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16. WAIVER
<br />No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by
<br />the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving
<br />the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed
<br />a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver
<br />constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
<br />17. TERMINATION
<br />This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination.
<br />In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor compensation for
<br />all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following
<br />conditions:
<br />a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to deliver
<br />to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
<br />shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Contractor consents to the
<br />City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
<br />b. Payment need not be made for work that fails to meet the standard of performance specified
<br />in the Recitals of this Agreement.
<br />18. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, relation, sex, marital status, sexual
<br />orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the
<br />recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities
<br />or in connection with any activities under this Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal
<br />opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />19. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br />interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined
<br />and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County,
<br />California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
<br />connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<br />Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and
<br />required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana
<br />and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its
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