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State of Washington Department of Ecology Page 6 of 16 City of Everett Beverly Lake Water Quality Retrofit Project Agreement No.WQC-2020-COE-00091 B.Acquisition:The following provisions shall be in force only if the project described in this agreement is an acquisition project: a. Evidence of Land Value and Title.The RECIPIENT shall submit documentation of the cost of the property rights and the type of ownership interest that has been acquired. b. Legal Description of Real Property Rights Acquired.The legal description of the real property rights purchased with funding assistance provided through this agreement(and protected by a recorded conveyance of rights to the State of Washington)shall be incorporated into the agreement before final payment. c. Conveyance of Rights to the State of Washington.Upon purchase of real property rights (both fee simple and lesser interests),the RECIPIENT shall execute the document necessary to convey certain rights and responsibilities to ECOLOGY, on behalf of the State of Washington.The documents required will depend on the project type,the real property rights being acquired,and whether or not those rights are being acquired in perpetuity(see options below). The RECIPIENT shall use language provided by ECOLOGY,to record the executed document in the County where the real property lies,and to provide a copy of the recorded document to ECOLOGY. Documentation Options: 1. Deed of Right. The Deed of Right conveys to the people of the state of Washington the right to preserve,protect,and/or use the property for public purposes consistent with the fund source. RECIPIENTs shall use this document when acquiring real property rights that include the underlying land.This document may also be applicable for those easements where the RECIPIENT has acquired a perpetual easement for public purposes. The RECIPIENT must obtain ECOLOGY approval on the draft language prior to executing the deed of right. 2.Assignment of Rights.The Assignment of Rights document transfers certain rights such as access and enforcement to ECOLOGY.The RECIPIENT shall use this document when an easement or lease is being acquired for water quality and habitat conservation. The Assignment of Rights requires the signature of the underlying landowner and must be incorporated by reference in the easement document. 3.Easements and Leases. The RECIPIENT may incorporate required language from the Deed of Right or Assignment of Rights directly into the easement or lease document,thereby eliminating the requirement for a separate document.Language will depend on the situation;therefore,the RECIPIENT must obtain ECOLOGY approval on the draft language prior to executing the easement or lease. d. Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance. 1.Federal Acquisition Policies. See Section 4 of this agreement for requirements specific to Section 319 and SRF funded projects. 2. State Acquisition Policies.When state funds are part of this agreement,the RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy of the State of Washington, Chapter 8.26 RCW,and Chapter 468-100 WAC. 3.Housing and Relocation.In the event that housing and relocation costs,as required by federal law set out in subsection(1) above and/or state law set out in subsection(2)above,are involved in the execution of this project, the RECIPIENT agrees to provide any housing and relocation assistance required. e.Hazardous Substances. 1.Certification.The RECIPIENT shall inspect,investigate,and conduct an environmental audit of the proposed acquisition site for the presence of hazardous substances, as defined in RCW 70.105D.020(10),and certify: i. No hazardous substances were found on the site,or ii. Any hazardous substances found have been treated and/or disposed of in compliance with applicable state and federal laws,and the site is deemed"clean." 2.Responsibility.Nothing in this provision alters the RECIPIENT's duties and liabilities regarding hazardous substances as set forth in RCW 70.105D. 3.Hold Harmless.The RECIPIENT will defend,protect and hold harmless ECOLOGY and any and all of its employees and/or agents,from and against any and all liability,cost(including but not limited to all costs of defense and attorneys'fees) and any and all loss of any nature from any and all claims or suits resulting from the presence of,or the release or threatened release of,hazardous substances on the property the RECIPIENT is acquiring. f.Restriction On Conversion Of Real Property And/Or Facilities To Other Uses The RECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any real property(including any interest therein)or facility acquired, developed,maintained,renovated,and/or restored pursuant to this agreement to uses other than those purposes for which funds were approved without prior approval of ECOLOGY.For acquisition projects that are term limited,such as one involving a lease or a term-limited restoration,renovation or development project or easement,this restriction on conversion shall apply only for the length of the term,unless otherwise provided in written documents or required by applicable state or Template Version 10/30/2015