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<br /> taxes and contributions, including, but not limited to, industrial insurance(Workmen's
<br /> Compensation),and that the Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless
<br /> from any claims,valid or otherwise, made to the City,because of these obligations.
<br /> B. Any and all employees of the Contractor,while engaged in the performance of any
<br /> Work, shall be considered employees of the Contractor only and not of the City, and any and all
<br /> claims that may or might arise under the Worker's Compensation Act on behalf of said
<br /> employees or Contractor,while so engaged in any and all claims made by a third party as a
<br /> consequence of any negligent act or omission on the part of the Contractor's employees,while so
<br /> engaged on any of the Work, shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Contractor.
<br /> C. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
<br /> and other legislation affecting its employees and the rules and regulations issued thereunder
<br /> insofar as applicable to its employees and shall at all times save the City free, clear and harmless
<br /> from all actions, claims, demands and expenses arising out of said act, and rules and regulations
<br /> that are or may be promulgated in connection therewith.
<br /> D. Contractor assumes full responsibility for the payment of all payroll taxes, use, sales,
<br /> income, or other form of taxes(such as state and, city business and occupation taxes),fees,
<br /> licenses, excises or payments required by any city, federal or state legislation which are now or
<br /> may during the term of the Agreement be enacted as to all persons employed by the Contractor
<br /> and as to all duties, activities and requirements by the Contractor in performance of the Work
<br /> and Contractor shall assume exclusive liability therefore, and meet all requirements thereunder
<br /> pursuant to any rules or regulations that are now or may be promulgated in connection therewith.
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<br /> 7. Employment. The Contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or
<br /> person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor,to solicit or secure
<br /> this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a
<br /> bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor,any fee, commission,percentage,
<br /> brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or
<br /> making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty,the City shall have the right
<br /> to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion,to deduct from the Agreement price
<br /> or consideration or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee, commission,percentage,
<br /> brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
<br /> 8. Waiver. Any waiver by the Contractor or the City or the breach of any provision of this
<br /> Agreement by the other party will not operate, or be construed, as a waiver of any subsequent
<br /> breach by either party or prevent either party from thereafter enforcing any such provisions.
<br /> 9. Complete Agreement. This Agreement contains the complete and integrated understanding
<br /> and Agreement between the parties and supersedes any understanding,Agreement or negotiation
<br /> whether oral or written not set forth herein.
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