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assist it in constructing the Facility and installing the Equipment. <br />PART 7. EFFECT OF SALE, ASSIGNMENT OR LEASE OF PROPERTY <br />Section 7.01. This Agreement will be assignable to each new owner of the Property for the <br />balance of the term of this Agreement. An assignment which results in a continuation of the <br />business in the same general manner as previously operated by Owner does not require City Council <br />approval, but Owner or its assignee will give written notice to the City within 10 days after the <br />assignment has occurred and BDI will be released of any further duties or obligations under this <br />Agreement. <br />Section 7.02. If a proposed assignment of this Agreement to a new owner of the Property <br />will not result in a continuation of business in the same manner as previously operated by Owner, <br />then written consent of the City Council shall be required but shall not be unreasonably withheld. <br />Section 7.03. Following an authorized assignment of this Agreement, the new owner of the <br />Property will assume all the duties and obligations of Owner upon the same terms and conditions as <br />set out in this Agreement. An assignment of this Agreement will be invalid if the assignor or the <br />assignee is indebted to the City for ad valorem taxes or other obligations. <br />PART 8. PROPERTY TAX APPRAISED VALUE <br />Section 8.01. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Property and the <br />improvements upon the Property will be appraised at market value for the purposes of property tax <br />assessment throughout the term of this Agreement, and that this value may change during the term of <br />this Agreement. The calculation of abated taxes will make use of this appraised value as it is <br />determined for each year of the Abatement Period. <br />PART 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/INDEMNITY <br />Section 9.01. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the City and Owner, in <br />executing this Agreement, and in performing their respective obligations, are acting independently, <br />and not in any form of partnership or joint venture. The City assumes no responsibilities or <br />liabilities to any third parties in connection with this Agreement, and Owner agrees to indemnify, <br />defend and hold the City harmless from any such liabilities. <br />PART 10. NOTICE <br />Section 10.01. All notices called for or required by this Agreement will be delivered to the <br />following by certified mail, postage pre-paid, effective five days after mailing, or by hand delivery or <br />4 <br />