HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Iowa DOT's Liability for Conduit Installation for Automated Train Horns RESOLUTION NO. 99-341
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
LIABILITY FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
FOR THE AUTOMATED TRAIN HORN INSTALLATIONS
AT THE CLARK, KELLOGG,AND DUFF AVENUE CROSSINGS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to conduct the
conduit installation needed for installing the new automated train horn systems at the Clark,Kellogg,
and Duff Avenue crossings; and,
WHEREAS, for performing this work, the Iowa DOT has only requested that they be held
harmless from claims that could arise as a result of the conduit installation;
WHEREAS,staff believes that it is appropriate for the City to assume this liability due to the
cost savings and scheduling advantage realized if the Iowa DOT performs the conduit installation;
WHEREAS,the Iowa DOT's crew is experienced and has no prior claims arising from their
work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the City of Ames agrees to hold the Iowa Department of Transportation harmless for claims
arising from the conduit installation needed to install automated train horns at the Clark Avenue,
Kellogg Avenue, and Duff Avenue crossing.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of September, 1999.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th of September, 1999.