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Section 00 61 25 RETAINAGE ESCROW AGREEMENT <br /> D. Indebtedness of the Federal National Mortgage Association; I <br /> E. Time deposits in commercial banks; and <br /> F. Mutual funds, pools, or investment trusts, provided the investments of the fund, ' <br /> pool or trust consists solely of securities listed in herein. <br /> Other securities may be deemed Eligible Securities upon the written request of the Contractor I <br /> and written approval of the City, provided the City has the staff assistance and expertise which <br /> will permit it to exercise sound judgment in assessing the security. The City shall consider <br /> probable safety, risk to principal, liquidity and any other factor the City deems reasonable to <br /> consider. Nothing herein obligates the City to incur any expense or charge to assess the <br /> appropriateness of a proposed security. The City has no obligation to consider a proposed <br /> security if the City would incur expenses, charges or fees in its assessment of the <br /> appropriateness of the security as an investment. If the proposed security has a maturity date, <br /> the security must mature on or before the Completion Date. The Contractor expressly <br /> acknowledges that any investment in securities involves risks, including, but not limited to, the <br /> risks of loss or diminution of principal and failure to realize anticipated or expected appreciation, <br /> dividends, interest, or other gain. Contractor expressly waives and releases both City and <br /> Bank from any and all liability associated with, or arising out of, these and all market risks. <br /> 5. Bank Duties and Responsibilities. Although the Bank will be a joint payee of any Check, <br /> the Bank shall only have (a) those duties and responsibilities that a depository bank would have <br /> pursuant to Article 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Washington for an item <br /> deposited to Bank and (b)those duties and responsibilities created by this Agreement. The <br /> Bank must not deliver to the Contractor all or any part of the securities or money held by the <br /> Bank pursuant to this Agreement (or any proceeds from the sale of such securities, or the <br /> negotiation of the City's warrants or checks) except in accordance with written instructions from <br /> the City. The City Clerk is authorized to give written instructions and the Finance Director or <br /> Treasurer (or its designee) is authorized to give written approval of securities. Written <br /> instructions and written approval of securities must be countersigned by the City Attorney. The <br /> City may designate different authorized persons from time to time by notifying the Bank in <br /> writing of the change, which notice must be countersigned by the City Attorney. <br /> 6. Change of Completion Date. Upon written request by the Bank, City shall advise the Bank <br /> in writing of any change in the Completion Date. If the changed Completion Date is later than <br /> the original Completion Date, the Bank may reinvest any funds on hand, cash balances or <br /> proceeds of Eligible Securities with maturities, reverse loads, etc. consistent with the later <br /> Completion Date. If the changed Completion Date is earlier than the original Completion Date, <br /> the Bank shall execute such transactions as are commercially reasonable to liquidate Eligible <br /> Securities in the Escrow Account no later than twenty-five (25) calendar days after the earlier <br /> Completion Date. <br /> I <br /> 7. Return of Funds to City. At the City's sole option and notwithstanding any other provision <br /> of this Agreement, the City may direct the Bank in writing to liquidate any and all Eligible <br /> Securities held in or for the Escrow Account and to deliver all funds, cash, accrued interest and <br /> proceeds in the Escrow Account to the City. Such liquidation shall occur within thirty-five (35) <br /> calendar days of receipt of the written direction. <br /> I <br /> City of Everett 00 61 25-2 January 2022 , <br /> Evergreen Pump Station Modifications <br /> UP3747-3 <br />