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3 <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,for a valuable consideration,including the benefits Grantor may derive therefrom,the receipt of which <br /> is hereby acknowledged,Grantor has dedicated,bargained and conveyed and by these presents does hereby dedicate,bargain,sell, <br /> grant and convey unto the Grantee,its successors and assigns,a perpetual,and irrevocable right and easement in,on,over,under, <br /> through and across the Property(1)for an SCM easement of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth,more <br /> particularly shown,described and identified as"STORMWATER CONTROL AND ACCESS EASEMENT WITH 20' MIN <br /> WIDTH"on Exhibit A,which is made a part of this document;upon which Grantor shall construct,maintain,repair and reconstruct <br /> stormwater control measure(s),including detention pond(s),pipes and water control structures,berms and dikes,and shall establish <br /> and maintain vegetative filters and groundcovers;and(2)an access easement more particularly shown and described as <br /> "STORMWATER CONTROL AND ACCESS EASEMENT WITH 20'MIN WIDTH"on Exhibit A,for the purpose of permitting <br /> Town inspection and,if necessary,maintenance and repair of the SCM easement areas and engineered structure(s)as more fully set <br /> forth herein and in the Hillsborough UDO. <br /> The terms,conditions,and restrictions of the Easement and Agreement are: <br /> 1. Grantor represents and warrants that Grantor is financially responsible for construction,maintenance,repair and <br /> replacement of all stormwater control measures,appurtenances and vegetation,including the impoundment. Grantor <br /> agrees to perform the maintenance as outlined in the Stormwater Control Measure Operation and Maintenance <br /> Manual attached hereto as Exhibit B and in consideration of the Certificate of Compliance with stormwater <br /> regulations received for Property. <br /> 2. If Grantor fails to comply with these requirements,or any other obligations imposed herein,in the Hillsborough <br /> UDO, Stormwater Management Plan Approval,or Stormwater Control Measure Operation and Maintenance <br /> Manual,the Town may perform such work as Grantor is responsible for and recover the costs thereof from the <br /> Grantor. <br /> 3. This Easement and Agreement gives the Grantee the following affirmative rights: Grantee,its officers,employees, <br /> and agents may enter SCM Easement whenever reasonably necessary for the purpose of inspecting same to <br /> determine compliance herewith,to maintain same and make repairs or replacements to the engineered stormwater <br /> control measure(s)and appurtenances and conditions as may be necessary or convenient thereto in the event the <br /> Grantor defaults in its obligations and to recover from the Grantor the cost thereof,and in addition to other rights <br /> and remedies available to it,to enforce by proceedings at law or in equity the rights,covenants,duties,and other <br /> obligations herein imposed. <br /> 4. The Grantee is under no obligation to maintain or repair the above referenced facilities,and in no event shall this <br /> Easement and Agreement be construed to impose any such obligation on the Town. <br /> 5. The Grantee shall not be liable to any person for the condition or operation of the above referenced facilities. <br /> 6. The Grantor and the Grantor's heirs,administrators,executors,assigns and any other successor in interest shall <br /> indemnify and hold harmless the Grantee and its officers,agents and employees for any and all damages,accidents, <br /> casualties,occurrences,claims or attorney's fees which might arise or be asserted,in whole or in part,against the <br /> Grantee from the construction,presence,existence,or maintenance of the stormwater control facilities subject to the <br /> Agreement.In the event a claim is asserted against the Grantee,its officers,agents or employees,the Grantee shall <br /> notify the Grantor and the Grantor shall defend at the Grantor's expense any suit based on such claim.If any <br /> judgment or claims against the Town,its officers,agents or employees,shall be allowed,the Grantor shall pay the <br /> same all costs and expenses in connection therewith.The Grantee will not indemnify,defend or hold harmless in <br /> any fashion the Grantor from any claims arising from any failure,regardless of any language in any attachment or <br /> other document that the Grantor may provide. <br /> 7. This agreement shall not in any way diminish,limit,or restrict the right of the Town to enforce any of its ordinances <br /> as authorized by law. <br /> The Grantor shall in all other respects remain the fee owner of the Property and area subject to this Easement and Agreement <br /> and may make all lawful uses of the Property not inconsistent with this Easement and Agreement. <br /> The Grantee does not waive or forfeit the right to take action to ensure compliance with the terms,conditions and purposes of <br /> this Easement and Agreement by a prior failure to act. <br /> The Grantor agrees that the terms,conditions and restrictions of this Easement and Agreement will be promptly recorded by <br /> Grantor in the Orange County Registry.The designation Grantor and Grantee shall include the parties,their heirs,successors,and <br /> assigns. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />