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10. Change of Unit Cost Reimbursement Rates. COG may 008 <br /> renegotiate the reimbursement rates as set forth in Attachment <br /> "A The parties agree that COG will consider increasing the <br /> reimbursement rate only under two circumstances: <br /> (a) Upon a showing by Agency that actual costs <br /> have increased due to factors beyond Agency's control; or <br /> (b) Upon a showing by Agency that actual costs <br /> have increased due to a sudden increase in client load <br /> (e.g. , due to a disaster) . <br /> The parties further agree that COG shall have the right <br /> to decrease the reimbursement rate under any circumstances <br /> which show that actual costs are less than projected; including, <br /> but not limited to, circumstances in which: <br /> (a) Overall costs of providing service are shown <br /> to be less than forecast in the Agency's original bid for <br /> this service; or <br /> (b) The Agency fails to document the required <br /> local match such that the COG reimbursement rate exceeds <br /> ninety percent (90%) of service costs. <br /> In the event the reimbursement rates are decreased, <br /> COG may, at its option, increase the total number of units <br /> of service to be delivered. <br /> 11. Payments by Service Recipients. No individual <br /> receiving services under the terms of this Agreement shall <br /> be required to pay any part of the cost of the service. <br /> However, recipients shall be given the opportunity by the <br /> Agency to make some contribution for the service in .a manner <br /> approved by COG. <br /> Agency shall post a notice in a conspicuous place, <br /> stating that no charge is made for the service, but that <br /> contributions will be accepted. Agency shall furnish envelopes <br /> to all clients for confidential contributions. Agency shall <br /> offer a locked box in a convenient location for confidential <br /> deposit of envelopes. All envelopes shall be collected and <br /> -- - - _ .. <br />