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2) Assist in determining which utilities will be installed by "ROW -U- JUAB ", or by "Agreement ". Process TxDOT form ROW -U -JUAB requests, utility agreements, determine the necessity for any escrow agreements and forward to TxDOT for final approval. 1.4.8 Utilitv Agreement Forms & Submission. Assist utility companies with an agreement assembly submission for adjustments including applicable quit claims: 1) Review plans for compliance with UAR and verify that the Project will not conflict with highway construction. 2) Determine whether a compensable interest exists and the owner's degree of eligibility based on the submission of an easement document. Determine eligibility ratios; the utility company must furnish a copy of the easement to prove eligibility. 3) Determine any betterments and betterment ratio. 4) Determine necessary documents conforming to the requirements of 23 C.F.R., Section 645. 5) Review utility company estimates for relocation which will include totals for labor, overhead, construction cost, travel, transportation, equipment, materials, supplies, and other services. 6) Submit a copy of the assembly to TxDOT District Utility Coordinator by letter recommending approval. 7) Maintain a complete set of records for utility adjustment costs for each Utility until after final payment to Utility Companies /Owners has been made. 8) Coordinate with the City and TxDOT to acquire approval from TxDOT for a utility company to select the lump sum account method for the reimbursement of utility relocation costs. 9) Necessary transmittal documents to submit packages to TxDOT Division office. 1.4.9 Utilitv Acknowledgement. Submit non - reimbursable utility adjustments using the Utility Joint Use Acknowledgement, Non - Reimbursable Utility Adjustment ( "ROW -U- JUAB ") form. The term permit refers to form 1082 or form ROW -U -JUAB. Furnish the appropriate form to the utility company and assist the company with adjustment plan preparation. The utility company will submit the Utility Joint Use Acknowledgement and adjustment plans to the Engineer for review. The Engineer will review plans for compliance with UAR and to verify that the proposal will not conflict with highway construction. Utility companies that have facilities within the project limits will be required to submit a Utility Acknowledgement Agreement even if no conflicts occur and relocation is not necessary. 1.4.10 Escrow Agreements. If it is determined that a utility will be adjusted as part of the Project, the Engineer will notify the City and TxDOT. In addition, the Engineer will assist in the determination of the funding amount required based upon the: 1) Applicable betterment; 2) Eligibility ratio; 3) LUP agreements; 4) 90/10 agreements; HDR— Loop 82 Project Agreement 14