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developed and implemented. The City will consult with the Indiana SHPO, the ACHP (if participating) and any consulting parties to resolve adverse effects. Agreement among required signatories regarding the terms of mitigation proposed for the project will be memorialized in an MOA executed under 36 CFR Section 800.6. All identification and testing efforts shall be in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for Identification and Evaluation and appropriate internal guidance and regulation from the Indiana SHPO as well as the appropriate state statutes and rules. B. This stipulation shall not be interpreted to include projects where sidewalks or other minor paving or resurfacing shall occur in areas where previous sidewalks or paving already exists. It shall not be interpreted to include projects for the repair or replacement of existing water lines, sewer lines or septic systems within previously excavated trenches, or other exempt activities described in Stipulation V below. V. EXEMPTED ACTIVITIES The following proposed undertakings have limited potential to affect historic properties and may be approved by the City without further consultation with the Indiana SHPO or ACHP. All undertakings not identified under either (A) or (B) of this Stipulation must be reviewed in accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 800. A. General Exemption 1. Projects on residential or non-residential buildings, structures, or facilities less than 40 years old. Projects may include rehabilitation, but not construction or demolition. 2. Acquisition of property which is limited to the legal transfer of title with no physical improvements or changes proposed. 3. Projects consisting of grants or loans to eligible families or entities to be applied solely to the purchase, refinancing, or leasing of residences or businesses. 4. Grants or loans to participants in any Economic Development program funded by CDBG which may be used for working capital, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and debt refinancing, or acquisition of non -historic building for reuse. Such activities shall require the Indiana SHPO review only if such activities should involve changes to structures which are either listed in or are considered eligible for inclusion in the National Register. 5. Purchase of equipment; including but not limited to maintenance tools, or supplies, school buses, lawn mowers, kitchen appliances, books, furniture that does not require permanent installation, etc. 6. Environmental and other studies 7. Information and financial services 8. Administrative and management activities 9. Inspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects 10. Purchase of insurance 11. Engineering and design costs 10/29/2015 Page 6