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In executing this Agreement, the County does not assume liability or <br /> responsibility for or in any way release the City from any liability or responsibility which <br /> arises in whole or in part from the existence or effect of City ordinances, policies, rules <br /> or regulations. if any cause, claim, suit, action or administrative proceeding is <br /> commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such City ordinance,policy, <br /> rule or regulation is at issue, the City shall defend the same at its sole expense and, if <br /> judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the City,the County, or both,the <br /> City shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and reasonable attorney's fees. <br /> 12. Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to resolve <br /> disputes and other matters arising out of this Agreement or the ongoing administration <br /> of this Agreement. If a dispute arises, then (i) within ten (10) business days of a written <br /> request by either Party, the City's designated representative and County's designated <br /> representative shall meet and resolve the issue; if these parties cannot resolve the issue <br /> within ten (10) business days of the meeting,then (ii) the issue shall be submitted to the <br /> City's Mayor and to the Director of the Snohomish County Department of Parks and <br /> Recreation; if these parties cannot resolve the issue within fifteen (15) business days of <br /> submission to them,then(iii)the issue shall be submitted for mediation;if mediation does <br /> not successfully resolve the dispute, then (iv) either Party may file suit in a court of <br /> competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in any legal action shall be entitled to a <br /> reasonable attorneys'fee and court costs. <br /> 13. Notice. All notices required to be given by any party to the other party <br /> under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered either in person, by <br /> United States mail, or by electronic mail (email) to the applicable Administrator or <br /> Administrator's designee. Notice delivered in person shall be deemed given when <br /> accepted by the recipient. Notice by United States mail shall be deemed given as of the <br /> date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to <br /> the Administrator or Administrator's designee at the addresses set forth in Section 1.4 <br /> above. Notice delivered by email shall be deemed given as of the date and time received <br /> by the recipient. <br /> 14. Miscellaneous. <br /> 14.1. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement shall constitute the full <br /> and complete Agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof, and <br /> supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements between the parties regarding <br /> the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may be amended only by written <br /> agreement of the parties, executed in the same manner as provided by the Interlocal <br /> Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW,governing the execution of this Agreement. <br /> 14.2. Interpretation. This Agreement and each of the terms and provisions of it <br /> are deemed to have been explicitly negotiated by the parties, and the language in all <br /> Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and City of Everett <br /> Concerning Acquisition of Property with Conservation Futures Funds Page 6 of 9 <br />