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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT
CATEGORY 1 —Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
This COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("Fort Worth" or "CFW") acting herein
by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
("USER"), acting herein by and through its duly authorized Vice President - Contracts,
individually referred to as a"party," collectively referred to herein as the "parties." The CFW or
Fort Worth shall include all employees, directors, officers, agents, and authorized representatives.
USER shall include all employees, directors, officers, agents, and authorized representatives.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,Fort Worth owns, operates, and maintains Trunked Voice Radio Systems for
the purpose of providing Public Safety voice radio communications and is the sole license holder
of the CFW Trunked Voice Radio Systems with all privileges and responsibilities thereof, and
WHEREAS, USER is a private entity that employs or contracts with one or more
companies or individuals to provide security, fire protection, and/or other public-safety type
services; and
WHEREAS, USER's public-safety service providers employ a radio system that utilizes
the infrastructure of Fort Worth's Radio System to operate; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to establish the terms and
conditions pursuant to which USER will be able access and utilize CFW's radio systems; and
WHEREAS, each party finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the common
interest of both parties and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for
the services or functions under this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, Fort Worth and USER agree as follows:
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Fort Worth hereby grants the USER specific permission to operate USER's owned or leased field
radio equipment or equipment attached and/or interfaced to the CFW Trunked Voice Radio
Systems (the "Radio System") infrastructure in accordance with the specific details and
requirements for use as set forth in "Exhibit A, Terms of Use," which is attached hereto,
incorporated herein, and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. Failure to comply with
these specific details and requirements may result in the immediate withdrawal of the specified
.-permissions.
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2. TERM
This Agreement shall begin upon the last day executed by all authorized parties and shall continue
in full force and effect unless terminated in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and in
Exhibit A.
3. COMPENSATION
USER shall remit payment to Fort Worth in the amount and manner set forth in Exhibit A.
4. LIABILITY
Each party agrees to be liable for any damages or loss that may be caused by its own negligence,
omission or intentional misconduct. For purposes of this Section 4, the term party shall include
employees, directors,officers, agents, authorized representatives, subcontractors, consultants, and
volunteers of the respective party. Nothing in the performance of this Agreement shall impose
any liability for claims against Fort Worth other than for claims for which the Texas Tort Claims
Act may impose liability.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that USER shall operate as an independent contractor as to
all rights and privileges granted herein,and not as agent,representative or employee of the CFW.
Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, USER shall
have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, directors, officers, agents, authorized
representatives, subcontractors, and consultants. USER acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between the CFW, its employees, directors, officers,
agents, and authorized representatives, and USER and its employees, directors, officers, agents,
authorized representatives, subcontractors, and consultants. USER further agrees that nothing
herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between CFW and
USER.
6. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Fort Worth will use best efforts to appropriate sufficient funds to support obligations under this
Agreement. However, in the event that sufficient funds are not appropriated by Fort Worth's
governing body,and as a result,CFW is unable to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement,Fort
Worth(i) shall promptly notify USER in writing and(ii)may terminate this Agreement, effective
as of the last day for which sufficient funds have been appropriated.
7. RIGHT TO AUDIT
USER agrees that the CFW shall,at no additional cost to the CFW,during and until the expiration
of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine at
reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, records, and communications
of the USER involving transactions relating to this Agreement. USER agrees that the CFW shall
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have access during normal working hours to all necessary USER facilities and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate work space,in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions
of this section. The CFW shall give USER reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
8. ASSIGNMENT
USER shall not have the right to assign or subcontract any of its duties,obligations or rights under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CFW, which such right shall be granted
solely at the discretion of the CFW. Any assignment in violation of this provision shall be void.
9. NO WAIVER
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any provision or condition of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right
to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
10. GOVERNMENTAL POWERSAMMUNITIES
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, CFW does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities.
11. AMENDMENTS
No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon either party hereto unless such amendment
is set forth in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this Agreement, and signed by both parties.
12. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,illegal
or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in
any way be affected or impaired.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
To the extent permitted by law,USER for itself and its officers, agents and employees,agrees that
it shall treat all information provided to it by the CFW as confidential ("City Information") and
shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the
CFW,unless such disclosure is required by law,rule,regulation,court order,in which event USER
shall notify CFW in writing of such requirement in sufficient time to allow CFW to seek injunctive
or other relief to prevent such disclosure. USER shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. USER shall notify the CFW immediately if the security or
integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
14. FORCE MAJEURE
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The parties shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations
hereunder, but shall not be held liable for any delay in or omission of performance due to force
majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance
with any state or federal law or regulation, acts of God, acts of omission, fires, strikes, lockouts,
national disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions, transportation problems, existing
contractual obligations directly related to the subject matter of this Agreement, or declaration of a
state of disaster or emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in accordance with
applicable law.
15. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined
to have been delivered when(1)hand-delivered to the other party,its agents,employees, servants
or representatives,(2)delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission,or
(3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
City of Fort Worth Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
Attn: Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager Attn: Rudy Lopez(VP—Contracts)
200 Texas Street 3255 Bell Helicopter Blvd
Fort Worth TX 76102 Fort Worth, TX 76118
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Facsimile: 817-278-4672
With Copy to the City Attorney With Copy to Chief Legal Counsel
At same address At same address
16. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for
any action brought on the basis of this Agreement shall lie exclusively in state courts located in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas—Fort
Worth Division. In any such action, each party shall pay its own attorneys' fees, court costs and
other expenses incurred as a result of the action.
17. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2270 COMPLIANCE
Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,
the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless
the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel;
and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and
"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas
Government Code. By signing this contract, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature
provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1)does not boycott Israel,and(2) will
not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
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18. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute
this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order,resolution,ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The other party
is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
19. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This written instrument, including all Exhibits attached hereto, contains the entire understanding
and agreement between Fort Worth and USER as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in
conflict with this Agreement. Any previously executed Communications System Agreement
between the parties shall be terminated simultaneously with the final execution of this Agreement
by both parties.
20. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all
purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the
same instrument.
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EXECUTED IN MULTIPLE ORIGINALS on this the day of �dl
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CITY OF FORT WORTH: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.:
By: B
S sa Alanis Name: Rudy C. Lopez
Assista t Ci y nager Title: VP—Contracts
Date: tp l Date: '
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all
performance and reporting requirements.
By:
Name: Steve Strel f
Title: Assistant Director
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EXHIBIT A
CATEGORY 1, TERMS OF USE
The following definitions shall have the meanings set forth below and apply to this Agreement and
the Terms of Use set forth herein:
DEFINITIONS
"Console System" shall mean all hardware and software associated with any dispatch console or
set of consoles operated by the USER that are connected to the CFW Master Switch.
"Interoperable Communications Governance Committee" ("Governance Committee") shall
mean that group of individuals tasked with maintaining and administering the Interoperable
Communications Plan. The Governance Committee shall consist of ten to fifteen individuals with
CFW selecting at least one representative and each classification of users selecting at least one
representative. The Governance Committee shall determine and may periodically adjust the
number of members and the method for selecting members for each classification of users with a
goal of ensuring that the Governance Committee reflects the full range of user types.
"Infrastructure Support Fee" shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset costs incurred
by the CFW in the operation and maintenance of the Radio System.
"Interoperable Communications Plan" (the "Plan") means the plan developed and established
by CFW and the Governance Committee to facilitate,enhance and simplify radio communications
among all agencies utilizing the Radio System or connecting their Site Repeater Systems or
Console Systems to the CFW Master Switch. The Plan is available upon request from CFW or
can be found on the CFW website at http://fortworthtexas.gov/itsolutions/.
"Master Switch" shall mean the primary processing and network infrastructure to which all
Console Systems and Site Repeater Systems must connect in order to operate on the Radio System.
The Master Switch is currently located at the CFW Eagle Mountain facility.
"Over The Air Rekeying" ("OTAR") shall mean the management and support of Subscriber
Radio encryption keys via over-the-air, radio channel transmission.
"OTAR Administration Fee" shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset costs incurred
by the CFW in the management and support of Subscriber Radio encryption keys administered
through the Radio System's OTAR functions.
"Over the Air Programming" ("OTAP") shall mean the method of implementing programming
changes to Subscriber Radios using the over-the-air data capabilities of the Radio System.
"Private Call" shall mean a feature that reserves channel resources specifically for conversations
between two Subscriber Radios.
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"Site Repeater System" shall mean the base stations, shelter,tower and all site-specific hardware
and software infrastructure associated with the provision of a radio site connected to the CFW
Master Switch.
"System Upgrade Agreement Fee" shall mean the annual fee charged by CFW to offset cost
charged to CFW by Motorola Solutions for the maintenance of the Software Upgrade Agreement
applicable to the USER's Console Systems and Site Repeater Systems.
"Subscriber Radio" shall mean a radio that has a unique identification number and is
programmed to operate on the Radio System. The term shall include,but not be limited to,control
stations (desk top radios), mobile radios, and portable radios.
"Talk Group"shall mean a specific group of Subscriber Radios allowed to communicate privately
within that group over shared infrastructure resources.
TERMS OF USE
1. The installation and maintenance of the Radio System infrastructure equipment is the
responsibility of CFW unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.
2. The CFW is the holder of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license(s)that the
Radio System uses for its operation. This Agreement shall not be construed or interpreted to grant,
convey, or otherwise provide USER with any rights whatsoever to the CFW FCC license(s) or to
the Radio Frequency spectrum used by the Radio System.
3. The CFW makes no guarantee,either express or implied,as to radio signal strength or a specific
level of radio coverage in a particular location. The USER is responsible for conducting
appropriate and applicable in-building and geographical coverage testing to determine the
expected radio coverage level for USER's equipment.
4. USER will be responsible for the acquisition,programming, and maintenance of all equipment
USER will be utilizing in connection with the Radio System infrastructure, including, but not
limited to, Subscriber Radios, consoles, and special equipment.
5. In order to ensure hardware and software compatibility with the Radio System infrastructure,
all Subscriber Radios and consoles intended for use by USER on the Radio System shall be
compliant with Project 25 standards established by the Telecommunications Industry Association.
The use of unauthorized radios on the Radio System may result in suspended operation of the
radios and/or termination of the Agreement.
6. USER agrees to exclusively utilize antennas specifically approved by the radio manufacturer
for use with the specific models of USER's radios. The use of short, broad spectrum, or"stubby,"
antennas is not recommended. USER shall be solely liable for coverage gaps in the event USER
utilizes short broad spectrum or stubby antennas or other antennas not approved by the
manufacturer for use with the specific models of USER's radios.
7. No antenna gain greater than 3 DB will be allowed for mobiles and consolettes.
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8. USER shall use due diligence in the maintenance and configuration of its Subscriber Radio
equipment to ensure that no USER radio or console causes a degradation to the Radio System
operation. The CFW shall have the right to remove from operation any field radio unit or
equipment owned or leased by USER that is operating on, attached and/or interfaced to the CFW
infrastructure, if CFW determines in its sole reasonable discretion that such equipment is causing
interference or harm to the Radio System in any way. The CFW reserves the right to request that
USER operated field radio units or equipment operating on, attached and/or interfaced to the
infrastructure be tested for proper operation and/or repaired by an authorized radio repair facility
approved by the CFW. The cost of such testing or repair will be the sole responsibility of USER.
Furthermore, the CFW shall have the right to deactivate, without prior notification to or consent
of USER, any field radio or other USER equipment suspected of causing interference,
intentionally or unintentionally,to any other radios on the Radio System or to the Radio System's
overall operation.
9. USER's radios may be used for voice radio communications over the Radio System
infrastructure in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement for as long as this
Agreement remains in effect.
10. The CFW will be responsible for managing infrastructure loading and demand. CFW reserves
the right, without notice to incumbent users, to enter into a similar agreement with other entities
or to deny the addition of new Subscriber Radio equipment to any user of the Radio System. The
CFW shall have sole discretion in determining whether to allow additional users or radios based
on CFW's determination of whether such addition to the Radio System can be made without
adversely impacting the Radio System.
11. USER is prohibited from utilizing telephone interconnect on the Radio System. This
prohibition shall include, but is not limited to, connecting to either the PSTN (Public Switched
Telephone Network) or USER's internal phone system(s) through a console patch into the Radio
System or to any Subscriber Radio on the Radio System.
12. Due to the radio infrastructure resource allocations required by "Private Call," USER is not
permitted to utilize "Private Call" on the Radio System.
13. USER's utilization of data communications on the Radio System will be limited to the Radio
System's OTAP functions. Performance of data communications over the Radio System is not
guaranteed. For programming changes involving more than ten Subscriber Radios, USER agrees
to coordinate with CFW prior to executing changes to minimize impact on other users and on the
Radio System.
14. The use of OTAR in association with Subscriber Radio encryption is prohibited without prior
approval of CFW. Administration of encryption keys will be performed exclusively by CFW.
USER may utilize and administer other encryption methods as required.
15. The CFW will provide USER with an Advanced System Key(ASK)for use with the USER's
Subscriber Radios only. The ASK will expire annually, and USER shall be responsible for
requesting a new ASK following expiration if one is required. USER will be responsible for
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safeguarding the security of the ASK to prevent theft and/or loss. USER agrees to notify CFW
immediately upon the theft or loss of the ASK.
16. CFW will assign the USER Talk Group IDS unique to USER operation. All Talk Group
names shall include a prefix unique to the USER's agency. No other agency will be authorized to
use USER Talk Groups without the express written permission of USER, and a copy of such
permission must be on file with the CFW before such use may occur. The CFW reserves the right
to require certain Talk Group ID's to be programmed in USER radios. Additionally, the CFW
shall have the right to limit the number of Talk Group ID's to be used by USER and to disable
Talk Groups ID's as it deems appropriate.
17. The CFW has established a coordinated Interoperable Communications Plan to apply to CFW
and the users of its Radio System. USER agrees to participate in the Plan and include the Plan's
interoperable Talk Groups in the programming of its Subscriber Radios and Console Systems.
18. Roaming to other systems or the use of USER's Talk Groups on other trunked systems that
are interconnected to the Radio System is prohibited without prior approval by CFW. Roaming to
other trunked systems will be limited to the Radio System's interoperable Talk Groups, although
this capability may be terminated by CFW if its use is determined to result in performance
degradation to either the Radio System or the interconnected trunked system.
19. USER may utilize a Network Management Console (NMC)to manage its own environment.
USER is responsible for acquiring and maintaining, at USER's sole cost, all components required
to connect the NMC to the Radio System. The USER's NMC must be partitioned in manner to
limit access to USER's own environment only and to prevent USER from viewing, accessing, or
making any changes to equipment that is not owned or leased by USER. The USER must ensure
the NMC is located in a secure area. USB ports on the NMC must be deactivated except during
maintenance activity. All security patches related to operating systems and other associated
software must be maintained at current manufacturer-tested levels. No other software applications
may be utilized by the NMC.
20. CFW generally maintains aliases for units operating on the Radio System. If the USER has
acquired the capability to modify its aliases, it may administer and maintain its own subscriber
unit aliases. From that point, USER will be responsible for administering and maintaining its own
subscriber unit aliases, and the CFW will no longer administer and maintain the USER's
subscriber unit aliases.
21. USB ports on the USER's Console Systems must be deactivated except during maintenance
activity. All security patches related to operating systems and other associated software must be
maintained at current manufacturer-tested levels. If required,all connectivity between the Console
Systems and the Radio System is the responsibility of the USER, including software, hardware
and carrier services. Associated costs will be incurred by the USER. Unless otherwise approved
by CFW, connectivity will be achieved through local terrestrial circuit facilities. The use of other
connectivity methods, including but not limited to microwave or fiber, must be approved by the
CFW. USER may incur additional costs from CFW for other connectivity methods.
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22. The CFW shall execute with Motorola Solutions a System Upgrade Agreement for the Console
Systems and Site Repeater Systems that would be affected by the software upgrades, including
those owned (or leased) and operated by the USER. Unless the USER is notified otherwise by
CFW,the software for the Radio System, all Site Repeater Systems and all Console Systems will
be upgraded to the current level every two years. The USER will provide all reasonable
coordination necessary for the upgrade of its Console Systems. USER acknowledges that
reductions in functionality may occur during the upgrade process.
APPLICABLE FEES; TERMINATION; REFUNDS
23. USER shall pay the CFW an annual Infrastructure Support Fee in the amount of $34 per
month, per Subscriber Radio or console. This fee is payable in advance on an annual basis for all
active radio IDs issued to USER at the time of the annual billing. Invoicing will occur on a pro-
rata basis when new Radio IDs are issued, and thereafter, at the beginning of each CFW fiscal
year. There will be no refunds or credits for radios removed from service during the fiscal year.
24. If the USER subscribes to OTAR services, the USER shall pay the CFW an annual OTAR
Administration Fee in the amount of$1 per month, per Subscriber Radio. This fee is payable in
advance on an annual basis for all active radio IDs issued to USER at the time of the annual billing.
Invoicing will occur on a pro-rata basis when new Radio IDs are issued, and thereafter, at the
beginning of each CFW fiscal year.
25. USER shall pay the CFW an annual System Upgrade Agreement Fee equal to the amount
invoiced to the CFW by Motorola Solutions, Inc., or its successors,for the upgrade of the USER's
Console Systems and any other component subject to upgrade as a result of the upgrade of the
Radio System.
26. CFW shall have the right to increase any applicable fees under this Agreement each fiscal year
to offset any increased costs incurred by CFW in the operation or maintenance of the Radio
System. Any increase in applicable fees will be effective at the beginning of the next CFW fiscal
year. CFW shall provide USER with 60 days' written notice of any intended fee increase,
provided,however,that this notice period may be less than 60 days if Motorola Solutions provides
CFW with less than 60 days' notice of an increase in the System Upgrade Agreement Fee and such
reduced notice period shall not impact USER's obligation to pay the increased fee.
27. Either USER or CFW may terminate this Agreement for any reason, with or without cause,
upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. If USER terminates, there will be no
refunds or credits for any fee. If CFW terminates, CFW will issue a refund to the USER of all
fees, except for the System Upgrade Agreement Fee, which is non-refundable, pro-rated to the
end of the current fiscal year. The CFW, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to deny USER
access to the radio infrastructure and/or the right to terminate the Agreement immediately if USER
fails to make full payment of invoiced system fees within thirty (30) days of the date payment is
due. The CFW further reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately,or deny access
to the USER, upon notice of USER misuse of the Radio System. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the CFW, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to immediately deny access to the USER if such
action is required to prevent the spread of a security breach or threatened security breach or due to
an emergency, operational issue, or other critical incident between the Master Switch and the
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USER's environment. The CFW will use best efforts to restore access to the USER as soon as
possible once the security breach, emergency, operational issue, or critical incident is resolved.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
28. The USER shall comply with all current and future Federal,State,and Local laws,Ordinances,
and Mandates, including Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations regarding
proper use of radio communications equipment. The USER will also comply with the guidelines,
or procedures set out in this Agreement. Furthermore,the USER is responsible for enforcing such
compliance by its employees, directors, officers, agents, authorized representatives,
subcontractors, and consultants for USER Subscriber Radio equipment. Furthermore, the USER
will be responsible for payment of any fines and penalties levied against the CFW (as the license
holder)as a result of improper or unlawful use of Subscriber Radio equipment owned or leased by
USER.
29. In order to comply with Federal, State, and Local Laws and/ or Mandates, the CFW, as the
license holder, may need to act on behalf of the USER regarding possible modifications,
reconfiguration, or exchange of Subscriber Radio equipment in order to meet these obligations.
For as long as this Agreement is in force,the USER will allow the CFW to facilitate such activities
on USER's behalf as necessary.
30. In the instance where USER Subscriber Radio equipment is to be replaced in order to be in
compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and/or Mandates, title and ownership of such
replacement Subscriber Radio equipment shall, upon delivery of Subscriber Radio equipment to
the USER's site, pass directly to the owner of the equipment that is being replaced. The USER
shall provide the CFW, or its designee, with the Subscriber Radio equipment to be replaced, in
good working order,as determined by the CFW or its designee. USER shall be liable for payment
of any fees associated with radios deemed to be not in proper working order. USER shall be liable
for payment of any fees associated with upgrades to Subscriber Radio equipment.
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