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IA Code § 327G.24 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.24 - Removal of tracks from crossings.

327G.24 Removal of tracks from crossings.   Upon consummation of an abandonment of a railway line authorized under 49 U.S.C. §10903 adopted as of a specific date by rule by the department, or upon interim use of railroad rights-of-way to establish appropriate trails pursuant to 16 U.S.C. §1247(d) adopted as of a specific date by rule by the department, if the railway tracks adjacent to a crossing have been removed, but the railway tracks in the crossing have not been removed, the city, county, or other jurisdiction having authority over the highway, street, or alley containing the crossing may remove the tracks from the crossing. However, this section shall not be construed as reducing the obligation or liability of a railway corporation to remove the railway tracks from the crossing.  90 Acts, ch 1132, §1
IA Code § 327G.25 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.25 - Closing of crossing for repair or upgrade.

327G.25 Closing of crossing for repair or upgrade.   A railway corporation shall not close a railway crossing to the traveling public for more than thirty days for the purpose of repairing or upgrading the crossing. A railway corporation violating this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a schedule “one” penalty.  2000 Acts, ch 1134, §5
IA Code § 327G.28 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.28 - Compulsory establishment.

327G.28 Compulsory establishment. Repealed by 2015 Acts, ch 123, §43.
IA Code § 327G.29 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.29 - Grade crossing surface repair fund.

327G.29 Grade crossing surface repair fund.   1. There is established a highway railroad grade crossing surface repair fund in the office of the treasurer of state. The department may credit to this fund:   a. Moneys appropriated to the department from the general fund of the state.   b. Moneys appropriated to the department from the road use tax fund or the primary road fund.   c. Available federal funds.   d. Moneys acquired by the department from any gift, grant, or contributions from any source.   2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8.33, unencumbered funds remaining in the highway railroad grade crossing surface repair fund at the close of each fiscal year ending on June 30 shall revert to the road use tax fund.  [C77, 79, 81, §327G.29]  2010 Acts, ch 1061, §180
IA Code § 327G.30 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.30 - Adjustment of expense.

327G.30 Adjustment of expense.   1. If a grade crossing surface of a railroad track and a highway, street, or alley shall require repairs or maintenance, the costs for the maintenance may be paid as provided in section 312.2, subsection 2.   2. If the railroad corporation and the jurisdiction having authority agree on the method of crossing maintenance and establish an agreement to each contribute costs as provided in section 312.2, subsection 2, a copy of the agreement shall be filed with the department which shall allocate an amount of the cost for the work if funds are available in the highway railroad grade crossing surface repair fund. The department shall make appropriate notification if the fund is exhausted in which case agreements shall not be made under this section until additional funds are available. The fund shall be administered by the department.   3. Upon completion of the agreed repair work, a statement of costs shall be filed with the department by the railroad corporation in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The department, upon approval of the statement, shall pay to the railroad corporation an amount of the cost of the work from the highway railroad grade crossing surface repair fund as provided in section 312.2, subsection 2. The owner of the track and the jurisdiction entering into the agreement shall each pay the cost as provided in section 312.2, subsection 2.  [C77, 79, 81, §327G.30]  83 Acts, ch 198, §22; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §240
IA Code § 327G.31 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.31 - Disagreement resolved.

327G.31 Disagreement resolved.   If a railroad corporation and the jurisdiction having authority cannot reach agreement on grade crossing surface repair and maintenance, either party may appeal to the department of inspections and appeals if prior to disagreement both parties have filed a statement with the state department of transportation to the effect that they have entered into negotiations on grade crossing surface repair and maintenance of a particular crossing. The department of inspections and appeals shall resolve the dispute in the manner provided in sections 327G.16 and 327G.17, except for the allocation of costs.  [C77, 79, 81, §327G.31; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]
IA Code § 327G.61 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.61 - Definitions.

327G.61 Definitions.   As used in this subchapter:   1. “Department” means the state department of transportation.   2. “Spur track” means a railroad track located wholly within the state connected to a main or branch line of a railroad and used to originate or terminate traffic at one or more industries or a railroad track not subject to the jurisdiction of the surface transportation board. A spur track shall not include a railroad line used to provide line-haul or intercity transportation.  [C75, §481.9; C77, 79, 81, §327G.61; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1963; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §65; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
IA Code § 327G.62 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.62 - Controversies — hearing — order — review.

327G.62 Controversies — hearing — order — review.   When a disagreement arises between a railroad corporation, its grantee, or its successor in interest, and the owner, lessee, or licensee of a building or other improvement, including trackage, used for receiving, storing, transporting, or manufacturing an article of commerce transported or to be transported, situated on a present or former railroad right-of-way or on land owned or controlled by the railroad corporation, its grantee, or its successor in interest, as to the terms and conditions on which the article is to be continued or removed, the railway corporation, its grantee, or its successor in interest, or the owner, lessee, or licensee may make written application to the department. The department shall notify the department of inspections and appeals which shall hear and determine the controversy and make an order which is just and equitable between the parties. That order is subject to review by the state department of transportation. The decision of the state department of transportation is final agency action.  [S13, §2110-l; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8169; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.1; C77, 79, 81, §327G.62; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22; 82 Acts, ch 1207, §2]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1964; 89 Acts, ch 273, §38  Referred to in §327G.63
IA Code § 327G.63 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.63 - Destruction of buildings.

327G.63 Destruction of buildings.   In the event that any building referred to in section 327G.62, situated on the right-of-way or other land of a railroad company used for railway purposes, shall be injured or destroyed by the negligence of the railroad company, or the servants or agents thereof in the conduct of the business of such company, the railroad company causing such injury or destruction shall be liable therefor to the same extent as if such building used for said purposes was not situated on the right-of-way or other land of such railroad company used for railway purposes, any provision in any lease or contract to the contrary notwithstanding.  [S13, §2110-m; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8170; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.2; C77, 79, 81, §327G.63]
IA Code § 327G.64 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.64 - Spur tracks.

327G.64 Spur tracks.   1. Every railroad corporation may acquire, by condemnation or purchase, the necessary rights-of-way and may construct, connect, operate and maintain a reasonably adequate and suitable spur track if the construction and operation is not unsafe and is in the public interest.   2. Any party may make application to the department to require a railroad corporation to construct a spur track. The department shall consider the location, necessity and expense of such a track and other equitable considerations.   3. A railroad corporation or any other party may make application to the department for permission to discontinue service on or remove a spur track. The department shall consider the location, necessity and expense of maintaining such track and other equitable considerations. The department may order the railroad company to discontinue service or remove the spur track, and may allocate the cost of removal between the parties in an equitable manner.   4. Any action commenced under the provisions of subsection 2 or 3 shall be completed within one year from the effective date of the department order. The department shall make a final determination of any action commenced under subsection 2 or 3 within one year from the date of the application.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8171; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.3; C77, 79, 81, §327G.64; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]
IA Code § 327G.65 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.65 - Cost of construction.

327G.65 Cost of construction.   The railroad corporation may require the person primarily to be served to pay the legitimate cost and expense of acquiring, by condemnation or purchase, the necessary right-of-way for the spur track and of constructing it, as determined in separate items by the department. Except as provided in section 327G.66, the total cost as ascertained by the department shall be deposited with the railroad corporation before it is required to incur expense. If an agreement cannot be reached, the question shall be referred to the department which may, after a hearing conducted by the department of inspections and appeals, issue an order.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8172; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.4; C77, 79, 81, §327G.65; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]  89 Acts, ch 273, §39  Referred to in §327G.68
IA Code § 327G.66 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.66 - Bond for construction.

327G.66 Bond for construction.   When the total estimated cost has been ascertained by the department such person, firm, corporation, or association shall have the option to either deposit said amount with the railroad company or to file with such company its written election to build and construct such spur track accompanied by a good and sufficient surety company bond running to such railroad company and conditioned upon the construction of such spur track in a good and skillful manner according to plans and specifications furnished by such railroad company and approved by the department. If such person, firm, corporation, or association so elects to build such spur track it shall only be required to deposit with such railroad company the estimated cost of the necessary right-of-way for such spur track as ascertained by the department, and the total amount stated in such written election.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8173; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.5; C77, 79, 81, §327G.66]  Referred to in §327G.65, 327G.68
IA Code § 327G.67 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.67 - Costs in excess of deposit.

327G.67 Costs in excess of deposit.   In any event before the railroad company shall be required to incur any expense whatever in the construction of such spur track the person, firm, corporation, or association primarily to be served thereby shall give the railroad company a bond to be approved by the department as to form, amount, and surety, securing the railroad company against loss on account of any expense incurred beyond the amount so deposited with the railroad company.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8174; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.6; C77, 79, 81, §327G.67]  Referred to in §327G.68
IA Code § 327G.68 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.68 - Failure of company to act.

327G.68 Failure of company to act.   In case of failure, neglect, or refusal of any railroad company to comply with any of the provisions of sections 327G.65 to 327G.67, the person, firm, corporation, or association primarily to be served thereby may file a complaint with the department setting forth the facts upon which such grievance is based. The said department after reasonable notice to the railroad company shall investigate and determine all matters in controversy and make such order as the facts in relation thereto will warrant. Any such order shall have the same force and effect as other orders made by said department in other proceedings within its jurisdiction and shall be enforced in the same manner.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8175; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.7; C77, 79, 81, §327G.68]
IA Code § 327G.69 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.69 - Connections with original spurs.

327G.69 Connections with original spurs.   Whenever such spur track is so connected with the main line, as provided in this chapter, at the expense of the owner of such proposed or existing mill, elevator, storehouse, dock, wharf, pier, manufacturing establishment, and any person, firm, corporation, or association shall desire a connection with such spur track, application therefor shall be made to the department, and such person, firm, corporation, or association shall be required to pay to the person, firm, corporation, or association that shall have paid or contributed to the primary cost and expense of acquiring the right-of-way for such original spur track, and of constructing the same, an equitable proportion thereof, to be determined by the department, upon such application and notice, to the persons, firms, corporations, or associations that have paid or contributed toward the original cost and expense of acquiring the right-of-way and constructing the same.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8176; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §481.8; C77, 79, 81, §327G.69]
IA Code § 327G.76 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.76 - Time of reversion.

327G.76 Time of reversion.   Railroad property rights which are extinguished upon cessation of service by the railroad divest when the department of transportation or the railroad, having obtained authority to abandon the rail line, removes the track materials to the right-of-way. If the department of transportation does not acquire the line and the railway company does not remove the track materials, the property rights which are extinguished upon cessation of service by the railroad divest one year after the railway obtains the final authorization necessary from the proper authority to remove the track materials.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7861; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §473.1; C77, 79, 81, §327G.76]  83 Acts, ch 121, §5; 2009 Acts, ch 97, §10  Referred to in §327G.77
IA Code § 327G.77 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.77 - Reversion of railroad right-of-way.

327G.77 Reversion of railroad right-of-way.   1. If a railroad easement is extinguished under section 327G.76, the property shall pass to the owners of the adjacent property at the time of abandonment. If there are different owners on either side, each owner will take to the center of the right-of-way. Section 614.24 which requires the filing of a verified claim does not apply to rights granted under this subsection.   2. An adjoining property owner may perfect title under subsection 1 by filing an affidavit of ownership with the county recorder. The affidavit shall include the name of the adjoining property owner, a description of the property, the present name of the railroad, the jurisdiction, docket number, and date of order authorizing the railroad to terminate service, and the approximate date the track materials on the right-of-way were removed. A copy of the affidavit must be mailed by the landowner by certified mail to the railroad. The landowner shall pay taxes on the right-of-way from the date the affidavit is filed.   3. Utility facilities located on abandoned railroad right-of-way shall remain on the right-of-way subject to payment by the utility of the fair market value of an easement for the facilities. The utility shall, within sixty days from the time the property is transferred from the railroad, extend a written offer to the landowner to purchase the easement at fair market value. The landowner shall accept or reject the utility’s offer within sixty days from the time of receipt. If a disagreement arises between the parties concerning the price or other terms of the transaction, either party may make written application to a compensation commission as established pursuant to chapter 6B to resolve the disagreement. This application shall be made within sixty days from the time the landowner’s response is served upon the utility. The compensation commission shall hear the controversy and make a final determination of the fair market value of the easement and the other terms of the transaction which were in dispute within ninety days after the application is filed. All correspondence shall be by certified mail.  [C73, §1260; C97, §2015; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7862; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §473.2; C77, 79, 81, §327G.77; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]  83 Acts, ch 121, §6  Referred to in §327G.78
IA Code § 327G.78 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.78 - Sale of railroad property.

327G.78 Sale of railroad property.   1. Subject to section 6A.16 and 327G.77, when a railroad corporation, its trustee, or its successor in interest has interests in real property adjacent to a railroad right-of-way that are abandoned by order of the surface transportation board, reorganization court, bankruptcy court, or the department, or when a railroad corporation, its trustee, or its successor in interest seeks to sell its interests in that property under any other circumstance, the railroad corporation, its trustee, or its successor in interest shall extend a written offer to sell at a fair market value price to the persons holding leases, licenses, or permits upon those properties, allowing sixty days from the time of receipt for a written response. If a disagreement arises between the parties concerning the price or other terms of the sale transaction, either or both parties may make written application to the department to resolve the disagreement. The application shall be made within sixty days from the time an initial written response is served upon the railroad corporation, trustee, or successor in interest by the person wishing to purchase the property. The department shall notify the department of inspections and appeals which shall hear the controversy and make a final determination of the fair market value of the property and the other terms of the transaction which were in dispute, within ninety days after the application is filed. The determination is subject to review by the department and the department’s decision is the final agency action. All correspondence shall be by certified mail.   2. The decision of the department is binding on the parties, except that a person who seeks to purchase the real property may withdraw the offer to purchase within thirty days of the decision of the department. If a withdrawal is made, the railroad corporation, trustee, or successor in interest may sell or dispose of the real property without further order of the department.   3. This section does not apply when a rail line is being sold for continued railroad use.  [82 Acts, ch 1207, §3]  83 Acts, ch 121, §7; 84 Acts, ch 1067, §34; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1965; 93 Acts, ch 47, §16; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §66; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
IA Code § 327G.79 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.79 - Valuing property in controversy.

327G.79 Valuing property in controversy.   1. The department of inspections and appeals’ determination and order shall be just and equitable and, in the case of the determination of the fair market value of the property, shall be based in part upon at least three independent appraisals prepared by certified appraisers. Each party shall select one appraiser and each appraisal shall be paid for by the party for whom the appraisal is prepared. The two appraisers shall select a third appraiser and the costs of this appraisal shall be divided equally between the parties. If the appraisers selected by the parties cannot agree on selection of a third appraiser, the state department of transportation shall appoint a third appraiser and the costs of this appraisal shall be divided equally between the parties.   2. The department of inspections and appeals’ determination and order is final for the purpose of administrative review to the district court as provided in chapter 17A. The district court’s scope of review shall be confined to whether there is substantial evidence to support the department of inspections and appeals’ determination and order.   3. For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “department” means the state department of transportation.  [82 Acts, ch 1207, §3]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1966; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §47; 2018 Acts, ch 1026, §119
IA Code § 327G.81 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 327G - RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CROSSINGS, TRACKS, AND FENCING|Section 327G.81 - Maintenance of improvements along rights-of-way.

327G.81 Maintenance of improvements along rights-of-way.   1. A person, including a state agency or political subdivision of the state, who acquires a railroad right-of-way after July 1, 1979, for a purpose other than farming has all of the following responsibilities concerning that right-of-way:   a. Construction, maintenance, and repair of the fence on each side of the property, however, this requirement may be waived by a written agreement with the adjoining landowner.   b. Private crossings as provided for in section 327G.11.   c. Drainage as delineated in chapter 468, subchapter V.   d. Overhead, underground, or multiple crossings in accord with section 327G.12.   e. Weed control in accord with chapter 317.   2. This section does not absolve the property owners of other duties and responsibilities that they may be assigned as property owners by law. Subsection 1, paragraph “a”, does not apply to rights-of-way located on land within the corporate limits of a city except where the acquired right-of-way is contiguous to land assessed as agricultural land.  [C81, §327G.81]  2010 Acts, ch 1061, §122