13. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
<br />status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited
<br />by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br />other employment related activities. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
<br />and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />14. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and
<br />enforcement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
<br />California. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the
<br />validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br />shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further
<br />agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br />be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />15. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />Contractor shall carry out all services pursuant to this Agreement in substantial
<br />conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders, and
<br />decrees of the United States, the State of California, the County of Orange, the City, and of any
<br />other political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over the City.
<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power,
<br />authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall
<br />indemnify City filly, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
<br />City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.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
<br />forth in the body of this Agreement.
<br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and
<br />year first above written.
<br />ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
<br />MARIA HUIZAR
<br />Clerk of the Council
<br />DAVID CAVAZOS
<br />City Manager
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