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Any publications (including books, brochures, films, videotapes and other materials designed for public distribution) resulting from the project shall contain the following statement: "The activity which is the subject of this report has been financed in part with City funds. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the City, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the City." 3. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services, at the hourly rate of $180.00. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $75,000 during the term of this Agreement. b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. 4. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on expenditure of allocated funds, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 11, below. In an effort to provide continuous, uninterrupted service, Consultant's services provided since July 1, 2008 shall be included within the Scope of Services of this Agreement. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written