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e e Owner's said propeny. Owner and City have entered into a separate "Water Service Agreement" of even date herewith, which provides for limited water service to Owner. (3) City hereby agrees to an extension of its utility main(s) to said property commencing at the nearest existing utility main(s) of sufficient size and capacity. Thence along/thru City of La Porte rights-of-way andlor easements to said Owner's property. Provided, however, that should City not possess all necessary rights-of-way, easements, licenses, and/or permits, Owner shall be solely responsible for obtaining said additional rights-of-way, easements, licenses, and/or permits at no cost to City. All permits and approvals required by entities with jurisdiction shall be secured prior to construction. (4) Owner agrees to pay all costs related to the construction and installation of said utility mains, including necessary appurtenances in conformance with City's standards and specifications for said utility mains. Owner further agrees to pay all engineering fees for survey, design, contract documents, bidding, construction staking, constrUction inspection, and preparation of record drawings. (5) Subject to the provisions of this agreement, City hereby agrees to the construction and installation of said utility main(s) according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents to be prepared by.the Owner's engineer and approved by the City. The contract documents shall include a provision for a one (1) year warranty from defects in materials and workmanship. The documents will also provide a "Notice" to Contractor that the City of La Porte will perform the daily construction inspection to insure compliance with plans and specifications. Owner agrees that City will not be responsible for issuing or approving payments to the Contractor. It is agreed and understood that Owner is responsible for paying for any unforeseen costs/or cost overruns in the project that result from circumstances beyond the control of the City. (6) City shall have the right to approve the Engineer and the Contractor selected by Owner. Upon completion and approval of plans, specifications, and contract documents, the City shall authorize the Owner to secure bids from qualified underground utility contractors. (7) Owner agrees that upon completion and acceptance by City, City will assume ownership and maintenance of the utility main and as such shall have full control over future extensions and connections thereto. (8) Owner and City have entered into a separate "Water Service Agreement" which provides terms and conditions for limited water service to Owner and as lillCh, Owner is not responsible for payment of City's