written, between the parties. This contract shall not be amended except in writing, signed <br /> by both parties. <br /> 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 third <br /> party any rights under this contract. <br /> 19. Jurisdiction and Venue. All actions relating to this contract shall be tried before the courts <br /> of the State of Oregon to the exclusion of all other courts which might have jurisdiction apart <br /> from this provision. Venue in any action shall lie in the Circuit Court of Lane County, <br /> 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: ~ Y• <br /> <br /> V a R. Carlson Sally clntyre <br /> ~~City anager pro tem Principal <br /> Date: g <br /> f <br /> ~ ~ Date: ~~G~'!~ ~9, a~OQ~ <br /> <br />