2012/02/01 Council Agenda Packet

2 10. Agency must notify and obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering BNSF's right-of-way for Inspection and Maintenance purposes and the BNSF Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to comply with the obligations set forth in Exhibit C and Exhibit C-1, as the same may be revised from time to time. Agency will be responsible for its contractor(s) compliance with such obligations. 11. Any books, papers, records and accounts of the parties hereto relating to the work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the construction will at all reasonable times be open to inspection and audit by the agents and authorized representatives of the parties hereto, as well as the State of Washington and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of one (1) year from the date of the final BNSF invoice under this Agreement. 12. The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, neither party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. 13. In the event construction of the Project does not commence within twelve (12) months of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void. 14. Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise, resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination or expiration. 15. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law, such provision will be ineffective solely to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity and the remainder of the provision will be enforceable. 16. This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc. incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the.parties hereto. 17. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,- to the parties at the following addresses: BNSF Railway Company: BNSF Manager Public Projects 2454 Occidental Ave South Suite 2D Seattle, WA 98134 Agency: Dave Davis City of Everett Public Works 3200 Cedar Street Everett, WA 98201 [Signature page follows] 141 -