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a. Material Delay -- material delays that are beyond the control of the Contractor, which can be shown to have directly caused the overall late completion. b. Adverse Weather and Emergency Conditions -- weather or emergency conditions that directly affect the scheduling of the Work over a significant portion of the term of this Contract. c. Strikes - in the case where the Contractor relies on a union work force, the Contractor encounters a work stoppage. d. Amendments -- amendments in the original scope of Work, which can be reasonably shown to require an extension of the time allowed for completion. e. Other Delays -act or neglect of the HRA or of a separate contractor employed by the HRA, or by changes ordered by the HRA to the Work or by unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond the Contractor's control. Section 13. Change Orders 13.1. The HRA has the right, within the general scope of the Work and without notice to any surety or sureties of the Contractor, if any, to make changes in the Work, either by altering the nature of the same or by adding to or deducting from it. All changes shall, except in the case of emergencies endangering the safety of persons or property, be made by written Change Order. The parties shall determine the effect of any Change Order on the Contract Price and project schedule by mutual agreement. The Contractor must promptly comply with any and all written Change Orders. No such Change Order shall be deemed to invalidate the remaining terms and conditions contained in this Contract. Section 14. Waiver of Liability 15.1 It is agreed that the Work is undertaken at the sole risk of the Contractor. The Contractor does expressly forever release the City and the HRA from any claims, demands, injuries, damage actions, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or connected with the Work. Section 15. Indemnification 15.1. Any and all claims that arise or may arise as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of the Contractor, its officials, employees or agents while engaged in the performance of the Work shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the City or the HRA. The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City and the HRA, its officials, employees and agents against any and all liability, loss, cost, damages, expenses, claims, or actions, including attorneys' fees which the City and the HRA may incur or be required to pay on account of injury to or death of any person or persons or 7