18. Interpretation. This contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the <br /> laws of the State of Oregon. The parties to this contract do not intend to confer on any <br /> third party any rights under this contract. <br /> 19. Jurisdiction and Venue. All actions relating to this contract shall be tried before the <br /> courts of the State of Oregon to the exclusion of all other courts which might have <br /> jurisdiction apart from this provision. Venue in any action shall lie in the Circuit Court of <br /> Lane County, Oregon. <br /> 20. Effective Date. The effective date of this contract shall be the latest date of signature by <br /> the parties. <br /> City of Eugene Contractor <br /> By: By: <br /> (signature) (signature) <br /> Christine Andersen David Reed for <br /> Public Works Executive Director David Reed & Associates (Prime) <br /> Salix Associates <br /> Nathaniel Sperry Tee C2Ye cry <br /> Dennis Lueck <br /> Date: Date: <br /> Personal Services Contract- -Page 6 <br /> (Revised December 1997) <br />