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2. The Sponsor hereby certifies to the State that it will have acquired clear title in fee simple to all property upon which construction work is to be performed, or have acquired a leasehold on such property for a term of not less than 20 years, prior to the advertisement for bids for such construction or procurement of facilities that are part of the above project, and within the time frame of the project, a sufficient interest (easement or otherwise) in any other property which may be affected by the project. 3. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from all claims and liability due to activities 0 f the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees performed under this agreement. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall also save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from any and all expenses, including attorney fees which might be incurred by the State in litigation or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which might be imposed on the State as the result of such activities by the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees. 4. The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Agreement incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and said Agreement shall comprise a contract, constituting the obligations and rights of the State of Texas and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the project and the operation and maintenance of the airport. Such Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this instrument and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of at least 20 years. 5. Upon entering into this Agreement, Sponsor hereby agrees to name an individual, as the Sponsor's Authorized Representative, who shall be the State's contact with regard to this project, and which individual shall have the authority to make approvals and disapprovals as required on behalf of the Sponsor. 6. The Sponsor and not the State shall, for all purposes, be the "Sponsor" of the project identified above as defined in Title 49 U.S.C.. Sponsor agrees to assume responsibility for operation of the facility in compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements including any statutes, rules, regulations, assurances, procedures or any other directives before, during and after the completion of this project. Page 8 of 15