Within a reasonable time
<br /> ARTICLE 5 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
<br /> §5.1 Unless otherwise provided for under this Agreement,the er shall provide information in a timely manner
<br /> regarding requirements for and limitations on the Project,includ hg a written program which shall set forth the
<br /> Owner's objectives,schedule,constraints and criteria,including pace requirements and relationships,flexibility,
<br /> expandability,special equipment,systems and site requirements. after receipt of a written request from
<br /> the Architect,the Owner shall furnish the requested information as necessary and relevant for the Architect to
<br /> evaluate,give notice of or enforce lieu rights.
<br /> §5.2 The Owner shall establish and periodically update the Owner's budget for the Project,including(1)the budget
<br /> for the Cost of the Work as defined in Section 6.1;(2)the Owner's other costs;and,(3)reasonable contingencies
<br /> related to all of these costs.If the Owner significantly increases or decreases the Owner's budget for the Cost of the
<br /> Work, the Owner shall notify the Architect.The Owner and the Architect shall thereafter agree to a corresponding
<br /> change in the Project's scope and quality.
<br /> §5.3 The Owner shall identify a representative authorized to act on the Owner's behalf with respect to the Project.The
<br /> Owner shall render decisions and approve the Architect's submittals in a timely manner in order to avoid unreasonable
<br /> delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Architect's services.
<br /> §5.4 The Owner shall furnish surveys to describe physical characteristics,legal limitations and utility locations for the
<br /> site of the Project,and a written legal description of the site.The surveys and legal information shall include,as
<br /> applicable,grades and lines of streets,alleys,pavements and adjoining property and structures;designated wetlands;
<br /> adjacent drainage;rights-of-way,restrictions,easements,encroachments,zoning,deed restrictions,boundaries and
<br /> contours of the site;locations,dimensions and necessary data with respect to existing buildings,other improvements
<br /> and trees;and information concerning available utility services and lines,both public and private,above and below
<br /> grade,including inverts and depths.All the information on the survey shall be referenced to a Project benchmark.
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<br /> §5.6 The Owner shall coordinate the services of own consultants with those services provided by the Architect.
<br /> Upon the Architect's request,the Owner shall f ish copies of the scope of services in the contracts between the
<br /> Owner and the Owner's consultants.The Owne furnish the services of consultants other than those designated
<br /> in this Agreement,or authorize the Architect to furnish them as an Additional Service,when the Architect requests
<br /> such services and demonstrates that they are reasonably required by the scope of the Project.The Owner shall require
<br /> that its consultants maintain professional liability insurance as appropriate to the services provided.
<br /> §5.7 The Owner shall furnish tests,inspections and reports required by law or the Contract Documents,such as
<br /> structural,mechanical,and chemical tests,tests for air and water pollution,and tests for hazardous materials.
<br /> §5.8 The Owner shall furnish all legal,insurance and accounting services,including auditing services,that may be
<br /> reasonably necessary at any time for the Project to meet the Owner's needs and interests.
<br /> §5.9 The Owner shall provide prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any fault or
<br /> defect in the Project,including errors,omissions or inconsistencies in the Architect's lnstntments of Service.
<br /> §5.10 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,or when direct communications have been specially
<br /> authorized,the Owner shall endeavor to communicate with the Contractor and the Architect's consultants through the
<br /> Architect about matters arising out of or relating to the Contract Documents.The Owner shall promptly notify the
<br /> Architect of any direct communications that may affect the Architect's services.
<br /> §5.11 Before executing the Contract for Construction,the Owner shall coordinate the Architect's duties and
<br /> responsibilities set forth in the Contract for Construction with the Architect's services set forth in this Agreement.The
<br /> Owner shall provide the Architect a copy of the executed agreement between the Owner and Contractor,including the
<br /> General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
<br /> §5.12 The Owner shall provide the Architect access to the Project site prior to commencement of the Work and shall
<br /> obligate the Contractor to provide the Architect access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress.
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