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488 Cabarrus County, and such water mains to be constructed at the Applicant's own proper, cost and expense; and, WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested permission from the County to connect these certain water lines to the County's water distribution system, said water lines and location of connection to the County's system being more particularly described as follows: DESCRIPTION Approximately 1,450 feet of 6 inch water main. 2 - 6 inch Gate Valves 1 - Fire Hydrant 1 - Blow Off Valve To be connected to the County Water Mains located on Hopewell Church Road at White Trail Lane. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. The Applicant is hereby granted permission to connect only those certain water lines as hereinbefore described, at the certain location or locations as previously described herein. The permission so granted shall not be construed as granting permission for any additions or extensions desired to be constructed by the Applicant or others; such additions or extensions shall require a separate and new agreement between the County and the parties desiring to make such additions or extensions. 2. Ail construction pertaining to water lines shall be performed by a licensed Utility Contractor. The Applicant agrees to furnish the County with the name and license number as listed with the North Carolina Licensing Board, of the Contractor who has been retained to construct the before-described water system. 3. The Applicant agrees to construct the water lines, including any appurtenant structures and equipment, according to the Plans and Profiles as approved by the Director or his authorized agent and in strict accordance with the current specifications and design criteria of the County. The Applicant also agrees to furnish prior written notice to the Director as to the exact date construction will begin, and further agrees to furnish the Director every reasonable facility to ascertain whether or not the work as performed is in accordance with the specifications. It is understood and agreed that Inspectors employed by the County shall be stationed at the work to report as to the progress and performance of the work, and shall be authorized to inspect any part of the work done and any material furnished, including its preparation or manufacture. No water pipe or other appurtenance shall be placed except in the presence of the Director or his authorized Inspectors without special permission of the Director. Such Inspectors, however, shall not relieve the Applicant from any obligation to perform all of the work strictly in accordance with the Specifications. In case of any disputes arising as to the materials furnished or the manner of performing the work, the Inspector shall have authority to reject materials or suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and decided by the Director. It is further understood and agreed that the Applicant shall remove any work or materials condemned as unsatisfactory by the Director and shall rebuild and replace same to the standard required by the specifications, all at his own expense and in default thereof, the same may be done by the County and the cost charged against the Applicant. Final connection to the County's water system will not be permitted until all work has been approved by the Director and a letter of certification by the designing Engineer received by the Cabarrus County Utility Department. 4. The County shall own all facilities installed under this contract and shall collect all revenues for service rendered from said water mains at the rate set forth in the rules and regulations of the County. 5. Any connections, additions, or extensions to the herein described water lines shall be made only upon written permission of the County. 6. The Applicant shall employ at his own proper cost and expense a Professional Engineer registered in North Carolina who shall design, lay out and supervise the construction of these certain water lines. Complete plans and profiles detailing all proposed construction and equipment must be approved by the Director prior to beginning any construction. Said construction plans shall be prepared on County standard plan and profile paper as per County standards. 7. The Applicant further agrees that upon approval of said Contractor and water plans by the Director, the owner of said properties requesting water service shall guarantee the installation of the required water system. Upon completion of the water system as described, written notice thereof shall be