Chapter Five AGREEMENTS - Illinois Department of Transportation

BUREAU OF LOCAL ROADS & STREETS
5-6(6) AGREEMENTS Jan 2005
In contested cases, ICC issues a proposed order where all affected parties are given an
opportunity to comment within a specified time frame, usually 2 weeks, before the final order is
issued.
5-6.06(e) Stipulated Agreement Procedures
Generally, the local agency initiates the stipulated agreement procedure by contacting ICC in
writing or by phone and requesting that a meeting be scheduled. However, a railroad or IDOT
may also request a meeting. Because the nature of the proposed crossing improvements may
vary considerably, ICC contacts each affected party regarding the necessary preparation prior
to the meeting.
On the date and time mutually agreed upon, all affected parties meet at the site and discuss the
crossing needs and possible solutions. Should it be determined at the meeting that the project
meets the minimum warrants under the ICC’s stipulated agreement procedures and all parties
are in agreement with the improvements and division of cost, ICC will prepare a stipulated
agreement for signature by all parties; see Section 5-7.06(c). Prior to the circulation of a
stipulated agreement, all necessary cost estimates (e.g., signals, surfaces, approaches, bridge
construction) must be submitted to ICC. After all parties execute the stipulated agreement, ICC
will issue an order for completion of work.
If the proposed project does not satisfy the requirements for a stipulated agreement or there is
disagreement among the parties regarding the proposed work or division of cost, any affected
party (e.g., local agency, railroad, IDOT) may petition ICC for a hearing; see Section 10-2.01(f).