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Home My WebLink AboutCR 48 & Horton Ln COUNTY OF SUFFOLK 1 a � � ROBERT J. GAFFNEY � SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STEPHEN G. HAYDUK.P.E. COMMISSIONER August 16, 1995 Honorable Gregory J. Blass Legislator, First District 633 East Main Street Riverhead, . NY-,11901 Dear Legislator ass: In response to your . request, we have investigated traffic conditions at the intersection of CR 48, Middle Road and Horton Lane in Southold. Based on this investigation, we have determined that traffic signal control should be established at this intersection. The signal will be installed as part of the County's Traffic Signal Improvement Program before the summer of 1996. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Very ruly yours, Stephen G. Hayduk, P.E. Commissioner SGH:GMG:dpr J/N 95-17 cc: Janet DeMarzo, Sr. Intergovernmental Relation Officer SUFFOLK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 335 YAPHANK AVENUE ■ YAPHANK, N.Y. 11980 ■ �(51'6) 852-4000 FAX (516)'852-4150 ��4g19FF0(��®G JUDITH T.TERRY o= Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK P.O.Box 1179 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Southold,New York 11971� � �MARRIAGE OFFICER Fax(516)765-1823 �� O� RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �,( �� Telephone(516)765-1800 .FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD October 5, 1995 Stephen G. Hayduk, P.E. Commissioner Department of Public Works County of Suffolk 335 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980 Re: Traffic Signal Agreements - CP 5054.546 CR 48, Middle Road 8 Horton Lane Dear Mr. Hayduk: Enclosed are three (3) executed copies of the agreement between the County of Suffolk and the Town of Southold concerning the installation of traffic control devices at CR 48, Middle Road 8 Horton Lane, Southold. Please return an executed agreement to my attention. Thank you. Very truly yours, Judith T. Terry -- Southold Town Clerk Enclosures / cc: Supt. of Highways Jacobsv Chief of Police Droskoski o 40FFO(��oG JUDITH T.TERRY o� 'yam Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ti = P.O.Box 1179 W Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Fax(516)765-1823 MARRIAGE OFFICER y� O� RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �.( Telephone(516)765-1800 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 1995: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Thomas Wickham to execute an agreement between the County of Suffolk, Department of Public Works and the Town of Southold for the installation of traffic control devices at County Route 48, Middle Road and Horton Lane, Southold, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk October 4, 1995 AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT C.F. 5054.546 This AGREEMENT between the County of Suffolk ("County") , a municipal corporation of the .State of New York, having its principal office at the County Center, Riverhead, New York 11901, acting through its duly constituted Department of Public Works located at 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980-9744 ..("Department") and the Town of Southold ("Municipality") having its principal office at Southold Town - Hall, 53095' Main Road, P.O. Box 1179, Southold, New York 11971, pursuant to Resolution No. 208 of 1995, of the County Legislature. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Shall be as set forth herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT has of the latest da written below: TOWN OF SOUT OLD COUNTY OF SUFFOLK By: THOMAS ICKHAM By: ERIC A. KOPP Supervisor Chief Deputy County Executive DATE: October:3, 1995 DATE: APPROVED AS TO FORM; RECOMMENDED: NOT REVIEWED AS TO EXECUTION: By: ROBERT J. CIMINO RICHARD J. LA VALLE, P.E. SUFFOLK COUNTY ATTORNEY Chief Engineer S.C. Department of Public Works APPROVED: By: CYNTHIA K. PARRY By: STEPHEN G. HAYDUK, P.E. Assistant County Attorney Commissioner S.C. Department of Public Works DATE: DATE: Page 1 of 4 AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT C.F. 5054.546 WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works under its program to improve traffic signals in order to insure the safe and continuous movement of traffic, said location(s) being: CR 48, Middle Road @ Horton Lane and, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined that certain traffic signs, signals and markings are necessary for the improvement of traffic conditions at the aforementioned sites and locations, and, WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works of Suffolk County is empowered to erect and maintain these devices as authorized by the County Legislature, in order to improve these traffic conditions, and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to implement_ a program for such improvements and for the maintenance of traffic control devices, NOW, THEREFORE IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: FIRST: The County of Suffolk agrees to erect such signs, signals, and markings as have been determined to be necessary for the improvement of conditions at the sites and locations previously listed. SECOND: The County of Suffolk shall assume and pay all of the costs incurred in the recommended improvements, except that all electrical charges shall continue to be paid by the municipality for existing signals that are being revised and for new signal installations as soon as they are energized, and except those noted as Town responsibilities. Page 2 of 4 AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT C.F. 5054.546 THIRD: All the equipment installed at the place designated herein shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Town. FOURTH: All equipment removed from the place designated herein shall be delivered to either the County Department of Public Works or the Town of Southold as directed by the Suffolk County Commissioner of Public Works. FIFTH: The Town agrees to operate and maintain the traffic signal installations in accordance with the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Maintenance Specifications, a copy of which is made a part hereof. NOTE: This specification is the same as the Suffolk County Traffic Safety Department Maintenance Specifications dated September 1972, (revised May 1976) , copies of which have previously been made available to the Town. SIXTH: Any Town or Village having an equivalent set of Maintenance Specifications may elect to use them in lieu of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Specifications, subject to the review and approval of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works. SEVENTH: The Town agrees not to alter the signal operation or timing without written approval of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works and shall supply to said Department one set of wiring diagrams for each installation. EIGHTH: The Town of Southold agrees to enact any Ordinance, Order, Rule or Regulation which shall be necessary for the installation of traffic control devices at the said sites and locations previously listed. NINTH: The Town agrees to perform all work indicated as Town responsi- bility in the Report or Reports- Page 3 of 4 AGREEMM FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT C.F. 5054.546 TENTH: The failure of the Town to maintain the traffic signals in accordance with the terms of this agreement will result in the withholding of further County funds for traffic improvements within the respective Town, providing written notice of the Town's failure to maintain such traffic signals is given by the County to the Town specifying what constitutes the failure and the Town is given reasonable time to correct said defects. ELEVENTH: The Town shall provide to the local police authorities, - sufficient information as to the responsibility for signal maintenance and to further establish procedures whereby the. maintenance contractor shall provide services on a daily 24-hour basis. TWELFTH: The Town of Southold will save and hold harmless and defend the County of Suffolk and shall assume all risk and liability for such signs, signals, and markings installed by the County of Suffolk and for the use and operation thereof and for damage for injuries or death to person or property howsoever arising therefrom or because thereof, excepting the active negligence of the County. THIRTEEN: In the event that the County, by legislation or agreements, assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of the traffic signals herein, that this Agreement shall automatically be null and void, and of no further consequence. END OF TEXT Page 4 of 4