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status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
<br /> information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
<br /> and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
<br /> promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under
<br /> this Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply
<br /> 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
<br /> validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br /> shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further
<br /> agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br /> be brought or arise out of, in 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
<br /> hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
<br /> the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City
<br /> immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals,
<br /> waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
<br /> 21. FUNDING-RELATED PROVISIONS
<br /> Funds from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and/or the Coronavirus Local
<br /> Fiscal Recovery Fund, together known as the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery
<br /> Funds ("CSLFRF") program, will be used to fund all or a portion of this Agreement. As
<br /> applicable, Contractor shall comply with all federal requirements including, but not limited to,
<br /> the following, all of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference:
<br /> a. Sections 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act as added by Section 9901 of the
<br /> American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the "Act");
<br /> b. U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") Final Rule for the Act, available at
<br /> https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-27/pdf/2022-00292.pdf;
<br /> c. Treasury Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the Act, available at
<br /> http s://home.treasury.gov/system/files/13 6/S LFRF-Compliance-and-Reporting-Guidance.pdf;
<br /> d. 2 C.F.R. Part 200 — Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
<br /> Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, other than such provisions as the U.S. Department of
<br /> the Treasury may determine are inapplicable to the CSLFRF program and subject to such
<br /> exceptions as may be otherwise provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury;
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