which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. Contractor shall
<br />have no other claim against City by reason of such termination.
<br />12. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, 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 />Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal,
<br />state and local laws and regulations.
<br />13. 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 />14. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />Consultant shall carry out all services pursuant to this Agreement in substantial conformity with
<br />all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders, and decrees of the United States,
<br />the State of California, the County of Orange, the City, and of any other political subdivision, agency, or
<br />instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over the City, including all applicable federal, state, and local
<br />occupation, safety and health laws, rules, regulations and standards, applicable state and labor standards,
<br />prevailing wage requirements, the City zoning and development standards, City permits and approvals,
<br />building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, as they may apply, and all other provisions of the
<br />City and its Municipal Code (as they may apply), and all applicable disabled and handicapped access
<br />requirements, including, without the limitation, the Americans With Disability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et
<br />seq., Government Code § 4450 et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil Code § 51 et seq.
<br />15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority
<br />and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City
<br />fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such
<br />authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br />b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the
<br />body of this Agreement.
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