Everett Gospel Mission 7/2/2021 (2)

The City Mayor or his/her designee shall have the express, implied, or apparent authority to alter, amend, modify, or waive any clause or condition of this Agreement and any Contract on behalf of the City, provided it is in writing and signed by the City Mayor or his/her designee and consistent with the requirements for changes and modifications under this Agreement and any Contract. XLI. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE The Agency shall maintain a workplace free from alcohol and drug abuse as required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, Pub. L. No. 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681, as amended. XLII. CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS A. Either party may request changes, amendments, or additions to any portion of this Agreement or any Contract. Except as provided in Section XLII-B below, no such changes, amendments, or additions to any portion of this Agreement or any Contract shall be valid or binding upon either party unless it is in writing and executed by both parties. Only personnel authorized to bind each of the parties shall sign an amendment. All amendments shall be attached to, and made part of, the amended Agreement or Contract. B. This Agreement and any Contract may be unilaterally amended by the City Mayor or his/her designee to: 1. Reflect changes in state or federal laws, rules, policies, or regulations governing their content; or 2. Extend the end date of any Contract without making any changes to the budget. XLIII. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF ANY CONTRACT A. Termination for Convenience: 1. The City or Agency may terminate any Contract, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) calendar days' advance written notice to the other party. 2. In the event of termination under this clause, the City shall be liable only for payment in accordance with the terms of the Contract for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. The City may pay an amount mutually agreed by the parties for partially completed work and services, if work products are useful to or usable by the City. B. Suspension or Termination for Lack of Funding: 1. The City may suspend or terminate any Contract, in whole or in part, upon five (5) business days' written notice in the event expected or actual funding from a state, federal, or other source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way prior to Contract expiration. The suspension or termination shall be effective on the date specified in the written notice. Exhibit A City of Everett and Everett Gospel Mission Pallet Shelter Pilot Community Agreement Page 28 of 33