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are failing and to support planned development with reasonable densities to control <br />sprawl and/or where development on well and septic systems are not advisable. <br />It is the intent of the parties that should South Bend seek to annex an area served <br />by the District, it South Bend would assume the debt obligations of that service area. <br />C. Billing and Emergency Matters. <br />Where District is the direct service provider for water or sewer, South Bend <br />Public Utilities Customer Service and Billing Office will refer all inquiries and issue <br />resolution to District: District will provide a business hour contact for such matters and <br />an emergency after business hours number for South Bend operations and maintenance <br />staff to reach authorized District representative should emergencies arise. South Bend <br />emergency numbers will be provided to District for administrative use. <br />D. Legal Compliance; Governing Law; Recordation. <br />The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, <br />regulations and ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included herein <br />are hereby incorporated by reference. The enactment or modification of any applicable <br />state or federal statute or the promulgation of rules or regulations after execution of this <br />Master Agreement shall be reviewed by South Bend and the District to determine <br />whether the provisions of this Master Agreement require formal modification. . <br />This Master Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by <br />the laws of the State of Indiana and suit, if any, shall be brought in the State of <br />Indiana. <br />This Master Agreement, any addendum or amendment to this Master Agreement <br />shall be recorded in the Office of the Recorder for St. Joseph County, Indiana. <br />E. Merger and Modification. <br />This Master Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No <br />understandings, agreements, or representations, oral or written, not specified within this <br />Master Agreement will be valid provisions of this Master Agreement. This Master <br />Agreement may not be modified; supplemented or amended, except by written <br />agreement signed by all necessary parties. <br />F. Progress Reports. <br />District shall submit written progress reports to South Bend upon request. The <br />progress reports shall serve the purpose of assuring South Bend that work is progressing <br />in line with the terms and conditions of this Master Agreement. <br />G. Term and Renewal. <br />The Term of this Master Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and <br />