M. Responsibilities after Project Closeout. The Contractor agrees that Project closeout by the
<br /> Department will not change the Contractor's Project property management responsibilities as stated in
<br /> Section 14 of this Agreement, and as may be set forth in subsequent Federal and State laws,
<br /> regulations, and directives, except to the extent the Department determines otherwise in writing.
<br /> Section 18. Insurance: The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the state and/or
<br /> federal financial interest in the facility construction/renovation and equipment purchased under
<br /> this Agreement throughout the useful life. The Contractor shall provide, as frequently and in
<br /> such manner as the Department may require, written documentation that the facility and
<br /> equipment are insured against loss in an amount equal to or greater than the state and/or
<br /> federal share of the real value of the facility or equipment. Failure of the Contractor to provide
<br /> adequate insurance shall be considered a breach of contract and, after notification may result in
<br /> termination of this Agreement. In addition, other insurance requirements may apply, the
<br /> Contractor agrees as follows:
<br /> a. Minimum Requirements. At a minimum, the Contractor agrees to comply with the
<br /> insurance requirements normally imposed by North Carolina State and local laws, regulations, and
<br /> ordinances, except to the extent that the Department determines otherwise in writing.
<br /> b. Flood Hazards. To the extent applicable, the Contractor agrees to comply with the
<br /> flood insurance purchase provisions of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42
<br /> U.S.C. §4012a(a), with respect to any Project activity involving construction or an acquisition having an
<br /> insurable cost of$10,000 or more.
<br /> Section 19. Relocation. When relocation of individuals or businesses is required, the
<br /> Contractor agrees as follows:
<br /> a. Relocation Protections. The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5324(a),
<br /> which requires compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
<br /> Policies Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4601 et seq.; and U.S. DOT regulations, "Uniform
<br /> Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49
<br /> C.F.R. Part 24, which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced and persons whose
<br /> property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally assisted programs. [See, new U.S. DOT final
<br /> rule, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted
<br /> Programs," 49 C.F.R. Part 24, at 70 Fed. Reg. 590 et seq., January 4, 2005.] These requirements
<br /> apply to relocation in connection with all interests in real property acquired for the Project regardless of
<br /> Federal participation in the costs of that real property.
<br /> b. Nondiscrimination in Housing. In carrying out its responsibilities to provide housing
<br /> that may be required for compliance with Federal relocation requirements for individuals, the Contractor
<br /> agrees to comply with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.,
<br /> and with Executive Order No. 12892, "Leadership and Coordination of Fair Housing in Federal
<br /> Programs: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing,"42 U.S.C. § 3608 note.
<br /> C. Prohibition Against Use of Lead-Based Paint. In undertaking construction or
<br /> rehabilitation of residential structures on behalf of individuals affected by real property acquisition in
<br /> connection with implementing the Project, the Contractor agrees that it will not use lead-based paint,
<br /> consistent with the prohibitions of Section 401(b) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42
<br /> U.S.C. § 4831(b), and the provisions of U.S. Housing and Urban Development regulations, "Lead-
<br /> based Paint Poisoning in Certain Residential Structures."
<br /> Section 20. Real Property. For real property acquired with Federal assistance, the Contractor
<br /> agrees as follows:
<br /> a. Land Acquisition. The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5324(a), which requires
<br /> compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
<br /> as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4601 et seq.; and with U.S. DOT regulations, "Uniform Relocation
<br /> Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs,"49 C.F.R. Part
<br /> 24. [See, new U.S. DOT final rule, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for
<br /> Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 C.F.R. Part 24, 70 Fed. Reg. 590 et seq., January 4,
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