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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKIN 92 067 Chamberlain Architect . . THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE BY-LAW BY-LAW NO. 1992-67 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF A STANDARD CLIENT/ARCHITECT AGREEMENT DOCUMENT WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine deems it advisable to enter into a standard Client/Architect Agreement; NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine enter into an agreement with Chamberlain Architect Services Limited to services in providing architectural services for the additions and renovation to the Kincardine Public Library . 2. That the mayor and clerk be authorized to sign, on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine, the agreement with Chamberlain Architect Services Limited which is attached to this by-law and to affix the Town's Corporate seal as and when required. 3. This by-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 4. This by-law may be cited as the "Chamberlain Architectural Services Agreement By-law". READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 6th day of August, 1992. READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 20th day of August, 1992. o~ Reeve -----..." l Canadian Standard Fonn of Agreement Between Client and Architect Abbreviated Version DOCUMENT SEVEN 1989 Edition CO,I,IITIEE OF C\.'\.\DL\.\; .\RCHITECTCR\L COCSCILS Ri?/'Ísed 1991 Canadian Standard Form of Agreement between Client and Architect Abbreviated Version DOCUMENT 7 1989000 Revised 1991 This document has been endorsed by the following member associations of the Committee of Cana- dian Architectural Councils (CCAC): Architectural Institute of British Columbia Alberta Association of Arcbitects Saskatchewan Association of Arcbitects Manitoba Association of Architects Ontario Association of Architects Arcbitects Association of New Brunswick Nova Scotia Association of Architects Arcbitects Association of Prince Edward Island Newfoundland Association of Architects Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Enquiries should be directed to: Practice Aft'airs Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils Suite 330, 55 Murray Street Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5M3 (613) 232-8341 Contents Agreement Between Client and Architect L Definitions 2. Responsibilities 2.1 Architect's Services & Client's Responsibilities 2.2 Statutes, Regulations, Codes & By-Laws 2.3 Estimates of Construction Cost 2.4 Additional Services 2.5 Client Information 3. General Conditions 3.1 Copyright and Use of Documents 3.2 Uability of the Architect 3.3 Project Suspension or Abandonment 3.4 Termination 3.5 Extent of Agreement 4. Fees and Reimbursable Expenses 4.1 Professional Fees 4.2 Percentage Based or Fixed Fee 4.3 Calculating the Fees by Percentage of Construction Cost 4.4 Schedule of Payments 4.5 Additional Services 4.6 Reimbursable Expenses 4.7 Changes & Adjustments 4.8 Interest S. Other Conditions Schedule"K Schedule of Architect's Services and Client's Responsibilities l CCAC Copyright t989 and 1991 MUlt not be copied in whole or in part without the written permission of CCAC. . Canadian Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Architect Abbreviated Version DOCUMENT 7 1989 Edition Revised 1991 Agreement made as of the 3rd day of nineteen hundred and April in the year of 1992 Between the Client: (Include name and address) Town of Kincardine 707 ~een Street Kincardine, cntario N2Z 1Z9 and the Architect: (Include name and address) Chamberlain Architect Services Limited 1001 Charrplain Averrue, Suite #300 Burlington, cntario L7L 5Z4 For the following Project: Kincardine Public Library Address: Addition and Renovations Description: ~een Street, Kincardine, cntario Design Develcpnent Phase and Construction Documents Phase Existing Library Building: 3,966 sq. ft. Proposed Addition: 4.530 sq. ft. (approximate) as described in detail in the ScherÅ“1tic Design Study Report dated February 28, 1991, as prepared by CharTDerlain Architect Services Limited for the Town of Kincardine. The Client and the Architect agree as set forth in the following terms and conditions. . 1. Definitions . Construction Budget Construction Cost Construction Documents Design Development Documents General Review Schematic Design Documents Bank Rate L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 1.6 L7 The Construction Budge¡ is the Client's estimated ConstrucUon Cost including contingencies for cost increases. Construction COS¡ means the contract price( s) of the projec¡ designed or specified by or on behalf of the Archi¡ect, including all applicable taxes whether recoverable or not. Where there is no contract price for all or par¡ of the project, the Construction COS1 shall be the estimated cost at market rates at the es¡imated time of construction as determined by the Architect ConstrucUon Cost does no¡ include the compensation of the ArchUect and the Architecfs consultants, the cost of the land, or other costs which are the responsibility of the Client. In the event tha¡ labour or material is furnished by the Client below market cost or when old materials are re-used, the Construction Cost for purposes of establishing the fee is to be interpreted as the cost of all materials and labour necessary to complete the work as if all materials had been new and as if all labour had been paid for at market prices at the time of construction or, in the event that the construction does not proceed, at existing market prices at the estimated time of construction. ¡; .0 ~ ':! .'!1 .1:; ê ~ ~ I t3 .'!1 ~ ~ I:; ~ ~ ð Construction Documents consist of drawings and specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the projec¡. Design Development Documents consis¡ of drawings and other documents appropria¡e to the size of the project, to fix and describe the size and character of the entire project as ¡o the architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, materials and such other elements as may be appropriate. General Review means an examination of the project at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction which the Architect considers necessary to detennine whether the construction is in general conformity with the contract documents and reporting thereon. Schematic Design Documents consist of documents which illusuate the scale and character of the project and how the parts of the project functionally rela¡e to each other. Bank Rate meanS the bank ra¡e established by the Bank of Canada as the minimum rate at which the Bank of Canada makes short term advances to the chartered banks. i ~ I ~ '(y E <2 11 ~ ¡; '" V) ¡; .:1 ~ ð Revision 1991 1. 7 Bank Rate Added OQ '(y '" . . Responsibilities The Architect's services and Client's responsibilities are as set out in Schedule "!I.' attached herewith. ¡:: .0 ~ ~ ~ .S! ~ "" ~ I The Architect shall review statutes, regulations, codes and by-laws applicable to the desigu and where necessary review the same with the authorities having jurisdiction in order that the required consents, approvals, licences and permits necessary for the project can be applied for and obtained by the Client. If the Architect provides assistance to the Client in applying for the necessary approvals, the client acknowledges that the Architect can- not guarantee their issuance nor predict the time required to obtain the required consents, approvals, licenses and permits. Where the Architect prepares estimates of the Construction Cost for the Client, he does not warrant the accuracy of such estimates as matters of cost are beyond his control. For the acceptance of the Client, he shall review and revise these estimates as the preparation of drawings and specifications proceeds. In the event that the Architect makes revisions to or provides addi- tional drawings, specifications or other documents when such revi- sions or additions ace: (a) inconsistent with written approvals or instructions previously given, (b) required by the enactment or revisions of statutes, regulations, codes or by-Jaws, (c) due to the interpretation of the authorities having jurisdiction differing from the Architect's interpretation of statutes, regula- tions, codes and by-laws in such a way as the Architect cannot reasonably anticipate, (d) due to other causes beyond the control of the Architect, or (e) not contemplated in Schedule "!I.', such services shall be considered as additional services and shall be provided only with the written authorization of the Client. The Client shall furnish information, surveys, reports and services as set out in Schedule A, the accuracy and completeness of which the Architect shall be entitled to rely on and contracts for the provision of such information, surveys, reports and services. whether arranged by the Client or the Architect, shall be considered direct contracts with the Client unless explicitly provided otherwise. 13 ~ ~ ~ ~ ¡:: <:! .~ \J j ~ ~ i 'õ- f .z ~ ~ ¡:: ;;; '" ¡:: .S! ~ ð General Conditions Plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations and specifications as instruments of service are and shall remain the property of the Architect whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Client shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representa- tions and specifications for infonnation and reference in connection with the Client's use and occupancy of the project. Except for refer- ence purposes, the plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representations and specifications shall not be used for additions or alterations to the project or on any other project. As a condition precedent to the use by the Client of the plans, sketches, drawings, graphic represen- tations and specifications for the project, all fees and reimbursable expenses of the Architect are required to be paid in full. co 'õ- '" . 2 2.1 Architect's Semces and Client's Responsibilities 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1.1 Statutes, Regulations, Codes 8< By-Laws Estimates of Construction Cost Additional Semces Client Information 3 Copyrigbt and Use of Documents 3~2 Liability of the Architect 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 When models or architectural renderings are specifically commissioned by the Client, the Client shall be entitled to keep the original model or architectural rendering. In consideration of the premises and of provision of the services by the Architect to the Oient under this agreement, the Client agrees that any and all claims which he has or hereafter may have against the Architect in any way arising out of or related to the Architect's duties and responsibilities pursuant to this agreement (hereinafter referred to in this Article 3. as "claims" or "claim"), whether such claims sound in contract or in tort, shall be limited to the amount of $250,000.00 each claim and $500,000.00 for all claims during each period of coverage as provided by the Architect's professional liability insurance or indemnity agains1 errors and omissions in effect at the date of execution of this agreement, including the deductible portion thereof and to the extent only that such insurance or indemnity is available to the Architect to satisfy such claims. The Architect in this paragraph includes officers, directors, architects, his employees, representatives and consultants. The Architect's policy for professional liability insurance or indemnity for errors and omissions is available for inspection by the Client at all times upon request. Prior to the date of execution of this agreement, if the Client wishes to increase the amount of the coverage of such policy or to obtain other special insurance coverage, then the Architect shall co-opefate with the Client to obtain such increased or special insurance coverage at the Client's expense. It is agreed that: (a) the Client will not assert a claim against the Architect unless the Client has asserted such a claim within any required time limitation against all persons who might reasonably be liable therefor and (b) any waiver by the Clien1 with respect to a claim in favour of any of such persons shall constitute a waiver by the Client in favour of the Architect with respect to any claim against the Architect. In this paragraph, ''waiver by the Client" includes any agreement by the Client to a limitation, exclusion or release whether in whole or in part of the liability of another to the client but does not include a fair agreement of settlement. It is agreed that the Architect shall not be liable for damages, interest, costs or any other expenses arising out of the failure of any manufactured product or any manufactured or factory assembled system of components to perform in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, advertising, product literature or written documentation on which the Architect relied in the preparation of the design, construction or supplementary documents. . ¡:: c ~ '" ~ .<:! j ~ 1;) ~ ~ ] <:! ~ .~ ï5 i ~ ~ i 'õ- ~ 1: ~ ¡:: :::; v, ¡:: .:;; ~ ¡:: ð It is agreed that the Architect shall not be liable for any claim, action or suit arising out of or in connection with the inappropriate use of the project by the Client, the owner, any tenant or their respective agents, employees or consultants or with respect to any work performed by them which is not part of the services for the Project as defined by this Agreement. co 'õ- "" . Revision 1991 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 . The Architect's liability for all claims of the Client shall absolutely cease to exist after a period of six (6) years from the date of: (a) substantial performance of the work; (b) suspension or abandonment of the project; (c) termination of the Arcbitect's services in this agreement, or (d) commencement of the limitation period for claims prescribed by any statute of the province or territory of the place of the work. whichever shall first occur, and following the expiration of such period, the Client shall have no claim whatsoever against the Architect. The Architect's liability with respect to any clain1s arising out of this agreement shall be absolutely limited to direct damages arising out of the Architect's services rendered under this agreement, and the Architect shall bear no liability whatsoever for any consequential loss, injury or dan¡age incurred by the Client, including but not limited to clain1s for loss of profits and loss of markets. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Architect and the Architect's consnltants shall have no responsibility for the discovery, presence, bandling, removal or disposal of or exposure of persons to hazardous materials in any form at the Project site, including but not limited to asbestos, asbestos products, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or any other toxic substances. If the project is suspended or abandoned in whole or in part for more than a total of 60 days, whether consecutive or not, the Architect shall be compensated within 30 days of the date that an invoice is rendered for all services performed, together with reimbursable expenses then due. If the project is resumed after being suspended or abandoned in whole or in part for more than a total of 60 days, whether consecutive or not, the Architect's fee shall be equitably adjusted. Unless otherwise stated in this agreement, the Architect's services terminate one year after certification of substantial performance. For services required following expiry of the period of one year after certification of substantial performance, the Client shall arrange with the Architect for services as provided under paragraph 2.4. ¡:: c .~ :;;: ." ~ !:! ! I t ~ ~ ~ ." ¡:: ':! § Ô ¡¡ ~ ~ I ~ '& ~ <\2 ~ ~ )it '" ¡:: .)it ] ð This agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days' written notice shonld the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with its terms through no fault of the party initiating the termination. This agreement may be terminated by the Client upon at least seven days' written notice to the Architect in the event that the project is permanently abandoned. In the event of termination, the Architect shall be compensated within 30 days of the date that an invoice is rendered for all services performed to the termination date, together with reimbursable expenses then due. This agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Client and the Architect and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations. or agreements, either written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Client and Arcbitect. ao '& Ir\ . Revision 1991 ].2.6 revised ].2.7 added 3.4.3 and 3.4.4 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.3.1 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.S.1 Project Suspension or Abandonment Termination Extent of Agreement 4. Percentage Based or Fixed Fee Hourly Rates Calculating the Fees by Percentage of Construction Cost Professional Fees and Reimbursable Expenses 4.1 The Client shall pay professional fees and reimbursable expenses to the Architect when invoices are rendered as set forth in this article. 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.3.1 4.3.2 A percentage fee as defined in 4.3.1 of N/A Fifty-eight Thousand, A fixed fee of Five Hundred DoJ 1 "'T« Percent and/or $ 58.500.00 andlJøoC: Plus a maximum amount of Nine Hundred and Fifty dollars ($950.00) for reirrDursable expenses. Hourly Rates: Refer to attached Schedule. Staff $ $ $ $ $ Total Not to Exceed $ without Client's approval in writing. The hourly rates shall apply for all additional services. Where services are performed on the basis of hourly rates, invoices shall be issued N / A When the fee for the Architect's services is based on a percentage of the construction cost as described below, the basis for the apportioning of the applicable percentage of the fee for the phases of the services shall be calculated on the following: Schematic Design Phase: the mutually agreed Construction Budget at the commencement of the phase. Design Development Phase: the approved estimate of Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase. Construction Documents Phase: the approved estimate of Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase. Bidding or Negotiation P,hase: the approved estimate of the Construction Cost at the commencement of the phase. Construction Phase - Contract Administration: the actual Construction Cost. When invoices are issued on a monthly basis where the fees are based on a percentage of Construction Cost or a fixed fee, the amounts invoiced shall be in proportion to the services performed within the phases listed below in the "Schedule of Payments". Revision 1991 4.2.1, 4.2.2 to 4.2.4 (relocated) and 4.].1 . ¡;: o ª ~ ~ .S! ê .c ~ I M ~ '<:j ¡;: <:! § D ¡; ~ &¡ 1 'ê' ~ ~ .g ,§ v, ë ~ ¡;: ð o:J 'ê' 'D . . The fee for the Architects services shal1 be apportioned to the phases 4.4 Schedule of service as follows: of Payments Execution of this agreement S N/A or % Predesign Phase S N/A or % Schematic Design Phase $ N/A or % Design Development Phase $ 10.000. or 17% Construction Documents Phase S 48.500. or 83 % Bidding or Negotiation Phase S N/A or % Construction Phase - S N/A or % Contract Administration TOTAL: S58 500. or 100% ::: .0 ~ .,. .!1 .~ ~ .Q ~ I When revisions or additions are made to the program of requirements or previously approved documents prepared by the Architect in any of the phases of services stated above and such revisions or additions require services beyond those already provided in this phase or any previous phase, the fee for such services shall be increased based on additional services or as otherwise mutually agreed for any of the applicable phases. t; f .,. ::: <:! ~ e Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the Architect's professional fees, and are the actual expenditures of the Architect and the Architect's consultants in the interest of the project plus 15 % of such actual expenditures. They include expenditures for: (a) travel, including transportation, lodging and meals, with car ex- pense computed at . 30 per kilometer; (b) communication and shipping, including long distance telephone calls, telegrams, telex, courier service, postage and electronic conveyances¡ (c) reproduction of plans, sketches, drawings, graphic representa- tions, specifications and other documents, excluding reproduc- tions for the Architect's and the Architect's consultants' office use. i ~ ~ i 'co ê cI:: ~ ~ ::: '" '" ::: .::! i ð If the services covered by this agreement have not been completed within 6 months of the date of this agreement, through no fault of the Architect, the amounts of compensation as set out in this agreement shall be renegotiated. In the event that new or additional taxes in respect of the services included in this Agreement are required by federal or provincial legislation after the Agreement is executed, the amount under this Agreement shall be adjusted to include such levies. Fees and reimbursable expenses may be subject to the Federal Goods and Services Tax. The Client shall pay to the Architect, together with and in addition to any fees and reimbursable expenses that become payable, any Goods and Services Taxes that become payable in relation to the fees and reimbursable expenses as required by legislation. Unpaid accounts shall bear interest at 2% per annum above the Bank Rate 30 days after the date that the invoice for fees, reimbursable expenses and applicable taxes has been rendered by the Architect. (Federal and Provincial statutes and regulations at the Clients and Architect's principal places of business, tbe location of the project and elsewhere may affect the vatUtlry of tbis proviSiOn. Specific legal advice should be obtained with respect to deletion, modification, ()f' other requirements sucb (l$ written disclosures or waivers.) "" 'co " . Revisions 1991 4.6, 4.7.2, 4.7.3 and 4.8 4.5 4.6 4.7.1 4.7.2 -' .........--. 4.7.1.: c' *'. ..../.. 4.8 Additional Services Reimbursable Expenses Changes & Adjustments .. -' -- -. p '.::'- ". . - - "0:-: ~_ -. '" - . -' -, Interest 5. ". ,'--"-.....-;.. -. -'. /~ -:?:~.:.~~.-.:/. .:: ...... . -- -~ -.. 'i ::.~ ." - . ~. - -~- - ~ . .- -~ - - - .- . >'-.... ~- . , - . -, ," /:..- -- Other Conditions 1. The fixed fee and re:irnbursable expenses am:JUnts do not include the applicable Goods and Services Tax. This agreement entered into as of the day and year first above written. Client Town of Kincardine 707 Queen Street Kincardine, Ontario N2Z lZ9 ~ Architect Chamberlain Architect Services Limited 1001 Charrplain Avenue, SUite #300 Burlington, Ontario by Brian K. 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Schedule "X' Schedule of Architect's Services and Client's Responsibilities ARCHITECT'S ADD!- CLIENT'S NOT ITEM TlONAL RESPON- APPLlC- SERVICES SERVICES SIBlLlTlES ABLE Statement of Requirements or Building Program X Measured Drawings X Certified Land Survey X Z ø¡¡¡ Soil Report X ~~ Construction Budget ~'" X '" Toxic and Hazardous Materials Report X Other: X Review and Client Approval to be Obtained Before Proceeding to Next Phase Structural Engineering Services X ~ Mechanical Engineering Services X Electrical Engineering Services X ;..¡ ;:¡ en Landscape Architectural Services Z X 0 U Cost Estimating Services X Other: X Review of Program of Client's Requirements X Investigate Existing Conditions X U ~~¡¡¡ Schematic Design Documents X ¡¡¡ffi~ Estimate of Construction Cost :tQ'" X U en Other: X Review and Client Approval to be Obtained Before Proceeding to Next Phase ~ Design Development Documents X ¡¡¡ Z::;;¡¡¡ Estimate of Construction Cost X ""'~ V'JO ¡¡¡,.¡'" Other: X Q~ ¡¡¡ Review and Client Approval to be Obtained Before Proceeding to Next Phase Q Revision 1991 1bxic and Hazardous Materials Report added A.l Schedule "N.' ARCHITECT'S ADDl- CUENT'S NOT ITEM TIONAL RESPON- APPLIC- SERVICES SERVICES SlBILITIES ABLE Drawings X Z Specifications 9~ y ¡...z~ Estimate of Construction U~'" X ~~:â Præaration of Bidding Information "'U~ an Construction Contract Conditions X zo 00 Other y U Review and Client Approval to be Obtained Before Proceeding to Next Phase Bid Call X ~z 09 Bid Receipt and Review X ,,~~ Contract Negotiations ~¡...:â X §8~ Preparation of Contract ¡¡:¡~ X Other X OFFICE FUNCTIONS Obtain Proof of Bonds and Insurance Policies X Z Review Construction Schedule 0 X - ~ Supplementary Details and Instructions X ¡;; - Shop Drawing Review Z X - ::is Change Orders ~ X ¡...,-., Review Contractors Documentation at ~~ Project Completion X FIELD FUNCTIONS O¡;j Site Meetings U.... X ,i::i Site Visits ~ X ~z "'~ :â8 Consultant Co-ordination X ~ Ins/bection & Testin~Services Z 0 (Su ject to paragrap 2.5) X - ¡... Contract Document Interpretation U X ~ Certificate for Payment Review X '" Z Substantial Performance Certification 0 X U Twelve Month Warranty Review X Other: X . . A.2 Schedule 'W' . ARCHITECT'S ADOI- CliENT'S NOT ITEM TlONAL RESPON- APPliC- SERVICES SERVICES SIBIL1TIES ABLE Zoning Amendment X Site Development Review X ... Development Approval! Agreement ~ X - U Zoning By-law Variance X - 13 Building Permit X ::;; ,..... Other: X '" " Z ~~ Planning X ¡:::r:: Health X U -u ~ c:¡- "'... WorkJRoadslEngineering X ª~ 0 - Conservation X -, " ~~ ¡:¡ Other: X ~:£ ",0 ~- Housing X ¡::~ ::;¡~ Labour X O~ ~~ Health X < . Fire Marshal X ¡:::£ _0 Elevating Devices X ~~ ~ "'u Transponation X Z_ 0'" U "" Z Communications §~ § X ,.." I:iii Environment X 8~ "" ~3 Social and Family Services X U Municipal Board X Z - Liquor Licensing Board '-' X Other: X ~ CMHC X Other: X ~ c:¡ æ . A.3 · . II _ .. IICHAMBEQLAIN II CHAMBERLAIN ARCHITECT SERVICES LIMITED FEE SCHEDULE (Effectiye January 1, 1992) PERSON PRINCIPAl ARCHITECT HOURLY RATE $155.00 ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER (Staff) SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST 85.00 55.00 INTERMEDIATE TECHNOLOGIST 43.00 JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST 31.00 CLERICAL 29.00 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING (CADD) 15.00 TERMS 1 . Invoices are rendered monthly and are due and payable when rendered. 2. Unpaid accounts shall bear interest at 2% annum above the Bank Rate 30 days after the date that the invoice for fees. reimbursable expenses and applicable taxes has been rendered by the Architect. 3. Disbursements are in addition to the Architect's Fees. Disbursements are defined as copying, printing, photographs, long distance telephone or telefax, postage, courier, travel, accommodation and meals outside a radius of 60km of the Consultant's Office plus any other monies spent on behalf of the Client as a direct job cost related expense. 4. Automobile travel shall be invoiced at .30 cents/km. 5. Corporate aircraft travel shall be invoiced at $165.00 per hour. 6. The CADD hourly rate shown above is factored into the hours of the person operating the computer. 7. These fees and reimbursable expenses are subject to adjustment in the event of the imposition of new or additional taxes, such as the Goods and Services Tax, in respect of the services included in this Agreement. (rev. 7/92-[17)) caslhour IR