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Joel Hanson May 23, 2014 Page 2 4. Meet with the City, County, MnDOT and Railroad personnel to discuss scope of quiet zone; 5. Meet with local landowners to discuss access issues; 6. Run a risk index calculation for each crossing; 7. Develop 2 options for each crossing; 8. Prepare preliminary drawings for each option; 9. Request cost estimates from the railroad for their work; 10. Prepare preliminary cost estimates for the improvements; 11. Deliver a presentation of results to City staff or Council; 12. Prepare 60 day notice of intent(NOI) for submittal by the City; 13. Update preliminary plans based on comments from Railroad and MnDOT. Scope of work does not include soil borings, right of way easements, permits, or final design plans. Budget and Schedule The budget for this work $16,000. The work would be done on an hourly basis plus direct expenses. The work would take 60 days after receipt of an approved contract for the NOI to be ready to submit. Construction funding for the project has recently become available, and the schedule to complete the preliminary engineering is critical. SEH is committed to completing the scope of work within the time frame or reduce their fee by $1,000 per day for every working day past the proposed schedule. The City will grant additional days in the schedule for delays beyond control of SEH This agreement is an understanding of the project. If this document satisfactorily sets forth you understanding of our agreement, please sign in the space below and return one copy to our office. We look forward to working with you, your staff and the community on this project. Thanks for the opportunity to continue to work with the City of Little Canada. Sincerely, SHORT ELLIOTT TEIyT7,R1CKSON INC. David McKenzie Project Manager City of Little Canada, Minnesota Approved this day of , 2013 By