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any clause or condition of this Agreement is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed
<br />by both parties Authorized Signature representatives. Further, only the Authorized Signature
<br />representative or Alternate for the Subrecipient shall have signature authority to sign reimbursement
<br />requests, time extension requests, amendment and modification requests, requests for changes to
<br />projects or work plans, and other requests, certifications and documents authorized by or required under
<br />this Agreement.
<br />A.16 LOSS OR REDUCTION OF FUNDING
<br />In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
<br />after the effective date of this Agreement and prior to normal completion or end date, the Department
<br />may unilaterally reduce the scope of work and budget or unilaterally terminate all or part of the Agreement
<br />as a "Termination for Cause" without providing the Subrecipient an opportunity to cure. Alternatively, the
<br />parties may renegotiate the terms of this Agreement under "Amendments and Modifications" to comply
<br />with new funding limitations and conditions, although the Department has no obligation to do so.
<br />A.17 NONASSIGNABILITY
<br />Neither this Agreement, nor any claim arising under this Agreement, shall be transferred or assigned by
<br />the Subrecipient.
<br />A.18 NONDISCRIMINATION
<br />The Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws, regulations,
<br />and policies. No person shall, on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion,
<br />national origin, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability (physical,
<br />mental, or sensory) be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any
<br />project, program, or activity, funded, in whole or in part, under this Agreement.
<br />A.19 NOTICES
<br />The Subrecipient shall comply with all public notices or notices to individuals required by applicable local,
<br />state and federal laws and regulations, and shall maintain a record of this compliance.
<br />A.20 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY/HEALTH ACT and WASHINGTON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY/ HEALTH ACT
<br />(OSHA/WISHA)
<br />The Subrecipient represents and warrants that its work place does now or will meet all applicable federal
<br />and state safety and health regulations that are in effect during the Subrecipient's performance under
<br />this Agreement. To the extent allowed by- law, the Subrecipient further agrees to indemnify and hold
<br />harmless the Department and its employees and agents from all liability, damages and costs of any
<br />nature, including, but not limited to, costs of suits and attorneys' fees assessed against the Department,
<br />as a result of the failure of the Subrecipient to so comply.
<br />A.21 OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT/CAPITAL FACILITIES
<br />The Department makes no claim to any capital facilities or real property improved or constructed with
<br />funds under this Agreement, and by this subaward of funds does not and will not acquire any ownership
<br />interest or title to such property of the Subrecipient. The Subrecipient shall assume all liabilities and
<br />responsibilities arising from the ownership and operation of the project and agrees to indemnify and hold
<br />the Department, the state of Washington and the United States government harmless from any and all
<br />causes of action arising from the ownership and operation of the project.
<br />A.22 POLITICAL ACTIVITY
<br />No portion of the funds provided herein shall be used for any partisan political activity or to further the
<br />election or defeat of any candidate for public office or influence the approval or defeat of any ballot issue.
<br />A.23 PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENT OF BONUS OR COMMISSION.
<br />The assistance provided under this Agreement shall not be used in payment of any bonus or commission
<br />for the purpose of obtaining approval of the application for such assistance or any other approval or
<br />concurrence under this Agreement; provided, however, that reasonable fees or bona fide technical
<br />consultant, managerial, or other such services, other than actual solicitation, are not hereby prohibited if
<br />otherwise eligible as project costs.
<br />A.24 PUBLICITY
<br />The Subrecipient agrees to submit to the Department prior to issuance all advertising and publicity
<br />matters relating to this Agreement wherein the Department's name is mentioned or language used from
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