INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
Overview

"Defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations through Interlocal Agreements will save a project money, time, and frustration.” Steve Greene

Steve Greene & Associates has found a niche market in the preparation of Interlocal Agreements – sometimes referred to as interagency agreements, project agreements, or master agreements. Agreements are a vital part of any project interfacing with multiple jurisdictions. Those who benefit from establishing Interlocal Agreements include transit authorities, cities, counties, state DOTs, universities, utility owners, and airport authorities. Agreements common to major transit infrastructure projects include:

• Design & Construction Agreements
• Public Way Use Agreements
• Operations & Maintenance Agreements
• Railroad Agreements
• Utility Agreements

Interlocal Agreements define roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each party involved and are critical in defining and controlling costs by maintaining strict adherence to commitments during project execution. The value gained by Interlocal Agreements is lower risk for all parties by resolving potential “issues” prior to design, construction, or operations. Common components to a successful Interlocal Agreement include:

• Cooperation clauses
• Issue Resolution Process
• Design Standards
• Design Review Response Time
• Construction Submittal Response Time
• Construction Limitations
• Betterments
• Decision Authority
• Right of Way – Corridor Property Rights
• Operations and Maintenance Provisions

Steve Greene has extensive experience in the management of design and construction of major infrastructure projects and understands and has the ability to recognize what is important to all parties. SG&A uses a collaborative approach to Interlocal Agreements prompting input from each jurisdiction, identifying points of conflict, and facilitating compromise to a point each Party is comfortable moving forward. The outcome of this approach is positive and produces an environment where teamwork can be used to solve problems later in the project.