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3 <br /> STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br /> ROUTE US 70W PROJECT Efland EMS Station COUNTY OF Orange <br /> DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THREE PARTY RIGHT OF WAY <br /> -AND- ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ON <br /> Orange County PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SYSTEM <br /> P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> -AND- <br /> Orange Alamance Water System <br /> 5900 US-70, Mebane, NC 27302 <br /> THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this the day of 20 by and between the Department <br /> of Transportation, party of the first part; and Orange County <br /> party of the second part; and Orange Alamance Water System <br /> party of the third part, <br /> WITNESSETH <br /> THAT WHEREAS, the party of the second part desires to encroach on the right of way of the public road designated as <br /> Route(s) US 70W , located along the south side of US 70W, 760 feet west <br /> of the intersection of US 70W and SR 1004 towards Ashwick Drive <br /> with the construction and/or erection of: One (1)fire hydrant assembly, one (1) 12x6 tapping sleeve and valve for a 6" DIP <br /> fire service, and one (1) 2"type k copper domestic water service and 2"water meter <br /> WHEREAS, it is to the material advantage of the party of the second part to effect this encroachment, and the party of <br /> the first part in the exercise of authority conferred upon it by statute, is willing to permit the encroachment within the limits of the <br /> right of way as indicated, subject to the conditions of this agreement; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED that the party of the first part hereby grants to the party of the second part the right <br /> and privilege to make this encroachment as shown on attached plan sheet(s), specifications and special provisions which are <br /> made a part hereof upon the following conditions, to wit: <br /> That the installation,operation,and maintenance of the above described facility will be accomplished in accordance with the party of <br /> the first part's latest POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMMODATING UTILITIES ON HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, and such <br /> revisions and amendments thereto as may be in effect at the date of this agreement. Information as to these policies and procedures <br /> may be obtained from the Division Engineer or State Utility Agent of the party of the first part. <br /> That the said party of the second part binds and obligates himself to install and maintain the encroaching facility in such safe and proper <br /> condition that it will not interfere with or endanger travel upon said highway, nor obstruct nor interfere with the proper maintenance <br /> thereof,to reimburse the party of the first part for the cost incurred for any repairs or maintenance to its roadways and structures <br /> necessary due to installation and existence of the facilities of the party of the second part,and if at any time the party of the first part shall <br /> require the removal of or changes in the location of the said facilities,that the said party of the second part binds himself, his successors <br /> and assigns,to promptly remove or alter the said facilities, in order to conform to the said requirement,without any cost to the party of the <br /> first part. <br /> That the party of the second part agrees to provide during construction and any subsequent maintenance proper signs, signal lights, <br /> flagmen and other warning devices for the protection of traffic in conformance with the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices <br /> for Streets and Highways and Amendments or Supplements thereto. Information as to the above rules and regulations may be obtained <br /> from the Division Engineer of the party of the first. <br /> That the party of the second part hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the party of the first part from all damages and <br /> claims for damage that may arise by reason of the installation and maintenance of this encroachment. <br /> That the party of the second part agrees to restore all areas disturbed during installation and maintenance to the satisfaction of the <br /> Division Engineer of the party of the first part. The party of the second part agrees to exercise every reasonable precaution during <br /> construction and maintenance to prevent eroding of soil;silting or pollution of rivers,streams, lakes, reservoirs,other water <br /> impoundments,ground surfaces or other property;or pollution of the air. There shall be compliance with applicable rules and regulations <br /> of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission,and with ordinances <br /> and regulations of various counties, municipalities and other official agencies relating to pollution prevention and control. When any <br /> installation or maintenance operation disturbs the ground surface and existing ground cover,the party of the second part agrees to <br /> remove and replace the sod or otherwise reestablish the grass cover to meet the satisfaction of the Division Engineer of the party of the <br /> first part. <br /> That the party of the second part agrees to assume the actual cost of any inspection of the work considered to be necessary by the <br /> Division Engineer of the party of the first part. <br /> That the party of the second part agrees to have available at the construction site,at all times during construction,a copy of this <br /> agreement showing evidence of approval by the party of the first part. The party of the first part reserves the right to stop all work unless <br /> evidence of approval can be shown. <br /> Provided the work contained in this agreement is being performed on a completed highway open to traffic;the party of the second part <br /> agrees to give written notice to the Division Engineer of the party of the first part when all work contained herein has been completed. <br /> Unless specifically requested by the party of the first part,written notice of completion of work on highway projects under construction will <br /> not be required. <br /> That in the case of noncompliance with the terms of this agreement by the party of the second part,the party of the first part reserves <br /> the right to stop all work until the facility has been brought into compliance or removed from the right of way at no cost to the party of the <br /> first part. <br /> That it is agreed by both parties that this agreement shall become void if actual construction of the work contemplated herein is not <br /> begun within one(1)year from the date of authorization by the party of the first part unless written waiver is secured by the party of the <br /> second part from the party of the first part. <br /> FORM R/W 16.6 <br /> Rev. July 1, 1977 <br />