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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10C - Vergus Sewer Agreement ~INNESO"'I> MEE NG DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT September 2, 2003 ~ 10C Frank Boyles, City Manager- CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VERGUS AVENUE SEWER AND WATER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP. Historv: The City of Prior lake and Spring lake Township, in accordance with the City's Strategic Plans, have adopted an annexation agreement for 3000 acres. As part of that agreement, the City has indicated its support for the extension of sewer and water service from South Shore Drive to Vergus Avenue. The purpose of this extension is to resolve a long-standing environmental concern created by failing septic systems in this area. Current Circumstances: Bud Osmundson and Sue McDermott have reviewed and commented upon preliminary plans and specifications for this project and are awaiting revisions before final approval is granted. At the same time, we have been working with Township Chair Gene Berens who is responsible for the Vergus project. The Vergus agreement has been fashioned after the South Shore Drive agreement which was prepared by the City Attorney's office. Under the agreement, the Township is wholly responsible for this improvement project after the plans and specifications for the project are approved by the City. The Township will pay for the improvements through a combination of special assessments and low-interest loans. Conclusion: The City Council should review the agreement and consider whether its terms and conditions are acceptabie. The Vergus project represents the extension of the City's sewer and water system. Accordingly, we will have inspectors present during the construction phase. These costs will be reimbursed to the City through a 3% administrative fee called for in the agreement. Since the system will be further extended in the future, we have asked for some over-sizing and depth in the sewer system. Any reasonable costs attributed to over-sizing and over-depth are to be paid by the City. Township Chair Gene Berens has reviewed the agreement with us. I copy has also been distributed to other Township representatives. As the Council is aware, the Township Board approved the agreement in concept at their August meeting. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 1:\CQUNCILIAGNRPTS\2003\VERGUS AGRE~;li~RTUNITY EMPLOYER From our discussions with Board Chair Berens, they will approve this specific agreement in September. ALTERNATIVES: (1) (2) (3) Motion and Second to Adopt Resolution 03-XX Approving the Sewer and Water Maintenance Agreement and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the Document. Take no action and direct staff accordingly. Defer action to the next regular City Council meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative (1). 1:\COUNCILIAGNRPTS\2003\VERGUS AGREEMENT. DOC RESOLUTION 03-XX A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER FOR THE VERGUS AVENUE AREA BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP. Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, the City and Township desire to cooperate to provide sewer and water to that certain portion of property in Spring Lake Township legally described in Exhibit A (referred to hereinafter as the "Vergus Area"); and WHEREAS, properties in the Vergus Area have a high percentage of failing and noncompliant on-site septic systems; and WHEREAS, the extension of sewer and water to the Vergus Area is intended to address an immediate environmentally sensitive problem; and WHEREAS, an agreement for the construction and maintenance of sanitary sewer and water for the Vergus Area has been mutually negotiated between the parties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Sanitary Sewer and Water is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2"d DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2003. Haugen Haugen Blomberg Blomberg LeMair LeMair Petersen Petersen Zieska Zleska YES NO City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , 2003 by and between Spring Lake Township, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter ''Township''), and the City of Prior Lake, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"), for the construction and maintenance of a sanitary sewer and water facility to serve certain areas in the vicinity of Spring Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, and provides as foilows: WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RECITALS The City and Township desire to cooperate to provide sewer and water to that certain portion of property in Spring Lake Township legaily described in Exhibit A (referred to hereinafter as the "Vergus Area"), which is incorporated herein as if fuily set forth; and property(ies) in the Vergus Area have a high percentage of failing and noncompliant on-site septic systems; and the Vergus Area lies within an Orderly Annexation Area designated in an Order Annexation Agreement adopted and approved by the Township of Spring Lake on November 16, 1972 and the Village of Prior Lake on November 20, 1972; and subject to the provisions of said Orderly Annexation Agreement, attached as Exhibit 8, which Exhibit 8 is incorporated herein as if fuily set forth; and the extension of sewer and water to the Vergus Area is intended to address an immediate environmentaily sensitive problem; and the extension of sewer and water to the Vergus Area is not intended to encourage or facilitate new development; therefore, the Township and City have agreed to limit the density of future development within the Vergus Area. Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, and for such good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is not disputed, the City of Prior Lake, Spring Lake Township, and the Metropolitan Council agree as foilows: 1. Definitions. As they are used in this Agreement, the foilowing terms shail have the meaning given to them in this Section: DN, 182975. v. 5 City shail fT;1ean the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation. Townshio shail mean the Township of Spring Lake, Scott County, Minnesota. Countv shail mean Scott County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation. Connection Unit shail mean a residential or commercial building connection to the Facility system or any independent sanitary sewer and water service line that would utilize the Facility. Facilitv shail mean the sanitary sewer, inciuding lift stations, and water facilities to be constructed by the Township and connected to City utilities to serve the service area legaily described and depicted in Exhibit A. Metrooolitan Council shall mean the agency created by Minnesota Statutes 9473.123. Parties shall mean the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township. 2. Purpose. The City and Township desire to provide an environmentally sensitive and responsible solution to the problem of non-compliant and failing septic systems on certain properties located in the Vergus Area. Non- compliant septic systems are one factor resulting in an environmental threat to Spring Lake which flows directly into Upper Prior Lake. Consequently, the waters of Upper and Lower Prior Lake are threatened if contaminates from the non-compliant septic systems pollute Spring Lake. Connecting the properties with non-compliant or failing septic systems to municipal sewer and water will protect Spring Lake, Upper and Lower Prior Lake and preserve the property value of the homes in the area served by the municipal facilities. The City and Township desire to enter into this Agreement whereby the City will provide the Township with limited sanitary sewer and water capacity. The Vergus Area served by the Facilities provided pursuant to this Agreement will be limited to maintain development densities consistent with the Metropolitan Council's Blueprint 2030 as may be revised or amended from time to time. This limitation will be implemented by limiting the number of Connection Units permitted to connect to the Facility. 2.1 Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 2.2 Exhibits. Exhibits A and B referred to in the Recitals above are incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if they were fully set forth herein. 3. Fees. As part of the consideration for permitting the Township to connect the Facility to the City's sanitary sewer and water pipes, the Township shall pay the following City fees: City SAC and WAC per Connection Unit; City Water tower fees per Connection Unit; City Sewer and Water Trunk Acreage Fees based on up to [80J Connection Units x [12,500 square feet]. 3.1 Amount of Fee. The amount of the City fees shall be the same fee as that fee adopted by the City Council and in effect citywide at the time the fee is required to be paid. 3.2 Metropolitan Council Reserve Capacity Charges. In addition to the City fees set out above, the Township shall pay directly to the Metropolitan Council all Reserve Capacity Charges in the form of Service Availability Charges ("SAC") as determined by the Metropolitan Council. 3.3 Payment of Fees Required. All fees set forth in this Paragraph 3 for those connection units utilizing the system at the date of completion shall be paid within 30 days by the Township to the City of Prior Lake. 4. Preliminary Oesian. The preliminary design of the Facility shall be in substantial accord with the design outlined in the Preliminary Engineering Report of Schoell & Madson prepared by Lee Koppy and dated March 21, 2002. A copy of this Preliminary Report is incorporated by reference hereto as Exhibit C. 5. Plans and Specifications. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Facility, it shall be the obligation of the Township to provide to the City plans and specifications for the Facility, prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Minnesota. Such designs shall be in accordance with the requirements of the City Public Works Design Manual, incorporated by reference herein. The City shall have the right to review and approve the plans and specifications for the Facility, said comments to be received within fifteen (15) business days after submission of a complete set of the plans and specifications to the City. The plans and DN, 182975. v.5 2 specifications also shall be submitted by the Township to the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District, Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Controi Agency for review and comment. 5.1 Change Orders. Any Change Orders during construction shall be submitted to the City Engineer at least five (5) business days prior to approval by the Township. If the City Engineer fails to comment on the proposed change order prior to such time as the Change Order is before the Township Board for consideration, the City shall be deemed to have concurred in the Change Order. In no event shall the City be liable in any manner for construction delays which may occur as a result of a Change Order or the City's response thereto. 6. Necessary Approvals and Riahts.Of.Wav. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Facility, the Township shall have commenced quick take proceedings to acquire necessary right-of-way or have obtained construction easements and other necessary approvals for right-of-way from persons and entities owning land or rights in land across which the Facility will be constructed. Prior to connection of the Facility to the City, the Township will apply for, satisfy and receive all approvals and conditions required by the Metropolitan Council [including but not limited to an amendment to their Comprehensive Plan and a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Comprehensive Sewer Plan. 6.1 Permits. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Facility, the Township must obtain and provide copies to the City of necessary permits from the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District; the Minnesota Department of Health for watermain extension/construction; Scott County for utility and driveway permits; and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for sanitary sewer extension/construction. A copy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permit application for sanitary sewer extension/construction shall also be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. 7. Inspection Durina Construction. It shall be the obligation of the Township to provide for full-time construction observation and testing of the Facility during its construclion by inspection personnel under the direction of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota in order to ensure that the construction comports with the plans and specifications described in Paragraph 5 of this Agreement. 7.1 The City may, at sole discretion and cost, provide construction observation personally during the construction of the Facility. 8. Costs. The cost of all aspects of the design, construction and construction observation and testing of the Facility shall be borne by the Township. 8.1 Oversizing Costs. The City may require the Township to design, construct and provide construction observation of the Facility to include oversizing, overdepth and extension of the Facility to accommodate future expansion. All reasonabie costs associated with oversizing, overdepth or expansion shall be the responsibility of the City. 8.2 Lakeview Drive. The street reconstruction costs for Lakeview Drive shall be born solely by the Township. 9. As.Built Drawinas. Within three (3) months of completion of the Facility, the Township shall provide As-Built Drawings, certified by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota, to the City and the Metropolitan Council and shall retain a copy of the same in the records of the Township. The Township shall also submit the As-Built Drawings in electronic format to the City in a format compatible with the City's current software. If the As-Built Designs indicate that the Facility as constructed is not substantially in conformance with the City Public Works Design Manual and the approved plans and specifications and all modifications DN, 182975. v.5 3 thereof, the City shall notify the Township in wr~ing of the alleged deficiencies. The Township Engineer and the City Engineer shall meet to determine whether such lack of conformity with the Design Manual or approved plans and specifications is, in their professional opinion, substantial and whether the alleged deficiency will advetsely affect the City sanitary sewer and water systems. Minor deviations may be waived by the City. The City will not unreasonably withhold waiving a minor deviation if the nature of the deviation will not adversely affect the Facility and City systems. If it is determined that any nonconformity is substantial and may, if not corrected, adversely affect the Faciiity or the City system, the Township shall, after notice, promptly make the corrections to the system to bring it into conformity. If the Township fails after reasonable notice to make the corrections requested by the City, the City shall have the right to disconnect the Township Facility from the City's sanitary sewer and water pipes. 10. Rellional Limitations as Limitations on Township. The Township recognizes that certain regional limitations in sanitary sewer capacity exist which might impact the capacity of sanitary sewer which shall be available for allocation to the Township in the future. As such, the number of individual connections to the Facility by the Township shall not exceed the number approved by the Metropolitan Council in the Townships Comprehensive Sewer Plan or eighty (80) Connection Units, whichever is smaller. Any increase in the number of Connection Units authorized to connect to the Facility shall require an amendment to this Agreement executed in writing by the parties. 11. Reserved Capacity Charaes. The Township agrees to pay the Metropolitan Council reserve capacity charges (which presently takes the form of Service Availability Charges ("SAC")), or any statutory successor to such charges, pursuant to Metropolitan Council regulation and policy. Such payments will be made directly to the Metropolitan Council. 11.1 Future Connections. All future Connection Units to the Facility shall be subject to the payment provisions in Paragraph 3 and this Paragraph. Such payments shall be made prior to actual connection to the Facility. 11.2 Payment of Metropolitan Council and City Fees. Before the Facility is authorized to connect to the City, the Township shall pay: (1) the Metropolitan Council reserved capacity charges, at the then- prevailing rate, for the number of Connection Units connected to the Facility; and (2) the City SAC, WAC, Water Tower and Trunk acreage charges, at the then prevailing rate, for the number of Connection Units actually connected to the Facility. 12. Notice to Parties. The Township shall provide the City, with a copy to the Metropolitan Council, 30 days' written notice of properties to be connected to the Facility. The notice shall identify the owner, address and legal descriptions of the property(ies) to be added. 13. Maximum Flow Permissible. The Township shall be entitled to discharge from its sanitary sewer flow from up to, but not more than the number of Connection Units authorized in Paragraph 10 of this Agreement. The right to discharge sanitary sewage which the Township obtains under the terms of this Agreement, and the amount of capacity which the Township has the right to use is obtained exclusively by the Township for use by the properties identified, and no portion, allotment, apportionment or share of the rights so obtained by the Township may be assigned, allocated by the Township to any property outside of the service area depicted in Figure 3 of Exhibit B. 14. Blueprint 2030. The Township will not request and the City will not consent to any increase in Connection Units, above the eighty (80) provided for in this Agreement, if such an increase would permit development densities that are inconsistent with the Metropolitan Council's Blueprint 2030 incorporated by reference herein. DN: 182975, v.5 4 15. Ownership of the Facilitv. Upon completion of the Facility, the Township shall retain all right, title and interest in and to all portions of the Facility which lie within the Township. 15.1 Transfer of Ownership. Once the bonds to fund construction of the Facility are fully satisfied and the Area(s) served by the Facility are annexed to the City, ownership of the Facility shall transfer to the City. 16. Annexation. The City agrees not to initiate or support annexation proceedings involving any properties served by the Facility or until all bonds issued to fund lhe Facility have been paid in full. Twenty (20) years is the projected term of debt instruments associated with the financing of the Facility. 17. Use, Monitorina and Maintenance of the Facilitv. The Parties agree that the following actions are necessary to monitor and maintain the Facility and its use: 17.1 Township Ordinance. Metropolitan Council Rules. The Township will continue to enforce an Ordinance which supplements and aids the enforcement of the Waste Discharge Rules of the Metropolitan Council, but which will not preempt those Rules. It is the express agreement of the Parties that the Waste Discharge Rules of the Metropolitan Council (including the Metropolitan Council's strength discharge provisions) shall apply to users of the Facility within the boundaries of the Township. The use of the Facility shall be in all respects consistent with the provisions of the Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Disposal System, issued to the Township by the MPCA. Prior Lake City Code and Township Ordinance. In a previous Agreement between the City and Township to provide sanitary sewer and water to the South Shore Drive Area of Spring Lake Township, the Township adopted Ordinance Nos. 99-3 and 00-2, attached hereto and incorporated collectively as Exhibit D, to incorporate Section 704 and 705 from the Prior Lake City Code, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit E. Any future amendments to the Prior Lake City Code relating in any manner to sanitary sewer or water, which apply to City residents, shall also apply to Township residents served by the Facility. The City shall provide the Township Clerk with notice of any such Code provisions. Upon receipt of notice from the City, the Township shall provide to its residents served by the Facility notice of said Code provisions. The Township shall be responsible for enforcement of said City Code provisions for its residents connected to the Facility. Failure to enforce said Code provisions shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. 17.2 Sump Pumps. No roof runoff, sump pump, subsurface or surface water drainage shall be connected to the sanitary sewer. All sump pump discharge systems shall have a permanently installed discharge line, which shall not at any time discharge clear water into the sanitary sewer system. The sump pump discharge system shall consist of a rigid discharge line, without valving or quick connections for altering the path of the discharge. 17.3 Access For Inspections. The Township will grant access at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to the City and the Metropolitan Council to its sanitary sewer and water hookup records in order to permit the City and the Metropolitan Council to verify that all City Charges and the Reserved Capacity Charges paid by the Township are accurate. 17.4 Metering. The Township agrees to: 1) Furnish and install a Hexagram Star System. data collector unit of a type exactly as the City currently uses, and at a location approved by the City. ON: 182975. v.5 5 2) Require the installation of City approved water meters, pressure reducers and appurtenant meter reading equipment at each residence connecting to the system. The meters and appurtenant equipment shall be purchased from the City at the prevailing rate at the time of purchase detailed in the City Fee Schedule. Ail water meters are to be instailed by City of Prior Lake personnel. 17.4.1 Pavment. The City shall individually bill the Township residents based on the flow reported by the meter reading equipment at the prevailing City sanitary sewer, water and capital facility charge rates in effect at the time. The City currently provides bi-monthly billing, but reserves the right to change the billing schedule at the City's discretion. The bills will itemize the usage. Payment to the City shall be prompt. A. Delinquent Pavment. In the event that a Township resident is delinquent in the payment of their water and sewer bill, the water service shall be subject to shutoff by the City and remain disconnected until payment in fuil is received by the City, including ail shutoff fees. B. Final Bills. If a final bill remains unpaid by a former Township resident who has moved, the bill shall be paid by the Township. 17.5 Maintenance of the Facility. The City shall be responsible for all regular ongoing maintenance of the system at the same level as other facilities within the City, and as reflected in the fee charged for services. The Township shall be responsibie for any replacement or repair to the system beyond regular maintenance. Regular sanitary sewer maintenance means jetting every 3 years. Regular watermain incontinence means the City shall provide semi-annual watermain flushing and minor repairs to fire hydtants. In the event of water or sewer main breaks, the Township shall notify the City immediately of the situation. Service requests and complaints shall be received and handled by the Township. The City may, on occasion, at its discretion and upon the request of the Township provide maintenance service, over and above that identified herein, to the Facility on a fee for service basis. If the City agrees to provide service, the scheduling thereof is at the discretion of the City. 17.5.1 Definition of Routine Sewer and Water Svstem Maintenance. Routine maintenance is limited to a bi-annual jetting and flushing, watermain and sewer main repairs within the road right-of- way and/or permanent utility easements, and routine maintenance of the left station pumps and controls. Backups, leaks, or any sewer or water problems within the customer's house or below their property are the customer's responsibility. Specifically excluded from the definition of routine maintenance is bituminous street patching caused by water or sewer main repair, which is deemed the Township's tesponsibility, and total replacement of the lift station pumps and/or controls when necessary, which are both the responsibility of the Township. In the case of water or sewer main repair, the City will repair the roadway so that it is usable until such time as bituminous repairs can be made by the Township. 18. Service. The City shall provide regular and uninterrupted service except for periods of regular maintenance, and except for events not within its control including, but not limited to equipment failure, flood, natural disasters, or other natural events beyond the control of the City, which includes actions of the Metropolitan Council. DN: 182975. v.5 6 18.1 It is understood by the Parties, however, that the City retains the right to shut off service in accordance with its policy in emergency cases. 19. Remedies For Breach. Pavment or Service. 19.1 Bv Township. In the event the Township breaches the provisions of this Agreement setout in Paragraphs 3, 10, 11.1, 13, 14 or 17 the City shall provide the Township with written notice of the breach and provide the Township with thirty (30) days to cure the breach. Failure to pay charges due to the City shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. If the Township fails to cure the breach within the time specified, the City may disconnect the Facility from the City sanitary sewer and water pipes. This in no way limits the City from pursuing olher remedies available to it at law or equity. 19.2 Bv City. In the event the City breaches the provisions of this Agreement setout in Paragraphs 17.5 or 18 the Township shall provide the City with written notice of the breach and provide the City with thirty (30) days to cure the breach. If the City fails to cure the breach within the time specified the Township may seek injunctive relief, including costs, disbursements and attorneys fees to bring said action. This in no way limits the Township from pursuing other remedies available to it at law or in equity. 20. Remedies. Each right, power or remedy herein conferred upon the City and the Township are cumulative and in addition to every other right, power or remedy, express or implied, now or hereafter arising, available to City or Township at law or in equity, or under any other agreement, and each and every right, power and remedy herein set forth or othelWise so existing may be exercised from time to time as often and in such order as may be deemed expedient by the City or the Township and shall not be a waiver of the right to exercise at any time thereafter any other right, power or remedy. 21. Notice. Notice provided under this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by the officers signatory to this Agreement or their successors and shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to the Parties at the following addresses: To the Township: Spring Lake Township 15870 Franklin Trail SE, #104 Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 ATTN: Town Clerk To the City: 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 Attention: City Manager 22. Hold Harmless And Indemnification. The Township of Spring Lake hereby indemnifies and holds the City harmless from any and all causes of action or claims atising out of or in connection with the Facility or this Agreement. The Township further agrees to indemnify the City against, and hold them harmless from those claims, liabilities, demands, damages, costs and expenses arising out of negligent or willful actions by the Township, its employees or residents which result in penalties imposed against the City, whether by federal, state or local governmental units, for violations of permits which are required for the City or the Metropolitan Council to continue operation of the sewer and water facilities to which the Township is connected. The City of Prior Lake hereby indemnifies and holds the Township hatmless from any and all causes of action or claims arising out of negligent or willful actions by the City in connection with services provided pursuant to this Agreement. DN: 182975. v.5 7 23. Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 24. Successors And Assians. The rights, privileges and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement are intended to, and shall remain in full force and effect and shall bind any successor agencies or entities to which the authorities and obligations of the Parties may be assigned by law. 25. Effective Date. The Agreement shall be effective upon all of the following having taken place: (a) this Agreement having been approved by Resolution of the Township Board and by Resolution of the City Council and (b) this Agreement having been signed by all of the officers designated as signatories below. 26. Administrative Fee. The Township shall pay to the City an Administrative Fee equal to three percent (3%) of the lesser of the Design Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost for construction of the Facility or the amount of the award of the bid for construction of the Facility. The Administrative Fee shall be paid to the City prior to connection of the Facility to the City sanitary sewer and water pipes. 27. Material Provision. Unless otherwise specifically provided within a specific paragraph of this Agreement, every term provision, covenant and proviso shall be construed as a "material provision." 28. Recordina. This Agreement shall be recorded against all properties in the service area depicted in Figure 3 of Exhibit B at the Township's sole cost and expense. The purpose of this recording provision is to insure that the owners of property in the service area depicted in Figure 3 of Exhibit B have notice that the number of Connection Units allowable under this Agreement is limited to the number authorized in Paragraph 10 of this Agreement. The existence and/or recording of this Agreement against a particular property is not intended to guarantee or entitle that a particular property will be connected to the Facility. 29. Duplicate Oriainals. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written. Spring Lake Township City of Prior Lake By: Its: By: Jack Haugen, Mayor By: Its: By: Frank Boyles, City Manager THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Halleland, Lewis, Nilan, Sipkins & Johnson Pillsbury Center South, Suite 600 220 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-4501 DN: 182975. v.5 8 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2003, by and , the and , respectively, of Spring Lake Township, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the Township. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2003, by Jack Haugen and Frank Boyles, respectively the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council. Notary Public ON: 182975. v.5 9