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a written decision. This decision shall make findings of fact and conclusions
<br />of law based on the Tukwila Municipal Code The written decision shall be
<br />issued within 15 business days of the hearing unless unusual circumstances
<br />exist.
<br />8 Duration. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution of the Agreement
<br />by both parties, and the appointment of the hearing examiner by the Mayor of
<br />Tukwila and the approval of the Tukwila City Council. This Agreement shall
<br />remain in effect for one year and shall be subject to renewal every year by
<br />mutual agreement.
<br />9 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30)
<br />days written notice of termination to the other party
<br />10 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Seattle shall defend, indemnify, and
<br />hold harmless Tukwila and its officers, agents, and employees from any and
<br />all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any
<br />nature whatsoever, by reason or arising out of any negligent action or
<br />omission of Seattle, its officers, agents, and employees in relation to this
<br />Agreement. Likewise, Tukwila shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
<br />Seattle and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims,
<br />actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature
<br />whatsoever, by reason or arising out of any negligent action or omission of
<br />Tukwila, its officers, agents, and employees in relation to this Agreement.
<br />Except as provided below, in the event the parties are determined jointly liable
<br />to any claimant or litigant, each party shall bear responsibility for its own
<br />defense, including the payment of all attorney fees and costs associated
<br />therewith, and shall satisfy any judgment or settlement to the extent fault is
<br />allocated to such party
<br />Seattle does not assume liability or responsibility for, or in any way release
<br />Tukwila from, any liability or responsibility that arises, in whole or in part,
<br />from the existence or effect of Tukwila's ordinances, code, policies, rules, or
<br />regulations. If any cause, claim, or action of any kind is commenced in which
<br />the enforceability and /or validity of any Tukwila ordinance, code, policy, or
<br />regulation, including its constitutionality, is at issue, Tukwila shall defend the
<br />same at its sole cost and expense, and if judgment is entered, or damages are
<br />awarded against Seattle, or against Seattle and Tukwila jointly, Tukwila shall
<br />promptly satisfy the same
<br />12 Annlicable Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
<br />accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. In the event any suit,
<br />arbitration or other proceeding is instituted to enforce any term of this
<br />Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree that venue shall be
<br />exclusively in King County, Washington.
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