2009-109 Aging - Application for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Transit Funds

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36 and State interest in the damaged or destroyed Project property. k. Transportation -Hazardous Materials. The Contractor agrees to comply with applicable requirements of U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety ~~ Administration regulations, Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging's," 49 C.F.R. Part 173, in connection with the transportation of any hazardous materials. I. Misused or Damaged Project Property. If any damage to Project property results from abuse or misuse occurring with the Contractor 's knowledge and consent, the Contractor agrees to restore the Project property to its original condition or refund the value of the Federal and State interest in that property, as the Department may require. m. Responsibilities after Project Closeout. The Contractor agrees that Project closeout by the Department will not change the Contractor's Project property management responsibilities as stated in Section 23 of this Agreement, and as may be set forth in subsequent Federal and State laws, regulations, and directives, except to the extent the Department determines otherwise in writing. Section 24. Insurance. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the state and/or federal financial interest in the facility construction/renovation and equipment purchased under this Agreement throughout the useful life. The Contractor shall provide, as frequently and in such manner as the Department may require, written documentation that the facility and equipment are insured against loss in an amount equal to or greater than the state and/or federal share of the real value of the facility or equipment. Failure of the Contractor to provide adequate insurance shall be considered a breach of contract and, after notification may result in termination of this Agreement. In addition, other insurance requirements may apply, the Contractor agrees as follows: a. Minimum Requirements. At a minimum, the Contractor agrees to comply with the insurance requirements normally imposed by North Carolina State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, except to the extent that the Department determines otherwise in writing. b. Flood Hazards. To the extent applicable, the Contractor agrees to comply with the flood insurance purchase provisions of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. § 4012a(a), with respect to any Project activity involving construction or an acquisition having an insurable cost of $10,000 or more. Section 25. Relocation. When relocation of individuals or businesses is required, the Contractor agrees as follows: a. Relocation Protections. The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5324(a), which requires compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4601 et seq.; and U.S. DOT regulations, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 C.F.R. Part 24, which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced and persons whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally assisted programs. [See, new U.S. DOT final rule, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 C.F.R. Part 24, at 70 Fed. Reg. 590 et seq., January 4, 2005.] These requirements apply to relocation in connection with all interests in real property acquired for the Project regardless of Federal participation in the costs of that real property. b. Nondiscrimination in Housing. In carrying out its responsibilities to provide housing that may be required for compliance with Federal relocation requirements for individuals, the Contractor agrees to comply with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of Revised 1/6/10