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. relates to the project; and (2lfrom any claim that-damages, just compensation, restitution; judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the termeof or effects arising from this Agreement~ Developer agrees to pay all costs for-the defense of Cabarrus county and its officers, agents,.employees, consultants, special counsel and representatives regarding any action for damages, just compensation. restitution, judicial or equitable relief caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of-Developer~s actions in connection with-the Project or any claims arising out of this Agreement. This hold harmless Agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered or alleged to have been suffered ,by reason of the events referred to in this paragraph or due by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement regardless of whether or not the County prepared, supplied or approved this Agreement, plans.or specifications, _or both, for the Project. The developer further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the County, inCluding fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by Cabarruscounty~ regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement or asserting that damages, just compensation, restitution,judicial or equitable relief is due to personal or property rights by reason of the terms of, or-effects arising from this Agreement. Cabarrus County may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. 4.15 Relationship of Parties. The contractual relationship between Cabarrus County and Developer arising out of this Agreement is one of-independent contractor and not agency. It is specifically understood by the parties that; (a) the Project is a private development; (b) County has no interest in or responsibilities for or duty to third parties concerning any improvements to the Property unless the county accepts the improvements pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement orin connection with any applicable .subdivision map approval: and (c) AS between the County and the Developer, the Developer shall have the full power and exclusive control of the Property subject to the obligations of the Developer set forth in this Agreement. 5.1 Default. 5.1.1 Events of Default. Developer .is in default under this .Agreement upon the_. happening of one or more of the following events or conditions: (1). Ifa warranty, representation or statement made or furnished by Developer to Cabarrus County is false or proves to have been false in ~ny material _respect when it was made; (2) A finding and determination made by Cabarrus County following a-periodic review that upon the basis of subst~ntial evidence the Developer has not complied in good faith with one or more of the terms or conditions of this Agreement. (3) Any other event, condition, act or omission which materially interferes with the intent and Objectives of t~is Agreement. 5.1.2 Procedure upon Default. (1) Upon the occurrence of default, County shall give Developer (the ~defaulting partyn) thirty (30ldays written notice specifying the nature of the alleged default .and, when appropriate; the manner in,-which said default may be satisfactorily cured. After proper notice and expiration of said thirty (30) day cure period without cure, Cabarrus County may execute any remedy available to it hereunder and under applicable law, .rule, regulation or ordinance, and may ,be entitled to terminate or amend this Agreement in accordance with the procedures adopted by Cabarrus County. Failure or delay in giving notice of default shall not' constitute a waiver of any default, nor shall it change the time of default. Exercise of any remedy available to Cabarrus .County does not preclude exercise of any other remedies available to Cabarrus County. any of which may be exercised independently or concurrently. (2) Cabarrus county does not waive any claim of defect in performance by Developer, if on periodic review Cabarrus County does not propose _to modify or terminate this Agreement. (3) Non-performance shall not be excused because of a failure of a third person. E-l.