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4. Method of Payment. Seattle shall bill Tukwila on a monthly basis for work performed.
<br />Within thirty (30) days of receiving Seattle's invoice, Tukwila shall issue a check to
<br />Seattle for services rendered.
<br />5. Scheduling Services. Seattle's hearing examiner services shall be scheduled on a case by
<br />case basis. Tukwila shall contact Seattle to schedule appropriate dates and times.
<br />6. Hearing Location. Hearings shall be held at Tukwila City Hall. Seattle shall provide the
<br />necessary recording equipment in order to record the hearings. The hearings may be held
<br />in the day or evening as required by Tukwila.
<br />7. Hearing Decision. Hearings shall be concluded in compliance with the Tukwila
<br />Municipal Code. Upon conclusion of the hearing, Seattle shall issue a written decision.
<br />This decision shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the Tukwila
<br />Municipal Code. The written decision shall be issued within fifteen (15) business days of
<br />the hearing unless unusual circumstances exist.
<br />8. Duration. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution of the Agreement by both
<br />parties, and the appointment of the hearing examiner by the Mayor of Tukwila and the
<br />approval of the Tukwila City Council. This Agreement shall remain in effect for two
<br />years and shall be subject to renewal by mutual agreement.
<br />9. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days
<br />written notice of termination to the other party.
<br />10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Seattle shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
<br />Tukwila and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, suits,
<br />liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason or
<br />arising out of any negligent action or omission of Seattle, its officers, agents, and
<br />employees in relation to this Agreement. Likewise, Tukwila shall defend, indemnify, and
<br />hold harmless Seattle and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims,
<br />actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by
<br />reason or arising out of any negligent action or omission of Tukwila, its officers, agents,
<br />and employees in relation to this Agreement.
<br />Except as provided below, in the event the parties are determined jointly liable to any
<br />claimant or litigant, each party shall bear responsibility for its own defense, including the
<br />payment of all attorney fees and costs associated therewith, and shall satisfy any
<br />judgment or settlement to the extent fault is allocated to such party.
<br />Seattle does not assume liability or responsibility for, or in any way release Tukwila
<br />from, any liability or responsibility that arises, in while or in part, from the existence or
<br />effect of Tukwila's ordinances, code, policies, rules, or regulations. If any cause, claim,
<br />or action of any kind is commenced in which the enforceability and /or validity of any
<br />Tukwila ordinance, code, policy, or regulation, including its constitutionality, is at issue,
<br />Tukwila shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense, and if judgment is entered, or
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