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d. Ensures that costs are appropriately shared by AJCC Partners by determining contributions based on the proportionate use of the AJCC centers and relative benefits received, and requiring that all funds are spent solely for allowable purposes in a manner consistent with the applicable authorizing statutes and all other applicable legal requirements, including the Uniform Guidance; and, e. All parties will meet and confer regarding replacement, acquisition, cleaning and maintenance of furnishings. The parties consider this AJCC operating budget the master budget that is necessary to maintain the SAWDB's high -standard AJCC. It includes the following cost categories, as required by WIOA and its implementing regulations: a. Infrastructure costs (also separately outlined below in the Infrastructure Funding Agreement); b. Career services; and c. Shared services. All costs must be included in the MOU, allocated according to the AJCC Partner's proportionate use and relative benefits received, reconciled every six (6) months against actual costs incurred, and adjusted accordingly. The AJCC operating budget is expected to be transparent and negotiated among Partners on an equitable basis to ensure costs are shared appropriately. All Partners must negotiate in good faith and seek to establish outcomes that are reasonable and fair. All Partners must adhere and reference the rules and regulations included in the executed Office Lease, attached hereto as Attachment 5 and incorporated herein by reference. 12) INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AGREEMENT The Infrastructure Funding Agreement ("IPA") contains the infrastructure costs budget that is an integral component of the overall AJCC operating budget. The IFA is a mandatory component of the local MOU, described in WIOA sec. 121(c) and 20 CFR 678.500 and 678.755. The IFA contains the AJCC Comprehensive Infrastructure Budget, and Other System Cost Budget, included herein as Attachment 3 and incorporated herein by reference, that is an integral component of the overall AJCC operating budget. The other component of the IFA is the Applicable Career Services, attached herein as Attachment 3-1 and incorporated herein by reference, which includes the shared operating costs and shared services. The overall AJCC operating budget includes the Comprehensive Cost Allocation and Partner Contributions, attached herein as Attachment 4 and incorporated herein by reference. AJCC infrastructure costs are defined as non -personnel costs that are necessary for the general operation of the AJCC, including, but not limited to: a. Rental of the facilities; b. Utilities,maintenance and services; c. Equipment, including assessment -related products and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities; and, d. Technology to facilitate access to the AJCC, including technology used for the center's planning and outreach activities. 10