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Charges are based on hours spent {in 0.25 hour increments (with phone, email and research less than '/4 hour is not biiled) at hourly rates in effect for the individuals performing the work. The hourly ratcs for members flf the staff vary accoxding to skill and experience, The Schedule of Fees shall apply far projects for the period through December 31, 2012. Subject to the approval of the City, these rates may be adjusted annually thereafter to account for changed labor costs, inflation or changed ovexhead conditions. 6. For services where the sc�pe of work can be clearly defined, a nat-to-exceed nnethod is preferred. This method would provide a ma�cimum fee for services such as feasibility reports, studies, research,projects or other similar work. For these not-to- exceed services, a proposal letter is prepared and/or a verbal quote is given with acceptance a.nd agreement between both paxties before work commences. The not- to-exceed cost would be developed based an the hourly rates provided above. 7. In addition to the foregoing, CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed at cost for the following Direct Expenses when incurred in the perforrnance of the work, a. CITY appraved travel and subsistence. b, CTTY approved outside (facilities not owned by C�NSULTANT) computer services. c. CITY approved outside prafessional and technical services (ie, sail boxings and geotechnical reports). d. 4ther costs for such additiona] items and services that the CITY may require the CONSLTLTANT ta provide to fulfill the terms of this Agreement. 8, The CONSULTANT shall provide a monthly itemizatian of time spent performing general engineering services for the CTTY. The CONSULTANT shall provide a custornized invoice to be received by the 15��' of the following month. Private projects wili be billed at standard rates and invoiced individually. SECTTON TV-GENERAL � A. STANDARD OF CARE Professional services provided under this Agreement will be conducted in a manner consistent with that level of care and sl�ill ordinarily exercised by mem.bers of the Consultant's profession currently practicing under similar conditians. B. CHANGE IN PR�JECT SCOPE In the event the CITY changes or is required to change the scope of the project from that described in Section T and/or the applicable addendum, and such changes require Additional Services by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to additional compensation at the applicable hourly rates. The CONSULTANT shall give notice to lhe 157486v2 Page 4 of 9