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Section 00 61 25 111 <br /> Retainage Escrow Agreement <br /> I <br /> E. Time deposits in commercial banks; and I <br /> F. Mutual funds, pools,or investment trusts, provided the investments of the fund, pool <br /> or trust consists solely of securities listed in herein. <br /> Other securities may be deemed Eligible Securities upon written the written request of the Contractor <br /> and written approval of the City, provided the City has the staff assistance and expertise which will I <br /> permit it to exercise sound judgment in assessing the security.The City shall consider probable safety, <br /> risk to principal, liquidity and any other factor the City deems reasonable to consider. Nothing herein <br /> obligates the City to incur any expense or charge to assess the appropriateness of a proposed security. <br /> The City has no obligation to consider a proposed security if the City would incur expenses, charges or <br /> fees in its assessment of the appropriateness of the security as an investment. If the proposed security <br /> has a maturity date,the security must mature on or before the Completion Date. The Contractor <br /> expressly 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 Bank from any <br /> 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,the Bank <br /> shall only have (a)those duties and responsibilities that a depository bank would have pursuant to <br /> Article 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Washington for an item deposited to Bank and <br /> (b)those duties and responsibilities created by this Agreement.The Bank must not deliver to the <br /> Contractor all or any part of the securities or money held by the Bank pursuant to this Agreement (or <br /> any proceeds from the sale of such securities, or the negotiation of the City's warrants or checks)except <br /> in accordance with written instructions from the City.The City Clerk is authorized to give written <br /> instructions and the Finance Director or Treasurer(or its designee) is authorized to give written <br /> approval of securities. Written instructions and written approval of securities must be countersigned by <br /> the City Attorney.The City may designate different authorized persons from time to time by notifying <br /> the Bank in 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 in writing <br /> of any change in the Completion Date. If the changed Completion Date is later than the original <br /> Completion Date,the Bank may reinvest any funds on hand, cash balances or proceeds of Eligible <br /> Securities with maturities, reverse loads, etc. consistent with the later Completion Date. If the changed <br /> Completion Date is earlier than the original Completion Date, the Bank shall execute such transactions <br /> as are commercially reasonable to liquidate Eligible Securities in the Escrow Account no later than <br /> twenty-five (25)calendar days after the earlier Completion Date. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> Phil Johnson Ballfields Renovation 2 of 5 <br /> I <br />