Authorization, Access & Indemnification Agreement - Cross Bore Safety Initiative

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in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and permit conditions relating to the Project. 2. Access. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the City authorizes NIPSCO to access and televise piping that is part of the City's sanitary, storm, or combined sewer system (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "City's Sewer System") to enable NIPSCO to verify the location of City -owned sewer piping and identify any damage from cross boring before and after the extension of gas service. At the beginning of each quarter, NIPSCO shall provide a list of the city blocks corresponding to the location of the sewer system it intends to televise during such quarter. This list shall be provided prior to accessing the City's Sewer System. NIPSCO shall place informational signage by their job site during the process of televising and will notify residents and businesses as needed when conducting the work. NIPSCO shall seek right-of-way ("RIW") closure permits from the City when necessary to televise the Sewer System. Concurrently, at the beginning of each quarter NIPSCO shall provide the City with the video footage of the City's Sewer System completed during the previous quarter and report all damage from cross boring before and after the extension of gas service. NIPSCO shall provide the video footage and report on a quarterly basis throughout the term of this Agreement. 3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall last for a period of ten (10) years from the Effective Date unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 4. The term of this Agreement may be extended by the mutual written agreement of the Parties. 4. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate upon completion of the ten (10) year period described in Section 3 (unless the Parties agree in writing to extend the term of this Agreement) or at the election of the City, for any reason or no reason, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to NIPSCO. If the City elects [o terminate this Agreement, NIPSCO shall promptly cease all televising activities and shall remove any and all equipment used for such purpose from the City's sewer pipes within thirty (30) days after the date of notice. 5. Assignment; Successors. NIPSCO shall not assign or subcontract the whole or any part of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that NIPSCO may assign this Agreement, without consent, to an affiliate of NIPSCO, or in connection with the sale of NIPSCO's business. NIPSCO shall provide the City with a minimum of 2