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causes of action, suits and liability of any kind, loss, damages, costs, including attorneys fees or 
expenses, of whatever type or nature for personal injury, death, or property damage, or any cause of 
action, arising in whole or in part out of any and all acts of commission or omission of FC, its agents 
or employees or FC Personnel, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or FC's use of the 
Center for which a claim, including attorneys fees, demand, suit or other action is made or brought 
by any person, firm, corporation or other entity against FC or County.  FC shall notify County 
immediately in the event that any claim or action is made or brought against FC or County 
regarding services provided under this Agreement.  FC agrees that the indemnification set forth in 
this Section 4.5 covers all employees, volunteers, agents, representatives and individuals provided 
services for FC pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 
 
 4.6 
Immunity.  It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties that, in the execution of 
this Agreement, County does not waive nor shall it be deemed to have waived, any immunity or defense 
that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising in the exercise of its governmental powers and 
functions. 
 
 4.7 
Assignability.  No Party may assign any of the rights or duties created by this Agreement 
without the prior written approval of the other Party. 
 
 4.8 
Law and Venue.  This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and all 
obligations under this Agreement shall be performable in the City of Austin, Texas, or Travis County, 
Texas.  It is expressly understood that any lawsuit, litigation or dispute arising out of or relating to this 
Agreement shall take place in Travis County and the City of Austin.  
 
 4.9 
Entire Agreement.  All oral and written agreements between the Parties to the subject 
matter of this Agreement that were made prior to the execution of this Agreement have been reduced to 
writing and are contained in this Agreement. 
 
 4.10 
Independent Contractor.  The Parties agree that FC is an independent contractor and 
assumes all of the rights, obligations and liabilities applicable to it as an independent contractor.  The 
relationship of County and FC under this Agreement is not and shall not be construed or interpreted to be a 
partnership, joint venture or agency, but shall be an independent contractor relationship. 
 
 4.11 
Insurance.  Without in any way limiting the liability of FC or its obligations under this 
Agreement, FC agrees to maintain during the term of this Agreement Commercial General Liability 
Insurance with combined minimum bodily and property damage limits of $600,000 per occurrence and 
$1,000,000 in the aggregate, with County named as an additional insured.   FC shall provide County with a 
copy from its carrier evidencing such insurance within 10 days of execution of this Agreement and prior to 
provision of any services under this Agreement. 
 
 4.12 
Rights and Remedies.  No act or omission by County may constitute or be construed as 
a waiver of any breach or default of County which then exists or may subsequently exist.  The failure of 
either Party to exercise any right or privilege shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or privilege.  
All rights of County are specifically reserved.    
 
 4.13 
FC Authority.  FC guarantees that FC possesses the legal authority to enter into this 
Agreement and to perform the services FC has obligated itself to perform under this Agreement. 
 
 4.14 
Compliance.  FC shall provide all services under this Agreement in compliance with the 
Constitutions of the United States and Texas and with all applicable Federal, State and local orders, laws, 
regulations, rules, policies and certifications.  FC shall not discriminate against any employee, applicant for 
employment or Eligible Client based on race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age or handicapped 
condition. 
 
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 4.15 
Confidentiality.  FC shall establish a method to ensure the confidentiality of any records 
and other information relating to Eligible Clients in accordance with the applicable Federal, State and local 
laws, rules and regulations, and applicable professional ethical standards. 
 
 4.16 
Severability.  If any portion or portions of this Agreement are ruled invalid, illegal or 
unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of it shall remain valid and 
binding. 
 
 4.17 
Permits.  FC shall be solely responsible for the costs and securing of any and all permits, 
licenses and other certifications required for the provision of services provided under this Agreement. 
 
5.0 NOTICE 
 
 5.1 
Method.  Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, any notice required or permitted 
to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given and deemed to have been given 
immediately if delivered in person to the address set forth in this Section 5.0, or on the third day following 
mailing if placed in the U. S. Mail, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail with return receipt 
requested, addressed to the Party at the address hereinafter specified. 
 
 5.2 
County Address.  The address of County for all purposes under this Agreement is: 
 
 
 
Sherri Fleming, County Executive 
  Travis 
County 
Health, 
Human 
Services and Veterans Services 
  P. 
O. 
Box 
1748 
  Austin, 
Texas 
 
78767 
 and 
 
 
Cyd Grimes, Travis County Purchasing Agent 
  P. 
O. 
Box 
1748 
  Austin, 
Texas 
 
78767 
 and 
 
 
David Escamilla, Travis County Attorney 
  P. 
O. 
Box 
1748 
  Austin, 
Texas 
 
78767 
  Attention: 
 
Transactions 
Division 
 
 5.3 
FC Address.  The address of FC for all purposes under this Agreement is: 
 
  Director 
of 
Programs 
 
 
3036 South First Street, Suite 200 
  Austin, 
Texas 
 
78704 
 
6.0 EFFECTIVE 
DATE 
 
 
6.1  
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 2013 when it is signed by both Parties and 
shall continue in full force and effect through April 30, 2013. 
 
FOUNDATION 
COMMUNITIES    TRAVIS 
COUNTY 
COMMUNITY TAX CENTERS 
 
 
BY:__________________________________   BY:________________________________ 
 
Alpha Balde 
 
 
 
 
 
Samuel T. Biscoe 
 
Program Director and Authorized 
Agent 
  Travis 
County 
Judge 
 
Date:__________ 
     Date:__________
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