Common use of Affirmation of MPO Prioritization and Ranking Process Clause in Contracts

Affirmation of MPO Prioritization and Ranking Process. Municipality acknowledges that the prioritization and ranking process of municipal capital projects for fiscal year 2020 was completed in compliance with all applicable obligations of County and the MPO; and was informed by each project’s ability to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity, as well as shovel-readiness, construction work planned in the vicinity of a proposed project, corridor delivery timing, and other existing conditions that allow surtax revenues to be utilized responsibly, efficiently, and with the least interruption to residents and businesses. Municipality hereby waives and releases any and all claims it has or may have that accrued at any time prior to the effective date of this Agreement, which claims, in any way, relate to, result from, or are in connection with the prioritization and ranking process of municipal capital projects for fiscal year 2020 or the County’s funding decisions related thereto. Municipality agrees and stipulates that the MPO prioritization and ranking process for fiscal year 2020 was proper and consistent with the applicable interlocal agreements and that the County is not, as of the effective date of this agreement, in breach or default of any provision of any applicable interlocal agreement relating in any way to expenditure of transportation surtax proceeds.