3176897NJAW Proposal Mark-Up
(E)
BPU Approvals.
(i)
The Buyer shall as soon as reasonably practicable after (i) approval of a public referendum authorizing the sale of the Wastewater System, (ii) the execution of this Agreement by both Parties, and (iii) the adoption of the Borough Consent as set forth in Section 5.1(F) below, at its sole cost and expense, file or cause to be filed all necessary documentation with the BPU to obtain the Final Order of the BPU approving the Borough Consent.
(F)
Borough Consent. The Borough shall adopt pursuant to applicable law, the Borough Consent in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit L. The Buyer shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, with reasonable assistance from the Borough, for obtaining BPU approval of the Borough Consent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-14.
(G)
Borough Approval. The Borough shall adopt appropriate ordinances pursuant to applicable law to authorize the sale of the Wastewater System subject to public referendum and permit the placing of a question on the ballot for public referendum for voter approval of the sale of the Wastewater System.
(H)
Risk of Loss. The Parties agree that the Borough shall bear the risk of and be responsible for loss with respect to the assets and properties constituting the Wastewater System from the date of this Agreement through the Closing Date. In event that the condition of the Wastewater System is significantly adversely changed from the date of this Agreement to the Closing Date by virtue of fire, casualty, act of God or condemnation, the Borough and the Buyer may mutually agree, in writing, to a reduction in Purchase Price or other consideration as compensation for the significant adverse change in the System. If the Borough and the Buyer cannot reach agreement within sixty (60) days of the event despite good faith efforts, either Party has the option to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party. If the Buyer terminates the Agreement pursuant to this section, the Borough shall promptly, and in no event later than five (5) business days after such termination, repay to the Buyer, the Deposit, and upon such termination this Agreement shall be deemed canceled, null and void and neither Party shall have any further obligation or liability to the other hereunder.
(I)
Customer List and Information; Final Bills. The Borough shall provide or cause to be provided to the Buyer a full and complete customer list for the Wastewater System as of the date of the execution of the Agreement by both parties, together with an electronic data file, in a format reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer, containing such customer information; such list and electronic file are to be updated by the Borough and provided to the Buyer within sixty (60) days before the Closing or as otherwise agreed to between the Parties. The Parties
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