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Article 1 Sidewalk and Sign Improvement Description: The sidewalk and sign improvements within the Project shall include the following: • Sidewalk installation along Maple Street: The sidewalk installation includes replacement of existing sidewalk and ADA curb ramps, as well as the installation of sidewalk in new locations, per the attached plans. All work shall be completed in accordance with County specifications (New York State Department of Transportation Specifications). • Sign installation along Maple Street: The sign installation includes replacement of existing signage, as well as the installation of select new sign installations, per the attached plans. All work shall be completed in accordance with County specifications (New York State Department of Transportation Specifications) and MUTCD Standards. Article 2 Schedule: The Project is tentatively scheduled to be advertised for bids by the County in the Spring of 2026, with construction to be completed by the County’s contractor in 2026. The County will manage the administrative portions of the Project to conform to this schedule. Article 3 Scope of Work: The County shall be responsible for advertising and bidding the Project in compliance with all local and state laws, rules and regulations, including General Municipal Law §103. Once the bid has been awarded, the County shall be responsible for all construction inspection and construction administration of the Project. Article 4 Project Cost: The County shall be solely responsible for the construction cost, including approved overruns. Any additional costs related to the sidewalk and signage improvements, if authorized by the County, will be the sole responsibility of the County including but not limited to overruns, change orders and/or unforeseen expenses. Article 5 Ownership and Maintenance upon Completion: The Village shall be responsible for the ownership and maintenance, including any and all associated costs, of the following items upon completion of the Project: The pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, ADA ramps, crosswalk striping and the street signs, including panels, posts, foundations, and any associated appurtenances. The County shall not own the sidewalks or signage or any of the associated improvements, other than the Maple Road itself. Article 6 Indemnification: Upon substantial completion of the construction of the Project, the title and ownership of the sidewalk and sign improvements shall transfer to the Village and the Village shall own and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sidewalk, signage and any appurtenances located within the Project area. As such, the Village, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all liability, damage, claims, demands, costs, judgments, fees, attorney’s fees or loss arising directly or indirectly out of the ownership, maintenance and/or operation of the sidewalk or signage improvements, and to provide defense for and defend, at its sole expense, any and all claims, demands or causes of action directly or indirectly arising out of this Agreement and to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto.