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2. Installation Cost Reimbursement. Owners may submit an invoice requesting reimbursement for the <br />costs associated with installation of the water meter provided by the County. Installation costs <br />include either the fees paid for professional installation or the fees associated with self -installation for <br />required parts. The County will reimburse for installation costs up to $750.00 for either the <br />professional installation costs or the costs for the applicable parts purchased specific to the <br />installation for self -installers upon written proof of such costs. Time and labor fees associated with <br />self -installation are non -reimbursable. Invoices should be submitted before the time of the water <br />meter final inspection and should include any applicable supporting documentation, such as, receipts <br />and invoices from a professional. The County holds the right to verify all invoices and <br />suspect/fraudulent invoices will be turned over to law enforcement for investigation and possible <br />criminal charges. <br />3. Repair and Maintenance. Owner shall be responsible for the cost of any and all maintenance, repair, <br />or replacement of the water meter necessary to ensure proper water meter functionality. Owner shall <br />notify the County if the water meter becomes damaged or requires replacement. In the event that <br />Owner fails to ensure proper water meter functionality, the County shall perform the necessary <br />maintenance, repair, or replacement of the water meter at the cost of the Owner. <br />4. Water Meter Reading. The County shall monitor and analyze water usage data at least once during <br />each of the following months: March, July, August, September, and October. <br />5. Ingress and Egress. Owner hereby grants to the County or designee an irrevocable license for <br />ingress and egress across the property, and shall make provision for access to the property by County <br />personnel, for the purpose monitoring and analyzing water usage data from each water meter on the <br />property, performing maintenance, repair, or replacement of the water meter, and ensuring <br />compliance with the terms of this agreement. <br />G. Site Conditions. Owner shall maintain the property in a manner to allow safe, reasonable access by <br />County personnel to all water meters with or without prior notice, during regular County business <br />hours, or at any time in the case of emergency. <br />7. Billing. The County shall provide to Owner a billing statement for payment of fees set by the Kittitas <br />County fee schedule. <br />8. Unpaid Fees. Owner understands and agrees payments not received within 30 days of the due date <br />shall be delinquent and may incur a late fee of up to 121/10 per annuum. Failure to pay may result in <br />legal action and the imposition of civil penalties. <br />9. No By -Pass. Owner shall not by-pass the water meter or take any action which would affect the <br />accuracy of the domestic use water meter readings or the proper functionality of the water meter. <br />IQ. Non -Compliance. Failure to comply with the terms of this agreement may result in legal action and <br />the imposition of civil penalties. <br />Water Metering Agreement - Page 2 of 7 <br />