20230517Application.pdf

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT PAGE 1 OF 6
Preston N. Carter, ISB No. 8462
Morgan D. Goodin, ISB No. 11184
GIVENS PURSLEY LLP
601 West Bannock Street
P.O. Box 2720
Boise, Idaho 83701-2720
Office: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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Attorneys for Veolia Water Idaho, Inc.
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF VEOLIA WATER
IDAHO, INC.’S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MERIDIAN
Case No. _________________
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH
CITY OF MERIDIAN AND REQUEST FOR
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
Veolia Water Idaho, Inc. (“Veolia” or “Company”) seeks the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission’s (“Commission”) approval of the Interconnection Agreement (“Agreement”)
between Veolia and the City of Meridian (“Meridian”) (collectively, “Parties”).
BACKGROUND
1.Veolia and Meridian own and operate separate public drinking water systems
located within Ada County, Idaho.
2.The two water systems contain water mains that are located within close
proximity to each other on Franklin Road near Cloverdale road.
VEO-W-23-02
RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:34:05 PM
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
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3. Veolia and Meridian have, throughout the years, considered interconnecting the
two systems to provide, among other things, an emergency water supply if either system
experienced inadequate water pressure or water-quality issues.
4. In July 2022, the Parties entered into an Interconnection Agreement for
Emergency Use (“Interconnection Agreement”), which is attached as Attachment 1 and
described in more detail below.
5. After signing the Interconnection Agreement, the City of Meridian drafted
construction plans that would facilitate the interconnection upon approval by the Commission.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality approved the construction plans in August
2022.
6. Upon approval by the Commission, Meridian intends to construct its portion of
the interconnection in conjunction with an Ada County Highway District (“ACHD”) project
known as ACHD Project No. 915001.004. In January 2023, Meridian and ACHD entered into an
agreement to facilitate the construction of Meridian’s portions of the interconnect as part of ACH
Project no. 915001.004.
7. Veolia now respectfully requests that the Commission approve the
Interconnection Agreement.
THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
8. As recognized in the Interconnection Agreement, interconnecting the two systems
will benefit both Parties by, among other things, providing a backup source of water in the event
of an emergency experienced by either system. An emergency may include, for example, the
inability to supply adequate pressure or unexpected water-quality issues.
9. Under the Agreement, each Party will construct, at its sole cost and expense, the
facilities necessary to effectuate the interconnection on each Parties’ side of the interconnect.
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Stated another way, Veolia will construct, at its sole cost and expense, the necessary facilities on
the portion of the system owned by Veolia, and Meridian will construct, at its sole cost and
expense, the necessary facilities on the portion of the system owned by Meridian. The majority
of the interconnection costs will be paid by Meridian, since it requested the interconnect.
10. Meridian has designed its portion of the interconnection facilities, and obtained
IDEQ approval of the design.
11. In the Agreement, the Parties recognized that Meridian’s interconnection facilities
were likely to be more expensive and time-consuming, and that Meridian’s interconnection
facilities would therefore be constructed first. Under the Agreement, Veolia may construct its
portion of the interconnection facilities within twelve months after the construction of Meridian’s
interconnection facilities is complete.
12. Under the Agreement, the Parties are obligated to deliver and sell, and receive and
purchase, water to one another on a short-term basis, not to exceed three months, during
emergency events.
13. The Parties’ obligations to provide water during emergency events is dependent
upon, among other things, the availability of water supply, the Party’s physical and logistical
ability to supply water, and other factors. Neither Party will be obligated to provide water if, in
its reasonable judgment, the Party determines that supplying water will impair its ability to
adequately serve its own customers.
14. The Agreement sets forth additional details, including charging and billing
procedures, requirements for water quantity, quality, and pressure, and others.
15. The Agreement is contingent upon approval of the Commission.
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
16. Approval of the Agreement will allow Veolia to obtain, at reasonable cost, a
backup supply of water that can be used by Veolia in the case of an emergency.
17. The Agreement protects Veolia customers in a number of ways: the
interconnection facilities must be approved by IDEQ; the design and construction of the
interconnection facilities are subject to review and approval by Veolia; each Party will bear the
cost and expense associated with the interconnection facilities located on their respective
systems; the Agreement obligates Veolia to provide water to Meridian only for temporary,
emergency use, and only if Veolia determines that doing so will not impair Veolia’s ability to
serve its own customers; and water provided to Meridian under the Agreement will be sold at
Commission-approved rates.
18. In short, the Agreement provides access to an emergency water supply in a cost-
effective manner that protects Veolia customers.
19. For these reasons, Veolia respectfully submits that the Interconnection Agreement
is in the public interest, and that approval of the Agreement is fair, just, and reasonable.
REQUEST FOR MODIFIED PROCEDURE
20. Veolia does not believe that a hearing is necessary to consider the matters
presented in this Application, and requests that the Application be processed by modified
procedure under the Commission’s rules.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
Based on the information presented in this Application, Veolia respectfully requests that
the Commission enter an order:
1. Processing the Application by modified procedure;
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2. Approving the Interconnection Agreement, and Veolia’s performance of the terms
under the Interconnection Agreement; and
3. Any other relief that is appropriate, just, and reasonable.
DATED May 17, 2023.
GIVENS PURSLEY LLP
By
Preston N. Carter
Attorneys for Veolia Water Idaho, Inc.

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 17, 2023, I caused to be served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document to the person(s) listed below by the method indicated:
Jan Noriyuki, Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
Express Mail
Hand Delivery
Facsimile
Email

_________________________________________
Preston N. Carter
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 1
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INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY USE
FRANKLIN ROAD)
THIS INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY USE
Agreement"), made as of the 19th day of July, 2022 , is by and between the
CITY OF MERIDIAN ("Meridian"), a municipal corporation organized under the laws
of the State of Idaho with its principal office located at 33 East Broadway Avenue,
Meridian, Idaho 83642, and Veolia Water Idaho, Inc. ("Veolia", formerly known as
SUEZ Water Idaho Inc), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho
with its principal office located at 8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho 83709,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Meridian owns and operates a municipal water utility system
furnishing water service to the public in parts of the City of Meridian; and
WHEREAS, Veolia owns and operates a public water utility system and
furnishes water service to the public in Boise and surrounding areas, including parts
of the City of Meridian; and
WHEREAS, the distribution systems of Meridian and Veolia both include water
mains in close proximity to each other on Franklin Road, about 1,300 feet west of
Cloverdale Road, which operate at similar pressures (the "Meridian Main" and "Veolia
Main" respectively); and
WHEREAS, a connection of the two systems near the aforementioned location
would be beneficial to both Veolia's system and Meridian's system in emergency
situations, , such as inability to supply adequate pressure or an inability to meet water
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quality requirements, by allowing each party to quickly receive water from the other
system;
WHEREAS, Veolia and Meridian now desire to design and construct an
interconnection between the Veolia system and the Meridian system (the
Interconnection") to provide a temporary alternate source of water supply for each
party on the terms and conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their agreement for the design,
construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the Interconnection and all
associated improvements by which each party will deliver water to the other at the
specific metered Interconnection location and their agreement as to delivery, receipt,
and payment for water delivered through the Interconnection;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and of the mutual
promises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, intending to be
legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
The Interconnection
1.1 Interconnection. A conceptual drawing of the Interconnection covered
by this Agreement is shown on Exhibit A, which is attached to this Agreement and
expressly made a part hereof. The Interconnection, when constructed, shall allow for
the temporary delivery of water between Meridian and Veolia. The Interconnection will
be designed and constructed as discussed in Section 1 .3 below to enable water to
flow in either direction as needed.
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1.2 Applicability of Agreement. The terms of this Agreement shall apply only
to the aforementioned Franklin Road Interconnection. Provision of water through any
new interconnection that may be constructed in the future between the parties'
systems shall be subject to a separate agreement.
1.3 Design and Construction of the Interconnection.
a) The parties agree that the Interconnection requires design and
construction and are willing to share the cost of the said design and construction
including any easements required by mutually approved plans as set forth below.
b) Meridian, at its own cost, through a third-party design engineer, shall
design the Interconnection, draft a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and provide
said products to Veolia for review and comment. Upon completion of design and PER
to the satisfaction of both parties, Meridian will submit and gain approval from Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality. Veolia, at its own cost shall complete a PER
for the Veolia system supply and demand analysis, as required by IDEA, and obtain
approval for the Veolia PER.
c) Meridian, at its own cost, shall: 1) procure a construction contract for
construction of the Interconnection from the Meridian side, to and including the meter
vault and a connection point for Veolia's waterline on the east side of the meter vault,
according to the approved design, PER and appropriate rules for public works
procurements; and 2) supply or arrange for the provision and/or performance of all
required services, goods, materials, engineering, and construction needed to
complete the modifications on the Meridian side of the Interconnection in a sound and
workman-like fashion and according to mutually approved plans (collectively, the
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Meridian Work"). For purposes of this Article I, the "Meridian Work" shall be deemed
to include and comprise all of the completed design, engineering, and construction
required for the Interconnection project by this Agreement.
d) Veolia, at its own cost, shall: 1) in its sole discretion, self-construct or
procure a construction contract for construction of the Interconnection from the Veolia
side, to and including new water main piping; and 2)supply or arrange for the provision
and/or performance of all required services, goods, materials, engineering, and
construction needed to complete the modifications on the Veolia side of the
Interconnection in a sound and workman-like fashion and according to mutually
approved plans (collectively, the "Veolia Work").
e) Because the Meridian portion of the Interconnection will be more costly
and time consuming to schedule and construct, it is assumed that the Meridian Work
will be constructed first. The Veolia Work may occur before, during, or after the
Meridian Work, but shall be constructed and completed no later than 12 months after
the satisfactory completion of the Meridian Work.
1.4 Designs and Specifications. Meridian shall supply to Veolia all designs,
specifications, drawings, schedules, blueprints, and engineering for the
Interconnection project for approval prior to finalization, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
1.5 Supervision of the Work. Except as otherwise provided herein, Meridian
shall have the right and obligation to supervise and inspect the Meridian Work
including, but not limited to: monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the project
documents; approval and acceptance of the Meridian Work; and the review, approval,
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and processing of applications for payment to contractors and materialmen engaged
on the Meridian Work up to and including the meter vault. Except as otherwise noted,
Veolia shall have the right and obligation to supervise and inspect the Veolia Work
including but not limited to: monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the project
documents; acceptance of the Veolia Work; and the review, approval, and processing
of applications for payment to contractors and materialmen engaged on the Veolia
Work up to the meter vault on the Veolia side. Neither party under this Agreement is
in any respect acting under the Agreement as agent, employee, nor representative of
the other party to this Agreement and is, in all respects, an independent contractor
hereunder. Neither party shall allow any lien(s) related to materials provided to or
work performed on the Interconnection project to attach to the Interconnection or any
part of the parties' respective water systems.
1.6 Access to and Acceptance of the Work. Each party shall, at all times,
allow the other party reasonable access to, and opportunity to inspect, the Meridian
Work and the Veolia Work, and before providing emergency water supply under this
Agreement, shall have the right to finally accept the same as sufficient for purposes
of delivery of emergency water supply in a reasonable manner, consistent with its
water system operations and with the terms of this Agreement.
1.7 Permits and Licenses. Meridian shall obtain, at its sole expense, any
permits, licenses, or other authorizations required under any federal, state or local
law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, or other authority for the Meridian Work up to
and including the meter vault. Veolia shall obtain, at its sole expense, any permits,
licenses, or other authorizations required under any federal, state or local law, statute,
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rule, regulation, ordinance, or other authority for the Veolia Work on its side of the
meter vault.
1.8 Invoicing and Payment for the Work. Meridian and Veolia shall pay their
respective contractors, if any, in accordance with their respective contracts and
applicable law.
1.9 Ownership and Maintenance of the Interconnection. Meridian shall have
all right, title, and interest to, and shall own, the piping, valves, appurtenances, and
other improvements associated with 1) the Meridian Work and 2) the Interconnection,
including the meter, the meter vault, and all facilities constructed west of the meter
vault, up to the point of Veolia's ownership. Veolia shall have all right, title, and interest
to, and shall own, the piping, valves, appurtenances, and other improvements
associated with 1) the Veolia Work and 2) the Interconnection up to the point of
Meridian's ownership. The portion of the Interconnection owned by each party shall
be depicted with more detail on the construction plan sheets. Each party shall be solely
responsible for maintaining its portion of the Interconnection. . All valves on the
Interconnection shall be installed with locking lids and set to normally remain closed
and shall be used only as set forth herein. These items will be clearly identified on the
relevant construction plan sheets. Each party shall notify the other of any operation
or maintenance activities needed, and will coordinate with the other party to provide
access to the Interconnection and related facilities as reasonably necessary to
facilitate such activities.
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1.10 Flushing. Flushing of the Interconnection through the valve vault and out
the other parties' adjacent hydrant shall be performed by both parties every six
months. .
ARTICLE II
Supplies
2.1 Sale and Purchase of Water Supply (Supplies). In accordance with this
Article II, each party shall deliver and sell, and the other party shall receive and
purchase, the Supplies through the Interconnection during any Emergency Event that
may occur during the term of this Agreement. The term "Emergency Event" includes,
without limitation, the inability of one party to deliver adequate pressure or to deliver
water of adequate water quality to any of that party's customers. The Interconnection
is intended to provide water supplies that are 1) temporary and 2) reasonably
necessary to address an Emergency Event. No party shall be obligated under this
Agreement to provide Supplies for longer than three (3) months.
2.2 Notice of Intent to Receive and Purchase Supplies through the
Interconnection. The Interconnection will be controlled by manual operation of valves
by operators of the respective owners who have been trained specifically on the
Interconnection. If either party desires to receive water through the Interconnection,
that party's designated Point of Contact (POC) shall notify the other party's designated
representative as soon as practicable. The designated POC for Meridian is the Water
Superintendent [phone]. The designated POC for Veolia is the Production
Supervisor at [phone], back-up Veolia emergency number is [phone].
The POC that desires to receive Supplies through the Interconnection shall notify the
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POC of the party to provide Supplies through the Interconnection within four(4) hours
to describe the nature and expected duration of the Emergency Event and to describe
the anticipated flow and volume of Supplies that will be requested. Notices pursuant
to this paragraph may be verbal, but shall be confirmed in writing within two (2)
business days, which may be transmitted by facsimile or email to the respective POC.
2.3 Supply. A party's obligation to deliver Supplies under this Agreement
shall be dependent upon the availability of water supply, that party's physical and
logistical ability to supply water, and other factors. No party will be obligated to supply
water if doing so would, in the reasonable judgement of the party, impair its ability to
adequately serve its own customers. Prior to supplying water through the
Interconnection, the supplying party will confirm its ability to provide the requested
flows and volumes and, if it cannot provide the requested flows, will advise the
requesting party as to the flow and volume of supplies that can be provided.
2.4 Meter Readings and Tests. Prior to supplying water through the
Interconnection, both parties will, at their sole cost and expenses, check and confirm
the meter reading(s). Each party shall have the right to access the meter vault at the
Interconnection and to conduct a test of meter accuracy. Each party shall bear all
costs for maintenance, repair, and replacement of their own meters including
recalibration every 3 to 5 years, or replacing the meters if they are found to register
inaccurately beyond the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards of
tolerance. If the meters are found to register inaccurately beyond a range of tolerance
in accordance with AWWA Standards, an adjustment shall be made to the bills
rendered for service through the Interconnection for the period since the last meter
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test, but no longer than one year from the date the inaccuracy was discovered. The
adjustment will be based upon the product of total consumption recorded by the meter
for the applicable time period, and one-half the percentage variance in the accuracy
of the meter as determined upon its being tested.
2.5 Charges and Billing Procedures. The parties will each read the meter
before and after water is supplied through the Interconnection. The supplying party
may wait to bill the receiving party until the Interconnection is closed, or read and bill
the receiving party per their current billing practices while the Interconnection is still
being used. The rate for service supplied under this Agreement by either party shall
be that party's Volume Charge (set forth in Veolia's Schedule 1, General Metered
Service, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, and according to
Meridian's current rates at the time). No "base", "customer", "service", "fixed",
franchise" or "IDEA" fees or charges of any type shall be applicable for billing
purposes by either party. Upon receipt of a bill for Supplies, the receiving party shall
make payment in full to the providing party within thirty (30) days of the date of the bill.
2.6 Water Quantity, Quality, and Pressure.
a) Each party shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Supplies furnished
under this Agreement are potable and in compliance with all applicable federal and
State of Idaho laws and regulations in effect at the time the Supplies are delivered to
the other party (collectively, the "Water Quality Laws"). Neither party shall be
responsible for the quality of water beyond the point of delivery to the other party's
system. The latest water quality sampling from either party shall be made available
by both parties prior to activation of the Interconnection and throughout its use.
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b) While the supplying party shall make its best efforts to provide the flows
and volumes needed by the receiving party, it is understood and agreed by both
parties that such supply will not be provided to the detriment of the supplying party's
system; therefore, the supplying party may, at any time during the use of the
Interconnection, reduce or cease flows to the receiving party as reasonably necessary
to ensure that the provision of water under this Agreement does not detrimentally
impact its system or its customers. The supplying party POC shall, to the extent
possible and specifically excluding emergencies or the unanticipated inability to
provide sufficient service, provide the receiving party POC at least 48 hour notice
before reducing or ceasing flows to the receiving party.
ARTICLE III
Miscellaneous
3.1 Commencement and Term; Effective Date.
a) The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date on which a final
order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") approving this
Agreement with no change to the Agreement's terms is issued, or in the event that the
Commission does not assert jurisdiction over this Agreement, then on the date on
which that is confirmed by the parties and shall run thereafter for a period of five (5)
years. This Agreement shall renew automatically from year to year thereafter, unless
either party gives notice to the other eighteen (18) months in advance of its intent to
terminate.
b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations to provide Supplies under
this Agreement shall not become effective unless and until this Agreement is approved
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by the State of Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") with no change to
the Agreement's terms or, in the event that the Commission does not assert
jurisdiction over this Agreement, on the date on which that is confirmed by the parties.
Immediately following execution of this Agreement, the parties shall prepare a joint
application ("Application") to the Commission for approval of this Agreement. Each
party agrees to use reasonable best efforts to obtain approval, and each party shall
take no action inconsistent with obtaining approval of this Agreement by the
Commission. Provided, however, that Veolia shall have the unilateral right to
terminate this Agreement in the event that the Commission denies the Application or
approves the Application but with conditions deemed by Veolia to be adverse to its
operations or business interests.
3.2 Force Maieure. If the ability of either party to deliver the Supplies is
precluded, interrupted or impaired, in whole or in part, due to failure of equipment or
facilities, leaks, required repairs to facilities, strikes, Acts of God, or other extraordinary
circumstances, occurrences or conditions beyond the parties' control, including action
by governmental bodies and authorities, then during the period of such preclusion,
interruption or impairment, the delivery and purchase obligations described herein
shall be suspended. Each party specifically acknowledges, understands and agrees
that the obligations of the other party to deliver the Supplies requires only the exercise
of ordinary and reasonable care under the circumstances to maintain the Supplies
and have such available for delivery hereunder, and that the party delivering Supplies
through the Interconnection shall not be liable to the other party for any interruption
of, or curtailment in the Supplies caused by circumstances beyond its control.
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3.3 Remedies. In the event of a party's breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching party's sole remedy shall be to terminate this Agreement upon written notice
to the breaching party. A party's failure to supply water to the other party under this
Agreement shall not give rise to any liability or claim for damages, whether direct,
indirect, consequential or otherwise.
3.3 Condition Subsequent. Each party's respective rights and obligations
hereunder are conditioned upon and subject to the receipt of: (a) all necessary, final
and appealable zoning, subdivision and land development approvals; and (b) any and
all permits and licenses required by federal, state and local governments or agencies
thereof to permit the construction and operation of a particular Interconnection. The
parties shall use their best efforts to apply for and obtain all necessary approvals,
permits and licenses at the earliest time practicable under the circumstances.
3.5 Successors and Assigns; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties' respective
successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement is deemed to be solely for the
benefit of the parties hereto, and no person or entity not a party to this Agreement,
including without limitation industries or persons supplied by either party, shall acquire
any rights or claims against a party by reason of this Agreement or a party's
performance or non-performance under this Agreement.
3.6 Authority and Binding Effect. Meridian and Veolia each represent,
warrant and affirm to the other: (a) their authority and power to enter into this
Agreement and to make, perform and carry into effect their respective commitments,
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obligations and undertakings as set forth herein; (b) their authority to enter into and
perform each of the transactions contemplated hereby; (c) that except with respect to
any consent or authorization that is by its nature only obtainable after execution but
before performance of this Agreement, all consents and authorizations requisite to
their execution of this Agreement and performance hereunder have been obtained;
d) that this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby and the parties'
performance hereunder will not violate any federal, state or local law, statute,
regulation, rule, ordinance, tariff term or other similar authority application to either of
them; and (e) when executed, the Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding
obligation, enforceable by each party against the other in accordance with its terms.
3.7 Consent to Assignment. The parties' respective rights and obligations
hereunder shall not be assignable or delegable whether by sale, assignment, merger
or otherwise without the prior written consent of the other party, except if another entity
purchases all or substantially all of the assets of either party, in which case assignment
shall be effective upon notice to the other party.
3.8 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument, signed by the party to be bound.
3.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement
between the two parties with reference to the subject matter hereof, and there are no
agreements, understandings, conditions, warranties or representations, oral or
written, expressed or implied, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not
merged in this Agreement or superseded hereby.
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3.10 Terms Severable. Should any term of this Agreement be held invalid or
unenforceable, such determination shall not render the remaining terms of this
Agreement invalid or unenforceable, unless to do so would cause the Agreement to
fail in it's essential purpose.
3.11 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall
be in writing, shall be effective upon receipt (unless otherwise provided herein), and
shall be delivered by email, facsimile transmission or by United States mail, first-class
postage prepaid, addressed to the parties as follows:
If to Veolia:
General Manager
8248 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
marshal l.thompson(c-)veolia.com
If to Meridian:
Public Works Director
33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 200
Meridian, ID 83642
[e-mail]
3.12 Titles. The titles appearing herein have been inserted for convenience
of reference only and shall not be deemed a part thereof or considered in construing
the parties' rights and obligations hereunder.
3.13 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the
obligations to be performed under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered, effective as of the day and year first written above.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN VEOLIA WATER IDAHO, INC.
DocuSigned by:
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Robert E. Simison, Mayor Name: Marshall Thompson
7-19-2022
Title: Vice President and General Manager
Attest:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk 7-19-2022
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EXHIBIT A
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