Sec. 2-379. - Required language for all contracts.

Except for contracts and other agreements with governmental entities and agencies, including cities, other counties, state agencies, and federally recognized tribes, all agreements subject to this article shall contain the following paragraph or substantially similar language, modified as applicable for the type of agreement:

The [contractor/franchisee/recipient/lessee/user] shall comply with any and all federal, state, and local laws—including, but not limited to the county of Sonoma living wage ordinance—affecting activities under this [contract/franchise/lease/agreement]. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the [contractor/franchisee/recipient/lessee/user] expressly acknowledges and agrees that this agreement [is/may be] subject to the provisions of Article XXVI of Chapter 2 of the Sonoma County Code, requiring payment of a living wage to covered employees. Noncompliance during the term of the agreement will be considered a material breach and may result in termination of the agreement or pursuit of other legal or administrative remedies.

(Ord. No. 6488, § III(Exh. A), 6-4-2024; Ord. No. 6139, § II, 12-15-2015)