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OC Streetcar Design Cooperative Agreement March 15, 2016 Page 2 General • The Agreement reimburses the City for allowable design expenditures incurred since execution of the Memorandum of Understanding on August 31, 2015, through design completion. • OCTA shall lead the design of the Project, whereby plans, specifications and estimates are developed in preparation for construction. • The Agreement outlines design assumptions related to the Project elements, including, but not limited to, the following: • Track • Traction Power Substations • Stations • Utilities • Traffic Signals • Pavement • Streetscape • Maintenance and Storage Facility • The City shall provide design reviews. The Agreement defines the participation requirements of the OCTA and the City in the design review process, including the notice period, review times and resolution of conflicting comments. • The City agrees to grant OCTA rights to use the City right -of -way (ROW) for streetcar purposes, as well as acquire or lease City property for three traction power substations. The latter shall involve OCTA providing monetary or other considerations to the City. • The City shall have one representative on the selection /evaluation committee for design services, construction management, and outreach procurements. OCTA shall be responsible for Project procurements. • OCTA shall be responsible for all ROW acquisition activities with City assistance. City will assist with eminent domain proceedings if needed and requested by OCTA. • OCTA shall lead the public outreach program for the Project with input from the City. • City staff will return to the Council for approval of construction, operations and right of way use agreements. Financial • OCTA is responsible for securing and administering Project funding. • Consistent with OCTA's practice on major capital projects, OCTA agrees to compensate the City for their participation on the project. 25F -2