Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-03-04 - agenda 17

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-03-04

DCTDepartment of Transportation

William Cass, P.E.

Commissioner

THE STA IE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

nMAR 0 4 2026 David Rodrigiie, P.E.

Assistant Contmissioner

Michelle L. If inters

Deputy Commissioner

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Bureau of Rail and Transit

January 26, 2026

REQUESTED ACTION

Pursuant to RSA 228:57-a, authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into a retroactive

lease agreement with William P. Ratcliffe (11 Paradise Dr, Laconia), in the amount of $11,132.50 for

the use of state-owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay, commencing July 1, 2025, through

June 30, 2030, effective upon Governor and Council approval.

The land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding

hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Applicable local and state laws will govern such

activities.

Lease income will be credited as follows:

04-096-096-964010-29910000 FY 2026 FY 2027

Special Railroad Fund

009-403532

RR Property Sale/Lease $2,126.50 $2,126.50

FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030

04-096-096-964010-29910000

Special Railroad Fund

009-407323

Railroad Crossing License Fees

$2,126.50 $2,126.50 $2,126.50

FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030

$100 $100

EXPLANATION

$100 $100 $100

This retroactive lease agreement will allow the lessee to continue to lease portions of state-owned

railroad property, in accordance with RSA 228:57-a, as they are owners of adjacent residentially

developed property and separated from the shore of public waters (as defined by RSA 271:20) by

only the railroad property with a lease that expired on June 30, 2025. This lease agreement is for the

sole purpose of leasing state-owned railroad property for the installation of a private/non-commercial

dock or mooring. A lease in accordance with RSA 228:57-a gives the lessee the right to cross the

railroad corridor to access the public waters and thereby request a permit for a dock or mooring field

from the appropriate state agency.

This request is retroactive, as the previous lease expired on June 30, 2025, and the proposed

July 1, 2025, start date would have allowed for continued use while the Department sought

approval. Delays resulted from several administrative requirements, including updating the per-

running-foot lease in accordance with RSA 228:57-a, appearing before the Long-Range Capital

JOHN O. MORTON BUILDING • 7 HAZEN DRIVE • P.O. BOX 483 • CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03302-0483

TELEPHONE: (6031 271-3734 • FAX: (603) 271-3914 • TDD. RELAY NH 1-800-735-2964 • DOT.NH.GOV

Planning and Utilization Committee, and developing a more comprehensive shorefront lease

agreement. That agreement required a more accurat*e description of the qualifying property, as

well as clearer conditions and limitations governing use of and access to the state-owned railroad

corridor. The Department's comprehensive review of the signed leases and required attachments,

including the insurance certificate," certificate of good "standing, and certificate of vote iderttified

that the lessee's supporting documents did not meet the lease requirements. This necessitated

additional time for the lessee to obtain and submit the correct documentation. These unforeseen

issues caused delays beyond our initial expectations and have significantly extended the

timeframe for advancing this lease for approval. Despite delays in bringing the subject lease

forward for review and consideration of approval. Bureau of Rail & Transit staff-maintained

communication with those lessees seeking a lease renewal.

The Department of Transportation received a request from William P. Ratcliffe to renew a lease for

frontage along Paugus Bay on the state-owned Concord-Lincoln Railroad Line in Laconia. William

P. Ratcliffe is the owner of the adjacent property at this location that qualifies for such a lease per the

terms of RSA 228:57-a.

In accordance with RSA 228:57-a, IV, in March 2025 the Department updated the per running foot

per year calculation and it shall be $42.53 per running foot per year for 2025-2030. Pedestrian, and

other crossings, shall be subject to a $50 per year fee.

The subject lease shall be 50 linear feet at $2,126.50 per year and an additional $100 per year for a

private pedestrian at-grade crossing and an underground utility crossing, for an annual total of

$2,226.50 and a 5-year total of $I 1,132.50.

Lessee will receive the conveyance without explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding

hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities. Upon approval and full execution of the lease,

applicable local and state laws will regulate such activities for the Lessee.

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Office of the Attorney General for form and

execution. Copies of the full executed lease agreement have been provided to the Secretary of

State's Office and Department of Administrative Services. Subsequent to the Governor and Council

approval, a copy of the Agreement will be on file with the Department of Transportation.

The Council on Resources and Development voted to recommend the lease on May 14, 2015.

The Long-Range Planning and Utilization Committee approved the lease on April 14, 2025, item

number LRCP 25-019.

Your approval of this lease agreement is respectfully requested.

Sincerely,

William J. Cass, P.E.

Attachments

Approved by the Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization

Committee April 14, 2025

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION

LRCP 25-019

A. Bar

Railroad Planner

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From: Louis A. Barker

At:

thru: Nicole Bryant

Administrator

Date: March 31,2025

Dept. of Transportation

Bureau of Rail and Transit

IE

Shelley Winters, Dircctor.^^Division of Aeronautics, Rail & Transit

ric Sargent, Administrator

Bureau of Right of Way

SUHJEC'I": Proposed Lease of Slate-owned Railroad Property on Railroad Corridor^

RSA 228;57-a

TO; Representative David Milz, Chairman

Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee

REQUESTED ACTION

1. Pursuant to RSA 228:57-a, II, the Department of Transportation requests approval from

the Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee to renew the attached leases

for railroad frontage along Lake Winnisquam, Lake Winnipesauke, L.akc Waukewan and

Mascoma Lake for private, non-commercial docks with pedestrian at-grade crossing on

the State-owned Concord to Lincoln Railroad Corridor in the Towns of Belmont.

Meredith and the City of Laconia. As establi.shed by RSA 228:57-a and calculated using

the New lingland Consumer Price Index table, the cost of a lease is $42.53 per linear foot

per year, plus $50.00 per year for the private pedestrian at-grade crossing. Additional

crossings of utilities will be assessed $50.00 per year for each.

DOCKS AND MOORINGS WITH PRIVATE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

Long Range Capital Planning & Utilization Committee - LIST of PROPOSED LEASE RENEWALS

Proposed 28 March 2025 1DOCK

ID

numbp:r

NAME TOWN

COST PER

LINEAR

FOOT

LINEAR

FOOTAGE

YEARLY

FEE W/

CROSSING

5 YEAR ANT

DUE

D-Ol DcStefano (luliano) Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

D-02 Giiiis Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

D-03 Spinosa Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

U-04 Campbell Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

D-05 Hurley Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

D-06 Ratcliffe Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50

D-07

McGuire

tZogopouIos) Laconia $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75

D-()8 Breakwater Condos Laconia $42.53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50

D-09 Scenic Cove Laconia $42.53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50

D-IO Correia Laconia $42.53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50

D-il Pearson Belinoni $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75

L)-I2 Beaudoin Meredith $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75

D-13

Lake Ridge

Meredith Meredith $42.53

1351 $57,508.03 $287,540.15

[)-i4 Grouse Point Meredith $42.53 280 $11,958.40 $59,792.00

[M5 Fiast BlulT Highland Meredith $42.53 58 $2,516.74 $12,583.70

D-16 Past BlulT Village Meredith $42.53 58 $2,516.74 $12,583.70

l)-17 Corr Lnfield $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75

D-18 Sun Lake Village Belmont $42.53 375 $15,998.75 $79,993.75

1. Total fees with crossings are calculated per year for five

years for each location as shown on the table.

2. Leases for these locations were previously approved by the

l.ong-Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee.

3. Bast BlulT Highland and East Bluff Village Associations

have joint tenancy.

2. Pursuant to RSA 4:40, lll-a, the Department of Transportation requests the Long-Range

Capital Planning and Utilization Committee waive the $1,100.00 Administrative Fee, as

these are renewals of existing agreements.

EXPLANATION

RSA 228:57-a allows ihe Department to lease for private, non-commercial use portions of a

railroad corridor to the owners of adjacent properties separated from the shore of public waters,

as dctlned by RSA 271:20, by only the railroad corridor. The Tenants own property that abut the

subject railroad corridors for a distance that vary from 50 to 1,351 feet. The current leases have

a term from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. Per section 2.02 of the current leases there is a

provision to negotiate a new lease for an additional five (5) year period beginning July 1, 2025.

As cstabli.shed by RSA 228:57-a and calculated using the New England Consumer Price Index

table, the current cost of a waterfi-ont lease is $42.53 per linear foot per year. Attached table

titled "CPI Updated 3-12-2025 Final/Dock Lease Rate CPI, 2025-2029, dated Mar 25",

summarizes the calculations and the proposed lease rates for each location. The table titled

"Dock and Moorings with Pedestrian Crossing" lists yearly the lease fee with crossing and the

five-year total for each location.

The Department has reviewed the requests and again determined that the leases will not interfere

with use of the railroad operations on the subject railroad corridors.

The Nev\ Hampshire Council on Resources and Development recommendations forthe.se leases

were obtained prior to the original lease. The Governor and Couneil approvals were obtained for

each previous lease.

Authorization is requested to lease these segments of property on the state-owned railroad

corridors, as outlined above.

Attachments

New Hampshire Council on

Resources and Development

NH Office of Energy and Plnnning

107 Pleasant Street, Johnson Hall

Concord, NH 03301

Phone:603-271-2155

Fax; 603-271-2615

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TDDAcress: Relay NH

l-800-735'2964

TO:

FROM;

MFMORANDUM

Acting Commissioner William Cass

Department o f Transportation

Susan Slack, Principal PUuiner

NH Office of Energy and Planning

DATE; May'14,2015

SUBJECT; Rurnlus Land Review. SLR 3.5-O05 CA-Hl - Laconla

On May 14,2015, the Coimcil on Resources and Development (CORD) tookaotbn on thefollowing Surplus Land Review application frotn the Department of Transportation:

Request to renew leases for water frontage for eight individual parcels abutting

railroad land at the end of Massachusetts Avenue iti Laconia to permit use and

mamtenance of pedestrian crossings, docks and waterfront access on Lake

Witinipesaukce, pursuant to RSA 228;57-a.

CORD members voted to RECOMMEND APPROVAL OP SLR 15-005 as submitted.

cc: Louis Bai-ker, Railroad Planner, NH Department of Transportation

Meredith Hatfield, Director, NH Office of Enei-gy and Planning ^

Rep. Gene Chandler, Chair, Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee

MEMBER AOSNGlES; Offioa of Enerfly and Plftiinlng ♦ Resourcaa and Eoonomlo Oevelopmenl • Environmental Sewfcas

Agrloulteie, Market?, and Food < Fish and Gome»Safely i Educalion • Hoafth end Hiimen Seryicos ♦ TreneporlalionCultural Resources * Admlnlslrativa Services i New Hampshire Housmg rmanco Authority

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THIS LEASE made and entered into, between the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation,

hereinafter called the "LANDLORD".-and William P. Ratcliffe, 11 Paradise Drive, Laconia, -NH 03246

hereinafter (collectively) called the "TENANT".

WHEREAS, the LANDLORD is the owner of the hereinafter described property, which is not immediately required

by the LANDLORD and has been requested by the TENANT to lease the property to the TENANT on an "as is"

basis. This Lease also includes the right to construct and use an at-grade pedestrian crossing of the railroad corridor

and reconstruct and use an underground utility crossing of the active railroad tracks, hereinafter called the

"FACILITY".

WHEREAS the State is the ownerofthe Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad Corridor (Corridor) in the city of Laconia,

County of Belknap Stale of New Hampshire. The Corridor is used by the Plymouth & Lincoln (Railroad Operator)

under an Operating Agreement with the State of New Hampshire.

WHEREAS the TENANT'S ownership includes a parcel identified as City of Laconia Section 323, Block 264 Lot

12 which is adjacent to the Corridor. Said parcel qualifies, per RSA 228:57-a, for the ability to lease state-owned

railroad waterfiont for the sole purpose of installing a dock or mooring (RSA 228;57-a, Il-a).

WHEREAS the LANDLORD is willing to comply with said request, provided that the TENANT, as a condition to

the occupancy of said premises, joins in the execution of this LEASE for the purpose of accepting every condition

herein set forth during the occupancy of said premises by the TENANT.

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS LEASE WITNESSETH THAT:

1. DEMISE OF THE PREMISES

1.01 For and in consideration of the rent and the mutual covenants hereinafter stated, and the acceptance by

the TENANT ofevery term and condition herein set forth, the LANDLORD hereby leases and demises

to the TENANT the premises (50 linear feet) located in the City of Laconia on the Corridor at Mile Post

C29.89. Engineering Station 1573+10. For reference, length of TENANT'S abutting property shown

utilizing centerline Engineering Station 1573+10 to Station 1573+60, as shown on the attached Railroad

Valuation Section 21, Sheet 66 (dated 07-1-2025) (Attached).

1.02 The LANDLORD grants to the TENANT permission to cross a portion of the Corridor to construct,

use, maintain, and reconstruct a private pedestrian crossing within the right-of-way near approximate

Mile Post C29.89, Engineering Station 1573+10, Section 21 Sheet 66(attached).

1.03 The LANDLORD grants to the TENANT permission to cross a portion of the Corridor to construct,

use, maintain and reconstruct an underground utility crossing within the right-of-way near Mile Post

C29.89, Engineering Station 1573+10, as shown on the attached location V21/66 & Private Crossings.

Railroad Installation Minimum Cover Depths (dated 4-30-2024), attached.

1.04 The TENANT agrees to the installation of the private pedestrian crossing as detailed on the approved

plan titled NHDOT Bureau of Rail & Transit Plan CT-1 Typical Timber Planked Crossing dated 9-

20-2023 & Pedestrian Crossing Signage, dated 1-18-2023 (Attached). The details in the aforesaid

plans for the proposed timber planked crossing, drainage, signage, staircase and other details are

requirements that must be in place prior to the crossing approved for use.

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1.05 The TENANT agrees to the installation of railroad safety signage, including the Emergency Notification

Sign on the west side of the tracks a minimurn of 1T from the nearest rail. The TEN.A.NT agrees that it

is liable for the cost of the acquisition, installation, maintenance and replacement of railroad safety

signage at the location of the subject crossing. The Railroad Operator or the Bureau of Rail & Transit

will help determine the location of the sign. The Emergency Notification Sign shall be in white letters

on blue background and include Railroad Operator's emergency number (603) 398-3483, Crossing

inventory #xxx-xxxx (# to be determined for location by Railroad Operator). See "Railroad Crossing

Emergency Notification Sign" detail SL-2 (dated 5-21-2025) (Attached).

1.06 The TENANT'S Contractor selected to construct this Facility, if the TENANT elects not to use the

Railroad Operator to install crossing, it must obtain a Temporary Use Agreement from the Bureau at

the in-effect rate (a cost of $400 as of April 2025), and must provide evidence of required insurance

coverage as specified in Section 13.04 prior to beginning any work on this project.

1.07 The TENANT shall review and be fully aware of the LANDLORD'S property (Right-of-Way). A Cross

Section dated 6-18-2025 (Attached) is provided noting the dimensions each direction from the center

line of the track system. The TENANT shall understand any activity within the Right-of-Way must be

approved in writing by the LANDLORD.

2. TERM

2.01 The lease shall be effective on approval by the Govemor and Executive Council, the term of this lease

shall have commenced on July 1, 2025 and shall end on June 30, 2030, unless terminated sooner in

accordance with Section 17.01 or 17.02.

2.02 The TENANT shall notify the LANDLORD no less than six months before, but no more than twelve

(12) months before the completion date that the TENANT wishes to enter negotiations for a new

LEASE for an additional five-year period. If the TENANT and the LANDLORD cannot agree upon

a new LEASE, the TENANT shall surrender to the LANDLORD the premise in accordance with

Condition I 8.01.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT AND RENT

3.01 The TENANT agrees to pay to the LANDLORD as a Security Deposit for demiseii premises the sum

of n/a ^^(SO.OO) dollars to secure the performance of the TENANT'S obligations hereunder.

The LANDLORD may at its option set off all or portions of the deposit to pay for damages caused

by any breach of the TENANT'S obligations hereunder. The TENANT shall not have the right to

apply the security deposit in payment of any past due rent.

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3.02 All real or personal property taxes assessed by the City of Lactnia as a result of this LEASE are not

included in the rent and will be paid by the TENANT. In accordance with RSA 72:23,1(b), "failure

of the lessee to pay any duly, assessed personal and real estate taxes when due shall be cause to

terminate said lease or agreement fay the lessor."

3.03 Rent is calculated at 50 LF @ $42.53 per linear foot + $50 for each approved Crossing. Annual Fee

is in accordance with NHDOT RSA 228;57-A CPI Calculation Table (dated 3-12-2025).

3.04 Rent shall be $2,126.50 per year plus $100 per year ($51 each) for the private pedestrian at-grade

crossing and underground utility crossing, for an annual total of $2,226.50, payable in advance,

due July 1 of each year, to the LANDLORD at the following address:

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BUREAU OF FINANCE & CONTRACTS

J. 0. MORTON BUILDING

PO BOX 483

CONCORD NH f33f2-#483

If the total rental amount is not paid within ten (10) days after the due date, the LANDL#RP shall be. entitled to a 3% late charge on the total annual rent.

4, f UlET ENJOYMENT

4.01 The LANDLORD covenants and agrees that so long as the TENANT is not in default of any of the

covenants and agreements tf this LEASE, the TENANT'S quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the

premises shall not be disturbed •r interfered with by the LANDLORD or any person claiming by or

through the LANDLORD.

5. USE •F PREMISES

5.01 The premises shall be used and occupied by the TENANT exclusively as a personal dock or mooring

with other approved crossings, collectively called the FACILITY, and neither the premises nor any

part thereof shall be used at any time during the term of this LEASE by the TENANT for the puipose

of carrying on any other business, profession or trade of any kind. Tlie TENANT shall comply with

all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of appropriate govemmental authorities affecting the

cleanliness, occupancy, and preservation of the demised premises during the term of this LEASE.

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The TENANT shall not use the premises in any manner that will disturb a neighbor's peaceful

enjoyinent of other property-'. The TENANT shall not use or occupy any additional state-owned

railroad property, such as the square footage between the railroad tracks and the shorefront.. for

personal or business purposes. The shorefront propeity, by the linear foot, is availed tor the sole

purpose of installing a dock or mooring.

5.02 Procurement and delivery of a current Dock or Mooring Permit issued by the New Hampshire

Department of Environmental Services' Wetlands Bureau (NHDES) to the LANDLORD is a

condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Lease. The TENANT agrees to furnish a copy of

a current Dock Permit issued by the NHDES that has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds to

the Bureau of Rail & Transit. Failure to furnish documentation to the Bureau of Rail & Transit may

result in the termination of the Lease subject to the provisions of Section 16.

5.03 No TENANT or visitor or invitee of the TENANT may park any motorized vehicle on any area, which

is not designated specifically for parking. No unregistered motorized vehicles shall be stored upon

the premises.

6. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES

6.01 The TENANT agrees that all work on construction, maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of

said at-grade pedestrian crossing FACILITY shall be performed at a time and under conditions

acceptable to the State and shall at no time interfere with the operation of the railroad by the State,

its lessees or assigns. The TENANT shall maintain, repair or reconstruct the FACILITY as shown

on the approved plan titled "'CT-l Typical Timber Planked Crossing Detail, Sheet 1 of 1 dated 9-

20-2023 (Attached) and Railroad Crossings Installation Minimum Cover Depths, dated 4-30-

2024 (Attached).

6.02 Tlie TENANT agrees that it is liable for the cost of all work and materials required to construct, use,

maintain, repair, relocate and reconstruct said FACILITY on the Corridor as indicated in the Standard

Prosecution of Work for a Pedestrian Crossing Constructed on NHDOT Railroad Property (Attached).

Such responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of all on-site inspectors or other

representatives of the LANDLORD to inspect the materials and to monitor constmction and a railroad

flagger, if such individuals are necessary in the sole judgment of the LANDLORD. The cost tor

representatives of the State is in accordance with the attached NHDOT Railroad Rate Schedule, which

is updated annually, and for which actual costs will be based on the annual rates in effect when work

occurs. If representatives other than the State are used, the methodology will be the same, but the rates

will be at the in-eftect rates of the third party and as approved by the State. Any deficiencies in

materials, methods of construction or workmanship shall be promptly corrected to the mutual

satisfaction of the TENANT and the LANDLORD. The TENANT is solely responsible for the

presence of its equipment along the Corridor.

6.03 The TENANT will assume the cost of temporary removal, restoration and adjustment of the

FACILITY in the event track maintenance, track repairs or additional track installations require

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such modifications. The LANDLORD or Railroad Operator shall provide 7 days' written notice

of proposed work. The LANDLORD or Railroad Operator shall not be responsible for any damage

to the TENANT'S FACILITY when work or maintenance requires the removal (partial or full) of

the crossing and other related crossing items such as signs or drainage.

6.04 The TENANT shall retain the Railroad Operator responsible for maintenance of the track adjacent

to the FACILITY, or, if not available, a railroad contractor approved by the LANDLORD, to

perform all railroad related track work (such as replacing and/or installing ballast, defective ties,

tie plates, spikes and crossing structures) during the construction or whenever the track structure

is disturbed, distorted or altered due to the existence of said FACILITY. The Railroad Operator s

current fee and wage structure will be used for all services rendered by the Railroad Operator.

6.05 Any damage to the Corridor contained herein which, as determined by the LANDLORD, is

caused by results from or arises out of the installation, maintenance or presence of the

TENANT'S FACILITY shall be repaired by the LANDLORD. The TENANT shall fully

compensate the LANDLORD for all costs associated with the repair of any such damage.

6.06 The TENANT shall coordinate any and all work within the Corridor with the Railroad Operator

(Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad) LANDLORD by contacting railroad personnel at 603-913-7760

and LANDLORD by contacting state personnel at (603) 271-2468, and giving them a minimum

of 7 calendar days' advance notice of the work to be performed in the area so that the Railroad

Operator and inspectors can schedule railroad related work around the construction. The

TENANT cannot enter onto the Corridor for maintenance and/or repairs to the FACILITY

without first obtaining authorization from the LANDLORD and the Railroad Operator.

6.07 The TENANT shall, at the LANDLORD'S request and the TENANT'S expense, provide

whatever protection is deemed necessary by the LANDLORD, in the event the LANDLORD

performs any work on or within the Corridor, including but not limited to inspection,

maintenance, cleaning, snow removal, constniction, rehabilitation, and repair of such State-

owned railroad property.

6.08 At the request of the LANDLORD, the TENANT shall submit its written maintenance policies

and procedures to be used for the inspection repair and maintenance of said FACILITY review and

approval. If requested by the LANDLORD, such policies and procedures shall be approved by

the LANDLORD prior to initial operation of the constructed FACILITY.

6.09 The TENANT acknowledges that the premises are in good order and repaired at the beginning of the

LEASE term, unless otherwise indicated by attached written statement. The TENANT shall at their

own expense maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner. The TENANT shall not allow

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brush, leaves, grass or other plant matter, ice, snow, dirt or any other material to be placed on the

premises.

6.10 Tlie TENANT shall be responsible for any damage caused during this tenancy. The TENANT shall

return the premises to the LANDLORD in as good order and condition as when received, ordinary

wear and tear accepted. The TENANT agrees to be responsible for all single job repair costs. The

LANDLORD reserves the right to select the persons or company to perform any such repairs.

7. DAMAGE TO PREMISES

7.01 If the premises are damaged to render them untenantable, then either party shall have the right to

terminate this LEASE as of the date on which the damage occurs, through written notice to the other

party, to be delivered within ten (10) days after the occurrence of such damage. However, should the

damage or destruction occur as a result of any act or omission on the part of the TENANT or its

invitees, then only, the LANDLORD shall have the right to terminate this LEASE. Should the right

to terminate be exercised, the rent for the current year shall be prorated between the parties as of the

date the damage occurred.

8. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

8.01 The TENANT shall make no alterations to the premises, including plantings, or construct any building

or make other improvements on the premises without the prior written consent of the LANDLORD.

All alterations, changes, and improvements built, constructed, or placed on the premises by the

TENANT, with the e.xception of fi.xtures removable without damage to the premises and movable

personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the LANDLORD

and the TENANT, be the property of the LANDLORD and remain on the demised premises at the

expiration or sooner termination of this LEASE.

9. ENTRY AND INSPECTION

9.01 The LANDLORD retains the right to enter the premises in the case of an emergency, or to make

necessary repairs, alterations, improvements, or to supply necessary or agreed services, or to exhibit

the premises to prospective purchasers or tenants, workmen, contractors, or others, or when the

TENANT has abandoned or surrendered the premises, or whenever necessary to determine the

condition of the premises. Whenever practical the LANDLORD shall provide the TENANT with 24

hours' notice prior to entry. Any indication of LEASE violations shall be grounds for immediate

eviction action.

10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

10.01 Without the prior written consent of the LANDLORD, the TENANT shall not assign this LEASE or

sublet or grant any concession or license to use the premises or any part thereof. A consent by the

LANDLORD to one assignment, subletting, concession, or license shall not be deemed to be a consent

to any subsequent assignment, subletting, concession or license. An assignment, subletting,

concession, or license without the prior written consent of the LANDLOPtD or an assignment or

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subletting or operation of law, shall be void and shall, at the LANDLORD'S option, terminate this

LEASE.

11. UTILITIES

11.01 Tlie TENANT shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required

on the premises. Such services shall be installed per NHDOT Bureau of Rail & Transit standards

and not without written permission from the LANDLORD.

12. DANGEROUS MATERIALS

12.01 The TENANT shall not keep or have on the premises any article orthing of a dangerous, inflammable,

or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire on the premises or that

might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous.

13. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

13.01 The TENANT acknowledges that the FACILITY is being requested for the TENANT'S advantage

and does not involve the Railroad Operator or LANDLORD'S performance of their duties to the

public. The TENANT further acknowledges that the installation and use of the FACILITY by the

TENANT will expose the LANDLORD and the Railroad Operator to additional liability to which

they would not otherwise be exposed. Accordingly, the TENANT agrees that neither the

LANDLORD nor the Railroad Operator shall be liable for injury or death of the TENANT or agent

of TENANT, regardless of status as guest, invitee or trespasser, or for loss or destruction of or

damage to any property of the TENANT or any agent of the TENANT while upon, or about, or in

the use of the FACILITY. The TENANT and its employees, contractors and agents agree to defend,

indemnify, and hold harmless the LANDLORD, its officers, agents and employees, from and

against any and all losses suffered by the LANDLORD, its successors and assigns, officers, agents,

employees and Railroad Operator, from any and all claims, liabilities or penalties asserted against

the LANDLORD, its successors and assigns, officers, agents and employees, by or on behalf of

any person on account of, based or resulting from, arising out of (or which may be claimed to arise

out of) the acts or omissions of the TENANT or from the use, maintenance, installation, removal

or existence of this FACILITY, respective of any negligence on the party of the LANDLORD, the

Railroad Operator or their agents or employees. Without limiting the foregoing, it is agreed that

this covenant of indemnification shall apply to all cases of loss, damage, injury, death, cost or

expense for which any party to this agreement may or shall be liable. For the purpose of this

agreement, all persons using the FACILITY shall be deemed agents of the TENANT. This

covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement. In addition, the TENANT shall pay the

premiums on a policy or policies of insurance covering the following at said FACILITY,

designating the State of New Hampshire and the Railroad Operator as additional named insureds.

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13.01.1 Commercial General Liability:

SI,000.000.00 each occuiTenec 52.000,000.00 in the aggregate

13.02 The TEN.ANT funher agrees to obtain and keep in force a policy or policies of insurance prov iding

Comprehensive General Liability or Comprehensi\e Personal Liability with a minimum

S1,000.000.00 per occurrence limit covering bodily injury and property damage and S2,000,000.00

in the aggregate designating the State ol'Neu Hatnpshire and PKmouth & Lincoln Railroad as

additional ttatned iitsrireds

1.1.03 Procurement and delivery of a certillcale indicating sitch insurance acceptable to the

L.ANDLORD is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this.Agreetnent. The TEN.ANT shall

provide to the LANDLORD a ceilitlcate of insuratice demonstrating that the reciuired coverage

has been obtained attd containing the follow ing vvorditig. "The Slate of New Hampshire and

Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad are named as additional insured with respect to liability arising from

the use and or occupation of State-owned premises under this Agreement betw een the

LANDLORD and the Named Insured." Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiv er

0f sovereign immutiity.

13.04 In the event the TEN.ANT elects to retain an independent contractor to install the crossing the and

the independent contractor will be required under the terms of a Temporary U.se.Agreement to

obtain and maintain a policy or policies of in.surance effective during the construction of the

F.ACILITY for Comprehensive.Autotiiobile Liability. Worker's Compensation Insurance and

Railroad Protective Public and Property Damage Liability designating the State of New

Hampshire and the Railroad Operator as additional insured.s.

13.05 No prov ision of this.Agreement is intended to waive any aspect of the State's sovereign

immunity, and any possible counterclaims ordefen.ses it may assert relative to any claim brought

related to this.Amcctnent or the F.ACILITA'.

14. BONDING

14.01 A performance bond or a bank's irrevoeable letter of credit in the amount of to be determined

by the Landlord' Railroad Operations Engineer will be required in the Tetiiporary Use

■Agreement for constructing the Facility.

15. HOLDOVER BY TENANT

15.01 No holdover by the TENANT will be permitted. The LANDLORD and TENANT must execute a

new LEASE upon expiration of ati existing LEASE in order for a TENANT to remain in possession

of the pretnises.

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16. DEFAULT

16.01 The LANDLORD shall be the sole judge of what shall constitute a violation of the provisions of the

LEASE, or the failure of the TENANT to otherwise abide by any of the covenants herein contained,

and may order a discontinuance of the practices, or the performance of any of the work related to such

default by giving the TENANT ten (10) days' notice in writing. Failure of the TENANT to comply

with the notice shall automatically give the LANDLORD the right to terminate this LEASE evict the

TENANT and take full and complete possession of the premises.

17. TERMINATION OF LEASE FOR CAUSE

17.01 In the event that the TENANT shall default in the payment of any installment of rent or other

sum herein specified and such default shall continue tor ten (10) days after written notice,

thereof, or if the TENANT shall default in the obseiwance or performance of any other of the

TENANT'S covenants, agreements, or obligations hereunder and such default shall not be

corrected within ten (10) days of written notice by the LANDLORD to the TENANT specifying

such default and requiring it to be remedied then, and in such an event, the LANDLORD may

serve a written notice of temiination of this LEASE upon the TENAN f and this LEASE and the

teim hereunder shall tenninate and upon such termination the LANDLORD may immediately or

at any time thereafter, without demand or notice enter into or upon the premises and repossess

the same.

17.02 If it becomes necessaiy for the LANDLORD to institute suit for eviction or damages on account of

rental arrears or violation of the terms of this LEASE, the LANDLORD shall be entitled to include

in such suit for eviction or damages, a claim for attorney's fees and court costs incident thereto, which

fees the TENANT hereby covenants and agrees to pay.

18. TERNTINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

18.01 The LANDLORD may terminate the LEASE at any time by giving thirty (30) days' notice thereof in

writing and may take ftill and complete possession of the premises hereby leased, at the end of said

thirty (30) day period with no further liability of any nature whatsoever to the TENANT for so doing.

Should the LANDLORD terminate this LEASE by giving the thirty (30) days' notice during any

period for which a full year's rent has already been paid, the LANDLORD will reimburse the

TENANT for the pro-rata proportion of the remaining number of days for which rent has been paid

in advance but during which the TENANT no longer occupy the premises.

18.02 The TENANT may terminate this LEASE Agreement at any time by giving at least thirty (30) days'

notice in writing, specifying in said notice the day (and the time of day) on which possession of the

premises will be surrendered. The TENANT shall not vacate or leave the premises unattended on the

day of surrender until the LANDLORD'S representative shall have suflficient time to check the

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premises prior to taking formal possession thereof. If the TENANT shall terminate this LEASE in

accordance with the above provisions, payment of rent shall cease at the end of the said thirt}' (30)

day period, or at the end of the day on which possession-shall be surrendered, whichever shall last

occur.

19. SURRENDER OF THE PREMISES

19.01 in the event that the term or any extension thereof shall have expired or terminated, the

TENANT shall peacefully quit and surrender to the LANDLORD the premises together with all

improvements, alterations, or additions made by the TENANT, which cannot be removed

without damaging the premises. Tlie TENANT shall remove all personal property and shall

repair any damage caused by such removal. The TENANT'S obligations to observe or perform

the covenants contained herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this LEASE.

20. INTlEMN'lFICAriON AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

20.01 The TENANT further releases the LANDLORD, its agents and employees, from any and all

claims or demands for damages or injuries of any nature whatsoever attributable to the taking,

use and occupancy of any portion of the premises caused by the construction and maintenance by

the State of New Hampshire of any transportation project or proposed project which abuts (or

will abut) or may effect in any way the properly herein leased.

21. DISCRIMINATTON PROHIBITED

21.01 The TENANT hereby covenants and agrees that no person on the ground of race, color, national origin

or sex, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to

discrimination in the use of the premises, and that in the construction of any improvements on, over

or under such premises and the fumishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color,

national origin or sex shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be

subjected to discrimination, and that the TENANT shall use the premises in compliance with all

requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of

Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may

be amended.

22. MISCELLANEOUS

22.01 LANDLORD'S Agents. All rights and obligations of the LANDLORD under this LEASE may be

perfomied or exercised by such agents as the LANDLORD may select.

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22.02 Notice. Any notice by a party hereto to the other party shall be deemed to have been duly delivered

or given at the time of mailing by registered or cenified mail, postage prepaid, in a United States Post

Office. •

22.03 All notices required pursuant to this Agreement shall be forwarded by registered or certified mail

to the following:

To State: To the Permittee:

NH Department of Transportation William P. Ratcliffe

Bureau of Rail & Transit 121 Parkview

PC Box 483 Lowell, MA 01852

Concord, NH 03302-0483

Attention: Attention: Mr. William Ratcliffe

Railroad Property Specialist Owner

603)271-2425 603-524-3258

RailroadPronerlvfedol.nh.eov spentrentl@aol.com

22.03 Extent of Instrument, Choice of Laws, Amendment, etc. This LEASE, which may be executed in a

number of counterparts, each of which shall have been deemed an original, but which shall constitute

one and the same instmment, is to be constmed according to the Laws of the State of New Hampshire,

is to take effect as a sealed instrument, is binding upon, inures to the benefit of, and shall be

enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and may be canceled,

modified, or amended only by a written instrument executed and approved by the LANDLORD and

the TENANT.

22.04 No Waiver of Breach. No assent, by either party, whether express or implied, to a breach of covenant,

condition or obligation by the other party, shall act as a waiver of a right of action for damages as a

result of such breach, or shall be constmed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the covenant,

condition or obligation.

22.05 Unenforceable Terms. If any terms of this LEASE or any application thereof shall be invalid or

unenforceable, the remainder of this LEASE and any application of such term shall not be affected

thereby.

22.06 Entire LEASE. This LEASE embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties

hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.

22.07 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. No provision in this LEASE is intended to be nor shall it be

interpreted by either party to be a waiver of the State's sovereign immunity.

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Attachments;

Leased Area Valuation Section 21, Sheet 66 (dated 7-1-2025)

Typical Timber Planked Crossing Detail (dated 9-20-2023)

Pedestrian Crossing Signage (dated 1-18-2023)

Railroad Crossing Emergency Notification Sign (dated 5-21-2025)

Railroad Crossings Installation Minimum Cover Depths (revised 4-30-2024)

NHDOT ROW (dated 6-18-2025)

POW (dated 6-25-2025)

NHDOT Railroad Rate Schedule (dated 08-28-2023)

NHDOT RSA228:57-a CPI Calculation Table (dated 3-12-2025)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in duplicate, the day and year first-

written above.

TENANT

5^

Date:

Print Name and Title ^

STATE OF

COUNTY OF middksex

On, /aji/as-, before the undersigned officer personally appeared to me (orSAtisfartnrily proven) to be th£^ rcnoni of the corporation identified in the foregoing document, and

acknowledged that he executed the foregoing document.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal. / ^ ^

lajijas k/mtihtDate Notary Public

BETHANY A. DUNAKIN

Nntary Puhllc ^.—-r—

Commonwealth «f Matia<hu»ettt

My Commission Expires

September 2S/ 2029

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LANDLORD

By: Date: JO f

Commissioner

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

The foregoing Agreement, having been reviewed by this office, is approved as to form and execution on

X1>,20 3lC

OFFICE OF THE^ORNEY GENERAL

^ <7

Attorney

Approved by Governor and Council on, 20, item #_

ATTEST:

Secretary of State

Approved by New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development on May 14, 2015 •

Approved by Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee on April 14, 2025

13

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

02/06/2026

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES

BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to

the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the

certificate holder In lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER

FRED C. CHURCH INSURANCE

41 WELLMAN ST.

LOWELL, MA 01851

UUNIAUI

NAME:

r/vTN=.Ex.,: 978-458-1865 |-^,n„„978-454-1865E-MAIL

ADDRESS:

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#

INSURER A MERRIMACK MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO.

INSURED

WILLIAM RATCLIFFE

121 PARKVIEW AVE.

LOWELL, MA 01852

INSURER B

INSURER C

INSURER D

INSURER E

INSURER F

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD

INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,

EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

SUBK I

WVD

POLICV EFF

(MM/DDATYYV)

POLICV EXP

(MM/DD/YYYY)TYPE OF INSURANCE

AUUL

INSR POLICY NUMBER UMITS

GENERAL LiABILITY

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE

UAMAUb lUKtN'lbU

PREMISES (Ea occurrence)

MED EXP (Any one person)

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY

GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY

PRO

JECT

GENERAL AGGREGATE

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG

CUMyiNbU SINULb LIMII

(Ea accident)AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED

AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS

BODILY INJURY (Per person)

SCHEDULED

AUTOS

NON-OWNED

AUTOS

BODILY INJURY (Per accident)

PROPERTY DAMAGE

(Per accident)

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB

DED

OCCUR

CLAIMS-MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE

RETENTION S

■wrrmrn—nmr

TORY LIMITS ER

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE

OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?

(Mandatory in NH)

If yes, describe under

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below

□ E.L- EACH ACCIDENT

E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE

E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT

Personal Liability HP12418243 11/1/25 11/1/26 $1,000,000 per occurence

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required)

INSURED LOCATION: 11 PARADISE DRIVE, LACONIA, NH 03246.

The State of New Hampshire and Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad are shown as additional interest with respect to

liability arising from the use and/or occupation of state-owned premises under this agreement between the

state and the named insured.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,

P.O. BOX 483

CONCORD, NH 03302

PLYMOUTH & LINCOLN RAILROAD

P.O. BOX 9

LINCOLN,|NH 03251

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DEUVERED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

ACORD 25 (2010/05)

© 1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserv

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

LEASED AREA

NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BUREAU OF RAIL & TRANSIT

Lot 323-264-12

Location of pedestrian

crossing and leased

premises

Paugus Bay

FILE NO. 2020-79

LEASED TO: William Ratcliffe

V21/66

Stations 1573+10+/-to 1573+60+/-,

50+/- Linear Fee

Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad Corridor

NHDOT

3-28-2025

State of New Hampshire

Department of Transportation - Bureau of Rail & Transit

RAILROAD CROSSINGS INSTALLATION MINIMUM COVER DEPTHS

INSTALLATION MUST MEET ALL CONDITIONS

UTILITY FACILITY

TYPE

A B C

PERPENDICULAR *

AND BELOW TRACKS

LONGITUDINAL

25' TO 50' FROM

CENTER LINE OF TRACKS

BELOW

DITCH

LINE ELEV.

FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES

1. UNENGASED - EXIST. Not Allowed 6' 6'

UNENCASED- NEW

2. ENCASED - EXIST.

Not Allowed

5.5'

6'

6'

6'

3'

ENCASED - NEW 5.5' 6' 3'

WATER AND SEWER

EXIST. 5.5' ENCASED 4' 3'

NEW 5.5' ENCASED 4' 3'

DRAINAGE

EXIST. 5.5' 4' 3'

NEW 5.5' 4' 3'

POWER (ALL TO BE IN

CONDUIT)

Secondary only. EXIST. 3.5' ENCASED 3.5' 3'

NEW 5.5' ENCASED 4' 3'

COMMUNICATIONS

EXIST. 3.5' ENCASED 3.5' 3'

NEW 5.5' ENCASED 4' 3'

Notes.

1. All utilities shall cross tracks at approximately a right angle. With NHDOT Railroad Operation

Engineer approval crossings may be angled but must be more than a 45 degree angle in relation to the

track.

2. Sleeves and carrier pipes must meet or exceed Cooper's E-80 minimum load standards.

3. All depths indicated above are measured from the top of the timber crossties.

4. Utilities must be at a minimum depth at ditches and slopes as noted above.

5. Utilities shall not be installed within 45 ft of any bridge structure.

6. Utilities shall be installed under tracks by boring or jacking and extend beyond corridor property line.

7. Exceptions to minimum depths and offsets indicated above may be granted.

8. Refer to AREMA 2019 manual section 5.1.5.2 for encasement (casing) minimum length.

9. Refer to AREMA 2019 manual Section 1-5 for other specific requirements.

Rail-Transit\RAIL\Property ManagemenAProcedure Handouts & Typicals\Construction Typicals RGVISGCI DstGCl April 30, 2024

CROSSING UTILITY DEPTH STANDARDS

TIMBER PLANKED CROSSING DETAIL

Rail size as specified or exists

Pressure treated timber

planking bolted to ties

Adjust timber size to b«

above rai

Leave 2.5 wide

flangeway opening

m

\9 Tie

NHDOT Approved Geo-textile

placed below/sides of all ballast

<] ^

ci ^ O

<3 O =P

100% fractured face rock ballast to a

minimum depth of 12" below each tie

and a minimum width of 12" at the

end of each tie

Notch timbers as

needed around

spikes and tie plates

so Timber is tight

against railhead

Culverts

may be

required in

trackside

ditches

depending

on site

conditions

Gravel

or paved

approach

Typical

Install 6" pvc underdrain with crushed

rock if conditions require (both sides)

as directed by Railroad Operations Engineer.

1. The length of the timbers will vary depending on whether the crossing is

to be used for a pedestrian crossing, a farm crossing or driveway.

2. Timbers must be installed 2' wider on both sides than the road

approaches. A pedestrian crossing should be a minimum of 5' wide,

The farm and driveway crossings should be a minimum of 12' wide.

3. Full depth rock ballast under the ties only needs to be installed if

it is necessary to rebuild the entire crossing.

4. Timber planks should be lagged at the last tie on both ends and

then staggered hitting approximately every fourth tie.

5. This is a conceptual plan and the actual site will need to be reviewed

with the Bureau's Railroad Engineer before actual work can

be determined.

6.

Not to scale

New crossties and track work may need to be preformed before the

crossing can be built. The cost of that work which must be done by the

Operating Railroad will be borne by the Permitee

m

^ STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BUREAU OF RAIL & TRANSIT

P.O. BOX 483...

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03302-0483

('6031 271-2468 FAXI'603') 271-6767

TYPICAL TIMBER PLANKED

CROSSING DETAIL

REVISIONS

September 20, 2023

SHEET:

CT-.1.

R15-1

24"x4.5" (typ)

CROSS BUCK

STOP SIGN

A \S

o o

G

RED

7\

WHITE

ENS SIGN

STOP

vv

PRIVATE

CROSSING SIGN

T

Report Problem

or Emergency

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

X-ING xxxxxxx

RM

18"X18"

1-13 12"x9"

PRIVATE

CROSSING

4 FT MIN

SHOULDER

GRADE

36"

Galvanized Steel

U-Channel, See note #2

NOTES

1. Cross Buck and Stop Sign shall

conform to the requirements of the current

edition of the USDOT-FHWA "Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control" (MUTOD).

2. Galvanized Steel U-Channel post shall

meet NHDOT Spec 615.2.5.3 and shall

be a min of 2.5 lbs/ft. Each sign to have

two 3/8" diameter holes pre-drilled, 1" min

from top and 1" min from the bottom of

post, and continue at 1" c-c along the

vertical centerline of post.

3. Private Crossing Sign: 18" x 7", 1/4"

wide X 2" high black letters on white

background. 0.080" thick Aluminum

(6061-T6)

4. The ENS Sign: White letters on Blue

background, emergency phone # and

crossing ID # will be provided by the

Railroad Operator

5. Sign posts shall be installed 15 ft from

the nearest rail and the nearest edge of

any sign shall be 6 ft min from the edge of

Travel way.

6. Each sign to have two 3/8" diameter

holes pre-drilled (1" min from top and 1"

min from the bottom of sign, on vertical

centerline of sign).

7. This detail Is provided to be guide,

reference the current edition of the

USDOT-FHWA "Manual on Uniform

Traffic Control" (MUTOD) for specific

guidance for each location.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNAGE

Chuck Corliss RE, Dated January 18, 2023

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

^ BUREAU OF RAIL &: TRANSIT

P.O. BOX 483

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03302-0483

(603) 271-2468 FAX(603) 271-6767 Plan Sheet 1 of 1

REPORT PROBLEM

OR EMERGENCY

(800)-232-5251

X-iNG •IWSIII*

1-13

Railroad Emergency Notification

Recommend 4'-0

SHOULDER

GRADE

Recommend 3'-0

15"X9"

BLUE (BACKGROUND)

WHITE (COPY&

BORDER)

Sign placement shall be 15 ft

from the nearest rail.

RAILROAD CROSSING

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

SIGN (ENS)

SL-2

NHDOT

Plymouth & Lincoln Rail line Only

Revised Date May 21, 2025

File #2024-17

New Hampshire DOT Right-of-Way

38 ft 28 ft

Right-of-Way Right-of-Way

Railroad Tie

Rail (typical)

Existing Ground

(typical)

To Lake (typical)

Railroad Cross Section

Not to Scale

Facing Nortti

Valuation Section 21, Stieet 66

MR C29.89 Station 1573+10

Note: This is a generic railroad cross

section provided to demonstrate the

Railroad Owners property (ROW) from

the base line as shown on Valuation

Section Sheet referenced.

NHDOT Right-of-Wav

-Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad Corridor-

William Ratcliffe, Laconia

Revised June 18, 2025

New Hampshire Departmenfof Transportation

Bureau of Rail & Transit

RSA 228:57-a Leasing Certain Portions of Railroad Properties

DOCK LEASE RATE CPI 2025-2029 3-12-2025

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Rate Calculation

2010 2% $ 30.00 2.00% $ 0.60 $ 30.60

2011 3% $ 30.60 3.00% $ 0.92 $ 31.52

2012 2% $ 31.52 2.00% $ 0.63 $ 32.15

2013 1.40% $ 32.15 1.40% $ 0.45 $ 32.60

2014 1.40% $ 32.60 1.40% $ 0.46 $ 33.05

2015 -0.10% $ 33.05 -0.10% $ (0.03)$ 33.02

2016 1.10% $ 33.02 1.10% $ 0.36 $ 33.38

2017 1.80% $ 33.38 1.80% $ 0.60 $ 33.99

2018 2.20% $ 33.99 2.20% $ 0.75 $ 34.73

2019 1.60% $ 34.73 1.60% $ 0.56 $ 35.29

2020 1.30% $ 35.29 1.30% $ 0.46 $ 35.75

2021 3.90% $ 35.75 3.90% $ 1.39 $ 37.14

2022 7.00% $ 37.14 7.00% $ 2.60 $ 39.74

2023 3.50% $ 39.74 3.50% $ 1.39 $ 41.13

2024 3.40% $ 41.13 3.40% $ 1.40 $ 42.53

2020 -24 Lease amounts (by Linear Foot)

50 X $34.97= $ 1,748.50

58x34.97= $2,028.26

75 X $34.97 = $ 2,622.75

150 X $34.97 = $5,245.50

200 X $34.97 = $6,994.00

225 X $34.97 = $7,868.25

280 X $34.97 = $9,791.60

550 X $34.97 = $19,233.50

1351 X $34.97 = $47,244.47

Note: Source of table (New Hampshire Emplo\

https://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/statistics/doci

2025-29 Anticipated Lease amounts (by Linear Foot)

50x42.53= $2,126.50

58 X $42.53 = $2,466.74

75 X $42.53 = $3,189.75

150 X $42.53 = $6,379.50

200 X $42.53 = $8,506.00

225 X $42.53 = $9,569.25

280 X $42.53 = $11,908.40

300x42.53 = $12,759.00

375 X $42.53 = $15,948.75

550 X $42.53 = $23,391.50

1275x42.53 = $54,225.75

1351 X $42.53 = $57,438.03

File #2024-17 Ratcliffe-Laconia

Attachment. - June 25,2025

STANDARD PROSECUTION OF WORK FOR A PEDESTRIAN

CROSSING CONSTRUCTED ON NH DOT RAILROAD PROPERTY

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work entails the installation of a pedestrian timber crossing across state-owned Concord-

Lincoln Railroad Corridor (the "Corridor") by the Permittee. The work area will require an

inspection by the Corridor Owner, or their designee, to determine the condition of the existing

track materials, drainage, sight distances, signage and other track related items before the crossing

is installed. New cross ties, stone ballast, drainage and other track work may be required before

the timber crossing can be installed. The cost of all this work plus the cost of required

oversight/inspection/safety-related staff from the Corridor Owner and Railroad Operator, as

detailed below or in the TUA itself, shall be paid by the Permittee. Railroad inspectors and flaggers

furnished by the Railroad Operator for this project must be paid in advance by the Permittee.

A representative of the NHDOT Bureau of Rail & Transit (Bureau) will meet with the Permittee

on site to determine the exact location of the new crossing, to inspect the track and to determine

exactly what track improvements are required before the pedestrian crossing is installed. This

Prosecution of Work only applies to the pedestrian crossing and does not provide any information

or authority to cross the Corridor with construction equipment. Additional licenses, permits,

information and/or approvals from the Corridor Owner will be required to transport construction

equipment or wheeled vehicles across the railroad tracks.

CORRIDOR OWNER AND RAILROAD OPEFIATOR

The Permittee shall coordinate all work on this project with the Corridor Owner and the Railroad

Operator.

State of New Hampshire (Corridor Owner)

Julie L. Mathews, P.E.

Railroad Operations Engineer

Bureau of Rail & Transit

Tel. (603) 271-2468

Email: RailroadProperty@dot.nh.gov

Plymouth & Lincoln RR (Railroad Operator)

Garrett Stevens, Roadmaster

PO Box 9

Lincoln, NH 03860

Tel. 603-913-7760

File #2024-17 Ratcliffe-Laconia

Attachment - June 25,2025

RAILROAD COORDINATION

This project is located on an.active railroad line that has both scheduled and unschedujed on-rail

movements. All work performed within the Corridor shall be coordinated with the Corridor Owner

and performed under the supervision of the Railroad Operator. The Railroad Operator will handle

all on-rail traffic coordination while the crossing is being constructed and while the crossing is

being used for workers and materials to cross the Corridor to access the shoreland for dock

installation work. Railroad flagging protection will be required for these uses.

Additional coordination, approvals and fees due to the Railroad Operators are included in other

sections below.

RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

The Permittee shall not modify the Corridor in any way without the written permission of the

Corridor Owner.

ACCESS FOR DOCK INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

If the Permittee, or a dock installation/removal company hired by them, needs to cross the Corridor

with people (i.e. workers) and materials, coordination with the Corridor Owner and Railroad

Operator is required and permission must be obtained by the Corridor Owner and Railroad

Operator before goods can be moved across the corridor for installation/removal of dock and/or

mooring-related components. The Railroad Operator, in consultation with the Corridor Owner,

will determine whether Railroad Operator flaggers and/or personnel are necessary for such dock

and/or mooring installation/removal access. If deemed necessary, the cost of these services shall

be borne by the Permittee.

No wheeled or tracked equipment, including vehicles and construction equipment, is permitted to

be moved across the Corridor for dock installation/removal. Should dock and/or mooring

installation/removal work necessitate wheeled or tracked equipment, a separate and specific

Temporary Use Agreement will be required for a temporary crossing to cross the tracks for these

purposes.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

New Railroad Pedestrian Crossing (including Access Path)

The construction of the new crossing shall be performed by the Railroad Operator, or a qualified

independent Railroad Contractor that is approved by the Corridor Owner and the Railroad

Operator. If the Permittee chooses to hire an approved independent Railroad Contractor, then the

Permittee will be required to obtain Railroad Insurance and pay the Railroad Operator's inspector

and flagger to be on site while the crossing is being constructed, if deemed necessary by the

Railroad Operator. Prior to beginning any work on the Facility/Project, the Permittee shall notify

the Corridor Owner and Railroad Operator of their proposed schedule of work on the railroad

portion of the project.

File #2024-17 Ratciiffe-Laconia

Attachment. June 25,2025.

Specifically, the following shall apply:

1. The Permittee shall follow an approved Plan showing details of the crossing including

ditching, drainage, signage, fencing and crossing construction. Any changes in the method

of construction of the crossing must be approved in writing by the Corridor Owner. No

work shall begin on the project before the Plan submitted by the Permittee is reviewed and

approved by the Corridor Owner.

a. Fencing is required by the Corridor Owner at this time and the Corridor Owner reserves

the right to require additional fencing and gates to be installed by and paid for by the

Permittee in the future if conditions warrant in the judgement of the Corridor Owner.

2. The Permittee shall be responsible for contacting Dig Safe (1-888-344-7233) prior to

beginning any excavation work on the Corridor.

3. The Pemiittee shall furnish, install and maintain all necessary siltation and erosion control

measures necessary to prevent damage to the Corridor.

4. The new access shall be limited to 6 ft. wide and must be constructed so it does not interfere

with drainage flow along the Corridor.

5. The access shall consist of 4" thick crushed gravel (3/4" stone) base material graded into

the new crossing surface and extended to the limit of railroad property and graded to match

into the existing surface.

6. The Permittee shall furnish and install a minimum of a 15" PVC culvert in the existing ditch

line on both sides of the tracks as shown on the approved Plan. The ditch line shall be

modified to ensure that the culvert drains properly and that the flow in the ditch line is not

impeded.

7. The ground in the area of the crossing and approaches shall be regraded and seeded to its

original contours.

8. Railroad Impacted Soils - All railroad corridors have the high potential for soil

contamination; the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) requires treating

Railroad ballast/slope materials as impacted soils as they routinely contain non-leachable

impacts just above the allowable limits to be considered "clean material." This includes

all topsoil, fiiii depth, whether it be 4", 6", 12" depth.

• Areas with no topsoil, the first 6" of soil depth.

• All ballast material, stone or cinders to a depth of 4' extending approximately 6' from

centerline of the existing railroad track.

The Permittee has two options to address these potentially contaminated soils:

1. They can be excavated to the above parameters, tested and disposed of properly

offsite per all NFl Department of Environmental Services rules (solid waste); or

2. Following NHDOT's written approval of volume, location, grading, etc. they can

be placed back within the existing NHDOT Railroad ROW in an approved location

that must be above the water table, not on a steep slope, doesn't

overlay/contaminate the existing railroad stone ballast and doesn't interfere with

drainage ditch lines.

File #2024-17 Ratcliffe-Laconia

Attachment - June 25,2025

9. The existing rail and ties in the area of the new crossing will be removed and replaced by

the Railroad Operator or a contractor approved by the Corridor Owner and the Railroad

Operator as directed by the Corridor Owner (Railroad Operations Engineer). The

Permittee is responsible for hiring and paying the cost of the contractor to install the

crossing, whether that Contractor is the Railroad Operator or an approved Contractor.

10. Install new 6" x 8'" x 8'-6" grade #3 creosoted (7 lb. retention) cross ties 100% end-plated

in the area under the proposed new crossing as needed per the direction of the Railroad

Operations Engineer prior to installing the crossing. The existing tie plates may be reused,

but new 6" x 5/8" soft steel cut spikes must be used. Additional stone ballast per NHDOT

specifications will be required to properly fill the cribs and support the new ties. All

existing or new ballast shall be thoroughly tamped using mechanical tamping equipment to

return the rails to the proper line and grade.

11. Furnish and install new timbers through the crossing as shown on the Standard Detail Plan.

The width of the timber planked crossing and shoulders over the railroad tracks must be as

wider on each side of the track as the walk width on the approaches or as directed by the

Corridor Owner.

12. The Permittee shall furnish and install appropriate signage as shown on the attached sign

detail sheet, including Emergency Notification Sign referencing AAR DOT #xxx-xxxx.

(Number to be provided by the Corridor Owner.) The Permittee shall be responsible for

replacement of this signage if it becomes damaged or is missing.

13. At no time shall any Permittee's equipment, including any Contractors that will be

working on the shorefront piece of the property, enter onto the Corridor or cross the tracks

without the expressed written permission of the Corridor Owner and the Railroad Operator

and the presence of flagger or inspectors from the Railroad Operator on site. A separate

Temporary Use Agreement is required for a temporary crossing for construction equipment

to cross the tracks.

14. The Permittee shall be responsible for all costs to repair damage to the railroad tracks, ties,

ballast or railroad property caused by them (or their contractors or assignees) and/or their

Linapproved action.

15. Once the new crossing is complete, the Permittee will be responsible to keep the brush and

grass cut down on the 4 sight triangles. The Permittee must contact the Railroad Operator

to obtain permission to enter onto railroad property to maintain sight lines.

NHDOT Railroad Rate Schedule

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BUREAU OF RAIL & TRANSIT

Methodology

Total Cost = Labor + Mileage + Materials

Updated: August 28, 2023

A. Labor Rates (including onsite & travel) Work Details/Description Bureau Employee

Rate

# of Hours Total

Average Bureau Rate (Per Employee) $ 67.00 S

SUB-TOTAL s

B. Federal Mileage Rate Work Details/Description 2023 Mileage Rate # of miles Total

State Vehicle Charge (Per Vehicle) S 0.655 S

S

SUB-rOlAL s

C. Actual Materials and Supplies Cost Cost Qty Total

S

s

SUB-TOTAL

Si'-" ~ TOTAL $ - 1

Notes:

Rate schedule is updated annually; costs are based on the annual rates in effect when work occurs.

If representatives other than NHDOT staff arc used, the methodology will be the same, but the rates will be at the in-effeet rates of the third-party and as

approved by NHDOT.