Association of Washington Cities (AWC) 2/19/2025 (2)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 17 23. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES Political activity of Subgrantee’s employees and officers are limited by the State Campaign Finances and Lobbying provisions of Chapter 42.17A RCW. No funds may be used for working for or against ballot measures or for or against the candidacy of any person for public office. 24. PUBLICITY The Subgrantee agrees not to publish or use any advertising or publicity materials in which the state of Washington , AWC, or Commerce’s name is mentioned, or language used from which the connection with the state of Washington’s, AWC’s or Commerce’s name may reasonably be inferred or implied, without the prior written consent of AWC. 25. RECAPTURE In the event that the Subgrantee fails to perform this Subgrant in accordance with state laws, federal laws, and/or the provisions of this Subgrant, AWC reserves the right to recapture funds in an amount to compensate AWC for the noncompliance (including recaptured amounts AWC is required to provide to Commerce under the Commerce Grant) in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. Repayment by the Subgrantee of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within the time period specified by AWC. In the alternative, AWC may recapture such funds from payments due under this Subgrant. 26. RECORDS MAINTENANCE The Subgrantee shall maintain books, records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this Subgrant and performance of the services described herein, including but not limited to accounting procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this Subgrant. The Subgrantee shall retain such records for a period of six years following the date of final payment. At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the Subgrant, shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by AWC, personnel duly authorized by AWC, Commerce, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so authorized by law, regulation or agreement. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. 27. REGISTRATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE If required by law, the Subgrantee shall complete registration with the Washington State Department of Revenue. 28. RIGHT OF INSPECTION The Subgrantee shall provide right of access to its facilities to AWC, or any of its officers, or to any other authorized agent or official of the state of Washington or the federal government, at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and/or quality assurance under this Subgrant. 29. SAVINGS In the event funding for this Subgrant from Commerce or any other state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this Subgrant and prior to normal completion, AWC may suspend or terminate the Subgrant under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten calendar day notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Subgrant may be amended to reflect the new funding limitations and conditions. 30. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Subgrant are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Subgrant. 31. SITE SECURITY While on AWC premises, Subgrantee, its agents, employees, or subgrantees shall conform in all respects with physical, fire or other security policies or regulations. Docusign Envelope ID: E11F3824-B57B-4827-BEDB-7B35A1462326