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90 Page 5 3. Term. Unless earlier terminated, the term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of six months from the date first above written, The City Council may amend the Agreement to extend it for additional six-month periods or parts thereof as deemed necessary. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Consultant's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of any extension of this Agreement. 4. Schedule. Consultant will generally adhere to the schedule set forth in Attachment "A" hereof, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; provided, that City will grant reasonable extensions of time for the performance of such services occasioned by unusually lengthy governmental reviews of Consultant's work product or other unavoidable delays occasioned by circumstances. Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of City's project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the Services under this Agreement in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant's performance must be governed by sound practices. 5. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 6. Compensation. The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the term of this Agreement will be six-thousand dollars ($6,000) per month in the form of a retainer, plus approved expenses, No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. Monthly payment will occur only after receipt by City of monthly invoices sufficiently detailed to include that month's relevant activities, time spent, and additional expenses for approval by City. 7. Status of Consultant. Consultant will perform the Services in Consultant's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Consultant's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. The persons used by Consultant to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, -