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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Indemnity Agreement for one (1) new MARTA Bus Shelter.
Transportation
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Item Summary:
As part of the GDOT approval process for installing the new Bus Shelter on SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road west of Dogwood Road in the westbound direction, there is a required GDOT Indemnity Agreement. The bus stop improvements will be owned and maintained by the City of Roswell; however, they are located in GDOT's right-of-way.
In summary, the Indemnity Agreement states:
1. The City agrees to indemnify GDOT from all lawsuits, actions, claims arising during construction or maintenance of the bus stops.
2. The City is responsible for maintenance.
3. The City will make any repairs if any damage is caused by GDOT.
4. GDOT can terminate the Agreement at any time with 30 days written notice.
5. GDOT can require City to relocate or remove bus stop improvements at City's expense.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On February 3, 2014 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation