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ARTICLE 4 - COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Cooperator agrees: 1. To designate the following as the authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this agreement; Richard B. Szpyrka, P.E. Public Works Director Indian River County 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1234 2. To authorize APHIS -WS to conduct direct control activities as defined in the Work Plan. APHIS -WS will be considered an invitee on the lands controlled by the Cooperator. Cooperator will be required to exercise reasonable care to warn APHIS -WS as to dangerous conditions or activities in the project areas. To reimburse APHIS -WS for costs, not to exceed the annually approved amount specified in the Financial Plan. If costs are projected to exceed the amount reflected in the Financial Plan, the agreement with amended Work Plan and Financial Plan shall be formally revised and signed by both parties before services resulting in additional costs are performed. The Cooperator agrees to pay all costs of services submitted via an invoice from APHIS -WS within 30 days of the date of the submitted invoice(s). Late payments are subject to interest, penalties, and administrative charges and costs as set forth under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 4. To provide a Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 5. As a condition of this agreement, the Cooperator ensures and certifies that it is not currently debarred or suspended and is free of delinquent Federal debt. 6. To notify APHIS -WS verbally or in writing as far in advance as practical of the date and time of any proposed meeting related to the program. 7. The Cooperator acknowledges that APHIS -WS shall be responsible for administration of APHIS -WS activities and supervision of APHIS -WS personnel. 8. The Cooperator will not be connected to the USDA APHIS computer network(s). 41