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9.4 The Consultant hereby affirms that Consultant and Consultant's firm have not made or agreed to make any valuable gift whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise to any person or any of his /her immediate family, having the duty to recommend, the right to vote upon, or any other direct influence on the selection of Consultants to provide professional consulting services to the City within the two years preceding the execution of this Agreement. A campaign contribution, as defined by the Texas Election Code or the San Marcos City Code is not considered as a valuable gift for the purposes of this Agreement. 9.5 In performing the services required under this Agreement, the Consultant will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or ancestry. The Consultant agrees not to engage in employment practices, which have the purpose or effect of discriminating against employees or prospective employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or ancestry. A breach of this covenant by the Consultant will be regarded as a default of the Agreement. 9.6 All references in this Agreement to any particular gender are for convenience only and will be construed and interpreted to be of the appropriate gender. The term "will" is mandatory in this Agreement. 9.7 Should any provision in this Agreement be found or deemed invalid, this Agreement will be construed as not containing the provision and all other provisions, which are otherwise lawful, will remain in full force and effect, and to this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared severable. 9.8 All services provided pursuant to this Agreement are for the exclusive use and benefit of the City. 9.9 In performing all services under this Agreement, the Consultant, its subcontractors, successors and assigns will comply with all local, state and federal laws. 9.10 The City's execution and performance under this Agreement will not act as a waiver by the City of any immunity from suit or liability to which it is entitled under applicable law. The parties acknowledge that the City, in executing and performing this Agreement, is governmental entity acting in a governmental capacity. 9.11 The City of San Marcos is governed by the Texas Public Information Act (the "Act "), Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. This Agreement and all written information generated under this Agreement may be subject to release under the Act. The Consultant will not make any reports, information, data, etc. generated under this Agreement available to any individual or organization without the written approval of the City. Upon receipt of a request for information under the Act, the City will immediately notify the Consultant of the request, and it will be the responsibility of the Consultant to object, within ten days of the City's receipt of the request, to the Texas Attorney General by way of a written request. If the Consultant fails to submit a letter to the Attorney General within ten days of the City's receipt of a request for information, the City shall release the information in accordance with the Act. LAN - Downtown Underground Electric Project 10