RES 21-053 APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT

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termination. In the event of termination, copies of plans, reports, specifications, electronic drawing/data files (CADD), field data, notes, and other documents whether written, printed or recorded on any medium whatsoever, finished or unfinished, prepared by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement and pertaining to the work or to the Project, (hereinafter "Instruments of Service"), shall be made available to the Client upon payment of all amounts due as of the date of termination. All provisions of this Agreement allocating responsibility or liability between the Client and Consultant shall survive the completion of the services hereunder and/or the termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 12 — INDEMNIFICATION The Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold the Client harmless from any damage, liability or cost to the extent caused by the Consultant's negligence or willful misconduct. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from any damage, liability or cost to the extent caused by the Client's negligence or willful misconduct. ARTICLE 13 — WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES The Consultant and Client waive claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this contract. This mutual waiver includes damages incurred by the Client for rental expenses, for loss of use, loss of income, lost profit, project delays, financing, business and reputation and for loss of management or employee productivity or of the services of such persons; and (2) Damages incurred by the Consultant for principal office expenses including the compensation for personnel stationed there, for losses of financing, business and reputation and for loss of profit except anticipated profit arising directly from the Work. The Consultant and Client further agree to obtain a similar waiver from each of their contractors, subcontractors or suppliers. ARTICLE 14 — WAIVER OF CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL LIABILITY It is intended by the parties to this Agreement that Consultant's services shall not subject Consultant's employees, officers or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Agreement. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Client agrees that as the Client's sole and exclusive remedy, any claim, demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only against Consultant, and not against any of Consultant's individual employees, officers or directors. ARTICLE 15 — ASSIGNMENT Neither Party to this Agreement shall assign its interest in this agreement, any proceeds due under the Agreement nor any claims that may arise from services or payments due under the Agreement without the written consent of the other Party. Any assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of a third party against either the Consultant or Client. This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of Consultant and Client and there are no other intended beneficiaries of this Agreement. ARTICLE 16 — CONFLICT RESOLUTION In an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction of the project or following the completion of the project, the Client and Consultant agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation as a precondition to any formal legal proceedings. ARTICLE 17 — CONFIDENTIALITY The Consultant agrees to keep confidential and not to disclose to any person or entity, other than the Consultant's employees, subconsultants and the general contractor and subcontractors, if appropriate, any data and information furnished to the Consultant and marked CONFIDENTIAL by the Client. These provisions shall not apply to information in whatever form that comes into the public domain, nor shall it restrict the Consultant from giving notices required by law or complying with an order to provide information or data when such order is issued by a court, administrative agency or other authority with proper jurisdiction, or if it is reasonably necessary for the Consultant to complete services under the Agreement or defend itself from any suit or claim. Exhibit A — General Contract Provisions 11.01 16 MN Page 4