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3. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3-1. Term of the Agreement: The initial term for the provision of services as set forth in section 1 of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing February 1, 2021 and ending January 31, 2024, with 2 one (1) one-year extension options exercisable in the sole discretion of the City, by a writing executed by the City Manager and the City Attorney, if neither party has terminated said Agreement in accordance with section 3-2. 3-2. Termination: Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event of a material breach by the other party. Any such termination may be made only by providing sixty (60) days written notice to the other party, specifically identifying the breach or breaches on which termination is based. Following receipt of such notice, the party in breach shall have thirty (30) days to cure such breach or breaches. In the event that such cure is not made, this Agreement shall terminate in accordance with the initial sixty (60) days' notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate the Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing thirty -days (30) written notice to the other party; provided however, that if CONSULTANT has not breached the Agreement and has commenced services identified in EXHIBIT A prior to the date of termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to payment as described in EXHIBIT B; provided, however, that payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 3-3. Effect of Termination: Notwithstanding non -renewal or termination of this Agreement, CITY shall be obligated to pay CONSULTANT for services performed through the effective date of termination for which CONSULTANT has not been previously paid. In addition, because the services performed by CONSULTANT prior to termination or non -renewal of this Agreement may result in the CITY's receipt of revenue after termination which are subject to CONSULTANTS' fee, the CITY shall remain obligated after 'termination or non -renewal to provide to CONSULTANT such information as is necessary for CONSULTANT to calculate compensation due as a result of the receipt of revenue by the CITY, 3-4. Independent Contractor: It is understood that CONSULTANT and its subcontractors, if any, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an agent or employee of the CITY. CITY understands that CONSULTANT may perform similar services for others during the term of this Agreement and agrees that CONSULTANT representation of other government sector clients is not a conflict of interest. CONSULTANT shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to CITY's employees, and CONSULTANT hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights. 3-5. Subcontractors: CONSULTANT shall have the right to hire subcontractors to provide the services described herein. CONSULTANT, in rendering performance under this Agreement shall be deemed an independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall constitute this arrangement to be employment, a joint venture, or a partnership. CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for and shall hold CITY harmless from any and all claims for any employee related fees and costs including without limitation employee insurance, employment taxes, workman's compensation, withholding taxes or income taxes. 3-6. Notice: Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally, sent prepaid first class mail, or by express mail courier (i.e. FedEx, UPS, etc.). Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. All notices, including notices of address changes, provided under this Agreement are deemed received on the third day after mailing if sent by regular mail, or the next day if sent overnight delivery.