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This item of understanding does not transfer ownership of property to the County, nor cause the County to become responsible for financial assurance, permitting documents, or other issues arising from the refuse in State-owned property. 2. Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells in State Right-of-way. Caltrans will issue encroachment permits allowing the County temporary license to locations in the State's right-of-way to install groundwater monitoring wells at locations approved by Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board staff. The well locations will be selected to minimize intrusion on Caltrans activities. Issuance of the encroachment permits is predicated upon completion of the California Environmental Quality Act process, to the satisfaction of Caltrans, by the County. It is contemplated that these wells will include above -ground locking enclosures and approximately three bollards, all painted safety yellow. The County will share the results of groundwater analyses with the State. All costs associated with the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of the wells will be borne by the County. It is contemplated that Caltrans will continue vegetation maintenance or fire suppression activities in the areas where these wells are installed. 3. Acquisition by the County of State-owned Land Now Containing Refuse The County will acquire ownership of the State-owned property that contains refuse, plus a small buffer area, for a total of approximately 0.6 acre. The final area to be relinquished to the County will be determined in discussions between Caltrans and County staff. Caltrans will survey the right-of-way and create a separate parcel of the area to be acquired by the County. Commencing when the County acquires ownership of this property, the County will hold harmless and defend the State against any and all liability associated with the refuse on that property. The State of California Department of Transportation will pay to the County the total of $230,000 for the transfer of this property, this amount including all reimbursements to San Joaquin County identified in Item 1, that is, the total cost to the State of California for Items 1 and 3 will not exceed $230,000. Memorandum of Understanding 3 State of California (Caltrans) Corral Hollow Landfill Closure and Related San Joaquin County (Department of Public Works)