Initiation of Litigation. The Parties hereto understand and agree that Sumter County, a political subdivision of the state of Florida, and party hereto, is a governmental entity of limited funds that is dependent upon the income derived from taxpayers. Therefore, the Vendor entering into this agreement with Sumter County agrees that it will deposit, prior to initiating litigation (by filing a complaint or other pleading with a court of competent jurisdiction as described above herein, that requires a responsive pleading or other action by Sumter County) the irrevocable, nonrefundable sum of $25,000 to the control of the Clerk of the Court in and for Sumter County, Florida or such other designated account as maybe designated by Sumter County. Said funds shall be used by Sumter County in any manner that Sumter County deems appropriate in its sole and absolute discretion.
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