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purpose of which was to assess the recommendations from aprogram-wide standpoint in order to ensure consistency within the diagnostic meetings recommendations. The exhibits for each of the crossings were then finalized and cost estimates were developed for the recommended enhancements. During this process, a scope of work was identified for Tier 1 and Tier 3 Improvements, where Tier 1 Improvements are defined as Safety Enhancements, and Tier 3 Improvements are defined as improvements for the purpose of allowing the Cities to request a Quiet Zone Designation from the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA"). Tier 2 improvements (additional City requested improvements) were not identified during the diagnostic meetings. OCTA, SCRRA, and the CITY wish to work as partners to implement railroad grade crossing safety enhancements and safety measures related to quiet zone implementation for the participating cities within the County of Orange. OCTA will provide funding for the railroad grade crossing safety enhancements and safety measures related to quiet zone implementation, which includes 12% matching funds from the CITY. OCTA will prepare and enter into a Cooperative Agreement ("COOP") with the CITY for the local share (12% matching funds) of the project costs. OCTA and SCRRA have entered into a Cooperative Agreement to establish roles, responsibilities, funding, and processes for the design and construction to implement railroad grade crossing safety enhancements and measures related to quiet zone implementation for cities within the County of Orange. The CITY, SCRRA, and OCTA will work to prepare design documents, and will construct Tier 1 and Tier 3 grade crossing safety enhancements and safety measures related to quiet zone implementation, at the following grade crossings, located in the CITY, and as per the details shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof and hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT". Grade Crossing Subdivision Milepost CPUC No. DOT No. Fairhaven Avenue Orange 00173.60 101 OR-173.60 026697B Santa Clara Avenue Orange 00174.20 101 OR 174-20 026698H 17th Street Orange 00174.20 101 OR 174-70 026699P Santa Ana Blvd. Orange 00175.10 101 OR 175-10 026702V Fourth Street Orange 00175.40 101 OR-175-40 026703C Chestnut Street Orange 00175.80 101 OR-175.80 026740E Grand Avenue Orange 00178.20 101 OR-176.20 026741 L Lyon Street Orange 00176.60 101 OR-176.60 026742T McFadden Street Orange 00176.70 101 OR-176.70 026743A Ritchey Street Orange 00176.80 101 OR-176.80 026744G Upon completion of the PROJECT, CITY may establish a quiet zone within its jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to the FRA requirements and SCRRA's Quiet Zone Implementation Guidelines and Procedures adopted April 21, 2006. SCRRA will notify the CITY and OCTA when the PROJECT is completed. OCTA Safety Enhancement Project for City of Tustin Page 2 of 14 City of Santa Ana Draft Construction and Maintenance Agreement 09/29/08 25B-20