Item 19 - Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Grant Funds for Supplemental Community Engagement

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Docusign Envelope ID: 6DA6840A-CBC0-4053-80F1-F219D97CE273 MOU No. :M-017-25 SCAG Project/OWP No. :305.4927.03 g. Loss Leader. If this MOU involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code. (PCC § 10344(e).) 22. Public Works and Construction The Grant Funds shall not be used for public works projects. Services constituting public works are described in California Labor Code Sections 1720-1861, as may be amended or recodified by legislative action from time-to-time. The use of Grant Funds for a public works project shall be a breach of this MOU. 23. Conflict of Interest The Parties shall comply with all applicable Federal and State conflict of interest laws, regulations, and policies. In Process24. Independent Contractor Recipients shall be independent contractors in the performance of this MOU, and not officers, employees, or agents of SCAG. 25. Assignment Neither Party shall assign any rights or interests in this MOU, or any part thereof, without the written consent of each Party to this MOU, which consent may be granted, withheld, or conditioned in the consenting Party’s sole and absolute discretion. Any assignment without such written consent shall be void and unenforceable. The covenants and agreement of this MOU shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon each of the Parties and their respective successors and assignees. 26. Release of Information a. Subject to any provisions of law, including but not limited to the California Public Records Act, any Work Product or materials deemed confidential by either Party shall be held confidential by the receiving Party who shall safeguard such confidential materials from unauthorized disclosure, using the same standard of care to avoid disclosure as the receiving Party treats its confidential information, but in no case less than reasonable care. Nothing furnished to either Party which is otherwise known or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. b. Recipients shall not release any information or Work Products to a third party or otherwise publish or utilize any information or Work Products obtained or produced by it as a result of or in connection with the performance of services under this MOU without the prior written authorization of SCAG, except as provided under this MOU or as required by law (including, without limitation, pursuant to the California Public Records Act). Page 18