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THE STATE OE NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OE TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation
William Cuss, P.E.
Commissioner
Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte
and the Honorable Council
State House
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Mar 0 4 2026 David Rodri^ue, P.E.
Assistant Commissioner
Michelle L. Winters
Deputy Commissioner
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 Breakwater Condominium Association (1 Safe Harbor Way, Laconia), in the amount of
$16,198.75 for the use of state-owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay. This lease agreement is
effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, 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:
010-096-096-964010-29910000
Special Railroad Fund
009-403532
RR Property Sale/Lease
010-096-096-964010-29910000
Special Railroad Fund
009-407323
Railroad Crossing License Fees
FY2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030
$3,189.75
FY 2026
$3,189.75
FY 2027
$3,189.75
FY 2028
$3,189.75
FY 2029
$3,189.75
FY2030
$50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
EXPLANATION
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 Planning and Utilization
Committee, and developing a more comprehensive shorefront lease agreement. That agreement required a
more accurate 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
JOHN O. MORTON BUILDING • 7 HAZEN DRIVE • P.O. BOX 483 • CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03302-0483
TELEPHONE: 16031 271-3734 « FAX: (6031 271-3914 » TDD: RELAY NH 1-800-735-2964 » DOT.NH.GOV
good standing, and-certificate of vote identified 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 Breakwater Condominium Association to
renew a lease for frontage along Paugus Bay on the state-owned Concord-Lincoln Railroad Line in
Laconia. Breakwater Condominium Association 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 75 linear feet at $3,189.75 per year and an additional $50 per year for a private
pedestrian at-grade crossing, for an annual total of $3,239.75 and a 5-year total of $ 16,198.75.
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.
The Department of Transportation has secured the required levels of insurance. Documents supporting
this assertion are available at the agency, for review upon request.
Your approval of this lease agreement is respectfully requested.
Sincerely,
William J. Cass, P.E.
Commissioner
Attachments
Approved by the Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization
Committee April 14, 2025
' STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
(INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
LRCP 25-019
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From: Louis A. Barker
Railroad Planner
thru: Nicole Bryant
Administrator
Date: March 31, 2025
At: Dept. of Transportation
Bureau of Rail and Transit
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Shelley Winters, Director.^^Division of Aeronautics, Rail & Transit
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ric Sargent, Administrator
Bureau of Right of Way
SUBJECT: 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, Lake Waukewan and
Mascoma Lake for private, non-commercial docks with pedestrian at-grade crossing on
the Stale-owned Concord to Lincoln Railroad Corridor in the Towns of Belmont.
Meredith and the City of Laconia. As established by RSA 228:57-a and calculated using
the New Imgland 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.:vi5V:
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D-OI peStefano (iuiiano)Laconia S42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
D-02 biliis Laconia S42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
D-03 ISpino.sa Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
D-04 bampbell Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
D-05 \llurle.Y I.aconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
D-06 ntatcliffc Laconia $42.53 50 $2,176.50 $10,882.50
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D-07 kZogopoulos) Laconia $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75
D-08 breakwater Condo.s I^aconia $42.53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50
D-09 ISccnic Cove Laconia $42,53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50
b-lO jCorreia l.aconia $42.53 150 $6,429.50 $32,147.50
D-11 bcarson Bcimont $42.53 75 S3.239.75 $16,198.75
D-i2 beaudoin Meredith $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75
jtake Ridge
D-13 Meredith Meredith $42.53 1351 $57,508.03 $287,540.15
D-i4 prouse Point Meredith $42.53 280 $11,958.40 559.792.00
[)-!.'< East Blumiigiiland Meredith $42.53 58 $2,516.74 $12,583.70
1)-I6 bast BlulTVillageMeredith $42.53 58 $2,516.74 $12,583.70
i)-l7 Corr Enlield $42.53 75 $3,239.75 $16,198.75
D-18 Sun Lake Village Belmont $42.53 375 $15,998.75 $79,993.75
2.
3.
Total fees with crossings are calculated per year for five
years for each location as shown on the table.
l.eases for these locations were previously approved by the
Long-Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee.
fia.st Bluff Highland and East Bluff Village Associations
have joint tenancy.
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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.
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EXPLANATION
RSA 228:57-a allows the Department to lease for private, non-commercial use portions ol'a
railroad corridor to the owners of adjacent properties separated from the shore of public waters,
as defined by RSA 271:20, by only the railroad eorridor. The Tenants own property that abut the
subject railroad corridors for a distance that vary from 50 to 1,351 feet. ITie 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 lca!?e for an additional five (5) year period beginning July 1, 2025.
As establi.shcd by RSA 228:57-a and calculated using the New England Consumer Price Index
table, the current cost of a waterfront 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
fivc-vear 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 New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development recommendations for these leases
were obtained prior to the original lea.se. The Governor and Council 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.
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Resources and Development
NH Office of Energy and Planning
107 Pleasant Street, Johnson Hall
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-2155
Fax; 603-271-2615
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Acting Commissioner William Cass
Department of Transportation
FROM: Susan Slack, Principal Planner
NH Office of Energy and Planning
DATE: May "14,2015
SUBJECT: Surnlus Land Review, SLR 15-005 fA-HJ - Laconia
On May 14,2015, the Council on Resoiu ces and Development (CORD) took action on thefollowing Surplus Land Review application from the Department of Transportation:
Request to renew leases for water frontage for eight individual parcels abutting
railroad land at the end of Massachusetts Avenue in Laconia to permit use and
maintenance of pedestrian crossings, docks and waterfront access on Lake
Winnipesaukee, pursuant to RSA 228:57-a.
CORD members voted to RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SLR 15-005 as submitted.
cc: Louis Barker, Railroad Planner, NH Department of Transportation
Meredith Hatfield, Director, NH Office of Energy and Planning
Rep. Gene Chandler, Chair, Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee
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BREAKWATER CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, LACONIA
DOCK LEASE, PEDESTRIAN AND UTILITY CROSSING OF STATE OWNED RAILROAD
SHORE FRONT PROPERTY
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LEASED AREA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF RAIL & TRANSIT
Lot 307-447-4
Location of pedestrian
crossing and leased
premises
in
Paugus Bay
FILE NO. 2025-
J1 1 LEASED TO: Breakwater Unit Owners Assoc
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Stations 1574+35+/- to 1575+85+/-,
150+/- Linear Feet
Concord-Lincoln Railroad Corridor
Laconia
NHDOT
3-27-2025
File #2025-25 2025 DOCK LEASE - 07 - 01 - 2025 Breakwater Condo Laconia
THIS. LEASE made and entered into, between the State qf New Hampshire, Department of Transportation,
hereinafter called the "LANDLORD", and Breakwater Condominium Association, 1 Safe Harbor Way, 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 propeity 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 Concord-Lincoln
Railroad Corridor, hereinafter called the "FACILITY".
WHEREAS the State is the owner of the Concord-Lincoln Railroad Corridor (Corridor) in the City of Laconia,
County of Belknap, State of New Hampshire. The Coiridor 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 307, Block 447 Lot 4
which is adjacent to the Corridor. Said parcel qualifies, per RSA 228:57-a, for the ability to lease state-owned railroad
waterfront 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 of every term and condition herein set forth, the LANDLORD hereby leases and demises
to the TENANT the premises (75 linear feet) located in the City of Laconia on the Corridor at Mile Post
C29.9I Engineering Station 1574+35. For reference, length of TENANT'S abutting property shown
utilizes centerline Engineering Station 1574+35 to Station 1575+10+/-, 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 C29.91, Valuation Station 1574+60, Section 21 Sheet 66(attached).
1.03 Blank.
1.04 The TENANT agrees to the installation of the private pedestrian crossing as detailed on the approved
plan titled "Typical Timber Planked Crossing Detail" 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.
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 minimum of 12' from the nearest rail. The TENANT agrees that it
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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 lette;
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 Governor 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 18.01.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT AND RENT
3.01 The TENANT agrees to pay to the LANDLORD as a Security Deposit for demised 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.
3.02 All real or personal property taxes assessed by the City of Laconia 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
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of the lessee to pay any duly assessed personal and real estate taxes when due shall* be cause to
terminate said lease or agreement by the lessor."
3.03 Rent is calculated at 75 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 $3189.75 per year plus $50 for the private pedestrian at-grade crossing for an
annual total of $3239.75, 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. O. MORTON BUILDING
PO BOX 483
CONCORD NH 03302-0483
If the total rental amount is not paid within ten (10) days after the due date, the LANDLORD shall be
entitled to a 3% late charge on the total annual rent.
4. QUIET 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 of this LEASE, the TENANT'S quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the
premises shall not be disturbed or interfered with by the LANDLORD or any person claiming by or
through the LANDLORD.
5. USE OF 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 purpose
of carrying on any other business, profession or trade of any kind. The TENANT shall comply with
all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of appropriate governmental authorities affecting the
cleanliness, occupancy, and preservation of the demised premises during the term of this LEASE.
The TENANT shall not use the premises in any manner that will disturb a neighbor's peaceful
enjoyment of other property. The TENANT shall not use or occupy any additional state-owned
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railroad property,-such as the square footage between the railroad tracks and the shoreffont, for
personal or business purposes. The shorefront property, by the linear foot, is availed for the so'
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. Tlie 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 fumish 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 "Plan CT-I Typical Planked Timber Crossing dated 9-20-2023 &
Pedestrian Crossing Signage, dated 1-18-2023 (Attached).
6.02 The TENANT agrees that it is liable for tlie 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 construction and a railroad
flagger, if such individuals are necessary in the sole judgment of the LANDLORD. The cost for
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-eflfect rates of the third party and as approved by the State. Any deficiencies in
materials, methods of constmction 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
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 damag'
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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 720-429-8058
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, construction, 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
brush, leaves, grass or other plant matter, ice, snow, dirt or any other material to be placed on the
premises.
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6.r0 The TENANT shall be responsible tor any damage caused during this tenancy. The TENANT shall
return the premises to the LANDLORD in as good order and condition as when received, ordinar
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 tlte 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 exception of fixtures removable without damage to the premises and movable
personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the LANDLORl
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 LANDLORD or an assignment or
subletting or operation of law, shall be void and shall, at the LANDLORD'S option, terminate thi'
LEASE.
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II. UTILITIES
11.01 The TENANT shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required
■ on the premises. Such services shall be installed perNHDOT 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 or thing 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.
13.01.1 Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence/$2,000,000.00 in the aggregate
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13.02 The TENANT further agrees to obtain and keep in force a policy or policies of insurance providing
Comprehensive General Liability or Comprehensive Personal Liability with a minimum
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence limit covering bodily injury and property damage and $2,000,000.00
in the aggregate designating the State of New Hampshire and Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad as
additional named insureds.
13.03 Procurement and delivery of a certificate indicating such insurance acceptable to the
LANDLORD is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. The TENANT shall
provide to the LANDLORD a certificate of insurance demonstrating that the required coverage
has been obtained and containing the following wording. "The State 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 between the
LANDLORD and the Named Insured." Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver
of sovereign immunity.
13.04 In the event the TENANT elects to retain an independent contractor to install the crossing the and
the independent contractor will be required under the terms of a Temporary Use Agreement to
obtain and maintain a policy or policies of insurance effective during the construction of the
FACILITY for Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation Insurance and
Railroad Protective Public and Property Damage Liability designating the State of Ne\
Hampshire and the Railroad Operator as additional insureds.
13.05 No provision of this Agreement is intended to waive any aspect of the State's sovereign
immunity, and any possible counterclaims or defenses it may assert relative to any claim brought
related to this Agreement or the FACILITY.
14. BONDING
14.01 A performance bond or a bank's irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of to be
determined by the Landlord' Railroad Operations Engineer will be required in the Temporary 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 an existing LEASE in order for a TENANT to remain in possession
of the premises.
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 containe
and may order a discontinuance of the practices, or the performance of any of the work related to sucn
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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 for ten (10) days after written notice,
thereof, or if the TENANT shall default in the observance 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 termination of this LEASE upon the TENANT and this LEASE and the
term hereunder shall terminate 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 necessary 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. TERMINATION 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 full 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 sufficient time to check the
premises prior to talcing 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 thirty (30)
day period, or at the end of the day on which possession shall be surrendered, whichever shall last
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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. The TENANT shall remove ail 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. INDEMNIFICATION 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 property herein leased.
21. DISCRIMINATION 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 f
discrimination in the use of the premises, and that in the construction of any improvements on, ove.
or under such premises and the flimishing 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
perfomted or exercised by such agents as the LANDLORD may select.
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 certified 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 mai'
to the following;
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To State: To the Permittee:
NH Department of Transportation Breakyvater Condominium Association
Bureau of Rail & Transit 1 Starboard Way
PC Box 483 Laconia, NH 03246
Concord, NH 03302-0483
Attention: Attention: Mr. Peter Henderson
Railroad Property Specialist Treasurer
603)271-2425 617-686-0424
RaiIroadPropertv@,dot.nh. go v phsudbury@201.com
22.03 Extent of Instrument, Choice of Laws, Amendment, etc. This LEASE, which may be executed in a
number of counteiparts, each of which shall have been deemed an original, but which shall constitute
one and the same instrument, is to be construed 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 construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the covenant,
condition or obligation.
22.05 Unenforceable Terms. If any temis 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.
Attachments:
Topographic Map (dated 3-27-2025)
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)
NHDOT ROW (dated OH 8-2025)
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POW (dated 6-25-2025)
NHDOT Railroad Rate Schedule (dated 08-28-2023)
RSA 228;57-a CPl 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
By:
1ll?o 74
Print Name and Title a_ VIv£ XJ f ^
STATE OF
COUNTY OFt
On.^^<?Ay, before the undersigned officer personally appeared Hn/t—^known to me (orsatis^cto'rily proven) to be \\^z7r/yj sijr/r/^oi the corporation identified in the foregoing document,
acknowledged that he executed the foregoing document.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
n--h0'>'5'
JOCELYN FRANCIS
Notary Public
nlW jl COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUStTTSMy Commlsf ion Expires OnAugust 14.2026
Date Notary Public (MI
LANDLORD
Date:
\aJ
Commissioner
New Hampshire Department of Transportation
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The foregoing Agreement, having been reviewed by this office, is approved as to form and execution on
Zlr 20iic.^
OFFICE,OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Attomey
Approved by Govemor 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.
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State of New Hampshire
Department of State
CERTIFICATE
I, David M, Scanlan, Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that BREAKWATER
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION is a New Hampshire Nonprofit Corporation registered to transact business in New
Hampshire on November 20, 1987. I further certify that all fees and documents required by the Secretary of State's office have
been received and is in good standing as far as this office is concerned.
Business ID: 121519
Certificate Number: 0007311520
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
1 hereto set my hand and cause to be affixed
the Seal of the State of New Hampshire,
this 13th day of October A.D. 2025.
David M. Scanlan
Secretary of State
BREAKWATER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
1 Safe Harbor Way
Laconia, NH 03246
CERTIFICATE OF VOTE
I, Sandra Allen, do hereby certify that I am the duly elected Secretary of Breakwater
Condominium Association. I hereby certify the following is a true copy of a vote taken
at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Breakwater Condominium Association, dulycalled and held on June 7,2025, at which a quorum of the Board was present and voting.
Voted: To ratify that Peter Henderson was duly authorized to enter into a specific Dock
Lease Agreement with the State of New Hampshire, through the Department of
Transportation, Bureau of Rail & Transit in full force and effect on July 30, 2025, and
further authorize him to execute any documents which may in his/her judgment be
desirable or necessary to affect the purpose of this vote.
T hereby certify that said vote has not been amended or repealed and remains in full force
and effect as of the date of the contract for which this certificate is attached. This
authority remains valid for thirty (30) days from the date of this Corporate Resolution.
I further certify that it is understood that the State of New Hampshire will rely on this
certificate as evidence that the person(s) listed above currently occupy the position(s)
indicated and that they have full authority to bind the corporation. To the extent that
there are any limits on the authority of any listed individual to bind the corporation in
contracts with the State of New Hampshire, all such limitations are expressly stated
herein.
DATED: ATTEST:
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
COUNTY OF
On, tp l]3 2025, before the undersigned officer personally appeared the personidentified in the foregoing certificate, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
Treasurer of the corporation identified in the foregoing certificate, and acknowledged that
he executed the foregoing certificate.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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07/31/2025
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.
MPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or 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 Gndofsement(s).
PRODUCER
Melcher & Prescott Insurance
426 Main Street
Laconia NH 03246
David FlcaroNAME:
E.n. (603)524-4535 r/5S.N.h
AnrRF<;ft- dficaroigmelcher-prescott.com
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAICf
INSURER A American Alternative Ins. Co. 19720
INSURED
Breakwater Corxjominium Association
1 Safe Harbor Way
Laconia NH 03246
INSURERS
INSURER C
INSURERS
INSURER E
INSURER F
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL2572914036 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 INSUFIANCE 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.
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fMM/DOnrYYY)
POLICY EXP
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CLAIMS-MADE | X| OCCUR
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MED EXP (Any person)
CAU512459-5 07/01/2024 07/01/2026 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
GENl AGGREGATE LIMIT APPUESPER:
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
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AUTOS ONLY X
SCHEDULED
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NON-OWNED
AUTOS ONLY
CAU5124S9-5 07/01/2024 07/01/2026 DODLY INJURY (Per accideni)
PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per acciden:)
2,000,000
1,000,000
5,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
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WORKERS COMPENSATION
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ANY PROPRETOR/PARTNER'EXSCUTIVE
GFFICER'MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory In NH)
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, AdJItionil Remafhs Schedule, may be aHached If more space Is required)
The State 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 between the Landlord and the Named Insured. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a
waiver of sovereign immunity.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
State of NH Department of Transportation & Piymouth & Lincoln
Railroad
7 Hazen Drive
Concord NH 03002
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF RAIL & TRANSIT
Lot 307-447-4
Location of pedestrian
crossing and leased
premises...
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Stations 1574+35+/- to 1575+85+/-,
^ 150+/- Linear Feet
Concord-Lincoln Railroad Corridor
Laconia
NHDOT
7-01-2025
TIMBER PLANKED CROSSING DETAIL
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
Roil size as specified or exists
Leave 2.5 wide Pressure treated timber
■ flangeway opening X planking bolted to ties
Adjust timber size to be
X" above roil
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\7 X 9 X 9' Tie
NHDOT Approved Geo-textile
placed below/sides of all ballast
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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
W;
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 form crossing or driveway.
2. Timbers must be installed 2' wider on both sides than the rood
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. New crossties and track work may need to be preformed before the
crossing con be built. The cost of that work which must be done by the
Operating Railroad will be borne by the Permitee
Not to scale
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF RAIL Se TRANSIT
P.O. BOX 483
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03302-0483
TYPICAL TIMBER PLANKED
CROSSING DETAIL
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September 20, 2023
SHEET:
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24"x4.5" (typ)
CROSS BUCK
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REDSTOP SIGN
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
WHITE NHDOT Spec 615.2.5.3 and shallbe a min of 2.5 lbs/ft. Each sign to have
two 3/8" diameter holes pre-drilled, 1" min
hull I l(jp and 1" iiiiii riuiii llie bulluiii uf
post, and continue at 1" c-c along the
vertical centerline of post.
ENS SIGN
STOP
vl/
PRIVATE
CROSSING SIGN
Report Problem
or Emergency
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
X-ING xxxxxxx
Rl-l
18"X18"
1-13 12"x9"
PRIVATE
CROSSING
4 FT MIN
SHOULDER
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36"
3. Private Grossing Sign: 18" x 7", 1/4"
wide X 2" high black letters on white
DacKgrouno. o.oso" inicK Aluminum
(6061-T6)
4. The ENS Sign: White letters on Blue
background, emergency phone # and
crossing ID # will be provided by the
Hailroad 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 oi
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
Galvanized Steel
U-Channel, See note #2
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)-398-3483
X-ING ■IKiillA 7
1-13
Railroad Emergency Notification
15"X9"
Recommend 4'-0"
SHOULDER
Recommend 3'-0"
BLUE (BACKGROUND)
WHITE (COPY 8.
BORDER)
Sign placement shall be 15 ft
from the nearest rail.
RAILROAD CROSSING
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SIGN (ENS)
SL-2
NHDOT
Concord-Lincoln Rail line Only
Revised Date May 21, 2025
File #2020-25
New Hampshire DOT Right-of-Way
38 ft 28 ft
<1 Right-of-WayRight-of-Way
Railroad Tie
Rail (typical)
Existing Ground
(typical)
To Lake (typical)
Railroad Cross Section
Not to Scale
Facing North
Valuation Section 21, Sheet 66
MP C29.91 Station 1574-f75
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 Riaht-of-Wav
-Concord-Lincoln Railroad Corridor-
Breakwater Condominiums, Laconia
Revised Date June 18, 2025
File # 2020-25 Breakwater-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 Pemrittee. Railroad inspectors and flaggers
fumished 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 constniction equipment. Additional licenses, pennits,
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 OPERATOR
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 # 2020-25 Breakwater-Laconia
Attachment 25, 2025
RAILROAD COORDINATION
This project is located on an active railroad line that has both scheduled and unscheduled 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 installatioaTemoval 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 # 2020-25 Breakwater-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 Permittee 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 constmcted 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. Ml 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 NH 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 exi.sting 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 # 2020-25 Breakwater-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 Flan.
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 Peimittee 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
unapproved 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, fhe 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 onslte & travel) Work Betails/Descriptioa Bureau Employee
Rate
U of Hours Total
Average Bureau Rate (Per Employee) S 67.00 S
SUB-TOTAL $
B. Federal Mileage Rate Work Detatls/Descriptlon 2023 Mileage Rate # of miles Total
State Vehicle Charge (Per Vehicle) S 0.655 $
S
SUB-TOTAL $
C. Actual Materials and Supplies Cost Cost Qty Total
S
$
SUB-TOTAt.
TOTAL S
Notes:
Rate schedule is updated annually; costs arc based on the annual rates in cfTcct when work occurs.
It" representatives other than NHDOT staff are used, the methodology will be the same, but the rates will be at the in-effect rales of the third-party and as
approved by NHDOT.
New Hampshire Department of 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 Employ
https://www.nhes.nh.gov/eimi/statistics/doci
2025-29 Anticipated Lease amounts (by Linear Foot)
50 X 42.53= $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
300 X 42.53 = $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
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