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<br /> part of a federal agency or an employee of the Federal government in carrying out the provisions of the
<br /> Stafford Act.
<br /> A.14 LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY—AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
<br /> The signatories to this Agreement represent that they have the authority to bind their respective
<br /> organizations to this Agreement. Only the Department's Authorized Signature representative and the
<br /> Authorized Signature representative of the Subrecipient or Alternate for the Subrecipient, formally
<br /> designated in writing, shall have the express, implied, or apparent authority to alter, amend, modify, or
<br /> waive any clause or condition of this Agreement. Any alteration, amendment, modification, or waiver of
<br /> any clause or condition of this Agreement is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed
<br /> by both parties'Authorized Signature representatives.
<br /> Further, only the Authorized Signature representative or Alternate for the Subrecipient shall have
<br /> signature authority to sign reimbursement requests, time extension requests, amendment and
<br /> modification requests, requests for changes to projects or work plans, and other requests, certifications
<br /> and documents authorized by or required under this Agreement.
<br /> A.15 LOSS OR REDUCTION OF FUNDING
<br /> In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
<br /> after the effective date of this Agreement and prior to normal completion or end date, the Department
<br /> may unilaterally reduce the work plan and budget or unilaterally terminate all or part of the Agreement as
<br /> a "Termination for Cause" without providing the Subrecipient an opportunity to cure. Alternatively, the
<br /> parties may renegotiate the terms of this Agreement under "Amendments and Modifications" to comply
<br /> with new funding limitations and conditions, although the Department has no obligation to do so.
<br /> A.16 NONASSIGNABILITY
<br /> Neither this Agreement, nor any claim arising under this Agreement, shall be transferred or assigned by
<br /> the Subrecipient.
<br /> A.17 NONDISCRIMINATION
<br /> The Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws, regulations,
<br /> and policies. No person shall, on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion,
<br /> national origin, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability (physical,
<br /> mental, or sensory) be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any
<br /> project, program, or activity, funded, in whole or in part, under this Agreement.
<br /> A.18 NOTICES
<br /> The Subrecipient shall comply with all public notices or notices to individuals required by applicable local,
<br /> state and federal laws and regulations and shall maintain a record of this compliance.
<br /> A.19 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY/HEALTH ACT and WASHINGTON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY/HEALTH ACT
<br /> (OSHA/WISHA)
<br /> The Subrecipient represents and warrants that its work place does now or will meet all applicable federal
<br /> and state safety and health regulations that are in effect during the Subrecipient's performance under this
<br /> Agreement.To the extent allowed by law,the Subrecipient further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
<br /> the Department and its employees and agents from all liability, damages and costs of any nature,
<br /> including, but not limited to, costs of suits and attorneys' fees assessed against the Department, as a
<br /> result of the failure of the Subrecipient to so comply.
<br /> A.20 OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT/CAPITAL FACILITIES
<br /> The Department makes no claim to any capital facilities or real property improved or constructed with
<br /> funds under this Agreement, and by this subaward of funds does not and will not acquire any ownership
<br /> interest or title to such property of the Subrecipient. The Subrecipient shall assume all liabilities and
<br /> responsibilities arising from the ownership and operation of the project and agrees to indemnify and hold
<br /> the Department, the state of Washington, and the United States government harmless from any and all
<br /> causes of action arising from the ownership and operation of the project.
<br /> A.21 POLITICAL ACTIVITY
<br /> No portion of the funds provided herein shall be used for any partisan political activity or to further the
<br /> election or defeat of any candidate for public office or influence the approval or defeat of any ballot issue.
<br /> A.22 PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENT OF BONUS OR COMMISSION
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