Authority, and the Company agree that the continuation of the Project would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the future disbursement of federal funds. The State,Highway Authority, and Company shall agree upon the termination conditions. The Company shall not incur new obligations after the effective date of the 4 termination and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as reasonably possible. The State will allow full credit to the Company for the State share of the noncancellable obligations allowable under the Agreement and properly incurred by the Company prior to termination. SECTION XVIII. Merged Documents. This agreement may be executed and delivered in three or more counterparts, each of which so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all shall constitute but one and the same instrument. If any section,provision, or part of this Agreement shall be found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such judgment shall not affect the validity of any section,provision, or part thereof not found to be invalid or unconstitutional. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the COMPANY, the HIGHWAY AUTHORITY and the STATE hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the dates indicated below. Executed by the COMPANY this Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad lS dayof�il�/�Lfec , 2006 By 6L �-1 Name and Title Us Region Director Contracts&Administration Executed by the HIGHWAY AUTHORITY this City of Waterloo, Iowa dayof (066<,r , 200 (, By Name and ti ��yv� l�t,t/ ty� Nh0.yo✓ Executed by the STATE this STATE OF IOWA Iowa Department of Transportation day of 1200_ By Peggy Baer,Director Office of Rail Transportation 5 Fm 040016 2-03 Iowa Department of Transportation yr► EXHIBIT"A"—WORK STATEMENT Iowa Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund and Federal-Aid Rail/Highway Crossing Surface Repair County: Black Hawk Meeting Date: 3-29-05 FRA No: 307898U Highway Authority: Waterloo State Crossing No: 580 RR Company: CCP Location: Rainbow Drive L Crossing(s)Reconstructed A. COMPANY will reconstruct 1 crossings of 117.5 total feet that includes 82 feet of star track surface material through the traveled roadway and 35.5 feet of star track surface material through the shoulder or sidewalk area. As a minimum,the crossing must extend beyond the edge of the traveled roadway and through the shoulder if not curbed. 2. Traffic Controls(mark with an X) ❑ A highway runaround will be constructed to permit two-lane traffic during repair. ® The highway will be closed for 5 days during repair. NOTE: The HIGHWAY AUTHORITY is responsible for barricades, signing, detours,detour damage, and rumrounds. The COMPANY shall advise the HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Contact Person: 1) A minimum of sixty(60)days in advance of the approximate starting date to allow the HIGHWAY AUTHORITY to implement the detour. 2) Fourteen(14)days in advance of the actual starting date to allow the HIGHWAY AUTHORITY adequate time to provide and install appropriate signs on the detour. The COMPANY shall advise the STATE PROJET INSPECTOR fourteen(14)days in advance of the actual starting date. 3. Track Elevation Relative to Existing Road Pavements(mark with an X) ❑ Tracks will be constructed to meet existing road grade. ❑ Roadway will be reconstructed to meet a proposed new track grade(roadway work is not covered by this Agreement.) ® Tracks will be elevated 1 inches above the adjacent roadway requiring a taper(complete item 4A and 4B.) In any event, the parties agree to provide a smooth crossing. 4. Roadway Work—Must be sufficient to provide a smooth crossing A. Taper Length(estimated) A25 foot taper on the east side of the crossing and a 25 foot taper on the west side of the crossing,requires 45 tons of asphalt material(estimated). Taper length should not exceed 25 feet for each inch of track raise. This work will be completed by(mark with an X) ❑ COMPANY forces ® COMPANY's contractor ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY forces ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY's contractor FRA No. 307-898U B. Track Crossing Opening in the Roadway(mark with an J) ❑ Existing track opening will be maintained. ® Track opening of 25 feet will be required involving the following described roadway modifications. saw cut so as to remove headers back fill with asphalt in three lifts to get good density 60 tons This work will be completed by(mark with an X). ❑ COMPANY forces ® COMPANY's contractor ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY forces ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY's contractor 5. Existing Sidewalk(s)Within Scope of Project north A. Approximately LV eet of existing sidewalk will be replaced along the West side of the tracks and h feet along the sm side of the tracks. 1 vd. concrete B. This work will be completed by(mark with an J). ❑ COMPANY forces ® COMPANY's contractor ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY forces ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY'S contractor 6. Crossing(s)Permanently Retired and Removed A. COMPANY will retire and remove N/A crossing(s). B. Voids in pavement will be filled with material requiring (units). This work will be completed by(mark with an X). ❑ COMPANY forces ❑ COMPANY's contractor ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY forces ❑ HIGHWAY AUTHORITY's contractor 7. Drainage(mark with an X) A. ❑ Present drainage is adequate. B. ® Drainage work required. Specify work to include materials and outlet. C. ❑ Clean ail four(4)quadrants to get good surface drainage. 6" drain tile to north ditch 8. Additional Construction and Traffic Control Conditions; ke,Road Closure Limitations— Construction at this crossing included with this project, and not described above. Only ACC or PCC Cah)�o will be place one(1)foot from the railroad surface material. possibly place trunacated Oomes Shei.°�tsvA den 9. Signature BlockQl�fli��t'2 Signatures indicate agreement on all items on Work Statement. If the Agreeis not reached at the field meeting,Highway Authority should hold the form, and set target resolution date. Greg Bastian Jeff Bales Railroad Representative Highway AuthorityRepressJentative _ fffSogj-�c Signature Signature �/ VU State Project Inspector—Ernest R Corbin Additional Attendees: Office No. 515-239-1055 Cell No. 515-290-2784 f,h Signature Copy of Exhibit"A"will be given to the Hwy Authority,RR company and the State at the crossing site. 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: °#te aI'l $86 005 8 00% $7,740 ,r.x�—:c`.�'k� " 'ix?;a DONATION Recoverable Donation to CN AmountTOTAL TOTAL DONATfON 0.07- 0.00 0.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST $119,502 MATERIAL FORECAST FOI Renew Rainbow Dr.With a Concrete Waterloo Northland Oil Lead Material Description NEW 115# State Tax UM QTY Unit Prices Total 5.00% 330 THERMITE KIT 115# LF 14.57 $5,049 5.00% SPIKE TRACK 5/8'X 6",50 Ib Keg EA 8 58.00 $4875.00% CN 5 PLATE TIE PANDROL 7-3/4X 15"-5-1/2 115# 0 21.28 $112 5.00/o Clips for Pandrol Plates --- - EA 20 9.07 $190 Plate Holding Screws EA 40 1.78 $75 S.ODk EA 80 1.25 $105 Angle Bars,115RE,36" 5.00% Taper Rail, 115RE190RA PR 8 43.86 $368 TRACK 7 X 9"X 8'6" HWD#1 5.00% EA 4 1,200.00 $5,040 BALLAST ROAD _ S.OD% EA 10 38.00 $399 , .CONCRETE CROSSING MATERIAL(Startrack) 5.00% TON 200 8.50 $1 7855.00% TF 118 330.00 $40,714 7 nfZ Operations Special Capital Project Estimate Renew Rainbow Dr.With a Concrete Crossing US Region Technical Services Homewood, IL STATE COST SUMMARY Estimate: Renew Rainbow Dr.With a Concrete Crossing Location: West Waterloo Company Name: Chicago Central &Pacific Subdivision Name: Waterloo Mile Post: Northland Oil Lead z LABOR $12,177 MATERIAL $57,040 OTHER 142,545 PROJECT TOTAL $111,762 CN SHARE OF REIMBURSABLE COST(20%): $22,352 ��Ez EXHIBIT "C" STANDARD TITLE VI ASSURANCES The Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad(hereinafter referred to as the 'Recipient")HEREBY AGREES THAT AS a condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-42 U.S.C. 2000d-4 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulation,Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part 21,Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) and other pertinent directives, to the end that in accordance with the Act, Regulations, and other pertinent directives,no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, gender, or national origin,be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, including the Federal Highway Administration, and HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. This assurance is required by subsection 21.7(a) (1) of the Regulations, a copy of which is attached. More specifically and without limiting the above general assurance,the Recipient hereby gives the following specific assurances with respect to its at grade highway crossing improvement program, 1. That the Recipient agrees that each "program "and each "facility" as defined in subsections 21. 23 (e) and 21.23(b) of the Regulations,will be(with regard to a"program")conducted, or will be(with regard to a"facility") operated in compliance with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, the Regulations. 2. That the Recipient shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or material subject to the Regulations made in connection with the at grade highway crossing improvement ro am and, in adapted form in all proposals for negotiated agreements. The Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act,hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, gender, or national origin in consideration for an award. 3. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix A of this assurance in every contract subject to the Act and Regulations. 4. That the clauses of Appendix B of this assurance shall be included as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting a transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or interest therein. 5. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance to construct a facility, or part of a facility,the assurance shall extend to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith. 6 FAX t 10. :i00 332 3814 SeP• 20 200h 02:21F4.1 Fl '1 6. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance in the form, or for the acquisition ofreal propel ty or and interest in real property,the assurance shall extend to right to space on,over tinder such property„ 7.. That the Recipient shall include the appropriate clauses set forth in Appendix C of this assurance, as a covenant funning with the land,in any flrttu•e deeds, leases,permits, .licenses, and similar agreetnents entered into by the Recipient with other parties: (a)for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the AUrade highway crossing imn rovMlent program; and(b)for the construction or 1180 of'or access to space on, over,or ander real property acquired, or,improved wider the at n ode I�iwad crossing improvement n o ram 8., That this assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which.Federal financial assistance is extended to the program, except where the Fodoral financial assistance is to provide,or is the form,of, personal property,or real property or interest therein or structures or improvements thereon in which case the assurance obligates the Recipient or any transferee for the longer of the following periods: (a) the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits; or(b) the period during which the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property. 9.. The Recipient shall provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the Secretary ofTransportation,or the official,to whom he/she delegates specific authority, to give reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients, subgrantees, contractors, subconaactors,transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance rider such program will comply with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to,the Act, the Regulations and this assurance, 10 Ilse Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under,the Act,the Regulations, and tlr s assurance_ THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the pu,pose of obtaining oily and all Federal grants, loans,contracts,property,discorurts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Recipient by the Department of Transportation under the at tirade Iehwav crossing impr'ovemeut program and is binding on it, other recipients, subgrantees, contractors,subcontractors, transferees, successors in interest and other participants in the a_l grade highway crossing unnrovement uroaram.. The person or persons whose signatures appear below ars authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Recipient.. Datedlef f Attachmonts Appendices A, B, C 7 APPENDIX A During the performance of this contract,the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor shall comply with the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation(hereinafter, "DOT')Title 49, Code 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. 2. Nondiscrimination: The contractor,with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, gender or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement 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. 3. Solicitations for Subcontracts. Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement 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 national origin. 4. Information and Reports: The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant there to, and shall permit access to its books,records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Iowa Department of Transportation or Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information the contractor shall so certify to the Iowa Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the Iowa 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: a. withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, and/or b cancellation,termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part 8 6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1)through (6) in every subcontract, including procurement 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 Iowa Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance: 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 Iowa Department of Transportation to enter into such litigation to Protect the interests of the Iowa Department of Transportation and, in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. 9 APPENDIX B The following clauses shall be included in any and all deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures or improvements thereon, or interest therein from the United States. GRANTING CLAUSE NOW, THEREFORE,the Department of Transportation, as authorized by law, and upon the condition that the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon, in accordance with Title 23,United States Code, the Regulations for the Administration of The Federal Aid Program and the policies and procedures prescribed by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation and, also in accordance with and in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part 21,Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation(hereinafter referred to as the Regulations)pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto Chicago, Central&Pacific Railroad all the right, title and interest of the Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. HABENDUM CLAUSE TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad and its successors forever, subject,however,to the covenants, conditions-restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows,which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and shall be binding on the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad, its successors and assigns. Chicago, Central&Pacific Railroad in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself,its successors and assigns, that (1) no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and]* (2)that the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad shall use the lands and interests in lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended, and(3)that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned nondiscrimination conditions, the Department shall have a right to re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and the above described land and facilities shall thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the Iowa Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction.* *Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 10 APPENDIX C The following clauses shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases,permits, or similar instruments entered into by the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad,pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a). The (grantee, license,lessee,permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs,personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree(in the case of deeds and leases and "as a covenant running with the land")that in the event facilities are constructed,maintained, or otherwise operated on the said property described in this (deed, license, lease,permit, etc.)for a purpose for which a Department of Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee,permittee, etc.,) shall maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part 21,Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. Include in licenses, leases permits etc.* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants,the Iowa Department of Transportation, shall have the right to terminate the(license, lease,permit, etc.) and to re-enter the repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said(license, lease,permit, etc.)had never been made or issued. Include in deeds* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants,the Iowa Department of Transportation, shall have the right to re-enter said lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the Iowa Department of Transportation and its assigns. The following shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases,permits or similar agreements entered into by the Chicago, Central &Pacific Railroad,pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b). The (grantee,licensee, lessee,permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself,his/her personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree(in the case of deeds, and leases add "as a covenant running with the land")that (1)no person on the ground of race, color, sex,or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2)that in the construction of any improvements on, over or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, sex,or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or other-wise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the(grantee, licensee, lessee,permittee, etc.) shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. 11 Include in licenses leases permits etc.* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, the Iowa Department of Transportation, shall have the right to terminate the (license, lease,permittee, etc.) and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, lease,permit, etc.) had never been made or issued. Include in deeds* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, the Iowa Department of Transportation, shall have the right to re-enter said land and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the Iowa Department of Transportation, and its assigns. *Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 12