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parts of this Agreement shall, in all cases, be construed according to its fair meaning and <br /> not strictly for or against either of the parties hereto. The captions and headings in this <br /> Agreement are used only for convenience and are not intended to affect the <br /> interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement.This Agreement shall be construed so <br /> that wherever applicable the use of the singular number shall include the plural number, <br /> and vice versa, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders. <br /> 14.3. Governing Law and Stipulation of Venue. This Agreement shall be <br /> governed by the laws of the State of Washington and the parties stipulate that any <br /> lawsuit regarding this Agreement must be brought in Snohomish County, Washington. <br /> In the event that a lawsuit is instituted to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the <br /> prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs of such a lawsuit, including <br /> reasonable attorney's fees. <br /> 14.4. Rights and Remedies. The rights and remedies of the Parties to this <br /> Agreement are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law except as <br /> otherwise provided in this Agreement. <br /> 14.5. No Third Party Rights. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is <br /> solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. Nothing <br /> in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is intended to confer any rights or <br /> remedies under, or by reason of,this Agreement on any persons other than the Parties. <br /> 14.6. Binding on Successors. All of the terms, provisions and conditions of this <br /> Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto_ and their <br /> respective successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives. <br /> 14.7. No Waiver. Payment by the County under this Agreement shall not <br /> constitute a waiver by the County of any claims it may have against the City for any <br /> breach of this Agreement or for failure of City to perform the work or actions,as specified <br /> in this Agreement. Forbearance of the rights of the parties under this Agreement will <br /> not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise their respective rights as to any future <br /> acts or omissions by the offending party. <br /> 14.8. No Employee Relationship. In performing work and services pursuant to <br /> this Agreement,the City, its, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives shall <br /> be acting as agents of the City and shall not be deemed or construed to be employees or <br /> agents of the County in any manner whatsoever. The City shall not hold itself out as, nor <br /> claim to be, an officer or employee of the County and will not make any claim, demand, <br /> or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of <br /> County.The City shall be solely responsible for any claims for wages or compensation by <br /> the City's employees, consultants, agents, and representatives, including sub- <br /> consultants, or any agency, and shall defend, indemnify and hold County harmless <br /> therefrom. <br /> Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and City of Everett <br /> Concerning Acquisition of Property with Conservation Futures Funds Page 7 of 9 <br />