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e e ~@[}?)~ (c) Upon completion of the Improvements, the Owner shall use the Improvements for the use specified in this paragraph during the Abatement Period specified in Section 6 hereof. However, the Director may approve a change from the proposed use in writing, if the Director determines that the change is consistent with Article V, Sections 66-140 through 66-152, of the La Porte Code of Ordinances, with Ordinance No. 98-2284 creating the PPG Industries Reinvestment Zone, and with the City's general purpose of encouraging development or redevelopment of the Zone during the Abatement Period specified in Section 6 hereof. The proposed use of the Abated Property (unless and until the Director approves a change in use) is for the purposes described on Page 1 hereof. (d) The Owner shall maintain the Improvements in good repair and condition during the Abatement Period specified in Section 6 hereof. (e) The Owner shall allow the City's employees access to the Real and Abated Property for the purpose of inspecting the Improvements to ensure that the Improvements were completed and maintained in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. All inspections will be made only after giving the Owner notice at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance thereof, and will be conducted in such manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the construction and/or operation of the Project. All inspections will be made with one (1) or more representatives of the Owner and in accordance with the Owner's safety and security standards. The above shall not act as a limi tation on the city's ability to perform any inspections or enter the affected property pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, the Building Code, the Zoning ordinance, or otherwise. (f) The Owner shall provide the City's employees access to all records requested and necessary for the purpose of conducting an audit of the Project to ensure compliance with this Agreement. Any such audit, which is limited to a review of all documents relating to verification of Owner's representations for the Project, shall be made only after giving the Owner notice at least seven (7) days in advance thereof, and will be conducted in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the Project. (g) The Owner shall not assign this Agreement without the written approval of the City Council, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. (h) Not later than April 30th of each year during the Abatement Period, the Owner shall submit to the Director and the Chief Appraiser of HCAD a January 1st employee count for the proj ect. The employee count submitted shall correspond to the employment count reported in the Owner's "Employer's Quarterly Report" to the Texas Workforce Commission. The employee count submitted by the Owner shall be used to determine abatement eligibility for that year and be subject to audit, pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-144 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. The Owner, if requested by the Director, shall have an independent 5