R99-214 AUTHORIZING THE FILING AND EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1

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. + The Grantee agrees that the most recent of such state and federal requirements, in effect . at any particular time, will govern the administration of this Agreement except if there is sufficient evidence in the Agreement of a contrary intent. Such contrary intent might be evidenced by a letter signed by the Department, the language of which modifies or otherwise conditions the text of a particular provision of this Agreement. Likewise, new state and federal laws, regulations, policies and administrative practices may be established after the date the Agreement has been executed that may apply to this Agreement. To achieve compliance with changing Government requirements, the Grantee agrees to include in all sub-grantee agreements and third party contracts, financed in whole or in part with Government assistance, specific notice that Government requirements may change and such changed requirements will apply to the Project. Grantee and contractors further agree to administer the Project in accordance with the applicable federal and state provisions, including all applicable FTA Circulars and 49 CFR Parts 18 & 19. C. Funds of the Grantee -The Grantee shall initiate and prosecute to completion all proceedings necessary to enable the Grantee to provide its share of the Project costs at � or prior to the time that such funds are needed to meet Project costs. D. �hanged Conditions Affecting Performance -The Grantee shall immediately notify the Department of any change in conditions or local law, or of any other event which may significantly affect its ability to perform the Project in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. E. No Government Obliqations to Third Parties -The Department and FTA shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities by, through, or to contractors of the Grantee or their subcontractors, or to any other person not a party to this Agreement, in connection with the performance of this Project, without its express written consent, notwithstanding its concurrence in or approval of the award of any contract or subcontract or the solicitation thereof. Grantee agrees to include this clause in each contract and subcontract financed in whole or in part with federal or state assistance. F. Illinois Law- Notwithstanding federal preemption, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. G. �rantee's Res o�#y for Com lip ance - Irrespective of the participation of other parties or third party contractors in connection with the Project, the Grantee shall continue to have primary responsibility to the Department and FTA for compliance with all federal and state requirements published in statutes, regulations, executive orders, and/or Master Agreements or the Grant Agreement for this Project. ITEM 8 - CONTINUANCE OF SERVICE The Grantee agrees to use its best efforts to continue to provide, either directly or by contract, as the case may be, the service for which these Project Facilities are being acquired or constructed, as such service(s) is described in the Grantee's final, approved application. No reduction or termination of such service shall be made without compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. At least 30 days prior to (a) any reduction or termination of such service or (b) the filing of a request for such reduction or termination with the appropriate regulatory agency, whichever comes first, the Grantee shall give written notice of the proposed action (or shall require the operator of such service to give such notice) to the Department and all units of local government within the Grantee's service area. • State/Federal Capi�a!Grant page 8