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In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation or application of the terms or conditions of this chapter, the port and the city, through their designated representatives, shall meet within ten days after the receipt of a written request from any party for the purpose of attempting in good faith to resolve the dispute. Such a meeting may be continued by mutual agreement to a date certain to include other persons or parties, or to obtain additional information.

A. Mediation. In the event that such a meeting does not resolve the dispute and prior to commencing any litigation except for a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, the parties shall first attempt to mediate the dispute. The parties shall mutually agree upon a mediator to assist them in resolving their differences. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, a list of seven mediators with experience in land use matters and applicable Washington State land use law shall be requested from the Skagit County Superior Court Presiding Judge. Each party shall take its turn in striking one name from the list until one name remains. A flip of a coin shall determine which party strikes the first name. Any expenses of the mediator shall be borne equally by the parties. However, each side shall bear their own costs and attorney fees arising from participation in the mediation. (Ord. 2992 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 2794 § 1 (Att. A), 2008; Ord. 2696 § 2, 2005)