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will refer all matters concerning collection to Agency for the duration of the period of assignment, unless Municipal Court cancels the Account as provided below. 5. Cancellation of Accounts. Accounts previously assigned to Agency for collection will be cancelled prior to the expiration of the period of collection if (a) Municipal Court withdraws an Account, by notice to Agency in writing; (b) Agency ceases collection efforts on an Account it considers not collectable; or (c) the debtor files . for bankruptcy and Municipal Court directs Agency to take no further action after Agency informs Municipal Court and the Office of the City Attorney, in writing, of the filing for bankruptcy. 6. Standards of Agency Performance. Agency agrees to maintain the following minimum standards of operation and performance during the term of this Agreement and to provide proof of compliance upon request by Municipal Court: a. Maintain proper licensing and bonding as required by law b. Adhere to the provisions of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. c. Agency's professional services shall be in accordance with the prevailing standard of practice normally exercised in the performance of services of a similar nature in the Denver metropolitan area. 7. Audits. Municipal Court has the right to audit the accounts assigned to Agency at any time upon advance written notice. 8. Litigation. No court action will be instituted for collection of Accounts by Agency without prior written authorization from Municipal Court. 9. Progress Reports. Agency will provide Municipal Court with written reports relating to collection activities, collection totals, dates of collection, and specific accounts when requested by Municipal Court. 10. Payment. Remittance. By the 15th day of each month, Agency will provide Municipal Court with a billing of amounts collected during the previous month. 11. Governing Law: Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, the Louisville Municipal Code, and City ordinances, resolutions and policies. 12. Indemnification. Agency releases the City of Louisville and agrees to fully protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Louisville, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against any and all losses, claims of personal injury, loss, death or property damage, and any other causes of action, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, or liability of any nature arising out of or related to Agency's performance under this agreement. 2