Agmt 2002 Community Design and Architecture

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r (c) General Employment Provisions Relating to Handicap/Disability Discrimination. No qualified individual with a handicap or disability shall, solely on the basis of such handicap or disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment by Contractor. (d) Reports. Contractor shall provide such reports and/or documents to City demonstrating compliance with the terms hereof. 9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. Contractor shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the geographical area in which Contractor practices its profession. All instruments of service of whatsoever nature which Contractor delivers to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Contractor's profession. 10. HOLD HARMLESS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS. Contractor shall take all responsibility for the work, shall bear all losses and damages directly or indirectly resulting to him, to any subcontractor, to the City, to City officers and employees, or to parties designated by the City, on account of the negligent performance or character of the work unforeseen difficulties, accidents, occurrences or other causes~e~ to the extent that the above are caused by the active or passive negligence of the Contractor or of any subcontractor. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, directors, and employeesir~gents from and against any or all loss, liability, expense, claim, reasonable costs (including costs of defense), suits, and damages of every kind, nature, and description directly or indirectly arising from the performance of the work to the extent that any of the above are caused by the active or passive negligent acts, errors, or omissions of Contractor. This paragraph shall not be construed to exempt the City, its employees and officers from its own fraud, willful injury or violation of law whether willful ar negligent. For purposes of Section 2782 of the Civil Code the parties hereto recognize and agree that this agreement is not a construction contract. By execution of this Agreement, Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it has read and understands the provisions hereof and that this paragraph is a material element of consideration. Approval of the insurance contracts does not relieve the Contractor or subcontractors from liability under this paragraph. 11. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. To the extent that this Agreement maybe funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Contractor shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program. 12. DOCUMENTS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda or other written documents or materials prepared by Contractor pursuant to this Exhibit D Page 6 of 7 6(12/95 rev. S/20/97 rev. J:AWPD\Forms~AgreAExhibitD.W61