Botesch Nash & Hall Architects PS 2/27/2019

23. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be modified as provided in ¶8, or by a writing explicitly identified as a modification of this Agreement that is signed by authorized representatives of the City and the Service Provider. 24. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 25. Notices. A. Notices to the City of Everett shall be sent to the following address: City of Everett Attn.: Ruben Sanchez 2930 Wetmore Avenue,9E Everett, WA 98201 B. Notices to the Service Provider shall be sent to the following address: Botesch,Nash&Hall 2727 Oakes Avenue,Suite 100 Everett,WA 98201 26. Venue. Venue for any lawsuit arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of Snohomish County, Washington. 27. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws, govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement. 28. Signature. At the sole discretion of the City, the City may consent to the Service Provider's signature on this Agreement being by email, fax, photocopy, pdf or other electronic means, in which case such Service Provider signature will be deemed an original signature for all purposes. The City will be deemed to have given such consent effective upon execution of this Agreement by the Mayor of the City. Page 9 (Form Approved by City Attorney's Office January 7,2010,updated July 23,2018)