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4 <br /> 1. TERM <br /> a. This Agreement shall commence June 30, 2025 and shall continue each <br /> fiscal year thereafter through June 30, 2035, unless sooner terminated <br /> or further extended as set forth herein. <br /> b. This Agreement may be renewed beyond June 30, 2035, upon written <br /> agreement of the Parties. <br /> 2. DEFINITIONS <br /> a. "Direct collection costs" means costs borne by Durham County in the <br /> collection of SWPF fees, such as the cost of changing any forms or <br /> documents, mailing costs, costs associated with processing and <br /> remitting fees, and costs associated with preparing and submitting the <br /> quarterly invoice. <br /> 3. COSTS <br /> a. Other than direct collection costs, any and all costs, fees, and expenses <br /> related to the administration of the Solid Waste Program Fee shall be <br /> borne by Orange County. <br /> b. On or before the 15th day of each month of each year during the term of <br /> this Agreement, the County of Durham shall transmit to Orange County <br /> all Solid Waste Program fees collected during the preceding month. <br /> C. Durham County will invoice Orange County quarterly on or before the <br /> 15th day of January, April, July, and October an amount equal to 3% of <br /> the fees collected during that three-month period for costs of <br /> administration and collection. Orange County shall pay Durham County <br /> within 30 days of billing. <br /> d. Upon a failure by Orange County to remit payment when due, Durham <br /> County shall provide Orange County with written notice of such default in <br /> payment. Orange County shall have ten days following receipt of the <br /> written notice to cure the default. Should Orange County fail to cure the <br /> default within ten days of receipt of notice, Durham County may withhold <br /> the provision of services as contemplated herein. Durham County shall <br /> incur no fault or liability for any failure to provide services pursuant to the <br /> terms of this paragraph. <br />