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USE AGREEMENT THIS USE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and effective on the date of signature by and between the County of Anoka through its Highway Department, (the "Owner"), and the Ramsey Fire Department, in Ramsey, MN ("User"). WHEREAS, Anoka County is the owner of certain buildings located on Highway 10 at Ramsey Blvd. and Highway 10 at Sunfish Lake Blvd., in the city of Ramsey, Minnesota, which are more specifically described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Highway Properties"); and, WHEREAS, User desires to use the Highway Properties for its Fire Department exercise training, not to include any live burn training; and WHEREAS, the Owner has agreed to allow the User to use the Highway Properties at a cost of $0.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions in this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and agreements hereafter set forth, the Owner and User agree as follows: 1. Term. This Agreement shall run from the date of execution to December 31, 2023 at which time it will terminate. User and its officials, employees, volunteers, and members shall be entitled to use the Highway Properties for the dates and time periods specified. 2. Cancellation. The Owner shall retain the right to cancel this agreement without penalty upon notice to the user at the address set forth below. User may cancel this agreement by providing the Owner written notice of cancellation at any time. 3. Use of the Highway Properties. User agrees to be bound by and comply with all firefighting safety standards and any applicable federal, state, municipal and local laws, ordinances, and regulations while occupying or using the Highway Properties. User shall be responsible for providing all applicable rules and regulations to and ensuring compliance with the same by User's officials, employees, volunteers, and members. The Owner may terminate this Agreement at any time for a violation of the terms of this Agreement, or a violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation. Prior to each use of the Highway Properties, the User will provide proper advance notice to Hilary Dischinger, Right of Way Specialist with Anoka County Highway Department. User will also provide prior to use a detailed training plan (tentative plan is attached as Exhibit A) that outlines the training that will be performed, which buildings will be used, and date, time, and duration of the training. The User will be responsible for public notification, a safety plan, and securing the perimeters of the Highway Properties while in use. 4. Property Damage. User shall not make alteration to, deface, or damage the Highway Properties or any portion thereof without prior authorization from the Owner. User will coordinate with Owner to review allowable interior damage to the structure prior to use.