<br /> 15. Notices. Any notices permitted or required by this contract shall be deemed given when <br /> personally delivered or upon deposit in the United States mail, postage fully prepaid, <br /> certified, return receipt requested, addressed to: <br /> Contractor: Bruce Newhouse <br /> Salix Associates, LCC <br /> 2525 Potter Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97405 <br /> City: Parks Planning Manager <br /> Public Works Department/Parks and Open Space <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> or such other address as either party may provide to the other by notice given in <br /> accordance with this provision. <br /> 16. Attorney Fees. In the event of any action to enforce or interpret this contract, the <br /> prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the~losing party reasonable attorney fees <br /> incurred in the proceeding, as set by the court, at trial, on appeal or upon review. <br /> 17. Integration. This contract embodies the entire agreement of the parties. There are no <br /> promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein. This contract <br /> shall supersede all prior communications, representations or agreements, either oral or <br /> written, between the parties. This contract shall not tie 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 <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 /> Personal Services Contract-Page 5 <br /> (Revised December 1997) <br /> <br />