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4.05 4.5 AGREEMENTSNational Grid—Right of Entry—LaBella to access lands for land surveying activities including wetland delineation—3-18-2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL GRID REGARDING ACCESS TO PROPERTY RELATED TO PROPOSED PEGGY ANN & NATIONAL GRID RIGHT-OF-WAY TRAILS RESOLUTION NO. ,2024 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, Labella Associates, on behalf of the Town of Queensbury, wishes to access certain property located in the vicinity of Maple Drive and Sherman Avenue in the Town identified as Tax Map Nos: 302.17-3-58 and 309.5-1-4 and owned by National Grid, for land surveying purposes related to the construction, use and maintenance of the proposed Peggy Ann Trail and National Grid Right-of-Way Trail, and WHEREAS,National Grid has agreed to permit access to the property provided that the Town enter into a Right of Entry Agreement as presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Right of Entry Agreement for Access to National Grid Property and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting and the Town Supervisor and/or Labella Associates to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 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Pursuant to your request to for access to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Rights of Way and use of certain fee-owned lands of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, Saratoga County, New York, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "NMPC"), insofar as it lawfully may and without covenant or warranty of any kind, express or implied, does hereby grant to you the right and permission to enter upon said lands for the sole purpose of land surveying including wetland delineation on parcels identified by S.13.1,302.19 3-58 and 309.5-1-4: Locations attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A This Agreement is given upon and subject to the following terms and conditions: l ) The term of this Agreement shall commence on the full execution of this agreement and run until for thirty days (The "Term"). Upon mutual written agreement the Term may be extended, if such an extension is reasonably required to Complete the Permitted Activities. 2) Town of Queensbury hereby assume all risk of and shall hereby indemnify this Corporation and save it harmless from all loss, damage or injury to persons or property occasioned by negligence or otherwise, and arising out of or in any way connected with the work outlined in this agreement, and Town of Queensbury hereby expressly agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless this Corporation, its officers, contractors, agents and employees from and against all such loss, damage or injury, whether resulting or accruing this Corporation, its officers, contractors, agents or employees, or to any other person or persons, and from all claims arising out of such loss, damage or injury, and from all costs and expenses connected therewith, unless it is established that the same was occasioned by the sole negligence of this Corporation. Town of Queensbury shall be responsible for all costs, expenses or damages arising out of, or in connection with, any injuries to persons or damages to property caused by the exercise of the rights herein granted. In the event that any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other part of this instrument and the remaining parts of this instrument shall be 4- enforced as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable part were not contained in the instrument. 3) You hereby agree that you and/or any of your subcontractor(s) working on NMPC's property shall have in force liability insurance with a minimum general aggregate limit of $2,000,000 and a limit of $ 1 ,000,000 per occurrence in a form acceptable to this Corporation and naming "National Grid USA its subsidiaries and affiliates" as additional insured on said policy. (refer to exhibit B attached here to) 4) All activities conducted by you, or your contractors, shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations and codes. in particular, the requirements of the following statutes, regulations and safety codes and guidelines must be met: * National Electrical Safety Code * In New York, Part 57 of the New York State industrial Code Rules (also known as the "High Voltage Proximity Act") http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/sh5 7.htm * OSHA regulations ,governing working clearances from energized lines. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.550 Subpart N is specific to cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors. However, all personnel, vehicles, equipment and loads shall maintain the minimum clearances from energized wires that are specified in this Standard unless a more restrictive standard applies. 5) There will be no storage of any kind including dumpsters on NMPC property. 6) There will be no use of motorized equipment on NMPC Property,(foot traffic only). 7) Town of Queensbury agrees to comply to "Conditions for Activities within Electric Transmission line Right of Way" attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit C. S) Town of Queensbury agrees to comply to "Standard Environmental Conditions" attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D. Kindly indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions of the foregoing by signing the original and duplicate original of this Agreement and returning both originals to Pamela Aspinall, Real Estate Dept., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, ROW Department, 300 Erie Boulevard West, A3, Syracuse, NY 13202, together with evidence of the required insurance specified in paragraph 3 of this Agreement. Very truly yours, NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION Jaynes Zuccolotto ACCEPTED this day of March, 2024 By: Title: Town Supervisor Print Name. John Strough H W `� I f I P t p� i I EXHIBIT " B°} INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS From the effective date of this Agreement, through expiration, termination or longer where specified below, Licensee shall provide and maintain at its own expense, insurance policies that are meant to be primary and non-contributory (with no right of contribution by any other coverage available to the NMPC, the NMPC 's affiliates and their respective agents, employees, directors and other parties that the NMPC may identify) and issued by reputable insurance companies, acceptable to the NMPC with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better which meet or exceeds the requirements listed herein. Such policies, where required below shall include "NMPC, National Grid USA (the "NMPC"), and its direct parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns" (collectively, the "Insured Entities") as Additional Insureds. Waiver of Subrogation, where required below shall be in favor of such Additional Insureds/Insured Entities for any loss or damage covered under those policies referenced in this Insurance Exhibit, or for any required coverage that may be self-insured by Licensee. 1. Risk of Loss (Equipment/Materials) — The Licensee shall be responsible for all risk of loss to its personal equipment and materials, and any other equipment and materials owned by its employees or by third parties that may be in their care, custody and control. 2. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, covering all operations, work and/or provision of services performed by or on behalf of Licensee under or in connection with this Agreement, at minimum limits of: $ 1 ,000,000 limit "per occurrence" — Bodily Injury/Property Damage $2,000,000 limit — Product/Completed Operations $2,000,000 limit - General Aggregate $ 1 ,000,000 limit- Personal and Advertising Injury $ 1 .000,000 limit- Damages to Premises Rented to You Limit Policy shall include coverage for contractual liability (with this Agreement being included under the definition of"Insured Contract"), and products/completed operations coverages. Policy shall not contain a cross-liability or a separation of insureds exclusion. Should coverage for products/completed operations be written on a claims-made form, the retroactive date shall not precede the effective date of this Agreement and coverage shall be maintained continuously for the duration of this Agreement and for at least three (3) years after Final Acceptance. Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. Must use CG 2010 and C'G 2037 (or equivalent)for Additional Insured endorsements 3. Automobile Liability Insurance: Covering owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with all operations, work and/or provision of services performed by or on behalf of Licensee under or in connection with this Agreement at minimum limits of: $ 1,000,000 combined single limit "each accident" -s- Coverage for non-owned/hired vehicles evidenced through a Commercial General Liability policy would be acceptable upon NMPC's review and approval. Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance, in the state in which the operations, work and/or provision of services will be performed under this Agreement. The employer's liability limit shall be at least $1 ,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, per employee for bodily injury by disease and by bodily injury by disease policy limit_ For work or services being performed on or close to water, policy shall include coverage for the US Longshoreman & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 and Jones Act of 1920. In the event Licensee is a Sole Proprietor that is exempt from maintaining Statutory Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability insurance, Sole Proprietor is required to provide a Letter of Affidavit affirming no employees and are exempt from carrying Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance. Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 5. Umbrella Liability or Excess Liability Insurance, providing broad "follow form" excess insurance with terms similar to the Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer's Liability coverages outlined within this Agreement, at minimum limits of; $4,000,000 limit — Per Occurrence/Aggregate Such insurance coverage shall include a drop-down provision in the event of exhaustion of underlying limits or aggregates. Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. In addition to above. 'Sections 6-10 is applicable to Commercial Licensee performium work in the capacity as a Contractor or is hiring Contractor(s) to do work on their behalf 6. Contractor's Pollution Liability ("CPL") Insurances (afapplicable) - Should Licensee acting in the capacity as a Contractor or hires a Contractor to complete work and/or services on their behalf, the Contractor shall maintain CPL insurance to cover any sudden and gradual pollution incidents that may arise out of, under, or in connection with this Agreement including any and all Work and/or Services to be performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including but not limited to: (a) bodily injury, sickness, disease, mental anguish or shock sustained by any person, including death; (b) property damage including physical injury or destruction of tangible property including resulting loss of use thereof, clean-up costs, and the loss of use of tangible property that has not be physically injured or destroyed; and (c) defense including costs, charges and expenses incurred in the investigation, adjustment or defense of claims for such compensation damages. There should be no exclusions for asbestos, lead paint, silica or mold/fungus/legionella. This coverage shall carry a minimum limit of: $1 .000,000 limit - "Per Incident/Aggregate" Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. -6- 7. Professional Liability Insurance, fifapplicable), providing coverage for negligent acts, errors, and omissions (including when applicable, Technology errors and omissions), in an amount of $ 1 ,000,000 "per claim" or equal to the value of the contract, whichever is greater, to protect the NMPC from losses arising out of the use of Contractor's or its subcontractor's product or failure to render services. Should coverage be written on a "Claims Made" form, Contractor or its subcontractors shall maintain such coverage for a period of not less than three (3) years post completion of work, with the retroactive date in place prior to and held constant with the date of this contract. Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 8. Third (3`d) Party Crime Insurance, (fapplicable), covering theft of the NMPC's property by electronic means and for any dishonest acts that may be committed by a Consultant's employee(s) against the NMPC, in an amount no less than $ 1,000,000 "per occurrence". Loss Payee status required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 9. Unmanned Aerial Systems/Vehicles (UAS/UAV)/Drone Insurance: (if equipment will be used in course of agreement), covering third-party liability for bodily Injury and property damage arising out of the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Vehicles (UAV) aka drones on NMPC property, at minimum limits of $10,000,000 "per occurrence". Such requirement could also be met outlining the same terms under an endorsed Aircraft Liability policy. Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation required from this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 10. Protection & Indemnity/Commercial Watercraft Insurance: (ifequipment will be used in course of agreement), providing Protection & Indemnity coverage for third-party liability related to bodily injury and property damage arising out of the use of such vessel while on NMPC property, at minimum limits of $1 ,000,000 "per occurrence". Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation requiredfrom this policy for the Insured Entities outlined above. 11. For Tenants/Licensees/Lessees of Real Property ffapplicable) Evidence to Insured Entities a Commercial Property "All Risk" or Business Owners (BOP) policy covering all personal property of every description, owned or brought into or onto the premises by Licensee, its employees, agents, contractors„ tenants, subtenants or assignees. In addition, policy shall include coverage(s) for business interruption/extra expense equal to at least 12 months' rent or business income. It is understood that such insurance shall include, but not be limited to coverage for improvement/betterments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, inventory, equipment, and other personal property (collectively, NMPC Property), in an amount not less than one hundred percent ( 100%) of full replacement cost. Such policy shall include an endorsement outlining Insured Entities as a Loss Payee on the policy; * For any leases involving construction related work NMPC reserves the right to request additional insurance to cover the course of construction (i.e., Builders Risk policy) which will be required under separate insurance requirements; -7- + Deductibles: Deductibles on all Licensee s insurances in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) shall be subject to NMPC approval (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). 12. Self-Insurance: If approved in advance by the NMPC's representative, proof as a qualified self- insurer will be acceptable in lieu of securing or maintaining one or more of the coverages required in this Insurance Exhibit. Such proof shall come in the form of a signed self-insurance letter on Licensee's letterhead, in a format provided by the NMPC and shall become part of this insurance provision by reference herein. With respect to Workers' Compensation, such evidence shall consist of a current self- insured certification form approved by the State in which the terms of this Agreement will be executed. 13, Other Coverage(s)/Compliance: These requirements are in addition to any which may be required elsewhere in this Agreement. In addition, Licensee shall comply with any governmental site-specific insurance requirements even if not stated herein. This includes providing evidence of insurance and additional insured status, if necessary, to any third-party property owner on which Licensee's work activities associated with this Agreement may be taking place as required by law or permit. 14. Subcontractors. In the event that Licensee uses a subcontractor(s) in connection with providing any services as outlined under this Agreement, the Licensee shall require all such subcontractor(s) to provide the required coverages and protections as outlined under Paragraphs 1 - 10 of this insurance exhibit. 15, Homeowners: In the event Licensee is a homeowner, Articles I - 10 outlined above would not apply. However, a copy of the Homeowner's insurance policy evidencing Personal Liability coverage, at a minimum limit of $50070003 would be acceptable. In the event homeowner hires a Contractor, to complete work and/or services on their behalf, for which permission must be granted by Licensor to access/use easement right-of-way, then such hired Contractor shall meet the requirements as outlined in this exhibit (as NMPC determines applicable). 16. Subrogation Rights: To the extent Licensee's insurance carriers will not waive their right of subrogation against the Insured Entities as required in the outset of these requirements, the Licensee agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify the Insured Entities for any subrogation activities pursued against them by the Licensee insurance carriers. However, this waiver shall not extend to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Insured Entities or their employees, subcontractors or agents. 17. Certificate(s) of Insurance. Prior to providing any services, Licensee (and when applicable, it's Contractors) shall promptly issue to the NMPC certificate(s) of insurance and any requested endorsements (include any renewal thereof), evidencing all coverages and required protections (Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation where applicable) utilizing the address outlined by the NMPC in this Agreement, with digital copies only being emailed to the NMPC's Risk and Insurance Department at: RiskandInsurance(a)nationalerid.com. Failure to furnish the required -8- certificate(s) of insurance and endorsements would not relieve Licensee from any liability obligations or to carry insurance outlined under this Agreement. Policies shall be endorsed, and certificate(s) of insurance shall clearly outline that at least 30-days prior written notice will be provided to the NMPC in the event of any cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage(s). Certificates shall declare applicable deductibles or self-insured retentions which shall be for the account of Licensee. Such deductibles or self-insured retentions shall not exceed $ 100,000 unless agreed to by the NA4PCs Risk & Insurance Department. 18. Reservation of Rights. Should any policy(ies) be canceled at any time during the term of this Agreement and Licensee fails immediately to procure other insurance as specified, the NMPC reserves the right to procure such insurance and to invoice Licensee or void this Agreement. 19. Accident Reports. Licensee shall furnish the NMPC's Risk & Insurance Department with copies of any accident report(s) sent to Licensee 's insurance carriers covering accidents, incidents or events occurring in connection with or as a result of the provision of the Services_ 20. Full Policy Limits. Licensee represents that it has full policy limits available and shall notify the NWC's Risk & Insurance Department in writing when coverages required herein have been reduced as a result of claim payments, expenses, or conditional change to policies. 21. No .Limitation. Nothing contained in these insurance requirements is to be construed as limiting the extent of Licensee's responsibility for payment of damages or its indemnification obligations under this Agreement. .q_ EXHIBIT "C" Conditions for Activities within Electric Transmission Line Rights of 'Way Compliance/Safety All activities conducted by the Requester shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and codes. In particular, the requirements of the following statutes, regulations, and safety codes and guidelines, appropriate for the voltage(s) of the transmission line(s) within the right-of-way, must be met: National Electrical Safety Code In New York, Part 57 of the New York State Industrial Code Rules (also known as the "High-Voltage Proximity Act") (http://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/sh5 7.shtm� * All OSHA regulations governing working clearances to electric distribution and transmission lines shall be followed. Although regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC and 29 CFR 1926. 1501 may be specific to equipment that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load, all equipment operating within a right-of-way shall maintain the clearances specified in these regulations, including but not limited to cranes, backhoes, excavators, forklifts, pile drivers, and drill rigs. o In accordance with 1926. 1408, if the Requester asks to encroach upon the clearance requirement as specified, and requests voltages of electric lines near the proposed work or activity, the requester shall provide an aerial photograph or detailed survey plan delineating the area of work or activity in proximity to electric lines and structures. Requests may be emailed to TransmissionEngineering(a)NationalGrid.com or mailed to National Grid c/o Director of Transmission Engineering, 7496 Round Pond Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212. • The Requester shall not place or store any items within the right-of-way, including construction materials or debris, excavated soil, trailers, or storage containers. • The Requester shall not unload or load vehicles or equipment within the right-of- way. The Requester shall adequately ground vehicles, equipment, fences, and gates at all times and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and design codes, including, but not limited to, those listed above and IEEE Standard 80. Protection of Transmission Line Facilities • The Requester shall, at all times, protect transmission line facilities from damage. In addition to compliance with safety codes as described above, protection of transmission facilities shall, at a minimum, include the following: o The Requester shall operate equipment and vehicles at least 50 feet horizontally -10- away from any transmission line pole, tower, guy wire, or guy anchor. o When making a rough cut during excavation, the Requester shall not disturb any earth within an area bounded by a line drawn 25 feet plus 2.5 times the depth of the cut from the nearest transmission line pole, tower leg, guy wire, or guy anchor, but not less than 50 feet. Upon completion of the rough cut, the slopes of the bank shall be graded on a slope no steeper than one vertical to five horizontal and stabilized with vegetation or riprap. The top of the slope shall be at least 50 feet from the nearest pole, tower leg, guy wire, or guy anchor. o The Requester shall not store or use explosives within the right-of-way. o The Requester shall locate all ground wires buried in areas to be excavated and shall protect them against damage. If a buried ground wire is broken, the Requester shall prevent anyone from touching it and shall notify National Grid. o The Requester shall provide an electrically Qualified Observer when operating mechanical equipment within a transmission electric right-of-way. Access to Right-of-Way • The Requester shall not at any time block or impede access to or along the right-of-way. * The Requester shall not damage roads or trails used to gain access to or along the right- of-way. * The Requester's activities shall not result in the accumulation of stormwater on National Grid's property. * All underground utilities and all proposed bituminous and/or concrete drive surfaces and underground utilities shall be designed to withstand and meet AA,SHTO Standard Specifications for Bridges and Highways H-25 highway class design criteria for vehicular loading. Preservation of Rights and Future Use * National Grid retains all rights granted in the original right-of-way deed. Specifically, National Grid reserves the right to place future structures or relocate existing structures anywhere within the right-of-way, and reserves the right to control any vegetation within the right-of-way. The Requester shall not place any above or below ground structures within the right- of-way, including streetlights, signs, sheds, fences, septic systems, and swimming pools. * Improvements shall not continuously occupy more than 100 feet along any line drawn longitudinally along the right-of-way. • Improvements shall not occupy expected future locations of transmission structures. This includes the bisector of angles in the right-of-way and generally includes areas adjacent to existing structures. -t i- EXHIBIT ".U" Standard Environmental Conditions General/Permits * Requester is required to obtain and comply with any and all environmental permits required for work. on National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises and comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, deed restrictions, local ordinances, notification requirements, environmental guidance documents, etc. Oil/Chemicals/Refueling/Spills * Requester shall not store, mix, perform maintenance on/with (e.g., drain equipment of fluids), or load any petroleum products, pesticides, hazardous materials, or chemicals labeled toxic on National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises. * No refueling of vehicles or equipment will be allowed. on National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises. The Requester shall conduct all activities in a manner that will prevent a release of said materials to the environment. In the event of a release of oil/hazardous materials to the environment, the Requester shall be responsible for making all required notifications to regulatory agencies in the required time frame and to ensure that the release is properly responded to, including the cleanup and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with all regulatory requirements. The Requester shall notify National Grid's Environmental Compliance representative of all spills regardless of quantity released. • If any visual or olfactory evidence of petroleum or chemical contamination is identified, National Grid's Environmental Compliance representative shall be notified immediately. Erosion and Sediment Control • When work is complete, the Requester will stabilize and properly restore all disturbed areas on National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises or to a final agreed-upon condition (e.g., driveway). Except for stormwater conveyances, which are subject to review and approval by National Grid, no further stormwater management elements may be installed in National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises. Materials Handling * Backfill on National Grid's property shall include only clean materials from an NYSDOT-approved commercial source and shall have no visual or olfactory evidence of contamination. Requester shall submit information regarding the backfill source (e.g., location, NYSDEC permit, etc.) to National Grid's Environmental Compliance representative for approval prior to commencement of work. -12- Excavation-derived Spoil 0 No excavation spoils, excess soil, construction debris, or materials of any kind shall be removed from National Grid's easement or fee-owned premises without notification and approval from National Grid's Environmental Compliance representative. If off- site removal is required, all excavation spoils, excess soil, construction debris and materials of any kind must be managed by Requester in accordance with NYSDEC's solid waste regulations (6 NYCRR 360, 361 , and 364); unless specifically directed by or agreed to otherwise by National Grid's Environmental Compliance representative. 0 If visual or olfactory evidence of petroleum/chemicals is noted, National Grid shall be contacted immediately; the Requester may be required to sample/analyze spoils prior to off-site disposal at a permitted facility. Right to Insrect • National Grid may, at its discretion, have an inspector present at the time or times work is being executed on its easement or fee-owned premises. The inspector shall have the right and authority to require modification or cessation of any or all work when, in his or her judgment, such work is contrary to the provisions of the agreement between National Grid and the Requester, or is or may become a source of danger to National Grid's facilities. The Requester is responsible for the reasonable cost and expense of such an inspection. -ts-