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more shall be terminated at the CITY's option if it is discovered that the entity submitted false documents of certification, is listed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 215.473, or has been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria after July 1, 2018. Any contract entered into or renewed after July 1, 2018 shall be terminated at CITY's option if VSS is listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or engaged in the boycott of Israel. VSS must submit the certification that is attached to this Addendum as Attachment "A." Submitting a false certification shall be deemed a material breach of contract. CITY shall provide notice, in writing, to VSS of CITY's determination concerning the false certification. VSS shall have ninety (90) days following receipt of the notice to respond in writing and demonstrate that the determination was in error. If VSS does not demonstrate that CITY's reasonable determination of false certification was made in error, then CITY shall have the right to terminate the contract and seek civil remedies pursuant to Florida Statute Section 287.135. 17. E-VERIFY. Florida Statute 448.095 directs all public employers, including municipal governments, to verify the employment eligibility of all new public employees through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify System, and further provides that a public employer may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system. Florida Statute 448.095 further provides that if VSS enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide VSS with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. In accordance with Florida Statute 448.095, VSS is required to verify employee eligibility using the E-Verify system for all existing and new employees hired by VSS during the contract term. Further, VSS must also require and maintain the statutorily required affidavit of its subcontractors. It is the responsibility of VSS to ensure compliance with E-Verify requirements (as applicable). To enroll in E- Verify, employers should visit the E-Verify website (https://www.e- verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify) and follow the instructions. VSS must retain the I-9 Forms for inspection, and provide the attached E-Verify Affidavit, attached hereto as Attachment `B." 18. HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Pursuant to Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, entitled "Human Trafficking," a governmental entity cannot execute, renew, or extend a contract with a nongovernmental entity that uses coercion for labor or services, as defined in Section 786.06(2), Florida Statutes. VSS must submit the affidavit that is attached to this Addendum as Attachment "C," signed by an officer or an authorized representative of VSS, under penalty of perjury, attesting that VSS does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 786.06(2), Florida Statutes. Submitting a false certification shall be deemed a material breach of contract. ADDENDUM TO VSS SERVICE AGREEMENT Page 4 of 9 254