2001 NS Housing - EmPOWERment, Inc HOME Program Property Acquisition

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t 12 approximates, in a lawful manner, such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision. If the County and EmPOWERment cannot agree, they shall apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to substitute such provision as the court deems reasonable and judicially valid, legal and enforceable. Such provision determined by the court shall automatically be deemed part of this Agreement ab initio. n Equal Opportunity. EmPOWERment shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, age, handicap, or familial status in the implementation of this Project. o Headings. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe its provision. P. Gender; Singular and Plural. As used herein, the neuter gender includes the feminine and masculine. The masculine includes the feminine and neuter, and the feminine includes the masculine and neuter and each includes a corporation, partnership or other legal entity when the context so requires. The singular number includes the plural and vice versa, whenever the context so requires. q. Recording. The parties hereto agree that upon notice to the other and at its own cost and expense, a party may record this Agreement in the Office of Register of Deeds for Orange County. r. Compliance with Laws. To the extent applicable, each party hereto agrees to comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the Property from and after the date hereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, EmPOWERment shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances applicable to the expenditure of funds provided by the County, to purchase and develop the Property. S. Publicity; Signage. EmPOWERment agrees to provide such publicity with respect to the County's participation in the development of the Property as the County shall reasonably require. Any signage at the Property shall acknowledge the County's role and contribution. t. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute on and the same instrument. U. No Third Party Rights. The parties hereto covenant and agree that nothing contained in this Agreement or any act by the County or EmPOWERment shall be deemed or construed by the parties or any third party to create any relationship of third party beneficiary, including third party principal or agent, or to create any right, claim or cause of action against the County, EmPOWERment or any of their respective officers, agents or employees by any third party.