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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 34378 CITY SECRETARY /�� CONTRACT NO. aaq CITY OF FORT WORTH SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § This SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, hereinafter called "GRANTOR," and the City of Fort Worth, a home-rule municipality located within Tarrant County, Texas, acting through Libby Watson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager ("GRANTEE"). WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth operates a number of Air Monitors in Tarrant County for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); WHEREAS, TCEQ is looking to expand the existing air monitoring network in Tarrant County; WHEREAS, it is desirable to secure an additional location for the Air Monitors located in the City of North Richland Hills; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The GRANTOR does hereby grant and convey upon GRANTEE access to, across, and upon the following described property of the GRANTOR, for the purposes set out below. 2. The property that is the subject of this access agreement is located at 4001 Rufe Snow Drive (Fire Station No.2), North Richland Hills, Texas. 3. The purposes for which GRANTEE shall have access to, across, and upon the subject property are: A. The construction, repair, maintenance, and sampling of the air monitors; B. The taking of samples as may be determined by GRANTEE to be necessary; C. The inspection of the air monitors; and D. Other actions deemed necessary by GRANTEE related to the investigation of the air monitors. n;r City of Fort Worth Site Access Agreement for Air Monitors 4. GRANTEE shall secure each air monitor at the location within a chain link enclosure of an approximate size of 8' (feet) by 8" (feet), exact location requires approval of GRANTOR. 5. GRANTEE shall be responsible for all costs associated with the construction operation and maintenance of all equipment and fencing installed by GRANTEE. Construction subject to all codes and required permitting by GRANTEE. 6. The GRANTOR retains, reserves, and shall continue to enjoy the use of the surface of such property for any and all purposes which do not interfere with or prevent the use of the property by GRANTEE for the purposes herein described. 7. GRANTOR may terminate this Agreement upon one hundred and twenty (120) days written notice to the GRANTEE, with or without cause, and at no penalty or expense to the GRANTOR. 8. The access, rights, and privileges granted herein are exclusive, and the GRANTOR covenants that it will not convey conflicting rights within the area covered by this grant. 9. The access, rights, and privileges herein granted shall commence upon execution of this agreement by both parties and shall remain in effect until the completion of the assessment activities. 10. GRANTOR shall in no way be responsible for the housing, security, maintenance, or operation of the air monitors. 11. Pursuant to law, GRANTEE shall be responsible for all work-related deaths, injuries or diseases of its agents and employees, and for property damage, personal injury or death caused by City employees or agents, relating to work provided pursuant to this agreement. 12. Any notice required by this agreement shall be sent as follows: If to GRANTEE: T.C. Michael Department of Environmental Management City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817- 392-5455 If to GRANTOR: Office of the City Manager City of North Richland Hills 7301 NE Loop 820 �1111 , North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 �U Cih,of Fort Worth Pa e�2 of�3 � Site Access Agreement for Air Monitors 13. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing, signed by the party to be charged. 14. It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this agreement, neither of the parties waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions. By entering into this agreement the parties do not intend to create any obligations, expressed or implied, other than those set forth herein and this agreement shall not create any rights in parties not signatories hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate originals in Tarrant County, Texas. GRANTEE GRANTOR CITY OF FORT WORTH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Libby Watson Larry J.ringham Assistant City Manager City Ma Date: Date: ATTEST: TTEST��`a��,�I'A h�� Marty Hendri Patricia Kbtson :— City Secretary City Sec Iry APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVE D-A TZC /I AND LEGALITY: LEGALITY: hrista . Lopez George Staples Assistant City Attorney City Attorney N R H Council Action /N Date Approved ._ Agenda No. /Res No. U`. a�i VEIL City of Fort Worth Page 3 of 3 Site Access Agreement for Air Monitors