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Agreement by this reference. Section 5. Relationship of the Parties: The parties agree that the City is an independent entity and not an agent or servant of the School Board. No party or its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, independent contractors or consultants shall be considered employees or agents of any other party, nor to have been authorized to incur any expense on behalf of any other party, nor to act for or to bind any other party, nor shall an employee claim any right in or entitlement to any pension, workers' compensation benefit, unemployment compensation, civil service or other employee rights or privileges granted by operation of law or otherwise, except through and against the entity by whom they are employed. Section 6. Liability: The parties to this Agreement shall not be deemed to assume any liability for the negligent or wrongful acts, or omissions of the other party. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver, by either party, of the liability limits established in section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes. Section 7. Termination: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, by giving written notice of termination to the other party, in the event that the other party is in material breach of this Agreement. A material breach will be deemed to occur when either party is in breach of any of their respective obligations or provisions in this Agreement, and the party has failed to cure same within 30 (thirty) days after receipt of written notice from the other party. Termination of this Agreement by any Party is not effective until five (5) business days following receipt of the written notice of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement no party shall have any further liability or obligation to the other party except as expressly set forth in this Agreement; provided that no party shall be relieved of any liability for breach of this Agreement for events or obligations arising prior to such termination. Section 8. Arbitration of Disputes: 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. Section 9. Notice: Any notice, consent or other communication required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be considered given when delivered in person or sent by facsimile or electronic mail (provided that any notice sent by facsimile or electronic mail shall simultaneously be sent personal delivery, overnight courier or certified mail as provided herein), one business day after being sent by reputable overnight carrier or 3 business day after being mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the addresses set forth in this Agreement (or at such other address as a party may specify by notice given pursuant to this Section to the other party). Section 10. Modification and Amendment: Except as expressly permitted herein to the contrary, no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and equal dignity herewith.