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K. Lobbying. Consultant certifies that it will comply with federal law (31 U.S.C. 1352) and regulations found at 24 CFR Part 87, which provide that no appropriated funds may be expended by the recipient of a federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, Member of Congress, or an officer or employee of a Member of Congress in connection with awarding of any federal contract, the malting of any federal grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement and the extension, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. Consultant shall sign a certification to that effect in a form as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Consultant shall submit said signed certification to City prior to performing any of its obligations under this Agreement and prior to any obligation arising on the part of City to pay any sums to Consultant under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, If any finds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit a "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. L, Financial Interest. Consultant agrees that except for the use of funds to pay salaries and other related administrative or personnel costs, no persons who exercise or have exercised any function with respect to activities assisted under the terms of this Agreement, or who are in a position to participate in a decision - malting process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a City - assisted activity of Consultant, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. This prohibition applies to any person who is an agent, employee, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of City, or of any designated public agencies, or the Consultant. M. Drug Free Workplace, Consultant certifies that it has established the following drug -free workplace policy: 1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace for any employee involved in a federally funded program. 2. As an employee working in conjunction with a federally funded program, the employees of Consultant will be required to: a. Abide by the terms above in statement 1. b. Notify appropriate officials of Consultant and City officials of any criminal drag statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five days after such conviction.