South Correctional Entity SCORE 9/30/2019

F. Attorneys' Fees. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the Parties' performance of this Agreement, each Party shall be responsible for payment of its own legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit; however, nothing in this subsection shall limit the each Parties' right to indemnification under this Agreement. G. Approval and Filing. Each Party shall approve this Agreement by resolution, ordinance, motion or otherwise pursuant to the laws of the governing body of each Party. The signatures of the authorized signatories below shall constitute a presumption that such approval was properly obtained. A copy of this Agreement shall be filed and/or posted pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW. H. Amendment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4 of this Agreement, no waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless evidenced in writing signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties. I. No Joint Venture or Partnership. No joint venture, separate administrative or governmental entity, or partnership is formed as a result of this Agreement J. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Standards. SCORE agrees to manage the Contract Agency Inmates and the SCORE Facility in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and to maintain staffing levels at the SCORE Facility in sufficient numbers and rank to maintain the safety of the public, staff, Inmates, and to reasonably carry out the provisions of this Agreement. K. Continuation of Performance. In the event that any dispute or conflict arises between the Parties while this Agreement is in effect, the Parties hereto agree that, notwithstanding such dispute or conflict, they shall continue to make a good faith effort to cooperate and continue work toward successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. Provided that if the Contract Agency fails to pay for the services provided by the SCORE, SCORE can cease providing such services until payment is made. L. Representatives; Notices. The individuals listed below the signature blocks included in this Agreement are designated as representatives of the respective Parties. The representatives shall be responsible for administration of this Agreement and for coordinating and monitoring performance under this Agreement. In the event such representatives are changed, the Party making the change shall notify the other Party. Any notice or other communication given hereunder shall be deemed sufficient, if in writing and delivered personally to the addressee, or sent electronically or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed as provided after the signature blocks included in this Agreement, or to such other address as may be designated by the addressee by written notice to the other Party. M. Entire Agreement. This Agreement,together with any subsequent amendments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements for inmate housing between the Parties. SECTION 24. EXECUTION. This Agreement shall be executed by the Parties hereto by their duly authorized representative. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. South Correctional Entity(SCORE) Housing Agreement Page 9