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10. ASSIGNMENTS. TRANSFERS. SUBCONTRACTING. The Consultant shall not subcontract, assign or transfer any work under this agreement with the prior written consent of the City. Should the Consultant subcontract any services under this agreement, it shall be done with continued liability for the Consultant. The Consultant shall remain responsible for services, responsibilities and liabilities of any person or entity acting under Consultant. 11. TIME OF COMPLETION. The services to be rendered by the Consultant shall be commenced upon execution of this contract and shall be completed within the time specified in this agreement. A reasonable extension of time shall be granted in the event the work of the Consultant is delayed or prevented by the City or by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant including weather conditions of acts of God which render the performance of the Consultant's duty impracticable. 12. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. Each of the parties hereto hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally, waive the right which any may have to a jury trial in respect of any action, proceeding, litigation or counterclaim based hereon or arising out of, under, on or in connection with this agreement or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements (whether verbal or written) or actions of either of party. 13. ARBITRATION. It is the intention of the parties that whenever possible, if a dispute or controversy arises hereunder then such dispute or controversy shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the procedures, rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. The decision rendered by the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be held in Miami-Dade County, Florida. All costs of arbitration and attorneys' fees incurred by the parties shall be paid by the non-prevailing party or, if neither party prevails on the whole, each party shall be responsible for a portion of the costs of arbitration. And their respective attorneys' fees as may be determined by the court on confirmation. 14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Consultant shall not, either during the term of this Agreement or any time for a period of TEN (10) years subsequent to that date upon which the Consultant shall leave the employment of the City for any reason whatsoever, disclose to any person or entity, other than in the discharge of the duties of the Consultant under this Agreement, any information which the City designates in writing as "confidential." As a violation by the Consultant of the provisions of this Section could cause irreparable injury to the City and there is no adequate remedy at law for such violation, the City shall have the right, in addition to any other remedies available to it at law or in equity, to enjoin the Consultant in a court of equity for violating such provisions. 15. NOTICES. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sent (except as otherwise provided herein) (i) by certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (ii) by guaranteed overnight delivery by a nationally recognized courier service, or (iii) by facsimile with confirmation receipt (with a copy simultaneously sent by certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested or by overnight delivery by traditionally recognized courier service), addressed to such party as follows: CIOII-031 BEISWENGER, HOCH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AGREEMENT J Page 5 of7