Common use of Valve Boxes Clause in Contracts

Valve Boxes. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the Agreement to the contrary, if the water lines that are subject to this Agreement are installed in private or public streets and the surface of the street is not paved by the time of final acceptance, Applicant shall remain responsible of raising the valve boxes to finished street grade in accordance with applicable County specifications when the street is paved. Applicant shall notify the District when the work to raise the valve boxes is complete so that the District may inspect the work. As part of the work on the valve boxes, Applicant shall insure that the valve boxes are clean of debris and are operational. If the Applicant does not raise the valve boxes as required herein, the District may perform the work at Applicant’s sole cost and expense within thirty (30) days after notice to Applicant. Applicant shall make payment to the District within thirty (30) days after invoice. In the event payment is not timely made, Applicant agrees to pay all costs of collection (including reasonable attorneys fees) together with interest on the unpaid delinquent amount at the rate of