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2017/08/17 HDL Software, LLC Business license software and services Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 AGREEMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 17th day of August 2017 (the "Agreement Date"),by and between the CITY OF MENIFEE,CA,a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as CITY, and HDL SOFTWARE LLC,a California company, hereinafter referred to as HDL. WHEREAS, CITY desires to enforce its business license ordinance to ensure that all persons and organizations doing business within the City are licensed; and WHEREAS, HDL has the programs, equipment and personnel required to deliver the services referenced herein; THEREFORE,it is agreed by CITY and HDL as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Specific services to be performed by HDL are as described in Exhibit A. Includes scope, schedule, support, and system requirements. 2. COMPENSATION City agrees to compensate HDL for services under this Agreement as described in Exhibit B. 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Agreement Date and shall continue each year thereafter until termination is requested. The process for termination can be found in ExhibitC. 4. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The General Terms and Conditions for this Agreement are as described in Exhibit C. S. NOTICE All notices required by this Agreement shall be given to the City and to HDL in writing, by personal delivery or first class mail postage prepaid,addressed as follows: City Wendy Preece City of Menifee 29714 Haun Road Menifee,CA 92586 HDL HdL SOFTWARE, LLC 160 Via Verde Dr.,Suite 150 San Dimas, California 91773 HdL Software,LLC 1 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first above written by their respective officers duly authorized in that behalf. CITY OF MENIFEE, CA HDL By: 7&V7 A.-d"7 By: Name: Ronald E Bradley Robert Gray Title: Interim City Manager President, HdL Soft ZLLCC APPPPPRTD AS TO FORM: CKAttYrney HdL Software,LLC 2 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 EXHIBIT A-SCOPE OF SERVICE 1. Prime Software System 1.1. City Management Support-HdL will assist the City in evaluating current policies and procedures in order to enhance operational efficiency. This may include suggestions to redesign forms/reports,implement new processes,or adopt new strategies for improving communication with the business community and other City departments. 1.2. Data Conversion-HdL will convert the City's existing data. If City is migrating from HdL"Classic"Business License, City will provide a current backup of the existing Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server HdL database. If City is converting from another vendor's software,the City agrees to provide its current data in ASCII delimited file format,SQL Server backup, or another format agreed upon between HdL and the City;along with a file layout detailing the content of the file. This data will be required a minimum of two times during the conversion process. The City understands that the second(and any subsequent)data set must be provided in the same format and layout as the first data set. Any inconsistencies between the first and second data sets will result in a delayed installation date and additional charges for conversion. 1.3. Implementation 1.3.1. HdL's responsibilities 1.3.1.1.Project manager - HdL will provide a project manager (PM) to guide the software implementation process. The primary responsibility for the HdL PM is to ensure successful and timely completion of each step of the software implementation schedule. The HdL PM will work closely with the City's designated project manager to define the software implementation schedule, Identify City needs and configure the software accordingly, validate the data conversion, provide user training, and generally shepherd the City through the software implementation process. 1.3.1.2.IT support- HdL will provide a dedicated IT staff member to provide IT support during the software implementation process. This individual will provide the necessary instruction and assistance in orderto install the software in the City's computing environment,and will provide any needed technical support. 1.3.1.3.Training - HdL will provide software training as defined in the agreed upon software implementation schedule. This generally consists of two separate training sessions. The size and participants of each training session will be determined by the HdL PM and the City's designated project manager. 1.3.1.4.User manual-HdL will provide access to a digital copy of the software user manual. The City may use the manual as needed for internal use by City staff. The user manual contains proprietary and confidential information, and as such is bound by the confidentiality portion of this agreement. The user manual may not in any circumstances be distributed to any 31 party or any individual that is not a current City staff member responsible for using or maintaining the software. 1.3.2.City's responsibilities 1.3.2.1.Project manager-The City will designate a staff member to serve as the City's project manager (PM). This individual must be intimately involved in the daily business processes which the software will automate, and be empowered to make, or quickly secure from management, decisions required for the implementation of the software. The primary responsibility for the City PM is to ensure that all City responsibilities during the software implementation are met according to the agreed upon software implementation schedule. The City PM will be Instrumental in the successful implementation of the software;working closely with the HdL PM to verify data conversion, review and approve reports, establish business rules, and configure all aspects of the software. 1.3.2.2.IT support-The City will designate an IT staff member to work with HdL staff throughout the software implementation process. This individual must be knowledgeable about the City's computing environment and be authorized to manage the SQL Server database and install and configure software on the network server and workstations. The primary responsibility of the City's IT designee is to provide data to HdL for conversion (if required), install the SQL Server database,and install the software in the City's computing environment. HdL Software,LLC 3 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 1.3.3.Schedule—The default timeline for complete implementation(including"Go Live") of the software is approximately 60 days from the start of implementation. When the Agreement is signed by all parties,HdL will immediately work with the City to establish a specific implementation schedule. 1.4. Payment Gateway-For online payment functionality HdUs solutions include built in payment gateway services supporting both credit card and eCheck transactions.If a different payment gateway is required, there will be a$5,000 development cost to establish the custom payment gateway integration. 1.5. Maintenance and Support 1.5.1.Customer Support-HdL will provide customer support by telephone, email and the web during the term of this Agreement. In the United States, no charge support is available as follows: For customer support between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific time,Monday through Friday, email support@hdlcompani es,com or call the HdL offices at(909)861-4335 and ask for software support. For technical support before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday (or anytime Saturday), email 911@hdlcompanies.com and an HdL staff member will be paged. Please only include your name,agency and contact It in emails to 911@hdlcompanies.com. You will be contacted as soon as possible. 1.5.2.Support Policy Regarding Reports-HdL will assist with modifications to reports as needed during the term of this agreement.Typical report modifications require 7 to 10 business days to complete. Very complex reports or reports required in a very short time frame may incur development costs, in which case an estimate will be provided for approval before the work is begun. 1.5.3.Software Upgrades-Except to the extent that upgrades of the software include new modules or features not previously offered as part of the software as of the date hereof, City is entitled to upgrades of the software within the terms of this Agreement. Though rare,additional costs may apply depending on the extent of the upgrade. Potential additional costs include training, consulting, configuration,or other requested services. HdL will notify City if a major upgrade will require additional costs prior to implementation. 1.5.4.Outside Connections to HdL Database - HdL programs rely on the integrity of the database to operate properly. As such, it is critical that any outside connection to the database be implemented with HdL's full knowledge and participation. Only"read only"connections will be established to the HdL database. No modifications will be made to the HdL database, including database/table design and data content. Any repair work necessary due to violations of the above items will not be covered by the Software Use Fee, and as such will be billable to the client on a time and material basis. The City shall contact HdL for instructions if any added functionality is required,including reading additional data or writing to the HdL database. 1.6. System Requirements—These system requirements are only applicable if the HdL system will be deployed directly on the City's equipment. If the City opts to utilize HdL's hosting services,see the hosting services section for system requirements. 1.6.1.On site deployment—The software and database will be installed on the City's network on hardware supplied by the City. Any specifications provided below indicate minimum requirements. It is the City's responsibility to ensure that any hardware used to host the software/database or run the client application meets the specifications dictated by the operating system and any software/services hosted by the hardware. For example,minimum operating system specifications will not be sufficient if the file server is also hosting the City's email system. 1.6.1.1.Application Server Specifications-The application server will host the HdL Prime web service, which serves as the HdL Prime business layer. The HdL Prime web service uses the Microsoft Windows Server with 11S platform. The following versions are supported: MS Windows Server 2008 or later,with 115 v7.0 or later. The application server should have at least 200 megabytes of space available. 1.6.1.2.Database Server Specifications - The database server will host all application data. The database server should be dedicated to server related functions. Using a client's PC as the database server in a multi-user environment is not supported. HdL Software systems use the Microsoft SQL Server database platform. The following versions are supported:MS SQL Server 2008 R2 or later(SQL Express variants also supported). Any server operating system supported by the selected version of SQL Server is supported as a database server;provided It meets the HdL Software,LLC 4 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 hardware specifications indicated by both the operating system and the version of SQLServer. The database server should have at least 50 gigabytes of space available to allow for the initial database and growth. 1.6.1.3.Workstation Specifications-The software will be run on the client workstation. HdL Prime is deployed to the workstation via a click once installer. The Crystal Reports and .NET 4.x runtimes will also need to be installed on the workstation. The following hardware recommendations are based on user feedback regarding performance levels: Intel Core i3 or equivalent CPU,4+GB Memory, 1280x1024 screen resolution, MS Windows 7/8/10 operating system. 1.6.1.4.Network Specifications - The software communicates via web services, and is designed to operate efficiently over the network. High-speed local area network connections are always helpful, but Prime will also run without difficulty over slower WAN connections such as T1 or mobile broadband. 1.6.1.5.Printer Specifications-The software is designed to work with laser printers. A PCL compliant laser printer is recommended. Each make and model of printer has different drivers and therefore has slightly different results when printing. We design forms/reports using HP LaserJet printers. 2. Hosting Services—HdUs hosting services offload the majority of IT concerns to HdUs hosting team;including system upgrades,hardware and software maintenance,database management,and disaster recovery. The City will be responsible for maintaining its workstations and a reliable internet connection. HdL will handle the rest. Website functionality will be hosted using a City specific sub-domain on HdL's special purpose hdlgov.com domain. 2.1. System Requirements 2.1.1.Workstation Specifications—Workstations will access the software through a remote application session with HdUs hosting service. All workstations require 4+GB Memory, 1280x1024 screen resolution,and MS Windows 7/8/10 operating system. 2.1.2. Network Specifications — HdL's hosted service requires reliable, high speed internet connectivity. High-speed local area network connections are always helpful, but Prime will also run without difficulty over slower WAN connections such as T1 or mobile broadband. 2.1.3. Printer Specifications-The software is designed to work with laser printers. A PCL compliant laser printer is recommended. Each make and model of printer has different drivers and therefore has slightly different results when printing. We design forms/reports using HP LaserJet printers. 3. Payment Processing Services 3.1. Payment Processing-HdL shall provide its Services to support payments remitted to City. HdL shall transmit transactions for authorization and settlement through HdL's certified payment processor. Funds for transactions processed by HdL hereunder shall be submitted to City's designated bank account as follows: (i)no more than two(2)business banking days after all Transactions(other than electronic Check Transactions)that are successfully processed prior to 5:00 p.m. ET on each business banking day (e.g.,a Transaction authorized at 2:00 p.m.ET on Monday will be submitted on Wednesday;a Transaction successfully processed at 8:00 p.m.ET on Monday will be submitted on Thursday);and(ii)no more than five(5)business banking days for all electronic Check Transactions that are successfully processed prior to 5:00 p.m. ET on each business banking day.HdL makes no representation or warranty as to when funds will be made available by Client's bank. 3.2. Support-HdL shall provide City with payment processing related customer service as needed. City shall timely report any problems encountered with the service. HdL shall promptly respond to each report problem based on its severity,the impact on City's operations and the effect on the service. HdL shall either resolve the problem or provide City with the information needed to enable the City to resolve it. 3.3. Transaction Errors-HdL's sole responsibility for any Transaction error or reversed Transaction is to determine whether the result indicates a problem with HdUs service and,if necessary,reprocess and resubmit the Transaction without additional charge. In the event that a Transaction is reversed or refunded to any Customer of City,for any reason,HdL may offset such amount against funds remitted to City,or invoice City for such amount,at HdL's discretion. City shall pay any such invoice within 30 days of receipt. HdL Software,LLC 5 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee,CA August 17,2017 3.4. Electronic Check Authorization-If City elects to accept electronic Checks as a form of payment,the following subsections apply.For the purpose of this section,"checks"means checks drawn on accounts held in the U.S.("Check(s)"). 3.4.1.As part of the implementation plan,City shall select risk management controls governing Check acceptance and assumes sole responsibility for the choice of controls. 3.4.2. HdL shall provide confirmation on a submitted ABA number as part of the Service to assist Client with the decision whether to accept a Check and shall route accepted Checks. 3.4.3. City hereby authorizes HdL to debit the City's financial institution account in the amount of any returned item that is received by HdL. 3.5. City Responsibilities 3.5.1.As a condition to its receipt of the Service,City shall execute and deliver any and all applications, agreements,certifications or other documents required by Networks or other third parties whose consent or approval is necessary for the processing of Transactions."Network"is an entity or association that operates,under a common service mark,a system which permits participants to authorize,route,and settle Transactions among themselves,including,for example,networks operated by VISA USA and Mastercard,Inc.,NYCE Corporation,American Express,and Discover. 3.5.2. City represents,warrants,and agrees that it does and will comply with applicable Laws and regulations and Network rules,regulations or operating guidelines. City shall notify HdL in writing as soon as possible in the event a claim is either threatened or filed against City by any governmental organization having jurisdiction over City or a Customer related to the Service. City shall also notify HdL in writing as soon as possible in the event a claim is either threatened or filed against City relating to Transactions or the Services or a fine or other penalty is assessed or threatened relating to Transactions or the Services. 3.5.3. City represents,warrants and agrees that it is and will continue to be in full compliance with all applicable requirements of the Client Information Security Program of VISA,the Site Data Protection Program of MasterCard,and similar programs of other Networks,and any modifications to such programs that may occur from time to time. Upon the request of HdL,City shall provide HdL with documentation reasonably satisfactory to HdL verifying compliance with this Section. 3.5.4. City hereby grants HdL the full right,power and authority to request,receive and review any Data or records reflected in a Transaction report. City represents and warrants that it has the full right and authority to grant these rights. 3.6. Fees 3.6.1. If a convenience fee will be charged,the City authorizes HdL to collect each convenience fee. 3.6.2.The fees set forth in Exhibit B Payment Schedule do not include expenses,late fees or charges,or taxes,all of which shall be the responsibility of City.In addition to the charges specified in Exhibit B Payment Schedule,City shall be responsible for(a)all interchange and network provider fees,(b)all dues,fees,fines and assessments established and owed by City to Visa and/or Mastercard,(c)for all costs and fees associated with changes to ATM protocol caused by City's conversion to the Services, and(d)any increase in postage charges,provided that any increase in charges resulting from(a) through(d)shall not exceed the actual increase incurred by HdL. 3.6.3. HdL reserves the right to review and adjust all City and convenience fee pricing on an annual basis in June. This adjustment may be consistent with the then most recent ECI adjustment or three percent(3%)whichever is greater. Items that will be considered in the review of fees may include, but are not limited to:regulatory changes,card association rate adjustments,card association category changes,bank/processor dues and assessments,average consumer payment amounts, and card type utilization. 3.6.4. City agrees to maintain a depository account with a financial institution reasonably acceptable to HdL for the payment of amounts payable hereunder,and hereby authorizes HdL to initiate debit entries to such account for the payment of amounts payable hereunder. City agrees to provide HdL with any and all information necessary for HdL to initiate such debit entries via the Automated Clearing House(ACH)system. For any amount that is not paid within thirty(30)days after its due date,City shall pay a late fee equal to the lesser of one and one-half percent(1%%)per month of the unpaid amount or the maximum interest rate allowed by Law. HdL Software,LLC 6 AgreemrntfovHdLServices EXHIBIT G'COMPENSATION 1. Prime Software System One Time Project Costs $10,000.00 3 Named Users Included Must use HdL supported FIS Payment gateway-Non-supported gateways will .W44*6-A�; require addition programing charges. tation included Project management,installation, configuration,report design,training,etc. At Cost At Cost Included Included Additional days available at$2000/day I Off�, $10,600.00 Total one-time costs Recurring Costs $7,800.00 Due at"go live"and renewed annually + CPI. Will be adjusted/prorated if necessary. 1.1. Software UcenseFee'TheUcensa fee inc|vde,the use ofthesoftwarebythespe cif iednumbe,nf use rs' software user manual in digital format,and all standard forms and reports. Additional user licenses are available for g1'5OO license fee plus$40O annual software use fee. 1.2. Annual Software Use Fee-The software use fee is billed annually,and provides for ongoing customer support and updates to the software. The software use fee shall be adjusted at the beginning ofeach calendar year by the change in the Consumer Price Index—West Urban(CPI-WU)as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each CPI adjustment will not be less than two percent(2%)or greater than ten percent(1O%). The software use fee shall also be adjusted to include any amounts paid for any City licenses orpermits which were required for this service. 1.3. Implementation-The Implementation fee covers all efforts involved for installation and configuration of the software. This includes one session ofpre-installation and process evaluation,one session of"go live"training,installation support,design and programming of standard forms and reports,and configuration of the software. 1.4. Data Conversion—Data will be converted from the City provided source files. Includes one(l) conversion when migrating from anMdL system,and two(l)conversions when migrating from another vendor's system. Additional conversions of the same source data can be performed,upon request,at a cost uf$Z,SOO per conversion. The source files must be provided in the same format for all conversions, otherwise custom programming costs will apply in order to accommodate the varying data formats. Data conversion includes uptn3O hours nf developer time. Any work above 3O hours will be charged atthe current developer hourly rate. z.s. Travel Expenses-Travel and lodging expenses are billed at cost and apply to all meetings;including process,pre'/nstaUatinn,installation,training,and support. HdLis dedicated tn conserving public funds, and ensures any travel costs are indeed required and reasonable. Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 1.6. Parcel Data-HdL Prime includes comprehensive land management functionality. There are three ways to acquire the parcel data. 1.6.1. If the City is a client for HdL property tax services,the parcel data will be provided at no cost. 1.6.2. If the City is not a client for HdL property tax services,the parcel data may be purchased from HdL. 1.6.3. If the City wishes to use any other source of parcel data, HdL can work with the City to create a re-useable import utility. The development of this utility will be billed on a time and material basis. Once the source data has been reviewed,a statement of work will be provided including a cost estimate. 1.7. Customizing Services-The software is a table-driven system and has been developed to meet almost all of the needs of a City. However,should the need occur, HdL is available to provide custom enhancements to the software on a pre-determined time and material basis. No work shall be performed without prior written approval of the City. 1.8. Payment Schedule—Compensation for the contract amount shall be as follows: 1.8.1. One-time project costs and the first year Software Use Fee. 60%shall be due and payable within 30 days of the effective date of the Agreement. 30%within 60 days of the effective date of the Agreement. 10%within 30 days of full system delivery or first production use of the system, whichever comes first. 1.8.2. Travel Expenses. Travel and lodging expenses are billed at cost as they are incurred. Travel expenses shall be due and payable within 30 days of the billing date. 1.8.3. Annual Software Use Fee. The software use fee will be invoiced each year on the anniversary of the effective date of the Agreement,and shall be due and payable within 30 days of the invoice date. The software use fee billing cycle can be prorated as needed should the City desire an alternative billing cycle. 2. Payment Processing Services- HdL will provide City with eCheck,credit and debit card payment processing(merchant)services under an Agency Funded pricing model. HdL will provide City with eCheck, credit and debit card payment processing(merchant)services under an Agency Funded Interchange Pass- through pricing model. HdL reserves the right to not accept any payment type in situations where doing so may be in violation of the rules and regulations governing that payment type. 2.9%+$0.30 per transaction $0.50 per transaction Waived � 7�f�ilril�l�o3ltcu I�� ;t .trr �_i $30.00 per month i1C�rJ�YlrSdita�fi<h ttlpi �� ^—] $10.00 per event F1XI:Fi `� $25.00 per event 4. Payment HdL will provide detailed invoices for all work completed. City will submit payment to HdL within 30 days of receiving the invoice. HdL Software,LLC 8 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 EXHIBIT C GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS,CONFIDENTIALITY. a. Software License. If access to any HdL software systems are provided to City as part of this Agreement,HdL hereby provides a license to the City to use HdUs software while the associated service is in effect through this Agreement. The software shall only be used by the City.The City shall not sublet,duplicate,modify,decompile,reverse engineer, disassemble,or attempt to derive the source code of said software. The license granted hereunder shall not imply ownership by Cityof said software,rights of the City to sell said software,or rights to use said software forthe benefits of others. This license is not transferable.City shall not create any derivative work or product based on or derived from the Software or documentation,or modify the Software or documentation without the prior written consent of HdL.in the event of a breach of this provision(And without limiting HdL's remedies),said modification,derivative work or product based on the Software or documentation is hereby deemed assigned to HdL. Upon termination, the software license shall expire,all copies of the software shall be removed from the City's computers and network and all digital copies deleted or otherwise destroyed. b. Agency Data. HdL acknowledges that the data provided by the City ("Agency Data") during the course of this Agreement is the property of the City. City authorizes HdL to access,import,process and generate reports from the Agency Data with its various proprietary systems. No confidential or otherwise sensitive information will be released. If appropriate,at the termination of this Agreement the Agency Data will be made available to the City in a format acceptable to both the City and HdL. C. Consultant Proprietary Information. As used herein,the term"proprietary information"means any information which relates to Consultant's software systems, audit processes or related services, techniques, or general business processes. City shall hold in confidence and shall not disclose to any other party any Consultant proprietary information in connection with this Agreement,or otherwise learned or obtained from the Consultant in connection with this Agreement. The obligations imposed by this Paragraph shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement. The terms of this section shall not apply to any information that is public information. B. OPTIONAL SERVICES. Optional services beyond the scope of this Agreement are available at HdUs hourly rates in effect at the time service is requested. HdL will provide City a Statement of Work specifying the scope,timeline,and cost for the requested service. Depending on the personnel assigned to perform the work,HdL's standard hourly rates range between $75 and$275 per hour. C. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. HdL will notify the City of any miscellaneous expenses and request authorization to proceed. HdL will not be reimbursed for any miscellaneous expenses unless authorized by the City. Miscellaneous expenses may include travel, lodging and meal expenses, and other expenses which are above and beyond the ordinary expenses associated with performance of this Agreement. D. PRICING ADJUSTMENTS. All pricing listed In this Agreement will be honored during initial implementation of the services. Any additional/optional services needed after services are active will be provided using the pricing currently established at the time the service is requested. E. LICENSE, PERMITS, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. HdL shall obtain such licenses, permits and approvals (collectively the "Permits")as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. City shall assist HdL in obtaining such Permits,and City shall absorb all fees,assessments and taxes which are necessary for any Permits required to be issued by City. If City requires payment for such Permits,the associated costs will be included with the next invoice. F. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. HdL shall maintain the policies set out below,and in amounts of coverage not less than those indicated herein. Additionally, where required by City, HdL shall name the City as an additional insured and provide a Certificate of Insurance. a. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability-In accordance with applicable law. b. Comprehensive General Liability- Bodily injury liability in the amount of$1,000,000 for each person in any one accident,and$1,000,000 for injuries sustained by two or more persons in any one accident. Property damage liability in the amount of$1,000,000 for each accident,and$2,000,000 aggregate for each year of the policy period. C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability-Bodily injury liability coverage of$1,000,000 for each accident. d. Errors and Omissions-in addition to any other insurance required by this Agreement,HdL shall provide and maintain, during the term of this Agreement, professional liability insurance in the amount of$1,000,000 as evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance. G. TERMINATION. This Agreement,or individual services provided by this Agreement,may be terminated as follows: a. Software—Software services may be terminated by either party upon written notice at least 90 days prior to the end of the established annual billing cycle. Software services are provided on an annual basis. No credit will be provided for any unused portion of the annual term. Upon termination, the software license shall expire and (a)City will immediately remove the software from computers, servers and network, and destroy or erase all copies of the software and any Proprietary Information and confirm destruction of same by signing and returning to HdL an "Affidavit of Destruction"acceptable to HdL,and(b)upon City's request,HdL will assist in extracting the City data in a format acceptable to both the City and HdL. HdL Software,LLC 9 Agreement for HdL Services City of Menifee, CA August 17,2017 b. Services-City may discontinue a service by sending a letter of intent to HdL at least 90 days prior to desired last date of service. H. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. HdL shall perform the services hereunder as an independent contractor. No agent, representative or employee of HdL shall be considered an employee of the City. I. NON-ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is not assignable either in whole or in part by HdL or the City without the written consent of the other party. 1. GOVERNING LAW. The laws of the State of California shall govern the rights,obligations,duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and shall also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. K. INDEMNIFICATION. HdL shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its officers,officials and employees from any liability for damage or claims for personal injury,including death,as well as from claims for breach of confidentiality or property damage,including attorney fees,which may arise out of the performance of the work described herein,caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of HdL,its officers,agents and employees under this Agreement.City shall indemnify and hold harmless HdL, its officers, agents and employees, from any liability for damage or claims for personal injury, including death,as well as from claims for breach of confidentiality or property damage which may arise from City's negligent acts,errors or omissions under this Agreement. HdL Software,LLC 10