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D. In all Contracts. Developer shall cause the foregoing covenants to be inserted in all contracts for any work covered by this Agreement so that such provisions will be binding upon each contractor and subcontractor for the benefit of City, provided that the foregoing covenant shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. 14. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS 14.1 Representation and Warranty. Except as disclosed in writing to the City, Developer has no knowledge (a) of the presence on, under or about the Property, now or in the past, of any Hazardous Materials, or of the transportation to or from the Property of any Hazardous Materials, (b) that asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are contained in or stored on the Property, or (c) that there are any underground storage tanks located in, on or under the Property. 14.2 Compliance with Environmental Laws. Developer shall (a) comply with all environmental laws and environmental permits applicable to the Rehabilitation of the Property, (b) immediately pay or cause to be paid all costs and expenses incurred by reason of such compliance, (c) keep the Property free and clear of any environmental claims or liens imposed pursuant to any environmental law, and (d) obtain and renew all environmental permits required for ownership or use of the Property. 14.3 Presence of Hazardous Materials. Developer shall not, and shall not permit anyone else to, generate, use, treat, store, handle, release, or dispose of Hazardous Materials on the Property, or transport or permit the transportation of Hazardous Materials to or from the Property except for de minimis quantities used at the Property in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and required in connection with the routine operation and maintenance of the Property. 14.4 Notice of Environmental Matters. Developer shall immediately advise City in writing of any of the following: (a) any pending or threatened environmental claim against Developer or the Property, (b) any condition or occurrence that (i) results in noncompliance with any applicable environmental law, (ii) could reasonably be anticipated to cause the Property to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, use or transferability of the Property under any environmental Law, or (iii) could reasonably be anticipated to form the basis of an environmental claim against the Property or Developer. 14.5 Environmental Indemnification by the Developer. Developer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively the "lndemnitees ") from and against any and all obligations (including removal and remediation), losses, claims (including third party claims), suits, judgments, liabilities, penalties, damages (including consequential and punitive damages), costs and expenses (including consultants, and attorneys' fees) of whatever kind or nature whatsoever that may at any time be incurred by, imposed on, or asserted against the lndemnitees directly or indirectly based on, or arising or resulting from the actual or alleged presence of Hazardous Materials on the Property. 28