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10. Dispute Resolution. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Contract promptly by negotiation between appropriate parties who have authority to settle the controversy. The disputing party shall give the other party written notice of the dispute. Within ten (10) days after receipt of said notice, the receiving party shall submit to the other a written response. The notice and response shall include: a. a statement of each party's position and a summary of the evidence and arguments supporting its position, and b. the name and title of the designated representative who will represent that ply The executive shall meet at a mutually acceptable time and place within twenty (20) days of the date of the disputing party's notice and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary to exchange relevant information and to attempt to resolve the dispute. If the controversy or claim has not been resolved within thirty (30) days of the meeting of the appropriate parties, the parties shall endeavor to settle the dispute by standard mediation practices under Florida law. This Contract and all matters arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue hereunder shall lie in Indian River County, Florida. 11. Changes. Indian River County or Consultant may, from time to time, request modifications or changes in the Scope of Services (Exhibit A). Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of Consultant s compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between Indian River County and Consultant, shall be incorporated in written amendments. 12. Termination of Contract. This Contract may be terminated by either Indian River County or Consultant with fourteen (14) days written notice. In the event of such termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models photographs, and reports prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of Indian River County become Indian River County's property. Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for work accomplished prior to the termination. 13. Assignability. This Contract shall not be assigned or transferred by either Consultant or Indian River County without the prior written consent of the other. 14. Standard of Care and Insurance. Consultant shall perform services for Indian River County in a professional manner, using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by consultants practicing in the same or similar locality as the project. M:IGENERALIPropertieslCourthouselPGAL Contractdoc 3