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C. Relocation of Facilities

1. The Cooperative will cooperate with all political subdivisions in the construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of public streets and highways.  It is expected that these political subdivisions will give reasonable notice to permit the Cooperative to relocate its lines to permit the necessary road construction.
2. When the Cooperative facilities are located within the confines of the existing right-of-way, the Cooperative will relocate such facilities at its own expense.
3. When it is necessary to relocate facilities that are located on private property, the party requesting the relocation shall agree to pay for expenses involved in relocating the facilities.
4. The Cooperative shall determine the best relocation method based on its standard design parameters, all applicable safety and design code requirements and the project's relationship to existing facilities.
5. Upon selecting an appropriate design Mor-Gran-Sou will prepare a cost estimate for the project based on the request.  The Cooperative may however, incorporate additional work into the project for its best interest at no additional cost to the requesting party.
6. Before any lines are moved, the parties requesting the move must sign a line move agreement.  This agreement shall contain location, description and the costs.
7. The Cooperative may request full or partial payment in advance of doing any work.
8. When the Cooperative is requested to relocate its facilities for reasons other than road improvement, the firm, person, or persons requesting the relocation will pay for any expense involved, unless the relocation is made for the convenience of the Cooperative or results in a substantial improvement for the Cooperative.
9. If in the opinion of the Cooperative, there is a safety hazard created by a member after the line was originally built, the present member will be asked to cooperate in the elimination of the hazard.  The member will be notified in writing of the hazard and actions to be taken by the Cooperative to correct the problem and the estimated cost to the member.  The Cooperative may bear a portion of the cost depending on the circumstances involved.
10. The Cooperative will pay damage claims based on the use of the land.
1. Pasture and CRP will be reimbursed $50 per acre.
2. Crop land will be reimbursed $100 per acre.
3. Landscaped residential areas will be restored to an acceptable pre-construction condition.  Note:  Utility easements are established for utility use.  No other buildings or other structures are permitted without written approval of all utilities involved.

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