ODOT is preparing maintenance activities for Highway 395 extending from SE 4th Street in Hermiston, south through Stanfield and ending at the intersection of I-84.  When ODOT conducts highway work within the boundaries of a city it is necessary for ODOT to enter into a cooperative agreement with any city where work is being done prior to commencement of work.  City and ODOT staff have negotiated the attached agreement for the ADA ramp replacement within the City boundary of Highway 395 south of SE 4th Street to the south city limits at Ott Road.  

Much of the agreement is standard language consistent with all agreements between ODOT and the City for other projects.  The terms which are directly applicable to the city fall under the "Agency Obligations" section on pages 2, 3, and 4 of the agreement.  Specifically, the city grants ODOT the permission to close intersections and enter city right of way as necessary for construction activities.  After the project is completed the city will assume maintenance responsibilities for new ADA ramps and sidewalks constructed as part of the project.  Maintenance of subsurface utilities owned by the city will continue to be city responsibility.  ODOT will maintain all storm water drainage facilities for the highway.

The city council may choose to:

• Adopt the cooperative agreement with ODOT
• Reject the cooperative agreement with ODOT