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q 7 • 9 increased number of inmates and maintain the quality of care. This would be done with the full knowledge and agreement of the Sheriff and other involved County officials, and following appropriate notification to County. 7.3 Future Years' Compensation. The compensation as defined in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 above, to SHP shall be increased in the second and third contract periods of the contract term, if not terminated sooner. For the second contract period, effective on May 1, 2008, the amount of compensation shall be increased by 3.5%. For the third period, effective on May 1, 2009, the amount of compensation shall be increased by 3.5%. The amount of compensation for any renewal periods after the third year of this Agreement will be determined by mutual agreement after discussions between County and SHP. 7.4 Inmates From Other Jurisdictions. Medical care rendered within the Jail to inmates from jurisdictions outside the County, and housed in the Jail pursuant to written contracts between County and such other jurisdictions will be the responsibility of SHP, but as limited by section 1.7. Medical care that cannot be rendered within the • Jail will be arranged by SHP, but SHP shall have no financial responsibility for such services to those inmates. 7.5 Responsibility For Work Release Inmates SHP and County agree that SHP will be responsible for providing medical services to county inmates assigned to work release an/or released for community service work for government or nonprofit agencies, except that SHP shall will not be responsible for providing medical services for inmates who are covered by workers compensation, medical insurance, accident insurance, or any other form of insurance which may provide payment for medical and hospital expenses. In all cases, SHP will assist with necessary transportation for injured inmates on work release or community service to obtain appropriate medical care. ARTICLE VIII: LIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 8.1 Insurance. At all times during this Agreement, SHP shall maintain professional liability insurance covering SHP for its work at County, its employees and its officers in the minimum amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate. In the event that the coverage changes, SHP will notify County in writing. SHP will also notify County, in writing, of any reduction in policy amounts or cancellation of insurance coverage if the new limits fall below the limits agreed to with the County. SHP shall provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing the above policy levels and shall name County and Sheriff as additional insured.