The “Preliminary Utility Activities” project phase in utility coordination establishes a point in time by which eligible costs for preliminary utility activities (i.e. utility investigations to determine the necessity for required utility adjustments, design of utility relocation plans, and ordering materials that require extended lead times) may be incurred. However, no physical adjustment of an eligible utility’s facilities can commence until appropriate agreement is executed. Prior to incurring any costs for the actual adjustment of any utility facility, the project must have the appropriate authority to proceed in addition to an executed utility agreement or date of eligibility.