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WHEREAS, plans for the Project showing proposed ROW acquisition and estimated costs of said acquisition according to the County and City share are included herein as attachments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: AGREEMENT 1. Responsibility for the Right of Way Plan and Acquisition 1.1. The County will prepare a right of way acquisition plan showing easements and other property interests required for construction of the Project in accordance with Mn/DOT State Aid standards. 1.2. The County will acquire the proposed easements and ROW in accordance with Mn/DOT State Aid requirements. 2. Procurement and Award of Contract 2.1. The County will purchase ROW acquisition services and appraisal services in accordance with State law and County procedures. 3. Project Costs 3.1. Except as provided herein, the County and City will participate in the costs of ROW acquisition in accordance with the Ramsey County Cost Participation Policy and approved in the 2020 – 2024 Ramsey County Transportation Improvement Plan. If there is a conflict between the Cost Participation Policy and this Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail. 3.2. ROW Acquisition Costs 3.2.1. ROW acquisition costs including payment to owners, relocation assistance, appraisal fees, and other related costs of acquiring ROW for the Project will be shared 50% by the County and 50% by the City. 3.2.2. The County will not be responsible for assessments, fees, or fines, associated with owning property acquired for the Project. If the City imposes assessments, fees, or fines, the County will pay those costs and the City will reimburse the County for those costs. 3.2.3. The County will pay 100% of the cost to administer ROW acquisition. Page 2 of 5