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A.12 DISCLOSURE The use or disclosure by any party of any information concerning the DEPARTMENT for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of the DEPARTMENT's or the SUBRECIPIENT's responsibilities with respect to services provided under this Agreement is prohibited except by prior written consent of the DEPARTMENT or as required to comply with the state Public Records Act, other law or court order. A.13 DISPUTES Except as otherwise provided in this contract, when a bona fide dispute arises between the parties and it cannot be resolved through discussion and negotiation, either party may request a dispute resolution panel to resolve the dispute. A request for a dispute resolution board shall be in writing, state the disputed issues, state the relative positions of the parties, and be sent to all parties. The panel shall consist of a representative appointed by the DEPARTMENT, a representative appointed by the SUBRECIPIENT and a third party mutually agreed upon by both parties. The panel shall, by majority vote, resolve the dispute. Each party shall bear the cost for its panel member and its attorney fees and costs, and share equally the cost of the third panel member. A.14 DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the funds for which federal or state assistance is requested does not, or will not, duplicate benefits or funds received for the same loss from any other source. The SUBRECIPIENT will pursue, and require sub -recipients to pursue, full payment of eligible insurance benefits for properties or any other losses covered in a project under this Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT will repay the DEPARTMENT any funds provided under this grant agreement that are duplicated by other benefits, funds, or insurance proceeds. The SUBRECIPIENT will also seek recovery against any party or parties whose negligence or other intentional or tortious conduct may have caused or contributed to the expenditures for which these grants funds are provided. The SUBRECIPIENT will repay the DEPARTMENT any funds recovered by settlement, judgment or other court order in an action to recover funds provided by this grant. The SUBRECIPIENT shall notify the DEPARTMENT as early as possible and work in conjunction with the DEPARTMENT and FEMA to ensure appropriate apportionment of any duplicated or recovered payment. A.15 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES The SUBRECIPIENT shall inspect and investigate the proposed develop ment/construction site for the presence of hazardous substances. The SUBRECIPIENT shall fully disclose to the DEPARTMENT the results of its inspection and investigation and all other knowledge the SUBRECIPIENT has as to the presence of any hazardous substances at the proposed development/construction project site. The SUBRECIPIENT will be responsible for any associated clean-up costs. "Hazardous Substance" is defined in RCW 70.105D.020 (10). A.16 LEGAL RELATIONS It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties to the Agreement and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of this Agreement. To the extent allowed by law, the SUBRECIPIENT, its successors or assigns, will protect, save and hold harmless the DEPARTMENT, the State of Washington, and the United States Government and their authorized agents and employees, from all claims, actions, costs, damages or expenses of any nature whatsoever by reason of the acts or omissions of the SUBRECIPIENT, its sub -contractors, assigns, agents, contractors, consultants, licensees, invitees, employees or any person whomsoever arising out of or in connection with any acts or activities authorized by this Agreement. To the extent allowed by law, the SUBRECIPIENT further agrees to defend the DEPARTMENT and the State of Washington and their authorized agents and employees in any litigation; including payment of any costs or attorneys' fees for any claims or action commenced thereon arising out of or in connection with acts or activities authorized by this Agreement. This obligation shall not include such claims, costs, damages or expenses which may be caused by the sole negligence of the DEPARTMENT; provided, that if the claims or damages are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of (1) the DEPARTMENT, and (2) the SUBRECIPIENT, its agents, or Public Assistance Grant Agreement Page 13 of 21 Kittitas County, Di6-619