EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
APPENDIX U
SAMPLE CHALLENGE COST-SHARING AGREEMENT
(This is only an example of the type of agreement that can be written for challenge cost-sharing.
The agreement should be tailored to meet the needs of the particular arrangements negotiated.)
CHALLENGE COST-SHARING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
__________________
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this
day of
, 19 , by and between the
Department of the Army (hereinafter the "Government"), represented by the District Commander,
U.S. Army Engineer District
, and
, (hereinafter the "Partner"),
.
represented by
WITNESSETH, THAT:
WHEREAS, the Government manages lands and waters at Beautiful Lake which includes
recreational opportunities for the public, and
WHEREAS, the installation of an accessible fishing platform at Scenic Recreation Area on
Beautiful Lake will increase the recreational opportunities for the public, and
WHEREAS the Partner is interested in promoting and assisting the Government in
providing this accessible fishing platform, and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial to the Government and the Partner to work
cooperatively to make this accessible fishing platform available to the public, and
WHEREAS, the Partner, in order to assist the Government in this project has voluntarily
agreed to pay a portion of the cost, and
WHEREAS, Section 225 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, PL 102-580,
(Oct 31, 1992), authorizes the Secretary of the Army to accept contributions from the Partner and
apply those contributions to the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Government and the Partner have the full authority and capability to
perform as hereinafter set forth and intend to cooperate in financing and challenge cost-sharing in
accordance with the terms of this agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, the Government and the Partner agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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