Res 2021-031/Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for utility betterments along IH35 from south of SH 80

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CSJ #0016-03-114 ROW CSJ #0016-03-115 U#15694, Utility ID# 000000284 District #14 -Austin Code Chart 64 #37950 Project: IH 35 at SH 123, from South of SH 80 to North of RM 12 2. Project Funding and Work Responsibilities A. The State will authorize the performance of only those Project items of work which are eligible for relocation reimbursements or for which Utility has requested and has agreed to pay for as described in Attachment A - Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, which is attached to and made a part of this contract. In addition to identifying those items of work to be paid for by payments to the State, Attachment A - Payment Provision and Work Responsibilities, also specifies those Project items of work that are the responsibility of Utility and will be carried out and completed by Utility, at no cost to the State. The Utility shall be responsible for costs that are shown on Attachment B, Estimated Utility Costs, which is attached to and made a part of this agreement. B. If the Utility will perform any work under this contract for which reimbursement will be provided by or through the State, the Utility must complete training before a letter of authority is issued. Training is complete when at least one individual who is working actively and directly on the Project successfully completes and receives a certificate for the course entitled Local Government Project Procedures and Qualification for the Texas Department of Transportation. The Utility shall provide the certificate of qualification to the State. The individual who receives the training certificate may be an employee of the Utility or an employee of a firm that has been contracted by the Utility to perform oversight of the Project. The State in its discretion may deny reimbursement if the Utility has not designated a qualified individual to oversee the Project. C. Payment under this contract beyond the end of the current fiscal biennium is subject to availability of appropriated funds. If funds are not appropriated, this contract shall be terminated immediately with no liability to either party. 3. Termination A. This agreement may be terminated in the following manner: 1. By mutual written agreement and consent of both parties; 2. By either party upon the failure of the other party to fulfill the obligations set forth in this agreement; or 3. By the State if it determines that the performance of the Project or utility work is not in the best interest of the State. B. If the agreement is terminated in accordance with the above provisions, Utility will be responsible for the payment of Project costs incurred by the State on behalf of Utility up to the time of termination. 4. Right of Access If Utility is the owner of any part of the Project site, Utility shall permit the State or its authorized representative access to the site to perform any activities required to execute the work. AFA Utility Page 2 of 5 Revised 02/20/2019