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or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. 10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, and attorney's fees, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement. 11. RETENTION OF RECORDS/AUDIT For the purpose of determining compliance with Public Contract Code 10115, et seq. and Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 21, Section 2500 et seq., when applicable, and other matters connected with the performance of this Agreement, pursuant to Government Code 8546.7, Consultant, subconsultants, and City shall maintain and make available for inspection all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of the Agreement, including but not limited to, the costs of administering the Agreement. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the Agreement period and for three years from the date of final payment under the Agreement. The state, State Auditor, City, FHWA, or any duly authorized representative of the Federal Government shall have access to any books, records, and documents of Consultant and its certified public accountants work papers that are pertinent to the contract and indirect cost rates (ICR) for audit, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. 12. AUDIT REVIEW PROCEDURES a. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under an interim or post audit of this Agreement that is not disposed of by mutual agreement shall be reviewed by City's Executive Director of Finance. b. Not later than 30 days after issuance of the final audit report, Consultant may request a review by City's Executive Director of Finance of unresolved audit issues. The request for review will be submitted in writing. C. Neither the pendency of a dispute nor its consideration by City will excuse Consultant from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 13. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such Page 7 of 14