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ORANGE COUNTY REVENUE DEPARTMENT ATTORNEY CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT made this day of , 200_, by and between ORANGE COUNTY, a body politic and corporate of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, and Cyrus D Hogue, III, Attorney at Law with a place of business in Hillsborough, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the ATTORNEY: WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires legal services for collection by foreclosure of delinquent real estate taxes: and WHEREAS, THEREFORE, in consideration of promises mutually exchanged the pazties agree as follows: The ATTORNEY will provide to ORANGE COUNTY non-exclusive services for collection and/or foreclosure of delinquent real estate taxes, ALL work will be undertaken promptly, professionally and courteously by the ATTORNEY and will be at no cost to ORANGE COUNTY. The Court costs, publication fees, reasonable attorney fees and similar fees will be collected as part of the foreclosure process as provided by law or absorbed by the ATTORNEY, 2, The Revenue office of the COUNTY on an "as needed" basis will refer this work, There is no guarantee of any specific number of cases during any particular period of time and the arrangement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days' written notice, If termination is initiated by the ATTORNEY, they must be responsible for following to conclusion any work in process at that time and will be paid pursuant to the Contract for said work. The term of this CONTRACT shall begin on the date shown above and will continue until terminated or amended, Work will be coordinated through Jo Roberson, Tax Collector/Revenue Director, or her delegate. 4. ATTORNEY will hold ORANGE COUNTY harmless for any damages, claims, etc,, resulting from the ATTORNEY performance of services under this CONTRACT. 5. ATTORNEY is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed an employee or agent of the COUNTY for any purpose.