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• 0 JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT • THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 5th day of Segtember , 191l—, by and between the City of LaPorte, State of Texas, Party of the First Part, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY," and the United States of America, Party of the Second Part, represented herein by the National Guard Bureau, Departments of the Army and the Air Force, acting by and through the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for the State of Texas, a contracting officer of the United States of America, hereinafter referred to as the "GOVERNMENT". W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the CITY desires to construct an 8" water main to service both the ANG Facility, The Municipal Airport and various other public users located at La Porte, Texas; and WHEREAS, the GOVERNMENT desires to participate in the anticipated costs of construction of such water main for the purpose of servicing such of its facilities as appropriate. WHEREAS, the CITY is writing to contract for this project and bear the cost of such project to the extent that local funds are available and soon is in a position to fix the extent of its participation herein; and WHEREAS, the initial estimated cost of such project is itemized as follows: 4000 LF of 8" water line. Total cost $30,000. WHEREAS, the initial estimated cost of subject project is $30,000, the GOVERNMENT has agreed to assist the CITY in the amount of $9,000, or • 30 percent of the estimated cost of the project, whichever is less, and the GOVERNMENT has programmed from funds budgeted for the use and adminis- tration of National Guard Bureau an amount not to exceed 30 percent, or $9,000, whichever is less. The CITY has committed $21,000 or approximately 70 percent to provide for the remaining costs of the project; and WHEREAS, it is agreed that the GOVERNMENTS share,of participation is limited to construction costs only and excluded such items as engineering costs, including design, advertising, supervision, inspection, soils investigation and all required testing. WHEREAS, the parties desire to reduce their understanding to writing in agreement form setting forth their respective duties and obligations so that the aforesaid project may be accomplished in an orderly and expedi- tious manner; NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: THE CITY AGREES: 1. That it has coordinated with representatives of the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of establishing the exact design criteria and scope of work to be detailed in plans and specifications. 2. That it will at its own cost and expense and independent from its contributions set forth herein forthwith prepare and submit to the National 0