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"Substances"); and (b) Grantee may transport and deliver its own Substances, and transport andlor deliver for hire Substances owned by affiliates, governmental entities andlor third parties. Section 6. Nature And Sufficiency of Consideration. (a) Findings. The monies paid to the City and the agreements set forth in Section 4 are sufficient consideration for all purposes. (b) Exclusive Charge. The consideration described in Sections 1 and 4 shall be the exclusive compensation, tax (except as provided in Subsection (c) below), fee, rental, assessment or other charge, however characterized, payable or due to the City by Grantee pertaining to the presence, use, ownership, and/or operation of the Pipeline System, and the natural gas or natural gas liquid sales, purchases, transportation and other business activities related thereto, during the Term of this Ordinance. Grantee's agreement to pay such consideration shall be full consideration during the Term for the City's consent and permit for the rights and privileges granted by this Ordinance and shall be in lieu of all other franchise, license, regulatory, use, sales, gross receipts, or occupation taxes, fees, assessments, exactions, rentals or charges which may levied or attempted to be levied by the City. (c) Certain Taxes Not Exempt. Nothing herein shall constitute an exemption to Grantee from (i) ad valorem taxes levied by the City on real or personal property owned by the Grantee within the City, or (ii) any new tax (including any new increment to an existing tax) fi rst authorized, mandated or imposed by the state or federal government after the effective date of this Ordinance if such new tax or new increment is equally applied to all persons and entities within the City that are similarly situated to, or compete with, the Grantee. Section 7. Term. The consent and permit granted by this Ordinance shall continue and remain in full force and effect for a period of twenty-five (25) years (the "Term") from and after its effective date under Section 15. Section 8. Expiration of Term; Renewal. If Grantee desires a renewal of this consent and permit, it shall notify the City at least two (2) years prior to the expiration date ofthe Term. The City shall not be compelled to renew but shall not unreasonably withhold or refuse renewal of this consent and permit. The City shall not require more onerous terms or conditions nor require greater consideration from Grantee for renewal than those then in effect for other persons and entities that are similarly situated to, or compete with, the Grantee and are using or occupying City Rights- of-Way. If the City, acting in good faith and with a reasonable basis decides not to renew -4-