07-F DSHS Contract No. 2007-020428

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with Department and perform all actions necessary to transfer ownership of such property to the Department or its designee, or otherwise affirm Department's ownership rights and interest in such property. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the Contract. Section 13.07 Severability and Ambiguity. If any provision of this Contract is construed to be illegal or invalid, the illegal or invalid provision will be deemed stricken and deleted to the same extent and effect as if never incorporated, but all other provisions will continue. Parties represent and agree that the language contained in this Contract is to be construed as jointly drafted, proposed and accepted. Section 13.08 Legal Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given by the provisions of this Contract shall be deemed to have been received by a Party on the third business day after the date on which it was mailed to the Party at the address first given above (or at such other address as the Party shall specify to the other Party in writing) or, if sent by certified mail, on the date of receipt. Section 13.09 Successors. The Contract shall be binding upon the Parties and their successors and assignees, except as expressly provided in this Contract. Section 13.10 Headings. The articles and section headings used in the Contract are for convenience of reference only and shall not be construed in any way to define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions. Section 13.11 Parties. The Parties represent to each other that they are entities fully familiar with transactions of the kind reflected by this document, and are capable of understanding the terminology and meaning of its terms and conditions and of obtaining independent legal advice pertaining to this Contract. Section 13.12 Survivability of Terms. Termination or expiration of this Contract for any reason shall not release either party from any liabilities or obligations set forth in this Contract that (a) the parties have expressly agreed shall survive any such termination or expiration, or (b) remain to be performed or (c) by their nature would be intended to be applicable following any such termination or expiration. Section 13.13 Direct Operation. The Department may temporarily assume operations of a Contractor's program or programs funded under this Contract when the continued operation of the program by Contractor puts at risk the health and safety of clients and/or participants served by the Contractor, and there are no reasonable alternatives available. Section 13.14 Customer Service Information. If requested, Contractor shall supply such information as required by the Department to comply with the provisions of TEX. Gov'T CODE ch. 2114 regarding Customer Service surveys. Section 13.15 Amendment. Parties agree that the Department may reduce funds pursuant to the terms of this Contract. Unless otherwise specified in these General Provisions, all other amendments to this Contract must be in writing and agreed to by both Parties. Contractor's request for certain budget revisions or other amendments must be submitted in writing, including a justification for the request, to the Division Contract Management Unit assigned EF29-12425 General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2007) Rev. 07/20/2006 Page 25