A. With written permission of the County Engineer, the improvements for which reimbursement is sought may be constructed prior to or following the effective date of the final Cost Recovery Contract. If the County is to be a financial participant, no construction shall be undertaken by the Owner or County until the County receives guarantees, security or assurances acceptable to the County Engineer that the Owner will contract for or otherwise provide or pay for improvements as required in the Cost Recovery Contract.

B. The Owner shall be responsible for performance of all his obligations under the Cost Recovery Contract and completion of construction of the improvements except where undertaken by the County. All records supporting expenditures and payment therefore shall be submitted to the County Engineer for review and filing. The County Engineer may verify costs and payments as necessary to assure their accuracy.

C. Any work constructed by the County under contract shall be accomplished by competitive bidding as provided in Pierce County Code. All work shall comply with and be constructed in accordance with Pierce County standards and all other applicable laws. No extensions of time to complete the Owner's obligations under the Contract will be granted, except as provided in said Cost Recovery Contract. If an Owner fails to complete construction, contribute its share of costs, or otherwise fails to perform any of its other obligations as provided by the Cost Recovery Contract, the County Engineer shall, after giving the Owner 30 days notice to cure such breach, declare the Cost Recovery Contract null and void and terminated. All obligations to pay pro rata reimbursement shares for any Owner costs shall thereupon cease upon contract termination by the County Engineer, and the County Engineer shall file with the County Auditor a notice that the Cost Recovery Contract has been terminated and that all pro rata reimbursement shares to reimburse the Owner are abated.