Transferring Risk Intentionally Series: Boundary Road Agreements

Risk transfer is one of the most important components of an effective risk management strategy. Contractual risk transfer is so important that IPE has created this webinar series to highlight how best to effectively transfer risk using contracts and agreements. In each session, we will tackle the unique challenges of partnering with non-profits, contractors, or other municipalities and pinpoint the necessary steps to do it right.
 

Boundary Road Agreements

When municipalities share a boundary, responsibility for the roads that run along or across it can quickly become unclear without a formal agreement. A well-structured boundary road agreement is not just a tool for operational clarity—it’s a critical risk management instrument. In this next session of the Transferring Risk Intentionally Series, we’ll focus on how municipalities can use boundary road agreements to define obligations, allocate risk, and avoid costly disputes. 

IPE's Jaden Hodgins and Tracy Eso will guide you through the key considerations of these inter-municipal agreements, including: 

• Defining maintenance, repair, and capital responsibilities. 
• Assigning liability in the event of a claim. 
• The role of indemnification and insurance clauses. 
• Coordinating with minimum maintenance standards. 
• The risks of informal or outdated arrangements. 

Using real-world examples and claim scenarios, this session will help you understand how to draft and maintain boundary road agreements that hold up under legal scrutiny and align with day-to-day operational needs. Whether you're drafting a new agreement or reviewing an existing one, this session is a must if you're responsible for managing shared infrastructure or reducing your municipality’s liability. 

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