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FINAL <br />7/14/2017 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, it is the intent of the parties that the Facility will be maintained and operated <br />in accordance with the O&M Plan; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, in order to help ensure the Facility’s purpose is maximized, the MWMO <br />desires to be involved with its ongoing operation and maintenance; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this Agreement to document the understandings and <br />agreements of the parties as to their respective obligations related to the maintenance and <br />operation of the Facility, establish procedures for performing these tasks and responsibilities, and <br />facilitate communication and cooperation among the parties to ensure successful implementation <br />of the Facility’s treatment technologies in order to manage stormwater and improve water quality <br />in the Mississippi River. <br /> <br />AGREEMENT <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings and agreements <br />hereafter set forth, the City and the MWMO hereby agree as follows: <br /> <br />1. Responsibilities, Performance Guidelines and Ownership <br /> <br />1.1 Responsibilities. The maintenance and operation of the Facility involves <br />numerous specific tasks to be performed by the parties. Each party agrees to fulfill its <br />obligations under this Agreement in a coordinated and timely manner to help ensure the Facility <br />continues to operate and provide the contemplated treatment and research opportunities. <br /> <br />1.2 O&M Plan. The parties agree that the maintenance and operation of the Facility <br />shall be guided by the O&M Plan. During the start-up and research phase(s), the O&M Plan <br />may be modified by mutual written agreement of the parties. The parties agree that if research <br />terminates at the Facility, the O&M Plan addressing the secondary treatment responsibilities will <br />no longer be enforced and Primary Treatment responsibilities will be reviewed in connection <br />with this event. The MWMO retains the right to restart research in the Secondary Treatment <br />chamber (in accordance with Section 2.6). In that event, the O&M Plan will again be modified to <br />reflect the new responsibilities and performance guidelines. The MWMO will resume <br />performance of Secondary Treatment Component operations and maintenance, as described in <br />Section 2.4. All amendments to the O&M Plan are incorporated in, and made part of this <br />Agreement, by reference. <br /> <br />1.3 Warranty Work. Requests for warranty work, repairs, or material replacements <br />at the Facility to be performed by the contractor that constructed the Facility or by any material <br />supplier, can be made by either party. <br /> <br />2. Ownership and Maintenance Responsibilities <br /> <br />Each of the parties shall have distinct responsibilities in the operation of the Facility as <br />set out in this Section. Each party shall be responsible for the costs to undertake their respective <br />17