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<br /> to attendance time, lodging, meals, and mileage are excluded from reimbursement. Eligible
<br /> expenses shall not exceed those described in Attachment A.
<br /> D.Total compensation,including all services and expenses,shall not exceed$5,049.00 per month.
<br /> E. If Contractor fails or refuses to accept direction or carry out the reasonable directions of the City
<br /> in performance of its work, the City may, in addition to any other remedy, withhold from any
<br /> payment otherwise due an amount that the City in good faith believes is equal to the cost to the
<br /> City of correcting,re-procuring,or remedying any damage caused by Contractor's conduct.
<br /> 5. Termination of Contract. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by
<br /> sending written notice of termination to Contractor ("Notice"). The Notice shall specify a termination
<br /> date("Termination Date")at least fourteen(14)days after the date the Notice is issued. The Notice shall
<br /> be effective("Notice Date")upon the earlier of either actual receipt by Contractor(whether by fax,mail,
<br /> delivery or other method reasonably calculated to be received by Contractor in a reasonably prompt
<br /> manner) or three (3) calendar days after issuance of the Notice. Upon the Notice Date, Contract shall
<br /> immediately commence to end the Work in a reasonable and orderly manner. Unless terminated for
<br /> Contractor's material breach, the Contractor shall be paid or reimbursed for: (a) all hours worked and
<br /> Eligible Expenses incurred up to the Notice Date, less all payments previously made; and(b)those hours
<br /> worked and Eligible Expenses incurred after the Notice Date, but prior to the Termination Date, that
<br /> were reasonably necessary to terminate the Work in an orderly manner. The Notice shall be sent by the
<br /> United States Mail to Contractor's address provided herein,postage prepaid, certified or registered mail,
<br /> return receipt requested, or by delivery. In addition, the Notice may also be sent by any other method
<br /> reasonably believed to provide Contractor actual notice in a timely manner, such as fax. The City does
<br /> not by this section waive, release or forego any legal remedy for any violation, breach or non-
<br /> performance of any of the provision of this Agreement.At its sole option,City may deduct from the final
<br /> payment due the Contractor (a) any damages, expenses or costs arising out of any such violations,
<br /> breaches, or non-performance and(b)any other back charges or credits.
<br /> 6. Changes. The City may, from time to time, unilaterally change the scope of the services of the
<br /> Contractor to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the scope of
<br /> work(and resulting increase or decrease in compensation), shall: (a)be made only in writing and signed
<br /> by an authorized City representative, (b)be explicitly identified as a Change Order and(c)become a part
<br /> of this Agreement.
<br /> 7. Subletting/Assignment of Contracts. Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the Work
<br /> without the express,prior written consent of the City.
<br /> 8. Indemnification. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Contractor hereby agrees to
<br /> defend and indemnify the City from any and all Claims arising out of, in connection with, or incident to
<br /> any acts, errors, omissions, or conduct by Contractor (or its employees, agents, representatives
<br /> subcontractors/subconsultants) relating to this Agreement. The Contractor is obligated to defend and
<br /> indemnify the City pursuant to this paragraph whether a Claim is asserted directly against the City, or
<br /> whether it is asserted indirectly against the City, e.g., a Claim is asserted against someone else who then
<br /> seeks contribution or indemnity from the City. The Contractor's duty to defend and indemnify pursuant
<br /> to this paragraph is not in any way limited to,or by the extent of,insurance obtained by, obtainable by,or
<br /> required of the Contractor. Solely and expressly for the purpose of its duties to indemnify and defend the
<br /> City, the Contractor,specifically waives any immunity it may have under the State Industrial Insurance
<br /> Law, Title 51 RCW. The Contractor recognizes that this waiver of immunity under Title 51 RCW was
<br /> specifically entered into pursuant to the provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was the subject of mutual
<br /> negotiation. As used in this paragraph: (1) "City" includes the City's officers, employees, agents, and
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