HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09222020 -CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
JOHN GIOIA, CHAIR, 1ST DISTRICT
CANDACE ANDERSEN, VICE CHAIR, 2ND DISTRICT
DIANE BURGIS, 3RD DISTRICT
KAREN MITCHOFF , 4TH DISTRICT
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, 5TH DISTRICT
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 655-2075
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ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES
September 22, 2020
9:00 A.M. Convene and announce adjournment to closed session in Room 168.
Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Stacey Cue.
Employee Organizations: Public Employees Union, Local 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; California Nurses Assn.;
SEIU Locals 1021 and 2015; District Attorney Investigators’ Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof. Firefighters
I.A.F.F., Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers
Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; Prof. & Tech.
Engineers IFPTE, Local 21; and Teamsters Local 856.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1))
Tammy Esquivel, et al. v. Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Superior Court
Case No. C19-00553
1.
Jearhamel Fanaro v. Contra Costa County, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California Case
No. 19-cv-3247
2.
Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association v. Contra Costa County, David O. Livingston, et al.,
Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. N19-0097
3.
9:30 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies.
Inspirational Thought- "Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye." ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr., author
Present: John Gioia, District I Supervisor; Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor; Karen
Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor; Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
Sharon Anderson, County Counsel
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.81 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.81 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to
removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public.
Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the Discussion Items.
PRESENTATION ITEMS
PR.1 PRESENTATION by the Clerk-Recorder regarding Vote by Mail and in-person voting for the November 3,
2020 Presidential Election and commemorating significant elections historical events. (Supervisor Andersen;
Deborah Cooper, Clerk-Recorder)
100 th Anniversary of the 19th amendment (see C.17)
National Voter Registration Day (see C.18)
Status Update to the Board regarding the November election.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 CONSIDER electing 2021 officers of the Board of Supervisors. (Supervisor Andersen)
ELECTED Supervisor Diane Burgis to be Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for calendar year 2021
or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later;
ELECTED Supervisor Federal Glover to be Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for calendar
year 2021 or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
D.2 CONSIDER adopting Climate Emergency Resolution No. 2020/256, as recommended by the Sustainability
Committee. (Jody London, Department of Conservation and Development)
Speakers: Vanessa Cleric; Elsie Mills, Concord; Liz Ritchey; Fred Bihale; Kevin Pang, Danville; no name
given; Amanda; Bob Haas, Rossmoor; Ganisterer, East Richmond; Amanda Casey; no name given; Lisa
Jackson, Walnut Creek; Shelly Crock, Lafayette; Melvin Willis, Richmond City Councilmember; Colleen
Knoll Amanda; Sharon; El Cerrito resident; Floyd Andrews, Richmond; Janet; Kelly Ann Bryant; Karen
Perkins, Walnut Creek; no name given; Jackie Garcia, Lafayette; Ogie Strogatz, unincorporated area;
Linda de Chambeau; Tai Kwok.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
D.3 CONSIDER authorizing the Department of Conservation and Development to initiate a General Plan
Amendment process to evaluate a proposed change to the General Plan land use designation for one parcel located
at 17000 Highway 4 in the Discovery Bay area, Assessor's Parcel No. 004-500-005, from Delta Recreation and
Resources to Single-Family Residential-Medium Density, Light Industry, Parks and Recreation, Commercial
Recreation, and Public and Semi-Public or successor land use designations thereof. (County File #20-0002) (100%
Applicant Fees) (Will Nelson, Department of Conservation and Development)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
D.4 CONSIDER adopting a position on Proposition 20 and Proposition 21, measures qualified for the November 3,
2020 statewide general election ballot. (Lara DeLaney, County Administrator's Office)
By unanimous vote, TOOK NO POSITION on Prop 20;
By unanimous vote, TOOK NO POSITION on Prop 21.
Speakers: Melvin Willis, Richmond City Councilmember; Donald; Elsie Mills, Concord.
D.5 CONSIDER adopting Ordinance No. 2020-25, an urgency ordinance authorizing a temporary prohibition on
certain evictions of residential tenants in Contra Costa County and authorizing a residential rent increase
moratorium. (Mary Ann Mason, Chief Assistant County Counsel)
Speakers: Rosa Vargas, Bay Point Elsie Mills, Concord; Marianna Moore, Raise the Roof Coalition;
Melvin Willis, ACCE; Maria Franco, West Contra Costa; Alex, East Bay Housing Organization; Natalie,
First Time Northern California; Donald Lang, ACCE; Francisco Torres, ACCE; Rose Antonio; Patricia
Aguilar, ACCE; Debra Ballinger; Christine Laughlin, Raise the Roof Coalition; Allie, Healthy and Active
Before 5; name not given. ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2020-25 as presented; and DIRECTED County
Counsel to return next week with a draft ordinance amending this ordinance in order to address additional
tenant protections.
D.6 CONSIDER update on COVID 19; and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Health Department - Anna Roth, Director and Dr. Farnitano, Health Officer1.
Update report on Covid-19 attached.
D. 7 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
Item C.16: Brian Balbas, Public Works Director, provided comments in appreciation of Karen Laws for her 34
years of service to Contra Costa County
Item C.63 was removed from consent to modify the descriptive language under Fiscal Impact and subsequently
adopted.
Brian Balbas, Public Works Director, provided comments in appreciation of Karen Laws, xxxx, upon her
retirement;
Item C.63 to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $511,262 to
provide countywide ombudsman services to seniors, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 was moved
to D.7 to allow for clarification requested by Supervisor Mitchoff and subsequently xxxxxxxxxxxxx
D. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
Mary Schreiber on behalf of the League of Women Voters, thanked the Board for honoring their request to light the exterior of
their building in the colors on the Suffragets on August 26, 2020, honoring the 100th Anniversary of women’s right to vote. The
League also commends the great work of Debbie Cooper, Clerk-Recorder for the services and education provided to voters.
D. 9 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
There were items reported today.
Closed Session
ADJOURN in memory of
Donald Kent Hobert, M.D.
Over 30 years of dedicated service and Martinez resident
Adjourned today's meeting at 3:55 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Road and Transportation
C. 1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a a contract amendment with Contra
Costa Transportation Authority effective September 22, 2020, to increase the amount payable to Contra Costa
County by $4,000 to a new amount payable of $57,000, to provide right of way services for the I-680 North
Express Lanes Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, I-680 Corridor area. (100% Contra Costa
Transportation Authority Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a temporary construction
easement and agreement, and grant of easement with East Bay Municipal Utility District, and an encroachment
permit with East Bay Regional Parks District, for property rights needed for the Pinehurst Sinkhole and Culvert
Repair Project, Orinda area. (60% Federal Funds; 40% Local Road Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a temporary construction
easement and agreement and grant of easement with East Bay Municipal Utility District, for property rights needed
for the Alhambra Valley Road Realignment Project, West Contra Costa County area. (100% Local Road Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 4 As the Governing Body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, APPROVE
and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, or designee, to execute a license agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill
for recreational and landscaping purposes at Grayson Creek for a period of approximately 25 years commencing on
September 22, 2020, and take related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act, Pleasant Hill area.
(100% Developer Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to allocate $43,400 of the Mariposa
Energy Project Community Benefits Fund to conduct an analysis of the water, sanitary and sewer systems at Byron
Airport and to cover costs associated with upgrading those systems, as recommended by the Airport Committee.
(100% Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefits Fund).
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 6 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/247 declaring October 2020 as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month,
ACCEPT the status report from the Public Works Department and the Flood Control and Water Conservation
District on the Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Program, and DIRECT the Public Works Department and the
Flood Control and Water Conservation District to continue with implementation and the annual campaign of a
Countywide sustainable Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Program, as recommended by the Chief Engineer,
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Countywide. (100% Flood Control Zone 3B Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 7 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar
C. 7 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar
rental agreement with Eight One Whiskey, LLC for a south-facing shade hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective
August 10, 2020 in the monthly amount of $140.00, Pacheco area (100% Airport Enterprise Fund).
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar
rental agreement with Christopher Kang for a north-facing T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective September
8, 2020 in the monthly amount of $370.00, Pacheco area (100% Airport Enterprise Fund).
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 9 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Mitchell Lemay vs. Contra Costa County; and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed
$300,000 as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service
Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 10 RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Kevin Prescott vs. Contra Costa County; and
AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% workers' Compensation Internal Service
Fund),
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 11 DENY claims filed by John W. Bruns, et al., Kyle Combs, and Daronta T. Lewis.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Statutory Actions
C. 12 ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for August 2020.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Honors & Proclamations
C. 13 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/234 honoring the 100th anniversary of the Disabled American Veterans
organization, as recommended by Supervisor Burgis.
C. 14 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/251 recognizing the dedicated service of Senior Management Analyst Barbara
Riveira upon her retirement from County service, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 15 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/253 recognizing and honoring County Librarian Melinda Cervantes upon her
C. 15 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/253 recognizing and honoring County Librarian Melinda Cervantes upon her
retirement from County service, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 16 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/254 recognizing the contributions of Karen Laws on her 34 years of service
with Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 17 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/259 commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which
gave women the right to vote, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 18 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/260 proclaiming September 22, 2020 as National Voter Registration Day, as
recommended by the Clerk-Recorder.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Ordinances
C. 19 RATIFY Moraga Orinda Fire District Ordinance No. 20-01 as modified, implementing the 2019 California
Fire Code with local amendments in the unincorporated portion of the District's service area, as recommended by
the Conservation and Development Director. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Appointments & Resignations
C. 20 APPOINT Paula Troy to the Member of Board of Supervisors Representative seat on the Treasury Oversight
Committee; DECLARE vacant the Alternate to the Member of Board of Supervisors Representative seat and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 21 REAPPOINT Patricia Mantelli Bristow to the County seat on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 22 REAPPOINT Allan Tobias to the District IV seat on the Emergency Medical Care Committee, as
C. 22 REAPPOINT Allan Tobias to the District IV seat on the Emergency Medical Care Committee, as
recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 23 REAPPOINT Donna Allen to the District V Representative seat on the Contra Costa County Planning
Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Personnel Actions
C. 24 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25629 to cancel two Ambulatory Care Provider-Exempt
(represented) positions and add two OBGYN-Family Medicine, Advanced Obstetric-Exempt (represented)
positions in the Health Services Department. (100% Cost Neutral Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 25 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25630 to decrease the hours of two Family Nurse Practitioner
positions (represented) in the Health Services Department. (100% Cost Savings Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Leases
C. 26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to execute a library sublease with the City
of Orinda to permit the County’s operation of the library located at 26 Orinda Way, as recommended by the Public
Works Director. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt
of fund and/or services:
C. 27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director,o r designee, to apply for and
accept grant funding in an amount of $17,608,086 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, to provide program services for the period January
1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept grant funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount of $3,877,134 for program services for the period of
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 29 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/245 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director,
or designee, to accept Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Security (CARES) Act grant funding in the amount not to
exceed $1,115,537 for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services for the period July 1,
2020 through April 30, 2021.(100% Federal, No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS, to extend the term from December 31, 2020 to December
31, 2021 for continuation of home health care services to AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program clients. (No County
match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the
amount of $5,000 from Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library to provide access
to ABCmouse.com, a subscription-based digital educational program, for the period September 1, 2020 through
August 31, 2021. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Department of Public Health in an amount not to exceed $952,824 for lead poisoning prevention and
outreach services for children for the Public Health Division’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Project for
the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Martinez
Unified School District, to pay County an amount not to exceed $92,164 to provide mental health intervention
services for certain Special Education students for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (No County
match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to a execute a contract with the U.
S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, to pay County in an amount not to
exceed $137,897 to continue emergency shelter housing for homeless veterans at the Philip Dorn Respite Center in
Concord for the period September 29, 2020 through September 28, 2021. (No county match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept grant funding in the amount of $414,188 from California Department of Social Services to provide Housing
and Disability Advocacy Program services for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (100% State) (1:1
Cash or In-kind match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 36 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/250 approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for
C. 36 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/250 approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for
and accept grant funding, including any extensions or amendments thereof, with the California Governor's Office
of Emergency Services, Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $228,052, for funding
of the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the period January 1 through December
31, 2021.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 37 APPROVE and ACKNOWLEDGE that, by its terms, the contract between the County and Antioch Unified
School District, pertaining to mental health services to students referred to the District's HOPE program and
initially approved by the Board on September 15, 2020 (Item C.18), does not contain a payment provision to pay
County an amount not to exceed $90,000 as previously specified in the Board action but, instead, contains a
payment provision to pay County an amount not exceed $300,000.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Pittsburg
Unified School District, to pay County an amount not to exceed $5,000 to provide scoliosis screening services to
7th and 8th grade students under the Public Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project for the period
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept grant extension with the
California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions, to decrease the amount payable to the County by $6,990 to a
new amount not to exceed $496,413 and extend the termination date to February 28, 2021 to provide prevention
screening, intervention, and treatment services to reduce opioid use disorder for youth in East and West Contra
Costa County. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for
the purchase of equipment and/or services:
C. 40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Contra Costa Community College District – Diablo Valley College in an amount not to exceed
$32,400 to provide foster parent and caregiver Heritage training for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
(75% Federal, 17.5% State, 7.5% County)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Defender, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Rubicon Programs, Inc., to extend the term from September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2021 and increase the
payment limit by $271,425 to a new payment limit of $367,532, to provide client services in Contra Costa County
for Holistic Intervention Partnership participants. (100% State)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Orantes, LLC (dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare Center), in an amount not to exceed $106,505
to provide State Preschool and State General Child Care & Development Programs for the period October 01, 2019
through June 30, 2020.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, in an
amount not to exceed $317,125 to provide domestic violence support services to California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (100%
Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute an Order
Form and Cloud Services Master Agreement with BMC Software, Inc., including County
indemnification, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 for a vendor hosted information technology
ticketing software system for the Department of Information Technology’s and Employment and Human
Services Department help desks for the period of September 30, 2020 through September 29, 2023 . (100%
Department User Fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute contract amendments with Sean
Alexander Marine Services and Attenti US extending the terms to November 30, 2021; Global Tel*Link
Corporation modifying services and the associated rates at no cost to the County; Alcohol Monitoring Systems,
Inc., extending the term to October 31, 2021; Tiburon Inc. increasing payment limit from $945,151 to $1,210,051
for dispatch record system support; clarification of prior Board Action approving an amendment with Arnold R.
Josselson M.D. to reflect a payment limit of $1,100,000; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or
designee, to execute contracts with Ikechi Ogan M.D. and Mark A. Super M.D. in an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 each for forensic pathology services with terms ending September 30, 2022; Managed Health Network
in an amount of $54,480 for employee counseling services through September 30, 2021; and ADOPT Resolution
No.’s 2020/190, 2020/200, 2020/215, 2020/222 to apply for and accept grant funding with the State Homeland
Security Grant Program, DNA Program Backlog Reduction Grant, FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant and with the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program. (Various Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert
Half International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for temporary personnel services to staff the 17
Regional Early Voting sites for the November election and other election related temporary services for the period
September 22 through December 31, 2020. (100% State/Federal CARE funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with BHC
Fremont Hospital, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to
County-referred children and adults for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, including a six-month
automatic extension in an amount of $650,000 through December 31, 2021. (100% Mental Health Realignment)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 48 RATIFY the County Administrator, or designee's execution contract amendments with GDCC, LLC, Sharam
Taheri, and Agave Grill Corporation, to increase the payment limits to new payment limits not to exceed $934,132,
$902,880, and $696,300, respectively, and to extend the terms to December 8, 2020, to provide additional meal
services to seniors and other adults under the Great Plates Delivered Program, on the condition additional FEMA
funding available. (75% Federal, 19% State, 6% County)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with RLW
Properties, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $383,467 to provide meal preparation and delivery services under the
Great Plates Delivered Program for the period September 22, 2020 through December 8, 2020.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 50 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Orantes, LLC (dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare Center), to increase the payment
limit by $21,816 to a new payment limit of $118,928 effective October 1, 2019, and to add eight (8) additional
Head Start Childcare Partnership Program Slots for children aged three to five years for the period July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2020. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $99,990 through June 30, 2022
for emergency housing for case referrals from Juvenile or Criminal Court to Contra Costa County. (100% County
General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 52 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, in an amount not to exceed $508,503 to provide home-delivered meals and
services for the County’s Senior Nutrition Program for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, including a
three-month automatic extension through September 30, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $127,125. (100% Title
IIIC-2 of the Older Americans Act of 1965)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 53 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed $119,826 for
regulatory compliance and enforcement activities related to the Sudden Oak Death Program for the period July 1,
2020 through June 30, 2021. (100% State)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 54 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute an Interagency
Agreement with the Contra Costa County Office of Education, in an amount not to exceed $64,000 to provide
Juvenile Reentry educational and career services for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (100% General
Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 55 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Comcast
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for television and digital voter education services targeting
under-served communities for the November 2020 election, for the period September 22 through December 31,
2020. (100% State/Federal CARE funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 56 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Council
For Affordable Quality Healthcare, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to provide software and services for
Contra Costa Health Plan for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. (100% Hospital Enterprise
Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 57 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Contra Costa Community College District – Los Medanos College in an amount not to exceed
$36,000 to provide Resource Family Pre-Approval training for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (25%
State, 75% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 58 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Vickie Lee Scharr, to increase the payment limit by $8,000 to a new payment limit of $398,000 to provide
additional technical support and planning services with regard to transitioning the West Contra Costa Health Care
District to the County, with no change in the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. (100% West
Contra Costa Healthcare District)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 59 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Eighty 20 Healthcare Consulting, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $26,562 to a new payment limit of
$678,562 to provide additional consultation, technical support and planning services for transitioning the West
Contra Costa Health Care District to County with no change in the term January 1, 2019 through December 31,
2020. (100% West Contra Costa Health Care District)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 60 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute (1) Consent and
Agreement, dated September 22, 2020, with Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC and Wilmington Trust, National Association
acknowledging a collateral assignment , and (2) Omnibus Amendment to Power Purchase Agreements, dated
September 22, 2020, with Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC and Solar Star Co Co 2, LLC amending power purchase
agreements to increase the kilowatt hour rate, Countywide. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 61 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, a contract
amendment with ProProse, LLC (dba Sagent), to increase the payment limit by $380,000 to a new payment limit of
$890,000 and extend the term from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2022 for continued public information
and outreach services necessary to comply with state stormwater permit requirements, Countywide. (100%
Stormwater Utility Assessment Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 62 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Valley Air
Conditioning & Repair, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to provide on-call repairs and scheduled
maintenance of cogeneration plants at four County facilities, for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30,
2023, Countywide. (75% General Fund; 25% Hospital Enterprise Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 63 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $511,262 to provide
countywide ombudsman services to seniors, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (19% Federal, 81%
State)
Adopted as modified to read under Fiscal Impact: This will increase department expenditures by $511,262,
Funded 19% by Federal revenues from the Federal Older Americans Act Title III-B and Title VII-A
revenue (CFDA# 93.044, 93.042), and 81% by the State Public Health Licensing and Certification
Program, Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, Skilled Nursing Facilities Quality and
Accountability Funds, and State Older Americans Act Title III-B. There is no required County match.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 64 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Parham
Gharagozlou, M.D., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to provide primary care and sleep study services to
Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023. (100% Contra
Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 65 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Philip R.
Mill, O.D. and Michael D. Sutton, O.D., Inc., A Professional Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $225,000 to
provide optometry services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period November 1, 2020 through
October 31, 2023. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 66 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with WestCare California, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $291,285 to a new payment limit of $2,320,109 to
provide additional substance use disorder prevention, treatment and detoxification services for Contra Costa County
residents in West County with no change in the term October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. (57%
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant; 43% Federal Medi-Cal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Other Actions
C. 67 ACKNOWLEDGE that the Auditor-Controller, County Administrator, and the County’s labor partners
recommend that the President’s Executive Order allowing deferments of federal payroll taxes for qualifying
individuals not be implemented and therefore DIRECT the Auditor-Controller not to implement deferrals.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 68 AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to submit a letter of support for the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority grant application for electric vehicle implementation activities, as recommended by the
Conservation and Development Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 69 APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's Peer Review and Credentialing
C. 69 APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's Peer Review and Credentialing
Committee on August 11, 2020, and by the Medical Director on August 27, 2020 and by the Health Services
Director, as required by the State Departments of Health Care Services and Managed Health Care, and the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 70 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Pittsburg
Unified School District, to provide school-based mobile clinic services to children and youth for the period
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2025. (Non-financial)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 71 APPROVE the revised Policies and Procedures of the Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Committee, and
APPROVE recommendation to extend by one additional year any second year 2020-2021 FACT contracts that
meet the criteria for renewal, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 72 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/249 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by Sterling
Environmental Corporation for the abatement of Assessor’s Parcel No. 149-271-014 in Pleasant Hill for the 1750
Oak Park Boulevard and 75 Santa Barbara Road Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (100%
General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 73 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute legal documents to grant
$1,180,000 in Mental Health Services Act funds to pay for the acquisition of two parcels, 903-919 Virginia Avenue
and 360-366 South 9th Street in Richmond, by West County MHSA, LLC to use as special needs housing. (100%
State funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 74 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License Number 6,
known as "California Grand Casino", currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco area, for the period
November 26, 2020 through November 25, 2021. (100% Revenue)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 75 ALLOCATE $505,336 from the Livable Communities Trust (District 1 Portion) to the Heritage Point
Commercial Project in North Richmond and AUTHORIZE the of the Conservation and Development Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond for the
construction of a training facility/resource center on the ground floor of Heritage Point Apartments and a grocery
store located next to the apartments on the corner lot of Chesley Ave and Fred Jackson Way in North Richmond.
(100% Livable Communities Trust)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 76 APPROVE loan of $2,200,400 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds and related legal documents
for construction and permanent financing for the Veterans Square affordable housing development in Pittsburg, and
ADOPT related findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by the Conservation
and Development Director. (100% Federal funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 77 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to make monthly payments, upon
submission of payment demands from the Probation Department, to three 21-year-old Non-Minor Dependents in
Supervised Independent Living Placements starting June 29, 2020 through October 31, 2020, as recommended by
the County Probation Officer. (100% County General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 78 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/238 authorizing the issuance and sale of "Walnut Creek School District General
Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)" in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the Walnut Creek
School District on its own behalf pursuant to Section 15140(b) of the Education Code, as recommended by the
County Administrator. (No County fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 79 ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/252 declaring the intention to form Zone 1204 within County Service Area P-6
in the unincorporated Concord area, and fixing a public hearing for November 3, 2020 to consider public input
regarding the establishment of Zone 1204, and the adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-24 authorizing the levy of a
special tax within Zone 1204 to fund police protection services, as recommended by the Conservation and
Development Director. (100% Developer fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 80 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the Proposed Service Plan
Report to Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission, in connection with the proposed dissolution of the
Knightsen Town Community Services District, Knightsen area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
C. 81 CONFIRM the elections of Julie Bautista, County School and Community College Districts Representative
(2020 to 2024) as Committee Chair of the Treasury Oversight Committee, and of John Phillips, Public
Representative Seat 3 (2020 to 2024) as Committee Vice Chair, as recommended by the Treasury Oversight
Committee.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for
that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
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Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public
inspection at 1025 Escobar Street, First Floor, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the
time the Board votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those
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persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is
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STANDING COMMITTEES
Until further notice, to slow the spread of COVID-19 and in lieu of a public gathering, if the Board's STANDING
COMMITTEES meet they will provide public access either telephonically or electronically, as noticed on the agenda for the
respective STANDING COMMITTEE meeting.
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month
at 11:00 a.m. at the Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Candace Andersen) meets on the fourth Monday of
the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the first Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in
Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets quarterly on the first
Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Diane Burgis) meets on the second Monday of the
month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Diane Burgis) meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:00
p.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Street, Martinez.
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors Andersen and Federal D. Glover) meets on the fourth Monday of the month at
10:30 a.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Sustainability Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the fourth Monday of every other
month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the
second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 110, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez.
Airports Committee November 5, 2020 11:00 a.m.See above
Family & Human Services Committee September 28, 2020 9:00 a.m.See above
Finance Committee October 5, 2020 Canceled
Special Meeting October 19, 2020
10:00 a.m.See above
Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee December 7, 2020 10:30 a.m.See above
Internal Operations Committee October 12, 2020 10:30 a.m.See above
Legislation Committee October 12, 2020 1:00 p.m.See above
Public Protection Committee September 28, 2020 10:30 a.m.See above
Sustainability Committee Special Meeting September 29, 2020 3:00 p.m.See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee October 12, 2020 9:00 a.m. See above
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH
RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO (2)
MINUTES
A LUNCH BREAK MAY BE CALLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD CHAIR
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board
of Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral
presentations and written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCFPD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
DSRIP Delivery System Reform Incentive Program
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT Early State Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Mental Health)
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 First Five Children and Families Commission (Proposition 10)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS (State Dept of ) Health and Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
IHSS In-Home Supportive Services
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
OB-GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology
O.D. Doctor of Optometry
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI Super Urban Area Security Initiative
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UASI Urban Area Security Initiative
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION(S):
PRESENTATION by the Clerk-Recorder regarding Vote by Mail and in-person voting for the November 3,
2020 Presidential Election and commemorating significant elections historical events. (Supervisor
Andersen; Deborah Cooper, Clerk-Recorder)
100 th Anniversary of the 19th amendment (see C.17)
National Voter Registration Day (see C.18)
Status Update to the Board regarding the November election.
BACKGROUND:
Please see attached presentation materials and also reference Agenda Items C.17 and C.18.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Debi Cooper
925-335-7899
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
PR.1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Deborah R. Cooper, Clerk-Recorder
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Presentation by the Clerk-Recorder regarding Vote by Mail for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election and
commemorating significant elections histo
ATTACHMENTS
Elections
Presentation
100th Anniversary
of the 19th Amendment
August 26, 1920
100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
•Women’s Suffrage movement was born July 1848
•Suffragists worked for 70+ years
•19th Amendment was signed into law
August 26, 1920
•This law enfranchised 26 million women,
more than any other single group in history
Abigail Bush, local suffragette and
abolitionist activist
100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
National Voter Registration Day
September 22, 2020
Be ready to vote!
•Register or check your registration at cocovote.us
•Stay healthy voting amid COVID
•Know your options
•Know what’s on the ballot
•Learn about voting by mail if you are unfamiliar
•Learn about voting in-person options
•Questions? voter.services@vote.cccounty.us or 925-335-7800
National Voter Registration Day
September 22, 2020
•Created in 2012
•Thousands of diverse organizations participate
•Coordinated effort to spread awareness
•Since 2012, over 3 million citizens have registered on this day
•Citizen participation is essential to democracy
•Technology is removing barriers to registering and voting
•Encourage all eligible citizens to register and vote
Debi Cooper
Contra Costa County
Clerk-Recorder and Registrar
VOTING DURING THE 2020
PANDEMIC
November 2020
What’s changed (and what hasn’t)
•All voters will receive a vote by mail ballot
•Over 75% of CCC voted by mail in March –new experience for the other 25%
•Personal distancing and safety protocols will be in place
•Lines may seem longer -vote early and by mail to avoid the lines
•Expanded programs for ballot return and in-person early voting
•37 secure ballot drop boxes –available 24/7 (Oct. 6 –Nov. 3)
•17 early voting sites open Oct. 30 (Fri., Sat., Mon. and Election Day)
•Ballots postmarked by Election Day have an additional 17 days
•First-Class postage is prepaid for all returned ballots
•All ballots will include an “I voted” sticker!
•Vote by mail ballots may take more time to process
November 2020
Secure Ballot Drop Boxes
•For Nov. 2020, expanded from 12 to 37 secure ballot drop boxes
•Available 24/7
•High security design
•Serviced daily by 2 Elections staff
•List of specific locations:
•cocovote.us
•Voter Information Guide
November 2020
37 Secure Ballot Drop Boxes
November 2020
Early Voting Locations
•For November 2020, expanded from 3 to 17 locations
•Open 4 days (Friday, Saturday, Monday and E-Day)
•Indoor and outdoor locations
•11 located in large tents with generator power
•All services provided
•Registration
•Voting for all voters Vote here!
November 2020
17 Early Voting Locations
November 2020
Election Day Polling Places
•Every voter is assigned to one of ~150 Polling Places
•Assigned location is noted on the Voter Information Guide
•PPE and distancing protocols will be in place
•Precinct layout/protocols approved by Risk Mgmt. & Public Health
•Hand-marked and machine-marked paper ballot options
•Electronic check-in will eliminate most Provisionals Ballots
•“Trader Joe Effect”
Our volunteer poll workers are
American heroes!
November 2020
Important Dates
•September 24th -Voter Information Guides mailed to each voter
•Includes locations of all secure ballot drop boxes and early voting sites
•October 5th -Official ballots mailed to all voters registered as of Sept. 9
•In-person voting begins in Martinez
•Secure ballot drop boxes opened
•October 19th -If haven’t received a ballot, contact the Elections Office
•Via email at ballot@vote.cccounty.us or by phone at 925-335-7800
•October 30th -17 early voting sites open
•Fri., Sat., Mon. and Election Day
•November 3rd -Election Day!
•Ballot postmark deadline
•November 20th -Last day to receive ballots postmarked on or before Election Day
November 2020
Be sure you are ready to vote.
We want every vote to count. Please do your part to be ready.
•Check your registration or register to vote at: cocovote.us
•Be sure your mailing address is correct
•Vote the ballot we send you; return it by mail or secure drop box
•Keep in-person locations for in-person services
•Lost ballot
•Conditional voter registration
•Language needs or ADA issues
•Track your ballot through the State’s “WheresMyBallot” program:
•Sign up at https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/
•Confirm that we have issued or received your ballot:
•Use the “My Voting Information” tool at www.contracostacore.us
November 2020
Stay in Touch
•Website:https://www.contracostacore.us/
•Facebook: Contra Costa County Elections
•Twitter: @cocoelections
•YouTube: Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
•Nextdoor: Contra Costa Elections –Community Outreach
Stay Safe!
Vote by mail!
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ELECT a Supervisor to be Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for calendar year
2021 or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later.
1.
ELECT a Supervisor to be Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for calendar
year 2021 or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later.
2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
At the first meeting of each calendar year, the Board of Supervisors reorganizes, updates its rules of
procedure, establishes the list of standing and
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jami Napier
925-655-2005
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:NOMINATION OF 2021 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
ad hoc committees and appoints board members to committees, and discusses prior year accomplishments
and new year goals and challenges. Preparation for the annual reorganization meeting requires many weeks
of staff effort, under the direction of the board chair.
The board of supervisors votes to select its officers following a nomination process. Although not a
requirement, the board has traditionally rotated the offices of chair and vice chair among the five members,
i.e., each member would serve as chair at least once during his/her term of office. This rotation has
historically been interrupted only due to changes in membership or absence due to illness.
The Chair serves as presiding officer of the Board; rules on questions of procedure; nominates for Board
approval representatives to Board committees whose appointment is not otherwise provided for; signs
resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases and other official documents approved by the Board; preserves
order and decorum; and decides all questions of order. The Chair may consult with County Counsel in
making such rulings. Decisions of the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of the Board of
Supervisors.
The Vice-Chair has and may exercise all powers and duties of the Chair at the meetings at which the Chair
is absent.
If neither the Chair nor the Vice-Chair is present at a Board meeting, the Board members present selects
one of their members to act as the Chair Pro Tempore. The Chair Pro Tempore shall have and exercise all
the powers and duties of the Chair for that particular meeting only.
Because the reorganization requires substantial thought and planning, early selection of new year officers
permits the incoming board chair to take an active role in planning for the annual reorganization.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Planning and administration of the annual board reorganization may take longer to implement if the 2021
board officers are not decided in the fall of 2020.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
ELECTED Supervisor Diane Burgis to be Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for calendar year
2021 or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later;
ELECTED Supervisor Federal Glover to be Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for
calendar year 2021 or until the selection of a successor, whichever occurs later.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Climate Emergency Resolution No. 2020/256, as recommended by the Sustainability Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. As written, the tasks directed in the resolution could be accomplished with existing staff.
BACKGROUND:
At the October 21, 2019 Sustainability Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that the Board
of Supervisors adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution (Resolution). At its November 19, 2019 meeting, the
Board referred this issue to the Sustainability Committee. On December 9, 2019, the Sustainability
Committee discussed options for structuring a Resolution. The Committee directed the Sustainability
Coordinator to develop a draft Resolution in consultation with the Sustainability Commission and come
back to the Committee.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Jody London, Sustainability
Coordinator, 925-674-7871
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADOPT Climate Emergency Resolution, as Recommended by the Sustainability Committee
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Sustainability Commission at its February 24, 2020 meeting considered potential measures that
could be included in the Resolution. Staff revised the Resolution to reflect input from the Sustainability
Commission as well as the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and presented it to the
Sustainability Committee at its May 29, 2020 meeting. The Committee on May 29 directed staff to
revise the Resolution in certain areas and further consult with the Sustainability Commission before
bringing the resolution back for further consideration.
The Sustainability Commission reviewed the revised draft Resolution at its June 22, 2020 meeting. The
Commission unanimously voted to recommend adoption of the Resolution with the inclusion of a
number of items. The Sustainability Committee at its July 27, 2020 meeting reviewed the draft
Resolution and the recommendations from the Sustainability Commission. The Committee also received
public comment from a number of County residents and community organizations.
The Sustainability Committee recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached Climate
Emergency Resolution. The Resolution takes the following actions:
Declares a climate emergency that threatens the long-term economic and social well-being, health,
safety, and security of the County, and recognizes urgent action by all levels of government is needed to
immediately address this climate emergency.
Declares that the County supports the State of California's recent goals to reduce greenhouse gases by
40% below 1990 levels by 2030 (SB 32, 2016); achieve net carbon neutrality by 2045 (Executive Order
B-55-18, 2018); and provide 100% of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045 (SB 100,
2018), and intends to take actions to help achieve these goals.
Establishes an interdepartmental task force of all Department heads, or their senior deputies, that will
focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan – as currently adopted and as it may
be amended by the Board – and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can
undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. This task force should report to the
Board of Supervisors through the County Sustainability Commission and the Board’s Sustainability
Committee on a semi-annual basis starting in March 2021. Reports to the Board of Supervisors shall be
discussion items for the Board.
Resolves that the Board of Supervisors and the County Sustainability Commission seek input from the
community (with a special focus on highly impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers
(especially impacted workers), and business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan for an
economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels, helps plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-fuel
dependent economy, and considers how the County’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can
incorporate the County’s climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing
pollution and addressing climate change, the County will develop strategies to improve the health,
safety, infrastructure, job opportunities and revenue opportunities during the shift to a zero emission
economy. The County will provide special attention to helping develop new opportunities for frontline
and impacted communities that will realize economic, health and other benefits. The Commission will
include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of Supervisors.
Resolves that Contra Costa County should develop policies to require all new construction to be fully
electric through the adoption of reach building codes.
Resolves that Contra Costa County will prioritize the implementation of its Climate Action Plan in order
to achieve greenhouse gas reductions as soon as possible and will consider equity and social justice
issues in the implementation of the plan.
Resolves that health, socio-economic, and racial equity considerations should be included in
policymaking and climate solutions at all levels and across all sectors as the consequences of climate
change have significant impacts on all County residents, especially the young, the elderly, low-income
or communities of color, and other vulnerable populations.
Resolves that the General Plan and Climate Action Plan as updated should include land use policies and
actions that will facilitate greater availability of fresh food to County residents by creating more
opportunities for community gardens, urban gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs.
Calls for all Contra Costa cities and agencies, as well as regional agencies, to also approve a Climate
Emergency Declaration to create a unified Countywide voice around climate change and strengthen the
call for state and federal actions and funds to address the economic, social, public health, and national
security threats posed by the climate crisis.
The written comments received to date on the Climate Emergency Resolution are attached. This
includes written comments received around the June 22, 2020 Sustainability Commission meeting and
the July 27, 2020 Sustainability Committee meeting.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to adopt the Climate Emergency Resolution means the Board of Supervisors would forego an
opportunity to provide leadership and take action to address the climate crisis.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Vanessa Cleric; Elsie Mills, Concord; Liz Ritchey; Fred Bihale; Kevin Pang, Danville;
no name given; Amanda; Bob Haas, Rossmoor; Ganisterer, East Richmond; Amanda Casey; no
name given; Lisa Jackson, Walnut Creek; Shelly Crock, Lafayette; Melvin Willis, Richmond City
Councilmember; Colleen Knoll Amanda; Sharon; El Cerrito resident; Floyd Andrews, Richmond;
Janet; Kelly Ann Bryant; Karen Perkins, Walnut Creek; no name given; Jackie Garcia,
Lafayette; Ogie Strogatz, unincorporated area; Linda de Chambeau; Tai Kwok.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/256
Climate Emergency Resolution – Redline from June 22, 2020 Version
Written Correspondence Received for June 22, 2020 Sustainability Commission Meeting
Written Correspondence Received for July 27, 2020 Sustainability Committee Meeting
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2020/256
Correspondence Received
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/256
ENDORSING THE DECLARATION OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY THAT DEMANDS
ACCELERATED ACTIONS ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND CALLS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO
JOIN TOGETHER TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, that:
WHEREAS, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), increasing emissions of greenhouse gases
(GHG) will cause global temperatures to rise 1.5 degrees Celsius by as early as 2030; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2019, more than 70 health organizations including the American Medical Association and the
American Public Health Association declared climate change to be a health emergency and issued a call to action for
government, business, and civil society leaders to recognize climate change as a health emergency; and
WHEREAS, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom in Executive Order N-19-19 has committed state agencies to immediate and
bold actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, curb the impacts from climate change, and develop a Climate Investment
Framework; and
WHEREAS, the State of California since 2005 has established the following climate goals and targets:
80% reduction in greenhouse gases below 1990 levels by 2050 (Executive Order S-03-05, 2005)
1990 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2020 (AB 32, 2006)
40% reduction in greenhouse gases below 1990 levels by 2030 (SB 32, 2016)
Net carbon neutrality by 2045 (Executive Order B-55-18, 2018)
Provide 100% of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045 (SB 100, 2018); and
WHEREAS, the State of California has recognized the need for careful study and planning to decrease demand and supply of
fossil fuels, while managing the decline in a way that is economically responsible and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, for Contra Costa County, rising global temperatures will cause sea levels to rise (up to six feet or more by year
2100 under certain scenarios), contribute to increasingly extreme weather, including intense rainfall, storms, and heat events, and
heightened risk of wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of climate change pose risks to life, safety and critical infrastructure in Contra Costa County and
throughout the world, and threaten physical, social, and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, climate change impacts in Contra Costa County will be most acutely felt by children, seniors, low income
populations, communities of color, and residents with unstable economic or housing situations; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment developed for the Envision Contra Costa 2040 General Plan indicates that the most
vulnerable County residents, including households in poverty, low-income households, and persons experiencing homelessness,
are more likely to be severely impacted by a changing climate, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and poor air quality;
and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment also indicates that there is severe vulnerability in the County’s agriculture sector,
industrial and manufacturing centers, including oil refineries, rangelands, and the Delta due to climate impacts, as well as
infrastructure including major roads and highways, flood control, parks and open space, railroads and BART, and wastewater
treatment plants and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, fossil fuels are recognized as a primary contributor to the rapidly changing climate; and
WHEREAS, seven of the ten largest industrial pollution sources in the San Francisco Bay Area are located in Contra Costa
County; and
WHEREAS, twenty-five census tracts in Contra Costa County are recognized by the State of California as being in the top
twenty-five percent of “disadvantaged communities” or “communities of concern” that are disproportionately burdened by
sources of pollution; and
WHEREAS, rates of asthma, obesity, and breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer are higher in Contra Costa County than in
the rest of California, and in some cases, the nation, particularly in census tracts that are located near large industrial facilities; and
WHEREAS, the world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has swept across the world
causing global human tragedy and an historical economic setback, forcing a rebuild of our economy and a need to introduce the
necessary recovery plans to restore sustainable progress and prosperity to the citizens of Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS, long-term exposure to air pollution increases vulnerability to experiencing the most severe COVID-19 outcomes,
further burdening the disproportionately affected communities that traditionally carry the brunt of the negative impacts of climate
change, particularly in census tracts recognized as disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on June 17, 2020, adopted a Resolution Condemning Racism and
Injustice and Affirming Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion, which among other things notes that “studies
have shown that racial discrimination takes a tremendous toll on the physical and mental health of Black people in the U.S.
Racial discrimination is now recognized as a public health crisis,” “These higher death rates are not a random coincidence; but,
instead, is the result of systemic racism and a consequential lack of social, economic and political opportunities,” and “community
proximity to sources of air pollution is one of these systemic issues,” and resolves “We affirm our commitment to fighting for
racial justice and changing the systems that continue to perpetuate racial disparities, especially as they contribute to
disproportionate exposure to hazardous air pollution. We vow to use our voice and resources as an ally to the Black community to
affect the meaningful and measurable changes that are so urgently needed in the Bay Area;” and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis could mark a turning point in progress on climate change and there will be a need for a
resilient recovery after the pandemic, and Contra Costa County’s capacity to act depends largely on our ability to work together
in solidarity to build the bridge between fighting COVID-19, biodiversity loss, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, the County has taken a number of actions to address climate change, some of which include: adopting and
implementing the 2015 Climate Action Plan; selecting MCE as the electricity provider for unincorporated Contra Costa County,
in large part because of the higher clean energy content MCE offers; investing in clean energy, efficient building technologies,
and alternative fuels for County operations; providing opportunities to generate more clean energy in Contra Costa County;
developing an electric vehicle readiness blueprint; providing energy efficiency programs to County residents; increasing
composting and recycling in County facilities; and
WHEREAS, the County is in the process of updating its General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and zoning codes, which provide an
opportunity to follow the State’s guidance outlined in the California Air Resources Board 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan by
taking action to strengthen policies for the unincorporated County and County operations to better reflect state policies on land
use, transportation, energy, natural and working lands, agriculture, conservation, waste management, short-lived climate
pollutants, and the built environment; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan includes goals and specific actions the County will take to address the climate emergency,
including future policy direction; and
WHEREAS, County residents in 2019 and 2020 community meetings related to the ongoing update of the County’s Climate
Action Plan and General Plan have expressed interest in having better access to locally grown fresh food; and
WHEREAS, behavioral changes are important in achieving climate goals and creating communities that are safer and healthier;
and
WHEREAS, the current pace of climate actions may still fall short of reducing the projected harm to people and places and
accelerated actions need to be taken to reduce our GHG emissions and implement solutions to prepare and protect our
accelerated actions need to be taken to reduce our GHG emissions and implement solutions to prepare and protect our
communities; and
WHEREAS, by declaring a climate emergency, Contra Costa County will join the over 1,000 national, international and local
jurisdictions, including many in the Bay Area, that have made similar declarations that commit to reducing GHG emissions and
planning for climate change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa declares a climate
emergency that threatens the long-term economic and social well-being, health, safety, and security of the County, and that urgent
action by all levels of government is needed to immediately address this climate emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County supports the State of California’s recent goals to reduce greenhouse
gases by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 (SB 32, 2016); achieve net carbon neutrality by 2045 (Executive Order B-55-18,
2018); and provide 100% of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045 (SB 100, 2018); and intends to take actions
to help achieve these goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County establish an interdepartmental task force of all Department heads, or
their senior deputies, that will focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan – as currently adopted and as it
may be amended by the Board – and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce
and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. This task force should report to the Board of Supervisors through the County
Sustainability Commission and the Board’s Sustainability Committee on a semi-annual basis starting in March 2021. Reports to
the Board of Supervisors shall be discussion items for the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors and the County Sustainability Commission seek input from the
community (with a special focus on highly impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers (especially impacted
workers), and business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels,
helps plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-fuel dependent economy, and considers how the County’s recovery from
the COVID-19 pandemic can incorporate the County’s climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for
reducing pollution and addressing climate change, the County will develop strategies to improve the health, safety, infrastructure,
job opportunities and revenue opportunities during the shift to a zero emission economy. The County will provide special
attention to helping develop new opportunities for frontline and impacted communities that realize economic, health and other
benefits. The Commission will include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County should develop policies to require all new construction to be fully
electric through the adoption of reach building codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County will prioritize the implementation of its Climate Action Plan in order
to achieve greenhouse gas reductions as soon as possible and will consider equity and social justice issues in the implementation
of the plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that health, socio-economic, and racial equity considerations should be included in
policymaking and climate solutions at all levels and across all sectors as the consequences of climate change have significant
impacts on all County residents, especially the young, the elderly, low-income or communities of color, and other vulnerable
populations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Plan and Climate Action Plan as updated should include land use policies and
actions that will facilitate greater availability of fresh food to County residents by creating more opportunities for community
gardens, urban gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County calls for all Contra Costa cities and
agencies, as well as regional agencies, to also approve a Climate Emergency Declaration to create a unified Countywide voice
around climate change and strengthen the call for state and federal actions and funds to address the economic, social, public
health, and national security threats posed by the climate crisis.
Contact: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator,
925-674-7871
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
1
RESOLUTION NO. 2020/256____
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
* * * * * *
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE DECLARATION OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY THAT DEMANDS ACCELERATED ACTIONS ON THE
CLIMATE CRISIS AND CALLS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO JOIN
TOGETHER TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California,
that:
WHEREAS, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
increasing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) will cause global temperatures to rise 1.5
degrees Celsius by as early as 2030; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2019, more than 70 health organizations including the
American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association declared climate
change to be a health emergency and issued a call to action for government, business, and civil
society leaders to recognize climate change as a health emergency; and
WHEREAS, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom in Executive Order N-19-19 has
committed state agencies to immediate and bold actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
curb the impacts from climate change, and develop a Climate Investment Framework; and
WHEREAS, the State of California since 2005 has established the following climate
goals and targets:
• 80% reduction in greenhouse gases below 1990 levels by 2050 (Executive Order S-03-
05, 2005)
• 1990 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2020 (AB 32, 2006)
• 40% reduction in greenhouse gases below 1990 levels by 2030 (SB 32, 2016)
• Net carbon neutrality by 2045 (Executive Order B-55-18, 2018)
• Provide 100% of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045 (SB 100,
2018)
goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, provide 100
percent of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045, reduce methane emissions
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and hydrofluorocarbon gases by 40 percent, and add five million zero-emission vehicles to
California’s roads by 2030 and these goals imply a zero emissions target date of around 2060; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has recognized the need for careful study and
planning to decrease demand and supply of fossil fuels, while managing the decline in a way that
is economically responsible and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, for Contra Costa County, rising global temperatures will cause sea levels to
rise (up to six feet or more by year 2100 under certain scenarios), contribute to increasingly
extreme weather, including intense rainfall, storms, and heat events, and heightened risk of
wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of climate change pose risks to life, safety and critical
infrastructure in Contra Costa County and throughout the world, and threaten physical, social,
and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, climate change impacts in Contra Costa County will be most acutely felt by
children, seniors, low income populations, communities of color, and residents with unstable
economic or housing situations; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment developed for the Envision Contra Costa
2040 General Plan indicates that the most vulnerable County residents, including households in
poverty, low-income households, and persons experiencing homelessness, are more likely to be
severely impacted by a changing climate, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and poor
air quality; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment also indicates that there is severe
vulnerability in the County’s agriculture sector, industrial and manufacturing centers, including
oil refineries, rangelands, and the Delta due to climate impacts, as well as infrastructure
including major roads and highways, flood control, parks and open space, railroads and BART,
and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, fossil fuels are recognized as a primary contributor to the rapidly changing
climate; and
WHEREAS, seven of the ten largest industrial pollution sources in the San Francisco
Bay Area are located in Contra Costa County; and
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WHEREAS, twenty-five census tracts in Contra Costa County are recognized by the
State of California as being in the top twenty-five percent of “disadvantaged communities” or
“communities of concern” that are disproportionately burdened by sources of pollution; and
WHEREAS, rates of asthma, obesity, and breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer
are higher in Contra Costa County than in the rest of California, and in some cases, the nation,
particularly in census tracts that are located near large industrial facilities; and
WHEREAS, the world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic,
which has swept across the world causing global human tragedy and an historical economic
setback, forcing a rebuild of our economy and a need to introduce the necessary recovery plans
to restore sustainable progress and prosperity to the citizens of Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS, long-term exposure to air pollution increases vulnerability to experiencing
the most severe COVID-19 outcomes, further burdening the disproportionately affected
communities that traditionally carry the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change,
particularly in census tracts recognized as disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on June 17, 2020, adopted a
Resolution Condemning Racism and Injustice and Affirming Commitment to Diversity, Equity,
Access and Inclusion, which among other things notes that “studies have shown that racial
discrimination takes a tremendous toll on the physical and mental health of Black people in the
U.S. Racial discrimination is now recognized as a public health crisis,” “These higher death rates
are not a random coincidence; but, instead, is the result of systemic racism and a consequential
lack of social, economic and political opportunities,” and “community proximity to sources of air
pollution is one of these systemic issues,” and resolves “We affirm our commitment to fighting
for racial justice and changing the systems that continue to perpetuate racial disparities,
especially as they contribute to disproportionate exposure to hazardous air pollution. We vow to
use our voice and resources as an ally to the Black community to affect the meaningful and
measurable changes that are so urgently needed in the Bay Area;” and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis could mark a turning point in progress on climate change and
there will be a need for a resilient recovery after the pandemic, and Contra Costa County’s
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capacity to act depends largely on our ability to work together in solidarity to build the bridge
between fighting COVID-19, biodiversity loss, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, the County has taken a number of actions to address climate
change, some of which include: adopting and implementing the 2015 Climate Action Plan;
selecting MCE as the electricity provider for unincorporated Contra Costa County, in large part
because of the higher clean energy content MCE offers; investing in clean energy, efficient
building technologies, and alternative fuels for County operations; providing opportunities to
generate more clean energy in Contra Costa County; developing an electric vehicle readiness
blueprint; providing energy efficiency programs to County residents; increasing composting and
recycling in County facilities; and
WHEREAS, the County is in the process of updating its General Plan, Climate Action
Plan, and zoning codes, which provide an opportunity to follow the State’s guidance outlined in
the California Air Resources Board 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan by taking action to
strengthen policies for the unincorporated County and County operations to better reflect state
policies on land use, transportation, energy, natural and working lands, agriculture, conservation,
waste management, short-lived climate pollutants, and the built environment; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan includes goals and specific actions the County will
take to address the climate emergency, including future policy direction; and
WHEREAS, County residents in 2019 and 2020 community meetings related to the
ongoing update of the County’s Climate Action Plan and General Plan have expressed interest in
having better access to locally grown fresh food; and
WHEREAS, behavioral changes are important in achieving climate goals and creating
communities that are safer and healthier; and
WHEREAS, the current pace of climate actions may still fall short of reducing
the projected harm to people and places and accelerated actions need to be taken to reduce our
GHG emissions and implement solutions to prepare and protect our communities; and
WHEREAS, by declaring a climate emergency, Contra Costa County will join the over
1,000 national, international and local jurisdictions, including many in the Bay Area, that have
made similar declarations that commit to reducing GHG emissions and planning for climate
change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the
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County of Contra Costa declares a climate emergency that threatens the long-term economic and
social well-being, health, safety, and security of the County, and that urgent action by all levels
of government is needed to immediately address this climate emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County supports the State of
California’s recent goals to reduce greenhouse gases by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 (SB 32,
2016); achieve net carbon neutrality by 2045 (Executive Order B-55-18, 2018); and provide
100% of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045 (SB 100, 2018)
reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, provide 100
percent of the State’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2045, reduce methane emissions
and hydrofluorocarbon gases by 40 percent, and add five million zero-emission vehicles to
California’s roads by 2030, and intends to take actions to help achieve these goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County establish an
interdepartmental task force of all Department heads, or their senior deputies, that will focus on
urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan – as currently adopted and as it may be
amended by the Board – and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County
can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. This task force should
report to the Board of Supervisors through the County Sustainability Commission and the
Board’s Sustainability Committee and to the County Sustainability Commission on a bi-annual
basis starting in November March 20210. Reports to the Board of Supervisors shall be discussion
items for the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors and the County
Sustainability Commission seek input from the community (with a special focus on highly
impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers (especially impacted workers), and
business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on
fossil fuels, helps plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-fuel dependent economy, and
considers how the County’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can incorporate the
County’s climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing
pollution and addressing climate change, the County will develop strategies to improve the
health, safety, infrastructure, job opportunities and revenue opportunities during the shift to a
zero emission economy. The County will provide special attention to helping develop new
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opportunities for how frontline and impacted communities thatwill realize economic, health and
other benefits. The Commission will include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of
Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County should develop policies to
require all new residential construction to be fully electric through the adoption of reach building
codes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County will prioritize the
implementation of its Climate Action Plan in order to achieve greenhouse gas reductions as soon
as possible and will consider equity and social justice issues in the implementation of the plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that health, socio-economic, and racial equity
considerations must be included in policymaking and climate solutions at all levels and
across all sectors as the consequences of climate change have significant impacts on
all County residents, especially the young, the elderly, low-income or communities of
color, and other vulnerable populations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Plan and Climate Action Plan as
updated should include land use policies and actions that will facilitate greater availability of
fresh food to County residents by creating more opportunities for community gardens, urban
gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
calls for all Contra Costa cities and agencies, as well as regional agencies, to also approve a
Climate Emergency Declaration to create a unified Countywide voice around climate change and
strengthen the call for state and federal actions and funds to address the economic, social, public
health, and national security threats posed by the climate crisis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Plan and Climate Action Plan as
updated should include land use policies and actions that will facilitate greater availability of
fresh food to County residents by creating more opportunities for community gardens, urban
gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs.
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From:DAVE CASEY
To:John_Gioia; District5; Jody London
Cc:Amanda C-Cell
Subject:Contra Costa Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 1:51:05 PM
Attachments:DRAFT Climate Emergency Resolution_Clean.docx
DRAFT Climate Emergency Resolution_trackchanges.docx
Dear Supervisor Gioia, Supervisor Glover, and Ms London,
Thank you for the opportunity to speak on Contra Costa County’s proposed Climate
Emergency Resolution (CER) at the May 29th Sustainability Committee meeting and thank
you for providing an opportunity for residents of Contra Costa to review and make
suggestions for the CER.
A group of residents from Sustainable Rossmoor have been reviewing the draft CER and
have made several revisions and additions to hopefully improve the effectiveness of the
Resolution in the face of the of the looming climate emergency and California’s commitment
to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030.
Attached are two version of the Committee’s draft CER with Sustainable Rossmoor’s
revisions. One copy has revisions and additions as “Tracked Changes” and the other copy
is a “Clean” version with all tracked changes accepted.
Please let us know if you have any questions or how our team can assist in this process.
Thank you
Dave Casey, for Sustainable Rossmoor
Planet Friendly Eating
Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
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RESOLUTION NO. _
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE DECLARATION OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY THAT DEMANDS ACCELERATED ACTIONS ON THE
CLIMATE CRISIS AND CALLS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO JOIN
TOGETHER TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California,
that:
WHEREAS, according to the 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 Degrees C(1) describes a 20 year window
(until 2038) to reach carbon neutrality in order to have a “two-thirds chance of limiting
warming to 1.5 Degrees C;” which is the consensus opinion of the world’s leading climate
scientists and has been reviewed and approved by over 100 nations prior to publication; and,
increasing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) will cause global temperatures to rise 1.5
degrees Celsius by as early as 2030; and
WHEREAS, according to the 2018 IPCC Report, increasing emissions of greenhouse
gases (GHG) will cause global temperatures to rise 1.5 degrees Celsius by as early as 2030;
and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2019, more than 70 health organizations including the
American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association declared climate
change to be a health emergency and issued a call to action for government, business, and civil
society leaders to recognize climate change as a health emergency; and
WHEREAS, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom in Executive Order N-19-19 has
committed state agencies to immediate and bold actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
curb the impacts from climate change, and develop a Climate Investment Framework; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has established goals to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, provide 100 percent of the State’s electricity
from clean energy sources by 2045, reduce methane emissions and hydrofluorocarbon gases by
40 percent, and add five million zero-emission vehicles to California’s roads by 2030 and these
goals imply a zero emissions target date of around 2060; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has recognized the need for careful study and
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planning to decrease demand and supply of fossil fuels, while managing the decline in a way that
is economically responsible and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, for Contra Costa County, rising global temperatures will cause sea levels to
rise (up to six feet or more by year 2100 under certain scenarios), contribute to increasingly
extreme weather, including intense rainfall, storms, and heat events, and heightened risk of
wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of climate change pose risks to life, safety and critical
infrastructure in Contra Costa County and throughout the world, and threaten physical, social,
and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, climate change impacts in Contra Costa County will be most acutely felt by
children, seniors, low income populations, communities of color, and residents with unstable
economic or housing situations; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment developed for the Envision Contra Costa
2040 General Plan indicates that the most vulnerable County residents, including households in
poverty, low-income households, and persons experiencing homelessness, are more likely to be
severely impacted by a changing climate, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and poor
air quality; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment also indicates that there is severe
vulnerability in the County’s agriculture sector, industrial and manufacturing centers, including
oil refineries, rangelands, and the Delta due to climate impacts, as well as infrastructure
including major roads and highways, flood control, parks and open space, railroads and BART,
and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, fossil fuels are recognized as a primary contributor to the rapidly changing
climate; and
WHEREAS, seven of the ten largest industrial pollution sources in the San Francisco
Bay Area are located in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, twenty-five census tracts in Contra Costa County are recognized by the
State of California as being in the top twenty-five percent of “disadvantaged” or “frontline”
communities that are disproportionately burdened by sources of pollution; and
WHEREAS, rates of asthma, obesity, and breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer
are higher in Contra Costa County than in the rest of California, and in some cases, the nation,
particularly in census tracts that are located near large industrial facilities; and
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WHEREAS, the world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic,
which has swept across the world causing global human tragedy and an historical economic
setback, forcing a rebuild of our economy and a need to introduce the necessary recovery plans
to restore sustainable progress and prosperity to the citizens of Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS, long-term exposure to air pollution increases vulnerability to experiencing
the most severe COVID-19 outcomes, further burdening the disproportionately affected
communities that traditionally carry the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change,
particularly in census tracts recognized as disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, PBF Energy, which purchased the former Shell Martinez refinery in
February 2020, on March 30, 2020, during a period of rapid decrease in fossil fuel usage
announced that it plans to sell two hydrogen plants at the Martinez facility “as part of a strategic
plan for PBF to navigate current extraordinary and volatile markets,” creating economic
uncertainty for Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis could mark a turning point in progress on climate
change and there will be a need for a resilient recovery after the pandemic, and Contra Costa
County’s capacity to act depends largely on our ability to work together in solidarity to build the
bridge between fighting Covid-19, biodiversity loss, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, the County has taken a number of actions to address climate change, some
of which include: adopting and implementing the 2015 Climate Action Plan; selecting MCE as
the electricity provider for unincorporated Contra Costa County, in large part because of the
higher clean energy content MCE offers; investing in clean energy, efficient building
technologies, and alternative fuels for County operations; providing opportunities to generate
more clean energy in Contra Costa County; developing an electric vehicle readiness blueprint;
providing energy efficiency programs to County residents; increasing composting and
recycling in County facilities; and
WHEREAS, per a June 10, 2020, McKinsey & Company report, government spending
on renewables creates fifty more jobs per $10 million invested than spending on fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, the current pace of climate actions may still fall short of reducing the
projected harm to people and places and accelerated actions need to be taken to reduce our
GHG emissions and implement solutions to prepare and protect our communities; and
WHEREAS, by declaring a climate emergency, Contra Costa County will join the over
1,000 national, international and local jurisdictions, including many in the Bay Area, that have
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made similar declarations that commit to reducing GHG emissions and planning for climate
change; and
WHEREAS, the County invites all Contra Costa cities and agencies to also approve a
Climate Emergency Declaration to create a unified Countywide voice around climate change and
to strengthen the call for state and federal actions and funds to address the economic, social,
public health, and national security threats posed by the climate crisis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors (BOS) of the
County of Contra Costa (County) declares a climate emergency that threatens the long-term
economic and social well-being, health, safety, and security of the our County, state, nation,
civilization, humanity and the natural world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the BOS of the County commits to a county-wide
mobilization effort to reverse global warming and the ecological crisis, which reduces county-
wide greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible and no later than 2030.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County immediately initiates an effort to safely
draw down carbon from the atmosphere.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County ensures a just transition for workers and
residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County accelerates adaptation and resilience
strategies in preparation for intensifying local climate impacts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BOS of the County shall direct the creation of a
County Climate Task Force comprised of the head of the Department of Conservation and
Development work with ,the County Administrator, and other County department heads, agency
heads, and heads of special districts, to establish an interdepartmental task force of Department
heads, or their immediate deputies, the Sustainability Coordinator and two Sustainability
Commissioners with the purpose of initiating a county-wide mobilization effort to reverse
global warming and the ecological crisis, and reduce county-wide greenhouse gas emissions as
quickly as possible and no later than 2030.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Climate Task Force members will arrange for all-
staff meetings to educate Contra Costa County staff on the latest climate science and current
actions, policies and programs and their anticipated outcome.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Climate Task Force members will prepare written
reports and submit them to the Sustainability Commission and the Sustainability Committee, at
least twice per year, that will focus on: implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan and
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• identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce
and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate
• opportunities for radical greenhouse gas and co-pollutant emissions reductions and
greenhouse gas drawdown opportunities through updates to the County’s General Plan
and Climate Action Plan, including metrics that prioritize the decrease of fossil fuel use
and climate adaptive land use planning
• on the maximum emergency reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from their
operations by 2030.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Climate Task Force to report back to the
Sustainability Commission and the Sustainability Committee, within its first 90 days, on the
feasibility for the phase out of fossil fuel extraction, including immediate changes to land use
regulations, on opportunities for radical greenhouse gas and co-pollutant emissions reductions
and greenhouse gas drawdown opportunities through updates to the County’s General Plan and
Climate Action Plan, including metrics that prioritize the decrease of fossil fuel use and climate
adaptive land use planning. of new or expansion of existing fossil fuel infrastructure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the BOS of the County directs the Sustainability
Coordinator to include greenhouse gas and co-pollutant impact statements, greenhouse gas and
co-pollutant reduction and greenhouse gas drawdown statements in all relevant Board motions,
much as it currently includes fiscal impact statements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Sustainability Commission seek
inputcommits to engaging county residents in public deliberations on the climate emergency and
mobilization declaration and to seek input from the community to help the County anticipate and
plan for an economy that is less not dependent on fossil fuels, helps plan for a just transition from
a fossil-fuel dependent economy, and considers how the County’s recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic can incorporate the County’s climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies
and goals for reducing pollution and addressing climate change, the County will consider with
the assistance of the Sustainability Commission what this will mean for County health, safety,
infrastructure, jobs, and revenues, jobs, health, and infrastructure including new opportunities
and how frontline communities will realize economic and otherthese benefits. The Commission
will include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that health, socio-economic, and racial equity
considerations should will be included in policymaking and climate solutions at all
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levels and across all sectors as the consequences of climate change have significant
impacts on all County residents, especially the young, the elderly, low-income or,
communities of color, the elderly, the young, and other vulnerable populations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County recognizes that the full
participation, inclusion, support, and leadership of community organizations, faith
communities, youth, labor organizations, academic institutions, indigenous groups,
homeowners associations, business and business associations, recreational and health
care facilities, and racial, gender, family, immigrant and disability justice
organizations and other allies are integral to the climate emergency response and
mobilization efforts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the BOS of the County joins a nationwide
call for a regional, national and international climate emergency mobilization effort
focused on rapidly catalyzing a mobilization at all levels of government to reverse
global warming and the ecological crisis, and provide maximum protection for all
people and species of the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in furtherance of this resolution, the BOS of
the County shall submit a certified copy of this resolution to all cities in the County,
to the State of California and to all relevant agencies.
(1) IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees C, Chapter 2, p. 96
From:Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL)
To:Jody London
Cc:Contra Costa County Climate Leaders
Subject:Fwd: CCC Climate Emergency
Date:Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:10:57 PM
Dear Jodi, I will try to attend the 10 am meeting tomorrow. if you have a call in number could
you please provide it? Zoom is not working for me right now. So in the meantime, the call in
option would be great.
If i am unable to attend, I kindly request that you read these comments into the minutes
regarding the emergency climate resolution agenda item
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Dear Sustainability Commissioners,
Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) appreciates your focus on joining thousands of
communities demanding our local leaders do two things (1) acknowledge the Climate
Emergency and (2) mobilize immediately.
The draft resolution you have before you sets a very good base and clearly does an excellent
job of 'acknowledging the Climate Emergency' in the "whereas" section.
However, in order to achieve the second goal 'to mobilize immediately', please include clear,
specific, measurable directives in the "Be it resolved" actions. The items that are currently
included, lack the robustness necessary to take on the clearly layed out crisis we face.
Our organization provides links to best practices on this and other local governmenr climate
policy topics. Please consider some of the language in these climate emergency resolutions
passed in other cities.. Here: www.cccclimateleaders.org/issues/climateemergency
We request that you consider the following examples of language we pulled from those other
local government Resolutions:
A. BE IT RESOLVED, the county shall implement a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan in
2020, that includes a baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory for both community
wide and county operations, that is reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis to ensure
100% reduction of municipal greenhouse gas emissions and to become 100%
fossil-free as quickly as possible and no later than 2030. And the CAP shall
specify clear time-lines, benchmarks, and accountability with annual review
B. BE IT RESOLVED, the county shall add a new section to all staff reports that reviews
the impact of any actions ( or notes if there is no impact) on ghg emissions. sustainability, and
resiliency, and any mitigation measures to drawdown emissions
C. BE IT RESOLVED, the county shall revise the general plan in 2020 to incorporate
agressive ghg reduction practices, and require annual reporting on general plan progress
be posted on the front page of the county website with a clear dashboard that indicates
progress on climate goal implementation plans. Along with clear visuals of how the county is
meeting its greenhouse gas reduction goals.
D. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: the county commits to establish a staff climate
Emergency Commissioner who will oversee and ensure progress on adressing the
climate crisis.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED: the county commits to deliberative democracy, which
underscores the need for full community involvement, and commits to involve and
inform residents, Businesses and non profit groups, about
the climate emergency, through Town Hall meetings, messaging, staff training, and
other processes in which citizen deliberation is central to decision-making; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: the County calls on the State of California and the
United States as a whole to initiate an emergency mobilization to mitigate climate
change, and end
greenhouse gas emissions, and immediately draw down carbon from the atmosphere.
These statemenrs are more commensurate with the acknowledged emergency; and
puts the climate crisis front and center to be addressed as an emergency priority, and
to provide opportunity for immediate mobilization to address that emergency.
Thank you for your consideration!
Lynda
Lynda Deschambault
Environmental Scientist and Educator
Executive Director
www.cccclimateleaders.org
May 28, 2020
Dear Supervisor Glover and Supervisor Gioia,
RE Climate Emergency Resolution
It was surprising for me to learn of the Climate Emergency Resolution in a passing
email. To my knowledge, there was not public announcement of this draft and I could
not find it independently on the Ad Hoc Committee site as recently as a few days ago.
The process for moving this forward disappoints me. Both of you have seen growing
resident interest over the past two years in the work of your committee. How is it we are
not informed or invited to have input on this resolution? It is also odd to me that it did
not go before the Sustainability Commission for discussion prior to its arrival on your
agenda. What is the role of the Commission in reviewing and commenting on a
resolution like this, so closely allied to their work?
The content of this resolution also disappoints me. I know many communities have
jumped on the band wagon of passing such a resolution, regardless of any real intent to
do more than sign the resolution. That is not what I want for my County. Nor do I want
my County providing that example to cities in my county, who might think this a
meaningful act.
If we are in a climate emergency, we need to recognize the reduction targets are now
higher than what is mentioned. Governor Jerry Brown’s executive ordered (echoed by
many scientific bodies) is that we have to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, if not
sooner.
I would support a resolution with a clearer declaration of intent for the Board of
Supervisors to act on this emergency. An emergency, as our dictionary reminds us,
implies that we prioritize some things over other things, and we set clear accountability
and metrics for addressing the emergency. COVID-19 has shown that our emergency
and public health responses are vulnerable. We are not prepared for what is coming.
So, a commitment to naming a climate emergency would recognize that accelerated
emissions reduction and much more creative resiliency planning is essential and has to
start now.
If this Resolution’s “Resolve statements” reveal the level of political will to address this
emergency, we are in trouble.
With respect and a desire to find other places where we can continue to accelerate
progress addressing this threat multiplier that is climate change.
Marti Roach
(for affiliation only: 350 Contra Costa, 350 Bay Area Action, Contra Costa Climate
Action Network)
Comments from the Just Transition Levin Richmond Terminal Working Group
RESOLUTION NO. ____
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE DECLARATION OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY
IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY THAT DEMANDS ACCELERATED ACTIONS ON THE
CLIMATE CRISIS AND CALLS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO
JOIN
TOGETHER TO ADDRESS CLIMATE
CHANGE.
RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California,
that
WHEREAS, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
increasing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) will cause global temperatures to rise
1.5 degrees Celsius by as early as 2030; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2019, more than 70 health organizations including the
American Medical Association and the American Public Health Association declared
climate change to be a health emergency and issued a call to action for government,
business, and civil society leaders to recognize climate change as a health emergency; and
WHEREAS, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom in Executive Order N-19-19
has
committed state agencies to immediate and bold actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
curb the impacts from climate change, and develop a Climate Investment Framework; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has established goals to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, provide 100 percent of the State’s electricity
from clean energy sources by 2045, reduce methane emissions and hydrofluorocarbon gases
by
40 percent, and add five million zero-emission vehicles to California’s roads by 2030;
and
WHEREAS, the State of California has recognized the need for careful study and
planning to decrease demand and supply of fossil fuels, while managing the decline in a way that
is economically responsible and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, for Contra Costa County, rising global temperatures will cause sea levels to
rise (up to six feet or more by year 2100 under certain scenarios), contribute to increasingly
extreme weather, including intense rainfall, storms, and heat events, and heightened risk of
wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of climate change pose risks to life, safety and
critical infrastructure in Contra Costa County and throughout the world, and threaten
physical, social, and economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, climate change impacts in Contra Costa County will be most acutely felt
by children, seniors, low income populations, communities of color, and residents with
unstable economic or housing situations; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment developed for the Envision Contra Costa
2040 General Plan indicates that the most vulnerable County residents, including households
in poverty, low-income households, and persons experiencing homelessness, are more likely to
be severely impacted by a changing climate, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and
poor air quality; and
WHEREAS, the Vulnerability Assessment also indicates that there is severe
vulnerability in the County’s agricultural sector, industrial and manufacturing centers,
including oil refineries, rangelands, and the Delta due to climate impacts, as well as
infrastructure including major roads and highways, flood control, parks and open space,
railroads and BART, and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, fossil fuels are recognized as a primary contributor to the rapidly
changing climate; and
WHEREAS, seven of the ten largest industrial pollution sources in the San Francisco
Bay Area are located in Contra Costa County;
WHEREAS, twenty-five census tracts in Contra Costa County are recognized by the
State of California as being in the top twenty-five percent of “disadvantaged” or
“frontline” communities that are disproportionately burdened by sources of pollution; and
WHEREAS, rates of asthma, obesity, and breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer
are higher in Contra Costa County than in the rest of California, and in some cases, the nation,
particularly in census tracts that are located near large industrial facilities; and
WHEREAS, the world is facing an unprecedented crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic,
which has swept across the world causing global human tragedy and an historical
economic setback, forcing a rebuild of our economy and a need to introduce the necessary
recovery plans to restore sustainable progress and prosperity to the citizens of Contra
Costa; and
WHEREAS, long-term exposure to air pollution increases vulnerability to
experiencing the most severe COVID-19 outcomes, further burdening the disproportionately
affected communities that traditionally carry the brunt of the negative impacts of climate
change, particularly in census tracts recognized as disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, PBF Energy, which purchased the former Shell Martinez refinery
in
February 2020, on March 30, 2020, during a period of rapid decrease in fossil fuel
usage announced that it plans to sell two hydrogen plants at the Martinez facility “as
part of a strategic plan for PBF to navigate current extraordinary and volatile markets,”
creating economic uncertainty for Contra Costa County; and potential job losses due to
the volatility of the fossil fuel industry require the County to develop and implement a
Just Transition Plan to create green jobs and transition these workers to stable
employment and continued benefits;
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis could mark a turning point in progress on climate
change and there will be a need for a resilient recovery after the pandemic, and Contra
Costa County’s capacity to act depends largely on our ability to work together in solidarity
to build the bridge between fighting Covid-19, biodiversity loss, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, the County has taken a number of actions to address climate
change, some of which include: adopting and implementing the 2015 Climate Action Plan;
selecting MCE as the electricity provider for unincorporated Contra Costa County, in large part
because of the higher clean-energy content MCE offers; investing in clean energy,
efficient
building technologies, and alternative fuels for County operations; providing opportunities
to generate more clean energy in Contra Costa County; developing an electric vehicle
readiness blueprint; providing energy efficiency programs to County residents; increasing
composting and recycling in County facilities; and
WHEREAS, the current pace of climate actions may still fall short of reducing
the projected harm to people and places and accelerated actions need to be taken to reduce our
GHG emissions and implement solutions to prepare and protect our communities; and
WHEREAS, by declaring a climate emergency, Contra Costa County will join the over
1,000 national, international and local jurisdictions, including many in the Bay Area, that
have made similar declarations that commit to reducing GHG emissions and planning for
climate change; and
WHEREAS, the County invites all Contra Costa cities and agencies to also approve a
Climate Emergency Declaration to create a unified Countywide voice around climate change and
to strengthen the call for state and federal actions and funds to address the economic, social,
public health, and national security threats posed by the climate crisis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa declares a climate emergency that threatens the long-term economic and
social well-being, health, safety, and security of the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Department of Conservation and
Development work with the County Administrator and other departments to establish an
interdepartmental task force of Department heads, or their immediate deputies, that will focus on
implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan and identifying additional actions, policies, and
programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Sustainability Commission seek
input from the community to help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less
dependent on fossil fuels, helps plan for a transition from a fossil-fuel dependent economy,
and considers how the County’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can incorporate the
County’s climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing
pollution and addressing climate change, the County will consider with the assistance of the
Sustainability Commission what this will mean for County revenues, jobs, health, and
infrastructure including new opportunities and how frontline communities will realize
economic and other benefits.
The Commission will include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County’s Climate Action Plan will
be revised to include the creation of a Just Transition Commission of labor,
community members and public officials that will develop a Just Transition Plan
for transitioning fossil fuel workers and affected communities in the County. The
Just Transition Plan will identify the timing and location of potential fossil fuel-
related facility closures and job layoffs and their impact on affected workers,
businesses, and the community; pathways to job training, apprenticeships, and
alternative employment for transitioning workers; job counseling and placement
services; and transitional benefits (e.g. wage differential benefit, pension
protection, and healthcare insurance). The plan will further identify the projected
short-term and long-term cost of each plan component; potential sources for
sustainable short-term and long-term funding for just transition plan
implementation; and the need for any further enabling legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that health, socio-economic, and racial equity
considerations should be included in policymaking and climate solutions at all levels
and
across all sectors as the consequences of climate change have significant impacts
on all County residents, especially the young, the elderly, low-income or
communities of color, and other vulnerable populations.
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From:Pam Allio
To:John_Gioia; District5
Cc:Jody London
Subject:CCC Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:44:49 AM
Dear Honorable Supervisors Gioia and Glover,
My name is Pam Allio, and I am a 20-year resident of Danville. All three of my children went
through the San Ramon Valley Unified School System, attending Montair and John Baldwin
Elementary Schools, Charlotte Wood Middle School, and San Ramon Valley High School.
I am writing to you today to thank you for your attention to the climate crisis and to express
my strong support for passing a Climate Emergency Resolution in Contra Costa County.
We need a unified vision to help mitigate and adapt to the changes happening across our
ecosystem. Taking URGENT action on the climate crisis is important to me because:
· The facts are clear that our planet is warming and we are not acting quickly
enough to ‘bend down the curve’ to avoid the worst consequences.
· Climate change is here, as evidenced by the massive wildfires, droughts and
severe weather we have experienced every year, causing dangerous air pollution
levels throughout the Bay Area, including Contra Costa County and Danville. The
effects on our lungs from this pollution makes all of us more susceptible to diseases,
including COVID-19.
· Fossil fuel extraction and refining here in Contra Costa County is an important
industry, employing thousands. We must ensure a just transition for those families,
as we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and phase out those industries in the years
ahead. The fossil fuel industry has already begun transitioning their businesses to
focus on more renewable energy and recognizes the effects of climate change on
the County, as noted in Chevron’s 2019 sustainability highlights citing four specific
actions to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 2023.
THEREFORE, I am strongly in support of this Climate Emergency Resolution with
ONE SUGGESTION. I would like to make sure this is not just a piece of paper that
leads to no action.
I would like you to promise to publish an annual Climate Action Plan report within 90
days after the end of each year, so that the public like myself can monitor and hold our
public officials accountable for progress.
Thank you very much for your important efforts in dealing with our response to local
climate change.
Sincerely,
Pam Allio
38 St. Mark Court, Danville, CA 94526
From:DAVE CASEY
To:Jody London; John_Gioia; District5
Subject:CCC Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 3:15:20 PM
Ms London, Supervisors Glover and Gioia,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Contra Costa’s Climate Emergency
Resolution. I am including below text of the comments I made at the Committee
Meeting today related to the Task Force in the CER.
I propose:
1 A name change for the Interdepartmental Task Force:
to Interdepartmental Climate Task Force
2 An increase in the composition of the Interdepartmental Climate Task Force to also
include:
the County Administrator
Agency heads
Special District heads
the Sustainability Coordinator,
and two Sustainability Commissioners
3 A change in the focus of the Interdepartmental Climate Task Force:
from implementing the Climate Action Plan (CAP)
to implementing a county-wide mobilization effort to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions as quickly as possible to meet State and County targets.
4 Adding a task to the Interdepartmental Climate Task Force:
to arrange for all-hands meetings to inform and educate County staff on the
latest climate science and current greenhouse gases actions, policies and
programs and their anticipated outcome
5 The Interdepartmental Climate Task Force’s biannual Report to the Sustainability
Commission, Sustainability Committee, and Board of Supervisors will include:
current progress and
actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to i) radically reduce
greenhouse gases, ii) increase the drawdown of greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere, and iii) prioritize the decrease of fossil fuels and their use in the
county
Although the process for review and revision is near its end, I hope that you will
consider making changes to the CER that improve the Interdepartmental Climate
Task Force’s ability to better meet the climate crisis.
Thank you,
Dave Casey
Sustainable Rossmoor Steering Committee
Planet Friendly Eating
Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
From:Barbara Beno
To:District5; John_Gioia
Cc:Jody London
Subject:Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 12:00:36 PM
July 26, 2020
To: Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair (District5@bos.cccounty.us)
Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair (john_gioia@bos.cccounty.us)
CC: Jody London: Sustainability Director (Jody.London@dcd.cccounty.us)
Dear Members of the Sustainability Committee:
I am writing as a citizen of Contra Costa County to share my concern about our need to
address the current and projected severe impact of global warming and climate change on our
cities and county, as well as on the San Francisco Bay Region. Almost daily, recognized and
legitimate news outlets include stories about the current and anticipated impacts of climate
change on all aspects of society. It is vitally important that we step up and begin to take
proactive steps to try to mitigate climate change, and even reverse it.
I am therefore asking that the Sustainability Committee adopted a resolution to declare a
Climate Emergency in Contra Costa County as a first step toward focusing our collective
efforts to mitigate climate change.
Thank you for considering my request.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Barbara A. Beno
143 Vierra Way
Hercules, CA 94547
barbbeno@aol.com
From:Nancy Hu
To:District5; John_Gioia; Jody London
Subject:Comment on the CCC State of Emergency on the Climate Crisis
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 11:23:25 PM
Dear Honorable Supervisors Gioia and Glover:
I am a current resident of Lafayette, and have been living there for 8 years now. I also serve
on Lafayette's Environmental Task Force as Vice Chair. Before living in Lafayette, I grew up
in Walnut Creek since 1992 and went to Valle Verde Elementary, Foothill Middle School, and
Northgate High School (graduating class of 2003).
I wish I could join the meeting but because I will be at work, I am submitting a written public
comment instead. Thank you for your attention to the climate crisis. I'd like to express my
strong support for passing a Climate Emergency Resolution in Contra Costa County.
Taking urgent action on the climate crisis is important to me because I'm worried for the
future of my children, who are now ages 4 and 6. With every year, wildfires in California get
worse, and fire season gets longer and longer. In 2018, our kids' preschool and all the schools
nearby closed due to the severity of the smoke. At that time, we didn't own an air purifier at
home, and my older son told me he couldn't sleep because of the smoky smell. And my
younger son, who was 2 at the time, had constant nosebleeds because of the smoke. I felt so
helpless I couldn't protect my children. I have daily anxiety thinking of this fall with distance
learning in play, with power shut offs, and wildfire... where will we go to escape the effects of
our climate crisis? The scientists have made it clear that our planet is warming, and we are not
acting quickly enough to "bend the curve" and avoid the worst consequences. Let's meet the
moment!
Therefore, I am strongly in support of this Climate Emergency Resolution with one
suggestion. I would like to make sure this is not just a piece of paper that leads to no action.
Please promise to publish an annual Climate Action Plan report within 90 days after the end of
each year, starting with 2020, so that the public, like myself, can monitor and hold our public
officials accountable for progress.
Thank you very much for your strong efforts.
Sincerely,
Nancy Hu, DDS
Climate Reality Project
Lafayette Environmental Task Force, Vice Chair
Buy Nothing Lafayette, CA
nchsu514@gmail.com
From:Kelly K.
To:District5; John_Gioia
Cc:Jody London
Subject:Comment one Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:19:03 AM
Honorable Supervisors Gioia and Glover,
My name is Kelly Kyutoku, and I'm a senior at California High School. I'm a resident, and
have lived in San Ramon for almost my whole life. I'm also a lead hub coordinator from the
Sunrise Movement's San Ramon Hub; Sunrise is an intersectional movement of young people
across the country fighting against climate change while creating millions of good jobs in the
process. Thank you so much for paying attention to this crisis that is amidst us and speaking
up on how important passing a Climate Emergency Resolution in Contra Costa County would
be.
Living in San Ramon, I am privileged in the fact that we aren't directly impacted by the
climate crisis, but we will be. Maybe not you, or your colleagues, but the youth of this county
will be affected; our futures are important, and they should be treated as so. Despite not
feeling the direct impacts right now, it's important that we acknowledge that many people in
neighboring cities are on the front lines of the effects of climate change every day. We cannot
fight against climate change, without fighting for climate justice. Black and Latinx
communities are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, and this stems from
historical racism. We must stand in solidarity with these communities, during these times, and
always. Continuing on, fossil fuel extraction and refining in Contra Costa is a source of jobs
and income for workers and their families- but it's not their fault, we must ensure that there is a
just transition for those workers when we phase out those industries. New jobs must be
created, with things like paid training, and listening to the workers, for example to make sure
this transition doesn't negatively impact those families.
Therefore, I am strongly in support of the Climate Emergency Resolution, however you must
ensure that it incorporates environmental justice and equity, by listening to the voices of the
impacted, meeting their needs, and reporting to the public about progress that is or isn't made.
We need to make sure that this resolution isn't just something on paper; we need to see it being
enacted in real life. We need to do better.
Thank you for your time,
Kelly Kyutoku,
Sunrise San Ramon, Hub Coordinator
From:Linda Flower
To:Jody London
Subject:Emergency climate resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:34:16 AM
Hi Jody,
I am writing to you today to ask you to pass an emergency climate resolution. My name is Linda Flower. I have
lived and worked in Lafayette, California since 1996. I am extremely concerned about runaway climate change. The
devastation is happening at an exponential rate; every step we take is extremely important right now. Please pass an
emergency climate resolution today.
Thank you, stay safe.
Linda Flower
371 McGraw Ln.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Sent from my iPhone
From:DEAN MAYER
To:District5
Cc:Jody London
Subject:Please support the Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:40:03 AM
July, 27, 2020
Honorable Supervisor Glover:
I’m a 20-year Moraga resident and homeowner writing to thank you for your attention
to the climate crisis and urging your support for passing a Climate Emergency
Resolution in Contra Costa County.
I’m worried for my future and that of my family and neighbors. We’re already seeing
the disastrous consequences of a warming planet in Contra Costa County. Last fall,
all of Moraga was terrified by local wildfires and multiple power shutoffs due to
climate-driven drought and high winds. More of the same is predicted for this fall, and
PG&E indicates it may be as long as a decade before it can fully address tree
trimming and grid modernization to mitigate the chances of these disasters.
The vast majority of the world’s climate scientists have made it abundantly clear that
we aren’t acting quickly or boldly enough to control CO2 levels and avoid the worst
consequences of climate change. From public health to public safety, the climate
emergency threatens every aspect of life in Contra Costa—from Richmond to
Brentwood to Lamorinda, and every other community in between.
So, again, I strongly urge you and the entire board to support the Climate Emergency
Resolution—and to go one step further to ensure that it won’t simply become a piece
of paper left on a dusty shelf. I would like you to promise to publish an annual Climate
Action Plan so that the county’s citizens can monitor and hold our public officials
accountable for progress.
Please act on the Climate Emergency Resolution like our lives depend on it. In fact,
they do.
Thank you,
Dean Mayer
276 Lakefield Place
Moraga, CA 94556
925-286-0815
From:Harry Thurston
To:Jody London
Subject:Public Comment to the July 27, 2020 Meeting of the Sustainability Committee
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:58:06 AM
Public Comment on Agenda Item 4 of the 7/27/20
meeting of the Contra Costa County Sustainability
Committee.
I am Harry Thurston, member of the Sustainability
Commission and resident of Antioch, California.
However, this public comment represents my
personal opinion.
I recommend the Sustainability Committee
consider adding to the 1st “ BE IT FUTHER
RESOLVED” on page four of the Climate
Emergency Resolution, the additional statement of
“achieving zero emissions by the year 2050”.
I will be 100yrs old by 2050, most likely beyond my
lifespan, however not my son’s or grandson’s. We,
our generation, needs to at least try to insure an
appropriate level is achieved in their quality of life
through the total elimination in the consumption of
fossil fuels and the associate environment harm
from such consumption by the year 2050.
I make this request because it should be our
pledge to future generations to insure the highest
level in their quality of life through the achievement
of zero emissions by the year 2050.
Regards,Harry L. Thurston
From:DAVE CASEY
To:Jody London; John_Gioia
Subject:State GHG Targets
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:36:16 PM
Dear Ms London and Supervisor Gioia,
The target date that we set for county-wide “carbon-neutrality” (or “net zero
emissions”) is of utmost importance. Here is a summary of current State level
targets. Contra Costa County can be a leader by setting more aggressive targets for
GHG emissions.
Current California laws require a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions below 1990 levels by 2030 ( SB32) and an 80% reduction by 2050 (
Executive Order S-3-05). These laws imply a zero emissions target date of around
2060.
Governor Brown’s more recent (2018) Executive Order B-55-18 sets a goal of “…
carbon neutrality as soon as possible and no later than 2045.” (The target is often
misrepresented as 2045; “ as soon as possible” really means “ as soon as
possible!”).
The 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 o C 1 stated that we had 20
years (until 2038) to reach carbon neutrality in order to have “ a two-thirds chance of
limiting warming to 1.5 oC.” The Report adds that “…geophysical uncertainty …
translates into a variation of this timing … of roughly 15 to 20 years.” Geophysical
uncertainty refers to the effect of amplifying feedback loops such as the release of
methane due to melting permafrost, the “ice albedo effect,”etc.
Thus, according to the IPCC, our target date for zero emissions – and for limiting
warming to 1.5oC -- may already have passed.
1 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 o C, Chapter 2, p. 96.
Dave Casey
Planet Friendly Eating
Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
From:Angela Vincent
To:District5; John_Gioia
Cc:Jody London
Subject:Support Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:40:08 AM
Hello,
I am a resident of Richmond writing in support of the Climate Emergency Resolution. The
COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the racial and environmental inequities in our communities
that will be exacerbated by climate change.
Urgent action is needed to address this environmental, public health, and equity crisis and to
bend the curve of climate change.
I am strongly in support of this Climate Emergency Resolution with ONE
SUGGESTION. I would like to make sure this is not just a piece of paper that leads to
no action.
I am recommending a commitment to publish an annual Climate Action Plan report
within 90 days after the end of each year, so that the public like myself can monitor
and hold our public officials accountable for progress.
Thank you for your leadership!
Angela Vincent
www.SaveQueenGreen.org
702-340-7107
From:Wei-Tai Kwok
To:District5; John_Gioia
Cc:Jody London
Subject:Support for Climate Emergency Resolution
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:38:09 AM
re: Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Sustainability Committee - 7/27/2020
Meeting, Agenda Item #4 "Climate Emergency Resolution"
Dear Honorable Supervisors Glover and Gioia,
My name is Wei-Tai Kwok and I’m an 18 year resident of Contra Costa County, currently
living in Lafayette.
Thank you for your continued efforts to lead Contra Costa County towards a more sustainable
future, and for specifically working on an ambitious Climate Emergency Resolution today.
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the Bay Area. Increasing droughts and
wildfires threaten our way of life. Last October I had to evacuate my home during a PG&E
PSPS due to a fire sparked by high winds downing power lines near the Lafayette Tennis
Club, just 2 miles from our home. Let us not think that the Camp Fire or the Mendocino
Complex fires won’t ever happen right here in Contra Costa. Every fall, we now live in fear
and have our emergency bags ready to go. How can we accept this as our future?
Declaring a Climate Emergency and taking aggressive action today is our primary way of
helping Contra Costa residents avoid the worst consequences of climate change. I appreciate
the many facets of the resolution and will limit my comments to two of them:
1. Building Electrification Reach Codes: I’m particularly supportive of measures to phase
out natural gas from our buildings. I thought that would be difficult, but last summer I
challenged myself to see how hard it actually would be to get rid of my gas appliances.
It turns out it took only 45 days to retrofit my home with high efficiency heat-pump
technology to replace my gas furnace and gas water heater, and to install an electric
induction cooktop and electric fireplace. I called PG&E to remove my gas meter and
disconnect me from the gas grid, so now my home is zero carbon emission, powered by
100% renewable electricity from my solar panels and MCE Deep Green. It’s not as hard
as we think.
2. Environmental Justice and a Just Transition. We have many fossil fuel workers in our
county whose families deserve to have a just transition to new opportunities as we phase
out legacy industries. And many residents in poor communities suffer disproportionately
from polluting industries. We must make sure that we build back better with a Just
Transition especially for disadvantaged members of our community. We must be sure
their voices are formally represented on decision making bodies.
I encourage you to pass the most ambitious Climate Emergency Resolution possible. We will
rise to the challenge.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Wei-Tai Kwok
(Volunteer, Climate Reality Bay Area Chapter)
(Past President, Sustainable Lafayette)
1123 Oak Hill Rd.
Lafayette. CA 94549
Email: climatebuddy@gmail.com
Mobile: +1 (650) 346-9817
A project of Generation Green - a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization
Find Links to Other Local Government Policy Opportunities at: www.cccclimateleaders.org
PO Box 6993 • Moraga, CA 94570 • Phone: (925) 631-0597 • info@cccclimateleaders.org
July 21, 2020
Re: Climate Emergency Meeting July 26, 2020:
Honorable Supervisors Gioia and Glover:
We are submitting our comments in advance of the Sustainability Committee meeting we will attend tomorrow at
1pm.
Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) appreciates your focus on joining thousands of communities demanding our
local leaders do two things: (1) acknowledge the Climate Emergency and (2) Mobilize immediately. We have researched,
and provide several examples of language that show the type of leadership we would like to see in our community.
Please see Attachment A
Certainly, the more recent draft resolution you have before you is much improved. It more clearly acknowledges the
Climate Emergency' in the "whereas" section; and goes further in outlining specific measurable and directions in the “be it
resolved”.
However, since our last meeting we understand more about the history of our Contra Costa County’s 2003 Environmental
Justice policy; and suggest including the following language:
Whereas, the Environmental Protection Agency defines Environmental Justice as “The fair treatment and
meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origins, or income, with respect to the
development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.” And defines
environmental justice communities as: “Communities that face the cumulative impact of high pollution burdens
and socio-economic vulnerabilities”, and
Whereas, The Environmental Justice policy adopted in 2003 by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors,
directed the County Administration Office (CAO) office to appoint a coordinator who would be responsible for
County-wide oversight of Environmental Justice, and to chair periodic meetings with departmental Environmental
Justice representatives to ensure integration of the Environmental Justice policy into the workings of the County
Departments on an on-going basis, and
Whereas, County Departments were also directed to report annually to the Board of Supervisors through the
Environmental Justice coordinator on their performance in the area of Environmental Justice, and
Whereas, In 2006 the person appointed as the Environmental Justice Coordinator retired and the position was
not reassigned to another staff person. And as a result, representatives from the departments haven’t met since
2005. And the Annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the implementation of the County’s Environmental
Justice policy have never been provided, and
Whereas, SB 1000 requires local government to fully engage disadvantaged community residents in decision-
making and to prioritize investments that meet their community’s needs, and
Whereas, on July 24, 2008 the Hazardous Materials Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the
Board of Supervisors take the following action;
Be it resolved that the county shall:
o Re-appoint an Environmental Justice coordinator to implement the County’s Environmental Justice policy.
o Reconvene periodic meetings of Environmental Justice representatives from County Departments
o Prepare annual reports to the Board of Supervisors that describe Departmental Environmental Justice
priorities and the activities they are undertaking to address these priorities.
o Direct the Environmental Justice coordinator and the County Departments to report back to the Board of
Supervisors in three months with a progress report.
A project of Generation Green - a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization
Find Links to Other Local Government Policy Opportunities at: www.cccclimateleaders.org
PO Box 6993 • Moraga, CA 94570 • Phone: (925) 631-0597 • info@cccclimateleaders.org
Please also consider the following additional language changes:
At the bottom of page 5 of 6: please add a deadline, so that there is a true commitment to complete the CAP and
a commitment to review it annually. The first Climate Action Plan for the unincorporated county was begun, and
amended several times beginning 13 years ago in 2007 with assistance from ICLEI and a grant from the San
Francisco foundation. It should now be a top priority with a clear completion date, and designation of staff to
oversee it. We request that you change the language to state:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County will prioritize the completion of its
greenhouse gas inventory, and begin the implementation of its Climate Action Plan in order to
achieve greenhouse gas reductions as soon as possible by the end of calendar year 2020. The
progress of the plan shall be reviewed and adjusted on an annual basis to ensure sufficient
progress.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED: the county commits to deliberative democracy, which underscores the need for full
community involvement, and commits to involve and inform residents, Businesses and nonprofit groups, about the
climate emergency, through the new environmental justice coordinator, Town Hall meetings, messaging, staff
training, staff reports and other processes in which citizen deliberation is central to decision-making;
BE IT RESOLVED, the county shall add a new section to all staff reports that reviews the impact of any actions
(or notes if there is no impact) on GHG emissions. sustainability, and resiliency, and any mitigation measures to
drawdown emissions
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The County calls on the State of California and the United States as a whole to
initiate an emergency mobilization to mitigate climate change, and end
greenhouse gas emissions, and immediately draw down carbon from the atmosphere
Thank you for your consideration, and all that you do to make our communities a better place to live.
Lynda Deschambault
Lynda Deschambault
Environmental Scientist and Educator
Former USEPA
Former Mayor Moraga CA
Executive Director
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Attachment A: These are recommended statements founds in other local
government climate emergency resolutions
WHEREAS, in order to avoid irreversible, catastrophic climate change impacts, we cannot only focus on reducing emissions but must
also dramatically increase and enable meaningful carbon sequestration while preparing communities now for significant climate
impacts;
WHEREAS, marginalized communities worldwide—including people of color, immigrants, indigenous communities, low-income
people, those with disabilities, and the unhoused—are already disproportionately affected by climate change and must benefit from a
just transition to a sustainable and equitable economy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an urgent global climate mobilization effort to reverse global warming is needed to achieve zero
net emissions as quickly as possible and that full community participation, inclusion, and support is integral to our efforts to safely
draw down carbon from the atmosphere and accelerate adaptation and resilience strategies in preparation for intensifying climate
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Ocean Protection Council, in its 2018 Rising Seas in California report, projects an increase
between a medium-high risk aversion scenario of 6.9 feet of sea level rise in the San Francisco Bay by 21 00 and an extreme risk
aversion scenario of 1 0 feet; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Alameda declares that a climate emergency threatens our city, region, state,
nation, civilization, humanity and the natural world; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Alameda commits to
citywide action that is rooted in equity, self-determination, culture, tradition, deep democracy, and the belief that people locally and
around the world have right to clean, healthy and adequate air, water, land, food, education and shelter; and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Alameda City Council supports the City's ongoing development of a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan,
including the development of measurable climate-related goals for 2030 and 2050;
WHEREAS, as outlined in the Benicia Climate Action Plan it is the goal of the City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create green
jobs, and prepare for the impacts of climate change on public health, infrastructure, the economy, ecosystems, and public spaces in our
community, and Benicia has repeatedly upheld this mission through resolutions to protect the environment and divest from extractive
industries
WHEREAS, indigenous and low-income communities and communities of color in the United States and abroad have suffered the
gravest consequences of the extractive economy since its inception;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Berkeley commits to becoming a carbon sink by 2030; and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, the City of Berkeley commits to educating our citizens about the climate emergency and working tirelessly to catalyze a
just emergency climate mobilization at the local, state, national, and global local to protect our citizens as well as all the people and
species of the world; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Berkeley, in order to ensure a just transition, will consult with
environmental justice, economic justice, and racial justice organizations at every step of the climate emergency mobilization planning
process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare that a climate emergency
threatens our City, region, state, nation, civilization, humanity and the natural
A project of Generation Green - a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The City of Davis will advocate for implementing aggressive state and federal policies to eliminate
GHG emissions, such as in transportation—improving fuel efficiency of personal and commercial vehicles, encouraging active
transportation (bicycling, walking and public transit) and moving toward completely electrified transportation systems; in the built
environment— adopting energy efficiency standards for appliances and products, moving toward zero net energy standards for new
and retrofitted construction, requiring provision of 100% renewable clean energy, reducing heat pollution impacts and providing
shade; and in consumption— addressing water management and conservation, sustainable food and agricultural issues, waste
reduction, managing our forests, urban areas, natural and working lands to sequester carbon, and engaging in GHG reduction
implementation policies related to other emerging standards and technologies.
WHEREAS, The term “Just Transition” is a framework for a fair shift to an economy that is ecologically sustainable, equitable and
just for all its members; and WHEREAS, Just transition strategies were first forged by a ‘blue-green’ alliance of labor unions and
environmental justice groups who saw the need to phase out the industries that were harming workers, community health and the
planet, while also providing just pathways for workers into new livelihoods; and WHEREAS, Just transition initiatives shift the
economy from dirty energy to energy democracy, from funding highways to expanding public transit, from incinerators and landfills
to zero waste, from industrial food systems to food sovereignty, from car dependent sprawl and unbridled growth to smart urban
development without displacement, and from rampant, destructive over-development to habitat and ecosystem restoration; and
WHEREAS, Core to a just transition is equity, self-determination, culture, tradition, deep democracy, and the belief that people
around the world have a fundamental human right to clean, healthy and adequate air, water, land, food, education and shelter; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Hayward calls on the State of California, the United States of America, and all national
and sub-national governments and peoples worldwide to initiate a just transition and urgent climate mobilization effort to reverse
global warming by restoring near pre-industrial global average temperatures and greenhouse gas concentrations, that immediately
halts the development of all new fossil fuel infrastructure, rapidly phases out all fossil fuels and the technologies which rely upon
them, ends human-induced greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible, initiates an effort to safely draw down carbon from the
atmosphere, transitions to regenerative agriculture, ends the potential for a sixth mass extinction, and creates high-quality, good
paying jobs with comprehensive benefits for those who will be impacted by this transition.
The following from Los Angeles:
I FURTHER MOVE that the Council direct all City Departments and proprietaries to report back on maximum emergency reductions
in greenhouse gas emissions from their operations feasible by the end of2025, with the highest priority placed on an equitable and just
transition in all sectors. I FURTHER MOVE that the Council direct the Planning Department to report back on opportunities for
radical greenhouse gas emissions reductions and carbon drawdown and removal opportunities through the City’s General Plan and
Community Plan Updates, including on metrics which can prioritize climate-adaptive land use planning. I FURTHER MOVE that the
Council direct the City Administrative Officer and Emergency Management Department to report back on opportunities and funding
to address climate emergencies and mitigation through existing hazard mitigation programs.
I FURTHER MOVE that the Council direct the City Clerk to work with the Department Chief Sustainability Officers to include
greenhouse gas impact statements and greenhouse gas removal or reduction statements in all relevant Council motions, much as it
currently includes fiscal impact statements
]
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. AUTHORIZE initiation of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) process, County File #GP20-0002, to
evaluate a proposal to change the General Plan land use designation for one parcel located at 17000
Highway 4 in the Discovery Bay area, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 004-500-005, from Delta
Recreation and Resources (DR) to Single-Family Residential-Medium Density (SM), Light Industry (LI),
Parks and Recreation (PR), Commercial Recreation (CR), and Public and Semi-Public (PS), or successor
land use designations thereof.
2. DIRECT staff to work with the applicant to suggest and consider project modifications necessary to
comply with County policies, standards, and objectives related to housing production, transportation,
economic development, jobs/housing balance, provision of public services, and environmental protection.
3. ACKNOWLEDGE that granting this authorization does not imply any sort of endorsement for the
application to amend the General Plan, but only that the matter is appropriate for consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The project applicant will pay fees to cover the cost of processing the GPA, if authorized.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Barrios, (925)
674-7788
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:County File #GP20-0002 Cecchini Ranch General Plan Amendment
BACKGROUND:
On May 18, 2020, the Department of Conservation and Development received application materials
(Attachment A) from Mr. Tim Saunders (applicant), representing the Henghou Group, owner of the
Cecchini Ranch Property. As explained in the application materials, Cecchini Ranch is divided into two
distinct areas: the southern approximately 545-acre parcel is the subject of this General Plan Amendment
Feasibility Study; the northern 577+/- acres was placed into an agricultural conservation easement in
October of 2017 and is currently being farmed under a lease arrangement. Immediately west of the site
is the Discovery Bay community. Old River runs along the eastern property line and is the border with
San Joaquin County. Numerous large, active farms are located to the south, along with the Town of
Discovery Bay’s wastewater treatment facility, Contra Costa Water District’s Old River Pumping Plant,
and a marine service and supply business. Attachment B includes General Plan and zoning maps of the
area and Attachment C is an aerial photo of the site and its surroundings.
The project involves development of a 2,000-unit active adult community primarily intended for empty
nesters, adults whose children have moved out of the house and would like to downsize from homes that
are typically too large, dated, and no longer fit their needs. This project seeks to provide an opportunity
for this demographic to sell their more central Bay Area home to younger families while remaining
close enough to visit their children and grandchildren. According to the applicant, there are only nine
active adult new home communities in Northern California, and only three of those are in the
nine-county Bay Area. In addition to the residential units, the project includes a 40-acre reservation for
commercial/light industrial flex uses, a 30-acre sports field that would double as a detention basin, a
21-acre community park with a community center, a 7-acre boat and RV storage area, a 1.5-acre fire
station site, 8 acres of protected wetlands, and land for various other uses such as pocket parks, lakes,
and trails.
Some project elements would be welcome additions to the Discovery Bay community (e.g., fire station,
sports field/detention basin, community park). Staff recognizes, however, that several significant issues
must be adequately addressed prior to any project approval:
It is unclear whether sufficient water, sewer, and drainage capacity exists to serve the project.
The project involves conversion of agricultural land to urban uses. The subject property has historically and
is currently utilized for agricultural production and is designated as Prime Farmland and Farmland of
Statewide Importance by the California Department of Conservation.
With the northern Cecchini Ranch parcel being under an agricultural conservation easement, there is
potential for conflict between agricultural activities on that parcel and residential uses on the southern
parcel.
The is potential for significant impacts to biological resources (i.e., protected species and their habitat),
water resources, and other sensitive environmental receptors.
The project’s targeted demographic requires services that do not exist in the area. The nearest medical
facilities are located in Brentwood, and no regular public transit or paratransit services extend to Discovery
Bay. This is problematic for a population that is expected to age in place and may not always maintain the
ability to drive to their destinations.
Being adjacent to Old River and protected by levees, impacts related to projected sea level rise in
combination with 100-year storm events are a concern.
Most trips to and from this project would be in personal vehicles and are expected to be medium- to
long-distance because Discovery Bay currently offers few job opportunities and lacks many services and
amenities. This would result in high vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and correspondingly high greenhouse
gas emissions (GHG). Staff notes that the project’s age restrictions may somewhat mitigate VMT and GHG
impacts because a smaller percentage of residents would be expected to commute regularly, but impacts are
expected to be significant, nonetheless.
Despite reserving 40 acres for commercial/light industrial uses, the project could exacerbate the
jobs-housing imbalance in East County.
County and Town of Discovery Bay (TODB) staff met virtually in August to discuss this application and
daylight community concerns. TODB staff’s main concerns relate to traffic and impacts to public
services. With the addition of 2,000 residential units, there is potential for significant new traffic impacts
along Highway 4, which is already impacted by traffic from Discovery Bay and surrounding
communities such as Stockton, Brentwood, and Oakley. There is an associated concern regarding the
capacity to enforce traffic laws with the proposed influx of vehicles. The project would also place
additional load on law enforcement, fire protection, medical service, and code enforcement resources.
Potential reductions in the capacity of these resources is of concern. Staff notes that these areas of
concern would be reviewed and addressed through the application process. Because the project requires
discretionary approval, its potential impacts would be evaluated pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act.
It is natural for a project this large to evolve as it moves through the planning process, and to continue
evolving even after approval. If approved, this project will take years, possibly decades, to build out.
Any authorization to move forward with the proposed GPA should be done with the understanding that
the plan will require modification in response to the community’s long-term aspirations, changing
environmental conditions, changing market conditions, new statutory requirements, new technologies,
and other external forces. The acreage dedicated to the various uses detailed in the project description,
and the location of those uses, will likely change. It is also possible that new project components will be
introduced. At this early stage in the process the Board is considering a concept more than an actual land
use plan.
The proposed project has many issues to resolve. However, the subject site is within the Urban Limit
Line and adjacent to urban uses in Discovery Bay. The proposed housing type is needed in the Bay Area,
and at least 15 percent of the units would be “affordable.” Other project components, such as the
job-generating uses, new fire station, and new recreational opportunities would benefit Discovery Bay
and the greater East County area. All General Plan amendments require a finding that the amendment is
in the public interest. It is not clear to staff at this time that the current proposal will be able to meet that
standard. Further study is warranted to determine if the standard can be met, but staff feel confident
significant project changes are likely also necessary and is seeking Board authorization to work with the
applicant to pursue these changes. As such, staff recommends Board authorization to proceed with the
GPA. Staff emphasizes that authorization to proceed does not imply the Board's ultimate endorsement of
the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for further
consideration.
Staff notes that the Envision Contra Costa 2040 General Plan Update may modify or eliminate one or
more of the proposed General Plan land use designations. Should that occur while the subject GPA is in
process, the application will proceed with whichever successor land use designations are appropriate for
the proposed density and uses.
Finally, should the applicant fail to pursue the project within one year of the authorization to proceed
with the GPA, the application will be administratively closed.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not authorize initiation of the GPA process, then an application to amend the General
Plan cannot be filed and the subject parcel will retain its current land use designation.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Project Description
Attachment B - General Plan and Zoning Maps
Attachment C - Aerial Photo
Cecchini Ranch
General Plan Amendment Feasibility Study
Project Description
Subject:
General Plan Amendment Feasibility Study related to development of a Master Planned
Community proposed on the south 545 acres of the Cecchini Ranch property in the Town of
Discovery Bay.
APN 004-500-005.
Background:
The Cecchini Ranch Property is 1,122 +/- acres and was purchased in April of 2018 by the
Henghou Group out of Ningbo, China. The northern 577 +/- acres was put into an Agricultural
Conservation Easement in October of 2017 and is currently being farmed under a lease
arrangement. The remaining southern 545 +/- acres of the property is under consideration for
the General Plan Amendment Feasibility Study.
A regional map identifying the property is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Current Land Use Designation:
The property is inside Contra Costa County’s Urban Limit Line and is designated as Delta
Recreation and Resources (DR) in the General Plan. It is zoned under the A-3 Heavy Agriculture
District. We propose a General Plan amendment to Single Family Residential – Medium, Light
Industry (LI), Parks and Recreation (PR), Commercial Recreation (CR), and Public and Semi-
Public (PS) and a corresponding Planned Unit District zoning designation (P-1).
A conceptual plan is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Project Outreach:
We have engaged in several outreach/vision meetings under the advisement of the County staff
and Supervisor’s office. We met with the Fire District, Reclamation District 800, Discovery Bay
Community Services District, and the Discovery Bay Community Foundation. Comments from
the meetings are below and incorporated into our conceptual plan.
East Contra Costa Fire District:
Brian Helmick– Fire Chief and Steve Aubert– Fire Marshall
There is a need for the existing Discovery Bay community to improve its emergency
access and services.
1) The project would need to provide funding for a new Fire Station and its operations
and maintenance
2) The project would need to provide a secondary access for the approximate 2,950
homes that have only a single access point at Discovery Bay Boulevard.
An existing emergency access map is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
Reclamation District 800:
Jeff Conway- General Manager
Due to Senate Bill 5 approved in 2007, the residential portions of the project will be
required to have a ring levee for flood management which will be built to a 200-year
level of protection.
Discovery Bay Community Services District:
Mike Davies – General Manager and the Board of Directors
On November 20, 2019 we held a public meeting with the Board of Directors where we
presented the project and received feedback from the Board and the Public.
The feedback from the meeting was as follows;
1) There was strong support for the need of emergency services/access.
2) They agreed with the addition of a sports park and trail system for community
benefit. Currently the community of 3,700 homes only has 20 acres of park so
adding a sports park and trail system would be a welcomed benefit.
3) Increased traffic was a concern, however being an active adult community was a
benefit
4) Existing sewer, drainage, and water systems need to have more technical studies
completed, however they most likely will need to be expanded.
Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF):
Jim Mattison – President
DBCF is active in strengthening the community and is very interested in the amenities
that a new community would bring to the existing Discovery Bay. They supported the
input from the public meeting and would like to be involved in the more detailed plans
for the parks and recreation facilities as the project progresses.
Conceptual Land Plan:
The plan yields approximately:
2,000 active adult residential units inclusive of the Contra Costa County 15%
affordable housing requirement
40 acres of light industrial flex space
30 acres of sports park
21 acres of community park and community center
7 acres of boat and RV storage
acres of open space, pocket parks, lakes and trails
1.5 acres for a fire station
preserves 8 acres for an existing wetland
The plan is derived from our public outreach meetings, input from County Staff, and the District
Supervisor’s office. In order to achieve the above listed amenities, inclusive of their
maintenance and infrastructure, the project needs approximately 2,000 residential units. The
active adult designation generates the least amount of impact on the existing community
especially for traffic and the schools. The 40 acres of light industrial flex space will yield
approximately 533,000 sq. feet of building area at a floor area ratio of approximately 0.3. The
current General Plan 2040 update study by BAE Urban Economics shows a total of 578,852 sq.
ft. needed for all of unincorporated Contra Costa County. Therefore, we would like to be able to
have the flexibility to convert some of the acreage (to be determined) to residential if it turns
out that the industrial space is not able to be utilized.
Market:
Although Contra Costa County is compliant with the State Regional Housing Numbers Analysis
(RHNA), California is experiencing a housing supply crisis resulting in an affordability problem
for all levels of housing stock in all areas of the nine county Bay Area including East Contra
Costa.
The Bay Area has over 1.6 million residents over the age of 50 living in Contra Costa, Alameda,
and Santa Clara Counties. With their children out of the house they are “stuck” in homes that
are typically too large, dated and don’t fit their needs. This project will allow them to sell their
core Bay Area home to younger families and still be close enough to visit their children and
grandchildren without having to drive to Sacramento and the Central Valley. Currently there are
only nine Active Adult new home communities in Northern California and only three of those
are in the nine county Bay Area.
The new homes and site design will incorporate the latest energy efficient codes inclusive of
solar energy and the most up to date technology which allows their older out of date homes
they moved from to be updated by new families.
The light industrial flex space will allow “jobs to come to housing” as the Bay Area clearly can’t
provide enough “housing to come to jobs”.
Post COVID – 19 pandemic will require new site planning and design elements. The acceleration
of technology and services to support the stay at home economy has become the new normal.
Space in living area is clearly becoming the priority as society fights the pandemic especially for
the active adult age group.
AGRICULTURAL
CONSERVATION
EASEMENT-
APN 004-500-004
577 ACRES ±
REMAINING PROPERTY-
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BALFOUR ROAD
MARINA ROAD
DATE: APRIL 30, 2020
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REGIONAL MAP
CECCHINI RANCH
TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
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SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA
CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
(925) 866 - 0322
www.cbandg.com
(916) 375 - 1877
Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, Inc.
CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
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ACTIVE ADULT CONCEPTUAL PLAN
CECCHINI RANCH
TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
SAN RAMON
WWW.CBANDG.COM
SACRAMENTO
(925) 866-0322
(916) 375-1877
DATE: APRIL 30, 2020
STATE HIGHWAY 4 OLD RIVERDISCOVERY BAY
COUNTRY CLUB
PROJECT FEATURES
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5.2 MILESEXISTING FIRE
STATION 59
EXISTING COMMUNITY
WITH SINGLE ACCESS
PROPOSED
FIRE STATION
PROPOSED SECONDARY
ROADWAY CONNECTION
2,950
HOMES
DATE: APRIL 30, 2020
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EMERGENCY ACCESS
CECCHINI RANCH
TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
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SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA
CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
(925) 866 - 0322
www.cbandg.com
(916) 375 - 1877
Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, Inc.
PROJECT FEATURES
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General Plan: DR
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c)
OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
General Plan
SV (Single Family - Very Low)
SL (Single Family - Low)
SM (Single Family - Medium)
SH (Single Family - High)
ML (Multiple Family - Low)
MM (Multiple Family - Medium)
MH (Multiple Family - High)
MV (Multiple Family - Very High)
MS (Multiple Family - Very High Special)
CC (Congregate Care Senior Housing)
MO (Mobile Home)
M-1 (Parker Avenue Mixed Use)
M-2 (Downtown Waterfront Rodeo Mixed Use)
M-3 (Pleasant Hill BART Mixed Use)
M-4 (Willow Pass Road Mixed Use)
M-5 (Willow Pass Road Commercial Mixed Use)
M-6 (Bay Point Residential Mixed Use)
M-7 (Pittsburg Bay Point BART Station Mixed Use)
M-8 (Dougherty Valley Village Center Mixed Use)
M-9 (Montalvin Manor Mixed Use)
M-10 (Willow Pass Business Park Mixed Use)
M-11 (Appian Way Mixed Use)
M-12 (Triangle Are Mixed Use)
M-13 (San Pablo Dam Road Mixed Use)
M-14 (Heritage Point Mixed Use)
M-15 (Saranap Village Mixed Use)
MU (Mixed Use)
CO (Commercial)
OF (Office)
BP (Business Park)
LI (Light Industry)
HI (Heavy Industry)
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Zoning: A-3
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c)
OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Zoning Districts
R-6 (Single Family Residential)
R-6, -FH -UE (Flood Hazard and Animal Exclusion)
R-6 -SD-1 (Slope Density Hillside Development)
R-6 -TOV -K (Tree Obstruction and Kensington)
R-6, -UE (Urban Farm Animal Exclusion)
R-6 -X (Railroad Corridor Combining District)
R-7 (Single Family Residential)
R-7 -X (Railroad Corridor Combining District)
R-10 (Single Family Residential)
R-10, -UE (Urban Farm Animal Exclusion)
R-12 (Single Family Residential)
R-15 (Single Family Residential)
R-20 (Single Family Residential)
R-20, -UE (Urban Farm Animal Exclusion)
R-40 (Single Family Residential)
R-40, -FH -UE (Flood Hazard and Animal Exclusion)
R-40, -UE (Urban Farm Animal Exclusion)
R-65 (Single Family Residential)
R-100 (Single Family Residential)
D-1 (Two Family Residential)
D-1 -T (Transitional Combining District)
D-1, -UE (Urban Farm Animal Exclusion)
M-12 (Multiple Family Residential)
M-12 -FH (Flood Hazard Combining District)
M-17 (Multiple Family Residential)
M-29 (Multiple Family Residential)
F-R (Forestry Recreational)
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Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User
Community
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CONSIDER whether to adopt a position on the following measures that have qualified for the November 3,
2020 General Election ballot. The Board of Supervisors may adopt a position of "Support," "Oppose," or
"No position."
1. Proposition 20: RESTRICTS PAROLE FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS. AUTHORIZES
FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY TREATED ONLY AS
MISDEMEANORS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
2. Proposition 21: EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT
CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
FISCAL IMPACT:
From the Legislative Analyst's Office:
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RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
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Contact: L. DeLaney,
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
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Subject:Propositions 20 and 21 on the November 3, 2020 General Election Ballot
FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
Prop. 20: "State and Local Correctional Costs. The proposition would increase state and local
correctional costs in three ways.
First, the increase in penalties for theft-related crimes would increase correctional
costs mostly by increasing county jail populations and the level of community
supervision for some people.
Second, the changes to community supervision practices would increase state and
local costs in various ways. For example, the requirement that county probation
officers seek to change the terms of supervision for people on PRCS who violate
them for a third time could increase county jail populations if this causes more
people to be placed in jail.
Third, the changes made to the Proposition 57 release consideration process would
increase state costs by reducing the number of inmates released from prison and
generally increasing the cost of the process.
We estimate that more than several thousand people would be affected by the proposition each year. As
a result, we estimate that the increase in state and local correctional costs would likely be in the tens of
millions of dollars annually. The actual increase would depend on several uncertain factors, such as the
specific number of people affected by the proposition. State and Local Court-Related Costs.
The proposition would increase state and local court-related costs. This is because it would result in
some people being convicted of felonies for certain theft-related crimes instead of misdemeanors.
Because felonies take more time for courts to handle than misdemeanors, workload for the courts,
county prosecutors and public defenders, and county sheriffs (who provide court security) would
increase. In addition, requiring probation officers to ask judges to change the terms of supervision for
people on PRCS after their third violation would result in additional court workload. We estimate that
these court-related costs could be more than several million dollars annually, depending on the actual
number of people affected by the proposition. State and Local Law Enforcement Costs. The
proposition would increase state and local law enforcement costs by expanding the number of people
who are required to provide DNA samples, possibly by tens of thousands annually. We estimate that the
increase in state and local law enforcement costs would likely not be more than a few million dollars
annually. Other Fiscal Effects. There could be other unknown fiscal effects on state and local
governments due to the proposition. For example, if the increase in penalties reduces crime, some
criminal justice system costs could be avoided. The extent to which this or other effects would occur is
unknown."
Prop. 21: "Economic Effects. If communities respond to this measure by expanding their rent
control laws beyond the existing protections for renters, it could lead to several economic effects. The
most likely effects are:
To avoid rent regulation, some landlords would sell their rental housing to new
owners who would live there.
The value of rental housing would decline because potential landlords would not
want to pay as much for these properties.
Some renters would spend less on rent and some landlords would receive less rental
income.
Some renters would move less often. For example, fewer renters would move
because their rents increase.
The size of these effects would depend on how many communities pass new laws, how many properties
are covered, and how much rents are limited. Changes in State and Local Revenues. The
measure’s economic effects would affect property tax, sales tax, and income tax revenues. The largest
and most likely impacts are:
Less Property Taxes Paid by Landlords. A decline in the value of rental properties
would lead to a decrease in property tax payments made by owners of those
properties over time. These property tax loses would be partially offset by higher
property tax payments resulting from the sales of rental housing. This is because
property sales often cause property tax bills to reset at a higher level. Revenue losses
from lower property values would be larger than revenue gains from increased sales.
Because of this, the measure would reduce overall property tax payments.
More Sales Taxes Paid by Renters. Renters who pay less in rent would use some of
their savings to buy taxable goods.
Change in Income Taxes Paid by Landlords. Landlords’ income tax payments
would change in several ways, both up and down. The overall effect on state
income tax revenue is not clear.
Overall, the measure likely would reduce state and local revenues over time. The largest effect would be
on property taxes. The amount of revenue loss would depend on many factors, most importantly how
communities respond to this measure. For example, if communities that already have rent control
expand their rules to include newer homes and single-family homes, revenue losses could be in the high
tens of millions of dollars per year. If many communities create new rent control rules, revenue losses
could be larger. If few communities make changes, revenue losses would be minor. Increased Local
Government Costs. If cities or counties create new rent control laws or expand existing ones, local
rent boards would have increased costs. Depending on local government choices, these costs could
range from very little to tens of millions of dollars per year. These costs likely would be
paid by fees on owners of rental housing."
BACKGROUND:
At their September 14, 2020 meeting, the Legislation Committee further considered Propositions 20, 21,
and 23, measures which have qualified for the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. After further
consideration, the Committee directed staff to send Propositions 20 and 21 to the full Board of
Supervisors for consideration of an advocacy position, with no recommendation from the Committee.
1. Proposition 20: RESTRICTS PAROLE FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS. AUTHORIZES
FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY TREATED ONLY AS
MISDEMEANORS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Imposes restrictions on parole program for non-violent offenders who have completed the full term for
their primary offense. Expands list of offenses that disqualify an inmate from this parole program.
Changes standards and requirements governing parole decisions under this program. Authorizes felony
charges for specified theft crimes currently chargeable only as misdemeanors, including some theft
crimes where the value is between $250 and $950. Requires persons convicted of specified
misdemeanors to submit to collection of DNA samples for state database.
The summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and
local government: Increased state and local correctional costs likely in the tens of millions of dollars
annually, primarily related to increases in penalties for certain theft-related crimes and the changes to
the nonviolent offender release consideration process. Increased state and local court-related costs of
around a few million dollars annually related to processing probation revocations and additional felony
theft filings. Increased state and local law enforcement costs not likely to exceed a couple million dollars
annually related to collecting and processing DNA samples from additional offenders. (17-0044.)
Proposition 20 has four major provisions. It proposes to do the following:
Changes state law to increase criminal penalties for some theft-related crimes.
Changes how people released from state prison are supervised in the community.
Makes various changes to the process created by Proposition 57 (2016) for
considering the release of inmates from prison.
Requires state and local law enforcement to collect DNA from adults convicted of
certain crimes.
The CSAC staff analysis of Prop. 20, which recommended "No position" on the measure, which was
concurred with by the Board of Directors, can be found in Attachment A.
The Official Voter Information Guide from the California Secretary of State provides a summary of
Prop. 20. The Legislative Analyst's Office provides an analysis of the measure. Ballotpedia provides
additional information.
The East Bay Times and Mercury News Editorial Boards recommend that voters reject Prop. 20, saying
"California paid a heavy price for its heavy-handed 1990s approach to crime. Voters should reject any
effort to return to that failed system. Vote no on Prop. 20."
2. Proposition 21: EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT
CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Amends state law to allow local governments to establish rent control on residential properties over 15
years old. Allows rent increases on rent-controlled properties of up to 15 percent over three years from
previous tenant’s rent above any increase allowed by local ordinance. Exempts individuals who own no
more than two homes from new rent-control policies. In accordance with California law, provides that
rent-control policies may not violate landlords’ right to a fair financial return on their property.
The summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and
local governments: Potential reduction in state and local revenues of tens of millions of dollars per year
in the long term. Depending on actions by local communities, revenue losses could be less or more.
(19-0001.)
The measure modifies the three main limitations of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995,
allowing cities and counties to apply rent control to more properties than under current law. Specifically,
cities and counties can apply rent control to most housing that is more than 15 years old. This does not
include single-family homes owned by people with two or fewer properties. In addition, cities and
counties can limit how much a landlord can increase rents when a new renter moves in. Communities
that do so must allow a landlord to increase rents by up to 15 percent during the first three years after a
new renter moves in.
The Official Voter Information Guide from the California Secretary of State provides information for
Prop. 21. Ballotpedia provides additional information about the measure. The Legislative Analyst's
Office includes an analysis of Prop. 21 on their website.
The Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards recommend that voters vote "no" on Proposition
21, saying "However well-intentioned Prop. 21 might be, it's counterproductive. Most economists agree
that rent control reduces the quality and quantity of housing."
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Supervisors does not adopt an advocacy position, there will be no official position or
endorsement from the Board of Supervisors on the measure.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
By unanimous vote, TOOK NO POSITION on Prop 20;
By unanimous vote, TOOK NO POSITION on Prop 21.
Speakers: Melvin Willis, Richmond City Councilmember; Donald; Elsie Mills, Concord.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: CSAC Analysis
July 23, 2020
To: CSAC Administration of Justice Committee
From: Josh Gauger, CSAC Legislative Representative
Stanicia Boatner, CSAC Legislative Analyst
Re: 2020 Ballot Initiative: Proposition 20 – Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act
of 2018 – ACTION ITEM
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Administration of Justice policy committee recommend “no position” to
the CSAC Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Summary
This measure amends state law to (1) increase penalties for certain theft‐related crimes,
(2) change the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) existing non‐
violent offender release consideration process, (3) change county probation community
supervision practices, and (4) require DNA collection from adults convicted of certain
misdemeanors.
Background
The criminal justice system has undergone several significant changes over the last decade.
These changes primarily intended to reduce county jail and state prison populations, costs of
incarceration, and improve reentry and recidivism outcomes among the offender population.
Proposition 20 proposes several amendments that overlap with these measures.
AB 109/2011 Public Safety Realignment
What it did: Among other changes, Chapter 15, Statutes of 2011 (AB 109) changed adult
criminal sentencing so that lower‐level—non‐serious, non‐violent, and non‐sex registrant—
felons served their sentences in county jail rather than state prison. Under AB 109, offenders
convicted of a current non‐serious, non‐violent, and non‐sex registrant felony are still
sentenced to state prison if they have a prior conviction for a serious or violent felony or felony
subjecting the offender to registration as a sex offender. The non‐serious, non‐violent, and
non‐sex registrant population currently being sentenced to state prison under this provision is
now released on Post‐Release Community Supervision (county probation oversight) rather than
state parole. AB 109 was part of the broader 2011 Public Safety Realignment and the source of
funding for counties to fulfill these responsibilities is protected under the constitutional
amendments passed in Proposition 30 (2012). AB 109‐related reforms also included new
“tools” for managing the offender population which became a county responsibility, including
“split sentences” and “flash incarceration.” Split sentences require a period of Mandatory
Supervision on county probation after a period of jail incarceration—similar to state parole.
Separately, flash incarceration is an alternative sanction that may be utilized to require a short
Attachment A
(up to 10 days) jail incarceration as a response to a violation of the terms and conditions of
community supervision (relevant here is Post‐Release Community Supervision).
How Proposition 20 would change it: This ballot measure would require a supervising county
agency to petition the court to revoke, modify, or terminate Post‐Release Community
Supervision, if the supervised person has violated the terms of their release for a third time.
Meaning, a third violation would preclude the use of alternative sanctions by probation
departments. Additionally, Proposition 20 requires, upon a decision to impose a period of flash
incarceration, the probation department to notify the court, public defender, district attorney,
and sheriff of each imposition of flash incarceration.
Proposition 47 (2014)
What it did: Proposition 47 implemented three broad changes to felony sentencing laws. First,
it reclassified certain theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors unless
the defendant has prior convictions for murder, rape, or certain sex or gun offenses. Second, it
authorized defendants currently serving sentences for felony offenses that would have
qualified as misdemeanors under the proposition to petition courts for resentencing under the
new misdemeanor provisions, subject to certain severe crimes noted above. Third, it
authorized defendants who have completed their sentences for felony convictions that would
have qualified as misdemeanors under the proposition to apply to reclassify those convictions
to misdemeanors, subject to certain severe crimes noted above. Additionally, the measure
required state savings resulting from the implementation of the act to be transferred to a new
fund for specified grant programs.
How Proposition 20 would change it: This ballot measure would make multiple changes to
criminal sentencing which was impacted by Proposition 47.
First, because DNA collection is generally authorized for felony convictions, as
specified, individuals convicted of crimes that Proposition 47 reclassified from felonies
to misdemeanors are no longer subject to DNA collection. Proposition 20 would add
numerous misdemeanor convictions to the list of crimes or circumstances in which
DNA collection is authorized. Examples include, shoplifting, possession of a controlled
substance, assault or battery on school property when school activities are being
conducted, disorderly conduct, or certain domestic violence crimes.
Second, under current law (as impacted by Proposition 47) theft of money or property
worth less than $950 is generally charged as petty theft or shoplifting—generally
misdemeanors punishable by up to six months in county jail. Proposition 20 would
specify that crimes such as identity theft, forgery, and unauthorized use of a vehicle
cannot be charged as petty theft or shoplifting regardless of the value. Alternatively,
Proposition 20 would have these crimes charged as “wobblers”—if charged as a
misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, and if charged as a felony,
punishable by up to three years in jail or prison.
Third, Proposition 20 creates new crimes: serial theft and organized retail theft, as
specified. These new crimes would apply to offenders who have been previously
convicted two or more times on separate occasions of certain retail theft, petty theft,
shoplifting, and other specified crimes. Similarly, these new crimes would be
“wobblers” punishable by up to three years in jail.
Attachment A
Proposition 57
What it did: Proposition 57 reformed the juvenile and adult criminal justice system in
California by (1) creating a parole consideration process for non‐violent offenders who have
served the full term for their primary criminal offense in state prison; (2) authorizing the CDCR
to award credits earned for good conduct and approved rehabilitative or educational
achievements; and (3) requiring judges to determine whether juveniles charged with certain
crimes should be tried in juvenile or adult court. Pertinent to Proposition 20, offenders can be
convicted of multiple crimes, including a primary crime for which they receive the longest
amount of prison time. They can serve additional time due to certain case factors (e.g., use of a
weapon or previous convictions). Proposition 57 allowed inmates convicted of non‐violent
felonies (as defined by current law) to be considered for release by the Board of Parole
Hearings (BPH) after serving the term for their primary crimes.
How Proposition 20 changes it: This ballot measure classifies additional crimes as “violent” for
the purposes of the Proposition 57 parole review process, which results in more individuals
being excluded from review, and creates a higher threshold for release consideration.
Additionally, the measure allows prosecutors to request a review of BPH release decisions.
Under this proposition, violent crimes would now include crimes such as assault, domestic
violence, specified human trafficking crimes, and solicitation to commit murder. Lastly,
Proposition 20 would create additional review factors for the BPH and delay any reviews after a
denial to two years (rather than one).
Proposition 20 Fiscal Impact
The Legislative Analyst’s Office and Department of Finance estimate increased state and local
correctional costs likely in the tens of millions of dollars annually, primarily related to increases
in penalties for certain theft‐related crimes and the changes to the non‐violent offender
release consideration process. Additionally, they estimate increased state and local court‐
related costs of around a few million dollars annually related to processing probation
revocations and additional felony theft filings. Lastly, there could be increased state and local
law enforcement costs not likely to exceed a couple million dollars annually related to
collecting and processing DNA samples from additional offenders.
Given the overlap with crimes reclassified under Proposition 47, this ballot measure could also
reduce the state savings that is annually made available for certain grant programs.
Arguments in Support
Proponents of Proposition 20 generally argue that, despite the violent nature, certain crimes
are incorrectly designated as non‐violent under California law. Because they are designated as
non‐violent, offenders serving current state prison terms for these crimes are eligible for parole
consideration after serving the full term for their primary offense (Proposition 57 early parole
review process). This measure would designate these crimes as “violent” for the purposes of
this review and, therefore, make the offenders ineligible for early parole consideration.
Additionally, proponents argue that Proposition 20 provides protection against violent crime by
allowing DNA collection from persons convicted of theft or drug offenses. Lastly, they argue
that Proposition 20 strengthens sanctions against serial theft.
Attachment A
Arguments in Opposition
Opponents of Proposition 20 generally argue that California already has lengthy sentences and
strict punishment for serious and violent crime and this measure would unnecessarily result in
tens of millions of dollars being spent on prisons while cutting rehabilitation programs and
support for crime victims. Additionally, opponents argue that increasing penalties for theft‐
related crimes will have a disproportionate impact on Black, Latino, and low‐income
individuals. Lastly, they argue that California has made progress by enacting criminal justice
reforms to reduce prison spending and expand rehabilitation and this measure would repeal
California’s progress.
Policy Considerations
Proposition 20 includes elements that are both consistent with prior CSAC positions on related
measures and inconsistent with CSAC’s policy platform and positions.
AB 109 (No Position): CSAC did not have a formal position on AB 109 but actively negotiated
the terms of 2011 Public Safety Realignment with an emphasis on local control and fiscal
protections. Proposition 20 reduces flexibility afforded under AB 109 as it relates to county
probation department decision making for violations of the terms and conditions of Post‐
Release Community Supervision. This reduced flexibility could result in increased jail
incarceration and potentially increased jail costs which would have to be funded within existing
county resources.
The CSAC 2011 Realignment platform states that CSAC will oppose efforts that limit county
flexibility in implementing programs and services realigned in 2011 or infringe upon our
individual and collective ability to innovate locally. Additionally, the AOJ Policy Platform states
that the most cost‐effective method of rehabilitating convicted persons is the least restrictive
alternative that is close to the individual’s community and should be encouraged where
possible.
Proposition 47 (OPPOSE): CSAC opposed Proposition 47 which requires misdemeanor rather
than felony sentencing for certain property and drug crimes and permitted certain offenders to
petition for resentencing. Supporting Proposition 20 may be consistent with this prior position.
However, it should be considered with the trade‐offs of increased incarceration and the
following relevant AOJ Policy Platform positions:
Given that local and state corrections systems are interconnected, true reform must
consider the advantage—if not necessity—of investing in local programs and services
to help the state reduce the rate of growth in the prison population.
A shared commitment to rehabilitation can help address the inextricably linked
challenges of recidivism and facility overcrowding. The most effective method of
rehabilitation is one that maintains ties to an offender’s community.
Additionally, each year state savings from the implementation of Proposition 47 is required to
be transferred and re‐allocated in grant programs, as specified in the initiative. The Budget
Attachment A
estimates total state savings of $102.9 million for 2019‐20. Proposition 20 could reduce state
savings made available for these grant programs.
Proposition 57 (NEUTRAL): CSAC was “neutral” on Proposition 57. While Proposition 57 largely
focuses on the management of the state prison and offender population, the decisions the
state makes in implementing Proposition 57 undoubtedly impact counties due to the overall
criminal justice continuum and close ties between the two systems. As cited above, the AOJ
Policy Platform includes language related to helping the state reduce the rate of growth in the
prison population and overcrowding.
Staff Contact
Please contact Josh Gauger at jgauger@counties.org or Stanicia Boatner at
sboatner@counties.org.
Resources
1) Title and Summary
2) Full text of Ballot Initiative
3) Fiscal Analysis by Legislative Analyst’s Office
Attachment A
Attachment A
Date: RECEIVED
Initiative Coordinator NOV 2 8 2017
Office of the Attorney General
State of California INITIATIVE COORDINATOR
PO Box ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE 994255
Sacramento, CA 94244-25550
Re: Initiative No. 17-0044 -Amendment# I
Dear Initiative Coordinator:
Pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9002 of the Elections Code, enclosed please
find Amendment# I to Initiative No. 17-0044. The amendments are reasonably
germane to the theme, purpose or subject of the initiative measure as originally proposed.
I am the proponent of the measure and request that the Attorney General prepare a
circulating title and summary of the measure as provided by law, using the amended
language.
For purposes of inquiries from the public and the media, please direct them as
follows:
Charles H. Bell, Jr.
455 Capitol Mall, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95814
cbell@bmhlaw.com
(916) 442-7757
Thank you for your time and attention processing my request.
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Attachment A
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17-0044
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO VOTERS
SEC. 1. TITLE
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe
Act of 2018.
SEC. 2. PURPOSES
This measure will fix three related problems created by recent laws that have threatened the
public safety of Californians and their children from violent criminals. This measure will:
A. Reform the parole system so violent felons are not released early from prison, strengthen
oversight of post release community supervision and tighten penalties for violations of terms of
post release community supervision;
B. Reform theft laws to restore accountability for serial thieves and organized theft rings; and
C. Expand DNA collection from persons convicted of drug, theft and domestic violence related
crimes to help solve violent crimes and exonerate the innocent.
SEC. 3. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
A. Prevent Early Release of Violent Felons
1. Protecting every person in our state, including our most vulnerable children, from violent
crime is of the utmost importance. Murderers, rapists, child molesters and other violent criminals
should not be released early from prison.
2. Since 2014, California has had a larger increase in violent crime than the rest of the United
States. Since 2013, violent crime in Los Angeles has increased 69.5%. Violent crime in
Sacramento rose faster during the first six months of 2015 than in any of the 25 largest U.S.
cities tracked by the FBI.
3. Recent changes to parole laws allowed the early release of dangerous criminals by the law's
failure to define certain crimes as "violent." These changes allowed individuals convicted of sex
trafficking of children, rape of an unconscious person, felony assault with a deadly weapon,
battery on a police officer or firefighter, and felony domestic violence to be considered "non-
violent offenders."
4. As a result, these so-called "non-violent" offenders are eligible for early release from prison
after serving only a fraction of the sentence ordered by a judge.
5. Violent offenders are also being allowed to remain free in our communities even when they
commit new crimes and violate the terms of their post release community supervision, like the
gang member charged with the murder of Whittier Police Officer, Keith Boyer.
6. Californians need better protection from such violent criminals.
7. Californians need better protection from felons who repeatedly violate the terms of their post
release community supervision.
8. This measure reforms the law so felons who violate the terms of their release can be brought
back to court and held accountable for such violations.
9. Californians need better protection from such violent criminals. This measure reforms the law
to define such crimes as "violent felonies" for purposes of early release.
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10. Nothing in this act is intended to create additional "strike" offenses which would increase the
state prison population.
11. Nothing in this act is intended to affect the ability of the California Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation to award educational and merit credits.
B. Restore Accountability for Serial Theft and Organized Theft Rings
1. Recent changes to California law allow individuals who steal repeatedly to face few
consequences, regardless of their criminal record or how many times they steal.
2. As a result, between 2014 and 2016, California had the 2nd highest increase in theft and
property crimes in the United States, while most states have seen a steady decline. According to
the California Department of Justice, the value of property stolen in 2015 was $2.5 billion with
an increase of 13 percent since 2014, the largest single-year increase in at least ten years.
3. Individuals who repeatedly steal often do so to support their drug habit. Recent changes to
California law have reduced judges' ability to order individuals convicted of repeated theft
crimes into effective drug treatment programs.
4. California needs stronger laws for those who are repeatedly convicted of theft related crimes,
which will encourage those who repeatedly steal to support their drug problem to enter into
existing drug treatment programs. This measure enacts such reforms.
C. Restore DNA Collection to Solve Violent Crime
1. Collecting DNA from criminals is essential to solving violent crimes. Over 450 violent crimes
including murder, rape and robbery have gone unsolved because DNA is being collected from
fewer criminals.
2. DNA collected in 2015 from a convicted child molester solved the rape-murders of two six-
year-old boys that occurred three decades ago in Los Angeles County. DNA collected in 2016
from an individual caught driving a stolen car solved the 2012 San Francisco Bay Area rape-
murder of an 83-year-old woman.
3. Recent changes to California law unintentionally eliminated DNA collection for theft and drug
crimes. This measure restores DNA collection from persons convicted for such offenses.
4. Permitting collection of more DNA samples will help identify suspects, clear the innocent and
free the wrongly convicted.
5. This measure does not affect existing legal safeguards that protect the privacy of individuals
by allowing for the removal of their DNA profile if they are not charged with a crime, are
acquitted or are found innocent.
SEC. 4. PAROLE CONSIDERATION
Section 3003 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an inmate who is released on parole or
postrelease supervision as provided by Title 2.05 ( commencing with Section 3450) shall be
returned to the county that was the last legal residence of the inmate prior to his or her
incarceration. For purposes of this subdivision, "last legal residence" shall not be construed to
mean the county wherein the inmate committed an offense while confined in a state prison or
local jail facility or while confined for treatment in a state hospital.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision ( a), an inmate may be returned to another county if that would
be in the best interests of the public. If the Board of Parole Hearings setting the conditions of
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parole for inmates sentenced pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1168, as determined by the
parole consideration panel, or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation setting the
conditions of parole for inmates sentenced pursuant to Section 11 70, decides on a return to
another county, it shall place its reasons in writing in the parolee's permanent record and include
these reasons in the notice to the sheriff or chief of police pursuant to Section 3058.6. In making
its decision, the paroling authority shall consider, among others, the following factors, giving the
greatest weight to the protection of the victim and the safety of the community:
(1) The need to protect the life or safety of a victim, the parolee, a witness, or any other person.
(2) Public concern that would reduce the chance that the inmate's parole would be successfully
completed.
(3) The verified existence of a work offer, or an educational or vocational training program.
( 4) The existence of family in another county with whom the inmate has maintained strong ties
and whose support would increase the chance that the inmate's parole would be successfully
completed.
(5) The lack of necessary outpatient treatment programs for parolees receiving treatment
pursuant to Section 2960.
( c) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in determining an out-of-county
commitment, shall give priority to the safety of the community and any witnesses and victims.
(d) In making its decision about an inmate who participated in a joint venture program pursuant
to Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 2717.1) of Chapter 5, the paroling authority shall give
serious consideration to releasing him or her to the county where the joint venture program
employer is located if that employer states to the paroling authority that he or she intends to
employ the inmate upon release.
(e)(l) The following information, if available, shall be released by the Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation to local law enforcement agencies regarding a paroled inmate or inmate
placed on postrelease community supervision pursuant to Title 2.05 ( commencing with Section
3450) who is released in their jurisdictions:
(A) Last, first, and middle names.
(B) Birth date.
(C) Sex, race, height, weight, and hair and eye color.
(D) Date of parole or placement on postrelease community supervision and discharge.
(E) Registration status, if the inmate is required to register as a result of a controlled substance,
sex, or arson offense.
(F) California Criminal Information Number, FBI number, social security number, and driver's
license number.
(G) County of commitment.
(H) A description of scars, marks, and tattoos on the inmate.
(I) Offense or offenses for which the inmate was convicted that resulted in parole or postrelease
community supervision in this instance.
(J) Address, including all of the following information:
(i) Street name and number. Post office box numbers are not acceptable for purposes of this
subparagraph.
(ii) City and ZIP Code.
(iii) Date that the address provided pursuant to this subparagraph was proposed to be effective.
(K) Contact officer and unit, including all of the following information:
(i) Name and telephone number of each contact officer.
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(ii) Contact unit type of each contact officer such as units responsible for parole, registration, or
county probation.
(L) A digitized image of the photograph and at least a single digit fingerprint of the parolee.
(M) A geographic coordinate for the inmate's residence location for use with a Geographical
Information System (GIS) or comparable computer program.
(N) Copies of the record of supervision during any prior period of parole.
(2) Unless the information is unavailable, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall
electronically transmit to the county agency identified in subdivision ( a) of Section 3451 the
inmate's tuberculosis status, specific medical, mental health, and outpatient clinic needs, and any
medical concerns or disabilities for the county to consider as the offender transitions onto
postrelease community supervision pursuant to Section 3450, for the purpose of identifying the
medical and mental health needs of the individual. All transmissions to the county agency shall
be in compliance with applicable provisions of the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIP AA) (Public Law 104-191 ), the federal Health Information
Technology for Clinical Health Act (HITECH) (Public Law 111-005), and the implementing of
privacy and security regulations in Parts 160 and 164 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. This paragraph shall not take effect until the Secretary of the United States
Department of Health and Human Services, or his or her designee, determines that this provision
is not preempted by HIP AA.
(3) Except for the information required by paragraph (2), the information required by this
subdivision shall come from the statewide parolee database. The information obtained from each
source shall be based on the same timeframe.
( 4) All of the information required by this subdivision shall be provided utilizing a computer-to-
computer transfer in a format usable by a desktop computer system. The transfer of this
information shall be continually available to local law enforcement agencies upon request.
(5) The unauthorized release or receipt of the information described in this subdivision is a
violation of Section 11143.
(f) Notwithstanding any other law, an inmate •.vho is released on parole shall not be returned to a
loeation •.vithin 3 5 miles of the actual residence of a victim of, or a •.vitness to, a violent felony as
defined in paragraphs (1) to (7), inclusive, and paragraph (16) of subdivision (c) of Section 667.5
or a felony in v,rlrich the defendant inflicts great bodily injury on a person other than an
accomplice that has been charged and proved as provided for in Section 12022.53, 12022.7, or
12022.9, if the victim or witness has requested additional distance in the placement of the
inmate on parole, and if the Board of Parole Hearings or the Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation finds that there is a need to protect the life, safety, or well-being of a victim or
\Vitness. the victim or witness, an inmate who is released on parole shall not be returned to a
location within 35 miles of the actual residence of a victim of, or a witness to, any of the
following crimes:
(1) A violent felony as defined subdivision (c) of Section 667.5 or subdivision (a) of Section
3040.1.
(2) A felony in which the defendant inflicts great bodily injury on a person, other than an
accomplice, that has been charged and proved as provided for in Section 12022.53, 12022.7, or
12022.9.
(g) Notwithstanding any other law, an inmate who is released on parole for a violation of Section
288 or 288.5 whom the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation determines poses a high
risk to the public shall not be placed or reside, for the duration of his or her parole, within one-
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half mile of a public or private school including any or all of kindergarten and grades 1 to 12,
inclusive.
(h) Notwithstanding any other law, an inmate who is released on parole or postrelease
community supervision for a stalking offense shall not be returned to a location within 35 miles
of the victim's or witness' actual residence or place of employment if the victim or witness has
requested additional distance in the placement of the inmate on parole or postrelease community
supervision, and if the Board of Parole Hearings or the Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation, or the supervising county agency, as applicable, finds that there is a need to
protect the life, safety, or well-being of the victim. If an inmate who is released on postrelease
community supervision cannot be placed in his or her county oflast legal residence in
compliance with this subdivision, the supervising county agency may transfer the inmate to
another county upon approval of the receiving county.
(i) The authority shall give consideration to the equitable distribution of parolees and the
proportion of out-of-county commitments from a county compared to the number of
commitments from that county when making parole decisions.
G) An inmate may be paroled to another state pursuant to any other law. The Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation shall coordinate with local entities regarding the placement of
inmates placed out of state on postrelease community supervision pursuant to Title 2.05
( commencing with Section 3450).
(k)(l) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
shall be the agency primarily responsible for, and shall have control over, the program,
resources, and staff implementing the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) in
conformance with subdivision (e). County agencies supervising inmates released to postrelease
community supervision pursuant to Title 2.05 ( commencing with Section 3450) shall provide
any information requested by the department to ensure the availability of accurate information
regarding inmates released from state prison. This information may include all records of
supervision, the issuance of warrants, revocations, or the termination of postrelease community
supervision. On or before August 1, 2011, county agencies designated to supervise inmates
released to postrelease community supervision shall notify the department that the county
agencies have been designated as the local entity responsible for providing that supervision.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Department of Justice shall be the agency primarily
responsible for the proper release of information under LEADS that relates to fingerprint cards.
(1) In addition to the requirements under subdivision (k), the Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation shall submit to the Department of Justice data to be included in the supervised
release file of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) so that
law enforcement can be advised through CLETS of all persons on postrelease community
supervision and the county agency designated to provide supervision. The data required by this
subdivision shall be provided via electronic transfer.
Section 3040.1 is added to the Penal Code to read:
(a) For purposes of early release or parole consideration under the authority of Section 32 of
Article I of the Constitution, Sections 12838.4 and 12838.5 of the Government Code, Sections
3000.1, 3041.5, 3041.7, 3052, 5000, 5054, 5055, 5076.2 of this Code and the rulemaking
authority granted by Section 5058 ofthis Code, the following shall be defined as "violent felony
offenses":
(1) Murder or voluntary manslaughter;
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(2)Mayhem;
(3) Rape as defined in paragraph (2) or (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 261 or paragraph (1) or (4)
of subdivision (a) of Section 262;
( 4) Sodomy as defined in subdivision ( c) or ( d) of Section 286;
(5) Oral copulation as defined in subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 288a;
(6) Lewd or lascivious act as defined in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 288;
(7) Any felony punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison for life;
(8) Any felony in which the defendant inflicts great bodily injury on any person other than an
accomplice which has been charged and proved as provided for in Section 12022.7, 12022.8, or
12022.9 on or after July 1, 1977, or as specified prior to July 1, 1977, in Sections 213,264, and
461, or any felony in which the defendant uses a firearm which use has been charged and proved
as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 12022.3, or Section 12022.5 or 12022.55;
(9) Any robbery;
(10) Arson, in violation of subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 451;
(11) Sexual penetration as defined in subdivision (a) or G) of Section 289;
(12) Attempted murder;
(13) A violation of Section 18745, 18750, or 18755;
(14) Kidnapping;
(15) Assault with the intent to commit a specified felony, in violation of Section 220;
(16) Continuous sexual abuse of a child, in violation of Section 288.5;
(17) Carjacking, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 215;
(18) Rape, spousal rape, or sexual penetration, in concert, in violation of Section 264.1;
(19) Extortion, as defined in Section 518, which would constitute a felony violation of Section
186.22;
(20) Threats to victims or witnesses, as defined in subdivision ( c) of Section 136.1;
(21) Any burglary of the first degree, as defined in subdivision ( a) of Section 460, wherein it is
charged and proved that another person, other than an accomplice, was present in the residence
during the commission of the burglary;
(22) Any violation of Section 12022.53;
(23) A violation of subdivision (b) or ( c) of Section 11418;
(24) Solicitation to commit murder;
(25) Felony assault with a firearm in violation of subsections (a)(2) and (b) of Section 245;
(26) Felony assault with a deadly weapon in violation of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of
Section 245;
(27) Felony assault with a deadly weapon upon the person of a peace officer or firefighter in
violation of subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 245;
(28) Felony assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury in violation of
paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 245;
(29) Assault with caustic chemicals in violation of Section 244;
(30) False imprisonment in violation of Section 210.5;
(31) Felony discharging a firearm in violation of Section 246;
(32) Discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle in violation of subsection ( c) of Section 26100;
(33) Felony domestic violence resulting in a traumatic condition in violation of Section 273.5;
(34) Felony use of force or threats against a witness or victim of a crime in violation of Section
140;
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(35) Felony resisting a peace officer and causing death or serious injury in violation of Section
148.10;
(36) A felony hate crime punishable pursuant to Section 422.7;
(37) Felony elder or dependent adult abuse in violation of subdivision (b) of Section 368;
(38) Rape in violation of paragraphs (1), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 261;
(39) Rape in violation of Section 262;
( 40) Sexual penetration in violation of subdivision (b ), ( d) or ( e) of Section 289;
( 41) Sodomy in violation of subdivision (f), (g), or (i) of Section 286;
( 42) Oral copulation in violation of subdivision (f), (g), or (i) of Section 288a;
(43) Abduction of a minor for purposes of prostitution in violation of Section 267;
(44) Human trafficking in violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 236.1;
(45) Child abuse in violation of Section 273ab;
(46) Possessing, exploding, or igniting a destructive device in violation of Section 18740;
( 4 7) Two or more violations of subsection ( c) of Section 451;
( 48) Any attempt to commit an offense described in this subdivision;
( 49) Any felony in which it is pled and proven that the Defendant personally used a dangerous or
deadly weapon;
(50) Any offense resulting in lifetime sex offender registration pursuant to Sections 290 through
290.009.
( 51) Any conspiracy to commit an offense described in this Section.
(b) The provisions of this section shall apply to any inmate serving a custodial prison sentence on
or after the effective date of this section, regardless of when the sentence was imposed.
Section 3040.2 is added to the Penal Code to read:
(a) Upon conducting a nonviolent offender parole consideration review, the hearing officer for
the Board of Parole Hearings shall consider all relevant, reliable information about the inmate.
(b) The standard of review shall be whether the inmate will pose an unreasonable risk of creating
victims as a result of felonious conduct if released from prison.
(c) In reaching this determination, the hearing officer shall consider the following factors:
(1) Circumstances surrounding the current conviction;
(2) The inmate's criminal history, including involvement in other criminal conduct, both juvenile
and adult, which is reliably documented;
(3) The inmate's institutional behavior including both rehabilitative programming and
institutional misconduct;
(4) Any input from the inmate, any victim, whether registered or not at the time of the referral,
and the prosecuting agency or agencies;
(5) The inmate's past and present mental condition as documented in records in the possession of
the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;
(6) The inmate's past and present attitude about the crime;
(7) Any other information which bears on the inmate's suitability for release.
( d) The following circumstances shall be considered by the hearing officer in determining
whether the inmate is unsuitable for release:
(1) Multiple victims involved in the current commitment offense;
(2) A victim was particularly vulnerable due to age or physical or mental condition;
(3) The inmate took advantage of a position of trust in the commission of the crime;
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(4) The inmate was armed with or used a firearm or other deadly weapon in the commission of
the crime;
(5) A victim suffered great bodily injury during the commission of the crime;
(6) The inmate committed the crime in association with a criminal street gang;
(7) The inmate occupied a position of leadership or dominance over other participants in the
commission of the crime, or the inmate induced others to participate in the commission of the
crime;
(8) During the commission of the crime, the inmate had a clear opportunity to cease but instead
continued;
(9) The inmate has engaged in other reliably documented criminal conduct which was an integral
part of the crime for which the inmate is currently committed to prison;
(10) The manner in which the crime was committed created a potential for serious injury to
persons other than the victim of the crime;
(11) The inmate was on probation, parole, post release community supervision, mandatory
supervision or was in custody or had escaped from custody at the time of the commitment
offense;
(12) The inmate was on any form of pre-or post-conviction release at the time of the
commitment offense;
(13) The inmate's prior history of violence, whether as a juvenile or adult;
(14) The inmate has engaged in misconduct in prison or jail;
(15) The inmate is incarcerated for multiple cases from the same or different counties or
jurisdictions.
(e) The following circumstances shall be considered by the hearing officer in determining
whether the inmate is suitable for release:
(1) The inmate does not have a juvenile record of assaulting others or committing crimes with a
potential of harm to victims;
(2) The inmate lacks any history of violent crime;
(3) The inmate has demonstrated remorse;
(4) The inmate's present age reduces the risk of recidivism;
( 5) The inmate has made realistic plans if released or has developed marketable skills that can be
put to use upon release;
(6) The inmate's institutional activities demonstrate an enhanced ability to function within the
law upon release;
(7) The inmate participated in the crime under partially excusable circumstances which do not
amount to a legal defense;
(8) The inmate had no apparent predisposition to commit the crime but was induced by others to
participate in its commission;
(9) The inmate has a minimal or no criminal history;
(10) The inmate was a passive participant or played a minor role in the commission of the crime;
(11) The crime was committed during or due to an unusual situation unlikely to reoccur.
Section 3040.3 is added to the Penal Code to read:
(a) An inmate whose current commitment includes a concurrent, consecutive or stayed sentence
for an offense or allegation defined as violent by subdivision (c) of Section 667.5 or 3040.1 shall
be deemed a violent offender for purposes of Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution.
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(b) An inmate whose current commitment includes an indeterminate sentence shall be deemed a
violent offender for purposes of Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution.
( c) An inmate whose current commitment includes any enhancement which makes the
underlying offense violent pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 667.5 shall be deemed a violent
offender for purposes of Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution.
( d) For purposes of Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution, the "full term" of the "primary
offense" shall be calculated based only on actual days served on the commitment offense.
Section 3040.4 is added to the Penal Code to read:
Pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 28 of Article I of the Constitution, the Department shall
give reasonable notice to victims of crime prior to an inmate being reviewed for early parole and
release. The Department shall provide victims with the right to be heard regarding early parole
consideration and to participate in the review process. The Department shall consider the safety
of the victims, the victims' family, and the general public when making a determination on early
release.
(a) Prior to conducting a review for early parole, the Department shall provide notice to the
prosecuting agency or agencies and to registered victims, and shall make reasonable efforts to
locate and notify victims who are not registered.
(b) The prosecuting agency shall have the right to review all information available to the hearing
officer including, but not limited to the inmate's central file, documented adult and juvenile
criminal history, institutional behavior including both rehabilitative programming and
institutional misconduct, any input from any person or organization advocating on behalf of the
inmate, and any information submitted by the public.
( c) A victim shall have a right to submit a statement for purposes of early parole consideration,
including a confidential statement.
( d) All prosecuting agencies, any involved law enforcement agency, and all victims, whether or
not registered, shall have the right to respond to the board in writing.
( e) Responses to the Board by prosecuting agencies, law enforcement agencies, and victims must
be made within 90 days of the date of notification of the inmate's eligibility for early parole
review or consideration.
(f) The Board shall notify the prosecuting agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the victims of
the Nonviolent Offender Parole decision within 10 days of the decision being made.
(g) Within 30 days of the notice of the final decision concerning Nonviolent Offender Parole
Consideration, the inmate and the prosecuting agencies may request review of the decision.
(h) If an inmate is denied early release under the Nonviolent Offender Parole provisions of
Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution, the inmate shall not be eligible for early Nonviolent
Offender parole consideration for two (2) calendar years from the date of the final decision of the
previous denial.
Section 3041 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a)(l) In the case of any inmate sentenced pursuant to any law, other than Chapter 4.5
(commencing with Section 1170) of Title 7 of Part 2, the Board of Parole Hearings shall meet
with each inmate during the sixth year before the inmate's minimum eligible parole date for the
purposes ofreviewing and documenting the inmate's activities and conduct pertinent to parole
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eligibility. During this consultation, the board shall provide the inmate information about the
parole hearing process, legal factors relevant to his or her suitability or unsuitability for parole,
and individualized recommendations for the inmate regarding his or her work assignments,
rehabilitative programs, and institutional behavior. Within 30 days following the consultation,
the board shall issue its positive and negative findings and recommendations to the inmate in
writing.
(2) One year before the inmate's minimum eligible parole date a panel of two or more
commissioners or deputy commissioners shall again meet with the inmate and shall normally
grant parole as provided in Section 3041.5. No more than one member of the panel shall be a
deputy commissioner.
(3) In the event of a tie vote, the matter shall be referred for an en bane review of the record that
was before the panel that rendered the tie vote. Upon en bane review, the board shall vote to
either grant or deny parole and render a statement of decision. The en bane review shall be
conducted pursuant to subdivision ( e ).
(4) Upon a grant of parole, the inmate shall be released subject to all applicable review periods.
However, an inmate shall not be released before reaching his or her minimum eligible parole
date as set pursuant to Section 3046 unless the inmate is eligible for earlier release pursuant to
his or her youth offender parole eligibility date or elderly parole eligibility date.
( 5) At least one commissioner of the panel shall have been present at the last preceding meeting,
unless it is not feasible to do so or where the last preceding meeting was the initial meeting. Any
person on the hearing panel may request review of any decision regarding parole for an en bane
hearing by the board. In case of a review, a majority vote in favor of parole by the board
members participating in an en bane review is required to grant parole to any inmate.
(b)(l) The panel or the board, sitting en bane, shall grant parole to an inmate unless it determines
that the gravity of the current convicted offense or offenses, or the timing and gravity of current
or past convicted offense or offenses, is such that consideration of the public safety requires a
more lengthy period of incarceration for this individual. The panel or the board, sitting en bane,
shall consider the entire criminal history of the inmate, including all current or past convicted
offenses, in making this determination.
(2) After July 30, 2001, any decision of the parole panel finding an inmate suitable for parole
shall become final within 120 days of the date of the hearing. During that period, the board may
review the panel's decision. The panel's decision shall become final pursuant to this subdivision
unless the board finds that the panel made an error oflaw, or that the panel's decision was based
on an error of fact, or that new information should be presented to the board, any of which when
corrected or considered by the board has a substantial likelihood of resulting in a substantially
different decision upon a rehearing. In making this determination, the board shall consult with
the commissioners who conducted the parole consideration hearing.
(3) A decision of a panel shall not be disapproved and referred for rehearing except by a majority
vote of the board, sitting en bane, following a public meeting.
( c) For the purpose of reviewing the suitability for parole of those inmates eligible for parole
under prior law at a date earlier than that calculated under Section 1170.2, the board shall appoint
panels of at least two persons to meet annually with each inmate until the time the person is
released pursuant to proceedings or reaches the expiration of his or her term as calculated under
Section 1170.2.
(d) It is the intent of the Legislature that, during times when there is no backlog of inmates
awaiting parole hearings, life parole consideration hearings, or life rescission hearings, hearings
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will be conducted by a panel of three or more members, the majority of whom shall be
commissioners. The board shall report monthly on the number of cases where an inmate has not
received a completed initial or subsequent parole consideration hearing within 30 days of the
hearing date required by subdivision (a) of Section 3041.5 or paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of
Section 3041.5, unless the inmate has waived the right to those timeframes. That report shall be
considered the backlog of cases for purposes of this section, and shall include information on the
progress toward eliminating the backlog, and on the number of inmates who have waived their
right to the above timeframes. The report shall be made public at a regularly scheduled meeting
of the board and a written report shall be made available to the public and transmitted to the
Legislature quarterly.
( e) For purposes of this section, an en bane review by the board means a review conducted by a
majority of commissioners holding office on the date the matter is heard by the board. An en
bane review shall be conducted in compliance with the following:
(1) The commissioners conducting the review shall consider the entire record of the hearing that
resulted in the tie vote.
(2) The review shall be limited to the record of the hearing. The record shall consist of the
transcript or audiotape of the hearing, written or electronically recorded statements actually
considered by the panel that produced the tie vote, and any other material actually considered by
the panel. New evidence or comments shall not be considered in the en bane proceeding.
(3) The board shall separately state reasons for its decision to grant or deny parole.
(4) A commissioner who was involved in the tie vote shall be recused from consideration of the
matter in the en bane review.
Section 3454 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) Each supervising county agency, as established by the county board of supervisors pursuant
to subdivision (a) of Section 3451, shall establish a review process for assessing and refining a
person's program ofpostrelease supervision. Any additional postrelease supervision conditions
shall be reasonably related to the underlying offense for which the offender spent time in prison,
or to the offender's risk of recidivism, and the offender's criminal history, and be otherwise
consistent with law.
(b) Each county agency responsible for postrelease supervision, as established by the county
board of supervisors pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 3451, may determine additional
appropriate conditions of supervision listed in Section 3453 consistent with public safety,
including the use of continuous electronic monitoring as defined in Section 1210. 7, order the
provision of appropriate rehabilitation and treatment services, determine appropriate incentives,
and determine and order appropriate responses to alleged violations, which can include, but shall
not be limited to, immediate, structured, and intermediate sanctions up to and including referral
to a reentry court pursuant to Section 3015, or flash incarceration in a city or county jail. Periods
of flash incarceration are encouraged as one method of punishment for violations of an
offender's condition of postrelease supervision.
(c) As used in this title, "flash incarceration" is a period of detention in a city or county jail due
to a violation of an offender's conditions of postrelease supervision. The length of the detention
period can range between one and 10 consecutive days. Flash incarceration is a tool that may be
used by each county agency responsible for postrelease supervision. Shorter, but if necessary
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more frequent, periods of detention for violations of an offender's postrelease supervision
conditions shall appropriately punish an offender while preventing the disruption in a work or
home establishment that typically arises from longer term revocations.
( d) Upon a decision to impose a period of flash incarceration, the probation department shall
notify the court, public defender, district attorney, and sheriff of each imposition of flash
incarceration.
Section 3455 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) If the supervising county agency has determined, following application of its assessment
processes, that intermediate sanctions as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 3454 are not
appropriate, or if the supervised person has violated the terms of his or her release for a third
time, the supervising county agency shall petition the court pursuant to Section 1203 .2 to revoke,
modify, or terminate postrelease community supervision. At any point during the process
initiated pursuant to this section, a person may waive, in writing, his or her right to counsel,
admit the violation of his or her postrelease community supervision, waive a court hearing, and
accept the proposed modification of his or her postrelease community supervision. The petition
shall include a written report that contains additional information regarding the petition,
including the relevant terms and conditions of postrelease community supervision, the
circumstances of the alleged underlying violation, the history and background of the violator,
and any recommendations. The Judicial Council shall adopt forms and rules of court to establish
uniform statewide procedures to implement this subdivision, including the minimum contents of
supervision agency reports. Upon a finding that the person has violated the conditions of
postrelease community supervision, the revocation hearing officer shall have authority to do all
of the following:
(1) Return the person to postrelease community supervision with modifications of conditions, if
appropriate, including a period of incarceration in a county jail.
(2) Revoke and terminate postrelease community supervision and order the person to
confinement in a county jail.
(3) Refer the person to a reentry court pursuant to Section 3015 or other evidence-based program
in the court's discretion.
(b) (1) At any time during the period of postrelease community supervision, if a peace officer,.
including a probation officer, has probable cause to believe a person subject to postrelease
community supervision is violating any term or condition of his or her release, or has failed to
appear at a hearing pursuant to Section 1203.2 to revoke, modify, or terminate postrelease
community supervision, the officer may, without a warrant or other process, arrest the person
and bring him or her before the supervising county agency established by the county board of
supervisors pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 3451. Additionally, an officer employed by the
supervising county agency may seek a warrant and a court or its designated hearing officer
appointed pursuant to Section 71622.5 of the Government Code shall have the authority to issue
a warrant for that person's arrest.
(2) The court or its designated hearing officer shall have the authority to issue a warrant for a
person who is the subject of a petition filed under this section who has failed to appear for a
hearing on the petition or for any reason in the interests of justice, or to remand to custody a
person who does appear at a hearing on the petition for any reason in the interests of justice.
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(3) Unless a person subject to postrelease community supervision is otherwise serving a period
of flash incarceration, whenever a person who is subject to this section is arrested, with or
without a warrant or the filing of a petition for revocation, the court may order the release of the
person under supervision from custody under any terms and conditions the court deems
appropriate.
( c) The revocation hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing of the revocation
petition. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b ), based upon a showing of a
preponderance of the evidence that a person under supervision poses an unreasonable risk to
public safety, or that the person may not appear if released from custody, or for any reason in the
interests of justice, the supervising county agency shall have the authority to make a
determination whether the person should remain in custody pending the first court appearance on
a petition to revoke postrelease community supervision, and upon that determination, may order
the person confined pending his or her first court appearance.
(d) Confinement pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) shall not exceed a period
of 180 days in a county jail for each custodial sanction.
( e) A person shall not remain under supervision or in custody pursuant to this title on or after
three years from the date of the person's initial entry onto postrelease community supervision,
except when his or her supervision is tolled pursuant to Section 1203 .2 or subdivision (b) of
Section 3456.
SEC. 5. DNA COLLECTION
Section 296 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) The following persons shall provide buccal swab samples, right thumbprints, and a full palm
print impression of each hand, and any blood specimens or other biological samples required
pursuant to this chapter for law enforcement identification analysis:
(1) Any person, including any juvenile, who is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to any
felony offense, or is found not guilty by reason of insanity of any felony offense, or any juvenile
who is adjudicated under Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for committing any
felony offense.
(2) Any adult person who is arrested for or charged with any of the following felony offenses:
(A) Any felony offense specified in Section 290 or attempt to commit any felony offense
described in Section 290, or any felony offense that imposes upon a person the duty to register in
California as a sex offender under Section 290.
(B) Murder or voluntary manslaughter or any attempt to commit murder or voluntary
manslaughter.
(C) Commencing on January 1, 2009, any adult person arrested or charged with any felony
offense.
(3) Any person, including any juvenile, who is required to register under Section 290 through
290.009 or 457.1 because of the commission of, or the attempt to commit, a felony or
misdemeanor offense, or any person, including any juvenile, who is housed in a mental health
facility or sex offender treatment program after referral to such facility or program by a court
after being charged with any felony offense.
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( 4) Any person, excluding a juvenile, who is convicted of, or pleads guilty or no contest to, any
of the following offenses:
(A) A misdemeanor violation of Section 459.5;
(B) A violation of subdivision (a) of Section 473 that is punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Section 473;
(C) A violation of subdivision (a) of Section 476a that is punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant
to subdivision (b) of Section 476a;
(D) A violation of Section 487 that is punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 490.2;
(E) A violation of Section 496 that is punishable as a misdemeanor;
(F) A misdemeanor violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11350 of the Health and Safety Code;
(G) A misdemeanor violation of subdivision (a) of Section 113 77 of the Health and Safety Code;
(H) A misdemeanor violation of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 243;
(I) A misdemeanor violation of Section 273.5;
(J) A misdemeanor violation of paragraph (l) of subdivision (b) of Section 368;
(K) Any misdemeanor violation where the victim is defined as set forth in Section 6211 of the
Family Code;
(L) A misdemeanor violation of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 647.
f41ill The term "felony" as used in this subdivision includes an attempt to commit the offense.
~® Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting collection and analysis of
specimens, samples, or print impressions as a condition of a plea for a non-qualifying offense.
(b) The provisions of this chapter and its requirements for submission of specimens, samples and
print impressions as soon as administratively practicable shall apply to all qualifying persons
regardless of sentence imposed, including any sentence of death, life without the possibility of
parole, or any life or indetenninate term, or any other disposition rendered in the case of an adult
or juvenile tried as an adult, or whether the person is diverted, fined, or referred for evaluation,
and regardless of disposition rendered or placement made in the case of juvenile who is found to
have committed any felony offense or is adjudicated under Section 602 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
( c) The provisions of this chapter and its requirements for submission of specimens, samples, and
print impressions as soon as administratively practicable by qualified persons as described in
subdivision (a) shall apply regardless of placement or confinement in any mental hospital or
other public or private treatment facility, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following
persons, including juveniles:
(1) Any person committed to a state hospital or other treatment facility as a mentally disordered
sex offender under Article 1 (commencing with Section 6300) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division
6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(2) Any person who has a severe mental disorder as set forth within the provisions of Article 4
(commencing with Section 2960) of Chapter 7 of Title 1 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.
(3) Any person found to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to Article 4 ( commencing with
Section 6600) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
( d) The provisions of this chapter are mandatory and apply whether or not the court advises a
person, including any juvenile, that he or she must provide the data bank and database
specimens, samples, and print impressions as a condition of probation, parole, or any plea of
guilty, no contest, or not guilty by reason of insanity, or any admission to any of the offenses
described in subdivision (a).
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( e) If at any stage of court proceedings the prosecuting attorney determines that specimens,
samples, and print impressions required by this chapter have not already been taken from any
person, as defined under subdivision (a) of Section 296, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the
court orally on the record, or in writing, and request that the court order collection of the
specimens, samples, and print impressions required by law. However, a failure by the
prosecuting attorney or any other law enforcement agency to notify the court shall not relieve a
person of the obligation to provide specimens, samples, and print impressions pursuant to this
chapter.
(f) Prior to final disposition or sentencing in the case the court shall inquire and verify that the
specimens, samples, and print impressions required by this chapter have been obtained and that
this fact is included in the abstract of judgment or dispositional order in the case of a juvenile.
The abstract of judgment issued by the court shall indicate that the court has ordered the person
to comply with the requirements of this chapter and that the person shall be included in the
state's DNA and Forensic Identification Data Base and Data Bank program and be subject to this
chapter.
However, failure by the court to verify specimen, sample, and print impression collection or
enter these facts in the abstract of judgment or dispositional order in the case of a juvenile shall
not invalidate an arrest, plea, conviction, or disposition, or otherwise relieve a person from the
requirements of this chapter.
SEC. 6. SHOPLIFTING
Section 459.5 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) Notwithstanding Section 459, shoplifting is defined as entering a commercial establishment
with intent to commit larceny steal retail property or merchandise while that establishment is
open during regular business hours, where the value of the property that is taken or intended to
be taken does not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950). Any other entry into a commercial
establishment with intent to commit larceny is burglary. Shoplifting shall be punished as a
misdemeanor, except that a person with one or more prior convictions for an offense specified in
clause (iv) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 667 or for an
offense requiring registration pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 290 may be punished
pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
(b) Any act of shoplifting as defined in subdivision (a) shall be charged as shoplifting. No person
who is charged with shoplifting may also be charged with burglary or theft of the same property.
(c) "Retail property or merchandise" means any article, product, commodity, item or component
intended to be sold in retail commerce.
(d) "Value" means the retail value of an item as advertised by the affected retail establishment,
including applicable taxes.
(e) This section shall not apply to theft of a firearm, forgery, the unlawful sale, transfer, or
conveyance of an access card pursuant to Section 484e, forgery of an access card pursuant to
Section 484f, the unlawful use of an access card pursuant to Section 484g, theft from an elder
pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 368, receiving stolen property, embezzlement, or identity
theft pursuant to Section 530.5, or the theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle pursuant to Section
10851 of the Vehicle Code.
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Section 490.2 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
[language added to an existing section of law is designated in underlined type and language
deleted is designated in strikeout type]
(a) Notwithstanding Section 487 or any other provision oflaw defining grand theft, obtaining
any property by theft where the value of the money, labor, real or personal property taken does
not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) shall be considered petty theft and shall be punished
as a misdemeanor, except that such person may instead be punished pursuant to subdivision (h)
of Section 1170 if that person has one or more prior convictions for an offense specified in
clause (iv) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 667 or for an
offense requiring registration pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 290.
(b) This section shall not be applicable to any theft that may be charged as an infraction pursuant
to any other provision of law.
( c) This section shall not apply to theft of a firearm, forgery, the unlawful sale, transfer, or
conveyance of an access card pursuant to Section 484e, forgery of an access card pursuant to
Section 484f, the unlawful use of an access card pursuant to Section 484g, theft from an elder
pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 368, receiving stolen property, embezzlement, or identity
theft pursuant to Section 530.5, or the theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle pursuant to Section
10851 of the Vehicle Code.
SEC. 7. SERIAL THEFT
Section 490.3 is added to the Penal Code to read:
(a) This section applies to the following crimes:
(1) petty theft;
(2) shoplifting;
(3) grand theft;
( 4) burglary;
(5) carjacking;
(6) robbery;
(7) a crime against an elder or dependent adult within the meaning of subdivision ( d) or ( e) of
Section 368;
(8) any violation of Section 496;
(9) unlawful taking or driving of a vehicle within the meaning of Section 10851 of the Vehicle
Code.
(10) Forgery.
(11) The unlawful sale, transfer, or conveyance of an access card pursuant to Section 484e.
(12) Forgery of an access card pursuant to Section 484f.
(13) The unlawful use of an access card pursuant to Section 484g.
(14) Identity theft pursuant to Section 530.5.
(15) The theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle pursuant to Section 10851 of the Vehicle Code.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170, subsections (2) and ( 4) of
subdivision (a) of Section 1170.12, subsections (2) and (4) of subdivision (c) of Section 667, any
person who, having been previously convicted of two or more of the offenses specified in
subdivision (a), which offenses were committed on separate occasions, and who is subsequently
convicted of petty theft or shoplifting where the value of the money, labor, or real or personal
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property taken exceeds two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall be punished by imprisonment in
the county jail not exceeding one year, or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section
1170.
( c) This section does not prohibit a person or persons from being charged with any violation of
law arising out of the same criminal transaction that violates this section.
SEC. 8. ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT
Section 490.4 is added to the Penal Code to read:
(a) "Retail property or merchandise" means any article, product, commodity, item or component
intended to be sold in retail commerce.
(b) "Value" means the retail value of an item as advertised by the affected retail establishment,
including applicable taxes.
(c) Any person, who, acting in concert with one or more other persons, commits two (2) or more
thefts pursuant to Sections 459.5 or 490.2 ofretail property or merchandise having an aggregate
value exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and unlawfully takes such property during a
period of one hundred eighty days (180) is guilty of organized retail theft.
( d) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of subdivision (h) of Section 1170, subsections (2) and ( 4) of
subdivision (a) of Section 1170.12, subsections (2) and (4) of subdivision (c) of Section 667,
organized retail theft shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one
year, or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
(e) For purposes of this section, the value ofretail property stolen by persons acting in concert
may be aggregated into a single count or charge, with the sum of the value of all of the retail
merchandise being the values considered in determining the degree of theft.
(f) An offense under this section may be prosecuted in any county in which an underlying theft
could have been prosecuted as a separate offense.
(g) This section does not prohibit a person or persons from being charged with any violation of
law arising out of the same criminal transaction that violates this section.
SEC. 9. AMENDMENTS
This act shall not be amended by the Legislature except by a statute that furthers the purposes,
findings and declarations of the Act and is passed in each house by roll call vote entered in the
journal, three-fourths of the membership of each house concurring, or by a statute that becomes
effective only when approved by the voters.
SEC. 10. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Act, or any part of any provision, or its application to any person or
circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions
and applications which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or
application shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the
provisions of this Act are severable.
SEC. 11. CONFLICTING INITIATIVES
(a) In the event that this measure and another measure addressing parole consideration pursuant
to Section 32 of Article I of the Constitution, revocation of parole and post release community
supervision, DNA collection, or theft offenses shall appear on the same statewide ballot, the
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provisions of the other measure or measures shall be deemed to be in conflict with this measure.
In the event that this measure receives a greater number of affirmative votes than a measure
deemed to be in conflict with it, the provisions of this measure shall prevail in their entirety, and
the other measure or measures shall be null and void.
(b) If this measure is approved by voters but superseded by law by any other conflicting measure
approved by voters at the same election, and the conflicting ballot measure is later held invalid,
this measure shall be self-executing and given full force and effect.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONSIDER adopting Ordinance No. 2020-25, an urgency ordinance authorizing a temporary prohibition
on certain evictions of residential tenants in Contra Costa County and authorizing a residential rent increase
moratorium.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On April 21, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-14, an urgency ordinance
temporarily prohibiting evictions of residential and commercial tenants in the County who are impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing a moratorium on certain residential rent increases. On May 26,
2020, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2020-16, continuing and modifiying the temporary prohibition on
tenant evictions, and continuing and modifying a residential rent increase moratorium. On July 14, 2020,
the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-20, an urgency ordinance continuing a temporary
prohibition on evictions of residential and certain commercial real property tenants in Contra Costa County
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and continuing a moratorium on certain residential rent increases.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Mary Ann Mason, Chief Assistant
County Counsel, (925) 655-2200
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: David Twa, County Administrator, David O. Livingston, Sheriff, Anna Roth, Director, Health Services, Kathy Gallagher, Director, Employment &
Human Services
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To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Urgency Ordinance prohibiting certain residential evictions and residential rent increases.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On August 31, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3088, the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act
of 2020 (the Act), which went into effect immediately. The Act extends eviction protections for
residential tenants, including mobilehome tenants, who are experiencing a financial hardship related to
COVID-19. The Act prohibits residential tenants from being evicted for failure to pay rent because of a
COVID-19-related hardship occurring between March 1 and August 31, 2020, as long as the tenant
provides the landlord with a written declaration of hardship. Residential tenants who experience a new
COVID-19-related hardship between September 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021, are also protected from
eviction through this date as long as they pay 25 percent of the rent due by January 31, 2021.
The Act authorizes local jurisdictions to amend existing urgency ordinances to continue prohibitions on
certain types of residential evictions, including no fault evictions. On September 8, 2020, the Board
directed the County Counsel’s Office to return to the Board on September 22, 2020, with an amended
urgency ordinance that continues a temporary prohibition on certain evictions of residential tenants and
continues a moratorium on certain residential rent increases.
The attached urgency ordinance, Ordinance No. 2020-25, prohibits a landlord from terminating a
residential tenancy for any no-fault reason, subject to specified exceptions. It also prohibits a landlord
from terminating a residential tenancy on the basis that a tenant allowed an unauthorized occupant to live
in the dwelling unit, if the occupant is the tenant’s immediate family member living in the dwelling unit
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance also prohibits a landlord from increasing rent on a
residential real property. The term of the ordinance is through January 31, 2021. State law allows the
County to adopt this ordinance because it is consistent with state law and provides additional tenant
protections, including the provision that prohibits a landlord from terminating a residential tenancy on
the basis that a tenant allowed an unauthorized immediate family member to live in the dwelling unit as
a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ordinance specifically provides as follows:
No fault evictions (Section 3(a)). A landlord is prohibited from terminating a residential tenancy
for any “no-fault” reason, subject to specified exceptions. This prohibition lasts through January 31,
2021.
Immediate family members (Section 3(b)). A landlord is prohibited from terminating a residential
tenancy on the basis that a tenant allowed an unauthorized occupant to live in the dwelling unit, if the
occupant is the tenant’s immediate family member living in the dwelling unit as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance defines “immediate family” as a person’s spouse, domestic
partner, children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents. This prohibition lasts through January 31,
2021.
Exceptions to Eviction Moratorium (Section 3(c)). The ordinance does not limit a landlord’s
ability to terminate a tenancy for three reasons: (1) the termination is necessary to protect the owner’s
health and safety or any other tenant’s health and safety; (2) the termination is necessary where the
owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family intends to occupy the residential real property; and
(3) the termination is to remove the residential unit from the rental market when permitted by the Ellis
Act. The Ellis Act, Government Code section 7060 et seq., preempts local governments from prohibiting
landlords from removing residential units from the rental market. The Act places strict requirements on
how and when these removals can occur.
Section 3 of the ordinance also provides that if state law is more protective of a residential tenancy than
the ordinance, then those provisions of state law will apply to the residential tenancy.
Moratorium on residential rent increases (Section 4). A landlord may not increase rent on a
residential real property. The moratorium on rent increases lasts through January 31, 2021.
A residential property that is exempt from the rent limits imposed by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019
(Civil Code section 1947.12) is exempt from this residential rent moratorium. The rent limits under the
Tenant Protection Act do not apply to residences built within the last 15 years; single family homes,
townhouses, and condominiums, unless owned by an investment trust, corporation, or LLC;
owner-occupied duplexes; hotels; residential care facilities for adults or the elderly; school dormitories;
and group housing.
Under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code section 1954.50 et seq.), local governments
may not regulate rents on rental units built after 1995, single-family homes, individually owned
condominiums and townhouses. Residential properties that are exempt from rent control under
Costa-Hawkins are also exempt from the residential rent moratorium imposed by this ordinance.
The residential rent moratorium also does not apply to a residential property where one or more
scheduled rent increases occur pursuant to a written rental agreement that was entered into before March
16, 2020.
The residential rent moratorium also does not apply when a unit becomes vacant and the landlord sets
the initial rent for a new tenancy, in accordance with Civil Code section 1954.53. There is no
moratorium on commercial rent increases. Local governments are preempted from controlling rents on
commercial real property. (Civil Code section 1954.25 et seq.)
Timing (Section 6). The attached ordinance applies retroactively to specified no fault and
unauthorized occupancy eviction notices for residential real property, and unlawful detainers based on
those notices, that were served or filed on or after September 1, 2020, except to the extent a tenant has
surrendered possession of its premises, or an unlawful detainer lawsuit was finally adjudicated before
March 16, 2020. The purpose of this provision is to align the ordinance with the September 1, 2020,
effective date of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. The provisions of Ordinance No. 2020-20
will apply to small businesses through September 30, 2020, and the grace period for past due rent owed
by small businesses will extend through January 31, 2021.
Applicability (Section 7). The regulations in the attached ordinance apply to cities within Contra
Costa County and unincorporated Contra Costa County. Government Code section 8634 authorizes the
Board of Supervisors to “promulgate countywide orders and regulations necessary to provide for the
protection of life and property” during a local emergency. The California Attorney General has opined
that when a county has declared a local emergency within its jurisdictional boundaries in an area that
includes both unincorporated and incorporated territory, the county may adopt emergency rules and
regulations pursuant to Government Code section 8634 that will be effective in both unincorporated and
incorporated areas. (62 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 701 (1979).) Under the attached ordinance, if the governing
body of a city enacts an ordinance or adopts a regulation that governs the subject matter of this
ordinance, that city ordinance or regulation will supersede the attached ordinance within that
jurisdiction.
Ordinance term (Section 10). The attached ordinance expires January 31, 2021.
Commercial Properties. Before the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 went into effect, Governor
Newsom issued two Executive Orders authorizing counties and cities to suspend certain residential and
commercial evictions. By waiving state law governing evictions, Executive Order N-28-20 authorized
local jurisdictions to suspend the evictions of residential and commercial tenants for the non-payment of
rent if the non-payment was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Order N-71-20 extended
this authority of local jurisdictions through September 30, 2020. As of the date of this Board order, the
Governor has not taken any action that would extend past September 30 the authority of local
jurisdictions to suspend the evictions of commercial tenants. If the Governor issues an Executive Order
authorizing local jurisdictions to suspend these evictions, or if any legislation provides this authority to
local jurisdictions, the County Counsel’s Office will seek direction from the Board on whether to
exercise any new authority.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Rosa Vargas, Bay Point Elsie Mills, Concord; Marianna Moore, Raise the Roof
Coalition; Melvin Willis, ACCE; Maria Franco, West Contra Costa; Alex, East Bay Housing
Organization; Natalie, First Time Northern California; Donald Lang, ACCE; Francisco Torres,
ACCE; Rose Antonio; Patricia Aguilar, ACCE; Debra Ballinger; Christine Laughlin, Raise the
Roof Coalition; Allie, Healthy and Active Before 5; name not given.
ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2020-25 as presented; and DIRECTED County Counsel to return next
week with a draft ordinance amending this ordinance in order to address additional tenant
protections.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2020-25
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Ordinance 2020-25
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-25
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON
CERTAIN EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND AUTHORIZING A MORATORIUM ON
CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENT INCREASES
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
A. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel
coronavirus that causes the disease named coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”), a
public health emergency of international concern.
B. On January 31, 2020, as the result of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the U.S. Secretary
of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency nationwide.
C. On March 3, 2020, Contra Costa Health Services announced the first case of local
transmission of the virus causing COVID-19 in Contra Costa County.
D. On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed the existence of a state of
emergency in California under the California Emergency Services Act, Gov. Code § 8550
et seq.. As of July 1, 2020, there were more than 2.7 million cases of COVID-19 in the
United States, resulting in more than 128,000 deaths, with 3,248 confirmed cases of
COVID-19 in Contra Costa County, resulting in 77 deaths.
E. On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors found that due to the introduction of
COVID-19 in the County, conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons
and property had arisen, commencing on March 3, 2020. Based on these conditions,
pursuant to Government Code section 8630, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2020/92,
proclaiming the existence of a local emergency throughout the County.
F. The legislative bodies of a number of cities in Contra Costa County also adopted local
emergency proclamations due to COVID-19 pursuant to Government Code section 8630.
G. On March 16, 2020, the County Health Officer issued an order requiring County
residents to shelter at their places of residence in order to slow community transmission
of COVID-19, subject to exceptions for the provision and receipt of essential services
while complying with social distancing requirements to the maximum extent possible.
The County Health Officer extended the order on March 31, 2020, and on April 29, 2020.
H. On May 18, 2020, the County Health Officer extended the shelter-in-place order,
continuing restrictions on many activity, travel, and business functions but allowing a
limited number of additional businesses to resume operating. On June 2, June 5, and
June 16, 2020, the County Health Officer issued orders allowing additional businesses to
resume operating. On July 11, 2020, in response to an increase in community
transmission and illness caused by the virus that causes COVID-19, the County Health
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Officer issued an order amending the June 16, 2020, order, increasing the restrictions on
certain business and activities presenting a high risk for disease transmission.
I. On August 26, 2020, September 4, 2020, and September 14, 2020, the County Health
Officer issued orders allowing a limited number of additional businesses to resume
operating.
J. On March 16, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-28-20, which authorized
local jurisdictions to suspend the evictions of residential and commercial tenants for the
non-payment of rent if the non-payment was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
K. On June 30, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-71-20, which extended the
authority of local jurisdictions to suspend the evictions of residential and commercial
tenants for the non-payment of rent if the non-payment was a result of the COVID-19
pandemic through September 30, 2020.
L. On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council of California adopted Emergency Rule 1,
effectively suspending action on or entry of default in eviction cases, and suspending
judicial foreclosures, except where necessary to protect public health and safety.
M. On April 21, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-14, an urgency
ordinance temporarily prohibiting evictions of residential and commercial real property
tenants in the County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing a
moratorium on certain rent increases.
N. On May 26, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-16, an urgency
ordinance continuing and modifying a temporary prohibition on evictions of tenants in
Contra Costa County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and continuing and
modifying a residential rent increase moratorium.
O. On July 14, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2020-20, an urgency
ordinance continuing a temporary prohibition on evictions of residential and certain
commercial real property tenants in Contra Costa County impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic, and continuing a moratorium on certain residential rent increases.
P. The Judicial Council voted on August 14, 2020, to terminate the eviction protections in
its Emergency Rule 1. This rule terminated September 1, 2020.
Q. On August 31, 2020, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 3088, the COVID-19 Tenant
Relief Act of 2020 (the Act), which went into effect immediately. The Act extends
eviction protections for residential tenants, including mobilehome tenants, who are
experiencing a financial hardship related to COVID-19.
R. The Act prohibits residential tenants from being evicted for failure to pay rent because of
a COVID-19-related hardship occurring between March 1 and August 31, 2020, as long
as the tenant provides the landlord with a written declaration of hardship. Residential
tenants who experience a new COVID-19-related hardship between September 1, 2020,
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and January 31, 2021, are also protected from eviction through this date as long as they
pay 25 percent of the rent due by January 31, 2021.
S. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated state and local public health orders are resulting
in a loss of income to a widespread portion of the local population that depend on wages
or business income, hindering their ability to pay rent and leaving them vulnerable to
eviction, and in higher medical expenses for certain Contra Costa County residents.
T. Contra Costa County and the cities within the County are also experiencing a housing
affordability crisis, which is driving homelessness and displacement of residents.
U. Many of the County’s renters are rent-burdened, paying over 30 percent of their income
on rent, and some renters are severely rent-burdened, paying over 50 percent of their
income on rent, which leaves less money for families to spend on other necessities like
food, healthcare, transportation, and education.
V. Housing displacement due to rent increases and evictions occurring during the local
emergency would hinder individuals from complying with state and local public health
orders and would lead to increased spread of COVID-19, overburdening the healthcare
delivery system and potentially resulting in greater loss of life.
W. There is an urgent need for the County to continue a temporary prohibition on certain
residential evictions and continue a temporary moratorium on certain residential rent
increases to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents in light of the
emergency declared regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
X. The Act authorizes local jurisdictions to amend existing urgency ordinances to continue
prohibitions on certain types of residential evictions, including no-fault evictions.
Without local protections in addition to statewide eviction protection for residential
renters, eviction notices are likely to increase in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Y. This urgency ordinance prohibits a landlord from terminating a residential tenancy for a
no-fault reason; prohibits a landlord from terminating a residential tenancy on the basis
that a tenant allowed an unauthorized occupant to live in the dwelling unit, if the
occupant is the tenant’s immediate family member living in the dwelling unit as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic; and prohibits a landlord from increasing rent on a residential
real property. These prohibitions and the specified exceptions last through January 31,
2021.
Z. The Board finds, pursuant to Civil Code sections 1946.2 and 1179.05(b), that: the just
cause for termination of a residential tenancy under this urgency ordinance is consistent
with Civil Code section 1946.2; this urgency ordinance, by prohibiting a landlord from
terminating a residential tenancy on the basis that a tenant allowed an unauthorized
occupant to live in the dwelling unit if the occupant is the tenant’s immediate family
member living in the dwelling unit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, provides
additional tenant protections that are not prohibited by any other provision of law; and
this urgency ordinance is more protective than the provisions of Civil Code section
1946.2.
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Section 2. Definitions. For purposes of this ordinance, the following words and phrases have
the following meanings:
(a) “Immediate family” means a person’s spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren,
parents, or grandparents.
(b) “Landlord” has the meaning set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179.02(e).
(c) “No fault cause for eviction” means any eviction for which the notice of termination of
tenancy is not based on an alleged fault of the tenant.
(d) “Rent” means the financial obligation or monetary payment a tenant owes a landlord for
the occupancy or use of residential real property whether by written or oral agreement.
(e) “Residential real property” includes a mobilehome park and a mobilehome park space or
lot.
(f) “Tenancy” means the lawful occupancy of residential real property by agreement on a
month-to-month basis or for a fixed term in excess of 30 days.
(g) “Tenant” has the meaning set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179.02(h).
Section 3. Prohibitions on Certain Residential Evictions.
(a) Through January 31, 2021, a landlord shall not terminate a tenancy for any no fault cause
for eviction.
(b) Through January 31, 2021, a landlord shall not terminate a tenancy on the basis of a
tenant allowing an unauthorized occupant to live in the dwelling unit, if the occupant is a
member of the tenant’s immediate family living in the dwelling unit as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section limits a landlord’s ability to
terminate a tenancy for any of the following reasons:
(1) The termination is necessary to protect the landlord’s health or safety or any other
tenant’s health or safety.
(2) The termination is necessary where the owner or a member of the landlord’s
immediate family intends to occupy the residential real property.
(3) The termination is to remove the residential real property from the rental market,
but only when authorized by Government Code section 7060 et seq.
(d) To the extent state law is more protective of a residential tenancy than this section, those
state law provisions shall apply to the residential tenancy. Nothing in this section shall be
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construed to supersede any applicable requirements in Civil Code section 1946.2
pertaining to relocation assistance or rent waiver.
Section 4. Moratorium on Residential Rent Increases.
(a) A landlord may not increase rent on a residential real property through January 31, 2021.
(b) A residential real property that is exempt from the rent limits imposed by Civil Code
section 1947.12 or Civil Code section 1954.50 et seq. is exempt from this section.
(c) This section does not apply to a residential real property where one or more scheduled
rent increases occur pursuant to a written rental agreement that was entered into before
March 16, 2020.
(d) This section does not apply when a unit becomes vacant and the landlord sets the initial
rent for a new tenancy.
Section 5. Remedies.
(a) The provisions of this ordinance may be asserted as an affirmative defense in an unlawful
detainer action.
(b) If a landlord attempts to recover possession or recovers possession of residential real
property in violation of this ordinance, retaliates against a tenant for the exercise of any
rights under this ordinance, or attempts to prevent a tenant from acquiring any rights
under this ordinance, the tenant may institute a civil proceeding for injunctive relief,
money damages of not more than three times actual damages (including damages for
mental or emotional distress), and whatever other relief a court deems appropriate. If
damages are awarded for mental or emotional distress, the award shall only be trebled if
the trier of fact finds that the landlord acted in knowing violation of or in reckless
disregard of the provisions of this ordinance. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to order of the court.
Section 6. Supersedes. This ordinance supersedes Ordinance No. 2020-20. This ordinance
retroactively applies to eviction notices, and unlawful detainer actions based on those notices,
served or filed on or after September 1, 2020, except to the extent a tenant has surrendered
possession of its premises, or an unlawful detainer lawsuit was finally adjudicated before March
16, 2020. Ordinance No. 2020-14 applies to eviction notices, and unlawful detainer actions
based on those notices, served or filed between March 16, 2020, and May 25, 2020. Ordinance
No. 2020-16 applies to eviction notices, and unlawful detainer actions based on those notices,
served or filed between May 26, 2020, and July 13, 2020. Ordinance No. 2020-20 applies to
eviction notices for residential real property, and unlawful detainer actions based on those
notices, served or filed between July 14, 2020, and August 31, 2020. Ordinance No. 2020-20
applies to eviction notices for commercial real property (as defined in Ordinance No. 2020-20),
and unlawful detainer actions based on those notices, served or filed between July 14, 2020, and
September 30, 2020. The grace period for past due rent owed by commercial real property (as
defined in Ordinance No. 2020-20) extends through January 31, 2021.
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Section 7. Applicability. Government Code section 8634 authorizes the Board of Supervisors
to promulgate countywide orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life
and property during a local emergency. Pursuant to Government Code section 8634, the
regulations in this ordinance shall apply to cities within Contra Costa County and unincorporated
Contra Costa County. To the extent that the governing body of a city enacts an ordinance or
adopts a regulation that governs the subject matter of this ordinance, that city ordinance or
regulation shall supersede this ordinance within that jurisdiction.
Section 8. Severability. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or to be otherwise invalid by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other ordinance provisions or clauses or
applications thereof that can be implemented without the invalid provision or clause or
application, and to this end the provisions and clauses are declared to be severable. The Board of
Supervisors hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each provision thereof
irrespective of whether any one or more provisions are found invalid, unconstitutional, or
otherwise unenforceable.
Section 9. Declaration of Urgency. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an urgency
ordinance necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the
County. The facts constituting the urgency of this ordinance’s adoption are set forth in
Section 1.
Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon passage by
four-fifths vote of the Board of Supervisors. This ordinance shall expire and be repealed as of
January 31, 2021, unless shortened or extended by the Board of Supervisors based on the
existence of a local emergency.
Section 11. Publication. Within 15 days after passage, this ordinance shall be published once
with the names of the supervisors voting for and against it in the East Bay Times, a newspaper
published in this County.
PASSED ON September 22, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: DAVID J. TWA, ____________________________
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board Chair
and County Administrator
By: _________________________ [SEAL]
Deputy
H:\2020\Covid 19\evictions\urgency ordinance - third continuation of eviction moratorium - final.docx
RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONSIDER update on COVID 19; and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Health Department - Anna Roth, Director and Dr. Farnitano, Health Officer1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Administrative reports with no specific fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department has established a website dedicated to COVID-19, including daily
updates. The site is located at: https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF
SUPERVISORS
Contact: David Twa
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.6
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Update on COVID-19
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Update report on Covid-19 attached.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 454 with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), to increase the maximum compensation
paid to Contra Costa County (County) by $4,000 to a new total of $57,000, effective September 22, 2020, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, I-680 Corridor area. Project No. 4660-6X4172
DIRECT the Real Estate staff of the Public Works Department to deliver fully executed copies of
Amendment No. 2 to CCTA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Contra Costa Transportation Authority Funds.
BACKGROUND:
CCTA requires a variety of right of way services related to the I-680 North Express Lanes Project but have
no right of way staff and has contracted with the County for these services. On November 15, 2016, the
Board of Supervisors approved the original agreement between the County and CCTA. Amendment No. 1,
adding additional funds, was approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 7, 2019. Additional funds from
CCTA are
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jewel Lopez, (925)
957-2485
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE an amendment to Contra Costa Transportation Authority Agreement No. 454 for the
I-680 North Express Lanes Project.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
required for the County to provide the necessary right of way services under the agreement and to
complete the additional services identified in the attached Amendment No. 2.
Accordingly, this amendment expands the total agreement value by $4,000 for a total agreement value of
$57,000, including the contingency value of $8,500. The County will complete the assignment of two
utility easements and file close outs for the project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CCTA will not be able to contract for the County’s right of way services and will not meet the terms of
the agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
Agreement No. 454
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Temporary
Construction Easement and Agreement and a Grant of Easement from East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD) for property rights located on a portion of APN 257-020-003, and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE
the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute an Encroachment Permit with East Bay Regional Park
District (EBRPD) for the property rights located on a portion of APN 257-010-002 in connection with the
Pinehurst Sinkhole and Culvert Repair, in the unincorporated Orinda area. (County Project No.
0672-6U6202; Federal Project No. ER 32L0 (517))
DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to issue payment in the amount of $7,500 ($3,000 for property rights
granted by the Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement and $4,500 for the property rights
granted by the Grant of Easement) to East Bay Municipal Utility District, 375 11 th Street, MS 903,
Oakland, CA 94607.
DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to issue payment in the amount of $3,000 for said property rights for the
Encroachment Permit to East Bay Regional Park District, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605,
Permit No. 062E-20-134, to be forwarded to the Real Estate Division for Delivery.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Olivia Reynolds-Freeman,
(925) 957-2462
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement and Grant of Easement with EBMUD; APPROVE an
Encroachment Permit with EBRPD, Orinda area.
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
DIRECT the Real Estate Division of the Public Works Department to deliver a certified copy of this
Board Order with the Grant of Easement to EBMUD for acceptance and recording in the office of the
County Clerk Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
60% Federal Funds; 40% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Project is to repair a 72” culvert and sinkhole beneath Pinehurst Road that was
heavily damaged during the 2017 rainy season. The Project site is located on Pinehurst Road,
approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Canyon Road at the first hairpin turn in unincorporated Orinda.
The Project will return the road to satisfactory condition and ensure that storm drainage is conveyed
through the culvert. Real Estate Division staff recommend approval of the Temporary Construction
Easement and Agreement, Grant of Easement, and Encroachment Permit in the forms attached hereto.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not have sufficient property rights to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
Agreement
Encroachment Permit
Grant of Easement
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PROJECT
NAME Pinehurst Culvert Repair PROP #, ADDRESS
& APN
Watershed – Pinehurst Rd
APN: 257-020-003-6
GRANTEE Contra Costa County DISTRICT East Bay Municipal Utility District
GRANTEE
POINT OF
CONTACT
Adelina Huerta
925-348-4497
Adelina.huerta@pw.cccounty.us
Mo Nasser
925-313-2178
Mo.nasser@pw.cccounty.us
DISTRICT POINT
OF CONTACT
Mark Silva
510-287-2035 (o) or 510-715-8319 (c)
mark.silva@ebmud.com
Rob Korn
510-287-1246
robert.korn@ebmud.com
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made by and between EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, a public
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, as Grantor, hereinafter called
the "District", and, Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California, its contractors
and their authorized agents, hereinafter called the "Grantee".
WITNESSETH:
1. The District, for full payment of the consideration hereinafter specified and of the terms,
covenants, and conditions herein contained in this Temporary Construction Easement and
Agreement (“Agreement”), does hereby grant to Grantee a temporary construction easement for a
portion of property the Watershed Property located at Pinehurst Road (the “Property”), more
accurately described as APN 257-020-003-6, delineated on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, consisting of approximately 2494 square feet of ground space (the “Premises”), as
identified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for staging of Grantee’s
equipment, machinery, and material; and for emergency vehicle access; and for the work
associated with the Pinehurst Culvert Repair, hereinafter (“Project”).
2. Term. This easement shall be for a period of up to SIX (6) MONTHS. Grantee shall have the
option to use the Temporary Easement Area for the six month period at any time between
8/15/2020 through 12/31/2021, as dictated by project. Grantee shall notify Gra ntor of its
intent to commence its occupancy of the Temporary Easement Area at least sixty (60) days
in advance of occupancy. Should Grantee need the temporary construction easement for an
additional time it shall provide the District with 30-days’ advance notice to fully review the
request to extend the Agreement. In the event the District approves the requested extension,
Grantee shall provide the District with 10-days ’ advance payment for each additional 30-day
period of use at a rate of $500 per 30-day period. Regardless of any such extension of time, this
easement shall terminate no later than 12/31/2021.
3. Consideration. Grantee agrees to pay District as consideration, the sum of Three Thousand
Dollars ($3,000.00) payable within one month of full execution of this agreement and prior to
occupancy. The Property is to be used solely for the Project by Grantee, its contractors and their
authorized agents.
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4. If the Grantee uses the Premises for other purposes than the Project, this Agreement will
immediately become void. Within 10 business days of receiving written notice of this violation the
Grantee will remove all equipment and materials from the Premises and restore as near as possible
the Premises to the condition in which it was prior to the commencement of said work to the
satisfaction of District. In the event Grantee fails to do so within this time frame, District shall
remove the equipment and materials and restore the Premises at Grantee’s expense.
5. Grantee shall erect and maintain secure, self-supporting temporary fencing to delimit the Premises.
The temporary fencing must be installed upon Premises move-in and removed at the time of
Premises move-out. Grantee shall keep the access gate closed and locked any time when the
Grantee is not on Premises and at the end of each day. Grantee shall give a copy of the lock keys
to District. Grantee is responsible for maintaining all site security. The District is not liable in the
event of any theft, vandalism or damage to the Grantee’s property.
6. Grantee does hereby agree to provide the District, at no cost, copies of all field data and reports
generated as a result of activities authorized under this Agreement.
7. Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not
limited to all applicable regulatory, environmental and safety requirements at Grantee’s sole cost
and expense. Grantee shall not use, deposit or permit the use or deposit of any hazardous material
or toxic waste or other harmful substances on the Property or on any other real property of District
adjacent to the Property.
8. To the best of its ability, Grantee shall not materially interfere with the operations and activities of
District (or other property users) on District’s property under use outside of the Premises, and
Grantee shall use such routes and follow such procedures on District’s property so as to result in
the least inconvenience to District.
9. Grantee hereby commits to make every effort to use existing drive aisles, roads, trails and paths to
minimize any potential impact to District’s property.
10. Grantee shall be responsible for any damage to the Property or to personal or real property of third
parties resulting from any exercise of the rights herein granted, including but not limited to soil
erosion, subsidence or damage resulting therefrom. Grantee shall promptly repair and restore to its
original condition any of District’s property, including, but not limited to, roads, utilities,
buildings, gates and fences that may be altered, damaged or destroyed in connection with the
exercise of Grantee’s rights under this Agreement or use of the Property to the satisfaction of
District.
11. Grantee agrees upon the completion of its work to restore as near as possible the surface of the
ground within the Premises and drive aisles required for access to the condition in which it was
prior to the commencement of said work to the satisfaction of District. It is understood and agreed
that Grantee will leave the Premises in a clean and orderly condition and will repair, replace or
reasonably compensate District for any existing improvement that may have been disturbed or
removed during the course of the work to the satisfaction of District.
Upon failure of Grantee to do so, said work may be performed by District at Grantee’s expense,
which expense Grantee agrees to pay District promptly upon demand. This includes the restoration
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of any and all staging areas, parking lots, fire trails, roads, erosion control measures or any other
District property damaged by Grantee, its contractors or their authorized agents in the exercise of
this Agreement.
12. Indemnification: Grantee expressly agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Grantor, its
directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all loss, liability, expense, claims,
costs, suits, and damages, including attorneys' fees, arising out of Grantee's operation or
performance under this agreement, including all costs, claims and damages (including property
and personal injury) arising out of any hazardous substances, hazardous materials or hazardous
wastes (including petroleum) within the easement area or on the adjacent Grantor's property,
released by Grantee, its officers, employees, or contractors, as a result of Grantee's construction,
reconstruction, maintenance, use, or removal of its structure.
Where applicable by law, the duty to indemnify, including the cost to defend is limited in
accordance with California Civil Code § 2782.8.
13. Insurance Requirements: Grantee, its contractors and their authorized agents shall take out and
maintain during the life of the Agreement all the insurance required in this section. Grantee, its
contractors and their authorized agents must provide proof of coverage on District supplied
insurance certificates for approval prior to accessing the Property. Such approval will not be
unreasonably withheld by District. Acceptance of the certificates shall not relieve Grantee of any
of the insurance requirements, nor decrease the liability of Grantee. The District reserves the right
to require Grantee to provide insurance policies for review by the District.
Grantee shall provide a written request for authorization and the District will consider self-
insurance in lieu of the insurance requirements listed below.
A. Workers Compensation Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of
the Agreement Workers Compensation Insurance for all of its employees on the project. In
lieu of evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance, the District will accept a Self‐
Insured Certificate from the State of California. Grantee shall require any subcontractor to
provide it with evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance. Grantee shall not be granted
access to the Property until such insurance has been approved by the District
B. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the
life of the Agreement Automobile and General Liability Insurance that provides protection
from claims which may arise from operations or performance under this Agreement. If
Grantee elects to self‐insure (self‐fund) any liability exposure during the Agreement above
$50,000, Grantee is required to notify the District immediately. Any request to self‐insure
must first be approved by the District before the changed terms are accepted. Grantee shall
require any subcontractor or Professional Service Provider to provide evidence of liability
insurance coverages. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following:
$2,000,000/Occurrence, Bodily Injury, Property Damage ‐‐ Automobile.
$2,000,000/Occurrence, Bodily Injury, Property Damage ‐‐ General Liability.
The following coverages or endorsements must be included in the policy(ies):
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1) The District, its Directors, Board Members, officers, and employees are Additional
Insureds in the policy(ies) as to the work being performed under the Agreement.
2) The coverage is Primary and non‐contributory to any other applicable insurance
carried by the District.
3) The policy(ies) covers contractual liability.
4) The policy(ies) is written on an occurrence basis.
5) The policy(ies) covers the District’s Property in Grantee’s care, custody, and
control.
6) The policy(ies) covers personal injury (libel, slander, and wrongful entry and
eviction) liability.
7) The policy(ies) covers explosion, collapse, and underground hazards.
8) The policy(ies) covers products and completed operations.
9) The policy(ies) covers the use of owned, non‐owned, and hired automobiles.
10) The policy(ies) will not be canceled nor the above coverages/endorsements
reduced without 30 days written notice to District.
C. Pollution Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of the
Agreement Pollution Liability Insurance that provides protection from claims which may
arise from operations or performance under this Agreement. Grantee’s insurance shall be
Primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by the District shall
not be required to contribute to it. Coverage must be included for bodily injury and
property damage, including coverage for loss of use and/or diminution in property value,
and for clean-up costs arising out of, pertaining to, or in any way related to the actual,
alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of
contaminants or pollutants, arising out of, pertaining to, or in any way resulting from any
services performed by Grantee under this Agreement; including any transportation of
hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, or contaminants. The policy shall provide 30 days
advance written notice to the District for cancellation or reduction in coverage. The
Grantee shall require its subcontractor(s) to provide it with a copy of proof of the same
pollution liability insurance coverages. Pollution Liability coverage shall not be less than:
Each Claim or Occurrence Limit: $2,000,000;
Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000.
If coverage is written on a claims-made form, the following shall apply:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement or
the beginning of the Project, whichever comes first.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3. If claims-made coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policies form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of
three (3) years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement,
whichever is later.
Insurance shall include prior acts coverage sufficient to cover the services under this
Agreement.
D. Professional Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of the
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Agreement Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions). Grantee’s insurance
shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by the District
shall not be required to contribute to it. The policy shall provide 30 days advance written
notice to the District for cancellation or reduction in coverage. Professional Liability
coverage shall not be less than:
Each Claim or Occurrence Limit: $2,000,000;
Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000.
If coverage is written on a claims-made form, the following shall apply:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement or
the beginning of the Project, whichever comes first.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3. If claims-made coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policies form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of
three (3) years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement,
whichever is later.
Insurance shall include prior acts coverage sufficient to cover the services under this
Agreement.
Coverage shall be included for all premises and operations in any way related to this
Agreement.
E. Provisions Applicable to All Required Insurance
Waiver of Subrogation: All policies must contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement
providing that each insurer waives any rights of recovery by subrogation, or otherwise,
against the District, its directors, Board members, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents. Grantee shall defend and pay any damages, fees, costs, etc. as a result of failure to
provide the waiver of subrogation from the insurance carrier(s).
The insurance requirements under this Agreement shall be the greater of (1) the minimum
coverage and limits specified in this Agreement, or (2) the broader coverage and maximum
limits of coverage of any insurance policy(ies) or proceeds available to the Named
Insured/Grantee. It is agreed that these insurance requirements shall not in any way act to
reduce coverage that is broader than or that includes higher limits than the minimums
required herein. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of
this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Grantee.
Excess and/or Umbrella Liability Insurance Coverage: Prior to the beginning of, and
throughout the duration of the Agreement and for any additional period of time as
specified herein, Grantee shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain insurance in
conformance with the requirements set forth in this Agreement.
Deductibles, Self-Insurance Retentions: Any deductibles, self-insurance, or self-insured
retentions (SIRs) applicable to required insurance coverage must be declared to and
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accepted by the District’s Risk Manager or delegate.
At the option and request of the District, Grantee shall provide documentation of its
financial ability to pay the deductible, self-insurance, or SIR.
Claims-Made Coverage: If coverage is written on a claims-made form (which type of form
is permitted only where specified), the following shall apply:
1) The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement
or the beginning of the Project.
2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
policy(ies) form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement,
Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of three (3)
years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement, whichever is
later.
It is Grantee’s responsibility to ensure its compliance with the insurance requirements. Any
actual or alleged failure on the part of District to obtain proof of insurance required under
this Agreement shall not in any way be construed to be a waiver of any right or remedy of
the District, in this or any regard.
14. Grantee hereby acknowledges that, as the contracting party, they are directly and solely liable for
any failure to satisfy the terms and obligations of this Agreement.
15. It is understood that when the further use of the Premises is no longer required for the construction
project described herein, this Agreement shall become null and void and shall terminate, and in
any event shall cease and terminate no later than 12/31/2021. Termination under Sections 4 and 14
shall not relieve Grantee of any of the obligations under Sections 4, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this
Agreement.
The performance of this Agreement in furtherance of the completion of the Project constitutes the entire
consideration for this temporary construction easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the District has executed this indenture this _____ day of __________,
2020.
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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Matt Elawady Brian M. Balbas
Manager of Real Estate Services Director of Public Works
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
(See Attached Page)
88-222145
E.B.R.P.D.
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EBMUD - East Bay Municipal Utilities District
EPRPD - East Bay Regional Parks District
Trailhead access during construction is being coordinated with EBRPD.
EBRPD
Encroachment permits are currently being coordinated with EBMUD and
and approved by the Engineer.
Temporary Trench Shoring Plan to be determined by Contractor
approved by the Engineer.
Traffic Control Plan and detour to be determined by Contractor and
for dewatering/water diversion purposes.
approved by the Engineer. No excavation in creek bed allowed
Dewatering methodology to be determined by Contractor and
as part of work.
Replace roadway striping over trench and any disturbed areas
by the Engineer.
Exact locations and limits of ESA/TWEF fence to be determined
around pipe. Limits to be determined by Engineer.
Relocate existing RSP and supplement with new RSP (Facing, Method B)
Remove temporary steel plates over roadway, to be salvaged.R/WR/WR/WR/W0+001+002+002+502+50
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Temporary
Construction Easement and Agreement, and a Grant of Easement from East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD) for property rights located on a portion of APN 362-100-003 in connection with the Alhambra
Valley Road Realignment Project. (Project No. 0662-6U4095)
DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to issue payment in the amount of $7,500 ($3,000 for property rights
granted by the Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement and $4,500 for the Grant of Easement) to
East Bay Municipal Utility District, 375 11 th Street, MS 903, Oakland, CA 94607, to be forwarded to the
Real Estate Division for delivery.
DIRECT the Real Estate Division of the Public Works Department to deliver a certified copy of this Board
Order with the Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement and the Grant of Easement to EBMUD
for acceptance and recording in the office of the County Clerk Recorder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Olivia Reynolds-Freeman,
(925) 957-2462
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement and Grant of Easement with EBMUD, Unincorporated
West Contra Costa County.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Project is to restore two-way traffic and allow unimpeded traffic flow along a
segment of Alhambra Valley Road, which has been functioning with one-way reversing traffic due to
existing creek bank erosion at the south side of the road. The project consists of realigning the roadway
slightly to the north, away from Pinole Creek, and reconstructing the road with two 10-foot lanes and
two 4-foot shoulders. There is an existing earthen ditch located along the north side of the road that will
be re-established parallel to the new alignment. Following the project, the k-rail will remain and end
treatments will be installed or a guardrail system will be installed as necessary. (CP# 19-06)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not have sufficient property rights to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
TCE and Agreement
Grant of Easement
RK20-127.09 Temporary Construction Easement - (Watershed) Rev.9.1.20
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PROJECT
NAME Alhambra Valley Road Repair PROP #, ADDRESS
& APN
Watershed – Alhambra Valley Rd
APN: 362-100-003-7
GRANTEE Contra Costa County DISTRICT East Bay Municipal Utility District
GRANTEE
POINT OF
CONTACT
Adelina Huerta
925-348-4497
Adelina.huerta@pw.cccounty.us
Mo Nasser
925-313-2178
Mo.nasser@pw.cccounty.us
DISTRICT POINT
OF CONTACT
Mark Silva
510-287-2035 (o) or 510-715-8319 (c)
mark.silva@ebmud.com
Rob Korn
510-287-1246
robert.korn@ebmud.com
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made by and between EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, a public
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, as Grantor, hereinafter called
the "District", and, Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California, its contractors
and their authorized agents, hereinafter called the "Grantee".
WITNESSETH:
1. The District, for full payment of the consideration hereinafter specified and of the terms,
covenants, and conditions herein contained in this Temporary Construction Easement and
Agreement (“Agreement”), does hereby grant to Grantee a temporary construction easement for a
portion of property the Watershed Property located at Pinehurst Road (the “Property”), more
accurately described as APN 362-100-003-7, delineated on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, consisting of approximately 14,300 square feet of ground space (the “Premises”), as
identified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for staging of Grantee’s
equipment, machinery, and material; and for emergency vehicle access; and for the work
associated with the Alhambra Valley Road Repair, hereinafter (“Project”).
2. Term. This easement shall be for a period of up to SIX (6) MONTHS. Grantee shall have the
option to use the Temporary Easement Area for the six month period at any time between
9/1/2020 through 12/31/2021, as dictated by project. Grantee shall notify Gra ntor of its
intent to commence its occupancy of the Temporary Easement Area at least sixty (60) days
in advance of occupancy. Should Grantee need the temporary construction easement for an
additional time it shall provide the District with 30-days’ advance notice to fully review the
request to extend the Agreement. In the event the District approves the requested extension,
Grantee shall provide the District with 10-days ’ advance payment for each additional 30-day
period of use at a rate of $500 per 30-day period. Regardless of any such extension of time, this
easement shall terminate no later than 12/31/2021.
3. Consideration. Grantee agrees to pay District as consideration, the sum of Three Thousand
Dollars ($3,000.00) payable within one month of full execution of this agreement and prior to
occupancy. The Property is to be used solely for the Project by Grantee, its contractors and their
authorized agents.
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4. If the Grantee uses the Premises for other purposes than the Project, this Agreement will
immediately become void. Within 10 business days of receiving written notice of this violation the
Grantee will remove all equipment and materials from the Premises and restore as near as possible
the Premises to the condition in which it was prior to the commencement of said work to the
satisfaction of District. In the event Grantee fails to do so within this time frame, District shall
remove the equipment and materials and restore the Premises at Grantee’s expense.
5. Grantee shall erect and maintain secure, self-supporting temporary fencing to delimit the Premises.
The temporary fencing must be installed upon Premises move-in and removed at the time of
Premises move-out. Grantee shall keep the access gate closed and locked any time when the
Grantee is not on Premises and at the end of each day. Grantee shall give a copy of the lock keys
to District. Grantee is responsible for maintaining all site security. The District is not liable in the
event of any theft, vandalism or damage to the Grantee’s property.
6. Grantee does hereby agree to provide the District, at no cost, copies of all field data and reports
generated as a result of activities authorized under this Agreement.
7. Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not
limited to all applicable regulatory, environmental and safety requirements at Grantee’s sole cost
and expense. Grantee shall not use, deposit or permit the use or deposit of any hazardous material
or toxic waste or other harmful substances on the Property or on any other real property of District
adjacent to the Property.
8. To the best of its ability, Grantee shall not materially interfere with the operations and activities of
District (or other property users) on District’s property under use outside of the Premises, and
Grantee shall use such routes and follow such procedures on District’s property so as to result in
the least inconvenience to District.
9. Grantee hereby commits to make every effort to use existing drive aisles, roads, trails and paths to
minimize any potential impact to District’s property.
10. Grantee shall be responsible for any damage to the Property or to personal or real property of third
parties resulting from any exercise of the rights herein granted, including but not limited to soil
erosion, subsidence or damage resulting therefrom. Grantee shall promptly repair and restore to its
original condition any of District’s property, including, but not limited to, roads, utilities,
buildings, gates and fences that may be altered, damaged or destroyed in connection with the
exercise of Grantee’s rights under this Agreement or use of the Property to the satisfaction of
District.
11. Grantee agrees upon the completion of its work to restore as near as possible the surface of the
ground within the Premises and drive aisles required for access to the condition in which it was
prior to the commencement of said work to the satisfaction of District. It is understood and agreed
that Grantee will leave the Premises in a clean and orderly condition and will repair, replace or
reasonably compensate District for any existing improvement that may have been disturbed or
removed during the course of the work to the satisfaction of District.
Upon failure of Grantee to do so, said work may be performed by District at Grantee’s expense,
which expense Grantee agrees to pay District promptly upon demand. This includes the restoration
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of any and all staging areas, parking lots, fire trails, roads, erosion control measures or any other
District property damaged by Grantee, its contractors or their authorized agents in the exercise of
this Agreement.
12. Indemnification: Grantee expressly agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Grantor, its
directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all loss, liability, expense, claims,
costs, suits, and damages, including attorneys' fees, arising out of Grantee's operation or
performance under this agreement, including all costs, claims and damages (including property
and personal injury) arising out of any hazardous substances, hazardous materials or hazardous
wastes (including petroleum) within the easement area or on the adjacent Grantor's property,
released by Grantee, its officers, employees, or contractors, as a result of Grantee's construction,
reconstruction, maintenance, use, or removal of its structure.
Where applicable by law, the duty to indemnify, including the cost to defend is limited in
accordance with California Civil Code § 2782.8.
13. Insurance Requirements: Grantee, its contractors and their authorized agents shall take out and
maintain during the life of the Agreement all the insurance required in this section. Grantee, its
contractors and their authorized agents must provide proof of coverage on District supplied
insurance certificates for approval prior to accessing the Property. Such approval will not be
unreasonably withheld by District. Acceptance of the certificates shall not relieve Grantee of any
of the insurance requirements, nor decrease the liability of Grantee. The District reserves the right
to require Grantee to provide insurance policies for review by the District.
Grantee shall provide a written request for authorization and the District will consider self-
insurance in lieu of the insurance requirements listed below.
A. Workers Compensation Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of
the Agreement Workers Compensation Insurance for all of its employees on the project. In
lieu of evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance, the District will accept a Self‐
Insured Certificate from the State of California. Grantee shall require any subcontractor to
provide it with evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance. Grantee shall not be granted
access to the Property until such insurance has been approved by the District
B. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the
life of the Agreement Automobile and General Liability Insurance that provides protection
from claims which may arise from operations or performance under this Agreement. If
Grantee elects to self‐insure (self‐fund) any liability exposure during the Agreement above
$50,000, Grantee is required to notify the District immediately. Any request to self‐insure
must first be approved by the District before the changed terms are accepted. Grantee shall
require any subcontractor or Professional Service Provider to provide evidence of liability
insurance coverages. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following:
$2,000,000/Occurrence, Bodily Injury, Property Damage ‐‐ Automobile.
$2,000,000/Occurrence, Bodily Injury, Property Damage ‐‐ General Liability.
The following coverages or endorsements must be included in the policy(ies):
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1) The District, its Directors, Board Members, officers, and employees are Additional
Insureds in the policy(ies) as to the work being performed under the Agreement.
2) The coverage is Primary and non‐contributory to any other applicable insurance
carried by the District.
3) The policy(ies) covers contractual liability.
4) The policy(ies) is written on an occurrence basis.
5) The policy(ies) covers the District’s Property in Grantee’s care, custody, and
control.
6) The policy(ies) covers personal injury (libel, slander, and wrongful entry and
eviction) liability.
7) The policy(ies) covers explosion, collapse, and underground hazards.
8) The policy(ies) covers products and completed operations.
9) The policy(ies) covers the use of owned, non‐owned, and hired automobiles.
10) The policy(ies) will not be canceled nor the above coverages/endorsements
reduced without 30 days written notice to District.
C. Pollution Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of the
Agreement Pollution Liability Insurance that provides protection from claims which may
arise from operations or performance under this Agreement. Grantee’s insurance shall be
Primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by the District shall
not be required to contribute to it. Coverage must be included for bodily injury and
property damage, including coverage for loss of use and/or diminution in property value,
and for clean-up costs arising out of, pertaining to, or in any way related to the actual,
alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of
contaminants or pollutants, arising out of, pertaining to, or in any way resulting from any
services performed by Grantee under this Agreement; including any transportation of
hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, or contaminants. The policy shall provide 30 days
advance written notice to the District for cancellation or reduction in coverage. The
Grantee shall require its subcontractor(s) to provide it with a copy of proof of the same
pollution liability insurance coverages. Pollution Liability coverage shall not be less than:
Each Claim or Occurrence Limit: $2,000,000;
Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000.
If coverage is written on a claims-made form, the following shall apply:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement or
the beginning of the Project, whichever comes first.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3. If claims-made coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policies form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of
three (3) years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement,
whichever is later.
Insurance shall include prior acts coverage sufficient to cover the services under this
Agreement.
D. Professional Liability Insurance: Grantee shall take out and maintain during the life of the
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Agreement Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions). Grantee’s insurance
shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by the District
shall not be required to contribute to it. The policy shall provide 30 days advance written
notice to the District for cancellation or reduction in coverage. Professional Liability
coverage shall not be less than:
Each Claim or Occurrence Limit: $2,000,000;
Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000.
If coverage is written on a claims-made form, the following shall apply:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement or
the beginning of the Project, whichever comes first.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3. If claims-made coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policies form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of
three (3) years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement,
whichever is later.
Insurance shall include prior acts coverage sufficient to cover the services under this
Agreement.
Coverage shall be included for all premises and operations in any way related to this
Agreement.
E. Provisions Applicable to All Required Insurance
Waiver of Subrogation: All policies must contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement
providing that each insurer waives any rights of recovery by subrogation, or otherwise,
against the District, its directors, Board members, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents. Grantee shall defend and pay any damages, fees, costs, etc. as a result of failure to
provide the waiver of subrogation from the insurance carrier(s).
The insurance requirements under this Agreement shall be the greater of (1) the minimum
coverage and limits specified in this Agreement, or (2) the broader coverage and maximum
limits of coverage of any insurance policy(ies) or proceeds available to the Named
Insured/Grantee. It is agreed that these insurance requirements shall not in any way act to
reduce coverage that is broader than or that includes higher limits than the minimums
required herein. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of
this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Grantee.
Excess and/or Umbrella Liability Insurance Coverage: Prior to the beginning of, and
throughout the duration of the Agreement and for any additional period of time as
specified herein, Grantee shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain insurance in
conformance with the requirements set forth in this Agreement.
Deductibles, Self-Insurance Retentions: Any deductibles, self-insurance, or self-insured
retentions (SIRs) applicable to required insurance coverage must be declared to and
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accepted by the District’s Risk Manager or delegate.
At the option and request of the District, Grantee shall provide documentation of its
financial ability to pay the deductible, self-insurance, or SIR.
Claims-Made Coverage: If coverage is written on a claims-made form (which type of form
is permitted only where specified), the following shall apply:
1) The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the Agreement
or the beginning of the Project.
2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for a
minimum of three (3) years after completion of the Project.
3) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
policy(ies) form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement,
Grantee must purchase an extended period of coverage for a minimum of three (3)
years after completion of the Project or expiration of the Agreement, whichever is
later.
It is Grantee’s responsibility to ensure its compliance with the insurance requirements. Any
actual or alleged failure on the part of District to obtain proof of insurance required under
this Agreement shall not in any way be construed to be a waiver of any right or remedy of
the District, in this or any regard.
14. Grantee hereby acknowledges that, as the contracting party, they are directly and solely liable for
any failure to satisfy the terms and obligations of this Agreement.
15. It is understood that when the further use of the Premises is no longer required for the construction
project described herein, this Agreement shall become null and void and shall terminate, and in
any event shall cease and terminate no later than 12/31/2021. Termination under Sections 4 and 14
shall not relieve Grantee of any of the obligations under Sections 4, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this
Agreement.
The performance of this Agreement in furtherance of the completion of the Project constitutes the entire
consideration for this temporary construction easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the District has executed this indenture this _____ day of __________,
2020.
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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Matt Elawady Brian M. Balbas
Manager of Real Estate Services Director of Public Works
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
RECOMMENDATION(S):
As the Governing Body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the District, a
license agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill (City), for use (recreation and landscaping purposes) and
maintenance on the west bank of Grayson Creek adjacent to 280 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, for a period
of approximately twenty five (25) years.
DETERMINE that the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant
to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
DIRECT the Director of the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to file a Notice of
Exemption with the County Clerk.
AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer to arrange for payment of a $50.00 fee to the County Clerk for filing and
a $25.00 fee to DCD for processing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Developer Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stacey Sinclair, (925)
957-2464
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Jorge Hernandez, PW Flood Control Division, Michelle Cordis, PW Flood Control Division, Ave Brown, PW Environmental Division
C. 4
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE a License Agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill for Joint Use of a portion of Grayson Creek, on the
West Bank, Pleasant Hill area.
BACKGROUND:
MerloneGeier Partners (Developer) submitted a development plan to the City to redevelop the Diablo
Valley Plaza (DV Plaza) commercial center. The DV Plaza lot (APN 153-300-001) is bounded by
Chilpancingo Parkway to the north, Golf Club Road to the south, Old Quarry Road to the west, and
Grayson Creek to the east. The Developer plans to refurbish existing commercial structures. As part of
the redevelopment, the City has conditioned the Developer to construct a trail and install other landscape
improvements along the west bank of Grayson Creek in the District’s right of way.
The Joint Use Area extends from Chilpancingo Parkway on the north end to Chilpancingo Park on the
south end and from the western District Grayson Creek right of way line to the edge of the low flow
channel. Improvements constructed and installed within the Joint Use Area include a 10-foot-wide paved
asphalt trail with gravel shoulders, trees, bushes, irrigation, and a 3-foot high wooden split rail fence, and
will be maintained by the City.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Grayson Creek will not be maintained to District standards and trash will continue to collect in the creek.
ATTACHMENTS
License Agreement
CEQA
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to use $43,400 of the Mariposa Energy
Project Community Benefits Fund for an analysis of the water, sanitary and sewer systems at Byron Airport
and costs associated with upgrading those systems, as recommended by the Airport Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to an action of the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 2010, the Mariposa Energy Project
Community Benefits Fund (Fund) was established for the purpose of providing a funding source for
projects benefiting Byron Airport. If the action proposed by this board order is taken, $232,696 will remain
in the Fund. The proposed action will have no impact on the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Establishment of the Fund
The County is a party to the Mariposa Energy Project Cooperation Agreement dated December 14, 2010,
through which the Fund was established with an $800,000 contribution by Mariposa Energy, LLC. The
cooperation agreement specifically states that the funds are to be used for County programs that are
recommended by the District III Supervisor and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Through a board
order approved December 14, 2010, the Board of Supervisors determined that the Fund is to be used for
projects intended to benefit Byron Airport.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Beth Lee
925-681-4200
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Use of the Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefits Fund for Infrastructure Analysis at Byron Airport
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Airport Infrastructure Analysis
Byron Airport is located in a rural part of Contra Costa County. The airport uses a septic system for sewage
treatment and well water as its source of potable water. In order to carry out the Byron Airport Master Plan,
which was approved in 2005, and support the attendant growth in aviation and aviation-related land uses, it
is expected that the water and sanitary/sewer systems will need to be upgraded.
The subject of this board order is the proposed use of $43,400 of the Fund to engage a consulting firm,
Kimley Horn, to perform an analysis of the existing water and sanitary/sewer systems. The purpose of the
study is to determine (i) how much growth the existing water and sanitary/sewer systems can support, (ii)
what the County can do to improve the existing systems, and (iii) the expected cost of any improvements.
The analysis is expected to include an assessment not only of the drinking water needs associated with the
growth of commercial operations at the airport, but the water needs associated with providing an adequate
fire safety system at the airport.
The use of $43,400 of the Fund for the proposed purpose was approved by the Airport Committee on
August 12, 2020.
Historical Use of Fund
To date, the Board of Supervisors has approved the following uses of the Fund:
$19,634 for the design and engineering of pavement upgrades and the preparation of a utility analysis.
$349,270 for a General Plan amendment, including an update to the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan, a water supply assessment, and a CEQA analysis for the addition of a 11.7-acre parcel to the
planning program.
$50,000 to prepare National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documentation to support a
request to the FAA for certain property to be released for non-aeronautical use.
$105,000 to purchase and install an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) storage garage.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not performing an infrastructure analysis at Byron Airport could result in the development opportunities
contemplated by the Byron Airport Master Plan to not to be realized. Failing to implement the Byron
Airport Master Plan would result in a reduction of revenue and services at the Byron Airport.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/247 declaring October 2020 as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month;
and,
ACCEPT the following status report from the Public Works Department and the Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District (FC District) on the Creek and Channel Safety Awareness
Program (CCSAP); and,
DIRECT the Public Works Department and the FC District to continue with implementation and the annual
campaign of a Countywide sustainable CCSAP, including a follow-up report to this Board in one year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual notices, outreach, and maintenance of safety features for this year is estimated to cost $70,000 and
will be funded by Flood Control Zone 3B.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Michelle Cordis, (925)
313-2381
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Allison Knapp, Deputy Chief Engineer, Carrie Ricci, Deputy Public Works Director, Kelly Kalfsbeek, Administrative Services, Tim Jensen, Flood
Control, Michelle Cordis, Flood Control, Patrick Melgar, Flood Control, Catherine Windham, Flood Control
C. 6
To:Contra Costa County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month and its Associated Program, Countywide. Project No. 7520-6B8311
BACKGROUND:
On March 1, 2011, the Board of Supervisors directed the FC District to develop a sustainable and
impactful outreach program to promote creek and channel safety throughout the County, after the
drowning of two high school students in the Walnut Creek channel. In response, the FC District formed
a CCSAP team that developed a strategy to achieve this goal.
On October 4, 2011, the Board declared October 2011 as the first Creek and Channel Safety Awareness
Month, accepted the status report from the FC District on the CCSAP, approved the implementation
plan, and directed the FC District to continue with implementation and initiation of an annual campaign
of a sustainable CCSAP, including a follow-up report to the Board in one year.
Since then, the Board of Supervisors received and approved a status report on the Annual CCSAP and
declared October as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month in the years 2012 through 2019. The
Board of Supervisors also directed the FC District to continue with implementation and the annual
campaign of a Countywide sustainable CCSAP, including a follow-up report to the Board in one year.
This past year, we refreshed the warning stencils and signs in our facilities, completed the annual
outreach to schools in September, and worked with Walnut Creek Intermediate School to put on our fifth
annual Creek and Channel Safety Event. The annual event involved working with the leadership class to
help develop and implement events for students that would raise student awareness of the “Stay Out,
Stay Alive!” campaign. The highly successful program engaged hundreds of students in such activities
as a poster competition, sharing of watershed information, distribution of “Stay Out, Stay Alive!”
bracelets, and equipment showcased from Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Swiftwater Rescue
personnel. As in the past, several student posters were laminated and placed in prominent locations in
downtown Walnut Creek to communicate their safety message through the winter. The FC District also
had an information table at Las Lomas High School’s Wellness Fair and continued to share creek and
safety information in April. This past summer, we also secured fences and added student posters to
locations along flood control facilities in Danville and Lafayette, in coordination with those Cities in
response to people entering the channels to cool off during the hot weather.
The Chief Engineer, FC District, recommends that the Board declare October 2020 as Creek and
Channel Safety Awareness Month, accept the above report, and direct the Public Works Department and
FC District to continue with implementation and the annual campaign of a Countywide sustainable
CCSAP, including a follow-up report to this Board in one year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Resolution is not adopted, members of the public may not receive important information about
creek and channel safety.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The FC District will continue to work with the schools and youth-based groups within the County to
educate children about safety regarding creeks and flood control channels.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2020/247
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed: Resolution No. 2020/247
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/247
In The Matter Of: Declaring October 2020 as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month, Countywide.
WHEREAS, various regional flood control channels were constructed in Contra Costa County to efficiently drain stormwater and
runoff from within the cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, in April 2010, a family lost a husband and son in the rain-swollen Walnut Creek Channel; and
WHEREAS, in February 2011, two young men drowned in the same channel; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2011, the Board of Supervisors directed the County Public Works Department and Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to pursue a sustainable outreach program to educate the public on the
benefits and dangers of creeks and channels; and
WHEREAS, continued education of the public about creeks and channels has been determined as the best way to keep citizens
safe and avoid future tragedies; and
WHEREAS, the Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Program is now being implemented Countywide with an annual
declaration of October as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month to remind the public of the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby declares October 2020 as
Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month encouraging the public to be informed about the benefits and dangers of creeks and
channels throughout Contra Costa County.
Contact: Michelle Cordis, (925) 313-2381
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Allison Knapp, Deputy Chief Engineer, Carrie Ricci, Deputy Public Works Director, Kelly Kalfsbeek, Administrative Services, Tim Jensen, Flood
Control, Michelle Cordis, Flood Control, Patrick Melgar, Flood Control, Catherine Windham, Flood Control
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar
rental agreement with Eight One Whiskey, LLC for a south-facing shade hangar at Buchanan Field Airport
effective August 10, 2020 in the monthly amount of $140.00, Pacheco area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Airport Enterprise Fund will realize $1,680.00 annually.
BACKGROUND:
On September 1, 1970, Buchanan Airport Hangar Company entered into a 30-year lease with Contra Costa
County for the construction of seventy-five (75) hangars and eighteen (18) aircraft shelters/shade hangars at
Buchanan Field Airport. In 1977 Buchanan Airport Hangar Company amended their lease to allow for the
construction of another 30-year lease with Contra Costa County for the construction of seventeen (17)
additional hangars. Buchanan Airport Hangar Company was responsible for the maintenance and property
management of the property during the lease period.
On September 1, 2000, the ninety-three
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Beth Lee
925-681-4200
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a hangar rental agreement with
Buchanan Field Airport Hangar tenant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
(93) t- and shade hangars at Buchanan Field reverted to the County ownership pursuant to the terms of
the above lease.
On November 14, 2006, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the form of the
T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement for use with renting the County's t-hangars, shade
hangars, medium hangars, and executive hangars at Buchanan Field Airport.
On February 16, 2007, the additional seventeen (17) hangars at Buchanan Field reverted back to the
County pursuant to the above referenced lease. This row included six (6) large hangars which were not
covered by the approved T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement.
On February 23, 2007, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the new Large Hangar
Rental Agreement for use with the large East Ramp Hangars.
On January 16, 2009, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the
T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement and the Large Hangar Rental Agreement (combined
"Hangar Rental Agreements") which removed the Aircraft Physical Damage Insurance requirement. The
Hangar Rental Agreements are the current forms in use for rental of all the County hangars at Buchanan
Field Airport.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action will cause a loss of revenue to the Airport Enterprise Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
B-13 Hangar Agmt
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar
rental agreement with Christopher Kang for a north-facing T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective
September 8, 2020 in the monthly amount of $370.00, Pacheco area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Airport Enterprise Fund will realize $4,440.00 annually.
BACKGROUND:
On September 1, 1970, Buchanan Airport Hangar Company entered into a 30-year lease with Contra Costa
County for the construction of seventy-five (75) hangars and eighteen (18) aircraft shelters/shade hangars at
Buchanan Field Airport. In 1977 Buchanan Airport Hangar Company amended their lease to allow for the
construction of another 30-year lease with Contra Costa County for the construction of seventeen (17)
additional hangars. Buchanan Airport Hangar Company was responsible for the maintenance and property
management of the property during the lease period.
On
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Beth Lee
925-681-4200
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 8
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a hangar rental agreement with
Buchanan Field Airport Hangar tenant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
September 1, 2000, the ninety-three (93) t- and shade hangars at Buchanan Field reverted to the County
ownership pursuant to the terms of the above lease.
On November 14, 2006, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the form of the
T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement for use with renting the County's t-hangars, shade
hangars, medium hangars, and executive hangars at Buchanan Field Airport.
On February 16, 2007, the additional seventeen (17) hangars at Buchanan Field reverted back to the
County pursuant to the above referenced lease. This row included six (6) large hangars which were not
covered by the approved T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement.
On February 23, 2007, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the new Large Hangar
Rental Agreement for use with the large East Ramp Hangars.
On January 16, 2009, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the
T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement and the Large Hangar Rental Agreement (combined
"Hangar Rental Agreements") which removed the Aircraft Physical Damage Insurance requirement. The
Hangar Rental Agreements are the current forms in use for rental of all the County hangars at Buchanan
Field Airport.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action will cause a loss of revenue to the Airport Enterprise Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
C-5 Hangar Agmt
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Mitchell Lemay and AUTHORIZE payment from
the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $300,000, less permanent
disability advances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $300,000, less permanent disability advances.
BACKGROUND:
Attorney Mark A. Cartier, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that
within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Mitchell
Lemay vs. Contra Costa County. The Board's September 8, 2020, closed session vote was: Supervisors
Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Mitchoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final
settlement and the earlier September 8, 2020, closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated
settlement are known publicly.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Case will not be settled.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Karen Caoile (925)
335-1400
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 9
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Final Settlement of Claim, Mitchell Lemay v. Contra Costa County
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Kevin Prescott and AUTHORIZE payment from
the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $250,000, less permanent
disability advances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $250,000, less permanent disability advances.
BACKGROUND:
Attorney Mark A. Cartier, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that
within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation clam of Kevin
Prescott vs. Contra Costa County. The Board's September 8, 2020, closed session vote was: Supervisors
Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Mitchoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final
settlement and the earlier September 8, 2020, closed.session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated
settlement are known publicly.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Karen Caoile (925)
335-1400
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 10
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Final Settlement of Claim, Kevin Prescott v. Contra Costa County
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Case will not be settled.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
DENY claims filed by John W. Bruns, et al., Kyle Combs, and Daronta T. Lewis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
John W. Bruns, et al: Personal injury claim for damages arising out of bicycle accident in an amount to
exceed $10,000. Kyle Combs: Personal injury claim for injuries due to exposure to hazardous material in an
amount not listed. Daronta T. Lewis: Property and personal injury claim for violation of civil rights in an
amount to exceed $55,000.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott Selby
925.335.1400
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 11
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Claims
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for August 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code section 53232.3(d) requires that members of legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging ex cetera). The attached
reports were submitted by the Board of Supervisors members in satisfaction of this requirement. District V
has nothing to report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors will not be in compliance with Government Code 53232.3(d).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Joellen Bergamini
925.335.1906
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 12
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ACCEPT Board members meeting reports for August 2020
ATTACHMENTS
District IV August 2020
Report
District III August 2020
Report
District II August 2020 Report
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
August 2020
DATE MEETING NAME LOCATION PURPOSE
08/04/20 Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
08/11/20 Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez Decisions on agenda items
Date Meeting Name Location
3-Aug CSAC Meeting Web Meeting
3-Aug Meeting with Environmental Health Web Meeting
3-Aug Meeting with County Administrator, David Twa Via Phone
3-Aug Meeting with Stand Together Contra Costa Web Meeting
4-Aug Board of Supervisors Meeting Web Meeting
6-Aug Meeting with Chief Broschard, Con Fire Web Meeting
6-Aug
Meeting with Sustainability Coordinator of Contra
Costa Web Meeting
7-Aug Delta Counties Coalition Meeting Via Phone
7-Aug Meeting with Public Works Web Meeting
9-Aug Census 2020 Caravan Antioch
11-Aug Board of Supervisors Meeting Web Meeting
11-Aug Meeting with Phillips 66 Refinery Via Phone
12-Aug Airport Committee Meeting Web Meeting
12-Aug LAFCO Meeting Web Meeting
13-Aug
East Bay Regional Park District Wildfire
Prevention Meeting Web Meeting
13-Aug Transplan Meeting Web Meeting
13-Aug State Route 4 Bypass Authority Meeting Web Meeting
14-Aug Meeting with Health Services Via Phone
19-Aug Meeting with Health Services Via Phone
20-Aug SCU Lightning Base Camp Tour Pleasanton
21-Aug Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Web Meeting
Supervisor Diane Burgis - August 2020 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
Purpose
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Community Outreach
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Supervisor Diane Burgis - August 2020 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
Supervisor Candace Andersen – Monthly Meeting Report August 2020
Date Meeting Location
3 CCHS Briefing Phone conference
3-7 Daily Staff meeting Zoom meeting
3 SWAT Zoom Meeting
4 BOS meeting Zoom meeting
5 CCHS Briefing Phone conf
6 Constituent meeting Zoom Meeting
7 CCHS Briefing Phone conf
7 SR Mayors Conf Zoom Meeting
10 TWIC Zoom meeting
10-14 Daily Staff Meet Zoom meeting
11 Board of Supervisors Zoom Meeting
12 CCCERA Zoom Meeting
12 LAFCO Zoom Meeting
12 Juvenile Justice Zoom Meeting
13 EBEDA Zoom Meeting
13 COVID Ad -Hoc Zoom Meeting
14 CCHS Briefing Phone c onf
17 CCHS Briefing Phone conf.
17 Alamo Liaison Zoom Meeting
17-21 Staff meeting daily Zo om Meeting
17 Census Com Zoom Meeting
19 CCHS Briefing Phone Conf
20 CCCTA Zoom Meeting
20 ABAG Zoom Meeting
21 BOS Special Meeting Zoom Meeting
24 CCHS Briefing Phone Conf
24 Famiily & Human Services Zoom Meeting
24-28 Staff meeting daily Zoom meeting
26 CCHS Briefing Phone Conf
26 CCCERA Zoom meeting
26 JJCC Special Meeting Zoom meeting
27 Covid Adhoc Zoom meeting
31 CCHS Briefing phone conf
31 CCC CAFR FY20 Zoom meeting
31 Staff meeting Zoom meeting
Supervisor Candace Andersen – Monthly Meeting Report August 2020
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Dawn Morrow,
316-9980
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Joellen Bergamini, Deputy
cc:
C. 13
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Disabled American Veterans Day 2020
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2020/246
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/246
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Disabled American Veterans
Whereas, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was founded by World War I veterans on September 25, 1920, and was chartered by an Act
of Congress on June 17, 1932;
Whereas, in 2020, DAV celebrates 100 years of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, their families and survivors, and communities;
Whereas, DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity;
Whereas, DAV accomplishes this by ensuring veterans and their families have access to the full range of benefits available to them, by
fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes, and by educating the public about the needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian
life;
Whereas, DAV provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services provided by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies;
Whereas, DAV also provides outreach concerning its programs and services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans
and their families specifically;
Whereas, DAV represents the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before the federal
government, as well as state and local governments;
Whereas, DAV has fought tirelessly for equal access to critical VA caregiver benefits and services for several disabled veterans of all
generations, resulting in legislation to expand eligibility to those injured prior to September 11, 2001, as part of the VA MISSION Act; and
Whereas, DAV co-presents the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament; has
organized the nationwide DAV Transportation Network to provide free transportation for veterans to VA medical appointments; operates
an active Charitable Service Trust funding the needs of local providers assisting at-risk local veterans; has built an active volunteer corps
offering thousands of hours of service to our veterans and communities; offers veterans, transitioning military members and spouses
access to employers through its nationwide job fair program; provides emergency assistance to veterans in need through the DAV Disaster
Relief Program; and operates the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship program to contribute to the lives of young Americans;
Whereas, DAV Department of and the chapters across our state demonstrate their unending commitment to ill and injured veterans of all
generations and conflicts;
Whereas, Contra Costa County is proud to honor the members of the Disabled American Veterans;
Now, Therefore, we do hereby proclaim September Twenty-Fifth in the year Twenty-Twenty as “Disabled American Veterans Day” and
commend its observance to all citizens. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/251 recognizing the dedicated service of CAO Senior Management Analyst
Barbara Riveira upon her retirement from County service.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea
(925) 655-2056
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Joellen Bergamini, Deputy
cc:
C. 14
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST BARBARA RIVEIRA OF
THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM COUNTY SERVIC
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2020/251
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/251
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST BARBARA RIVEIRA OF THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM COUNTY SERVICE
WHEREAS, Barbara Riveira joined Contra Costa County in July 1999 as a Management Analyst III/Senior Management Analyst
in the County Administrator’s Office; and
WHEREAS until 2007, Barbara served as the sole staff analyst for the County Affirmative Action Program, a unique, vital and
demanding position where she had responsibilities for contract compliance and complaint investigation; and where she helped to
develop the County’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Outreach Program and the SBE Directory, and served as a valuable
ambassador for those programs; and
WHEREAS in 2007, Barbara was assigned to the County Administrator’s Budget Division where, during her tenure, she had
executive office oversight of several municipal services departments including the County Library, Clerk-Recorder, Conservation
and Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, County Counsel, and the former General Services; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 Barbara was instrumental in shepherding an update to the Countywide Take Home Vehicle Policy through
the Internal Operations Committee and, ultimately, the Board of Supervisors including drafting staff reports and creating relevant
forms; and
WHEREAS, Barbara garnered the trust of the County Administrator and members of the Board of Supervisor, allowing her staff
Board Standing committees from time to time in lieu of Senior Deputy County Administrator staff; and
WHEREAS, Barbara devoted countless hours to help organize and present the Board of Supervisors’ annual Martin Luther King
and Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebrations -- securing sponsors, arranging keynote speakers, food, entertainment,
advertisements, and décor -- culminating in tributes that were both festive and meaningful; and
WHEREAS Barbara ably managed the grant and program budgets for the Contra Costa County’s 2020 U.S. Census effort,
organized and staffed the Board’s Census Steering Committee and regional planning workshops, and was instrumental achieving
the County’s high self-reporting rate; and
WHEREAS, Barbara consistently provided excellent support to her colleagues and assigned departments, and approached new
assignments with the same competence, enthusiasm and congeniality that has distinguished her as an outstanding County
employee and a role model for her peers; and
WHEREAS, Barbara is a fabulous cook and generously shared her culinary talents with her very grateful colleagues, frequently
providing delicious lunches for the entire staff; and
WHEREAS, Barbara is a treasured member of the County Administrator team, earning the friendship, admiration and respect of
her colleagues, current and former; and
WHEREAS, Barbara will retire from County service on October 31, 2020, and it is appropriate to publicly recognize her
professionalism and dedicated service;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby thank with sincere appreciation and
congratulate Barbara Riveira on her invaluable 21 years of service to the County of Contra Costa and its citizens, and wish her
every happiness in her retirement.
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/253 recognizing and honoring County Librarian Melinda Cervantes upon her
retirement from County service.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925)
335-1077
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Joellen Bergamini, Deputy
cc:
C. 15
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECOGNIZING COUNTY LIBRARIAN MELINDA CERVANTES ON HER RETIREMENT FROM COUNTY
SERVICE
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2020/253
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/253
RECOGNIZING MELINDA S. CERVANTES ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Melinda S. Cervantes first served Contra Costa County as Deputy County Librarian from December 1999 through
December 2002; and
WHEREAS, Melinda returned to Contra Costa County and has been County Librarian of the Contra Costa County Library since
2016; and
WHEREAS, under Melinda’s leadership, library fines were eliminated, thus removing the single highest barrier to the use of
libraries and library services; and
WHEREAS, under Melinda’s oversight, numerous facility improvements have occurred creating vibrant community libraries
including new building construction at the San Ramon, San Pablo, Brentwood, and El Sobrante libraries; and
WHEREAS, Melinda oversaw the launching of a new website and interactive online catalog providing users with a modern,
streamlined and overall improved online experience; and
WHEREAS, other accomplishments achieved under Melinda’s leadership include the drafting of a new strategic plan, the
strengthening of the library’s network security, and the introduction of new library card designs; and
WHEREAS, Melinda has been involved in local, state, and national library associations; maintaining relationships both within
and outside county government that allowed her to be innovative and effective in her work; and
WHEREAS, Melinda garnered the respect of her subordinates and peers as a dynamic and compassionate leader always tapping
in to the intelligence and creativity of staff; and
WHEREAS, Melinda exhibited unwavering dedication and service to the residents of Contra Costa County by championing
personal and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Melinda has successfully furthered the Contra Costa County Library’s mission of bringing people and ideas together
while supporting Contra Costa County mission, vision, and values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby honor and congratulate
Melinda S. Cervantes on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County.
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Chow
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C. 16
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Recognizing Karen Laws for 34 years of service
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/254
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/254
recognizing the contributions of Karen Laws on her 34 years of service to Contra Costa County
WHEREAS in 1981, Karen A. Laws received her BA Degree in Economics from the California State University of Chico.
WHEREAS in 1985, she began her career with the Public Works Department as a Junior Real Property Agent, promoted to
Assistant Real Property Agent in 1987, Associate Real Property in 1989, Senior Real Property Agent in 1992, Supervising Real
Property Agent in 1999 and lastly Principal Real Property Agent in 2000; and
WHEREAS Karen is well recognized for her work individually and as a team – Certificate of Appreciation from the “1991”
Charity Campaign, the Award of Merit from the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1991 and 1999, the Award of
Excellence for the State Route 4/Bailey Road Interchange Project in 1993, the J. Michael Walford Project Manager of the Year
to the SR4 Bypass Team in 2001, Award of Excellence for the Withers Headwall Property Acquisition in 2001, the J. Michael
Walford Team of the Year Award of Excellence in 2016, Contra Costa County Employer of the Year Award in 2018; and
WHEREAS in 1992, Karen received her Senior Right of Way designation through the International Right of Way Association, held
the position of Vice-President in the Association from 1999 to 2001 and was awarded in 2002 and 2008 the Contra Costa
County Employer of the Year Award by the Association’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter; and
WHEREAS from 1992 to 1995, Karen was a Commissioner of the City of Martinez Parks & Recreation Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, Karen became the President and Shop Steward for the Engineering Unit, Local One; and
WHEREAS in 2019, Karen was recognized by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for her leadership, integrity,
continued vision and partnership in completing the Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project 141; and
WHEREAS Karen’s work ethic and dedication have made a positive difference in the Public Works Department. Her passion for
public service is apparent as she delivers quality service, guidance and leadership within the Real Estate Division and every
entity she has had the privilege of working with such as: all divisions of Public Works, other County departments, Department
of Water Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, CALTRANS, State Route 4 Bypass
Authority, Solano Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and many more; and WHEREAS Karen was born and raised in Martinez, married her husband Mike in 1995 and in 1996 had her son, Gus. She loves
hunting, camping outdoors and has the uncanny ability to diplomatically share her opinions. Her willingness to go beyond the
call of duty only scratches the surface of her heartfelt commitment to Contra Costa County.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS BY THE BOARD RESOLVED that Karen A. Laws be recognized for her 34 years of dedicated service to
Contra Costa County and for her unyielding leadership and dedication to produce high quality work during her career.
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/259 commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which
gave women the right to vote.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Debi Cooper
925-335-7899
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Joellen Bergamini, Deputy
cc:
C. 17
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Deborah R. Cooper, Clerk-Recorder
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment Resolution
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2020/259
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/259
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE 19TH
AMENDMENT, WHICH GAVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE
WHEREAS, the year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States
Constitution, guaranteeing and protecting women’s right to vote; and
WHEREAS, the amendment was a culmination of more than 70 years of work by women suffragists; and
WHEREAS, the Women’s Suffrage movement started in July 1848 at the first women’s rights convention in the United States,
known as the Seneca Falls Convention; and
WHEREAS, voting rights in the United States was largely restricted to white male property owners in the 1770’s and the 15th
Amendment, ratified in 1870, stated that citizens could not be denied the right to vote because of their race; and
WHEREAS, the 15th Amendment expanded voting rights to African American men, however women were still denied the right
to vote; and
WHEREAS, five Equal Suffrage Leagues were founded in Contra Costa County to support the suffrage movement; and
WHEREAS, California voters passed the Equal Suffrage measure in 1911; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment was signed into law giving women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, this historic achievement was but one step in the long battle for voters’ rights in this country. Voter suppression
tactics continued in many states, targeting men and women of color, and low-income whites; and
WHEREAS, the 24th amendment, ratified in 1964, stated that “the rights of citizens… shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax”; and
WHEREAS, the 1965 Voter’s Rights Act prohibited States from using policies and practices to suppress voters; and
WHEREAS, in 1975 the Voting Rights Act was expanded to protect language minorities; and
WHEREAS, the 1982 expansion of the Voting Rights Act made voting more accessible for the elderly and people with
disabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the 100th
Anniversary of the Women’s Right to Vote Amendment and its important and historic part of our nation’s movement toward
equal representation.
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/260 proclaiming September 22, 2020 as National Voter Registration
Day.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Debi Cooper 925-335-7899
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Joellen Bergamini, Deputy
cc:
C. 18
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Deborah R. Cooper, Clerk-Recorder
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:National Voter Registration Day Resolution
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2020/260
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2020/260
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is committed to empowering all citizens to be informed, active members of our democracy;
and
WHEREAS, consistent civic engagement contributes to a more representative government; and
WHEREAS, increasing voter registration is essential to maximizing participation in our democracy; and
WHEREAS, encouraging broad voter registration, access, and citizen participate in elections among voting-eligible citizens is
vital; and
WHEREAS, technology, including online voter registration, is helping to remove barriers to voting, giving citizens greater access
to voting resources; and
WHEREAS, California offers pre-registration to 16- and 17-year-olds to make civic engagement a priority among youth; and
WHEREAS, every citizen can encourage their family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to register and exercise their right to
vote; and
WHEREAS, local businesses, community groups, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies can help mobilize their
communities to vote in all elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, recognize September 22,
2020 as NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, and encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote.
___________________
CANDACE ANDERSEN
Chair, District II Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA DIANE BURGIS
Chair, District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
______________________________________
KAREN MITCHOFF FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date
shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RATIFY Moraga Orinda Fire District Ordinance No. 20-01 with attached modifications, implementing the
2019 California Fire Code with local amendments in the unincorporated portion of the District's service area.
1.
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide a certified copy of this Board Order to the Moraga
Orinda Fire District within 15 days of this ratification, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 13869.7.
2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Directors of the Moraga Orinda Fire District has adopted Ordinance No. 20-01, adopting the
2019 California Fire Code, with local amendments. The District's local amendments strengthen fire
prevention and protection requirements consistent with local conditions, as described in the attached staff
report dated July 15, 2020, presented by District staff to the District's Board of Directors. The District has
requested that the Board of Supervisors ratify the District's adoption of the ordinance so that the District
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jason Crapo,
925-674-7722
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Ratify Moraga Orinda Fire District Ordinance No. 20-01, implementing the 2019 California Fire Code with local
amendments
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
can implement the 2019 Fire Code, with local amendments, in the unincorporated portion of the
District's service area. Ratification by the Board of Supervisors is required by State law for the District's
code adoption ordinance to be effective in the unincorporated portion of the District's service area. This
Board Order modifies the District's ordinance by providing for the retention of the Board of Supervisor's
discretion for final County approval of entitlements, completion of development improvements, and
issuance of County stop work orders within the unincorporated area of the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Supervisors does not approve the recommended actions, the Moraga Orinda Fire District
will not be able to implement District Ordinance No. 20-01 within the unincorporated portion of the
District's service area.
ATTACHMENTS
20-01 Fire Code Adoption Ordinance
Modifications to MOFD 2019 Fire Code Ordinance
MOFD Staff Report
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MODIFICATIONS TO
MORAGA-ORINDA FIRE DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 20-01
1. § 102 – Applicability. This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the
performance or non-performance of any act by the County and its planning agency, officers,
and employees, and to clarify that the District has no legal authority to prescribe the
governmental discretion and actions of the County and its officers and employees. County
staff is hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent (subject to applicable
County and State rules and regulations) with the District concerning the subjects of this
section and District Ordinance No. 20-01.
2. § 112 – Stop Orders. This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the County
building inspector or other County official or agency to issue any stop work orders or to
perform or not perform any act, and with this clarification is the same as § 102 above.
3. § 503 – Fire Apparatus Access Roads. This section is modified to clarify that nothing in it
shall prevent the County from legislating, taking administrative action, or occupying this
area of regulation to the extent allowed by law. This modification is made to retain the
County’s ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations such as public road
improvements, widths, and access.
4. § 505 – Premises Identification. This section is modified to clarify that the County fully
retains its authority pursuant to law to determine unincorporated area street names and
addresses.
5. § 507 – Fire Protection Water Supplies. This section is modified in the same manner as §
503 except limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water
for domestic use.
6. Section 4 – Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. This section is modified to clarify that
District Ordinance No. 20-01 supersedes Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2019-37 only
with respect to those portions of the District located within the unincorporated area of
Contra Costa County.
7. Section 6 – More Restrictive Requirements. This section is modified to clarify that nothing
in it shall prevent the County from legislating in and/or occupying an area of regulation as
hereinabove provided or otherwise allowed by law. In part, this modification is made to
retain the County’s ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations.
8. Modified Ordinance Ratification. In ratifying District Ordinance No. 20-01, the Board of
Supervisors has not reviewed and passed upon any “Findings of Necessity” that may have
been prepared by the District, nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the District’s
Health and Safety Code regulatory authority.
9. Enforcement. The Chief of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District is authorized to enforce
Moraga-Orinda Fire District Ordinance No. 20-01 within those portions of the District
located within the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County. (Health and Saf. Code, §
13869.7(h)(1)(A).)
H:\Client Matters\2020\FPD\Modifications to MOFD 2019 Fire Code Ordinance.doc
3.2
TO: The Board of Directors
FROM: Dave Winnacker, Fire Chief
DATE: July 15, 2020
SUBJECT: Item 3.2 – Public Hearing on Second Reading of Ordinance 20-01 adopting
the 2019 California Fire Code and the 2018 International Fire Code with Fire
District Amendments; consideration of Findings of Fact pursuant to
Section 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code
BACKGROUND:
Recognizing the significant risk of wildfire to which our community is exposed, staff propose
progressive modifications to the fire code in order to adopt best practices to harden homes, create
defensible space, and ensure roadway access.
Under state law, the District is required to hold a public hearing and a first and second reading
before the proposed ordinance is adopted (Government Code § 50022.3). Following adoption of
the ordinance, copies of the signed document will be forwarded to the Town of Moraga, City of
Orinda, and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (for unincorporated areas). This submittal
is required in order for each agency to ratify the document.
In accordance with Health and Safety Code section 13869.7, copies of the proposed Ordinance
and Findings of Fact have been provided to the Town of Moraga, the City of Orinda, and Contra
Costa County for review and comment. The proposed ordinance is the product of significant inter-
agency coordination to ensure all concerns have been addressed.
Attached are the proposed amendments for the 2020 California Fire Code and 2020 International
Fire Code. Presentations outlining the proposed changes were made to the City of Orinda and
Town of Moraga Councils earlier this year.
MAJOR CHANGES:
Every three years new editions of the state codes are published. The new codes and local
amendments reflect changes in technology, fire safety techniques, and the building industry.
These codes become the minimum standards for the State of California on January 1, 2020. By
adopting the 2019 Fire Code, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be enforcing a code that is
consistent with state regulations.
The following is a summary of the proposed changes to the 2019 Fire Code:
Chapter 2 Definitions
o Clearly defined Fire Protection Plans and where they will be required
o Defined hazardous vegetation and combustible material
Moraga-Orinda Fire District
3.2
o Cleaned up the language for substantial addition, expansion, remodel, or
renovation
o Added definition of surface fuels
Chapter 3 General Safety Provisions
o Move annual exterior hazard compliance date from 15 June to 31 May
o Ban the use of combustible ground cover (to include Mulch & Bark) within 2’ of
structures
o Require at least a 1’ air gap between the ground and lower portion of bushes
within 2’ of structures
o Increase the vertical clearance for trees above roofs from 5’ to 6’
o Increase the vertical clearance for trees from 5’ to 6’ above the ground and
surface fuels
o Require the removal of Eucalyptus and Monterrey Pine within 6’ of structures
o Require an exterior fire hazard inspection for real property transfers
o Require the removal of Juniper and Bamboo within 10’ of a road by the end of
2023
o Streamline and define inspection process. Post card - Property Assessment –
Inspection –re-inspection- Lien hearing.
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features
o Increases new road width from 16’ to 18’ for 1-2 new units
o Increases new road width to 28’ for 3 or more new units
Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
o Major Remodels and Additions to Existing Structures:
Require fire sprinklers for any remodel or addition in all occupancies
except Group R-3 that have an addition or expansion where the new fire
area exceeds 50 percent of the existing fire area.
Require fire sprinklers for any remodel or addition in group R-3 that have
an addition or alteration where the removal or replacement of 50 percent
or greater of linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior)
and 50 percent of the roof are permitted within a one year period.
o New Structures
Requires exterior under eave sprinklers for residential sprinkler systems
Appendix D
o Allows for waiver of remoteness requirement for large development road access
with a Fire Protection Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Discuss; 2) Deliberate; 3) Conduct a public hearing; 4) Introduce and waive the second
reading of Ordinance 20-01 – An Ordinance of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District of Contra
Costa County Adopting the 2019 California Fire Code and the 2018 International Fire
Code with Fire District Amendments; consideration of Findings of Fact pursuant to Section
18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code; 5) Direct changes if needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment A – Ordinance 20-01
2. Attachment B – Findings of Fact
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT Paula Troy to the Member of Board of Supervisors Representative seat on the Treasury Oversight
Committee to a new four-year term ending on April 30, 2024;
1.
DECLARE vacant the Alternate to the Member of Board of Supervisors Representative seat held by Paula
Troy and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy.
2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Treasury Oversight Committee is to review the County's investment policy, regularly
monitor the County Investment Pool's performance, and report on the pool's performance to the Board of
Supervisors. The membership of seven comprises: (1) One representative (or Member) appointed by the
Board of Supervisors; (2) The County Superintendent of Schools, or his or her designee; (3) One
representative selected by a majority of the presiding officers of the governing bodies of the school districts
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea
(925) 655-2056
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Treasurer-Tax Collector, TTC Admin, IOC Staff
C. 20
To:Board of Supervisors
From:INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and the community college district in the County; (4) One representative selected by a majority of the
presiding officers of the legislative bodies of the special districts in the County that are required or
authorized to deposit funds in the County Treasury; and (5-7) Three members of the public, a majority
of whom shall have expertise in, or an academic background in, public finance and who shall be
economically diverse and bipartisan in political registration. (May have no fewer than three nor more
than 11 members, additional restrictions are on members).
In December 2019, the Board of Supervisors appointed Kirk Schumacher to the Board of Supervisors
Representative seat that had been vacated by longstanding member and retired County
Auditor-Controller Don Bouchet. Mr. Schumacher attended one meeting with the Treasury Oversight
Committee in 2020, and then notified the County of his decision to step down.
On July 14, 2020, a vacancy was declared in the statutory Board of Supervisors Representative seat on
the Treasury Oversight Committee (TOC) for a term ending April 30, 2024. Paula Troy, currently the
Alternate Board of Supervisor Representative on the Treasury Oversight Committee, is the only
applicant for this vacant seat. Ms. Troy was first appointed by the Board of Supervisors to the Alternate
Representative seat on December 17, 2019 to a term expiring on April 30, 2022. Ms. Troy has expressed
a willingness to serve as the statutory Board of Supervisors Representative through term that expires on
April 30, 2024. A summary of her background and experience is as follows: Paula Troy is a graduate of
University of California, Sacramento with a degree in Finance. Her professional experience includes
working as a Financial Services Professional with experience serving large public fund clients ranging in
portfolio size and complexity. Ms. Troy has served on the Treasury Oversight Committee as an Alternate
since December 2019. Her application and resume are attached for reference.
The Internal Operations Committee interviewed Ms. Troy last year for the Alternate Representative seat
and is pleased to now recommend her for appointment to the statutory Board of Supervisors
Representative seat.
ATTACHMENTS
Candidate Application_Paula Troy_Treasury Oversight Cte
PAULA TROY
Martinez, California 94553
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Financial Services Professional with in-depth experience in client service and operational management. Proven record
working with very large public fund clients that range in portfolio size and complexity. Recognized for establishing, nurturing,
and retaining valuable clients and relationships. Known for working closely with a variety of partner organizations and internal
departments in the coordination of services and information, ensuring that client needs are met.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMG/STANTEC/CITY OF PLEASANT HILL/ TRANSPAC / 511 CONTRA COSTA Pleasant Hill, CA 2013-PRESENT
Project Controls Specialist
Management of project and program budgets, cost control functions including budgeting, estimating, and forecasting. Process
invoices, expenditure tracking, compile monthly reimbursement invoices, payroll reconciliation and maintaining related records
with Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Carpool Instead incentive distribution, coordination of the Contra Costa County
Library’s Discover & Go transit promotion, Employer outreach, SchoolPool, and commute incentives. Maintain access
databases and assist with audits.
STATE STREET CALIFORNIA, INC., Alameda, California 1992 - 2011
Client Service Officer 1998 - 2011
Managed all aspects of client service relationships for 7 Public Fund Clients worth $35 billion. Facilitated client requests and
deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and controls while ensuring client
satisfaction and retention.
Implemented efficiencies with a significant reduction of exceptions by centralizing daily functions within the
accounting team.
Developed and implemented significant reductions through efficiencies and outsourcing, resulting in a reduction of
turnover from 25% to 10%.
Created procedure manuals for all online system access for daily and monthly activity for hedge fund/commingled
portfolios.
Researched, analyzed, and presented all P&L sheets in a clear concise form, projecting changes in revenue, operating
income, cash position, and compensation calculations.
Presented to Public Retirement Boards for service updates, education, RFP’s.
Received the Quality Management Award.
Client Service Manager 1995 - 1998
Managed 14 portfolio accountants and 3 Quality Control Specialists in a dynamic team environment. Maintained accurate daily
fund accounting records for 21 Public Fund Clients.
Increased client satisfaction through improved performance and delivery of vital financial information.
Improved cash operation accuracy and efficiency, contributing to client satisfaction as indicated on client survey.
Quality Control Specialist 1994 - 1995
Responsible for the training and development of new Portfolio Accountants.
Developed and implemented operating procedures for consistency and improved delivery of client service at all levels.
Ensured internal and external reporting met established quality standards and developed new processes/documents for
complex client reporting.
Portfolio Accountant 1992 - 1994
Responsible for accounting of securities of pension funds including general ledger accounting, pricing, and verification of daily
financial statements. Proofed account balances on global and domestic funds as well.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Compliance (GASB40, GASB53), Money Laundering, and Diversity
B.S. Business Administration, Finance concentration - California State University, Sacramento
RECOMMENDATION(S):
REAPPOINT Patricia Mantelli Bristow (Byron area) to the County seat on the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (CCTA CAC) to a new four-year term ending on March 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County cost. If authorized, CAC members may be reimbursed by the CCTA for travel expenses
incurred to attend meetings.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) maintains a standing Citizens Advisory Committee
(CAC) to provide citizen perspective, participation, and involvement in CCTA’s administration of the
Transportation Expenditure Plan (Measure J 2004) and Growth Management Program. The CAC comprises
23 members: 20 are appointed by each of the 20 local jurisdictions within Contra Costa (the cities, towns
and the County); and three “at-large” members who should be residents of Contra Costa and are nominated
by community-based stakeholder organizations within Contra Costa and subsequently appointed to the
CAC by CCTA.
The CAC County Representative reviews and provides citizen input on transportation projects and
programs on behalf of Contra Costa County, with the objective of advising and providing recommendations
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea
(925) 655-2056
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: DCD Staff, IOC Staff
C. 21
To:Board of Supervisors
From:INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
to the CCTA Board Members. The County representative serves a four-year term in a volunteer capacity
and is eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses by CCTA.
The term for the County representative position, currently held by Patricia Bristow, expired in March
2019. After being informed by CCTA staff about the expired position, County staff advertised a
recruitment for the position for a period that included the entire month of August 2020. A memo
(Exhibit A) was sent to the Board of Supervisors informing them of the vacancy. In addition, Contra
Costa Television (CCTV) forwarded a news release (Exhibit B) to various daily and weekly newspapers
and publications for countywide public advertisement. Information about the vacancy and an application
was made available on the County website
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6408/Boards-and-Commissions-Database).
County staff received no applications during the recruitment period. However, prior to the recruitment
period, staff had received four applications for the position. County staff reached out to each of the four
applicants to confirm their continued interest in serving as the County Representative. Two of the four
applicants were deemed ineligible because they did not meet residency requirements (CAC bylaws
require the County Representative to be a resident of the unincorporated County).
The Internal Operations Committee considered the two eligible candidates -- incumbent Patricia Bristow
(Byron area) and Nazanin Shakerin (Alamo area) -- at its September 14 meeting, and recommends the
reappointment of current County Representative Patricia Bristow. The IOC recommends Ms. Bristow
because she served the CAC well during her first one and one-half terms since 2014, and represents the
eastern portion of the county, which has historically been underrepresented. Ms. Bristow has also served
on several community organizations, including the Brentwood Union School District Foundation Board,
the John Marsh Historic Trust Board, and the Union Cemetery District Board. Ms. Bristow received her
B.S. and teaching credential from Colorado State University and M.S. in Organization and Leadership
from the University of San Francisco.
Ms. Shakerin (Alamo area) has a professional and technical transportation engineering background and
already serves as the District II Representative on the County Iron Horse Corridor Management Program
Advisory Committee and as a County Representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee. While very highly qualified, the IOC believes
Ms. Bristow, having a less technical background, to be a better fit for the citizens advisory committee.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board elect not to reappoint Ms. Mantelli Bristow, the County will be unrepresented on the
CCTA CAC.
ATTACHMENTS
CCTA CAC County Representative Exhibits
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Telephone: (925) 674-7209 Fax: (925) 674-7250
TO: Members, Board of Supervisors
Members, Municipal Advisory Council
FROM: John Kopchik, Director of Conservation and Development
By: Robert Sarmiento, Planner
DATE: July 31, 2020
SUBJECT: Recruitment for a County Representative to the Citizen Advisory Committee
of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
This memo is to inform you that the term for the current County representative on the Citizen
Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), Patricia
Bristow (Byron), has expired. The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is
seeking candidates who reside in unincorporated areas to represent the County on the CCTA CAC
(Exhibit A).
The CCTA CAC is comprised of 23 members, 20 of whom are individually appointed by the 20
local governments within Contra Costa (The County, cities, and towns), and three “at-large”
members nominated by community-based stakeholder organizations within Contra Costa and
subsequently appointed to the CAC by CCTA. The CCTA CAC reviews transportation programs
and plans throughout the County (https://ccta.net/about-us/#what-we-do), including transportation
projects and programs funded by the county half-cent transportation sales tax (Measure J)
(https://ccta.net/2018/10/17/measure-j), with the objective of advising and providing
recommendations to the CCTA Board of Directors. All CAC members serve a four-year term in a
volunteer capacity. There is no limit to the number of consecutive terms a CAC member may
serve. Relevant information on the function of the CAC and a copy of the ordinance and by-laws
governing the Committee is enclosed for your reference (Exhibit B).
Contra Costa Television (CCTV) will forward a news release to various daily and weekly
newspapers and publications for countywide public advertisement (Exhibit C).
DCD is accepting applications until August 31, 2020. Interested candidates can either apply
online or download the application (Exhibit D) and fax the completed form to DCD. Ms.
Bristow, who has been regularly attending CAC meetings throughout her term, has indicated her
interest in serving as the County representative again and will apply. Should you have any
questions, please contact Robert Sarmiento at (925) 674-7822, or via e-mail at
robert.sarmiento@dcd.cccounty.us.
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Call for a County Representative to Serve on the CCTA CAC
EXHIBIT A
Exhibit B – CCTA CAC Ordinance and Bylaws
Exhibit C – News Release Calling for a County Representative to Serve on the CCTA CAC
Exhibit D – County Advisory Boards, Committees, and Commissions Application Form
cc: Clerk of the Board
CAO
GTC Staff
Better Government Ordinance File
John Cunningham, DCD
Maureen Toms, DCD
EXHIBIT A
Call for a County Representative
Citizen Advisory Committee of the County’s Transportation Authority
Contra Costa County seeks an individual to serve as the County Representative on the
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
(CCTA). The individual selected for this position must live in the unincorporated area of
the County, be available to attend committee meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every
month at 6:00 p.m., which are normally held at the CCTA offices, located at 2999 Oak
Road, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, and have the ability to review CAC agenda
packets and develop input on agenda items beforehand. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
meetings presently occur via videoconference. The individual will serve a four-year term
in a volunteer capacity and be eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses.
The CCTA CAC reviews transportation programs and plans throughout the County
(https://ccta.net/about-us/#what-we-do), with the objective of advising and providing
recommendations to the CCTA Board of Directors. This includes transportation projects
and programs funded by the county half-cent transportation sales tax (“Measure J”)
(https://ccta.net/2018/10/17/measure-j), which CCTA oversees. CCTA maintains its
standing CAC in order to provide citizen perspective, participation, and involvement in
the Measure J-funded and voter-approved Transportation Expenditure Plan and Growth
Management Program. The CAC members have an opportunity to learn about and
influence transportation and growth issues within Contra Costa County and in other
jurisdictions through scheduled presentation by transportation experts, advocates, and
CCTA staff.
Should you have any questions, please call (925) 674-7822. To apply for this position,
please fill out the application form online at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6408 or
download it at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6433 and fax the
completed form to the attention of Robert Sarmiento at (925) 674-7250. Interested
individuals should apply by August 31, 2020.
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
Contra Costa County
County Administrator’s Office • 651 Pine Street • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Robert Sarmiento, (925) 674-7822
July 31, 2020 Department of Conservation & Development
Citizen Advisory Committee on Transportation
Seeks New Representative
(Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual to serve on the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) as Public Representative
on behalf of the County. The individual selected for this position must live in the unincorporated area of the
County, be available to attend committee meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm,
normally held at the CCTA offices located at 2999 Oak Road, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, have the
ability to review CAC agenda packets, and develop input on agenda items beforehand. Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, meetings presently occur via videoconference. The individual will serve a four-year term in a
volunteer capacity and be eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses.
The CCTA Citizen Advisory Committee reviews transportation programs and plans throughout the County
(https://ccta.net/about-us/#what-we-do), with the objective of advising and providing recommendations
to the CCTA Board of Directors. This includes transportation projects and programs funded by the county
half-cent transportation sales tax (“Measure J”) (https://ccta.net/2018/10/17/measure-j), which CCTA
oversees. CCTA maintains its standing CAC in order to provide citizen perspective, participation, and
involvement in the Measure J-funded and voter-approved Transportation Expenditure Plan and Growth
Management Program. The CAC members have an opportunity to learn about and influence transportation
and growth issues within Contra Costa County and in other jurisdictions through scheduled presentations
by transportation experts, advocates, and CCTA staff.
The deadline to apply is August 31, 2020. For more information on this position, please call (925) 674-
7822. To apply, visit the Contra Costa County Boards and Commissions website at
www.contracosta.ca.gov/6408, or download an application at
www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6433. Applicants can fax the completed form to the
attention of Robert Sarmiento at (925) 674-7250.
# # #
EXHIBIT A
Submit Date: Sep 25, 2019
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
Which supervisorial district do you live in?
District 3
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Dipoloma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
University of SAn Francisco
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Masters
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Colorado State Univ.
Patricia M Bristow
Byron CA 94514
Patricia M Bristow Page 1 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Bachelor of Science
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other schools / training completed:
Course Studied
Hours Completed
Certificate Awarded?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (BOS Appointee): Submitted
Seat Name
Representative of the unincorporated area of Contra Costa
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If you have attended, how many meetings have you attended?
40
Patricia M Bristow Page 2 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Upload a Resume
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I’ve been on the board for the past 4 years and would like to continue my work.
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
I would like to be considered for appointment to other advisory boards for which I may be
qualified.
Yes No
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board, commission, or committee?
Yes No
List any volunteer or cummunity experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
Transportation Authority CAC
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
My 4 years on the Transportation Authority CAC
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a Familial or Financial Relationship with a member of the Board of
Supervisors?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relations?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Patricia M Bristow Page 3 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I certify that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Patricia M Bristow Page 4 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Submit Date: Aug 07, 2019
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
Which supervisorial district do you live in?
District 2
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Dipoloma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
UC Berkeley
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Masters/Transportation Engineering
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
UC Berkeley
Nazanin Shakerin
Alamo CA 94507
Nazanin Shakerin Page 1 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Bachelors/Architecture
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other schools / training completed:
Course Studied
Many extension courses offered by ITS at UC Berkeley
Hours Completed
Over 100 hours
Certificate Awarded?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (BOS Appointee): Submitted
Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee: Submitted
Contra Costa Transportation Authority - Bicycle and Pedestrian Adv. Committee (BOS Appointees):
Submitted
Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee: Submitted
Seat Name
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If you have attended, how many meetings have you attended?
Nazanin Shakerin Page 2 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Upload a Resume
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
My education and work experience is in the Transportation Engineering field and I believe I can contribute
my expertise to the County commissions and committees which deal with various modes of transportation
from planning, operation, construction, and oversight aspects.
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
I would like to be considered for appointment to other advisory boards for which I may be
qualified.
Yes No
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board, commission, or committee?
Yes No
List any volunteer or cummunity experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
Have attended numerous conferences, seminars, city council, town hall and neighborhood meetings
during the course of my career in Transportation.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I have a Masters degree in Transportation Engineering and have worked for both public and private
sectors in this field for 31 years. I am now retired and would like to be involved in the oversight and
implementation of Transportation related measures by providing my expertise for the betterment of my
community.
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a Familial or Financial Relationship with a member of the Board of
Supervisors?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relations?
Yes No
Nazanin_Shakerin-_Resume.pdf
Nazanin Shakerin Page 3 of 4
EXHIBIT C
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I certify that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Nazanin Shakerin Page 4 of 4
EXHIBIT C
Nazanin Shakerin
Objective: With 31 years of professional experience in the Transportation Engineering field, I
would like to contribute my time and expertise to any County Commission which does work
and/or oversight in transportation planning and operations.
Work Experience:
Town of Danville 1996-2015
Ensys Engineering 1994-1996
Korve Engineering 1992-1994
TJKM Transportation Consultants 1988-1992
DKS & Associates 1984-1988
-Monitored townwide traffic signal operations
-Implemented and managed Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
-Reviewed and approved traffic impact studies
-Designed and timed traffic signals
-Managed transportation related Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
-Prepared work scope for traffic impact studies
-Reviewed site plans and circulation plans
-Reviewed and approved roadway signing and striping plans
-Reviewed and approved traffic control plans
-Coordinated project design and construction with other public agencies; Caltrans, MTC
-Responded to citizen inquiries
Education:
University of California, Berkeley
-Bachelors of Arts in Architecture May 1981
-Masters of Science in Transportation Engineering May 1984
-Affiliations: Institute of Transportation Engineers
Skills:
-Traffic signal design
-Traffic impact studies
-Report preparation
-Presentation to elected officials
-Conduct neighborhood meetings
-Perform field work and site assessment for projects
EXHIBIT C
RECOMMENDATION(S):
REAPPOINT the following individual to the District IV seat on the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) to a
two-year term to expire on September 30, 2022.
Allan Tobias
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (Authority), established the Contra Costa County EMCC (Resolutions
68/404, 77/637, 79/460 and by Board Order on February 24,
1998) in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code Division 2.5, Chapter 4, Article 3, to act in an
advisory capacity to the Board and the County Health Services Director on matters relating to emergency medical
services.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Chow, (925)
521-7100
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 22
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:REAPPOINT Allan Tobias to the District IV seat on the Emergency Medical Care Committee
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Seat will become vacant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RE-APPOINT the following individual to the District V Representative Seat on the Contra Costa County
Planning Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2024, as recommended by Supervisor Federal D.
Glover.
Donna Allen
FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission's powers and duties include: 1. Exercise all powers and duties prescribed by law
(statute, ordinance or board order), including consideration of matters referred to it by the zoning
administrator except those powers and duties specifically reserved or delegated to other divisions of the
planning agency; 2.Initiate preparation of general plans, specific plans, regulations, programs and legislation
to implement the planning power of the county; 3. Be generally responsible for advising the legislative
body of matters relating to planning, which, in the opinion of the commission, should be studied; 4. Be the
advisory agency as designated in Title
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Vincent Manuel (925)
608-4200
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RE-APPOINT Donna Allen to the County Planning Commission, District V Seat
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
9 of this code for the purpose of passing on subdivisions; 5. Hear and decide all applications or requests for
proposed entitlements estimated to generate one hundred or more peak hour trips unless otherwise provided
by this code or board order; and 6. Hear and make recommendations regarding proposed development
agreements when it is hearing the related project applications being processed concurrently with the
development agreements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The position would remain vacant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25629 to cancel two (2) vacant Ambulatory Care
Provider-Exempt (VPT1) positions #8618 and #10013 at salary plan and grade level 1PX-1001 ($15,285 -
$17,333) and add two (2) OBGYN-Family Medicine, Advanced Obstetric-Exempt (VPS6) positions at
salary plan and grade level 1PX-1006 ($15,253 - $17,333 ) in the Health Services Department.
(Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will be 100% cost neutral. (Enterprise Fund I)
BACKGROUND:
The Obstetrics Department has been short-staff and in order to meet patient needs, the Department is
requesting to add two OBGYN-Family Medicine providers. To fully offset the costs, the Department is
canceling two vacant Ambulatory Care Provider-Exempt positions #8618 and 10013. These positions have
been vacant for a number of years and the Department has determined there is a greater need to staff its
Obstetrics Department.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jo-Anne Linares,
925-957-5240
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Gina S., Samir Shah, J Linares
C. 24
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Cancel Two Ambulatory Care Provider-Exempt Positions and Add Two OBGYN-Family Medicine, Advanced
Obstetric - Exempt Positions
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the OB department will continue to be understaffed which negatively
impacts the delivery of patient care services.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300-25629
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 25629
POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 25629
DATE 09/2/20
Department No./
Department Health Services Budget Unit No.0540 Org No.6301 Agency No. A18
Action Requested: Add two (2) OBGYN-Family Medicine, Advanced Obstetric -Exempt (VPS6) positions and cancel vacant
Ambulatory Care Provider-Exempt (V PT1) positions #8618 and #10013 in the Health Services Department.
Proposed Effective Date: _9/23/2020_
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $0 Net County Cost 0
Total this FY $0 N.C.C. this FY $0
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT: 100% Cost Neutral (Enterprise Fund I)
Department must initiate necess ary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for furthe r explanations or comments.
Jo-Anne Linares
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Sarah Kennard for 9/15/2020
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE
Exempt from Human Resources review under delegated authority.
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date)
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Other: Approve as recommended by the department. ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 9/15/2020 No. xxxxxx
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year -to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefit s Costs : b. Support Cost s :
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c . Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project positio n(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c . financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25630 to decrease the hours of two (2) Family Nurse
Practitioner (VWSB) positions #15470 from 32/40 to 22/40 and #9571 from 40/40 to 36/40, at salary plan
and grade L35-1873 ($11,378 – $14,210) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost savings of approximately $90,765. (Enterprise Fund
I)
BACKGROUND:
Health Services is requesting to reduce the hours of Family Nurse Practitioner positions #9571 from 40/40
to 36/40 and #15470 from 32/40 to 22/40 due to the incumbents' availability. This action results in cost
savings and the Department has determined that operational needs are met with the reduced position hours.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the department will not be able to fulfill the request of the incumbents and
support the operational needs.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jo-Anne Linares,
925-957-5240
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Gina S., Jo-Anne Linares
C. 25
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Decrease the Hours of Two Family Nurse Practitioner Positions in the Health Services Department
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS
P300-25630
MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 25630
POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 25630
DATE 09/2/20
Department No./
Department Health Services Budget Unit No.0540 Org No.6386/6388 Agency No. A18
Action Requested: Decrease the hours of Family Nurse Practitioner (VWSB) position #9571 from 40/40 to 36/40 and
position #15470 from 32/40 to 22/40 in the Health Services Department.
Proposed Effective Date: _9/23/20___
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $0 Net County Cos t 0
Total this FY $0 N.C.C. this FY $0
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT: 100% Cost Savings (Enterprise Fund I)
Department must initiate necess ary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Jo-Anne Linares
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Sarah K ennard for 9/15/20
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE
Exempt from Human Resources review under delegated authority.
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date)
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Other: Approve as recommended by the department. ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 9/15/2020 No. xxxxxx
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year -to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefit s Costs : b. Support Cost s :
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c . Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project positio n(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c . financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to execute a Library Sublease and Service Agreement
between the County and the City of Orinda for the operation of the Orinda Library located at 26 Orinda
Way, Orinda.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The proposed changes to the operations plan reflect existing practices.
BACKGROUND:
The County operates the library at 26 Orinda Way in Orinda under a Library Sublease and Maintenance
Agreement dated October 7, 2001. The sublease that is the subject of this board order is substantially
similar to the County’s standard form Library Lease and Service Agreement. The County’s standard form
Library Lease and Service Agreement was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010 and amended in
2020. Under the terms of sublease with the City of Orinda, the County will perform library services and
related activities at the library and the City will pay for and provide all maintenance, utilities, and janitorial
services to the library. No rent is due or payable by the County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stacey Sinclair, 925
957-2464
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
C. 26
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE Library Sublease and Service Agreement with the City of Orinda
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the Library Lease and Service Agreement with the City of Orinda may reduce library
services in the City of Orinda.
ATTACHMENTS
Orinda Library Sublease and Agreement
LIBRARY SUBLEASE
and
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Between
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
and
THE CITY OF ORINDA
July 1, 2020
LIBRARY SUBLEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA AND THE CITY OF ORINDA
1. DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................... 0
2. EFFECTIVENESS ..................................................................................................... 2
3. SUBLEASE OF LIB RARY ....................................................................................... 2
4. CONSIDERATION ................................................................................................... 2
5. TERM ......................................................................................................................... 2
A. Automatic Renewal .......................................................................................... 2
B. Termination ...................................................................................................... 2
6. USE ............................................................................................................................ 2
A. County’s Use of Library................................................................................... 2
B. City’s Use of Library........................................................................................ 2
C. County’s Use of Meeting Rooms ..................................................................... 3
D. County’s Use of Parking Lot ............................................................................ 3
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ........................................................................... 3
A. Exterior ............................................................................................................. 3
B. Interior .............................................................................................................. 3
C. Fixtures and Furnishings .................................................................................. 3
D. Custodial Services ............................................................................................ 3
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................. 3
9. ALTERATIONS; FIXTURES; SIGNS ..................................................................... 3
10. OPERATIONS: HOURS; COSTS ............................................................................ 4
A. Initial Period ..................................................................................................... 4
B. Annual Modifications ....................................................................................... 4
D. Invoices; Payment ............................................................................................ 4
11. OPERATIONS: COST OF UTILITIES .. ................................................................. 5
12. OPERATIONS: TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT; COSTS . ........................... 5
A. Components........................................................................................................... 5
B. Voice Communication System.. ............................................................................ 5
C. Data Communication System.. .............................................................................. 5
13. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENTS ................................................................................ 6
A. County .............................................................................................................. 6
B. City ................................................................................................................... 6
C. Replacement of FF&E...................................................................................... 6
D. Public Art ......................................................................................................... 6
14. INSURANCE............................................................................................................. 7
A. Liability Insurance ............................................................................................ 7
B. Property Insurance ............................................................................................ 7
C. Workers C ompensation and Employers Liability ............................................ 7
15. INDEMNIFICATION ................................................................................................ 8
A. By County ........................................................................................................ 8
B. By City ............................................................................................................. 8
16. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ..................................................................................... 8
17. DEFAULT ................................................................................................................. 8
A. By County ........................................................................................................ 9
B. By City ............................................................................................................. 9
18. REMEDIES ................................................................................................................ 9
A. By County ........................................................................................................ 9
B. By City ............................................................................................................. 9
19. MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................. 9
A. Use of Volunteers ............................................................................................. 9
B. Assignment and Sublease ................................................................................. 9
C. Quiet Enjoyment .............................................................................................. 9
D. Waste ................................................................................................................ 9
E. Surrender of Premises ...................................................................................... 9
F. Holding Over .................................................................................................. 10
G. Notices ............................................................................................................ 10
H. Time is of the Essence .................................................................................... 10
I. Governing Law ............................................................................................... 10
J. Severability..................................................................................................... 10
K. Entire Agreement; Construction; Modification .............................................. 11
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Library Floor Plan
Exhibit B Form of Sublease Supplement
LIBRARY SUBLEASE
And
SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Sublease and service agreement (“Sublease ”) is dated July 1, 2020 (“Effective
Date”), and is between the City of Orinda, California, a municipal corporation (the “City”), and
the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”).
Recitals
A. The City owns that certain property having Assessor’s Parcel No. 260-200-005 located at
26 Orinda Way in Orinda, California (the “Property ”).
B. The Property has been improved with a 33,000 square foot building (the “Building ”), a
parking lot, and landscaping.
C. The Friends of the Orinda Library is the owner of the 33,000 square foot library Building
and parking lot. The City has entered into a Sublease-Option to Purchase Agreement with
the Friends of the Orinda Library effective October 7, 2001.
D. That portion of the Building that is used to provide Library Services, as defined below, is
outlined in bold on the floor plan to the Building that is attached as Exhibit A – Library
Floor Plan (the “Library ” or the “Premises ”).
E. The City and the County are parties to the Library Sublease and Maintenance Agreement
dated October 7, 2001, under which the County Subleases the Building from the City for
use as a library (the “2001 Sublease ”).
F. The City and the County agree that the presence of a public library in a community
enhances the quality of life in that community. The City and the County therefore desire
to work cooperatively to permit the County to operate the Library as a public library.
Toward this end, the City desires to Sublease the Library to the County and the County
desires to Sublease the Library from the City on the terms set forth herein.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS. The following terms have the following meanings:
“Actual Hours ” means the number of hours of Library Services that the County will
provide each week in a Fiscal year at the Library and is the sum of Base Hours and Extra Hours .
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“Base Hours ” means the number of hours of Library Services that the County will provide
each week in a Fiscal Year to all County-operated libraries. The County is responsible for the cost
of providing Library Services during Base Hours.
“Community Library Manager” means the person designated as the on-site manager by
the Librarian.
“Components ” means computers, charging stations (e.g., laptop kiosks), mobile devices,
printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, and related equipment and software used in the Library
by the public and staff.
“Data Communication Equipment ” means routers, switches, servers, uninterrupted
power supply (UPS) and wireless access points.
“Data Communication Services ” means broadband and wireless access.
“Extra Hours ” means the number of hours of Library Services that the City elects to obtain
from the County each week at the Library that are in excess of Base Hours. The City is responsible
for the cost of Extra Hours.
“Fiscal Year” means a twelve-month period beginning July 1.
“Librarian” means the person designated by the County as the County Librarian.
“Library” or “Premises” have the meaning ascribed to those terms in Recital D.
“Library Complex” means the entirety of the Building, including the area not outlined in
bold on the floorplan to the Building that is attached as Exhibit A – Library Floor Plan.
“Library Services ” includes lending books and other media to the public , offering
programs to the public, and providing collection management and technical services in the course
of operating a library. Except as otherwise provided here in, Library Services does not include
maintenance of the Building.
“Meeting Rooms ” are rooms in the Library Complex that are used for meetings and/or
events and include the Auditorium, Garden Room, Gallery Room, and May Room but exclude the
Study Room within the Library. Meeting Rooms may be used for library and other City business
and may be reserved by community groups in accordance with City guidelines. Library staff is
solely responsible for scheduling the reservation and use of the Study Room
“Specialized Equipment ” means equipment that supports library operations that is not
otherwise defined in this Lease, including, but not limited to, book security gates, self-check
machines, remote lockers, self-service library access system (e.g., Open+) and any automated
material handling equipment used at the Library.
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“Sublease Supplement” means a supplement to this Sublease in substantially the form of
Exhibit B – Form of Sublease Supplement.
2. EFFECTIVENESS. This Sublease supersedes and replaces the 2001 Sublease.
3. SUBLEASE OF LIBRARY. The City hereby Subleases to the County and the County
hereby Subleases from the City, the Library.
4. CONSIDERATION . In exchange for the use of the Library, the County shall perform
Library Services and related activities at the Library during the Term of this Sublease. No rent is
due or payable from the County to the City during the Term of this Sublease.
5. TERM . The “Initial Term” of this Sublease begins on the Effective Date and ends June
30, 2021.
A. Automatic Renewal. The Sublease will automatically renew on a yearly basis unless
written notice is given by either party of their intent to terminate the Sublease at least one year in
advance in accordance with Section 5.B., Termination, below. Each annual renewal period is a
“Renewal Term.” Each Renewal Term will automatically commence on the day following the last
day of the prior Term. Upon commencement of a Renewal Term, the “Term” of this Sublease will
be deemed to mean the Initial Term and each Renewal Term.
B. Termination. Either party may terminate this Sublease at any time by giving the other
party written notice at least one year prior to the proposed termination date. In the event of
termination, the County shall leave the Premises and all City Materials, as defined in Section 13.B
below, in good working order, and shall remove only County Materials, as defined in Section 13.A
below.
6. USE.
A. County’s Use of Library. The County may use the Library for the purpose of providing
Library Services for the public and related activities.
B. City’s Use of Library. The City may use the Library (including Meeting Rooms) during
and outside the Library’s normal operating hours, so long as such use does not interfere directly
with normal community library functions. The City is entirely responsible for any use of the
Library that it schedules and shall hold harmless and indemnify the County, its officers, agents and
employees for such use as provided for in Section 15, Indemnification. The City shall establish
use guidelines for the use of Meeting Rooms, schedule use of the Meeting Rooms, and collect and
retain any fees.
Any use of the Library scheduled by the City is subject to the City’s guidelines and the
City’s rules and regulations. The City may not close the Library during its normal operating hours
without the prior written consent of the Librarian.
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C. County’s Use of Meeting Rooms. City and County Library staff will work
cooperatively to schedule use of the Meeting Rooms. Library sponsored programs are to be given
priority use of Meeting Rooms in the Library Complex during library hours of operation, provided
that a Library program may not displace a previously scheduled use of a M eeting Room. The
County will have an opportunity to place Meeting Room reservations before the City takes general
reservations. At no time will the County be charged for use of Meeting Rooms for Library
programs.
The County will also have an opportunity to reserve the Auditorium that is part of the
Building up to six times per year for library-related programs and activities at no charge. Use of
the auditorium may be scheduled up to twelve months in advance, on a space available basis.
D. County’s Use of Parking Lot. City may designate Library staff parking areas.
Alternately, Library staff may park within designated library parking areas subject to the same
provisions or restrictions that apply to the general pub lic.
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. The City shall provide the maintenance and repairs
described below to keep and maintain the Building in good order, condition and repair. Such
maintenance and repair is to be carried out in a manner that is at least consistent with the caliber
of maintenance and repairs applied by the City to other City facilities, or as mutually agreed by
the City and the County. City responsibilities for maintenance and repair include:
A. Exterior. All exterior building maintenance including but not limited to the roof,
landscaping, hardscape, grounds, pest control, lighting and parking.
B. Interior. All interior building maintenance including but not limited to mechanical and
electrical systems, including gas, electrical, water, plumbing, elevators, voice and data
communication systems infrastructure, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, pest
control, and all interior lighting systems, including the replacement of all fixtures and bulbs.
C. Fixtures and Furnishings. Maintenance and replacement of Building fixtures and
furnishings including shelving, lighting, furniture, carpeting, window treatments, and appliances .
D. Custodial Services. City shall notify the Community Library Manager prior to
selecting a contractor to provide custodial services. Alternately, City may provide such service
using City staff.
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. If the City and County agree that capital improvements
to the Building or the Property are necessary (such improvements , “Capital Improvements”),
then (i) the City shall provide the Capital Improvements at its sole cost and expense, and (ii) the
City shall coordinate the schedule associated with the construction of all Capital Improvements
with the Librarian.
9. ALTERATIONS; FIXTURES; SIGNS . The County may make any lawful and proper
minor alterations to the Library and may attach fixtures and signs in or upon the Prop erty with the
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City’s prior written approval. The County is responsible for the cost of such alterations and
attachments. All alterations and attachments must comply with existing code requirements.
10. OPERATIONS: HOURS; COSTS.
A. Initial Period. For the Initial Term (i) the number of Base Hours the County will
provide, (ii) the number of Extra Hours the City elects to obtain from the County, (iii) the resulting
number of Actual Hours, and (iv) the cost to the City of the Extra Hours (such cost, the “City’s
Obligation”) are set forth in Sublease Supplement No. 1, which supplement is substantially in the
form of Exhibit B.
B. Annual Modifications. For each Renewal Term, the Librarian will provide a Sublease
Supplement to the City in substantially the form of Exhibit B by March 31 of each year. The
Sublease Supplement will set forth (i) the number of Base Hours the County will provide in the
upcoming Fiscal Year, (ii) the number of Extra Hours of Library Services the County anticipates
that the City will elect to obtain from the County at the Library in the upcoming Fiscal Year (in
the absence of more current information from the City, the County will assume the number of
Extra Hours in the upcoming Fiscal Year will be equal to the number of Extra Hours then in effect),
(iii) the resulting number of Actual Hours during which Library Services will be conducted at the
Library in the upcoming Fiscal Year, and (iv) the cost of the City’s Obligation.
C. City Election: Extra Hours. Within 60 days of receiving the Sublease Supplement, the
City shall notify the Librarian in writing if it intends to modify the number of Extra Hours at the
Library in the upcoming Fiscal Year. Such modification may be based on fiscal or other
considerations identified by the City.
1. Change in Extra Hours from Prior Fiscal Year. If the County receives a notice
modifying the number of Extra Hours desired in the upcoming Fiscal Year within the time allotted,
the parties shall use good faith efforts to finalize a revised Sublease Supplement for the upcoming
Fiscal Year before the July 1 start of that Fiscal Year. If the City fails to make a final determination
regarding the number of Extra Hours before the start of the upcoming Fiscal Year, the Sublease
Supplement issued by the Librarian for the upcoming Fiscal Year will be effective until the City
makes its final determination and a revised Sublease Supplement for that Fiscal Year is executed .
The final, revised, Sublease Supplement will be effective upon its execution by the County and
the City.
2. No Change in Extra Hours from Prior Fiscal Year. If the County does not
receive a notice modifying the number of Extra Hours desired in the upcoming Fiscal Year within
the time allotted, the County and the City shall each execute the original Sublease Supplement
issued by the Librarian for the upcoming F iscal Year, which Sublease Supplement will become
effective on July 1 of the Fiscal Year to which it applies.
D. Invoices; Payment. The County will invoice the City quarterly for the cost of Extra
Hours incurred in the prior quarter. The City shall pay the County the amount due to the County
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. In no event is the City obligated to pay an amount
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greater than the amount identified as the City’s Obligation in the Sublease Supplement in effect
for that Fiscal Year.
11. OPERATIONS: COST OF UTILITIES . The City shall pay for all utilities provided to
the Premises, including gas, electricity, voice communication services, water, sewer, fire alarm,
intrusion alarm, garbage, and recycling.
12. OPERATIONS: TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT; COSTS . The County and the
City shall share responsibility for providing and maintaining technological equipment and services
as follows:
A. Components. The County shall provide technology support at the Library, including
determining the quantity, type, configuration, and location of all Components used in the Library.
The County shall acquire Components for use in the Library and maintain them in good working
order. The County is responsible for the cost of obtaining and maintaining Components in the
Library.
B. Voice Communication System. The City, at its expense, shall acquire and provide voice
communication equipment and on-going voice services to the Library.
C. Data Communication System. The County shall acquire and config ure the Data
Communication Equipment and select Data Communication Services for the Library to create the
Library’s data communication system. The City is responsible for the actual cost of obtaining and
maintaining the Data Communication Equipment. To ens ure the City is able to properly budget
for the cost of the Data Communication Equipment, prior to placing an order for Data
Communication Equipment, (i) the County will provide a written estimate of the cost of the Data
Communication Equipment to the City, and (ii) must receive the City’s written consent to the
acquisition. At the parties’ discretion, such writings may be in the form of emails. The City
acknowledges that it is responsible for the actual cost of the Data Communication Equipment, even
if it varies from the estimate through no fault of the County’s.
1. Connection. The County will connect the Library’s data communication system
to the County Library wireless network. It is expressly understood and agreed that such wireless
network is for the exclusive use of the County in providing Library Services. The City shall provide
CAT5 or better Ethernet cabling throughout the Library and replace or upgrade as needed.
2. Monthly Cost. The County is responsible for the cost of the monthly usage fee
for Data Communication Services.
D. Miscellaneous Equipment.
1. Specialized Equipment. The County shall acquire any Specialized Equipment
used in the Library. The City is responsible for the actual cost of obtaining and maintaining any
Specialized Equipment. To ensure the City is able to properly budget for the cost of any
Specialized Equipment, prior to placing an order for Specialized Equipment, (i) the County will
provide a written estimate of the cost of the Specialized Equipment to the City, and (ii) must
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receive the City’s written consent to the acquisition. At the parties’ discretion, such writings may
be in the form of emails. The City acknowledges that it is responsible for the actual cost of the
Specialized Equipment, even if it varies from the estimate through no fault of the County’s.
2. Copiers. The County shall provide, at its sole cost and expense, one or more
copy machines for use by library staff at the Library. The County may provide, at its sole cost and
expense, one or more copy machines for use by the public at the Library. The County shall also
obtain, at its sole cost and expense, a maintenance contract for each such copy machine. Any
revenue collected for the use of copy machines will be retained by the County.
3. Audio Visual Equipment. Should the City elect to procure any audio-visual
equipment for use, either by the City or County, at the Library, the City shall provide such
equipment, at its sole cost and expense. The City shall also maintain, at its sole cost and expense,
any audio-visual equipment it procures. All such audio-visual equipment will be City Materials,
as defined in Section 13(B) of this Lease.
E. Obsolescence Avoidance. The City and County are both responsible and shall work
together in good faith to ensure that all equipment and te chnology services at the Library, including
the voice communication system, the data communication System, Data Communication Services,
and Specialized Equipment, and excluding copiers and Components, are adequate for the Library’s
needs and that costs that are the responsibility of the City are within the City’s fiscal parameters
and approved by the City in advance.
13. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENTS .
A. County. All books, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and materials purchased by the
County, or foundations or private or public fundraising efforts on behalf of the County, are owned
by the County. Together, these books, materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment are the
“County Materials .”
B. City. All books, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and materials purchased by the City,
or foundations or private or public fundraising efforts on behalf of the City, are owned by the City.
Together, these books, materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment are the “City Materials .”
City Materials will be identified in the County’s Integrated Library System.
C. Replacement of FF&E. From time to time, City and County will jointly determine if
City-owned furnishings, fixtures and equipment are in need of repair or replacement, or, if
applicable, a schedule for replacing City-owned furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The City shall
carry out, and bear the cost of, such repair or replacement as soon as is practically and fiscally
possible.
D. Public Art. The City is responsible for the selection, cost, maintenance, installation,
and removal of, and any liability for, all interior and exterior public art displayed at the Library.
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14. INSURANCE
A. Liability Insurance
1. County. Throughout the Term, the County shall maintain in full force and effect,
at its sole expense, either (i) comprehensive general liability insurance in commercially reasonable
amounts, but in no event in an amount less than $3,000,000 per occurrence, protecting and insuring
against claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or
resulting from use of the Property, or (ii) a general self-insurance program covering bodily injury,
death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or resulting from use of the Property.
Any policy of insurance obtained by the County must (i) name the City, its officers, agents, and
employees, as additional insureds, (ii) be endorsed to provide that the insurance is primary to and
non-contributory to insurance carried by the City with respect to liability imposed on the County
under this agreement, and (iii) contain a severability of interest clause.
2. City. Throughout the Term, the City shall maintain in full force and effect, at its
sole expense, either (i) comprehensive general liability insurance in commercially reasonable
amounts, but in no event in an amount less than $3,000,000 per occurrence, protecting and insuring
against claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or
resulting from use of the Property, or (ii) a general self-insurance program covering bodily injury,
death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or resulting from use of the Property.
Any policy of insurance obtained by the City must (i) name the County, its office rs, agents, and
employees, as additional insureds thereunder, (ii) be endorsed to provide that the insurance is
primary to and non-contributory to insurance carried by the County with respect to liability
imposed on the City under this agreement, and (iii) contain a severability of interest clause.
B. Property Insurance.
3. County. Throughout the Term, the County shall maintain in full force and
effect, at its sole expense, fire insurance and a standard “all risk” policy covering the County -
owned property within the Library, and any other personal property owned by the County located
at the Property. Such coverage must (i) contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of
the City, and (ii) cover loss or damage to the County-owned property in the amount of the full
replacement value. Covered perils are to include fire, all risk, vandalism, malicious mischief, and
sprinkler leakage.
4. City. Throughout the Term, the City shall maintain in full force and effect, at
its sole expense, fire insurance and a standard “all risk” policy covering all structures and
improvements at the Property and any personal property owned by the City located at the Property.
Such coverage must contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the County. Covered
perils are to include fire, all risk, vandalism, malicious mischief and sprink ler leakage.
C. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability. Both parties shall maintain in full
force and effect Workers Compensation Insurance or self-insurance, and Employers Liability
Insurance or self-insurance with limits that conform to legal requirements.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION
A. By County. County shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from the
County’s share of any and all claims, costs and liability for any damage, injury or death of or to
any person or the property of any person, including attorneys’ fees, caused by the willful
misconduct or the negligent a cts, errors, or omissions of the County, its officers, agents or
employees in using the Property pursuant to this Sublease, except to the extent caused or
contributed to by (i) the structural, mechanical, or other failure of buildings owned or maintained
by the City or the Friends of the Orinda Library, (ii) the design of the Library, (iii) fixtures in the
Library that are owned by the City or the Friends of the Orinda Library, and/or (iv) the negligent
acts, errors, or omissions of the City, its officers, agents or employees.
B. By City. The City shall indemnify, defend and hold the County harmless from City’s
share of any and all claims, costs and liability for any damage, injury or death of or to any person
or the property of any person, including attorneys’ fees, caused by the willful misconduct or the
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the City, its officers, agents or employees with respect to the
Property, or the City’s performance under this Sublease, or the City’s use of the Property, the
structural, mechanical or other failure of buildings owned or maintained by the City or the Friends
of the Orinda Library, the design of the Library, or fixtures in the Library that are owned by the
City or the Friends of the Orinda Library, except to the extent caused or contributed to by the
negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the County, its officers, agents, or employees. The City is
responsible for all claims that result from the design of the Library and from fixtures in the Library
that are owned by the City or the Friends of the Orinda Library, except for any claims that result
from a change in the design of the Library that is requested by the County and approved by the
Board of Supervisors after the date of this Sublease.
16. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. The City warrants to the County that the City does not have
any knowledge of the presence of Hazardous Material (as defined below) or contamination of the
Building or Property in violation of environmental laws. The City shall defend, save, protect and
hold the County harmless from any loss arising out of the presence of any Hazardous Material on
the Property that was not brought to the Property by or at the request of the County, its agents,
contractors, invitees or employees. The City acknowledges and agrees that the County has no
obligation to clean up or remediate, or contribute to the cost of clean up or remediation, of any
Hazardous Material unless such Hazardous Material is re leased, discharged or spilled on or about
the Property by the County or by any of County’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees or other
representatives. The obligations of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Sublease.
“Hazardous Material” means any substance, material or waste, including lead based
paint, asbestos and petroleum (including crude oil or any fraction thereof), that is or becomes
designated as a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous material, toxic substance, or
toxic material under any federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
17. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following events is a default (“Default”) under
this Sublease:
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A. By County. If the County fails to operate the Library as a public library a nd such failure
continues for thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice of failure from the City to the Librarian
with a copy to the County Administrator; provided, however, that the County will have additional
time, up to an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, if its failure is due to circumstances beyond
its reasonable control, including, without limitation, failure of the County’s Board of Supervisors
to adopt a budget, work stoppages, and acts of God.
B. By City. The City’s failure to perform any of its obligations under this Sublease if such
failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice of failure from the
County to the City specifying the nature of the breach in reasonably sufficient detail; pro vided,
however, if such breach cannot reasonably be remedied within such thirty (30) day period, then a
Default will not be deemed to occur until the occurrence of the City’s failure to perform within the
period of time that may be reasonably required to r emedy the breach, up to an aggregate of one
hundred twenty (120) days, provided the City commences curing such breach within thirty (30)
days after receipt of the notice of the breach and thereafter diligently proceeds to cure such breach.
18. REMEDIES
A. By County. Upon the occurrence of a Default by the City, the County may (i) terminate
this Sublease and quit the Premises, or (ii) suspend operation of Library Services until the default
is cured.
B. By City. Upon the occurrence of a Default by the County, the City may, after giving
the County written notice of the Default, and in accordance with due process of law, reenter and
repossess the Premises and remove all persons and property from the Premises.
19. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Use of Volunteers. Volunteers are vital and welcome in enhancing the level of service
offered in providing Library Services. City staff may work with the County’s library volunteer
coordinator to recruit and schedule volunteers to assist with community library operation.
Volunteers will be utilized to perform services as mutually agreed upon by the County and the City.
B. Assignment and Sublease. The County does not have the right to assign this Sublease
or Sublease the Premises or any part thereof at any time during the Term.
C. Quiet Enjoyment. Provided the County is following the material terms of this Sublease ,
the City shall warrant and defend the County in its quiet enjoyment and possession of the Premises
during the Term.
D. Waste. The County shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any waste upon the
Premises.
E. Surrender of Premises. On the last day of the Term, or earlier termination of this
Sublease, the County shall peaceably and quietly leave and surrender the Library to the City, in
good condition, ordinary wear and tear, and damage by casualty, condemnation, acts of God, and
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the City’s failure to make repairs required of the City excepted. Upon termination of this Sublease ,
the C ounty shall remove the County Materials from the Premises within one hundred eighty (180)
days, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City.
F. Holding Over. Any holding over after the Term of this Sublease is a tenancy from
month to month and is subject to the terms of this Sublease.
G. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Sublease must be in writing and
sent by overnight delivery service or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and directed as
follows:
To the City: City of Orinda
22 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
Phone: (925) 253-4220
Facsimile: (925) 254-2068
To County: County Librarian
Contra Costa County
777 Arnold Drive, Suite 210
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 608-7700
Facsimile: (925) 608-7761
With a copy to: Real Estate Manager
Contra Costa County
Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 313-2000
Facsimile: (925) 646-0288
Either party may at any time designate in writing a substitute address for that set fo rth
above, and thereafter notices are to be directed to such substituted address. If sent in accordance
with this Section, all written notices will be deemed effective (i) the next business day, if sent by
overnight courier, or (ii) three days after being deposited in the United States Postal system.
H. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in fulfilling all terms and conditions of
this Sublease.
I. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California govern all matters arising out of
this Sublease.
J. Severability. In the event that any provision herein contained is held to be invalid or
unenforceable in any respect, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this
Sublease will not in any way be affected or impaired.
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K. Entire Agreement; Construction; Modification. Neither party has relied on any promise
or representation not contained in this Sublease. All previous conversations, negotiations, and
understandings are of no further force or effect.
This Sublease is not to be construed as if it has been prepared by one of the parties, but
rather as if both parties have prepared it. This Sublease may be modified only by a writing signed
by both parties.
The parties are executing this Sublease as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph.
COUNTY CITY
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a CITY OF ORINDA, a
political subdivision of the State of municipal corporation of the State of
California California
By: _______________________ By: _______________________
Melinda S. Cervantes Steve Salomon
County Librarian City Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By By: _______________________
Brian M. Balbas Osa L. Wolff
Public Works Director City Attorney
By
Jessica L. Dillingham
Principal Real Property Agent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHARON L. ANDERSON, COUNTY COUNSEL
By: _______________________
Kathleen M. Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Library Floor Plan
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Sublease Supplement
SUBLEASE SUPPLEMENT No. [ ]
This Sublease Supplement No. [ ] is dated ___________ and supplements the
Sublease dated ______________ (the “Sublease ”) between the City of Orinda, a municipal
corporation of the State of California (the “City”), and the County of Contra Costa, a
political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”).
Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings given to such
terms in the Sublease.
1. The number of Base Hours to be provided by the County in the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 20__, is ____.
2. The number of Extra Hours to be provided in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
20__ is _____.
3. The number of Actual Hours to be provided in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
20__ is _____.
4. The City’s Obligation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2___ is
$____________.
5. This Sublease Supplement No. [ ] is effective in accordance with the terms of the
Sublease.
COUNTY CITY
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a CITY OF ORINDA, a
political subdivision of the State of municipal corporation of the State of
California California
By: _______________________ By: _______________________
Name Name
County Librarian City Manager
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, or designee, to
accept grant funding in an amount not to exceed $17,608,086 from the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, for Head Start Program
services for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and AUTHORIZE the Chair Board of
Supervisors to sign the grant application.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the period January 1 through June 30, 2021 is included in the Department’s FY 2020-21
budget. Funding for the period July 1 through December 31, 2021 will be included in the Department’s
proposed FY 2021-22 budget. The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match of
the total project budget. For 2021, the match amount equates to $4,402,022, which will be achieved through
collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start
parents and community partners. The application includes $2,293,865 requested funding for the County's
Head Start Delegate Agency, First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, California. CFDA #93.600. (100% Federal)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres
608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
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To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2021 Head Start Continuation Grant
BACKGROUND:
Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth through five
years old from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.
Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following
domains: language and literacy; cognition and general knowledge; physical development and health;
social and emotional development; and approaches to learning. Head Start also provides comprehensive
services which include health, nutrition, social and other services determined as necessary via family
needs assessments. Services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and
linguistic heritage. Services are provided through a variety of service models including: centers or
schools that children attend part or full day, family childcare homes and/or the children's own homes
wherein a Head Start staff visit once per week to provide in-home services. Children who receive
home-based services gather periodically with other enrolled families for group learning experiences
facilitated by Head Start staff. Contra Costa County submits an application annually to the U.S. Health
and Human Services Department, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, as the
Head Start grantee. The annual application includes newly identified goals and objectives for the
program. This is year 3 of a 5 year funding cycle. This application was reviewed for approval by the
Head Start Policy Council on 08/19/20. Approval of this Board order will allow the continued provision
of Head Start services to program eligible children and families
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County will not receive funding to operate Head Start childcare centers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Head Start grant funding supports three of the community outcomes established in the Children's
Report Card:: 1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School, 3) “Families that are Economically
Self-sufficient” and, 4) “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing" by offering comprehensive
services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to children from
low income families throughout Contra Costa County.
ATTACHMENTS
Head Start Funding Letter
Head Start Budget Narrative
Office of Head Start | 330 C St., SW, 4th Floor, Washington DC 20201 | eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
August 18, 2020
Grant No. 09CH010862
Dear Head Start Grantee:
A grant application must be completed for the upcoming budget period. The application for the Head St art grant is
due October 1, 2020.
The following table reflects the annual funding and enrollment levels for Fiscal Year 2021.
Funding Type Head Start Early Head Start
Program Operations $17,410,742 $3,794,190
Training and Technical Assistance $197,344 $82,944
Total Funding $21,485,220
Program Head Start Early Head Start
Federal Funded Enrollment 1,351 311
Period of Funding: 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
Application Submission Requirements
The application must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Head Start Grant Application Instructions
with Guidance, Version 3 (Application Instructions) for a continuation application. It must be submitted on behalf of
the Authorizing Official registered in the HSES.
The Application Instructions are available on the home page of HSES. Please review the instructions carefully prior
to preparing the application. Submission guidance can be found in the "Instructions" section of the HSES.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Please ensure the application contains all of the required information. For additional questions or guidance
regarding the application instructions, please contact Chris Pflaumer, Head Start Program Specialist, at 415-437-
8445 or chris.pflaumer@acf.hhs.gov or Keith Chin, Grants Management Specialist, at 646-905-8121 or
keith.chin@acf.hhs.gov.
For technical assistance in submitting the application in HSES, contact the Help Desk at help@hsesinfo.org or 1-
866-771-4737.
Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds and satisfactory performance under the terms and
conditions of the current award, including the submission of all required financial and real property reports.
Enrollment and funding levels are subject to chang e prior to or during the period of funding for failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of the award, including the full enrollment initiative.
Sincerely,
/Cynthia Yao/
Cynthia Yao
Regional Program Manager
Office of Head Start
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department
Community Services Bureau
2021 Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT
1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application for
Budget Period 1/1/21 through 12/31/21.
2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is a submission of application for continuation grant funding for FY 2021.
4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. The standard one budget period is from
1/1/21 through 12/31/21. The budget summary below is for year 3 of the five year grant period.
5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for Early Head Start is provided by federal dollars. Contra Costa
County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match of the total project budget, which
may be in cash or in-kind contributions, fairly valued.
6. FUTURE FUNDING. An application for continuation grant funding must be submitted each year.
7. BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget Categories: T/TA Basic Grant TOTAL
Personnel 475,500 475,500
Fringe Benefits 300,000 300,000
Travel 2,000 - 2,000
Supplies 15,500 15,500
Contractual 20,500 1,957,328 1,977,828
Construction
Other 60,444 955,517 1,0 15,961
Sub-Total of Direct Charges 82,944 3,703,845 3,786,789
Indirect Costs 90,345 90,345
Total Federal Amount Requested 82,944 3,794,190 3,877,1 34
Non-Federal Share 20,736 948,5 48 969,284
Total Federal and Non -Federal $103,680 $4,742,738 $4,846,418
8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the Early Head Start
Program, which is administered and staffed by the Employment & Human Services Department,
Community Services Bureau.
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9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Bureau serves the needs of low-income children (3-5
years of age under Head Start, and prenatal - 3 yrs under Early Head Start) and their fa milies, by
providing quali ty childcare, child development, and other services such as medical, mental health and
dental needs.
10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Community Services Bureau’s Head Start
program combines Federal Head Start and State Child D evelopment funding into one cohesive
program. The Bureau also has strong collaborations with other departments within the County and
partners with community based o rganizations, local private businesses, schools, non-profits, and
volunteer organizations.
11. PROJECT GOALS. (Same goals and objectives for both Head Start and Early Head Start)
Goal 1: Through the use of multiple technologies, CSB will develop systems to enhance staff and client
communication while coordinating program-wide approaches to effective data management and ensuring
high quality service delivery.
Goal 2: Due to an 84% increase in Early Head Start slots (from 311 to 623 ) in two years, CSB will enhance
its Early Head Start programming through a multi -faceted approach.
Goal 3: CSB will implement a “Grow Our Own” approach to hiring, developing, and retaining a robust staff
across all service areas that are responsive to the clients and intrinsically motivated to be the best they can
be through a variety of supports and services.
Goal 4: CSB will implement data-driven Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) services that
embrace the PFCE framework and result in measurable impacts that achieve the mission of the
organization.
12. STATED OBJECTIVES.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will take a program-wide approach to identifying a platform which allows
families to remotely access individualized child and family information.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will use technologies to design a contact-less sign-in/out process that
supports safety for families and staff while maintaining accurate records.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will employ new innovative strategies to support communication with clients
conducive to a remote workspace including the CLOUDS calling feature.
By June 2021, CSB will i mplement an oral health curriculum for families and staff to support dental
health practices at home and at school.
By December 2020, select program staff will receive Infant/Toddler CLASS coaching with a certified
Infant/Toddler CLASS consultant to increa se their understanding of best practices in adult/child
interactions.
By December 2020, 7 additional Teacher Assistant Trainees (TAT) will complete the core 12 units by
participating in the ECE Work Study Program, in partnership with the colleges of Contra Costa and
the YMCA of the East Bay.
By December 2020, the Staff Health Improvement Plan in partnership with the Wellness Champions
will incorporate wellness activities unique to each unit or center’s needs. Impact of efforts will be
measured by the annual workforce satisfaction survey.
By June 2021, CSB will utilize innovative recruitment strategies to increase the number of qualified
Teacher Assistant Trainees (TAT) and Associate Teachers (AT) by 10%.
By June 2021, CSB will practice “Strong Partners/Strong families,” a new approach directed at re -
designing Parent Committee Meetings and enhancing meaningful participation by parents and staff.
3
By June 2021, CSB will build pro -fathering knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the fathers and other
male caregivers by piloting the Fathering in 15 (TM): Online Learning for Dads.
By June 2021, CSB will implement a comprehensive approach to serving homeless families that
addresses all of their needs that result from the devastating effects of homelessness.
13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. Program continues to provide high-quality services.
14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Measurable, results-based child and family outcomes have been
implemented, such as the required State of California’s Desired Results Developmental Profile, for
programs providing services through collaboration with the State of California Department of Education.
15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Goals and Objectives cover FY 2018 – FY
2022. Policy Council has been involved in the development, review and evaluation process of the goals
and objectives.
16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None. Public perception of the Head Start and Early
Head Start programs remain positive. The Policy Council is anticipated to approve submission of this
grant at their August 19, 2020 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, or designee, to
accept grant funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $3,877,134 for Early Head Start
Program services for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and AUTHORIZE the
Chair Board of Supervisors to sign the grant application.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the period January 1 through June 30, 2021 is included in the Department’s FY 2020-21
budget. Funding for the period July 1 through December 31, 2021 will be included in the Department’s
proposed FY 2021-22 budget. The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a non-federal match of 20%
of the total project budget. For 2021, the match requirement is $969,284 which will be achieved through
collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours acquired by Early Head Start
parents and community partners. CFDA #93.600. (100% Federal)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres
608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 28
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2021 Early Head Start Continuation Grant
BACKGROUND:
Early Head Start is a federal program that serves low-income pregnant women and families with infants
and toddlers from birth to age three. It is designed to support and nurture healthy attachments between
the child and the child's family. Early Head Start programs provide quality child care, child
development, and other services such as medical, mental health and dental. Head Start/Early Head Start
also provides comprehensive services which include health, nutrition, social and other services
determined as necessary via family needs assessments. Services are designed to be responsive to each
child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage. Services are provided through a variety of
service models including: centers or schools that children attend part or full day, family childcare homes
and/or the children's own homes wherein a Head Start staff visit once per week to provide in-home
services. Children who receive home-based services gather periodically with other enrolled families for
group learning experiences facilitated by Head Start staff. Contra Costa County submits an application
annually to U.S. Health and Human Services Department, Administration for Children and Families,
Office of Head Start, as the Head Start grantee. The annual application includes newly identified goals
and objectives for the program. This is year 3 of a 5 year grant cycle. This application was reviewed and
approved by the Head Start Policy Council on 08/19/2020. Approval of this board order request will
allow the continued provision of Early Head Start services to program eligible children and families.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County will not receive funding to operate early Head State childcare centers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department’s Early Head Start
program supports three of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: “Children Ready
for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and,
Outcome 4: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing.” These outcomes are achieved by offering
comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services
to low-income pregnant women and families throughout Contra Costa County.
ATTACHMENTS
EHS Funding Letter
EHS Budget Narrative
Office of Head Start | 330 C St., SW, 4th Floor, Washington DC 20201 | eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
August 18, 2020
Grant No. 09CH010862
Dear Head Start Grantee:
A grant application must be completed for the upcoming budget period. The application for the Head St art grant is
due October 1, 2020.
The following table reflects the annual funding and enrollment levels for Fiscal Year 2021.
Funding Type Head Start Early Head Start
Program Operations $17,410,742 $3,794,190
Training and Technical Assistance $197,344 $82,944
Total Funding $21,485,220
Program Head Start Early Head Start
Federal Funded Enrollment 1,351 311
Period of Funding: 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
Application Submission Requirements
The application must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Head Start Grant Application Instructions
with Guidance, Version 3 (Application Instructions) for a continuation application. It must be submitted on behalf of
the Authorizing Official registered in the HSES.
The Application Instructions are available on the home page of HSES. Please review the instructions carefully prior
to preparing the application. Submission guidance can be found in the "Instructions" section of the HSES.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Please ensure the application contains all of the required information. For additional questions or guidance
regarding the application instructions, please contact Chris Pflaumer, Head Start Program Specialist, at 415-437-
8445 or chris.pflaumer@acf.hhs.gov or Keith Chin, Grants Management Specialist, at 646-905-8121 or
keith.chin@acf.hhs.gov.
For technical assistance in submitting the application in HSES, contact the Help Desk at help@hsesinfo.org or 1-
866-771-4737.
Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds and satisfactory performance under the terms and
conditions of the current award, including the submission of all required financial and real property reports.
Enrollment and funding levels are subject to chang e prior to or during the period of funding for failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of the award, including the full enrollment initiative.
Sincerely,
/Cynthia Yao/
Cynthia Yao
Regional Program Manager
Office of Head Start
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department
Community Services Bureau
2021 Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT
1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application for
Budget Period 1/1/21 through 12/31/21.
2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is a submission of application for continuation grant funding for FY 2021.
4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. The standard one budget period is from
1/1/21 through 12/31/21. The budget summary below is for year 3 of the five year grant period.
5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for Early Head Start is provided by federal dollars. Contra Costa
County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match of the total project budget, which
may be in cash or in-kind contributions, fairly valued.
6. FUTURE FUNDING. An application for continuation grant funding must be submitted each year.
7. BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget Categories: T/TA Basic Grant TOTAL
Personnel 475,500 475,500
Fringe Benefits 300,000 300,000
Travel 2,000 - 2,000
Supplies 15,500 15,500
Contractual 20,500 1,957,328 1,977,828
Construction
Other 60,444 955,517 1,0 15,961
Sub-Total of Direct Charges 82,944 3,703,845 3,786,789
Indirect Costs 90,345 90,345
Total Federal Amount Requested 82,944 3,794,190 3,877,1 34
Non-Federal Share 20,736 948,5 48 969,284
Total Federal and Non -Federal $103,680 $4,742,738 $4,846,418
8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the Early Head Start
Program, which is administered and staffed by the Employment & Human Services Department,
Community Services Bureau.
2
9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Bureau serves the needs of low-income children (3-5
years of age under Head Start, and prenatal - 3 yrs under Early Head Start) and their fa milies, by
providing quali ty childcare, child development, and other services such as medical, mental health and
dental needs.
10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Community Services Bureau’s Head Start
program combines Federal Head Start and State Child D evelopment funding into one cohesive
program. The Bureau also has strong collaborations with other departments within the County and
partners with community based o rganizations, local private businesses, schools, non-profits, and
volunteer organizations.
11. PROJECT GOALS. (Same goals and objectives for both Head Start and Early Head Start)
Goal 1: Through the use of multiple technologies, CSB will develop systems to enhance staff and client
communication while coordinating program-wide approaches to effective data management and ensuring
high quality service delivery.
Goal 2: Due to an 84% increase in Early Head Start slots (from 311 to 623 ) in two years, CSB will enhance
its Early Head Start programming through a multi -faceted approach.
Goal 3: CSB will implement a “Grow Our Own” approach to hiring, developing, and retaining a robust staff
across all service areas that are responsive to the clients and intrinsically motivated to be the best they can
be through a variety of supports and services.
Goal 4: CSB will implement data-driven Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) services that
embrace the PFCE framework and result in measurable impacts that achieve the mission of the
organization.
12. STATED OBJECTIVES.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will take a program-wide approach to identifying a platform which allows
families to remotely access individualized child and family information.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will use technologies to design a contact-less sign-in/out process that
supports safety for families and staff while maintaining accurate records.
By June 30, 2021, CSB will employ new innovative strategies to support communication with clients
conducive to a remote workspace including the CLOUDS calling feature.
By June 2021, CSB will i mplement an oral health curriculum for families and staff to support dental
health practices at home and at school.
By December 2020, select program staff will receive Infant/Toddler CLASS coaching with a certified
Infant/Toddler CLASS consultant to increa se their understanding of best practices in adult/child
interactions.
By December 2020, 7 additional Teacher Assistant Trainees (TAT) will complete the core 12 units by
participating in the ECE Work Study Program, in partnership with the colleges of Contra Costa and
the YMCA of the East Bay.
By December 2020, the Staff Health Improvement Plan in partnership with the Wellness Champions
will incorporate wellness activities unique to each unit or center’s needs. Impact of efforts will be
measured by the annual workforce satisfaction survey.
By June 2021, CSB will utilize innovative recruitment strategies to increase the number of qualified
Teacher Assistant Trainees (TAT) and Associate Teachers (AT) by 10%.
By June 2021, CSB will practice “Strong Partners/Strong families,” a new approach directed at re -
designing Parent Committee Meetings and enhancing meaningful participation by parents and staff.
3
By June 2021, CSB will build pro -fathering knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the fathers and other
male caregivers by piloting the Fathering in 15 (TM): Online Learning for Dads.
By June 2021, CSB will implement a comprehensive approach to serving homeless families that
addresses all of their needs that result from the devastating effects of homelessness.
13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. Program continues to provide high-quality services.
14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Measurable, results-based child and family outcomes have been
implemented, such as the required State of California’s Desired Results Developmental Profile, for
programs providing services through collaboration with the State of California Department of Education.
15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Goals and Objectives cover FY 2018 – FY
2022. Policy Council has been involved in the development, review and evaluation process of the goals
and objectives.
16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None. Public perception of the Head Start and Early
Head Start programs remain positive. The Policy Council is anticipated to approve submission of this
grant at their August 19, 2020 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/245 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director,
or designee, to accept Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Security (CARES) Act grant funding in the amount not
to exceed $1,115,537 for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services for the period
July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive total funding in the amount of $1,115,537. Revenue is 100% Federal through the
California Department of Community Services and Development, State Agreement Number 20U-2554. No
County match is required. CFDA # 93.568.
BACKGROUND:
On July 8, 2020, the County received funding from the State Department of Community Services and
Development to provide energy bill assistance payments and weatherization services to county residents
who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the CARES
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres
608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 29
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2020 CARES Act Program, Low Energy Assistance Program Funding
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Act Program Contract under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). Energy saving measures may provide homes with hot water
heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, microwaves, doors, windows, energy-saving light bulbs, weather
stripping, ceiling fans, and attic insulation. Homes with gas appliances receive a combustion appliance
safety test that checks for carbon monoxide gas leakage and are provided with a carbon monoxide
alarm. Residents can also qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides a credit on
their energy bills. First priority are for income eligible households that have suffered an employment
impact in meeting their home energy needs, particularly those that pay a high proportion of household
income for home energy and whose household includes a member of the Vulnerable Populations defined
as elderly individuals, disabled individuals or children five years and under. Second priority are to those
households which have the lowest incomes and the highest energy costs or needs in relation to income.
The funding is to help prevent, prepare for or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County may not receive funding to operate CARES Act Program for LIIHEAP.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The LIHEAP funding supports one of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report
Card, #4 "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing" by the provision of home energy assistance to
keep households warm in winter and to increase household energy efficiency.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/245
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/245
In the Matter Of: 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Program Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
WHEREAS: On July 8, 2020, the County received funding from the State Department of Community Services and Development
for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program services; and WHEREAS: County will provide energy saving assistance
payments and weatherization services to County residents who are financially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS: energy saving assistance measures and services may include providing homes with hot water heaters, furnaces,
refrigerators, microwaves, doors, windows, light bulbs, weather stripping, ceiling fans, attic insulation, and checks for carbon
monoxide gas leakage and alarms; and WHEREAS: the first priority are income eligible households that have suffered an
employment impact in meeting home energy needs, particularly those that pay a high prportion of household income for home
energy and whose household incudes a member of vulnerable populations defined as elderly individuals, disabled individuals ,or
children five years and under; and WHEREAS: the CARES funding is to help [prevent, prepare for, or respond to the
COVID-29 pandemic.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to approve and authorrize the Employment and
Human Services Department Director, or designee, to accept Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
grant funding in the amount not to exceed $1,115,537 from the California Department of Community Services and Development
for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program services for the period July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021.
Contact: Elaine Burres 608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Amendment Agreement #29-391-18 (State #17-10797, A-1) with the California Department of
Public Health, Office of AIDS, to extend the termination date from December 31, 2020 to December 31,
2021, for continuation of the AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No change in the payment to County, which will not exceed $25,727 per client per calendar year. Payment
is provided for specific services at established Medi-Cal rates. The total funded amount will be determined
by the number of "slots" awarded and services provided. (No county match required)
BACKGROUND:
The Department's Public Health Division, AIDS Program staff is experienced in providing case
management services for people with HIV. The AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program goals are to lessen the
financial cost of care which, for people with AIDS and AIDS related Complex (ARC), are historically
driven by hospitalizations and other institution-based care, and to provide the most humane and appropriate
levels of care in the most appropriate setting for the client. Participation in the program allows the
Department's AIDS Program to offer case managed home and community-based care to a greater number of
clients in the County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Marcy Wilhelm
C. 30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment Agreement #29-391-18 with the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On March 27, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement #29-391-16 with the State to allow
County’s Public Health Division to provide direct home health care services to AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver
Program clients through December 31, 2020, including agreeing to mutually indemnify.
Approval of Amendment Agreement #29-391-18 will allow the Contractor to continue providing AIDS
Medi-Cal Waiver Program services, through December 31, 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment Agreement is not approved, County will not be able to provide AIDS Medi-Cal waiver
Program services for an additional year.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the
amount of $5,000 from Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library to provide
access to ABCmouse.com, a subscription-based digital educational program, for the period September 1,
2020 through August 31, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Southern California Library Cooperative, in partnership with the California State Library, provides an
opportunity for California public libraries to apply for fund reimbursement for purchasing e-Resources,
such as e-books, e-audiobooks, and databases, to meet increased demand from communities during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The free subscription access for ABCmouse.com, ended on August 31, 2020.
However, since the Library received overwhelming feedback from patrons and staff regarding the value of
the program and the educational support needed for pre-school aged children that are currently unable to
attend traditional pre-school programs, the County would like to continue to support the program.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Walt Beveridge
925-608-7730
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 31
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant in the amount of $5,000 from Southern California Library Cooperative
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library would need to divert other limited resources to support the program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
With 9,000+ (English/Spanish) interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities,
ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners ages 2 to
8. Access to the resource would offer additional educational support to pre-school aged children that are
currently unable to attend traditional pre-school programs. This meets the Children's Report Card objective
of Children Ready for and Exceeding in School.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Standard Agreement #28-596-15 (State #20-10517) with the California Department of Public
Health, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $952,824, for continuation of the Public Health
Division’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Project, for the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30,
2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement will result in a funding amount not to exceed $952,824. No County match
required.
BACKGROUND:
On August 15, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Standard Agreement #28-596-14 from the
California Department of Public Health, for continuation of the Childhood Lead Poising Prevention Project
for fiscal years 2017 through 2020.
In Contra Costa County, over 60% of the housing units were built before 1978, the year consumer product
safety commission banned lead paint. Lead paint is a recognized source of lead poisoning in children. Over
5,000 children live in these types of units. Since 1992, over 800 children have been identified in Contra
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Marcy Wilhelm
C. 32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Standard Agreement #28-596-15 with California Department of Public Health
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Costa County with lead poisoning, and many more are likely to have lead poisoning although they have not
been tested. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identifies lead poisoning as the principal
environmental health problem affecting children in the United States and emphasizes that this is a problem,
which is entirely preventable. In Contra Costa County, over 500 residents have been diagnosed with a lead
level of over 10 mcg/dl and approximately, 75 children each year have low levels of lead between 5-10
mcg/dl. The only way to know if a child has been poisoned by lead is to test the child. This Project is the
sole source of funding for case management and follow-up care for children identified as lead-poisoned.
The goal of the Project is to decrease the exposure of children to lead and the incidence of increased
childhood blood lead levels.
Approval of this Agreement #28-596-15 will allow the County’s Public Health Division to continue
receiving funding for the Childhood Lead Poising Prevention Project, through June 30, 2023, including
agreeing to indemnify and hold the State harmless for claims arising out of the County’s performance under
this Agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, children and residents of Contra Costa County will not be treated nor
receive the necessary information with regard to exposure to lead poisoning.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Interagency Agreement #29-816-4 with Martinez Unified School District, a government agency, to
pay County an amount not to exceed $92,164, to provide mental health intervention services for certain
Special Education students, for the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Interagency Agreement will result in a total payment to the County not to exceed $92,164.
No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services Division/Mental Health in collaboration with Seneca Family of
Agencies will implement the Martinez Unified School District Counseling Enriched Classrooms to provide
mental health services for the seriously emotionally disturbed youth and families who live in Martinez.
On June 18, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Interagency Agreement #29-816-3 with Martinez
Unified School District for mental health intervention services for certain Special Education students for
the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Suzanne Tavano, Ph.D.,
925-957-5169
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: L Walker, M Wilhelm
C. 33
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement #29-816-4 with Martinez Unified School District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Interagency Agreement #29-816-4 will allow Agency to continue to pay County to provide
mental health intervention services for certain Special Education students through June 30, 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this agreement is not approved, County will not receive funding to support mental health intervention
services for certain Special Education students.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Children Ready For
and Succeeding in School”; “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe
and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include an
increase in positive social and emotional development as measured by the Child and Adolescent Functional
Assessment Scale (CAFAS).
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement
#29-539-10 (VA #612-20-3-2973-0055) with Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System
(VANCHCS), a Government Agency, to pay the County in an amount of $137,897 for the provision of
services and associated operating cost of the Philip Dorn Respite Center through the Central County’s Adult
Interim Housing Program in Concord, for the period from September 29, 2020 through September 28, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement will result in an amount of $137,897 from VANCHCS for the Central County’s
Adult Interim Housing Program, Philip Dorn Respite Center in Concord for 2020/2021. (No County match
required)
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department seeks continuous funding to provide interim housing, treatment, and other
services for homeless veterans that access the County’s emergency shelter program. Each year the shelters
provide interim housing and support services to over 75 homeless veterans of Contra Costa County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lavonna Martin,
925-608-6701
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: L Walker, M Wilhelm
C. 34
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant Agreement #29-539-10 with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On October 22, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement #29-539-9 to receive funding to
support emergency shelter housing for homeless veterans of Contra Costa County for the period September
29, 2019 through September 28, 2020.
Approval of Grant Agreement #29-539-10 will allow the County to receive funds to support the Central
County’s Adult Interim Housing Program Philip Dorn Respite Center in Concord through September 28,
2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, the County will not receive funding to support homeless veterans
requiring shelter.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept grant
funding in an amount not to exceed $414,188 from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to
provide Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services for the period July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive an amount not to exceed $414,188 from the California Department of Social Services
(CDSS) Housing Bureau to fund Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services 100% State
funds. There is a required 1:1 cash or in-kind match which employment and Human Services (EHSD) Adult
& Aging Services Bureau will draw from Contra Costa Health Services, Health, Housing and
Homelessness (H3) service funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres
608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:California Department of Social Services, Housing and Disability Advocacy Program Funding
BACKGROUND:
The goals of the HDAP are to provide outreach, benefits advocacy, housing subsidies, and case
management to house homeless individuals who are assessed as having potential eligibility to any of the
SSI/SSDI, veterans, or CAPI benefits. The housing assistance includes help with housing navigation,
housing case management, and housing subsidies throughout HDAP participation. Both interim and
permanent supportive housing will be sought for program participants. Grant funding to be used for:
Conduct outreach activities that actively seek out potentially eligible HDAP clients.1.
Provide intensive case management services to coordinate multiple HDAP service
components including outreach, disability advocacy, and housing assistance.
2.
Establish and expand housing navigation and placements for program participants
served by HDAP, from the point of outreach engagement through the disability income
application determination client is placed in stabilized permanent housing.
3.
Provide benefits advocacy services for SSI/SSP, Social Security Disability Benefits
(SSDI), Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), veterans benefits, and other
disability benefit programs.
4.
EHSD’s Aging & Adult Services will partner with Contra Costa Health Services, Health, Housing &
Homelessness Services (H3) and contracted partners to deliver the housing prevention and interventions
outlined in the proposal application to CDSS Housing Bureau. Additional partners may be identified and
added as needed.
Pros and cons of request:
Pros:
Leverages existing Coordinated Entry services and housing partners to address gaps in
services for SSI eligible individuals
Focuses on providing integrated services to support homeless individuals from the
point of outreach and engagement through housing stability and disability benefits
determination
Builds upon existing partnerships between local agencies including local homelessness
Continuum of Care (CoC), housing partners, health services, behavioral health care,
and SSI advocacy services.
Cons:
Sustainability of program funding beyond end of grant term, June 30, 2021
The California Department of Social Services issued the county allocation for HDAP FY 2020-2021
through a AWWDL (All County Welfare Directors Letter) August 10, 2020 which falls after the start of the
fiscal year and thus retroactive to July 1, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, the community will continue to face an increasing number of chronically homeless clients
who do not have access to housing subsidies and after care to remain stably housed.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/250 approving and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to submit
an application and execute a grant award agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof,
pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES),
Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $ 228,052, for funding of the
Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program for the period January 1, 2021
through December 31, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The District Attorney will receive up to $228,052 to fund victim advocacy staff to provide better services to
underserved populations in targeted areas. The funding requires a 25% match, which will be met with
in-kind services.
BACKGROUND:
The Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program is supported by Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance and is authorized by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C.
10603(a) and (b)).
The primary goal of the program is to enhance the safety of unserved/underserved victims
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jason Chan, (925)
957-2234
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 36
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Diana Becton, District Attorney
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program Grant Award for the period January 1, 2021
through December 31, 2021
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
populations in California by establishing victim advocacy programs solely dedicated to the
unserved/underserved population, coordinate direct services in an enhanced response to victimization of
specific crime populations among locally involved agencies and implement an outreach awareness
program to the specific population determined as unserved/underserved. This grant will fund services to
the designated unserved/underserved victim population.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District Attorney will be unable to apply for and accept the grant.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/250
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/250
IN THE MATTER OF Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program Grant Award for the period
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supevisors, Contra Costa County, desires to undertake a certain project designated as the
Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program to be funded in part from funds made available under the
authority of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District Attorney of the County of Contra Costa is authorized to execute, on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments therof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures previously
authorized or controlled by this body.
Contact: Jason Chan, (925) 957-2234
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and ACKNOWLEDGE that, by its terms, the contract between the County and Antioch Unified
School District, pertaining to the provision of mental health services and crisis intervention services to
students referred to the Antioch Unified School District's HOPE program and initially approved by the
Board on September 15, 2020 (Item C.18), does not contain a payment provision to pay County an amount
not to exceed $90,000 as previously specified in the Board action but, instead, contains a payment provision
to pay County an amount not exceed $300,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Interagency Agreement will allow Antioch Unified School District to pay County an
amount up to $300,000. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
On September 15, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Interagency Agreement #28-331-5 with the
Antioch Unified School District, to pay County an amount not to exceed $90,000 to provide mental health
and crisis intervention services to students referred to the District's HOPE program for the period from July
1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Suzanne Tavano, PhD.,
925-957-5212
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: F Carroll, M Wilhelm
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Correct Board Order Item #C.18 with Antioch Unified School District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The purpose of this Board Order is to change the payment limit authorized by the Board to read
$300,000 instead of $90,000, due to an increase in funding.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this correction is not approved, the County will not receive increased funding to provide mental health
services to students referred to the District's HOPE program.
ATTACHMENTS
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Interagency Agreement 28-753-12 with Pittsburg Unified School District, an educational institution,
to pay County an amount not to exceed $5,000, for the Public Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening
Project for the District’s 7th and 8th grade students, for the period from September 1, 2020 through August
31, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Interagency Agreement will allow Pittsburg Unified School District to pay County $5.00
per student to support the Public Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project. No County match
required.
BACKGROUND:
Pittsburg Unified School District has requested that Contra Costa Health Services, Public Health Clinic
Services, provide Scoliosis Screening Clinics at their middle schools for their 7th grade girls and 8th grade
boys, throughout the school year. By providing an outreach program such as the scoliosis screening of their
students, the School District can provide a valuable diagnostic and preventative service to their students
who might otherwise go untreated.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: F Carroll, M Wilhelm
C. 38
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement #28-753-12 with Pittsburg Unified School District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On July 30, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Interagency Agreement #28-753-11 with Pittsburg
Unified School District, for the Public Health Clinic Services Scoliosis Screening Project for its 7th and 8th
grade students for the period from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.
Approval of Interagency Agreement #28-753-12 will allow Agency to offer continuous scoliosis-screening
services to its students, through August 31, 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not receive funds in order to screen for scoliosis in
approximately 1,000 7th and 8th grade students in Pittsburg Unified School District.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept Grant Extension
#28-900-2 with the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions, to decrease the amount payable to
the County by $6,990 to a new amount not to exceed $496,413 and extend the termination date from August
31, 2020 to February 28, 2021 for prevention screening, intervention, and treatment services to reduce
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) for youth in East and West Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $496,413 payable to the County. No
County match required.
BACKGROUND:
This Grant is needed to expand access to youth-friendly prevention, screening, intervention and treatment
services to reduce OUD among youth ages 13 through 24 years. Services will be provided to high school
youth in Antioch, Pittsburg and West Contra Costa Unified School Districts, Juvenile Hall, Golden Gate
Community Schools operated by Contra Costa Office of Education, Calli House Youth Shelter and Concord
Homeless Shelter. Data from the California Opioid Overdose
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: E Suisala , M Wilhelm
C. 39
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment Agreement #28-900-2 California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Surveillance Dashboard show that areas of West and East Contra Costa, including Richmond, Pittsburg and
Antioch, have some of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths for all ages in the county, indicating that
misuse of opioids and OUD is an issue in these areas. Because most adults with OUD started using opioids
before age 25, misuse of opioids and OUD among youth and young adults in these areas is a concern.
Approval of Grant Extension #28-900-2 with allow County to provide prevention screening, intervention,
and treatment services for youth to reduce OUD through February 28, 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this grant extension is not accepted, County will not receive funds to reduce opioid use disorder and
opioid overdose among youth in East and West Contra Costa County.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Families that are Safe,
Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children
and Families”.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Contra Costa Community College District – Diablo Valley College (DVC) in an amount not
to exceed $32,400 to provide foster parent and caregiver Heritage training for the period July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The interagency agreement is funded with 75% Federal ($24,300); 17.5% State ($5,670); and 7.5% General
Fund ($2,430) funding and are included in the FY2020/21 department budget. (CFDA #93.658)
BACKGROUND:
In response to the increasing magnitude of problems related to perinatal exposure to alcohol and other
drugs, an interagency collaboration was formed that involved the California Departments of Alcohol and
Drug Programs, Health Services, and Social, Services. This collaboration was previously named Options
for Recovery (OFR), now known as the “Heritage” project. The mission is to promote the recovery of
pregnant, postpartum, and parenting chemically dependent women and the enhancement of the health of
their children by providing comprehensive and coordinated
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: C. Youngblood, (925)
608-4964
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa Community College District - Diablo Valley College Campus for Resource
Family Heritage Training
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
alcohol and other drug treatment, case management, and specialized recruitment and training of foster
parents and relative caregivers.
The Heritage Project in Contra Costa County is a program designed to train caregivers of the needs of
babies and children who are born exposed to drugs and/or alcohol, which may also be HIV exposed, are
court dependents and are under six (6) years of age. The Heritage Project training for foster caregivers
entails thirty-three (33) hours of classroom training in the areas of Childhood HIV and AIDS, Comforting
the Drug Exposed Infant and Special Medical Needs and the Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Infants.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Heritage training is not delivered to foster caregivers, there will be less available specialty trained
families who will be able to care for babies and children who are born exposed to drugs and/or alcohol,
who may also be HIV exposed.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1)
Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; 2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive
Adulthood; 3) Families that are Economically Self Sufficient; 4) Families that are Safe, Stable and
Nurturing; and 5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families,
by preparing families to better meet the needs of vulnerable children in the foster care system and allows
seamless transition to permanency.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Defender, or designee, to execute an amendment with Rubicon
Programs, Inc. to extend the term from September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2021 and increase the
payment limit by $271,425 to a new payment limit of $367,532, to provide client services in Contra Costa
County for Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) participants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% California State Board of Community Corrections
BACKGROUND:
The Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) program is an innovative holistic defense program funded by a
three-year $3 million Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the California State
Board of Community Corrections (BSCC). Contra Costa is one of only two Public Defender Offices in the
state to receive a JAG grant as part of a total $16.2 million in JAG funding awarded by BSCC to criminal
justice programs around the state. Holistic defense is an innovative client-centered, interdisciplinary model
that looks beyond a criminal defendant’s legal needs and engages both criminal and civil attorneys, as well
as social workers and non-lawyer specialists,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Joanne Sanchez,
925-335-8065
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 41
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Robin Lipetzky, Public Defender
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Defender, or designee, to execute a contract amendment/extension contract
with Rubicon Programs, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
to assist with underlying issues such as unstable housing, substance use disorders, immigration, public
benefits, and other issues commonly affecting individuals with law enforcement contact.
HIP goals are to:
Reduce the financial and human resource burden of misdemeanor cases on law
enforcement, the justice system, and the community;
1.
Reduce future criminal justice system involvement among program participants;2.
Establish early coordination, collaboration and linkages across system partners to better
serve indigent individuals involved in the criminal justice system
3.
The Contra Costa Public Defender’s Office is partnering with: Contra Costa County Health, Housing, and
Homeless Services; Behavioral Health Services; Employment and Human Services; California Highway
Patrol; and Antioch, Martinez, and Richmond Police Departments. HIP’s community-based programs
include: Rubicon Programs and Uptrust, a technology company that enables text communication services
for low-income individuals navigating the criminal justice system.
This proposed amendment/extension is to provide services to HIP participants in Central and East Contra
Costa County in addition to West Contra Costa County for the second year of this three-year project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Valuable services to HIP participants will not be provided resulting in possible increased cost to law
enforcement, justice system, and the community.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Orantes, LLC dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare Center in an amount not to exceed
$106,504.85 to provide State Preschool and State General Child Care & Development Programs for the
period October 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is 100% funded by state funds from the State of California Department of
Education General Childcare and Development.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County receives funds from the California Department of Education (CDE) Child
Development program to provide State Preschool and General Childcare and Development program
services to program eligible County residents. The Employment and Human Services Department, in turn,
contracts with a number of community-based organizations to provide a wider distribution of services. This
contract ensures Orantes, LLC dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare has funding to fulfill the obligations
for the contract term for 14 state slots for children ages birth to five years of age.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Gonzales
925-608-4968
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 42
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2019-2020 Orantes, LLC Childcare Services Contract (State)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the County will not be able to fund the state childcare slots for its community based agency
partner, Orantes, LLC.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment and Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra
Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: Children Ready for and Succeeding in School, Outcome
3: Families that are Economically Self-sufficient, and Outcome 4: Families that are Safe, Stable, and
Nurturing. These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early
childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, in
an amount not to exceed $317,125 to provide domestic violence support services to California Work
Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants for the period July 1, 2020 through June
30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds allocated for this contract are 100% Federal/State capped, and were included in the Department's
FY 2020/21 Recommended Budget.
BACKGROUND:
STAND! For Families Free of Violence provides a wide array of domestic violence services tailored to
meet the specific needs of the Workforce Services Bureau. Services include California Work Opportunity
and Responsibility
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Laura Pacheco, (925)
608-4963
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 43
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
to Kids (CalWORKs) domestic violence liaisons at Employment and Human Services Department offices,
technical assistance, consultation, and domestic violence identification and skills training, on-site capacity
building, and linkages for domestic violence victims to community resources. STAND! For Families Free
of Violence was selected through a competitive bid process (Request For Proposals #1152).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, CalWORKs clients' access to domestic violence services will be hindered.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports all of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1)
Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for
Productive Adulthood; (3) Families that are Economically Self Sufficient; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable
and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and
Families.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute an
Order Form and Cloud Services Master Agreement with BMC Software, Inc., including
County indemnification, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 for a vendor hosted
information technology ticketing software system for the Department of Information
Technology’s (DoIT) and Employment and Human Services Department help desks for the
period of September 30, 2020 through September 29, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for this software purchase will be split equally over the three (3) year period and a
portion of the cost will be shared with the Employment and Human Services Department
and recovered through the department’s billing system. DoIT’s portion of the first-year
payment of is budgeted in the FY 20-21 approved budget.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Marc Shorr, 925
608-4071
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 44
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marc Shorr, Chief Information Officer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a Software and Services
Agreement with BMC Software, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of Remedyforce software will significantly enhance DoIT and EHSD's Help
Desk’s ability to assist customers. The current ticketing system requires extensive manual
effort to sort and triage tickets and is very labor intensive. Remedyforce software is a
cloud-based system that provides comprehensive IT service management, including
incident, problem, change, self-service, configuration and asset management. The best
practice pre-built templates and out of the box content offers short time to value and fast
Return on Investment (ROI).
The County may only terminate the agreement during the initial three year term if BMC breaches its
obligations, or the County fails to appropriate funds to make payments under the contract in the fiscal year.
The Cloud Services Master Agreement obligates the County to indemnify BMC for third party claims
arising out of County data in the hosted system and County's violation of the terms of the agreement.
BMC's liability under the contract is capped at the amount the County pays under the contract, except for
infringement claims, bodily injury, and gross negligence.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Software and Services Agreement is not approved, both departments will continue to
use outdated systems to track and assist customers with Helpdesk requests.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Sean Alexander Marine Services extending the termination date of the contract from November 30, 2020 to
November 30, 2021 with no change in the payment limit;
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Ikechi Ogan
M.D., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the provision of forensic pathology services for the term
of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022;
3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Mark A.
Super M.D., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the provision of forensic pathology services for the
term of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022;
4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with modified
indemnification language with Managed Health Network, in an amount not to exceed $54,480 to provide
counseling services to Sheriff-Coroner employees for the term October 1, 2020 through September 30,
2021;
5. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Attenti US, Inc. to extend the term for one year
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sandra Brown,
925-655-0004
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Various Agreements and Grant Applications
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
to November 31, 2021, for professional services and products related to the electronic home detention
program with no change in payment limit of $800,000;
6. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL) to provide Inmate Communications Services including a jail
management system (JMS), inmate telephones, video visitation, and inmate tablets in the adult facilities
and associated rates at no cost to the County;
7. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a Products and Services
Agreement Amendment and associated schedules with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $800,000, for the purchase and lease of SCRAMx alcohol monitoring systems, monitoring
services and hosted software, extending the term to November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2021 with no
change in payment limit;
8. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a payment limit increase in the amount of $264,900 from $945,151, to
a new payment limit of $1,210,051 under the Master Support Agreement with Tiburon Inc., for dispatch
and records systems support for the period September 10, 2020 to September 9, 2021;
9. ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/190 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff or Commander
Management Services to apply for and accept State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funds
in an initial amount of $1,245,202 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, make
required grant assurances and authorize specified Sheriff’s Office officials to act on behalf of the County
to obtain funding for the period of September 1, 2020 through the end of grant fund availability;
10. ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/200 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or Commander of
Management Services to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, DNA Program Backlog Reduction Grant in an initial amount of $250,000 to reduce the
number of backlogged DNA tests in the Sheriff's Criminalistics Laboratory for the period January 1,
2021 through the end of the grant period;
11. ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/215 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and
accept, subject to compliance with certifications, the U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in an initial amount of $129,048 for support of
countywide law enforcement programming for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023;
12. ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/222 approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner or designee, to
apply for and accept the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Division of
Law Enforcement Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program in an initial amount of $191,479 for law
enforcement operations to decrease juvenile access and use of tobacco products for the period January 1,
2021 through the end of the grant funding period; and
13. APPROVE clarification of Board Action of July 14, 2020, Item C.122 which authorized the
Sheriff-Coroner to execute a contract amendment with Arnold R. Josselson M.D., to reflect the intent of
the parties to have a payment limit in the amount of $1,100,000 instead of $1,000,000 to provide
forensic pathology services and extend the term for an additional two years to October 1, 2018 through
September 30, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Marine Salvage Services with Sean Alexander Marine Services - $500,000; Budgeted and funded by the
Marine Salvage Services with Sean Alexander Marine Services - $500,000; Budgeted and funded by the
California Department of Boating and Waterways grant, Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange
(SAVE) and the General Fund.
Forensic Pathology Services with Ikechi Ogan M.D. - 100% County General Fund; $1,000,000.
Budgeted.
Forensic Pathology Services - Mark A. Super M.D. - 100% County General Fund; $1,000,000. Budgeted.
Managed Health Network - $54,480, 100% County General Fund; Budgeted.
Attenti US, Inc. - $800,000; 100% County General Fund, Budgeted.
Global Tel*Link Corporation - no net County cost.
Alcohol Monitoring Systems Inc. - $800,000. 100% Custody Alternative Facility Participant Fees.
Tiburon Inc. - $264,900, FY 2020/21 budgeted expenditure. 100% County General Fund
FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program Funds - Revenue of $1,245,202, 100% Federal. No
County match.
2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program - Initial revenue: $250,000, 100%
Federal revenue, no County match required.
2020 Justice Assistance Grant - $129,048, 100% Federal; No County match. County portion is $20,710
to the Sheriff-Coroner. County will receive 5% of city allocations for serving as the fiscal agent for the
County. (CFDA 16.738) County Allocation: $20,710; Antioch Allocation: $42,258; Richmond
Allocation: $66,080; Total grant award: $129,048. County will receive 5% of pass through of the grant
allocation for grant management and administration. County's 5% portion of the Cities allocation totals
$5,416.90.
Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant - Initial Revenue of $191,479; 100% State funds.
Forensic Pathology Services - Arnold R. Josselson M.D. - 100% County General Fund; $1,100,000.
Budgeted.
BACKGROUND:
Marine Salvage Services - Sean Alexander Marine Services
The waterways in and around Contra Costa County have long been used for the illegal dumping and
sinking of abandoned and derelict vessels of all sizes and types. If allowed to remain, these vessels are
often hazards to safety, navigation, wildlife, and are hazardous to the environment. Many vessels are
carrying hazardous materials. The vessels adversely impact residents, commercial, and recreational
boaters in and around Contra Costa County.
The Office of the Sheriff's Marine Services Unit utilizes salvers who are specially trained, equipped, and
capable of removing the vessels that may be afloat, aground or submerged.
Forensic Pathology Services - Ikechi Ogan M.D.
Ikechi Ogan M.D., who specializes in pathology and forensic pathology will assume responsibility for
and perform autopsy services for deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner, will prepare as
required documents and reports, provide training to personnel, provide court testimony as required, and
ensure that quality standards are met for the services performed. This will allow the Sheriff-Coroner’s
Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide forensic pathology services.
Forensic Pathology Services - Mark A. Super M.D.
Mark A. Super M.D., who specializes in pathology and forensic pathology. Dr. Super will assume
responsibility for and perform autopsy services for deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner,
will prepare as required documents and reports, provide training to personnel, provide court testimony as
required, and ensure that quality standards are met for the services performed. This will allow the
Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide forensic pathology services.
Managed Health Network
Stress counseling can potentially reduce workers compensation and disability retirement claims. For the
Sheriff and others in the law enforcement field, this program has become an essential part of the overall
employee assistance package. Many employees have received significant help in their personal and
professional lives by utilizing the available services.
Attenti US, Inc.
The Sheriff's Office operates an Electronic Home Detention program intended as an alternative to
incarceration for those persons who are qualified for home detention. This program provides significant
savings to the Country when compared to regular incarceration. It also keeps the County within the daily
population standard as required in the three detention facilities. Attenti US, Inc. develops, manufactures
and provides innovative technology products for the criminal justice industry that help ensure the safety
of communities and efficient, secure monitoring and tracking operations. Attenti is a leading global
provider of presence and location verification technologies and offers a complete suite of proprietary
products and services. The vendor's solutions can be customized, and are based upon a full-featured,
integrated platform that is scalable and highly flexible to meet the CCC Office of the Sheriff's unique
needs now and in the future. Attenti's develops, manufactures and provides innovative technology
products for the criminal justice industry that help ensure the safety of communities and efficient, secure
monitoring and tracking operations. Attenti's Electronic Monitoring is a leading global provider of
presence and location verification technologies and offers a complete suite of proprietary products and
services. The vendor's solutions can be customized, and are based upon a full-featured, integrated
platform that is scalable and highly flexible to meet the CCC Office of the Sheriff's unique needs now
and in the future.
Global Tel*Link Corporation
After completion of the solicitation and contracting process with GTL, the Office of the Sheriff fully
reviewed, called on references, and evaluated both the JMS originally proposed by GTL as well as the
tablet model being proposed. The Office of the Sheriff and the General Services Department negotiated
with GTL to provide the ATIMS JMS vs. the originally agreed upon proprietary OMS JMS. All parties
agree that the JMS provided by ATIMS is more flexible and will more fully accommodate the needs for
the Office of the Sheriff. Additionally, the Office of the Sheriff and the General Services Department
decided to implement a newer, more industry-standard tablet model that will allow inmates to pay for
tablet usage by the minute similar to phone calls. This tablet model will be provided in lieu of a
subscription-based model. The amendment will also detail and specify the rates inmates will be charged
subscription-based model. The amendment will also detail and specify the rates inmates will be charged
for the tablet usage with GTL.
Alcohol Monitoring Systems Inc.
The Office of the Sheriff has been utilizing SCRAM and Remote Breath Alcohol monitor devices for
offenders who commit alcohol related offenses since 2009. Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., has been
providing sales, leasing, on-going warranty and on-line monitoring of SCRAM and Remote Breath
Alcohol monitor devices. Alcohol monitoring programs are utilized for both sentenced and pre-trial
release offenders. The use of alcohol monitoring equipment helps reduces the jail population and cost
savings associated with housing offenders in-custody. The alcohol monitoring program also plays a key
role in helping offender complete their court ordered commitment and allowing them to re-enter the
community in a timely manner. Approval of the Products and Services Agreement documents the
vendor’s obligations to provide the described products and services to the County.
Tiburon Inc.
Tiburon Inc. provides the Office of the Sheriff with computer aided dispatch (CAD) and record
management (RMS) systems. Authorizing additional payments under the Master Support Agreement
will renew support for these systems and the CopLogic reporting system that is integrated with
CAD/RMS for the period September 10, 2020 to September 9, 2021. The CAD/RMS system is used by
Sheriff’s dispatch to document calls for service and dispatch police and Sheriff's units to those calls. The
system is also used by the records division to collect data required by the state. The support will allow
the CAD and RMS systems to be up and running 24/7 and to provide emergency assistance if the system
fails. CAD/RMS and mobile systems are mission critical applications to public safety. Without Tiburon
Inc., supporting their products the Office of the Sheriff runs the risk of crashing these systems without
the ability to fix it. In September 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved an Agreement with Tiburon,
Inc., to license software for the Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Dispatch and Records Management systems. The
9-1-1 CAD system is used by the Office of the Sheriffs Dispatch Center, and the RMS) is used by the
entire Office of the Sheriff and the agencies that contract with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement
services. Tiburon Inc., provides the County with the software for the CAD system and RMS. This
request will provide for systems maintenance and support for an additional year.
FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a Federal Department of
Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) grant program. This
grant is distributed to the Contra Costa Operational Area to assist in preventing, protecting and
responding to and recovering from terrorist attacks. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive
set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s
communities against potential terrorist attacks.
2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
The Contra Costa County, Office of the Sheriff, Forensic Services Division operates an ANAB
Accredited Crime Laboratory able to provide County-wide Forensic DNA testing services. The DNA
backlog reduction grant funds are needed to ensure the efficient processing of DNA evidence. Grant
funds have been used in the past to purchase scientific equipment allowing for high throughput DNA
extraction, quantification and detection. In addition, funding supported DNA analysts who process DNA
samples collected at crime scenes to aid in criminal investigations and prosecutions. The 2020 DNA
Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant will be used to support DNA analysts,
Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program Grant will be used to support DNA analysts,
acquire advanced technology, and provide state-of the art forensic DNA testing to law enforcement
agencies in the Contra Costa County.
2020 Justice Assistance Grant
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal
criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG FY2020 Grant is a formula grant with
emphasis on assisting local efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. The eligible jurisdictions
within Contra Costa County have a scheduled allocation totaling $129,048 with $20,710, allocated to the
County. The $20,710 county allocation will be to the Office of the Sheriff. Established to streamline
justice funding and grant administration, the JAG Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and
conditions. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) calculates a minimum base allocation for each state.
Once the state funding is calculated, 60 percent of the allocation is awarded to the state and 40 percent to
eligible units of local government. Local governments are awarded amounts based on their share of the
total violent crime reported within the state. Based on a formula allocation, Contra Costa County has
been designated as a disparate jurisdiction because a city within the county is scheduled to receive 150%
more than the county, while the county bears more than 50% of the costs associated with the
prosecution and incarceration of that city's Part 1 violent crime. Jurisdictions certified as disparate must
identify a fiscal agent that will submit a joint application for the total eligible allocation. The Office of
the Sheriff has been designated as the fiscal agent for this grant and will manage and oversee the
distribution of the funds for all participating agencies within the county. As Fiscal Agent, the Office of
the Sheriff will receive 5% ($5,416.90) of the pass through of the grant allocation (5% from each
jurisdictions' allocation) to cover management and administration of the grant, to include personnel and
operational costs directly related to grant management.
Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant
The Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement
Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program is providing funding to apply strategies that reduce illegal
sales and marketing of all tobacco products to minors. According to California Healthy Kids Survey,
Contra Costa County 2020 data, forty percent of 11th graders have smoked at least one whole cigarette,
used smokeless tobacco, or used electronic cigarettes within Contra Costa County. Beginning January 1,
2021 the Office of the Sheriff will conduct various enforcement operations and prevention projects in
order to meet the goals of the grant if state funding is awarded.
Forensic Pathology Services - Arnold R. Josselson M.D.
Dr. Josselson will assume responsibility for and perform autopsy services for deaths that fall within the
jurisdiction of the Coroner, will prepare documents and reports as required, provide training to
personnel, provide court testimony as required, and ensure that quality standards are met for the services
performed. This will allow the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide
forensic pathology services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Marine Salvage Services - Sean Alexander Marine Services: The Office of the Sheriff may not be in
Marine Salvage Services - Sean Alexander Marine Services: The Office of the Sheriff may not be in
compliance with the grant funding and in addition, abandoned vessels may not be removed from County
waterways.
Forensic Pathology Services - Ikechi Ogan M.D.: If a negative action is given this will result in the
Sheriff’s Office not having access to this vendor to perform autopsy services and related reporting in the
Coroner’s Division.
Forensic Pathology Services - Mark A. Super M.D.:If a negative action is given this will result in the
Sheriff’s Office not having access to this vendor to perform autopsy services and related reporting in the
Coroner’s Division.
Managed Health Network: There is the potential for the increase in stress related workers compensation
claims and disability claims if counseling services are not provided as part of a comprehensive employee
assistance program.
Attenti US, Inc. - A negative action on this would cause a disruption in services that the Sheriff's
Custody Alternative Program provides.
Global Tel*Link Corporation - A decision not to enter into this Amendment will further delay
addressing the dire needs to replace the JMS for the Office of the Sheriff. Further, delays could result in
the need to obtain another service provider which could potentially lead to providing less technology and
reduced cost reimbursement amounts, while suspending this service to inmates which may result in
lawsuits against the County.
Alcohol Monitoring Systems Inc. - Replacement cost for potential loss to monitoring equipment due to
intentional damage and/or absconders discarding equipment.
Tiburon Inc. - Negative action on this item would not allow the Office of the Sheriff to provide
emergency assistance if the system fails.
FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program - The Office of the Sheriff would not be able to apply
for and accept this grant funding.
2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program - A decision not to pursue grant
funding will increase the DNA case backlog, increase the turnaround time for DNA sample processing,
and contribute to delays in criminal prosecutions.
2020 Justice Assistance Grant- The Sheriff's Office will be unable to apply for and accept the grant from
the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant - Failure to secure state funding will result in less opportunities for the
Office of the Sheriff to lower the access and use of tobacco products to juveniles in Contra Costa
County.
Forensic Pathology Services - Arnold R. Josselson M.D. - If a negative action is given this will result in
the Sheriff's Office not having access to a vendor to perform autopsy services and related reporting in
the Coroner's Division.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/190
Resolution 2020/200
Resolution 2020/215
Resolution 2020/222
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 08/11/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/190
IN THE MATTER OF: Applying for and Accepting 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program funds.
WHEREAS the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the California Homeland Security Grant Program
administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors: Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff or
Commander Management Services, to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under
the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance including grant
modification and extensions provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of
California related to the State Homeland Security Grant Program.
Contact: Mary Jane Robb, 925-655-0005
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 11, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 08/11/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/200
IN THE MATTER OF: Applying for and Accepting the 2020 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program, DNA
Program Backlog Reduction Grant.
WHEREAS,the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the U.S. Department of Justice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors: Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff or
Commander Management Services, to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under
the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance including grant
modifications and extensions provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Contact: Mary Jane Robb, 925-655-0005
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 11, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/215
IN THE MATTER OF: Applying for and Accepting the U.S. Department of Justice 2020 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant(JAG).
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the U.S. Department of Justice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County:
Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, Commander or the Sheriff's Chief of Management Services, to execute for and on
behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary
for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance, including grant modifications and extensions, provided by the U.S.
Department of Justice related to the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Contact: Mary Jane Robb, (925) 655-0005
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/222
IN THE MATTER OF: Applying for and Accepting the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice,
Division of Law Enforcement Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program and any future amendments, if any, to this Grant
Program for the purpose of increasing funding provided in the original contract, without an additional resolution from the Board
of Supervisors, beginning January 1, 2021 through the end of the available grant funding.
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the Office of the Attorney General, California
Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisor's Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff,
Commander or the Sheriff's Chief of Management Services, to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public
entity established under the laws of the State of California, any action necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance
including grant modifications and extensions provided by the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice,
Division of Law Enforcement Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program.
Contact: Sandra Brown 925-335-1553
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert
Half International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for temporary personnel services to staff the
17 Regional Early Voting sites for the November election and other election related temporary services for
the period September 22, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total costs will not exceed $350,000. These costs are reimbursable by the State using federal CARE
funding as part of Contra Costa's approved allocation.
BACKGROUND:
To maximize in-person voting opportunities for the November election as directed by the Governor's
Executive Order, we are increasing the number of Regional Early Voting sites from 3 to 17. Each site
requires at least a staff of five persons over eight days. Elections has hired and is still hiring about 85
temporary staff in preparation for the November election. However, staffing the additional mandated early
voting sites will require another 80 personnel, which exceeds the County's ability to recruit and successfully
hire in the short time remaining before the November election.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott O. Konopasek,
925-335-7808
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 46
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Deborah R. Cooper, Clerk-Recorder
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract With Robert Half for temporary personnel services for the November 2020 election
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
We will not be able to staff the 17 Regional Early Voting sites for the election.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Novation Contract #24–794–12(10) with BHC Fremont Hospital, Inc., a corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $1,300,000, to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services for the period from July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021, which includes a six-month automatic extension in an amount of $650,000 through
December 31, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment Funds.
BACKGROUND:
On May 7, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #24–794–12(7), as amended by Amendment
Agreements #24–794–12(8) and 24–794–12(9), with BHC Fremont Hospital, Inc. for the provision of
inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and children for the period from July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020, which included a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2020.
Approval of Novation Contract #24-794-12(10) will allow the Contractor to continue to provide inpatient
psychiatric hospital services through June 30, 2021.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Suzanne Tavano, Ph.D.,
925-957-5169
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: L Walker, M Wilhelm
C. 47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Novation Contract #24–794–12(10) with BHC Fremont Hospital, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, County’s mental health clients will not receive needed inpatient psychiatric
services from Contractor’s facility.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcome: “Communities that are
Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include a
decrease in the need for inpatient care and placement at a lower level of care.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. Ratify the execution of the following contract amendments by the County Administrator, or designee, in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,280,812.50, to facilitate the preparation and delivery of meals under
the State of California Great Plates Delivered Program:
A. Execute a contract amendment with GDCC LLC to increase the payment limit from $509,219.25 by
$424,912.50 to a new payment limit not to exceed $934,131.75 to prepare, to provide and deliver a
maximum of 225 meals a day to 75 program eligible older adults and extend the term through December 8,
2020 on the condition of additional Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance (FEMA)
funding being available under the Great Plates Delivered Program.
B. Execute a contract amendment with Shahram Taheri to increase the payment limit from $492,480.00 by
$410,400.00 to a new payment limit not to exceed $902,880.00 to prepare, provide and deliver a maximum
of 225 meals per day to 75 program eligible older adults and extend the term through December 8, 2020 on
the condition of additional FEMA funding being available under the Great Plates Delivered Program.
C. Execute a contract amendment with Agave Grill Corporation to increase the payment limit from
$250,800.00 by $445,500.00 to a new payment limit not to exceed $696,300.00 to prepare, provide and
deliver a maximum of 225 meals
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Tracy Murray,
925-608-4805
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 48
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Great Plates Delivered Program Contract Amendment
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
a day to 75 program eligible older adults and extend the term through December 8, 2020 on the condition of
additional FEMA funding being available under the Great Plates Delivered Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenditures will initially be funded with County General Funds and submitted to the FEMA program for
up to 75% Federal reimbursement and to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for
18.75% State of California Disaster Assistance Act funding, and 6.25% will remain County funds. Any
expenditures not fully reimbursed at 75% Federal FEMA funds will be County funds.
BACKGROUND:
The original three contracts with GDCC LLC, Sharam Taheri and Agave Corporation, together with their
respective amendments, provide for three nutritious restaurant meals a day for eligible older adults required
to shelter in place or self-isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, who are not receiving nutrition assistance
benefits from other federal or state programs, and who are unable to prepare meals on their behalf. In
addition, the Great Plates Delivered Program (Program) provides economic stimulus to local restaurants
that are struggling due to COVID-19 mitigation orders.
The Program is currently extended until October 09, 2020, and may receive additional extensions and
associated funding. Ratification of the contract amendments between the County and GDCC LLC, Shahram
Taheri, and Agave Corporation will ratify the execution of contract amendments that enables Contra Costa
County to serve 225 vulnerable older adults. Consistent with Program specifications, contractors will be
paid an amount not to exceed $66 per person per day during the terms of these contracts and, where
authorized and approved, their amendments. The execution of further amendments of the three contracts
with GDCC LLC, Shahram Taheri and Agave Corporation under this Program will extend the services
through December 8, 2020, but will occur only on the condition that FEMA funding becomes available.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The execution of the contract amendments will not be ratified.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County a
contract with RLW Properties, LLC in an amount not to exceed $383,467.50 to prepare, provide and deliver
a maximum of 225 meals a day to 75 program eligible adults for the period of September 22, 2020 through
December 08, 2020, on the condition of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance
(FEMA) funding being available for meal services under the Great Plates Delivered Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Contract expenditures will not exceed $383,467.50 for the period of September 22, 2020 through December
08, 2020. Expenditures will initially be funded with County General Funds and submitted to the FEMA
program for up to 75% Federal reimbursement and to the California Office of Emergency Services
(CalOES) for 18.75% State of California Disaster Assistance Act funding, and 6.25% will remain County
funds. Any expenditures not fully reimbursed at 75% Federal FEMA funds will be County funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Tracy Murray 925
608 4805
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Great Plates Delivered Program Contract
BACKGROUND:
On April 24, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation Great Plates
Delivered program (Program). The Program is designed to support adults 65 and older and adults 60-64
who are at high-risk from COVID-19, in staying home and staying healthy by delivering three nutritious
meals a day, and also provide essential economic stimulus to local businesses and workers struggling to stay
afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. On May 1, 2020, the County Administrator submitted a letter of interest
in participating in the Program to CalOES. The letter of interest presented a Program plan of a maximum of
500 participants a day, receiving three meals a day, provided by a maximum of 10 local restaurants. On
May 26, 2020, the Board determined that it is necessary to appropriate monies from the General Fund as
authorized by Government Code Section 26227 to contribute toward the cost of meals for specified older
adults residing in Contra Costa County during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as part
of the State of California’s Program and ratified the execution of contracts with Taheri’s Mediterranean
Restaurant and GDCC Kitchens. On July 14, 2020, the Board ratified execution of a contract with Agave
Grill Corporation. Ratification of the execution of the contract between the County and RLW LLC will
enable Contra Costa County to serve an additional 75 vulnerable older adults. Consistent with Program
specifications, the contractor will be paid an amount not to exceed $66 per person per day during the terms
of the contract. The authorization and approval to execute an amendment of this contract is on the condition
that FEMA funds continue to be available. For any amendment executed, consistent with Program
specifications, the contractor will be paid an amount not to exceed $66 per person per day
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The execution of the contract will not be authorized.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment with Orantes, LLC dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare Center to increase the
payment limit by $21,816 to a new payment limit of $118,928 effective October 1, 2019, and to add eight
(8) additional Head Start Childcare Partnership Program Slots for children aged three to five years for the
period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is 100% funded by federal grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families,
Head Start Program.
CFDA #93.600. (100% Federal)
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County receives funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to provide Head Start and Early Head Start program
services to program eligible County residents. The Employment and Human Services Department, in turn,
contracts with a number of community-based organizations to provide a wider distribution of services. This
contract ensures Orantes, LLC dba Tiny Toes Preschool and Childcare has funding to fulfill the obligations
for the contract term by adding eight (8) additional Head Start Childcare Partnership Program slots.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Gonzales (925)
608-4968
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Lisa Gonzales, Nasim Eghlima, Teresita Foster, Christina Reich
C. 50
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2019-2020 Orantes, LLC Childcare Services Contract Amendment
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the County will not be able to fund the eight (8) additional childcare slots for its
community based agency partner, Orantes, LLC.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This Employment and Human Services Department Community Services Bureau contract supports three of
Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,
Outcome 3: Families that are Economically Self-sufficient, and Outcome 4: Families that are Safe, Stable,
and Nurturing. These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality
early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa
County.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $99,990 beginning
upon Board and State approval through June 30, 2022 for emergency housing for case referrals from
Juvenile or Criminal Court to Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides emergency housing for case referrals
from Juvenile Courts for youth that present a significant risk of violence or escape if housed in the local
county juvenile facility, or if the local facility is rendered temporarily unsafe due to natural or manmade
disaster.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Juvenile Court makes an order placing a person in Emergency Housing, Probation will not have a
contract in place to pay for services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This action supports one of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Danielle Fokkema,
925-313-4195
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 51
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Emergency Housing Contract with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families."
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Novation Contract #22–137–57 with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, a non-profit corporation, in
an amount not to exceed $508,503, to provide home-delivered meals for the Senior Nutrition Program, for
the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, which includes a three-month automatic extension
through September 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $127,125.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is federally funded 100% by Title IIIC-2 of the Older Americans Act of 1965, through an
interdepartmental agreement with the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department.
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing home-delivered meals on 250
serving days, to an average of 1600 nutritionally at-risk, home-bound senior citizens and County residents
living with HIV/AIDS, to ensure they receive at least one third of their daily nutritional requirements.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: F Carroll, M Wilhelm
C. 52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Novation Contract #22-137-57 with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On September 10, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Novation Contract #22-137-55 with Meals on
Wheels Diablo Region for the provision of home-delivered meals for the Senior Nutrition Program, for the
period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, which included a three-month automatic extension through
September 30, 2020.
Approval of Novation Contract #22-137-57 replaces the automatic extension under the prior Contract and
allows the Contractor to continue providing meals for the Senior Nutrition Program through June 30, 2021.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, County’s homebound senior citizens and HIV/AIDS patients will not
receive Senior Nutrition Program meals, which provide at least one third of their daily nutrition.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute an agreement with
the California Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed
$119,826 for regulatory compliance and enforcement activities related to the Sudden Oak Death Program
for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will reimburse the Agriculture Department in an amount not to exceed $119,826 for
conducting regulatory compliance activities related to Sudden Oak Death (SOD) on behalf of the California
Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The agreement is fully funded by CDFA. There is no County
match of funds.
BACKGROUND:
CDFA is the lead agency for the multi-agency task force, known as the California Oak Mortality Task
Force (COMTF), that was formed to develop a coordinated effort to address Phytophthora Ramorum
(Sudden Oak Death). Due to CDFA's responsibility under the COMTF and its statutory authority to
establish quarantines, CDFA
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: 608-6600
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 53
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Matt Slattengren
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:20-0506-019SF Phytophthora ramorum - Quarantine (Sudden Oak Death)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
must enter into cooperative agreements with impacted counties. The role of the Agriculture Department
is to issue compliance agreements, and do related work that assures compliance by affected businesses,
including plant nurseries, firewood dealers, tree services, green waste and compost facilities, to stop the
spread of SOD to non-infested areas of the State and County and to foreign countries.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to accept the agreement will result in the Agriculture Department not being reimbursed by
CDFA for regulatory enforcement activities related to the Sudden Oak Death Program.
ATTACHMENTS
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute an Interagency
Agreement with the Contra Costa County Office of Education, in an amount not to exceed $64,000 to
provide Juvenile Reentry educational and career services for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Fund
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Office of Education provides Juvenile Reentry educational and career services in East
County to youth who will be released from the Youthful Offender Treatment Program and the Girls in
Motion Program at the Juvenile Hall, and the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitative Facility. The Contra Costa
County Office of Education also coordinates these services with our community service providers in the
Central and West County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The educational and career services will not be available to the youth in the East County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Danielle Fokkema,
925-313-4195
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 54
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement with the Contra Costa County Office of Education
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This action supports four of the five community outcomes set forth in the Children’s Report Card. They
are: Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for a
Productive Adulthood; Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and Communities that are Safe and
Provide a High Quality of Life.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Comcast
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for television and digital voter education services
targeting under-served communities for the November 2020 election, for the period September 22, 2020
through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the education and outreach campaign will not exceed $100,000 and is reimbursable by the State
using federal CARE funds as part of Contra Costa's approved allocation.
BACKGROUND:
Due to COVID-19, the Governor issued an Executive Order directing counties to send all voters a ballot for
the November election while maintaining in-person voting sites. The 25% of voters who will receive a
ballot without having requested one is weighted heavily towards under-represented groups. This campaign
is to inform and encourage these voters to cast their ballots by mail and to inform them of the various
methods for returning and tracking their voted ballots. The scope and concentrated timeframe of these
specialized television and digital production services are beyond what can be managed with current County
resources.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scott O. Konopasek,
925-335-7808
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Deborah R. Cooper, Clerk-Recorder
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Comcast for voter education campaign for the November 2020 election
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
We will not be able to target this important demographic with voting information via television and digital
ads.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #77-289 containing mutual indemnification with Council For Affordable Quality
Healthcare, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, to provide software implementation and
administration services for their online repository database to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), for the
period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund II.
BACKGROUND:
Council For Affordable Quality Healthcare, Inc. (CAQH), has developed an online repository of health care
provider information. That database, CAQH ProView (“ProView”), is currently supported by two modules
through which health care providers submit information to ProView via an Internet-based service; and
through which participating organizations are able to access information in ProView electronically. CCHP
will access the database through a web portal which CAQH operates, to obtain electronic provider
credential applications.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Mackey,
925-313-6104
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: F Carroll, M Wilhelm, M Wilhelm
C. 56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #77-289 Council For Affordable Quality Healthcare, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Under Contract #77-289, Contractor and County will execute a Master Service Agreement under which
Contractor will provide software implementation and administrative services for the period from October 1,
2020 through September 30, 2023. This Contract includes mutual indemnification.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not have access to this database that allows Contra Costa
Health Plan to obtain electronic provider credential applications.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Contra Costa Community College District – Los Medanos College (LMC) in an amount not
to exceed $36,000 to provide Resource Family Pre-Approval training for the period July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This interagency agreement will increase department expenditures by $36,000 to be funded 25% State 2011
Realignment funds, and 75% Federal funding. The expenditures are included in the FY 2020-2021
department budget. CFDA No. 93.658
BACKGROUND:
The Resource Family Pre-Approval training program was enacted by legislation in 2007 and expanded
through Senate Bill 1013 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2012). The statute requires the California Department of
Social Services (CDSS), in consultation with county child welfare agencies, including Juvenile Probation,
foster parent associations and other interested community parties, to implement a unified, family friendly
and child-centered resource family approval process.
The Resource Family Pre-Approval
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: C. Youngblood, (925)
608-4964
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Contra Costa Community College District – Los Medanos College for Resource Family Pre-Approval
Training
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
program has a single approval standard that replaces the pre-existing multiple processes for licensing foster
family homes, approving relatives and non-relative extended family members (“NREFMs”) as foster care
providers, and approving families for legal guardianship or adoption.
In compliance with State mandates, under the inter-agency renewal agreement, Contra Costa Community
College District – LMC will provide caregivers of foster children a minimum of six 18 hour training series,
locate and hire independent training consultants, and provide appropriate instructional materials to each
training participant. Trainings will educate prospective Resource Families on how to support and parent
vulnerable children, as defined in State Assembly Bill 686.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
State law requires that all currently licensed foster family homes, approved relative caregivers, or
non-relative extended family members must convert to the Resource Family Pre-Approval program no later
than December 31, 2020. If the caregiver does not obtain resource family approval by December 31, 2020,
all licenses and prior approvals shall forfeit on that date.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1)
"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; 2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for
Productive Adulthood"; 3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; 4) "Families that are Safe,
Stable and Nurturing"; and 5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children
and Families" by preparing families to better meet the needs of vulnerable children in the foster care system
and allows seamless transition to permanency.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment #23-648-3 with Vickie Lee Scharr, an individual, effective September 1,
2020, to amend Contract #23-648, as amended by Amendment Agreements #23-648-1 and #23-648-2, to
increase the payment limit by $8,000, from $390,000 to a new payment limit of $398,000, with no change
in the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, to provide additional consultation, technical
support and planning services with regard to the West Contra Costa Health Care District (WCCHCD).
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by West Contra Costa Healthcare District Funds.
BACKGROUND:
On December 4, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-648, as amended by Amendment
Agreements #23-648-1 and #23-648-2, with Vickie Lee Scharr for the provision of consultation, technical
support and planning services to the Chief Operating Officer with regard to the transition of the WCCHCD
to Contra Costa County including but not limited to financial planning and operational improvement, for the
period from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patrick Godley,
925-957-5405
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Marcy Wilhelm
C. 58
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #23-648-3 with Vickie Lee Scharr
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Contract Amendment #23-648-3 will allow the Contractor to provide additional services
through December 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the Health Services Department will not be able to use Contractor’s
expertise in the transition of WCCHCD to Contra Costa County.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment #23-646-3 with Eighty 20 Healthcare Consulting, LLC, a limited liability
company, to amend Contract #23-646, as amended by Amendment Agreements #23-646-1 and #23-646-2,
effective September 1, 2020, to increase the payment limit by $26,562, from $652,000 to a new payment
limit of $678,562, with no change in the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, to provide
additional consultation, technical support and planning services with regard to transitioning the West
Contra Costa Health Care District (WCCHCD) to County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by West Contra Costa Health Care District Funds.
BACKGROUND:
On December 4, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-646, as amended by Amendment
Agreements #23-646-1 and #23-646-2, to provide consultation, technical support and planning services to
the Chief Operating Officer with regard to the transition of the WCCHCD to Contra Costa County
including but not limited to financial planning and operational improvement
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Patrick Godley,
925-957-5405
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Marcy Wilhelm
C. 59
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #23-646-3 with Eighty 20 Healthcare Consulting, LLC
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for the period from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
Approval of Contract Amendment #23-646-3 will allow the Contractor to provide additional services
through December 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the Health Services Department will not be able to use Contractor’s
expertise in the transition of WCCHCD to Contra Costa County.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consent and
Agreement, dated September 22, 2020, with Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC and Wilmington Trust, National
Association acknowledging a collateral assignment of Power Purchase Agreements for the solar provider’s
construction of the solar systems.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute an Omnibus Amendment
to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) among Contra Costa County and Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC and Solar
Star Co Co 2, LLC to increase the kilowatt hour rate and changes to 1000 Ward battery storage capacity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The increase in the kilowatt hour rate is precipitated by PG&E requirements for upgraded electrical system
infrastructure not to exceed $500,000, which will increase the price per kWh from $0.1344/kWh to
$.1476/kWh an increase of $0.0132/kWh. Estimated savings over the PPA term will reduce from
$16,497,946 to $14,529,973.
The increased capacity of the energy storage system at 1000 Ward as a result
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Ramesh Kanzaria, (925)
957-2468
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve amendments to Power Purchase Agreements with SunPower (Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC)
FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
of Sun Power’s no-cost modification to the system will result in a Guaranteed Savings increase of
$7,000/year.
There are no other fiscal impacts.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County and SunPower (Solar Star Co Co 1) entered into Power Purchase and Storage
Services Agreements (PPA) on June 18, 2019 for various solar projects at 40 Muir Road (Martinez), 595
Center Avenue (Martinez), 597 Center Avenue (Martinez), 1000 Ward Street (Martinez), 50 Douglas
(Martinez), 4545 Delta Fair Boulevard (Antioch), 4540 Delta Fair Boulevard (Antioch), 1305
MacDonald (Richmond), 2530 Arnold Drive (Martinez).
Consent and Agreement
The originally executed PPAs established the County’s obligation in Section 14.17 to reasonably
cooperate with SunPower and its financing parties in connection with such financing including the
giving of the Financing Party acknowledgment form attached in the Power Purchase Agreement, Exhibit
B. On March 26, 2020, the County received the Notice of Assignment from SunPower. The now
finalized Consent and Agreement is presented to the County for approval and execution.
Omnibus Amendment
Upon execution of the original PPA, PG&E processed the solar interconnection applications for the
projects and subsequently performed supplemental assessments of the proposed locations. The
supplement assessments determined that the added renewable power generation capacity from these
projects require material changes to PG&E’s electrical system, for example, replacing existing primary
transformers with larger transformers and increasing the size of secondary conduits that connect the
transformer to the building main service panel. These improvements increase the cost to the solar
provider, SunPower, to install the solar systems at an additional cost estimate of $500,000as summarized
below.
595 Center, Martinez Project
PG&E requires upgrades to the secondary conductor between the primary transformer and the building
main panel. In addition, SunPower determined that their switchgear would need to be relocated to
accommodate the utility electrical distribution system requiring the construction of a retaining wall to
accommodate the new switchgear location. These modifications are estimated to be $104,730.
2530 Arnold, Martinez Project The PG&E for 2530 Arnold Drive identified the need to upgrade the
primary transformer to 1000 kVA to accommodate the solar and storage system capacity at an estimated
cost of $149,617.
1305 MacDonald, Richmond Project Improvements to the aging electrical main panel at 1305
McDonald to which a small rooftop PV is interconnected (through the AES PPA) are required to safely
interconnect the SunPower PPA parking lot canopy system. Working with Contra Costa County Public
Works, SunPower designed a modification that allows for the safe interconnection of the new solar PV
system and facilitates future opportunities in the parking lot associated with electric vehicles and
increased resiliency. A minor PG&E system upgrade was required to accommodate the change and the
full cost of the electrical system upgrade is estimated to be $105,000
In addition to the costs associated with change orders precipitated by PG&E, SunPower will incur
additional costs estimated to be $140, 653 to cover additional unforeseen changes and to fund the
implementation of make-ready electrical infrastructure for the future installation of EV charging stations
for County pool and fleet vehicles at facilities where SunPower is installing solar carports. This EV
infrastructure work will be completed by SunPower.
The Omnibus Amendment increases the kilowatt hour price so that SunPower will realize additional
amounts to pay for the increased solar system installation costs. Failure to execute the Amendment
would result in a delay of construction commencement and require the County to identify alternate
funding for the change orders.
1000 Ward, Martinez Project At the 1000 Ward, Martinez location, SunPower applied for and received a
grant from the State of California allowing them to double the storage capacity of the energy storage
system included as part of the original PPA. This will result in an increase of the contractual Guaranteed
Savings in the PPA from $29,791/year to $36,791/year. This alteration comes at no cost to the County as
the cost was covered by the State grant. The PPA Termination Values, which proportionally increased as
the project value increased due to the increased energy storage system capacity, is revised by the
Omnibus Amendment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without approval of the Consent and Agreement the County would not be in accordance with the
original Power Purchase Agreement. Without approval of the Omnibus Amendment, the County would
need to identify an alternate funding source for the required change orders resulting in delays to the
construction of solar and battery storage facilities.
ATTACHMENTS
30 Douglas
4545 Delta Fair
4549 Delta Fair
30 Muir
50 Douglas
597 Center
2530 Arnold
1000 Ward
1000 Ward (Savings Guarantee Agreement)
1305 Macdonald
Consent (redline)
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 30 Douglas Dr, Martinez, CA 945533
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System. ....................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance. .......................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term. ...................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date. ......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability. ......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................................... 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts. ................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operation of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale -leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in a n equity sale transaction .
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain t he
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the System for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that t he System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property . Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulati on as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain , at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of f ederal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance comp anies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of ins urance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modifi cation,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self -
insure all of its insurance requireme nts under this Agreement .
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of th is
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement ; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $2,576,367, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party preva iling in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name:
Title:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
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Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01. Section 3.01
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 1,262,133
2 1,258,978
3 1,255,831
4 1,252,691
5 1,249,559
6 1,246,436
7 1,243,319
8 1,240,211
9 1,237,111
10 1,234,018
11 1,230,933
12 1,227,855
13 1,224,786
14 1,221,724
15 1,218,670
16 1,215,623
17 1,212,584
18 1,209,552
19 1,206,528
20 1,203,512
21 1,200,503
22 1,197,502
23 1,194,508
24 1,191,522
25 1,188,543
Total 30,624,634
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.15
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
30 Douglas Dr,
Martinez, CA
94553
775.50 Carport – Helix
1.5
(1650) SPR-
X21-470-
COM
(6) M80U_121
(1) M60U_121
(2) M42U_121
(2) M36U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
PV System Array Layouts and Electrical Single Line Diagrams
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D>K;EͿ^K>ZWE>KZ'E^WηϬϮϰϬϬ͕ ϰϴϬs͕ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ ϯϱŬ/͕ EDϯZϭϮϱϭϮϱϴϬϳϬD>K;EͿ^K>ZWE>KZ'E^WηϬϯϰϬϬ͕ ϰϴϬs͕ ϯࡏ͕ ϰt͕ ϯϱŬ/͕ EDϯZϭϮϱϭϮϱϴϬϳϬϭϱͬϭWϭϱdZE^&KZDZ;Ϳ>K^D/EKD/E'^d/KE'E^Zs/W'Θ;Ϳhd/>/dzW'ΘDdZηϳϱϱϱZϬϭϲϬϬϭϲϬϬ͕ϰϴϬsͬϮϳϳs͕ϯɌ͕ϰt͕ϲϱŬ/͕EDϯZ;ͿD/E^t/d,KZh>^WϬϭ^WϬϮ^WϬϯhs'ED;EͿ^WtZWs'EZd/KEDdZhWE>hs/D//ZddzW͗ϯϯϯŵs^W>/dKZ;^^ϬϭͿ^K>Z^t/d,KZϭϮϬϬ͕ ϰϴϬs͕ ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ ϲϱŬ/͕ EDϯZϭϮϬϬ&ͬϭϮϬϬ^ϯϱϬϰϬϬϰϬϬϭϱDdZ/E'EKd͗KWd/KEϭ͗ydZE>DdZE>K^hZxd,DK>EhDZ&KZWZͲt/ZDdZE>K^hZEϯϯϯDs^W>/dKZd^/^͗hWE>ϵϭϬϰyͲ//ZͲϯϯϯͲWͲtͲWh^,E/E>h^d,ZEdDKh>/E/d/KEdKd,Z^ͲϰϴϲdZD/E>>K<͘xdDK>^ZhdͲ,ϬϰϬͬ,Kϲϯͬ,ϭϬϬͬ,ϭϯϴͬϬϳϱͬϭϮϱͬϮϬϬͬϯϬϱϬKWd/KEϮ͗/EdZ'ZdDdZxd,,ZKZZhs/D//Z͗hs/D//ZͲͲϯϯϯͲWϭEd,ZEdDKh>͗yDͲtͲWh^,͘xdDK>^ZhdͲ,ϬϰϬͬ,Ϭϲϯͬ,ϭϬϬͬ,ϭϯϴͬϬϳϱͬϭϮϱͬϮϬϬͬϯϬϱϬ^;EͿhd/>/dz>K<>/^KEEd^t/d,ϲϱŬ/ϰϴϬsͬϮϳϳz͕ϭϮϬϬ^,E/ZΖ,ϯϲϴEZΖϭϮϬϬdzW>&h^^EDϯZ^ϰϴϬzͬϮϳϳs͗ϭϮŬs;EͿ^dWͲhWdZE^&KZDZϭϬϬϬ<sD;EͿhWE>hd/>/dzͬ^/dEdDdZddzW;ZK'Kt^</K/>Ϳ'E/EdZ&hE'ZKhE/EdZ&t/d,&//EsdzWϭϭϴ^dZ/E'^ϭϬDKh>^ͬ^dZ/E'ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ϭϬϬ&>>dDϴϬhͺϭϮϭϴϯ͘Ϭ<t͕ϰϴϬsϵϴ͘ϱй&&^hEWKtZWZKs/KD/EZ;ϭͿηϭt'd,,E'ZKhE;hͿ;ϰͿηϭt'd,,E;hͿϮΗZ'^KEh/d/EsZdZKE&/'hZd/KE^ϬϮͲ/EsͲϬϭ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϮͲ/EsͲϬϮ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϮͲ/EsͲϬϯ;ϭϮ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϯͲ/EsͲϬϭ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϯͲ/EsͲϬϮ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϯͲ/EsͲϬϯ;ϭϮ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϯͲ/EsͲϬϰ;ϵ^dZ/E'^Ϳ'E/EdZ&hE'ZKhE/EdZ&t/d,&//EsdzWϮϭϱ^dZ/E'^ϭϬDKh>^ͬ^dZ/E'ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ϴϬ&>>dDϲϬhͺϭϮϭϲϲ͘Ϭ<t͕ϰϴϬsϵϴ͘ϱй&&^hEWKtZWZKs/KD/EZ;ϭͿηϭt'd,,E'ZKhE;hͿ;ϰͿηϭt'd,,E;hͿϮΗZ'^KEh/d'E/EdZ&hE'ZKhE/EdZ&t/d,&//EsdzWϯϭϮ^dZ/E'^ϭϬDKh>^ͬ^dZ/E'ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ϱϲ͘Ϯ&>>dDϰϮhͺϭϮϭϰϲ͘Ϭ<t͕ϰϴϬsϵϴ͘ϱй&&^hEWKtZWZKs/KD/EZ;ϭͿηϭt'd,,E'ZKhE;hͿ;ϰͿηϭt'd,,E;hͿϮΗZ'^KEh/d'E/EdZ&hE'ZKhE/EdZ&t/d,&//EsdzWϰϵ^dZ/E'^ϭϬDKh>^ͬ^dZ/E'ϯࡏ͕ϰt͕ϰϴ͘Ϯ&>>dDϯϲhͺϭϮϭϯϵ͘ϲ<t͕ϰϴϬsϵϴ͘ϱй&&^hEWKtZWZKs/KD/EZ;ϭͿηϭt'd,,E'ZKhE;hͿ;ϰͿηϭt'd,,E;hͿϮΗZ'^KEh/dD>K;EͿ^K>ZWE>KZ'E^WηϬϭϰϬϬ͕ ϰϴϬs͕ ϯࡏ͕ ϰt͕ ϯϱŬ/͕ EDϯZϭϮϱϭϮϱϭϬϬϬϭͲ/EsͲϬϭ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϭͲ/EsͲϬϮ;ϭϴ^dZ/E'^ͿϬϭͲ/EsͲϬϯ;ϭϱ^dZ/E'^Ϳ^ϭϮŬs͗ϰϴϬzͬϮϳϳs;EͿ^dWͲKtEdZE^&KZDZϭϬϬϬ<sy&DZϮy&DZϭ^^ϬϮͲ/EsͲϬϰ;ϵ^dZ/E'^Ϳ^,d+$5%285:$<6287+5,&+021'&$86$Zs^/'Eη^Z/Wd/KEd WZK:dKWWKZdhE/dzZs/^/KE^E'/EZΖ^^dDWϭΗϬϭϮΗ/&Z/^EKdKE/E,͕Zt/E'/^EKddK^>KEdZK^dKhEdzϯϬKh'>^Z/sϯϬKh'>^Z/sDZd/E͕ĂůĐƵůĂƚŝŽŶϵϰϱϱϯͲͲͲͲϬϬϬϭϱϱϳϮϴϴϰϯϮϭϰϯϮϭϮϬϭϬϬϬϭϱϱϳϮϴϴͺϭ>ͺϯϬKh'>^Z/s͘t'ϰͬϵͬϮϬϭϵϱ͗ϱϴD>dZ/>^/E'>>/E/'ZD^W/&/>dZ/>EKd^͗>/E^/KEEd/KEWZZd͘ϳϬϱ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ͘t/Z^dKKsZhZZEds/^,>>/E^d>>/EZ/'/^d>KEh/dt/d,'ZKhEh^,/E'^WZZd͘ϮϱϬ͘ϵϮ͘h^KEEd/KE^^,>>Z>/^dzϯZWZdzd^d/E''Ez/&d,KEEd/KE/^EKd/EKZEt/d,d,>/^d/E'K&d,Yh/WDEd͘/&t/ZZhEy^ϭϬΖ͕t/Z^^,>>dZD/Ed/E^Zs/Yh/WDEdt/d,>>/D/dZ^WZZd͘ϳϬϱ͘ϯϭ͘KEEd/KE^,>>Dh^/E'y/^d/E'K>d,K>^͕E&dKZzh^^/E'^,>>EKdZ/>>͘'E'KWZd͕>K<>͕s/^/>KWE/^KEEd>>/EsZdZ^Z>/^ddKh>ϭϳϰϭdK/EKZWKZdEd/Ͳ/^>E/E'Ed,&K>>Kt/E'WZKdd/KE^͗ϱϬϱϭϱϵ ϮϳϱϭEϴϭKϴϭhϭϮϯEhdZ>h^^,>>EKdKEdKd,'ZKhEh^E^,>>/^K>d&ZKDd,E>K^hZhE>^^Kd,Zt/^^W/&/ϰDdZ/E'EKd^͗&KZWsWZKhd/KEDKE/dKZ/E'͗ydZE>DdZE>K^hZEϯϯϯŵs^W>/dKZd&KZ^/dhd/>/dzEd>KDKE/dKZ/E'ydZE>DdZE>K^hZEZK'Kt^</dϱZWKZdDKh>^/E&KDK>dzW ^WZͲyϮϭͲϰϳϬͲKDEDW>d^d ϰϳϬ͘ϬϬWd ϰϯϴ͘ϬϬ/^ ϲ͘ϰϱsK ϵϭ͘ϱϬ/DW ϲ͘ϬϲsDW ϳϳ͘ϲϬs&&͘;sKͿͲϬ͘Ϯϳs&&͘;sDWͿͲϬ͘Ϯϵ/EsZdZdzWDϴϬhͺϭϮϭ DϲϬhͺϭϮϭ DϰϮhͺϭϮϭ DϯϲhͺϭϮϭZdKhdWhd;ŬtͿϴϬ ϲϬ ϰϮ ϯϲDyKhdWhd;ŬtͿϴϯ ϲϲ ϰϲ ϰϬηK&^dZ/E' ϭϴ ϭϱϭϮϵ^dZ/E'>E'd,ϭϬϭϬϭϬϭϬηK&DKh>^ͬ/EsZdZϭϴϬ ϭϱϬ ϭϮϬ ϵϬ^dZ/E'DysK>d';sKͿϵϴϲ͘ϭϮ ϵϴϲ͘ϭϮ ϵϴϲ͘ϭϮ ϵϴϲ͘ϭϮ^dZ/E'KWZd/E'sK>d';sDWͿϲϱϵ͘ϳϬ ϲϱϵ͘ϳϬ ϲϱϵ͘ϳϬ ϲϱϵ͘ϳϬ^dZ/E'^,KZdhZZEd;/^Ϳϲ͘ϰϱ ϲ͘ϰϱ ϲ͘ϰϱ ϲ͘ϰϱ^dZ/E'KWZd/E'hZZEd;/DWͿϲ͘Ϭϲ ϲ͘Ϭϲ ϲ͘Ϭϲ ϲ͘ϬϲηK&/EsZdZͬdzWϲϭϮϮŝƌĐƵŝƚWŵĂdž;ŬtͿ sZĂƚĞĚ;sͿ /DĂdž͘;ͿŽŶĚƵĐƚŽƌͬWŚdLJƉĞ>ͬhdĞƌŵŝŶĂůdĞŵƉ͘s͘Z& 'KW;ͿηŽŶĚƵŝƚƐ^ŝnjĞdLJƉĞ dĞŵƉ͘ĞƌĂƚĞ&ŝůůĞƌĂƚĞKŶĞtĂLJŝƐƚ͘ йs͘ƌŽƉ/EsdzWϭ ϴϮ͘ϳϲϰ ϰϴϬ ϭϬϬ;ϭͿηϭd,tEͲϮh ϳϱΣ ηϲ ηϲ ϭϮϱϭϭͲϭͬϰΗDd Ϭ͘ϵϭϭϮϳϱĨƚϭ͘ϰϭй/EsdzWϮ ϲϱ͘ϰϳ ϰϴϬ ϴϬ;ϭͿηϯd,tEͲϮ h ϳϱΣ ηϴ ηϴ ϭϬϬ ϭϭͲϭͬϰΗDd Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϮϰϬĨƚϭ͘ϱϰй/EsdzWϯ ϰϱ͘ϵϳϮ ϰϴϬ ϱϲ͘Ϯ;ϭͿηϰd,tEͲϮh ϳϱΣ ηϴ ηϴ ϴϬϭϭΗDd Ϭ͘ϵϭϭϮϳϱĨƚϭ͘ϱϯй/EsdzWϰ ϯϵ͘ϳϯϳ ϰϴϬ ϰϴ͘Ϯ;ϭͿηϲd,tEͲϮ h ϳϱΣ ηϴ ηϴ ϳϬ ϭ ϭΗ Dd Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϮϳϱĨƚϮ͘Ϭϴй^WϬϭ ϮϯϬ͘ϵϵϴ ϰϴϬ ϮϴϬ;ϮͿηϰͬϬd,tEͲϮ >ϳϱΣηϭ ηϭ ϯϱϬ Ϯ ϮΗ WsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϮϬϱĨƚϭ͘Ϭϭй^WϬϮ Ϯϱϭ͘Ϯϯϳ ϰϴϬ ϯϬϰ͘ϰ;ϮͿϮϱϬd,tEͲϮ> ϳϱΣ ηϭ ηϭ ϰϬϬϮϮͲϭͬϮΗWsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭϭϭϰϱĨƚϬ͘ϲϯй^WϬϯ Ϯϱϭ͘Ϯϯϳ ϰϴϬ ϯϬϰ͘ϰ;ϮͿϮϱϬd,tEͲϮ > ϳϱΣ ηϭ ηϭ ϰϬϬ ϮϮͲϭͬϮΗWsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϳϱĨƚϬ͘ϯϯйhs Ͳ ϰϴϬ ϱ;ϭͿηϭϰd,tEͲϮh ϳϱΣ Ͳ ηϭϰ ϭϱ ϭϭͬϮΗWsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϭϬϬĨƚϭ͘ϰϮй^^ ϳϯϯ͘ϰϳϮ ϰϴϬ ϴϴϴ͘ϴ;ϰͿϱϬϬd,tEͲϮ > ϳϱΣ ϮϱϬ ϮϱϬ ϭϮϬϬ ϰϯͲϭͬϮΗWsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϯϬĨƚϬ͘ϭϬйy&DZϭϳϯϯ͘ϰϳϮ ϭϮϬϬϬ ϯϱ͘ϮϵϬϮϮϭ͕ͬηϮt';>Ϳ͕ϭͬϯE͕ϭϱŬs^,/>>͕DsͲϭϬϱ͕ϭϬϬй/E^h>d/KEϱϬ /ZdKZ/E'ϵϵϴĨƚy&DZϮϳϯϯ͘ϰϳϮ ϰϴϬ ϴϴϴ͘ϴ;ϰͿϱϬϬd,tEͲϮ> ϳϱΣ ϮϱϬ ϮϱϬ ϭϮϬϬ ϰϯͲϭͬϮΗWsͲϰϬ Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϯϬĨƚϬ͘ϭϬйh>ϳϯϯ͘ϰϳϮ ϰϴϬ ϴϴϴ͘ϴ;ϰͿϯϱϬd,tEͲϮ h ϳϱΣηϯͬϬ ηϯͬϬϭϮϬϬ ϰϮͲϭͬϮΗDd Ϭ͘ϵϭ ϭϯϬĨƚϬ͘Ϭϵй ^ͲϬϬϭϮϵϳϳ WZKWK^> ϬϱͲϮϵͲϭϴ W z^ͲϬϬϭϯϭϭϳ ^/dEt/E&KZDd/KE ϬϮͲϮϬͲϭϴ Z : Ͳ ,E'^z^dD^/ ϬϰͲϬϵͲϭϵ W :^/EsZdZ^hDDZzd>^Wη EKWzη WKtZ>/^d/E';<tͲͿWKtZ ηK&^dZ/E'^ηK&DKh>^DϴϬhͺϭϮϭϭϴ^dZDϲϬhͺϭϮϭϭϱ^dZDϰϮhͺϭϮϭϭϮ^dZDϯϲhͺϭϮϭϵ^dZ^WϬϭ ϭ ϮϯϮ ϮϯϬ͘ϵϵϴ Ϯϯϵ͘ϳ ϱϭ ϱϭϬ Ϯ ϭ^WϬϮ Ϯ Ϯϱϭ͘ϲ Ϯϱϭ͘Ϯϯϳ Ϯϲϳ͘ϵ ϱϳ ϱϳϬ Ϯ ϭ ϭ^WϬϯ ϯ Ϯϱϭ͘ϲ Ϯϱϭ͘Ϯϯϳ Ϯϲϳ͘ϵ ϱϳ ϱϳϬϮϭϭdKd> ϳϯϱ͘Ϯ ϳϯϯ͘ϰϳϮ ϳϳϱ͘ϱ ϭϲϱ ϭϲϱϬ ϲ ϭ Ϯ Ϯ35(/,0,1$5<127)25&216758&7,21
CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $3,692,799
1 Year $2,982,661
2 Years $2,673,282
3 Years $2,362,596
4 Years $2,050,842
5 Years $1,737,382
6 Years $1,695,787
7 Years $1,652,628
8 Years $1,608,098
9 Years $1,561,601
10 Years $1,513,303
11 Years $1,463,915
12 Years $1,412,905
13 Years $1,359,773
14 Years $1,305,170
15 Years $1,249,190
16 Years $1,192,016
17 Years $1,133,258
18 Years $1,073,080
19 Years $1,011,462
20 Years $948,547
21 Years $884,001
22 Years $817,960
23 Years $750,407
24 Years $681,457
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 4545 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System. ....................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance. .......................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term. ...................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date. ......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability. ......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................................... 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts. ................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operatio n of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale -leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in a n equity sale transaction .
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the System for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that t he System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property . Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain , at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of on e million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during th e term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance o f
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self -
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement .
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise ther eof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of th is
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $1,318,009, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted betwe en Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name:
Title:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
A-1
EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
A-2
Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01. Section 3.01
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 737,856
2 736,012
3 734,172
4 732,336
5 730,505
6 728,679
7 726,858
8 725,040
9 723,228
10 721,420
11 719,616
12 717,817
13 716,023
14 714,233
15 712,447
16 710,666
17 708,889
18 707,117
19 705,349
20 703,586
21 701,827
22 700,072
23 698,322
24 696,576
25 694,835
Total 17,903,480
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-121.85
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System
Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
4545 Delta Fair
Blvd, Antioch,
CA 94509
437.10 Carport – Helix
1.5
(930) SPR-
X21-470-
COM
(3) M80U_121
(1) M60U_121
(2) M42U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $2,158,848
1 Year $1,743,694
2 Years $1,562,828
3 Years $1,381,198
4 Years $1,198,944
5 Years $1,015,692
6 Years $991,374
7 Years $966,144
8 Years $940,110
9 Years $912,928
10 Years $884,693
11 Years $855,820
12 Years $825,999
13 Years $794,937
14 Years $763,016
15 Years $730,289
16 Years $696,865
17 Years $662,514
18 Years $627,334
19 Years $591,311
20 Years $554,530
21 Years $516,796
22 Years $478,188
23 Years $438,696
24 Years $398,387
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 4549 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System. ....................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance. .......................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term. ...................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date. ......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability. ......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................................... 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts. ................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operatio n of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale -leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in a n equity sale transaction .
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the System for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that t he System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property . Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain , at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of on e million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during th e term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance o f
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self -
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement .
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise ther eof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of th is
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $730,546, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name:
Title:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
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Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01. Section 3.01
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 344,427
2 343,566
3 342,707
4 341,850
5 340,995
6 340,143
7 339,293
8 338,444
9 337,598
10 336,754
11 335,912
12 335,073
13 334,235
14 333,399
15 332,566
16 331,734
17 330,905
18 330,078
19 329,253
20 328,429
21 327,608
22 326,789
23 325,972
24 325,157
25 324,345
Total 8,357,234
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-121.85
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System
Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
4549 Delta Fair
Blvd, Antioch,
CA 94509
211.50 Carport – Helix
1.5
(450) SPR-
X21-470-
COM
(3) M42U_121
(1) M36U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
PV System Array Layouts and Electrical Single Line Diagrams
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SHEET1414 HARBOUR WAY SOUTH
RICHMOND, CA 94804 USA
( 5 1 0 ) 5 4 0 - 0 5 5 0
REV DESIGN #DESCRIPTION DATE DB CBPROJECTOPPORTUNITYREVISIONS ENGINEER'S STAMP1"012"IF BAR IS NOT ONE INCH, DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALEA ES-0013141 PROPOSAL 08-31-18 RA DJ
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4549 DELTA FAIR BLVD
4549 DELTA FAIR BLVD
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $1,007,738
1 Year $813,947
2 Years $729,519
3 Years $644,735
4 Years $559,660
5 Years $474,119
6 Years $462,768
7 Years $450,990
8 Years $438,838
9 Years $426,150
10 Years $412,970
11 Years $399,492
12 Years $385,571
13 Years $371,072
14 Years $356,171
15 Years $340,895
16 Years $325,293
17 Years $309,258
18 Years $292,836
19 Years $276,021
20 Years $258,852
21 Years $241,237
22 Years $223,215
23 Years $204,781
24 Years $185,965
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 30 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System......................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance........................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term....................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability.......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns........................................................................................ 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operation of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale-leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in an equity sale transaction.
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the Sys tem for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that the System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property. Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain, at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self-
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement.
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of this
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $459,739, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name: David McIlhenny
Title: Vice President
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
A-1
EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
A-2
Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
A-3
• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01.
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected S ystem
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 251,756
2 251,127
3 250,499
4 249,873
5 249,248
6 248,625
7 248,004
8 247,384
9 246,765
10 246,148
11 245,533
12 244,919
13 244,307
14 243,696
15 243,087
16 242,479
17 241,873
18 241,268
19 240,665
20 240,063
21 239,463
22 238,864
23 238,267
24 237,672
25 237,077
Total 6,108,663
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.15
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
30 Muir Rd,
Martinez, CA
94553
165.60 Rooftop – Helix
Dual Tilt
(460) SPR-
X22-360-
COM
(1) M60U_121
(2) M36U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $736,598
1 Year $594,947
2 Years $533,236
3 Years $471,264
4 Years $409,079
5 Years $346,553
6 Years $338,256
7 Years $329,648
8 Years $320,765
9 Years $311,490
10 Years $301,857
11 Years $292,005
12 Years $281,830
13 Years $271,232
14 Years $260,340
15 Years $249,174
16 Years $237,770
17 Years $226,049
18 Years $214,046
19 Years $201,755
20 Years $189,205
21 Years $176,330
22 Years $163,157
23 Years $149,683
24 Years $135,929
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 50 Douglas Dr, Martinez, CA 945533
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System......................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance........................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term....................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability.......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns........................................................................................ 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
2
Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operation of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale-leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in an equity sale transaction.
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the Sys tem for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that the System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property. Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain, at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self-
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement.
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of this
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $1,661,816, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name: David McIlhenny
Title: Vice President
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
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Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
A-8
Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
A-9
Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
A-10
Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01.
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 910,975
2 908,697
3 906,426
4 904,160
5 901,899
6 899,645
7 897,395
8 895,152
9 892,914
10 890,682
11 888,455
12 886,234
13 884,018
14 881,808
15 879,604
16 877,405
17 875,211
18 873,023
19 870,841
20 868,664
21 866,492
22 864,326
23 862,165
24 860,009
25 857,859
Total 22,104,059
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.15
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
50 Douglas Dr,
Martinez, CA
94553
241.92
324.30
566.22
Carport – Helix
1.5
Rooftop– Helix
Dual Tilt
(672) SPR-
X21-470-
COM /
(690) SPR-
X22-360-
COM
(5) M60U_121
(4) M42U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $2,665,367
1 Year $2,152,807
2 Years $1,929,506
3 Years $1,705,261
4 Years $1,480,245
5 Years $1,253,998
6 Years $1,223,975
7 Years $1,192,824
8 Years $1,160,683
9 Years $1,127,123
10 Years $1,092,263
11 Years $1,056,616
12 Years $1,019,798
13 Years $981,449
14 Years $942,038
15 Years $901,633
16 Years $860,366
17 Years $817,956
18 Years $774,522
19 Years $730,047
20 Years $684,636
21 Years $638,049
22 Years $590,382
23 Years $541,625
24 Years $491,858
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 597 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System......................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance........................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term....................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability.......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns........................................................................................ 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operation of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale-leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in an equity sale transaction.
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the Sys tem for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that the System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property. Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain, at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self-
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement.
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of this
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $308,072, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name: David McIlhenny
Title: Vice President
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
A-2
Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
A-7
Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
A-8
Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
A-9
Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
A-10
Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01.
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 187,395
2 186,926
3 186,459
4 185,993
5 185,528
6 185,064
7 184,601
8 184,140
9 183,679
10 183,220
11 182,762
12 182,305
13 181,849
14 181,395
15 180,941
16 180,489
17 180,038
18 179,588
19 179,139
20 178,691
21 178,244
22 177,798
23 177,354
24 176,911
25 176,468
Total 4,546,974
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.15
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
597 Center
Ave, Martinez,
CA 94553
120.96 Rooftop – Helix
Dual Tilt
(336) SPR-
X22-360-
COM
(1) M60U_121
(1) M36U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $548,288
1 Year $442,850
2 Years $396,915
3 Years $350,786
4 Years $304,498
5 Years $257,958
6 Years $251,782
7 Years $245,374
8 Years $238,762
9 Years $231,858
10 Years $224,687
11 Years $217,355
12 Years $209,781
13 Years $201,892
14 Years $193,785
15 Years $185,473
16 Years $176,984
17 Years $168,260
18 Years $159,325
19 Years $150,177
20 Years $140,835
21 Years $131,252
22 Years $121,446
23 Years $111,417
24 Years $101,179
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 2530 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 945533
POWER PURCHASE &
STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT ................................................. 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services; License. ....................................... 6
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services. ................................... 6
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 6
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System. ....................................................... 7
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 8
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................. 10
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ......................................................................... 10
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................. 10
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. .................................................................................... 11
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. ............................................................................ 11
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ........................................................................... 11
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 14
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 14
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 14
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 16
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 17
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 18
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 19
8.2 Provider’s Insurance. ........................................................................................... 20
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 20
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 21
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 21
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term. ...................................................... 22
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 23
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date. ......................................... 24
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 24
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 25
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 25
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 26
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 27
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 27
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 27
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 28
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 28
12.5 Limitation of Liability. ......................................................................................... 28
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 28
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 28
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 29
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 29
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 29
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 30
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 30
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 30
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 31
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 32
14.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................................... 33
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 33
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 34
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 34
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 34
14.9 Execution in Counterparts. ................................................................................... 34
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 34
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 35
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 35
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 35
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 35
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 36
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 36
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 36
14.18 Setoff. 36
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 36
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 36
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 37
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT (as amended, amended
and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as
of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited
liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa
County, a political subdivision of the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the PV System and ESS (each as hereinafter defined) to be located
on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the PV System (the
“Energy”), (b) the Storage Services (as hereinafter defined), and (c) other services pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
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authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, energy storage, or
other environmental or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, owner ship
or operation of the System or from the use of solar generation or energy storage or the
avoidance of the emission of any gas, chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water
attributable to the sale of Energy and Storage Services generated by the System; and (ii)
all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
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“ESS” means the energy storage system and related Site energy monitoring equipment and
software installed pursuant to this Agreement at the Site and more fully described in
Schedule B hereto.
“ESS kW” shall mean the power rating of the ESS as set forth in Schedule B.
“ESS O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.2.
“ESS Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for Storage Services created by
integrated photovoltaic and energy storage systems as determined by agreement of the
Parties, or if the parties cannot agree on the fair market price, the fair market price
determined by a nationally recognized independent appraiser in the same manner
described in Section 10.3.5 (Purchase of ESS).
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party prov iding construction financing, a lessor in a sale -leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in a n equity sale transaction .
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
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“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3. 1
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“PV O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“PV System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement
at the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
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of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“Storage Services” means the energy storage services provided to Customer by Provider
hereunder, including operation and maintena nce of the ESS.
“Storage Services Termination” means the termination of all Storage Services Provisions
under this Agreement, without impacting the effectiveness of the remaining provisions of
this Agreement.
“Storage Services Commencement Date ” shall mean the first day of the first utility billing
cycle after the later to occur of : (a) the Commercial Operation Date , and (b) the date on
which Provider shall have certified to Customer that the ESS is substantially
complete and available for commercial operation.
“Storage Services Fee” shall be the amount set forth in Schedule C.
“Storage Services Provisions” means those provisions of this Agreement applicable to the
Storage Services, but solely as they relate to the Storage Services.
“Storage Services Term” means the period of time commencing on the Storage Services
Commencement Date and expiring fifteen (15) years thereafter unless earlier terminated
pursuant to this Agreement.
“System” shall mean, collectively, the PV System and the ESS; provided, however, that
the term “System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
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2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services and Storage Services to Customer, and
Provider agrees to provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the
Solar Services and Storage Services to Customer, all in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth herein. Customer shall provide Provider with access to the
Sites in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or
more contractors or subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that
Provider shall remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the PV System
and ESS pursuant to Section 10.3.3 and 10.3.6 respectively, but in no case later
than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Expiration Date with respect to the
PV System and the Storage Services Term with respect to the ESS (the “License
Term”). During the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s
rights under the License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere
with or permit any third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except
for an emergency situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency
Situation”), Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via
email to Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
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4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate and/or Storage Services Fee, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject
to the conditions of Section 3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
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than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the PV System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the PV System and the Solar
Services to be performed at the Site and, to the extent
required pursuant to the applicable financing documentation,
the third party financing institution providing such financing
shall have been provided with the materials referred to in
Section 14.17 and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the PV System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
PV System have been accepted and approved by the
appropriate governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
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3.2.2 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the ESS shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the ESS and the Storage Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the ESS, subject to the terms
of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement; and
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
ESS have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency;
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before the CP Date, Provider shall have the option to terminate the Storage
Services Provisions without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability
under this Agreement with respect to the Storage Services Provisions, and if Provider does not
terminate the Storage Services Provisions within one hundred eighty (180) days following the CP
Date, Customer may terminate the Storage Services Provisions without triggering the default
provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement with respect to the Storage
Services Provisions. In the case that Provider elects not install the ESS and causes a Storage
Services Termination, Customer will have no obligations with the respect to payment of the
Storage Services Fees or any other Storage Services Provisions. A Storage Services Termination
shall not terminate the Solar Services provisions of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
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adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the PV System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. Should the local electric utility fail
to approve the interconnection of the ESS or require equipment in addition to the
equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with the Site, Provider may, at
Provider’s option, elect not to install the ESS and cause a Storage Services
Termination. The Parties shall not be obligated to go forward with installation of
the System if the applicable utility approvals are conditioned upon material
upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and neither Party elects to provide
for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist Provider and make all necessary
repairs or changes to the existing electrical infrastructure so that the Site and System
are eligible for the Environmental Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the PV
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the PV System shall have been obtained and be in full force
and effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement
with the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to
Customer for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer,
Customer’s electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or
any other third parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
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4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 PV O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair,
monitoring and maintenance services to the PV System during the Term of this Agreement,
including the monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of
electricity produced by the PV System (collectively, the “PV O&M Work”). Provider shall
perform the PV O&M Work, either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower
Corporation, Systems , an affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of
providing comparable services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all PV O&M Work
notwithstanding any such subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the
PV O&M Work to ensure that the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with
the specifications set forth in Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
enforce the terms of any contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party
and PV System warranty agreements.
4.1.2 ESS O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair,
monitoring and maintenance services to the ESS System during the Storage Services Term (the
“ESS O&M Work”). Provider shall maintain during the Storage Services Term the capability to
provide such ESS O&M Work, either directly or indirectly, or through a third-party service
provider capable of providing comparable services, provided that Provider remains responsible for
all operation, repair, monitoring and maintenance services to the ESS System notwithstanding any
such subcontracting. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of
any contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and ESS warranty
agreements.
4.1.3 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to (a) record the electrical output of the PV System for the entire Term, (b) operate the
ESS during the Storage Services Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services or Storage Services. Provider and
Customer shall each designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may
provide notice of such conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four
(24) hours per day, including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party
immediately upon the discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to (a) any malfunctioning PV
System and restore the supply of the Energy, and (b) during the Storage Services Term, any
malfunctioning ESS and restore the provision of Storage Services, as soon as reasonably possible
after notice or upon its own discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during
normal business hours and, subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence
repairs after notice or discovery of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an
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emergency condition exists, Provider shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon
becoming aware thereof to perform the necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and
safe manner. For routine and emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth
below:
If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. Provider shall install and maintain the following meters
(each a “Meter” and collectively, the “Meters”) in connection with the System:
(a) PV Meter: for the Term of this Agreement, a utility-grade
kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (“PV Meter”) at the PV
System for the measurement of Energy provided to
Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the PV
System on a continuous basis.
(b) Consumption Meter: for the Storage Services Term, a utility-
grade kWh meter (“Consumption Meter”) at the Site’s main
utility meter, which shall measure the kWh consumption of
the Site.
(c) ESS Meter: for the Storage Services Term, a utility-grade
kWh meter (“ESS Meter”) at the ESS inverter, which shall
measure the kWh charge and discharge of the ESS.
Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all technical
specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meters, as well as all metering data and energy
production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meters in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year, Customer
shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit shall be at
Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to all Meters at reasonable times and
with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of any Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that any Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace such Meter. If the PV Meter is found to be in error by more than
two percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
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inaccurate PV Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years. If the Consumption Meter or ESS Meter is found to be in error by more than
two percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the Actual Demand Savings
based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused inaccurate Meter
recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the Parties, or (b) if such
period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the period from the later
of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering and (ii) the date the Meter was
placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of a
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention th at the System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property . Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the PV System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar
year during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept,
and if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall
have notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event
that Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a
reason other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider
shall reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
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4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement and one hundred percent (100%)
of the Storage Services provided with respect to the System. While the Solar
Services are calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in
Section 6.1, Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services and the
Storage Services represent a package of services including the production, storage
and supply of electrical energy output from the System and the reduction of
Customer’s electric demand, together with any other services associated with Solar
Services and Storage Services that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment
for Solar Services (expressed in $/kWh) and Storage Services (express in $/kWh)
are calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may claim that by
this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as an electric
utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim to be
providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy or Storage Services hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
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would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for (a) the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for
the applicable period, and (b) the Storage Services Fee at the rate set forth in
Schedule C for the applicable period, plus any adjustments required pursuant to
Section 3.1.1, plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this
Agreement pursuant Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for
Energy delivered during such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services or Storage
Services (regardless of whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer),
together with any interest, penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes,
unless such interest, penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are
due to Provider’s failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by
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the appropriate taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such
excepted cases. If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes
or other taxes imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any
sum payable hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after
taking all required deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would
have received had no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax
imposed on the System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services and Storage Services sold and purchased
under this Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur
as follows:
6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider:
(a) with respect to the Solar Services, for each Monthly Period
during the Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any
invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by the System
during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a)
Monthly Production for the System for the relevant month
multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
(b) with respect to the Storage Services, through the end of the
Storage Services Term, within thirty (30) days after receipt
of any invoice, a payment in an amount equal to the product
of (a) Monthly Production of the System for the relevant
month, multiplied by (b) the Storage Services Fee in $/kWh
as set forth in Schedule C.
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Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1(a) and (b) above shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
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7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
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and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered, or with respect to which the Storage Services are
provided, hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical grid during the entire Term or Storage
Services Term, as applicable, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the PV System remains
free of overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged
and agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the
purposes of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site
to prevent other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of
the sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar
easement; however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such
easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2.9 Utility Account Information. Customer shall authorize Provider to
have full access to Customer’s electric utility billing and account information as necessary to
measure and validate the Actual Demand Savings provided by the ESS.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain , at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
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Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
this Agreement worker s’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self -
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement .
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, t hen
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Storage Services Provisions of this Agreement
shall only be in effect during the Storage Services Term.
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on (i) delivered Energy averaged over
the prior twelve months for the System and (ii) if during the Storage Services Term, all Storage
Services Fees for any Monthly Periods during which the ESS is not operational due to such
relocation(s).
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
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accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the PV System and Solar Services for one (1) additional
three (3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of PV System. If Customer has not elected to renew the
term of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the PV System
by providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the PV System no later than one-
hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market
Value thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the PV
System shall be the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within
ten (10) days after receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the PV
System. If Customer and Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties
shall jointly select a nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have
discussed methods and assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic
industry to value such equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to
determine the Fair Market Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion
delivered to the Parties. The valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the
absence of fraud or manifest error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally.
To the extent transferable, the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the PV System will
be transferred from Provider to Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an
appraiser, such appraiser shall be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer
and the appraiser firm proposed by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair
Market Value, title to the PV System as well as available Environmental Attributes and
Environmental Financial Incentives from the PV System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-
is.
10.3.3 Return of PV System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of
Term pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in
Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the PV
System from the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty
(180) days after the Expiration Date with respect to the PV System. The cost to remove the PV
System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the PV System was
installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider
shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
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10.3.4 Extension of Storage Services Term. Upon prior written notice to
Provider at least one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Storage Services Term,
Parties may mutually agree to extend the Storage Services Term with respect to the ESS and the
Storage Services for one (1) additional five (5)-year period at the ESS Renewal Rate.
10.3.5 Purchase of ESS. If Customer has not elected to renew the Storage
Services Term in accordance with Section 10.3.4, Customer shall have the option to purchase the
ESS by providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the ESS no later than one-
hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Storage Services Term, and paying Provider
the ESS Fair Market Value thereof no later than the Expiration Date. The “ESS Fair Market Value”
of the ESS shall be the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within
ten (10) days after receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the ESS. If
Customer and Provider cannot mutually agree to an ESS Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall
jointly select a nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed
methods and assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic and energy
storage industry to value such equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to
determine the ESS Fair Market Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion
delivered to the Parties. The valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the
absence of fraud or manifest error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally.
To the extent transferable, the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the ESS will be
transferred from Provider to Customer at Customer’s sole expense. If the Parties are unable to
agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall be jointly selected by the appraiser firm
proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed by the Provider. Upon receipt by
Provider of payment of the ESS Fair Market Value, title to the ESS as well as available
Environmental Financial Incentives from the ESS shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.6 Return of the ESS. If at the end of Storage Services Term, or an
extension thereof pursuant to Section 10.3.4, Customer does not exercise any of the options
described in Sections 10.3.4 and 10.3.5, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property
comprising the ESS from the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one
hundred eighty (180) days after the expiration of the Storage Services Term. The cost to remove
the ESS shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the ESS was installed
shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall
leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.3.7 Amended and Restated Agreement. At the end of the Storage
Services Term, Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with a request from Provider to
amend, or amend and restate this Agreement to remove all provisions applicable to the Storage
Services and the ESS; provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer to
materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens, liabilities or
obligations of Customer, under this Agreement.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date and the Storage Services Commencement Date, provided that no
Customer Default shall have occurred and be continuing beyond any applicable
period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase all, but not less than all, of the
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System (including both the ESS and the PV System). If Customer elects to so
purchase the System, the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market
Value of the System (calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market
Value set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the PV System and the ESS Fair Market Value
set forth in Section 10.3.5, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date and the Storage Services Commencement Date, provided that no
Customer Default shall have occurred and be continuing beyond any applicable
period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase the PV System. If Customer elects
to so purchase the PV System, the purchase price shall be the higher of the then
Fair Market Value of the PV System (calculated in accordance with the definition
of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the PV System, and such
determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the amount specified
in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior
to the exercise of the purchase option for the PV System, Customer shall provide
written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the
foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market Value and all other
amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the PV System to pass to Customer as-is,
where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed
on the PV System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
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10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy or the Storage Services to federal or
state regulation of the prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
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be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
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an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiv er
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of th is
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $2,574,015, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party preva iling in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
Storage Services and the System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably
cooperate with Provider and its financing parties in connection with such financing,
including (a) the furnishing of information related to the System and this
Agreement, and (b) the giving of a Financing Party acknowledgment in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a “Consent”); provided, that the foregoing
undertaking shall not obligate Customer to materially change any rights or benefits,
or materially increase any burdens, liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this
Agreement except for providing notices and additional cure periods to a Financing
Party with respect to events of default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant
to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
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customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
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Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name:
Title:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
A-1
EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
A-2
Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
PV SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01. Section 3.01
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services and Storage Services pursuant
to the Agreement and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly
(A) hinder the amount of Energy or the Storage Services delivered by the System or (B)
degrade the functionality of the System. Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in
an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that
Customer is complying with Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the
issuance of an Out of Compliance Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a
“Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts
the Actual Generation of the System, any Actual Generation from such affected Systems
in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the calculation of Annual Deficits for such
Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected Energy for any affected System in any
Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance Period shall be reduced by a
proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 883,183
2 880,975
3 878,772
4 876,575
5 874,384
6 872,198
7 870,018
8 867,843
9 865,673
10 863,509
11 861,350
12 859,197
13 857,049
14 854,906
15 852,769
16 850,637
17 848,510
18 846,389
19 844,273
20 842,162
21 840,057
22 837,957
23 835,862
24 833,772
25 831,688
Total 21,429,705
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.05
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
Battery –
Lockheed
Martin Energy
2530 Arnold
Dr, Martinez,
CA 94553
526.40 Carport – Helix
1.5
(1120) SPR-
X21-470-
COM
(4) M80U_121
(1) M60U_121
(2) M42U_121
Gridstar Lithium
ESU -500 kW
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
STORAGE SERVICES FEE
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
$0.0424 15
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $3,978,630
1 Year $3,042,573
2 Years $2,681,674
3 Years $2,316,780
4 Years $1,947,887
5 Years $1,574,216
6 Years $1,490,225
7 Years $1,440,742
8 Years $1,389,434
9 Years $1,335,799
10 Years $1,279,918
11 Years $1,222,318
12 Years $1,162,495
13 Years $1,100,043
14 Years $1,035,507
15 Years $1,000,648
16 Years $964,052
17 Years $927,557
18 Years $891,392
19 Years $855,663
20 Years $820,619
21 Years $786,142
22 Years $752,496
23 Years $719,833
24 Years $688,446
EXECUTION VERSION
CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 1000 Ward Street, Martinez, CA
POWER PURCHASE &
STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT ................................................. 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services; License. ....................................... 6
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services. ................................... 6
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 6
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System......................................................... 7
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 8
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................. 10
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ......................................................................... 10
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................. 10
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. .................................................................................... 11
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. ............................................................................ 11
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ........................................................................... 11
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 14
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 14
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 14
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 16
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 17
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 18
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 19
8.2 Provider’s Insurance. ........................................................................................... 20
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 20
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 21
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 21
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term....................................................... 22
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 23
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.......................................... 24
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 24
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 25
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 25
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 26
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 27
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 27
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 27
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 28
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 28
12.5 Limitation of Liability.......................................................................................... 28
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 28
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 28
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 29
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 29
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 29
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 30
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 30
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 30
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 31
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 32
14.4 Successors and Assigns........................................................................................ 33
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 33
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 34
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 34
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 34
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.................................................................................... 34
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 34
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 35
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 35
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 35
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 35
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 36
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 36
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 36
14.18 Setoff. 36
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 36
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 36
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 37
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AND STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT (as amended, amended
and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as
of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited
liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa
County, a political subdivision of the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the PV System and ESS (each as hereinafter defined) to be located
on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the PV System (the
“Energy”), (b) the Storage Services (as hereinafter defined), and (c) other services pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
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authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, energy storage, or
other environmental or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership
or operation of the System or from the use of solar generation or energy storage or the
avoidance of the emission of any gas, chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water
attributable to the sale of Energy and Storage Services generated by the System; and (ii)
all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
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“ESS” means the energy storage system and related Site energy monitoring equipment and
software installed pursuant to this Agreement at the Site and more fully described in
Schedule B hereto.
“ESS kW” shall mean the power rating of the ESS as set forth in Schedule B.
“ESS O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.2.
“ESS Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for Storage Services created by
integrated photovoltaic and energy storage systems as determined by agreement of the
Parties, or if the parties cannot agree on the fair market price, the fair market price
determined by a nationally recognized independent appraiser in the same manner
described in Section 10.3.5 (Purchase of ESS).
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale-leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in an equity sale transaction.
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
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“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3. 1
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“PV O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“PV System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement
at the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
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of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“Storage Services” means the energy storage services provided to Customer by Provider
hereunder, including operation and maintenance of the ESS.
“Storage Services Termination” means the termination of all Storage Services Provisions
under this Agreement, without impacting the effectiveness of the remaining provisions of
this Agreement.
“Storage Services Commencement Date” shall mean the first day of the first utility billing
cycle after the later to occur of: (a) the Commercial Operation Date, and (b) the date on
which Provider shall have certified to Customer that the ESS is substantially
complete and available for commercial operation.
“Storage Services Fee” shall be the amount set forth in Schedule C.
“Storage Services Provisions” means those provisions of this Agreement applicable to the
Storage Services, but solely as they relate to the Storage Services.
“Storage Services Term” means the period of time commencing on the Storage Services
Commencement Date and expiring fifteen (15) years thereafter unless earlier terminated
pursuant to this Agreement.
“System” shall mean, collectively, the PV System and the ESS; provided, however, that
the term “System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
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2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services and Storage Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services and Storage Services to Customer, and
Provider agrees to provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the
Solar Services and Storage Services to Customer, all in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth herein. Customer shall provide Provider with access to the
Sites in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or
more contractors or subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that
Provider shall remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the PV System
and ESS pursuant to Section 10.3.3 and 10.3.6 respectively, but in no case later
than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Expiration Date with respect to the
PV System and the Storage Services Term with respect to the ESS (the “License
Term”). During the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s
rights under the License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere
with or permit any third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except
for an emergency situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency
Situation”), Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via
email to Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
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4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate and/or Storage Services Fee, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject
to the conditions of Section 3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
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than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the PV System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the PV System and the Solar
Services to be performed at the Site and, to the extent
required pursuant to the applicable financing documentation,
the third party financing institution providing such financing
shall have been provided with the materials referred to in
Section 14.17 and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the PV System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
PV System have been accepted and approved by the
appropriate governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
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3.2.2 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the ESS shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the ESS and the Storage Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the ESS, subject to the terms
of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement; and
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
ESS have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency;
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before the CP Date, Provider shall have the option to terminate the Storage
Services Provisions without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability
under this Agreement with respect to the Storage Services Provisions, and if Provider does not
terminate the Storage Services Provisions within one hundred eighty (180) days following the CP
Date, Customer may terminate the Storage Services Provisions without triggering the default
provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement with respect to the Storage
Services Provisions. In the case that Provider elects not install the ESS and causes a Storage
Services Termination, Customer will have no obligations with the respect to payment of the
Storage Services Fees or any other Storage Services Provisions . A Storage Services Termination
shall not terminate the Solar Services provisions of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
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adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the PV System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. Should the local electric utility fail
to approve the interconnection of the ESS or require equipment in addition to the
equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with the Site, Provider may, at
Provider’s option, elect not to install the ESS and cause a Storage Services
Termination. The Parties shall not be obligated to go forward with installation of
the System if the applicable utility approvals are conditioned upon material
upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and neither Party elects to provide
for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist Provider and make all necessary
repairs or changes to the existing electrical infrastructure so that the Site and System
are eligible for the Environmental Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the PV
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the PV System shall have been obtained and be in full force
and effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement
with the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to
Customer for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer,
Customer’s electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or
any other third parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
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4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 PV O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair,
monitoring and maintenance services to the PV System during the Term of this Agreement,
including the monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of
electricity produced by the PV System (collectively, the “PV O&M Work”). Provider shall
perform the PV O&M Work, either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower
Corporation, Systems , an affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of
providing comparable services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all PV O&M Work
notwithstanding any such subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the
PV O&M Work to ensure that the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with
the specifications set forth in Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
enforce the terms of any contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party
and PV System warranty agreements.
4.1.2 ESS O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair,
monitoring and maintenance services to the ESS System during the Storage Services Term (the
“ESS O&M Work”). Provider shall maintain during the Storage Services Term the capability to
provide such ESS O&M Work, either directly or indirectly, or through a third-party service
provider capable of providing comparable services, provided that Provider remains responsible for
all operation, repair, monitoring and maintenance services to the ESS System notwithstanding any
such subcontracting. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of
any contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and ESS warranty
agreements.
4.1.3 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to (a) record the electrical output of the PV System for the entire Term, (b) operate the
ESS during the Storage Services Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services or Storage Services. Provider and
Customer shall each designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may
provide notice of such conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four
(24) hours per day, including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party
immediately upon the discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to (a) any malfunctioning PV
System and restore the supply of the Energy, and (b) during the Storage Services Term, any
malfunctioning ESS and restore the provision of Storage Services, as soon as reasonably possible
after notice or upon its own discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during
normal business hours and, subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence
repairs after notice or discovery of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an
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emergency condition exists, Provider shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon
becoming aware thereof to perform the necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and
safe manner. For routine and emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth
below:
If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. Provider shall install and maintain the following meters
(each a “Meter” and collectively, the “Meters”) in connection with the System:
(a) PV Meter: for the Term of this Agreement, a utility-grade
kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (“PV Meter”) at the PV
System for the measurement of Energy provided to
Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the PV
System on a continuous basis.
(b) Consumption Meter: for the Storage Services Term, a utility-
grade kWh meter (“Consumption Meter”) at the Site’s main
utility meter, which shall measure the kWh consumption of
the Site.
(c) ESS Meter: for the Storage Services Term, a utility-grade
kWh meter (“ESS Meter”) at the ESS inverter, which shall
measure the kWh charge and discharge of the ESS.
Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all technical
specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meters, as well as all metering data and energy
production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meters in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year, Customer
shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit shall be at
Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to all Meters at reasonable times and
with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of any Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that any Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace such Meter. If the PV Meter is found to be in error by more than
two percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
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inaccurate PV Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years. If the Consumption Meter or ESS Meter is found to be in error by more than
two percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the Actual Demand Savings
based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused inaccurate Meter
recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the Parties, or (b) if such
period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the period from the later
of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering and (ii) the date the Meter was
placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of a
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that the System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property. Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the PV System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar
year during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept,
and if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall
have notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event
that Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a
reason other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider
shall reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
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4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement and one hundred percent (100%)
of the Storage Services provided with respect to the System. While the Solar
Services are calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in
Section 6.1, Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services and the
Storage Services represent a package of services including the production, storage
and supply of electrical energy output from the System and the reduction of
Customer’s electric demand, together with any other services associated with Solar
Services and Storage Services that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment
for Solar Services (expressed in $/kWh) and Storage Services (express in $/kWh)
are calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may claim that by
this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as an electric
utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim to be
providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy or Storage Services hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
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would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for (a) the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for
the applicable period, and (b) the Storage Services Fee at the rate set forth in
Schedule C for the applicable period, plus any adjustments required pursuant to
Section 3.1.1, plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this
Agreement pursuant Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for
Energy delivered during such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services or Storage
Services (regardless of whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer),
together with any interest, penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes,
unless such interest, penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are
due to Provider’s failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by
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the appropriate taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such
excepted cases. If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes
or other taxes imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any
sum payable hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after
taking all required deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would
have received had no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax
imposed on the System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services and Storage Services sold and purchased
under this Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur
as follows:
6.3.1 Payments . Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider:
(a) with respect to the Solar Services, for each Monthly Period
during the Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any
invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by the System
during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a)
Monthly Production for the System for the relevant month
multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
(b) with respect to the Storage Services, through the end of the
Storage Services Term, within thirty (30) days after receipt
of any invoice, a payment in an amount equal to the product
of (a) Monthly Production of the System for the relevant
month, multiplied by (b) the Storage Services Fee in $/kWh
as set forth in Schedule C.
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Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1(a) and (b) above shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
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7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
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and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered, or with respect to which the Storage Services are
provided, hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical grid during the entire Term or Storage
Services Term, as applicable, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the PV System remains
free of overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged
and agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the
purposes of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site
to prevent other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of
the sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar
easement; however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such
easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2.9 Utility Account Information. Customer shall authorize Provider to
have full access to Customer’s electric utility billing and account information as necessary to
measure and validate the Actual Demand Savings provided by the ESS.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain, at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
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Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the term of
this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self-
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement.
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Storage Services Provisions of this Agreement
shall only be in effect during the Storage Services Term.
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on (i) delivered Energy averaged over
the prior twelve months for the System and (ii) if during the Storage Services Term, all Storage
Services Fees for any Monthly Periods during which the ESS is not operational due to such
relocation(s).
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
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accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the PV System and Solar Services for one (1) additional
three (3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of PV System. If Customer has not elected to renew the
term of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the PV System
by providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the PV System no later than one-
hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market
Value thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the PV
System shall be the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within
ten (10) days after receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the PV
System. If Customer and Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties
shall jointly select a nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have
discussed methods and assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic
industry to value such equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to
determine the Fair Market Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion
delivered to the Parties. The valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the
absence of fraud or manifest error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally.
To the extent transferable, the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the PV System will
be transferred from Provider to Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an
appraiser, such appraiser shall be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer
and the appraiser firm proposed by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair
Market Value, title to the PV System as well as available Environmental Attributes and
Environmental Financial Incentives from the PV System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-
is.
10.3.3 Return of PV System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of
Term pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in
Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the PV
System from the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty
(180) days after the Expiration Date with respect to the PV System. The cost to remove the PV
System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the PV System was
installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider
shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
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10.3.4 Extension of Storage Services Term. Upon prior written notice to
Provider at least one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Storage Services Term,
Parties may mutually agree to extend the Storage Services Term with respect to the ESS and the
Storage Services for one (1) additional five (5)-year period at the ESS Renewal Rate.
10.3.5 Purchase of ESS. If Customer has not elected to renew the Storage
Services Term in accordance with Section 10.3.4, Customer shall have the option to purchase the
ESS by providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the ESS no later than one-
hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Storage Services Term, and paying Provider
the ESS Fair Market Value thereof no later than the Expiration Date. The “ESS Fair Market Value”
of the ESS shall be the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within
ten (10) days after receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the ESS. If
Customer and Provider cannot mutually agree to an ESS Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall
jointly select a nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed
methods and assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic and energy
storage industry to value such equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to
determine the ESS Fair Market Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion
delivered to the Parties. The valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the
absence of fraud or manifest error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally.
To the extent transferable, the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the ESS will be
transferred from Provider to Customer at Customer’s sole expense. If the Parties are unable to
agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall be jointly selected by the appraiser firm
proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed by the Provider. Upon receipt by
Provider of payment of the ESS Fair Market Value, title to the ESS as well as available
Environmental Financial Incentives from the ESS shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.6 Return of the ESS. If at the end of Storage Services Term, or an
extension thereof pursuant to Section 10.3.4, Customer does not exercise any of the options
described in Sections 10.3.4 and 10.3.5, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property
comprising the ESS from the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one
hundred eighty (180) days after the expiration of the Storage Services Term. The cost to remove
the ESS shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the ESS was installed
shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall
leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.3.7 Amended and Restated Agreement. At the end of the Storage
Services Term, Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with a request from Provider to
amend, or amend and restate this Agreement to remove all provisions applicable to the Storage
Services and the ESS; provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer to
materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens, liabilities or
obligations of Customer, under this Agreement.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date and the Storage Services Commencement Date, provided that no
Customer Default shall have occurred and be continuing beyond any applicable
period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase all, but not less than all, of the
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System (including both the ESS and the PV System). If Customer elects to so
purchase the System, the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market
Value of the System (calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market
Value set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the PV System and the ESS Fair Market Value
set forth in Section 10.3.5, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date and the Storage Services Commencement Date, provided that no
Customer Default shall have occurred and be continuing beyond any applicable
period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase the PV System. If Customer elects
to so purchase the PV System, the purchase price shall be the higher of the then
Fair Market Value of the PV System (calculated in accordance with the definition
of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the PV System, and such
determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the amount specified
in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior
to the exercise of the purchase option for the PV System, Customer shall provide
written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the
foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market Value and all other
amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the PV System to pass to Customer as-is,
where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed
on the PV System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
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10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy or the Storage Services to federal or
state regulation of the prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
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be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
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an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of this
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as -built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $1,559,698, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
Storage Services and the System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably
cooperate with Provider and its financing parties in connection with such financing,
including (a) the furnishing of information related to the System and this
Agreement, and (b) the giving of a Financing Party acknowledgment in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a “Consent”); provided, that the foregoing
undertaking shall not obligate Customer to materially change any rights or benefits,
or materially increase any burdens, liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this
Agreement except for providing notices and additional cure periods to a Financing
Party with respect to events of default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant
to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
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customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
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Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name: David McIlhenny
Title: Vice President
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
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Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 Limitation of Liability of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
[The Form Acknowledgment below contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and is subject to change based on requirements of the Financing Arrangement]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 2017 is entered into among (i)
[________], a [________] duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of [________] (the “Customer”),
(ii) [Insert applicable Provider], a [] duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of [] (the “Provider”),
and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such
capacity, the “System Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a [________] MW [ground-
mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase & Storage Services
Agreement, dated as of [], 2017 (as amended, amended and restated, modified or supplemented from time to time,
the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that certain
Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, among the Provider,
the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that certain Lease
Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended, the “Lease Agreement”) dated
as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in and to all of the
Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security agreement in form and substance
acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the
“Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its investment in the
System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the
Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment in the System Lessor
and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider
under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the System Lessor
have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its investment in the
System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the
Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the
Customer of the Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment to
the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned Agreement pursuant to
the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the obligation, of the System Lessor or the System
Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security
Agreement, and related documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer shall continue to
perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event, with respect to the Assigned
Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action taken by the System Lessor and any notice given
or action taken by the Provider, such conflict shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the
System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the Customer that an
event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and that the System Lessor has exercised
its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or
have its designee or assignee acquire the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned
Agreement to a third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the System
Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to
the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably
necessary to effect such substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in
favor of the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned Agreement, the
Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement, at law or in equity, to cancel,
suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result
of any default or other action or omission of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the
Assigned Agreement, or upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned
Agreement that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice, or both,
enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or remedy under the Assigned
Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written
notice of such Assigned Agreement Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System
Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90) days
(or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default, commencing from the later to occur
of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice
periods or cure periods provided for in the Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default
under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on
the Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary default, then,
so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee is diligently
pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned
Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party
is prohibited from curing any such Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any
governmental authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the time
periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the period of
such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement by the
Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure period specified in this
Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue
performance under the Assigned Agreement and resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until
the lapse of the notice and extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not enter into any
consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with respect to termination in the event of
a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign,
novate or otherwise transfer any of its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer
by the Provider without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from any waiver under,
the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or otherwise
terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider, the Customer shall, at the
option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, enter into a new
agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the
Project) having terms substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System Lessor, or the System
Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner Participant shall have any liability or obligation
under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise,
nor shall the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or
required to (i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of the
System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during any period in which the
System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant
to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of
the Provider and the obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned under the Security
Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant,
concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice, request or demand given by the Customer
pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or other similar
instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned Agreement, if any,
in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available funds and in the manner required by, and
subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A
hereto, or to such other person or account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer
in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the Assigned Agreement
shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding, reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor, the Provider and the
Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a [type of entity] duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of [________], and is duly qualified, authorized to do business
and in good standing in all jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has
all requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary [corporate]/[limited liability company] action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for any holder) of any
indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or entity, except approvals or consents
which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement is
in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid
and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the
enforceability hereof or thereof may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or (to
the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened against the Customer before or by any court,
administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined,
individually or in the aggregate, (i) could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under
this Consent or the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as defined
in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent or the Assigned Agreement,
any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby,
or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon (x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted
to the System Lessor under the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System
Lessor to enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the
performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement will not violate, result in a breach of,
default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation, order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its
organizational documents, or (iii) the terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any other action, or
registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private (collectively, the “Approvals”), is
required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Consent,
the Assigned Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any
Approvals which have previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge after due
inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any of its obligations thereunder
(or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for performance thereunder which is still ongoing as
of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would
either immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable either the
Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of such obligations) under the
Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended, modified or supplemented in any manner other
than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented to, any previous
assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring or authorizing
the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned Agreement, has not decided whether or
not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such
purchase option; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase
option under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and such
exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage, security interest
or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project as an interest adverse to the System
Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other statements made by the
Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and,
except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the
date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is _____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned Agreement will be
used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective successors, assignees
and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access the Project in order to install, operate,
maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and
the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts to place its
successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by the Provider or the System
Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the Project is not part of the [Premises] or a
fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s financing
arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or assignment of the Assigned
Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY INSTRUMENT OR
AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN),
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT
REFERENCE TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS (OTHER THAN SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW). [Each of the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor agrees that any legal
action or proceeding by or against itself or with respect to or arising out of this Consent may be brought in or removed
to the courts of the State of New York, in and for the County of New York, or of the United States of America for the
Southern District of New York. By execution and delivery of this Consent, each party hereto accepts for itself and in
respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Nothing herein shall
affect the right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law or the right of the System Lessor or its designees
to bring legal action or proceedings in any other competent jurisdiction. Each of the Customer, the Provider and the
System Lessor hereby waives any right to stay or dismiss any action or proceeding under or in connection with this
Consent brought before the foregoing courts on the basis of forum non conveniens.]
(b) Waiver of Trial by Jury. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY,
AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
LITIGATION BASED HEREON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS
CONSENT, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL
OR WRITTEN), OR ACTIONS OF THE SYSTEM LESSOR, THE CUSTOMER OR THE PROVIDER. THIS
PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR EACH PARTY TO ENTER INTO THIS CONSENT.
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii) shall be effective
upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is addressed, except that any communication
or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on
the day (if a business day and, if not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted
during normal business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business day,
in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall be delivered by hand or
overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv)
shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to which subsequent
notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be terminated, amended,
supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by the Customer, the Provider and the
System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party beneficiary of this
Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under this Consent by
any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part of the System Lessor in exercising
any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing between the Customer and the System Lessor shall
operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude
any other exercise, or the further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand
upon any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or any other
circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or
remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different
parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered, including by e-mail or other
electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same
instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this Consent are
inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this
Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations,
or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their permitted
successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees and their respective permitted
successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its respective successor or assign shall assign any of its
interest in this Consent except in connection with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then
only to the same person(s) or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the Customer herein
shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and shall survive the
execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any provision of the
Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such instruments and
take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by their respective
officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ___________________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ___________________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ___________________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
EXHIBIT C
PV SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01.
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services and Storage Services pursuant
to the Agreement and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly
(A) hinder the amount of Energy or the Storage Services delivered by the System or (B)
degrade the functionality of the System. Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in
an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that
Customer is complying with Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the
issuance of an Out of Compliance Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a
“Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts
the Actual Generation of the System, any Actual Generation from such affected Systems
in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the calculation of Annual Deficits for such
Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected Energy for any affected System in any
Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance Period shall be reduced by a
proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 540,998
2 539,646
3 538,297
4 536,951
5 535,609
6 534,270
7 532,934
8 531,602
9 530,273
10 528,947
11 527,624
12 526,305
13 524,990
14 523,677
15 522,368
16 521,062
17 519,759
18 518,460
19 517,164
20 515,871
21 514,581
22 513,295
23 512,012
24 510,732
25 509,455
Total 13,126,880
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.15
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System Size
(kW DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
Battery –
Lockheed
Martin Energy
1000 Ward St,
Martinez, CA
94553
336.96 Rooftop – Helix
Dual Tilt
(936) SPR-
X22-360-
COM
(2) M60U_121
(4) M42U_121
Gridstar Lithium
ESU -500 kW
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
PV System Array Layouts and Electrical Single Line Diagrams
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
STORAGE SERVICES FEE
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
$0.0424 15
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $2,437,129
1 Year $1,863,743
2 Years $1,642,672
3 Years $1,419,155
4 Years $1,193,188
5 Years $964,294
6 Years $912,844
7 Years $882,533
8 Years $851,104
9 Years $818,250
10 Years $784,020
11 Years $748,737
12 Years $712,092
13 Years $673,836
14 Years $634,305
15 Years $612,952
16 Years $590,535
17 Years $568,180
18 Years $546,026
19 Years $524,141
20 Years $502,674
21 Years $481,555
22 Years $460,945
23 Years $440,937
24 Years $421,711
EXECUTION VERSION – 1000 Ward St
SPWR Savings Guarantee Agreement Page | 1
SAVINGS GUARANTEE AGREEMENT
Between
SunPower Corporation, Systems
And
Contra Costa County
EXECUTION VERSION – 1000 Ward St
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Table of Contents
SAVINGS GUARANTEE AGREEMENT ............................................................................... 3
Article I. Defined Terms ............................................................................................. 3
Article II. Savings Guarantee........................................................................................ 5
Article III. Customer Responsibilities ............................................................................. 8
Article IV. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................... 10
Exhibit A: Site Information, PV System & ESS ....................................................................... 1
Exhibit B: Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings ........................................................................... 1
Exhibit C: Sample Adjustments to Guaranteed Savings Under Section 2.06 (A) and (B) ............. 1
Exhibit D: Sample Adjustment to Guaranteed Savings Under Section 2.06 (B) OR (E) ............... 1
EXECUTION VERSION – 1000 Ward St
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SAVINGS GUARANTEE AGREEMENT
THIS SAVINGS GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated June 18, 2019
(“Effective Date”), is entered into by and between SUNPOWER CORPORATION,
SYSTEMS, a Delaware corporation (“SunPower”), with its principal place of business at 1414
Harbour Way South, Richmond, California 94804, and Contra Costa County, a political
subdivision of the State of California (“Customer”), with its principal place of business at 40
Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553. In this Agreement, SunPower and Customer are referred to
individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
Recitals
WHEREAS, SunPower’s affiliate, Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“Provider”), has separately entered into a Power Purchase Agreement ,
dated June 18, 2019 with Customer (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Customer
will purchase from Provider the Solar Services from the PV System and the Storage Services
from the ESS identified on Exhibit A (Site Information, PV System & ESS) attached hereto
and incorporated herein at the site identified on Exhibit A (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, SunPower and Customer desire to enter into an agreement pursuant to
which SunPower guarantees that the System will provide the Guaranteed Savings.
WHEREAS, capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings given such terms in the Purchase Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the
receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, SunPower and Customer agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I. DEFINED TERMS
Section 1.01 Defined Terms.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
Actual Savings has the meaning set forth in Section 2.03.
Baseline Average Energy Spread shall be the amount set forth in Exhibit A.
Baseline Demand Charges shall mean the annual sum of demand charges paid by Customer
at the Site before the installation of the System as set forth in Exhibit A.
Billing Cycle means the period, typically monthly, during which the Utility assesses an
electricity bill, including demand charges, at the Site.
Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
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Billing Schedule shall mean the dates of (a) the Billing Cycles set by the Utility for the Site
and (b) the schedule of the exact days of the year which shall be considered holidays by the
utility for billing purposes
Current Average Energy Spread shall, for any Guarantee Year, be the weighted average
difference between on and off peak energy rates in the Utility Tariff in effect during the then-
current Guarantee Year, as calculated based on the table set forth in Exhibit B.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and logs,
at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site: actual AC
electricity production of the PV System (in kWh), actual AC electricity charge and discharge
of the ESS (in kWh), and actual AC electricity import and export from the grid by the Site (in
kWh)
Exclusion Event means:
• A Force Majeure Event;
• Any temporary or permanent quarantines, blockades, rules or regulations, enacted or
imposed by governmental authorities causing any disruption to System energy generation
or impedance to a Party’s Site access;
• Changes in any law, ordinance, or regulation relating specifically to the design,
construction, installation, interconnection or operation of the System which law is effective
after the date of this Agreement that materially and adversely affects the ability of a Party
to perform its obligations under this Agreement or under the Purchase Agreement;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by facilities
that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Loss of telecommunications service to the System for a period exceeding seventy-two (72)
hours
• Any curtailment or operation of the System ordered or ordered by the Utility
• Externally caused outages of the System, including outages caused by:
o a fluctuation in the Utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage
variation) that disconnect the inverters or System from the utility network and
prevented energy from being evacuated from the System
o caused by a manufacturer of any third-party equipment’s inability or unwillingness
to honor its product warranty to SunPower for the replacement of parts, despite
SunPower’s commercially reasonable and good faith efforts to enforce such
product warranty
o a failure or outage in the Utility distribution network that prevents energy from
being evacuated from the System
o Disconnection of power or communication lines connected to the System, or
activation of the Emergency Stop Button on the System, by anyone other than
SunPower or SunPower’s representatives, or the Customer or Customer
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representatives acting at the explicit direction of SunPower or SunPower’s
representatives
o or executed at the request of the Customer
Guaranteed Demand Savings shall be the amount set forth in Section 2.01.
Guaranteed Energy Savings shall be the amount set forth in Section 2.01.
Guaranteed Savings shall be the amount set forth in Section 2.01
Guarantee Year shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
In Compliance Letter shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.03.
Kilowatt-hour or kWh means electrical energy expressed in kilowatt-hours and recorded
from the kWh interval records of a Revenue-Grade Meter.
Noncompliance Period shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.03.
On-Peak Period shall be the period set forth in Exhibit A
Out of Compliance Letter shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.03.
Purchase Agreement has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
Savings Guarantee Payment has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.
Savings Guarantee Term shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.02.
Site means the site identified in Exhibit A.
Utility means the electric distribution company providing electrical service to the Site.
Utility Tariff means the tariff under which the Utility provides electrical service to the Site,
which is the tariff as set forth in Exhibit A as of the Effective Date.
Utility Tariff Restructuring means a material change in the structure of the Utility Tariff.
Such changes may include, but are not limited to: changes to time of use periods; the
introduction of maximum demand charges, minimum demand charges or “ratchets”; changes
to Net Energy Metering affecting System eligibility or energy export valuation; changes to
minimum bills or portions of bills; or the elimination of demand charges.
ARTICLE II. SAVINGS GUARANTEE
Section 2.01 Savings Guarantee
During the first twelve (12) complete Billing Cycles following the Storage Services
Commencement Date, and for each set of twelve (12) complete Billing Cycles thereafter during
the Savings Guarantee Term (each such period, a “Guarantee Year”), SunPower guarantees
(the “Savings Guarantee”) to Customer that the Actual Savings will be greater than or equal to
the Guaranteed Savings, comprised of both the Guaranteed Demand Savings and the
Guaranteed Energy Savings, set forth in the table below.
Guaranteed Demand Savings: $16,453
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Guaranteed Energy Savings: $13,338
Guaranteed Savings $29,791
Exhibit B provides the expected Guaranteed Savings for each Billing Cycle in a Guarantee
Year at the Site (for each month, the “Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings”).
Section 2.02 Savings Guarantee Term
The savings guarantee term shall commence on the Storage Services Commencement Date and
terminate on the earlier to occur of (a) the end of the fifteenth (15th) Guarantee Year following
the Storage Services Commencement Date, or (b) the termination of the Purchase Agreement
(the “Savings Guarantee Term”).
Section 2.03 Calculation of Actual Savings
During each Billing Cycle in each Guarantee Year during the Savings Guarantee Term,
SunPower will calculate the following amounts:
a) Demand Charge Savings
1) “Gross Demand Charges” which shall be equal to the demand charges that would have
been assessed at the Site based on the demand charges in the Utility Tariff in effect
during that Billing Cycle and an energy usage profile equal to the sum of (a) the Site’s
energy usage measured by Consumption Meter, plus or minus (b) the charge (minus)
or discharge (plus) of the ESS as measured by the ESS Meter, plus (c) the PV System’s
generation as measured by the PV Meter;
2) “Net Demand Charges” which shall be equal to the demand charges assessed at the Site
based on the demand charges in the Utility Tariff in effect during that Billing Cycle
and the Site’s energy usage measured by Net Load Meter; and
3) “Annual Demand Savings” which shall be equal to the sum, for all Billings Cycles in
a Guarantee Year, of the difference between the Gross Demand Charges and the Net
Demand Charges for each Billing Cycle in that Guarantee Year.
b) ESS Energy Savings
1) The “Post-PV Energy Charges” which shall be equal to the energy charges that would
have been assessed at the Site based on energy prices in the Utility Tariff in effect
during that Billing Cycle and an energy usage profile equal to the sum of (a) the Site’s
energy usage measured by the Net Load Meter, plus or minus (b) the charge (minus)
or discharge (plus) of the ESS as measured by the Storage Meter;
2) The “Net Energy Charges” which shall be equal to the energy charges assessed at the
Site based on the energy charges in the Utility Tariff in effect during that Billing Cycle
and the Site’s energy usage measured by the Net Load Meter; and
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3) The “Actual ESS Energy Savings” which shall be equal to the sum, for all Billing
Cycles in a Guarantee Year, of the difference between the Post-PV Energy Charges
and the Net Energy Charges.
c) Actual Savings. The “Actual Savings”, which shall be equal to the sum of the Annual
Demand Savings and the Actual ESS Energy Savings for each Guarantee Year.
Section 2.04 Savings Guarantee Payment
a) If in any Guarantee Year, the Actual Savings are less than the Guaranteed Savings,
SunPower shall pay Customer an amount equal to the Guaranteed Savings minus the Actual
Savings (the “Savings Guarantee Payment”) provided that the total Savings Guarantee
Payment in any Guarantee Year shall not exceed the Storage Services Fees paid by
Customer under the Purchase Agreement in that Guarantee Year.
b) If the Actual Savings for any Guarantee Year is greater than the Guaranteed Savings
(an “Excess Savings Amount”), the Excess Savings Amount shall be credited towards
calculation of the Actual Savings in the subsequent Guarantee Year.
c) SunPower shall pay Customer the Savings Guarantee Payment, if any is payable, , no
later than 60 days after the end of the applicable Guarantee Year.
Section 2.05 Utility Billing Period
The Actual Savings will be based on the Billing Cycle at the Site, provided that Customer will
(a) notify SunPower of the Billing Cycle at the Site when the ESS is installed, and (b) notify
SunPower of any changes to the Billing Cycle. If Customer fails to notify SunPower of
changes to the Billing Cycle at the Site, the Actual Savings calculations performed will be
based on the last Billing Cycle available to SunPower.
Section 2.06 Savings Guarantee Adjustments.
The Parties agree that the Savings Guarantee shall be adjusted in the following circumstances
as described below.
a) If, in any Guarantee Year, the total Gross Demand Charges in that Guarantee Year are less
than 85% of the Baseline Demand Charges, the Guaranteed Savings to be used in
calculating the Savings Guarantee Payment applicable to such Guarantee Year shall be
reduced by an amount equal to the product of (1) Guaranteed Demand Savings, times, (2)
a fraction equal to (i) the Gross Demand Charges observed in that Guarantee Year, divided
by (ii) Baseline Demand Charges.
b) If in any Guarantee Year, the Current Average Energy Spread is less than 85% of the
Baseline Average Energy Spread, then the Annual Guaranteed Savings to be used in
calculating the Savings Guarantee Payment applicable to such Guarantee Year shall be
reduced by an amount equal to the product of (1) Guaranteed Energy Savings, times, (2)
a fraction equal to (i) the Current Average Energy Spread observed in that Guarantee Year,
divided by (ii) Baseline Average Energy Spread.
c) If an Exclusion Event occurs, the Guaranteed Savings to be used in calculating the Savings
Guarantee Payment applicable to such Guarantee Year shall be the Guaranteed Savings
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minus the Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings set forth in Exhibit B for the Billing Cycle(s)
during which the Exclusion Event(s) occurs.
d) If Customer or any person other than SunPower or a subcontractor specifically approved
by SunPower repairs, modifies or alters the System, the Guaranteed Savings to be used in
calculating the Savings Guarantee Payment applicable to such Guarantee Year shall be
reduced by the Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings set forth in Exhibit B for the Billing
Cycle(s) during which the unapproved repair, modification or alteration impairs the
performance of the System.
e) If (a) the Utility Tariff under which the Site receives electrical service from the Utility
ceases to be the tariff set forth in Exhibit A hereto, (b) a Utility Tariff Restructuring occurs,
or (c) the Parties agree to move the PV System or ESS from the Site to another location,
the Parties will negotiate in good faith an adjustment to the Guaranteed Savings, provided
that SunPower shall not owe Customer any Savings Guarantee Payment in a Guarantee
Year to the extent such payment is owed due to the Utility Tariff at the Site ceasing to be
the tariff identified in Exhibit A, a Utility Tariff Restructuring or the PV System or ESS
being removed from the Site.
f) The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Guaranteed Savings as set forth in this
Agreement are subject to change by SunPower prior to the Storage Services
Commencement Date in the event that the PV System or ESS as constructed and installed
differs from the initial PV System or ESS designed and specified in the Purchase
Agreement.
Sample calculations of the adjustments set forth in Section 2.06 (a) and (b) are provided in
Exhibit C, and a sample calculation of the adjustments set forth in Section 2.06 (d) and (e) is
provided in Exhibit D.
ARTICLE III. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 3.01 Designated Contacts.
Customer hereby designates an individual as “Primary Contact” and another individual as
“Secondary Contact,” each of whom shall be authorized to represent Customer in the
administration of this Agreement:
Primary Contact:
Name: Frank V. Di Massa
Work Phone: (925) 957-2473
Cell Phone: (925) 374-2491
Mailing address: 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
Fax: (925) 228-2437
Email: Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us
Secondary Contact:
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Name: Ramesh Kanzaria
Work Phone: (925) 957-2468
Mailing address: (925) 383-2596
Fax: (925) 228-2437
Email: Ramesh.Kanzaria@pw.cccounty.us
Section 3.02 Customer Responsibilities.
Throughout the Savings Guarantee Term Customer shall:
(a) not impair SunPower’s ability to maintain the System and allow repairs in a timely
fashion as may be recommended from time to time by SunPower;
(b) not be in breach of (i) Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services and
Storage Services pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and (ii) any Customer obligations
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement that directly (A) hinder the amount of Energy or
the Storage Services delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the
System.
(c) grant reasonable access to the System by SunPower personnel and representatives;
(d) ensure that Primary and Secondary Contacts have the capability to resolve any failures
of DAS communications;
(e) ensure any selected demolition agreed to by the Parties prior to construction of the
System has been completed and that external shading on the PV System does not
increase over the Savings Guarantee Term;
(f) not modify, alter, damage, service, or repair, without SunPower’s prior written
approval, any part of the System, the supporting structure for the System (including
building roof, if applicable), or the associated wiring;
(g) notify SunPower within 30 days if the Utility Tariff ceases to be the tariff set forth in
Exhibit A, and
(h) notify SunPower of changes to the Billing Cycle , at least on an annual basis before
December 15th of each calendar year.
Section 3.03 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
SunPower shall promptly notify Customer of any failures to perform an obligation under this
Agreement (“Out of Compliance Letter”). Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in
an Out of Compliance Letter, SunPower will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that
Customer is complying with Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance
of an Out of Compliance Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”),
SunPower shall have no liability under this Agreement. For any Guarantee Year in which there
is a Noncompliance Period, the Guaranteed Savings to be used in calculating the Savings
Guarantee Payment applicable to such Guarantee Year shall be reduced by the Billing Cycle
Guaranteed Savings set forth in Exhibit B for the Billing Cycle(s) during which there is a
Noncompliance Period.
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ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Section 4.01 Limitation of Liability.
Neither Party shall be liable under this Agreement for any indirect, consequential or punitive
damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use of any
equipment or facilities. In no event shall SunPower’s liability hereunder exceed any payment
obligations arising under Section 2.04.
Section 4.02 Technical Disputes.
In case of any technical dispute between the Parties in a matter related to the calculation of the
Actual Savings, Customer has the right to request the appointment of a technical expert in the
operation of energy storage systems (the “Expert”) for resolution of the issue. The Expert shall
finally determine the technical matter at issue in accordance with the provisions of this
Contract, acting as arbitrator. The Expert shall deliver its determination to the Parties in
writing, including an explanation of the underlying reasons, within thirty (30) calendar days
after the acceptance of the mandate. The Expert’s determination shall be final and binding
upon the Parties. The costs of the determination, including fees and expenses of the Expert,
shall be borne by the Party the Expert deems is in the wrong.
Section 4.03 Notices.
All notices or other communications given, delivered or made under this Agreement by either
Party to the other Party shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, by first-class mail,
by reputable overnight delivery company, or by facsimile (with reasonable proof of successful
transmission). All such notices or communications to a party shall be mailed, delivered or
faxed to such party at its address shown below or to such other address as the Party may
designate by ten (10) days’ prior notice:
If to Customer:
Name: Frank V. Di Massa
Work Phone: (925) 957-2473
Cell Phone: (925) 374-2491
Mailing address: 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
Fax: (925) 228-2437
Email: Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us
If to SunPower:
SunPower Corporation, Systems
2900 Esperanza Crossing, Floor 2
Austin, TX 78758
Telephone No.: (512) 493-4663
Facsimile No: (512) 857-1155
Attention: Wayne Webb
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Section 4.04 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement and referenced Exhibits and other attachments hereto constitute the entire
agreement regarding the subject matter of this Agreement and supersede all prior agreements
and understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
Section 4.05 Amendments.
This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except by a
written instrument specifically referring to this Agreement and signed by both parties, or as
specifically allowed under the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement
Section 4.06 No Waiver.
Failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver thereof. A waiver of breach or default shall not operate as a waiver of any
other breach or default, a waiver of the provision itself, or of the same type of breach or default
on a future occasion. No waiver shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and
executed by the party making the waiver.
Section 4.07 Successors and Assigns.
Except as provided herein, no party may assign this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the other party. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Either party may
assign this Agreement without consent to a parent or subsidiary, an acquirer of assets, or a
successor by merger. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer
any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement upon any
person or entity other than the parties. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
SunPower may assign all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to an assignee that
has comparable experience in operating and maintaining photovoltaic solar and storage
systems comparable to the System and providing services comparable to the solar and storage
Services.
Section 4.08 Severability.
If any part of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of any other part hereof.
Section 4.09 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 4.10 Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California, in each
case without application of conflict of laws principles and without regard to the actual place or
places of residence or business of the parties or the actual place or places of negotiation,
execution or delivery of this Agreement.
Section 4.11 Interpretation.
Each party agrees that this Agreement will be interpreted fairly to carry out its purpose and
intent. Each party waives any statute or rule of construction or interpretation, which would
require that any ambiguity be interpreted against any party.
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Section 4.12 No Cross-Default or Right of Offset.
For the avoidance of doubt, each Party agrees that (i) this Agreement does not create any right
to terminate the Purchase Agreement, (ii) any failure of either Party to perform any obligations
hereunder will not create any rights to offset any amounts owed under the Purchase Agreement,
and (iii) any failure of either Party to perform any obligations under the Purchase Agreement
will not create any rights to offset any amounts owed hereunder.
[Signature Page Follows]
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[Signature Page to Savings Guarantee Agreement (SPWR – County of Contra Costa)]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SunPower and Customer have executed this Agreement.
SUNPOWER:
SUNPOWER CORPORATION,
SYSTEMS,
a Delaware corporation
By: __________________________
Name: __________________________
Title: __________________________
CUSTOMER:
Contra Costa County
By: __________________________
Name: __________________________
Title: __________________________
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A: SITE INFORMATION, PV SYSTEM & ESS
Site Name: 1000 Ward Street
Site Address: 1000 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Estimated PV System Size: 337 kWp
Estimated ESS Size: 500 kW / 950 kWh
Utility Providing Electrical Service: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
Utility Tariff to be Effective as of the Storage Services Commencement Date: PG&E
E19S Option R
Baseline Demand Charges: $106,104
On Peak Period: 4-9pm
Baseline Average Energy Spread:
Season Off Peak
Period
Months per
Year Rate On Peak
Rate Spread
Summer Off-Peak 4 $0.1174 $0.34403 $0.2266 (a)
Winter Super Off Peak 3 $0.06384 $ 0.14197 $0.0781 (b)
Baseline Average Energy Spread (weighted average of a, b based on
months of year in effect): $0.1630
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Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B: BILLING CYCLE GUARANTEED SAVINGS
Billing Cycle1 Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings
January $1,380
February $1,532
March $2,499
April $2,186
May $1,061
June $5,040
July $4,714
August $4,650
September $4,386
October $1,796
November $727
December $702
Guaranteed Savings $30,674
1 The months shown in the table above refer to the calendar month during which the majority of a Billing Cycle
occurs. For example, a Billing Cycle covering the dates from January 3 – February 2 would correspond to the
row labeled January in the table above.
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Exhibit C
EXHIBIT C: SAMPLE ADJUSTMENTS TO GUARANTEED SAVINGS UNDER
SECTION 2.06 (A) AND (B)
Section 2.06 (a)
Gross Demand Charges (a) $80,000
Baseline Demand Charges (b) $106,104
Adjustment Factor (1 - (a / b)) = (c) 24.6%
Guaranteed Demand Savings (d) $18,101
Guaranteed Demand
Savings Adjustment (d * c) = (e)
$4,453
Guaranteed Savings (f) $30,674
Adjusted Guaranteed Savings (f-e) $26,221
Section 2.06 (b)
Baseline Average Energy Spread (a) $0.1630
Current Average Energy Spread (b) $0.12
Adjustment Factor (a / b) = (c) 26%
Guaranteed Energy Savings (d) $12,574
Guaranteed Energy
Savings Adjustment (d * c) = (e)
$3,269
Guaranteed Savings (f) $30,674
Adjusted Guaranteed Savings (f-e) $27,405
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Exhibit D
EXHIBIT D: SAMPLE ADJUSTMENT TO GUARANTEED SAVINGS UNDER
SECTION 2.06 (B) OR (E)
Guaranteed
Month(s) During which Exclusion Applies May
Billing Cycle Guaranteed Savings in those
months (a)
$1,061
Annual Guaranteed Savings (b) $30,674
Adjusted Guaranteed Savings (a – b) $29,613
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CONFIDENTIAL
NOTE: 1305 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of June 18, 2019
by and between
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as Provider
and
Contra Costa County
as Customer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFIDENTIAL
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................... 1
RECITALS: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License. ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services. ..................................................................... 5
2.2 License. .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System. ....................................................... 6
3.1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation. ......... 7
3.3 Utility Approvals. .................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Energy Delivery. .................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control. ........................................................................... 8
3.6 Termination Values. ............................................................................................... 9
4. Operation and Maintenance of System. ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line. .............................................................................. 9
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies. ............................................................................. 9
4.3 Metering. .............................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Title to System. .................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Outages. ............................................................................................................... 11
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications. .............................................................. 11
5. Purchase of Solar Services. ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Purchase Requirement. ........................................................................................ 11
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives. ......................... 12
6. Price and Payment. ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Price. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Taxes. ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Billing and Payment. ............................................................................................ 13
7. General Covenants. ..................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Provider’s Covenants. .......................................................................................... 14
7.2 Customer’s Covenants. ........................................................................................ 15
8. Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance. ............................................................... 16
8.2 Customer’s Insurance. .......................................................................................... 17
9. Force Majeure Events. ................................................................................................................ 17
10. Term; Customer Options; Termination. .................................................................................. 18
10.1 Term. .................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site. .................... 18
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term. ...................................................... 19
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date. ........................................ 19
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date. ......................................... 20
10.6 Provider Termination. .......................................................................................... 20
11. Defaults. ....................................................................................................................................... 21
11.1 Customer Default. ................................................................................................ 21
11.2 Provider Default. .................................................................................................. 22
12. Remedies Following Default. ...................................................................................................... 23
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default. ......................... 23
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default. .................................................... 23
12.3 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................ 24
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement. ................................................................... 24
12.5 Limitation of Liability. ......................................................................................... 24
13. Indemnification. .......................................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Indemnification by Provider. ............................................................................... 24
13.2 Indemnification by Customer. ............................................................................. 25
13.3 Notice of Claims. ................................................................................................. 25
13.4 Defense of Action. ............................................................................................... 25
13.5 Survival of Provisions. ......................................................................................... 26
14. Miscellaneous Provisions. ........................................................................................................... 26
14.1 Notices. ................................................................................................................ 26
14.2 Authority. ............................................................................................................. 27
14.3 Assignment .......................................................................................................... 28
14.4 Successors and Assigns. ....................................................................................... 29
14.5 Entire Agreement. ................................................................................................ 29
14.6 Amendments to Agreement. ................................................................................ 30
14.7 Waivers; Approvals. ............................................................................................ 30
14.8 Partial Invalidity................................................................................................... 30
14.9 Execution in Counterparts. ................................................................................... 30
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum. .................................................................. 30
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees. ................................................................................................... 31
14.12 No Third Party Rights. ......................................................................................... 31
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts. ...................................................................... 31
14.14 No Agency. .......................................................................................................... 31
14.15 No Public Utility. ................................................................................................. 32
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates..................................................................................... 32
14.17 Cooperation with Financing. ................................................................................ 32
14.18 Setoff. 32
14.19 Service Contract. .................................................................................................. 32
15. Confidential Information. .......................................................................................................... 32
16. Estoppel Certificate. ................................................................................................................... 33
Exhibits, Schedules
Exhibit A - System Design and Construction
Exhibit B - Form of Financing Party Acknowledgment
Exhibit C - Performance Guarantee
Schedule A - Description of Site
Schedule B - Description of System
Schedule C - System Pricing
Schedule D - Termination Values
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POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), is by and between Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State of Delaware (“Provider”), and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of
the State of California (“Customer”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Customer leases or owns, directly or indirectly, facilities in that certain location in
California as more fully described in Schedule A of the Appendices hereto (the “Site”);
WHEREAS, Customer desires that Provider install, maintain and operate, and Provider desires to
install, maintain and operate, the System (as hereinafter defined) to be located on the Site; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to sell, and Customer desires to purchase, (a) the Solar Services (as
hereinafter defined), including the delivery of electrical energy generated by the System (the
“Energy”) and (b) other services pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein: (a) capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the respective meanings set forth in this Section 1; (b) the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa; (c) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”, (d)
references to “Sections,” “Exhibits,” “Appendices” and the like shall be to sections,
exhibits, appendices, etc. of or to this Agreement; (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and
“hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
subsection hereof; and (f) references to this Agreement shall include a reference to all
exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from
time to time.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Annual Rate Escalator” means the percentage set forth in Schedule C.
“Applicable Law” shall mean, with respect to any Governmental Authority, any
constitutional provision, law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance, treaty, order, decree,
judgment, decision, certificate, holding, injunction, registration, license, franchise, permit,
authorization, guideline, governmental approval, consent or requirement of such
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Governmental Authority, enforceable at law or in equity, along with the interpretation and
administration thereof by any Governmental Authority.
“Claim Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commercial Operation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.
“Customer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Customer Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Energy” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Environmental Attributes” includes, without limitation, tradable renewable certificates,
green-e tags, allowances, reductions or other transferable indicia denoting carbon offset
credits or indicating generation of a particular quantity of energy from a renewable energy
source by a renewable energy facility attributed to the Energy during the Term created
under a renewable energy, emission reduction, or other reporting program adopted by a
Governmental Authority, or for which a registry and a market exists (which, as of the
Effective Date are certificates issued by Green-e in accordance with the Green-e
Renewable Electric Certification Program, National Standard Version 1.3 administered by
the Center of Resource Solutions) or for which a market may exist at a future time.
“Environmental Financial Incentives” shall mean each of the following financial rebates
and incentives that is in effect as of the Effective Date or may come into effect in the future:
(i) performance-based incentives, rebates and any other incentive programs offered by or
in the State of California (or any political subdivision thereof) under the federal
government’s, any municipality’s, any utility’s or any other state’s program or initiative
(including, if applicable, subsidies available under the Self Generation Incentive Program
administered through the California Public Utilities Commission), incentive tax credits
(including investment tax credits arising under the Code) other tax benefits or grants in
lieu thereof (including without limitation the monetization of tax benefits), and
accelerated depreciation (collectively, “Incentives”), howsoever named or referred to, with
respect to any and all fuel, emissions, air quality, energy generation, or other environmental
or energy characteristics, resulting from the construction, ownership or operatio n of the
System or from the use of solar generation or the avoidance of the emission of any gas,
chemical or other substance into the air, soil or water attributable to the sale of Energy
generated by the System; and (ii) all reporting rights with respect to such Incentives.
“Estimated Year 1 Production” shall mean the amount set forth in Schedule B to this
Agreement.
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“Expiration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Fair Market Value” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.2.
“Financing Party” means any third-party entity providing debt or equity financing to
Provider (or any successor or assignee thereof) with respect to the System, including
without limitation a party providing construction financing, a lessor in a sale -leaseback
transaction, a partner in a partnership flip transaction, or a limited liability company
member in a n equity sale transaction .
“Force Majeure Event” shall mean, when used in connection with the performance of a
Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any of the following events to the extent not
caused by such Party or its agents or employees, which is not preventable by such Party as
of the Effective Date:
a) war, riot, acts of a public enemy or other civil disturbance;
b) acts of God, including but not limited to, storms, floods, lightning,
earthquakes, hailstorms, ice storms, tornados, typhoons, hurricanes,
landslides, volcanic eruptions, range or forest fires, and objects striking the
earth from space (such as meteorites), sabotage or destruction by a third
party (other than any contractor retained by or on behalf of the Party) of
facilities and equipment relating to the performance by the affected Party of
its obligations under this Agreement;
c) acts of federal, state or local government agencies, including changes in
Applicable Law, that result in increasing Provider’s costs of construction
and installation, or continuing operation, of the System by 15% or more;
and
d) strikes, walkouts, lockouts or similar industrial or labor actions or disputes.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean any federal, state, regional, county, town, city, or
municipal government, whether domestic or foreign, or any department, agency, bureau,
or other administrative, regulatory or judicial body of any such government.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.
“Interconnection Point” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“kWh Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“License” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.
“Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.3.
“Meter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.
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“Monthly Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Commercial Operation Date
and ending on the last day of the calendar month in which the Commercial Operation Date
occurs, and, thereafter, all subsequent one (1) month periods during the Term.
“Monthly Production” shall mean, for each Monthly Period, the amount of Energy
delivered during such Monthly Period.
“O&M Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.1.
“Party” shall mean each of Customer and Provider (and/or any successor or permitted
assignee thereof).
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, company, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental
Authority.
“Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble (and includes its successor(s)
and permitted assignee(s)).
“Provider Default” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
“Renewal Rate” shall mean the fair market price for electricity generated by solar
photovoltaic systems as determined by agreement of the Parties or through the appraisal
process applicable to the purchase option contained in this Agreement.
“Reporting Rights” means the right to report ownership of the Environmental Attributes or
the Environmental Financial Incentives associated with the Energy to any federal, state, or
local agency, authority or other party, including without limitation under Section 1605(b)
of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or under
any present or future domestic, international or foreign emissions trading program.
“Scheduled Outage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
“Site” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.
“Solar Services” mean all solar services provided to Customer by Provider hereunder,
including the provision of Energy.
“Standards” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1.
“System” shall mean the solar photovoltaic system installed pursuant to this Agreement at
the Site and more fully described in Schedule B hereto; provided, however, that the term
“System” shall only include equipment and materials up to but not including the
Interconnection Point of the System.
“Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
“Termination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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“Termination Value” shall mean, on any date of determination (or, if such date is not a
scheduled termination date, the scheduled termination date immediately preceding such
date) the applicable amount specified for such date in Schedule D to this Agreement.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
2. Purchase and Sale of Solar Services; License.
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Solar Services.
Customer hereby engages Provider to provide the services set forth in this
Agreement, including the Solar Services to Customer, and Provider agrees to
provide the services set forth in this Agreement, including the Solar Services to
Customer, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Customer shall provide Provider with access to the Site in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Provider may retain one or more contractors or
subcontractors to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided that Provider shall
remain liable for performance of its obligations hereunder
2.2 License.
Customer hereby grants to Provider and to Provider’s agents, employees and
subcontractors an irrevocable, non-exclusive license running with the Site for
access to, on, over, under or across the Site (the “License”) for the purpose of (i)
installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, accessing, removing and replacing
the System; (ii) performing all of Provider’s obligations and enforcing all of
Provider’s rights set forth in this Agreement; and (iii) installing, using and
maintaining electric lines and equipment, including inverters and meters, necessary
to interconnect the System to Customer’s electric system at the Site or to the
utility’s electric distribution system or that otherwise may from time to time be
useful or necessary in connection with the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, or repair of the System. The term of the License is the Term of this
Agreement plus the period of time necessary for Provider to remove the System
pursuant to Section 10.3.3, but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Expiration Date with respect to the System (the “License Term”). During
the License Term, Customer shall preserve and protect Provider’s rights under the
License and Provider’s access to the Site and shall not interfere with or permit any
third parties to interfere with Provider’s rights or access. Except for an emergency
situation as described in Section 4.2.1(a) or (b) (an “Emergency Situation”),
Provider shall notify Customer in writing, which may be made via email to
Customer’s Energy Manager, 40 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
(Frank.DiMassa@pw.cccounty.us), or to any other address Customer may
designate in a written notice to Provider, forty-eight (48) hours before Provider
intends to access the Site pursuant to the License. Notwithstanding that the License
granted herein is irrevocable, Customer reserves the right to exclude Provider, its
agents, employees and subcontractors from the Site in the event that Customer
notifies Provider of a breach of the License and Provider fails to cure such breach
pursuant to Section 11.2.1 of this Agreement; provided, however, that, Customer
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agrees not to exclude Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors from the
Site (A) in the event of an Emergency Situation as described in Section 4.2 so long
as Customer has been notified of such an Emergency Situation pursuant to Section
4.2 and (B) in the event that the System is to be removed pursuant to this
Agreement.
3. Design, Construction, Installation and Testing of System.
3.1 Installation.
Subject to Section 3.2, Provider will cause the System to be designed, engineered,
installed and constructed at the Site substantially in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions of Exhibit A (System
Design and Construction). Customer shall review and approve, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, all construction plans, including
engineering evaluations of the impact of the System on the structural integrity and
strength of the location where the System is installed inside, on or near Customer’s
buildings. Provider shall organize the procurement of all materials and equipment
for the installation work and maintain the same at the Site. Subject to the terms of
the License, Provider shall perform installation work at the Site during the times
set forth in Exhibit A and Schedule B in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to
and interference with Customer’s and Customer’s invitees’ and Customers’ use of
the Site to the extent commercially practical. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that Provider determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the
System at the Site, it shall be under no obligation to do so, and this Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect upon written notice from Provider
to Customer to that effect.
3.1.1 System Design and Construction. Exhibit A (System Design and
Construction) attached hereto sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for
the System, as well as assumptions made by the Provider regarding the Site conditions, the
electrical conditions, and System attributes (such assumptions being referred to herein as the
“Standards”). Schedule B (Description of System) sets forth the known actual conditions for the
Site and the System, including deviations from the Standards. The Standards are such that the
described items for the System will not need repair, replacement, modification or construction
beyond that described in Exhibit A and Schedule B in order for Provider to properly construct and
install the System. If the construction and installation of the System is required for any reason
(except for reasons attributable to Provider) to deviate from the Standards and Schedule B,
Provider will notify the Customer and provide an estimate of any incremental cost to Customer
and Customer will have the option to (i) pay the incremental cost at the time the cost is incurred
and billed to the Customer, (ii) pay the incremental cost over the Term through a calculated
increase in the kWh Rate, or (iii) elect an alternative location subject to the conditions of Section
3.1.2.
3.1.2 Alternative Location. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, if the
Customer’s interest in the Site is a leasehold interest and the Customer is unable to obtain the
landlord’s consent in accordance with the License or Customer chooses an alternative location per
Section 3.1.1, Customer will have the option to elect an alternative location if Environmental
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Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives financially equivalent to or better than those
associated with the original location are available for the alternative location, and if the expected
System kWh output and construction cost at the alternative location are equivalent to or superior
than those associated with the originally proposed location. Such alternative location is subject to
Provider approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. If an alternative location cannot be
established, Provider will have the right to terminate per Section 3.2.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Construction and Installation.
3.2.1 Commencement by the Provider of construction and installation
activities with respect to the System are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
precedent (in addition to the condition set forth in Section 3.3):
(a) Provider shall have closed financing for construction and
long-term ownership of the System and the Solar Services to
be performed at the Site and, to the extent required pursuant
to the applicable financing documentation, the third party
financing institution providing such financing shall have
been provided with the materials referred to in Section 14.17
and Section 16;
(b) Provider shall have entered into the applicable contract(s) for
construction and installation of the System, subject to the
terms of the applicable financing, if any;
(c) Provider shall have obtained the permits, licenses and other
approvals required by Applicable Law to be obtained by
Provider prior to such commencement;
(d) Provider shall have received satisfactory notice that the
applications for Environmental Financial Incentives for the
System have been accepted and approved by the appropriate
governing agency; and
(e) Provider shall have received from Customer satisfactory
evidence that the project—including the System, the
License, and the work and Solar Services described in this
Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of
local agencies (including zoning, building, and land-use
requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained.
provided, however, that if any of the foregoing conditions precedent have
not been satisfied on or before June 17, 2020 (the “CP Date”), Provider shall have the option to
terminate this Agreement without triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any
liability under this Agreement, and if Provider does not terminate this Agreement one hundred
eighty (180) days following the CP Date, Customer may terminate this Agreement without
triggering the default provisions of this Agreement or any liability under this Agreement.
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Alternatively, in the event that such conditions precedent are not satisfied by such date, the Parties
may mutually agree to amend this Agreement to revise the Commercial Operation Date and term
of this Agreement.
3.3 Utility Approvals.
Notwithstanding that Provider shall have primary responsibility for preparing
applications and obtaining all permits, licenses and approvals required for the
performance of work under this Agreement, Customer agrees to reasonably assist
Provider in obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals in connection with
the installation, operation and maintenance of the System, including the submission
of applications for interconnection of the System with the local electric utility.
Customer shall not make any material changes to its electrical equipment at the Site
after the date on which the applicable utility interconnection application is
submitted unless any such changes, individually or in the aggregate, would not
adversely affect the approval by such utility of such interconnection. Should the
local electric utility fail to approve the interconnection of the System or require
equipment in addition to the equipment set forth in Schedule B in connection with
the Site, Provider may, at Provider’s option, terminate this Agreement immediately
subsequent to notification from the local utility. The Parties shall not be obligated
to go forward with installation of the System if the applicable utility approvals are
conditioned upon material upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure and
neither Party elects to provide for such upgrades. Customer also agrees to assist
Provider and make all necessary repairs or changes to the existing electrical
infrastructure so that the Site and System are eligible for the Environmental
Financial Incentives.
3.4 Energy Delivery.
The date on which the delivery of Energy from the System commences (the
“Commercial Operation Date”) shall be the date on which all of the following shall
have occurred: (a) Provider shall have certified to Customer in writing that the
System is substantially complete and available for commercial operation; (b) all
permits and licenses required to be obtained under Applicable Law in connection
with the operation of the System shall have been obtained and be in full force and
effect; and (c) Customer shall have entered into an interconnection agreement with
the local electricity utility. In no event shall Provider have any liability to Customer
for a delay in the Commercial Operation Date caused by Customer, Customer’s
electricity provider, a local agency issuing permits for the System or any other third
parties outside of Provider’s control.
3.5 Risk of Loss; Exclusive Control.
As between the Parties, Provider will be deemed to be in exclusive control (and
responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of the
Energy up to but excluding the point where the System is interconnected to
Customer’s electrical intertie; e.g., the Customer’s line-side tap (the
“Interconnection Point”) and Customer will be deemed to be in exclusive control
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(and responsible for any property damage or injuries to persons caused thereby) of
the Energy at and from the Interconnection Point. Risk of loss related to the Energy
will transfer from Provider to Customer at the Interconnection Point.
3.6 Termination Values.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Termination Values with respect to
the applicable System are as set forth in Schedule D of this Agreement.
4. Operation and Maintenance of System.
4.1 O&M Work; Phone/Data Line.
4.1.1 O&M Work. Provider shall provide operation, repair, monitoring
and maintenance services to the System during the Term of this Agreement, including the
monitoring and maintenance of metering equipment determining the quantity of electricity
produced by the System (collectively, the “O&M Work”). Provider shall perform the O&M Work,
either directly or indirectly through a subcontract with SunPower Corporation, Systems , an
affiliate of Provider or through a third-party service provider capable of providing comparable
services, provided that Provider remains responsible for all O&M Work notwithstanding any such
subcontracting. Provider shall perform, or cause to be performed, the O&M Work to ensure that
the System is capable of delivering the Energy in accordance with the specifications set forth in
Schedule B. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the terms of any
contract for operations and maintenance services to which it is a party and System warranty
agreements.
4.1.2 Phone/Data Line. Customer shall properly maintain, pay for and
provide access to the necessary phone, computer, or other communication lines necessary to permit
Provider to record the electrical output of the System for the entire Term.
4.2 Malfunctions and Emergencies.
4.2.1 Each of Customer and Provider shall notify the other within twenty-
four (24) hours following the discovery by it of (a) any material malfunction in the operation of
the System, (b) an interruption in the supply of Solar Services. Provider and Customer shall each
designate personnel and establish procedures such that each Party may provide notice of such
conditions requiring Provider’s repair or alteration at all times, twenty-four (24) hours per day,
including weekends and holidays. Each Party shall notify the other Party immediately upon the
discovery of an emergency condition in the System.
4.2.2 Provider shall commence repairs to the malfunctioning System and
restore the supply of the Energy, as soon as reasonably possible after notice or upon its own
discovery of any of the conditions specified in Section 4.2.1 during normal business hours and,
subject to Section 2, take steps to mobilize personnel to commence repairs after notice or discovery
of a condition requiring repair or other corrective action. If an emergency condition exists, Provider
shall dispatch the appropriate personnel immediately upon becoming aware thereof to perform the
necessary repairs or corrective action in an expeditious and safe manner. For routine and
emergency repairs, the Parties shall contact the persons set forth below:
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If to Provider:
Wayne Webb, Senior Manager, Operations & Maintenance
2900 Esperanza Crossing, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78759
(510) 439 – 4663 or (800) 251-9728
Wayne.Webb@sunpowercorp.com with a copy to: customer.service@sunpower.com
4.3 Metering.
4.3.1 Meters. For the term of this Agreement, Provider shall install and
maintain a utility-grade kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) meter (the “Meter”) at the System for the
measurement of Energy provided to Customer, which shall measure the kWh output of the System
on a continuous basis. Upon Customer’s written request, Provider shall furnish a copy of all
technical specifications and accuracy calibrations for the Meter, as well as all metering data and
energy production and consumption calculations. Provider shall test the Meter in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.3.2 Customer Audits and Inspections. Once per calendar year,
Customer shall have the right to audit all Meter data upon reasonable notice, and any such audit
shall be at Customer’s sole cost. Customer shall have a right of access to the Meter at reasonable
times and with reasonable prior notice for the purpose of verifying readings and calibrations.
4.3.3 Adjustments. If testing of the Meter pursuant to Section 4.3.1 or
Section 4.3.2 indicates that the Meter is in error by more than two percent (2%), then Provider
shall promptly repair or replace the Meter. If the Meter is found to be in error by more than two
percent (2%), Provider shall make a corresponding adjustment to the records of the amount of
Energy based on such test results for (a) the actual period of time when such error caused
inaccurate Meter recordings, if such period can be determined to the mutual satisfaction of the
Parties, or (b) if such period cannot be so determined, then a period equal to one-half (1/2) of the
period from the later of (i) the date of the last previous test confirming accurate metering, and (ii)
the date the Meter was placed into service; provided, however, that such period shall in no case
exceed two (2) years.
4.3.4 Disputes. Any dispute arising out of the reading or calibration of the
Meter shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3.2.
4.4 Title to System.
Provider, or Provider’s permitted assigns with respect to the System, shall at all
times retain title to and be the legal and beneficial owner of the System, including
the right to any tax credits available under federal or state law, and the System shall
remain the property of Provider or Provider’s assigns. The System shall remain the
personal property of Provider or Provider’s assigns and shall not attach to or be
deemed a part of, or fixture to, the Site. It is the Parties’ intention that t he System
shall at all times retain the legal status of personal property . Provider shall be
entitled to, and is hereby authorized to, file one or more precautionary Uniform
Commercial Code financing statements with the California Secretary of State with
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respect to the System in order to protect its rights in the System, provided that no
such UCC financing statement shall name Customer as the debtor. The System shall
be clearly marked and identified as being the property of the Provider or Provider’s
assigns. The Parties intend that neither Customer nor any party related to Customer
shall acquire the right to operate the System or be deemed to operate the System.
4.5 Outages.
Customer shall be permitted two (2) twenty-four (24) consecutive hour days during
which the System may be offline (each, a “Scheduled Outage”) per calendar year
during the Term, during which days Customer shall not be obligated to accept, and
if not accepted, pay for the Energy; provided, however, that Customer shall have
notified Provider in writing of each such Scheduled Outage at least forty-eight (48)
hours in advance of the commencement of such Scheduled Outage. In the event that
Scheduled Outages at the Site exceed two (2) days per calendar year for a reason
other than a Force Majeure Event, and for all unscheduled outages, Provider shall
reasonably estimate the amount of Energy that would have been delivered to
Customer during each hour of such excess Scheduled Outages or unscheduled
outages and shall invoice Customer for such amount, which shall be payable in
accordance with Section 6.3. Additionally, as set forth in Exhibit C (Performance
Guarantee), Provider shall be relieved of any failure to meet the Performance
Guarantee due to any Scheduled Outage or unscheduled outage.
4.6 Compliance with Utility Specifications.
Provider shall ensure that the operation of the System and all Energy generated by
the System conform to applicable utility specifications for energy being generated
and delivered to the Site’s electric distribution system, which shall include the
installation of proper power conditioning and safety equipment, submittal of
necessary specifications, coordination of utility testing and verification, and all
related costs.
5. Purchase of Solar Services.
5.1 Purchase Requirement.
Customer agrees to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of the Energy delivered
by the System during the Term of this Agreement. While the Solar Services are
calculated and billed on the basis of kWh of Energy as set forth in Section 6.1,
Customer acknowledges and agrees that such Solar Services represent a package of
services including the production and supply of electrical energy output from the
System, together with any other services associated with solar energy production
that Provider may provide to Customer. The payment for Solar Services (expressed
in $/kWh) is calculated to include all of the above services. Neither Party may
claim that by this Agreement Provider is an electric utility subject to regulation as
an electric utility or subject to regulated electricity rates. Provider shall not claim
to be providing electric utility services to Customer and shall not interfere with
Customer’s ability to select an electric utility provider except that, to the extent
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Customer has a choice in selecting an electric utility provider or electricity provider,
Customer shall not select an electric utility provider or electricity provider that
requires, as part of their conditions for service, removal or discontinued operation
of the System or the sales of Energy hereunder.
5.2 Environmental Attributes; Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.1 Environmental Attributes. All Environmental Attributes and
associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained and owned by
Customer or its assignee. Provider shall take all reasonable measures to assist Customer in
obtaining all Environmental Attributes currently available or subsequently made available in
connection with the System. At Customer’s request and expense, Provider shall execute all such
documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence Customer’s or
its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Attributes. If the standards used to
qualify the Environmental Attributes to which Customer is entitled under this Agreement are
changed or modified, Provider shall, at Customer’s request and expense, use all reasonable efforts
to cause the Environmental Attributes to comply with new standards as changed or modified. If
Provider fails to act in good faith in completing documentation or taking actions reasonably
requested by Customer, and such failure results in the loss of an Environmental Attribute that
would otherwise be available, Provider shall reimburse Customer for the full amount of such lost
Environmental Attribute.
5.2.2 Environmental Financial Incentives. All Environmental Financial
Incentives and associated Reporting Rights available in connection with the System are retained
and owned by Provider or its assignee. Customer shall take all reasonable measures to assist
Provider in obtaining all Environmental Financial Incentives currently available or subsequently
made available in connection with the System. At Provider’s request and expense, Customer shall
execute all such documents and instruments reasonably necessary or desirable to effect or evidence
Provider’s or its assignee right, title and interest in and to the Environmental Financial Incentives.
If the standards used to qualify the Environmental Financial Incentives to which Provider is
entitled under this Agreement are changed or modified, Customer shall, at Provider’s request and
expense, use all reasonable efforts to cause the Environmental Financial Incentives to comply with
new standards as changed or modified. If Customer fails to act in good faith in completing
documentation or taking actions reasonably requested by Provider, and such failure results in the
loss of an Environmental Financial Incentive that would otherwise be available, Customer shall
reimburse Provider for the full amount of such lost Environmental Financial Incentive.
5.2.3 Customer shall not take any action or suffer any omission that would
have the effect of impairing the value to the Provider of the Environmental Attributes or
Environmental Financial Incentives.
5.2.4 Provider or its assignee will at all times retain all tax credits and
related tax benefits (including depreciation) associated with the System.
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6. Price and Payment.
6.1 Price.
Customer shall pay Provider for the Energy provided pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement at the rate per kWh (the “kWh Rate”) set forth in Schedule C for the
Term of this Agreement, plus any adjustments required pursuant to Section 3.1.1,
plus any additional amount required pursuant to Section 6.2. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that Customer elects to renew this Agreement pursuant
Section 10.3.1, Customer shall pay the Renewal Rate for Energy delivered during
such renewal period.
6.2 Taxes.
6.2.1 Customer Taxes. Provider shall invoice Customer for, and Customer
shall pay all sales, use, excise, ad valorem, transfer and other similar taxes (“Transfer Taxes”), but
excluding in all events taxes based on or measured by net income, that are imposed by any taxing
authority arising out of or with respect to the purchase or sale of the Solar Services (regardless of
whether such Transfer Taxes are imposed on Provider or Customer), together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes, unless such interest,
penalties or additions to tax payable with respect to such Transfer Taxes are due to Provider’s
failure to timely remit any such Transfer Taxes or to file any returns required by the appropriate
taxing authority, and Provider shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless in such excepted cases.
If Customer shall be required to by law to withhold or deduct any Transfer Taxes or other taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision from or in respect of any sum payable
hereunder, the sum payable shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after taking all required
deductions, Provider shall have received an amount equal to the sum it would have received had
no such deductions been made. Provider will pay any ad valorem property tax imposed on the
System by any taxing authority.
6.2.2 Provider Taxes. Provider will pay and hold harmless
Customer from any sales or use tax imposed upon Customer arising from this Agreement, other
than as set forth in the preceding Section 6.2.1, including but not limited to Provider's manufacture,
installation and acquisition of the System. Provider will pay and hold harmless Customer from
property tax, if any, assessed on (i) Provider’s use of the portion of the Site on which the System
is installed, to the extent prescribed in the License; (ii) the System or Provider’s ownership,
installation or use thereof; or (iii) any other aspect of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Customer shall pay and hold harmless Provider from sales and use taxes, if any, arising
upon the transfer, if any, of both legal and beneficial ownership of the System to Customer
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.3 Billing and Payment.
Billing and payment for the Solar Services sold and purchased under this
Agreement and any other amounts due and payable hereunder shall occur as
follows:
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6.3.1 Payments. Subject to adjustment in accordance with the following
sentences of this Section 6.3.1, Customer shall pay to Provider for each Monthly Period during the
Term within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice a payment for the Energy delivered by
the System during each such Monthly Period equal to the product of (a) Monthly Production for
the System for the relevant month multiplied by (b) the then applicable kWh Rate.
Customer payments under Sections 6.3.1, above, shall be made by check to:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
Attn: Commercial Asset Management Group
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
2900 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
Payment may also be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds upon receipt of specific
instructions by Provider. Upon receipt of written direction and instructions from Provider and
Provider’s Financing Party, all payments to be made by the Customer to the Provider under this
Agreement shall be made directly to the Provider’s Financing Party or its agent designated in a
writing addressed to Customer from time to time.
6.3.2 Invoice Errors. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice,
Customer may provide written notice to Provider of any alleged error therein (including any error
resulting from Meter adjustments pursuant to Section 4.3.3). Customer shall pay all undisputed
amounts, including the undisputed portion of any invoice, in accordance with the instructions set
forth for payment under Section 6.3.1. If Provider notifies Customer in writing within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice that Provider disagrees with the allegation of error in the invoice,
the Parties shall meet, by telephone conference call or otherwise, within ten (10) days of
Customer’s response for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
6.3.3 Late Payments. All payments hereunder shall be made without
setoff or deduction. Any payment not made within the time limits specified in Section 6.3.1 shall
bear interest from the date on which such payment was required to have been made through and
including the date on which such payment is actually received by the Provider. Such interest shall
accrue at a monthly rate equal to the lesser of the then prevailing prime rate of interest as published
in The Wall Street Journal or the maximum interest rate permitted by Applicable Law.
7. General Covenants.
7.1 Provider’s Covenants.
Provider covenants and agrees as follows:
7.1.1 Permits and Approvals. While performing this Agreement, Provider
shall obtain and maintain all approvals, consents, licenses and permits from relevant Governmental
Authorities, utility personnel, and (to the extent known to Provider) the Site’s owners, if Customer
is not the owner of the Site, and other agreements and consents required to be obtained and
maintained by Provider and to enable Provider to perform such work. Provider shall deliver copies
of all permits and approvals obtained pursuant to this Section to Customer.
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7.1.2 Health and Safety. Provider shall take all reasonably necessary
safety precautions in performing this Agreement and shall comply in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws pertaining to the safety of persons and real and personal property.
7.1.3 Removal of Liens. Provider shall not directly or indirectly cause,
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien (including mechanics’, laborers’
or materialmen’s liens), charge, security interest, encumbrance or claim of any nature (“Liens”)
on or with respect to the Site or any interest therein; provided that this Section 7.1.3 shall not limit
Liens on the System. If Provider breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall immediately
notify Customer in writing, shall promptly cause such Lien to be discharged and released of record
without cost to Customer, and shall defend and indemnify Customer against all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal) incurred in discharging
and releasing such Lien.
7.1.4 Provider Records. Provider shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Customer has the right to examine
all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the reasonableness and
accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
7.2 Customer’s Covenants.
Customer covenants and agrees as follows:
7.2.1 Health and Safety. Customer shall at all times maintain the areas of
the Site consistent with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the health and safety of persons and
property.
7.2.2 Security. Customer shall provide and take reasonable measures for
security of the System, including commercially reasonable monitoring of the Site’s alarms, if any.
7.2.3 Notice of Damage. Customer shall promptly notify Provider of any
matters of which it becomes aware pertaining to any damage to or loss of the use of the System or
that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the System.
7.2.4 Liens. Customer shall not directly or indirectly cause, create, incur,
assume or suffer to exist any Liens on or with respect to the System or any interest therein.
Customer also shall pay promptly any taxes, charges or fees of whatever type of any relevant
Governmental Authority for which Customer is responsible under Section 6.2 before a fine or
penalty may attach to the System. If Customer breaches its obligations under this Section, it shall
immediately notify Provider in writing, and shall promptly cause such Lien on or with respect to
the System (including if such arises in favor of any third party claiming through Customer, such
as a lender, mortgagee or encumbrancer of real property) to be removed, discharged and released
of record without cost to Provider, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Provider harmless against
all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs at trial and on appeal)
incurred in removing, discharging and releasing such Lien.
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7.2.5 Consents and Approvals. Customer shall obtain and maintain, and
secure and deliver to Provider copies of, all consents, approvals, permits, licenses, and
authorizations (or evidence that the project—including the System, and the work and Solar
Services described in this Agreement—is exempt from the regulatory jurisdiction of local agencies
(including zoning, building, and land-use requirements) or that all required local agency approvals
and permits have been obtained) relating to the performance of Customer’s obligations and the
rights granted by Customer hereunder, and that are required by the terms, conditions or provisions
of any restriction or any agreement or instrument or statute to which Customer is a party or by
which Customer is bound, including completing applications for interconnection with Customer’s
local electric utility. Customer shall use best efforts to assist Provider in fulfilling Provider’s
responsibilities under Section 7.1.1. In addition, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of
this Agreement, Customer covenants that it has obtained all discretionary and other approvals
required in connection with the project from its governing board and all applicable Government
Authorities and that such board or Governmental Authority complied with the California
Environmental Quality Act; or, if no other discretionary approvals were required, such board or
Governmental Authority approved this Agreement before it was executed.
7.2.6 Maintenance of Interconnection. Customer shall ensure that all of
the facilities to which the Energy is delivered hereunder remain interconnected to the electrical
grid during the entire Term, except as permitted under Section 4.5 and Section 9.
7.2.7 Solar Access. Customer shall ensure that the System remains free of
overshadowing or other blocked access to sunlight during the Term, and it is acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the foregoing is a material obligation of the Customer for the purposes
of this Agreement. Customer will use best efforts to secure a solar easement for the Site to prevent
other buildings, structures or flora from overshadowing or otherwise blocking access of the
sunlight to the System. Provider shall provide assistance to Customer in seeking a solar easement;
however, Customer shall bear all costs and expenses related to obtaining any such easement.
7.2.8 Customer Records. Customer shall keep complete and accurate
records of its operations hereunder and shall maintain such data as may be necessary to determine
with reasonable accuracy any item relevant to this Agreement. Provider shall have the right to
examine all such records insofar as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the
reasonableness and accuracy of any statements of costs relating to transactions hereunder.
8. Insurance Requirements.
8.1 Provider’s General Liability Insurance.
Provider shall maintain , at its sole expense, commercial general liability
insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury
insurance, in a minimum amount of on e million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and in the aggregate, endorsed to provide contractual liability in said
amount, specifically covering Provider’s obligations under this Agreement and
naming Customer as an additional insured. The minimum coverage amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate may be satisfied by a
combination of a general liability policy and an excess/umbrella liability policy.
Provider, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during th e term of
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this Agreement workers’ compensation insurance coverage in accordance with
the applicable requirements of federal and state law. Within thirty (30) days after
execution of this Agreement and upon Customer’s request annually thereafter,
Provider shall deliver to Customer certificates of insurance evidencing such
coverage, which shall specify that Customer shall be given at least thirty (30) days’
prior written notice by the applicable insurer in the event of any material
modification, cancellation or termination of coverage, except ten (10) days for non-
payment of premium. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of
contribution from any insurance of Customer.
8.2 Customer’s Insurance.
Customer shall provide and maintain “all-risk” property insurance covering the
buildings on which the System is located during all periods (construction and
operation) that Provider is the beneficial owner of the System, and naming
Provider or its assignee as the loss payee. The System shall be insured for not
less than its Termination Value. All such policies shall be with financially sound
and reputable insurance companies that have an (i) A.M. Best rating of A+ and
a financial strength category of “XII” or higher, (ii) a Standard & Poor’s financial
strength rating of A+ or higher, or (iii) are otherwise reasonably satisfactory to
the Provider or its assignee; and such policies shall be on terms that are
reasonably satisfactory to the Provider or its assignee. Within thirty (30) days
after execution of this Agreement and upon Provider’s request annually
thereafter, Customer shall deliver to Provider certificates of insurance evidencing
such coverage, which shall specify that Provider shall be given at least thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice (10 days’ notice for cancellation due to nonpayment of
premiums) by the applicable insurer in the event of any material modification,
cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary
coverage without right of contribution from any insurance o f
Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall be entitled to self -
insure all of its insurance requirements under this Agreement .
9. Force Majeure Events.
If either Party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, such Party shall notify the other Party in
writing as soon as practicable after the onset of such Force Majeure Event and shall be
excused from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that
such Force Majeure Event interferes with such performance. The Party whose performance
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed as the result of a Force Majeure Event shall
use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform. If a Party’s failure to perform its
obligations under this Agreement is due to a Force Majeure Event, then such failure shall
not be deemed a Provider Default or a Customer Default, as the case may be. In case a
Force Majeure Event continues for at least one (1) year with respect to the System, then
either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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10. Term; Customer Options; Termination.
10.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire
on the date that is twenty-five (25) years after the Commercial Operation Date (the
“Expiration Date”), unless and until terminated earlier pursuant to Sections 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 9, 10.2.3, 10.6 or 12 (the date of any such termination, the “Termination Date”,
and the “Term” being such period of time commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the earlier of (i) the Termination Date, and (ii) the Expiration Date).
10.2 Customer Options Upon Cessation of Business Operations at Site.
If, prior to the end of the Term, Customer ceases to conduct business operations at
the Site, vacates the Site, or is prevented from allowing operation of the System on
the Site:
10.2.1 Substitute Site. So long as Customer’s exercise of its rights under
this Section 10.2.1 does not impair or reduce any Environmental Financial Incentives that may be
available to the Provider, or otherwise have an adverse tax effect on Provider, or in the Provider’s
sole discretion and determination, impair Provider’s ability to meet any and all obligations in
connection with a Financing Party or a prospective financing transaction, Customer shall have the
right to provide Provider with a mutually agreeable substitute Site located within the same utility
district, subject to requisite governing agency approvals, to relocate the System, which agreement
shall not be unreasonably withheld, or, if not available, in a location with similar solar insolation,
utility rates, Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives. Any such alternate
Site shall have a similar demand charge profile as the Site. If such alternate Site is available and is
acceptable to Provider, this Agreement shall be amended to delete the prior Site and add the new
Site, but otherwise this Agreement shall remain in full force in accordance with its terms and shall
not be deemed otherwise amended. Customer shall pay the reasonable costs arising in connection
with the relocation(s) of the System, including removal costs, installation costs, any applicable
interconnection fees, costs related to obtaining a site license or lease at the substitute site, other
costs of deployment at the substitute Site, and amounts lost that would otherwise be payable under
this Agreement due to such relocation(s) to Provider based on delivered Energy averaged over the
prior twelve months for the System.
10.2.2 Move and Pay Option. So long as such event does not impair or
reduce any Environmental Attributes or Environmental Financial Incentives, Customer may elect
to pay or guarantee the payment of the remaining monthly amounts due under this Agreement to
Provider, and cause the System to be kept in operation at the Site, in each case through the
remainder of the Term.
10.2.3 Termination and Payment of Termination Value. If, beginning in the
sixth year following the Commercial Operation Date, a substitute Site cannot be located in
accordance with Section 10.2.1 with respect to the System and Customer elects not to avail itself
of the provisions of Section 10.2.2 with respect to the System, then Customer shall so notify
Provider, Provider shall remove the System (at Customer’s sole cost and expense) and Customer
shall pay to Provider the then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D
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as liquidated damages, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. The Parties agree that actual
damages to Provider if this Agreement is terminated as contemplated in this Section 10.2 would
be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value is a reasonable approximation of
the damages suffered by Provider as a result of early termination of this Agreement.
10.3 Customer Options Upon Expiration of Term.
10.3.1 Extension of Term. Upon prior written notice to Provider at least
one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, Customer has the option to renew the
term of this Agreement with respect to the System and Solar Services for one (1) additional three
(3)-year period at the Renewal Rate.
10.3.2 Purchase of System. If Customer has not elected to renew the term
of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.3.1, Customer may purchase the System by
providing Provider written notice of its intent to purchase the System no later than one-hundred
and eighty (180) days prior to the Expiration Date, and paying Provider the Fair Market Value
thereof no later than the relevant Expiration Date. The “Fair Market Value” of the System shall be
the value determined by the mutual agreement of Customer and Provider within ten (10) days after
receipt by Provider of Customer’s notice of its election to purchase the System. If Customer and
Provider cannot mutually agree to a Fair Market Value, then the Parties shall jointly select a
nationally recognized independent appraiser with whom the parties have discussed methods and
assumptions, with experience and expertise in the solar photovoltaic industry to value such
equipment. Such appraiser shall act reasonably and in good faith to determine the Fair Market
Value and shall set forth such determination in a written opinion delivered to the Parties. The
valuation made by the appraiser shall be binding on the Parties in the absence of fraud or manifest
error. The costs of the appraisal shall be borne by the Parties equally. To the extent transferable,
the remaining period, if any, on all warranties for the System will be transferred from Provider to
Customer. If the Parties are unable to agree on the selection of an appraiser, such appraiser shall
be jointly selected by the appraiser firm proposed by the Customer and the appraiser firm proposed
by the Provider. Upon receipt by Provider of payment of the Fair Market Value, title to the System
as well as available Environmental Attributes and Environmental Financial Incentives from the
System shall transfer to Customer as-is, where-is.
10.3.3 Return of System. If at the end of a Term, or an Extension of Term
pursuant to Section 10.3.1, Customer does not exercise any of the options described in Sections
10.3.1 and 10.3.2, Provider shall remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from
the Site by a mutually convenient date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after
the Expiration Date with respect to the System. The cost to remove the System shall be borne by
the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System was installed shall be returned to its
original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and Provider shall leave the portion of the
Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean order.
10.4 Customer Purchase Options Prior to Expiration Date.
10.4.1 On the later to occur of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
all, but not less than all, of the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System,
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the purchase price shall be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System
(calculated in accordance with the definition of Fair Market Value set forth in
Section 10.3.2 for the System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost
and expense), or the then-current Termination Value specified in Column A of
Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days prior to the exercise
of the purchase option for the System, Customer shall provide written notice to
Provider of Customer’s exercise thereof. Upon the exercise of the foregoing
purchase option plus receipt of the Value as determined in Section 10.4 above and
all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will execute all
documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer as-is, where-
is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances placed on the
System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.4.2 On the later to occur of the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Commercial
Operation Date, provided that no Customer Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable period of cure, Customer may elect to purchase
the System. If Customer elects to so purchase the System, the purchase price shall
be the higher of the then Fair Market Value of the System (calculated in accordance
with the definition of “Fair Market Value” set forth in Section 10.3.2 for the
System, and such determination to be at Customer’s sole cost and expense), and the
amount specified in Column A of Schedule D. Not less than one-hundred-and-
eighty (180) days prior to the exercise of the purchase option for the System,
Customer shall provide written notice to Provider of Customer’s exercise ther eof.
Upon the exercise of the foregoing purchase option plus receipt of the Fair Market
Value and all other amounts then owing by Customer to Provider, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to Customer
as-is, where-is; provided, however, that Provider shall remove any encumbrances
placed on the System by Provider at Customer’s expense.
10.5 Payment of Termination Value on Termination Date.
In the event that the Termination Date has occurred for reasons other than pursuant
to Sections 3.1.2., 10.6 or 12.1.1, Customer shall be required to pay to Provider the
then-applicable Termination Value specified in Column A of Schedule D as
liquidated damages. The Parties agree that actual damages to Provider in the event
this Agreement terminates prior to the expiration of the Term for causes attributable
to Customer would be difficult to ascertain, and the applicable Termination Value
is a reasonable approximation of the damages suffered by Provider as a result of
early termination of this Agreement.
10.6 Provider Termination.
Provider shall have the right, in Provider’s sole and absolute discretion, to terminate
this Agreement upon written notice if any of the following occurs:
10.6.1 at any time until construction of the System commences Provider
determines in its sole discretion that it is unable to install the System at the Site;
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10.6.2 if the occurrence of an unstayed order of a court or administrative
agency has the effect of subjecting the sales of the Energy to federal or state regulation of the
prices therefor and/or the delivery of the service;
10.6.3 the elimination or alteration of one or more Environmental Financial
Incentives or other change in law that results in a material adverse economic impact on Provider;
or
10.6.4 if the annual direct beam solar resource availability at the Site is less
than or equal to 90% of historical averages as measured by long-term weather data (minimum of
five (5) years) collected at the Site and/or other reliable calibrated and appropriate weather station
representative of the Site.
In the event of a Provider termination under this Section 10.6, Provider shall
remove all of its tangible property comprising the System from the Site by a mutually convenient
date but in no case later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Termination Date. The cost
to remove the System shall be borne by the Provider. The portion of the Site on which the System
was installed shall be returned to its original condition, except for ordinary wear and tear, and
Provider shall leave the portion of the Site on which the System was installed in neat and clean
order.
11. Defaults.
11.1 Customer Default.
The occurrence at any time of any of the following events shall constitute a
“Customer Default”:
11.1.1 Failure to Pay. The failure of Customer to pay during the Term any
amounts owing to Provider on or before the date on which such amounts are due and payable under
the terms of this Agreement and Customer’s failure to cure such failure within fifteen (15) days
after Customer receives written notice of each such failure from Provider;
11.1.2 Failure to Maintain Phone/Data Line. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Customer to maintain and grant Provider access to the
phone and other communications lines required to be maintained pursuant to Section 4.1.3 and
Customer’s failure to cure such failure within twenty (20) business days after Customer receives
written notice of such failure from Provider; provided that in any event if such failure shall
continue for at least five (5) days after notice to Customer and shall result in lost revenue to
Provider, Provider shall be entitled to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue that would have
been obtained and shall invoice Customer therefor;
11.1.3 Failure to Perform Other Obligations. Unless due to (i) a Force
Majeure Event excused by Section 9, or (ii) a breach of paragraph 2 of Section 2 (License), the
failure of Customer to perform or cause to be performed any other material obligation required to
be performed by Customer under this Agreement, or the failure of any representation, covenant,
or warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided, however, that if
such failure by its nature can be cured, then Customer shall have a period of thirty (30) business
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days after receipt of written notice from Provider of such failure to Customer to cure the same and
a Customer Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further, that if
Customer commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good faith
attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one hundred twenty (120)
additional days;
11.1.4 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Customer admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Customer files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Customer
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Customer consents to the appointment of a
receiver of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Customer has a petition in bankruptcy
filed against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof;
(f) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of
the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not
vacated or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under
the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction
shall assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Customer’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control; or
11.1.5 Failure of Site Access. A breach by Customer of the License occurs
and Customer fails to cure such breach within five (5) days after Customer receives written notice
of such breach from Provider.
11.2 Provider Default.
The occurrence at any time of the following event shall constitute a “Provider
Default”:
11.2.1 Failure to Perform Obligations. Unless due to a Force Majeure
Event excused by Section 9, the failure of Provider to perform or cause to be performed any
obligation required to be performed by Provider under this Agreement or the failure of any
representation and warranty set forth herein to be true and correct as and when made; provided,
however, that if such failure by its nature can be cured, then Provider shall have a period of thirty
(30) business days after receipt of written notice from Customer of such failure to Provider to cure
the same and a Provider Default shall not be deemed to exist during such period; provided, further,
that if Provider commences to cure such failure during such period and is diligently and in good
faith attempting to effect such cure, said period shall be extended for one-hundred twenty (120)
additional days; or
11.2.2 Bankruptcy, Etc. (a) Provider admits in writing its inability to pay
its debts generally as they become due; (b) Provider files a petition or answer seeking
reorganization or arrangement under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law or
statute of the United States of America or any State, district or territory thereof; (c) Provider makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Provider consents to the appointment of a receiver
of the whole or any substantial part of its assets; (e) Provider has a petition in bankruptcy filed
against it, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; (f) a
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court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment, or decree appointing a receiver of the
whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets, and such order, judgment or decree is not vacated
or set aside or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of entry thereof; or (g) under the
provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of competent jurisdiction shall
assume custody or control of the whole or any substantial part of Provider’s assets and such
custody or control is not terminated or stayed within ninety (90) days from the date of assumption
of such custody or control.
12. Remedies Following Default.
12.1 Customer’s Remedies Upon Occurrence of a Provider Default.
12.1.1 Termination. If a Provider Default has occurred and is continuing,
then Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Provider thereof, and
this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1.
12.1.2 Other Rights and Remedies. If any Provider Default described under
Section 11.2 has occurred and Customer has terminated this Agreement as a result thereof in
accordance with the terms of Section 12.1.1 above, then, subject to Section 12.3, Provider shall
pay to Customer an amount not to exceed the then-present value (discounted at the prevailing
prime rate of interest as published in The Wall Street Journal on the day preceding the date of
determination) of (a) the cash flows equal to the product of (i) the positive difference, if any, of
the price per kWh for commercially available, utility-provided energy in the applicable market(s)
(which shall not include related charges such as delivery, service, distribution, or taxes) minus the
kWh Rate of Energy hereunder (as such kWh Rate would have been escalated over time pursuant
to the terms hereof) hereof, multiplied by (ii) the number of days remaining in the term of th is
Agreement had it not been terminated times the expected daily number of kWh of Energy to be
delivered under this Agreement, calculated by dividing the Estimated Year 1 Production set forth
in Schedule B, adjusted for as-built System, by 365. Provider’s payment to Customer of the
amounts set forth in this Section 12.1.2 shall not in any way limit the other remedies at law or in
equity that Customer may pursue as damages for Provider’s breach of this Agreement; provided,
however, that such damages pursued by Customer are subject to the limitation provisions of
Sections 12.3 and 12.5.
12.2 Provider’s Remedies Upon Customer Default.
In addition to any other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, if a
Customer Default has occurred and is continuing, then Provider may terminate this
Agreement by providing written notice to Customer thereof, and this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the date of the notice
according to Section 14.1 and Provider shall have the right to (a) cause Customer
to pay (and Customer shall have the obligation to pay to Provider) the applicable
Termination Value set forth in Column A of Schedule D and (b) enter onto the Site
and remove the System in accordance with the last sentence of Section 10.2.3.
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12.3 No Consequential Damages.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to cause either Party to be, and neither Party
shall be, liable to the other Party for any lost business, lost profits or revenues from
others or other special or consequential damages, all claims for which are hereby
irrevocably waived by Customer and Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
none of the payments for the Energy or any other amount specified as payable by
Customer to Provider under the terms of this Agreement upon the termination of
this Agreement shall be deemed consequential damages
12.4 Effect of Termination of Agreement.
Upon the Termination Date or the Expiration Date, as applicable, any amounts then
owing by a Party to the other Party shall become immediately due and payable and
the then future obligations of Customer and Provider under this Agreement shall be
terminated (other than the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 13). Such
termination shall not relieve either Party from obligations accrued prior to the
effective date of termination or expiration.
12.5 Limitation of Liability.
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF A PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING THIRD PARTY TORT
CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT), WARRANTY, STTRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEED $890,823, PROVIDED THAT THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO (A) LIABILITY FOR FRAUD
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY PERSON; (B) LIABILITY UNDER THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS OF
THIRD PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THIS AGREEMENT; OR (C) PAYMENT OF THE KWH RATE. THE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN SHALL NOT BE USED TO
LIMIT OR REDUCE ANY AVAILABLE INSURANCE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Indemnification by Provider.
Provider shall fully indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Customer in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Provider or its agents
or employees or others under Provider’s control in performing this Agreement, and
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(b) a Provider Default under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in
this Section 13.1 is intended to modify the limitation of Provider’s liability set forth
in Section 12.3 above; provided further that to the extent Customer recovers such
damages, losses and expenses under any insurance policy, Customer shall
reimburse any payment made by Provider under this indemnity.
13.2 Indemnification by Customer.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 8, Customer shall fully indemnify, save
harmless and defend Provider or its assignees and successors from and against any
and all costs, claims, and expenses incurred by Provider in connection with or
arising from any claim by a third party for physical damage to or physical
destruction of property, or death of or bodily injury to any Person, but only to the
extent caused by (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its agents
or employees or others under Customer’s control at the Site or (b) a Customer
Default hereunder; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 13.2 is intended
to modify the limitation of Customer’s liability set forth in Section 12.3 above;
provided further that to the extent Provider recovers such damages, losses and
expenses under any insurance policy, Provider shall reimburse any payment made
by Customer under this indemnity.
13.3 Notice of Claims.
Any Party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party”) shall
deliver to the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) a notice describing the facts
underlying its indemnification claim and the amount of such claim (each such
notice a “Claim Notice”). Such Claim Notice shall be delivered promptly to the
Indemnifying Party after the Indemnified Party receives notice that an action at law
or a suit in equity has commenced; provided, however, that failure to deliver the
Claim Notice as aforesaid shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations
under this Section 13, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party has been
prejudiced by such failure.
13.4 Defense of Action.
If requested by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall assume on
behalf of the Indemnified Party, and conduct with due diligence and in good faith,
the defense of such Indemnified Party with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnifying Party is a defendant
in any such action and the Indemnified Party believes that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are inconsistent with those available to the
Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate
counsel to participate in its defense of such action at the Indemnifying Party’s
expense. If any claim, action, proceeding or investigation arises as to which the
indemnity provided for in this Section 13 applies, and the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume the defense of such claim, action, proceeding or investigation after
having been requested to do so by the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party
may, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, contest or, with the prior written consent
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of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle
such claim, action, proceeding or investigation. All costs and expenses incurred by
the Indemnified Party in connection with any such contest or settlement shall be
paid upon demand by the Indemnifying Party.
13.5 Survival of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions.
14.1 Notices.
All notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be (a) delivered in person or (b) mailed, postage prepaid, either by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) sent by reputable
overnight express courier, addressed in each case to the addresses set forth below,
or to any other address either of the parties to this Agreement shall designate in a
written notice to the other Party:
If to Provider:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Corporation
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1901
Richmond, CA 94804
Attention: Julie Williamson, Project Administration
Phone:510-540-0550
Fax:510-540-0552
If to Customer:
Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
Attn: Energy Manager
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-2000
Fax: 925-313-2333
All notices sent pursuant to the terms of this Section 14.1 shall be deemed received
(i) if personally delivered, then on the date of delivery, (ii) if sent by reputable
overnight, express courier, then on the next business day immediately following the
day sent, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, then on the earlier of the third
(3rd) business day following the day sent or when actually received.
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14.2 Authority.
14.2.1 Provider Representations. Provider hereby represents and warrants
that:
(a) It is a Delaware limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation and has all requisite limited liability
company power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary limited liability company action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Provider enforceable against Provider in accordance with its
terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) To the best knowledge of Provider, as of the date of
execution hereof, no governmental approval (other than any
governmental approvals that have been previously obtained
or disclosed in writing to Customer) is required in
connection with the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Provider or the performance
by Provider of its obligations hereunder which Provider has
reason to believe that it will be unable to obtain in due course
on or before the date required for Provider to perform such
obligations; and
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Provider nor compliance by Provider with any of the terms
and provisions hereof (i) conflicts with, breaches or
contravenes the provisions of the articles of formation or
operating agreement of Provider or any contractual
obligation of Provider or (ii) results in a condition or event
that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute) an event of default under any material
contractual obligation of Provider.
14.2.2 Customer Representations. Customer hereby represents and
warrants that:
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(a) It is a political subdivision of the State of California, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its formation and has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations
hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby;
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary governmental action;
(c) This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Customer enforceable against Customer in accordance with
its terms, subject to the qualification, however, that the
enforcement of the rights and remedies herein is subject to
(i) bankruptcy and other similar laws of general application
affecting rights and remedies of creditors and (ii) the
application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
(d) No governmental approval (other than any governmental
approvals which have been previously obtained or disclosed
in writing to Provider) is required in connection with the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer or the performance by Customer of its obligations
hereunder which Customer has reason to believe that it will
be unable to obtain in due course;
(e) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Customer nor compliance by Customer with any of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement results in a condition or
event that constitutes (or that, upon notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute) an event of default under any
contractual obligation of Customer;
(f) Customer has not entered into any contracts or agreements
with any other person regarding the provision of the services
at the Site contemplated to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement; and
(g) None of the electricity to be generated by the Provider will
be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a
swimming pool.
14.3 Assignment
14.3.1 Provider Assignment.
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Provider may assign this Agreement upon written notice thereof to
Customer, provided that any such assignment shall be to an assignee
capable of performing Provider’s obligations hereunder. Provider may,
without any consent of Customer, sell, transfer, assign or pledge (or grant
security interests in) its rights, title and interest in this Agreement, and/or
any monies due under this Agreement to a Financing Party, in connection
with any financing for the ownership, acquisition, construction, operation
or use of the System.
14.3.2 Customer Assignment.
Customer shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement to any entity
other than an affiliate of Customer without the prior written consent of the
Provider, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Customer may not
assign this Agreement to any Person, including an affiliate, with a credit
rating lower than that of Customer without providing matching credit
support in the form of cash, letter(s) of credit, or other security reasonably
acceptable to Provider. Any assignment by the Customer not permitted
under this Section 14.3 shall be void ab initio. In the event that Customer
decides to sell or otherwise transfer the Site or a portion thereof upon which
the System is located, Customer may (i) with Provider’s prior written
consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, assign this
Agreement to the Site purchaser who shall assume all of Customer’s
obligations under this Agreement and Provider shall release Customer from
any further liability associated with this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement by paying Provider the Termination Value applicable to the date
of termination. Upon payment of the Termination Value, the Parties will
execute all documents necessary to cause title to the System to pass to
Customer as-is, where-is. The Customer does not have the present intention
of making any transfer of the Site or that portion of the Site on which the
System is located; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit
Customer from making any transfer of the Site or any portion thereof on
which System is located, subject to the provisions set forth above.
14.4 Successors and Assigns.
The rights, powers and remedies of each Party shall inure to the benefit of such
party and its successors and permitted assigns.
14.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto) represent the
entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject
matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral and
prior written agreements.
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14.6 Amendments to Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented without the
written agreement of Provider and Customer at the time of such amendment,
modification or supplement.
14.7 Waivers; Approvals.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in
writing signed by the Party making such waiver, and any such waiver shall be
effective only to the extent it is set forth in such writing. Failure by a Party to insist
upon full and prompt performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to take
action in the event of any breach of any such provisions or upon the occurrence of
any Provider Default or Customer Default, as applicable, shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights of such Party, and, subject to the notice requirements of this
Agreement, such Party may at any time after such failure exercise all rights and
remedies available under this Agreement with respect to such Provider Default or
Customer Default. Receipt by a Party of any instrument or document shall not
constitute or be deemed to be an approval of such instrument or document. Any
approvals required under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by the Party
whose approval is being sought.
14.8 Partial Invalidity.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid by reason
of the operation of Applicable Law, Provider and Customer shall negotiate an
equitable adjustment in the provisions of the same in order to effect, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the purpose of this Agreement (and in the event
that Provider and Customer cannot agree then such provisions shall be severed from
this Agreement) and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected by such adjustment and shall
remain in full force and effect.
14.9 Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all said counterparts when
taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
14.10 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Forum.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of California. Customer irrevocably agrees that any action, suit or
proceeding by or among Provider and Customer may be brought in whichever of
the Superior Courts of the State of California, Alameda County, or the Federal
Court for the Northern District of California, has subject matter jurisdiction over
the dispute and waives any objection that Customer may now or hereafter have
regarding the choice of forum whether on personal jurisdiction, venue, forum non
conveniens or on any other ground. Customer irrevocably consents to the service
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of process outside of the territorial jurisdiction of such courts by mailing copies
thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Customer’s address set
forth herein with the same effect as if Customer were a resident of the State of
California and had been lawfully served in such state. Nothing in this Agreement
shall affect the right to service of process in any other manner permitted by law.
14.11 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any action shall be instituted between Customer and Provider in connection
with this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to
recover from the other Party all of its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in
connection with such action by arbitration or other legal proceeding, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.12 No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement is only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, their
successors and permitted assigns (including any lender or lessor of Provider) and
Persons expressly benefited by the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. No
other Person (including, without limitation, tenants of the Site) shall be entitled to
rely on any matter set forth in, or shall have any rights on account of the
performance or non-performance by any Party of its obligations under, this
Agreement.
14.13 Treatment of Additional Amounts.
The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Customer’s payment of the
Termination Value constitute liquidated damages and not penalties. The Parties
further acknowledge that in the case of the payment of the Termination Value: (a)
the amount of loss or damages likely to be incurred is incapable or is difficult to
precisely estimate, (b) the amounts specified hereunder bear a reasonable
proportion and are not plainly or grossly disproportionate to the probable loss likely
to be incurred by Customer or Provider as the case may be and (c) the Parties are
sophisticated business parties and have been represented by legal counsel and
negotiated this Agreement at arm’s length.
14.14 No Agency.
This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create any
association, joint venture, agency relationship or partnership between the Parties or
to impose any such obligation or liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act
as or be an agent or representative of, or otherwise bind, the other Party.
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14.15 No Public Utility.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an intent by Provider to
dedicate its property to public use or subject itself to regulation as a “public utility”
(as defined in the California Public Utilities Code or any other Applicable Law).
14.16 No Recourse to Affiliates.
This Agreement is solely and exclusively between the Parties, and any obligations
created herein on the part of either Party shall be the obligations solely of such
Party.
14.17 Cooperation with Financing.
Customer acknowledges that Provider may be financing the Solar Services and the
System and Customer agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with Provider and
its financing parties in connection with such financing, including (a) the furnishing
of information related to the System and this Agreement, and (b) the giving of a
Financing Party acknowledgment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (each, a
“Consent”); provided, that the foregoing undertaking shall not obligate Customer
to materially change any rights or benefits, or materially increase any burdens,
liabilities or obligations of Customer, under this Agreement except for providing
notices and additional cure periods to a Financing Party with respect to events of
default by Provider under this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Consent.
14.18 Setoff.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Party reserves to itself all rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other remedies and/or defenses to which it is or may be entitled,
arising from or out of this Agreement.
14.19 Service Contract.
The Parties intend this Agreement to be treated as a service contract within the
meaning of Section 7701(e)(3) of the Code.
15. Confidential Information.
15.1 Each Party (the “Receiving Party”) shall not use for any purpose other than
performing its obligations under this Agreement, or divulge, disclose, produce, publish, or
permit access to, without the prior written consent of the other Party (the “Disclosing
Party”), any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. As used herein, the term
“Confidential Information” means information or materials prepared in connection with
this Agreement, designs, drawings, specifications, techniques, models, data,
documentation, source code, object code, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
processes, procedures, know-how, manufacturing, development or marketing techniques
and materials, development or marketing timetables, strategies and development plans,
customer, supplier or personnel names and other information related to customers,
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suppliers or personnel, pricing policies and financial information, and other information of
a similar nature, whether or not reduced to writing or other tangible form, and any other
trade secrets. Confidential Information does not include (a) information known to the
Receiving Party prior to obtaining the same from the Disclosing Party; (b) information in
the public domain at the time of disclosure by the Receiving Party; or (c) information
obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who did not receive same, directly or
indirectly, from the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party shall use the higher of the
standard of care that the Receiving Party uses to preserve its own Confidential Information
or a reasonable standard of care to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of such
Confidential Information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Receiving
Party has the right to disclose Confidential Information without the prior written consent
of the Disclosing Party: (i) as required by any court or other Governmental Authority, or
by any stock exchange on which the shares of any Party are listed, (ii) as otherwise required
by law, (iii) as advisable or required in connection with any government or regulatory
filings, including without limitation, filings with any regulating authorities covering the
relevant financial markets, (iv) to its attorneys, accountants, financial advisors or other
agents, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations, (v) to banks, investors and other
financing sources and their advisors, in each case bound by confidentiality obligations; or
(vi) in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or similar transaction
where the party receiving the Confidential Information is bound by confidentiality
obligations. If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by the law or a court or
other Governmental Authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing
Party, it shall give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice, and in all cases not less than
five (5) business days’ notice in advance of disclosure, so that the Disclosing Party may
determine whether to take steps to oppose such disclosure.
16. Estoppel Certificate.
Either Party hereto, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within twenty (20)
days after receipt of a written request by the other party hereto, shall deliver a written
instrument, duly executed, certifying to such requesting party, or any other relevant person,
firm or corporation specified by such requesting party:
a) If true and correct, that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect,
or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full force and effect as so
modified, and identifying any such modification;
b) Whether or not to the knowledge of any such party there are then existing any
offsets or defenses in favor of such party against enforcement of any of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement and, if so, specifying the same and also
whether or not to the knowledge of such party the other party has observed and
performed all of the terms, covenants and conditions on its part to be observed and
performed, and if not, specifying the same; and
c) Such other information as may be reasonably requested by a Party hereto.
Any written instrument given hereunder may be relied upon by the recipient of such instrument,
except to the extent the recipient has actual knowledge of facts contained in the certificate.
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[Signature Page to SPWR – Contra Costa County PPA]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
PROVIDER:
SOLAR STAR CO CO 1, LLC
By: SunPower AssetCo, LLC
Its member
By:
Name:
Title:
CUSTOMER:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
This Exhibit A sets forth the design, engineering and construction specifications for the System,
as well as assumptions being made by the Provider regarding the existing condition at the Site,
including but not limited to the building roof, building structure, ground conditions, electrical
system including panels, inverter installation location, and security fencing. Capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined have the meaning given in the Agreement to which this
exhibit is attached.
1. SYSTEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
Descriptions of the site and system are located in Schedule A (Description of Site) and
Schedule B (Description of System) of the Agreement.
2. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PORTFOLIO MILESTONES
Tranche Contract
Approval Date
Commercial
Operation Date
1000 Ward 1 6-18-2019 6/24/2020
30/40 Muir 1 6-18-2019 5/24/2020
597 Center 1 6-18-2019 6/13/2020
595 Center 2 6-18-2019 10/26/2020
50 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 9/22/2020
30 Douglas 2 6-18-2019 10/30/2020
2530 Arnold 3 6-18-2019 12/14/2020
4545 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
4549 Delta Fair 3 6-18-2019 11/24/2020
1305 MacDonald 3 6-18-2019 12/21/2020
3. SCOPE OF WORK:
System Design & Scope
Design Documentation
Provider shall provide comprehensive submittal packages for the 30% and 90% design
sets as detailed below. Changes to 30% Customer approved drawings (scope lock) could result a
change order. At a minimum, each submittal package shall include the elements required to
convey in sufficient detail the following for each phase of the design:
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Submittal Requirement 30% Design
Set
90% Design
Set
1 Cover Sheet, with Content, Project Details,
Directory, etc. X X
2 PV System Sizes & Production Estimates. X X
3 Overall Site Plan with PV Array Names, Conduit
Routes, Tree/Light Removal, etc. X X
4 Electrical Site Plan Drawings & General Conduit
Routing. X X
5 Electrical Single Line Diagrams. X X
6 Demolition Plans. X
7 Structural Drawings. X
8 Equipment Pad locations. X X
9 Mounting Details. X
10 Signage, Trenching, Installation, and Grounding
Details. X
11 Monitoring System Details. X
13 Construction Schedule. Prelim Detailed
14 Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets with Equipment
Specifications X
15 Civil Drawings (if applicable) X
16 Fire Access Plans X
17 Carport Lighting Plans X
Production modeling of the PV system shall accurately simulate energy production for
proposed system layouts, sizes, and orientation. Provider shall be responsible for updating the
production models each time significant changes are made to the proposed system designs that
will impact production.
Solar Electrical Equipment and Conductors
Conductors will be aluminum or copper according to Electrical Engineer of Record’s
determination. AC feeder length from panel boards to equipment pad location and from
equipment pad location to electrical tie-in is identified on the array layout drawings. AC feeder
lengths from electrical equipment pad location to assumed point of interconnection, and length
assumptions with equipment amperage ratings are shown on the single line drawing.
Transformers are 480V:12kV, non-Dry-type by manufacturer of Provider’s choosing.
Secondary containment is not included in the scope of the project.
Battery Energy Storage System Requirements
For sites with storage to be installed:
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• 13.5’ by 11’ minimum required area per storage unit. Area required includes
storage unit, concrete pad, and clearance zone in front of units.
• Storage unit must be located in an area free of combustible materials (nearby foliage
and trees would need to be removed).
• Storage unit must be separated from public foot traffic with a fence and must be
separated from vehicle traffic with bollards.
• Crane rental required to land up to 24,500 lb units. Location of units must
accommodate both crane and semi-trailer truck access.
• PVS5 DAS, Auxiliary Box, Energy Storage System, and all Accuvim meters (Site
meter, PV output meter, and Storage meter) must all be located such that hardlined
communication lines can connect these devices to the same Local Area Network.
CAT5e/6 cable is preferred means of connection between all devices, which has a
330’ distance limit. Runs longer than 330’ will require additional equipment to
accommodate.
Utility Interconnection
Coordination of shutdown may be required with Customer and local utility. Temporary
power generators are excluded. Interconnection is scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours and is
assumed to be performed during off-hours with prior written approval from Customer.
Additional shutdowns will be required in order to assess physical condition of Customer’s
switchgear.
The utility will have 24/7 access to existing electric utility meters and the utility lockable
disconnect locations for all electrical interconnections related to this project.
Utility Requirements
A cost of $172,012.58 is included for utility required electrical upgrades for the System at
30 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA, as reflected in Pacific Gas & Electric’s Supplemental Review,
Notification # 114209530; additional utility-required electrical equipment upgrades or
replacements are not included.
Any costs and / or schedule delays associated with unforeseen utility interconnection
requirements, including but not limited to utility-owned equipment upgrades or additions, relay
protection equipment external to the inverters, system impact studies, or telemetry requirements
and interconnection studies are not included in this proposal.
Facility Equipment
Utility required circuit breaker coordination studies are not assumed for this project.
A short-circuit coordination study is not included for this project.
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Solar system includes all standard interconnection related equipment on the Customer
side of the meter, including panel circuit breakers, utility and/or visible utility lockable
disconnect switches, solar metering, conduit, and wiring. Additional Customer-side protection
required by the utilities above that provided by the certified inverters is not included.
If harmonic data of the site is not available, Provider shall assume that the Harmonic data
are within the acceptable limits of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Standard 519.
Soils and Structural Foundations
Foundation assumptions are as follows for system options:
• Drilled cast-in-place, 30” round caisson, 12’ Deep, approximately 2.5’
above grade, depending on existing topography.
• Requirements for dewatering, sub grade rock removal, or other
unforeseen conditions are not included.
Canopy Structure Design
Carport Canopies are at 10 degree tilt with 11 ft clear height.
Roof Conditions
Provider assumes no upgrading of the building structures or canopies will be required to
support the added live and dead loads from the photovoltaic installation and rooftop equipment,
or to resist added lateral or seismic loads. Modifications to the roof system and design and
construction of supports, upgrades to the building structure or platforms are not included.
Anchor and ballast counts are based on the wind load gradient method developed by Cermak
Peterka Petersen, Inc, (CPP ) and SunPower, based on the CPP wind tunnel testing results
presented in CPP’s report “CPP7979_SunPowerEWSystem_REP_SOL_R08” dated May 17th,
2018.
Increased anchor and ballast counts resulting from other design methods will be the
responsibility of the client.
Site Name Anchor Count
30 Muir 71
595 center 27
50 Douglas 90
1000 Ward 170
597 Center 33
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Provider is not responsible for normal wear and tear associated with the installation of
the solar system. Provider reserves the right to inspect the roof to verify its condition. In
addition, Provider may offer recommendations to the Customer on modifications to the roof
system to improve its serviceability. Customer is responsible for any and all modifications to the
roof system. Modifications of roof systems fall into four categories:
• Modifications to improve roof condition / serviceability / useful life.
• Modifications required by roofing manufacturer prior to installation of
PV system on their roof system. (e.g. slip sheets, strapping, etc.)
• Modifications required by Provider to make the roof a suitable
substrate for the installation of PV. (e.g. air seals, batten bars, etc.)
• 3rd party engineering and insurance company requirements.
• Proposal assumes Customer-provided information accurately
represents the existing site and roof conditions. This includes but is not
limited to as-built drawings, roof reports, structural drawings, roof
maintenance history, and roof warranty information. Failure to provide
as-built drawings and structural drawings will cause schedule delay
and added expense for acquisition of documentation through local
authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”). Provider is not responsible for
additional costs or schedule delays.
Drainage
Special drainage requirements and/or drainage design and interconnection to Customer’s
existing storm drain system or any other storm drain discharge system are not included.
Carport designs do not include structural roof deck for storm water collection or
protection.
Permits
Permit Provider
Permit
Customer
Permit
Cost
Allocation
Allotted Time
following
Application
Building X
Fire X
Electrical X
Conditional Use Permit NA
Environmental Control NA
Storm Water NA
Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control
NA
Environmental Impact
Report (CEQA)
NA
Army Corps of Engineers NA
Wetlands NA
Water Quality NA
Archeological NA
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Endangered Species NA
Water Rights NA
Mineral Rights NA
Redevelopment Agency NA
FAA Approvals NA
Permit Allowance Schedule
Site Allowance for Permit
1000 Ward St $3,000
30 Douglas Dr $10,000
50 Douglas Dr $5,000
30/40 Muir Dr $5,000
597 Center Ave $2,500
595 Center Ave $7,000
2530 Arnold Dr $6,000
4545 Delta Fair Blvd $5,000
4549 Delta Fair Blvd $2,500
1305 Macdonald $3,000
All other permits/approvals are excluded.
Provider includes durations of 50 days for procuring permit and regulatory approvals (per
project ). Provider will not be responsible for construction delays caused by permit and approval
requirements from local jurisdictions or regulatory review bodies. Any delays in procuring
permits will result in a day-for-day construction schedule extension.
Shading
The design is based on existing visual conditions on site. Removal of trees or other
obstructions to install the solar arrays and system components is included as reflected in the Tier
1 array layouts. Trees and/or other obstructions identified for removal or trimming by Customer
must be removed or trimmed prior to substantial completion or performance
expectations/guarantees will require adjustment which will be handled as a change to the
contract. At Substantial Completion an as-built shade study and performance simulation will be
completed to ensure accuracy of initial shading assumptions.
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Painting
Galvanization of canopy columns and primary beams only is included. All other metallic
materials are either factory-finished or non-corrosive.
Paiting of wall-mounted conduits is not included.
Landscaping
Site landscaping (e.g. plant restoration or long term weed abatement) is not included.
Irrigation repair and reconfiguration caused by foundation or underground construction
is not included.
Fencing
A 6-0’ galvanized, 9 gauge, 2” mesh fencing and chain link fence-with gate around
perimeter electrical equipment pad locations is included. Special provisions for privacy slats,
special hardware, lock sets, small fabric, etc. are not included. 4” bollards are included only in
areas subject to vehicle impact. Additional bollards required by utility or other entities are
excluded.
Labor
Project Labor Agreement
Provider shall cause its project contractor to to enter into Customer’s project labor
agreement among Customer, the project contractor, and all subcontrators thereof working on the
project (the “PLA”).
Overtime and special shift requirements
Overtime and special shift requirements are not included, based on schedule submitted
with this proposal, except for the interconnection work if shutdown is required. Project hours are
based on Monday through Friday 7am – 5pm.
Prevailing Wages
Provider shall pay prevailing wages for the project per the PLA and industrial relations
requirements of project location.
Diversity Requirements
Provider shall comply with Contra Costa County’s Construction Outreach Program.
Indirect Construction Costs
Taxes and fees
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Taxes or fees, other than permit fees and sales tax, are not included.
Bonds
Prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached, Provider
shall deliver to Customer for approval good and sufficient bonds with sureties, in amounts
specified in Section 12.5 (Limitation of Liability) of the Agreement guaranteeing its faithful
performance of the Agreement and its payment for all labor and materials thereunder.
Site & Construction Conditions
Access
Design assumes each project site will be constructed in a single phase, set up of
construction fencing at beginning of mobilization and removed when construction is completed.
Extra time and labor for moving fences to “phase” construction in efforts to minimize parking
impacts will have impacts in cost and schedule and will be calculated as a change order.
Customer will provide Site access to Provider to perform all work pursuant to the
License granted in the Agreement. Provider will perform all work during regular business hours
according to the PLA. Extra time or personnel constraints due to site security beyond daily
signing in by workers on a sign in sheet i.e. badging, background checks, tool inventory checks,
etc.—is not included.
Provider will be provided a sufficient area for staging materials and locating temporary
facilities such as cranes, fork lifts, scaffolding, stairtowers, construction trailers, portable toilets
and dumpsters.
Existing roads will be capable of handling all required construction equipment such as
drilling rigs, concrete trucks, delivery trucks, cranes, and all other equipment necessary to
complete the work. Provider will not be responsible for any damage to existing roads, parking
lots or playgrounds resulting from normal construction operations and activities.
Use of Facilities
On-site water and power will be available for construction with no restrictions and at no
charge to Provider. If a Customer initiated power shut down has duration over 4 hours and
effects normal construction operations, Provider can rent and install a temporary generator and
submit associated costs to Customer for reimbursement. Water quality shall be sufficient for use
in dust control, as necessary, and be suitable for Provider’s standard concrete mix design.
Special handling of site materials
Testing for removal and disposal of any existing hazardous waste materials, contaminated
soils, or any other unforeseen site conditions that require special handling are not included.
Site utilities and hazards
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Changes resulting from utilities, right of ways, easements, and/or hazards—underground
or above ground—or any undocumented building upgrades are not included.
Documented utilities and building upgrades are considered as part of this proposal if as-
builts are provided to Provider prior to contract execution in order to confirm locations of these
possible hazards. Customers shall supply Provider with a current Title Report with plotted
easements, encumbrances, and rights-of-way at all project site locations.
Security and Lighting
Proposal assumes all parking lot light standards in direct conflict with installation of
photovoltaic parking canopies will be removed by Provider. Proposal also assumes that the
existing lighting circuits, for those removed parking lot light standards, can be re-used for
photovoltaic parking canopies lighting system and that those existing circuits have ample current
carrying capacity to provide required lighting at parking canopies, per jurisdictional code
requirements. PV canopies located in areas where no exsisting lights are present will not include
lighting unless the Customer requests this for an additional cost.
Temporary lighting during construction is excluded.
New lighting circuit installation is excluded from this proposal as well as any required
timing circuit reconfiguration, lighting controllers, relays, or new panel boards. Lighting design
and/or installation beyond the footprint of the photovoltaic parking canopies is not included in
this proposal. Replacement of existing light standards is not included. Proposal includes LED
fixtures for lighting under structures.
Additional security systems or infrastructure are not included in this proposal
Special Conditions
Proposal assumes modifications and/or reconfiguration of the existing parking lots will
not be required to accommodate installation of Provider’s photovoltaic parking canopy.
Assumes existing islands in parking lot to remain at area of new carport structure.
Proposal excludes any re-striping of the parking lot/hard-court areas, unless specifically related
to the construction of the photovoltaic parking canopies, or specifically described in the RFP.
While special care will be taken to locate existing underground utilities (underground
survey) and locate carport structures with minimum conflicts, relocation of existing underground
utilities due to carport foundations is not included.
Proposal excludes requirements for accessibility upgrades and accessibility design around
the photovoltaic parking canopy structures and assumes that current parking lot layout has been
reviewed and approved by AHJ and built and closed at the AHJ. If the architect of record
recommends addition of new accessible parking stalls under the solar canopies, grade change to
meet code, changed path of travel and/or new canopies over existing accessible stalls, design and
construction costs will be addressed via Change Order.
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Proposal excludes design or installation of any required additional fire hydrants or fire
protection apparatuses as required by local first responders or Fire, Life/Safety professionals
responsible for review and approval of the design for this project.
Architectural enhancements to the photovoltaic parking canopy structures or ground and
roof arrays and mounting systems are not included.
At the detention center located at 1000 Ward in Martinez, the project estimate is based on
utilizing exsisting conduit and equipment from the previous pv installation. The ability utilize
existing conduit will be verified during the design phase.
Testing and Inspections
Provider assumes all Special Inspections/Testing shall be paid for and contracted by the
Customer.
Weather conditions
Provider assumes standard weather patterns and site conditions for planning the project
schedule. Instances of excessive climate, weather (greater than the most adverse conditions in
the last 3 years) or natural disasters may result in delays and/or unplanned costs (i.e. additional
labor, shipping, storage, and logistics costs) which will be the responsibility of the Customer.
Commissioning, Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning
Proposal assumes commissioning requirements for this project is only for the
Photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Proposal does not include other building system
commissioning costs not related to our work (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, etc.).
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF FINANCING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[This Form of Consent contemplates a Sale-Leaseback of the System between the Provider and
Provider’s Lender and Provider’s eventual lender may request changes]
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of [], 201 is entered into
among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “Customer”),
(ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) [],a [] duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of [] (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “System
Lessor”).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain a
[________] MW [ground-mounted/rooftop] photovoltaic solar electric generating facility to be
located in [________] (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into that certain Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of [], 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, modified
or supplemented from time to time, the “Assigned Agreement”);1
WHEREAS, the Project will be sold by the Provider to the System Lessor pursuant to that
certain Participation Agreement (as amended, the “Participation Agreement”) dated as of the date
hereof, among the Provider, the System Lessor, [], not in its individual capacity but as owner
trustee, and [] (“Owner Participant”);
WHEREAS, the System Lessor will lease the Project back to the Provider pursuant to that
certain Lease Agreement, a related Project Schedule and a Certificate of Acceptance (as amended,
the “Lease Agreement”) dated as of the date hereof, between the System Lessor and the Provider;
WHEREAS, the Provider will grant the System Lessor a first priority security interest in
and to all of the Provider’s assets, including the Assigned Agreement, pursuant to a security
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the System Lessor (as amended, amended and
restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Owner Participant’s obligation to make its
investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the
Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement that the
Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Owner Participant to make its investment
in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the Project under the Participation
Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease Agreement, and in consideration
1 NTD: Can be expanded to include any additional agreements to which the Customer is a party.
of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges that the Provider and the
System Lessor have entered into the Participation Agreement and the Owner Participant’s
obligation to make its investment in the System Lessor and for the System Lessor to acquire the
Project under the Participation Agreement and lease the Project to the Provider under the Lease
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of the
Assigned Agreement and this Consent, (ii) consents in all respects to the pledge and assignment
to the System Lessor of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned
Agreement pursuant to the Security Agreement, and (iii) acknowledges the right, but not the
obligation, of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s designee, in the exercise of the System
Lessor’s rights and remedies under the Lease Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related
documents to make all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the
Provider in accordance with the Assigned Agreement, and agrees that in such event the Customer
shall continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement; provided that in the event,
with respect to the Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action
taken by the System Lessor and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict
shall be resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the System Lessor.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the System Lessor notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Lease Agreement has occurred and is continuing and
that the System Lessor has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted for the
Provider under the Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee acquire
the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Agreement to a
third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the System Lessor, the
System Lessor’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”) shall be substituted for
the Provider under the Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the Customer will (x) recognize
the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to the Assigned Agreement, (y) take any actions and
execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary to effect such
substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreement in favor of
the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under the Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate the Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under the Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under the Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under the Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under the Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the System Lessor and the Owner Participant and affords the System Lessor and the
System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90)
days (or, if such default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default,
commencing from the later to occur of (x) the System Lessor’s and the Owner Participant’s receipt
of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice periods or cure periods provided for in the
Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1) an event of default under the Lease Agreement
has occurred and is continuing, the System Lessor has exercised its rights to foreclose on the
Project as a result thereof and possession of the Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary
default, then, so long as the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is diligently pursuing such foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in
this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken
to complete foreclosure proceedings, and (2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such
Assigned Agreement Default by any process, stay or injunction issued by any governmental
authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the
time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be
extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of the Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the System Lessor without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under the Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under the Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of the Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the System Lessor. The Customer shall not enter
into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit from
any waiver under, the Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the System Lessor.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that the Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor,
assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the System Lessor or any Substitute
Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of the Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to the “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the System
Lessor, or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Owner
Participant shall have any liability or obligation under the Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, the Lease Agreement or otherwise, nor shall the System Lessor
or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to
(i) perform any of the Provider’s obligations under the Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of
the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during
any period in which the System Lessor or the System Lessor’s respective successor, assignee
and/or designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the System Lessor
or other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
the Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the System Lessor and the
Owner Participant, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to the Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the System Lessor may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENT
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under the Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, the Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A hereto, or to such other person or
account as may be specified from time to time by the System Lessor to the Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under the
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the System Lessor,
the Provider and the Owner Participant as of the date hereof, which shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Consent and the Assigned Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing in all
jurisdictions where it is required to be so qualified and authorized to do business, and has all
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Consent and
the Assigned Agreement, and to carry out the terms hereof and thereof and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreement is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer, enforceable
against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof or thereof
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles (whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. There is no legislation, litigation, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation pending or (to the best of the Customer’s knowledge after due inquiry) threatened
against the Customer before or by any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
authority, body or agency which, if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i)
could adversely affect the performance by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or
the Assigned Agreement, or that could modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as
defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent
or the Assigned Agreement, any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon
(x) the value, validity, perfection or enforceability of the liens granted to the System Lessor under
the Security Agreement and other security documents, or (y) the ability of the System Lessor to
enforce any of its rights and remedies under the Assigned Agreement or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreement and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned Agreement
will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation,
order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents, or (iii) the
terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreement or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals which have
previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider or any other party to the Assigned Agreement is in default of any
of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for
performance thereunder which is still ongoing as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing
counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for change orders against the Provider under the
Assigned Agreement. To the Customer’s knowledge, no event or condition exists that would either
immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable
either the Customer or the Provider to terminate or suspend its obligations (or the performance of
such obligations) under the Assigned Agreement. The Assigned Agreement has not been amended,
modified or supplemented in any manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreement.
(i) [Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring
or authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned
Agreement, has not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is
under no legal or economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided,
however, nothing herein shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option
under the Assigned Agreement when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and
such exercise shall not be deemed to be a breach of this representation and warranty.]
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon the [Premises], which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the System Lessor’s interest therein.
Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreement were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 2
(a) [Commercial Operation Date. The Commercial Operation Date is
_____________.
(b) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreement will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(c) Project. The Customer has approved the Project as installed at the [Premises].
(d) Access Rights. The System Lessor and the System Lessor’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access
the Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded
to the System Lessor under the Lease Agreement and the Security Agreement.
(e) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts
to place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by
the Provider or the System Lessor, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the
Project is not part of the [Premises] or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to
avoid confusion or adverse claims.
(f) Amendments. The Customer acknowledges that, under the Provider’s
financing arrangements, the Provider is not permitted to agree to an amendment or
assignment of the Assigned Agreement without prior written consent of the System Lessor.]
2 NTD: Additional provisions to be added to address specific matters contained in the PPA.
5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law; [Submission to Jurisdiction]. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
UNDER, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: [________]
[________]
[________]
Attention: [________]
Telephone: [________]
Facsimile: [________]
Email: [________]
If to the Provider: [●]
If to the System Lessor: [●]
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(d) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the System Lessor.
(e) Third Party Beneficiary. The Owner Participant shall be an express third-party
beneficiary of this Consent. The Owner Participant shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
System Lessor hereunder.
(f) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the System Lessor in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of dealing
between the Customer and the System Lessor shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other exercise, or the
further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or demand upon
any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand in similar or
any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the System Lessor would otherwise have.
(g) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(h) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(j) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in the Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in the Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(k) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the System Lessor and the Owner
Participant and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(l) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreement, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(m) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Signature Page to Consent
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
[________]
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[________]
as the Provider
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
[●],
as the System Lessor
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Signature Page to Consent
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank
ABA Number [________]3
Account Number [________]
Account Name [________]]
Reference [________]
3 Account information to be confirmed and included.
Appendix A to Guarantee
EXHIBIT C
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (the “Guarantee”)
ARTICLE I. ADDITIONAL DEFINED TERMS
Actual Generation means, for each Guarantee Year during the Term and with respect to
the System, the System’s alternating current or “AC” electricity production in kilowatt-
hours (“kWh”) as measured under Section 3.02.
Annual Deficit has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.
Annual System Performance Report means the report that summarizes annual system
performance in kWh and includes calculations for Weather Adjustment and True-up Period
calculations.
Avoided Energy Price per kWh means the amount that the Customer will be paid by
Provider for each Kilowatt-hour as set out in Appendix B (Avoided Energy Price) of this
Guarantee.
Data Acquisition System or DAS means Provider’s system that displays historical
meteorological and production data over an Internet connection and consists of hardware
located on-Site and software housed on Provider’s DAS server. The DAS measures and
logs, at a minimum, the following parameters on a 15-minute average basis at the Site:
actual AC electricity production of the System (in kWh) and solar irradiance (in W/m2).
Expected Energy means, for the System in a specified Guarantee Year, the kilowatt hours
for the System set forth on Appendix A (Expected Energy) of this Guarantee.
Excused Performance Event means:
• Force Majeure Event;
• Impingements on solar access by structures or activities on neighboring sites or by
facilities that are beyond the control of either Party;
• Externally caused outages, including:
o Warranty Exclusions: hours during any period when the System or any portion
thereof is off-line due to an event that would constitute an exclusion under any
applicable manufacturer’s, System, workmanship or other applicable warranty.
o Network Disturbance Hours: hours during any period when a fluctuation in the
utility network parameters (e.g., a frequency or voltage variation) result in the
disconnection of the inverters or the System from the utility network and prevented
energy from being evacuated from the System.
o Network Outage Hours: hours during any period when a failure in the distribution
network or in the connection infrastructure prevented energy from being evacuated
from the System.
o Third-Party Equipment Servicing Hours: equipment or System outage hours during
any period that result from service issues related to non-Provider equipment or
delays in procuring non-Provider replacement parts.
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
o Customer-Caused Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required outages or Customer-caused delays in
Site access.
o Major Maintenance Hours: hours during any period when the equipment or the
System is off-line due to Customer-required major maintenance work.
Guaranteed Level means 90% of the Expected Energy for a Guarantee Year for the
System.
Guarantee Year means each successive 12-month period during the Term commencing
on the Commercial Operation Date.
PVSim means the software program utilized by Provider to predict the amount of energy
that the System will produce in an average year which has the following characteristics:
(1) based on PVFORM, the photovoltaic simulation software produced by Sandia National
Laboratories and the US Department of Energy, (2) all photovoltaic characteristics are
modeled, (3) all ancillary array losses are taken into account and (4) PVSim simulations
use either measured data or typical meteorological year files from Meteonorm and NREL.
SEMMY or “Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year”, means, with respect
to any Guarantee Year, Year 1 AC Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using
measured average hourly irradiance, wind speed, and air temperature as recorded by the
Data Acquisition System, holding all other inputs equal to those used in calculating
SETMY.
SETMY or “Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year”, means the Year 1 AC
Energy output of the System simulated by PVSim using average hourly irradiance, wind
speed, and air temperature data contained within the Weather File.
True-up Period means each successive one (5)-year period during the Term commencing
on the first day of the Term.
Weather Adjustment means the ratio described in Section 3.01. Section 3.01
Weather File means the typical meteorological year data set specified for the System set
forth on Appendix C (Weather File) of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE II. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE CONSIDERATION
Section 2.01 Consideration
The Parties agree that the consideration set forth in Section 5.1 of the Agreement includes
adequate consideration for the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guarantee.
ARTICLE III. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Provider guarantees to Customer that the Actual Generation of the System during any
Guarantee Year, subject to the limitations, terms and conditions stated in this Guarantee
shall not be less than the Guaranteed Level.
Section 3.01 Guaranteed Output Calculations.
Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System for each Guarantee Year during
the Term:
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(a) Annual Deficit = (Expected Energy x Guaranteed Level) x Weather
Adjustment – Actual Generation
Where the Weather Adjustment ratio is as follows:
Simulated Energy in a Measured Meteorological Year (SEMMY)
Simulated Energy for a Typical Meteorological Year (SETMY)
For each Guarantee Year, within thirty (30) days after the end of such
Guarantee Year, Provider shall calculate the Annual Deficit for the System.
Customer has the right to access all data and information supporting
Provider’s calculation of the Annual Deficit.
(b) Guarantee Payment Reimbursement. At the end of each True-up Period:
(i) if the sum of Annual Deficits > 0, then Provider shall pay to Customer
an amount equal to the cumulative product of (y) the Annual Deficits
and (z) the Avoided Energy Price per kWh (a “Guarantee Payment”);
(ii) Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any Guarantee Payment
due. Provider shall make Guarantee Payments within thirty (30) days
of the date of the notice provided in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 3.02 Actual Generation Measurement.
Provider shall measure Actual Generation for the System for each Guarantee Year as
follows:
(a) Initial Output Data Collection. During the Term, Provider will collect
energy output data using its Data Acquisition System. For each Guarantee
Year, Provider will sum the daily kWh output for the System provided by
the DAS to calculate the Actual Generation for the System for such
Guarantee Year.
(b) Equipment Calibration and Replacement. Provider may request to have
the meteorological equipment independently calibrated or replaced at its
own expense every eighteen (18) to thirty (30) months. Provider shall notify
the Customer of the scheduled calibration date and time no less than 30 days
prior, and shall provide the Customer written proof of calibration or
replacement.
(c) Contingency for Equipment Failure. In the event of hardware,
communication, or other failure affecting the DAS, Provider will make
commercially-reasonable efforts to resolve the failure in a timely manner.
In the event that data is lost, Actual Generation for each affected System
shall be adjusted to compensate for such lost data as follows:
(i) In lieu of lost meteorological data, Provider will utilize such data
obtained from a nearby meteorological station that Provider monitors
and selects for such purpose.
(ii) In lieu of lost electricity data, Provider will utilize the cumulative data
from System meter readings to calculate the electricity generated by
each affected System during the missing interval. In the event that data
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
from the System meter is inaccurate or missing, Provider will simulate
electricity production during the missing interval utilizing measured
meteorological data and PVSim. The simulated electricity production
during the missing interval will be added to the Actual Generation for
each affected System for the subject Guarantee Year.
ARTICLE IV. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 4.01 Customer’s Failure to Uphold Responsibilities.
Provider shall promptly notify Customer of any breach (“Out of Compliance Letter”) of (i)
Customer’s obligation to pay Provider for the Solar Services pursuant to the Agreement
and (ii) any Customer obligations pursuant to the Agreement that directly (A) hinder the
amount of Energy delivered by the System or (B) degrade the functionality of the System.
Upon Customer’s cure of all failures described in an Out of Compliance Letter, Provider
will notify Customer (“In Compliance Letter”) that Customer is complying with
Customer’s Responsibilities. For any period between the issuance of an Out of Compliance
Letter and of an In Compliance Letter (a “Noncompliance Period”), to the extent that
Customer’s non-compliance actually impacts the Actual Generation of the System, any
Actual Generation from such affected Systems in such month(s) shall be disregarded in the
calculation of Annual Deficits for such Systems under Section 3.01, and the Expected
Energy for any affected System in any Guarantee Year in which there is a Noncompliance
Period shall be reduced by a proportionate amount.
ARTICLE V. EXPECTED ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
Section 5.01 Adjustment of Expected Energy.
If, and to the extent, any of the following events results in a change in the production of
electricity by the System, Expected Energy for that System shall be adjusted correlatively
for the period of such change:
(a) Subject to Provider’s obligations under any warranty it provides in
connection with the Systems (including any Provider obligation, with
respect to the System, in connection with any requirements under the
California Solar Initiative program), a material portion of the components
of the System fails, and the manufacturer of such component(s) refuses, or
otherwise fails to honor its corresponding warranty;
(b) Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under the PPA – such as
obligations related to maintaining the System’s interconnection to the local
utility grid or limiting outages (as defined in the Agreement) – and such
failure reduces the amount of electricity that the System can generate or
deliver.
(c) There is any failure of the System to perform caused by legislative,
administrative or executive action, regulation, order or requisition of any
federal, state or local government, local utility or public utilities
commission;
(d) There is an Excused Performance Event; or
Exhibit C (Performance Guarantee)
(e) Adjustment to the Expected Energy, or a reduction in the amount of Energy
that Provider is obligated to deliver, is permitted or required under the
Agreement.
Section 5.02 Notification of Changes to Expected Energy.
If Provider determines that any changes to Expected Energy for the System are required
based on an event or events described in Section 5.01, then Provider shall notify the
Customer, in writing, of the basis for its determination, and Provider shall either provide
revised definitions of Expected Energy in exhibits that, upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, which shall not be unreasonably denied or delayed, shall replace the current
exhibits to this Guarantee, or specify a date by which it shall do so.
Appendix A to Guarantee
Appendix A – Expected Energy
Guarantee Year Expected Annual
kWh
1 464,810
2 463,648
3 462,489
4 461,333
5 460,179
6 459,029
7 457,881
8 456,737
9 455,595
10 454,456
11 453,320
12 452,186
13 451,056
14 449,928
15 448,804
16 447,682
17 446,562
18 445,446
19 444,332
20 443,221
21 442,113
22 441,008
23 439,906
24 438,806
25 437,709
Total 11,278,237
Appendix B to Guarantee
Appendix B – Avoided Energy Price
Guarantee Year Avoided Energy
Price per kWh
1 $0.0048
2 $0.0049
3 $0.0051
4 $0.0052
5 $0.0054
6 $0.0056
7 $0.0057
8 $0.0059
9 $0.0061
10 $0.0063
11 $0.0065
12 $0.0066
13 $0.0068
14 $0.0070
15 $0.0073
16 $0.0075
17 $0.0077
18 $0.0079
19 $0.0082
20 $0.0084
21 $0.0087
22 $0.0089
23 $0.0092
24 $0.0095
25 $0.0098
Appendix C to Guarantee
Appendix C – Weather File
SolarAnywhereTGY2016_(10km)_37.95_-122.35
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Facility
System
Size
(kW
DC)
Product Type Module qty
& type -
SunPower
Inverters- qty &
type-Delta
1305 Macdonald
Ave, Richmond,
CA 94801
282.00 Carport – Helix
1.5
(600) SPR-
X21-470-
COM
(2) M60U_121
(2) M42U_121
Schedule B
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM
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CONFIDENTIAL Schedule C
Schedule C
PV SYSTEM PRICING
The following pricing is based on the Standard System Design Package described in Exhibit A.
kWh Rate
($/kWh)
Term
(Years)
Annual Rate Escalator
(% / Year)
$0.1344 25 0%
Schedule D
TERMINATIONS VALUES
Applicable Date :
Years from
Commercial
Operation Date
Termination Value
($)
0 Year $1,359,959
1 Year $1,098,435
2 Years $984,499
3 Years $870,081
4 Years $755,271
5 Years $639,832
6 Years $624,513
7 Years $608,619
8 Years $592,220
9 Years $575,096
10 Years $557,309
11 Years $539,121
12 Years $520,335
13 Years $500,768
14 Years $480,659
15 Years $460,043
16 Years $438,988
17 Years $417,349
18 Years $395,187
19 Years $372,495
20 Years $349,324
21 Years $325,554
22 Years $301,233
23 Years $276,355
24 Years $250,962
SPWR 8-27-20
CHAR1\1530182v1
CONSENT AND AGREEMENT
This CONSENT AND AGREEMENT (this “Consent”) dated as of August [], 2020 is
entered into among (i) Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the
“Customer”), (ii) Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Provider”), and (iii) Wilmington Trust, National
Association (together, with its successors in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”) in its capacity
as collateral agent for the secured parties under the Financing Agreement referred to below (such
secured parties together with their successors and assigns in such capacity, the “Secured Parties”).
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Assigned
Agreements (defined below).
WHEREAS, the Provider intends to develop, install, own, operate and maintain the
following rooftop and carport photovoltaic solar electric generating facilities and, in certain cases,
energy storage systems to be located at the following Sites: (i) 30 Muir Rd., Martinez, CA 94553
(the “Muir Project”); (ii) 50 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 (the “50 Douglas Project”); (iii)
597 Center Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 (the “597 Center Project”); (iv) 595 Center Ave., Martinez,
CA 94553 (the “595 Center Project”) and (v) 1000 Ward St., Martinez, CA 94553 (the “1000 Ward
Project” and, collectively with the Muir Project, the 50 Douglas Project, the 597 Center Project
and the 595 Center Project, the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Provider and the Customer entered into the following agreements in
connection with the Project: (i) Power Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019 in
connection with the Muir Project (the “Muir PPA”); (ii) Power Purchase Agreement, dated as of
June 18, 2019 in connection with the 50 Douglas Project (the “50 Douglas PPA”); (iii) Power
Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019 in connection with the 597 Center Project (the
“597 Center PPA”); (iv) Power Purchase & Storage Services Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019
in connection with the 595 Center Project (the “595 Center PPA”); and (v) Power Purchase &
Storage Services Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019 in connection with the 1000 Ward Project
(the “1000 Ward PPA”, and, collectively with the Muir PPA, 50 Douglas PPA, the 597 Center
PPA and the 595 Center PPA, all as amended, amended and restated, modified or supplemented
from time to time, the “Assigned Agreements” and, individually, each an “Assigned Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Customer has been advised by Provider that TOTAL Strong Construction
Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), the direct owner of the
Provider, has entered into that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2020 (as
amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
“Financing Agreement”), by and among the Borrower, Collateral Agent, Truist Bank, as the
Administrative Agent, each guarantor from time to time party thereto, and the lenders from time
to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Lenders will
commit to extend credit to Borrower for the benefit of Provider;
WHEREAS, the Customer has been advised by Provider that Provider has also entered into
that certain Security Agreement, dated on or around the date hereof (as amended, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, the “Security Agreement”) with Collateral Agent, under
which Provider will, as security for the Borrower’s obligations under the Financing Agreement
and the other Financing Documents (as the term is defined therein), grant a first-priority security
Commented [A1]: Frank – please confirm addresses and
locations
Commented [A2R1]: Confirmed.
Commented [A3]: Frank – please confirm that the
locations jive with whether it is PV only or also Storage.
Confirmed.
Commented [A4R3]: Confirmed
Commented [A5]: Not registered with Cal SOS. Needs to
be registered.
Commented [A6R5]: Note – Borrower entity is only a
holding company without operations / presence in CA.
Upon closing of construction financing, the Provider will
join the Financing Agreement as a “Guarantor” of the debt
and the proceeds will flow from Borrower to the Provider.
For this reason we kindly request that the LLC remain
unregistered in CA to avoid additional costs.
Commented [A7]: Is this correct? National Association?
Missing a word?
Commented [A8R7]: The entity is, in fact, named “Truist
Bank”.
Commented [A9]: Please provide a copy.
Commented [A10R9]: See answer below for comfort on
the security interest given to the Collateral Agent pursuant to
the transaction. Along with the deletion of Section 4(e),
SPWR believes the County should have the assurances it
needs in connection with Lender’s security interests without
reviewing the financing documents.
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interest in all of Provider’s right, title and interest in the Systems and the Assigned Agreements to
Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties under (and as defined in) the Financing
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Lenders’ commitment to extend credit to
Borrower for the benefit of Provider that the Customer execute and deliver this Consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to the Lenders’ commitment to extend credit to
Borrower for the benefit of Provider under the Financing Agreement, and in consideration of good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and
intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
(a) Consent to Collateral Assignment. The Customer (i) acknowledges (x) the previous
assignment of the 50 Douglas PPA and the 595 Center PPA from Provider to Solar Star Co Co 2,
LLC on March 26, 2020 and (y) assignment of the 50 Douglas PPA and the 595 Center PPA from
Solar Star Co Co 2, LLC to Provider as of the date hereof, (ii) acknowledges that the Lenders
commitment to extend credit to Borrower for the benefit of Provider under the Financing
Agreement will be made in reliance upon the execution and delivery by the Customer of this
Consent, (iii) consents in all respects to the pledge and collateral assignment to the Collateral Agent
of all of the Provider’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Assigned Agreements pursuant
to the Security Agreement, and (iv) acknowledges the right, but not the obligation, of the Collateral
Agent or the Collateral Agent’s designee, in the exercise of the Collateral Agent’s rights and
remedies under the Financing Agreement, the Security Agreement, and related documents to make
all demands, give all notices, take all actions and exercise all rights of the Provider in accordance
with the Assigned Agreements, and agrees that in such event the Customer shall continue to
perform its obligations under the Assigned Agreements; provided that in the event, with respect to
each Assigned Agreement, there exists a conflict between any notice given or action taken by the
Collateral Agent and any notice given or action taken by the Provider, such conflict shall be
resolved in favor of the notice given or the action taken by the Collateral Agent.
(b) Substitute Owner. The Customer agrees that, if the Collateral Agent notifies the
Customer that an event of default under the Financing Agreement has occurred and is continuing
and that the Collateral Agent has exercised its rights (i) to have itself or its designee substituted
for the Provider under any Assigned Agreement, (ii) to acquire or have its designee or assignee
acquire the Provider, or (iii) to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Assigned
Agreement to a third party, including in a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, then the
Collateral Agent, the Collateral Agent’s designee or such third party (each, a “Substitute Owner”)
shall be substituted for the Provider under such Assigned Agreement and, in such event, the
Customer will (x) recognize the Substitute Owner as its counterparty to such Assigned Agreement,
(y) take any actions and execute any documents, agreements or instruments reasonably necessary
to effect such substitution, and (z) continue to perform its obligations under such Assigned
Agreement in favor of the Substitute Owner pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.
(c) Right to Cure.
Commented [A11]: Is Collateral Agent filing a UCC-1?
Is Collateral Agent filing a fixture filing in real property
records?
Commented [A12R11]: Is Collateral Agent filing a UCC-
1? – yes
Is Collateral Agent filing a fixture filing in real property
records? - no
Commented [A13]: Right?
Commented [A14]: Frank – please provide me with
copies of these two notices of assignment from SP.
Commented [A15R14]: These will follow in a subsequent
email.
Commented [A16]: County already signed the
Agreements and isn’t delivering them.
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(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any Assigned
Agreement, the Customer shall not exercise any right it may have under an Assigned Agreement,
at law or in equity, to cancel, suspend or terminate such Assigned Agreement or any of its
obligations under such Assigned Agreement, as the result of any default or other action or omission
of the Provider in the performance of any of its obligations under such Assigned Agreement, or
upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition under such Assigned Agreement
that would immediately or with the passage of any applicable grace period or the giving of notice,
or both, enable the Customer to terminate or suspend its obligations or exercise any other right or
remedy under such Assigned Agreement or under applicable law (hereinafter an “Assigned
Agreement Default”), until it first gives prompt written notice of such Assigned Agreement
Default to the Collateral Agent and affords the Collateral Agent and the Collateral Agent’s
respective successor, assignee and/or designee a period of at least ninety (90) days (or, if such
default is a payment default, forty-five (45) days) to cure such default, commencing from the later
to occur of (x) the Collateral Agent’s receipt of such notice, and (y) the expiration of any notice
periods or cure periods provided for in such Assigned Agreement; provided, however, that if (1)
an event of default under the Financing Agreement has occurred and is continuing, the Collateral
Agent has exercised its rights to foreclose on the Project as a result thereof and possession of the
Project is necessary to cure any such non-monetary default, then, so long as the Collateral Agent
or the Collateral Agent’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee is diligently pursuing such
foreclosure proceedings, the time periods specified in this Section 1(c) for curing an Assigned
Agreement Default shall be extended for the time taken to complete foreclosure proceedings, and
(2) any such party is prohibited from curing any such Assigned Agreement Default by any process,
stay or injunction issued by any governmental authority or pursuant to any bankruptcy or
insolvency proceeding involving the Provider, then the time periods specified in this Section 1(c)
for curing an Assigned Agreement Default shall be extended for the period of such prohibition.
(ii) No such cancellation, suspension or termination of an Assigned Agreement
by the Customer shall be binding upon the Collateral Agent without the notice and extended cure
period specified in this Section 1(c). Any dispute that may arise under such Assigned Agreement
notwithstanding, the Customer shall continue performance under such Assigned Agreement and
resolve any dispute without discontinuing such performance until the lapse of the notice and
extended cure period specified in this Section 1(c).
(d) No Termination, Assignment or Material Amendments. The Customer shall not
enter into any consensual cancellation or termination of any Assigned Agreement (except with
respect to termination in the event of a default by the Provider, subject to the limitations and
extended cure periods provided for in Section 1(c)), or assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of
its right, title or interest thereunder or consent to any such assignment or transfer by the Provider
without, in each such case, the written consent of the Collateral Agent. The Customer shall not
enter into or agree to any amendment, supplement, assignment or other modification to, or benefit
from any waiver under any Assigned Agreement without the prior written consent of the Collateral
Agent.
(e) Replacement Agreement. In the event that any Assigned Agreement is rejected or
otherwise terminated as a result of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding affecting the Provider,
the Customer shall, at the option of the Collateral Agent or the Collateral Agent’s respective
successor, assignee and/or designee, enter into a new agreement with the Collateral Agent or any
Commented [A17]: Frank / Warren – this paragraph
changes to whom County has obligations to under the PPAs.
Commented [A18R17]: understood
Commented [A19]: Please delete. Customer doesn’t
know who these are, and point of Collateral Agent is to have
one point of contact who can advise SPs, and who can tell
Collateral Agent how to proceed.
Commented [A20]: Frank / Warren - County can’t
terminate or amend agreement without Collateral Agent’s
consent.
Commented [A21R20]: understood
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Substitute Owner (or its transferee or other nominee that owns or leases the Project) having terms
substantially the same as the terms of such Assigned Agreement. Thereafter, references in this
Consent to such “Assigned Agreement” shall be deemed to refer to such new agreement.
(f) No Liability. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of the Collateral
Agent, or the Collateral Agent’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee or the Secured
Parties shall have any liability or obligation under any Assigned Agreement as a result of this
Consent, the Security Agreement, or otherwise, nor shall the Collateral Agent or the Collateral
Agent’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee be obligated or required to (i) perform any
of the Provider’s obligations under any Assigned Agreement, except, in the case of the Collateral
Agent or the Collateral Agent’s respective successor, assignee and/or designee, during any period
in which the Collateral Agent or the Collateral Agent’s respective successor, assignee and/or
designee is a Substitute Owner pursuant to Section 1(b), in which case the Collateral Agent or
other Substitute Owner shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of the Provider and the
obligations of such Substitute Owner shall otherwise be no more than those of the Provider under
such Assigned Agreement, or (ii) take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment
assigned under the Security Agreement or any related document.
(g) Delivery of Notices. The Customer shall deliver to the Collateral Agent and the
Secured Parties, concurrently with the delivery thereof to the Provider, a copy of each notice,
request or demand given by the Customer pursuant to any Assigned Agreement.
(h) Acknowledgements. The Customer agrees to execute such acknowledgements or
other similar instruments as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Consent.
2. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENTS
(a) Payments. The Customer will pay all amounts payable by it under each Assigned
Agreement, if any, in lawful money of the United States of America, in immediately available
funds and in the manner required by, and subject to the terms and conditions of, such Assigned
Agreement, directly into the account specified on Exhibit A (Payment Instructions) hereto, or to
such other person or account as may be specified from time to time by the Collateral Agent to the
Customer in writing.
(b) No Offset, etc. All payments required to be made by the Customer under any
Assigned Agreement shall be made without any offset, recoupment, abatement, withholding,
reduction or defense whatsoever.
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer makes the following representations and warranties to the Collateral Agent,
the Provider and the Secured Parties as of the date hereof:
(a) Organization; Power and Authority. The Customer is a political subdivision of the
State of California, and has all requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform its
obligations under this Consent and the Assigned Agreements, and to carry out the terms hereof
and thereof and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
Commented [A22]: Reps and warranties speak as of date
made.
Commented [A23]: These are corp reps. Gov entity
doesn’t qualify to do biz.
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(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by the Customer of this
Consent and the Assigned Agreements have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of the Customer and do not require any approval or consent of any holder (or any trustee for
any holder) of any indebtedness or other obligation of (i) the Customer, or (ii) any other person or
entity, except approvals or consents which have previously been obtained.
(c) Execution and Delivery; Binding Agreements. Each of this Consent and the
Assigned Agreements is in full force and effect, has been duly executed and delivered on behalf
of the Customer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Customer,
enforceable against the Customer in accordance with its terms except as the enforceability hereof
or thereof may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general equitable principles
(whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
(d) Litigation. To the Customer’s knowledge, there is no legislation, litigation, action,
suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against the Customer before or by any
court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental authority, body or agency which, if
adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, (i) could adversely affect the performance
by the Customer of its obligations under this Consent or the Assigned Agreements, or that could
modify or otherwise adversely affect the Approvals (as defined in Section 3(f)), (ii) questions the
validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Consent or the Assigned Agreements, any action
taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby, or (iii) could have a material adverse effect upon (x) the value, validity, perfection or
enforceability of the liens granted against Provider’s interest in the Systems or the Assigned
Agreements to the Collateral Agent under the Security Agreement and other security documents,
or (y) the ability of the Collateral Agent to enforce any of its rights and remedies under the
Assigned Agreements or this Consent.
(e) No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Consent and the Assigned
Agreements and the performance by the Customer under this Consent and the Assigned
Agreements will not violate, result in a breach of, default under or conflict with (i) any law, rule,
regulation, order, permit or decree applicable to the Customer, (ii) its organizational documents,
or (iii) the terms of any other agreement binding on the Customer.
(f) Government Consent. No consent, order, authorization, waiver, approval or any
other action, or registration, declaration or filing with, any person, board or body, public or private
(collectively, the “Approvals”), is required to be obtained by the Customer in connection with the
execution, delivery or performance of this Consent, the Assigned Agreements or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, except any Approvals
which have previously been obtained.
(g) No Default or Amendment. Neither the Customer nor, to the Customer’s knowledge
after due inquiry, the Provider is in default of any of its obligations thereunder (or has claimed
force majeure, emergency, or any other excuse for performance thereunder which is still ongoing
as of the date hereof). The Customer has no existing counterclaims, offsets, defenses, or claims for
change orders against the Provider under the Assigned Agreements. To the Customer’s knowledge,
no event or condition exists that would either immediately or with the passage of any applicable
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grace period or giving of notice, or both, enable either the Customer or the Provider to terminate
or suspend its obligations (or the performance of such obligations) under the Assigned
Agreements. The Assigned Agreements have not been amended, modified or supplemented in any
manner other than as indicated above.
(h) No Previous Assignments. The Customer has no notice of, and has not consented
to, any previous assignment of all or any part of its right, title or interest in, to or under the Assigned
Agreements except as set forth in Section 1(a) above.
(i) Purchase Option. The Customer has not taken any official action requiring or
authorizing the exercise of any purchase option available to it under the Assigned Agreements, has
not decided whether or not it will exercise any such purchase option, and is under no legal or
economic compulsion to exercise any such purchase option; provided, however, nothing herein
shall prohibit the Customer from exercising any purchase option under the Assigned Agreements
when it becomes exercisable in accordance with its term and such exercise shall not be deemed to
be a breach of this representation and warranty.
(j) Liens; Mortgages. The Customer has no knowledge of any existing lease, mortgage,
security interest or other interest in or lien upon any of the Sites, which could attach to the Project
as an interest adverse to the Collateral Agent’s interest therein.
(k) Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties and other
statements made by the Customer in the Assigned Agreements were true and correct in all material
respects as of the date when made and, except for those that by their terms speak as of a specific
date, are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof.
4. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
(a) Use of Electricity. None of the electricity to be sold under the Assigned
Agreements will be used to generate energy for the purpose of heating a swimming pool.
(b) Project. The Customer has approved the design of the Project to be installed at the
Sites.
(c) Access Rights. The Collateral Agent and the Collateral Agent’s respective
successors, assignees and/or designees shall have the same rights as the Provider to access the
Project in order to install, operate, maintain and remove the Project as the right accorded to the
Provider pursuant to the Assigned Agreements.
(d) Notice of Ownership. The Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts to
place its successors, assigns and lien holders on notice of the ownership of the Project by the
Provider or the Collateral Agent, the existence of the security interest, and the fact that the Project
is not part of any Site or a fixture thereof, as necessary and appropriate to avoid confusion or
adverse claims.
Commented [A24]: Frank – you need to look at Section
14.2.2 of the PPA to see if you can bring down those reps
and warranties.
Commented [A25R24]: I’ve reviewed that section and all
appears to be in order.
Commented [A26]: Frank – correct?
Commented [A27R26]: We have approved all of their
designs.
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5. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Applicable Law. THIS CONSENT, AND ANY INSTRUMENT OR
AGREEMENT REQUIRED HEREUNDER (TO THE EXTENT NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
FOR THEREIN), SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED UNDER, THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE
PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE AND WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
(b) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder (i) shall be in writing, (ii)
shall be effective upon actual receipt thereof by the party or parties to whom such notice is
addressed, except that any communication or notice so transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail
shall be deemed to have been validly and effectively given on the day (if a business day and, if
not, on the next following business day) on which it is transmitted if transmitted during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if transmitted after that time, on the next following business
day, in each case as evidenced by transmittal confirmation received by the transmitter, (iii) shall
be delivered by hand or overnight courier service or mailed by certified or registered mail, sent by
facsimile or via electronic mail, and (iv) shall be directed as follows:
If to the Customer: Contra Costa County Public Works Dept.
Capital Projects Management Division
40 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Energy Manager
Telephone: (925) 313-2000
Facsimile: (925) 313-2333
Email: [________] [NTD: Email notice?]
If to the Provider: TOTAL Strong Construction Holdco, LLC
c/o Total Solar International
575 Market Street, Suite 1900
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attention: Ali Mirza
Email: ali.mirza@total.com
Telephone: (415) 259-2510
with a copy to:
TOTAL Strong Construction Holdco, LLC
c/o HA Allstrong LLC
1906 Towne Centre Boulevard, Suite 370
Annapolis, MD 21401
Attention: General Counsel
Email: generalcounsel@hannonarmstrong.com
Facsimile: (410) 571-6199
Commented [A28]: Frank / Warren – do you want to
agree to notice by email?
Commented [A29R28]: I’ll defer to Warren, but notice to
me is best.
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Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
c/o SunPower Capital Services, LLC
8900 Amberglen Blvd., Suite 325
Austin, TX 78729
Attn: Asset Management
Fax: 510-540-0552
Email: assetmanagement@sunpowercorp.com
If to the Collateral
Agent:
Wilmington Trust, National Association
1100 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19890-1605
Attn: Steve Barone
Tel: 302-636-6973
Email: SBarone@WilmingtonTrust.com
The above parties may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices or other communications shall be sent.
(c) Amendment, Waiver. Neither this Consent nor any of the terms hereof may be
terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified except by an instrument in writing signed
by the Customer, the Provider and the Collateral Agent.
(d) No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. The waiver of any right, breach or default under
this Consent by any party must be made specifically and in writing. No failure or delay on the part
of the Collateral Agent in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder and no course of
dealing between the Customer and the Collateral Agent shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall
any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other
exercise, or the further exercise, of any other right, power or privilege hereunder. No notice to or
demand upon any party will entitle such party to any further, subsequent or other notice or demand
in similar or any other circumstances. The rights and remedies herein expressly provided are
cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies that the Collateral Agent would otherwise
have.
(e) Counterparts. This Consent may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and
delivered, including by e-mail or other electronic transmission, shall be deemed an original, but
all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
(f) Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this
Consent are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
construction of any provision of this Consent.
(g) Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Consent shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction,
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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(h) Successors and Assigns. This Consent shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their permitted successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their designees
and their respective permitted successors and assigns; provided, however, that no party or its
respective successor or assign shall assign any of its interest in this Consent except in connection
with an assignment of its interests in an Assigned Agreement and then only to the same person(s)
or entity(ies) to which its interest in such Assigned Agreement is so assigned.
(i) Survival. All agreements, statements, representations and warranties made by the
Customer herein shall be considered to have been relied upon by the Collateral Agent and the Secured
Parties and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Consent.
(j) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Consent and any
provision of the Assigned Agreements, the provisions of this Consent shall prevail.
(k) Further Assurances. Each party hereto hereby agrees to execute and deliver all such
instruments and take all such action as may be necessary to effectuate fully the purposes of this
Consent.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
Commented [A30]: County is in the process of adopting
an electronic signature policy and service provider.
Commented [A31R30]: That is fine – we will just need to
coordinate wet signatures for closing.
Signature Page to Consent (County of Contra Costa – SPWR – Construction)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent to be executed by
their respective officers as of the date first above written.
Contra Costa County
as the Customer
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Solar Star Co Co 1, LLC
as the Provider
By: TOTAL Strong Construction Holdco,
LLC, its manager
By: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in
its individual capacity but solely as Collateral
Agent for the Secured Parties
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Ex. A
Exhibit A
to Consent
Payment Instructions
Accounts Bank Wilmington Trust, National Association /
M&T Bank
ABA Number 031100092
Account Number 140939-000
Account Name Total Strong – Revenue AC
Reference Steve Barone
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, a
contract amendment with ProProse, LLC (dba Sagent), to increase the payment limit by $380,000 to a new
payment limit of $890,000 and extend the term from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2022 for
continued public information and outreach services necessary to comply with State stormwater permit
requirements, Countywide. (100% Stormwater Utility Assessment Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with this contract will not exceed $890,000 and will be funded 100% by Stormwater
Utility Assessment fees collected by the Cities/Towns and County, proportional to their respective
populations.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Clean Water Program (the “CCCWP”) consists of Contra Costa County, its 19
incorporated cities/towns and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
(hereinafter referred to collectively as “Permittees”).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Andrea Bullock,
925-313-2194
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve a Contract Amendment with ProPose, LLC (dba Sagent) for public information and strategic outreach
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The CCCWP was established in 1991 through a Program Agreement in response to the 1987 amendments to
the federal Clean Water Act (the “CWA”), which established a framework for regulating municipal
stormwater discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit
Program. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “USEPA”) published final rules
implementing the 1987 CWA amendments in November 1990. The rules mandate that Permittees obtain
and implement stormwater permits designed to reduce and eliminate the discharge of pollutants into and
from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (the “MS4s”) they own and operate. Through the CCCWP,
Permittees conduct many of the mandated activities collectively (referred to as “Group Activities”), such as
water quality monitoring, special studies, and public education. The roles and responsibilities of the
CCCWP and Permittees are outlined in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Agreement, which was last
updated and adopted by all Permittees in June 2010. The current San Francisco Bay Region Municipal
Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit No. CAS612008, Order R2-2015-0049 (“Permit”), was issued in
November of 2015.
A 2017 Outreach Strategic Plan was prepared by Sagent in order to identify target populations and
opportunities to influence behaviors to accomplish these goals and to meet the requirements of the
Municipal Regional Permit issued to the CCCWP and its Permittees by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board. In order to conduct required public information and outreach within budget limits, CCCWP seeks
the continued help of Sagent to actualize the Outreach Strategic Plan which will help: (1) to increase the
knowledge of the target audiences about the watershed system, the adverse impacts of stormwater pollution
on receiving waters, and potential solutions to mitigate the impacts; (2) to change the waste disposal and
stormwater pollution generation behavior of target audiences by encouraging implementation of appropriate
solutions; (3) to involve and engage the communities in Contra Costa County to participate in mitigating the
impacts of stormwater pollution; and (4) to meet critical Permit requirements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors, the CCCWP, 19 Cities and Towns, Contra Costa County,
and the Flood Control District will be unable to meet the outreach requirements set forth by the San
Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit No. CAS612008, Order
R2-2015-0049.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Valley
Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., a California Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to
provide on-call repairs and scheduled maintenance of cogeneration plants at four (4) County facilities, for
the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
75% General Fund, 25% Hospital Enterprise Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Public Works Facilities Services is responsible for maintenance, repairs and small construction for all
County buildings and facilities. Cogeneration plants offer combinde heat and power in one system.
Originally bid on BidSync #2006-413, Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., was the lowest, responsive
and responsible vendor awarded for this contract.
Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance and upkeep of County
facilities. Facilities Services is requesting a contract with Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., to be
approved for a period covering the next three years.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Lachapelle, (925)
313-7082
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 62
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., a California Corporation, Countywide.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, Facilities Services may not be able to keep up with scheduled maintenance
and repairs of cogeneration plants at four (4) County facilities.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $511,262 to provide
countywide ombudsman services to seniors, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This will increase department expenditures by $511,262, funded 19% by Federal revenues from the Federal
Older Americans Act Title III-B and Title VII-A revenue (CFDA# 93.044, 93.042), and 81% by the State
Public Health Licensing and Certification Program, Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, Skilled
Nursing Facilities Quality and Accountability Funds, and State Older Americans Act Title III-B. There is no
required County match.
BACKGROUND:
This Contract was awarded from the Request For Proposal (RFP) 1171. Ombudsman Services of Contra
Costa, Inc. provides long-term care ombudsman services for adults including mediation and conciliation
services, creation of Family Councils for support of families of long-term care residents, documentation
and reporting of investigations of physical abuse of all dependent adult and elder residents of long-term care
facilities, education and training on seniors' rights, benefits, and entitlements.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Gina Chenoweth 608-4961
or 812-6795
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc:
C. 63
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc. for Long-Term Ombudsman Services
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Seniors in Contra Costa County will not receive the assistance of ombudsman services.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Adopted as modified to read under Fiscal Impact: This will increase department expenditures by
$511,262, Funded 19% by Federal revenues from the Federal Older Americans Act Title III-B and
Title VII-A revenue (CFDA# 93.044, 93.042), and 81% by the State Public Health Licensing and
Certification Program, Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, Skilled Nursing Facilities
Quality and Accountability Funds, and State Older Americans Act Title III-B. There is no required
County match.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #27-825-5 with Parham Gharagozlou, M.D., Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed
$1,800,000, to provide primary care and sleep study services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members
for the period from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II.
BACKGROUND:
On November 6, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-825-4 with Parham Gharagozlou,
M.D., Inc., for the provision of primary care and sleep study services to CCHP members, for the period
from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2020.
Approval of Contract #27-825-5 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide primary care and sleep
study services for CCHP members through October 31, 2023.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharron Mackey,
925-313-6104
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Kimberley Mullen, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 64
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #27-825-5 with Parham Gharagozlou, M.D., Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, certain specialty health care services for its members under the terms of
their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #27-954-3 with Philip R. Mill, O.D. and Michael D. Sutton, O.D., Inc., A Professional
Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, to provide optometry services to Contra Costa Health
Plan (CCHP) members for the period from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II.
BACKGROUND:
On November 6 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-954-2 with Philip R. Mill, O.D. and
Michael D. Sutton, O.D., Inc., A Professional Corporation for the provision of optometry services to CCHP
members, for the period from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2020.
Approval of Contract #27-954-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide optometry services for
CCHP members through October 31, 2023.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, certain specialty health care services for its members under the terms of
their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharron Mackey,
925-313-6104
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: Kimberley Mullen, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract #27-954-3 with Philip R. Mill, O.D. and Michael D. Sutton, O.D., Inc., A Professional Corporation
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #74-610-2 with WestCare California, Inc., a non-profit
corporation, effective July 1, 2020, to amend Contract #74-610 (as amended by Amendment Agreement
#74-610-1) to increase the payment limit by $291,285, from $2,028,824 to a new payment limit of
$2,320,109, with no change in the term of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Amendment is funded by 57% Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant, and 43%
Federal Medi-Cal. (No Rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-610 (as amended by Amendment
Agreement #74-610-1), with WestCare California, Inc., to provide substance use disorder prevention,
treatment, and detoxification treatment services for County residents in West County who are referred
through the Behavioral Health Access Line, for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
Approval of Amendment #74-610-2 will allow the Contractor to provide additional services through
September 30, 2020.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Suzanne Tavano, Ph.D.,
925-957-5169
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Laura Cassell, Deputy
cc: E Suisala , M Wilhelm
C. 66
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment #74-610-2 with WestCare California, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, County’s Clients will not receive substance use disorder treatment from
Contractor, resulting in an overall reduction of services to a community at risk for incarceration.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This Alcohol and Drug Abuse prevention program supports the Board of Supervisors’ “Families that are
Safe, Stable, and Nurturing” and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for
Children and Families” community outcomes by providing individual, group, and family counseling;
substance abuse education; rehabilitation support services; and substance abuse prevention services.
Expected outcomes include increased knowledge about the impact of addiction; decreased use of alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs; increased use of community-based resources; and increased school and community
support for youth and parents in recovery.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACKNOWLEDGE that the Auditor-Controller, County Administrator, and the County’s labor partners
recommend that the President’s Executive Order allowing deferments of federal payroll taxes for qualifying
individuals not be implemented and therefore DIRECT the Auditor-Controller not to implement deferrals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is an administrative action with no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On August 8, 2020 the President issued a memorandum on deferring certain payroll tax obligations in light
of the ongoing COVID-19 disaster. In summary, the deferral is for the FICA portion of the Social Security
Tax (6.2%) and is intended for employees whose bi-weekly wages are less than $4,000 (or the equivalent
amount with respect to other pay periods). After a thorough review of the memorandum and the subsequent
guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it would appear that for County of Contra Costa
employees the negative consequences outstrip the positive.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance
Director (925) 335-1023
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Robert Campbell, Auditor-Controller, All County Departments (via CAO)
C. 67
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Recommendation on President's Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Pros:
- By deferring the payroll tax for the months of September through December of 2020, eligible employees
would receive what amounts to a short term loan over the course of four months.
Cons:
-Employees who defer their payroll tax contributions for the months of September through December of
2020 will be required to pay twice their normal payroll tax contribution amounts for the months of January
through April of 2021. This double tax deduction would result in extreme financial hardship for many
employees. This hardship would be compounded by the fact that the deferral only applies to employees
earning less than $4,000 per bi-weekly pay, which could include employees with relatively less income and
tighter budgets.
-Employees who defer their payroll taxes would not have the option for a convenient repayment schedule.
IRS guidance indicates that all owed taxes must be repaid before May 1, 2021 in order to avoid interest and
penalties.
-Employees who are absent without pay (AWOP) or separate from the County during the first four months
of 2021 would be unable to pay back the deferred payroll taxes through the normal means. IRS guidance
indicates that employers should make arrangements with employees if they separate from employment
during the repayment period, which is not a practical solution for the County.
-Although the County would attempt to educate employees on the negative consequences of the payroll tax
deferral, if provided the option to defer, it is inevitable that a significant portion of employees who choose
to defer their payroll taxes would not fully understand the negative implications outlined above. This
situation would result in frustration and financial hardship for County employees.
-The deferral would require re-programing our payroll system, which we anticipate would take several
weeks making implementation impractical.
County labor staff discussed the issue with our labor partners and the Auditor-Controller and a consensus
was reached regarding not implementing the deferral in Contra Costa.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to submit the letter of support for the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority grant application for electric vehicle implementation activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to County resources beyond staff time spent assisting Contra Costa Transportation
Authority in developing the grant application. Receipt of this grant would bring up to $2.5 million to Contra
Costa County that would facilitate deployment of electric vehicles and build out electric vehicle workforce
development programs.
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, the County partnered with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to secure a grant
from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop an Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint
(Blueprint). The Blueprint was completed in 2019. CCTA and County sustainability staff continue to
collaborate on opportunities and strategies to implement the Blueprint.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jody London,
925-674-7871
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 68
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE Submittal of Letter of Support for CCTA Grant for Electric Vehicle Implementation Activities
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Because CCTA received the 2018 grant, it is now eligible to compete for up to $2.5 million in Phase II
funds. CCTA will be competing for these funds with the other Phase I grant recipients in this region,
Santa Clara County and the City and County of San Francisco. The grant application is due October 2,
2020. CCTA will propose to implement some of the activities identified in the Blueprint, including but
not limited to: (1) Provide charging infrastructure incentives at publicly accessible and multi-residential
units located in priority communities considered “disadvantaged” under the State’s CalEnviroScreen
tool; (2) Provide workforce training for electric vehicle mechanics in partnership with the Contra Costa
Community College District; (3) Leverage the secondary electric vehicle market to create more
opportunities for low-income households to access electric vehicles; (4) Leverage CCTA’s 511 Contra
Costa electric bicycle rebate program with a bonus for the priority communities included in this grant;
and (5) Educate County residents about how to access opportunities for electric vehicle use and/or
ownership, whether it be a car or a bicycle.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to authorize the letter of support means the CCTA application will not be as robust as it could be.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Support Ltr. for CCTA Electric Vehicle Grant Application
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Letter for CCTA Vehicle Grant Application
September 22, 2020
Randy Iwasaki, Executive Director
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, California 94597
Subject: Support for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Electric Ve hicle Ready
Communities Phase II – Blueprint Implementation Grant
Dear Mr..Iwasaki:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors supports the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority’s (CCTA) application for the California Energy Commission's Electric Vehic le Ready
Communities Phase II – Blueprint Implementation grant to provide funds to deploy strategies
outlined in CCTA’s 2019 Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint for Contra Costa County
(Blueprint). The grant will facilitate the implementation of the follo wing key activities identified
in the Blueprint:
1) Provide charging infrastructure incentives at publicly accessible and multi-residential
units located in priority communities considered “disadvantaged” under the State’s
CalEnviroScreen tool;
2) Provide workforce training for electric vehicle mechanics in partnership with the Contra
Costa Community College District;
3) Leverage the secondary electric vehicle market to create more opportunities for lowincome
household to access electric vehicles;
4) Leverage CCTA’s 511 Contra Costa electric bicycle rebate program with a bonus for the
priority communities included in this grant; and
5) Educate County residents about how to access opportunities for electric vehicle use
and/or ownership, whether it be a car or a bicycle.
As outlined in CCTA’s Blueprint, this grant provides the opportunity to implement electrification
strategies in underinvested communities, enhance workforce training, develop and amplify
The Board of Supervisors
C ounty Administration Building
1025 Escobar Street
Martinez, California 94553-1293
David J. Twa
Clerk of the Board
And
County Administrator
(925) 655-2000
John M. Gioia, 1st District
Candace Andersen , 2nd District
Diane Burgis, 3rd District
K aren Mitchoff, 4th District Federal D. Glover , 5th District
Contra
Costa
County
educational outreach campaigns, and install EV charging infrastructure in communities that
need it the most. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this grant will help provide zero emission
personal transportation and valuable workforce skills to the communities hit hardest by the
economic consequences of the pandemic and in greatest need of reliable transport.
As a partner in the development of the Contra Costa Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint, the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors values this work and its relevance to the County’s
complementary efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality and community health,
and encourage equitable economic prosperity.
Sincerely,
Candace Andersen
Chair, Board of Supervisors
September 22, 2020
Randy Iwasaki, Executive Director
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, California 94597
Subject: Support for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Electric Ve hicle Ready
Communities Phase II – Blueprint Implementation Grant
Dear Mr..Iwasaki:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors supports the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority’s (CCTA) application for the California Energy Commission's Electric Vehic le Ready
Communities Phase II – Blueprint Implementation grant to provide funds to deploy strategies
outlined in CCTA’s 2019 Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint for Contra Costa County
(Blueprint). The grant will facilitate the implementation of the follo wing key activities identified
in the Blueprint:
1) Provide charging infrastructure incentives at publicly accessible and multi-residential
units located in priority communities considered “disadvantaged” under the State’s
CalEnviroScreen tool;
2) Provide workforce training for electric vehicle mechanics in partnership with the Contra
Costa Community College District;
3) Leverage the secondary electric vehicle market to create more opportunities for lowincome
household to access electric vehicles;
4) Leverage CCTA’s 511 Contra Costa electric bicycle rebate program with a bonus for the
priority communities included in this grant; and
5) Educate County residents about how to access opportunities for electric vehicle use
and/or ownership, whether it be a car or a bicycle.
As outlined in CCTA’s Blueprint, this grant provides the opportunity to implement electrification
strategies in underinvested communities, enhance workforce training, develop and amplify
The Board of Supervisors
C ounty Administration Building
1025 Escobar Street
Martinez, California 94553-1293
David J. Twa
Clerk of the Board
And
County Administrator
(925) 655-2000
John M. Gioia, 1st District
Candace Andersen , 2nd District
Diane Burgis, 3rd District
K aren Mitchoff, 4th District Federal D. Glover , 5th District
Contra
Costa
County
educational outreach campaigns, and install EV charging infrastructure in communities that
need it the most. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this grant will help provide zero emission
personal transportation and valuable workforce skills to the communities hit hardest by the
economic consequences of the pandemic and in greatest need of reliable transport.
As a partner in the development of the Contra Costa Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint, the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors values this work and its relevance to the County’s
complementary efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality and community health,
and encourage equitable economic prosperity.
Sincerely,
Candace Andersen
Chair, Board of Supervisors
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's (CCHP) Peer Review and
Credentialing Committee on August 11, 2020, and by the Medical Director on August 27, 2020 and by the
Health Services Director, as required by the State Departments of Health Care Services and Managed
Health Care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
BACKGROUND:
The National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) requires that evidence of Board of Supervisors
approval must be contained within each CCHP provider’s credentials file. Approval of this list of providers
as recommended by the CCHP Medical Director will enable Contra Costa Health Plan to comply with this
requirement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCHP Providers would not be appropriately credentialed and not be in
compliance with the NCQA.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharron Mackey,
925-613-6104
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Heather Wong, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 69
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve New and Recredentialing Providers in Contra Costa Health Plan’s Community Provider Network
ATTACHMENTS
Provider List
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by Medical Director
August 11 , 2020
CREDENTIALING PROVIDER S AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Baumann, Mary Jo, NP
Mid-Level Family Planning
Becker, Edward, MD
Dermatology
Contreras, Anaraly, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Fabillar, Ros e Anne, BCBA, M.Ed.
Qualified Autism Provider
Fellows, Zachary, MD
Rheumatology
Gomez, Angelique, RBT
Qualified Autism Paraprofessional
Gourlie, Chelsea, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Granger, Angela, RBT , BA
Qualified Auti sm Professional
Harmon, Jennifer, BCB A Qualified Autism Provider
Heidarzadeh, Taba n, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Henry, Richard, RBT, MA
Qualified Autism Provider
Hubik, Katie, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Hurt, Catherine, MD
Wound Care
Martinez, Miriam, RBT
Qualified Autism Paraprofessional
Mendoza, Deona, RBT, BA
Quali fied Autism Professional
Nwankwu, Josephine RBT, BA
Qualified Autism Professional
Oliveira, Dawn, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Patel, Vikas, MD
Dermatology
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC and Medical Director
August 11 and 27, 2020
CREDENTIALING PROVIDER S AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Pisio, Madeleine, RBT Qualified Autism Paraprofessional
Ram, Parnian, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provi der
Rudd, Shelby, BCBA, M.Ed.
Qualified Autism Provider
Ryan, Patrick, MD
Radiology
Santos, Talita, RBT
Qualified Autism Paraprofessional
Silva, Oscar, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Soto, Mary, RBT, M.Ed.
Qualified Autism Provider
Suazo, Giselle, NP Primary Care Family Medicine
Thompson, Benjamin, Au.D. Audiology
Tirado, Gabriela, CNM
Midwife
Valtierra, Laura, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Vanguri, Poornima, MD
Surgery - Colon & Rectal
Watkins, Angela, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONAL PROVIDERS
AUGUST 2020
Provider Name
Provide the
Following Services
Location
MedicalOne Health Home
Health/Hospice
Antioch
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC &Medical Director
August 11, and 27, 2020
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDER S AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Aramian, Armela, NP
Primary Care Family Medicine
Armstrong, Ingrid, AuD
Audiology
Asta, Lisa, MD
Primary Care Pediatrician
Barcenas, Olivia, MFT
Mental Health Services
Brinton, Daniel, MD
Ophthalmology
Burack, Jeffrey, MD
HIV/Aids
Cobbs, Yvonne, NP
Primary Care Internal Medicine
Crawford, Dougl ass, MD
Primary Care Family Medicine
Du, Perpetualyn, BCaBA
Qualified Autism Professional
Golden, Donald, MD
Primary Care Family Medicine
Hourany, Johanna, MFT Mental Health Services
Jaye, Lyssa, NP
Mid-Level Family Planning
Jerdee, Valerie, MD
Allergy & Immunology
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC and Medical Director
August 11 and 27, 2020
RECREDEN TIALING PROVIDER S AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Kiff, Natali e, LCSW Mental Health Services
Kim, Ran, MD
Surgery – Colon & Rectal
Lacocque, Patricia, LCSW
Mental Health Services
Lavelle, Laura, NP
Primary Care Pediatrician
Legaspi, Sonia, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Lit, Eugene, MD
Ophthalmology
Lobao, Jeannette, PsyD
Bariatric Evaluations
Locke, Breanna, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Makooi, Mahmood, DC
Chiropractic Medicine
Michas, Gregory, DO
Psychiatry
Nelson, Lisa Ingri d, NP
Primary Care/
Internal Medicine/HIV Aids
Paduraru, Adeline, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provi der
Piedrahita, Monica, BCBA
Qualified Autism Provider
Ramakrishnan, Sampath, MD
Primary Care Internal Medicine
Ross, Joel, MD
Otolaryngolog y
Schall, Sandra, PT
Physical Therapy
Shell, Amy, NP
Mid-Level Allergy & Immunolog y
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC &Medical Director
August 11, and 27, 2020
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDER S AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Silva, Suzanne, NP
Primary Care Family Medicine
Simmons, Halsey, MFT
Mental Health Services
Trombla, Laurie. PA
Primary Care Family Medicine
Vallejo, Greg, RDO
Dispensing Optician
RECREDENTIALING OR GANIZATIONAL PROVIDER S
AUGUST 2020
Provider Name
Provide the Following
Services
Location
Aspen Surgery Center, LLC
dba : Aspen Surgery Center
Outpatient Surgery
Walnut Creek
Bio-Medical Applications of
California, Inc.
dba: Bio-Medical Applications
Ardenwood
Dialys is
Newark
Crescent Healthcare, Inc.
dba: Crescent Healthcare
Infusion Therapy
Hayward
Fresenius Medical Care Diablo
Nephrology Clinics , LLC
Fresenius Medical Care -
Diablo Walnut Creek
Dialysis
Walnut Creek
John Muir Behavioral Health
dba: John Muir Behavioral
Health Center
Mental Health
Concord
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC and Medical Director
August 11 and 27, 2020
RECREDENTIALING OR GANIZATIONAL PROVIDER S
AUGUST 2020
Provider Name
Provide the Following
Services
Location
NorCal Care Centers, Inc.
dba: Antioch C onvalescent
Hospital
Skilled Nursing
Facility
Antioch
Richmond Post Acute Care
Skilled Nursing
Facility
Richmond
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by Medical Director
AUGUST 27 , 2020
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDER AUGUST 2020
Name Specialty
Gugessa, Amsale, NP
Primary Care Family Medicine
Bopl-August 11 and 27 , 2020
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Interagency Agreement #28-329-2, including indemnification, with Pittsburg Unified School
District (District), a government agency, to provide school-based mobile clinic services, for the period from
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing mobile clinic services, including
comprehensive physical exams, immunizations, tuberculosis testing, sports physicals, dental services and
well-child care to low-income and disadvantaged school children and youth within the District.
On March 21, 2017 the Board of Supervisors approved Interagency Agreement #28–329-1, with the
District, to provide school-based mobile clinic services to children within the District for the period from
March 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020, including County’s agreement to indemnify the District.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Daniel Peddycord,
925-313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: F Carroll, M Wilhelm
C. 70
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Interagency Agreement #28–329-2 with Pittsburg Unified School District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Approval of Contract #28-329-2 allows the Contractor to continue providing services through August 31,
2025
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, low-income and disadvantaged school children and youth in East Contra
Costa County will not receive preventive health screenings, well-child examinations, and primary health
care services from County’s mobile clinics.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Children Ready For
and Succeeding in School” and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children
and Families”. Expected program outcomes include an increase in the number of healthy children within
the District.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the revised Policies and Procedures of the Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Committee, and
APPROVE recommendation to extend by one additional year any second year 2020-2021 FACT contracts
that meet the criteria for renewal.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Employment and Human Services, on behalf of the Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Committee, is
requesting the following:
Amendment of the FACT Policies and Procedures. Over the course of the last year, the FACT Committee
has taken on the task to update the FACT Policies and Procedures to reflect current practices, membership
make up, alignment with County and EHSD contract policies as well as ensure document consistency. The
revised amendment was presented to the Family and Human Services (FHS) Committee on August 24,
2020 for recommendation and approval to move forward to the Board of Supervisors. FHS supported the
recommendation and approved the amended Policies and Procedures to proceed with a noted correction to
Article II, Paragraph 2 included in the attached. This board order
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres
608-4960
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 71
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Family and Children's Trust Committee (FACT) Policies and Procedures Revisions
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
is in compliance with the current FACT Policies and Procedures, Article IX. The FACT Committee
members approved the Policies and Procedures amendment on August 3, 2020 with the required 2/3
majority vote, and unanimously accepted the recommended changes to the FACT Policies and
Procedures.
Approval to allow the FACT Committee to offer current second year FACT contract recipients the
option to be extended a third year contract renewal. This action is requested to support funding stability
to these agencies as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to allow these
agencies to provide needed services to our community, as well as aligning the third year renewal with
that reflected in the recommended FACT Policies and Procedure modification. The FACT Committee
voted on August 3, 2020, with a unanimous vote to accept the recommended move to a third year
contract renewal for existing FACT contract recipients that meet the criteria for renewal.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Policies and Procedures will not accurately reflect the FACT Committee composition and current day
practices. Current second year FACT recipients will not have the option to have stable funding in light
of the COVID-19 crisis thus securing funding for a third year and the FACT Committee and EHSD Staff
will initiate the RFP process for the 2021-2020 contract year.
ATTACHMENTS
FACT Policies and Procedures Redlined
FACT Policies and Procedures Final
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMITTEE
(FACT)
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ARTICLE I: Name, Purpose, Origin
ARTICLE II: Membership
ARTICLE III: Officers
ARTICLE IV: Committees
ARTICLE V: Role and Relationship of Contra Costa
Employment and Human Services Department and
the FACT Committee
ARTICLE VI: Meetings
ARTICLE VII: Established Procedures
ARTICLE VIII: Conflict of Interest Guidelines
ARTICLE IX: Amendments to Policies and Procedures
ARTICLE I
NAME, PURPOSE, ORIGIN
Section 1 NAME
The name of this committee shall be the Family and Children's Trust Committee
(FACT).
Section 2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Committee is to establish priorities and make funding
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recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the allocation of specific
funds for the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and
neglect, and the promotion of positive family functioning. These funds
include: The Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment funds
(C APIT) funds, (AB 1733), Birth Certificate funds (AB2994), the Family
and Children’s Trust funds, the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
funds (CBCAP), the Child Care Affordability funds , and other funds as
may be subsequently directed by the Board of Supervisors.
The FACT Committee also provides information and data to the
Employment and Human Services Department on the effectiveness of
current and proposed programs for families and children.
The FACT Committee also provides public information activities and
coordination/collaboration discussions to inform and educate the
community about child abuse and neglect as well as the promotion of
positive family functioning.
Section 3 ORIGIN OF COMMITTEE
On April 6, 1985 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
established the Family and Children's Trust Committee (FACT) to make
funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on allocation of the
CAPIT Funds (AB1733), Birth Certificate Funds (AB2994), and the
Family and Children's Trust Fund monies. Previously, there were three
Committees providing recommendations to the Board of Supe rvisors for the use of
these funds. The Board also directed the FACT Committee to make funding
recommendations on the Child Care Affordability funds and the Community-Based
Child Abuse Prevention funds (CBCAP) at a later date.
In 2005, the Board of Supervisors directed that the Family and Children’s Services
Advisory Committee ( FACSAC) be merged with FACT as the federal mandate for
FACSAC had ceased to exist and many of the functions of the committee had been
assumed by other programs within the Emplo yment and Human Services Department
or other county entities.
All decision making authority is retained by the Board of Supervisors . The Board of
Supervisors is the appointing authorities to FACT.
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ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The membership of the FACT Committee shall consist of:
1. A total of five (5) sector representatives from the following Committees,
Councils, Groups or qualified individuals representing a sector:
a. Mental Health Commission
b. Local Planning Council
c. First 5 Commission
d. Child Abuse Prevention Council (ex officio)
e. Faith-Based Community
f. Substance Abuse Advisory Committee or Council
g. Early Childhood Education/Child Development (group or
individual)
h. Education/School Based Programs
i. Programs and Services for Children with Special Needs
2. One representative from each of the five Supervisorial Districts.
Supervisors will recruit and appoint, subject to the confirmation process
specified in Article II, Section 8 herein, their own representative or, if
requested, staff to FACT will provide recruitment assistance.
3. Five At-Large members shall be recruited from representative community
groups including, but not limited to , the following:
a. Service clubs
b. Faith-based organizations
c. Civic organizations
d. Ethnic and cultural clubs/groups
e. Chambers of Commerce
f. Parent/Teacher Associations/other educational entities
g. Health care provider, payer and service organizations
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All At-Large members shall be recruited to bring expertise in child care, out -of-home
placement, homelessness, alcohol/substance abuse treatment, family systems or
family preservation, child abuse/neglect services, parent education, multi-ethnic
systems or programs and/or program planning, analysis, and evaluation.
The five (5) At-Large members will be selected and replaced when needed from the
community through a recruitmen t, application and interview process, by members of
the FACT Committee and staff.
Section 2 REQUIREMENTS
Each entity listed in Article II, Section 1 (1.) above which has a sector representative
on the FACT Committee will have first option to recommend a replacement for that
individual should he/she leave for any reason. New appointment recommendations
must be made within 45 days or the FACT Committee may select another
organization, commission, or council from the list to appoint someone to fill the
vacancy, subject to the appointment confirmation process specified in Article II,
Section 8 herein. FACT will request that said organization, commission, or council
select a representative that:
1. Has knowledge of child abuse/child development or family functioning
issues and programs, if possible;
2. Will commit self to attend all FACT meetings and read all materials; and
3. Will regularly seek input from, and report back to, the appointing body
about the issues discussed and the decisions made by the FACT
committee.
Section 3 TERM of MEMBERSHIP
One term of Committee membership shall be two years. The FACT committee will
develop a schedule whereby no more than fifty (50) percent of FACT members
terminate membership in any one year. An ethnic, economic, and geographic balance
among members shall be maintained as much as possible.
Section 4 ABSENCES
Absences:
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1. Excused absences are those reported beforehand, if possible, and are due to
emergency, illness, work schedule conflicts, or scheduled vacation. After
three (3) such consecutive absences in one year, an evaluation will be
made by the FACT C ommittee to determine if this should constitute a
resignation from the Committee.
2. Three (3) unexcused consecutive absences in one year shall constitute a
resignation from the Committee. Following the third unexcused absence,
the Chairperson will contact the organization or individual in question and
request a new representative.
Section 5 RESIGNATIONS
Voluntary resignation is accomplished by writing to the Chairperson, EHSD Staff
and/or District Supervisor. The resignation will be effective at the time of
submission unless otherwise specified.
Section 6 CONFLICT-FREE REQUIREMENTS
All FACT Committee members shall be conflict -free according to Contra Costa
County's and the State Department of Social Service Conflict of Interest
Guidelines (see Article VIII, Conflict of Interest Guidelines).
Section 7 LIABILITY
A member of the Committee shall not, solely because of such membership, be
personally liable for any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Committee.
Section 8 REVIEW OF APPOINTMENTS
All prospective At-Large or Discipline Specific Sector appointments shall be sent to
the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) for review prior to appointment
by the Board of Supervisors. The FACT Committee shall forward to FHS the
resumes of qualified individuals. District specific seat appointments will be reviewed
and approved by the corresponding District supervisor and be submitted to the Board
of Supervisors for approval. The FACT committee shall review and provide
recommendation on District appointees.
ARTICLE III
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OFFICERS
Section 1 OFFICERS
The officers of this Committee shall be a C hairperson and, if deemed necessary by
the Committee, a Vice-Chairperson.
Section 2 DUTIES
The duties of the officer(s) shall be the usual duties of such officers as provided in
Roberts Rules of Order. The Vice-Chairperson shall perform such other duties as
may be assigned by the Chairperson.
Section 3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two years. Officers may be elected for one or more
following terms in the same office.
Section 4 OFFICER ELECTIONS
1. Officers shall be elected by majority vote of the me mbership.
2. Vacancies occurring between elections shall be filled by election, in like
manner, at the next meeting after the vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES
Section 1 COMMITTEES
The Chairperson shall appoint such Subcommittees as may be required for the
furtherance of the purpose of the Committee.
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ARTICLE V
ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIP OF CONTRA
COSTA EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WITH THE FACT COMMITTEE
Section 1 ROLES
The Board of Supervisors delegated to the Employment and Human Services
Department the responsibility to administer certain State and County funds disbursed by
Board orders based on the recommendations of this FACT Committee. This task
involves meeting State and County requirements related to AB 1733 (CAPIT funds),
AB 2994 (Birth Certificate funds), the Ann Adler Family and Children's Trust Funds,
the federal Community- Based Child Abuse Prevention funds (CBCAP), and the Child
Care Affordability Funds. The Board of Supervisors also directed the Employment
and Human Services Department to provide staff support to the FACT Committee.
Section 2 RESPONSIBILITIES
All FACT Committee members, save ex officio (non-voting) members if currently
sitting, shall be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and rating all proposals
resulting from the annual RFP process and recommending to the Employment and
Human Services Director and the Board of Supervisors the award of family and
children's services contracts, including the appropriate level of funding for such
contracts, with non-profit community agencies pursuant to:
1. CAPIT (AB 1733) and Birth Certificate-funded (AB 2994) programs for
child abuse prevention and early intervention services:
2. The Family and Children’s Trust Funds, for leveraging with other
community resources to maximize public benefit in family and children’s
service programs;
3. The federal CBCAP (Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention) funds;
4. The Child Care Affordability funds to improve, expand, and make child
care more affordable and accessible to low-income families; and
5. Other funds as subsequently directed by the Board of Supervisors.
Section 3 EHSD SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff support to the FACT Committee includes:
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(a) Providing clerical support, e.g., prepare and distribute committee’s
agendas, prepare minutes of all meetings, notify members of meetings,
draft correspondence, etc., for the Chairperson's approval, prepare and
send written materials at the Chairperson's d irection, and maintain a current
membership roster. (See Article VII, Section 6);
(b) Implementing the instructions of the Chairperson relative to public hearings
or other tasks as assigned;
(c) Advising the Committee about political or contractual ramifications of any
decision being considered by this Committee or its members; and
(d) Reporting to the Committee regularly about contract timelines, monitoring
procedures and any problems with contracts or contractors, distributing all
contract service plans and budgets and all written reports required from
contractors or by the State.
Staff support to the FACT Committee does not include:
(a) acting unilaterally at any time relative to FACT Committee business or
issues;
(b) voting on the funding priorities, the RFP process, funding decisions, or any
other motion before the Committee.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1
All meetings of the FACT Committee shall be governed by the Brown Act
(Government Code section 54950, et seq.) and Better Government Ordinance.
Section 2
The Committee shall meet regularly and as often as needed during the RFP
allocation period.
Section 3
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Meetings shall be held at a regularly scheduled date and time of the month as established
by the Committee in order to better accommodate attendance by Committee members
and the public. Notice of the meeting shall be posted in a prominent place .
Section 4
A quorum is defined as fifty percent plus one (50%+1) of authorized seats . No
voting shall take place without a quorum present. Unless otherwise required by
these policies, a majority of the total membership is required to pass any
proposed action of the FACT committee.
Section 5
Special meetings of this Committee may be called by the Chairperson, Vice -
Chairperson, or any three members in concert. Special meetings can be held following
four-work days' notice to all members if a quorum is present at the designated date and
time.
ARTICLE VII
ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES
Section 1
Every three years the FACT Committee shall establish a minimum of two specific
priority areas for allocating available FACT funds based on information/data from a
County self-assessment or equivalent, public hearing or other needs assessment
mechanism, a review of additional surveys/reports from other groups, and/or
interviews with key child abuse/neglect professionals.
Section 2
(1) The FACT Committee will adhere to the following decision-making process for
the allocation of CAPIT (AB1733), Birth Certificate (AB2994) a nd Community-
Based Child Abuse Prevention funds. These monies derive from the State
Department of Social Services and any requirements of that Department will be
adhered to, in addition to the following procedures:
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a. These monies are for child abuse and neglect prevention and early intervention
services, which meet the needs of children at high-risk, especially those aged
0 - 14, operated by private non-profit organizations.
b. Unless otherwise required by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention, or the State
Department of Social Services Systems Improvement Plan, every three years a
needs assessment process, which may include community member and
professional surveys (web-based and in-person), community and professional
discussions/meetings and review/analysis of other current studies and
information, will be used to establish a minimum of two priority areas for
funding of services.
c. The Employment and Human Services Department will implement a
competitive RFP/RFI process for the allocation of funds.
d. The FACT Committee will review, rate, and recommend approval of
contracts to the Board of Supervisors following the guidelines outlined in the
current RFP.
e. Monies contributed to the Family and Children’s Trust fund will be allocated
to public/private non-profit agencies which provide services that meet the
needs of families and children in Contra Costa County. These funds will
generally be combined with the State funds described in (a), above, and will
be allocated via the same process, but they may, at the FACT Committee’s
discretion, be used to support small programs whose goals are slightly
broader than those of the aforementioned state program.
Section 3
The general timeline for the work of the Committee in an RFP funding year is as
follows:
September: Committee officer terms begin; agencies are notified of public
hearings/interviews/other needs assessment activities.
October: Begin contractor site-visits; complete needs assessment.
Oct. – Nov.: Identify overall county needs and establish funding priorities.
Nov. – Dec.: FACT Committee, staff and Contracts Unit prepares RFP/RFI
for
distribution; RFP/RFI released mid -December.
January: Proposals due; begin second round of site-visits.
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February: Committee members rate and review proposals.
March: Rating and Review meeting (open) held; following two week
appeal period, funding recommendations forwarded to
Employment and Human Services Director and Board of
Supervisors for final approval.
April: Contracts and Grants Unit of the Employment and Human
Services Department prepares and submits contract
documents to selected agencies.
July: Review of overall RFP process to identify required modifications;
tax insert approved.
August: No FACT meeting
In addition to this RFP-focused timeline, other pertinent activities, inc luding program
review meetings and meetings with community members occur throughout the year.
Public information activities and coordination/collaboration discussions with related
programs/agencies serve as a mechanism to inform and educate the community about
the issues and problems facing low-income families and children. A legislative report
is provided quarterly by the Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council (sitting
on the FACT Committee as an ex-officio member).
This general timeline will serve as the basis for developin g the FACT Committee’s
annual work plan by October 15 of each year.
Section 4
The County Employment and Human Services Department will establish a work plan
with the State regarding CAPIT (AB 1733 ) and Community-Based Child Abuse
Prevention Funds (CBCAP), to be reviewed by the committee.
The County Employment and Human Services Department will not establish a work
plan with the State regarding funds raised through Birth Certificates (AB2993) or
other funds within the purview of this Committee without prior review of such plan
by the Committee as such decisions directly impact the FACT Committee's work plan
and timelines.
Section 5
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The County liaison from the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) will be
invited to meet with The FACT membership at least annually in order to maintain
communication and a current understanding of OCAP's expectations.
Section 6
Employment and Human Services staff to the FACT Committee shall maintain a
roster of attendance, including excused and unexcused absences (as defined herein)
and will notify the Chairperson when any member has two consecutive unexcused
absences.
If the FACT Committee decides on a course of action, staff to the Committee will
follow through on that decision as soon as possible. Staff will raise any issues or
problems he/she sees with a course of action while it is still under discussion. The
Committee and Employment and Human Services staff will work together to ensure
that all issues and potential problems are addressed before decisions are made. Should
a problem arise for Employment and Human Services staff while executing a
Committee decision, the Chairperson will be contacted as soon as possible. That
problem or item will then be placed on the next agenda so members can be kept
informed of the outcome of their decisions.
Section 7
Staff to this Committee and EHSD Contracts and Grants Unit staff who deal with the
State Office of Child Abuse Prevention, or contractors allocated monies via
Committee recommendations, will submit directly to the Chairperson requisite
documents and reports received pertaining to CAPIT, Birth Certificate, CBCAP, or
Trust Fund monies, as well as other relevant documents under the purview of the
committee.
Section 8
Members entitled to vote shall not be permitted to vote or act by proxy.
ARTICLE VIII
CONFLICT OF INTEREST GUIDELINES
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Section 1
All members of the FACT Committee shall be conflict -free according to Contra
Costa County's and the State Department of Social Services' Conflict of
Interest Guidelines.
To be conflict-free, FACT membership shall not include anyone who:
1. Is a board member or an employee of an agency receiving monies
recommended by FACT.
2. Is a board member or an employee of an agency applying for FACT
funding.
3. Has been a board member or an employee of an agency during a 12
month period measured either from the dated he or she resigned from
an agency which received FACT funds at any time du ring the
preceding year or after the end of the fiscal year in which that agency
received any FACT funds.
Section 2
Contract monitoring is not to be conducted by any member of FACT who
has a conflict of interest in that the member, or the member's spous e or
business partner, is a board member or an employee of the contract agency
he or she is monitoring.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section 1
These Policies and Procedures may be amended once the following actions have
occurred:
1. The proposed amendment has been introduced in writing by one or
more FACT members at a meeting with a quorum present; and
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2. The amendment has been discussed by the membership in at least one
regular meeting prior the regularly scheduled meeting at which a vote is
taken; and
3. Any suggested changes in wording have been accepted by the one or
more FACT members who originally introduced the amendment; and
4. A 2/3 vote of the total membership approves the amendment either by
a count of hands or by written ballot as determined by a majority of the
members present on a case-by-case basis, and:
5. The amendment(s) is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMITTEE
(FACT)
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ARTICLE I: Name, Purpose, Origin
ARTICLE II: Membership
ARTICLE III: Officers
ARTICLE IV: Committees
ARTICLE V: Role and Relationship of Contra Costa
Employment and Human Services Department and
the FACT Committee
ARTICLE VI: Meetings
ARTICLE VII: Established Procedures
ARTICLE VIII: Conflict of Interest Guidelines
ARTICLE IX: Amendments to Policies and Procedures
ARTICLE I
NAME, PURPOSE, ORIGIN
Section 1 NAME
The name of this committee shall be the Family and Children's Trust Committee
(FACT).
Section 2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Committee is to establish priorities and make funding
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recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the allocation of specific
funds for the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and
neglect, and the promotion of positive family functioning. These funds
include: The Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment funds
(C APIT) funds, (AB 1733), Birth Certificate funds (AB2994), the Family
and Children’s Trust funds, the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
funds (CBCAP), the Child Care Affordability funds , and other funds as
may be subsequently directed by the Board of Supervisors.
The FACT Committee also provides information and data to the
Employment and Human Services Department on the effectiveness of
current and proposed programs for families and children.
The FACT Committee also provides public information activities and
coordination/collaboration discussions to inform and educate the
community about child abuse and neglect as well as the promotion of
positive family functioning.
Section 3 ORIGIN OF COMMITTEE
On April 6, 1985 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
established the Family and Children's Trust Committee (FACT) to make
funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on allocation of the
CAPIT Funds (AB1733), Birth Certificate Funds (AB2994), and the
Family and Children's Trust Fund monies. Previously, there were three
Committees providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the use of
these funds. The Board also directed the FACT Committee to make funding
recommendations on the Child Care Affordability funds and the Community-Based
Child Abuse Prevention funds (CBCAP) at a later date.
In 2005, the Board of Supervisors directed that the Family and Children’s Services
Advisory Committee ( FACSAC) be merged with FACT as the federal mandate for
FACSAC had ceased to exist and many of the functions of the committee had been
assumed by other programs within the Employment and Human Servic es Department
or other county entities.
All decision making authority is retained by the Board of Supervisors . The Board of
Supervisors is the appointing authorities to FACT.
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ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The membership of the FACT Committee shall consist of:
1. A total of five (5) sector representatives from the following Committees,
Councils, Groups or qualified individuals representing a sector:
a. Mental Health Commission
b. Local Planning Council
c. First 5 Commission
d. Child Abuse Prevention Council (ex officio)
e. Faith-Based Community
f. Substance Abuse Advisory Committee or Council
g. Early Childhood Education/Child Development (group or
individual)
h. Education/School Based Programs
i. Programs and Services for Children with Special Needs
2. One representative from each of the five Supervisorial Districts.
Supervisors will recruit and appoint, subject to the confirmation process
specified in Article II, Section 8 herein, their own representative or, if
requested, staff to FACT will provide recruitment assistance.
3. Five At-Large members shall be recruited from representative community
groups including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Service clubs
b. Faith-based organizations
c. Civic organizations
d. Ethnic and cultural clubs/groups
e. Chambers of Commerce
f. Parent/Teacher Associations/other educational entities
g. Health care provider, payer and service organizations
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All At-Large members shall be recruited to bring expertise in child care, out -of-home
placement, homelessness, alcohol/substance abuse treatment, family systems or
family preservation, child abuse/neglect services, parent education, multi-ethnic
systems or programs and/or program planning, analysis, and evaluation.
The five (5) At-Large members will be selected and replaced when needed from the
community through a recruitment, application and interview process, by members of
the FACT Committee and staff, subject to the confirmation process specified in
Article II, Section 8 herein.
Section 2 REQUIREMENTS
Each entity listed in Article II, Section 1 (1.) above which has a sector representative
on the FACT Committee will have first option to recommend a replacement for that
individual should he/she leave for any reason. New appointment recommendations
must be made within 45 days or the FACT Committee may select another
organization, commission, or council from the list to appoint someone to fill the
vacancy, subject to the appointment confirmation process specified in Article II,
Section 8 herein. FACT will request that said organization, commission, or council
select a representative that:
1. Has knowledge of child abuse/child development or family functioning
issues and programs, if possible;
2. Will commit self to attend all FACT meetings and read all materials; and
3. Will regularly seek input from, and report back to, the appointing body
about the issues discussed and the decisions made by the FACT
committee.
Section 3 TERM of MEMBERSHIP
One term of Committee membership shall be two years. The FACT committee will
develop a schedule whereby no more than fifty (50) percent of FACT members
terminate membership in any one year. An ethnic, economic, and geographic balance
among members shall be maintained as much as possible.
Section 4 ABSENCES
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Absences:
1. Excused absences are those reported beforehand, if possible, and are due to
emergency, illness, work schedule conflicts, or scheduled vacation. After
three (3) such consecutive absences in one year, an evaluation will be
made by the FACT C ommittee to determine if this should constitute a
resignation from the Committee.
2. Three (3) unexcused consecutive absences in one year shall constitute a
resignation from the Committee. Following the third unexcused absence,
the Chairperson will contact the organization or individual in question and
request a new representative.
Section 5 RESIGNATIONS
Voluntary resignation is accomplished by writing to the Chairperson, EHSD Staff
and/or District Supervisor. The resignation will be effective at the time of
submission unless otherwise specified.
Section 6 CONFLICT-FREE REQUIREMENTS
All FACT Committee members shall be conflict -free according to Contra Costa
County's and the State Department of Social Service Conflict of Interest
Guidelines (see Article VIII, Conflict of Interest Guidelines).
Section 7 LIABILITY
A member of the Committee shall not, solely because of such membership, be
personally liable for any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Committee.
Section 8 REVIEW OF APPOINTMENTS
All prospective At-Large or Discipline Specific Sector appointments shall be sent to
the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) for review prior to appointment
by the Board of Supervisors. The FACT Committee shall forward to FHS the
resumes of qualified individuals. District specific seat appointments will be reviewed
and approved by the corresponding District supervisor and be submitted to the Board
of Supervisors for approval. The FACT committee shall review and provide
recommendation on District appointees.
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ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1 OFFICERS
The officers of this Committee shall be a C hairperson and, if deemed necessary by
the Committee, a Vice-Chairperson.
Section 2 DUTIES
The duties of the officer(s) shall be the usual duties of such officers as provided in
Roberts Rules of Order. The Vice-Chairperson shall perform such other duties as
may be assigned by the Chairperson.
Section 3 TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two years. Officers may be elected for one or more
following terms in the same office.
Section 4 OFFICER ELECTIONS
1. Officers shall be elected by majority vote of the me mbership.
2. Vacancies occurring between elections shall be filled by election, in like
manner, at the next meeting after the vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES
Section 1 COMMITTEES
The Chairperson shall appoint such Subcommittees as may be required for the
furtherance of the purpose of the Committee.
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ARTICLE V
ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIP OF CONTRA
COSTA EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WITH THE FACT COMMITTEE
Section 1 ROLES
The Board of Supervisors delegated to the Employment and Human Services
Department the responsibility to administer certain State and County funds disbursed by
Board orders based on the recommendations of this FACT Committee. This task
involves meeting State and County requirements related to AB 1733 (CAPIT funds),
AB 2994 (Birth Certificate funds), the Ann Adler Family and Children's Trust Funds,
the federal Community- Based Child Abuse Prevention funds (CBCAP), and the Child
Care Affordability Funds. The Board of Supervisors also directed the Employment
and Human Services Department to provide staff support to the FACT Committee.
Section 2 RESPONSIBILITIES
All FACT Committee members, save ex officio (non-voting) members if currently
sitting, shall be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and rating all proposals
resulting from the annual RFP process and recommending to the Employment and
Human Services Director and the Board of Supervisors the award of family and
children's services contracts, including the appropriate level of funding for such
contracts, with non-profit community agencies pursuant to:
1. CAPIT (AB 1733) and Birth Certificate-funded (AB 2994) programs for
child abuse prevention and early intervention services:
2. The Family and Children’s Trust Funds, for leveraging with other
community resources to maximize public benefit in family and children’s
service programs;
3. The federal CBCAP (Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention) funds;
4. The Child Care Affordability funds to improve, exp and, and make child
care more affordable and accessible to low-income families; and
5. Other funds as subsequently directed by the Board of Supervisors.
Section 3 EHSD SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff support to the FACT Committee includes:
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(a) Providing clerical support, e.g., prepare and distribute committee’s
agendas, prepare minutes of all meetings, notify members of meetings,
draft correspondence, etc., for the Chairperson's approval, prepare and
send written materials at the Chairperson's d irection, and maintain a current
membership roster. (See Article VII, Section 6);
(b) Implementing the instructions of the Chairperson relative to public hearings
or other tasks as assigned;
(c) Advising the Committee about political or contractual ramifications of any
decision being considered by this Committee or its members; and
(d) Reporting to the Committee regularly about contract timelines, monitoring
procedures and any problems with contracts or contractors, distributing all
contract service plans and budgets and all written reports required from
contractors or by the State.
Staff support to the FACT Committee does not include:
(a) acting unilaterally at any time relative to FACT Committee business or
issues;
(b) voting on the funding priorities, the RFP process, funding decisions, or any
other motion before the Committee.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1
All meetings of the FACT Committee shall be governed by the Brown Act
(Government Code section 54950, et seq.) and Better Government Ordinance.
Section 2
The Committee shall meet regularly and as often as needed during the RFP
allocation period.
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Section 3
Meetings shall be held at a regularly scheduled date and time of the month as established
by the Committee in order to better accommodate attendance by Committee members
and the public. Notice of the meeting shall be posted in a prominent place .
Section 4
A quorum is defined as fifty percent plus one (50%+1) of authorized seats . No
voting shall take place without a quorum present. Unless otherwise required by
these policies, a majority of the total membership is required to pass any
proposed action of the FACT committee.
Section 5
Special meetings of this Committee may be called by the Chairperson, Vice -
Chairperson, or any three members in concert. Special meetings can be held following
four-work days' notice to all members if a quorum is present at the designated date and
time.
ARTICLE VII
ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES
Section 1
Every three years the FACT Committee shall establish a minimum of two specific
priority areas for allocating available FACT funds based on information/data from a
County self-assessment or equivalent, public hearing or other needs assessment
mechanism, a review of additional surveys/reports from other groups, and/or
interviews with key child abuse/neglect professionals.
Section 2
(1) The FACT Committee will adhere to the following decision-making process for
the allocation of CAPIT (AB1733), Birth Certificate (AB2994 ) and Community-
Based Child Abuse Prevention funds. These monies derive from the State
Department of Social Services and any requirements of that Department will be
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adhered to, in addition to the following procedures:
a. These monies are for child abuse and neglect prevention and early intervention
services, which meet the needs of children at high-risk, especially those aged
0 - 14, operated by private non-profit organizations.
b. Unless otherwise required by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention, or the State
Department of Social Services Systems Improvement Plan, e very three years a
needs assessment process, which may include community member and
professional surveys (web-based and in-person), community and professional
discussions/meetings and review/analysis of other current studies and
information, will be used to establish a minimum of two priority areas for
funding of services.
c. The Employment and Human Services Department will implement a
competitive RFP/RFI process for the allocation of funds.
d. The FACT Committee will review, rate, and recommend approval of
contracts to the Board of Supervisors following the guidelines outlined in the
current RFP.
e. Monies contributed to the Family and Children’s Trust fund will be allocated
to public/private non-profit agencies which provide services that meet the
needs of families and children in Contra Costa County. These funds will
generally be combined with the State funds described in (a), above, and will
be allocated via the same process, but they may, at the FACT Committee’s
discretion, be used to support small programs whose goals are slightly
broader than those of the aforementioned state program.
Section 3
The general timeline for the work of the Committee in an RFP funding year is as
follows:
September: Committee officer terms begin; agencies are notified of public
hearings/interviews/other needs assessment activities.
October: Begin contractor site-visits; complete needs assessment.
Oct. – Nov.: Identify overall county needs and establish funding priorities.
Nov. – Dec.: FACT Committee, staff and Contracts Unit prepares RFP/RFI
for
distribution; RFP/RFI released mid -December.
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January: Proposals due; begin second round of site-visits.
February: Committee members rate and review proposals.
March: Rating and Review meeting (open) held; following two week
appeal period, funding recommendations forwarded to
Employment and Human Services Director and Board of
Supervisors for final approval.
April: Contracts and Grants Unit of the Employment and Human
Services Department prepares and submits contract
documents to selected agencies.
July: Review of overall RFP process to identify required modifications;
tax insert approved.
August: No FACT meeting
In addition to this RFP-focused timeline, other pertinent activities, inc luding program
review meetings and meetings with community members occur throughout the year.
Public information activities and coordination/collaboration discussions with related
programs/agencies serve as a mechanism to inform and educate the community about
the issues and problems facing low-income families and children. A legislative report
is provided quarterly by the Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council (sitting
on the FACT Committee as an ex-officio member).
This general timeline will serve as the basis for developing the FACT Committee’s
annual work plan by October 15 of each year.
Section 4
The County Employment and Human Services Department will establish a work plan
with the State regarding CAPIT (AB 1733 ) and Community-Based Child Abuse
Prevention Funds (CBCAP), to be reviewed by the committee.
The County Employment and Human Services Department will not establish a work
plan with the State regarding funds raised through Birth Certificates (AB2993) or
other funds within the purview of this Committee without prior review of such plan
by the Committee as such decisions directly impact the FACT Committee's work plan
and timelines.
Section 5
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The County liaison from the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) will be
invited to meet with The FACT membership at least annually in order to maintain
communication and a current understanding of OCAP's expectations.
Section 6
Employment and Human Services staff to the FACT Committee shall maintain a
roster of attendance, including excused and unexcused absences (as defined herein)
and will notify the Chairperson when any member has two consecutive unexcused
absences.
If the FACT Committee decides on a course of action, staff to the Committee will
follow through on that decision as soon as possible. Staff will raise any issues or
problems he/she sees with a course of action while it is still under discussion. The
Committee and Employment and Human Services staff will work together to ensure
that all issues and potential problems are addressed before decisions are made. Should
a problem arise for Employment and Human Services staff while executing a
Committee decision, the Chairperson will be contacted as soon as possible. That
problem or item will then be placed on the next agenda so members can be kept
informed of the outcome of their decisions.
Section 7
Staff to this Committee and EHSD Contracts and Grants Unit staff who deal with the
State Office of Child Abuse Prevention, or contractors allocated monies via
Committee recommendations, will submit directly to the Chairperson requisite
documents and reports received pertaining to CAPIT, Birth Certificate, CBCAP, or
Trust Fund monies, as well as other relevant documents under the purview of the
committee.
Section 8
Members entitled to vote shall not be permitted to vote or act by proxy.
ARTICLE VIII
CONFLICT OF INTEREST GUIDELINES
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Section 1
All members of the FACT Committee shall be conflict -free according to Contra
Costa County's and the State Department of Social Services' Conflict of
Interest Guidelines.
To be conflict-free, FACT membership shall not include anyone who:
1. Is a board member or an employee of an agency receiving monies
recommended by FACT.
2. Is a board member or an employee of an agency applying for FACT
funding.
3. Has been a board member or an employee of an agency during a 12
month period measured either from the dated he or she resigned from
an agency which received FACT funds at any time du ring the
preceding year or after the end of the fiscal year in which that agency
received any FACT funds.
Section 2
Contract monitoring is not to be conducted by any member of FACT who
has a conflict of interest in that the member, or the member's spous e or
business partner, is a board member or an employee of the contract agency
he or she is monitoring.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Section 1
These Policies and Procedures may be amended once the following actions have
occurred:
1. The proposed amendment has been introduced in writing by one or
more FACT members at a meeting with a quorum present; and
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2. The amendment has been discussed by the membership in at least one
regular meeting prior the regularly scheduled meeting at which a vote is
taken; and
3. Any suggested changes in wording have been accepted by the one or
more FACT members who originally introduced the amendment; and
4. A 2/3 vote of the total membership approves the amendment either by
a count of hands or by written ballot as determined by a majority of the
members present on a case-by-case basis, and:
5. The amendment(s) is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/249 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by Sterling
Environmental Corporation for the abatement of Assessor’s Parcel No. 149-271-014, also identified as 1750
Oak Park Boulevard and 75 Santa Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill, as recommended by the Public Works
Director.
Direct the Real Estate Division of the Public Works Department to record a certified copy of the Resolution
in the office of the County Clerk- Recorder. (Project No.:0928-WH113B)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of this Abatement work is $353,268. 100% General Fund. The cost incurred by the County under
this Contract will be paid from the County’s General Fund. Proceeds from the sale of the property located
at 1750 Oak Park Blvd. will be used to reimburse the General Fund.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Scarlett Torres, (925)
957-2466
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 72
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accepting and Giving Notice of Completion for Abatement Contract, 1750 Oak Park Boulevard and 75 Santa Barbara
Road, Pleasant Hill.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Director reports that said work has been inspected and complies with the special
provisions and standard specifications and recommends its acceptance as completed as of August 31,
2020 for Assessor’s Parcel No. 149-271-014 also identified as 1750 Oak Park Boulevard & 75 Santa
Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Sterling Environmental Corporation will not be paid and acceptance notification will not be recorded.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2020/249
Notice of Completion
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2020/249
Recorded at the request of:Contra Costa County
Return To:Public Works Real Estate Division, Scarlett Torres
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:John Gioia, District I SupervisorCandace Andersen, District II SupervisorDiane Burgis, District III SupervisorKaren Mitchoff, District
IV SupervisorFederal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/249
IN THE MATTER OF: Accepting and Giving Notice of Completion for Abatement services located at 1750 Oak Park
Boulevard and 75 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, also identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 149-271-014, Project No.:
0928-WH113B.
WHEREAS the County of Contra Costa on July 13, 2020, issued a Notice to Proceed to Sterling Environmental Corporation, for
abatement services to be performed on County owned property; and
WHEREAS the Public Works Director reports that said work work has been inspected and complies with the approved special
provisions and standard specifications and recommends its acceptance as complete as of August 31, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED said work is ACCEPTED as complete on said date, and the Real Estate Division of
Public Works shall file with the County Recorder a copy of this Resolution and Notice of Completion for said contract.
Contact: Scarlett Torres, (925) 957-2466
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
Recorded at the request of:
Contra Costa County
Return to:
Contra Costa County Public Works
Real Estate Division
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Scarlett Torres
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Resolution No. 2020/249
Accepting and Giving Notice of Completion for Abatement of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 149-271-014,
also identified as 1750 Oak Park Boulevard and 75 Santa Barbara Road. Work completed as of
August 31, 2020.
Contractor: Sterling Environmental Corporation
Project: 1750 Oak Park Boulevard & 75 Santa Barbara Road Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
(1) APPROVE a grant of $1,180,000 in Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds to West County
MHSA, LLC (Service Provider) to acquire two adjacent properties, one at 903-919 Virginia Avenue, and
one at 360-366 South 9th Street, Richmond.
(2) CONSENT to the sale of real property located at 903-919 Virginia Avenue in Richmond by Rubicon
Programs (Rubicon) to Service Provider, in accordance with the requirements of a MHSA Revocable Grant
Agreement between the County and Rubicon dated March 12, 2008.
(3) APPROVE the assignment of Rubicon’s obligations under the MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement
between the County and Rubicon dated March 12, 2008, and related documents, from Rubicon to Service
Provider as part of the transfer of ownership of the Virginia Avenue property.
(4) APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Health Services to execute the necessary legal documents
to effect the above actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. The County receives MHSA funds from the State of California.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Suzanne Tavano, Ph.D.,
925-957-5212
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Adam Down, Marcy Wilhelm
C. 73
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Legal documents for grant of Mental Health Services Act funds for Virginia Avenue and 9th Street Properties
BACKGROUND:
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Housing Program was jointly launched by the former
California Department Mental Health (State DMH) and the California Housing Finance Agency
(CalHFA) in August 2007. The MHSA Housing Program funds were administered for the benefit of
counties by State DMH and CalHFA until May 2016, when MHSA’s original housing program ended.
The Special Needs Housing Program (SNHP) was initiated on June 24, 2016, by CalHFA. With the
introduction of SNHP, counties were given the opportunity to have their share of funds sent to the
county for direct management or to have funds remain with CalHFA in its SNHP program. Through a
board order dated September 20, 2016, the Board of Supervisors authorized staff to request Contra Costa
County’s funds be sent to the County for direct management. As a result of that action, the County
received $1,736,694 in December 2016 ($1,735,224) and May 2017 ($1,470). The funds are sometimes
referred to as MHSA funds and sometimes as SNHP funds, but the source of funds is MHSA.
The acquisition proposed to be completed with this $1,180,000 grant of MHSA funds was previously
approved by the Board of Supervisors to be completed using a grant of SNHP funds, through a Board
action taken November 19, 2019. Except for the change in the name of the source of funds and the name
of the entity organized to acquire the properties being changed from Housing Consortium of the East
Bay to West County MHSA LLC, all other terms of the transaction approved by the Board on
November 19, 2019, remain unchanged.
The properties being acquired with the proposed MHSA grant are currently owned by Rubicon
Programs, Inc. (Rubicon). Rubicon is selling its residential properties in order to focus on providing
services to the homeless. The properties are located on adjacent lots, one at 903-919 Virginia Avenue
and one at 360-366 South 9th Street. Together these properties provide ten units of housing affordable to
extremely low-income households with special needs.
Rubicon and the County are parties to a Revocable Grant Agreement dated March 12, 2008, under which
the County granted Rubicon $564,332 in MHSA funds to pay for the renovation of the 6-unit residential
building located at 903-919 Virginia Avenue (one of the properties being sold by Rubicon). In
consideration for the 2008 grant of MHSA funds, the property located at 903-919 Virginia Avenue is
subject to a Regulatory Agreement that restricts, through March 2028, the occupancy of the apartments
to low income households that have a member who is MHSA eligible. Rubicon’s obligations under the
March 12, 2008 Revocable Grant Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement are secured by a Deed of
Trust. As part of the acquisition of the property by the West County MHSA LLC, Rubicon’s obligations
under the March 12, 2008 Revocable Grant Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement are being
assigned to West County MHSA LLC.
Staff requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached documents in their substantially final
form. The MHSA funds will be deposited into an escrow account with Old Republic Title that the buyer
opened for this transaction. Escrow is expected to close no later than December 31, 2020.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Rubicon Programs, Inc. no longer includes housing in its core organizational mission. Failure to transfer
the properties and Rubicon’s obligations under the March 12, 2008 Revocable Grant Agreement to West
County MHSA LLC may result in diminished services to tenants residing in these properties.
ATTACHMENTS
Assignment and Assumption Agreement Virginia Ave
MHSA Deed of Trust - Virginia Ave and South 9th Street
MHSA Regulatory Agreement Virginia Ave and South 9th Street
MHSA Regulatory Agreement Virginia Ave and South 9th Street
MHSA Revocable Grant - Virginia Ave and South 9th Street
Substituion of Trustee Full Reconveyance Rubicon Grant
Termination and Release of Rubicon Regulatory Agreement
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ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT
(Virginia Avenue Apartments MHSA Grant)
This Assignment, Assumption and Consent Agreement (“Agreement ”) is dated _______,
2020, and is by and among the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of
California (the “County”), Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation (“Seller ”), and West County MHSA, LLC, a California limited liability company
(“Buyer ”).
RECITALS
A. Seller is the owner of certain real property located at 903 -919 Virginia Avenue in the
City of Richmond, County of Contra Costa, State of California , as more particularly
described in Exhibit A (the “Virginia Property”). The Virginia Property has been
improved with a six-unit multifamily housing structure, together with a separate building
containing an office and a community room. Seller is also the owner of certain real
property located at 360-366 South 9th Street in the City of Richmond, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, as more particularly described in Exhibit B (the “West
Richmond Property”). The West Richmond Property has been improved with a four-unit
multifamily housing structure. Together, the Virginia Property and the West Richmond
Property are the “Property.”
B. On March 12, 2008, the County made a revocable grant to Seller in the amount of Five
Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($564,332) (the
“Rubicon Grant”) in Proposition 63 (2004) Mental Health Services Act (“MHSA”) funds
to enable Seller to rehabilitate the six-unit multifamily housing structure on the Virginia
Property. The Rubicon Grant is evidenced by a MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement
dated as of March 12, 2008 (the “Rubicon Grant Agreement ”).
C. As consideration for the Rubicon Grant, in addition to the Rubicon Grant Agreement,
Seller entered into a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
dated as of March 12, 2008, which was recorded as Document Number 2008 -0066594-
00, in the official records of Contra Costa County (the “Rubicon Regulatory
Agreement ”). The term of the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement expires March 11, 2028.
D. Seller’s obligations under the Rubicon Grant Agreement and the Rubicon Regulatory
Agreement are secured by a Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, Security
Agreement, and Fixture Filing dated as of March 12, 2008, recorded as Document
Number 2008-0066593-00, in the official records of Contra Costa County (the “Rubicon
Deed of Trust”).
E. Seller and Housing Consortium of the East Bay are parties to a Purchase and Sale
Agreement dated as of October 18, 2019, as amended and assigned to Buyer, under
which Buyer is acquiring the Property from Seller. To facilitate Buyer’s purchase of the
Property from Seller, the County is making a revocable grant to Buyer in the amount of
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One Million One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,175,000) (the “Grant”)
pursuant to a MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement between the County and Buyer of even
date herewith (the “West County Grant Agreement ”).
F. As consideration for the Grant and the County’s consent to Buyer’s acquisition of the
Virginia Property, Buyer is entering into, among other agreements, (i) this Agreement,
under which Buyer is assuming Seller’s rights and obligations under the Rubicon Grant
Agreement, (ii) a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of
even date herewith, between the County and Buyer, evidencing County requirements
applicable to the Grant and the Rubicon Grant, to be recorded against the Property (the
“Regulatory Agreement ”), and (iii) a Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, Security
Agreement, and Fixture Filing of even date herewith among Buyer, as trustor, Old
Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that will encumber
the Property to secure Grantee’s obligations and covenants under the West County Grant
Agreement, the Rubicon Grant Agreement, and the Regulatory Agreement (the “Deed of
Trust”).
G. Simultaneously with the acquisition of the Virginia Property by Buyer, the County will
reconvey the Rubicon Deed of Trust and terminate the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits accruing to the parties hereto
and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Representations of Seller. Seller represents and warrants that:
a. It has not previously assigned, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise transferred any
of its rights, title, or interest in the Virginia Property, or its rights, title, or interest
in the Rubicon Grant Agreement.
b. It has received the consent of all other existing lenders on the Virginia Property to
the transfer of the Virginia Property, and the assignment and assumptions
contemplated by this Agreement and that such actions will not constitute a default
under any of such lenders’ loan documents.
c. No event has occurred and is continuing that would constitute a default and no
event has occurred and is continuing that, with notice or the passage of time or
both, would be an event of default unde r any of the documents evidencing the
Rubicon Grant.
2. Consent to Transfer of Property. Subject to Buyer’s execution of this Agreement, the
Regulatory Agreement, and the Deed of Trust, the County consents to the Assignment.
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3. Assignment of Rubicon Grant.
a. Assignment. Seller hereby assigns to Buyer all of Seller’s rights, title, and
interest in and obligations under the Rubicon Grant Agreement effective upon the
closing of Buyer’s acquisition of the Virginia Property (the “Assignment ”).
b. Assumption. Buyer hereby accepts the Assignment and assumes Seller’s
obligation to repay the Rubicon Grant in accordance with the terms of the
Rubicon Grant Agreement.
4. No Change. Except for the Assignment, the terms of the Rubicon Grant Agreement are
unchanged.
5. Title of Parts and Sections. The titles of the sections and subsections of this Agreement
are inserted for convenience of reference only and are to be disregarded in interpreting
any part of the Agreement’s provisions.
6. Attorneys’ Fees Enforcement. If any attorney is engaged by any party hereto to enforce
or defend any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party or parties are entitled to
costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
7. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the legal
representatives, heirs, successors and assigns of the parties.
8. California Law. The laws of the State of California govern all matters arising out of this
Agreement.
9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed by the different parties hereto in
counterpart, each of which is deemed an original but all of which together constitute one
and the same agreement.
Remainder of Page Left Intentionally Blank
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties are executing this Agreement as of the day first
above written.
SELLER:
Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a California
nonprofit public benefit corporation
By: __________________________
Name: __________________________
Its: ___________________________
BUYER:
WEST COUNTY MHSA, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By: Housing Consortium of the East Bay,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its sole member and manager
By: _______________________
Darin Lounds, Executive Director
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COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: _____________________________
Anna Roth
Director, Contra Costa County Health
Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHARON L. ANDERSON
County Counsel
By: ______________________________
Kathleen Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 46, as shown on the map of "Santa Fe", filed March 17, 1900, Map
Book E, Page 102, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 550-310-013
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST RICHMOND PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 21 and 22 in Block 46, as shown on the Map of Santa Fe, filed March 17, 1900 in Book E
of Maps, Page 102, in the Office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County.
APN: 550-310-012
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, California 94553
Attention: Affordable Housing Program Manager
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS,
SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FILING
(Virginia Apartments and West Richmond Apartments)
THIS DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS, SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FILING ("Deed of Trust") is made as of this ____ day of
_____________, 2020, by and among West County MHSA, LLC, a California limited liability
company ("Trustor "), Old Republic Title Company, a California corporation, ("Trustee "), and the
County of Contra Costa, a politica l subdivision of the State of California ("Beneficiary").
FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including the revocable grant
herein recited and the trust herein created, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Trustor
hereby irrevocably grants, transfers, conveys and assigns to Trustee, IN TRUST, WITH POWER
OF SALE, for the benefit and security of Beneficiary, under and subject to the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, Trustor's fee interest in the property located in the County of
Contra Costa, State of California, that is described in the attached Exhibit A and Exhibit B,
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property").
TOGETHER WITH all interest, estates or other claims, both in law and in equity which
Trustor now has or may hereafter acquire in the Property and the rents;
TOGETHER WITH all easements, rights-of-way and rights used in connection therewith
or as a means of access thereto, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) all
tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereof and thereto;
TOGETHER WITH any and all buildings and improvements of every kind and
description now or hereafter erected thereon, and all property of Trustor now or hereafter affixed
to or placed upon the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all building materials and equipment now or hereafter delivered to
said property and intended to be installed therein;
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TOGETHER WITH all right, title and interest of Trustor, now owned or hereafter
acquired, in and to any land lying within the right-of-way of any street, open or proposed,
adjoining the Property, and any and all sidewalks, alleys and strips and areas of land adjacent to
or used in connection with the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all estate, interest, right, title, other claim or demand, of ever y
nature, in and to such property, including the Property, both in law and in equity, including, but
not limited to, all deposits made with or other security given by Trustor to utility companies, the
proceeds from any or all of such property, including the Property, claims or demands with
respect to the proceeds of insurance in effect with respect thereto, which Trustor now has or may
hereafter acquire, any and all awards made for the ta king by eminent domain or by any
proceeding or purchase in lieu thereof of the whole or any part of such property, including
without limitation, any awards resulting from a change of grade of streets and awards for
severance damages to the extent Beneficiary has an interest in such awards for taking as
provided in Section 4.1 herein;
TOGETHER WITH all of Trustor's interest in all articles of personal property or fixtures
now or hereafter attached to or used in and about the building or buildings now erected or
hereafter to be erected on the Property which are necessary to t he complete and comfortable use
and occupancy of such building or buildings for the purposes for which they were or are to be
erected, including all other goods and chattels and personal property as are ever used or
furnished in operating a building, or the activities conducted therein, similar to the one herein
described and referred to, and all renewals or replacements thereof or articles in substitution
therefor, whether or not the same are, or shall be attached to said building or buildings in any
manner; and
TOGETHER WITH all of Trustor's interest in all building materials, fixtures, equipment,
work in process and other personal property to be incorporated into the Property; all goods,
materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, machinery, furniture and furnishings, signs and other
personal property now or hereafter appropriated for use on the Property, whether stored on the
Property or elsewhere, and used or to be used in connection with the Property; all rents, issues
and profits, and all inventory, accounts, accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles,
chattel paper, instruments, documents, notes drafts, letters of credit, insurance policies, insurance
and condemnation awards and proceeds, trade names, trademarks and service marks arising from
or related to the Property and any business conducted thereon by Trustor; all replacements,
additions, accessions and proceeds; and all books, records and files relating to any of the
foregoing.
All of the foregoing, together with the Property, is herein referred to as the "Security."
To have and to hold the Security together with acquittances to the Trustee, its successors and
assigns forever.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING THE FOLLOWING OBLIGATIONS (the "Secured
Obligations "):
A. Payment to Beneficiar y of all sums at any time owing under or in connection with
the Grant (defined in Section 1.1 below) until paid or cancelled and any other amounts owing
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under the Grant Documents (defined in Section 1.3 below). The Grant and other payments shall
be due and payable as provided in the Grant Agreement or other Grant Documents, as applicable.
The Grant Agreement and the Rubicon Grant Agreement and all their terms are incorporated
herein by reference, and this conveyance shall secure any and all extensions thereof, however
evidenced;
B. Payment of any sums advanced by Beneficiary to protect the Security pursuant to
the terms and provisions of this Deed of Trust following a breach of Trustor 's obligation to
advance said sums and the expiration of any applicable cure period, with interest thereon as
provided herein;
C. Performance of every obligation, covenant or agreement of Trustor contained
herein and in the Grant Documents; and
D. All modifications, extensions and renewals of any of the Secured Obligations
AND TO PROTECT THE SECURITY OF THIS DEED OF TRUST, TRUSTOR
COVENANTS AND AGREES:
ARTICLE 1:
DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Deed of Trust, the following terms have
the following meanings in this Deed of Trust:
Section 1.1 The term "Grant" means (i) through March 11, 2028, the MHSA Grant
and the Rubicon Grant, and (ii) beginning March 1 2, 2028, the MHSA Grant.
Section 1.2 The term "Grant Agreement " means that certain MHSA Revocable Grant
Agreement between Trustor and Beneficiary, of even date herewith, provid ing for Beneficiary to
grant to Trustor One Million One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,175,000) for the
acquisition of the Property.
Section 1.3 The term "Grant Documents " means this Deed of Trust, the Grant
Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement, the Rubicon Grant Agreement, and any other debt, loan
or security instruments between Trustor and Beneficiary relating to the Property.
Section 1.4 The term "MHSA Grant" means the grant in the amount of One Million
One Million One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,175,000) from Beneficiary to
Trustor, made pursuant to the Grant Agreement.
Section 1.5 The term "Regulatory Agreement" means that certain regulatory
agreement of even date herewith by and between Beneficiary and Trustor evidencing County
requirements applicable to the Grant and recorded against the Property.
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Section 1.6 The term "Rubicon Grant" means the grant in the amount of Five Hundred
Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($564,332) made by Beneficiary
pursuant to the Rubicon Grant Agreement.
Section 1.7 The term "Rubicon Grant Agreement" means the MHSA Revocable Grant
Agreement dated as of March 12, 2008 pertaining to the Rubicon Grant, as assumed by Trustor
pursuant to an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement of even date herewith among
Beneficiary, Trustor, and Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation.
ARTICLE 2:
MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF
THE PROPERTY AND SECURITY
Section 2.1 Maintenance and Modification of the Property by Trustor.
Trustor agrees that at all times prior to full payment and performance of the Secured
Obligations, Trustor will, at Trustor's own expense, maintain, preserve and keep the Security or
cause the Security to be maintained and preserved in good condition. Trustor will from time to
time make or cause to be made all repairs, replacements and renewals deemed proper and
necessary by it. Beneficiary shall have no responsibility in any of these matters or for the
making of improvements or additions to the Security.
Trustor agrees to pay fully and discharge (or cause to be paid fully and discharged) all
claims for labor done and for material and services furnished in connection with the Security,
diligently to file or procure the filing of a valid notice of cessation upon the event of a cessation
of labor on the work or construction on the Security for a continuous period of thirty (30) days or
more, and to take all other reasonable steps to forestall the assertion of claims of lien against the
Security of any part thereof. Trustor irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Beneficiary
as its agent (said agency being coupled with an interest) with the authority, but without any
obligation, to file for record any notices of completion or cessation of labor or any other notice
that Beneficiary deems necessa ry or desirable to protect its interest in and to the Security or the
Grant Documents; provided, however, that Beneficiary shall exercise its rights as agent of
Trustor only in the event that Trustor shall fail to take, or shall fail to diligently continue to take,
those actions as hereinbefore provided.
Upon demand by Beneficiary, Trustor shall make or cause to be made such demands or
claims as Beneficiary shall specify upon laborers, materialmen, subcontractors or other persons
who have furnished or claim to have furnished labor, services or materials in connection with the
Security. Nothing herein contained shall require Trustor to pay any claims for labor, materials or
services which Trustor in good faith disputes and is diligently contesting provided that Trustor
shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing of any claim of lien, record in the Office of the
Recorder of Contra Costa County, a surety bond in an amount 1 and 1/2 times the amount of
such claim item to protect against a claim of lien.
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Section 2.2 Granting of Easements.
Trustor may not grant easements, licenses, rights -of-way or other rights or privileges in
the nature of easements with respect to any property or rights included in the Security except
those required or desirable for installation a nd maintenance of public utilities including, without
limitation, water, gas, electricity, sewer, telephone and telegraph, or those required by law , and
as approved, in writing, by Beneficiary.
Section 2.3 Assignment of Rents.
As part of the consideration for the revocable grant evidenced by the Grant Documents,
Trustor hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns and transfers to Beneficiary all the rents
and revenues of the Property including those now due, past due, or to become due by virtue of
any lease or other agreement for the occupancy or use of all or any part of the Property,
regardless of to whom the rents and revenues of the Property are payable. Trustor hereby
authorizes Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agents to collect the aforesaid rents and revenues and
hereby directs each tenant of the Property to pay such rents to Beneficiary or Beneficiary's
agents; provided, however, that prior to written notice given by Beneficiary to Trustor of the
breach by Trustor of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Grant Documents, Trustor shall
collect and receive all rents and revenues of the Property as trustee for the benefit of Beneficiary
and Trustor to apply the rents and revenues so collected to the Secured Obligations with the
balance, so long as no such breach has occurred, to the account of Trustor, it being intended by
Trustor and Beneficiary that this assignment of rents constitutes an absolute assignment and not
an assignment for additional security only. Upon delivery of written notice by Beneficiary to
Trustor of the breach by Trustor of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Grant
Documents, and without the necessity of Beneficiary entering upon and taking and maintaining
full control of the Property in person, by agent or by a court-appointed receiver, Beneficiary shall
immediately be entitled to possession of all rents and revenues of the Property as specified in this
Section 2.3 as the same becomes due and payable, including but not limited to rents then due and
unpaid, and all such rents shall immediately upon delivery of such notice be held by Trustor as
trustee for the benefit of Beneficiary only; provided, however, that the written notice by
Beneficiary to Trustor of the breach by Trustor shall contain a statement that Beneficiary
exercises its rights to such rents. Trustor agrees that commencing upon delivery of such written
notice of Trustor's breach by Beneficiary to Trustor, each tenant of the Property shall make such
rents payable to and pay such rents to Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agents on Beneficiary's
written demand to each tenant therefor, delivered to each tenant personally, by mail or by
delivering such demand to each rental unit, without any liability on the part of said tenant to
inquire further as to the existence of a default by Trustor.
Trustor hereby covenants that Trustor has not executed any prior assignment of said
rents, that Trustor has not performed, and will not perform, any acts or has not executed and will
not execute, any instrument which would prevent Beneficiary from exercising its rights under
this Section 2.3, and that at the time of execution of this Deed of Trust, there has been no
anticipation or prepayment of any of the rents of the Property for more than two (2) months prior
to the due dates of such rents. Trustor covenants that Trustor will not hereafter collect or accept
payment of any rents of the Property more than two (2) months prior to the due dates of such
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rents. Trustor further covenant that Trustor will execute and deliver to Beneficiary such further
assignments of rents and revenues of the Property as Beneficiary may from time to time request.
Upon Trustor's breach of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Grant Documents,
Beneficiary may in person, by agent or by a court-appointed receiver, regardless of the adequacy
of Beneficiary's security, enter upon and take and maintain full control of the Property in order to
perform all acts necessary and appropriate for the operation and maintenance thereof including,
but not limited to, the execution, cancellation or modification of leases, the collection of all rents
and revenues of the Property, the making of repairs to the Property and the execution or
termination of contracts providing for the management or maintenance of the Property, all on
such terms as are deemed best to protect the security of this Deed of Trust. In the event
Beneficiary elects to seek the appointment of a receiver for the Property upon Trustor 's breach of
any covenant or agreement of Trustor in this Deed of Trust, Trustor hereby expressly consents to
the appointment of such receiver. Beneficiary or the receiver shall be entitled to receive a
reasonable fee for so managing the Property.
All rents and revenues collected subsequent to delivery of written notice by Beneficiary
to Trustor of the breach by Trustor of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Grant
Documents shall be applied first to the costs, if any, of taking control of and managing the
Property and collecting the rents, including, but not limited to, a ttorney's fees, receiver's fees,
premiums on receiver's bonds, costs of repairs to the Property, premiums on insurance policies,
taxes, assessments and other charges on the Property, and the costs of discharging any obligation
or liability of Trustor as lessor or landlord of the Property and then to the sums secured by this
deed of Trust. Beneficiary or the receiver shall have access to the books and records used in the
operation and maintenance of the Property and shall be liable to account only for those rents
actually received. Beneficiary shall not be liable to Trustor, anyone claiming under or through
Trustor or anyone having an interest in the Property by reason of anything done or left undone by
Beneficiary under this Section 2.3.
If the rents of the Property are not sufficient to meet the costs, if any, of taking control of
and managing the Property and collecting the rents, any funds expended by Beneficiary for such
purposes shall become part of the Secured Obligations pursuant to Section 3.3 hereof. Unless
Beneficiary and Trustor agree in writing to other terms of payment, such amounts shall be
payable upon notice from Beneficiary to Trustor requesting payment thereof and shall bear
interest from the date of disbursement at the rate stated in Sec tion 3.3.
Any entering upon and taking and maintaining of control of the Property by Beneficiary
or the receiver and any application of rents as provided herein shall not cure or waive any default
hereunder or invalidate any other right or remedy of Bene ficiary under applicable law or
provided herein. This assignment of rents of the Property shall terminate at such time as this
Deed of Trust ceases to secure the Secured Obligations.
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ARTICLE 3:
TAXES AND INSURANCE; ADVANCES
Section 3.1 Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges.
Trustor shall pay, or cause to be paid, prior to the date of delinquency, all taxes,
assessments, charges and levies imposed by any public authority or utility company which are or
may become a lien affecting the Security or any part thereof; provided, however, that Trustor
shall not be required to pay and discharge any such tax, assessment, charge or levy so long as (a)
the legality thereof shall be promptly and actively contested in good faith and by appropriate
proceedings, and (b) Trustor maintains reserves adequate to pay any liabilities contested pursuant
to this Section 3.1. With respect to taxes, special assessments or other similar governmental
charges, Trustor shall pay such amount in full prior to the attachment of any lien therefor on any
part of the Security; provided, however, if such taxes, assessments or charges may be paid in
installments, Trustor may pay in such installments. Except as provided in clause (b) of the first
sentence of this paragraph, the provisions of this Section 3.1 shall not be construed to require that
Trustor maintain a reserve account, escrow account, impound account or other similar account
for the payment of future taxes, assessments, charges and levies.
In the event that Trustor shall fail to pay any of the foregoing items required by this
Section 3.1 to be paid by Trustor, Beneficiary may (but shall be under no obligation to) pay the
same, after Beneficiary has notified Trustor of such failure to pay and Trustor fails to fully pay
such items within seven (7) business days after receipt of such notice. Any amount so advanced
therefor by Beneficiary, together with interest thereon from the date of such advance at the
maximum rate permitted by law, shall become part of the Secured Obligations secured hereby,
and Trustor agrees to pay all such amounts.
Section 3.2 Provisions Respecting Insurance.
Trustor agrees to provide insurance conforming in all respects to that required under the
Grant Documents during the course of construction and following completion, and at all times
until all amounts secured by this Deed of Trust have been paid and all Secured Obligations
secured hereunder fulfilled, and this Deed of Trust reconveyed.
All such insurance policies and coverages shall be maintained at Trustor 's sole cost and
expense. Certificates of insurance for all of the above insurance policies, showing the same to be
in full force and effect, shall be delivered to Beneficiary upon demand therefor at any time prior
to Trustor's satisfaction of the Secured Obligat ions.
Section 3.3 Advances.
In the event Trustor shall fail to maintain the full insurance coverage required by this
Deed of Trust or shall fail to keep the Security in accordance with the Grant Documents,
Beneficiary, after at least seven (7) days prior notice to Trustor, may (but shall be under no
obligation to) take out the required policies of insurance and pay the premiums on the same or
may make such repairs or replacements as are necessary and provide for payment thereof; and all
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amounts so advanced therefor by Beneficiary shall become part of the Secured Obligations
(together with interest as set forth below) and shall be secured hereby, which amounts Trustor
agrees to pay on the demand of Beneficiary, and if not so paid, shall bear interest from the date
of the advance at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the maximum rate permitted by
law.
ARTICLE 4:
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR CONDEMNATION
Section 4.1 Awards and Damages.
All judgments, awards of damages, settlements and compensation made in connection
with or in lieu of (1) taking of all or any part of or any interest in the Property by or under
assertion of the power of eminent domain, (2) any damage to or destruction of the Property or in
any part thereof by insured casualty, and (3) any other injury or damage to a ll or any part of the
Property (collectively, the "Funds") are hereby assigned to and shall be paid to Beneficiary by a
check made payable to Beneficiary. Beneficiary is authorized and empowered (but not required)
to collect and receive any Funds and is authorized to apply them in whole or in part upon any
indebtedness or obligation secured hereby, in such order and manner as Beneficiary shall
determine at its sole option. Beneficiary shall be entitled to settle and adjust all claims under
insurance policies provided under this Deed of Trust and may deduct and retain from the
proceeds of such insurance the amount of all expenses incurred by it in connection with any such
settlement or adjustment. All or any part of the amounts so collected and recovered b y
Beneficiary may be released to Trustor upon such conditions as Beneficiary may impose for its
disposition. Application of all or any part of the Funds collected and received by Beneficiary or
the release thereof shall not cure or waive any default under this Deed of Trust. The rights of
Beneficiary under this Section 4.1 are subject to the rights of any senior mortgage lender.
Beneficiary shall release the Funds to Trustor to be used to reconstruct the improvements on the
Property provided that Benefic iary reasonably determines that Trustor (taking into account the
Funds) has sufficient funds to rebuild the improvements in substantially the form existing prior
to the casualty or condemnation.
ARTICLE 5:
AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY;
FURTHER ASSURANCES; PAYMENT OF GRANT AND INTEREST
Section 5.1 Other Agreements Affecting Property.
Trustor shall duly and punctually perform all terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements binding upon it under the Grant Documents and any other agreement of any nature
whatsoever now or hereafter involving or affecting the Security or any part thereof.
Section 5.2 Agreement to Pay Attorneys' Fees and Expenses.
In the event of any Event of Default (as defined in Section 7.1) hereunder, and if
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Beneficiary should employ attorneys or incur other expenses for the collection of amounts due or
the enforcement of performance or observance of an obligation or agreement on the part of
Trustor in this Deed of Trust, Trustor agrees that it will, on demand therefor, pay to Beneficiary
the reasonable fees of such attorneys and such other reasonable expenses so incurred by
Beneficiary (including, but not limited to, other professional service fees and costs); and any
such amounts paid by Beneficiary shall be added to the Secured Obligations, and shall bear
interest from the date such expenses are incurred at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or
the maximum rate permitted by law.
Section 5.3 Payment of the Grant.
Trustor shall pay to Beneficiary the Grant and any other payments as set forth in the
Grant Documents in the amounts and by the times set out therein.
Section 5.4 Personal Property.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the personal property subject to this Deed of
Trust shall be deemed to be fixtures and part of the real property and this Deed of Trust shall
constitute a fixtures filing under the California Commercial Code. As to any personal property
not deemed or permitted to be fixtures, this Deed of Trust shall constitute a security agreement
under the California Commercial Code. Trustor hereby grants Be neficiary a security interest in
such items.
Section 5.5 Financing Statement.
Trustor shall execute and deliver to Beneficiary such financing statements pursuant to the
appropriate statutes, and any other documents or instruments as are required to convey to
Beneficiary a valid perfected security interest in the Security. Trustor agrees to perform all acts
which Beneficiary may reasonably request so as to enable Beneficiary to maintain such valid
perfected security interest in the Security in order to secure the payment of the Grant in
accordance with its terms in the Grant Documents. Beneficiary is authorized to file a copy of
any such financing statement in any jurisdiction(s) as it shall deem appropriate from time to time
in order to protect the security interest established pursuant to this instrument. Trustor shall pay
all costs of filing such financing statements and any extensions, renewals, amendments, and
releases thereof, and shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses of any record searches for
financing statements, and releases thereof, as Beneficiary may reasonably require. Without the
prior written consent of Beneficiary, Trustor shall not create or suffer to be created pursuant to
the California Commercial Code any other security interest in the Security, including
replacements and additions thereto.
Section 5.6 Operation of the Security.
Trustor shall operate the Security (and, in case of a transfer of a portion of the Security
subject to this Deed of Trust, the transferee shall operate such portion of the S ecurity) in full
compliance with the Grant Documents.
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Section 5.7 Inspection of the Security.
At any and all reasonable times upon seventy-two (72) hours' notice, Beneficiary and its
duly authorized agents, attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and represe ntatives, shall have
the right, without payment of charges or fees, to inspect the Security.
Section 5.8 Nondiscrimination.
Trustor herein covenants by and for itself, its heirs, executors, administrators, and
assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination
against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease,
sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Security, nor shall Trustor itself or
any person claiming under or through it establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy
of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or vendees in the Security. The foregoing covenants
shall run with the land.
ARTICLE 6:
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Trustor shall keep and maintain the Property in compliance with, and shall not cause or
permit the Property to be in violation of any federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations
relating to industrial hygiene or to the environmental conditions on, under or about the Property
including, but not limited to, soil and ground water conditions. Trustor shall not use, generate,
manufacture, store or dispose of on, under, or about the Property or transport to or from the
Property any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, hazardous wastes, toxic substances or
related materials, including without limitation, any substances defined as or included in the
definition of "hazardous substances," hazardous wastes," "hazardous materials," or "toxic
substances" under any applicable federal or state laws or regulations (collectively referred to
hereinafter as "Hazardous Materials ") except such of the foregoing as may be customarily used
in construction or operation of a multifamily residential development.
Trustor shall immediately advise Beneficiary in writing if at any time it receives written
notice of (i) any and all enforcement, cleanup, removal or other governmental or regulatory
actions instituted, completed or threatened against Trustor or the Property pursuant to any
applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations relating to any Hazardous
Materials, ("Hazardous Materials Law"); (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party
against Trustor or the Property relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery compensation,
loss or injury resulting from any Hazardous Materials (the matters set forth in clauses (i) and (ii)
above are hereinafter referred to a "Hazardous Materials Claims "); and (iii) Trustor's discovery
of any occurrence or condition on any real property adjoining or in the vicinity of the Property
that could cause the Property or any part thereof to be classified as "border-zone property" (as
defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 25117.4) under the provision of California
Health and Safety Code, Sections 25220 et seq., or any regulation adopted in accordance
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therewith, or to be otherwise subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy,
transferability or use of the Property under any Hazardous Materials Law.
Beneficiary shall have the right to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, any
legal proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any Hazardous Materials Claims and to
have its reasonable attorneys' fees in connection therewith paid by Trustor. Trustor shall
indemnify and hold harmless Beneficiary and its board members, supervisors, directors, officers,
employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, damage, cost, expense or
liability directly or indirectly arising out of or attributable to the use, generation, storage, release,
threatened release, discharge, disposal, or presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about
the Property including without limitation: (a) all foreseeable consequential damages; (b) the
costs of any required or necessary repair, cleanup or detoxification of the Proper ty and the
preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial or other required plans; and (c) all
reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Beneficiary in connection with clauses (a) and (b),
including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and consultant's fees. This
indemnification applies whether or not any government agency has issued a cleanup order.
Losses, claims, costs, suits, liability, and expenses covered by this indemnification provision
include, but are not limited to: (1) losses attributable to diminution in the value of the Property;
(2) loss or restriction of use of rentable space on the Property; (3) adverse effect on the
marketing of any rental space on the Property; and (4) penalties and fines levied by, and remedial
or enforcement actions of any kind issued by any regulatory agency (including but not limited to
the costs of any required testing, remediation, repair, removal, cleanup or detoxification of the
Property and surrounding properties).
Without Beneficiary's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
Trustor shall not take any remedial action in response to the presence of any Hazardous
Materials on, under or about the Property, nor enter into any settlement agreement, consent
decree, or other compromise in respect to any Hazardous Material Claims, which remedial
action, settlement, consent decree or compromise might, in Beneficiary's reasonable judgement,
impair the value of Beneficiary's security hereunder; provided, however, that Beneficiary's prior
consent shall not be necessary in the event that the presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or
about the Property either poses an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of any
individual or is of such a nature that an immediate remedial response is necessary and it is not
reasonably possible to obtain Beneficiary's consent before taking such action, provided that in
such event Trustor shall notify Beneficiary as soon as practicable of any action so taken.
Beneficiary agrees not to withhold its consent, where such consent is required hereunder, if (i) a
particular remedial action is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, (ii) Trustor will or may
be subjected to civil or criminal sanctions or penalties if it fails to take a requir ed action; (iii)
Trustor establishes to the reasonable satisfaction of Beneficiary that there is no reasonable
alternative to such remedial action which would result in less impairment of Beneficiary's
security hereunder; or (iv) the action has been agreed to by Beneficiary.
Trustor hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) this Article is intended as Beneficiary's
written request for information (and Trustor's response) concerning the environmental condition
of the Property as required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5, and (ii) each
representation and warranty in this Deed of Trust or any of the other Grant Documents (together
with any indemnity applicable to a breach of any such representation and warranty) with respect
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to the environmental condition of the property is intended by Beneficiary and Trustor to be an
"environmental provision" for purposes of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 736.
In the event that any portion of the Property is determined to be "environmentally
impaired " (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(e)(3)) or
to be an "affected parcel" (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section
726.5(e)(1)), then, without otherwise limiting or in any way affec ting Beneficiary's or the
Trustee's rights and remedies under this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary may elect to exercise its
rights under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(a) to (1) waive its lien on such
environmentally impaired or affected portion of the Property and (2) exercise (a) the rights and
remedies of an unsecured creditor, including reduction of its claim against Trustor to judgment,
and (b) any other rights and remedies permitted by law. For purposes of determining
Beneficiary's right to proceed as an unsecured creditor under California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5(a), Trustor shall be deemed to have willfully permitted or acquiesced in a release
or threatened release of hazardous materials, within the meaning of California C ode of Civil
Procedure Section 726.5(d)(1), if the release or threatened release of hazardous materials was
knowingly or negligently caused or contributed to by any lessee, occupant, or user of any portion
of the Property and Trustor knew or should have known of the activity by such lessee, occupant,
or user which caused or contributed to the release or threatened release. All costs and expenses,
including (but not limited to) attorneys' fees, incurred by Beneficiary in connection with any
action commenced under this paragraph, including any action required by California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 726.5(b) to determine the degree to which the Property is
environmentally impaired, plus interest thereon at the default rate specified in the Grant
Documents, until paid, shall be added to the indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust and shall
be due and payable to Beneficiary upon its demand made at any time following the conclusion of
such action.
Trustor is aware that California Civil Code Section 2955.5(a) provides as follows: "No
lender shall require a borrower, as a condition of receiving or maintaining a loan secured by real
property, to provide hazard insurance coverage against risks to the improvements on that real
property in an amount exceeding the replacement value of the improvements on the property."
ARTICLE 7:
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 7.1 Events of Default.
The following shall constitute events of default ("Events of Default ") following the
expiration of any applicable notice and cure periods: (1) failure to make any payment to be paid
by Trustor under the Grant Documents; (2) failure to observe or perform any of Trustor 's other
covenants, agreements or obligations under the Grant Documents, including, without limitation,
the provisions concerning discrimination; or (3) failure to make any payment or observe or
perform any of Trustor's other covenants, agreements, or obligations under any Secured
Obligations, which default shall not be cured within the times and in the manner provided
therein.
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Section 7.2 Acceleration of Maturity.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, then at the option of
Beneficiary, the amount of any payment related to the Event of Default and all unpaid Secured
Obligations shall immediately become due and payable, upon written notice by Beneficiary to
Trustor (or automatically where so specified in the Grant Documents), and no omission on the
part of Beneficiary to exercise such option when entitled to do so shall be construed as a waiver
of such right.
Section 7.3 Be neficiary's Right to Enter and Take Possession.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Beneficiary may:
(a) Either in person or by agent, with or without bringing any action or
proceeding, or by a receiver appointed by a court, and without regard to the adequacy of its
security, enter upon the Security and take possession thereof (or any part thereof) and of any of
the Security, in its own name or in the name of Trustee, and do any acts which it deems
necessary or desirable to preserve the value or marketability of the Property, or part thereof or
interest therein, increase the income therefrom or protect the security thereof. The entering upon
and taking possession of the Security shall not cure or waive any Event of Default or Notice of
Default and Election to Sell (as defined in Section 7.3(c)) hereunder or invalidate any act done in
response to such Event of Default or pursuant to such Notice of Default and Election to Sell and,
notwithstanding the continuance in possession of the Security, Beneficiary shall be entitled to
exercise every right provided for in this Deed of Trust, or by law upon occurrence of any Event
of Default, including the right to exercise the power of sale;
(b) Commence an action to foreclose this Deed of Trust as a mortgage,
appoint a receiver, or specifically enforce any of the covenants hereof;
(c) Deliver to Trustee a written declaration of default and demand for sale,
and a written notice of default and election to cause Trustor's interest in the Security to be sold
("Notice of Default and Election to Sell"), which notice Trustee or Beneficiary shall cause to be
duly filed for record in the Official Records of Contra Costa County; or
(d) Exercise all other rights and remedies provided herein, in the instruments
by which Trustor acquires title to any Security, or in any other document or agreement now or
hereafter evidencing, creating or securing the Secured Obligations.
Section 7.4 Foreclosure by Power of Sale.
Should Beneficiary elect to foreclose by exercise of the power of sale herein contained,
Beneficiary shall give notice to the Trustee (the "Notice of Sale") and shall deposit with Trustee
this Deed of Trust which is secured hereby (and the deposit of which shall be deemed to
constitute evidence that the Secured Obligations are immediately due and payable), and such
receipts and evidence of any expenditures made that are additionally secured hereby as Trustee
may require.
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(a) Upon receipt of such notice from Beneficiary, Trustee shall cause to be
recorded, published and delivered to Trustor such Notice of Default and Election to Sell as then
required by law and by this Deed of Trust. Trustee shall, without demand on Trustor, after lapse
of such time as may then be required by law and after recordation of such Notic e of Default and
Election to Sell and after Notice of Sale having been given as required by law, sell the Security,
at the time and place of sale fixed by it in the Notice of Sale, whether as a whole or in separate
lots or parcels or items as Trustee shall deem expedient and in such order as it may determine
unless specified otherwise by Trustor according to California Civil Code Section 2924g(b), at
public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States payable at the
time of sale. Trustee shall deliver to such purchaser or purchasers thereof its good and sufficient
deed or deeds conveying the property so sold, but without any covenant or warranty, express or
implied. The recitals in such deed or any matters of facts shall be conclusive proof of the
truthfulness thereof. Any person, including, without limitation, Trustor, Trustee or Beneficiary,
may purchase at such sale.
(b) After deducting all reasonable costs, fees and expenses of Trustee,
including costs of evidence of title in connection with such sale, Trustee shall apply the proceeds
of sale to payment of: (i) the unpaid Grant amount; (ii) all other Secured Obligations owed to
Beneficiary under the Grant Documents; (iii) all other sums then secured hereby; and (iv) the
remainder, if any, to Trustor.
(c) Trustee may postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by public
announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter, and without
further notice make such sale at the time fixed by the last postponement, or may, in its discretion,
give a new Notice of Sale.
Section 7.5 Receiver.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Beneficiary, as a matter of
right and without further notice to Trustor or anyone claiming under the Security, and without
regard to the then value of the Security or the interest of Trustor therein, shall have the right to
apply to any court having jurisdiction to appoint a receiver or receivers of the Security (or a part
thereof), and Trustor hereby irrevocably consents to such appointment and waives further notice
of any application therefor. Any such receiver or receivers shall have all the usual powers and
duties of receivers in like or similar cases, and all the powers and duties of Beneficiary in case of
entry as provided herein, and shall continue as such and exercise all such powers until the date of
confirmation of sale of the Security, unless such receivership is sooner terminated.
Section 7.6 Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power or remedy conferred upon or reserved to Beneficiary by this Deed of
Trust is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power or remedy, but each and every such
right, power and remedy shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to any other
right, power and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity.
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Section 7.7 No Waiver.
(a) No delay or omission of Beneficiary to exercise any right, power or
remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall exhaust or impair any such right, power or
remedy, or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such Event of Default or acquiescence
therein; and every right, power and remedy given by this Deed of Trust to Beneficiary may be
exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expeditious by Beneficiary.
Beneficiary's express or implied consent to breach, or waiver of, any obligation of Trustor
hereunder shall not be deemed or construed to be a consent to any subsequent breach, or further
waiver, of such obligation or of any other obligations of Trustor hereunder. Failure on the part
of Beneficiary to complain of any act or failure to act or to declare an Event of Default,
irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver by Beneficiary of its
right hereunder or impair any rights, power or remedies consequent on any Event of Default by
Trustor.
(b) If Beneficiary (i) grants forbearance or an extension of time for the
payment or performance of any Secured Obligations, (ii) takes other or additional security or the
payment of any sums secured hereby, (iii) waives or does not exercise any right granted in the
Grant Documents, (iv) releases any part of the Security from the lien of this Deed of Trust, or
otherwise changes any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements in the Grant
Documents, (v) consents to the granting of any easement or other right affecting the Security, or
(iv) makes or consents to any agreement subordinating the lien hereof, any such act or omission
shall not release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability under this Deed of
Trust, or any other obligation of Trustor or any subsequent purchaser of the Security or any part
thereof, or any maker, co-signer, endorser, surety or guarantor (unless expressly released); nor
shall any such act or omission preclude Beneficiary from exercising any right, power or privilege
herein granted or intended to be granted in any Event of Default then made or of any subsequent
Event of Default, nor, except as otherwise expressly provided in an instrument or instruments
executed by Beneficiary shall the lien of this Deed of Trust be altered thereby.
Section 7.8 Suits to Protect the Security.
Beneficiary shall have power to (a) institute and maintain such suits and proceedings as it
may deem expedient to prevent any impairment of the Security and the rights of Beneficiary as
may be unlawful or any violation of this Deed of Trust, (b) preserve or protect its interest (as
described in this Deed of Trust) in the Security, and (c) restrain the enforcement of or
compliance with any legislation or other governmental enactment, rule or order that may be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, if the enforcement for compliance with such enactment,
rule or order would impair the Security thereunder or be prejudicial to the interest of Beneficiary.
Section 7.9 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
In the case of any receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement,
adjustment, composition or other proceedings affecting Trustor, its creditors or its property, the
Trustee and/or Benefic iary, to the extent permitted by law, shall be entitled to file such proofs of
claim and other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of
Beneficiary allowed in such proceedings and for any additional amount which may become due
and payable by Trustor hereunder after such date.
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Section 7.10 Waiver.
Trustor waives presentment, demand for payment, notice of dishonor, notice of protest
and nonpayment, protest, notice of interest on interest and late charges, and diligence in taking
any action to collect any Secured Obligations or in proceedings against the Security, in
connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, endorsement or guaranty of this
Deed of Trust.
ARTICLE 8:
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Obligations Regarding Rubicon Grant and Rub icon Grant Agreement.
All obligations of Trustor regarding the Rubicon Grant and Rubicon Grant Agreement
terminate on March 11, 2028.
Section 8.2 Amendments.
This Deed of Trust cannot be waived, changed, discharged or terminated orally, but only
by an instrument in writing signed by Beneficiary and Trustor.
Section 8.3 Reconveyance by Trustee.
Upon written request of Beneficiary stating that all Secured Obligations have been paid
or forgiven, and upon surrender of this Deed of Trust to Trustee for cancellation and retention,
and upon payment by Trustor of Trustee's reasonable fees, Trustee shall reconvey the Security to
Trustor, or to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.
Section 8.4 Notices.
If at any time after the execution of this Deed of Trust it shall become necessa ry or
convenient for one of the parties hereto to serve any notice, demand or communication upon the
other party, such notice, demand or communication shall be in writing and shall be served
personally, by reputable overnight delivery service (which provides a delivery receipt) or by
depositing the same in the registered United States mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid and (1) if intended for Beneficiary shall be addressed to:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Affordable Housing Program Manager
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and (2) if intended for Trustor shall be addressed to:
West County MHSA, LLC
c/o Housing Consortium of the East Bay
410 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Attn: Executive Director
Any notice, demand or communication shall be deemed given, received, made or communicated
on the date personal delivery is effected or, if mailed in the manner herein specified, on the
delivery date or date delivery is refused by the addressee, as shown on the return receipt. Either
party may change its address at any time by giving written notice of such change to Beneficiary
or Trustor as the case may be, in the manner provided herein, at least ten (10) days prior to the
date such change is desired to be effective.
Section 8.5 Successors and Joint Trustors.
Where an obligation created herein is binding upon Trustor, the obligation shall also
apply to and bind any transferee or successors in interest. Where the terms of the Deed of Trust
have the effect of creating an obligation of Trustor and a transferee, such obligation shall be
deemed to be a joint and several obligation of Trustor and such transferee. Where Trustor is
more than one entity or person, all obligations of Trustor shall be deemed to be a joint and
several obligation of each and every entity and person comprising Trustor.
Section 8.6 Captions.
The captions or headings at the beginning of each Section hereof are for the convenience
of the parties and are not a part of this Deed of Trust.
Section 8.7 Invalidity of Certain Provisions.
Every provision of this Deed of Trust is intended to be severable. In the event any term
or provision hereof is declared to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever by a court or
other body of competent jurisdiction, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the balance of
the terms and provisions hereof, which terms and provisions shall remain binding and
enforceable. If the lien of this Deed of Trust is invalid or unenforceable as to any part of the
debt, or if the lien is invalid or unenforceable as to any part of the Security, the unsecured or
partially secured portion of the debt, and all payments made on the debt, whether voluntary or
under foreclosure or other enforcement action or procedure, shall be considered to have been
first paid or applied to the full payment of that portion of the debt which is not secured or
partially secured by the lien of this Deed of Trust.
Section 8.8 Governing Law.
This Deed of Trust shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
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Section 8.9 Gender and Number.
In this Deed of Trust the singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include
the feminine and neuter and vice versa, if the context so requires.
Section 8.10 Deed of Trust, Mortgage.
Any reference in this Deed of Trust to a mortgage shall also refer to a deed of trust and
any reference to a deed of trust shall also refer to a mortgage.
Section 8.11 Actions.
Trustor agrees to appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the
Security.
Section 8.12 Substitution of Trustee.
Beneficiary may from time to time substitute a successor or successors to any Trustee
named herein or acting hereunder to execute this Trust. Upon such appointment, and without
conveyance to the successor trustee, the latter shall be vested with all title, powers, and duties
conferred upon any Trustee herein named or acting hereunder. Each such appointment and
substitution shall be made by written instrument executed by Beneficiary, containing reference to
this Deed of Trust and its place of record, which, when duly recorded in the proper office of the
county or counties in which the Property is situated, shall be conclusive proof of proper
appointment of the successor trustee.
Section 8.13 Statute of Limitations.
The pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to any and all obligations secured
by this Deed of Trust is hereby waived to the full extent permissible by law.
Section 8.14 Acceptance by Trustee.
Trustee accepts this Trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and acknowledged, is
made public record as provided by law. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Trustee is not
obligated to notify any party hereto of a pending sale under this Deed of Trust or of any action o r
proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary, or Trustee is a party unless brought by Trustee.
[signature appears on the following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Trustor has executed this Deed of Trust as of the day and
year first above written.
TRUSTOR:
WEST COUNTY MHSA, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By: Housing Consortium of the East Bay,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its sole member and
manager
By:__________________________
Darin Lounds
Executive Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY
THE LAND IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
LOTS 23, 24 AND 25 IN BLOCK 46, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF "SANTA FE", FILED
MARCH 17, 1900, MAP BOOK E, PAGE 102, CO NTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS.
APN: 550-310-013
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST RICHMOND PROPERTY
THE LAND IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CO NTRA
COSTA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 46, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SANTA FE, FILED
MARCH 17, 1900 IN BO O K E OF MAPS, PAGE 102, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF CONTRA C OSTA COUNTY.
APN: 550-310-012
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Affordable Housing Program Manager
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
(Virginia Apartments and West Richmond Apartments)
This Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants ("Agreement ") is
dated as of ____________,2020, and is by and between the County of Contra Costa, a political
subdivision of the State of California ("County"), and West County MHSA, LLC, a California
limited liability company ("Grantee ").
RECITALS
A. In accordance with the MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement of even d ate herewith
between County and Grantee (the "Grant Agreement "), the County is providing a revocable grant
to Grantee in the amount of One Million One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars
($1,175,000) (the "Grant") using funds received by the County from the Mental Health Services
Act (the "MHSA"), originally through the California Housing Finance Agency, and administered
by the County’s Health Services Department. Grantee is using the Grant to acquire the real
property located at (i) 903-919 Virginia Avenue in the City of Richmond, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Virginia Property")
and (ii) the real property located at 360 -366 South 9th Street in the City of Richmond, County of
Contra Costa, State of California, as more particularly described in Exhibit B (the "West
Richmond Property") (together, the "Property"). The Virginia Property is the site of a six-unit
residential building. The West Richmond Property is the site of a four -unit residential building.
B. The County has the authority to provide the Grant to Grantee pursuant to
Government Code Section 26227, which authorizes counties to spend county funds for programs
that further a county's public purposes. The Grant is also consistent with the County's "Mental
Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan" for fiscal years 2017-2018
through 2019-2020, as such plan is updated.
C. As consideration for the Grant, Grantee has agreed to enter into this Agreement,
and the Deed of Trust, which secures Grantee's obligations under this Agreement.
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D. The County has agreed to make the Grant to Grantee on the condition that the
Units are maintained and operated as rental housing in accordance with restrictions concerning
affordability, operation, and maintenance that are specified in this Agreement and the Grant
Agreement.
E. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Grant Agreement.
THEREFORE, the County and Grantee hereby agree as follows.
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions
When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings.
(a) "Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the
applicable household.
(b) "Adjusted Income" means the total anticipated annual income of all
persons in a household as calculated in the manner prescribed pursuant to Title 25, Section 6914
of the California Code of Regulations.
(c) "Agreement " has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
agreement.
(d) "Assumed Household Size" means, (i) two persons for a one-bedroom
Unit, and (ii) three persons for a two-bedroom Unit.
(e) "County Designee " means a service provider designated by the County in
writing as the person or entity qualified to determine MHSA Eligibility for Tenants to reside in
the Units.
(f) "County Grant" shall mean all funds granted to Grantee by the County
pursuant to the Grant Agreement.
(g) "Deed of Trust" means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing of even date herewith among Grantee, as trustor, Old
Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that will encumber the
Property to secure Grantee's obligations and covenants under this Agreement and the Grant
Agreement.
(h) "DMH" shall mean the California Department of Mental Health.
(i) "Existing Tenants" means the tenants that occupy the Units on the date of
Grantee's acquisition of the Property.
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(j) "Grant " has the meaning set forth in paragraph A of the Recitals.
(k) "Grant Agreement " has the meaning set forth in paragraph A of the
Recitals.
(l) "HCD" means the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
(m) "Master Lease" has the meaning in Section 2.1(c) below.
(n) "Master Tenant" has the meaning in Section 2.1(c) below.
(o) "Median Income" means the median gross yearly income, adjusted for
Actual Household Size or Assumed Household Size as specified herein, in the County of Contra
Costa, California, as published from time to time by HCD. In the event that such income
determinations are no longer published, or are not updated for a period of at least eighteen (18)
months, the County shall provide the Borrower with other income determinations that are
reasonably similar with respect to methods of calculation to those previously published by HCD.
(p) "MHSA" has the meaning set forth in paragraph A of the Recitals.
(q) "MHSA Eligible " means a person certified by the County or the County
Designee as having a serious mental disorder as defined in Welfare and Institutions Code Section
5600.3(a)(b) and (c), Unserved or Underserved, and eligible to occupy a unit financed with
MHSA funds.
(r) "MHSA Eligible Tenant" means a Tenant where one or more members of
the household are MHSA Eligible.
(s) "Property" has the meaning set forth in paragraph A of the Recita ls .
(t) "Rent" means the total of monthly payments by a Tenant for the
following: use and occupancy of a Unit and land and associated facilities, including parking; any
separately charged fees or service charges assessed by Grantee that are required of all Tenants,
other than security deposits; an allowance for the cost of an adequate level of service for utilities
paid by the Tenant, including garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity, gas and other heating,
cooking and refrigeration fuel, but not telephone service or cable TV; and any other interest,
taxes, fees or charges for use of the land or associated facilities and assessed by a public or
private entity other than Grantee, and paid by the Tenant.
(u) "Tenant " means the household legally occupying a Unit.
(v) "Term" means the term of this Agreement, which commence s on the date
of this Agreement and continues for fifty-five (55) years.
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(w) "Underserved " has the meaning set forth in the California Code of
Regulations Title 9, Section 3200.300, or any successor regulation thereto. In the event that
DMH no longer publishes the definition of Underserved, the County shall provide Grantee with a
definition of Underserved that is reasonably similar to the DMH definition in effect as of the date
of this Agreement.
(x) "Unit" means a residential unit on the Property.
(y) "Unserved " has the meaning set forth in the California Code of
Regulations Title 9, Section 3200.310. In the event that DMH no longer publishes the definition
of Unserved, the County shall provide Grantee with a definition of Unserved that is reasonably
similar to the DMH definition in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
(z) "Very Low-Income Rent" means the maximum allowable rent for a Very
Low-Income Unit pursuant to Section 2.2(a) below.
(aa) "Very Low-Income Tenant" means a Tenant with an Adjusted Income
which does not exceed the maximum income for a very low-income household, adjusted for
Actual Household Size, as published by HCD.
(bb) "Very Low-Income Units" means the Units which, pursuant to Section 2.1
below, are required to be occupied by Very Low-Income Tenants.
ARTICLE 2
AFFORDABILITY AND OCCUPANCY COVENANTS
2.1 Occupancy Requirements.
(a) Very Low-Income Units. During the Term, Grantee shall cause all ten
(10) Units on the Property to be rented to and occupied by, or, if vacant, available for occupancy
by, Very Low-Income Tenants that are MHSA Eligible Tenants.
(b) Existing Tenants. Grantee shall provide the County a written report of the
income and rent amount of all Existing Tenants within thirty (30) days of acquisition of the
Property. Any Existing Tenant lawfully residing in the Property as of the date of this Agreement
is entitled to remain a resident of the Property if such Tenant does not meet the income and other
eligibility criteria of this Section 2.1. If and when such non-qualifying Existing Tenant
voluntarily vacates the Unit, Borrower shall rent, or cause such Unit to be rented, to a Very Low-
Income Household that is MHSA Eligible as necessary to meet the provisions of this Sec tion 2.1.
(c) Master Lease. Grantee has entered into, or intends to enter into, a master
lease agreement (the "Master Lease") with a service provider (the "Master Tenant") pursuant to
which the Master Tenant will sublease the Units to Very Low-Income Tenants that are MHSA
Eligible Tenants. The Master Tenant may be the same entity as the County Designee. Grantee
shall ensure that the Master Lease contains such provisions to allow Grantee to comply with the
provisions of this Agreement. If the Master Tenant is not the same entity as the County
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Designee such Master Tenant and the Master Lease shall be subject to the review and approval
of the County. Grantee shall notify the County of any default of the Master Tenant under the
Master Lease or termination of the Master Lease.
2.2 Allowable Rent
(a) Very Low-Income Rent. Subject to the provisions of Subsection (c)
below, the Rent charged by Grantee or the Master Tenant, as applicable, for the Units must be
equal to the higher of (i) one-twelfth (1/12th) of thirty percent (30%) of fifty percent (50%) of
Median Income, adjusted for Assumed Household Size, and (ii) if the household is receiving
payments for welfare assistance from a public agency and a part of the payments, adjusted in
accordance with the household 's actual housing costs, is specifically designated by the agency to
meet the household's housing costs, the portion of the payment that is disbursed to the household
by the public agency in addition to one-twelfth (1/12th) of thirty percent (30%) of the households
monthly Adjusted Income.
(b) County Approval of Rents. The initial Rent for all Units must be
approved by the County, or the County Designee prior to occupancy. All Rent increases are
subject to County, or the County Designee approval. The County, or the County Designee shall
provide Grantee with a schedule of maximum permissible Rents for the Units annually.
(c) Rental Subsidy
(i) It is the intent of the County and Grantee that each Very Low-
Income Tenant who is MHSA Eligible is only obligated to pay thirty percent (30%) of such
Tenant's actual income in Rent. The County and Grantee further intend that the difference
between thirty percent (30%) of Tenant's actual income and the Rent charged by Grantee or the
Master Tenant, as applicable, in accordance with Section 2.2(a) above, be paid for with rent
subsidies, rent assistance, or other housing assistance received by the Tenant.
(ii) In the event the annual report provided by Grantee pursuant to
Section 3.2 demonstrates that the funds in the operating reserve for the Units exceed six (6)
months' worth of operating expenses or the funds in the replacement reserves for the Units
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the improvements on the Property, the
County may, in its discretion, direct Grantee to reduce the Rent charged pursuant to Section
2.2(a). If requested by the County, such Rent reduction will be memorialized in an amendment to
this Agreement that is recorded against title to the Property. The County agrees that if it directs
Grantee to reduce the Rent that may be charged to Tenants pursuant to Section 2.2(a), the
reduction will be limited to an amount that will permit Grantee to pay for the operating expenses
reasonably expected to be incurred in the operation of the Units as rental housing.
2.3 Increased Income of Tenants.
(a) Non-Qualifying Household. If, upon recertification of the income of a
Tenant of a Unit, the County or the County Designee determines that a former Very Low-Income
Tenant has an Adjusted Income exceeding the maximum qualifying income for a Very Low-
Income Tenant (and the Tenant remains MHSA Eligible), such Tenant will be permitted to
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continue occupying the Unit and the Rent paid by such Tenant will remain at the level set forth
in Section 2.2 above.
(b) Termination of Occupancy. Upon termination of occupancy of a Unit by a
Tenant, such Unit will be deemed to be continuously occupied by a Very Low-Income Tenant,
who is also MHSA Eligible, until such Unit is reoccupied, at which time the Unit will be rented
to a Very Low-Income Tenant, who is also MHSA Eligible. If the Units are not subject to a
Master Lease, or the Master Tenant is not the same entity as the County Designee, Grantee shall
provide the County Designee notice of any vacancies within ten (10) days of such vacancy.
2.4 MHSA Eligibility.
Each Tenant occupying a Unit must include at least one MHSA Eligible household
member and such household member must occupy the Unit at least ten (10) months out of each
calendar year. If a Tenant fails to remain certifie d as MHSA Eligible due to the vacation of the
Unit by the only MHSA Eligible household member (including by reason of the death of the only
MHSA Eligible household member), the continuing or surviving members of such household
will be permitted continued occupancy for a reasonable period of up to one (1) year from the
time of the death or vacation of the MHSA Eligible Tenant (the "Grace Period"). Grantee shall
cause the Tenant to be provided with notice of the applicable Grace Period and with assistance to
obtain information about other available housing assistance programs. The Unit will be
considered to be in compliance with the provisions of Section 2.1(a) above during the Grace
Period. After the Grace Period or earlier termination of the tenancy by the Tenant, Grantee shall
rent, or shall cause the Master Tenant to rent the next available Unit to a Very Low-Income
Household that is MHSA Eligible, to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1(a) above .
ARTICLE 3
MHSA AND INCOME CERTIFICATION AND REPORTING
3.1 Income and MHSA Eligibility Certification.
(a) Grantee acknowledges that the County Designee will income certify
Tenants renting any of the Units.
(b) Grantee acknowledges that the County Designee will determine if
applicant households for the Units contain at least one member who is MHSA Eligible and will
confirm on an annual basis that each Unit is occupied by a Tenant with at least one member who
is MHSA Eligible and that such member actually resides in the Unit in accordance with Section
2.4 of this Agreement. Grantee shall maintain copies of such information.
3.2 Annual Report to County.
Grantee shall submit to the County not later than the forty-fifth (45th) day after the close
of each calendar year, or such other date as may be requested by the County, a statement of the
fiscal condition of the operation of the Units as rental housing, including a financial statement
indicating surpluses or deficits in operating accounts for the period covered, a detailed itemized
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listing of income and expenses, and the amounts of any fiscal reserves. If Master Tenant is not
the same entity as the County Designee, Grantee shall cause the Master Tenant to provide the
County a statistical report, including income and rent data for all Tenants, setting forth the
information called for therein, not later than the forty-fifth (45th) day after the close of each
calendar year, or such other date as may be requested by the County.
3.3 Additional Information.
Grantee shall provide to the County, within fifteen (15) days after re ceipt of a written
request, any other information or completed forms requested by the County in order to comply
with reporting requirements of DMH, the State of California, or the County.
Grantee shall also provide any additional information reasonably re quested by the
County. The County has the right to examine and make copies of all books, records or other
documents of Grantee which pertain to the operation of the Units as rental housing.
3.4 Records.
Grantee shall maintain complete, accurate and current records pertaining to the operation
of the Units as rental housing and shall permit any duly authorized representative of the County
to inspect such records. All Tenant lists, applications and waiting lists relating to the Units in
Grantee's possession must at all times be kept separate and identifiable from any other business
of Grantee and maintained as required by the County, in a reasonable condition for proper audit
and subject to examination during business hours by representatives of the County. Grantee
shall retain copies of all materials obtained or produced with respect to occupancy of the Units
for a period of at least five (5) years.
3.5 On-site Inspection.
The County has the right to perform an on-site inspection of the Property at least one (1)
time per year after reasonable notice to Grantee including such time as Grantee requires to notice
Tenants. Grantee shall cooperate in such inspection.
ARTICLE 4
OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY
4.1 Use of Units.
(a) Grantee shall cause the Units to be operated only as permanent housing for
MHSA Eligible Tenants.
(b) Grantee shall ensure that supportive services are provided to the Tenants
in compliance with all requirements applicable to the MHSA funds, which services may be
provided by the Master Tenant or County Designee. In the event the anticipated operating and
service support funds for MHSA Eligible Tenants are terminated by the State of California due
to no fault of Grantee, the County and Grantee may amend the Grant Documents to permit Very
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Low-Income Tenants (regardless of whether the Very Low-Income Tenants are MHSA Eligible)
to reside in one or more of the Units.
4.2 Taxes and Assessments.
Grantee shall pay all real and personal property taxes, assessments and charges and all
franchise, income, employment, old age benefit, withholding, sales, and other taxes assessed
against it, or payable by it, at such times and in such manner as to prevent any penalty from
accruing, or any line or charge from attaching to the Property; provided, however, that Grantee
has the right to contest in good faith, any such taxes, assessments, or charges. In the event
Grantee exercises its right to contest any tax, assessment, or charge against it, Grantee, on final
determination of the proceeding or contest, shall immediately pay or discharge any decision or
judgment rendered against it, together with all costs, charges and interest.
4.3 Property Tax Exemption.
Grantee may not apply for a property tax exemption for the property under any provision
of law except California Revenue and Taxation Section 214(g) or Section 214(h), without the
prior written consent of the County.
ARTICLE 5
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 Management Responsibilities.
Grantee is responsible for all management functions with respect to the Units and the
Property, including without limitation maintenance, landscaping, routine and extraordinary
repairs, replacement of capital items, and security. The County has no responsibility for
management of the Units or the Property. Grantee shall also be responsible for the selection of
tenants, certification and recertification of household size and income, evictions, collection of
rents and deposits from Tenants (the "Tenant Responsibilities "), provided that the County
acknowledges that at the time of this Agreement the County Designee and or the Master Tenant,
will be responsible for the Tenant Responsibilities and Grantee will have no obligation for the
Tenant Responsibilities while the County Designee or Master Tenant retains such obligations.
5.2 Management Agent; Periodic Reports.
Grantee shall cause the Units to be managed at all times as rental housing by a
professional property management company and an experienced management agent reasonably
acceptable to County, with demonstrated ability to operate residential facilities like the Units in a
manner that will provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing (as approved, the "Management
Agent"). Grantee shall submit for County's approval the identity of any proposed Management
Agent. Grantee shall also submit such additional information about the background, experience
and financial condition of any proposed management agent as is reasonably necessary for
County to determine whether the proposed management agent meets the standard for a qualified
management agent set forth above. If the proposed management agent meets the standard for a
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qualified management agent set forth above, County shall approve the proposed management
agent by notifying Grantee in writing. Unless the proposed management agent is disapproved by
County within thirty (30) days, which disapproval shall state with reasonable specificity the basis
for disapproval, it shall be deemed approved. As of the date of this Agreement the County
approves Grantee as the Management Agent.
5.3 Periodic Performance Review – Property Management.
The County reserves the right to conduct an annual (or more frequently, if deemed
necessary by the County) review of the management practices and financial status of the
operation of the Units. The purpose of each periodic review will be to enable the County to
determine if the operation of the Units is being operated and managed in accordance with the
requirements and standards of this Agreement. Grantee shall cooperate with the County in such
reviews.
5.4 Replacement of Management Agent.
If, as a result of a periodic review, the County determines in its reasonable judgment that
the Units are not being operated and managed in accordance with any of the material
requirements and standards of this Agreement, the County shall deliver notice to Grantee of its
intention to require the Management Agent to be replaced, or, if Grantee is managing the Units,
to require Grantee to retain an independent Management Agent, and the reasons therefor. Within
fifteen (15) days of receipt by Grantee of such written notice, County staff and Grantee shall
meet in good faith to consider methods for improving the financial and operating status of the
Units, including, without limitation, replacing the Management Agent.
If, after such meeting, County staff recommends in writing the Management Agent be
replaced, Grantee shall promptly dismiss the current Management Agent or cease self-
management if the Units are managed by Grantee, and appoint as the Management Agent a
person or entity meeting the standards for a management agent set forth in Section 5.2 above and
approved by the County pursuant to Section 5.2 above.
Any contract for the operation or management of the Units as rental housing entered into
by Grantee must include a provision to the effect that the contract can be terminated as set forth
above. Failure to remove the Management Agent or to appoint a Management Agent instead of
self-managing, in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5.4 will constitute default under
this Agreement, and the County may enforce this provision through legal proceedings as
specified in Section 6.7, below.
5.5 Approval of Management Policies.
Upon request, Grantee shall submit its written management policies with respect to the
operation of the Units as rental housing in conformance with this Agreement to the County for its
review, and shall amend such policies in any way necessary to ensure that the policies comply
with this Agreement.
5.6 Property Maintenance.
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Grantee agrees, for the entire Term of this Agreement, to maintain all interior and
exterior improvements, including landscaping, on the Property in good condition and repair (and,
as to landscaping, in a healthy condition) and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules,
ordinances, orders and regulations of all federal, state, county, municipal, and other
governmental agencies and bodies having or claiming jurisdiction and all their respective
departments, bureaus, and officials, and in accordance with the following maintenance
conditions.
County places prime importance on quality maintenance to protect its investment and to
ensure that all County-assisted affordable housing projects within the County are not allowed to
deteriorate due to below-average maintenance. Normal wear and te ar of the improvements on
the Property is acceptable to the County, provided the improvements are maintained in good
condition. Grantee shall make all repairs and replacements as necessary to keep the
improvements in good condition and repair.
In the event that Grantee breaches any of the covenants contained in this Section 5.6 and
such default continues for a period of five (5) days after written notice from the County with
respect to graffiti, debris, waste material, and general maintenance or thirty (3 0) days after
written notice from the County with respect to landscaping and building improvements, then the
County, in addition to whatever other remedy it may have at law or in equity, has the right to
enter upon the Property and perform or cause to be p erformed all such acts and work necessary
to cure the default. Pursuant to such right of entry, the County is permitted (but is not required)
to enter upon the Property and perform all acts and work necessary to protect, maintain, and
preserve the improve ments and landscaped areas on the Property, and to attach a lien on the
Property, or to assess the Property, in the amount of the expenditures arising from such acts and
work of protection, maintenance, and preservation by the County and/or costs of such c ure,
which amount Grantee shall promptly pay to the County upon demand.
ARTICLE 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Lease Provisions.
In making the Units available for lease, Grantee shall use, and if the Units are subject to a
Master Lease, cause the Master Tenant to use, a form of Tenant lease approved by the County.
The form of Tenant lease must, among other matters include a provision for terminating the lease
and the Tenant consenting to immediate eviction for Tenant's failure: (1) to provide any
information required under this Agreement or reasonably requested by Grantee to establish or
recertify the Tenant's qualification, or the qualification of the Tenant for occupancy in the a Unit
in accordance with the standards set forth in this Agreement, or (2) to qualify as a Very Low-
Income Tenant, or (3) to qualify as a MHSA Eligible Tenant as a result of any material
misrepresentation made by such Tenant with respect to the income computation or certification
of MHSA Eligible status.
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6.2 Nondiscrimination.
All Units must be available for occupancy on a continuous basis to members of the
general public who are MHSA Eligible and income eligible. Grantee may not give preference to
any particular class or group of persons in renting the Units, except to the extent that the Units
are required to be leased to income-eligible households and MHSA Eligible Tenants pursuant to
this Agreement. N o discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on
account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
source of income (e.g., SSI), ancestry, or disability, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use,
occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of any Unit is allowed. Neither Grantee nor any person
claiming under or through Grantee (including the Master Tenant), may establish or permit any
practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use,
or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or vendees of any Unit or in connection
with the employment of persons for the operation and management of any Unit.
Grantee shall cause the Property to be operated at all times in compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local disabled persons accessibility requirements including, but not
limited to the applicable provisions of: (i) the Unruh Act, (ii) the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act, (iii) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (iv) the United States Fair
Housing Act, as amended, (v) the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and (vi) Chapters
11A and 11B of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which relate to disabled persons
access (collectively, the "Accessibility Requirements "). Grantee shall indemnify, protect, hold
harmless and defend (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the County) the County, and its
board members, officers and employees, from all suits, actions, claims, causes of action, costs,
demands, judgments and liens arising out of Grantee's failure to comply with the Accessibility
Requirements. The provisions of this subsection will survive expiration of the Term or other
termination of this Regulatory Agreement, and remain in full force and effect.
6.3 Term.
The provisions of this Agreement apply to the Property for the entire Term even if the
entire Grant is repaid in full prior to the end of the Term. This Agreement bind s any successor,
heir or assign of Grantee, whether a change in interest occurs voluntarily or involuntarily, by
operation of law or otherwise, except as expressly released by the County. The County makes
the Grant on the condition, and in consideration of, this provision, and would not do so
otherwise.
6.4 Compliance with Grant Agreement and Program Requirements .
(a) Grantee's actions with respect to the Property must at all times be in full
conformity with: (i) all requirements of the Grant Agreement; and (ii) all requirements imposed
on projects under the Act and the DMH MHSA Regulations located at California Code of
Regulations Title 9, Section 3100, et seq.
(b) In the event DMH publishes or causes to be published any regulation or
requirement concerning the use of MHSA funds that are applicable to the Grant, and such
regulation or requirement is inconsistent with the Grant Documents, upon request of the County,
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the parties shall amend the terms of the Grant Documents to comply with such regulations.
6.5 Notice of Expiration of Term.
(a) At least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Term, Grantee shall
provide by first-class mail, postage prepaid, a notice to all Tenants containing (i) the anticipated
date of the expiration of the Term, (ii) any anticipated increase in Rent upon the expiration of the
Term, (iii) a statement that a copy of such notice will be sent to the County, and (iv) a statement
that a public hearing may be held by the County on the issue and that the Tenant will receive
notice of the hearing at least fifteen (15) days in advance of any such hearing. Grantee shall also
file a copy of the above-described notice with the County's Affordable Housing Program
Manager.
(b) In addition to the notice required above, Grantee shall comply with the
requirements set forth in California Government Code Sections 65863.10 and 65863.11. Such
notice requirements include: (i) a twelve (12) month notice to existin g tenants, prospective
tenants and Affected Public Agencies (as defined in California Government Code Section
65863.10(a)) prior to the expiration of the Term, (ii) a six (6) month notice requirement to
existing tenants, prospective tenants and Affected Public Agencies prior to the expiration of the
Term; (iii) a notice of an offer to purchase the Property to "qualified entities " (as defined in
California Government Code Section 65863.11(d)), if the Property is to be sold within five (5)
years of the end of the Term; (iv) a notice of right of first refusal within the one hundred eighty
(180) day period that qualified entities may purchase the Property.
6.6 Covenants to Run with the Land.
The County and Grantee hereby declare their express intent that the cove nants and
restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall run with the land, and shall bind all successors in
title to the Property, provided, however, that on the expiration of the Term of this Agreement
said covenants and restrictions shall expire. Each and every contract, deed or other instrument
hereafter executed covering or conveying the Property or any portion thereof, shall be held
conclusively to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to such covenants and
restrictions, regardless of whether such covenants or restrictions are set forth in such contract,
deed or other instrument, unless the County expressly releases such conveyed portion of the
Property from the requirements of this Agreement.
6.7 Enforcement by the County.
If Grantee fails to perform any obligation under this Agreement, and fails to cure the
default within thirty (30) days after the County has notified Grantee in writing of the default or,
if the default cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, failed to commence to cure within thirty
(30) days and thereafter diligently pursue such cure and complete such cure within ninety (90)
days, the County shall have the right to enforce this Agreement by any or all of the following
actions, or any other remedy provided by law:
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(a) Calling the County Grant. The County may declare a default under the
Grant Agreement, accelerate the indebtedness evidenced by the Grant Agreement, and proceed
with foreclosure under the County Deed of Trust.
(b) Action to Compel Performance or for Damages. The County may bring
an action at law or in equity to compel Grantee's performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, and/or for damages.
(c) Remedies Provided Under Grant Agreement . The County may exercise
any other remedy provided under the Grant Agreement.
6.8 Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
In any action brought to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to all
costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys' fees. This Section 6.8 shall be interpreted in
accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717 and judicial decisions interpreting that
statute.
6.9 Recording and Filing.
The County and Grantee shall cause this Agreement, and all amendments and
supplements to it, to be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Contra Cost a.
6.10 Governing Law.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California.
6.11 Waiver of Requirements.
Any of the requirements of this Agreement may be expressly waived by the County in
writing, but no waiver by the County of any requirement of this Agreement will, or will be
deemed to, extend to or affect any other provision of this Agreement.
6.12 Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by all the parties
hereto or their successors in title, and duly rec orded in the real property records of the County of
Contra Costa.
6.13 Notices.
Any notice requirement set forth herein shall be deemed to be satisfied three (3) days
after mailing of the notice first-class United States certified mail, postage prepaid, addr essed to
the appropriate party as follows:
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Grantee: West County MHSA, LLC
c/o Housing Consortium of the East Bay
410 7th Street, Suite 203
Oakland, CA 94607
Attn: Executive Director
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Affordable Housing Program Manager
Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other party given in the same manner as
provided above.
6.14 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining portions of this Agreement will not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby.
6.15 Multiple Originals; Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, ea ch of which is deemed to be an
original, and may be signed in counterparts.
[signatures on following page]
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The Parties are signing this Agreement as of the date first above written.
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: _______________________________
Anna Roth
Health Services Director
GRANTEE:
WEST COUNTY MHSA, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By: Housing Consortium of the East Bay,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its sole member and
manager
By:____________________________
Darin Lounds, Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHARON L. ANDERSON ,
County Counsel
By: ________________________________
Kathleen M. Andrus,
Deputy County Counsel
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary
Public, personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the perso n(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary
Public, personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official sea l.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 46, as shown on the map of "Santa Fe", filed March 17, 1900, Map
Book E, Page 102, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 550-310-013
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST RICHMOND PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 21 and 22 in Block 46, as shown on the Map of Santa Fe, filed March 17, 1900 in Book E
of Maps, Page 102, in the Office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County.
APN: 550-310-012
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MHSA REVOCABLE GRANT AGREEMENT
Between
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
and
WEST COUNTY MHSA, LLC
VIRGINIA APARTMENTS AND WEST RICHMOND APARTMENTS
___________________, 2020
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS ............................................................................2
Section 1.1 Definitions................................................................................................... 2
Section 1.2 Exhibits. ...................................................................................................... 4
ARTICLE 2 GRANT PROVISIONS ...........................................................................................4
Section 2.1 Grant............................................................................................................ 4
Section 2.2 Interest......................................................................................................... 4
Section 2.3 Use of Grant Funds. .................................................................................... 4
Section 2.4 Security. ...................................................................................................... 5
Section 2.5 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Grant Funds.............................. 5
Section 2.6 Repayment Schedule................................................................................... 5
Section 2.7 Non-Recourse.............................................................................................. 5
ARTICLE 3 GRANT REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................6
Section 3.1 Annual Operating Budget. .......................................................................... 6
Section 3.2 Information.................................................................................................. 6
Section 3.3 Records........................................................................................................ 6
Section 3.4 Audits. ......................................................................................................... 7
Section 3.5 Hazardous Materials. .................................................................................. 7
Section 3.6 Maintenance and Damage. .......................................................................... 9
Section 3.7 Fees and Taxes. ......................................................................................... 10
Section 3.8 Notice of Litigation. .................................................................................. 10
Section 3.9 Operation of Development as M HSA Eligible Housing........................... 10
Section 3.10 Nondiscrimination..................................................................................... 10
Section 3.11 Transfer. .................................................................................................... 10
Section 3.12 Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GRANTEE ............................12
Section 4.1 Representations and Warranties................................................................ 12
ARTICLE 5 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES ...............................................................................13
Section 5.1 Events of Default. ..................................................................................... 13
Section 5.2 Remedies. .................................................................................................. 15
Section 5.3 Right of Contest. ....................................................................................... 15
Section 5.4 Remedies Cumulative. .............................................................................. 15
ARTICLE 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS ....................................................................................16
Section 6.1 Relationship of Parties. ............................................................................. 16
Section 6.2 No Claims. ................................................................................................ 16
Section 6.3 Amendments. ............................................................................................ 16
Section 6.4 Indemnification. ........................................................................................ 16
Section 6.5 Non-Liability of County Officials, Employees and Agents...................... 17
Section 6.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries. ................................................................... 17
Section 6.7 Notices, Demands and Communications. ................................................. 17
Section 6.8 Applicable Law. ........................................................................................ 17
Section 6.9 Parties Bound. ........................................................................................... 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 6.10 Attorneys’ Fees. ........................................................................................ 17
Section 6.11 Severability. .............................................................................................. 18
Section 6.12 Waivers. .................................................................................................... 18
Section 6.13 Title of Parts and Sections. ....................................................................... 18
Section 6.14 Entire Understanding of the Parties. ......................................................... 18
Section 6.15 Multiple Originals; Counterpart................................................................ 18
EXHIBIT A: Legal Description of the Virginia Property
EXHIBIT B: Legal Description of the West Richmond Property
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MHSA REVOCABLE GRANT AGREEMENT
Virginia Apartments and West Richmond Apartments
This MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement (the “Agreement ”) is dated ______________,
2020, and is between the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA , a political subdivision of the State of
California (the “County”), and WEST COUNTY MHSA , LLC, a California limited liability company
(“Grantee”).
RECITALS
A. Defined terms used but not defined in these recitals are as defined in Article 1 of
this Agreement.
B. The County receives funds from the Mental Health Services Act (the “MHSA”)
(originally through the California Housing Finance Agenc y) for housing purposes, which MHSA
funds (“MHSA Funds”) are disbursed for various projects in the County and are administered by
the County’s Health Services Department.
C. Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
(“Rubicon”) is the owner of certain real property located at 903-919 Virginia Avenue in the City
of Richmond, County of Contra Costa, State of California, as more particularly described in
Exhibit A (the “Virginia Property”). Rubicon is also the owner of certain real property loc ated at
360-366 South 9th Street in the City of Richmond, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
as more particularly described in Exhibit B (the “West Richmond Property”). Together, the
Virginia Property and the West Richmond Property are the “Property.” Grantee and Housing
Consortium of the East Bay are parties to a purchase and sale agreement dated October 18, 2019,
as amended and assigned to Grantee, under which Grantee is acquiring the Property from
Rubicon (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement ”).
D. Pursuant to a MHSA Revocable Grant Agreement dated as of March 12, 2008
(the “Rubicon Grant Agreement), and a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants dated as of March 12, 2008, recorded as Document Number 2008 -0066594-00, in the
official records of Contra Costa County (the “Rubicon Regulatory Agreement ”), the County
granted to Rubicon MHSA funds in the amount of $564,332 (the “Rubicon Grant”) to finance the
rehabilitation of the six-unit residential building located on the Virginia Property (the “Virginia
Improvements ”). The Rubicon Grant Agreement and the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement are
secured by a Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing
dated as of March 12, 2008, recorded as Document Number 2008-0066593-00, in the official
records of Contra Costa County (the “Rubicon Deed of Trust”). Under the terms of the Rubicon
Regulatory Agreement, Rubicon agreed to maintain all six residential units on the Virginia
Property for occupancy by Very Low Income Tenants who are also MHSA Eligible Tenants
through March 11, 2028.
E. The West Richmond Property is the site of a four-unit residential building (the
“West Richmond Improvements ”). All four units are occupied by tenants who qualify as Very
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Low Income Tenants who are MHSA Eligible Tenants, despite the West Richmond Property not
being subject to the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement.
F. Grantee desires to accept from the County and the County desires to extend to
Grantee a grant in the amount of One Million One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars
($1,175,000) of MHSA funds to assist in Grantee’s acquisition of the Property from Rubicon,
including closing costs. Acquisition of the Property is intended to assist in maintaining the
supply of permanent supportive housing for persons who are homeless or at risk of chronic
homelessness and are eligible for services under the MHSA.
G. As consideration for the Grant, simultaneous with the acquisition of the Property,
Grantee is entering into (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Regulatory Agreement, which has a term of
fifty-five (55) years and supersedes the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement, (iii) the Deed of Trust,
which secures Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement, the Rubicon Grant Agreement, and
the Regulatory Agreement, and (iv) an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement of
even date herewith with respect to the Rubicon Grant Agreement (the “Assignment and
Assumption Agreement ”), under which Grantee is assuming the Rubicon Grant and Rubicon’s
rights and obligations under the Rubicon Grant Agreement.
H. Simultaneously with the acquisition of the Property by Grantee, the County will
reconvey the Rubicon Deed of Trust and terminate the Rubicon Regulatory Agreement.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS
Section 1.1 Definitions.
The following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1 wherever
used in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided:
(a) “Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
agreement.
(b) “County” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(c) “County Designee ” means a service provider designated by the County in
writing as the person or entity qualified to determine if prospective tenants for the Units are
MHSA Eligible.
(d) “Deed of Trust” means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing of even date herewith among Grantee, as trustor, Old
Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that will encumber the
Development to secure Grantee’s obligations and covenants under this Agreement, the Rubicon
Grant Agreement, and the Regulatory Agreement.
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(e) “Default ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 below.
(f) “Default Rate” means the lesser of the maximum rate permitted by law
and ten percent (10%) per annum.
(g) “Development” means the Improvements and the Property.
(h) “Grant” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 below.
(i) “Grant Documents ” means this Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement and
the Deed of Trust.
(j) “Grantee” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(k) “Hazardous Materials” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5 below.
(l) “Hazardous Materials Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5
below.
(m) “Hazardous Materials Law” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5
below.
(n) “Improvements” means collectively, the Virginia Improvements and the
West Richmond Improvements.
(o) “MHSA” has the meaning set forth in paragraph B of the Recitals.
(p) “MHSA Eligible ” means a person certified by the County or the County
Designee as having a serious mental disorder as defined in Welfare and Institutions Code Section
5600.3(a)(b) and (c), Unserved or Underserved (as defined in the Regulatory Agreement), and
eligible to occupy a Unit financed with MHSA Funds or MHSA Funds.
(q) “MHSA Eligible Tenant” means a Tenant that has at least one household
member who is MHSA Eligible.
(r) “MHSA Funds” has the meaning set forth in paragraph B of the Recitals.
(s) “Parties” means the County and Grantee.
(t) “Property” has the meaning set forth in paragraph C of the Recitals.
(u) “Regulatory Agreement ” means the Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County and Grantee,
evidencing County requirements applicable to the Grant and the Rubicon Grant to be recorded
against the Property.
(v) “Rubicon Deed of Trust” has the meaning set forth in paragraph D of the
Recitals.
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(w) “Rubicon Grant” has the meaning set forth in paragraph D of the Recitals.
(x) “Rubicon Grant Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in paragraph D of
the Recitals.
(y) “Rubicon Regulatory Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in paragraph
D of the Recitals.
(z) “Tenant ” means the tenant household occupying a Unit.
(aa) “Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6 below.
(bb) “Transfer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11 below.
(cc) “Unit ” means a residential unit on the Property.
Section 1.2 Exhibits.
The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated into this
Agreement by this reference:
Exhibit A: Legal Description of the Virginia Property
Exhibit B: Legal Description of the West Richmond Property
ARTICLE 2 GRANT PROVISIONS
Section 2.1 Grant.
The County hereby grants to Grantee the Grant in the amount of up to One Million One
Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,175,000) (the “Grant”) consisting of MHSA Funds
for the purposes set forth in Section 2.3 of this Agreement.
Section 2.2 Interest.
In the event of a Default, interest on the Grant will accrue at the Default Rate, beginning
on the date the Default occurs and continuing until (i) the Grant is repaid in full or (ii) the
Default is cured.
Section 2.3 Use of Grant Funds.
(a) Grantee shall use the Grant to fund the acquisition of the Property,
including closing costs.
(b) Grantee may not use the Grant for any other purpose without the prior
written consent of the County.
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Section 2.4 Security.
Grantee shall secure its obligation to repay the Grant and the Rubicon Grant in the event
of a default under this Agreement or the Rubicon Grant Agreement (as applicable) by executing
the Deed of Trust and causing, or permitting, it to be recorded as a lien against the Property. All
obligations of Grantee regarding the Rubicon Grant will terminate on March 11, 2028.
Section 2.5 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Grant Funds.
The County is not obligated to disburse the Grant, or to take any other action under the
Grant Documents unless the following conditions precedent are satisfied prio r to the
disbursement:
(a) There exists no Default nor any act, failure, omission or condition that
would constitute an event of Default under the Grant Documents.
(b) Grantee has executed and delivered the Grant Documents to the County
and any other instruments and policies required under the Grant Documents.
(c) Grantee has delivered to the County a copy of a corporate authorizing
resolution authorizing Grantee’s execution of the Grant Documents.
(d) A title insurer reasonably acceptable to the County is unconditionally and
irrevocably committed to issuing an ALTA Lender’s Policy of title insurance insuring the
priority of the Deed of Trust in the amount of the Grant and the Rubicon Grant, subject only to
such exceptions and exclusions as may be reasonably acceptable to the County, and containing
such endorsements as the County may reasonably require.
(e) The Deed of Trust and the Regulatory Agreement have been recorded
against the Property in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Contra Costa.
(f) Grantee has furnished the County with evidence of the insurance coverage
meeting the requirements of Section 3.12 below.
(g) The County has received a written draw request from Grantee, including
certification that the condition set forth in Section 2.5(a) continues to be satisfied, and setting
forth the amount of funds needed, and, where applicable, a copy of the bill or invoice covering a
cost incurred.
Section 2.6 Repayment Schedule.
No repayment of the Grant is required if Grantee complies with the requirements of the
Grant Documents for a term commencing on the date of this Agreement and continuing for fifty-
five (55) years (the “Term”). The Regulatory Agreement will remain in effect for the entire
Term, regardless of any repayment of the Grant.
Section 2.7 Non-Recourse.
Except as provided below, Grantee does not have any direct or indirect personal liability
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for payment of the principal of, and interest on, the Grant and/or the Rubicon Grant, or the
performance of the covenants of Grantee under the Deed of Trust. Following recordation of the
Deed of Trust, the sole recourse of the County with respect to the amount of the Grant and the
Rubicon Grant, interest on the Grant and the Rubicon Grant, and defaults by Grantee in the
performance of its covenants under the Deed of Trust is to the property described in the Deed of
Trust; provided, however, that nothing contained in the foregoing limitation of liability (a) limit s
or impairs enforcement against all such security for the Grant Agreement and Rubicon Grant
Agreement of all the rights and remedies of the County thereunder, or (b) may be deemed in any
way to impair the right of the County to assert the unpaid principal amount of the Grant and/or
the Rubicon Grant as demand for money within the meaning and intendment of Section 431.70
of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any successor provision thereto. The foregoing
limitation of liability is intended to apply only to the obligation for the repayment of the Grant
and the Rubicon Grant, and payment of interest on the Grant and the Rubicon Grant and the
performance of Grantee’s obligations under the Deed of Trust, except as hereafter set forth;
nothing contained herein is intended to relieve Grantee of its obligation to indemnify the County
under Sections 3.5, and 6.4 of this Agreement, or liability for (i) fraud or willful
misrepresentation; (ii) the failure to pay taxes, assessments or other charges that may create liens
on the Property that are payable or applicable prior to any foreclosure under the Deed of Trust
(to the full extent of such taxes, assessments or other charges); (iii) the fair market value of any
personal property or fixtures removed or disposed of by Grantee, other than in accordance with
the Deed of Trust; and (iv) the misappropria tion of any proceeds under any insurance policies or
awards resulting from condemnation or the exercise of the power of eminent domain or by
reason of damage, loss or destruction to any portion of the Property.
ARTICLE 3 GRANT REQUIREMENTS
Section 3.1 Annual Operating Budget.
At least ninety (90) days prior to the close of each calendar year, Grantee shall provide to
the County an annual budget for the operation of the Units as rental housing on the Property.
The County shall review and approve or reject such budget provided by Grantee. If rejected by
the County in whole or in part, Grantee shall submit a new or corrected budget within thirty (30)
calendar days of notification of the C ounty’s rejection and the reasons therefor. The provisions
of this Section 3.1 relating to time periods for resubmission of new or corrected budgets will
continue to apply until the budget is approved by the C ounty.
Section 3.2 Information.
Grantee shall provide any information reasonably requested by the County in connection
with the Property and complia nce with the Grant Documents, including (but not limited to)
information related to Grantee’s use of the Grant funds.
Section 3.3 Records.
(a) Grantee shall keep and maintain at the Property, or elsewhere with the
County’s written consent, full, complete and appropriate books, records and accounts relating to
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the operation of the Units as rental housing at the Property, including all such books, records and
accounts necessary or prudent to evidence and substantiate in full detail Grantee’s compliance
with the terms and provisions of the Grant Documents. Books, records and accounts relating to
Grantee’s compliance with the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Grant
Documents are to be kept and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied, and are to be consistent with the requirements of this Agreement.
All such books, records, and accounts are to be open to and available for inspection and copying
by the County, its auditors or other authorized representatives at reasonable intervals during
normal business hours. Copies of all tax returns and other reports that Grantee may be required
to furnish to any government agency are to be open for inspection by the County at all
reasonable times at the place that the books, records and accounts of Grantee are kept. Grantee
shall preserve such records for a period of not less than five (5) years after the creation of such
records. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit exception, monitoring, inspection or other
action relating to the use of the Grant is pending at the end of the record retention period stated
herein, then Grantee shall retain the records until the action and all related issues are resolved.
Records must be kept accurate and current. Required records include but are not limited to
Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal opportunity requirements, as
applicable.
(b) The County shall notify Grantee of any records it deems insufficient.
Grantee will have fifteen (15) calendar days a fter the receipt of such notice to correct any
deficiency in the records specified by the County in the notice, or if a period longer than fifteen
(15) days is reasonably necessary to correct the deficiency, then Grantee shall begin to correct
the deficiency within fifteen (15) days and correct the deficiency as soon as reasonably possible.
Section 3.4 Audits.
Each year, Grantee shall provide the County with a copy of Grantee’s annual audit, which
must include information on all of Grantee’s activities and not just those pertaining to the
Property. In addition, the County or any designated agent or employee of the County at any time
is entitled to audit all of Grantee’s books, records, and accounts pertaining thereto . The audit
will be conducted during normal business hours at the principal place of business of Grantee and
other places where records are kept. Immediately after the completion of an audit, the County
will deliver a copy of the results of the audit to Grantee.
Section 3.5 Hazardous Materials.
(a) Grantee shall keep and maintain the Property in compliance with, and may
not cause or permit the Property to be in violation of, federal, state or local laws, ordinances or
regulations relating to industrial hygiene or to the environmental conditions on, under or about
the Property including, but not limited to, soil and ground water conditions. Grantee may not
use, generate, manufacture, store or dispose of on, under, or about the Property or transport to or
from the Property any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, hazardous wastes, toxic
substances or related materials, including without limitation, any substances defined as or
included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,”
or “toxic substances” under any applicable federal or state laws or regulations (collectively
referred to hereinafter as “Hazardous Materials ”) except as may be customarily kept and used in
and about residential property of this type.
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(b) Grantee shall immediately advise the County in writing if at any time it
receives written notice of (i) an enforcement, cleanup, removal or other government or
regulatory action instituted, completed or threatened against Grantee or the Property pursuant to
any applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations relating to any Hazardous
Materials, (“Hazardous Materials Law”); (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party
against Grantee or the Property relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery compensation,
loss or injury resulting from any Hazardous Materials (the matters set forth in clauses (i) and (ii)
above are hereinafter referred to as “Hazardous Materials Claims”); and (iii) Grantee’s discovery
of any occurrence or condition on any real property adjoining or in the vicinity of the Pro perty
that could cause the Property or any part thereof to be classified as “border-zone property” (as
defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 25117.4) under the provision of California
Health and Safety Code, Sections 25220 et seq., or any regulation adopted in accordance
therewith, or to be otherwise subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy,
transferability or use of the Property under any Hazardous Materials Law.
(c) The County has the right to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects,
any legal proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any Hazardous Materials Claims
and to have its reasonable attorneys’ fees in connection therewith paid by Grantee. Grantee shall
indemnify and hold harmless the County and its board members, supervisors, directors, officers,
employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, damage, cost, expense or
liability directly or indirectly arising out of or attributable to the use, generation, storage, release,
threatened release, discharge, disposal, or presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about
the Property including without limitation: (a) all foreseeable consequential damages; (b) the
costs of any required or necessary repair, cleanup or detoxification of the Property and the
preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial or other required plans; and (c) all
reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the County in connection with clauses (a) and (b),
including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and consultant ’s fees. This
indemnification applies whether or not any government agency has issued a cleanup order.
Losses, claims, costs, suits, liability, and expenses covered by this indemnification provision
include, but are not limited to: (1) losses attributable to diminution in the value of the Property;
(2) loss or restriction of use of rentable space on the Property; (3) adverse effect on the
marketing of any rental space on the Property; and (4) penalties and fines levied by, and remedial
or enforcement actions of any kind issued by any regulatory agency (including but not limited to
the costs of any required testing, remediation, repair, removal, cleanup or detoxification of the
Property and surrounding properties). This obligation to indemnify shall survive termination of
this Agreement.
(d) Without the County’s prior written consent, Grantee may not take any
remedial action in response to the presence of any Hazardous Materials on, under or about the
Property, and may not enter into any settlement agreement, consent decree, or other compromise
in respect to any Hazardous Material Claims, which remedial action, settlement, consent decree
or compromise might, in the County’s reasonable judgment, impair the value of the County’s
security hereunder; provided, however, that the County’s prior consent is not necessary in the
event that the presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about the Property either poses an
immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of any individual or is of s uch a nature that an
immediate remedial response is necessary and it is not reasonably possible to obtain the County’s
consent before taking such action, provided that in such event Grantee shall notify the County as
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soon as practicable of any action so taken. The County agrees not to withhold its consent, where
such consent is required hereunder, if (i) a particular remedial action is ordered by a court of
competent jurisdiction, (ii) Grantee will or may be subjected to civil or criminal sanctions or
penalties if it fails to take a required action; or (iii) Grantee establishes to the reasonable
satisfaction of the County that there is no reasonable alternative to such remedial action that
would result in less impairment of the County’s security hereunder.
(e) Grantee hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) this Section 3.5 is
intended as the County’s written request for information (and Grantee’s response) concerning the
environmental condition of the Property as required by California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5, and (ii) each representation and warranty in this Agreement (together with any
indemnity obligation applicable to a breach of any such representation and warranty) with
respect to the environmental condition of the Property is intended by the Parties to be an
“environmental provision” for purposes of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 736.
(f) In the event that any portion of the Property is determined to be
“environmentally impaired ” (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Pr ocedure
Section 726.5(e)(3)) or to be an “affected parcel” (as that term is defined in California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 726.5(e)(1)), then, without otherwise limiting or in any way affecting the
County’s or the trustee’s rights and remedies under the Deed of Trust, the County may elect to
exercise its rights under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(a) to (1) waive its lien
on such environmentally impaired or affected portion of the Property and (2) exercise (i) the
rights and remedies of an unsecured creditor, including reduction of its claim against Grantee to
judgment, and (ii) any other rights and remedies permitted by law. For purposes of determining
the County’s right to proceed as an unsecured creditor under California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5(a), Grantee will be deemed to have willfully permitted or acquiesced in a release
or threatened release of Hazardous Materials, within the meaning of California Code of Civil
Procedure Section 726.5(d)(1), if the release or threatened release of Hazardous Materials was
knowingly or negligently caused or contributed to by any lessee, occupant, or user of any portion
of the Property and Grantee knew or should have known of the activity by such lessee, occupant,
or user which caused or contributed to the release or threatened release. All costs and expenses,
including (but not limited to) attorneys’ fees, incurred by the County in connection with any
action commenced under this paragraph, including any action required by Californi a Code of
Civil Procedure Section 726.5(b) to determine the degree to which the Property is
environmentally impaired, plus interest thereon at the lesser of ten percent (10%) and the
maximum rate permitted by law, until paid, will be added to the indebtedness secured by the
Deed of Trust and will be due and payable to the County upon its demand made at any time
following the conclusion of such action.
Section 3.6 Maintenance and Damage.
(a) During the operation of the rental housing on the Property, Grantee shall
maintain the Development and the Property in good repair and in a neat, clean and orderly
condition. If there arises a condition in contravention of this requirement, and if Grantee has not
cured the condition within thirty (30) days after receiving a County notice of the condition, then
in addition to any other rights available to the County, the County has the right to perform all
acts necessary to cure such condition, and to establish or enforce a lien or other encumbrance
against the Property.
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(b) If economically feasible in the County’s reasonable judgment after
consultation with Grantee, if any improvement now or in the future on the Property is damaged
or destroyed, then Grantee shall, at its cost and expense, diligently undertake to repair or restore
such improvement consistent with the plans and specifications approved by the County with such
changes as have been approved by the County. Such work or repair is to be commenced no later
than the later of one hundred twenty (120) days, or such longer period approved by the County in
writing, after the damage or loss occurs or thirty (30) days following receipt of the insurance
proceeds, and is to be completed within one year thereafter. Any insurance proceeds collected
for such damage or destruction are to be applied to the cost of repairs or restoration and, if the
insurance proceeds are insufficient for such purpose, then Grantee is to make up the deficiency.
Section 3.7 Fees and Taxes.
Grantee is solely responsible for the payment of all fees, assessments, taxes, charges, and
levies imposed by any public authority or utility company with respect to the Property or the
Development to the extent owned by Grantee, and shall pay such charges prior to delinquency.
However, Grantee is not required to pay and discharge any such charge so long as (a) the legality
of the charge is being contested diligently and in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, and
(b) if requested by the County, Grantee deposits with the County any funds or other forms of
assurance that the County in good faith from time to time determines appropriate to protect the
County from the consequences of the contest being unsuccessful.
Section 3.8 Notice of Litigation.
Grantee shall promptly notify the County in writing of any litigation that has the potential
to materia lly affect Grantee or the Property and of any claims or disputes that involve a material
risk of such litigation.
Section 3.9 Operation of Units as MHSA Eligible Housing.
Grantee shall operate the Units as permanent affordable housing for MHSA Eligible
Tenants consistent with (i) any State of California requirements for use of the MHSA Funds, and
(ii) the Regulatory Agreement.
Section 3.10 Nondiscrimination.
Grantee covenants by and for itself and its successors and assigns that there will be no
discrimination against or segregation of a person or of a group of persons on account of race,
color, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national
origin in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenur e or enjoyment of the Property,
nor may Grantee or any person claiming under or through Grantee establish or permit any such
practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location,
number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or vendees in the Property.
The foregoing covenant shall run with the land.
Section 3.11 Transfer.
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, “Transfer ” means any sale, assignment,
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or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, of (i) any rights and/or duties under this
Agreement, and/or (ii) any interest in the Development, including (but not limited to) a fee
simple interest, a joint tenancy interest, a life estate, a partnership interest, a leasehold interest, a
security interest, or an interest evidenced by a land contract by which possession of the
Development is transferred and Grantee retains title. The term “Transfer ” excludes the leasing
of any single Unit to an occupant in compliance with the Regulatory Agreement.
(b) No Transfer is permitted without the prior written consent of the County,
which the County may withhold in its sole discretion. The Grant is automatically due in full
upon any Transfer made without the prior written consent of the County.
Section 3.12 Insurance Requirements.
Grantee shall maintain the following insurance coverage throughout the Term of the
Grant:
(a) Worker’s Compensation insurance to the extent required by law, including
Employer’s Liability coverage, with limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each
accident.
(b) Commercial General Liability insurance with limits not less than Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and
Property Damage, including coverages for Contractual Liability, Personal Injury, Broadform
Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations.
(c) Automobile Liability insurance with limits not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage, including coverages for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, as applicable.
(d) Property insurance covering the Development, in form appropriate for the
nature of such property, covering all risks of loss, excluding earthquake, for one hundred percent
(100%) of the replacement value, with deductible, if any, acceptable to the County, naming the
County as a Loss Payee, as its interests may appear.
(e) The required insurance is to be provided under an occurrence form, and
Grantee shall maintain the coverage described in subsections (a) through (d) continuously
throughout the Term. Should any of the required insurance be provided under a form of
coverage that includes an annual aggregate limit or provides that claims investigation or legal
defense costs is included in the annual aggregate limit, the annual aggregate limit must be three
times the occurrence limits specified above.
(f) Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability and Property
insurance policies must be endorsed to name as an additional insured the County and its officers,
agents, employees and members of the County Board of Supervisors.
(g) All policies must contain (a) an agreement that the policies are primary
and non-contributing with any insurance that may be carried by the County; (b) a provision that
no act or omission of Grantee affects or limits the obligation of the insurance carrier to pay the
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amount of any loss sustained; and (c) a waiver by the insurer of all rights of subrogation against
the County and its authorized parties in connection with any loss or damage thereby insured
against.
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AN D WARRANTIES OF GRANTEE
Section 4.1 Representations and Warranties.
Grantee hereby represents and warrants to the County as follows:
(a) Organization. Grantee is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of California and has the power and authority to own its
property and carry on its business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority of Grantee. Grantee has full power and authority to execute and
deliver this Agreement and to accept the Grant, to execute and deliver the Grant Documents and
all other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be executed and delivered,
pursuant to this Agreement, and to perform and observe the terms and provisions of all of the
above.
(c) Authority of Persons Executing Documents. This Agreement and the
Grant Documents and all other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be
executed and delivered, pursuant to this Agreement are being executed and delivered by persons
who are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same for and o n behalf of Grantee, and all
actions required under Grantee’s organizational documents and applicable governing law for the
authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Grant Documents
and all other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be executed and delivered,
pursuant to this Agreement, have been duly taken.
(d) Valid Binding Agreements . This Agreement and the Grant Documents
and all other documents or instruments being executed and delivered pursuant to or in connection
with this Agreement constitute or, if not yet executed or delivered, will when so executed and
delivered, constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of Grantee enforceable against it in
accordance with their respective terms.
(e) No Breach of Law or Agreement. Neither the execution nor deliver y of
this Agreement and the Grant Documents or of any other documents or instruments executed and
delivered, or to be executed or delivered, pursuant to this Agreement, nor the performance of any
provision, condition, covenant or other term hereof or thereof, conflicts with or will result in a
breach of any statute, rule or regulation, or any judgment, decree or order of any court, board,
commission or agency whatsoever binding on Grantee, or any provision of the organizational
documents of Grantee, or constitute a breach of or a default under any agreement to which
Grantee is a party, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien upon any assets or property
of Grantee, other than liens established pursuant hereto.
(f) Pending Proceedings. Grantee is not in default under any law or
regulation or under any order of any court, board, commission or agency whatsoever, and there
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are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Grantee, threatened
against or affecting Grantee, at law or in equity, before or by any court, board, commission or
agency whatsoever which might, if determined adversely to Grantee, materially impair the
security to be given to the County pursuant hereto.
(g) Title to Land. At the time of recordation of the Deed of Trust, Grantee
will have good and marketable fee title to the Development and there will exist thereon or with
respect thereto no mortgage, lien, pledge or other encumbrance of any character whats oever
other than liens for current real property taxes and liens in favor of the County or approved in
writing by the County.
(h) Financial Statements. The financial statements of Grantee and other
financial data and information furnished by Grantee to the C ounty fairly and accurately present
the information contained therein. As of the date of this Agreement, there has not been any
adverse, material change in the financial condition of Grantee from that shown by such financial
statements and other data and information.
(i) Sufficient Funds. Grantee holds sufficient funds and/or binding
commitments for sufficient funds to complete the acquisition of the Property.
(j) Taxes. Grantee and its subsidiaries have filed all federal and other
material tax returns and reports required to be filed, and have paid all federal and other material
taxes, assessments, fees and other governmental charges levied or imposed upon them or their
income or the Property otherwise due and payable, except those that are being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been provided in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There is no proposed tax assessment
against Grantee or any of its subsidiaries that could, if made, be reasonably expected to have a
material adverse effect upon the Property, liabilities (actual or contingent), operations, condition
(financial or otherwise) or prospects of Grantee and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, that would
be expected to result in a material impairment of the ability of Grantee to perform under any
Grant Document to which it is a party, or a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity,
binding effect or enforceability against Grantee of any Grant Document.
ARTICLE 5 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 5.1 Events of Default.
Each of the following shall constitute a “Default” by Grantee under this Agreement:
(a) Breach of Covenants. Failure by Grantee to duly perform, comply with,
or observe any of the conditions, terms, or covenants of any of the Grant Documents, and such
failure having continued uncured for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof from
the County to Grantee or, if the breach cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, Grantee will not
be in breach so long as Grantee is diligently undertaking to cure such breach and such breach is
cured within ninety (90) days; provided, however, that if a different period or notice requirement
is specified under any other section of this Article 5, the specific provisions control.
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(b) Default Under Loans. A default is declared under any other financing for
the Property by the lender of such financing.
(c) Insolvency. A court having jurisdiction makes or enters any decree or
order (i) adjudging Grantee to be bankrupt or insolvent, (ii) approving as prope rly filed a petition
seeking reorganization of Grantee or seeking any arrangement for Grantee under the bankruptcy
law or any other applicable debtor’s relief law or statute of the United States or any state or other
jurisdiction, (iii) appointing a receiver, trustee, liquida tor, or assignee of Grantee in bankruptcy
or insolvency or for any of their properties, (iv) directing the winding up or liquidation of
Grantee if any such decree or order described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, continue s unstayed
or undischarged for a period of ninety (90) days; or (v) Grantee admits in writing its inability to
pay its debts as they fall due or voluntarily submits to or files a petition seeking any decree or
order of the nature described in clauses (i) to (iv), inc lusive. The occurrence of any of the events
of Default in this paragraph will automatically trigger, without the need for any action by the
County, Grantee’s obligation to repay the Grant in accordance with the terms of the Grant
Documents.
(d) Assignment; Attachment. Grantee assigns its assets for the benefit of its
creditors or suffers a sequestration or attachment of or execution on any substantial part of its
property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered, attached or executed upon is returned or
released within ninety (90) calendar days after such event or, if sooner, prior to sale pursuant to
such sequestration, attachment, or execution. The occurrence of any of the events of Default in
this paragraph will automatically trigger, without the need for any action by the County,
Grantee’s obligation to repay the Grant in accordance with the terms of the Grant Documents .
(e) Suspension; Termination. Grantee voluntarily suspends its business or
commences termination or dissolution.
(f) Liens on Property and the Project. Any claim of lien (other than liens
approved in writing by the County) is filed against the Property or any part thereof, or any
interest or right made appurtenant thereto, or the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of
the Grant and the continued maintenance of the claim of lien or notice to withhold for a period of
twenty (20) days, without discharge or satisfaction thereof or provision therefor (including,
without limitation, the posting of bonds) satisfactory to the County.
(g) Condemnation. The condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all or the
substantial part of the Property.
(h) Unauthorized Transfer. Any Transfer other than as permitted by
Section 3.11.
(i) Representation or Warranty Incorrect. Any Grantee representation or
warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application, financial statement, certificate, or
report submitted to the County in connection with any of the Grant Documents, proving to have
been incorrect in any material respect when made. Default may be declared under this
subsection only if the failure of representation or warranty has a material adverse effect on the
rental of the Units in compliance with the Grant Documents .
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If Grantee is a limited partnership or limited liability company, then the occurrence of
any of the events set forth in subsections (c), (d), or (e) by Grantee’s general partner or managing
member, as applicable, shall also constitute a Default under this Agreement.
Section 5.2 Remedies.
The occurrence of any Default hereunder following the expiration o f all applicable notice
and cure periods will, either at the option of the County or automatically where so specified,
relieve the County of any obligat ion to make or continue the Grant and give the County the right
to proceed with any and all remedies set forth in this Agreement and the Grant Documents,
including but not limited to the following:
(a) Repayment of Grant. The right to cause the Grant, together with any
accrued interest thereon as described in Section 2.2, to become immediately due and payable.
Grantee waives all right to presentment, demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor. The
County may proceed to enforce repayment of the Grant and to exercise any or all rights afforded
to the County as a creditor and secured party under the law including the Uniform Commercial
Code, including foreclosure under the Deed of Trust. Grantee will be liable to pay the County on
demand all reasonable expenses, costs and fees (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney’s fees) paid or incurred by the County in connection with the collection of the Grant and
the preservation, maintenance, protection, sale, or other disposition of the security given for the
Grant.
(b) Specific Performance. The right to mandamus or other suit, action or
proceeding at law or in equity to require Grantee to perform its obligations and covenants under
the Grant Documents or to enjoin acts on things that may be unlawful or in violation of the
provisions of the Grant Documents.
(c) Right to Cure at Grantee’s Expense. The right (but not the obligation) to
cure any monetary default by Grantee under a grant or loan secured by the Development.
Grantee agrees to reimburse the County for any funds advanced by the County to cure a
monetary default by Grantee upon demand therefor, together with interest thereon at the Default
Rate from the date of expenditure until the date of reimbursement.
Section 5.3 Right of Contest.
Grantee has the right to contest in good faith any claim, demand, levy, or assessment the
assertion of which would constitute a Default hereunder. Any such contest must be prosecuted
diligently and in a manner unprejudicial to the County or the rights of the County hereunder.
Section 5.4 Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power, or remedy given to the County by the this Agreement or the Grant
Documents is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy; and each and every
such right, power, or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right, power, or
remedy given to the County by the terms of any such instrument, or by any statute or otherwise
against Grantee and any other person. The failure or delay on the part of the County to exercise
any such rights and remedies does not operate as a waiver thereof, and any single or partial
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exercise by the County of any such right or remedy does not preclude any other or further
exercise of such right or remedy, or any other right or remedy.
ARTICLE 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 6.1 Relationship of Parties.
Nothing contained in this Agreement may be interpreted or understood by any of the
Parties, or by any third persons, as creating the relationship of employer and employee, principal
and agent, limited or general partnership, or joint venture between the County and Grantee or its
agents, employees or contractors, and Grantee will at all times be deemed an independent
contractor and to be wholly responsible for the manner in which it or its agents, or both, perform
the services required of it by the terms of this Agreement. Grantee has and retains the right to
exercise full control of employment, direction, compensation, and discharge of all persons
assisting in the performance of services under the Agreement. With respect to the operation of
the Units as rental housing, Grantee is solely responsible for all matters relating to payment of its
employees, including compliance with Social Security, withholding, and all other laws and
regulations governing such matters, and is to include requirements in each contract that
contractors are solely responsible for similar matters relating to their employees. Grantee is
solely responsible for its own acts and those of its agents and employees.
Section 6.2 No Claims.
Nothing contained in this Agreement creates or justifies any claim against the County by
any person that Grantee may have employed or with whom Grantee may have contracted relative
to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance of any
work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, the operation of the Units as rental
housing, and Grantee shall include similar requirements in any contracts entered into for the
operation of the Units.
Section 6.3 Amendments.
No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement is valid unless made in writing
by the Parties.
Section 6.4 Indemnification.
Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold the County harmless against any and all claims,
suits, actions, losses and liability of every kind, nature and description made against it and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise out of or in connection with this
Agreement, including but not limited to the purchase of the Property, and operation of the Units
as rental housing, except to the extent such claim arises from the grossly negligent or willful
misconduct of the County, its agents, and its employees. The provisions of this Section shall
survive the expiration of the Term and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
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Section 6.5 Non-Liability of County Officials, Employees and Agents .
No member, official, employee or agent of the County is personally liable to Grantee in
the event of any default or breach by the County under the terms of this Agreement.
Section 6.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.
There shall be no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
Section 6.7 Notices, Demands and Communications.
Formal notices, demands, and communications between the Parties shall be sufficiently
given if and shall not be deemed given unless dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered by express delivery service, return receipt
requested, or delivered personally, to the principal office of the Parties as follows:
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Affordable Housing Program Manager
Grantee: West County MHSA, LLC
c/o Housing Consortium of the East Bay
410 7th Street, Suite 203
Oakland, CA 94607
Attn: Executive Director
Notices, demands and communications may be sent in the same manner to any other address the
affected Party may from time to time designate by mail, as provided in this Section 6.7. Receipt
will be deemed to have occurred on the date shown on a written receipt as the date of delivery or
refusal of delivery (or attempted delivery if undeliverable).
Section 6.8 Applicable Law.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California.
Section 6.9 Parties Bound.
Except as otherwise limited herein, the provisions of this Agreement bind and inure to the
benefit of the Parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors,
and assigns. This Agreement is intended to run with the land and bind s Grantee and its
successors and assigns in the Property for the entire Term, and the benefit hereof inures to the
benefit of the County and its successors and assigns.
Section 6.10 Attorneys’ Fees.
If any lawsuit is commenced to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing
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Party has the right to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit from the other Party.
Section 6.11 Severability.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will continue in full force and effect
unless the rights and obligations of the Parties have been materially altered or abridged by such
invalidation, voiding or unenforceability.
Section 6.12 Waivers.
Any waiver by the County of any obligation or condition in this Agreement must be in
writing. No waiver will be implied from any delay or failure by the County to act on any breach
or default of Grantee or to pursue any remedy allowed under this Agree ment or applicable law.
Any extension of time granted to Grantee to perform any obligation under this Agreement does
not operate as a waiver or release from any of its obligations under this Agreement. Consent by
the County to any act or omission by Grantee may not be construed to be a consent to any other
or subsequent act or omission or to waive the requirement for the County’s written consent to
future waivers.
Section 6.13 Title of Parts and Sections.
Any titles of the sections or subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of
reference only and are to be disregarded in interpreting any part of the Agreement’s provisions.
Section 6.14 Entire Understanding of the Parties.
This Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement and the Deed of Trust constitute the entire
understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to the Grant.
Section 6.15 Multiple Originals; Counterpart.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an
original, and may be signed in counterparts.
Remainder of Page Int entionally Left Blank
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The Parties are signing this Agreement as of the first above written.
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: _______________________________
Anna Roth
Health Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHARON L. ANDERSON ,
County Counsel
By: ________________________________
Kathleen M. Andrus,
Deputy County Counsel
GRANTEE:
WEST COUNTY MHSA, LLC,
a California limited liability company
By: Housing Consortium of the East Bay,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
its sole member and manager
By:____________________________
Darin Lounds, Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VIRGINIA PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 46, as shown on the map of "Santa Fe", filed March 17, 1900, Map
Book E, Page 102, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 550-310-013
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST RICHMOND PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 21 and 22 in Block 46, as shown on the Map of Santa Fe, filed March 17, 1900 in Book E
of Maps, Page 102, in the Office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County.
APN: 550-310-012
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and
Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, California 94553
Attention: Affordable Housing Program
Manager
No fee document pursuant to
Government Code Sectio n 27383 and 27388.1
Space A bove This Line for Recorder’s Use Only
SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND FULL RECONVEYANCE
(Virginia Avenue Property)
The Undersigned, present Beneficiary under that certain Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, Security
Agreement, and Fixture Filing dated March 12, 2008 executed by Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation, as Trustor to North American Title Company as original
Trustee and recorded on March 28, 2008 as Instrument No . 2008-0066593-00, in the Official Records of the
County of Contra Costa, State of California, HEREBY APPOINTS AND SUBSTITUTES THE
UNDERSIGNED as the new and substituted Trustee thereunder in accordance with the terms and
provisions contained therein, whose address is 30 Muir Road, Martinez, California 94553.
As such duly appointed and substituted Trustee thereunder, the undersigned DOES HEREBY RECONVEY to the
person or persons legally entitled thereto, without warranty all the estate, title and interest acquired by the
original Trustee and by the undersigned as the said substituted Trustee under said Deed of Trust. Wherever the
text of this document so requires, the singular includes the plural.
Dated: _________________, 2020
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political subdivision of the
State of California
By: ____________________________
Anna Roth
Health Services Director
Substitution of Trustee and
Full Reconveyance - continued
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate
verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the
truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE
OF
)SS
COUNTY
OF
)
On before me, , Notary Public, personally appeared
who proved to me on the basis of satisf actory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the p erson(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the
instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct .
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
This area for official notarial seal.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described
as follows:
Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 46, as shown on the map of "Santa Fe", filed March 17, 1900,
Map Book E, Page 102, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 550-310-013
863\01\2740504.2
1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Affordable Housing Program Manager
No fee document pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
THIS SPACE FOR RECORDERS USE ONLY
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF
REGULATORY AGREEMENT
(Virginia Avenue Property)
This Termination and Release of Regulatory Agreement (the "Release "), dated as of
December 31, 2019 and effective as of recordation, is made by the County of Contra Costa, a
political subdivision of the State of California (the "County"). This Release pertains to that
certain real property located at 903-919 Virginia Avenue in the City of Richmond, County of
Contra Costa, State of California (the "Property") described in Exhibit A attached hereto, which
exhibit is hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, the County previous ly made a grant to Rubicon Programs Incorporated, a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Rubicon") in the amount of $564,332 (the
"Original Grant"). The Original Grant was secured in part by a Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants by and between the County and Rubicon dated March 12,
2008, recorded in the official records against the Property on March 28, 2008 as instrument
number 2008-0066594-00 (the "Original County Regulatory Agreement ");
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement of even
date herewith among the County, Rubicon, and West County MHSA, LLC, a California limited
liability company ("West County LLC"), the Original Grant has been assigned to and assumed
by West County LLC ;
WHEREAS, concurrently with the release of the Original County Regulatory Agreement
in connection with the assumption of the Original Grant, and the making of a new grant to West
County LLC by the County in the amount of $1,175,000, the County and West County LLC will
enter into a new regulatory agreement which will be recorded against the Property, restricting the
occupancy of the improvements on the Property; and
WHEREAS, in order to cause the removal of the Original County Regulatory Agreement
from the Property, the County has agreed to enter into this Re lease, as hereinafter set forth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the County hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Original
County Regulatory Agreement is terminated and the County hereby releases the Property from
the restrictions of the Original County Regulatory Agreement and directs that the Original
County Regulatory Agreement be removed as an encumbrance on the Property.
signature on following page
Virginia Avenue Termination
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3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County hereby executes this Release as of the date first
written above.
COUNTY:
County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the
State of California
By: ____________________________________
Anna Roth
Health Services Director
863\01\2740504.2
EXHIBIT A
(Legal Description of the Virginia Property)
The land is situated in the State of California, County of Contra Costa, and is described as
follows:
Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Block 46, as shown on the map of "Santa Fe", filed March 17, 1900, Map
Book E, Page 102, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 550-310-013
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary
Public, personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument t he person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License Number 6,
known as "California Grand Casino" currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco, California, for the
period of November 26, 2020 through November 25, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$10,500; $1,000 application fees plus $500 per table for licensing of nineteen (19) card tables. 100%
Revenue.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with County Ordinance No. 82-44, Chapter 52-3, Article 52-3.3, Section 52-3.321, an
application has been submitted by Mr. Lamar V. Wilkinson and Ms. Elizabeth Wilkinson for the renewal of
Cardroom License Number 6, known as "California Grand Casino". The Office of the Sheriff conducted a
background investigation of the applicants. The investigation produced no adverse information, which
would preclude approval of this application. This Cardroom License will be issued to Mr. Lamar V.
Wilkinson and Ms. Elizabeth Wilkinson, owners of the cardroom establishment.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sandra Brown,
925-655-0004
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 74
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Renewal of Cardroom License
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action will result in Cardroom License Number 6 not being renewed and expiring on November
25, 2020. Once expired, the Cardroom will no longer be able to operated until such time that a new license
has been approved.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ALLOCATE $505,336 from the Livable Communities Trust (District 1 Portion) to the Heritage Point
Commercial Project in North Richmond and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or
designee, to execute a contract, subject to approval by the County Administrator and approval as to form by
County Counsel, with Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond for the
construction of a training facility/resource center on the ground floor of Heritage Point Apartments and a
grocery store located next to the apartments on the corner lot of Chesley Ave and Fred Jackson Way in
North Richmond.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. This action allocates $505,336 from the District I portion of the Livable
Communities Trust Fund (Fund), out of the current balance of $581,564.63.
BACKGROUND:
The Livable Communities Trust Fund (Fund) is a Special Revenue Mitigation Fund that was established by
the Board of Supervisors on November 15, 2005, following the approval of the Camino Tassajara
Combined General Plan Amendment Project, also known as the Alamo Creek and Intervening Property
residential projects, and was required as a condition of approval. The Fund was established to implement
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kristin Sherk,
925-674-7887
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 75
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Allocation of Funds from the Livable Communities Trust to the Heritage Point Commercial Project
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the County's Smart Growth Action Plan. The residential developers pay an $8,000 per market-rate unit
fee into the Fund.
On December 3, 2013, the Board of Supervisors determined that revenue from the Fund should be spent
equally among supervisorial districts. At complete build-out, deposits to the Fund will total $8,448,000.
As of August 2020, the account has collected $8,264,000 in revenue fees and $824,661 in accrued
interest with $6,438,849 remaining in uncommitted funds. The approved expenditures to date are
attached.
The Livable Community Trust funds will be used to help build out ground floor commercial space at
Heritage Point Apartments, an affordable housing development in North Richmond. While the total
project cost for the commercial development will exceed the Livable Communities Trust allocation, the
grant amount will serve as anchor funding to help attract additional investors who support healthy
neighborhood grocery and training space/resource center for the North Richmond community. CHDC is
actively applying for funding for these two projects and developing networks. The grocery store site is
next to the apartments on the corner lot of Chesley Ave and Fred Jackson Way. The goal is to build a
high quality, affordable, and walkable neighborhood grocery in the heart of North Richmond that will
improve the quality of life of residents. The neighborhood grocery store will cater to North Richmond
residents and workers. The store will provide fresh local affordable produce, limited bakery/milk case
merchandise, and household products. Among other options, CHDC is exploring a cooperative model to
economically empower future operators. Heritage Point Commercial supports Smart Growth goal
number four: To promote economic revitalization and urban infill communities.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the allocation of funds, the project will have fewer funds to leverage for attracting additional
investors or sponsors.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project supports the following children programs' outcomes: Families that are safe, stable and
nurturing, and Communities that are safe and provide a high quality of life for children and families.
ATTACHMENTS
LCT Project List
Liveable Communities Trust Fund List of Projects
Project
No.Board Date Grant Recipient Project District I District II District III District IV District V
Total
Expenditures*
Remaining
Balance
Rate of
Expenditure
2013-01 10/22/2013 DCD Northern Waterfront 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 250,000.00$ -$ 100%
2016-01 6/14/2016
Community Housing
Development Corp.Heritage Point Apartments 927,494$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 927,493.66$ -$ 100%
2016-02 12/20/2016 DCD Marsh Creek Trail -$ -$ 250,000$ -$ -$ 145,770.28$ 104,229.72$ 58%
2016-03 12/20/2016 DCD Agriculture Policy Study -$ -$ 150,000$ -$ -$ 111,681.84$ 38,318.16$ 74%
2017-01 3/7/2017 Aglantis Agra Tech Solar Light Greenhouse -$ -$ -$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000.00$ -$ 100%
2017-02 3/14/2017 Mobility Matters Rides for Veterans -$ 33,458$ -$ 50,187$ -$ 83,645.00$ -$ 100%
2017-03 9/19/2017
Garden Park Apartments
Community Garden Park Apartments -$ -$ -$ 125,000$ -$ 125,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-01 1/16/2018 PWD SRV Street Smarts - 2018 -$ 20,000$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-02 2/27/2018 HSD Contra Costa Housing Security Fund -$ 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-03 3/27/2018 PWD Newell Avenue Pathway -$ 75,000$ -$ -$ -$ 75,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-04 3/27/2018 Innovation Tri Valley Tri Valley Rising Report -$ 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-05 6/12/2018 PWD RYSE Acquisition - Phase 1 25,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 25,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-06 12/4/2018 PWD SRV Street Smarts - 2019 -$ 20,000$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ -$ 100%
2018-07 12/18/2018 Choice in Aging
Infrastructure Workforce Development
Project -$ -$ -$ 40,000$ -$ 13,200.00$ 26,800.00$ 33%
2019-01 1/15/2019 PWD Friends of the El Sobrante Library 140,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 140,000.00$ -$ 100%
2019-02 3/26/2019 PWD RYSE Acquisition - Phase 2 42,500$ -$ -$ -$ 42,500.00$ -$ 100%
2019-03 3/26/2019 RYSE Center RYSE Center Capital Expansion Project 51,174$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 51,174.00$ -$ 100%
2019-04 6/18/2019 Innovation Tri Valley 2040 Tri Valley Vision Plan Investment -$ 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000.00$ -$ 100%
2019-05 7/30/2019 Sheriff's Office Bay Point Resident Deputy Program -$ -$ -$ -$ 200,000$ 200,000.00$ -$ 100%
2019-06 7/30/2019 PWD PWD - Beautification Bay Point -$ -$ -$ -$ 50,000$ 50,000.00$ -$ 100%
2019-07 7/30/2019 DCD District V Code Enforcement -$ -$ -$ -$ 100,000$ 100,000.00$ -$ 100%
2019-08 10/22/2019 PWD SRV Street Smarts - 2020 -$ 20,000$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ -$ 100%
2020-01 9/22/2020
Community Housing
Development Corp.Heritage Point Commercial/Grocery Store 505,336$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0%
1,741,504$ 248,458$ 450,000$ 290,187$ 425,000$ 2,480,464.78$ 169,347.88$ 79%
Livable Communities Trust Funds
Project Expenditure List
* Reflects expenditures made by DCD, including payments to other County departments or non-profit organizations.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
In the matter of making a loan of $2,200,400 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds to
Veterans Square L.P., a California limited partnership, for Veterans Square, a 30 unit affordable housing
development in Pittsburg:
1. FIND, as the responsible agency, that on the basis of the whole record before the County including the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review prepared by the City of Pittsburg as the lead agency
that the development is exempt under Sections 15332 and 15061(b)(3) of CEQA; and
2. DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development, or designee, to file a Notice of Exemption for
Veterans Square with the County Clerk, and pay any required fee for the filing; and
3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute legal
documents subject to approval by the County Administrator and approval as to form by County Counsel, to
effect the loan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. HOME funds are provided to the County on a formula allocation basis through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HOME - CFDA# 14.239.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Amalia Cunningham,
925-674-7869
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 76
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approval of $2,200,400 HOME loan and related legal documents for Veterans Square, an affordable housing
development in Pittsburg
BACKGROUND:
This proposed project has been in development for approximately 10 years and has received funding
recommendations from the Affordable Housing Finance Committee in multiple cycles. Most recently, its
HOME funding allocation was approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 11, 2018. The
developer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), which has a
long track record of affordable housing development in the Bay Area. Veterans Square will have 30
apartments in downtown Pittsburg, 29 affordable to low-income residents and one manager's unit. The
HOME funds will support 14 of those units, 11 apartments at no more than 30% of Area Median Income
(AMI), and three at no more than 40% AMI.
Many other financing sources are involved in the construction, including a proposed bond issuance
through Contra Costa County (scheduled for a separate review by the Board of Supervisors), City of
Pittsburg funds, and Silicon Valley Housing Trust. SAHA has also expressed interest in applying for
HOPWA funds through the Department of Conservation and Development as part of the next annual
cycle for federal funds, which will open in Fall 2020. The development will utilize a State of California
No Place Like Home (NPLH) grant through a partnership with the County. Contra Costa Health Services
will provide the NPLH services and DCD will provide administrative support for the NPLH grant.
NPLH is a new State program and this is the first project in Contra Costa County to use it.
HOME funds will be provided in the form of a 55-year, residual receipts loan with a zero percent interest
rate. The low interest rate was requested by SAHA due to financing challenges during COVID-19. Even
at zero percent interest, there may be some payments if the project has surplus cash flow. Affordability
and use restrictions are incorporated into the County loan documents. The County will have a HOME
Regulatory Agreement with a 20 year term and an additional County Regulatory Agreement that will
maintain the affordability following the expiration of the HOME affordability term for an additional 35
years. The loan agreement (Agreement) and related documents are attached in their substantially final
form and will be executed in a form approved by County Counsel.
Due to the high construction costs and limited revenue from the restricted rents, the total amount of the
financing provided to the project will likely exceed the value of the completed project. Even though the
proposed equity investment from low income housing tax credits is substantial compared to the amount
of long term debt, the partnership agreement will have numerous safeguards of the investor's equity.
These safeguards essentially subordinate the County’s debt to the investor’s equity. Therefore, the
County's HOME funds may not be fully secured by the value of the property; however, HOME funds
are dedicated to providing affordable housing options for low-income households and the same risk
would be present in any comparable project using tax credits. Further, the HOME funds to be used are
granted, not loaned, to the County by HUD.
HOME projects are subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 CFR Part 58 review,
in addition to CEQA review for which the City of Pittsburg as lead agency has determined the project
was exempt as an infill development. The County's NEPA review for this project is complete and
required mitigation actions are included in the Agreement. The County, as a responsible agency under
CEQA, concurs with the City's CEQA determination and will file the appropriate notice with the
Recorder's Office.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval and execution of the HOME legal documents, the project will not be able to move
forward. Veterans Square, L.P. must close the transaction in October 2020, or forgo the housing tax
credit allocation upon which the project's financing depends.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Long-term affordable housing such as that to be provided by Veterans Square is consistent with
Children's Report Card outcome #3: Families are Economically Self-Sufficient.
ATTACHMENTS
HOME Loan Agreement
HOME Loan Deed of Trust
HOME Loan Promissory Note
HOME Loan Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement
County Regulatory Agreement
HOME Regulatory Agreement
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DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT
Veterans Square Apartments
(HOME Funds)
This Development Loan Agreement (the "Agreement ") is dated September ____, 2020,
and is between the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the
"County"), and Veterans Square, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Borrower ").
RECITALS
A. Defined terms used but not defined in these recitals are as defined in Article 1 of
this Agreement.
B. The County has received Home Investment Partnerships Act funds fr om the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") pursuant to the
Cranston-Gonzales National Housing Act of 1990 ("HOME Funds"). The HOME Funds must be
used by the County in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 92 (the "HOME Regulations ").
C. Pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 22, 2020, between Satellite
Affordable Housing Associates, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("SAHA") and
Borrower, Borrower intends to purchase that certain real property located at 901 Los Medanos
Street and 295 East 10th Street, in the City of Pittsburg, County of Contra Costa, State of
California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Property"). Borrower intends to
construct (30) housing units on the Property, twenty-nine (29) of which are for rental to
extremely low, very low and low income households, and one (1) manager's unit (the
"Development "). The Development, as well as all landscaping, roads and parking spaces on the
Property and any additional improvements on the Property, are the "Improvements ".
D. Borrower desires to borrow from the County Two Million Two Hundred
Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) of HOME Funds (the "Loan").
E. The HOME Funds being used for the Loan are funds that have been set aside for
entities designated as a Community Housing Development Organization ("CHDO") as defined in
24 C.F.R. 92.2.
F. The Loan is evidenced by this Agreement, the Note, the Regulatory Agreements,
and the Intercreditor Agreement, and is secured by the Deed of Trust.
G. The Loan is being made to finance acquisition and construction costs of the
Development. Construction of the Development is intended to maintain the supply of affordable
rental housing in Contra Costa County. Due to the assistance provided Bor rower through the
Loan, the County is designating fourteen (14) units as HOME-assisted units (the "HOME-
Assisted Units").
H. The City has determined the Development to be ___________ on
____________________ and prepared an ____________________ pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA").
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I. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) ("NEPA"), the County has completed and approved all applicable
environmental review for the activities proposed to be undertaken under this Agreement.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS
Section 1.1 Definitions.
The following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Accessibility Requirements" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.9 below.
(b) "Agreement " means this Development Loan Agreement.
(c) "Annual Operating Budget" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.4.
(d) "Annual Operating Expenses" means for each calendar year, the
following costs reasonably and actually incurred for operation and maintenance of the
Development:
(i) property taxes and assessments imposed on the Development;
(ii) debt service currently due on a non-optional basis (excluding debt
service due from residual receipts o r surplus cash of the Development) on the HTSV Loan;
(iii) on-site service provider fees for tenant social services, provided the
County has approved, in writing, the plan and budget for such services before such services
begin;
(iv) fees paid to the Issuer with respect to the Bonds;
(v) payment to HCD of a portion of the accrue d interest on the NPLH
HCD Loan and HCD MHP Loan pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section
7308;
(vi) property management fees and reimbursements, on–site property
management office expenses, and salaries of property management and maintenance personnel,
not to exceed amounts that are standard in the industry and which are pursuant to a management
contract approved by the County;
(vii) the Partnership/Asset Fee;
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(viii) fees for accounting, audit, and legal services incurred by
Borrower's general partner in the asset management of the Development, not to exceed amounts
that are standard in the industry, to the extent such fees are not included in the Partnership/Asset
Fee;
(ix) premiums for insurance required for the Improvements to satisfy
the requirements of any lender of Approved Financing;
(x) utility services not paid for directly by tenants, including water,
sewer, and trash collection;
(xi) maintenance and repair expenses and services;
(xii) any annual license or certificate of occupancy fees required for
operation of the Development;
(xiii) security services;
(xiv) advertising and marketing;
(xv) cash deposited into the Replacement Reserve Account in the
amount set forth in Section 4.2(a);
(xvi) cash deposited into the Operating Reserve Account to maintain the
amount set forth in Section 4.2(b) (excluding amounts deposited to initially capitalize the
account);
(xvii) payment of any previously unpaid portion of Developer F ee
(without interest), not to exceed the amount set forth in Section 3.18;
(xviii) extraordinary operating costs specifically approved in writing by
the County;
(xix) payments of deductibles in connection with casualty insurance
claims not normally paid from reserves, the amount of uninsured losses actually replaced,
repaired or restored, and not normally paid from reserves, and other ordinary and reasonable
operating expenses approved in writing by the County and not listed above.
Annual Operating Expenses do not include the following: depreciation,
amortization, depletion or other non-cash expenses, initial deposits to capitalize a reserve
account, any amount expended from a reserve account, and any capital cost a ssociated with the
Development.
(e) "Annual Payment" has the meaning in Section 2.8(a).
(f) "Approved Development Budget" means the proforma
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development budget, including sources and uses of funds, as approved by the County, and
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.
(g) "Approved Financing" means all of the following loans, grants,
equity and subsidy obtained by Borrower and approved by the County for the purpose of
financing the acquisition of the Property and construction of the Development:
(i) construction/permanent loan from the City in the approximate
amount of Seven Hundred Eight y Thousand Dollars ($780,000) (the "Housing Authority
Loan");
(ii) multi-family housing revenue tax exempt bonds in the approximate
amount of Eleven Million Four Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars
($11,434,610) (the "Bonds") issued by the County of Contra Costa (the "Issuer") that are
purchased by the Bank and the sale proceeds of which are loaned to Borrower (the "Bank Tax-
Exempt Construction Loan");
(iii) a taxable construction loan from the Bank in the amount of
_________________________Dollars ($____________) (the "Bank Taxable Loan");
(iv) construction/permanent loan from the Housing Trust of Silicon
Valley in the approximate amount of One Million Three Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Dollars
($1,331,000) (the "HTSV Loan");
(v) permanent loan of No Place Like Home program ("NPLH") funds
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") in the
approximate amount of One Million Eight Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty
Dollars ($1,804,920) (the "NPLH HCD Loan");
(vi) permanent loan of Multifamily Housing Program funds from HCD
in the approximate amount of Four Million Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six
Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($4,427,653) (the "MHP HCD Loan");
(vii) seller carry-back loan from SAHA in the approximate amount of
Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000) (the "Seller Loan");
(viii) Low Income Housing Tax Credit investor equity funds in the
approximate amount of _________________________Dollars ($____________) (the "Tax
Credit Investor Equity") provided by the Investor Limited Partner;
(ix) capital contribution from Borrower's general partner in the
approximate amount of ________________ Dollars ($__________) (the "GP Capital
Contribution"); and
(x) NPLH Capitalized Operating Subsidy from HCD in the
approximate amount of One Million Eight Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty
Dollars ($1,804,920) (the "NPLH COSR").
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(h) "Available Net Proceeds" means the result obtained by multiplying
the Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing by 0.75.
(i) "Bank" means JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and its successors
and assigns.
(j) "Bank Taxable Construction Loan" has the meaning set forth in
Section 1.1(g)(iii).
(k) "Bank Tax-Exempt Construction Loan" has the meaning set forth
in Section 1.1(g)(ii).
(l) "Bid Package" means the package of documents Borrower's
general contractor is required to distribute to potential bidders as part of the process of selecting
subcontractors for the Development. The Bid Package is to include the following: (i) an
invitation to bid; (ii) copy of the proposed construction contract; (iii) a form of bid guarantee that
is reasonably acceptable to the County that guarantees, at a minimum, an amount equal to five
percent (5%) of the bid price; and (iv) all Construction Plans.
(m) "Bonds" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(ii).
(n) "Borrower" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(o) "Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts" means twenty-
five percent (25%) of Residual Receipts.
(p) "CEQA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph H of the Recitals.
(q) "CHDO" has the me aning set forth in Paragraph E of the Recitals.
(r) "City" means the City of Pittsburg, California, a municipal
corporation.
(s) "Commencement of Construction " has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.5.
(t) "Completion Date" means the date a final certificate of occupancy,
or equivalent document is issued by the City to certify that the Development may be legally
occupied.
(u) "Construction Plans" means all construction documentation upon
which Borrower and Borrower's general contractor rely in constructing all the Improvements on
the Property (including the units in the Development, landscaping, parking, and common areas)
and includes, but is not limited to, final architectural drawings, landscaping plans and
specifications, final elevations, building plans and specifications (also known as "working
drawings ").
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(v) "County" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(w) "County Additional Prorata Share" means the result obtained by
dividing the Loan by the sum of the Loan and the Housing Authority Loan.
(x) "County Loan Prorata Percentage" means the result, expressed as a
percentage, obtained by dividing the Loan minus any Special County Loan Repayment by the
sum of the Loan minus any Special County Loan Repayment, the Housing Authority Loan minus
any Special Housing Authority Loan Repayment, the NPLH HCD Loan, and the MHP HCD
Loan, to the extent such loan funds are disbursed .
(y) "County Regulatory Agreement " means the Regulatory Agreement
and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County and
Borrower evidencing County requirements applicable to the Loan, to be recorded against the
Property.
(z) "Deed of Trust" means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of
Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing of even date herewith among Borrower, as trustor,
Old Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that will encumber the
Property to secure repayment of the Loan and performance of the covenants of the Loan
Documents.
(aa) "Default Rate" means the lesser of the maximum rate
permitted by law and ten percent (10%) per annum.
(bb) "Developer Fee" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.18.
(cc) "Development " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the
Recitals.
(dd) "Development Fiscal Year" shall mean for the Development, the
annual period commencing on January 1 and concluding on December 31 each year.
(ee) "Eligible Household " means a household qualified to occupy a
HOME-Assisted Unit pursuant to Section 2.1(a) of the HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(ff) "Event of Default " has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
(gg) "Fifteen Year Compliance Period " means the fifteen (15) year
compliance period as described in Section 42(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
(hh) "Final Cost Certification" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.
(ii) "Final Development Cost" means the total of the cost of
acquisition and construction of the Development as shown on the Final Cost Certification.
(jj) "GP Capital Contribution" has the meaning set forth in
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Section 1.1(g)(ix).
(kk) "Gross Revenue" means for each calendar year, all revenue,
income, receipts, and other consideration actually received from the operation and leasing of the
Development. Gross Revenue includes, but is not limited to:
(i) all rents, fees and charges paid by tenants;
(ii) Section 8 payments and other rental or operating subsidy payments
received for the dwelling units;
(iii) deposits forfeited by tenants;
(iv) all cancellation fees;
(v) price index adjustments and any other rental adjustments to leases
or rental agreements;
(vi) net proceeds from vending and laundry room machines;
(vii) the proceeds of business interruption or similar insurance not paid
to senior lenders;
(viii) the proceeds of casualty insurance not used to rebuild the
Development and not paid to senior lend ers; and
(ix) condemnation awards for a taking of part or all of the
Development for a temporary period.
Gross Revenue does not include tenants' security deposits, loan proceeds,
unexpended amounts (including interest) in any reserve account, required depo sits to reserve
accounts, capital contributions or similar advances.
(ll) "Hazardous Materials " means: (i) any substance, material, or waste
that is petroleum, petroleum-related, or a petroleum by-product, asbestos or asbestos-containing
material, polychlorinated biphenyls, flammable, explosive, radioactive, freon gas, radon, or a
pesticide, herbicide, or any other agricultural chemical, and (ii) any waste, substance or material
defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances," "hazardous wastes,"
"hazardous materials," "toxic materials ", "toxic waste", "toxic substances," or words of similar
import under any Hazardous Materials Law.
(mm) "Hazardous Materials Claims " means with respect to the Property
(i) any and all enforcement, cleanup, removal o r other governmental or regulatory actions
instituted, completed or threatened against Borrower or the Property pursuant to any Hazardous
Materials Law; and (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party against Borrower or the
Property relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery compensation, loss or injury resulting
from any Hazardous Materials.
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(nn) "Hazardous Materials Law" means any federal, state or local laws,
ordinances, or regulations relating to any Hazardous Materials, health, industrial hygiene,
environmental conditions, or the regulation or protection of the environment, and all
amendments thereto as of this date and to be added in the future and any successor statute or rule
or regulation promulgated thereto.
(oo) "HCD" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(v).
(pp) "HOME" means the HOME Investment Partnership Act Program
pursuant to the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12705
et seq.), as amended.
(qq) "HOME-Assisted Units" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph G
of the Recitals.
(rr) "HOME Regulatory Agreement " means the Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County and Borrower
evidencing HUD requirements applicable to the Loan, to be recorded against the Property.
(ss) "HOME Funds" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the
Recitals.
(tt) "HOME Regulations " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of
the Recitals.
(uu) "Housing Authority" means the City of Pittsburg Housing
Authority.
(vv) "Housing Authority Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section
1.1(g)(i).
(ww) "HTSV Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(iii).
(xx) "HUD" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(yy) "Improvements " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the
Recitals.
(zz) "Intercredito r Agreement " means that certain Subordination and
Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith entered into by and among the Housing Authority,
the County, and Borrower related to the Loan and the Housing Authority Loan, to be recorded
against the Property.
(aaa) "Investor Limited Partner" means Raymond James Tax Credit
Fund XX, LLC, a ____________ limited liability company, its successors and assigns.
(bbb) "Issuer" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(k)(ii).
(ccc) "Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts" means fifty percent (50%)
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of Residual Receipts.
(ddd) "Loan Documents " means this Agreement, the Note, the
Regulatory Agreements, the Intercreditor Agreement, and the Deed of Trust.
(eee) "Loan" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the Recitals.
(fff) "MHP HCD Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(vi).
(ggg) "NEPA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph I of the Recitals.
(hhh) "Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing" means the amount by
which Permanent Financing exceeds the Final Development Costs.
(iii)"Note" means the promissory note of even date herewith that evidences
Borrower's obligation to repay the Loan.
(jjj) "NPLH" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(v).
(kkk) "NPLH COSR" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(x).
(lll) "NPLH HCD Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(v).
(mmm) "Operating Reserve Account" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.2(b).
(nnn) "Partnership Agreement " means the agreement between Borrower's
general partner and the Investor Limited Partner that governs the operation and organization of
Borrower as a California limited partnership.
(ooo) "Partnership /Asset Fee" means: (i) partnership management fees
(including any asset management fees) payable pursuant to the Partnership Agreement to any
partner or affiliate of Borrower or any affiliate of a partner of Borrower, if any, during the
Fifteen Year Compliance Period; and (ii) after expiration of the Fifteen Year Compliance Period,
asset management fees payable to Borrower, in the amounts approved by the County as set forth
in Section 3.19.
(ppp) "Permanent Conversion" means the date the Bank Tax-Exempt
Construction Loan and Bank Taxable Construction Loan is paid off in full.
(qqq) "Permanent Financing" means the sum of the following amounts :
(i) the Loan; (ii) the Housing Authority Loan; (iii) the NPLH HCD Loan; (iv) the MHP HCD
Loan; (v) the HTSV Loan; (vi) the Seller Loan; (vii) the Tax Credit Investor Equity; and (viii)
the GP Capital Contribution.
(rrr) "Property" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the
Recitals.
(sss) "Regulatory Agreements " means the County Regulatory
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Agreement and the HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(ttt) "Rental Shortfall Due Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.8(c).
(uuu) "Rental Shortfall Payment " has the meaning set forth in Section
2.8(c).
(vvv) "Replacement Reserve Account" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2(a).
(www) "Residual Receipts" means for each calendar year, the amount by
which Gross Revenue exceeds Annual Operating Expenses.
(xxx) "Retention Amount " means Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) of
the Loan, the disbursement of which is described in Section 2.7.
(yyy) "SAHA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(zzz) "Seller Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(g)(vii).
(aaaa) "Senior Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.
(bbbb) "Special Housing Authority Loan Payment" has the meaning in
Section 3(b) of the Intercreditor Agreement.
(cccc) "Special County Loan Payment" has the meaning in Section 2.8(b).
(dddd) "Statement of Residual Receipts" means an itemized statement of
Residual Receipts.
(eeee) "Tax Credit Investor Equity" has the meaning set forth in
Section 1.1(g)(viii).
(ffff) "TC AC " means the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
(gggg) "Tenant " means the tenant household that occupies a unit in the
Development.
(hhhh) "Term" means the period of time that commences on the date of
this Agreement, and expires, unless sooner terminated in ac cordance with this Agreement, on the
fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a record of the
Completion Date cannot be located or established, the Term will expire on the fifty-seventh
(57th) anniversary of this Agreement .
(iiii) "Transfer " has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1 of the
Regulatory Agreements.
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Section 1.2 Exhibits
The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated into this
Agreement by this reference:
Exhibit A: Legal Description of the Property
Exhibit B: Approved Development Budget
Exhibit C: NEPA Mitigation Requirements
ARTICLE 2 LOAN PROVISIONS
Section 2.1 Loan.
Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.6 and Section 2.7 of this
Agreement, the County shall lend to Borrower the Loan for the purposes set forth in Section 2.3
of this Agreement. Borrower's obligation to repay the Loan is evidenced by the Note.
Section 2.2 Interest.
(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) below, the Loan will not accrue
interest.
(b) Upon the occurrence of an Event of a Default, interest on the outstanding
principal balance of the Loan will accrue at the Default Rate, beginning on the date of such
occurrence and continuing until the date the Loan is repaid in full or the Event of Default is
cured.
Section 2.3 Use of Loan Funds.
(a) Borrower shall use the Loan for closing costs, permits, fees, and
construction costs, consistent with the Approved Development Budget. Use of the Loan for
reimbursement of costs incurred prior to the date of this Agreement is subject to Section
92.206(d)(1) of the HOME Regulations.
(b) Borrower may not use the Loan proceeds for any other purposes without
the prior written consent of the County.
Section 2.4 Security.
In consideration of the Loan, Borrower shall (i) secure its obligation to repay the Loan, as
evidenced by the Note, by executing the Deed of Trust, and cause or permit it to be recorded as a
lien against the Property, junior to the Bank Loan and HTSV Loan (and upon Permanent
Conversion, to the NPLH HCD Loan, and the MHP HCD Loan) pursuant to Section 2.5 below,
senior to the Seller Loan and the Housing Authority Loan, and (ii) execute the Regulatory
Agreements, and the Intercreditor Agreement, and cause or permit them to be recorded against
the Property.
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Section 2.5 Subordination.
(a) Any agreement by the County to subordinate the Dee d of Trust and/or
Regulatory Agreements to an encumbrance securing and/or evidencing the NPLH HCD Loan,
the MHP HCD Loan, the Bank Tax-Exempt Construction Loan, the Bank Taxable Construction
Loan, the HTSV Loan, or any loan obtained by Borrower to refinance the Bank Construction
Loan (collectively, the "Senior Loan") will be subject to the satisfaction of each of the following
conditions:
(i) All of the proceeds of the Senior Loan, less any transaction costs,
are used to provide acquisition, construction and/o r permanent financing for the Development.
(ii) The lender of the Senior Loan is a state or federally chartered
financial institution, a nonprofit corporation or a public entity that is not affiliated with
Borrower or any of Borrower's affiliates, other than as a depositor or a lender.
(iii) Borrower demonstrates to the County's satisfaction that
subordination of the Deed of Trust and the Regulatory Agreements is necessary to secure
adequate acquisition, construction, and/or permanent financing to ensure the viability of the
Development, including the operation of the Development as affordable housing, as required by
the Loan Documents. To satisfy this requirement, Borrower must provide to the County, in
addition to any other information reasonably required by the County, evidence demonstrating
that the proposed amount of the Senior Loan is necessary to provide adequate acquisition,
construction, and/or permanent financing to ensure the viability of the Development, and
adequate financing for the Development would not be available without the proposed
subordination.
(iv) The subordination agreement(s) is structured to minimize the risk
that the Deed of Trust and the Regulatory Agreements will be extinguished as a result of a
foreclosure by the Bank or other holder of the Senior Loan. To satisfy this requirement, the
subordination agreement must provide the County with adequate rights to cure any default s by
Borrower, including: (1) providing the County or its successor with copies of any notices of
default at the same time and in the same manner as provided to Borrower; and (2) providing the
County with a cure period of at least sixty (60) days to cure any default.
(v) The subordination(s) of the Loan is effective only during the
original term of the Senior Loan and any extension of its term that is approved in writing by the
County.
(vi) The subordination does not limit the effect of the Deed of Trust
and the Regulatory Agreements before a foreclosure, nor require the consent of the holder(s) of
the Senior Loan prior to the County exercising any remedies available to the County under the
Loan Documents.
(b) Upon a determination by the County's Director – Department of
Conservation and Development that the conditions in Subsection (a) have been satisfied, the
Director – Department of Conservation and Development or his/her designee will be authorized
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to execute the approved subordination agreement without the necessity of any further action or
approval.
Section 2.6 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Loan Funds for
Construction.
Until the conditions set forth in Section 2.7 have been met, the disbursements made
pursuant to this Agreement may not exceed Two Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars ($2,150,400). The County is not obligated to disburse any portion of the Loan,
or to take any other action under the Loan Documents unless all of the following conditions have
been and continue to be satisfied:
(a) There exists no Event of Default nor any act, failure, omission or
condition that would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement;
(b) Borrower holds title to the Property or is acquiring title to the Property
simultaneously with the disbursement of the Loan proceeds;
(c) Borrower has delivered to the County copies of all of Borrower's
organizational documents, and a copy of a corporate resolution authorizing Borrower to obtain
the Loan and all other Approved Financing, and execute the Loan Documents;
(d) There exists no material adverse change in the financial condition of
Borrower from that shown by the financial stateme nts and other data and information furnished
by Borrower to the County prior to the date of this Agreement;
(e) Borrower has furnished the County with evidence of the insurance
coverage meeting the requirements of Section 4.13 below;
(f) Borrower has executed and delivered to the County the Loan Documents
and has caused all other documents, instruments, and policies required under the Loan
Documents to be delivered to the County;
(g) The Deed of Trust, the Regulatory Agreements, and the Intercreditor
Agreement, have been recorded against the Property in the Office of the Recorder of the County
of Contra Costa;
(h) A title insurer reasonably acceptable to the County is unconditionally and
irrevocably committed to issuing an LP -10 2006 ALTA Lender's Policy of title insurance
insuring the priority of the Deed of Trust in the amount of the Loan, subject only to such
exceptions and exclusions as may be reasonably acceptable to the County, and containing such
endorsements as the County may reasonably require. Borrower shall provide whatever
documentation (including an indemnification agreement), deposits or surety is reasonably
required by the title company in order for the County's Deed of Trust to be senior in lien priority
to any mechanics liens in connection with any start of construction that has occurred prior to the
recordation of the Deed of Trust against the Property in the Office of the Recorde r of the County
of Contra Costa;
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(i) All environmental review necessary for the construction of the
Development has been completed, and Borrower has provided the County evidence of planned
compliance with all NEPA and CEQA requirements and mitigation measures applicable to
construction, and evidence of compliance with all NEPA and CEQA requirements and mitigation
measures applicable to preconstruction;
(j) The County has determined the undisbursed proceeds of the Loan,
together with other funds or firm commitments for funds that Borrower has obtained in
connection with the construction of the Development, are not less than the amount the County
determines is necessary to pay for the construction of the Development and to satisfy all of the
covenants contained in this Agreement and the Regulatory Agreements ;
(k) Borrower has obtained all permits and approvals necessary for the
construction of the Development;
(l) The County has received and approved the Bid Package for the
subcontractors for the construction of the Development pursuant to Section 3.2 below;
(m) The County has received and approved the general contractor 's
construction contract that Borrower has entered or proposed to enter for the construction of the
Development pursuant to Section 3.3 below;
(n) The County has received and approved labor and material (payment)
bonds and performance bonds as required pursuant to Section 3.4 below;
(o) Borrower has closed the loans and obtained the equity financings that
comprise the Approved Financing described in Section 1.1(g), subsections (i)-(iv), and (vii)-(ix)
and has already received, or is eligible to receive, the funds;
(p) The County has received a fully executed copy of the Partnership
Agreement, in which the Investor Limited Partner is obligated to provide Borrower the Tax
Credit Investor Equity;
(q) The County has received fully executed Standard Agreements between the
Borrower and HCD governing the commitment o f the NPLH HCD Loan, the MHP HCD Loan,
and the NPLH COSR;
(r) Borrower has provided the County a certification from the Development
architect or qualified accessibility specialist that the construction plans are in conformance with
the Accessibility Requirements;
(s) The County has received a fully executed copy of the Agreement to Enter
Housing Assistance Payment Contract between Borrower and the Housing Authority governing
the commitment by the Housing Authority of project-based section 8 rental assistance for ten
(10) units and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers for nineteen (19) units in
the Development;
(t) The County has received reasonable evidence that the local match
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requirements set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 92.218 et seq., have been satisfied pursuant to
Section 4.1 of this Agreement; and
(u) The County has received a written draw request from Borrower, including:
(i) certification that the condition set forth in Section 2.6(a) continues to be satisfied; (ii)
certification that the proposed uses of funds is consistent with the Approved Development
Budget; (iii) the amount of funds needed; and, (iv) where applicable, a copy of the bill or invoice
covering a cost incurred or to be incurred. When a disbursement is requested to pay any
contractor in connection with improvements on the Property, the written request must be
accompanied by: (1) certification by Borrower's architect reasonably acceptable to the County
that the work for which disbursement is requested has been completed (although the County
reserves the right to inspect the Property and make an independent evaluation); and (2) lien
releases and/or mechanics lien title insurance endorsements reasona bly acceptable to the County.
Section 2.7 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Retention.
The County is not obligated to disburse the Retention Amount unless the following
conditions precedent are satisfied:
(a) The County has received a completion report from Borrower setting forth:
(i) the income, household size, race, and ethnicity of Tenants of the HOME-Assisted Units; (ii)
and the unit address, unit size, rent amount and utility allowance for all HOME-Assisted Units;
(b) The County has received a draft of the Final Cost Certification for the
Development from Borrower showing all uses and sources ;
(c) The C ounty has received from Borrower copies of the certificate of
occupancy or equivalent final permit sign-offs for the Development;
(d) The County has received from Borrower current evidence of the insurance
coverage meeting the requirements of Section 4.13 below;
(e) The County has received from Borrower a form of Tenant lease ;
(f) The County has received from Borrower a Marketing Plan and Tenant
Selection Plan as defined in the HOME Regulatory Agreement;
(g) The County has received a copy of a social services plan and social
services budget for the provision of social services to Tenants;
(h) The County has received from Borrower evidence of marketing for any
vacant HOME-Assisted Unit in the Development such as copies of flyers, list of media ads, list
of agencies and organizat ions receiving information on availability of such units, as applicable ;
(i) The County has received from Borrower all relevant contract activity
information, including compliance with Section 3 requirements as set forth in Section 4.6(b)(9)
of the HOME Regulatory Agreement, and minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE)
business requirements;
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(j) If Borrower was required to comply with relocation requirements as set
forth in Section 3.10 below, the County has received from Borrower evidence of compliance
with all applicable relocation requirements;
(k) The County has received from Borrower a copy of the management
agreement and contact information for the property manager of the Development and the name
and phone number of the on-site property manager;
(l) If Borrower is required to pay prevailing wages under the Davis -Bacon
Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148) by the HUD regulations governing the Loan, the County has received
confirmation that Borrower has submitted all certified payrolls to the County, and any identified
payment issues have been resolved, or Borrower is working diligently to resolve any such issues ;
(m) The County has received from Borrower evidence of compliance with all
NEPA mitigation requirements as set forth in Exhibit C ;
(n) The County has received fully executed copy of the Housing Assistance
Payment Contract between Borrower and the Housing Authority governing the provision by the
Housing Authority of project-based section 8 rental assistance for ten (10) units and Veterans
Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers for nineteen (19) units in the Development; and
(o) The County has received a written draw request from Borrower, including
certification that the condition set forth in Section 2.6(a) continues to be satisfied, and setting
forth the proposed uses of funds consistent with the Approved Development Budget, and, where
applicable, a copy of the bill or invoice covering a cost incurred or to be incurred. Borrower
shall apply the disbursement for the purpose(s) requested.
Section 2.8 Repayment Schedule.
(a) Annual Payments of Loan. Commencing on June 1, 2023 and on June 1
of each year thereafter during the Term, Borrower shall make a Loan payment in an amount
equal to the sum of (1) the County Loan Prorata Percentage of the Lenders' Share of Residual
Receipts and (2) the County Additional Prorata Share multiplied by Borrower's Shared Portion of
Residual Receipts (each such payment, an "Annual Payment "). The County shall apply all
Annual Payments first, to accrued interest; and second, to principal.
(b) Special Repayments of Loan from Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing.
To the extent consistent with the regulations applicable to the NPLH HCD Loan and MHP HCD
Loan, no later than ten (10) days after the date Borrower receives its final capital contribution
from the Investor Limited Partner, Borrower shall pay to the County as a special repayment of
the Loan, an amount equal to the result obtained by multiplying the County Additional Prorata
Share by the Available Net Proceeds (the "Special County Loan Payment"). No later than one
hundred eighty (180) days following completion of construction of the Development, Borrower
shall submit to the County for its review a preliminary calculation of the Net Proceeds of
Permanent Financing and a draft of the Final Cost Certification as defined Section 4.3 below.
The County shall approve or disapprove Borrower's determination of the amount of the Net
Proceeds of Permanent Financing in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt. If Borrower's
determination is disapproved by the County, Borrower shall re-submit documentation to the
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County until the County approval is obtained.
(c) Special Repayment of the Loan for Failure to Lease. If on or before the
Rental Shortfall Due Date, Borrower fails to cause each of the HOME-Assisted Units to be
rented to and occupied by an Eligible Household in accordance with the HOME Regulatory
Agreement, Borrower shall pay the County the Rental Shortfall Payment, plus accrued interest,
on the Rental Shortfall Due Date.
(i) The "Rental Shortfall Due Date" is the date that occurs eighteen
(18) months after the Completion Date.
(ii) The "Rental Shortfall Payment " is an amount equal to the result
obtained by multiplying (1) the number of HOME-Assisted Units that have not been rented to
and occupied by an Eligible Household on or before the Rental Shortfall Due Date, by (2) a
fraction, the numerator of which is the then-outstanding principal balance of the Loan and the
denominator of which is the number of HOME-Assisted Units.
(iii) Interest on the Rental Shortfall Payment will ac crue in accordance
with Section 2.2(a) through the Rental Shortfall Due Date. If the Rental Shortfall Payment is
not paid on or before the Rental Shortfall Due Date, interest on the Rental Shortfall Payment
will accrue at the Default Rate beginning on the day after the Rental Shortfall Due Date and
continuing until the Rental Shortfall Payment is paid in full with interest.
(d) Payment in Full of Loan. Borrower shall pay all outstanding principal and
accrued interest on the Loan, in full, on the earliest to occur of: (i) any Transfer other than as
permitted pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Regulatory Agreements ; (ii) an Event of Default ; and
(iii) the expiration of the Term.
(e) Prepayment. Borrower may prepay the Loan at any time without premium
or penalty. However, the Regulatory Agreements and the Deed of Trust (as security for the
Regulatory Agreements) will remain in effect for the entire Term, regardless of any prepayment
or Transfer.
Section 2.9 Reports and Accounting of Residual Receipts.
(a) Borrower shall keep and maintain at the principal place of business of
Borrower set forth in Section 7.9 below, or elsewhere with the County's written consent, full,
complete and appropriate books, records and accounts necessary or prudent to evidence and
substantiate in full detail Borrower's calculation of Residual Receipts and disbursements of
Residual Receipts.
(b) In connection with the Annual Payment, Borrower shall furnish to the
County:
(i)The Statement of Residual Receipts for the relevant period. The first
Statement of Residual Receipts will cover the period that begins on January 1, 20 22 and ends on
December 31st of that same year. Subsequent statements of Residual Receipts will cover the
twelve-month period that ends on December 31 of each year;
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(ii)A statement from the independent public accountant that audited
Borrower's financial records for the relevant period, which statement must confirm that
Borrower's calculation of the Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts and Borrower's Shared
Portion of Residual Receipts is accurate based o n Gross Revenue and Annual Operating
Expenses; and
(iii)Any additional documentation reasonably required by the County to
substantiate Borrower's calculation of Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts and Borrower's
Shared Portion of Residual Receipts.
(c) The receipt by the County of any statement pursuant to subsection (b)
above or any payment by Borrower or acceptance by the County of any Loan repayment for any
period does not bind the County as to the correctness of such statement or payment. The County
may audit the Residual Receipts and all books, records, and accounts pertaining thereto pursuant
to Section 4.6 below.
Section 2.10 Non-Recourse.
Except as provided below, neither Borrower, nor any partner of Borrower, has any direct
or indirect personal liability for payment of the principal of, and interest on, the Loan. Following
recordation of the Deed of Trust, the sole recourse of the County with respect to the principal of,
or interest on, the Note will be to the property described in the Deed of Trust; provided, howeve r,
that nothing contained in the foregoing limitation of liability limits or impairs the enforcement of
all the rights and remedies of the County against all such security for the Note, or impairs the
right of County to assert the unpaid principal amount o f the Note as demand for money within
the meaning and intendment of Section 431.70 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any
successor provision thereto. The foregoing limitation of liability is intended to apply only to the
obligation to repay the principal and interest on the Note. N othing contained herein is intended
to relieve Borrower of its obligation to indemnify the County under the Loan Documents and
Borrower shall be fully and personally liable for: (i) loss or damage of any kind resultin g from
waste, fraud or willful misrepresentation; (ii) the failure to pay taxes, assessments or other
charges which may create liens on the Property that are payable or applicable prior to any
foreclosure under the Deed of Trust (to the full extent of such taxes, assessments or other
charges); (iii) the fair market value of any personal property or fixtures removed or disposed of
by Borrower other than in accordance with the Deed of Trust; (iv) willful or grossly negligent
violation of applicable law; and (v) the misappropriation of any proceeds under any insurance
policies or awards resulting from condemnation or the exercise of the power of eminent domain
or by reason of damage, loss or destruction to any portion of the Property.
ARTICLE 3 CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Section 3.1 Permits and Approvals.
Borrower shall obtain all permits or permit ready letter and approvals necessary for the
commencement of construction of the Development no later than October 31, 2020, or such later
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date that the County approves in writing.
Section 3.2 Bid Package.
Not later than thirty (30) days prior to Borrower's proposed date for advertising the Bid
Package, Borrower shall submit to the County a copy of Borrower's general contractor's
proposed Bid Package. The County's Director, Department of Conservation and Development,
or his or her designee, shall approve or disapprove the Bid Package within fifteen (15) days after
receipt of the Bid Package by the County. If the County rejects the proposed Bid Package the
reasons therefore must be given to Borrower. Borrower will then have fifteen (15) days to revise
the proposed Bid Package and resubmit it to the County. The County will then have fifteen (15)
days to review and approve Borrower's new or corrected Bid Package. The provisions of this
Section will continue to apply until a proposed Bid Package has been approved by the County.
Borrower may not publish a proposed Bid Package until it has been approved by the County.
Section 3.3 Construction Contract.
(a) Not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the proposed Commencement of
Construction, Borrower shall submit to the County for its approval a draft of the proposed
construction contract for the Development. All construction work and professional services are
to be performed by persons or entities licensed or otherwise authorized to perform the applicable
construction work or service in the State of California. Each contract that Borrower enters for
construction of the Development is to provide that at least ten percent (10%) of the costs incurred
will be payable only upon completion of the construction, subject to early release of retention for
specified subcontractors upon approval by the County. The construction contract will include all
applicable HOME requirements set forth in Section 4.6 of the HOME Regulatory Agreement.
The County's approval of the construction contract may not be deemed to constitute approval of
or concurrence with any term or condition of the construction contract except as such term or
condition may be required by this Agreement.
(b) Up on receipt by the County of the proposed construction contract, the
County shall promptly review same and approve or disapprove it within fifteen (15) days. If the
construction contract is not approved by the County, the County shall set forth in writing and
notify Borrower of the County's reasons for withholding such approval. Borrower shall
thereafter submit a revised construction contract for County approval, which approval is to be
granted or denied in fifteen (15) days in accordance with the procedures set forth above. Any
construction contract executed by Borrower for the Development is to be in the form approved
by the County.
Section 3.4 Construction Bonds.
Not later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed Commencement of Construction
Borrower shall deliver to the County copies of labor and material bonds and performance bonds
for the construction of the Development in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of
the scheduled cost of the construction of the Development. Such bonds must name the County
as a co-obligee.
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Section 3.5 Commencement of Construction.
Borrower shall cause the Commencement of Construction of the Development to occur
no later than October 31, 2020, or such later date that the County approves in writing, but in no
event later than 1 year from date of this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement,
"Commencement of Construction" means the date set for the start of construction of the
Development in the notice to proceed issued by Borrower to Borrower 's general contractor.
Section 3.6 Completion of Construction.
(a) Borrower shall diligently prosecute construction of the Development to
completion, and shall cause the construction of the Development to be completed no later than
January 31, 2022, or such later date that the County approves in writing.
Section 3.7 Changes; Construction Pursuant to Plans and Laws.
(a) Changes. Borrower shall construct the Development in conformance with
(i) the plans and specifications approved by the City's building department, and (ii) the Approved
Development Budget. Borrower shall notify the County in a timely manner of any changes in
the work required to be performed under this Agreement, including any additions, changes, or
deletions to the plans and specifications approved by the City. Written authorization from the
County must be obtained before any of the following changes, additions, or deletions in work for
the Development may be performed: (i) any change in the work the cost of which exceeds One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000); or (ii) any set of changes in the work the cost of which
cumulatively Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) or ten percent (10%) of the Loan
amount, whichever is less; or (iii) any material change in building materials or equipment,
specifications, or the structural or architectural design or appearance of the Development as
provided for in the plans and specifications approved by the County. The County's consent to
any additions, changes, or deletions to the work do es not relieve or release Borrower from any
other obligations under this Agreement, or relieve or release Borrower or its surety from any
surety bond.
(b) Compliance with Laws. Borrower shall cause all work performed in
connection with the Development to be performed in compliance with:
(i) all applicable laws, codes (including building codes and codes
applicable to mitigation of disasters such as earthquakes), ordinances, rules and regulations of
federal, state, county or municipal governments or agencies now in force or that may be enacted
hereafter;
(ii) the HOME Regulations including the property standards set out in
24 C.F.R. 92.251 as implemented by Section 5.6 of the HOME Regulatory Agreement;
(iii) the requirement of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act,
as amended (42 U.S.C. 4821 et seq.), the Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
(42 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.), and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 35; and
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(iv) all directions, rules and regulations of any fire marshal, health
officer, building inspector, or other officer of every governmental agency now having or
hereafter acquiring jurisdiction. Borrower may permit the work to proceed only after
procurement of each permit, license, or other authorization that may be required by any
governmental agency having jurisdiction, and Borrower is responsible to the County for the
procurement and maintenance thereof.
Section 3.8 Prevailing Wages.
(a) Davis Bacon. To the extent required by applicable law Borrower shall
cause construction of the Development to be in compliance with the prevailing wage
requirements of the federal Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). Borrower shall indemnify,
hold harmless and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the County) the County against
any claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of the failure
or alleged failure of any person or entity (including Borrower, its contractor and subcontractors)
to pay prevailing wages as determined pursuant to the prevailing wage provisions of the federal
Davis-Bacon Act and implementing rules and regulations in connection with the construction of
the Development or any other work undertaken or in connection with the Property. This
obligation to indemnify survives termination of this Agreement, repayment of the Loan, and the
reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
(b) State Prevailing Wages.
(i) To the extent required by applicable law Borrower shall:
(1) pay, and shall cause any consultants or contractors
to pay, prevailing wages in the construction of the Development as those wages are
determined pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq.;
(2) cause any consultants or contractors to employ
apprentices as required by California Labor Code Section 1777.5 et seq., and the
implementing regulations of the Department of Industrial Relations (the "DIR"), and to
comply with the other applicable provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et
seq., 1777.5 et seq., and implementing regulations of the DIR;
(3) keep and retain, and shall cause any consultants and
contractors to keep and retain, such records as are necessary to determine if such
prevailing wages have been paid as required pursuant to California Labor Code Section
1720 et seq., and apprentices have been employed are required by California Labor Code
Section 1777.5 et seq.;
(4) post at the Property, or shall cause the contractor to
post at the Property, the applicable prevailing rates of per diem wages. Copies of the
currently applicable current per diem prevailing wages are available from DIR;
(5) cause contractors and subcontractors constructing
the Development to be registered as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1725.5;
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(6) cause its contractors and subcontractors, in all calls
for bids, bidding materials and the construction contract documents for the construction
of the Development to specify that:
(A) no contractor or subcontractor may be listed
on a bid proposal nor be awarded a contract for the construction of the Development
unless registered with the DIR pursua nt to California Labor Code Section 1725.5; and
(B) the construction of the Development is
subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
(7) provide the County all information required by
California Labor Code Section 1773.3 as set forth in the DIR's online form PWC -100
within 2 days of the award of any contract (https://www.dir.ca.gov/pwc100ext/);
(8) cause its contractors to post job site notices, as
prescribed by regulation by the DIR; and
(9) cause its contractors to furnish payroll records
required by California Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner, at
least monthly in the electronic format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.
(ii) Borrower shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (with counsel
reasonably acceptable to the County) the County against any claim for damages, compensation,
fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any person or
entity (including Borrower, its contractor and subcontractors) to pay prevailing wages as
determined pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., to employ apprentices
pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.5 et seq., to meet the conditions of California
Labor Code Section 1771.4, and implementing regulations of the DIR, or to comply with the
other applicable provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq., 1777.5 et seq., and
1771.4, and the implementing regulations of the DIR, in connection with the construction of the
Development or any other work undertaken or in connection with the Property. This obligation
to indemnify survives termination of this Agreement, repayment of the Loan, and the
reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
Section 3.9 Accessibility.
(a) Borrower shall cause the Development to be constructed and operated at
all times in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local disabled persons accessib ility
requirements including, but not limited to the applicable provisions of: (i) the Unruh Act, (ii) the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, (iii) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, (iv) the United States Fair Housing Act, as amended , (v) the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, and (vi) Chapters 11A and 11B of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
which relate to disabled persons access (collectively, the "Accessibility Requirements ").
(b) In compliance with the Accessibility Requirements, a minimum of two (2)
units in the Development must be constructed to be fully accessible to households with a
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mobility impaired member and an additional one (1) unit in the Development must be
constructed to be fully accessible to hearing and/or visually impaired persons. In compliance
with the Accessibility Requirements Borrower shall provide the County with a certification from
the Development architect that to the best of the architect's knowledge, the Development
complies with all federal and state accessibility requirements applicable to the Development.
Borrower shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the
County) the County against any claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other
amounts arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any person or entity (including Borrower,
its architect, contractor and subcontractors) to construct the Development in accordance with the
Accessibility Requirements. This obligation to indemnify survives termination of this
Agreement, repayment of the Loan and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
Section 3.10 Relocation.
(a) If and to the extent that acquisition and development of the Property will
result in the permanent or temporary displacement of residential tenants, homeowners, or
businesses, then Borrower shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and
regulations, (including without limitation the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq.), and implementing regulations at 49
C.F.R. Part 24; Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and
implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. 42 et seq.; 24 C.F.R. 92.353; and California Government
Code Section 7260 et seq. and implementing regulations at 25 California Code of Regulations
Sections 6000 et seq.) with respect to preparation of a relocation plan, relocation planning,
advisory assistance, and payment of monetary benefits. Borrower shall be solely resp onsible for
payment of any relocation benefits to any displaced persons and any other obligations associated
with complying with such relocation laws.
(b) Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, (with counsel
reasonably acceptable to the County), the County and its board members, supervisors, directors,
officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns against any claim for damages,
compensation, fines, penalties, relocation payments or other amounts and expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any person or entity
(including Borrower, or the County) to satisfy relocation obligations related to the acquisition
and development of the Property. This obligation to indemnify survives termination of this
Agreement, repayment of the Loan and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
Section 3.11 Equal Opportunity.
During the construction of the Development discrimination on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or disability
in the hiring, firing, promoting, or demoting of any person engaged in the construction work is
not allowed.
Section 3.12 Minority and Women-Owned Contractors.
Borrower shall use its best efforts to afford minority-owned and women-owned business
enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the construction of the
Development. Borrower shall, at a minimum, notify applicable minority-owned and women-
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owned business firms located in Contra Costa County of bid opportunities for the construction of
the Development. A listing of minority owned and women owned businesses located in the
County and neighboring counties is available from the County. Documentation of such
notifications must be maintained by Borrower and available to the County upon request.
Section 3.13 Progress Reports.
Until such time as Borrower has received a certificate of occupancy from the City for the
Development, Borrower shall provide the County with quarterly progress reports regarding the
status of the construction of the Development, including a certification that the actual
construction costs to date conform to the Approved Development Budget, as it may be amended
from time to time pursuant to Section 3.16 below.
Section 3.14 Construction Responsibilities.
(a) Borrower is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of the work to
be performed so that commencement and completion of the construction of the Development
takes place in accordance with this Agreement.
(b) Borrower is solely responsible for all aspects of Borrower's conduct in
connection with the Development, including (but not limited to) the quality and suitability of the
plans and specifications, the supervision of construction work, and the qualifications, financial
condition, and performance of all architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers,
consultants, and property managers. Any review or inspection undertaken by the County with
reference to the Development is solely for the purpose of determining whether Borrower is
properly discharging its obligations to the County, and may not be relied upon by Borrower or by
any third parties as a warranty or representation by the County as to the quality of the design or
construction of the Development.
Section 3.15 Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices, and Notices of Completion.
(a) If any claim of lien is filed against the Property or a stop notice affecting
the Loan is served on the County or any other lender or other third party in connection with the
Development, then Borrower shall, within twenty (20) days after such filing or service, either
pay and fully discharge the lien or stop notice, effect the release of such lien or stop notice by
delivering to the County a surety bond in sufficient form and amount, or provide the County with
other assurance satisfactory to the County that the claim of lien or stop notice will be paid or
discharged.
(b) If Borrower fails to discharge any lien, encumbrance, charge, or claim in
the manner required in this Section, then in addition to any other right or remedy, the County
may (but is under no obligation to) discharge such lien, encumbrance, charge, or claim at
Borrower's expense. Alternately, the County may require Borrower to immediately deposit with
the County the amount necessary to satisfy such lien or claim and any costs, p ending resolution
thereof. The County may use such deposit to satisfy any claim or lien that is adversely
determined against Borrower.
(c) Borrower shall file a valid notice of cessation or notice of completion
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upon cessation of construction work on the Development for a continuous period of thirty (30)
days or more, and take all other steps necessary to forestall the assertion of claims of lien against
the Property. Borrower authorizes the County, but the County has no obligation, to record any
notices of completion or cessation of labor, or any other notice that the County deems necessary
or desirable to protect its interest in the Development and Property.
Section 3.16 Inspections.
(a) Borrower shall permit and facilitate, and shall require its contractors to
permit and facilitate, observation and inspection at the Development by the County and by public
authorities during reasonable business hours during the Term, for the purposes of determining
compliance with this Agreement.
(b) The County will perform inspections both during and upon completion of
construction of the Development to determine if the Development is being constructed in
accordance with the HOME Regulations, including the property standards set forth in 24 C.F.R.
92.251. Borrower shall give the County notice when the construction of the Development is
complete. If the County determines the Development is not being constructed in accordance with
the HOME Regulations, the County will provide Borrower with a written report of the
deficiencies. Borrower shall correct such deficiencies within the timeframe set forth in the
notice provided to Borrower by the County. The Development may not be occupied until such
deficiencies have been corrected to the satisfaction of the County.
Section 3.17 Approved Development Budget; Revisions to Budget.
As of the date of this Agreement, the County has approved the Approved Development
Budget set forth in Exhibit B. Borrower shall submit any required amendments to the Approved
Development Budget to the County for approval within five (5) days after the date Borrower
receives information indicating that actual costs of the Development vary or will vary from the
costs shown on the Approved Development Budget. Written consent of the County will be
required to amend the Approved Development Budge t.
Section 3.18 Developer Fee.
The maximum cumulative Developer Fee that may be paid to any entity or entities
providing development services to the Development, whether paid up front or on a deferred
basis, is not to exceed the amount allowed by TCAC and as approved by the County. For the
purposes of this Agreement "Developer Fee" has the meaning set forth in California Code of
Regulations, Title 4, Section 10302(l). In no event may amount of Developer Fee payable to the
Developer out of development sources exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,500,000).
Section 3.19 Partnership/Asset Fee.
During the Fifteen Year Compliance Period , the Partnership/Asset Fee is not to exceed
Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($34,425) per year. After the
expiration of the Fifteen Year Compliance Period , the Partnership/Asset Management Fee may
continue but will convert to a Partnership/Asset Management Fee payable to the general partner
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of Borrower in an amount to be approved by the County. The Partnership/Asse t Fee may accrue
for a period not to exceed three (3) fiscal years following the year during which it is earned.
Section 3.20 NEPA Mitigation Requirements.
Borrower shall comply with the NEPA mitigation requirements set forth in the attached
Exhibit C in the construction of the Development.
ARTICLE 4 LOAN REQUIREMENTS
Section 4.1 Match Requirement.
The Borrower shall ensure that the Loan is matched with a minimum of Five Hundred
Fifty Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($550,100) in other, non-federal sources, pursuant to and
eligible under applicable HOME Regulations.
Section 4.2 Reserve Accounts.
(a) Replacement Reserve Account. Borrower shall establish and maintain an
account that is available for capital expenditures for repairs and replacement necessary to
maintain the Development in the condition req uired by the Loan Documents (the "Replacement
Reserve Account"). Borrower shall make annual deposits to the Replacement Reserve Account
and replenish the Replacement Reserve Account in the amounts required in the Partnership
Agreement and/or the documents evidencing the Permanent Loan, whichever is greater. In no
event shall the annual amount deposited in the Replacement Reserve Account exceed Six
Hundred Dollars ($600) per unit, increasing by the applicable consumer price index every five
(5) years, or such greater amount required in connection with the Partnership Agreement or any
permanent financing, and approved by the County.
(b) Operating Reserve Account. Borrower shall establish and maintain an
account that is available to fund operating deficits (whic h is the amount by which Annual
Operating Expenses exceed Gross Revenue for any period) (the "Operating Reserve Account").
Borrower shall capitalize the Operating Reserve Account in the amount required by TCAC
(currently three months of Annual Operating Expenses); provided, however that if the
Partnership Agreement or the documents evidencing the HTSV Loan require the Operating
Reserve Account to be capitalized and replenished in an amount greater than the TCAC
requirement, Borrower shall capitalize and replenish the Operating Reserve Account as required
by the Partnership Agreement or the documents evidencing the HTSV Loan, as applicable, for as
long as the Partnership Agreement or the HTSV Loan, as applicable, is outstanding. In no event
may the amount held in the Operating Reserve Account exceed six (6) months gross rent from
the Development (as such rent may vary from time to time).
Section 4.3 Financial Accountings and Post-Completion Audits.
(a) No later than ninety (90) days following completion of construction of the
Development, Borrower shall provide to the County for its review and approval a financial
accounting of all sources and uses of funds for the Development.
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(b) No later than one hundred twenty (120) days after Permanent Conversion,
Borrower shall submit an audited financial report showing the sources and uses of all funds
utilized for the Development. This requirement may be satisfied by providing the Final Cost
Certification to the County. "Final Cost Certification" means the Final Cost Certification
Sources and Uses of Funds prepared by Borrower for the Development that : (i) Borrower
submits to TCAC; and (ii) has been prepared using generally accepted accounting standards in
effect in the United States of America from time to time, consistently applie d.
Section 4.4 Approval of Annual Operating Budget.
Borrower shall provide the following to the County for its review and approval: (i) by not
later than sixty (60) days prior to commencement of each Development Fiscal Year for the Term,
the estimated annual budget for the upcoming Development Fiscal Year for the operations of the
Development which shall include projected income from all sources, projected expenses,
including operating expenses, debt service, and deposits to and withdrawals from Development
reserves (the "Annual Operating Budget"); and (ii) within ninety (90) days following the end of
each Development Fiscal Year, a report showing the actual income and expenditures with respect
to the Development for the immediately preceding Development Fiscal Year a nd the status of
Development reserves. The County's review shall be limited to whether the Development is
being operated and managed in accordance with the requirements and standards of the Loan
Documents. The County may request additional information to assist the County in evaluating
the financial viability of the Development. Unless rejected by the County in writing within thirty
(30) days after receipt of the budget, the budget will be deemed accepted. If rejected by the
County in whole or in part, Borrower shall submit a new or corrected budget within thirty (30)
calendar days after notification of the County's rejection and the reasons therefor. The
provisions of this Section relating to time periods for resubmission of new or corrected budgets
will continue to apply until such budget has been approved by the County.
Section 4.5 Information.
Borrower shall provide any information reasonably requested by the County in
connection with the Development, including (but not limited to) any information required by
HUD in connection with Borrower's use of the Loan funds.
Section 4.6 County Audits.
(a) Each year, Borrower shall provide the County with a copy of Borrower 's
annual audit, which is to include information on all of Borrower's activities and not just those
pertaining to the Development.
(b) In addition, the County may, at any time, audit all of Borrower's books,
records, and accounts pertaining to the Development including but not limited to the Residual
Receipts of the Development. Any such audit is to be conducted during normal business hours at
the principal place of business of Borrower and where ver records are kept. Immediately after the
completion of an audit, the County shall deliver a copy of the results of the audit to Borrower.
(c) If it is determined as a result of an audit that there has been a deficiency in
a loan repayment to the County then such deficiency will become immediately due and payable,
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with interest at the Default Rate from the date the deficient amount should have been paid. In
addition, if the audit determines that Residual Receipts have been understated for any year by the
greater of: (i) Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500); and (ii) an amount that exceeds
five percent (5%) of the Residual Receipts, then, in addition to paying the deficienc y with
interest, Borrower shall pay all of the County's costs and expenses connected with the audit and
review of Borrower's accounts and records.
Section 4.7 Hazardous Materials.
(a) Borrower shall keep and maintain the Property (including but not limited
to, soil and ground water conditions) in compliance with all Hazardous Materials Laws and may
not cause or permit the Property to be in violation of any Hazardous Materials Law. Borrower
may not cause or permit the use, generation, manufacture, storage or disposal of on, under, or
about the Property or transportation to or from the Property of any Hazardous Materials, except
such of the foregoing as may be customarily used in construction of projects like the
Development or kept and used in and about residential property of this type.
(b) Borrower shall immediately advise the County in writing if at any time it
receives written notice of any Hazardous Materials Claims, and Borrower 's discovery of any
occurrence or condition on any real property adjoining or in the vicinity of the Property that
could cause the Property or any part thereof to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership,
occupancy, transferability or use of the Property under any Hazardous Materials Law including
but not limited to the provisions of California Health and Safety Code, Section 25220 et seq., or
any regulation adopted in accordance therewith.
(c) The County has the right to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects,
and be represented by counsel acceptable to the County (or counsel of its o wn choice if a conflict
exists with Borrower) in any legal proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any
Hazardous Materials Claims and to have its reasonable attorneys ' fees in connection therewith
paid by Borrower.
(d) Borrower shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its board
members, supervisors, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and
against any loss, damage, cost, fine, penalty, judgment, award, settlement, expense or liability,
directly or indirectly arising out of or attributable to: (i) any actual or alleged past or present
violation of any Hazardous Materials Law; (ii) any Hazardous Materials Claim; (iii) any actual
or alleged past or present use, generation, manufacture, storage, release, threatene d release,
discharge, disposal, transportation, or presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about the
Property; (iv) any investigation, cleanup, remediation, removal, or restoration work of site
conditions of the Property relating to Hazardous Materia ls (whether on the Property or any other
property); and (v) the breach of any representation of warranty by or covenant of Borrower in
this Section 4.7, and Section 5.1(m). Such indemnity shall include, without limitation: (x) all
consequential damages; (y) the costs of any required or necessary investigation, repair, cleanup
or detoxification of the Property and the preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial
or other required plans; and (z) all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Co unty in
connection with clauses (x) and (y), including but not limited to reasonable attorneys ' fees and
consultant fees. This indemnification applies whether or not any government agency has issued
a cleanup order. Losses, claims, costs, suits, liabilit y, and expenses covered by this
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indemnification provision include, but are not limited to: (1) losses attributable to diminution in
the value of the Property, (2) loss or restriction of use of rentable space on the Property, (3)
adverse effect on the mark eting of any rental space on the Property, and (4) penalties and fines
levied by, and remedial or enforcement actions of any kind issued by any regulatory agency
(including but not limited to the costs of any required testing, remediation, repair, removal,
cleanup or detoxification of the Property and surrounding properties). This obligation to
indemnify survives termination of this Agreement, repayment of the Loan and the reconveyance
of the Deed of Trust, and will not be diminished or affected in any respect as a result of any
notice, disclosure, knowledge, if any, to or by the County of Hazardous Materials .
(e) Without the County's prior written consent, which will not be
unreasonably withheld, Borrower may not take any remedial action in response to the pre sence
of any Hazardous Materials on, under or about the Property, nor enter into any settlement
agreement, consent decree, or other compromise in respect to any Hazardous Material Claims,
which remedial action, settlement, consent decree or compromise migh t, in the County's
judgment, impair the value of the County's security hereunder; provided, however, that the
County's prior consent is not necessary in the event that the presence of Hazardous Materials on,
under, or about the Property either poses an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of
any individual or is of such a nature that an immediate remedial response is necessary and it is
not reasonably possible to obtain the County's consent before taking such action, provided that in
such event Borrower shall notify the County as soon as practicable of any action so taken. The
County agrees not to withhold its consent, where such consent is required hereunder, if: (i) a
particular remedial action is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction; (ii) Borrower will or
may be subjected to civil or criminal sanctions or penalties if it fails to take a required action;
(iii) Borrower establishes to the satisfaction of the County that there is no reasonable alternative
to such remedial action which would result in less impairment of the County's security
hereunder; or (iv) the action has been agreed to by the County.
(f) Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that: (i) this Section is
intended as the County's written request for information (and Borrowe r's response) concerning
the environmental condition of the Property as required by California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5; and (ii) each representation and warranty in this Agreement (together with any
indemnity obligation applicable to a breach of any such representation and warranty) with
respect to the environmental condition of the Property is intended by the Parties to be an
"environmental provision" for purposes of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 736.
(g) In the event that any portion of the Property is determined to be
"environmentally impaired " (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5(e)(3)) or to be an "affected parcel" (as that term is defined in California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 726.5(e)(1)), then, without otherwise limiting or in any way affecting the
County's or the trustee's rights and remedies under the Deed of Trust, the County may elect to
exercise its rights under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(a) to : (i) waive its
lien on such environmentally impaired or affected portion of the Property; and (ii) exercise, (1)
the rights and remedies of an unsecured creditor, including reduction of its claim against
Borrower to judgment, and (2) any other rights and remedies pe rmitted by law. For purposes of
determining the County's right to proceed as an unsecured creditor under California Code of
Civil Procedure Section 726.5(a), Borrower will be deemed to have willfully permitted or
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acquiesced in a release or threatened release of Hazardous Materials, within the meaning of
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(d)(1), if the release or threatened release of
Hazardous Materials was knowingly or negligently caused or contributed to by any lessee,
occupant, or user of any portion of the Property and Borrower knew or should have known of the
activity by such lessee, occupant, or user which caused or contributed to the release or threatened
release. All costs and expenses, including (but not limited to) attorneys ' fees, incurred by the
County in connection with any action commenced under this paragraph, including any action
required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(b) to determine the degree to
which the Property is environmentally impaired, plus interes t thereon at the Default Rate, until
paid, will be added to the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and is due and payable to
the County upon its demand made at any time following the conclusion of such action.
Section 4.8 Maintenance; Damage and Destruction.
(a) During the course of both construction and operation of the Development,
Borrower shall maintain the Development and the Property in good repair and in a neat, clean
and orderly condition, and in accordance with the Regulatory Agreements.
(b) Subject to the requirements of senior lenders, and if economically feasible
in the County's judgment after consultation with Borrower, if any improvement now or in the
future on the Property is damaged or destroyed, then Borrower shall, at its cost and expense,
diligently undertake to repair or restore such improvement consistent with the plans and
specifications approved by the County with such changes as have been approved by the County.
Such work or repair is to be commenced no later than the later of one hundred twenty (120) days,
or such longer period approved by the County in writing, after the damage or loss occurs or thirty
(30) days following receipt of the insurance or condemnation proceeds, and is to be complete
within one (1) year thereafter. Any insurance or condemnation proceeds collected for such
damage or destruction are to be applied to the cost of such repairs or restoration and, if such
insurance or condemnation proceeds are insufficient for such purpose, then Borrower shall make
up the deficiency. If Borrower does not promptly make such repairs then any insurance or
condemnation proceeds collected for such damage or destruction are to be promptly delivered by
Borrower to the County as a special repayment of the Loan, subject to the rights of the senior
lenders, if any.
Section 4.9 Fees and Taxes.
Borrower is solely responsible for payment of all fees, assessments, taxes, charges, and
levies imposed by any public authority or utility company with respect to the Property or the
Development, and shall pay such charges prior to delinquency and at such times and in such
manner as to prevent any penalty from accruing, or any lien or charge from attaching to the
Property. Borrower is also solely responsible for payment of all personal property taxes, and all
franchise, income, employment, old age benefit, withholding, sales, and other taxes assessed
against it, or payable by it, and shall pay such charges prior to delinquency and at such times and
in such manner as to prevent any penalty from accruing, or any lien or charge fr om attaching to
the Property.
However, Borrower is not required to pay and discharge any such charge so long as : (i)
the legality thereof is being contested diligently and in good faith and by appropriate
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proceedings; and (ii) if requested by the County, Borrower deposits with the County any funds or
other forms of assurance that the County in good faith from time to time determines appropriate
to protect the County from the consequences of the contest being unsuccessful.
In the event Borrower exercises its right to contest any tax, assessment, or charge against
it, Borrower, on final determination of the proceeding or contest, will immediately pay or
discharge any decision or judgment rendered against it, together with all costs, charges and
interest.
Borrower shall not apply for a property tax exemption for the Property under any
provision of law except California Revenue and Taxation Section 214(g) without the prior
written consent of the County.
Section 4.10 Notices.
Borrower shall promptly notify the County in writing of any and all of the following:
(a) Any litigation known to Borrower materially affecting Borrower, or the
Property and of any claims or disputes that involve a material risk of litigation;
(b) Any written or oral communication Borrower receives from any
governmental, judicial, or legal authority giving notice of any claim or assertion that the Property
or Improvements fail in any respect to comply with any applicable governmental law;
(c) Any material adverse change in the physical condition of the Property
(including any damage suffered as a result of fire, earthquakes, or floods);
(d) Any material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, any
material adverse change in Borrower's operations, or any change in the management of
Borrower;
(e) That any of the statements in Section 5.1(m) regarding Hazardous
Materials are no longer accurate;
(f) Any Default or event which, with the giving of notice or the passage of
time or both, would constitute a Default; and
(g) Any other circumstance, event, or occurrence that results in a material
adverse change in Borrower's ability to timely perform any of its obligations under any of the
Loan Documents.
Section 4.11 Operation of Development as Affordable Housing.
Borrower shall operate the Development (i) in accordance with all applicable laws, codes,
ordinances, rules and regulations of federal, state, county or municipal governments or agencies
now in force or that may be enacted hereafter, and (ii) as an affordable housing development
consistent with: (1 ) HUD's requirements for use of HOME Funds; (2) the Regulatory
Agreements ; (3) any other regulatory requirements imposed on Borrower including but not
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limited to regulatory agreements associated with the Housing Authority Loan, NPLH HCD Loan,
MHP HCD Loan, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits provided by TCAC; and (4) any
regulatory requirements imposed on Borrower related to the rental subsidies provided to the
Development.
Section 4.12 Nondiscrimination.
(a) Borrower covenants by and for itself and its successors and assigns that
there will be no discrimination against or segregation of a person or of a group of persons on
account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
source of income (e.g., SSI), ancestry, age, familial status (except for lawful senior hous ing in
accordance with state and federal law), or disability, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use,
occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, nor may Borrower or any person claiming under
or through Borrower establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or
segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants,
lessees, subtenants, sublessees or vendees in the Property. The foregoing covenant will run with
the land.
(b) Nothing in this Section prohibits Borrower from requiring the HOME-
Assisted Units in the Development to be available to and occupied by income eligible
households in accordance with the Regulatory Agreements.
Section 4.13 Insurance Requirements.
(a) Borrower shall maintain the following insurance coverage throughout the
Term of the Loan:
(i) Workers' Compensation insurance to the extent required by law,
including Employer's Liability coverage, with limits not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) each accident.
(ii) Commercial General Liability insurance with limits not less than
Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and
Property Damage, including coverages for Contractual Liability, Personal Injury, Broadform
Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations (which limits may be met through
excess/umbrella coverage).
(iii) Automobile Liability insurance with limits not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and
Property Damage, including coverages for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, as applicable.
(iv) Builders' Risk insurance during the course of construction, and
upon completion of construction, property insurance covering the Development, in form
appropriate for the nature of such property, covering all risks of loss, excluding earthquake, for
one hundred percent (100%) of the replacement value, with deductible, if any, acceptable to the
County, naming the County as a Loss Payee, as its interests may appear. Flood insurance must
be obtained if required by applicable federal regulations.
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(v) Commercial crime insurance covering all officers and employees,
for loss of Loan proceeds caused by dishonesty, in an amount approved by the County, naming
the County a Loss Payee, as its interests may appear.
(b) Borrower shall cause any general contractor, agent, or subcontractor
working on the Development under direct contract with Borrower or subcontract to maintain
insurance of the types and in at least the minimum amounts described in subsections (i), (ii), and
(iii) above, except that the limit of liability for commercial general liability insurance for
subcontractors must be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and must require that such insurance
will meet all of the general requirements of sub sections (d) and (e) below.
(c) The required insurance must be provided under an occurrence form, and
Borrower shall maintain the coverage described in subsection (a) continuously throughout the
Term. Should any of the required insurance be provided under a form of coverage that includes
an annual aggregate limit or provides that claims investigation or legal defense costs be included
in such annual aggregate limit, such annual aggregate limit must be three times the occurrence
limits specified above.
(d) Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability and Property
insurance policies must be endorsed to name as an additional insured the County and its officers,
agents, employees and members of the County Board of Supervisors.
(e) All policies and bonds are to contain: (i) the agreement of the insurer to
give the County at least ten (10) days' notice prior to cancellation or material change for non-
payment of premium, and thirty (30) days' notice prior to cancellation for any other change or
cancellation in said policies; (ii) an agreement that such policies are primary and
non-contributing with any insurance that may be carried by the County; (iii) a provision that no
act or omission of Borrower shall affect or limit the obligation of the insurance carrier to pay the
amount of any loss sustained; and (iv) a waiver by the insurer of all rights of subrogation against
the County and its authorized parties in connection with any loss or damage thereby insured
against.
Section 4.14 Covenants Regarding Approved Financing and Partnership
Agreement.
(a) Borrower shall promptly pay the principal and interest when due on any
Approved Financing.
(b) Borrower shall promptly notify the County in writing of the existence of
any default under any documents evidencing Approved Financing whether or no t a default has
been declared by the lender, and any defaults under the Partnership Agreement, and provide the
County copies of any notice of default.
(c) Borrower may not amend, modify, supplement, cancel or terminate the
Partnership Agreement or any documents related to any loan that is part of the Approved
Financing without the prior written consent of the County except for amendments solely to
effectuate Transfers permitted under Section 6.1 of the Regulatory Agreements. Borrower shall
provide the County copies of all amendments, modifications, and supplements to the Partnership
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Agreement and any document related to any loan that is part of Approved Financin g.
(d) Borrower may not incur any indebtedness of any kind other than
Approved Financing or encumber the Development with any liens (other than liens for Approved
Financing approved by the County) without the prior written consent of the County.
(e) To the extent the Partnership Agreement is inconsistent with this
Agreement with respect to the repayment of the Lo an including, without limitation, the Residual
Receipts definition and the payment provisions of Section 2.8 above, this Agreement will
control. Any payments made in conflict with the Residual Receipts definition and payment
requirements of this Agreement will be considered an Event of Default.
ARTICLE 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF BORROWER
Section 5.1 Representations and Warranties.
Borrower hereby represents and warrants to the County as follows and acknowledges,
understands, and agrees that the representations and warranties set forth in this Article 5 are
deemed to be continuing during all times when any portion of the Loan remains outstanding:
(a) Organization. Borrower is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of California and has the power and authority to own its
property and carry on its business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority of Borrower. Borrower has full power and authority to execute
and deliver this Agreement and to make and accept the borrowings contemplated hereunder, to
execute and deliver the Loan Documents and all other documents or instruments executed and
delivered, or to be executed and delivered, pursuant to this Agreement, and to perform and
observe the terms and provisions of all of the above.
(c) CHDO Requirement. Borrower's managing general partner is wholly
owned and controlled by a qualified CHDO in good standing as defined in 24 C.F.R. 92.2, and
required in 24 C.F.R. 92.300 (a)(1).
(d) Authority of Persons Executing Documents. This Agreement and the
Loan Documents and all other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be
executed and delivered, pursuant to this Agreement have been executed and delivered by persons
who are duly authorized to execute and deliver the same for and on behalf of Borrower, and all
actions required under Borrower's organizational documents and applicable governing law for
the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Loan
Documents and all other documents or instruments execute d and delivered, or to be executed and
delivered, pursuant to this Agreement, have been duly taken.
(e) Valid Binding Agreements . The Loan Documents and all other
documents or instruments executed and delivered pursuant to or in connection with this
Agreement constitute or, if not yet executed or delivered, will when so executed and delivered
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constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against it in accordance
with their respective terms.
(f) No Breach of Law or Agreement. Neither the execution nor delivery of
the Loan Documents or of any other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be
executed or delivered, pursuant to this Agreement, nor the performance of any provision,
condition, covenant or other term hereof or thereof, will: (i) conflict with or result in a breach of
any statute, rule or regulation, or any judgment, decree or order of any court, board, commission
or agency whatsoever that is binding on Borrower, or conflict with any provision of the
organizationa l documents of Borrower, or conflict with any agreement to which Borrower is a
party; or (ii) result in the creation or imposition of any lien upon any assets or property of
Borrower, other than liens established pursuant hereto.
(g) Compliance with Laws; Consents and Approvals. The construction of the
Development will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of federal,
state and local governments and agencies and with all applicable directions, rules and regulations
of the fire marshal, health officer, building inspector and other officers of any such government
or agency.
(h) Pending Proceedings. Borrower is not in default under any law or
regulation or under any order of any court, board, commission or agency whatsoever, and there
are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened
against or affecting Borrower or the Development, at law or in equity, before or by any court,
board, commission or agency whatsoever which might, if determined adversely to Borrower,
materially affect Borrower's ability to repay the Loan or impair the security to be given to the
County pursuant hereto.
(i) Title to Land. At the time of recordation of the Deed of Trust, Borrower
will have good and marketable fee title to the Development and there will exist thereon or with
respect thereto no mortgage, lien, pledge or other encumbrance of any character whatsoever
other than liens shown on the County's title policy provided pursuant to Section 2.6(h) above, or
approved in writing by the County.
(j) Financial Statements. The financial statements of Borrower and other
financial data and information furnished by Borrower to the County fairly and accurately present
the information contained therein. As of the date of this Agreement, there has not been any
material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower from that shown by such financial
statements and other data and information.
(k) Sufficient Funds. Borrower holds sufficient funds and/or binding
commitments for sufficient funds to complete the acquisition of the Property and the
construction of the Development in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(l) Taxes. Borrower and its subsidiaries have filed all federal and other
material tax returns and reports req uired to be filed, and have paid all federal and other material
taxes, assessments, fees and other governmental charges levied or imposed upon them or their
income or the Property otherwise due and payable, except those that are being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been provided in
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accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There is no proposed tax assessment
against Borrower or any of its subsidiaries that could, if made, be reasonably expected to have a
material adverse effect on the property, liabilities (actual or contingent), operations, condition
(financial or otherwise) or prospects of Borrower and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or which
could result in (i) a material impair ment of the ability of Borrower to perform under any loan
document to which it is a party, or (ii) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity,
binding effect or enforceability against Borrower of any Loan Document.
(m) Hazardous Materials. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, except as
disclosed in writing by Borrower to the County prior to the date of this Agreement: (i) no
Hazardous Material has been disposed of, stored on, discharged from, or released to or from, or
otherwise now exists in, on, under, or around, the Property; (ii) neither the Property nor
Borrower is in violation of any Hazardous Materials Law; and (iii) neither the Property nor
Borrower is subject to any existing, pending or threatened Hazardous Materials Claims.
ARTICLE 6 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 6.1 Events of Default.
Any one or more of the following constitutes an "Event of Default " by Borrower under
this Agreement:
(a) Failure to Construct. If Borrower fails to obtain permits, or to commence
and prosecute construction of the Development to completion, within the times set forth in
Article 3 above.
(b) Failure to Make Payment. If Borrower fails to make any payment when
such payment is due pursuant to the Loan Documents.
(c) Failure to Submit Plans. If Borrower fails to submit a Marketing Plan or
Tenant Selection Plan that is approved by the County in accordance with the Regulatory
Agreements.
(d) Breach of Covenants. If Borrower fails to duly perform, comply with, or
observe any other condition, term, or covenant contained in this Agreement (other tha n as set
forth in Section 6.1(a) through Section 6.1(c), and Section 6.1(e) through Section 6.1(m)), or in
any of the other Loan Documents, and Borrower fails to cure such default within thirty (30) days
after receipt of written notice thereof from the County to Borrower.
(e) Default Under Other Loans. If a default is declared under any other
financing for the Development by the lender of such financing and such default remains uncured
following any applicable notice and cure period.
(f) Insolvency. If a court having jurisdiction makes or enters any decree or
order: (i) adjudging Borrower to be bankrupt or insolvent ; (ii) approving as properly filed a
petition seeking reorganization of Borrower, or seeking any arrangement for Borrower under the
bankruptcy law or any other applicable debtor's relief law or statute of the United States or any
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state or other jurisdiction; (iii) appointing a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or assignee of Borrower
in bankruptcy or insolvency or for any of their properties ; (iv) directing the winding up or
liquidation of Borrower if any such decree or order described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive, is
unstayed or undischarged for a period of ninety (90) calendar days; or (v) Borrower admits in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they fall due or will have voluntarily submitted to or filed
a petition seeking any decree or order of the nature described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive. The
occurrence of any of the Events of Default in this paragraph will act to accelerate automa tically,
without the need for any action by the County, the indebtedness evidenced by the Note.
(g) Assignment; Attachment. If Borrower assigns its assets for the benefit of
its creditors or suffers a sequestration or attachment of or execution on any substant ial part of its
property, unless the property so assigned, sequestered, attached or executed upon is returned or
released within ninety (90) calendar days after such event or, if sooner, prior to sale pursuant to
such sequestration, attachment, or executio n. The occurrence of any of the events of default in
this paragraph shall act to accelerate automatically, without the need for any action by the
County, the indebtedness evidenced by the Note.
(h) Suspension; Termination. If Borrower voluntarily suspends its business
or, the partnership is dissolved or terminated, other than a technical termination of the
partnership for tax purposes.
(i) Liens on Property and the Development. If any claim of lien (other than
liens allowed pursuant to any Loan Document or approved in writing by the County) is filed
against the Development or any part thereof, or any interest or right made appurtenant thereto, or
the service of any notice to withhold proceeds of the Loan and the continued maintenance of said
claim of lien or notice to withhold for a period of twenty (20) days, without discharge or
satisfaction thereof or provision therefor (including, without limitation, the posting of bonds)
satisfactory to the County.
(j) Condemnation. If there is a condemnation, seizure, or appropriation of all
or the substantial part of the Property and the Development other than by the County.
(k) Unauthorized Transfer. If any Transfer occurs other than as permitted
pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Regulatory Agreements.
(l) Representation or Warranty Incorrect. If any Borrower representation or
warranty contained in this Agreement, or in any application, financial statement, certificate, or
report submitted to the County in connection with any of the Loan Documents, proves to have
been incorrect in any material respect when made.
(m) Applicability to General Partner. The occurrence of any of the e vents set
forth in Section 6.1(f), through Section 6.1(h) in relation to Borrower's managing general partner,
unless the removal and replacement of Borrower's managing general partner in accordance with
Section 6.1(f) of the Regulatory Agreements within the time frame set forth in Section 6.5 cures
such a default.
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Section 6.2 Remedies.
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and until such Event of Default is cured or
waived, the County is relieved of any obligation to disburse any portion of the Loan. In addition,
upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and following the expiration of all applicable notice
and cure periods the County may proceed with any and all remedie s available to it under law,
this Agreement, and the other Loan Documents. Such remedies include but are not limited to the
following:
(a) Acceleration of Note. The County may cause all indebtedness of
Borrower to the County under this Agreement and the Note, together with any accrued interest
thereon, to become immediately due and payable. Borrower waives all right to presentment,
demand, protest or notice of protest or dishonor. The County may proceed to enforce payment of
the indebtedness and to exercise any or all rights afforded to the County as a creditor and secured
party under the law including the Uniform Commercial Code, including foreclosure under the
Deed of Trust. Borrower is liable to pay the County on demand all reasonable expenses, costs
and fees (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses) paid or incurred
by the County in connection with the collection of the Loan and the preservation, maintenance,
protection, sale, or other disposition of the security given for the Loan.
(b) Specific Performance. The County has the right to mandamus or other
suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity to require Borrower to perform its obligations and
covenants under the Loan Documents or to enjoin acts on things that may be unlawful or in
violation of the provisions of the Loan Documents.
(c) Right to Cure at Borrower's Expense. The County has the right (but not
the obligation) to cure any monetary default by Borrower under a loan other than the Loan.
Upon demand therefor, Borrower shall reimburse the County for any funds advanced by the
County to cure such monetary default by Borrower, together with interest thereon from the date
of expenditure until the date of reimbursement at the Default Rate.
Section 6.3 Right of Contest.
Borrower may contest in good faith any claim, demand, levy, or assessment the assertion
of which would constitute an Event of Default hereunder. Any such contest is to be prosecuted
diligently and in a manner unprejudicial to the County or the rights of the County hereunder.
Section 6.4 Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power, or remedy given to the County by the terms of this Agreement or the
other Loan Documents is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy; and each
and every such right, power, or remedy is cumula tive and in addition to every other right, power,
or remedy given to the County by the terms of any such instrument, or by any statute or
otherwise against Borrower and any other person. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part
of the County to exercise any such rights and remedies will operate as a waiver thereof, nor does
any single or partial exercise by the County of any such right or remedy preclude any other or
further exercise of such right or remedy, or any other right or remedy.
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Section 6.5 Notice and Cure Rights of Limited Partner.
The County shall provide the Investor Limited Partner and any limited partner of
Borrower who has requested written notice from the County ("Permitted Limited Partner") a
duplicate copy of all notices of default that the County may give to or serve in writing upon
Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents, at the address set forth in Section 7.9,
provided, the County shall have no liability to the Permitted Limited Partner for its failure to do so .
The Permitted Limited Partner has the right, but not the obligation, to cure any default of Borrower
set forth in such notice, during the applicable cure period described in the Loan Documents, and the
County will accept tender of such cure as if delivered by Borrower. If the Permitted Limited
Partner is unable to cure a default because Borrower's general partner is in bankruptcy and/or
because the cure requires removal of the general partner of Borrower and the Permitted Limited
Partner is proceeding diligently to remove the general partner of Borrower in order to effect a
cure of the Default, the cure period will be extended for such reasonable time as is necessary for
the Permitted Limited Partner to effect a cure of the Default, but in no event longer than sixty (60)
days after the date of receipt by the Permitted Limited Partner of written notice of the default.
ARTICLE 7 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 7.1 Relationship of Parties.
Nothing contained in this Agreement is to be interpreted or understood by any of the
Parties, or by any third persons, as creating the relationship of employer and employee, principal
and agent, limited or general partnership, or joint venture between the County and Borrower or
its agents, employees or contractors, and Borrower will at all times be deemed an independent
contractor and to be wholly responsible for the manner in which it or its agents, or both, perform
the services required of it by the terms of this Agreement. Borrower has and retains the right to
exercise full control of employment, direction, compe nsation, and discharge of all persons
assisting in the performance of services under the Agreement. In regards to the construction and
operation of the Development, Borrower is solely responsible for all matters relating to payment
of its employees, including compliance with Social Security, withholding, and all other laws and
regulations governing such matters, and must include requirements in each contract that
contractors are solely responsible for similar matters relating to their employees. Borrower is
solely responsible for its own acts and those of its agents and employees.
Section 7.2 No Claims.
Nothing contained in this Agreement creates or justifies any claim against the County by
any person that Borrower may have employed or with whom Borrower may have contracted
relative to the purchase of materials, supplies or equipment, or the furnishing or the performance
of any work or services with respect to the purchase of the Property, the construction or
operation of the Development, and Borrower shall include similar requirements in any contracts
entered into for the construction or operation of the Development.
Section 7.3 Amendments.
No alteration or variatio n of the terms of this Agreement is valid unless made in writing
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by the Parties. The County Director of the Department of Conservation and Development is
authorized to execute on behalf of the County amendments to the Loan Documents or amended
and restated Loan Documents as long as any discretionary change in the amount or terms of this
Agreement is approved by the Co unty's Board of Supervisors.
Section 7.4 Indemnification.
Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold the County and its board members,
supervisors, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns harmless against any
and all claims, suits, actions, losses and liability of every kind, nature and description made
against it and expenses (including reasonable attorneys ' fees) which arise out of or in connection
with this Agreement, including but not limited to the purchase of the Property and the
development, construction, marketing and operation of the Development, except to the extent
such claim arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its agents, and
its employees. This obligation to indemnify survives termination of this Agr eement, repayment
of the Loan, and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
Section 7.5 Non-Liability of County Officials, Employees and Agents.
No member, official, employee or agent of the County is personally liable to Borrower in
the event of any default or breach of this Agreement by the County or for any amount that may
become due from the County pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 7.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries.
There are no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
Section 7.7 Discretion Retained By County.
The County's execution of this Agreement in no way limits any discretion the County
may have in the permit and approval process related to the construction of the Development.
Section 7.8 Conflict of Interest.
(a) Except for approved eligible administrative or personnel costs, no person
described in Section 7.8(b) below who exercises or has exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to the activities funded pursuant to this Agreement or who is in a
position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to
such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from the activity, or have a financial
interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds
thereunder, either for themselves or those with whom they have immediate family or business
ties, during, or at any time after, such person's tenure. Borrower shall exercise due diligence to
ensure that the prohibition in this Section 7.8(a) is followed.
(b) The conflict of interest provisions of Section 7.8(a) above apply to any
person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or a ppointed official of the
County.
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(c) In accordance with California Government Code Section 1090 and the
Political Reform Act, California Government Code section 87100 et seq., no person who is a
director, officer, partner, trustee or employee or consultant of Borrower, or immediate family
member of any of the preceding, may make or participate in a decision, made by the County or a
County board, commission or committee, if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will
have a material effect on any source of income, investment or interest in real property of that
person or Borrower. Interpretation of this section is governed by the definitions and provisions
used in the Political Reform Act, California Government Code Section 87100 et seq., its
implementing regulations manual and codes, and California Government Code Section 1090.
Section 7.9 Notices, Demands and Communications.
All notices required or permitted by any provision o f this Agreement must be in writing
and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered by
express delivery service, return receipt requested, or delivered personally, to the principal office
of the Parties as follows:
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
Borrower: Veterans Square, L.P.
c/o Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
1835 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Investor Limited
Partner: Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX L.L.C.
c/o Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc.
880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Facsimile No.: 727-567-8455
Attention: Steven J. Kropf, President
with a copy to: Nixon Peabody LLP
Exchange Place
53 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Attn: Nathan A. Bernard
Facsimile No.: 617-345-1000
Such written notices, demands and communications may be sent in the same manner to such
other addresses as the affected party may from time to time designate by mail as provided in this
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Section. Receipt will be deemed to have occurred on the date shown on a written receipt as the
date of delivery or refusal of delivery (or attempted delivery if undeliverable).
Section 7.10 Applicable Law.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California.
Section 7.11 Parties Bound.
Except as otherwise limited herein, this Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the
parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
This Agreement is intended to run with the land and to bind Borrower and its successors and
assigns in the Property and the Development for the entire Term, and the benefit hereof is to
inure to the benefit of the County and its successors and assigns.
Section 7.12 Attorneys' Fees.
If any lawsuit is commenced to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing
party will have the right to recover its reasonable attorneys ' fees and costs of suit from the other
party.
Section 7.13 Severability.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will continue in full force and effect
unless the rights and obligations of the parties have been materially altered or abridged by such
invalidation, voiding or unenforceability.
Section 7.14 Force Majeure.
In addition to specific provisions of this Agreement, p erformance by either party will not
be deemed to be in default where delays or defaults are due to war, insurrection, strikes, lock -
outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes, lack of
transportation, or court order. An extension of time for any cause will be deemed granted if
notice by the party claiming such extension is sent to the other within ten (10) days from the
commencement of the cause and such extension of time is not re jected in writing by the other
party within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice. In no event will the County be required to
agree to cumulative delays in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days.
Section 7.15 County Approval.
The County has authorized the County Director, Department of Conservation and
Development to execute the Loan Documents and deliver such approvals or conse nts as are
required by this Agreement, and to execute estoppel certificates concerning the status of the
Loan and the existence of Borrower defaults under the Loan Documents.
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Section 7.16 Waivers.
Any waiver by the County of any obligation or condition in this Agree ment must be in
writing. No waiver will be implied from any delay or failure by the County to take action on any
breach or default of Borrower or to pursue any remedy allowed under this Agreement or
applicable law. Any extension of time granted to Borrower to perform any obligation under this
Agreement does not operate as a waiver or release from any of its obligations under this
Agreement. Consent by the County to any act or omission by Borrower may not be construed to
be consent to any other or subsequent act or omission or to waive the requirement for the
County's written consent to future waivers.
Section 7.17 Title of Parts and Sections.
Any titles of the sections or subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of
reference only and are to be disregarded in interpreting any part of the Agreement's provisions.
Section 7.18 Entire Understanding of the Parties.
The Loan Documents constitute the entire agreement of the p arties with respect to the
Loan.
Section 7.19 Multiple Originals; Counterpart.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an
original, and may be signed in counterparts.
Remainder of Page Left Intentionally Blank
Signature page
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The parties are entering into this Agreement as of the last date set forth below.
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CO NTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: ____________________________________
John Kopchik
Director, Department of Conservation and
Development
Date: September _______, 2020
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SHARON L. ANDERSON
County Counsel
By: ______________________
Kathleen Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
BORROWER:
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
Date: September ______, 2020
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Parcel One:
Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 Block 79, Map of Resubdivision of Block 79, City of Pittsburg, filed May
18, 1926 in Map Book 19, Page 504, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-182-001
Parcel Two:
Lots 8 and 9, Block 78, as delineated upon the certain Map entitled “Official Map of the City of
Pittsburg”, filed March 23, 1914, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-196-001
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EXHIBIT B
APPROVED DEVELOPMENT BUDGET
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EXHIBIT C
NEPA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
NEPA Mitigation and Monitoring Plan – _Veterans Square – 901 Los Medanos Street, Pittsburg ___
All mitigations / conditions of approval must be included in proje ct agreement and/or legal documents.
Compliance with mitigations / conditions of approval must be documented prior to final payment of County funds
Mitigation
Measure(s)
Source Method
and date
County
staff
informed
Project
Sponsor
Included
in County
loan
document
and /or
project
agreement
Verification
of Mitigation
Measure(s)
Responsible for
implementation
Mitigation
Timing
Responsible for
monitoring and
reporting on
implementation
Monitoring
and
reporting
frequency
Verification
of
compliance
Historic
Preservation
MM - 1
Determination of
Eligibility and
Effect for the
Proposed
Veterans Square
Housing Project
(Peak &
Associates,
2016)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
ground
disturbing
activities
Architect and
contractor
Ongoing
Letter
from Peak &
Associates
Copy of
final building
permit
Air Quality
MM - 2
BAAQMD
Screening
Thresholds
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Architect and
contractor
Ongoing Letter
from
Architect
Copy of
final building
permit
Noise
MM - 3
Noise
Assessment (J.C.
Brennan &
Associates,
2016)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
contractor
Ongoing Letter
from
Architect
Copy of
Final Building
Permit
Letter
C-2
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from
architect
Erosion
MM – 4
MM – 5
MM – 6
MM – 7
MM – 8
MM – 9
MM - 10
Custom Soils
Resource Report
(2016)
City of Pittsburg
Planning
Commission
Resolution No.
9879 (June 28,
2011)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Architect and
contractor
Ongoing
Letter
from
Architect
Copy of
final building
permit
Soil Suitability
MM - 11
Custom Soils
Resource Report
(2016)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
co ntractor
Pre and post
construction
Architect and
contractor
Ongoing –
during
construction
Letter
from
Architect
Copy of
final building
permit
Utilities
MM – 12
MM – 13
MM - 14
City of Pittsburg
Planning
Commission
Resolution No.
9879 (June 28,
2011)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
contractor
Once – after
construction
h as been
completed.
Copy of
Final Building
Permit
Letter
from
architect
Water
Efficiency
MM – 15
MM - 16
City of Pittsburg
Planning
Commission
Resolution No.
9879 (June 28,
2011)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
contractor
Once – after
construction
has been
completed.
Copy of
Final Building
Permit
Letter
from
architect
Public Safety
MM – 17
City of Pittsburg
Planning
Commission
Resolution No.
9879 (June 28,
2011)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
contractor
Once – after
construction
has been
completed.
Copy of
Final Building
Permit
Letter
from
architect
Park
Maintenance
City of Pittsburg
Pl anning
City of
Pittsburg
Project Sponsor,
architect,
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
Once – after
construction
Copy of
Final Building
C-3
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MM - 18
Commission
Resolution No.
9879 (June 28,
2011)
Approved
Construction
Plans
contractor contractor has been
completed.
Permit
Letter
from
architect
Endangered
Species
MM - 19
Biological
Assessment,
Veterans Square
(DeNovo
Planning Group,
2016)
City of
Pittsburg
Approved
Construction
Plans
Project Sponsor,
architect,
contractor
Pre and post
construction
Project sponsor,
architect and
contractor
Ongoing Copy of
Final Building
Permit
Letter
from
arch itect
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS ............................................................................2
Section 1.1 Definitions................................................................................................... 2
Section 1.2 Exhibits ..................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 2 LOAN PROVISIONS ............................................................................................11
Section 2.1 Loan. ......................................................................................................... 11
Section 2.2 Interest....................................................................................................... 11
Section 2.3 Use of Loan Funds. ................................................................................... 11
Section 2.4 Security. .................................................................................................... 11
Section 2.5 Subordination. ........................................................................................... 12
Section 2.6 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Loan Funds for
Construction. ............................................................................................. 13
Section 2.7 Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Retention. ............................... 15
Section 2.8 Repayment Schedule................................................................................. 16
Section 2.9 Reports and Accounting of Residual Receipts.......................................... 17
Section 2.10 Non-Recourse............................................................................................ 18
ARTICLE 3 CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT ...................................................18
Section 3.1 Permits and Approvals. ............................................................................. 18
Section 3.2 Bid Package............................................................................................... 19
Section 3.3 Construction Contract. .............................................................................. 19
Section 3.4 Construction Bonds................................................................................... 19
Section 3.5 Commencement of Construction. ............................................................. 20
Section 3.6 Completion of Construction...................................................................... 20
Section 3.7 Changes; Construction Pursuant to Plans and Laws. ................................ 20
Section 3.8 Prevailing Wages. ..................................................................................... 21
Section 3.9 Accessibility.............................................................................................. 22
Section 3.10 Relocation. ................................................................................................ 23
Section 3.11 Equal Opportunity..................................................................................... 23
Section 3.12 Minority and Women-Owned Contractors. .............................................. 23
Section 3.13 Progress Reports. ...................................................................................... 24
Section 3.14 Construction Responsibilities. .................................................................. 24
Section 3.15 Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices, and Notices of Completion.................... 24
Section 3.16 Inspections. ............................................................................................... 25
Section 3.17 Approved Development Budget; Revisions to Budget. ............................ 25
Section 3.18 Developer Fee. .......................................................................................... 25
Section 3.19 Partnership/Asset Fee................................................................................ 25
Section 3.20 NEPA Mitigation Requirements. .............................................................. 26
ARTICLE 4 LOAN REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................26
Section 4.1 Match Requirement................................................................................... 26
Section 4.2 Reserve Accounts...................................................................................... 26
Section 4.3 Financial Accountings and Post-Completion Audits. ............................... 26
Section 4.4 Approval of Annual Operating Budget. .................................................... 27
Section 4.5 Information................................................................................................ 27
Section 4.6 County Audits. .......................................................................................... 27
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Section 4.7 Hazardous Materials. ................................................................................ 28
Section 4.8 Maintenance; Damage and Destruction. ................................................... 30
Section 4.9 Fees and Taxes. ......................................................................................... 30
Section 4.10 Notices. ..................................................................................................... 31
Section 4.11 Operation of Development as Affordable Housing. ................................. 31
Section 4.12 Nondiscrimination..................................................................................... 32
Section 4.13 Insurance Requirements. ........................................................................... 32
Section 4.14 Covenants Regarding Approved Financing and Partnership
Agreement. ................................................................................................ 33
ARTICLE 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BORROWER .......................34
Section 5.1 Representations and Warranties................................................................ 34
ARTICLE 6 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES ...............................................................................36
Section 6.1 Events of Default. ..................................................................................... 36
Section 6.2 Remedies. .................................................................................................. 38
Section 6.3 Right of Contest. ....................................................................................... 38
Section 6.4 Remedies Cumulative. .............................................................................. 38
Section 6.5 Notice and Cure Rights of Limited Partner. ............................................. 39
ARTICLE 7 GENERAL PROVISIONS ....................................................................................39
Section 7.1 Relationship of Parties. ............................................................................. 39
Section 7.2 No Claims. ................................................................................................ 39
Section 7.3 Amendments. ............................................................................................ 39
Section 7.4 Indemnification. ........................................................................................ 40
Section 7.5 Non-Liability of County Officials, Employees and Agents...................... 40
Section 7.6 No Third Party Beneficiaries. ................................................................... 40
Section 7.7 Discretion Retained By County. ............................................................... 40
Section 7.8 Conflict of Interest. ................................................................................... 40
Section 7.9 Notices, Demands and Communications. ................................................. 41
Section 7.10 Applicable Law. ........................................................................................ 42
Section 7.11 Parties Bound. ........................................................................................... 42
Section 7.12 Attorneys' Fees. ......................................................................................... 42
Section 7.13 Severability. .............................................................................................. 42
Section 7.14 Force Majeure. .......................................................................................... 42
Section 7.15 County Approval....................................................................................... 42
Section 7.16 Waivers. .................................................................................................... 43
Section 7.17 Title of Parts and Sections. ....................................................................... 43
Section 7.18 Entire Understanding of the Parties. ......................................................... 43
Section 7.19 Multiple Originals; Counterpart................................................................ 43
EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property
EXHIBIT B Approved Development Budget
EXHIBIT C NEPA Mitigation Requirements
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DEVELOPMENT LO AN AGREEMENT
Between
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
And
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.
Veterans Square Apartments
dated September____, 2020
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Sections 27383 and 27388.1
DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS,
SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FILING
(Veterans Square Apartments)
THIS DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMEN T OF RENTS, SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FILING ("Deed of Trust") is made as of September____, 2020,
by and among Veterans Square, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Trustor "), Old Republic
Title Company, a California corporation ("Trustee "), and the County of Contra Costa, a political
subdivision of the State of California ("Beneficiary").
FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including the indebtedness herein
recited and the trust herein created, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Trustor hereby
irrevocably grants, transfers, conveys and assigns to Trustee, IN TRUST, WITH POWER OF
SALE, for the benefit and security of Beneficiary, under and subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth, Trustor's fee interest in the property located in the County of Contra Costa,
State of California, that is described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by this
reference (the "Property").
TOGETHER WITH all interest, estates or other claims, both in law and in equity which
Trustor now has or may hereafter acquire in the Property and the rents;
TOGETHER WITH all easements, rights-of-way and rights used in connection therewith
or as a means of access thereto, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) all
tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereof and thereto;
TOGETHER WITH any and all buildings and improvements of every kind and
description now or hereafter erected thereon, and all property of Trustor now or hereafter affixed
to or placed upon the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all building materials and equipment now or hereafter delivered to
said property and intended to be installed therein;
TOGETHER WITH all right, title and interest of Trustor, now owned or hereafter
acquired, in and to any land lying within the right-of-way of any street, open or proposed,
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adjoining the Property, and any and all sidewalks, alleys and strips and areas of land adjacent to
or used in connection with the Property;
TOGETHER WITH all estate, interest, right, title, other claim or demand, of every
nature, in and to such property, including the Property, both in law and in equity, including, but
not limited to, all deposits made with or other security given by Trustor to utility companies, the
proceeds from any or all of such property, including the Property, claims or demands with
respect to the proceeds of insurance in effect with respect thereto, which Trustor now has or may
hereafter acquire, any and all awards made for the taking by eminent domain or by any
proceeding or purchase in lieu thereof of the whole or any part of such property, including
without limitation, any awards resulting from a change of grade of streets and awards for
severance damages to the extent Beneficiary has an interest in such awards for taking as
provided in Paragraph 4.1 herein;
TOGETHER WITH all of Trustor's interest in all articles of personal property or fixtures
now or hereafter attached to or used in and about the building or buildings now erected or
hereafter to be erected on the Property which are necessary to the complete and comfortable use
and occupancy of such building or buildings for the purposes for which they were or are to be
erected, including all other goods and chattels and personal property as are ever used or
furnished in operating a building, or the activities conducted therein, similar to the one herein
described and referred to, and all renewals or replacements thereof or articles in substitution
therefor, whether or not the same are, or will be, attached to said building or buildings in any
manner; and
TOGETHER WITH all of Trustor's interest in all building materials, fixtures, equipment,
work in process and other personal property to be incorporated into the Property; all goods,
materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, machinery, furniture and furnishings, signs and other
personal property now or hereafter appropriated for use on the Prope rty, whether stored on the
Property or elsewhere, and used or to be used in connection with the Property; all rents, issues
and profits, and all inventory, accounts, accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles,
chattel paper, instruments, documents, notes drafts, letters of credit, insurance policies, insurance
and condemnation awards and proceeds, trade names, trademarks and service marks arising from
or related to the Property and any business conducted thereon by Trustor; all replacements,
additions, accessions and proceeds; and all books, records and files relating to any of the
foregoing.
All of the foregoing, together with the Property, is herein referred to as the "Security."
To have and to hold the Security together with acquittances to the Trustee, its successors and
assigns forever.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING THE FOLLOWING OBLIGATIONS (together,
the "Secured Obligations "):
A. Payment to Beneficiary of all sums at any time owing under or in connection with
(i) the Note (defined in Section 1.6 below) until paid in full or cancelled, and (ii) any other
amounts owing under the Loan Documents (defined in Section 1.5 below). Principal and other
payments are due and payable as provided in the Note or other Loan Documents, as applicable.
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The Note and all its terms are incorporated herein by reference, and this conveyance secures any
and all extensions thereof, however evidenced;
B. Payment of any sums advanced by Beneficiary to protect the Security pursuant to
the terms and provisions of this Deed of Trust following a breach of Trustor's obligation to
advance said sums and the expiration of any applicable cure period, with interest thereon as
provided herein;
C. Performance of every obligation, covenant or agreement of Trustor contained
herein and in the Loan Documents; and
D. All modifications, extensions and renewals of any of the Secured Obligations
(including without limitation, (i) modifications, extensions or renewals at a different rate of
interest, or (ii) deferrals or accelerations of the required principal payment dates or interest
payment dates or both, in whole or in part), however evidenced, whether or not any such
modification, extension or renewal is evidenced by a new or additional promissory note or notes.
AND TO PROTECT THE SECURITY OF THIS DEED OF TRUST, TRUSTOR
COVENANTS AND AGREES:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Deed of Trust, the following terms have
the following meanings in this Deed of Trust:
Section 1.1 The term "Default Rate" means the lesser of the maximum rate permitted
by law and ten percent (10%) per annum.
Section 1.2 The term "Intercreditor Agreement" means that certain Subordination and
Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith, among Trustor, Beneficiary, and the City of
Pittsburg Housing Authority, recorded concurrently herewith.
Section 1.3 The term "Loan" means the loan made by Beneficiary to Trustor in the
amount of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400).
Section 1.4 The term "Loan Agreement " means that certain Development Loan
Agreement between Trustor and Beneficiary, of even date herewith, as such may be amended
from time to time, providing for the Beneficiary to loan to Trustor the Loan.
Section 1.5 The term "Loan Documents " means this Deed of Trust, the Note, the Loan
Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement, and any other agreements,
debt, loan or security instruments between Trustor and Beneficiary relating to the Loan.
Section 1.6 The term "Note" means the promissory note of even date herewith,
executed by Trustor in favor of Beneficiary, as it may be amended or restated in the amount of
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the Loan, the payment of which is secured by this Deed of Trust. The terms and provisions of
the Note are incorporated herein by reference .
Section 1.7 The term "Principal " means the amounts required to be paid under the
Note.
Section 1.8 The term "Regulatory Agreement " means collectively, the following
documents of even date herewith by and between Beneficiary and Trustor and recorded
concurrently herewith: (i) the County Regulatory Agreement and Decla ration of Restrictive
Covenants; and (ii) the HOME Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants .
ARTICLE 2
MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY
AND SECURITY
Section 2.1 Maintenance and Modification of the Property by Trustor.
The Trustor agrees that at all times prior to full payment and performance of the Secured
Obligations, the Trustor will, at the Trustor's own expense, maintain, preserve and keep the
Security or cause the Security to be maintained and preserved in good condition. The Trustor
will from time to time make or cause to be made all repairs, replacements and renewals deemed
proper and necessary by it. The Beneficiary has no responsibility in any of these matters or for
the making of improvements or additions to the Security.
Trustor agrees to pay fully and discharge (or cause to be paid fully and discharged) all
claims for labor done and for material and services furnished in connection with the Security,
diligently to file or procure the filing of a valid notice of cessation upon the event of a cessation
of labor on the work or construction on the Security for a continuous period of thirty (30) days or
more, and to take all other reasonable steps to forestall the assertion of claims of lien against the
Security or any part thereof. Trustor irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Beneficiary
as its agent (said agency being coupled with an interest) with the authority, but without any
obligation, to file for record any notices of completion or cessation of labor or any other not ice
that Beneficiary deems necessary or desirable to protect its interest in and to the Security or the
Loan Documents; provided, however, that Beneficiary exercises its rights as agent of Trustor
only in the event that Trustor fails to take, or fails to d iligently continue to take, those actions as
hereinbefore provided.
Upon demand by Beneficiary, Trustor shall make or cause to be made such demands or
claims as Beneficiary specifies upon laborers, materialmen, subcontractors or other persons who
have furnished or claim to have furnished labor, services or materials in connection with the
Security. Nothing herein contained requires Trustor to pay any claims for labor, materials or
services which Trustor in good faith disputes and is diligently contesting provided that Trustor
shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing of any claim of lien, record in the Office of the
Recorder of Contra Costa County, a surety bond in an amount 1 and 1/2 times the amount of
such claim item to protect against a claim of lien.
Section 2.2 Granting of Easements.
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Trustor may not grant easements, licenses, rights-of-way or other rights or privileges in
the nature of easements with respect to any property or rights included in the Security except
those required or desirable for installa tion and maintenance of public utilities including, without
limitation, water, gas, electricity, sewer, telephone and telegraph, or those required by law, and
as approved, in writing, by Beneficiary.
Section 2.3 Assignment of Rents.
As part of the consideration for the indebtedness evidenced by the Note, Trustor hereby
absolutely and unconditionally assigns and transfers to Beneficiary all the rents and revenues of
the Property including those now due, past due, or to become due by virtue of any lease or other
agreement for the occupancy or use of all or any part of the Property, regardless of to whom the
rents and revenues of the Property are payable, subject to the rights of senior lenders that are
approved by the Beneficiary pursuant to the Loan Agreement. Trustor hereby authorizes
Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agents to collect the aforesaid rents and revenues and hereby directs
each tenant of the Property to pay such rents to Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agents; provided,
however, that prior to written notice given by Beneficiary to Trustor of the breach by Trustor of
any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Loan Documents, Trustor shall collect and receive
all rents and revenues of the Property as trustee for the benefit of Beneficiary and Trustor to
apply the rents and revenues so collected to the Secured Obligations with the balance, so long as
no such breach has occurred and is continuing, to the account of Trustor, it being intended by
Trustor and Beneficiary that this assignment of rents constitutes an abs olute assignment and not
an assignment for additional security only. Upon delivery of written notice by Beneficiary to
Trustor of the breach by Trustor of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Loan
Documents, and without the necessity of Beneficiary entering upon and taking and maintaining
full control of the Property in person, by agent or by a court-appointed receiver, Beneficiary shall
immediately be entitled to possession of all rents and revenues of the Property as specified in this
Section 2.3 as the same becomes due and payable, including but not limited to, rents then due
and unpaid, and all such rents will immediately upon delivery of such notice be held by Trustor
as trustee for the benefit of Beneficiary only; provided, however, that the wr itten notice by
Beneficiary to Trustor of the breach by Trustor contains a statement that Beneficiary exercises its
rights to such rents. Trustor agrees that commencing upon delivery of such written notice of
Trustor's breach by Beneficiary to Trustor, each tenant of the Property shall make such rents
payable to and pay such rents to Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agents on Beneficiary's written
demand to each tenant therefor, delivered to each tenant personally, by mail or by delivering
such demand to each rental unit, without any liability on the part of said tenant to inquire further
as to the existence of a default by Trustor.
Trustor hereby covenants that Trustor has not executed any prior assignment of said
rents, other than as security to lenders approved by Beneficiary pursuant to the Loan Agreement,
that Trustor has not performed, and will not perform, any acts or has not executed and will not
execute, any instrument which would prevent Beneficiary from exercising its rights under this
Section 2.3, and that at the time of execution of this Deed of Trust, there has been no anticipation
or prepayment of any of the rents of the Property for more than two (2) months prior to the due
dates of such rents. Trustor covenants that Trustor will not hereafter c ollect or accept payment
of any rents of the Property more than two (2) months prior to the due dates of such rents.
Trustor further covenants that, so long as the Secured Obligations are outstanding, Trustor will
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execute and deliver to Beneficiary such further assignments of rents and revenues of the Property
as Beneficiary may from time to time request.
Upon Trustor's breach of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Loan Documents,
Beneficiary may in person, by agent or by a court-appointed receiver, regardless of the adequacy
of Beneficiary's security, enter upon and take and maintain full control of the Property in order to
perform all acts necessary and appropriate for the operation and maintenance thereof including,
but not limited to, the execution, cancellation or modification of leases, the collection of all rents
and revenues of the Property, the making of repairs to the Property and the execution or
termination of contracts providing for the management or maintenance of the Property, all on
such terms as are deemed best to protect the security of this Deed of Trust. In the event
Beneficiary elects to seek the appointment of a receiver for the Property upon Trustor 's breach of
any covenant or agreement of Trustor in this Deed of Trust, Trusto r hereby expressly consents to
the appointment of such receiver. Beneficiary or the receiver will be entitled to receive a
reasonable fee for so managing the Property.
All rents and revenues collected subsequent to delivery of written notice by Beneficia ry
to Trustor of the breach by Trustor of any covenant or agreement of Trustor in the Loan
Documents are to be applied first to the costs, if any, of taking control of and managing the
Property and collecting the rents, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, receiver's fees,
premiums on receiver's bonds, costs of repairs to the Property, premiums on insurance policies,
taxes, assessments and other charges on the Property, and the costs of discharging any obligation
or liability of Trustor as lessor or landlord of the Property and then to the sums secured by this
deed of Trust. Beneficiary or the receiver is to have access to the books and records used in the
operation and maintenance of the Property and will be liable to account only for those rent s
actually received. Beneficiary is not liable to Trustor, anyone claiming under or through Trustor
or anyone having an interest in the Property by reason of anything done or left undone by
Beneficiary under this Section 2.3.
If the rents of the Property are not sufficient to meet the costs, if any, of taking control of
and managing the Property and collecting the rents, any funds expended by Beneficiary for such
purposes will become part of the Secured Obligations pursuant to Section 3.3 hereof. Unless
Beneficiary and Trustor agree in writing to other terms of payment, such amounts are payable by
Trustor to Beneficiary upon notice from Beneficiary to Trustor requesting payment thereof and
will bear interest from the date of disbursement at the rate state d in Section 3.3.
If the Beneficiary or the receiver enters upon and takes and maintains control of the
Property, neither that act nor any application of rents as provided herein will cure or waive any
default under this Deed of Trust or invalidate any other right or remedy available to Beneficiary
under applicable law or under this Deed of Trust. This assignment of rents of the Property will
terminate at such time as this Deed of Trust ceases to secure the Secured Obligations.
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ARTICLE 3
TAXES AND INSURANCE; ADVANCES
Section 3.1 Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges .
Trustor shall pay, or cause to be paid, prior to the date of delinquency, all taxes,
assessments, charges and levies imposed by any public authority or utility company that are or
may become a lien affecting the Security or any part thereof; provided, however, that Trustor is
not required to pay and discharge any such tax, assessment, charge or levy so long as (a) the
legality thereof is promptly and actively contested in good faith and by appro priate proceedings,
and (b) Trustor maintains reserves adequate to pay any liabilities contested pursuant to this
Section 3.1. With respect to taxes, special assessments or other similar governmental charges,
Trustor shall pay such amount in full prior to the attachment of any lien therefor on any part of
the Security; provided, however, if such taxes, assessments or charges can be paid in
installments, Trustor may pay in such installments. Except as provided in clause (b) of the first
sentence of this paragraph, the provisions of this Section 3.1 may not be construed to require that
Trustor maintain a reserve account, escrow account, impound account or other similar account
for the payment of future taxes, assessments, charges and levies.
In the event that Trustor fails to pay any of the items required by this Section to be paid
by Trustor, Beneficiary may (but is under no obligation to) pay the same, after the Beneficiary
has notified the Trustor of such failure to pay and the Trustor fails to fully pay such items within
seven (7) business days after receipt of such notice. Any amount so advanced therefor by
Beneficiary, together with interest thereon from the date of such advance at the maximum rate
permitted by law, will become part of the Secured Obligations secured hereby, and Trustor
agrees to pay all such amounts.
Section 3.2 Provisions Respecting Insurance.
Trustor agrees to provide insurance conforming in all respects to that required under the
Loan Documents during the course of construction and following completion, and at all times
until all amounts secured by this Deed of Trust have been paid, all Secured Obligations secured
hereunder have been fulfilled, and this Deed of Trust has been reconveyed.
All such insurance policies and coverages are to be ma intained at Trustor's sole cost and
expense. Certificates of insurance for all of the above insurance policies, showing the same to be
in full force and effect, are to be delivered to the Beneficiary upon demand therefor at any time
prior to Trustor's satisfaction of the Secured Obligations.
Section 3.3 Advances.
In the event the Trustor fails to maintain the full insurance coverage required by this
Deed of Trust or fails to keep the Security in accordance with the Loan Documents, the
Beneficiary, after at least seven (7) days prior notice to Trustor, may (but is under no obligation
to) (i) take out the required policies of insurance and pay the premiums on the same, and (ii)
make any repairs or replacements that are necessary and provide for payment thereof. All
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amounts so advanced by the Beneficiary will become part of the Secured Obligations (together
with interest as set forth below) and will be secured hereby, which amounts the Trustor agrees to
pay on the demand of the Beneficiary, and if not so paid, will bear interest from the date of the
advance at the Default Rate.
ARTICLE 4
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR CONDEMNATION
Section 4.1 Awards and Damages.
Subject to the rights of senior lenders, all judgments, awards of damages, settlements and
compensation made in connection with or in lieu of (1) the taking of all or any part of or any
interest in the Property by or under assertion of the power of eminent domain, (2) any damage to
or destruction of the Property or any part thereof by insured casualty, and (3) any other injury or
damage to all or any part of the Property (collectively, the "Funds") are hereby assigned to and
are to be paid to the Beneficiary by a check made payable to the Beneficiary. The Beneficiary is
authorized and empowered (but not required) to collect and receive a ny Funds and is authorized
to apply them in whole or in part to any indebtedness or obligation secured hereby, in such order
and manner as the Beneficiary determines at its sole option, subject to the provisions of Section
4.8 of the Loan Agreement regarding restoration of improvements following damage or
destruction. The Beneficiary is entitled to settle and adjust all claims under insurance policies
provided under this Deed of Trust and may deduct and retain from the proceeds of such
insurance the amount of all expenses incurred by it in connection with any such settlement or
adjustment. Application of all or any part of the Funds collected and received by the Beneficiary
or the release thereof will not cure or waive any default under this Deed of Trust.
ARTICLE 5
AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY; FURTHER
ASSURANCES; PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
Section 5.1 Other Agreements Affecting Property.
Trustor shall duly and punctually perform all terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements binding upon it under the Loan Do cuments and any other agreement of any nature
whatsoever now or hereafter involving or affecting the Security or any part thereof.
Section 5.2 Agreement to Pay Attorneys' Fees and Expenses.
In the event of any Event of Default (as defined in Section 7.1) hereunder, and if the
Beneficiary employs attorneys or incurs other expenses for the collection of amounts due
hereunder or the enforcement of performance or observance of an obligation or agreement on the
part of the Trustor in this Deed of Trust, the Trustor agrees that it will, on demand therefor, pay
to the Beneficiary the reasonable fees of such attorneys and such other reasonable expenses so
incurred by the Beneficiary. Any such amounts paid by the Beneficiary will be added to the
Secured Obligations, and will bear interest from the date such expenses are incurred at the
Default Rate.
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Section 5.3 Payment of the Principal.
The Trustor shall pay to the Beneficiary the Principal and any other payments as set forth
in the Note in the amounts and by the times set out therein.
Section 5.4 Personal Property.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the personal property subject to this Deed of
Trust is deemed to be fixtures and part of the real property and this Deed of Trust constitutes a
fixtures filing under the California Commercial Cod e. As to any personal property not deemed
or permitted to be fixtures, this Deed of Trust constitutes a security agreement under the
California Commercial Code.
Section 5.5 Financing Statement.
The Trustor shall execute and deliver to the Beneficiary such financing statements
pursuant to the appropriate statutes, and any other documents or instruments as are required to
convey to the Beneficiary a valid perfected security interest in the Security. The Trustor shall
perform all acts that the Beneficiary reasonably re quests so as to enable the Beneficiary to
maintain a valid perfected security interest in the Security in order to secure the payment of the
Note in accordance with its terms. The Beneficiary is authorized to file a copy of any such
financing statement in any jurisdiction(s) as it deems appropriate from time to time in order to
protect the security interest established pursuant to this instrument.
Section 5.6 Operation of the Security.
The Trustor shall operate the Security (and, in case of a transfer of a portion of the
Security subject to this Deed of Trust, the transferee shall operate such portion of the Security) in
full compliance with the Loan Documents.
Section 5.7 Inspection of the Security.
At any and all reasonable times upon seventy-two (72) hours' notice, the Beneficiary and
its duly authorized agents, attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and representatives, may
inspect the Security, without payment of charges or fees.
Section 5.8 Nondiscrimination.
The Trustor herein covenants by and for itself, its heirs, executors, administrators, and
assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there will be no discrimination
against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease,
sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Security, nor will the Trustor itself
or any person claiming under or through it establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy
of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or vendees in the Security. The foregoing covenants
run with the land.
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ARTICLE 6
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Trustor shall keep and maintain the Property (including, but not limited to, soil and
ground water conditions) in compliance with all Hazardous Materials Laws and shall not cause
or permit the Property to be in violation of any Hazardous Materials Law (defined below).
Trustor may not cause or permit the use, generation, manufacture, storage or disposal of on,
under, or about the Property or transportation to or from the Property of (i) any substance,
material, or waste that is petroleum, petroleum-related, or a petroleum by-product, asbestos or
asbestos-containing material, polychlorinated biphenyls, flammable, explosive, radioactive, freon
gas, radon, or a pesticide, herbicide, or any other agricultural chemical, and (ii) any waste,
substance or material defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances,"
"hazardous wastes," "hazardous materials," "toxic materials ", "toxic waste", "toxic substances,"
or words of similar import under any Hazardous Materials Law (collectively referred to
hereinafter as "Hazardous Materials "), except such of the foregoing as may be customarily used
in construction or operation of a multi-family residential development.
Trustor shall immediately advise Beneficiary in writing if at any time it receives written
notice of: (i) any and all enforcement, cleanup, removal or other governmental or regulatory
actions instituted, completed or threatened against Trustor or the Property pursuant to any
applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations relating to any Hazardous
Materials, health, industrial hygiene, environmental conditions, or the regulation or protection of
the environment, and all amendments thereto as of this date and to be added in the future and any
successor statute or rule or regulation promulgated thereto ("Hazardous Materials Law"); (ii) all
claims made or threatened by any third party against Trustor or the Property relating to damage,
contribution, cost recovery compensation, loss or injury resulting from any Hazardous Materials
(the matters set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above are hereinafter referred to as "Hazardous
Materials Claims "); and (iii) Trustor's discovery of any occurrence or condition on any real
property adjoining or in the vicinity of the Property that could cause the Property or any part
thereof to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability or use of the
Property under any Hazardous Materials Law including but not limited to the provisions of
California Health and Safety Code, Section 25220 et seq., or any regulation adopted in
accordance therewith.
Beneficiary has the right to join and participate in, as a party if it so elects, and be
represented by counsel acceptable to Beneficiary (or counsel of its own choice if a conflict exists
with Trustor) in, any legal proceedings or actions initiated in connection with any Hazardous
Materials Claims, and to have its reasonable attorneys' fees in connection therewith paid by
Trustor.
Trustor shall indemnify and hold harmless Beneficiary and its boardmembers, directors,
officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, damage, cost, fine,
penalty, judgment, award, settlement, expense or liability, directly or indirectly arising out of or
attributable to: (i) any actual or alleged past or present violation of any Hazardous Materials
Law; (ii) any Hazardous Materials Claim; (iii) any actual or alleged past or present use,
generation, manufacture, storage, release, threatened release, discharge, disposal, transportation,
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or presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about the Property; (iv) any investigation,
cleanup, remediation, removal, or restoration work of site conditions of the Property relating to
Hazardous Materials (whether on the Property or any other property); and (v) the brea ch of any
representation of warranty by or covenant of Trustor in this Article, and Section 5.1(l) of the
Loan Agreement. Such indemnity must include, without limitation: (x) all consequential
damages; (y) the costs of any required or necessary investigat ion, repair, cleanup or
detoxification of the Property and the preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial or
other required plans; and (z) all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Beneficiary in
connection with clauses (x) and (y), includ ing but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and
consultant fees. This indemnification applies whether or not any government agency has issued
a cleanup order. Losses, claims, costs, suits, liability, and expenses covered by this
indemnification provision include, but are not limited to: (1) losses attributable to diminution in
the value of the Property; (2) loss or restriction of use of rentable space on the Property; (3)
adverse effect on the marketing of any rental space on the Property; and (4) penalties and fines
levied by, and remedial or enforcement actions of any kind issued by any regulatory agency
(including but not limited to the costs of any required testing, remediation, repair, removal,
cleanup or detoxification of the Property and surrounding properties). This obligation to
indemnify will survive reconveyance of this Deed of Trust and will not be diminished or affected
in any respect as a result of any notice, disclosure, knowledge, if any, to or by Beneficiary of
Hazardous Materials.
Without Beneficiary's prior written consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld,
Trustor may not take any remedial action in response to the presence of any Hazardous Materials
on, under or about the Property, nor enter into any settlement agreement, co nsent decree, or other
compromise in respect to any Hazardous Material Claims, which remedial action, settlement,
consent decree or compromise might, in Beneficiary's reasonable judgment, impairs the value of
the Beneficiary's security hereunder; provided, however, that Beneficiary's prior consent is not
necessary in the event that the presence of Hazardous Materials on, under, or about the Property
either poses an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of any individual or is of such a
nature that an immediate remedial response is necessary and it is not reasonably possible to
obtain Beneficiary's consent before taking such action, provided that in such event Trustor
notifies Beneficiary as soon as practicable of any action so taken. Beneficiary agrees not to
withhold its consent, where such consent is required hereunder, if (i) a particular remedial action
is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction; (ii) Trustor will or may be subjected to civil or
criminal sanctions or penalties if it fails to take a required action; (iii) Trustor establishes to the
reasonable satisfaction of Beneficiary that there is no reasonable alternative to such remedial
action which would result in less impairment of Beneficiary's security hereunder; or (iv) the
action has been agreed to by Beneficiary.
The Trustor hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) this Article is intended as the
Beneficiary's written request for information (and the Trustor's response) concerning the
environmental condition of the Property as required by California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726.5, and (ii) each representation and warranty in this Deed of Trust or any of the other
Loan Documents (together with any indemnity applicable to a breach of any such representation
and warranty) with respect to the environmental condition of the property is intended by the
Beneficiary and the Trustor to be an "environmental provision" for purposes of California Code
of Civil Procedure Section 736.
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In the event that any portion of the Property is dete rmined to be "environmentally
impaired " (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(e)(3) or to
be an "affected parcel" (as that term is defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section
726.5(e)(1), then, without otherwise limiting or in any way affecting the Beneficiary's or the
Trustee's rights and remedies under this Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary may elect to exercise its
rights under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(a) to (1) waive its lien on such
environmentally impaired or affected portion of the Property and (2) exercise (a) the rights and
remedies of an unsecured creditor, including reduction of its claim against the Trustor to
judgment, and (b) any other rights and remedies permitted by law. Fo r purposes of determining
the Beneficiary's right to proceed as an unsecured creditor under California Code of Civil
Procedure Section 726.5(a), the Trustor will be deemed to have willfully permitted or acquiesced
in a release or threatened release of haza rdous materials, within the meaning of California Code
of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(d)(1), if the release or threatened release of hazardous materials
was knowingly or negligently caused or contributed to by any lessee, occupant, or user of any
portion of the Property and the Trustor knew or should have known of the activity by such
lessee, occupant, or user which caused or contributed to the release or threatened release. All
costs and expenses, including (but not limited to) attorneys ' fees, incurred by the Beneficiary in
connection with any action commenced under this paragraph, including any action required by
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726.5(b) to determine the degree to which the
Property is environmentally impaired, plus interest thereon at the Default Rate until paid, will be
added to the indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust and will be due and payable to the
Beneficiary upon its demand made at any time following the conclusion of such action.
ARTICLE 7
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 7.1 Events of Default.
The following are events of default following the expiration of any applicable notice and
cure periods (each an "Event of Default "): (i) failure to make any payment to be paid by Trustor
under the Loan Documents; (ii) failure to observe or perform any of Trustor's other covenants,
agreements or obligations under the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, the
provisions concerning discrimination; (iii) failure to make any payment or observe or perform
any of Trustor's other covenants, agreements, or obligations under any Secured Obligations,
which default is not cured within the times and in the manner provided therein; and (iv) failure to
make any payments or observe or perform any of Trustor 's other covenants, agreements or
obligations under any other debt instrument or regulatory agreement secured by the Property,
which default is not cured within the time and in the manner provided therein.
The notice and cure rights of Trustor's limited partner are set forth in Section 6.5 of the
Loan Agreement.
Section 7.2 Acceleration of Maturity.
If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then at the option of the
Beneficiary, the amount of any payment related to the Event of Default and all unpaid Secured
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Obligations are immediately due and payable, and no omission on the part of the Beneficiary to
exercise such option when entitled to do so may be construed as a waiver of such right.
Section 7.3 The Beneficiary's Right to Enter and Take Possession.
If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Beneficiary may:
(a) Either in person or by agent, with or without bringing any action or
proceeding, or by a receiver appointed by a court, and without regard to the adequacy of its
security, enter upon the Property and take possession thereof (or any part thereof) and of any of
the Security, in its own name or in the name of Trustee, and do any acts that it deems necessary
or desirable to preserve the value or marketability of the Property, or part thereof or interest
therein, increase the income therefrom or protect the security thereof. The entering upon and
taking possession of the Security will not cure or waive any Event of Default or Notice of Sale
(as defined in Section 7.3(c), below) hereunder or invalidate any act done in response to such
Event of Default or pursuant to such Notice of Sale, and, notwithstanding the continuance in
possession of the Security, Beneficiary will be entitled to exercise every right provided for in this
Deed of Trust, or by law upon occurrence of any Event of Default, including the right to exercise
the power of sale;
(b) Commence an action to foreclose this Deed of Trust as a mortgage,
appoint a receiver, or specifically enforce any of the covenants hereof;
(c) Deliver to Trustee a written declaration of an Eve nt of Default and
demand for sale, and a written notice of default and election to cause Trustor 's interest in the
Security to be sold ("Notice of Sale"), which notice Trustee or Beneficiary shall cause to be duly
filed for record in the Official Records o f Contra Costa County; or
(d) Exercise all other rights and remedies provided herein, in the instruments
by which the Trustor acquires title to any Security, or in any other document or agreement now
or hereafter evidencing, creating or securing the Secured Obligations.
Section 7.4 Foreclosure By Power of Sale.
Should the Beneficiary elect to foreclose by exercise of the power of sale herein
contained, the Beneficiary shall deliver to the Trustee the Notice of Sale and shall deposit with
Trustee this Deed of Trust which is secured hereby (and the deposit of which will be deemed to
constitute evidence that the Secured Obligations are immediately due and payable), and such
receipts and evidence of any expenditures made that are additionally secured hereby as Trustee
may require.
(a) Upon receipt of the Notice of Sale from the Beneficiary, Trustee shall
cause to be recorded, published and delivered to Trustor such Notice of Sale as is then required
by law and by this Deed of Trust. Trustee shall, without demand on Trustor, after the lapse of
that amount of time as is then required by law and after recordation of such Notice of Sale as
required by law, sell the Security, at the time and place of sale set forth in the Notice of Sale,
whether as a whole or in separate lots or parcels or items, as Trustee deems expedient and in
such order as it determines, unless specified otherwise by the Trustor according to California
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Civil Code Section 2924g(b), at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of
the United States payable at the time of sale. Trustee shall deliver to such purchaser or
purchasers thereof its good and sufficient deed or deeds conveying the property so sold, but
without any covenant or warranty, express or implied. The recitals in such deed or any matters
of facts will be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof. Any person, including, without
limitation, Trustor, Trustee or Beneficiary, may purchase at such sale.
(b) After deducting all reasonable costs, fees and expenses of Trustee,
including costs of evidence of title in connection with such sale, Trustee shall apply the proceeds
of sale to payment of: (i) the unpaid Principal amount of the Note; (ii) all other Secured
Obligations owed to Beneficiary under the Loan Documents; (iii) all o ther sums then secured
hereby; and (iv) the remainder, if any, to Trustor.
(c) Trustee may postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by public
announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter, and without
further notice make such sale at the time fixed by the last postponement, or may, in its discretion,
give a new Notice of Sale.
Section 7.5 Receiver.
If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, Beneficiary, as a matter of right and
without further notice to Trustor or anyo ne claiming under the Security, and without regard to
the then value of the Security or the interest of Trustor therein, may apply to any court having
jurisdiction to appoint a receiver or receivers of the Security (or a part thereof), and Trustor
hereby irrevocably consents to such appointment and waives further notice of any application
therefor. Any such receiver or receivers will have all the usual powers and duties of receivers in
like or similar cases, and all the powers and duties of Beneficiary in case of entry as provided
herein, and will continue as such and exercise all such powers until the date of confirmation of
sale of the Security, unless such receivership is sooner terminated.
Section 7.6 Remedies Cumulative.
No right, power or remedy conferred upon or reserved to the Beneficiary by this Deed of
Trust is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power or remedy, but each and every such
right, power and remedy will be cumulative and concurrent and will be in addition to any other
right, power and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity.
Section 7.7 No Waiver.
(a) No delay or omission of the Beneficiary to exercise any right, power or
remedy accruing upon any Event of Default will exhaust or impair any such right, power or
remedy, and may not be construed to be a waiver of any such Event of Default or acquiescence
therein; and every right, power and remedy given by this Deed of Trust to the Beneficiary may
be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expeditious by the Beneficiary.
Beneficiary's express or implied consent to breach, or waiver of, any obligation of the Trustor
hereunder will not be deemed or construed to be a consent to any subsequent breach, or further
waiver, of such obligation or of any other obligat ions of the Trustor hereunder. Failure on the
part of the Beneficiary to complain of any act or failure to act or to declare an Event of Default,
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irrespective of how long such failure continues, will not constitute a waiver by the Beneficiary of
its right hereunder or impair any rights, power or remedies consequent on any Event of Default
by the Trustor.
(b) If the Beneficiary (i) grants forbearance or an extension of time for the
payment or performance of any Secured Obligation, (ii) takes other or additional security or the
payment of any sums secured hereby, (iii) waives or does not exercise any right granted in the
Loan Documents, (iv) releases any part of the Security from the lien of this Deed of Trust, or
otherwise changes any of the terms, covenants, conditions or agreements in the Loan Documents,
(v) consents to the granting of any easement or other right affecting the Security, or (vi) makes or
consents to any agreement subordinating the lien hereof, any such act or omission will not
release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability under this Deed of Trust, or any
other obligation of the Trustor or any subsequent purchaser of the Security or any part thereof, or
any maker, co-signer, endorser, surety or guarantor (unless expressly r eleased); nor will any such
act or omission preclude the Beneficiary from exercising any right, power or privilege herein
granted or intended to be granted in any Event of Default then made or of any subsequent Event
of Default, nor, except as otherwise expressly provided in an instrument or instruments executed
by the Beneficiary, will the lien of this Deed of Trust be altered thereby.
Section 7.8 Suits to Protect the Security.
The Beneficiary has the power to (a) institute and maintain such suits and proceedings as
it may deem expedient to prevent any impairment of the Security and the rights of the
Beneficiary as may be unlawful or any violation of this Deed of Trust, (b) preserve or protect its
interest (as described in this Deed of Trust) in the Security, and (c) restrain the enforcement of or
compliance with any legislation or other governmental enactment, rule or order that may be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, if the enforcement for compliance with such enactment,
rule or order would impair the Security thereunder or be prejudicial to the interest of the
Beneficiary.
Section 7.9 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
In the case of any receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement,
adjustment, composition or other proceedings affecting the Trustor, its creditors or its property,
the Beneficiary, to the extent permitted by law, will be entitled to file such proofs of claim and
other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Beneficiary
allowed in such proceedings and for any additional amount that becomes due and payable by the
Trustor hereunder after such date.
Section 7.10 Waiver.
The Trustor waives presentment, demand for payment, notice of dishonor, notice of
protest and nonpayment, protest, notice of interest on interest a nd late charges, and diligence in
taking any action to collect any Secured Obligations or in proceedings against the Security, in
connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, endorsement or guaranty of this
Deed of Trust.
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ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Amendments.
This Deed of Trust cannot be waived, changed, discharged or terminated orally, but only
by an instrument in writing signed by Beneficiary and Trustor.
Section 8.2 Reconveyance by Trustee.
Upon written request of Beneficiary stating that all Secured Obligations have been paid
or forgiven, and all obligations under the Loan Documents have been performed in full, and
upon surrender of this Deed of Trust to Trustee for cancellation and retention, and upon payment
by Trustor of Trustee's reasonable fees, Trustee shall reconvey the Security to Trustor, or to the
person or persons legally entitled thereto.
Section 8.3 Notices.
If at any time after the execution of this Deed of Trust it becomes necessary or
convenient for one of the parties hereto to serve any notice, de mand or communication upon the
other party, such notice, demand or communication must be in writing and is to be served
personally or by depositing the same in the registered United States mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid and (1) if intended for Beneficiary is to be addressed to:
County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
and (2) if intended for Trustor is to be addressed to:
Veterans Square, L.P.
c/o Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
1835 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
with a copy to: Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX L.L.C.
c/o Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc.
880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Facsimile No.: 727-567-8455
Attention: Steven J. Kropf, President
Nixon Peabody LLP
Exchange Place
53 State Street
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Boston, MA 02109
Attn: Nathan A. Bernard
Facsimile No.: 617-345-1000
Any notice, demand or communication will be dee med given, received, made or communicated
on the date personal delivery is effected or, if mailed in the manner herein specified, on the
delivery date or date delivery is refused by the addressee, as shown on the return receipt. Either
party may change its address at any time by giving written notice of such change to Beneficiary
or Trustor as the case may be, in the manner provided herein, at least ten (10) days prior to the
date such change is desired to be effective.
Section 8.4 Successors and Joint Trustors.
Where an obligation created herein is binding upon Trustor, the obligation also applies to
and binds any transferee or successors in interest. Where the terms of the Deed of Trust have the
effect of creating an obligation of the Trustor and a transferee, such obligation will be deemed to
be a joint and several obligation of the Trustor and such transferee. Where Trustor is more than
one entity or person, all obligations of Trustor will be deemed to be a joint and several obligation
of each and every entity and person comprising Trustor.
Section 8.5 Captions.
The captions or headings at the beginning of each Section hereof are for the convenience
of the parties and are not a part of this Deed of Trust.
Section 8.6 Invalidity of Certain Provisions.
Every provision of this Deed of Trust is intended to be severable. In the event any term
or provision hereof is declared to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever by a court or
other body of competent jurisdiction, such illegality or invalidity will not affect the balance of
the terms and provisions hereof, which terms and provisions will remain binding and
enforceable. If the lien of this Deed of Trust is invalid or unenforceable as to any part of the
debt, or if the lien is invalid or unenforceable as to any part of the Security, the unsecured or
partially secured portion of the debt, and all payments made on the debt, whether voluntary or
under foreclosure or other enforcement action or procedure, will be considered to have been first
paid or applied to the full payment of that portion of the debt that is not secured or partially
secured by the lien of this Deed of Trust.
Section 8.7 Governing Law.
This Deed of Trust is governed by the laws of the State of California.
Section 8.8 Gender and Number.
In this Deed of Trust the singular includes the plura l and the masculine includes the
feminine and neuter and vice versa, if the context so requires.
Section 8.9 Deed of Trust, Mortgage.
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Any reference in this Deed of Trust to a mortgage also refers to a deed of trust and any
reference to a deed of trust also refers to a mortgage.
Section 8.10 Actions.
Trustor shall appear in and defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the
Security.
Section 8.11 Substitution of Trustee.
Beneficiary may from time to time substitute a successor or successors to any Trustee
named herein or acting hereunder to execute this Trust. Upon such appointment, and without
conveyance to the successor trustee, the latter will be vested with all title, powers, and duties
conferred upon any Trustee herein named or acting hereunder. Each such appointment and
substitution is to be made by written instrument executed by Beneficiary, containing reference to
this Deed of Trust and its place of record, which, when duly recorded in the proper office of the
county or counties in which the Property is situated, will be conclusive proof of proper
appointment of the successor trustee.
Section 8.12 Statute of Limitations.
The pleading of any statute of limitations as a defense to any and all obligations secured
by this Deed of Trust is hereby waived to the full extent permissible by law.
Section 8.13 Acceptance by Trustee.
Trustee accepts this Trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and acknowledged, is
made public record as provided by law. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Trustee is not
obligated to notify any party hereto of a pending sale under this Deed of Trust or of any action or
proceeding in which Trustor, Beneficiary, or Trustee is a party unless brought by Trustee.
Section 8.14 Tax Credit Provisions.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any documents secured
by this Deed of Trust or contained in any subordination agreement, and to the extent applicable,
the Beneficiary acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a foreclosure or deed -in -lieu of
foreclosure (collectively, "Foreclosure ") with respect to the Security encumbered by this Deed of
Trust, the following rule contained in 26 U.S.C. Section 42(h)(6)(E)(ii), as amended, applies:
For a period of three (3) years from the date of Foreclosure, with respect to an existing
tenant of any low-income unit, (i) such tenant may not be subject to eviction or termination of
their tenancy (other than for good cause), (ii) nor may such tenant's gross rent with respect to
such unit be increased, except as otherwise permitted under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue
Code.
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Signature page
County Deed of Trust
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Trustor has executed this Deed of Trust as of the day and year first
above written.
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Parcel One:
Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 Block 79, Map of Resubdivision of Block 7 9, City of Pittsburg, filed May
18, 1926 in Map Book 19, Page 504, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-182-001
Parcel Two:
Lots 8 and 9, Block 78, as delineated upon the certain Map entitled “Official Map of the City of
Pittsburg”, filed March 23, 1914, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-196-001
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PROMISSORY NOTE
(HOME Loan)
$2,200,400 Martinez, California
September ___, 2020
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Veterans Square, L.P., a California
limited partnership ("Borrower ") hereby promises to pay to the order of the County of Contra
Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California ("Holder "), the principal amount of Two
Million Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) plus interest thereon
pursuant to Section 2 below.
All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Note have the meanings set forth in the
Development Loan Agreement between Borrower and Holder of even date herewith (the "Loan
Agreement ").
1. Borrower's Obligation. This promissory note (the "Note") evidences Borrower's
obligation to repay Holder the principal amount of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) with interest for the funds loaned to Borrower by Holder to
finance the rehabilitation of the Development pursuant to the Development Loan Agreement.
2. Interest.
(a) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (b) below, the Loan will not accrue
interest.
(b) If an Event of Default occurs, interest will accrue on all amounts due
under this Note at the Default Rate until such Event of Default is cured by Borrower or waived
by Holder.
3. Term and Repayment Requirements. Principal and interest under this Note is due
and payable as set forth in Section 2.8 of the Loan Agreement. The unpaid principal balance
hereunder, together with accrued interest thereon, is due and payable no later than the date that is
the fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a record of the
Completion Date cannot be located or established, the Loan is due and payable on the fifty-
seventh (57th) anniversary of the date of this Note.
4. No Assumption. This Note is not assumable by the successors and assigns of
Borrower without the prior written consent of Holder, except as provided in the Loan
Agreement.
5. Security. This Note, with interest, is secured by the Deed of Trust. Upon
execution, the Deed of Trust will be recorded in the official records of Contra Costa County,
California. Upon recordation of the Deed of Trust, this Note will become nonrecourse to
Borrower, pursuant to and except as provided in Section 2.10 of the Loan Agreement which
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Section 2.10 is hereby incorporated into this Note. The terms of the Deed of Trust are hereby
incorporated into this Note and made a part hereof.
6. Terms of Payment.
(a) Borrower shall make all payments due unde r this Note in currency
of the United States of America to Holder at Department of Conservation and Development, 30
Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553, Attention: Assistant Deputy Director, or to such other place as
Holder may from time to time designate.
(b) All payments on this Note are without expense to Holder.
Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses, including re -conveyance fees and reasonable
attorney's fees of Holder, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Note and the
release of any security hereof.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Note, or any
instrument securing the obligations of Borrower under this Note, if, for any reason whatsoever,
the payment of any sums by Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Note would result in the
payment of interest that exceeds the amount that Holder may legally charge under the laws of the
State of California, then the amount by which payments exceed the lawful interest rate will
automatically be deducted from the principal balance owing on this Note, so that in no event is
Borrower obligated under the terms of this Note to pay any interest that would exceed the lawful
rate.
(d) The obligations of Borrower under this Note are absolute and
Borrower waives any and all rights to offset, deduct or withhold any payments or charges due
under this Note for any reason whatsoever.
7. Event of Default; Acceleration.
(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the entire unpaid
principal balance, together with all interest thereon, and together with all other sums then
payable under this Note and the Deed of Trust will, at the option of Holder, become immediately
due and payable without further demand.
(b) Holder's failure to exercise the remedy set forth in Subsection 7(a)
above or any other remedy provided by law upon the occurrence of an Event of Default does not
constitute a waiver of the right to exercise any remedy at any subsequent time in respect to the
same or any other Event of Default. The acceptance by Holder of any payment that is less than
the total of all amounts due and payable at the time of such payment does not constitute a waiver
of the right to exercise any of the foregoing remedies or options at that time or at any subsequent
time, or nullify any prior exercise of any such remedy or option, without the express consent of
Holder, except as and to the extent otherwise provided by law.
(c) The notice and cure rights of Borrower's limited partner are set
forth in Section 6.5 of the Loan Agreement.
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8. Waivers.
(a) Borrower hereby waives diligence, presentment, protest and
demand, and notice of protest, notice of demand, notice of dishonor and notice of non-payment
of this Note. Borrower expressly agrees that this Note or any payment hereunder may be
extended from time to time, and that Holder may accept further security or release any security
for this Note, all without in any way affecting the liability of Borrower.
(b) Any extension of time for payment of this Note or any installment
hereof made by agreement of Holder with any person now or hereafter liable for payment of this
Note must not operate to release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability of
Borrower under this Note, either in whole or in part.
9. Miscellaneous Provisions.
(a) All notices to Holder or Borrower are to be given in the manner
and at the addresses set forth in the Loan Agreement, or to such addresses as Holder and
Borrower may therein designate.
(b) Borrower promises to pay all costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by Holder in the enforcement of the provisions of this Note,
regardless of whether suit is filed to seek enforcement.
(c) This Note is governed by the laws of the State of California.
(d) The times for the performance of any obligations hereunder are to
be strictly construed, time being of the essence.
(e) The Loan Documents, of which this Note is a part, contain the
entire agreement between the parties as to the Loan. This Note may not be modified except upon
the written consent of the parties.
signature on following page
Signature page
County Note
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower is executing this Promissory Note as of the day and
year first above written.
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
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RECORDING REQUESTED PURSUANT
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
__________________________________________________________________________
SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT
(Veterans Square Apartments)
This Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement (the "Agreement ") is dated September
_____, 2020, and is among the City of Pittsburg Housing Authority, a public body corporate and
politic (the "Housing Authority"), the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State
of California (the "County"), and Veterans Square, L.P., a California limited partnership
("Borrower "), with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
A. Defined terms used but not defined in these recitals are as defined in Section 1 of
this Agreement.
B. Pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 22, 2020 between Satellite
Affordable Housing Associates, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("SAHA") and
Borrower, Borrower intends to purchase that certain real property located at 901 Los Medanos
Street and 295 East 10th Street, in the City of Pittsburg, County of C ontra Costa, State of
California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Property"). Borrower intends to
construct thirty (30) housing units on the Property, twenty-nine (29) of which are for rental to
extremely low, very low and low income households, and one (1) manager's unit (the
"Development "). The Development, as well as all landscaping, roads and parking spaces on the
Property and any additional improvements on the Property, are the "Improvements ".
C. The County has agreed to provide a loan of HOME Funds to Borrower in the
amount of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) (the
"County Loan").
D. The County Loan is evidenced by the following documents: (i) a Development
Loan Agreement between the County and Borrowe r of even date herewith (the "County Loan
Agreement "), (ii) a promissory note executed by Borrower for the benefit of the County in the
amount of the County Loan (the "County Note"), (iii) a Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing of even date herewith among Borrower, as trustor, Old
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Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, recorded against the
Property concurrently herewith (the "County Deed of Trust"), (iv) a County Regulatory
Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County
and Borrower recorded against the Property concurrently herewith (the "County Regulatory
Agreement "), and (v) a HOME Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
of even date herewith, between the County and Borrower recorded against the Property
concurrently herewith (the "HOME Regulatory Agreement "). The County Deed of Trust, the
County Regulatory Agreement, and the HOME Regulatory Agreement are collectively referred
to as the "County Recorded Documents."
E. The Housing Authority has agreed to provide a loan to Borrower in the amount of
Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($780,000) (the "Housing Authority Loan").
F. The Housing Authority Loan is evidenced by the following documents (among
others): (i) a Loan Agreement by and between the Housing Authority and Borrower of even date
herewith (the "Housing Authority Loan Agreement "); (ii) a Deed of Trust with Assignment of
Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing executed by Borrower for the benefit of the
Housing Authority recorded against the Property concurrently herewith (the "Housing Authority
Deed of Trust"); (iii) a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between
the Housing Authorit y and Borrower recorded against the Property concurrently herewith (the
"Housing Authority Regulatory Agreement "), and (iv) a Promissory Note executed by Borrower
for the benefit of the Housing Authority in the amount of the Housing Authority Loan (the
"Ho using Authority Note"). The Housing Authority Deed of Trust and the Housing Authority
Regulatory Agreement are collectively referred to as the "Housing Authority Recorded
Documents."
G. The Housing Authority and the County desire to (i) subordinate the Housing
Authority Recorded Documents to the County Recorded Documents, and (iii) divide the Lenders'
Share of Residual Receipts and Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts, as described
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. The following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Annual County Loan Payment" has the meaning in Section 2(a).
(b) "Annual Housing Authority Loan Payment" has the meaning in Section
2(b).
(c) "Annual Operating Expenses" means for each calendar year, the following
costs reasonably and actually incurred for operation and maintenance of the Development:
i. property taxes and assessments imposed on the Development;
ii. debt service currently due on a non-optional basis (excluding debt
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service due from residual receipts or surplus cash of the Development) on the HTSV Loan;
iii. on-site service provider fees for tenant social services, provided the
County and Housing Authority have approved, in writing, the plan and budget for such services
before such services begin;
iv. fees paid to the Issuer with respect to the Bonds;
v. payment to HCD of a portion of the accrued interest on the NPLH
HCD Loan and HCD MHP Loan pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section
7308;
vi. property management fees and reimbursements, on–site property
management office expenses, and salaries of property management and maintenance personnel,
not to exceed amounts that are standard in the industry and which are pursuant to a management
contract approved by the County and the Housing Authority;
vii. the Partnership/Asset Fee;
viii. fees for accounting, audit, and legal services incurred by
Borrower's general partner in the asset management of the Development, not to exceed amounts
that are standard in the industry, to the extent such fees are not included in the Partnership/Asset
Fee;
ix. premiums for insurance required for the Improvements to satisfy
the requirements of any lender of Approved Financing;
x. utility services not paid for directly by tenants, including water,
sewer, and trash collection;
xi. maintenance and repair expenses and services;
xii. any annual license or certificate of occupancy fees required for
operation of the Development;
xiii. security services;
xiv. advertising and marketing;
xv. cash deposited into the Replacement Reserve Account in the
amount set forth in Section 4.2(a) of the County Loan Agreement;
xvi. cash deposited into the Operating Reserve Account to maintain the
amount set forth in Section 4.2(b) of the County Loan Agreement (excluding amounts deposited
to initially capitalize the account);
xvii. payment of any previously unpaid portion of Developer Fee
(without interest), not to exceed the amount set forth in Section 3.1 8 of the County Loan
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Agreement;
xviii. extraordinary operating costs specifically approved in writing by
the County and the Housing Authority;
xix. payments of deductibles in connection with casualty insurance
claims not normally paid from reserves, the amount of uninsured losses actually replaced,
repaired or restored, and not normally paid from reserves , and other ordinary and reasonable
operating expenses approved in writing by the County and the Housing Authority and not listed
above.
Annual Operating Expenses do not include the following: depreciation,
amortization, depletion or other non-cash expenses, initial deposits to capitalize a reserve
account, any amount expended from a reserve account, and any capital cost associated with the
Development.
(d) "Approved Financing" means all of the following loans, grants , equity,
and operating subsidy obtained by Borrower and approved by the County and the Housing
Authority for the purpose of financing the acquisition of the Property and construction of the
Development in addition to the County Loan and the Housing Authority Loan:
(i) multi-family housing revenue tax exempt bonds in the approximate
amount of Eleven Million Four Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars
($11,434,610) (the "Bonds") issued by the County of Contra Costa (the "Issuer") that are
purchased by the Bank and the sale proceeds o f which are loaned to Borrower;
(ii) a taxable construction loan from the Bank in the amount of
_________________________Dollars ($____________);
(iii) construction/permanent loan from the Housing Trust of Silicon
Valley in the approximate amount of One Millio n Three Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Dollars
($1,331,000) (the "HTSV Loan");
(iv) permanent loan of No Place Like Home program ("NPLH") funds
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") in the
approximate amount of One Million Eight Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty
Dollars ($1,804,920) (the "NPLH HCD Loan");
(v) permanent loan of Multifamily Housing Program funds from HCD
in the approximate amount of Four Million Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six
Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($4,427,653) (the "MHP HCD Loan");
(vi) seller carry-back loan from SAHA in the approximate amount of
Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars (the "Seller Loan");
(vii) Low Income Housing Tax Credit investor equity funds in the
approximate amount of ____________________ Dollars ($______________) provided by the
Investor Limited Partner (the "Tax Credit Investor Equity ");
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(viii) capital contribution from Borrower's general partner in the
approximate amount of ___________ Dollars ($_________) (the "GP Capital Contribution");
and
(ix) NPLH Capitalized Operating Subsidy from HCD in the
approximate amount of One Million Eight Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty
Dollars ($1,804,920).
(e) "Available Net Proceeds" means the result obtained by multiplying the
Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing by 0.75.
(f) "Bank" means JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and its successors and
assigns.
(g) "Bonds" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(i).
(h) "Borrower" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(i) "Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts" means twenty-five
percent (25%) of Residual Receipts.
(j) "City" means the City of Pittsburg, California, a municipal corporation.
(k) "County Loan" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(l) "Completion Date" means the date a final certificate of occupancy, or
equivalent document is issued by the City to certify that the Development may be legally
occupied.
(m) "County" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
(n) "County Additional Prorata Share" means the result obtained by dividing
County Loan by the sum of the County Loan and the Housing Authority Loan.
(o) "County Deed of Trust" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the
Recitals.
(p) "County Loan Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the
Recitals.
(q) "County Prorata Percentage" means the result, expressed as a percentage,
obtained by dividing the County Loan minus any Special County Loan Repayment, by the sum
of the County Loan minus any Special County Loan Repayment, the Housing Authority Loan
minus any Special Housing Authority Loan Repayment, the NPLH HCD Loan, and the MHP
HCD Loan, to the extent such loan funds are disbursed.
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(r) "County Note" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the Recitals.
(s) "County Recorded Documents" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D
of the Recitals.
(t) "County Regulatory Agreement " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D
of the Recitals.
(u) "Default Rate" means a rate of interest equal to the lesser of the ma ximum
rate permitted by law and ten percent (10%) per annum.
(v) "Developer Fee" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 8 of the County
Loan Agreement.
(w) "Development" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(x) "Fifteen Year Compliance Period" means the fifteen (15)-year compliance
period as described in Section 42(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(y)" Final Cost Certification" means the Final Cost Certification Sources and
Uses of Funds prepared by Borrower for the Deve lopment that (1) Borrower submits to the
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, and (2) has been prepared using generally accepted
accounting standards in effect in the United States of America from time to time, consistently
applied.
(z) "Final Development Cost" means the total of the cost of acquisition and
construction of the Development as shown on the Final Cost Certification.
(aa) GP Capital Contribution has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(vii).
(bb) "Gross Revenue" means for each calendar year, all revenue, income,
receipts, and other consideration actually received from the operation and leasing of the
Development. Gross Revenue includes, but is not limited to:
i. all rents, fees and charges paid by tenants;
ii. Section 8 payments and other rental or operating subsidy payments
received for the dwelling units;
iii. deposits forfeited by tenants;
iv. all cancellation fees;
v. price index adjustments and any other rental adjustments to leases
or rental agreements;
vi. net proceeds from vending and laundry room machines;
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vii. the proceeds of business interruption or similar insurance not paid
to senior lenders;
viii. the proceeds of casualty insurance not used to rebuild the
Development and not paid to senior lenders; and
ix. condemnation awards for a taking of part or all of the
Development for a temporary period.
Gross Revenue does not include tenants' security deposits, loan proceeds,
unexpended amounts (including interest) in any reserve account, required deposits to reserve
accounts, capital contributions or similar advances.
(cc) "HCD" has the meaning set forth in Section 1(d)(iv).
(dd) "HOME Funds" means Home Investment Partnerships Act funds provided
from HUD to the County pursuant to the Cranston-Gonzales National Housing Act of 1990,
which must be used in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 92.
(ee) "HOME Regulatory Agreement " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D
of the Recitals.
(ff) "Housing Authority" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement.
(gg) "Housing Authority Additional Prorata Share" means the result obtained
by dividing Housing Authority Loan by the sum of the County Loan and the Housing Authority
Loan.
(hh) "Housing Authority Deed of Trust" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph
F of the Recitals.
(ii) "Housing Authority Loan" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph E of the
Recitals.
(jj) "Housing Authority Loan Agreement" has the meaning set forth in
Paragraph F of the Recitals.
(kk) "Housing Authority Note" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph F of the
Recitals.
(ll) "Housing Authority Prorata Percentage" means the result, expressed as a
percentage, obtained by dividing the Housing Authority Loan minus any Special Housing
Authority Loan Repayment, by the sum of the Housing Authority Loan minus any Special
Housing Authority Loan Repayment, the County Loan minus any Special County Loan
Repayment, the NPLH HCD Loan, and the MHP HCD Loan, to the extent such loan funds are
disbursed.
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(mm) "Housing Authority Recorded Documents" has the meaning set forth in
Paragraph F of the Recitals.
(nn) "Housing Authority Regulatory Agreement" has the meaning set forth in
Paragraph F of the Recitals.
(oo) "HTSV Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(iii).
(pp) "HUD" means the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
(qq) "Improvements" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(rr) "Investor Limited Partner" means, Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX,
LLC, a ____________ limited liability company, and its permitted successors and assigns.
(ss) "Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts" means fifty perce nt (50%) of
Residual Receipts.
(tt) "MHP HCD Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(v).
(uu) "Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing " means the amount by which
Permanent Financing exceeds the Final Development Costs.
(vv) "NPLH HCD Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(iv).
(ww) "Parties" means the Housing Authority, the County, and Borrower.
(xx) "Partnership Agreement" means the agreement between Borrower's
general partner and the Investor Limited Partner that governs the operation and organization of
Borrower as a California limited partnership .
(yy) "Partnership/Asset Fee" means (i) partnership management fees (including
any asset management fees) payable pursuant to the Partnership Agreement to any partner or
affiliate of Borrower or any affiliate of a partner of Borrower, if any, during the Fifteen Year
Compliance Period, and (ii) after the expiration of the Fifteen Year Compliance Period asset
management fees payable to partners of Borrower, in the amounts approved by the County as set
forth in Section 3.19 of the County Loan Agreement.
(zz) "Permanent Financing" means the sum of the following amounts: (i) the
County Loan; (ii) the Housing Authority Loan; (iii) the NPLH HCD Loan; (iv) the MHP HCD
Loan; (v) the HTSV Loan; (vi) the Seller Loan; (vii) the Tax Credit Investor Equity; and (viii)
the GP Capital Contribution.
(aaa) "Property" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(bbb) "Residual Receipts" means for each calendar year, the amount by which
Gross Revenue exceeds Annual Operating Expenses.
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(ccc) "SAHA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(ddd) "Seller Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d)(vi).
(eee) "Special County Loan Payment" has the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).
(fff) "Special Housing Authority Loan Payment" has the meaning in Section
3(b).
(ggg) "Statement of Residual Receipts" means an itemized statement of Residual
Receipts.
(hhh) "Tax Credit Investor Equity" has the meaning set forth in Section
1.1(d)(vii).
(iii) "Term" means the period of time that commences on the d ate of this
Agreement, and expires, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement, on the
fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a record of the
Completion Date cannot be located or established, the Term will expire on the fifty-seventh
(57th) anniversary of this Agreement.
2. Annual Payments to County and Housing Authority.
(a) County Loan.
i. Commencing on June 1, 2023, and on June 1 of each year
thereafter during the Term, Borrower shall make a loan payme nt to the County in an amount
equal to the sum of (1) the County Loan Prorata Percentage of the Lenders' Share of Residual
Receipts, and (2) the results obtained by multiplying the County Additional Prorata Share by
Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts (each such payment, an "Annual County Loan
Payment "). A numerical example of the methodology to be used to calculate the Annual County
Loan Payment is shown in Exhibit B attached hereto. In the event of a conflict between the text
of this Section 2(a) and Exhibit B, the text of this Section 2(a) will prevail. The County shall
apply all Annual County Loan Payments to the County Loan as follows: (1) first, to accrued
interest, and (2) second, to principal.
ii. Borrower shall repay the County Loan pursuant to the terms of the
County Loan Agreement and the County Note. In the event of any conflict between the
repayment terms and provisions of the County Loan Agreement and this Agreement, the
provisions of this Agreement apply. The County may not consent to any amendment or waiver of
the terms of the County Loan Agreement or the County Note if such amendment or waiver could
reasonably be deemed to materially adversely affect the Housing Authority, without the Housing
Authority's prior written approval, which the Housing Authority may withhold in its sole
discretion.
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(b) Housing Authority Loan.
i. Commencing on June 1, 2023, and on June 1 of each year
thereafter during the Term, Borrower shall make a loan payment to the Housing Authority in an
amount equal to the sum of (1) the Housing Authority Loan Prorata Percentage of the Lenders'
Share of Residual Receipts, and (2) the results obtained by multiplying the Housing Authority
Additional Prorata Share by Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts (each such
payment, an "Annual Housing Authority Loan Payment "). A numerical example of the
methodology to be used to calculate the Annual Housing Authority Loan Payment is shown in
Exhibit B attached hereto. In the event of a conflict between the text of this Section 2(b) and
Exhibit B, the text of this Section 2(b) will prevail. The Housing Authority shall apply all
Annual Housing Authority Loan Payments to the Housing Authority Loan as follows: (1) first, to
accrued interest, and (2) second, to principal for the Housing Authority Loan.
ii. Borrower shall repay the Housing Authority Loan pursuant to the
terms of the Housing Authority Loan Agreement and the Housing Authority Note. In the event
of any conflict between the repayment terms of the Housing Authority Loan Agreement and this
Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement apply. The Housing Authority may not consent to
any amendment or waiver of the terms of the Housing Authority Loan Agreement or the Housing
Authority Note, if such amendment or waiver co uld reasonably be deemed to materially
adversely affect the County, without the County's prior written approval, which the County may
withhold in its sole discretion.
3. Special Repayment from Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing.
(a) To the extent consistent with the regulations applicable to the NPLH HCD
Loan and MHP HCD Loan, no later than ten (10) days after the date Borrower receives its final
capital contribution from the Investor Limited Partner, Borrower shall pay to the County as a
special repayment of the County Loan, an amount equal to the result obtained by multiplying the
County Additional Prorata Percentage by the Available Net Proceeds (the "Special County Loan
Payment ").
(b) To the extent consistent with the regulations applicable to the NPLH HCD
Loan and MHP HCD Loan, no later than ten (10) days after the date Borrower receives its final
capital contribution from the Investor Limited Partner, Borrower shall pay to the Housing
Authority as a special repayment of the Housing Authority Loan, an amount equal to the result
obtained by multiplying the Housing Authority Additional Prorata Percentage by the Available
Net Proceeds (the "Special Housing Authority Loan Payment").
(c) No later than one hundred eighty (180) days following completion of
construction of the Development, Borrower shall submit to the County and the Housing
Authority a preliminary calculation of the Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing and a draft of
the Final Cost Certification. The County and the Housing Authority shall approve or disapprove
Borrower's determination of the amount of the Net Proceeds of Permanent Financing in writing
within thirty (30) days of receipt. If Borrower's determination is disapproved by the County or
the Housing Authority, Borrower shall re-submit documentation to the County and the Housing
Authority until approval of the County and the Housing Authority is obtained.
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4. Reports and Accounting of Residual Receipts.
(a) Annual Reports. In connection with the Annual County Loan Payment
and the Annual Housing Authority Loan Payment, Borrower shall furnish to the Housing
Authority and the County:
i. The Statement of Residual Receipts for the relevant period. The
first Statement of Residual Receipts will cover the period that begins on January 1, 20 22 and
ends on December 31 of that same year. Subsequent statements of Residual Receipts will cover
the twelve-month period that ends on December 31 of each year;
ii. A statement from the independent public accountant that audited
Borrower's financial records for the relevant period, which statement must confirm that
Borrower's calculation of the Lender's Share of Residual Receipts and Borrower's Shared Portion
of Residual Receipts is accurate based on Operating Income and Annual Operating Expenses;
and
iii. Any additional documentation reasonably required by the County
or the Housing Authority to substantiate Borrower's calculation of Lender's Share of Residual
Receipts and Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts.
(b) Books and Records. Borrower shall keep and maintain at the principal
place of business of Borrower set forth in Section 5 below, or elsewhere with the written consent
of the County and the Housing Authority, full, complete and appropriate books, record and
accounts relating to the Development, including all books, records and accounts necessary or
prudent to evidence and substantiate in full detail Borrower's calculation of Residual Receipts
and disbursements of Residual Receipts. Borrower shall cause all books, records and accounts
relating to its compliance with the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement
to be kept and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied, and to be consistent with requirements of this Agreement, which provide
fo r the calculation of Residual Receipts on a cash basis. Borrower shall cause all books, records,
and accounts to be open to and available for inspection by the County and the Housing
Authority, their auditors or other authorized representatives at reasona ble intervals during normal
business hours. Borrower shall cause copies of all tax returns and other reports that Borrower
may be required to furnish to any government agency to be open for inspection by the County
and the Housing Authority at all reasonable times at the place that the books, records and
accounts of Borrower are kept. Borrower shall preserve records on which any statement of
Residual Receipts is based for a period of not less than five (5) years after such statement is
rendered, and for any period during which there is an audit undertaken pursuant to subsection (c)
below then pending.
(c) County and Housing Authority Audits.
i. The receipt by the County or the Housing Authority of any
statement pursuant to subsection (a) above or any payment by Borrower or acceptance by the
County or the Housing Authority of any loan repayment for any period does not bind the County
or the Housing Authority as to the correctness of such statement or such payment. The County
or the Housing Authority or any designated agent or employee of the County or the Housing
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Authority is entitled at any time to audit the Residual Receipts and all books, records, and
accounts pertaining thereto. The County and/or the Housing Authority may conduct such audit
during normal business hours at the principal place of business of Borrower and other places
where records are kept. Immediately after the completion of an audit, the County or the Housing
Authority, as the case may be, shall deliver a copy of the results of the audit to Borrower.
ii. If it is determined as a result of an audit that there has been a
deficiency in a loan repayment to the County and/or the Housing Authority, then such deficiency
will become immediately due and payable, with interest at the Default Rate from the date the
deficient amount should have been paid. In addition, if the audit determines that Residual
Receipts have been understated for any year by the greater of (i) $2,500, and (ii) an amount that
exceeds five percent (5%) of the Residual Receipts, then, in addition to paying the deficiency
with interest, Borrower shall pay all of the costs and expenses connected with the audit and
review of Borrower's accounts and records incurred by the County and/or the Housing Authority.
5. Subordination.
(a) The County Recorded Documents will unconditionally be and at all times
remain a lien or charge on the Property prior and superior to the Housing Authority Recorded
Documents.
(b) The Housing Authority intentionally and unconditionally subordinates all
of its rights, titles and interests in and to the Property that result from the Housing Authority
Recorded Documents, to the lien or charge of the County Recorded Documents upon the
Property and understands that in reliance upon, and in consideration of, this subor dination,
specific loan modifications are being and will be made by the County and, as part and parcel
thereof, specific monetary and other obligations are being and will be entered into which would
not be made or entered into but for said reliance upon this subordination.
6. Notice of Default. The County and the Housing Authority shall each notify the
other promptly upon declaring a default or learning of the occurrence of any material event of
default, or any event which with the lapse of time would become a material event of default,
under its respective loan documents for the Housing Authority Loan and the County Loan.
7. Notices. All notices required or permitted by any provision of this Agreement
must be in writing and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, or delivered by express delivery service, return receipt requested, or delivered
personally, to the principal office of the Parties as follows:
Housing Authority: Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Attn: Executive Director
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
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Martinez, California 94553
Attention: Assistant Deputy Director
Borrower: Veterans Square, L.P.
c/o Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
1835 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Investor Limited
Partner: Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX L.L.C.
c/o Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc.
880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Facsimile No.: 727-567-8455
Attention: Steven J. Kropf, President
with a copy to: Nixon Peabody LLP
Exchange Place
53 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Attn: Nathan A. Bernard
Facsimile No.: 617-345-1000
Such written notices, demands, and communications may be sent in the same manner to such
other addresses as the affected Party may from time to time designate as provided in this Section.
Receipt will be deemed to have occurred on the date marked on a written receipt as the date of
delivery or refusal of delivery (or attempted delivery if undeliverable).
8. Titles. Any titles of the sections or subsections of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience of reference only and are to be disregarded in interpreting any part of the
Agreement's provisions.
9. California Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of
California.
10. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will continue in
full force and effect unless the rights and obligations of the Parties have been materially altered
or abridged by such invalidation, voiding or unenforceability.
11. Legal Actions. If any legal action is commenced to interpret or to enforce the
terms of this Agreement or to collect damages as a result of any breach of this Agreement, then
the Party prevailing in any such action shall be entitled to recover against the Party not prevailing
all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in such action.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and
agreement of the Parties with respect to the subordination of the Housing Authority Recorded
Documents to the lien or charge of the County Recorded Documents and the division of the
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Lenders' Share of Residual Receipts, and Borrower's Shared Portion of Residual Receipts
between the Housing Authority and the County.
13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, each of
which is deemed to be an original, and may be signed in counterparts.
14. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
executed by and amongst the Parties.
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Signature Page
Veterans Square Intercreditor Agreement
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
BORROWER:
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
SHARON L. ANDERSON
County Counsel
By:
Kathleen Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: ____________________________
John Kopchik
Director, Department of Conservation and
Development
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
By:___________________
Donna Mooney
Authority Attorney
HOUSING AUTHORITY:
CITY OF PITTSBURG HOUSING
AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic
By: ______________________________
Garrett Evans, Executive Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the perso n(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Parcel One:
Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 Block 79, Map of Resubdivision of Block 79, C ity of Pittsburg, filed May
18, 1926 in Map Book 19, Page 504, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-182-001
Parcel Two:
Lots 8 and 9, Block 78, as delineated upon the certain Map entitled “Official Map of the City of
Pittsburg”, filed March 23, 1914, C ontra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-196-001
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EXHIBIT B
COUNTY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESIDUAL RECEIPTS NUMERICAL EXPLANATION
[To be Attached]
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
__________________________________________________________________________
COUNTY REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
(Veterans Square )
This County Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the
"County Regulatory Agreement ") is dated September ___, 2020 and is between the County of
Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the "County"), and Veterans
Square, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Borrower").
RECITALS
A. Defined terms used but not defined in these recitals are as defined in Article 1 of
this County Regulatory Agreement.
B. The County has received Home Investment Partnerships Act ("HOME") funds
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") pursuant to the
Cranston-Gonzales National Housing Act of 1990 ("HOME Funds"). The HOME Funds must be
used by the County in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 92 .
C. Pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 22, 2020 , between Satellite
Affordable Housing Associates, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("SAHA") and
Borrower, Borrower intends to purchase that certain real property located at 901 Los Medanos
Street and 295 East 10th Street, in the City of Pittsburg, County of Contra Costa, S tate of
California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Property"). Borrower intends to
construct thirty (30) housing units on the Property, twenty-nine (29) of which are for rental to
extremely low, very low and low income households, and one (1) manager's unit (the
"Development "). The Development, as well as all landscaping, roads and parking spaces on the
Property and any additional improvements on the Property, are the "Improvements ".
D. Pursuant to a Development Loan Agreement of even date herewith between the
County and Borrower (the "Loan Agreement "), the County is lending Borrower Two Million
Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) of HOME Funds (the "County
Loan") to assist in the construction of the Development. The County Loan funds are HOME
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Funds that have been are set aside for entities designated as a Community Housing Development
Organization ("CHDO") as defined in 24 C.F.R. 92.2.
E. In addition to the Loan Agreement, the County Loan is evidenced by the
following documents: (i) a deed of trust with assignment of rents, security agreement, and fixture
filing of even date herewith, among Borrower, as trustor, Old Republic Title Company, as
trustee, and the County, as beneficiary; (ii) an intercreditor a greement of even date herewith
among the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg, the County, and Borrower; (iii) a
promissory note executed by Borrower of even date herewith in the amount of the County Loan;
and (iv) the County Regulatory Agreement, executed by Borrower of even date herewith,
(collectively, the "Loan Documents "). The Loan Documents are described in more detail in the
Loan Agreement.
F. The County has the authority to lend the County Loan to Borrower pursuant to
Government Code Section 26227, which authorizes counties to spend county funds for programs
that will further a county's public purposes. In addition, the Count y has the authority to loan the
HOME Funds pursuant to 24 C.F.R. 92.205.
G. The County has agreed to make the County Loan on the condition that Borrower
maintain and operate the Development in accordance with restrictions set forth in this County
Regulatory Agreement and the HOME Regulatory Agreement, and in the related documents
evidencing the County Loan. Fourteen (14) of the Units are restricted by the County pursuant to
this County Regulatory Agreement, which are the same fourteen (14) Units restricted by the
County pursuant the HOME Regulatory Agreement.
H. As it applies to the County-Assisted Units this County Regulatory Agreement will
be in effect for the Term. The HOME Regulatory Agreement as it applies to the HOME-Assisted
Units will be in effect for the HOME Term. Pursuant to Section 6.16 below, compliance with
the terms of the HOME Regulatory Agreement will be deemed compliance with this County
Regulatory Agreement during the HOME Term.
I. In consideration of receipt of the County Loan at an interest rate substantially
below the market rate, Borrower agrees to observe all the terms and conditions set forth below.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions.
The following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Accessibility Requirements " has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(e).
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(b) "Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the
applicable household.
(c) "Adjusted Income" means with respect to the Tenant of each Unit, the
Tenant’s total anticipated annual income as defined in 24 CFR 5.609 and as calculated pursuant
to 24 CFR 5.611.
(d) "Assumed Household Size" means the household size "adjusted for family
size appropriate to the unit" as such term is defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50052.5(h),
used to calculate Rent.
(e) "CHDO" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph E of the Recitals.
(f) "City" means the City of Pittsburg, California, a municipal corporation.
(g) "Completion Date" means the date a final certificate of occupancy, or
equivalent document is issued by the City to certify that the Development may be legally
occupied.
(h) "County-Assisted Units" means the fourteen (14) Units to be constructed
on the Property that are restricted to occupancy by Extremely Low Income Households in
compliance with Section 2.1below.
(i) "County Loan" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the Recitals.
(j) "County Regulatory Agreement " has the meaning set forth in the first
paragraph of this County Regulatory Agreement.
(k) "Deed of Trust" means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement and Fixture Filing of even date herewith by and among Borrower, as trustor,
Old Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that encumbers the
Property to secure repayment of the County Loan and Borrower's performance of the Loan
Documents.
(l) "Development " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(m) "Development Regulatory Documents " has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2(a).
(n) "Extremely Low Income Household " means a household with an Adjusted
Income that does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of Median Income, adjusted for Actual
Household Size.
(o) "Extremely Low Income Rent" means one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent
(30%) of thirty percent (30%) of Median Income, adjusted for Assumed Household Size .
(p) "Extremely Low Income Units" means the Units which, pursuant to
Section 2.1(a) below, are required to be occupied by Extremely Low Income Households.
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(q) "Fifteen Year Compliance Period " means the fifteen (15) year compliance
period as described in Section 42(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(r) "HOME" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals .
(s) "HOME Funds" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(t) "HOME Regulatory Agreement " means the Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County and Borrower
evidencing County requirements applicable to the County Loan, to be recorded against the
Property concurrently herewith.
(u) "HOME Term" means the term of the HOME Regulatory Agreement
which commences as of the date of the HOME Regulatory Agreement, and unless sooner
terminated pursuant to the terms of the HOME Regulatory Agreement, expires on the twenty-
first (21st) anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a record of the Completion
Date cannot be located or established, the HOME Term will expire on the twenty-third (23rd)
anniversary of the HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(v) "HUD" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(w) "Investor Limited Partner" means, Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX,
LLC, a ____________ limited liability company, its successors and assigns .
(x) "Loan Agreement " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the
Recitals.
(y) "Loan Documents " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph E of the
Recitals.
(z) "Low Income Household " means a Tenant with an Adjusted Income that
does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of Median Income, adjusted for Actual Household Size.
(aa) "Low Income Rent" means one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of
sixty-five percent (65%) of Median Income, adjusted for Assumed Household Size .
(bb) "Maintenance Standards" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6(a).
(cc) "Marketing Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).
(dd) "Median Income" means the median gross yearly income, adjusted for
Actual Household Size as specified herein, in the County of Contra Costa, California, as
published from time to time by HUD. In the event that such income determinations are no
longer published, or are not updated for a period of at least eighteen (18) months, the County
shall provide Borrower with other income determinations that are reasonably similar with respect
to methods of calculation to those previously published by HUD.
(ee) "Operating Budget" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a).
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(ff) "Partnership Agreement " means the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership that governs the operation and organization of Borrower as a California
limited partnership.
(gg) "Property" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(hh) "Rent" means the total monthly payments by the Tenant of a Unit for the
following: use and occupancy of the Unit and land and associated facilities; any separately
charged fees or service charges assessed by Borrower which are customarily charged in rental
housing and required of all Tenants, other than security deposits; an allowance for the cost of an
adequate level of service for utilities paid by the Tenant, including garbage collection, sewer,
water, electricity, gas and other heating, cooking and refrigeration fuel, but not telephone service
or cable TV; and any other interest, taxes, fees or charges for use of the land or associated
facilities and assessed by a public or private entity other than Borrower, and paid by the Tenant.
(ii) "Rental Subsidy" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a).
(jj) " SAHA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(kk) "Subsidy Units" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6(a).
(ll) "Tenant " means the tenant household that occupies a Unit in the
Development.
(mm) "Tenant Selection Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(b).
(nn) "Term" means the term of this County Regulatory Agreement which
commences as of the date of this County Regulatory Agreement, and unless sooner terminated
pursuant to the terms of this County Regulatory Agreement, expires on the fifty-fifth (55th)
anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a r ecord of the Completion Date
cannot be located or established, the Term will expire on the fifty-seventh (57th) anniversary of
this County Regulatory Agreement.
(oo) "Transfer " has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
(pp) "Unit(s)" means one (1) or more of the units in the Development.
ARTICLE 2
AFFORDABILITY AND OCCUPANCY COVENANTS
2.1 Occupancy Requirements.
(a) Extremely Low Income Units. During the Term Borrower shall cause
fourteen (14) Units to be rented to and occupied by or, if vacant, available for occupancy by,
Extremely Low Income Households.
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(b) Intermingling of Units. Borrower shall cause the County-Assisted Units
to be intermingled throughout the Development and of comparable quality to all other Units. All
Tenants must have equal access to and enjoyment of all common facilities in the Development.
The County-Assisted Units are all one bedroom Units.
(c) Disabled Persons Occupancy.
(1) Borrower shall cause the Development to be operated at all times
in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local disabled persons accessibility
requirements including, but not limited to the applicable provisions of: (i) the Unruh Act, (ii) the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, (iii) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, (iv) the United States Fair Housing Act, as amended, (v) the Americans With Disabilities
Act of 1990, and (vi) Chapters 11A and 11B of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
which relate to disabled persons access (collectively, the "Accessibility Requirements ").
(2) Borrower shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless and defend (with
counsel reasonably satisfactory to the County) the County, and its board members, officers and
employees, from all suits, actions, claims, causes of action, costs, demands, judgments and liens
arising out of Borrower's failure to comply with the Accessibility Requirements. This obligation
to indemnify survives termination of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, repayment of the
County Loan and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
2.2 Allowable Rent.
(a) Extremely Low Income Rent. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.5
below, the Rent paid by Tenants of Extremely Low Income Units may not exceed ma y not
exceed the Extremely Low Income Rent.
(b) No Additional Fees. Borrower may not charge any fee, other than Rent, to
any Tenant of the County-Assisted Units for any housing or other services provided by
Borrower.
2.3 Compliance with TCAC Requirements. During the term of any regulatory
agreement associated with the provision of low income housing tax credits by the California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee ("TCAC") and recorded against the Property (the "TCAC
Regulatory Agreement "), Borrower may use the occupancy standards, occupancy assumptions,
income limits, and rent levels that are permitted by TCAC in the TCAC Regulatory Agreement,
in place of such requirements imposed by this County Regulatory Agreement.
2.4 Rent Increases.
(a) Rent Amount. The initial Rent for all County-Assisted Units must be
approved by the County prior to occupancy. The County will provide Borrower with a schedule
of maximum permissible Rents for the County-Assisted Units and the maximum monthly
allowances for utilities and services (excluding telephone) annually.
(b) Rent Increases. All Rent increases for all County-Assisted Units are
subject to County approval. No later than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed implementation
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of any Rent increase affecting a County Assisted Unit, Borrower shall submit to the County a
schedule of any proposed increase in the Rent charged for County-Assisted Units. The Rent for
such Units may be increased no more than once annually based upon the annual income
certification described in Article 3. The County will disapprove a Rent increase if it violates the
schedule of maximum permissible Rents for the County-Assisted Units provided to Borrower by
the County, or is greater than a 5% increase over the previous year's Rent, provided that the
County may approve a request from Borrower for a rent increase greater than 5%, with a written
explanation for the request from Borrower. Bo rrower shall give Tenants written notice at least
thirty (30) days prior to any Rent increase, following completion of the County approval process
set forth above.
2.5 Increased Income of Tenants.
(a) Increased Income above Extremely Low Income but below Low Income
Limit. If, upon the annual certification of the income of a Tenant of an Extremely Low Income
Unit, Borrower determines that the income of the Tenant has increased above the qualifying limit
for an Extremely Low Income Household, but not above the qualifying income for a Low
Income Household, the Tenant may continue to occupy the Unit and the Tenant's Rent will
remain at the Extremely Low Income Rent. Borrower shall then rent the next available Unit to
an Extremely Low Income Household to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1(a) above,
at a Rent not exceeding the maximum Rent specified in Section 2.2(a), or re -designate another
comparable Unit in the Development with an Extremely Low Income Household an Extremely
Low Income Unit, to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1(a) above. Upon renting the
next available Unit in accordance with Section 2.1(a) or re -designating another Unit in the
Development as an Extremely Low Income Unit, the Unit with the over -income Tenant will no
longer be considered a County-Assisted Unit.
(b) Non-Qualifying Household. If, upon the annual certification of the income
a Tenant of a County Assisted Unit, Borrower determines that the Tenant’s income has increased
above the qualifying limit for a Low Income Household, the Tenant may continue to occupy the
Unit. Upon the expiration of such Tenant's lease, Borrower may:
(1) With 60 days’ advance written notice, increase such Tenant’s Rent
to the lesser of (i) one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of the actual Adjusted Income of the
Tenant, and (ii) the fair market rent, and
(2) Rent the next available Unit to an Extremely Low Income
Household to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1 above, at a Rent not exceeding the
maximum Rent specified in Section 2.2, or designate another comparable Unit that is occupied
by an Extremely Low Income Household as a County Assisted Unit, to meet the requirements of
Section 2.1 above. On the day that Bo rrower complies with Section 2.1 in accordance with this
Section 2.4(e), the Unit with the over-income Tenant will no longer be considered a County
Assisted Unit.
(c) Termination of Occupancy. Upon termination of occupancy of a County
Assisted Unit by a Tenant, such Unit will be deemed to be continuously occupied by a house hold
of the same income level as the initial income level of the vacating Tenant, until such unit is
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reoccupied, at which time categorization of the Unit will be established based on the occupancy
requirements of Section 2.1.
2.6 Loss of Subsidy.
(a) It is anticipated that certain Units in the Development (the "Subsidy
Units") will receive Project-Based Section 8 or other rental subsidy payments (the "Rental
Subsidy") throughout the Term, as reflected in the Approved Development Bud get.
Notwithstanding Section 2.4(b), if any change in federal law occurs, or any action (or inaction)
by Congress or any federal or State agency occurs, which results in a reduction, termination or
nonrenewal of the Rental Subsidy through no fault of the Borrower, such that the Re ntal Subsidy
shown on the Approved Development Budget is no longer available, Borrower may increase the
Rent on one or more of the County-Assisted Units that overlap with a Subsidy Unit, to the Low
Income Rent, subject to the following requirements:
(1) At the time Borrower requests an increase in the Rent, Borrower
shall provide the County with an operating budget for the Development for the County's
approval pursuant to Section 4.4 of the Loan Agreement, showing the impact of the loss or
reduction of the Rental Subsidy (the "Operating Budget");
(2) The number of County-Assisted Units subject to the Rent increase
and the level of rent increase may not be greater than the amount required to ensure that the
Development generates sufficient income to cover its ope rating costs and debt service as shown
on the Operating Budget, and as is necessary to maintain the financial stability of the
Development ; and
(3) Any such Rent increase must be pursuant to a transition plan
approved by the County, consistent with remedial measures set forth in California Code of
Regulations Title 4, Division 17, Chapter 1, Section 10337(a)(3) or successor regulation
applicable to California's Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
(b) Borrower shall use good faith efforts to obtain alternative sources of rental
subsidies and shall provide the County with annual progress reports on efforts to obtain
alternative sources of rental subsidies that would allow the rents on the County-Assisted Units to
be reduced back to the Rents set out in Section 2.2. Upon receipt of any alternative rental
subsidies, Borrower shall reduce the rents on the County-Assisted Units back to the Rents set out
in Section 2.2, to the extent that the alternative rental subsidies provide sufficient income to
cover the operating costs and debt service of the Development as shown on the Operating
Budget.
ARTICLE 3
INCOME CERTIFICATION; REPORTING; RECORDS
3.1 Income Certification. Borrower shall obtain, complete, and maintain on file,
within sixty (60) days before expected occupancy and annually thereafter, income certifications
from each Tenant renting any of the County-Assisted Units. Borrower shall make a good faith
effort to verify the accuracy of the income provided by the applicant or occupying household, as
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the case may be, in an income certification. To verify the information, Borrower shall take two
or more of the following steps: (i) obtain a pay stub for the most recent pay period; (ii) obtain an
income tax return for the most recent tax year; (iii) conduc t a credit agency or similar search; (iv)
obtain an income verification form from the applicant's current employer; (v) obtain an income
verification form from the Social Security Administration and/or the California Department of
Social Services if the applicant receives assistance from either of such agencies; or (vi) if the
applicant is unemployed and does not have a tax return, obtain another for m of independent
verification. Where applicable, Borrower shall examine at least two (2) months of relevant
source documentation. Copies of Tenant income certifications are to be available to the County
upon request.
3.2 Reporting Requirements.
(a) Borrower shall submit to the County within one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Completion Date, and not later than forty-five (45) days after the close of each calendar
year, or such other date as may be requested by the County, a report that include s the following
data for each Unit and specifically identifies which Units are County-Assisted Units: (i) Tenant
income, (ii) the number of occupants, (iii) the Rent, (iv) the number of bedrooms, and (v) the
initial address of each Tenant. To demonstrate continued compliance with Section 2.1 Borrower
shall cause each annual report after the initial report to include a record of any subsequent Tenant
substitutions and any vacancies in County-Assisted Units that have been filled.
(b) Borrower shall submit to the County within forty-five (45) days after
receipt of a written request, or such other time agreed to by the County, any other information or
completed forms requested by the County in order to comply with reporting requirements of
HUD, the State of California, and the County.
3.3 Tenant Records. Borrower shall maintain complete, accurate and current records
pertaining to income and household size of Tenants. All Tenant lists, applications and waiting
lists relating to the Development are to be at all times: (i) separate and identifiable from any
other business of Borrower, (ii) maintained as required by the County, in a r easonable condition
for proper audit, and (iii) subject to examination during business hours by representatives of the
County. Borrower shall retain copies of all materials obtained or produced with respect to
occupancy of the Units for a period of at least five (5) years. The County may examine and make
copies of all books, records or other documents of Borrower tha t pertain to the Development.
3.4 Development Records.
(a) Borrower shall keep and maintain at the principal place of business of the
Borrower set forth in Section 6.11 below, or elsewhere with the County's written consent, full,
complete and appropriate books, records and accounts relating to the Development . Borrower
shall cause all books, records and accounts relating to its compliance with the terms, provisions,
covenants and conditions of the Loan Documents to be kept and maintained in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and to be consistent with
requirements of this County Regulatory Agreement. Borrower shall cause all books, records,
and accounts to be open to and available for inspection and copying by HUD, the County, its
auditors or other authorized representatives at reasonable intervals during normal business hours.
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Borrower shall cause copies of all tax returns and other reports that Borrower may be require d to
furnish to any government agency to be open for inspection by the County at all reasonable times
at the place that the books, records and accounts of Borrower are kept. Borrower shall pr eserve
such records (including the records required under the HOME Regulatory Agreement) for a
period of not less than five (5) years after the ir creation in compliance with all HUD records and
accounting requirements. If any litigation, claim, negotiatio n, audit exception, monitoring,
inspection or other action relating to the use of the County Loan is pending at the end of the
record retention period stated herein, then Borrower shall retain the records until such action and
all related issues are resolved. Borrower shall cause the records to include all invoices, receipts,
and other documents related to expenditures from the County Loan funds. Borrower shall cause
records to be accurate and current and in a form that allows the County to comply with the record
keeping requirements contained in 24 C.F.R. 92.508. Such records are to include but are not
limited to:
(i) Records providing a full description of the activities undertaken
with the use of the County Loan funds;
(ii) Records demonstrating compliance with the maintenance
requirements set forth in Section 5.6;
(iii) Records documenting compliance with the fair housing, equal
opportunity, and affirmative fair marketing requirements;
(iv) Financial records; and
(v) Records demonstrating compliance with the marketing, tenant
selection, affordability, and income requirements.
(b) The County shall notify Borrower of any records it deems insufficient.
Borrower has fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of such a notice to correct any
deficiency in the records specified by the County in such notice, or if a period longer than fifteen
(15) days is reasonably necessary to correct the deficiency, then Borrower must begin to correct
the deficiency within fifteen (15) days and correct the deficiency as soon as reasonably possible.
ARTICLE 4
OPERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Residential Use. Borrower shall operate the Development for residential use
only. No part of the Development may be operated as transient housing.
4.2 Compliance with Loan Documents and Regulatory Requirements.
(a) Borrower's actions with respect to the Property shall at all times be in full
conformity with: (i) all requirements of the Loan Documents; (ii) all requirements imposed on
projects assisted with HOME Funds as contained in 42 U.S.C. Section 12701, et se q., 24 C.F.R.
Part 92, and other implementing rules and regulations; and (iii) any other regulatory
requirements imposed on the Development including but not limited to regulatory agreements
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associated with the Low Income Housing Tax Credits provided by the California Tax Credit
Allocation Committee, and rental subsidies provided to the Development (the "Development
Regulatory Documents ").
(b) Borrower shall promptly notify the County in writing of the existence of
any default under any Development Regulatory Documents, and provide the County copies of
any such notice of default.
4.3 Marketing Plan; Tenant Selection Plan.
(a) Marketing Plan.
(1) No later than six (6) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County for approval its
plan for marketing the Development to income -eligible households as required by this County
Regulatory Agreement (the "Marketing Plan"). The Marketing Plan must include information
on affirmative marketing efforts and compliance with fair housing laws and 24 C.F.R.
92.351(a).
(2) Upon receipt of the Marketing Plan, the County will promptly
review the Marketing Plan and will approve or disapprove it within fifteen (15) days after
receipt. If the Marketing Plan is not approved, the County will give Borrower specific reasons
for such disapproval and Borrower shall submit a revised Marketing Plan within fifteen (15)
days of notification of the County's disapproval. Borrower shall follow this procedure for
resubmission of a revised Marketing Plan until the Marketing Plan is approved by the County.
If the Borrower does not submit a revised Marketing Plan that is approved by the County at
least three (3) months prior to the date construction of the Development is projected to be
complete, Borrower will be in default of this County Regulatory Agreement.
(b) Tenant Selection Plan.
(1) No later than six (6) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County, for its review
and approval, Borrower's written tenant selection plan (the "Tenant Selection Plan").
Borrower's Tenant Selection Plan must, at a minimum, meet the requirements for tenant
selection set out in 24 C.F.R. 92.253(d), and any modifications thereto.
(2) Up on receipt of the Tenant Selection Plan, the County will
promptly review the Tenant Selection Plan and will approve or disapprove it within fifteen (15)
days after receipt. If the Tenant Selection Plan is not approved, the County will give Borrower
specific reasons for such disapproval and Borrower shall submit a revised Tenant Selection Plan
within fifteen (15) days of notification of the County's disapproval. Borrower shall follow this
procedure for resubmission of a revised Tenant Selection Plan until the Tenant Selection Plan is
approved by the County. If the Borrower does not submit a revised Tenant Selection Plan that is
approved by the County at least three (3) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower will be in default of this County Regulatory
Agreement.
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4.4 Lease Provisions.
(a) No later than four (4) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County for approval
Borrower’s proposed form of lease agreement for the County's review and approval. When
leasing Units within the Development, Borrower shall use the form of lease approved by the
County. The form of lease must comply with all requirements of this County Regulatory
Agreement, the other Loan Documents and must, among other matters:
(1) provide for termination of the lease for failure to: (i) provide any
information required under this County Regulatory Agreement or reasonably requested by
Borrower to establish or recertify the Tenant's qualification, or the qualification of the Tenant's
household, for occupancy in the Development in accordance with the standards set forth in this
County Regulatory Agreement, or (ii) qualify as an Extremely Low Income Household as a
result of any material misrepresentation made by such Tenant with re spect to the income
computation;
(2) be for an initial term of not less than one (1) year, unless by mutual
agreement between the Tenant and Borrower, and provide for no increase in Rent during such
ye ar. After the initial year of tenancy, the lease may be month-to-month by mutual agreement of
Borrower and the Tenant. Notwithstanding the above, any rent increases are subject to the
requirements of Section 2.3 above; and
(3) include a provision that requires a Tenant who is residing in a Unit
required to be accessible pursuant to Section 3.9(b) of the Loan Agreement, and who is not in
need of an accessible Unit to move to a non-accessible Unit when a non-accessible Unit becomes
available and another Tenant or prospective Tenant is in need of an accessible Unit.
(b) During the Term, Borrower shall comply with the Marketing Plan and
Tenant Selection Plan approved by the County.
(c) Any termination of a lease or refusal to renew a lease for a County
Assisted Unit within the Development must be preceded by not less than thirty (30) days written
notice to the Tenant by Borrower specifying the grounds for the action.
ARTICLE 5
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 Management Responsibilities. Borrower is responsible for all management
functions with respect to the Development, including without limitation the selection of Tenants,
certification and recertification of household size and income, evictions, collection of rents and
deposits, maintenance, landscaping, routine and e xtraordinary repairs, replacement of capital
items, and security. The County has no responsibility for management of the Development.
Borrower shall retain a professional property management company approved by the County in
its reasonable discretion to perform Borrower's management duties hereunder. An on-site
property management representative shall reside at the Property.
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5.2 Management Agent. Borrower shall cause the Development to be managed by an
experienced management agent reasonably acceptable to the County, with a demonstrated ability
to operate residential facilities like the Development in a manner that will provide decent, safe,
and sanitary housing (the "Management Agent"). The County has approved Satellite Affordable
Housing Associates Property Management as the Management Agent. Borrower shall submit for
the County's approval the identity of any proposed subsequent management agent. Borrower
shall also submit such additional information about the background, experience and financial
condition of any proposed management agent as is reasonably necessary for the County to
determine whether the proposed management agent meets the standard for a qualified
management agent set forth above. If the proposed management agent meets the standard for a
qualified management agent set forth above, the County shall approve the proposed management
agent by notifying Borrower in writing. Unless the proposed management agent is disapproved
by the County within thirty (30) days, which disapproval is to state with reasonable specificity
the basis for disapproval, it shall be deemed approved.
5.3 Periodic Performance Review. The County reserves the right to conduct an
annual (or more frequently, if deemed necessary by the County) review of the management
practices and financial status of the Development. The purpose of each periodic review will be
to enable the County to determine if the Development is being operated and managed in
accordance with the requirements and standards of this County Regulatory Agreement. Borrower
shall cooperate with the County in such reviews.
5.4 Replacement of Management Agent. If, as a result of a periodic review, the
County determines in its reasonable judgment that the Development is not being operated and
managed in accordance with any of the material requirements and standards of this County
Regulatory Agreement, the County shall deliver notice to Borrower of its intention to cause
replacement of the Management Agent, including the reasons therefor. Within fifteen (15) days
after receipt by Borrower of such written notice, the County staff and Borrower shall meet in
good faith to consider methods for improving the financial and operating status of the
Development, including, without limitation, replacement of the Management Agent.
If, after such meeting, County staff recommends in writing the replacement of the
Management Agent, Borrower shall promptly dismiss the then-current Management Agent, and
shall appoint as the Management Agent a person or entity meeting the standards for a
management agent set forth in Section 5.2 above and approved by the Count y pursuant to
Section 5.2 above.
Any contract for the operation or management of the Development entered into by
Borrower shall provide that the Management Agent may be dismissed and the contract
terminated as set forth above. Failure to remove the Management Agent in accordance with the
provisions of this Section constitutes a default under this County Regulatory Agreement, and the
County may enforce this provision through legal proc eedings as specified in Section 6.6 below.
5.5 Approval of Management Policies. Borrower shall submit its written
management policies with respect to the Development to the County for its review, and shall
amend such policies in any way necessary to ensure that such policies comply with the
provisions of this County Regulatory Agreement.
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5.6 Property Maintenance.
(a) Borrower shall maintain, for the entire Term of this County Regulatory
Agreement, all interior and exterior improvements, including landscaping: (i) in decent, safe and
sanitary condition, (ii) in good condition and repair, and (iii) free of all health and safety defects .
Such maintenance must be in accordance with (i) all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, orders
and regulations of all federal, state, county, municipal, and other governmental agencies and
bodies having or claiming jurisdiction and all their respective departments, bureaus, and
officials; and (ii) any other standards provided by the County (collectively, the "Maintenance
Standards"). Borrower shall correct any life-threatening maintenance deficiencies immediately
upon notification.
(b) At the beginning of each year of the Term, Borrower shall certify to the
County that the Development is in compliance with the Maintenance Standards.
5.7 Property Inspections.
(a) On-Site Physical Inspections. The County will perform on-site inspections
of the Development during the Term to ensure compliance with the Maintenance Standards.
The County will perform an on-site inspection within twelve months after completion of
construction of the Development and at least once every three (3) years during the Term. If the
Development is found to have health and safety violations, the County may perform more
frequent inspections. Borrower shall cooperate in such inspections.
(b) Violation of Maintenance Standards. If after an inspection, the County
determines that Borrower is in violation of the Maintenance Standards, the County will provide
Borrower a written report of the violations. Borrower shall correct the violations set forth in the
report provided to Borrower by County. The County will perform a follow-up inspection to
verify that the violations have been corrected. If such violations continue for a period of ten
(10) days after delivery of the report to Borrower by the County with respect to graffiti, debris,
waste material, and general maintenance , or thirty (30) days after delivery of the report to
Borrower by the County with respect to landscaping and building improvements, then the
County, in addition to whatever other remedy it may have at law or in equity, has the right to
enter upon the Property and perform or cause to be performed all such acts and work necessary
to cure the violation. Pursuant to such right of entry, the County is permitted (but is not
required) to enter upon the Property and to perform all acts and work necessary to protect,
maintain, and preserve the improvements and landscaped areas on the Property, and to attach a
lien on the Property, or to assess the Property, in the amount of the expenditures arising from
such acts and work of protection, maintenance, and preservation by the County and/or costs of
such cure, which amount Borrower shall promptly pay to the County upon demand.
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ARTICLE 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Transfers.
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, "Transfer " means any sale, assignment,
or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, of: (i) any rights and/or duties under the Loan
Documents; and/or (ii) any interest in the Development, including (but not limited to) a fee
simple interest, a joint tenancy interest, a life estate, a partnership interest, a leasehold interest, a
security interest, or an interest evidenced by a land contract by which possession of the
Development is transferred and Borrower retains title. The term "Tr ansfer" excludes the leasing
of any single unit in the Development to an occupant in complianc e with this County Regulatory
Agreement. The County Director – Department of Conservation and Development is authorized
to execute assignment and assumption agreements on behalf of the County to implement any
approved Transfer.
(b) Except as otherwise permitted in this Section 6.1, no Transfer is permitted
without the prior written consent of the County, which the County may withhold in its sole
discretion. The County Loan will automatically accelerate and be due in full upon any Transfer
made without the prior written consent of the County.
(c) The County hereby approves the admission of the Investor Limited Partner
to Borrower as a limited partner. The County hereby approves future Transfers of the limited
partner interest of Borrower provided that: (i) such Transfers do not affect the timing and
amount of the Investor Limited Partner capital contributions provided for in the Partnership
Agreement; and (ii) in subsequent Transfers, the Investor Limited Partner or an affiliate thereof,
retains a membership or partnership interest and serves as a managing member or managing
general partner of the successor limited partner.
(d) The County hereby approves a Transfer of the P roperty from Borrower to
SAHA, or a non-profit affiliate of SAHA, and an assumption of the County Loan by such
transferee at or prior to the end of the Fifteen Year Compliance Period, provided that: (i) such
Transfer is pursuant to an option or right of first refusal agreement referenced in the Partnership
Agreement, (ii) the assignment and assumption agreement evidencing such Transfer requires the
transferee to expressly assume the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, and (iii)
the County is provided executed copies of all documents evidencing the Transfer.
(e) The County hereby approves the purchase of the Investor Limited Partner
interest by SAHA, or a non-profit affiliate of SAHA at or prior to the end of the Fifteen Year
Compliance Period, provided that (i) such Transfer is pursuant to an option or right of first
refusal agreement referenced in the Partnership Agreement, and (ii) the County is provided
executed copies of all documents evidencing the Transfer .
(f) In the event the general partner o f Borrower is removed by the limited
partner of Borrower for cause following default under the Partnership Agreement, the County
hereby approves the Transfer of the general partner interest to (i) a 501(c)(3) tax exempt
nonprofit corporation or other entity with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation member
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or partner, which entity is also a qualified CHDO entity, that is selected by the Investor Limited
Partner and approved by the County, and (ii) the Investor Limited Partner or an affiliate thereof,
but only for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of removal of the general
partner, during which time such entity shall diligently seek a replacement general partner
meeting the requirements of subsection (i) above. If any Transfer results in the removal or
withdrawal of Borrower's general partner (except for a Transfer to the Investor Limited Partner
for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days as set forth in Subsection (ii) above), Borrower agrees
to repay all principal and accrued interest on the County Loan in full if the general partner is not
replaced with a qualified CHDO entity in accordance with this Subsection.
(g) The County hereby approves the grant of the security interests in the
Development for Approved Financing as such term is defined in Section 1.1(g) of the Loan
Agreement.
6.2 Nondiscrimination.
(a) All of the Units must be available for occupancy on a continuous basis to
members of the general public who are income eligible. Borrower may not give preference to
any particular class or group of persons in renting or selling the Units, except to the extent that
the Units are required to be leased to income eligible households pursuant to this County
Regulatory Agreement and the HOME Regulatory Agreement. Borrower herein covenants by
and for Borrower, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through Borrower, that there exist
no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, source of income
(e.g., SSI), ancestry, age, familial status (except for lawful senior housing in accordance with
state and federal law), or disability, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy,
tenure, or enjoyment of any unit nor will Borrower or any person claiming under or through
Borrower, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with
reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees,
subtenants, or vendees of any unit or in connection with the employment of persons for the
construction, operation and management of any unit.
(b) Borrower shall accept as Tenants, on the same basis as all other
prospective Tenants, persons who are recipients of federal certificates for rent subsidies pursuant
to the existing housing program under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act, or its
successor. Borrower may not apply selection criteria to Section 8 certificate or voucher holders
that is more burdensome than criteria applied to all other prospective Tenants, nor will Borrower
apply or permit the application of management policies or lease provisions with respect to the
Development which have the effect of precluding occupancy of units by such prospective
Tenants.
6.3 Application of Provisions. The provisions of this County Regulatory Agreement
apply to the Property for the entire Term even if the County Loan is paid in full prior to the end
of the Term. This County Regulatory Agreement binds any successor, heir or assign of
Borrower, whether a change in interest occurs voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or
otherwise, except as expressly released by the County. The County is making the County Loan
on the condition, and in consideration of, this provision, and would not do so otherwise.
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6.4 Notice of Expiration of Term.
(a) At least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Term, Borrower shall
provide by first-class mail, postage prepaid, a notice to all Tenants containing (i) t he anticipated
date of the expiration of the Term, (ii) any anticipated increase in Rent upon the expiration of the
Term, (iii) a statement that a copy of such notice will be sent to the County, and (iv) a statement
that a public hearing may be held by the County on the issue and that the Tenant will receive
notice of the hearing at least fifteen (15) days in advance of any such hearing. Borrower shall
also file a copy of the above-described notice with the County Assistant Deputy Director,
Department of C onservation and Development.
(b) In addition to the notice required above, Borrower shall comply with the
requirements set forth in California Government Code Sections 65863.10 and 65863.11. Such
notice requirements include: (i) a twelve (12) month notice to existing tenants, prospective
tenants and Affected Public Agencies (as defined in California Government Code Section
65863.10(a)) prior to the expiration of the Term, (ii) a six (6) month notice requirement to
existing tenants, prospective tenants and Affected Public Agencies prior to the expiration of the
Term; (iii) a notice of an offer to purchase the Development to "qualified entities" (as defined in
California Government Code Section 65863.11(d)), if the Development is to be sold within five
(5) years of the end of the Term; (iv) a notice of right of first refusal within the one hundred
eighty (180) day period that qualified entities may purchase the Development.
6.5 Covenants to Run With the Land. The County and Borrower hereby declare their
express intent that the covenants and restrictions set forth in this County Regulatory Agreement
run with the land, and bind all successors in title to the Property, provided, however, that on the
expiration of the Term said covenants and restrictions expire. Each and every contract, deed or
other instrument hereafter executed covering or conveying the Property or any portion thereof, is
to be held conclusively to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants
and restrictions, regardless of whether such covenants or restrictions are set forth in such
contract, deed or other instrument, unless the County expressly releases such conveyed portion
of the Property from the requirements of this County Regulatory Agreement.
6.6 Enforcement by the County.
(a) If Borrower fails to perform any obligation under this County Regulatory
Agreement, and fails to cure the default within thirty (30) days after the County has notified
Borrower in writing of the default, the County may enforce this County Regulatory Agreement
by any or all of the following actions, or any other remedy provided by law :
(1) Calling the County Loan. The County may declare a default under
the Loan Documents, accelerate the indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents, and
proceed with foreclosure under the Deed of Trust.
(2) Action to Compel Performance or for Damages. The County may
bring an action at law or in equity to compel Borrower 's performance of its obligations under this
County Regulatory Agreement, and may seek damages.
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(3) Remedies Provided Under Loan Documents. The County may
exercise any other remedy provided under the Loan Documents.
(b) The County shall provide notice of a default to the Investor Limited
Partner and any limited partner of Borrower who has requested written notice fro m the County in
the manner set forth in Section 6.5 of the Loan Agreement.
6.7 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In any action brought to enforce this County
Regulatory Agreement, the prevailing party must be entitled to all costs and expenses of suit,
including reasonable attorneys' fees. This section must be interpreted in accordance with
California Civil Code Section 1717 and judicial decisions interpreting that statute.
6.8 Recording and Filing. The County and Borrower shall cause this County
Regulatory Agreement, and all amendments and supplements to it, to be recorded in the Official
Records of the County of Contra Costa.
6.9 Governing Law. This County Regulatory Agreement is governed by the laws of
the State of California.
6.10 Waiver of Requirements. Any of the requirements of this County Regulatory
Agreement may be expressly waived by the County in writing, but no waiver by the County of
any requirement of this County Regulatory Agreement extends to or affects any other provision
of this County Regulatory Agreement, and may not be deemed to do so.
6.11 Amendments. This County Regulatory Agreement may be amended only by a
written instrument executed by all the parties hereto or their successors in title that is duly
recorded in the official records of the County of Contra Costa.
6.12 Notices. Any notice requirement set forth herein will be deemed to be satisfied
three (3) days after mailing of the notice first-class United States certified mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the appropriate party as follows:
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
Borrower: Veterans Square, L.P.
c/o Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
1835 Alcatraz Ave nue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Investor Limited
Partner: Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX L.L.C.
c/o Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc.
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880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Facsimile No.: 727-567-8455
Attention: Steven J. Kropf, President
with a copy to: Nixon Peabody LLP
Exchange Place
53 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Attn: Nathan A. Bernard
Facsimile No.: 617-345-1000
Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other party given in the same manner as
provided above.
6.13 Severability. If any provision of this County Regulatory Agreement is determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality
and enforceability of the remaining portions of this County Regulatory Agreement will not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.
6.14 Multiple Originals; Counterparts. This County Regulatory Agreement may be
executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, and may be signed in
counterparts.
6.15 Revival of Agreement after Foreclosure . In the event there is a foreclosure of the
Property, this County Regulatory Agreement will revive according to its original terms if, during
the Term, the owner of record before the foreclosure, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, or any entity
that includes the former owner or those with whom the former owner has or had family or
business ties, obtains an ownership interest in the Development or Property.
6.16 County Regulatory Agreement. The County and Borrower are entering into this
County Regulatory Agreement concurrently with the HOME Regulatory Agreement. This
County Regulatory Agreement applies to all the County-Assisted Units including the HOME-
Assisted Units. The HOME Regulatory Agreement include s HOME requirements applicable to
the use of HOME Funds and will be in effect for the HOME Term. Compliance with the terms
of the HOME Regulatory Agreement will be deemed compliance with this County Regulatory
Agreement during the HOME Term. In the event of a conflict between the HOME Regulatory
Agreement and this County Regulatory Agreement during the HOME Term, the terms of the
HOME Regulatory Agreement will prevail.
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Signature page
County Regulatory Agreement
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WHEREAS, this County Regulatory Agreement has been entered into by the undersigned
as of the date first written above.
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: __________________
John Kopchik
Director, Department of Conservation and
Development
Approved as to form:
SHARON L. ANDERSON
County Counsel
By:
Kathleen Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
BORROWER:
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or valid ity of that document.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document .
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Parcel One:
Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 Block 79, Map of Resubdivision of Block 79, City of Pittsburg, filed May
18, 1926 in Map Book 19, Page 504, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-182-001
Parcel Two:
Lots 8 and 9, Block 78, as delineated upon the certain Map entitled “Official Map of the City of
Pittsburg”, filed March 23, 1914, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-196-001
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
No fee for recording pursuant to
Government Code Section 27383 and 27388.1
__________________________________________________________________________
HOME REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
(Veterans Square - HOME)
This HOME Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the
"HOME Regulatory Agreement ") is dated September ___, 2020 and is between the County of
Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the "County"), and Veterans
Square, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Borrower").
RECITALS
A. Defined terms used but not defined in these recitals are as defined in Article 1 of
this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
B. The County has received Home Investment Partnerships Act ("HOME") funds
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") pursuant to the
Cranston-Gonzales National Housing Act of 1990 ("HOME Funds"). The HOME Funds must be
used by the County in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 92 .
C. Pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 22, 2020 , between Satellite
Affordable Housing Associates, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("SAHA") and
Borrower, Borrower intends to purchase that certain real property located at 901 Los Medanos
Street and 295 East 10th Street, in the City of Pittsburg, County of Contra Costa, Sta te of
California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Property"). Borrower intends to
construct thirty (30) housing units on the Property, twenty-nine (29) of which are for rental to
extremely low, very low and low income households, and one (1) manager's unit (the
"Development "). The Development, as well as all landscaping, roads and parking spaces on the
Property and any additional improvements on the Property, are the "Improvements ".
D. Pursuant to a Development Loan Agreement of even date herewith between the
County and Borrower (the "Loan Agreement "), the County is lending Borrower Two Million
Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,200,400) of HOME Funds (the "County
Loan") to assist in the construction of the Development. The County Loan funds are HOME
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Funds that have been set aside for entities designated as a Community Housing Development
Organization ("CHDO") as defined in 24 C.F.R. 92.2.
E. In addition to the Loan Agreement, the County Loan is evidenced by the
following documents: (i) a deed of trust with assignment of rents, security agreement, and fixture
filing of even date herewith, among Borrower, as trustor, Old Republic Title Company, as
trustee, and the County, as beneficiary; (ii) an intercreditor a greement of even date herewith
among the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg, the County, and Borrower; (iii) a
promissory note executed by Borrower of even date herewith in the amount of the County Loan;
and (iv) the County Regulatory Agreement, executed by Borrower of even date herewith,
(collectively, the "Loan Documents "). The Loan Documents are described in more detail in the
Loan Agreement.
F. The County has the authority to lend the County Loan to Borrower pursuant to
Government Code Section 26227, which authorizes c ounties to spend county funds for programs
that will further a county's public purposes. In addition, the County has the authority to loan the
HOME Funds pursuant to 24 C.F.R. 92.205.
G. The County has agreed to make the County Loan on the condition that Borrower
maintain and operate the Development in accordance with restrictions set forth in this HOME
Regulatory Agreement and the County Regulatory Agreement, and in the related documents
evidencing the County Loan. Fourteen (14) of the Units are restricted by the County pursuant to
this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
H. As it applies to the HOME-Assisted Units this HOME Regulatory Agreement will
be in effect for the HOME Term. The County Regulatory Agreement as it applies to the HOME-
Assisted Units will be in effect for fifty-five (55) years from the Completion Date which term
overlaps with but is longer than the HOME Term. Pursuant to Section 6.16 below, compliance
with the terms of this HOME Regulatory Agreement will be deemed compliance with the County
Regulatory Agreement during the HOME Term with respect to the HOME-Assisted Units.
I. In consideration of receipt of the County Loan at an interest rate substantially
below the market rate, Borrower agrees to observe all the terms and conditions set forth below .
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions.
The following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Accessibility Requirements " has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c).
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(b) "Actual Household Size" means the actual number of persons in the
applicable household.
(c) "Adjusted Income" means with respect to the Tenant of each HOME-
Assisted Unit, the Tenant’s total anticipated annual income as defined in 24 CFR 5.609 and
calculated pursuant to 24 CFR 5.611, and as further referenced in 24 CFR 92.203(b)(1).
(d) "Assumed Household Size" means the household size "adjusted for family
size appropriate to the unit" as such term is defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50052.5(h),
used to calculate Rent, provided that if a different calculation is required by the HOME
regulations, such calculation must be used for the HOME-Assisted Units.
(e) "CHDO" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the Recitals.
(f) "City" means the City of Pittsburg, California, a municipal corporation.
(g) "Completion Date" me ans the date a final certificate of occupancy, or
equivalent document is issued by the City to certify that the Development may be legally
occupied.
(h) "County Loan" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the Recitals.
(i) "County Regulatory Agreement " me ans the Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of even date herewith, between the County and Borrower
evidencing County requirements applicable to the County Loan, to be recorded against the
Property concurrently herewith.
(j) "Deed of Trust" means the Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement and Fixture Filing of even date herewith by and among Borrower, as trustor,
Old Republic Title Company, as trustee, and the County, as beneficiary, that encumber s the
Property to secure repayment of the County Loan and Borrower's performance of the Loan
Documents.
(k) "Development " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(l) "Development Regulatory Documents " has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2(a).
(m) "Extremely Low Income Household" means a household with an Adjusted
Income that does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of Median Income, adjusted for Actual
Household Size.
(n) "Extremely Low Income Rent" means one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent
(30%) of thirty percent (30%) of Median Income, adjusted for Assumed Household Size.
(o) " Extremely Low Income Units" means the Units which, pursuant to
Section 2.1(a) below, are required to be occupied by Extremely Low Income Households .
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(p) "Fifteen Year Compliance Period " means the fifteen (15) year compliance
period as described in Section 42(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(q) "High HOME Rent" means a monthly Rent that does not exceed the
maximum rent published by HUD for a Low Income Household for the applicab le bedroom size
as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 92.252(a).
(r) "HOME" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals .
(s) "HOME-Assisted Units" means the fourteen (14) Units to be constructed
on the Property that are (i) restricted to occupancy by Extremely Low Income Households in
compliance with Section 2.1 below, and (ii) are "floating" Units as defined in 24 C.F.R.
92.252(j).
(t) "HOME Funds" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(u) "HOME Term" means the term of this HOME Regulatory Agreement
which commences as of the date of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, and unless sooner
terminated pursuant to the terms of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, expires on the twenty-
first (21st) anniversary of the Completion Date; provided, however, if a recor d of the Completion
Date cannot be located or established, the HOME Term will expire on the twenty-third (23rd)
anniversary of this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(v) "HOME Regulatory Agreement " has the meaning set forth in the first
paragraph of this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(w) "HUD" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph B of the Recitals.
(x) "Improvements " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(y) "Investor Limited Partner" means, Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX,
LLC, a ____________ limited liability company, its successors and assigns.
(z) "Loan Agreement " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph D of the
Recitals.
(aa) "Loan Documents " has the meaning set forth in Paragraph E of the
Recitals.
(bb) "Low HOME Rent" means a monthly Rent that does not exceed the
maximum rent published by HUD for a Very Low Income Household for the applicable bedroom
size as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 92.252(b).
(cc) "Low Income Household " means a Tenant (i) with an Adjusted Income
that does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of Median Income, with adjustments for smaller and
larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than eighty
percent (80%) of Median Income on the basis of HUD findings that such variations are necessary
because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low
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family incomes, as such definition may be amended pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Section 92.2 , and (ii)
that is not an individual student not eligible to receive Section 8 assistance under 24 C.F.R.
5.612.
(dd) "Maintenance Standards" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 (a).
(ee) "Marketing Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).
(ff) "Median Income" means the median gross yearly income, adjusted for
Actual Household Size as specified herein, in the County of Contra Costa, California, as
published from time to time by HUD. In the event that such income determinations are no
longer published, or are not updated for a period of at least eighteen (18) months, the County
shall provide Borrower with other income determinations that are reasonably similar with respect
to methods of calculation to those previously published by HUD.
(gg) "Operating Budget" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
(hh) "Partnership Agreement " means the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership that governs the operation and organization of Borrower as a California
limited partnership.
(ii) "Property" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(jj) "Rent" means the total monthly payments by the Tenant of a Unit for the
following: use and occupancy of the Unit and land and associated facilities; any separately
charged fees or service charges assessed by Borrower which are customarily charged in rental
housing and required of all Tenants (subject to the limita tions set forth in 24 C.F.R.
92.214(b)(3)), other than security deposits; an allowance for the cost of an adequate level of
service for utilities paid by the Tenant, including garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity, gas
and other heating, cooking and refrigeration fuel, but not telephone service or cable TV; and any
other interest, taxes, fees or charges for use of the land or associated facilities and assessed by a
public or private entity other than Borrower, and paid by the Tenant.
(kk) "Rental Subsidy" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
(ll) "SAHA" has the meaning set forth in Paragraph C of the Recitals.
(mm) "Subsidy Units" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
(nn) "Tenant " means the tenant household that occupies a Unit in the
Development.
(oo) "Tenant Selection Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(b).
(pp) "Transfer " has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
(qq) "Unit(s)" means one (1) or more of the units in the Development.
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(rr) "Very Low Income Household" means a household (i) with an Adjusted
Income that does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of Median Income, with adjustments for smaller
and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than fifty
percent (50%) of Median Income on the basis of HUD findings that s uch variations are necessary
because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low
family incomes as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 92.2 , and (ii) that is not an individual student
not eligible to receive Section 8 assistance under 24 C.F.R. 5.612 .
ARTICLE 2
AFFORDABILITY AND OCCUPANCY COVENANTS
2.1 Occupancy Requirements.
(a) Extremely Low Income Units. During the HOME Term Borrower shall
cause fourteen (14) Units to be rented to and occupied by or, if vacant, available for occupancy
by, Extremely Low Income Households.
(b) Intermingling of Units. Borrower shall cause the HOME-Assisted Units
to be intermingled throughout the Development and of comparable quality to all other Units. All
Tenants must have equal access to and enjoyme nt of all common facilities in the Development.
The HOME-Assisted Units are all one bedroom Units.
(c) Disabled Persons Occupancy.
(1) Borrower shall cause the Development to be operated at all times
in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local disabled persons accessibility
requirements including, but not limited to the applicable provisions of: (i) the Unruh Act, (ii) the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, (iii) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, (iv) the United States Fair Housing Act, as amended, (v) the Americans With Disabilities
Act of 1990, and (vi) Chapters 11A and 11B of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
which relate to disabled persons access (collectively, the "Accessibility Requirements ").
(2) Borrower shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless and defend (with
counsel reasonably satisfactory to the County) the County, and its board members, officers and
employees, from all suits, actions, claims, causes of action, costs, demands, judgments and liens
arising out of Borrower's failure to comply with the Accessibility Requirements. This obligation
to indemnify survive s termination of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, repayment of the
County Loan and the reconveyance of the Deed of Trust.
(d) HOME-Assisted Unit Compliance Deadline. Each HOME-Assisted Unit
must be rented to and occupied by an Extremely Low Income Household pursuant to Section
2.1(a) on or before the date that occurs eighteen (18) months after the Completion Date. If
Borrower fails to comply with this requirement, Borrower shall repay a portion of the New
County Loan Funds, with interest, in accordance with Section 2.8(c) of the Loan Agreement.
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2.2 Allowable Rent.
(a) Extremely Low Income Rent. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.4
below, the Rent paid by Tenants of Extremely Low Income Units ma y not exceed the Extremely
Low Income Rent.
(b) No Additional Fees. Borrower may not charge any fee, other than Rent, to
any Tenant of the HOME-Assisted Units for any housing or other services provided by
Borrower.
2.3 Rent Increases.
(a) Rent Amount. The initial Rent for all HOME-Assisted Units must be
approved by the County prior to occupancy. The County will provide Borrower with a schedule
of maximum permissible Rents for the HOME-Assisted Units and the maximum monthly
allowances for utilities and services (excluding telephone) annually. The method of calculation
of utility allowances will be determined by mutual agreement of the County and Borrower, using
one of the methodologies permitted by the HOME Regulations.
(b) Rent Increases. All Rent increases for all HOME-Assisted Units are
subject to County approval. No later than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed implementation
of any Rent increase affecting a HOME-Assisted Unit, Borrower shall submit to the County a
schedule of any proposed increase in the Rent charged for HOME-Assisted Units. The Rent for
such Units may be increased no more than once annually based upon the annual income
certification described in Article 3. The County will disapprove a Rent increase if it violates the
schedule of maximum permissible Rents for the HOME-Assisted Units provided to Borrower by
the County, or is greater than a 5% increase over the previous year's Rent, provided that the
County may approve a request from Borrower for a rent inc rease greater than 5%, with a written
explanation for the request from Borrower. Borrower shall give Tenants written notice at least
thirty (30) days prior to any Rent increase, following completion of the County approval process
set forth above.
2.4 Increased Income of Tenants.
(a) Increased Income above Extremely Low Income but below Low Income
Limit. If, upon the annual certification of the income of a Tenant of a n Extremely Low Income
Unit, Borrower determines that the income of the Tenant has increased above the qualifying limit
for an Extremely Low Income Household, but not above the qualifying income for a Low
Income Household, the Tenant may continue to occupy the Unit and the Tenant's Rent will
remain at the Extremely Low Income Rent. Borrower shall then rent the next available Unit to
an Extremely Low Income Household to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1(a) above,
at a Rent not exceeding the maximum Rent specified in Section 2.2(a), or re -designate another
comparable Unit in the Development with an Extremely Low Income Household an Extremely
Low Income Unit, to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1(a) above. Upon renting the
next available Unit in accordance with Section 2.1(a) or re -designating another Unit in the
Development as an Extremely Low Income Unit, the Unit with the over-income Tenant will no
longer be considered a HOME-Assisted Unit.
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(b) Non-Qualifying Household. If, upon the annual certification of the
income a Tenant of a HOME-Assisted Unit, Borrower determines that the Tenant’s income has
increased above the qualifying limit for a Low Income Household, the Tenant may continue to
occupy the Unit. Upon the expiration of such Tenant's lease, Borrower shall:
(1) With 60 days’ advance written notice, increase such Tenant’s Rent
to the lesser of (i) one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of the actual Adjusted Income of the
Tenant, and (ii) the fair market rent (subject to 24 C.F.R. 92.252(i)(2) regarding low income
housing tax credit requirements), and
(2) Rent the next available Unit to an Extremely Low Income
Household to comply with the requirements of Section 2.1 (a) above, at a Rent not exceeding the
maximum Rent specified in Section 2.2(a), or designate another comparable Unit that is
occupied by an Extremely Low Income Household as a HOME-Assisted Unit, to meet the
requirements of Section 2.1(a) above. On the day that Borrower complies with Section 2.1(a) in
accordance with this Section 2.4(b), the Unit with the over-income Tenant will no longer be
considered a HOME-Assisted Unit.
(c) Termination of Occupancy. Upon termination of occupancy of a HOME-
Assisted Unit by a Tenant, such Unit will be deemed to be continuously occupied by a household
of the same income level as the initial income level of the vacating Tenant, until such unit is
reoccupied, at which time categorization of the Unit will be established based on the occupancy
requirements of Section 2.1.
2.5 Loss of Subsidy.
(a) It is anticipated that certain Units in the Development (the "Subsidy
Units") will receive Project-Based Section 8 or other rental subsidy payments (the "Rental
Subsidy") throughout the Term, as reflected in the Approved Development Budget.
Notwithstanding Section 2.3(b), if any change in federal law occurs, or any action (or inaction)
by Congress or any federal or State agency occurs, which results in a reduction, termination or
nonrenewal of the Rental Subsidy through no fault of the Borrower, such that the Rental Subsidy
shown on the Approved Development Budget is no longer available, Borrower may increase the
Rent on one or more of the HOME-Assisted Units that overlap with a Subsidy Unit, to the Low
HOME Rent and/or High HOME Rent as applicable, subject to the following requirements:
(1) At the time Borrower requests an increase in the Rent, Borrower
shall provide the County with an operating budget for the Development for the County's
approval pursuant to Section 4.4 of the Loan Agreement, showing the impact of the loss or
reduction of the Rental Subsidy (the "Operating Budget");
(2) The number of HOME-Assisted Units subject to the Rent increase
and the level of rent increase (i.e. Low HOME Rent or High HOME Rent) may not be greater
than the amount required to ensure that the Development generates sufficient income to cover its
operating costs and debt service as shown on the Operating Budget, and as is necessary to
maintain the financial stability of the Development;
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(3) The Rent of at least one (1) of the HOME-Assisted Units may not
exceed the Low HOME Rent;
(4) Borrower shall use good faith efforts to ensure that the Tenants
whose Rents are increased to the High HOME Rent have the highest incomes of the Tenants
occupying the HOME-Assisted Units; and
(5) Any such Rent increase must be pursuant to a transition plan
approved by the County, consistent with remedial measures set forth in California Code of
Regulations Title 4, Division 17, Chapter 1, Section 10337(a)(3) or successor regulation
applicable to California's Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
(b) Borrower shall use good faith efforts to obtain alternative sources of rental
subsidies and shall provide the County with annual progress reports on efforts to obtain
alternative sources of rental subsidies that would allow the rents on the HOME Assisted Units to
be reduced back to the Extremely Low Income Rent . Upon receipt of any alternative rental
subsidies, Borrower shall reduce the rents on the County-Assisted Units back to the Extremely
Low Income Rent, to the extent that the alternative rental subsidies provide sufficient income to
cover the operating costs and debt service of the Development as shown on the Operating
Budget.
ARTICLE 3
INCOME CERTIFICATION; REPORTING; RECORDS
3.1 Income Certification. Borrower shall obtain, complete, and maintain on file,
within sixty (60) days before expected occupancy and annually thereafter, income certifications
from each Tenant renting any of the HOME-Assisted Units. Borrower shall make a good faith
effort to verify the accuracy of the income provided by the applicant or occupying household, as
the case may be, in an income certification. To verify the information, Borrower shall take two
or more of the following steps: (i) obtain a pay stub for the most recent pay period; (ii) obtain an
income tax return for the most recent tax year; (iii) conduct a credit agency or similar search; (iv)
obtain an income verification form from the applicant's current employer; (v) obtain an income
verification form from the Social Security Administration and/or the California Department of
Social Services if the applicant receives assistance from either of such agencies; or (vi) if the
applicant is unemployed and does not have a tax return, obtain another for m of independent
verification. Where applicable, Borrower shall examine at least two (2) months of relevant
source documentation. Copies of Tenant income certifications are to be available to the County
upon request.
3.2 Reporting Requirements.
(a) Borrower shall submit to the County within one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Completion Date, and not later than forty-five (45) days after the close of each calendar
year, or such other date as may be requested by the County, a report that include s the following
data for each Unit and specifically identifies which Units are HOME-Assisted Units: (i) Tenant
income, (ii) the number of occupants, (iii) the Rent, (iv) the number of bedrooms, and (v) the
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initial address of each Tenant. To demonstrate continued compliance with Section 2.1 Borrower
shall cause each annual report after the initial report to include a record of any subsequent Tenant
substitutions and any vacancies in HOME-Assisted Units that have been filled.
(b) Borrower shall submit to the County within forty-five (45) days after
receipt of a written request, or such other time agreed to by the County, any other information or
completed forms requested by the County in order to comply with reporting requirements of
HUD, the State of California, and the County.
3.3 Tenant Records. Borrower shall maintain complete, accurate and current records
pertaining to income and household size of Tenants. All Tenant lists, applications and waiting
lists relating to the Development are to be at all times: (i) separate and identifiable from any
other business of Borrower, (ii) maintained as required by the County, in a reasonable condition
for proper audit, and (iii) subject to examination during business hours by representatives of the
County. Borrower shall retain copies of all materials obtained or produced with respect to
occupancy of the Units for a period of at least five (5) years. The County may examine and make
copies of all books, records or other documents of Borrower tha t pertain to the Development.
3.4 Development Records.
(a) Borrower shall keep and maintain at the principal place of business of the
Borrower set forth in Section 6.11 below, or elsewhere with the County's written consent, full,
complete and appropriate books, records and accounts relating to the Development . Borrower
shall cause all books, records and accounts relating to its compliance with the terms, provisions,
covenants and conditions of the Loan Documents to be kept and maintained in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and to be consistent with
requirements of this HOME Regulatory Agreement. Borrower shall cause all books, records,
and accounts to be open to and available for inspection and copying by HUD, the County, its
auditors or other authorized representatives at reasonable intervals during normal business hours.
Borrower shall cause copies of all tax returns and other reports that Bo rrower may be required to
furnish to any government agency to be open for inspection by the County at all reasonable times
at the place that the books, records and accounts of Borrower are kept. Borrower shall preserve
such records for a period of not less than five (5) years after their creation in compliance with all
HUD records and accounting requirements. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit exception,
monitoring, inspection or other action relating to the use of the County Loan is pending at the
end of the record retention period stated herein, then Borrower shall retain the records until such
action and all related issues are resolved. Borrower shall cause the records to include all
invoices, receipts, and other documents related to expendit ures from the County Loan funds.
Borrower shall cause records to be accurate and current and in a form that allows the County to
comply with the record keeping requirements contained in 24 C.F.R. 92.508. Such records are
to include but are not limited to:
(1) Records providing a full description of the activities undertaken
with the use of the County Loan funds;
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(2) Records demonstrating compliance with the HUD property
standards and lead-based paint requirements and the maintenance requirements set forth in
Section 5.6 (which implements 24 C.F.R. 92.251);
(3) Records documenting compliance with the fair housing, equal
opportunity, and affirmative fair marketing requirements;
(4) Financial records as required by 24 C.F.R. 92.505, and 2 C.F.R.
Part 200;
(5) Records demonstrating compliance with the HOME marketing,
tenant selection, affordability, and income requirements;
(6) Records demonstrating compliance with MBE/WBE requirements;
(7) Records demonstrating compliance with 24 C.F.R. Part 135 which
implements Section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968;
(8) Records demonstrating compliance with applicable relocation
requirements, which must be retained for at least five (5) years after the date by which persons
displaced from the property have received final payments; and
(9) Records demonstrating compliance with labor requirements
including certified payrolls from Borrower's general contractor evidencing that applicable
prevailing wages have been paid.
(b) The County shall notify Borrower of any records it deems insufficient.
Borrower has fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of such a notice to correct any
deficiency in the records specified by the County in such notice, or if a period longer than fifteen
(15) days is reasonably necessary to correct the deficiency, then Borrower must begin to correct
the deficiency within fifteen (15) days and correct the deficiency as soon as reasonably possible.
ARTICLE 4
OPERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Residential Use. Borrower shall operate the Development for residential use
only. No part of the Development may be operated as transient housing.
4.2 Compliance with Loan Documents and Regulatory Requirements.
(a) Borrower's actions with respect to the Property shall at all times be in full
conformity with: (i) all requirements of the Loan Documents; (ii) all requirements imposed on
projects assisted with HOME Funds as contained in 42 U.S.C. Section 12701, et seq., 24 C.F.R.
Part 92, and other implementing rules and regulations ; and (iii) any other regulatory
requirements imposed on the Development including but not limited to regulatory agreements
associated with the Low Income Housing Tax Credits provided by the California Tax Credit
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Allocation Committee, and rental subsidies provided to the Development (the "Development
Regulatory Documents ").
(b) Borrower shall promptly notify the County in writing of the existence of
any default under any Development Regulatory Documents, and provide the County copies of
any such notice of default.
4.3 Marketing Plan; Tenant Selection Plan.
(a) Marketing Plan.
(1) No later than six (6) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County for approval its
plan for marketing the Development to income-eligible households as required by this HOME
Regulatory Agreement (the "Marketing Plan"). The Marketing Plan must include information on
affirmative marketing efforts and compliance with fair housing laws and 24 C.F.R. 92.351(a).
(2) Upon receipt of the Marketing Plan, the County will promptly
review the Marketing Plan and will approve or disapprove it within fifteen (15) days after
receipt. If the Marketing Plan is not approved, the County will give Borrower specific reasons
for such disapproval and Borrower shall submit a revised Marketing Plan within fifteen (15) days
of notification of the County's disapproval. Borrower shall follow this procedure for
resubmission of a revised Marketing Plan until the Mark eting Plan is approved by the County. If
the Borrower does not submit a revised Marketing Plan that is approved by the County at least
three (3) months prior to the date construction of the Development is projected to be complete,
Borrower will be in default of this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
(3) If any HOME-Assisted Units have not been rented in accordance
with Section 2.1 above on or before the date that is five (5) months after the Completion Date
Borrower shall submit to the County a detailed report of ongoing marketing efforts, and if
deemed appropriate by the County, any necessary amendments or updates to the Marketing Plan
to cause the vacant HOME-Assisted Units to be rented in compliance with Section 2.1 .
(4) If any HOME-Assisted Units have not been rented to in
accordance with Section 2.1 above on or before the date that is twelve (12) months after the
Completion Date Borrower shall submit to the County a detailed report of ongoing marketing
efforts, and if deemed appropriate by the County, any necessary amendments or updates to the
Marketing Plan to cause the vacant HOME-Assisted Units to be rented in compliance with
Section 2.1.
(b) Tenant Selection Plan.
(1) No later than six (6) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County, for its review
and approval, Borrower's written tenant selection plan (the "Tenant Selection Plan"). Borrower's
Tenant Selection Plan must, at a minimum, meet the requirements for tenant selection set out in
24 C.F.R. 92.253(d), and any modifications thereto.
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(2) Upon receipt of the Tenant Selection Plan, the County will
promptly review the Tenant Selection Plan and will approve or disapprove it within fifteen (15)
days after receipt. If the Tenant Selection Plan is not approved, the County will give Borrower
specific reasons for such disapproval and Borrower shall submit a revised Tenant Selection Plan
within fifteen (15) days of notification of the County's disapproval. Borrower shall follow this
procedure for resubmission of a revised Tenant Selection Plan until the Tenant Selection Plan is
approved by the County. If the Borrower does no t submit a revised Tenant Selection Plan that is
approved by the County at least three (3) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower will be in default of this HOME Regulatory
Agreement.
4.4 Lease Provisions.
(a) No later than four (4) months prior to the date construction of the
Development is projected to be complete, Borrower shall submit to the County for approval
Borrower’s proposed form of lease agreement for the County's review and approval. When
leasing Units within the Development, Borrower shall use the form of lease approved by the
County. Borrower may not permit the lease to contain any provision that is prohibited by 24
C.F.R. Section 92.253(b) and any amendments thereto. Borrower’s form of lease must include
any provisions necessary to comply with the requirements of the Violence Against Women
Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113–4, 127 Stat. 54) applicable to HUD-funded programs.
The form of lease must comply with all requirements of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, the
other Loan Documents and must, among other matters:
(1) provide for termination of the lease for failure to: (i) provide any
information required under this HOME Regulatory Agreement or reasonably requested by
Borrower to establish or recertify the Tenant's qualification, or the qualification of the Tenant's
household, for occupancy in the Development in accordance with the standards set forth in this
HOME Regulatory Agreement, or (ii) qualify as an Extremely Low Income Household as a
result of any material misrepresentation made by such Tenant with re spect to the income
computation;
(2) be for an initial term of not less than one (1) year, unless by mutual
agreement between the Tenant and Borrower, and provide for no increase in Rent during such
year. After the initial year of tenancy, the lease may be month-to-month by mutual agreement of
Borrower and the Tenant. Notwithstanding the above, any rent increases are subject to the
requirements of Section 2.3 above; and
(3) include a provision that requires a Tenant who is residing in a Unit
required to be accessible pursuant to Section 3.9(b) of the Loan Agreement, and who is not in
need of an accessible Unit to move to a non-accessible Unit when a non-accessible Unit becomes
available and another Tenant or prospective Tenant is in need of an accessible Unit.
(b) During the HOME Term, Borrower shall comply with the Marketing Plan
and Tenant Selection Plan approved by the County.
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4.5 Lease Termination. Any termination of a lease or refusal to renew a lea se for a
HOME-Assisted Unit within the Development must be in conformance with 24 C.F.R. 92.253(c)
and the requirements of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ((Pub. L.
113–4, 127 Stat. 54) applicable to HUD-funded programs, and must be preceded by not less than
thirty (30) days written notice to the Tenant by Borrower specifying the grounds for the action.
4.6 HOME Requirements.
(a) Borrower shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing
the use of the HOME Funds as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Part 92. In the event of any conflict
between this HOME Regulatory Agreement and applicable laws and regulations governing the
use of the County Loan funds, the applicable laws and regulations govern.
(b) The laws and regulations governing the use of the County Loan funds
include (but are not limited to) the following:
(1) Environmental and Historic Preservation. 24 C.F.R. Part 58,
which prescribes procedures for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4361), and the additional laws and authorities listed at 24 C.F.R. 58.5;
(2) Applicability of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards . The applicable policies, guidelines, and
requirements of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and 24 C.F.R. 92.505;
(3) Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Contractors. The prohibition on
the use of debarred, suspended, or ineligible contractors set forth in 24 C.F.R. Part 24;
(4) Civil Rights, Housing and Community Development, and Age
Discrimination Acts. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and implementing
regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 100; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended; Section 104(b) and Section 109 of Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794, et seq.); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 USC
6101, et seq.); Executive Order 11063 as amended by Executive Order 12259 and implementin g
regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 107; Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders
11375, 12086, 11478, 12107; Executive Order 11625 as amended by Executive Order 12007;
Executive Order 12432; Executive Order 12138 as amended by Executive Order 1260 8;
(5) Lead-Based Paint. The requirement of the Lead-Based Paint
Poisoning Prevention Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4821 et seq.), the Residential Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.), and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R.
Part 35;
(6) Relocation. The requirements of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq.), and
implementing regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 24; Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. 42 et seq. (if applicable);
and 24 C.F.R. 92.353;
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(7) Discrimination against the Disabled . The requirements of the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 100;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and federal regulations issued
pursuant thereto, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled in any federally assisted
program, the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 196 8 (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157) and
the applicable requirements of Title II and/or Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.), and federal regulations issued pursuant thereto;
(8) Clean Air and Water Acts. The Clean Air Act, as amended,
42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et
seq., and the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect thereto, at 40
C.F.R. Part 1500, as amended from time to time;
(9) Training O pportunities. The requirements of Section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u ("Section 3"),
requiring that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given
to lower income residents of the project area and agreements for work in connection with the
project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by
persons residing in, the areas of the project. Borrower agrees to include the following language
in all subcontracts executed under this HOME Regulatory Agreement :
(i) The work to be performed under this contract is subject to
the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended,
12 U.S.C. 1701u. The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic
opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall,
to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly
persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
(ii) The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's
regulations in 24 C.F.R. Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution
of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other
impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.
(iii) The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or
representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or
other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers ' representative of
the contractor's commitments under this Section 3 clause; and will post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and
employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference;
shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire; availability of apprenticeship and
training positions; the qualifications for each; the name and location of the person(s) taking
applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.
(iv) The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in
every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 C.F.R. Part 135, and agrees to
take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this
Section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in
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24 C.F.R. Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the
contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the
regulations in 24 C.F.R. Part 135.
(v) The contractor will certify that any vacant employment
positions, including training positions, that are filled (A) after the contractor is selected but
before the contract is executed, and (B) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of
24 C.F.R. Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to
circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 C.F.R. Part 135.
(vi) Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 C.F.R.
Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or
suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.
(vii) With respect to work performed in connection with Section
3 covered Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract.
Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for
training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts
and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises.
Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of Section 3 and section 7(b) agree to
comply with Section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with
section 7(b).
(10) Labor Standards. The labor requirements set forth in 24 C.F.R.
92.354; the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and implementing rules and
regulations (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148); the Copeland "Anti-Kickback " Act (40 U.S.C. 276(c)) which
requires that workers be paid at least once a week without any deductions or rebates except
permissible deductions; the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act – CWHSSA
(40 U.S.C. 3701-3708) which requires that workers receive "overtime " compensation at a rate of
1-1/2 times their regular hourly wage after they have worked forty (40) hours in one (1) week;
and Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Parts 1, 3 and 5 are the regulations and
procedures issued by the Secretary of Labor for the administration and enforcement of the Davis -
Bacon Act, as amended;
(11) Drug Free Workplace. The requirements of the Drug Free
Workplace Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-690) and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 24;
(12) Anti-Lobbying; Disclosure Requirements. The disclosure
requirements and prohibitions of 31 U.S.C. 1352 and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R.
Part 87;
(13) Historic Preservation. The historic preservation requirements set
forth in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. Section 470) and
the procedures set forth in 36 C.F.R. Part 800. If archeological, cultural, or historic period
resources are discovered during construction, all construction work must come to a halt and
Borrower shall immediately notify the County. Borrower shall not shall alter or move the
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discovered material(s) until all appropriate procedures for "post-review discoveries " set forth in
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act have taken place, which include, but are
not limited to, consultation with the California State Historic Preservation Officer and evaluation
of the discovered material(s) by a qualified professional archeologist;
(14) Religious Organizations. If the Borrower is a religious
organization, as defined by the HOME requirements, the Borrower shall comply with all
conditions prescribed by HUD for the use of HOME Funds by religious organizations, including
the First Amendment of the United States Constitution regarding church/state principles and the
applicable constitutional prohibitions set forth in 24 C.F.R. 92.257;
(15) Violence Against Women. The requirements of the Violence
Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113–4, 127 Stat. 54) applicable to HUD-
funded programs;
(16) Conflict of Interest. The conflict of interest provisions set forth in
24 C.F.R. 92.356; and
(17) HUD Regulations. Any other HUD regulations present or as may
be amended, added, or waived in the future pertaining to the County Loan funds.
ARTICLE 5
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 Management Responsibilities. Borrower is responsible for all management
functions with respect to the Development, including without limitation the selection of Tenants,
certification and recertification of household size and income, evictions, collection of rents and
deposits, maintenance, landscaping, routine and extraordinary repairs, replacement of capital
items, and security. The County has no responsibility for management of the Development.
Borrower shall retain a professional property management company approve d by the County in
its reasonable discretion to perform Borrower's management duties hereunder. An on-site
property management representative is required to reside at the Property.
5.2 Management Agent. Borrower shall cause the Development to be managed by a n
experienced management agent reasonably acceptable to the County, with a demonstrated ability
to operate residential facilities like the Development in a manner that will provide decent, safe,
and sanitary housing (the "Management Agent"). The County ha s approved Satellite Affordable
Housing Associates Property Management as the Management Agent. Borrower shall submit for
the County's approval the identity of any proposed subsequent management agent. Borrower
shall also submit such additional information about the background, experience and financial
condition of any proposed management agent as is reasonably necessary for the County to
determine whether the proposed management agent meets the standard for a qualified
management agent set forth above. If the proposed management agent meets the standard for a
qualified management agent set forth above, the County shall approve the proposed management
agent by notifying Borrower in writing. Unless the proposed management agent is disapproved
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by the County within thirty (30) days, which disapproval is to state with reasonable specificity
the basis for disapproval, it shall be deemed approved.
5.3 Periodic Performance Review. The County reserves the right to conduct an
annual (or more frequently, if deemed necessary by the County) review of the management
practices and financial status of the Development. The purpose of each periodic review will be
to enable the County to determine if the Development is being operated and managed in
accordance with the requirements and standards of this HOME Regulatory Agreement. Borrower
shall cooperate with the County in such reviews.
5.4 Replacement of Management Agent. If, as a result of a periodic review, the
County determines in its reasonable judgment that the Development is not being operated and
managed in accordance with any of the material requirements and standards of this HOME
Regulatory Agreement, the County shall deliver notice to Borrower of its intention to cause
replacement of the Management Agent, including the reasons therefor. Within fifteen (15) days
after receipt by Borrower of such written notice, the County staff and Borrower shall meet in
good faith to consider methods for improving the financial and operating status of the
Development, including, without limitation, replacement of the Management Agent.
If, after such meeting, County staff recommends in writing the replacement of the
Management Agent, Borrower shall promptly dismiss the then-current Management Agent, and
shall appoint as the Management Agent a person or entity meeting the standards for a
management agent set forth in Section 5.2 above and approved by the Count y pursuant to
Section 5.2 above.
Any contract for the operation or management of the Development entered into by
Borrower shall provide that the Management Agent may be dismissed and the contract
terminated as set forth above. Failure to remove the Management Agent in accordance with the
provisions of this Section constitutes a default under this HOME Regulatory Agreement, and the
County may enforce this provision through legal proceed ings as specified in Section 6.5 below.
5.5 Approval of Management Policies. Borrower shall submit its written
management policies with respect to the Development to the County for its review, and shall
amend such policies in any way necessary to ensure that such policies comply with the
provisions of this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
5.6 Property Maintenance.
(a) Borrower shall maintain, for the entire HOME Term of this HOME
Regulatory Agreement, all interior and exterior improvements, including landscaping: (i) in
decent, safe and sanitary condition, (ii) in good condition and repair, and (iii) free of all health
and safety defects. Such maintenance must be in accordance with: (i) 24 C.F.R. Section 92.251,
(ii) the lead-based paint requirements in 24 C.F.R. part 35, and (iii) all applicable laws, rules,
ordinances, orders and regulations of all federal, state, county, municipal, and other
governmental agencies and bodies having or claiming jurisdiction and all their res pective
departments, bureaus, and officials, (collectively, the "Maintenance Standards"). Borrower shall
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correct any life-threatening maintenance deficiencies, including those set forth in the
Maintenance Standards immediately upon notification.
(b) At the beginning of each year of the HOME Term, Borrower shall certify
to the County that the Development is in compliance with the Maintenance Standards.
5.7 Property Inspections.
(a) On-Site Physical Inspections. The County will perform on-site inspections
of the Development during the HOME Term to ensure compliance with the Maintenance
Standards. The County will perform an on-site inspection within twelve months after
completion of construction of the Development and at least once every three (3) years during the
HOME Term. If the Development is found to have health and safety violations , the County may
perform more frequent inspections. Borrower shall cooperate in such inspections.
(b) Violation of Maintenance Standards. If after an inspection, the County
determines that Borrower is in violation of the Maintenance Standards, the County will provide
Borrower a written report of the violations. Borrower shall correct the violations set forth in the
report provided to Borrower by County. The County will perform a follow-up inspection to
verify that the violations have been corrected. If such violations continue for a period of ten
(10) days after delivery of the report to Borrower by the County with respect to graffiti, debris,
waste material, and general maintenance , or thirty (30) days after delivery of the report to
Borrower by the County with respect to landscaping and building improvements, then the
County, in addition to whatever other remedy it may have at law or in equity, has the right to
enter upon the Property and perform or cause to be performed all such acts and work necessary
to cure the violation. Pursuant to such right of entry, the County is permitted (but is not
required) to enter upon the Property and to perform all acts and work necessary to protec t,
maintain, and preserve the improvements and landscaped areas on the Property, and to attach a
lien on the Property, or to assess the Property, in the amount of the expenditures arising from
such acts and work of protection, maintenance, and preservation by the County and/or costs of
such cure, which amount Borrower shall promptly pay to the County upon demand.
ARTICLE 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Transfers.
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, "Transfer " means any sale, assignment,
or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, o f: (i) any rights and/or duties under the Loan
Documents; and/or (ii) any interest in the Development, including (but not limited to) a fee
simple interest, a joint tenancy interest, a life estate, a partnership interest, a leasehold interest, a
security interest, or an interest evidenced by a land contract by which possession of the
Development is transferred and Borrower retains title. The term "Transfer" excludes the leasing
of any single unit in the Development to an occupant in complianc e with this HOME Regulatory
Agreement. The County Director – Department of Conservation and Development is authorized
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to execute assignment and assumption agreements on behalf of the County to implement any
approved Transfer.
(b) Except as otherwise permitted in this Section 6.1, no Transfer is permitted
without the prior written consent of the County, which the County may withhold in its sole
discretion. The County Loan will automatically accelerate and be due in full upon any Transfer
made without the prior written consent of the County.
(c) The County hereby approves the admission of the Investor Limited Partner
to Borrower as a limited partner. The County hereby approves future Transfers of the limited
partner interest of Borrower provided that: (i) such Transfers do not affect the timing and
amount of the Investor Limited Partner capital contributions provided for in the Partnership
Agreement; and (ii) in subsequent Transfers, the Investor Limited Partner or an affiliate thereof,
retains a membership or partnership interest and serves as a managing member or managing
general partner of the successor limited partner.
(d) The County hereby approves a Transfer of the Property from Borrower to
SAHA, or a non-profit affiliate of SAHA, and an assumption of the County Loan by such
transferee at or prior to the end of the Fifteen Year Compliance Period, provided that: (i) such
Transfer is pursuant to an option or right of first refusal agreement referenced in the Partnership
Agreement, (ii) the assignment and assumption agreement evidencing such Transfer requires the
transferee to expressly assume the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, and (iii)
the County is provided executed copies of all documents evidencing the Transfer .
(e) The County hereby approves the purchase of the Investor Limited Partner
interest by SAHA, or a non-profit affiliate of SAHA at or prior to the end of the Fifteen Year
Compliance Period, provided that (i) such Transfer is pursuant to an option or right of first
refusal agreement referenced in the Partnership Agreement, and (ii) the County is provided
executed copies of all documents evidencing the Transfer .
(f) In the event the general partner of Borrower is removed by the limited
partner of Borrower for cause following default under the Partnership Agreeme nt, the County
hereby approves the Transfer of the general partner interest to (i) a 501(c)(3) tax exempt
nonprofit corporation or other entity with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation member
or partner, which entity is also a qualified CHDO entity, that is selected by the Investor Limited
Partner and approved by the County, and (ii) the Investor Limited Partner or an affiliate thereof,
but only for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of removal of the general
partner, during which time such entity shall diligently seek a replacement general partner
meeting the requirements of subsection (i) above. If any Transfer results in the removal or
withdrawal of Borrower's general partner (except for a Transfer to the Investor Limited Part ner
for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days as set forth in Subsection (ii) above), Borrower agrees
to repay all principal and accrued interest on the County Loan in full if the general partner is not
replaced with a qualified CHDO entity in accordance with this Subsection.
(g) The County hereby approves the grant of the security interests in the
Development for Approved Financing as such term is defined in Section 1.1(g) of the Loan
Agreement.
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6.2 Nondiscrimination.
(a) All of the Units must be available for occupancy on a continuous basis to
members of the general public who are income eligible. Borrower may not give preference to
any particular class or group of persons in renting or selling the Units, except to the extent that
the Units are required to be leased to income eligible households pursuant to this HOME
Regulatory Agreement. Borrower herein covenants by and for Borrower, assigns, and all
persons claiming under or through Borrower, that there exist no discrimination against or
segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, source of income (e.g., SSI), ancestry, age,
familial status (except for lawful senior housing in accordance with state and federal law), or
disability, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of any
unit nor will Borrower or any person claiming under or through Borrower, establish or permit
any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use, or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or vendees of
any unit or in connection with the employment of persons for the construction, operation and
management of any unit.
(b) Bo rrower shall accept as Tenants, on the same basis as all other
prospective Tenants, persons who are recipients of federal certificates for rent subsidies pursuant
to the existing housing program under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act, or its
successor. Borrower may not apply selection criteria to Section 8 certificate or voucher holders
that is more burdensome than criteria applied to all other prospective Tenants, nor will Borrower
apply or permit the application of management policies or lease provisions with respect to the
Development which have the effect of precluding occupancy of units by such prospective
Tenants.
6.3 Application of Provisions. The provisions of this HOME Regulatory Agreement
apply to the Property for the entire HOME Term even if the County Loan is paid in full prior to
the end of the HOME Term. This HOME Regulatory Agreement binds any successor, heir or
assign of Borrower, whether a change in interest occurs voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation
of law or otherwise, excep t as expressly released by the County. The County is making the
County Loan on the condition, and in consideration of, this provision, and would not do so
otherwise.
6.4 Covenants to Run With the Land. The County and Borrower hereby declare their
express intent that the covenants and restrictions set forth in this HOME Regulatory Agreement
run with the land, and bind all successors in title to the Property, provided, however, that on the
expiration of the HOME Term said covenants and restrictions expire. Each and every contract,
deed or other instrument hereafter executed covering or conveying the Property or any portion
thereof, is to be held conclusively to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the
covenants and restrictions, regardless of whether such covenants or restrictions are set forth in
such contract, deed or other instrument, unless the County expressly releases such conveyed
portion of the Property from the requirements of this HOME Regulatory Agreement.
6.5 Enforcement by the County.
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(a) If Borrower fails to perform any obligation under this HOME Regulatory
Agreement, and fails to cure the default within thirty (30) days after the County has notified
Borrower in writing of the default, the County may enforce this HOME Regulatory Agreement
by any or all of the following actions, or any other remedy provided by law:
(1) Calling the County Loan. The County may declare a default under
the Loan Documents, accelerate the indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents, and
proceed with foreclosure under the Deed of Trust.
(2) Action to Compel Performance or for Damages. The County may
bring an action at law or in equity to compel Borrower 's performance of its obligations under this
HOME Regulatory Agreement, and may seek damages.
(3) Remedies Provided Under Loan Documents. The County may
exercise any other remedy provided under the Loan Documents.
(b) The County shall provide notice of a default to the Investor Limited
Partner and any limited partner of Borrower who has requested written notice from the County in
the manner set forth in Section 6.5 of the Loan Agreement.
6.6 Anti-Lobbying Certification.
(a) Borrower certifies, to the best of Borrower's knowledge or belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid
or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying, in accordance with its instructions.
(b) This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when the Loan Documents were made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into the Loan Documents imposed by
Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and no more than One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for such failure.
6.7 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In any action brought to enforce this HOME
Regulatory Agreement, the prevailing party must be entitled to all costs and expenses of suit,
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including reasonable attorneys' fees. This section must be interpreted in accordance with
California Civil Code Section 1717 and judicial decisions inte rpreting that statute.
6.8 Recording and Filing. The County and Borrower shall cause this HOME
Regulatory Agreement, and all amendments and supplements to it, to be recorded in the Official
Records of the County of Contra Costa.
6.9 Governing Law. This HOME Regulatory Agreement is governed by the laws of
the State of California.
6.10 Waiver of Requirements. Any of the requirements of this HOME Regulatory
Agreement may be expressly waived by the County in writing, but no waiver by the County of
any requirement of this HOME Regulatory Agreement extends to or affects any other provision
of this HOME Regulatory Agreement, and may not be deemed to do so.
6.11 Amendments. This HOME Regulatory Agreement may be amended only by a
written instrument executed by all the parties here to or their successors in title that is duly
recorded in the official records of the County of Contra Costa.
6.12 Notices. Any notice requirement set forth herein will be deemed to be satisfied
three (3) days after mailing of the notice first-class United States certified mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the appropriate party as follows:
County: County of Contra Costa
Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Attn: Assistant Deputy Director
Borrower: Veterans Square, L.P.
c/o Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
1835 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Investor Limited
Partner: Raymond James Tax Credit Fund XX L.L.C.
c/o Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc.
880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Facsimile No.: 727-567-8455
Attention: Steven J. Kropf, President
with a copy to: Nixon Peabody LLP
Exchange Place
53 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Attn: Nathan A. Bernard
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Facsimile No.: 617-345-1000
Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other party given in the same manner as
provided above.
6.13 Severability. If any provision of this HOME Regulatory Agreement is determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality
and enforceability of the remaining portions of this HOME Regulatory Agreement will not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.
6.14 Multiple Originals; Counterparts. This HOME Regulatory Agreement may be
executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, and may be signed in
counterparts.
6.15 Revival of Agreement after Foreclosure . In the event there is a foreclosure of the
Property, this HOME Regulatory Agreement will revive according to its original terms if, during
the HOME Term, the owner of record before the foreclosure, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, or
any entity that includes the former owner or those with whom the former owner has or had
family or business ties, obtains an ownership interest in the Development or Property.
6.16 County Regulatory Agreement. The County and Borrower are entering into this
HOME Regulatory Agreement concurrently with the County Regulatory Agreement. The
County Regulatory Agreement as it applies to the HOME-Assisted Units will be in effect for
fifty-five (55) years from the Completion Date which term overlaps with but is longer than the
HOME Term. Compliance with the terms of this HOME Regulatory Agreement will be deemed
compliance with the C ounty Regulatory Agreement during the HOME Term as it applies to the
HOME-Assisted Units. In the event of a conflict between this HOME Regulatory Agreement
and the County Regulatory Agreement during the HOME Term as it applies to the HOME-
Assisted Units, the terms of this HOME Regulatory Agreement will prevail.
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HOME Regulatory Agreement
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WHEREAS, this HOME Regulatory Agreement has been entered into by the undersigned
as of the date first written above.
COUNTY:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
By: __________________
John Kopchik
Director, Department of Conservation and
Development
Approved as to form:
SHARON L. ANDERSON
County Counsel
By:
Kathleen Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
BORROWER:
VETERANS SQUARE, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Veterans Square LLC,
a California limited liability company,
its general partner
By: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, its manager
By: ____________________________
Susan Friedland,
Chief Executive Officer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
863\108\2887937.3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF __________________ )
On ____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public,
personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
______________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the
identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
The land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Pittsburg, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Parcel One:
Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 Block 79, Map of Resubdivision of Block 79, City of Pittsburg, filed May
18, 1926 in Map Book 19, Page 504, Contra Costa County Reco rds.
APN: 085-182-001
Parcel Two:
Lots 8 and 9, Block 78, as delineated upon the certain Map entitled “Official Map of the City of
Pittsburg”, filed March 23, 1914, Contra Costa County Records.
APN: 085-196-001
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to make monthly payments, upon
submission of payment demands from the Probation Department, to three (3) 21-year-old Non-Minor
Dependents (NMD) in Supervised Independent Living Placements (SILP) for the period starting June 29,
2020 through October 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Payment to be made at a rate of $1037/per full calendar month and $34.09/day of partial months since the
NMD’s 21st birthday, or since June 29, 2020, whichever occurred latest. 1. NMD T. Charles turned 21 on
May 28, 2020. 2. NMD T. Richardson turned 21 on June 28, 2020. 3. NMD S. Castro-Corona turned 21 on
July 27, 2020. This action will be funded 100% with County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On June 29, 2020, the Governor of California passed AB 89. Item 5180-151-0001 of Section 2.00 of the
Budget Act of 2020, provision 19 reads: Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,979,000 shall be
available to fund the administrative costs associated with continuing an extended foster care benefit
assistance payment for any non-minor dependent who met eligibility
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Danielle Fokkema,
925-313-4195
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 77
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Payments to Non-Minor Dependents
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
requirements for the Extended Foster Care program, has lost their employment or has experienced a
disruption in their education program resulting from COVID-19, and cannot otherwise meet any of the
participation requirements, as described in All County Letter 20-45, and extend foster care eligibility for
non-minor dependents who turn 21 years of age while in extended foster care on or after April 17, 2020,
through June 30, 2021, beyond the maximum age limit of Sections 11400 and 11403 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code and accompanying rules or regulations. At this time, the California Department of Social
Services (CDSS) has not released an associated All County Letter (ACL) regarding instructions for
continuing the extended foster care benefits for NMD’s as described in AB 89. Therefore, EHSD will not
release payments to the three aforementioned youth who have turned 21 years old during the period of
coverage per the enactment of this bill.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
These youth are at risk for homelessness and recidivism without support.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/238 authorizing the issuance and sale of "Walnut Creek School District
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)" in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by
the Walnut Creek School District on its own behalf pursuant to Section 15140(b) of the Education Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County.
BACKGROUND:
The Walnut Creek School District intends to issue General Obligation bonds to fund capital improvements
throughout the District. The District has requested that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
authorizing the direct issuance and sale of bonds by the District on its own behalf as authorized by Section
15140(b) of the Education Code.
The District adopted a resolution on September 8, 2020 authorizing the sale and issuance of the bonds
(copy attached). This issuance was approved by the voters as part of a $60,000,000 bond measure listed on
the June 7, 2016 ballot.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors authorization, the School District would not be able
to issue the bonds as proposed.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Timothy Ewell,
925-655-2043
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 78
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Walnut Creek School District General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The recommendation supports the following Children's Report Card outcome: Communities that are
Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/238
District Resolution
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2020/238
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/238
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CONSENTING TO AND
AUTHORIZING THE WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ISSUE ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, ELECTION OF 2016, SERIES C (2020)
RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Contra Costa County (the “County”), State of California:
WHEREAS, sections 53506 et seq. of the California Government Code, including section 53508.7 thereof, provide that
California public school district may issue and sell bonds on its own behalf at private sale pursuant to sections 15140 and 15146
of the California Education Code the Education Code;
WHEREAS, section 15140(b) of the California Education Code provides that the board of supervisors of county may authorize
California public school district in the county to issue and sell its own bonds without the further action of the board of
supervisors or officers of the county;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Walnut Creek School District (the “District”), a California public school district under
the jurisdiction of the County, has heretofore adopted and filed with the Clerk of this Board, a resolution (the “District
Resolution”) providing for the issuance and sale of its Walnut Creek School District General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016,
Series C (2020), in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 (the “Bonds”), through competitive sale pursuant to sections 53506 et
seq. of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested on behalf of the District that this Board consent to such issuance of the Bonds and authorize
the District to issue and sell the Bonds on its own behalf at competitive sale pursuant to sections 15140 and 15146 of the
California Education Code as permitted by section 53508.7 of the California Government Code and the terms set forth in the
District Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals. All of the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Consent and Authorization of Competitive Sale. This Board hereby consents to and authorizes the issuance and
competitive sale by the District on its own behalf of the Bonds pursuant to sections 15140 and 15146 of the California Education
Code, as permitted by section 53508.7 of the California Government Code and the terms and conditions set forth in the District
Resolution. This consent and authorization set forth herein shall only apply to the Bonds.
Section 3. Source of Payment. The County acknowledges receipt of the District Resolution as adopted and the requests made by
the District to levy collect and distribute ad valorem tax revenues pursuant to section 15250 et seq. of the California Education
Code to pay for principal of and interest on the Bonds when and if sold. Correspondingly, and subject to the issuance and sale of
the Bonds and transmittal of information concerning the debt service requirements thereof to the appropriate County officers,
there shall be levied by the County on all of the taxable property in the District in addition to all other taxes, a continuing direct
ad valorem tax annually during the period the Bonds are outstanding commencing with fiscal year 2020-21 in an amount
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due which tax revenues when collected will be placed in the
Interest and Sinking Fund of the District, as defined in the District Resolution, which Interest and Sinking Fund has been
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds when and as the same fall due. The monies in
the Interest and Sinking Fund, to the extent necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due
and payable, shall be transferred by the County to the Paying Agent, as defined in the District Resolution, as necessary to pay the
principal of and interest on the Bonds as set out in California law and in the District Resolution.
Section 4. Approval of Actions. Officers of the Board and County officials and staff are authorized to do any and all things and
are hereby authorized and directed jointly and severally to execute and deliver any and all documents which they may deem
necessary or advisable in order to assist the District with the issuance of the Bonds and otherwise carry out give effect to and
comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution. Such actions heretofore taken by such officers and officials and staff are
hereby ratified confirmed and approved.
Section 5. Indemnification of County . The County acknowledges and relies upon the fact that the District has represented that it
shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the extent permitted by law, the County and its officers and employees (“Indemnified
Parties”), against any and all losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, to which such Indemnified Parties may
become subject because of action or inaction related to the adoption of this resolution, or related to the proceedings for sale,
award, issuance and delivery of the Bonds in accordance herewith and with the District’s resolution and that the District shall also
reimburse any such Indemnified Parties for any legal or other expenses incurred in connection with investigating or defending
any such claims or actions.
Section 6. Limited Responsibility for Official Statement. Neither the Board nor any officer of the County has prepared or
reviewed the official statement of the District describing the Bonds (the “Official Statement”) and this Board and the various
officers of the County take no responsibility for the contents or distribution thereof; provided, however, that solely with respect
to a section contained or to be contained therein describing the County’s investment policy, current portfolio holdings and
valuation procedures, as they may relate to funds of the District held by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, the County
Treasurer-Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and review such information for inclusion in the Official
Statement and in a preliminary official statement, and to certify in writing prior to or upon the issuance of the Bonds that the
information contained in such section does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state any material fact
necessary in order to make the statements made therein in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleading.
Section 7. Limited Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein in the Bonds or in any other document
mentioned herein, neither the County nor the Board shall have any liability hereunder or by reason hereof or in connection with
the transactions contemplated hereby and the Bonds shall be payable solely from the moneys of the District available therefore as
set forth in the District Resolution and herein.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Contact: Timothy Ewell, 925-655-2043
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
Quint & Thimmig LLP 08/14/20
08/28/20
23005.13
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 20-21-02
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WALNUT CREEK
SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE
DISTRICT’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ELECTION OF 2016,
SERIES C (2020), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000
Adopted September 8, 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; AUTHORITY
Section 1.01. Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Section 1.02. Authority for this Resolution ...................................................................................................................................5
ARTICLE II
THE SERIES C BONDS
Section 2.01. Authorization .............................................................................................................................................................6
Section 2.02. Terms of Series C Bonds ...........................................................................................................................................6
Section 2.03. Redemption ................................................................................................................................................................7
Section 2.04. Form of Series C Bonds ............................................................................................................................................8
Section 2.05. Execution of Series C Bonds ....................................................................................................................................8
Section 2.06. Transfer of Series C Bonds .......................................................................................................................................9
Section 2.07. Exchange of Series C Bonds .....................................................................................................................................9
Section 2.08. Bond Register .............................................................................................................................................................9
Section 2.09. Temporary Series C Bonds .......................................................................................................................................9
Section 2.10. Series C Bonds Mutilated, Lost, Destroyed or Stolen ..........................................................................................9
Section 2.11. Book Entry System ..................................................................................................................................................10
ARTICLE III
ISSUE OF SERIES C BONDS; APPLICATION OF SERIES C BOND PROCEEDS; SECURITY FOR THE SERIES C
BONDS
Section 3.01. Issuance, Award and Delivery of Series C Bonds ..............................................................................................12
Section 3.02. Funds and Accounts ...............................................................................................................................................12
Section 3.03. Application of Proceeds of Sale of Series C Bonds .............................................................................................13
Section 3.04. Security for the Series C Bonds .............................................................................................................................13
ARTICLE IV
SALE OF BONDS; APPROVAL OF PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT; APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Section 4.01. Sale of the Series C Bonds ......................................................................................................................................15
Section 4.02. Approval of Paying Agent Agreement ................................................................................................................16
Section 4.03. Official Statement ....................................................................................................................................................16
Section 4.04. Official Action ..........................................................................................................................................................16
ARTICLE V
OTHER COVENANTS OF THE DISTRICT
Section 5.01. Punctual Payment ...................................................................................................................................................17
Section 5.02. Extension of Time for Payment .............................................................................................................................17
Section 5.03. Protection of Security and Rights of Bondowners .............................................................................................17
Section 5.04. Further Assurances .................................................................................................................................................17
Section 5.05. Tax Covenants .........................................................................................................................................................17
Section 5.06. Acquisition, Disposition and Valuation of Investments ...................................................................................18
Section 5.07. Continuing Disclosure ............................................................................................................................................18
Section 5.08. Requirements of Section 15146(b) of the California Education Code ..............................................................18
Section 5.08. Requirements of section 5852.1 of the California Government Code ..............................................................19
ARTICLE VI
THE PAYING AGENT
Section 6.01. Appointment of Paying Agent ..............................................................................................................................21
Section 6.02. Paying Agent May Hold Series C Bonds .............................................................................................................21
Section 6.03. Liability of Agents ...................................................................................................................................................21
Section 6.04. Notice to Agents ......................................................................................................................................................22
Section 6.05. Compensation, Indemnification ............................................................................................................................22
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ARTICLE VII
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES OF BONDOWNERS
Section 7.01. Events of Default .....................................................................................................................................................23
Section 7.02. Other Remedies of Bondowners ...........................................................................................................................23
Section 7.03. Non-Waiver ..............................................................................................................................................................23
Section 7.04. Remedies Not Exclusive .........................................................................................................................................24
ARTICLE VIII
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTIONS
Section 8.01. Supplemental Resolutions Effective Without Consent of the Owners ............................................................25
Section 8.02. Supplemental Resolutions Effective with Consent to the Owners ..................................................................25
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 9.01. Benefits of Resolution Limited to Parties .............................................................................................................26
Section 9.02. Defeasance ................................................................................................................................................................26
Section 9.03. Execution of Documents and Proof of Ownership by Bondowners ................................................................28
Section 9.04. Waiver of Personal Liability ..................................................................................................................................28
Section 9.05. Destruction of Canceled Series C Bonds ..............................................................................................................28
Section 9.06. Partial Invalidity ......................................................................................................................................................28
Section 9.07. Effective Date of Resolution ..................................................................................................................................28
EXHIBIT A: FORM OF SERIES C BOND
EXHIBIT B: FORM OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
EXHIBIT C: FORM OF NOTICE OF SALE
EXHIBIT D: FORM OF PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT E: FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 20-21-02
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WALNUT CREEK
SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE
DISTRICT’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ELECTION OF 2016,
SERIES C (2020), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees (the “Board of Trustees”) of the Walnut Creek
School District (the “District”), as follows:
WHEREAS, a duly called special municipal election was held in the District on June 7,
2016, and thereafter canvassed pursuant to law;
WHEREAS, at such election there was submitted to and approved by the requisite fifty-
five percent (55%) vote of the qualified electors of the District a question as to the issuance and
sale of general obligation bonds of the District to address critical renovation, modernization and
safety needs at District schools, upgrade classrooms, libraries and computer networks to
provide students with 21st Century classrooms, improve energy efficiency of classrooms and
buildings, and replace, acquire, construct and renovate school facilities (the “Project”), in the
maximum aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 (the “Bonds”) payable from the levy of an
ad valorem tax against the taxable property in the District;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 1, Division 1, Part 10, Chapter 2 (commencing with section
15100) of the California Education Code and Article 4.5 of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of
Title 5 (commencing with section 53506) of the California Government Code, the District is
empowered to issue general obligation bonds;
WHEREAS, in 2016, the District issued its $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District
(Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series A (2016)
for the purpose of raising moneys for the Project and other authorized costs
WHEREAS, in 2019, the District issued its $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District
(Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B (2019)
for the purpose of raising moneys for the Project and other authorized costs
WHEREAS, the District wishes at this time to authorize the issuance and sale of the third
and final series of general obligation bonds under the Authorization in the aggregate principal
amount of not to exceed $20,000,000, its Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa County,
California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) (the “Series C Bonds”)
for the purpose of raising moneys for the Project and other authorized costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Walnut
Creek School District, as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; AUTHORITY
Section 1.01. Definitions. The terms defined in this Section 1.01, as used and capitalized
herein, shall, for all purposes of this Resolution, have the meanings ascribed to them below,
unless the context clearly requires some other meaning.
“Act” means Article 4.5 of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 (commencing with
section 53506) of the California Government Code, as is in effect on the date of adoption hereof
and as amended hereafter.
“Articles,” “Sections” and other subdivisions are to the corresponding Articles, Sections
or subdivisions of this Resolution, and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other
words of similar import refer to this Resolution as a whole and not to any particular Article,
Section or subdivision hereof.
“Authorized Investments” means the Contra Costa County Investment Pool, the Contra
Costa County Educational Investment Pool (or other investment pools of Contra Costa County
into which the District may lawfully invest its funds), any investment authorized pursuant to
sections 16429.1 and 53601 of the California Government Code, or any investment authorized in
the Official Statement.
“Board” means the Board of Trustees of the District.
“Bond Counsel” means any attorney or firm of attorneys nationally recognized for
expertise in rendering opinions as to the legality and tax exempt status of securities issued by
public entities.
“Bond Register” means the registration books for the Series C Bonds maintained by the
Paying Agent.
“Closing Date” means the date upon which there is an exchange of the Series C Bonds for
the proceeds representing the purchase of the Series C Bonds by the Original Purchaser.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as in effect on the date of issuance of
the Series C Bonds or (except as otherwise referenced herein) as it may be amended to apply to
obligations issued on the date of issuance of the Series C Bonds, together with applicable
temporary and final regulations promulgated, and applicable official public guidance
published, under the Code.
“Continuing Disclosure Certificate” shall mean that certain Continuing Disclosure
Certificate executed by the District and dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Series C
Bonds, as originally executed and as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with
the terms thereof.
“Costs of Issuance” means all items of expense directly or indirectly reimbursable to the
District relating to the issuance, execution and delivery of the Series C Bonds including, but not
limited to, filing and recording costs, settlement costs, printing costs, reproduction and binding
costs, legal fees and charges, fees and expenses of the Paying Agent, financial and other
professional consultant fees, costs of obtaining credit ratings, fees for execution, transportation
and safekeeping of the Series C Bonds and charges and fees in connection with the foregoing.
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“County” means Contra Costa County, California.
“Debt Service” means the scheduled amount of interest and amortization of principal
payable on the Series C Bonds during the period of computation, excluding amounts scheduled
during such period which relate to principal which has been retired before the beginning of
such period.
“District Representative” means the Superintendent, the Chief Business Official, or any
other person authorized by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the District to act on behalf of
the District with respect to this Resolution and the Series C Bonds.
“Fair Market Value” means the price at which a willing buyer would purchase the
investment from a willing seller in a bona fide, arm’s length transaction (determined as of the
date the contract to purchase or sell the investment becomes binding) if the investment is traded
on an established securities market (within the meaning of section 1273 of the Code) and,
otherwise, the term “Fair Market Value” means the acquisition price in a bona fide arm’s length
transaction (as referenced above) if (i) the investment is a certificate of deposit that is acquired
in accordance with applicable regulations under the Code, (ii) the investment is an agreement
with specifically negotiated withdrawal or reinvestment provisions and a specifically
negotiated interest rate (for example, a guaranteed investment contract, a forward supply
contract or other investment agreement) that is acquired in accordance with applicable
regulations under the Code, (iii) the investment is a United States Treasury Security—State and
Local Government Series that is acquired in accordance with applicable regulations of the
United States Bureau of Public Debt, or (iv) any commingled investment fund in which the
District and related parties do not own more than a ten percent (10%) beneficial interest therein
if the return paid by the fund is without regard to the source of the investment.
“Federal Securities” means United States Treasury Bonds, bills or certificates of
indebtedness or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the
payment of principal and interest.
“Information Services” means the Electronic Municipal Market Access System (referred to
as “EMMA”), a facility of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (at
http://emma.msrb.org) or, in accordance with then current guidelines of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, such other addresses and/or such other national information services
providing information with respect to called bonds as the District may designate to the Paying
Agent.
“Interest Payment Date” means with respect to interest, March 1 and September 1 of each
year commencing on March 1, 2021, and with respect to principal, September 1, of each year
commencing on September 1 in such year as shall be set forth in the Notice of Sale.
“Municipal Advisor” means Isom Advisors, A Division of Urban Futures Incorporated,
Walnut Creek, California, as Municipal Advisor to the District in connection with the issuance
of the Series C Bonds.
“Notice of Sale” means the official notice of sale relating to the Series C Bonds.
“Office” means the office or offices of the Paying Agent for the payment of the Series C
Bonds and the administration of its duties hereunder. Initially, the Office of the Paying Agent is
2001 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas. The Office may be re-designated from time to time under
written notice filed with the District by the Paying Agent.
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“Original Purchaser” means the first purchaser of the Series C Bonds from the District.
“Outstanding” means, when used as of any particular time with reference to Series C
Bonds, all Series C Bonds except:
(a) Series C Bonds theretofore canceled by the Paying Agent or surrendered to the
Paying Agent for cancellation;
(b) Series C Bonds paid or deemed to have been paid within the meaning of Section 9.02
hereof; and
(c) Series C Bonds in lieu of or in substitution for which other Series C Bonds shall have
been authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the District pursuant to this Resolution.
“Owner” or “Bondowner” mean any person who shall be the registered owner of any
Outstanding Series C Bond.
“Participating Underwriter” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate.
“Paying Agent” means The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the Paying
Agent appointed by the District and acting as paying agent, registrar and authenticating agent
for the Series C Bonds, or such other paying agent as shall be appointed by the District prior to
the delivery of the Series C Bonds, its successors and assigns, and any other corporation or
association which may at any time be substituted in its place, as provided in Section 6.01 hereof.
“Paying Agent Agreement” means the Paying Agent/Bond Registrar/Costs of Issuance
Agreement, dated the Closing Date, by and between the District and the Paying Agent.
“Principal Office” means the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent in
Dallas, Texas.
“Record Date” means the 15th day of the month preceding each Interest Payment Date.
“Regulations” means temporary and permanent regulations promulgated under the
Code.
“Resolution” means this Resolution, including all amendments hereto and supplements
hereof which are duly adopted by the Board of Trustees from time to time in accordance
herewith.
“Securities Depositories” means The Depository Trust Company, 55 Water Street, 50th
Floor, New York, NY 10041-0099, Attention: Call Notification Department, Fax (212) 855-7232;
and, in accordance with then current guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
such other addresses and/or such other securities depositories as the District may designate to
the Paying Agent.
“Series C Bonds” means the Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa County,
California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020), issued and at any time
Outstanding pursuant to this Resolution.
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“Supplemental Resolution” means any resolution supplemental to or amendatory of this
Resolution, adopted by the District in accordance with Article VIII hereof.
“Term Bonds” means those Series C Bonds for which mandatory redemption dates have
been established pursuant to the Notice of Sale.
“Treasurer” means the Contra Costa County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
“Written Request of the District” means an instrument in writing signed by the District
Representative or by any other officer of the District duly authorized by the District and listed
on a Written Request of the District for that purpose.
Section 1.02. Authority for this Resolution. This Resolution is entered into pursuant to
the provisions of the Act.
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ARTICLE II
THE SERIES C BONDS
Section 2.01. Authorization. Series C Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued by the
District under and subject to the terms of the Act and this Resolution. The amount of Series C
Bonds shall be determined on the date of sale thereof in accordance with the Notice of Sale. This
Resolution constitutes a continuing agreement with the Owners of all of the Series C Bonds
issued or to be issued hereunder and then Outstanding to secure the full and final payment of
principal of and the interest on all Series C Bonds which may from time to time be executed and
delivered hereunder, subject to the covenants, agreements, provisions and conditions herein
contained. The Series C Bonds shall be designated the “Walnut Creek School District (Contra
Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020).”
Section 2.02. Terms of Series C Bonds.
(a) Form; Numbering. The Series C Bonds shall be issued as fully registered Series C
Bonds, without coupons, in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof,
but in an amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of Series C Bonds maturing in
the year of maturity of the Series C Bond for which the denomination is specified. Series C
Bonds shall be lettered and numbered as the Paying Agent shall prescribe.
(b) Date of Series C Bonds. The Series C Bonds shall be dated as of the Closing Date.
(c) CUSIP Identification Numbers. “CUSIP” identification numbers shall be imprinted on
the Series C Bonds, but such numbers shall not constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the
Series C Bonds and any error or omission with respect thereto shall not constitute cause for
refusal of any purchaser to accept delivery of and pay for the Series C Bonds. In addition,
failure on the part of the District to use such CUSIP numbers in any notice to Owners of the
Series C Bonds shall not constitute an Event of Default (hereinafter defined) or any violation of
the District’s contract with such Owners and shall not impair the effectiveness of any such
notice.
(d) Maturities; Interest. The Series C Bonds shall mature (or, alternatively, be subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption as hereinafter provided) and become payable on
September 1 in the years and in the amounts set forth in, and subject to the alteration thereof
permitted by, the Notice of Sale. The Series C Bonds shall bear interest at such rate or rates as
shall be determined upon the sale thereof, payable semi-annually on each Interest Payment
Date.
Each Series C Bond shall bear interest from the Interest Payment Date next preceding the
date of registration and authentication thereof unless (i) it is registered and authenticated as of
an Interest Payment Date, in which event it shall bear interest from such date, or (ii) it is
registered and authenticated prior to an Interest Payment Date and after the close of business
on the fifteenth day of the month preceding such Interest Payment Date, in which event it shall
bear interest from such Interest Payment Date, or (iii) it is registered and authenticated prior to
February 15, 2021, in which event it shall bear interest from the date described in paragraph (b)
of this Section 2.02; provided, however, that if at the time of authentication of a Series C Bond,
interest is in default thereon, such Series C Bond shall bear interest from the Interest Payment
Date to which interest has previously been paid or made available for payment thereon.
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Interest on the Series C Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year
comprised of twelve 30-day months.
(e) Payment. Interest on the Series C Bonds (including the final interest payment upon
maturity or earlier redemption) is payable by check of the Paying Agent mailed via first-class
mail to the Owner thereof at such Owner’s address as it appears on the Bond Register on each
Record Date or at such other address as the Owner may have filed with the Paying Agent for
that purpose; provided however, that payment of interest may be by wire transfer in
immediately available funds to an account in the United States of America to any Owner of
Series C Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 or more who shall furnish
written wire instructions to the Paying Agent at least five (5) days before the applicable Record
Date. Principal of the Series C Bonds is payable in lawful money of the United States of America
at the Principal Office.
Section 2.03. Redemption.
(a) Optional Redemption. The Series C Bonds are subject to optional redemption on the
dates and at the redemption prices set forth in the Notice of Sale. The District shall be required
to give the Paying Agent written notice of its intention to redeem Series C Bonds.
(b) Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption. In the event and to the extent specified in the
Notice of Sale, any maturity of Series C Bonds may be designated as “Term Bonds” and shall be
subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption. If some but not all of such Term Bonds have
been redeemed pursuant to the preceding subsection (a) of this Section 2.03, the aggregate
principal amount of such Term Bonds to be redeemed in each year pursuant to this subsection
(b) shall be reduced on a pro rata basis in integral multiples of $5,000, or as shall be designated
pursuant to written notice filed by the District with the Paying Agent.
(c) Notice of Redemption. The Paying Agent on behalf and at the expense of the District
shall mail (by first class mail) notice of any redemption to: (i) the respective Owners of any
Series C Bonds designated for redemption, at least thirty (30) but not more than sixty (60) days
prior to the redemption date, at their respective addresses appearing on the Bond Register, and
(ii) the Securities Depositories and to one or more Information Services, at least thirty (30) but
not more than sixty (60) days prior to the redemption; provided, however, that neither failure to
receive any such notice so mailed nor any defect therein shall affect the validity of the
proceedings for the redemption of such Series C Bonds or the cessation of the accrual of interest
thereon. Such notice shall state the date of the notice, the redemption date, the redemption place
and the redemption price and shall designate the CUSIP numbers, the Series C Bond numbers
and the maturity or maturities (in the event of redemption of all of the Series C Bonds of such
maturity or maturities in whole) of the Series C Bonds to be redeemed, and shall require that
such Series C Bonds be then surrendered at the Principal Office for redemption at the
redemption price, giving notice also that further interest on such Series C Bonds will not accrue
from and after the redemption date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of any optional redemption of the Series C
Bonds, the notice of redemption shall state that the redemption is conditioned upon receipt by
the Paying Agent of sufficient moneys to redeem the Series C Bonds on the scheduled
redemption date, and that the optional redemption shall not occur if, by no later than the
scheduled redemption date, sufficient moneys to redeem the Series C Bonds have not been
deposited with the Paying Agent. In the event that the Paying Agent does not receive sufficient
funds by the scheduled optional redemption date to so redeem the Series C Bonds to be
optionally redeemed, the Paying Agent shall send written notice to the Owners, to the Securities
Depositories and to one or more of the Information Services to the effect that the redemption
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did not occur as anticipated, and the Series C Bonds for which notice of optional redemption
was given shall remain Outstanding for all purposes.
(d) Selection of Series C Bonds for Redemption. Whenever provision is made for the
redemption of Series C Bonds of more than one maturity, the Series C Bonds to be redeemed
shall be selected by the District evidenced by a Written Request of the District filed with the
Paying Agent or, absent such selection by the District, on a pro rata basis among the maturities
subject to redemption; and in each case, the Paying Agent shall select the Series C Bonds to be
redeemed within any maturity by lot in any manner which the Paying Agent in its sole
discretion shall deem appropriate and fair. For purposes of such selection, all Series C Bonds
shall be deemed to be comprised of separate $5,000 portions and such portions shall be treated
as separate Series C Bonds which may be separately redeemed.
(e) Partial Redemption of Series C Bonds. In the event only a portion of any Series C Bond is
called for redemption, then upon surrender of such Series C Bond the District shall execute and
the Paying Agent shall authenticate and deliver to the Owner thereof, at the expense of the
District, a new Series C Bond or Bonds of the same maturity date, of authorized denominations
in aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the Series C Bond to be
redeemed. Series C Bonds need not be presented for mandatory sinking fund redemptions.
(f) Effect of Redemption. From and after the date fixed for redemption, if funds available
for the payment of the principal of and interest (and premium, if any) on the Series C Bonds so
called for redemption shall have been duly provided, such Series C Bonds so called shall cease
to be entitled to any benefit under this Resolution other than the right to receive payment of the
redemption price, and no interest shall accrue thereon from and after the redemption date
specified in such notice. All Series C Bonds redeemed pursuant to this Section 2.03 shall be
canceled and shall be destroyed by the Paying Agent.
Section 2.04. Form of Series C Bonds. The Series C Bonds, the form of the Paying Agent’s
certificate of authentication and registration and the form of assignment to appear thereon shall
be substantially in the forms, respectively, with necessary or appropriate variations, omissions
and insertions, as permitted or required by this Resolution, as are set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto.
Section 2.05. Execution of Series C Bonds. The Series C Bonds shall be executed on behalf
of the District by the facsimile signatures of the President of its Board of Trustees and its
Secretary who are in office on the date of adoption of this Resolution or at any time thereafter. If
any officer whose signature appears on any Series C Bond ceases to be such officer before
delivery of the Series C Bonds to the purchaser, such signature shall nevertheless be as effective
as if the officer had remained in office until the delivery of the Series C Bonds to the purchaser.
Any Series C Bond may be signed and attested on behalf of the District by such persons as at
the actual date of the execution of such Series C Bond shall be the proper officers of the District
although at the nominal date of such Series C Bond any such person shall not have been such
officer of the District.
Only such Series C Bonds as shall bear thereon a certificate of authentication and
registration in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, executed and dated by the Paying
Agent, shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or entitled to the benefits of this Resolution,
and such certificate of the Paying Agent shall be conclusive evidence that the Series C Bonds so
registered have been duly authenticated, registered and delivered hereunder and are entitled to
the benefits of this Resolution.
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Section 2.06. Transfer of Series C Bonds. Any Series C Bond may, in accordance with its
terms, be transferred, upon the books required to be kept pursuant to the provisions of Section
2.08 hereof, by the person in whose name it is registered, in person or by his duly authorized
attorney, upon surrender of such Series C Bond for cancellation at the Principal Office,
accompanied by delivery of a written instrument of transfer in a form approved by the Paying
Agent, duly executed. The Paying Agent shall require the payment by the Owner requesting
such transfer of any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such
transfer.
Whenever any Series C Bond or Bonds shall be surrendered for transfer, the District
shall execute and the Paying Agent shall authenticate and deliver a new Series C Bond or
Bonds, for like aggregate principal amount.
No transfers of Series C Bonds shall be required to be made (a) fifteen days prior to the
date established by the Paying Agent for selection of Series C Bonds for redemption or (b) with
respect to a Series C Bond after such Series C Bond has been selected for redemption.
Section 2.07. Exchange of Series C Bonds. Series C Bonds may be exchanged at the
Principal Office for a like aggregate principal amount of Series C Bonds of authorized
denominations and of the same maturity. The Paying Agent shall require the payment by the
Owner requesting such exchange of any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid
with respect to such exchange.
No exchanges of Series C Bonds shall be required to be made (a) fifteen days prior to the
date established by the Paying Agent for selection of Series C Bonds for redemption or (b) with
respect to a Series C Bond after such Series C Bond has been selected for redemption.
Section 2.08. Bond Register. The Paying Agent shall keep or cause to be kept sufficient
books for the registration and transfer of the Series C Bonds, which shall at all times be open to
inspection by the District upon reasonable notice; and, upon presentation for such purpose, the
Paying Agent shall, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, register or transfer
or cause to be registered or transferred, on said books, Series C Bonds as herein before
provided.
Section 2.09. Temporary Series C Bonds. The Series C Bonds may be initially issued in
temporary form exchangeable for definitive Series C Bonds when ready for delivery. The
temporary Series C Bonds may be printed, lithographed or typewritten, shall be of such
denominations as may be determined by the District, and may contain such reference to any of
the provisions of this Resolution as may be appropriate. Every temporary Series C Bond shall be
executed by the District upon the same conditions and in substantially the same manner as the
definitive Series C Bonds. If the District issues temporary Series C Bonds it will execute and
furnish definitive Series C Bonds without delay, and thereupon the temporary Series C Bonds
may be surrendered, for cancellation, in exchange therefor at the Principal Office and the
Paying Agent shall deliver in exchange for such temporary Series C Bonds an equal aggregate
principal amount of definitive Series C Bonds of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged,
the temporary Series C Bonds shall be entitled to the same benefits pursuant to this Resolution
as definitive Series C Bonds executed and delivered hereunder.
Section 2.10. Series C Bonds Mutilated, Lost, Destroyed or Stolen. If any Series C Bond
shall become mutilated the District, at the expense of the Owner of said Series C Bond, shall
execute, and the Paying Agent shall thereupon authenticate and deliver, a new Series C Bond of
like maturity and principal amount in exchange and substitution for the Series C Bond so
mutilated, but only upon surrender to the Paying Agent of the Series C Bond so mutilated.
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Every mutilated Series C Bond so surrendered to the Paying Agent shall be canceled by it and
delivered to, or upon the order of, the District. If any Series C Bond shall be lost, destroyed or
stolen, evidence of such loss, destruction or theft may be submitted to the District and, if such
evidence be satisfactory to the District and indemnity satisfactory to it shall be given, the
District, at the expense of the Owner, shall execute, and the Paying Agent shall thereupon
authenticate and deliver, a new Series C Bond of like maturity and principal amount in lieu of
and in substitution for the Series C Bond so lost, destroyed or stolen. The District may require
payment of a sum not exceeding the actual cost of preparing each new Series C Bond issued
under this Section and of the expenses which may be incurred by the District and the Paying
Agent in the premises. Any Series C Bond issued under the provisions of this Section 2.10 in
lieu of any Series C Bond alleged to be lost, destroyed or stolen shall constitute an original
additional contractual obligation on the part of the District whether or not the Series C Bond so
alleged to be lost, destroyed or stolen be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be equally
and proportionately entitled to the benefits of this Resolution with all other Series C Bonds
issued pursuant to this Resolution.
Section 2.11. Book Entry System. Except as provided below, the owner of all of the Series
C Bonds shall be The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”), and the Series
C Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC. The Series C Bonds
shall be initially executed and delivered in the form of a single fully registered Series C Bond for
each maturity date of the Series C Bonds in the full aggregate principal amount of the Series C
Bonds maturing on such date. The Paying Agent and the District may treat DTC (or its
nominee) as the sole and exclusive owner of the Series C Bonds registered in its name for all
purposes of this Resolution, and neither the Paying Agent nor the District shall be affected by
any notice to the contrary. The Paying Agent and the District shall not have any responsibility
or obligation to any participant of DTC (a “Participant”), any person claiming a beneficial
ownership interest in the Series C Bonds under or through DTC or a Participant, or any other
person which is not shown on the register of the District as being an owner, with respect to the
accuracy of any records maintained by DTC or any Participant or the payment by DTC or any
Participant by DTC or any Participant of any amount in respect of the principal or interest with
respect to the Series C Bonds. The Paying Agent shall cause to be paid all principal and interest
with respect to the Series C Bonds received from the District only to DTC, and all such
payments shall be valid and effective to fully satisfy and discharge the District’s obligations
with respect to the principal and interest with respect to the Series C Bonds to the extent of the
sum or sums so paid. Except under the conditions noted below, no person other than DTC shall
receive a Series C Bond. Upon delivery by DTC to the District of written notice to the effect that
DTC has determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede & Co., the term “Cede &
Co.” in this Resolution shall refer to such new nominee of DTC.
If the District determines that it is in the best interest of the beneficial owners that they
be able to obtain Series C Bonds and delivers a written certificate to DTC to that effect, DTC
shall notify the Participants of the availability through DTC of Series C Bonds. In such event, the
District shall issue, transfer and exchange Series C Bonds as requested by DTC and any other
owners in appropriate amounts. DTC may determine to discontinue providing its services with
respect to the Series C Bonds at any time by giving notice to the District and discharging its
responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. Under such circumstances (if there is
no successor securities depository), the District shall be obligated to deliver Series C Bonds as
described in this Resolution. Whenever DTC requests the District to do so, the District will
cooperate with DTC in taking appropriate action after reasonable notice to (a) make available
one or more separate Series C Bonds evidencing the Series C Bonds to any DTC Participant
having Series C Bonds credited to its DTC account or (b) arrange for another securities
depository to maintain custody of certificates evidencing the Series C Bonds.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution to the contrary, so long as any
Series C Bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, all payments with
respect to the principal and interest with respect to such Series C Bond and all notices with
respect to such Series C Bond shall be made and given, respectively, to DTC as provided as in
the representation letter delivered by the District to DTC.
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ARTICLE III
ISSUE OF SERIES C BONDS; APPLICATION OF SERIES C BOND PROCEEDS; SECURITY
FOR THE SERIES C BONDS
Section 3.01. Issuance, Award and Delivery of Series C Bonds. At any time after the
execution of this Resolution the District may issue and deliver Series C Bonds in any principal
amount, not to exceed $20,000,000.
The District Representatives shall be, and are hereby, directed to cause the Series C
Bonds to be printed, signed and delivered to the Underwriter on receipt of the purchase price
therefor and upon performance of the conditions contained in the Notice of Sale.
The Paying Agent is hereby authorized to deliver the Series C Bonds to the Original
Purchaser, upon receipt of a Written Request of the District.
Section 3.02. Funds and Accounts.
(a) Building Fund. The fund, known as the “Walnut Creek School District, General
Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) Building Fund” (the “Building Fund”), is
hereby established and maintained by the Treasurer for the Series C Bonds. Moneys deposited
therein from the proceeds of the Series C Bonds shall be used solely for the purpose for which
the Series C Bonds are being issued and shall be applied solely to authorized purposes which
relate to the acquisition or improvement of real property and for the payment of Costs of
Issuance of the Series C Bonds insufficient moneys are available therefor in the Costs of
Issuance Fund. The interest earned on the moneys deposited to the Building Fund shall be
retained in the Building Fund and used for the purposes thereof. At the written request of the
District filed with the Treasurer, any amounts remaining on deposit in the Building Fund and
not needed for the purposes of the Series C Bonds shall be withdrawn from the Building Fund
and transferred to the Interest and Sinking Fund, to be applied to the payment of Debt Service.
By receipt of a copy of this resolution, the Treasurer is hereby requested to establish and
maintain the Building Fund. The Treasurer is not responsible for the use of funds disbursed
from the Building Fund. The District shall, from time to time, disburse or cause to be disbursed
amounts from the Building Fund to pay Project Costs. Amounts in the Building Fund shall be
invested so as to be available for the aforementioned disbursements. The District shall keep a
written record of disbursements from the Building Fund.
(b) Interest and Sinking Fund. The fund, known as the “Walnut Creek School District,
General Obligation Bonds Interest and Sinking Fund” (the “Interest and Sinking Fund”),
previously established and maintained by the Treasurer for the bonds of the Authorization is
hereby continued. Moneys deposited therein shall be used only for payment of principal and
interest on all general obligation bonds of the District. If, after payment in full of the Series C
Bonds, there remain excess proceeds, any such excess amounts shall be transferred to the
general fund of the District. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.02(b),
any excess proceeds of the Series C Bonds not needed for the authorized purposes set forth
herein for which the Series C Bonds are being issued shall be applied solely in a manner which
is consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal tax law, including but not
limited to the requirements of federal tax law (if any) relating to the yield at which such
proceeds are permitted to be invested. The interest earned on the moneys deposited to the
Interest and Sinking Fund shall be retained in the Interest and Sinking Fund and used for the
purposes thereof.
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(c) Costs of Issuance Fund. A fund, to be known as the “Walnut Creek School District,
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) Costs of Issuance Fund” (the “Costs
of Issuance Fund”), is hereby created and established with the Paying Agent, acting as costs of
issuance custodian (the “Custodian”) for the Series C Bonds. Moneys deposited therein shall be
used solely for the payment of costs of issuance of the Series C Bonds, as provided in the Paying
Agent Agreement. The Board authorizes the payment to the County of out-of-pocket expenses
and other costs incurred by the County in connection with the County’s participation in the
issuance and delivery of the Series C Bonds.
(d) Application of Proceeds. Upon the sale of the Series C Bonds and at the further written
instruction of a District Representative, the Treasurer is hereby directed to apply or deposit a
portion of the net proceeds thereof, exclusive of accrued interest and any original issue
premium, into the Building Fund. The District shall, from time to time, disburse or cause to be
disbursed amounts from the Building Fund to pay Project Costs. Amounts in the Building Fund
shall be invested so as to be available for the aforementioned disbursements. The District shall
keep a written record of disbursements from the Building Fund. All funds held in the Interest
and Sinking Fund shall be invested at the sole discretion of the Treasurer. Proceeds of the Series
C Bonds held by the Treasurer shall be invested at the sole Treasurer’s discretion pursuant to
law and the investment policy of Contra Costa County, unless otherwise directed in writing by
a District Representative. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and requested to invest any or all
funds held hereunder at the Treasurer’s discretion pursuant to law and the investment policy of
Contra Costa County, both of which may be amended or supplemented from time to time. In
addition, to the extent permitted by law at the written request of a District Representative, each
of whom is hereby expressly authorized to make such request, all or any portion of the Building
Fund may be invested on behalf of the District in Permitted Investments (ii) at the written
request of an District Representative, each of whom is hereby expressly authorized to make
such request, the Treasurer shall deposit any investment of all or any portion of the Building
Fund made pursuant to section 41015 of the California Education Code in accordance with the
instructions of District Representative and section 41016 of the California Education Code.
Section 3.03. Application of Proceeds of Sale of Series C Bonds. On the Closing Date, the
proceeds of sale of the Series C Bonds shall be paid by the Original Purchaser as follows:
(a) to the Treasurer, an amount equal to the premium received by the District, if any, on
the Series C Bonds, for deposit in the Interest and Sinking Fund;
(b) to the Custodian, an amount equal to the amounts required for the payment of Costs
of Issuance, for deposit in the Costs of Issuance Fund; and
(c) the remaining proceeds of the Series C Bonds shall be transferred to the Treasurer for
deposit in the Building Fund.
Section 3.04. Security for the Series C Bonds. There shall be levied by the County on all
the taxable property in the District, in addition to all other taxes, a continuing direct and ad
valorem tax annually during the period the Series C Bonds are outstanding in an amount
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Series C Bonds when due, which moneys
when collected will be placed in the Interest and Sinking Fund of the District, which fund is
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Series C Bonds when
and as the same fall due. The moneys in the Interest and Sinking Fund, to the extent necessary
to pay the principal of and interest on the Series C Bonds as the same become due and payable,
shall be transferred by the Treasurer to the Paying Agent as necessary to pay the principal of
and interest on the Series C Bonds. The property taxes and amounts held in the Interest and
Sinking Fund of the District shall immediately be subject to this pledge and the pledge shall
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constitute a lien and security interest which shall be effective, binding, and enforceable against
the District, its successors, creditors and all others irrespective of whether those parties have
notice of the pledge and without the need of any physical delivery, recordation, filing or further
act. The pledge is an agreement between the District and the Owners of the Series C Bonds in
addition to the statutory lien that exists (as described below), and the Series C Bonds were
issued to finance one or more capital projects authorized by the voters of the District and not to
finance the general purposes of the District.
Additionally, in accordance with section 53515(a) of the Government Code, the Series C
Bonds shall be secured by a statutory lien on all revenues received pursuant to the levy and
collection of the tax for the payment of bonds authorized by the voters of the District. The lien
shall automatically attach without further action or authorization by the District or the County.
The lien shall be valid and binding from the time the Series C Bonds are executed and delivered.
The revenues received pursuant to the levy and collection of the tax shall be immediately
subject to the lien, and the lien shall automatically attach to the revenues and be effective,
binding, and enforceable against the District, its successors, transferees, and creditors, and all
others asserting rights therein, irrespective of whether those parties have notice of the lien and
without the need for any physical delivery, recordation, filing, or further act.
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ARTICLE IV
SALE OF BONDS; APPROVAL OF PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT;
APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Section 4.01. Sale of the Series C Bonds.
(a) Notice of Intention to Sell Series C Bonds. The Notice of Intention, in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved. The Secretary
of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published, once at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the date to receive bids, the Notice of Intention in the Bond Buyer, a financial
publication reasonably expected to be disseminated among prospective bidders for the Series C
Bonds.
(b) Notice of Sale. The Notice of Sale, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and by this
reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
(c) Terms and Conditions of Sale. The terms and conditions of the offering and the sale of
the Series C Bonds shall be as specified in said Notice of Sale.
(d) Furnishing of Official Notice of Sale. The Secretary of the Board and the Financial
Advisor are hereby authorized to cause to be furnished to prospective bidders a reasonable
number of copies of the Notice of Sale.
(e) Receipt of Bids. The Municipal Advisor is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of
the Board, to receive the bids at the time and place specified in the Notice of Sale, to examine
said bids for compliance with the Notice of Sale and to verify the bid with the lowest true
interest cost as provided in the Notice of Sale. In the event two or more bids setting forth
identical true interest cost are received, a District Representative may award the Series C Bonds
on a pro rata basis in such denominations as he or she shall determine. A District
Representative may reject any and all bids and waive any irregularity or informality in any bid.
A District Representative shall award the Series C Bonds or reject all bids not later than 26 hours
after the expiration of the time prescribed for the receipt of bids unless such time of award is
waived by the successful bidder. The maximum true interest cost on the Series C Bonds shall
not exceed 8% per annum.
(f) Option for a Negotiated Sale. If, at any time, it is determined by a District
Representative, or the designee thereof, that the competitive sale of the Series C Bonds is not in
the best interest of the District or, if at the time of the competitive sale of the Series C Bonds, no
bids are received or it is determined by a District Representative, or the designee thereof, that
all received bids are unsatisfactory, the Board hereby authorizes the sale of the Series C Bonds
to an underwriter identified by the Municipal Advisor and approved by a District
Representative, or the designee thereof. In such event, the Board hereby authorizes the
preparation of a bond purchase agreement between such underwriter and the District, with
such terms and conditions as shall be approved by a District Representative, or the designee
thereof. In such case, a District Representative, or the designee thereof, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a bond purchase agreement for and in the name and on behalf of the
District; provided, however, that in connection with such negotiated sale of the Series C Bonds, the
net underwriter’s discount, excluding reimbursable expenses of the Underwriter, shall not
exceed 1.5% of the aggregate principal amount of Series C Bonds issued. The maximum true
interest cost on the Series C Bonds shall not exceed 8% per annum.
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Section 4.02. Approval of Paying Agent Agreement. The Paying Agent Agreement, in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, together with any additions thereto or changes therein
deemed necessary or advisable by a District Representative, is hereby approved by the Board.
Any District Representative is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Paying Agent
Agreement for and in the name and on behalf of the District. The Board hereby authorizes the
delivery and performance of the Paying Agent Agreement.
Section 4.03. Official Statement. The Board hereby approves a preliminary official
statement describing the financing (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) in the form on file
with the Secretary of the Board, together with any changes therein or additions thereto deemed
advisable by a District Representative. The Board authorizes and directs the District
Representatives, on behalf of the District, to deem “final” pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”) the Preliminary Official Statement prior to its
distribution to prospective purchasers of the Series C Bonds.
The Municipal Advisor, on behalf of the District, is authorized and directed to cause the
Preliminary Official Statement to be distributed to such persons as may be interested in
purchasing the Series C Bonds therein offered for sale.
Any District Representative is authorized and directed to cause the Preliminary Official
Statement to be brought into the form of a final official statement (the “Final Official
Statement”) and to execute the Final Official Statement, dated as of the date of the sale of the
Series C Bonds, and a statement that the facts contained in the Preliminary Official Statement,
and any supplement or amendment thereto (which shall be deemed an original part thereof for
the purpose of such statement) were, at the time of its date, true and correct in all material
respects and that the facts contained in the Final Official Statement, and any supplement or
amendment thereto (which shall be deemed an original part thereof for the purpose of such
statement) were, at the time of sale of the Series C Bonds, true and correct in all material
respects and that the Final Official Statement did not, on the date of sale of the Series C Bonds,
and does not, as of the date of delivery of the Series C Bonds, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state material facts required to be stated where necessary to make any
statement made therein not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made.
The District Representatives shall take such further actions prior to the signing of the Final
Official Statement as are deemed necessary or appropriate to verify the accuracy thereof. The
execution of the Final Official Statement, which shall include such changes and additions
thereto deemed advisable by the District Representatives, and such information permitted to be
excluded from the Preliminary Official Statement pursuant to the Rule, shall be conclusive
evidence of the approval of the Final Official Statement by the District.
The Final Official Statement, when prepared, is approved for distribution in connection
with the offering and sale of the Series C Bonds.
Section 4.04. Official Action. All actions heretofore taken by the officers and agents of the
District with respect to the sale and issuance of the Series C Bonds are hereby approved, and the
President of the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, the Chief Business Official, and any and
all other officers of the District are hereby authorized and directed for and in the name and on
behalf of the District, to do any and all things and take any and all actions relating to the
execution and delivery of any and all certificates, requisitions, agreements and other
documents, which they, or any of them, may deem necessary or advisable in order to
consummate the lawful issuance and delivery of the Series C Bonds in accordance with this
Resolution.
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ARTICLE V
OTHER COVENANTS OF THE DISTRICT
Section 5.01. Punctual Payment. The District will punctually pay, or cause to be paid, the
principal of and interest on the Series C Bonds, in strict conformity with the terms of the Series
C Bonds and of this Resolution, and it will faithfully observe and perform all of the conditions,
covenants and requirements of this Resolution and of the Series C Bonds. Nothing herein
contained shall prevent the District from making advances of its own moneys, howsoever
derived, to any of the uses or purposes permitted by law.
Section 5.02. Extension of Time for Payment. In order to prevent any accumulation of
claims for interest after maturity, the District will not, directly or indirectly, extend or consent to
the extension of the time for the payment of any claim for interest on any of the Series C Bonds
and will not, directly or indirectly, approve any such arrangement by purchasing or funding
said claims for interest or in any other manner. In case any such claim for interest shall be
extended or funded, whether or not with the consent of the District, such claim for interest so
extended or funded shall not be entitled, in case of default hereunder, to the benefits of this
Resolution, except subject to the prior payment in full of the principal of all of the Series C
Bonds then Outstanding and of all claims for interest which shall not have so extended or
funded.
Section 5.03. Protection of Security and Rights of Bondowners. The District will preserve
and protect the security of the Series C Bonds and the rights of the Bondowners and will
warrant and defend their rights against all claims and demands of all persons. From and after
the sale and delivery of any of the Series C Bonds by the District, the Series C Bonds shall be
incontestable by the District.
Section 5.04. Further Assurances. The District will adopt, make, execute and deliver any
and all such further resolutions, instruments and assurances as may be reasonably necessary or
proper to carry out the intention or to facilitate the performance of this Resolution, and for the
better assuring and confirming unto the Owners of the Series C Bonds of the rights and benefits
provided in this Resolution.
Section 5.05. Tax Covenants.
(a) Private Activity Bond Limitation. The District shall assure that the proceeds of the
Series C Bonds are not so used as to cause the Series C Bonds to satisfy the private business tests
of section 141(b) of the Code or the private loan financing test of section 141(c) of the Code.
(b) Federal Guarantee Prohibition. The District shall not take any action or permit or suffer
any action to be taken if the result of the same would be to cause any of the Series C Bonds to be
“federally guaranteed” within the meaning of section 149(b) of the Code.
(c) Rebate Requirement. The District shall take any and all actions necessary to assure
compliance with section 148(f) of the Code, relating to the rebate of excess investment earnings,
if any, to the federal government, to the extent that such section is applicable to the Series C
Bonds.
(d) No Arbitrage. The District shall not take, or permit or suffer to be taken, any action
with respect to the proceeds of the Series C Bonds which, if such action had been reasonably
expected to have been taken, or had been deliberately and intentionally taken, on the date of
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issuance of the Series C Bonds would have caused the Series C Bonds to be “arbitrage bonds”
within the meaning of section 148 of the Code.
(e) Maintenance of Tax-Exemption. The District shall take all actions necessary to assure
the exclusion of interest on the Series C Bonds from the gross income of the Owners of the
Series C Bonds to the same extent as such interest is permitted to be excluded from gross
income under the Code as in effect on the date of issuance of the Series C Bonds.
Section 5.06. Acquisition, Disposition and Valuation of Investments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Section 5.06, the District
covenants that all investments of amounts deposited in any fund or account created by or
pursuant to this Resolution, or otherwise containing gross proceeds of the Series C Bonds
(within the meaning of section 148 of the Code) shall be acquired, disposed of, and valued (as of
the date that valuation is required by this Resolution or the Code) at Fair Market Value.
(b) Investments in funds or accounts (or portions thereof) that are subject to a yield
restriction under applicable provisions of the Code shall be valued at their present value (within
the meaning of section 148 of the Code).
Section 5.07. Continuing Disclosure. The District hereby covenants and agrees that it will
comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate,
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Resolution, failure of the District to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall
not be considered an Event of Default; however, any holder or beneficial owner of the Series C
Bonds may take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to compel performance,
including seeking mandate of specific performance by court order.
Section 5.08. Requirements of Section 15146(b) of the California Education Code. As
required by section 15146(b) of the California Education Code (AB 1482, 2006), the District
hereby states and certifies the following information:
(a) Express Approval of Sale. The Board hereby approves the competitive sale of the Series
C Bonds.
(b) Statement of Reason for Method of Sale Selected. Competitive sales have been
successfully employed by the District in the past.
(c) Disclosure of Consultants. The Bond Counsel to the District in connection with the
issuance of the Series C Bonds will be Quint & Thimmig LLP, Larkspur, California. The
disclosure counsel to the District in connection with the issuance of the Series C Bonds will be
Quint & Thimmig LLP, Larkspur, California. The Municipal Advisor to the District in
connection with the issuance of the Series C Bonds will the Isom Advisors, A Division of Urban
Futures Incorporated. The Underwriter will be selected at the time of the sale of the Series C
Bonds.
(d) Costs Associated with the Sale of the Series C Bonds. Estimates of the costs associated
with the issuance of the Series C Bonds are shown below:
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Role Firm Estimated Fee
Municipal Advisor and Expenses Isom Advisors, A Division of
Urban Futures Incorporated
$62,500
Bond/Disclosure Counsel and Expenses Quint & Thimmig LLP 60,000
Rating Agency S&P Global Ratings 23,000
Paying Agent The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A.
2,500
POS/OS Printer AVIA 1,500
Bidding Platform iPreo 1,500
Miscellaneous and Contingency 4,000
Total $155,000
(e) No Capital Appreciation Bonds. The Series C Bonds will be issued as current interest
bonds.
Section 5.09. Requirements of Section 5852.1 of the California Government Code. As
required by section 5852.1 of the California Government Code, the District hereby provides the
following good faith estimates regarding the Series C Bonds:
(a) The true interest cost of the Series C Bonds: 2.29276%.
(b) The finance charge of the Series C Bonds (the sum of all fees and charges paid to
third parties): $255,000.
(c) The amount of proceeds to be received less the sum of all fees and charges paid to
third parties, any reserves or capitalized interest: $19,845,000.
(d) The sum total of all payments the District will make to pay debt service on the Series
C Bonds, calculated to the final maturity of the Bonds: $29,580,835.38.
The foregoing constitute good faith estimates only.
The principal amount of the Series C Bonds, the true interest cost of the Series C Bonds,
the finance charges thereof, the amount of proceeds received therefrom and total payment
amount with respect thereto may differ from such good faith estimates due to (a) the actual date
of the sale of the Series C Bonds being different than the date assumed for purposes of such
estimates, (b) the actual principal amount of Series C Bonds sold being different from the
estimated amount used for purposes of such estimates, (c) the actual amortization of the Series
C Bonds being different than the amortization assumed for purposes of such estimates, (d) the
actual market interest rates at the time of sale of the Series C Bonds being different than those
estimated for purposes of such estimates, (e) other market conditions, or (f) alterations in the
District’s financing plan, or a combination of such factors. The actual date of sale of the Series C
Bonds and the actual principal amount of Series C Bonds sold will be determined based on the
timing of the need for proceeds of the Series C Bonds and other factors. The actual interest rates
with respect to the Series C Bonds will depend on market interest rates at the time of sale
thereof. The actual amortization of the Series C Bonds will also depend, in part, on market
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interest rates at the time of sale thereof. Market interest rates are affected by economic and other
factors beyond the control of the District.
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ARTICLE VI
THE PAYING AGENT
Section 6.01. Appointment of Paying Agent. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A. is hereby appointed to act as Paying Agent for the Series C Bonds and, in such
capacity, shall also act as registration agent and authentication agent for the Series C Bonds. The
Paying Agent undertakes to perform such duties, and only such duties, as are specifically set
forth in this Resolution, and even during the continuance of an event of default with respect to
the Series C Bonds, no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Resolution
against the Paying Agent. The Paying Agent shall signify its acceptance of the duties and
obligations imposed upon it by this Resolution by executing and delivering to the District a
certificate to that effect.
The District may remove the Paying Agent initially appointed, and any successor
thereto, and may appoint a successor or successors thereto, but any such successor shall be a
bank or trust company doing business and having an office in the State of California, having a
combined capital (exclusive of borrowed capital) and surplus of at least $50,000,000, and subject
to supervision or examination by federal or state authority. If such bank or trust company
publishes a report of condition at least annually, under law or to the requirements of any
supervising or examining authority above referred to, then for the purposes of this Section the
combined capital and surplus of such bank or trust company shall be deemed to be its
combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published.
The Paying Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice to the District and the
Series C Bond Owners of such resignation. Upon receiving notice of such resignation, the
District shall promptly appoint a successor Paying Agent by an instrument in writing. Any
resignation or removal of the Paying Agent and appointment of a successor Paying Agent will
become effective upon acceptance of appointment by the successor Paying Agent.
Section 6.02. Paying Agent May Hold Series C Bonds. The Paying Agent may become
the owner of any of the Series C Bonds in its own or any other capacity with the same rights it
would have if it were not Paying Agent.
Section 6.03. Liability of Agents. The recitals of facts, covenants and agreements herein
and in the Series C Bonds contained shall be taken as statements, covenants and agreements of
the District, and the Paying Agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the same, nor
makes any representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Resolution or of the Series C
Bonds, nor shall incur any responsibility in respect thereof, other than as set forth in this
Resolution. The Paying Agent is not liable in connection with the performance of its duties
hereunder, except for its own negligence or willful default.
In the absence of bad faith, the Paying Agent may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the
statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions
furnished to the Paying Agent and conforming to the requirements of this Resolution.
The Paying Agent is not liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a
responsible officer of its corporate trust department in the absence of the negligence of the
Paying Agent.
No provision of this Resolution shall require the Paying Agent to expend or risk its own
funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties
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hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it has reasonable grounds for
believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is
not reasonably assured to it.
The Paying Agent may execute any of the powers hereunder or perform any duties
hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and the Paying Agent is not
responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed
with due care by it hereunder.
Section 6.04. Notice to Agents. The Paying Agent may rely and shall be protected in
acting or refraining from acting upon any notice, resolution, request, consent, order, certificate.
report, warrant, bond or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been
signed or presented by the proper party or proper parties. The Paying Agent may consult with
counsel, who may be counsel to the District, with regard to legal questions, and the opinion of
such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action
taken or suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance therewith.
Whenever in the administration of its duties under this Resolution the Paying Agent
shall deem it necessary or desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking or
suffering any action hereunder, such matter (unless other evidence in respect thereof be herein
specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Paying Agent, be
deemed to be conclusively proved and established by a certificate of the District, and such
certificate shall be full warrant to the Paying Agent for any action taken or suffered under the
provisions of this Resolution upon the faith thereof, but in its discretion the Paying Agent may,
in lieu thereof, accept other evidence of such matter or may require such additional evidence as
to it may seem reasonable.
Section 6.05. Compensation, Indemnification. The District shall pay to the Paying Agent
from time to time reasonable compensation for all services rendered under this Resolution, and
also all reasonable expenses, charges, counsel fees and other disbursements, including those of
their attorneys, agents and employees, incurred in and about the performance of their powers
and duties under this Resolution. The District further agrees to indemnify and save the Paying
Agent harmless against any liabilities which it may incur in the exercise and performance of its
powers and duties hereunder which are not due to its negligence or bad faith.
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ARTICLE VII
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES OF BONDOWNERS
Section 7.01. Events of Default. The following events (“Events of Default”) shall be
events of default hereunder:
(a) if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of the principal of on any
Series C Bond when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at maturity as
therein expressed, by declaration or otherwise;
(b) if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any installment of
interest on any Series C Bond when and as such interest installment shall become due and
payable;
(c) if default shall be made by the District in the observance of any of the covenants,
agreements or conditions on its part in this Resolution or in the Series C Bonds contained, and
such default shall have continued for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to
the District; or
(d) if the District shall file a petition seeking reorganization or arrangement under the
federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law of the United States of America, or if a
court of competent jurisdiction shall approve a petition, seeking reorganization of the District
under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other applicable law of the United States of America,
or if, under the provisions of any other law for the relief or aid of debtors, any court of
competent jurisdiction shall assume custody or control of the District or of the whole or any
substantial part of its property.
Section 7.02. Remedies of Bondowners. Any Bondowner shall have the right, for the
equal benefit and protection of all Bondowners similarly situated:
(a) by mandamus, suit, action or proceeding, to compel the District and its members,
officers, agents or employees to perform each and every term, provision and covenant
contained in this Resolution and in the Series C Bonds, and to require the carrying out of any or
all such covenants and agreements of the District and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon
it;
(b) by suit, action or proceeding in equity, to enjoin any acts or things which are
unlawful, or the violation of any of the Bondowners’ rights; or
(c) upon the happening of any Event of Default, by suit, action or proceeding in any
court of competent jurisdiction, to require the District and its members and employees to
account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust.
Section 7.03. Non-Waiver. Nothing in this Article VII or in any other provision of this
Resolution, or in the Series C Bonds, shall affect or impair the obligation of the District, which is
absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on the Series C Bonds to the
respective Owners of the Series C Bonds at the respective dates of maturity, as herein provided,
or affect or impair the right of action, which is also absolute and unconditional, of such Owners
to institute suit to enforce such payment by virtue of the contract embodied in the Series C
Bonds.
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A waiver of any default by any Bondowner shall not affect any subsequent default or
impair any rights or remedies on the subsequent default. No delay or omission of any Owner of
any of the Series C Bonds to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair
any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or an
acquiescence therein, and every power and remedy conferred upon the Bondowners by this
Article VI may be enforced and exercised from time to time and as often as shall be deemed
expedient by the Owners of the Series C Bonds.
If a suit, action or proceeding to enforce any right or exercise any remedy be abandoned
or determined adversely to the Bondowners, the District and the Bondowners shall be restored
to their former positions, rights and remedies as if such suit, action or proceeding had not been
brought or taken.
Section 7.04. Remedies Not Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon the Owners of
Series C Bonds shall be exclusive of any other remedy and that each and every remedy shall be
cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or thereafter
conferred on the Bondowners.
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ARTICLE VIII
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTIONS
Section 8.01. Supplemental Resolutions Effective Without Consent of the Owners. For
any one or more of the following purposes and at any time or from time to time, a
Supplemental Resolution of the District may be adopted, which, without the requirement of
consent of the Owners of the Series C Bonds, shall be fully effective in accordance with its
terms:
(a) to add to the covenants and agreements of the District in this Resolution, other
covenants and agreements to be observed by the District which are not contrary to or
inconsistent with this Resolution as theretofore in effect;
(b) to add to the limitations and restrictions in this Resolution, other limitations and
restrictions to be observed by the District which are not contrary to or inconsistent with this
Resolution as theretofore in effect;
(c) to confirm, as further assurance, any pledge under, and the subjection to any lien or
pledge created or to be created by, this Resolution, of any moneys, securities or funds, or to
establish any additional funds or accounts to be held under this Resolution;
(d) to cure any ambiguity, supply and omission, or cure or correct any defect or
inconsistent provision in this Resolution; or
(e) to make such additions, deletions or modifications as may be necessary or desirable
to assure exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the Series C Bonds.
Section 8.02. Supplemental Resolutions Effective with Consent to the Owners. Any
modification or amendment of this Resolution and of the rights and obligations of the District
and of the Owners of the Series C Bonds, in any particular, may be made by a Supplemental
Resolution, with the written consent of the Owners of at least two-thirds in aggregate principal
amount of the Series C Bonds Outstanding at the time such consent is given. No such
modification or amendment shall permit a change in the terms of maturity of the principal of
any Outstanding Series C Bonds or of any interest payable thereon or a reduction in the
principal amount thereof or in the rate of interest thereon, or shall reduce the percentage of
Series C Bonds the consent of the Owners of which is required to effect any such modification or
amendment, or shall change any of the provisions in Section 7.01 hereof relating to Events of
Default, or shall reduce the amount of moneys pledged for the repayment of the Series C Bonds
without the consent of all the Owners of such Series C Bonds, or shall change or modify any of
the rights or obligations of any Paying Agent without its written assent thereto.
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ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 9.01. Benefits of Resolution Limited to Parties. Nothing in this Resolution,
expressed or implied, is intended to give to any person other than the District, the Paying Agent
and the Owners of the Series C Bonds, any right, remedy, claim under or by reason of this
Resolution. Any covenants, stipulations, promises or agreements in this Resolution contained
by and on behalf of the District shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Owners of the
Series C Bonds.
Section 9.02. Defeasance.
(a) Discharge of Resolution. Series C Bonds may be paid by the District in any of the
following ways, provided that the District also pays or causes to be paid any other sums
payable hereunder by the District:
(i) by paying or causing to be paid the principal or redemption price of and
interest on Series C Bonds Outstanding, as and when the same become due and payable;
(ii) by depositing, in trust with an escrow holder, at or before maturity, money or
securities in the necessary amount (as provided in Section 9.02(c) to pay or redeem
Series C Bonds Outstanding; or
(iii) by delivering to the Paying Agent, for cancellation by it, Series C Bonds
Outstanding.
then and in that case, at the election of the District (evidenced by a certificate of a District
Representative, filed with the Paying Agent, signifying the intention of the District to discharge
all such indebtedness and this Resolution), and notwithstanding that any Series C Bonds shall
not have been surrendered for payment, this Resolution and all covenants, agreements and
other obligations of the District under this Resolution shall cease, terminate, become void and
be completely discharged and satisfied, except only as provided in Section 9.02(b). In such
event, upon request of the District, the Paying Agent shall cause an accounting for such period
or periods as may be requested by the District to be prepared and filed with the District and
shall execute and deliver to the District all such instruments as may be necessary to evidence
such discharge and satisfaction, and the Paying Agent shall pay over, transfer, assign or deliver
to the District all moneys or securities or other property held by it pursuant to this Resolution
which are not required for the payment or redemption of Series C Bonds not theretofore
surrendered for such payment or redemption.
(b) Discharge of Liability on Series C Bonds. Upon the deposit, in trust, at or before
maturity, of money or securities in the necessary amount (as provided in Section 9.02(c) to pay
or redeem any Outstanding Series C Bond (whether upon or prior to its maturity or the
redemption date of such Series C Bond), provided that, if such Series C Bond is to be redeemed
prior to maturity, notice of such redemption shall have been given as in Section 2.03 provided
or provision satisfactory to the Paying Agent shall have been made for the giving of such notice,
then all liability of the District in respect of such Series C Bond shall cease and be completely
discharged, except only that thereafter the Owner thereof shall be entitled only to payment of
the principal of and interest on such Series C Bond by the District, and the District shall remain
liable for such payment, but only out of such money or securities deposited in trust with an
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escrow holder as aforesaid for such payment, provided further, however, that the provisions of
Section 9.02(d) shall apply in all events.
The District may at any time surrender to the Paying Agent for cancellation by it any
Series C Bonds previously issued and delivered, which the District may have acquired in any
manner whatsoever, and such Series C Bonds, upon such surrender and cancellation, shall be
deemed to be paid and retired.
(c) Deposit of Money or Securities with Paying Agent. Whenever in this Resolution it is
provided or permitted that there be deposited with or held in trust with an escrow holder
money or securities in the necessary amount to pay or redeem any Series C Bonds, the money or
securities so to be deposited or held may include money or securities held by the Paying Agent
in the funds and accounts established pursuant to this Resolution and shall be:
(i) lawful money of the United States of America in an amount equal to the
principal amount of such Series C Bonds and all unpaid interest thereon to maturity,
except that, in the case of Series C Bonds which are to be redeemed prior to maturity and
in respect of which notice of such redemption shall have been given as in Section 2.03
provided or provision satisfactory to the Paying Agent shall have been made for the
giving of such notice, the amount to be deposited or held shall be the principal amount
or redemption price of such Series C Bonds and all unpaid interest thereon to the
redemption date; or
(ii) Federal Securities (not callable by the issuer thereof prior to maturity) the
principal of and interest on which when due, in the opinion of a certified public
accountant delivered to the District, will provide money sufficient to pay the principal
or redemption price of and all unpaid interest to maturity, or to the redemption date, as
the case may be, on the Series C Bonds to be paid or redeemed, as such principal or
redemption price and interest become due, provided that, in the case of Series C Bonds
which are to be redeemed prior to the maturity thereof, notice of such redemption shall
have been given as in Section 2.03 provided or provision satisfactory to the Paying
Agent shall have been made for the giving of such notice;
provided, in each case, that the Paying Agent shall have been irrevocably instructed (by the
terms of this Resolution or by request of the District) to apply such money to the payment of
such principal or redemption price and interest with respect to such Series C Bonds.
(d) Payment of Series C Bonds After Discharge of Resolution. Notwithstanding any
provisions of this Resolution, any moneys held in trust with an escrow holder for the payment
of the principal or redemption price of, or interest on, any Series C Bonds and remaining
unclaimed for one year after the principal of all of the Series C Bonds has become due and
payable (whether at maturity or upon call for redemption or by acceleration as provided in this
Resolution), if such moneys were so held at such date, or one year after the date of deposit of
such moneys if deposited after said date when all of the Series C Bonds became due and
payable, shall, upon request of the District, be repaid to the District free from the trusts created
by this Resolution, and all liability of the escrow holder with respect to such moneys shall
thereupon cease; provided, however, that before the repayment of such moneys to the District as
aforesaid, the Paying Agent may (at the cost of the District) first mail to the Owners of all Series
C Bonds which have not been paid at the addresses shown on the registration books maintained
by the Paying Agent a notice in such form as may be deemed appropriate by the Paying Agent,
with respect to the Series C Bonds so payable and not presented and with respect to the
provisions relating to the repayment to the District of the moneys held for the payment thereof.
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Section 9.03. Execution of Documents and Proof of Ownership by Bondowners. Any
request, declaration or other instrument which this Resolution may require or permit to be
executed by Bondowners may be in one or more instruments of similar tenor and shall be
executed by Bondowners in person or by their attorneys appointed in writing.
Except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the fact and date of the execution by any
Bondowner or his attorney of such request, declaration or other instrument, or of such writing
appointing such attorney, may be proved by the certificate of any notary public or other officer
authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds to be recorded in the state in which he purports
to act, that the person signing such request, declaration or other instrument or writing
acknowledged to him the execution thereof, or by an affidavit of a witness of such execution,
duly sworn to before such notary public or other officer.
Except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the ownership of registered Series C
Bonds and the amount, maturity, number and date of holding the same shall be proved by the
registry books.
Any request, declaration or other instrument or writing of the Owner of any Series C
Bond shall bind all future Owners of such Series C Bond in respect of anything done or suffered
to be done by the District or the Paying Agent in good faith and in accordance therewith.
Section 9.04. Waiver of Personal Liability. No boardmember, officer, agent or employee
of the District shall be individually or personally liable for the payment of the principal of or
interest on the Series C Bonds; but nothing herein contained shall relieve any such
boardmember, officer, agent or employee from the performance of any official duty provided
by law.
Section 9.05. Destruction of Canceled Series C Bonds. Whenever in this Resolution
provision is made for the surrender to the District of any Series C Bonds which have been paid
or canceled pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution, a certificate of destruction duly
executed by the Paying Agent shall be deemed to be the equivalent of the surrender of such
canceled Series C Bonds and the District shall be entitled to rely upon any statement of fact
contained in any certificate with respect to the destruction of any such Series C Bonds therein
referred to.
Section 9.06. Partial Invalidity. If any Section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Resolution shall for any reason be held illegal or unenforceable, such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The District hereby declares that
it would have adopted this Resolution and each and every other Section, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase hereof and authorized the issue of the Series C Bonds pursuant thereto
irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases
of this Resolution may be held illegal, invalid or unenforceable. If, by reason of the judgment of
any court, the District is rendered unable to perform its duties hereunder, all such duties and all
of the rights and powers of the District hereunder shall be assumed by and vest in the District in
trust for the benefit of the Bondowners.
Section 9.07. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect from and after
the date of its passage and adoption.
Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION
FORM OF SERIES C BOND
United States of America
State of California
Contra Costa County
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ELECTION OF 2016, SERIES C (2020)
INTEREST RATE: MATURITY DATE: ISSUE DATE: CUSIP:
_______% September 1, ____ October 20, 2020 ____
REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE & CO.
PRINCIPAL SUM: ________________________________________ DOLLARS
The WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT, a school district, duly organized and existing under
and by virtue of the Constitution and laws of the State of California (the “District”), for value received
hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner stated above, or registered assigns (the “Owner”), on the
Maturity Date stated above (subject to any right of prior redemption hereinafter provided for), the
Principal Sum stated above, in lawful money of the United States of America, and to pay interest thereon
in like lawful money from the interest payment date next preceding the date of authentication of this
Bond (unless (i) this Bond is authenticated on an interest payment date, in which event it shall bear
interest from such date of authentication, or (ii) this Bond is authenticated prior to an interest payment
date and after the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month preceding such interest payment
date, in which event it shall bear interest from such interest payment date, or (iii) this Bond is
authenticated on or prior to February 15, 2021, in which event it shall bear interest from the Issue Date
stated above; provided however, that if at the time of authentication of this Bond, interest is in default on
this Bond, this Bond shall bear interest from the interest payment date to which interest has previously
been paid or made available for payment on this Bond) until payment of such Principal Sum in full, at the
rate per annum stated above, payable on March 1 and September 1 in each year, commencing March 1,
2021, calculated on the basis of 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Principal hereof is
payable at the office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as paying agent (the
“Paying Agent”), in Dallas, Texas. Interest hereon (including the final interest payment upon maturity or
earlier redemption) is payable by check or draft of the Paying Agent mailed by first-class mail to the
Owner at the Owner’s address as it appears on the registration books maintained by the Paying Agent as
of the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding such interest payment date (the
“Record Date”), or at such other address as the Owner may have filed with the Paying Agent for that
purpose; provided however, that payment of interest may be by wire transfer in immediately available
funds to an account in the United States of America to any Owner of Bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of $1,000,000 or more who shall furnish written wire instructions to the Paying Agent at least five
(5) days before the applicable Record Date.
This Bond is one of a duly authorized issue of Bonds of the District designated as “Walnut Creek
School District (Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C
(2020)” (the “Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), all of like
tenor and date (except for such variation, if any, as may be required to designate varying numbers,
maturities, interest rates or redemption and other provisions) and all issued pursuant to the provisions of
Article 4.5 of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 (commencing with section 53506) of the California
Government Code (the “Act”), and pursuant to Resolution No. ___ of the District adopted September 8,
2020 (the “Resolution”), authorizing the issuance of the Bonds. Reference is hereby made to the
Resolution (copies of which are on file at the office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the
Exhibit A
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District) and the Act for a description of the terms on which the Bonds are issued and the rights
thereunder of the owners of the Bonds and the rights, duties and immunities of the Paying Agent and the
rights and obligations of the District thereunder, to all of the provisions of which Resolution the Owner of
this Bond, by acceptance hereof, assents and agrees.
A duly called election was held in the District on June 7, 2016, and thereafter canvassed pursuant
to law. At such election there was submitted to and approved by the requisite 55% vote of the qualified
electors of the District a question as to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District to
address critical renovation, modernization and safety needs at District schools, upgrade classrooms,
libraries and computer networks to provide students with 21st Century classrooms, improve energy
efficiency of classrooms and buildings, and replace, acquire, construct and renovate school facilities, in
the maximum aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 (the “Authorization”) payable from the levy of
an ad valorem tax against the taxable property in the District. The Series C Bonds represent the third and
final issue under the Authorization.
This Bond and the interest hereon and on all other Bonds and the interest thereon (to the extent
set forth in the Resolution) are general obligations of the District and do not constitute an obligation of
Contra Costa County, California. The District has the power and is obligated to cause the Contra Costa
County Treasurer-Tax Collector to levy ad valorem taxes for the payment of the Bonds and the interest
thereon upon all property within the District subject to taxation by the District. No part of any fund of
Contra Costa County is pledged or obligated to the payment of the Bonds.
The Bonds maturing on or before September 1, ____, are non-callable. The Bonds maturing on
September 1, ____, or any time thereafter, are callable for redemption prior to their stated maturity date at
the option of the District, as a whole, or in part on any date on or after September 1, ____ (in such
maturities as are designated by the District, or, if the District fails to designate such maturities, on a
proportional basis), and may be redeemed prior to the maturity thereof by payment of all principal, plus
accrued interest to date of redemption, without premium.
[If applicable:] The Bonds maturing on September 1, 20___ (the “Term Bonds”) are also subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption on September 1 in the years, and in the amounts, as set forth in the
following table, at a redemption price equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the principal amount
thereof to be redeemed (without premium), together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for
redemption; provided, however, that if some but not all of the Term Bonds have been redeemed pursuant
to the preceding paragraph, the aggregate principal amount of Term Bonds to be redeemed under this
paragraph shall be reduced on a pro rata basis in integral multiples of $5,000, as shall be designated
pursuant to written notice filed by the District with the Paying Agent:
Sinking Fund Principal
Redemption Date Amount to be
(September 1) Redeemed
†Maturity
The Paying Agent shall give notice of the redemption of the Bonds at the expense of the District.
Such notice shall specify: (a) that the Bonds or a designated portion thereof are to be redeemed, (b) the
numbers and CUSIP numbers of the Bonds to be redeemed, (c) the date of notice and the date of
redemption, (d) the place or places where the redemption will be made, and (e) descriptive information
regarding the Bonds including the dated date, interest rate and stated maturity date. Such notice shall
further state that on the specified date there shall become due and payable upon each Bond to be
redeemed, the portion of the principal amount of such Bond to be redeemed, together with interest
accrued to said date, and that from and after such date interest with respect thereto shall cease to accrue
and be payable.
Exhibit A
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If an Event of Default, as defined in the Resolution, shall occur, the principal of all Bonds may be
declared due and payable upon the conditions, in the manner and with the effect provided in the
Resolution, but such declaration and its consequences may be rescinded and annulled as further
provided in the Resolution.
The Bonds are issuable as fully registered Bonds, without coupons, in denominations of $5,000
and any integral multiple thereof. Subject to the limitations and conditions and upon payment of the
charges, if any, as provided in the Resolution. Bonds may be exchanged for a like aggregate principal
amount of Bonds of other authorized denominations and of the same maturity.
This Bond is transferable by the Owner hereof, in person or by his attorney duly authorized in
writing, at said office of the Paying Agent in Dallas, Texas, but only in the manner and subject to the
limitations provided in the Resolution, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Bond. Upon
registration of such transfer a new Bond or Bonds, of authorized denomination or denominations, for the
same aggregate principal amount and of the same maturity will be issued to the transferee in exchange
herefor.
The District and the Paying Agent may treat the Owner hereof as the absolute owner hereof for
all purposes, and the District and the Paying Agent shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.
The Resolution may be amended without the consent of the Owners of the Bonds to the extent set
forth in the Resolution.
It is hereby certified that all of the things, conditions and acts required to exist, to have happened
or to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond do exist, have happened or have
been performed in due and regular time and manner as required by the laws of the State of California,
and that the amount of this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the District, does not exceed any
limit prescribed by any laws of the State of California, and is not in excess of the amount of Bonds
permitted to be issued under the Resolution.
This Bond shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Resolution or become valid or obligatory
for any purpose until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have been signed manually by the
Paying Agent.
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company; a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the District or the Paying Agent for registration of
transfer, exchange, or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to
Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY
TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY
PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
Exhibit A
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Walnut Creek School District has caused this Bond to be executed
in its name and on its behalf with the facsimile signatures of the President of its Board of Trustees and the
Superintendent and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, all as of the Issue Date stated above.
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
President of the Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Superintendent and
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This is one of the Series C Bonds described in the within-mentioned Resolution.
Authentication Date:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST
COMPANY, N.A., as Paying Agent
By
Authorized Signatory
Exhibit A
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ASSIGNMENT
For value received, the undersigned do(es) hereby sell, assign and transfer unto
(Name, Address and Tax Identification or Social Security Number of Assignee)
the within Series C Bond and do(es) hereby irrevocably constitute(s) and appoint(s)
attorney, to transfer the same on the registration books of the Paying Agent with full power of
substitution in the premises.
Dated: _______________
Signature Guaranteed:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Notice: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a qualified
guarantor institution.
Notice: The signature on this assignment must
correspond with the name(s) as written on the face of
the within bond in every particular without alteration or
enlargement or any change whatsoever.
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION
FORM OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
$20,000,000
(Preliminary, subject to change)
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to section 53692 of the California Government Code, that
the Walnut Creek School District (the “District”) invites bids for the purchase of $20,000,000 (preliminary,
subject to change) aggregate principal amount of Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa County,
California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) (the “Bonds”). Bids will be
received on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020
until 9:30 A.M., Pacific Daylight time, electronically only through the I-Deal LLC BiDCOMP/PARITY®
system, and the sale will be awarded by the District within 26 hours after the expiration of the time
prescribed for the receipt of bids. The sale of the Bonds will be conducted upon the terms and conditions
set forth in the Official Notice of Sale for the Bonds. Such Official Notice of Sale and the Preliminary
Official Statement describing the Bonds will be distributed to prospective bidders by the municipal
advisor to the District, Isom Advisors, A Division of Urban Futures Incorporated, 1470 Maria Lane, Suite
315, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, telephone (925) 478-7450. Bids will be entertained only from bidders to
whom such Official Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement have been distributed. Legal
opinion: Quint & Thimmig LLP, Larkspur, California.
Exhibit C
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EXHIBIT C TO RESOLUTION
FORM OF NOTICE OF SALE
$20,000,000*
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic bids only for the purchase of $20,000,000*
aggregate principal amount of Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) (the “Bonds”), will be received by
the Walnut Creek School District (the “District”) at the time and in the form below specified:
DATE AND TIME: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020, until 9:30 A.M. (Pacific Daylight time).
SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bids may be submitted (for receipt not later than the time set
forth above) electronically only through the I-Deal LLC BiDCOMP/PARITY® system
(“PARITY®”). See “FORM OF BID” herein.
ISSUE; BOOK ENTRY: $20,000,000* consisting of fully registered bonds. The Bonds will
be dated as of their date of delivery, expected to be October 20, 2020, and will be issued in
minimum denominations of $5,000. The Bonds will be issued in a book entry only system with
no physical distribution of the Bonds made to the public. The Depository Trust Company
(“DTC”), will act as depository for the Bonds which will be immobilized in its custody. The
Bonds will be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for DTC, on behalf of the
participants in the DTC system and the subsequent beneficial owners of the Bonds.
MATURITIES: The Bonds will mature, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption, on the dates and in the amounts, as set forth in the following table. Each bidder is
required to specify in its bid whether, for any particular year, the Bonds will mature or, alternately, be
subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption in such year:
Maturity Date Principal Maturity Date Principal
(September 1) Amount* (September 1) Amount*
INTEREST: The Bonds shall bear interest, calculated on a 30/360 day basis, at a rate or
rates to be fixed upon the sale thereof but not to exceed 6% per annum, payable semiannually
on each March 1 and September 1, commencing March 1, 2021.
PAYMENT: Principal of the Bonds will be payable upon surrender to The Bank of New
York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Dallas, Texas (the “Paying Agent”). Interest on the Bonds
will be payable by check or draft mailed by first class mail to the owner at the address listed on
the registration books maintained by the Paying Agent for such purpose.
REGISTRATION: The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds as to both
principal and interest. The Bonds will be issued in the book-entry system of The Depository
Trust Company (“DTC”), and the ownership of the Bonds will be registered to the nominee of
DTC.
Exhibit C
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OPTIONAL REDEMPTION: The Bonds maturing on and prior to September 1, ____,
are not callable for redemption prior to their stated maturity date. The Bonds maturing on and
after September 1, ____, are callable for redemption prior to their stated maturity date at the
option of the District, in whole or in part on any date on or after September 1, ____ (in such
order as shall be selected by the District and by lot with a maturity), from any source lawfully
available therefor, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Bonds called for
redemption, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption without premium.
SINKING FUND REDEMPTION: Any bidder may, at its option, specify that one or
more maturities of the Bonds will consist of term Bonds which are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption in consecutive years immediately preceding the maturity thereof, as
designated in the bid of such bidder. In the event that the bid of the successful bidder specifies
that any maturity of Bonds will be term Bonds, such term Bonds will be subject to mandatory
sinking fund redemption on September 1 in each year so designated in the bid, in the respective
amounts for such years as set forth above under the heading “MATURITIES,” at a redemption
price equal to the principal amount thereof to be redeemed together with accrued interest
thereon to the redemption date, without premium.
PURPOSE: A duly called special municipal election was held in the District on June 7,
2016, and thereafter canvassed pursuant to law. At such election there was submitted to and
approved by the requisite fifty-five percent (55%) vote of the qualified electors of the District a
question as to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District to address critical
renovation, modernization and safety needs at District schools, upgrade classrooms, libraries
and computer networks to provide students with 21st Century classrooms, improve energy
efficiency of classrooms and buildings, and replace, acquire, construct and renovate school
facilities (the “Project”), in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 (the
“Authorization”) payable from the levy of an ad valorem tax against the taxable property in the
District. In 2016, the District issued its $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa
County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series A (2016), under the
Authorization. In 2019, the District issued its $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (Contra
Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series B (2019), under the
Authorization. The Bonds represent the third and final issue under the Authorization and are
being issued for the purpose of raising moneys for the Project and other authorized costs.
SECURITY: The Bonds are general obligations of the District. The Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors has the power and is obligated to levy ad valorem taxes for the payment of
the Bonds and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount upon all property
within the District subject to taxation (except for certain classes of personal property).
RATING: S&P Global Ratings, a Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC business, has
assigned the rating of “__” to the Bonds. The cost of obtaining such rating will be borne
entirely by the District and not by the successful bidder.
TERMS OF SALE
INTEREST RATE: No rate of interest may be bid which exceeds 6% per annum. Each
rate bid must be a multiple of one-twentieth of one percent (1/20%) or one-eighth of one
percent (1/8%). No Bond shall bear more than one interest rate, and all Bonds of the same
maturity shall bear the same rate. Each Bond must bear interest at the rate specified in the bid
from its date to its fixed maturity date.
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FORM OF BID; MINIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: No bid shall be for less than 101% of
the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds. No bid shall generate more bid premium than an
amount equal to the interest due on the Bonds in the first three years.
To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in BiDCOMP/PARITY® conflict
with this Official Notice of Sale, the terms of this Official Notice of Sale shall control. For further
information about BiDCOMP/PARITY®, bidders may contact Isom Advisors, A Division of
Urban Futures Incorporated (the “Municipal Advisor”) at (925) 478-7450 or
BiDCOMP/PARITY® at (212) 404-8102.
THE DISTRICT RETAINS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE WHETHER
ANY BID IS TIMELY AND COMPLETE. NONE OF THE DISTRICT, THE MUNICIPAL
ADVISOR, OR QUINT & THIMMIG LLP (“BOND COUNSEL”) TAKES ANY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMING ANY BIDDER PRIOR TO THE TIME FOR RECEIVING
BIDS THAT ITS BID IS INCOMPLETE OR NOT RECEIVED.
EACH BIDDER SUBMITTING AN ELECTRONIC BID UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES
BY DOING SO THAT IT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ARRANGEMENTS WITH
BiDCOMP/PARITY® AND THAT BiDCOMP/PARITY® IS NOT ACTING AS AN AGENT OF
THE DISTRICT. INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS MUST
BE OBTAINED FROM BiDCOMP/PARITY® AND THE DISTRICT ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING OR VERIFYING BIDDER COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROCEDURES OF BiDCOMP/PARITY®. THE DISTRICT SHALL ASSUME THAT ANY BID
RECEIVED THROUGH BiDCOMP/PARITY® HAS BEEN MADE BY A DULY AUTHORIZED
AGENT OF THE BIDDER.
THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE ITS BEST EFFORTS TO ACCOMMODATE ELECTRONIC
BIDS; HOWEVER, THE DISTRICT, THE MUNICIPAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL
ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR CONTAINED IN ANY BID SUBMITTED
ELECTRONICALLY, OR FOR FAILURE OF ANY BID TO BE TRANSMITTED, RECEIVED OR
ACCEPTED AT THE OFFICIAL TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. THE OFFICIAL TIME FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DISTRICT AND THE DISTRICT SHALL
NOT BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THE TIME KEPT BY BiDCOMP/PARITY® AS THE
OFFICIAL TIME.
BEST BID: The Bonds will be awarded to the responsible bidder or bidders offering to
purchase the Bonds at the lowest true interest cost to the District. The true interest cost of each bid
will be determined on the basis of the present value of the aggregate future semiannual
payments resulting from the interest rates specified by the bidder. The present value will be
calculated to the dated date of the Bonds (assumed to be October 20, 2020) and will be based on
the proposed bid amount (par value plus any premium). For the purpose of making such
determination, it shall be assumed that any Bond designated as term bonds by the bidder shall
be deemed to be payable on the dates and in the amounts as shown under the section entitled
“MATURITIES” herein. Each bidder is requested, but not required, to state in his bid the
percentage true interest cost to the District, which shall be considered as informative only and
shall not be binding on either the bidder or the District. The determination of the best bid by the
District’s municipal advisor shall be binding and conclusive on all bidders.
RIGHT OF CANCELLATION OF SALE BY DISTRICT: The District reserves the right,
in its sole discretion, at any time to cancel the public sale of the Bonds. In such event, the
District shall cause notice of cancellation of this invitation for bids and the public sale of the
Bonds to be communicated through PARITY® as promptly as practicable. However, no failure
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to publish such notice or any defect or omission therein shall affect the cancellation of the public
sale of the Bonds.
RIGHT TO MODIFY OR AMEND: The District reserves the right, in its sole discretion,
to modify or amend this official Notice of Sale including, but not limited to, the right to adjust
and change the principal amount and principal amortization schedule of the Bonds being
offered, at any time prior to the date and time for the receipt of bids, communicated through
PARITY®.
RIGHT OF POSTPONEMENT BY DISTRICT: The District reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to postpone, from time to time, the date established for the receipt of bids. Any such
postponement will be communicated through PARITY® prior to the date and time for the
receipt of bids. If any date is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced through
PARITY® at least 24 hours prior to such alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date,
any bidder may submit a bid for the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the
provisions of this Official Notice of Sale, except for the date of sale and except for the changes
announced by through PARITY® at the time the sale date and time are announced.
RIGHT OF REJECTION: The District reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject
any and all bids and to waive any irregularity or informality in any bid except that no bids will
be accepted later than 9:30 A.M. (Pacific Daylight time) on the date set for receipt of bids.
PROMPT AWARD: Pursuant to authority granted by the Board of Trustees of the
District (the “Board”), the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, will take action
awarding the Bonds or rejecting all bids not later than the close of business on the date for the
receipt of bids; provided, that the award may be made after the expiration of the specified time
if the bidder shall not have given to said Board notice in writing of the withdrawal of such
proposal. Any bid submitted pursuant to this Notice of Sale shall be considered a firm offer for
the purchase of the Bonds, as specified in the bid.
PLACE OF DELIVERY; CANCELLATION FOR LATE DELIVERY: It is expected that
said Bonds will be delivered to DTC for the account of the successful bidder within thirty (30)
days from the date of sale thereof. The successful bidder shall have the right, at his option, to
cancel its obligation to purchase the Bonds if the Bonds are not tendered for delivery within
thirty (30) days from the date of the sale thereof, and in such event the successful bidder shall be
entitled to the return of the deposit accompanying his bid.
GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT: A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) in the form of a certified
or cashier’s check or a wire transfer, in the amount of $100,000, payable to the order of the
Paying Agent, must be remitted by the winning bidder within 48 hours after the acceptance of
its bid. The Deposit shall be cashed by the Paying Agent on behalf of the District and shall then
be applied toward the purchase price of the Bonds. If after the award of the Bonds the
successful bidder or bidders fail to complete their purchase on the terms stated in their bid, the
Deposit will be retained by the District. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to any bidder.
CHANGE IN TAX EXEMPT STATUS: At any time before the Bonds are tendered for
delivery, the successful bidder may disaffirm and withdraw his proposal if the interest received
by private holders from Bonds of the same type and character shall be declared to be taxable
income under present federal income tax laws, either by a ruling of the Internal Revenue
Service or by a decision of any federal court, or shall be declared taxable, or be required to be
taken into account in computing federal income taxes (except alternative minimum taxes and
environmental taxes payable by corporations) by any federal income tax law enacted
subsequent to the date of this notice.
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CLOSING PAPERS; BOND PRINTING: Each proposal will be understood to be
conditioned upon the District furnishing to the purchaser, without charge, concurrently with
payment for and delivery of the Bonds, the following closing papers, each dated the date of
delivery:
(a) The opinion of Quint & Thimmig LLP, Larkspur, California, Bond Counsel,
approving the validity of the Bonds and stating that, subject to the District’s compliance with
certain covenants, the interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income
tax purposes, such interest is not an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals, and interest on the Bonds is exempt from
State of California personal income taxes. Other tax consequences to holders of the Bonds, if
any, are not addressed in the opinion;
(b) A certificate of the District certifying that on the basis of the facts, estimates and
circumstances in existence on the date of issue, it is not expected that the proceeds of the Bonds
will be used in a manner that would cause the Bonds to be arbitrage bonds;
(c) A certificate of the District, signed by officers and representatives of the District,
certifying that the officers and representatives have signed the Bonds whether by facsimile or
manual signature, and that they were respectively duly authorized to execute the same;
(d) The receipt of the District evidencing the receipt of the purchase price of the Bonds;
(e) A certificate of the District, certifying that there is no known litigation threatened or
pending affecting the validity of the Bonds; and
(f) A certificate of the District, signed by an officer of the District, acting in his official
capacity, to the effect that at the time of the sale of the Bonds, and at all times subsequent
thereto up to and including the time of the delivery of the Bonds, the Official Statement relating
to the Bonds did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading.
CUSIP NUMBERS: It is anticipated that CUSIP numbers will be printed on the Bonds,
but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor error with respect thereto shall
constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the purchaser thereof to accept delivery of and pay
for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of the purchase contract. All expenses of printing
CUSIP numbers on the Bonds and the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said
numbers shall be paid by the successful bidder.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ISSUE PRICE: The winning bidder shall assist the District in
establishing the issue price of the Bonds and shall execute and deliver to the District at closing
an “issue price” or similar certificate setting forth the reasonably expected initial offering price
to the public of the Bonds, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent
communications, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such modifications
as may be appropriate or necessary, in the reasonable judgment of the winning bidder, the
District and Bond Counsel. All actions to be taken by the District under this Notice of Sale to
establish the issue price of the Bonds may be taken on behalf of the District by the Municipal
Advisor and any notice or report to be provided to the District may be provided to the
Municipal Advisor.
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Any bid submitted pursuant to this Notice of Sale shall be considered a firm offer for the
purchase of the Bonds, as specified in the bid.
The District may choose to apply either the “Competitive Bid” method or the “General
Method” in determining the “Issue Price” of the Bonds. If the District does not receive bids
from at least three underwriters who have established industry reputations for underwriting
new issuances of municipal bonds, the District will use the “General Method” based on actual
sale prices of at least 10% of each maturity of the Bonds.
CALIFORNIA DEBT AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION: The
successful bidder will be required, pursuant to State law, to pay any fees to the California Debt
and Investment Advisory Commission when due.
DTC FEES: All fees due DTC with respect to the Bonds shall be paid by the successful
bidder or bidders.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The District has caused to be prepared a Preliminary Official
Statement describing the Bonds in a form deemed final by the District within the meaning of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, except for certain information which is permitted under said Rule 15c2-12 to
be omitted from the Preliminary Official Statement. A copy of the Preliminary Official
Statement will be furnished upon request to Isom Advisors, A Division of Urban Futures
Incorporated, 1470 Maria Lane, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, telephone (925) 478-7450.
The District will furnish to the successful bidder within seven business days following the date
of award, at no charge, not in excess of 25 copies of the Official Statement for use in connection
with any resale of the Bonds.
DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE: The District will deliver to the purchaser of the Bonds a
certificate of an official of the District, dated the date of Bond delivery, stating that as of the date
thereof, to the best of the knowledge and belief of said official, the Official Statement does not
contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in
order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading, and further certifying that the signatory knows of no material
adverse change in the condition of the District which would make it unreasonable for the
purchaser of the Bonds to rely upon the Official Statement in connection with the resale of the
Bonds.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE: In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule
15c2-12(b)(5), the District will undertake, pursuant to the resolution authorizing issuance of the
Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain
events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the preliminary Official Statement and
will also be set forth in the final Official Statement.
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF ISSUE PRICE CERTIFICATE
$20,000,000
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
ISSUE PRICE CERTIFICATE
The undersigned, on behalf of ____________ (the “Bidder”), hereby certifies as set forth below
with respect to the sale of the above-captioned obligations (the “Bonds”).
1. Reasonably Expected Initial Offering Prices.
(a) As of the Sale Date, the reasonably expected initial offering prices of the Bonds to
the Public by the Bidder are the prices listed in Schedule A (the “Expected Offering Prices”). The
Expected Offering Prices are the prices for the Maturities of the Bonds used by the Bidder in
formulating its bid to purchase the Bonds. Attached as Schedule B is a true and correct copy of
the bid provided by the Bidder to purchase the Bonds.
(b) the Bidder was not given the opportunity to review other bids prior to
submitting its bid.
(c) The bid submitted by the Bidder constituted a firm offer to purchase the Bonds.
2. Defined Terms.
(a) “Maturity” means Bonds with the same credit and payment terms. Bonds with
different maturity dates, or Bonds with the same maturity date but different stated interest rates,
are treated as separate Maturities.
(b) “Public” means any person (including an individual, trust, estate, partnership,
association, company, or corporation) other than an underwriter or a related party to an
underwriter. The term “related party” for purposes of this certificate generally means any two or
more persons who have greater than 50 percent common ownership, directly or indirectly.
(c) “Sale Date” means the first day on which there is a binding contract in writing
for the sale of a Maturity of the Bonds. The Sale Date of the Bonds is October 6, 2020.
(d) “underwriter” means (i) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract
with the Walnut Creek School District (the “District”) (or with the lead underwriter to form an
underwriting syndicate) to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public, and (ii) any
person that agrees pursuant to a written contract directly or indirectly with a person described in
clause (i) of this paragraph to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public (including a
member of a selling group or a party to a retail distribution agreement participating in the initial
sale of the Bonds to the Public).
The representations set forth in this certificate are limited to factual matters only. Nothing in this
certificate represents the Bidder’s interpretation of any laws, including specifically sections 103 and 148 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations thereunder. The
undersigned understands that the foregoing information will be relied upon by the District with respect
to certain of the representations set forth in the Certificate as to Arbitrage and with respect to compliance
with the federal income tax rules affecting the Bonds, and by Quint & Thimmig LLP in connection with
rendering its opinion that the interest with respect to the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal
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income tax purposes, the preparation of the Internal Revenue Service Form 8038-G and other federal
income tax advice that it may give to the District from time to time relating to the Bonds.
Dated: October 20, 2020 ________________, as Bidder
By
Name
Title
Exhibit C
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SCHEDULE A TO ISSUE PRICE CERTIFICATE
$20,000,000
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
REASONABLY EXPECTED INITIAL OFFERING PRICES
Maturity Date Principal Interest
(August 1) Amount Rate Yield Price
Exhibit C
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SCHEDULE B TO ISSUE PRICE CERTIFICATE
$20,000,000
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
UNDERWRITER’S BID
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EXHIBIT D TO RESOLUTION
FORM OF PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT
$20,000,000
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Contra Costa County, California)
General Obligation Bonds,
Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
PAYING AGENT/BOND REGISTRAR/COSTS OF ISSUANCE AGREEMENT
THIS PAYING AGENT/BOND REGISTRAR/COSTS OF ISSUANCE AGREEMENT (this
“Agreement”), is entered into as of October 1, 2020, by and between the WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL
DISTRICT (the “District”) and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (the
“Paying Agent”), relating to the $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (Contra Costa County,
California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) (the “Bonds”). The District hereby
appoints the Paying Agent to act in such capacity as Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Bond Registrar
for the Bonds and Custodian and Disbursing Agent for the payment of costs of issuance relating to the
Bonds (all such capacities referred to herein as “Paying Agent”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the District has duly authorized and provided for the issuance of the Bonds as fully
registered bonds without coupons;
WHEREAS, the District will ensure all things necessary to make the Bonds the valid obligations
of the District, in accordance with their terms, will be done upon the issuance and delivery thereof;
WHEREAS, the District and the Paying Agent wish to provide the terms under which the Paying
Agent will act to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds, in accordance with the terms thereof, and
under which the Paying Agent will act as Bond Registrar for the Bonds;
WHEREAS, the District and the Paying Agent also wish to provide the terms under which the
Paying Agent will act as Custodian and Disbursing Agent for the payment of costs of issuance relating to
the Bonds;
WHEREAS, the Paying Agent has agreed to serve in such capacities for and on behalf of the
District and has full power and authority to perform and serve as Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and
Bond Registrar for the Bonds and as Custodian and Disbursing Agent for the payment of costs of
issuance relating to the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the District has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement; and
all things necessary to make this Agreement a valid agreement have been done.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows:
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ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01. Definitions.
For all purposes of this Agreement except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context
otherwise requires:
“Bond Register” means the book or books of registration kept by the Paying Agent in which are
maintained the names and addresses and principal amounts registered to each Registered Owner.
“Bond Registrar” means the Paying Agent when it is performing the function of registrar for the
Bonds.
“Bond Resolution” means the resolution of the District pursuant to which the Bonds were issued.
“Bond” or “Bonds” means any one or all of the $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (Contra
Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020).
“Closing Date” means October 20, 2020, the date of delivery of the Bonds.
“Custodian and Disbursing Agent” means the Paying Agent when it is performing the function of
custodian and disbursing agent for the payment of costs of issuance relating to the Bonds.
“District” means Walnut Creek School District.
“District Request” means a written request signed in the name of the District and delivered to the
Paying Agent.
“Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the District ending on June 30 of each year.
“Paying Agent” means The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a national banking
association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock
company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision of a
government or any entity whatsoever.
“Registered Owner” means a Person in whose name a Bond is registered in the Bond Register.
“Stated Maturity” when used with respect to any Bond means the date specified in the Bond
Resolution as the date on which the principal of such Bond is due and payable.
“Transfer Agent” means the Paying Agent when it is performing the function of transfer agent for
the Bonds.
”Treasurer-Tax Collector” means the Contra Costa County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
“Underwriter” means ______________.
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ARTICLE TWO
APPOINTMENT OF BANK AS PAYING AGENT, TRANSFER AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND
CUSTODIAN AND DISBURSING AGENT
Section 2.01. Appointment and Acceptance. The District hereby appoints the Paying Agent to
act as Paying Agent and Transfer Agent with respect to the Bonds, to pay to the Registered Owners in
accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the Bond Resolution, the principal of,
redemption premium (if any) and interest on all or any of the Bonds.
The District hereby appoints the Paying Agent as Bond Registrar with respect to the Bonds. As
Bond Registrar, the Paying Agent shall keep and maintain for and on behalf of the District, books and
records as to the ownership of the Bonds and with respect to the transfer and exchange thereof as
provided herein and in the Bond Resolution.
The District hereby appoints the Paying Agent as Custodian and Disbursing Agent.
The Paying Agent hereby accepts its appointment, and agrees to act as Paying Agent, Transfer
Agent, Bond Registrar and Custodian and Disbursing Agent.
Section 2.02. Compensation. As compensation for the Paying Agent’s services as Paying
Agent and Bond Registrar, the District hereby agrees to pay the Paying Agent the fees and amounts set
forth in a separate agreement between the District and the Paying Agent.
In addition, the District agrees to reimburse the Paying Agent, upon its request, for all reasonable
and necessary out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements, and advances, including without limitation the
reasonable fees, expenses, and disbursements of its agents and attorneys, made or incurred by the Paying
Agent in connection with entering into and performing under this Agreement and in connection with
investigating and defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with its performance
hereunder.
ARTICLE THREE
PAYING AGENT
Section 3.01. Duties of Paying Agent. As Paying Agent, the Paying Agent, provided sufficient
collected funds have been provided to it for such purpose by or on behalf of the District, shall pay on
behalf of the District the principal of, and interest on each Bond in accordance with the debt service
schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3.02. Payment Dates. The District hereby instructs the Paying Agent to pay the
principal of and interest on the Bonds on the dates specified in the Bond Resolution.
ARTICLE FOUR
BOND REGISTRAR
Section 4.01. Initial Delivery of Bonds. The Bonds will be initially registered and delivered to
the purchaser designated by the District as one Bond for each maturity. If such purchaser delivers a
written request to the Paying Agent not later than five business days prior to the date of initial delivery,
the Paying Agent will, on the date of initial delivery, deliver Bonds of authorized denominations,
registered in accordance with the instructions in such written request.
Section 4.02. Duties of Bond Registrar. The Paying Agent in its capacity as Bond Registrar
shall provide for the proper registration of transfer, exchange and replacement of the Bonds. Every Bond
surrendered for transfer or exchange shall be duly endorsed or be accompanied by a written instrument
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of transfer, the signature on which has been guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution, in form
acceptable to the Paying Agent, duly executed by the Registered Owner thereof or his attorney duly
authorized in writing. The Bond Registrar may request any supporting documentation it deems
necessary or appropriate to effect a re-registration.
Section 4.03. Unauthenticated Bonds. The District shall provide to the Paying Agent on a
continuing basis, an adequate inventory of unauthenticated Bonds to facilitate transfers. The Paying
Agent agrees that it will maintain such unauthenticated Bonds in safekeeping.
Section 4.04. Form of Bond Register. The Paying Agent as Bond Registrar will maintain its
records as Bond Registrar in accordance with the Paying Agent’s general practices and procedures in
effect from time to time.
Section 4.05. Reports. The District may request the information in the Bond Register at any
time the Paying Agent is customarily open for business, provided that reasonable time is allowed the
Paying Agent to provide an up-to-date listing and to convert the information into written form.
The Paying Agent will not release or disclose the content of the Bond Register to any person other
than to the District at its written request, except upon receipt of a subpoena or court order or as may
otherwise be required by law. Upon receipt of a subpoena or court order the Paying Agent will notify the
District to the extent it is allowed by law to do so.
Section 4.06. Cancelled Bonds. All Bonds surrendered for payment, transfer, exchange, or
replacement, if surrendered to the Paying Agent, shall be promptly cancelled by it and, if surrendered to
the District, shall be delivered to the Paying Agent, shall be promptly cancelled by the Paying Agent. The
District may at any time deliver to the Paying Agent for cancellation any Bonds previously authenticated
and delivered which the District may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Bonds so
delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Paying Agent. All cancelled Bonds held by the Paying Agent
for its retention period then in effect and shall thereafter be destroyed and evidence of such destruction
furnished to the District upon its written request.
ARTICLE FIVE
CUSTODIAN AND DISBURSING AGENT
Section 5.01. Receipt of Moneys. On October 6, 2020, the date of sale of the Bonds (the “Sale
Date”), the Paying Agent, in its capacity as custodian, received the sum of $100,000.00 from the
Underwriter, representing the good faith deposit paid by the Underwriter, and deposited such amount in
a bond proceeds account (the “Bond Proceeds Account”), established pursuant to that certain Good Faith
Deposit Custody Agreement, dated the Sale Date, by and between the District and the Paying Agent, as
custodian. The Paying Agent, as custodian, is hereby directed to transfer such amount from the Bond
Proceeds Account to a special fund to be held and maintained by the Custodian and Disbursing Agent in
the name of the District (the “Costs of Issuance Fund”) for the payment of Costs of Issuance. In addition,
on the Closing Date, the Paying Agent, as custodian, received, from the Underwriter, the additional sum
of $_________. The Paying Agent, as custodian, is hereby directed to deposit such amount in the Costs of
Issuance Fund, for a total deposit therein of $__________.
Section 5.02. No Investment. The Custodian and Disbursing Agent shall hold monies in the
Costs of Issuance Fund in cash uninvested.
Section 5.03. Payment of Costs of Issuance. The Custodian and Disbursing Agent will pay
costs of issuance of the Bonds as directed by the District from time to time via a written requisition of the
District stating the person to whom payment is to be made, the amount to be paid, that such payment is
proper charge against said fund and that payment for such charge has not previously been made and that
such payments shall be made by check or wire transfer in accordance with the payment instructions set
forth in such requisition and the Custodian and Disbursing Agent shall rely on such payment
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instructions with no duty to investigate or inquire as to the authenticity of the payment instructions or
the authority under which they were given.
Section 5.04. Transfer of Remaining Amounts. Any balances remaining in the Costs of
Issuance Fund (including any earnings) on January 20, 2021, or upon the earlier written order of the
District, will be transferred to the Treasurer-Tax Collector for deposit in the Interest and Sinking Fund
maintained for the District and the Costs of Issuance Fund shall be closed.
Section 5.05. Limited Liability. The liability of the Custodian and Disbursing Agent as
custodian and disbursing agent is limited to the duties listed above. The Custodian and Disbursing Agent
in such capacity will not be liable for any action taken or neglected to be taken by it in good faith in any
exercise of reasonable care and believed by it to be within the discretion of power conferred upon it by
this Agreement.
ARTICLE SIX
THE PAYING AGENT
Section 6.01. Duties of the Paying Agent. The Paying Agent undertakes to perform the duties
set forth herein. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Paying
Agent. The Paying Agent hereby agrees to use the funds deposited with it for payment of the principal of
and interest on the Bonds to pay the same as it shall become due and further agrees to establish and
maintain such accounts and funds as may be required for the Paying Agent to function as Paying Agent
and in its capacity as custodian and disbursing agent to use the funds deposited with it for payment of
costs of issuance as set forth in Article V hereof.
Section 6.02. Reliance on Documents, Etc.
(a) The Paying Agent may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and correctness of
the opinions expressed therein, on certificates or opinions expressed therein, on certificates or opinions
furnished to the Paying Agent by the District.
(b) The Paying Agent shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith. The Paying
Agent shall not be liable for other than its negligence or willful misconduct in connection with any act or
omission hereunder.
(c) No provision of this Agreement shall require the Paying Agent to expend or risk its own
funds or otherwise incur any financial liability for performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the
exercise of any of its rights or powers.
(d) The Paying Agent may rely, or be protected in acting or refraining from acting, upon any
resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order,
bond, note, security or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or
presented by the proper party or parties. The Paying Agent need not examine the ownership of any Bond,
but shall be protected in acting upon receipt of Bonds containing an endorsement or instruction of
transfer or power of transfer which appears on its face to be signed by the Registered Owner or agent of
the Registered Owner.
(e) The Paying Agent may consult with counsel, and the written advice or opinion of counsel
shall be full authorization and protection with respect to any action taken, suffered or omitted by it
hereunder in good faith and reliance thereon.
(f) The Paying Agent may exercise any of the powers hereunder and perform any duties
hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and shall not be liable for the actions of
such agent or attorney if appointed by it with reasonable care.
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(g) The Paying Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance
of its obligation under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances
beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fire; flood; wars;
terrorism; military disturbances; sabotage; epidemic; riots; interruptions; loss or malfunctions of utilities;
computer (hardware or software) or communications services; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or
military authority or governmental action; it being understood that Paying Agent shall use commercially
reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume
performance as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
(h) The Paying Agent agrees to accept and act upon instructions or directions pursuant to this
Agreement sent by unsecured e-mail, facsimile transmission or other similar unsecured electronic
methods, provided, however, that the District shall provide to the Paying Agent an incumbency
certificate listing designated persons authorized to provide such instructions, which incumbency
certificate shall be amended whenever a person is to be added or deleted from the listing. If the District
elects to give the Paying Agent e-mail or facsimile instructions (or instructions by a similar electronic
method) and the Paying Agent in its discretion elects to act upon such instructions, the Paying Agent’s
understanding of such instructions shall be deemed controlling. The Paying Agent shall not be liable for
any losses, costs or expenses arising directly or indirectly from the Paying Agent’s reliance upon and
compliance with such instructions notwithstanding such instructions conflict or are inconsistent with a
subsequent written instruction. The District agrees to assume all risks arising out of the use of such
electronic methods to submit instructions and directions to the Paying Agent, including without
limitation the risk of the Paying Agent acting on unauthorized instructions, and the risk or interception
and misuse by third parties.
Section 6.03. Recitals of District. The recitals contained in the Bond Resolution and the Bonds
shall be taken as the statements of the District, and the Paying Agent assumes no responsibility for their
correctness.
Section 6.04. May Own Bonds. The Paying Agent, in its individual or any other capacity, may
become the owner or pledgee of Bonds with the same rights it would have if it were not the Paying Agent
and Bond Registrar for the Bonds.
Section 6.05. Money Held by the Paying Agent. Money held by the Paying Agent hereunder
need not be segregated from other funds. The Paying Agent shall have no duties with respect to
investment of funds deposited with it, except as expressly set forth herein, and shall be under no
obligation to pay interest on any money received by it hereunder.
Any money deposited with or otherwise held by the Paying Agent for the payment of the
principal of or interest on any Bond and remaining unclaimed for two years after such deposit will be
paid by the Paying Agent to the District, and the District and the Paying Agent agree that the Registered
Owner of such Bond shall thereafter look only to the District for payment thereof, and that all liability of
the Paying Agent with respect to such moneys shall thereupon cease.
The Paying Agent shall furnish the District periodic cash transaction statements which include
detail for all investment transactions effected by the Paying Agent or brokers selected by the District.
Upon the District’s election, such statements will be delivered via the Paying Agent’s online service and
upon electing such service, paper statements will be provided only upon request. The District waives the
right to receive brokerage confirmations of security transactions effected by the Paying Agent as they
occur, to the extent permitted by law. The District further understands that trade confirmations for
securities transactions effected by the Paying Agent will be available upon request and at no additional
cost and other trade confirmations may be obtained from the applicable broker.
Section 6.06. Other Transactions. The Paying Agent may engage in or be interested in any
financial or other transaction with the District.
Section 6.07. Interpleader. The District and the Paying Agent agree that the Paying Agent may
seek adjudication of any adverse claim, demand, or controversy over its person as well as funds on
deposit, in a court of competent jurisdiction. The District and the Paying Agent further agree that the
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Paying Agent has the right to file an action in interpleader in any court of competent jurisdiction to
determine the rights of any person claiming any interest herein.
Section 6.08. Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the District shall indemnify the
Paying Agent, its officers, directors, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) for, and hold them
harmless against any loss, cost, claim, liability or expense arising out of or in connection with the Paying
Agent’s acceptance or administration of the Paying Agent’s duties hereunder in its capacities as Paying
Agent, Registrar, Transfer Agent or Custodian or under the Bond Resolution (except any loss, liability or
expense as may be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be attributable to the Paying Agent’s
negligence or willful misconduct), including the cost and expense (including its counsel fees) of
defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its
powers or duties under this Agreement. Such indemnity shall survive the termination or discharge of this
Agreement or discharge of the Bonds.
ARTICLE SEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 7.01. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by an agreement in writing
signed by both of the parties hereto.
Section 7.02. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the
prior written consent of the other party.
Section 7.03. Notices. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver
or other document provided or permitted hereby to be given or furnished to the District or the Paying
Agent shall be mailed or delivered to the District or the Paying Agent, respectively, at the following
addresses, or such other address as may have been given by one party to the other by fifteen (15) days
written notice.
If to the District: Walnut Creek School District
960 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6850
If to the Paying Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
Attn: Corporate Trust Department
2001 Bryan Street, 11th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
(215) 468-6145
Section 7.04. Effect of Headings. The Article and Section headings herein are for convenience
of reference only and shall not affect the construction hereof.
Section 7.05. Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements herein by the District and
the Paying Agent shall bind their successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not.
Section 7.06. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions
hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 7.07. Benefits of Agreement. Nothing herein, express or implied, shall give to any
Person, other than the parties hereto and their successors hereunder, any benefit or any legal or equitable
right, remedy or claim hereunder.
Section 7.08. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Bond Resolution constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto relative to the Paying Agent acting in the capacities as Paying
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Agent, Transfer Agent and Bond Registrar for the Bonds and as Custodian and Disbursing Agent for the
payment of costs of issuance relating to the Bonds.
Section 7.09. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
Section 7.10. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective from and after its date
and until the Paying Agent resigns or is removed in accordance with the Bond Resolution; provided,
however, that no such termination shall be effective until a successor has been appointed and has
accepted the duties of the Paying Agent hereunder.
The Paying Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the District. If the
Paying Agent shall resign, be removed or become incapable of acting, the District shall promptly appoint
a successor Paying Agent and Bond Registrar. If an instrument of acceptance by a successor Paying Agent
and Bond Registrar shall not have been delivered to the Paying Agent within thirty 30 days after the
Paying Agent gives notice of resignation, the Paying Agent may petition any court of competent
jurisdiction at the expense of the District for the appointment of a successor Paying Agent and Bond
Registrar. In the event of resignation or removal of the Paying Agent as Paying Agent and Bond
Registrar, upon the written request of the District and upon payment of all amounts owing to the Paying
Agent hereunder the Paying Agent shall deliver to the District or its designee all funds and
unauthenticated Bonds, and a copy of the Bond Register. The provisions of Section 2.02 and Section 6.08
hereof shall survive and remain in full force and effect following the termination of this Agreement.
Section 7.11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and shall
be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Section 7.12. Documents to be Filed with Paying Agent. The District shall file with the Paying
Agent the following documents: (a) a certified copy of the Bond Resolution and a specimen Bond; (b) a
copy of the opinion of bond counsel provided to the District in connection with the issuance of the Bonds;
and (c) a District Request containing written instructions to the Paying Agent with respect to the issuance
and delivery of the Bonds, including the name of the Registered Owners and the denominations of the
Bonds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first above written.
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
Marie Morgan,
Superintendent
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST
COMPANY, N.A., as Paying Agent
By
Juliana Haidary,
Associate Client Service Manager
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EXHIBIT A
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Interest
Payment Date Principal Interest Total
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EXHIBIT E TO RESOLUTION
FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
This Continuing Disclosure Certificate (the “Disclosure Certificate”) is executed and delivered by
the WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT (the “District”) in connection with the issuance by the District
of its $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (County of Contra Costa, California) General Obligation
Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020) (the “Bonds”). The Bonds are being issued pursuant to a
resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the District on September 8, 2020 (the “Resolution”). The
District covenants and agrees as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth above and, in the Indenture, which
apply to any capitalized term used in this Disclosure Certificate unless otherwise defined in this Section
1, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
“Annual Report” means any Annual Report provided by the District pursuant to, and as described
in, Sections 3 and 4 of this Disclosure Certificate.
“Annual Report Date” means March 31 after the end of the District’s fiscal year.
“Dissemination Agent” shall mean, initially, Isom Advisors, A Division of Urban Futures
Incorporated, or any successor Dissemination Agent designed in writing by the District and which has
been filed with the then current Dissemination Agent a written acceptance of such designation.
“Fiscal Year” means any twelve–month period beginning on July 1 in any year and extending to
the next succeeding June 30, both dates inclusive, or any other twelve–month period selected and
designated by the District as its official fiscal year period under a Certificate of the District filed with the
Trustee.
“MSRB” means the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, which has been designated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission as the sole repository of disclosure information for purposes of the
Rule, or any other repository of disclosure information that may be designated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission as such for purposes of the Rule in the future.
“Official Statement” means the final official statement executed by the District in connection with
the issuance of the Bonds.
“Participating Underwriter” means the original underwriter of the Bonds.
“Rule” means Rule 15c2–12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended from time to time.
“Significant Events” means any of the events listed in Section 5(a) of this Disclosure Certificate.
Section 2. Purpose of the Disclosure Certificate. This Disclosure Certificate is being executed and
delivered by the District for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the Bonds and in order to
assist the Participating Underwriter in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2– 12(b)(5).
Section 3. Provision of Annual Reports.
(a) The District shall, or shall cause the Dissemination Agent to, not later than the Annual Report
Date, commencing March 31, 2021, with the report for fiscal year 2018-19 provide to the MSRB, in an
electronic format as prescribed by the MSRB, an Annual Report that is consistent with the requirements
of Section 4 of this Disclosure Certificate. Not later than 15 Business Days prior to the Annual Report
Date, the District shall provide the Annual Report to the Dissemination Agent (if other than the District).
If by 15 Business Days prior to the Annual Report Date the Dissemination Agent (if other than the
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District) has not received a copy of the Annual Report, the Dissemination Agent shall contact the District
to determine if the District is in compliance with the previous sentence. The Annual Report may be
submitted as a single document or as separate documents comprising a package and may include by
reference other information as provided in Section 4 of this Disclosure Certificate; provided that the
audited financial statements of the District may be submitted separately from the balance of the Annual
Report, and later than the Annual Report Date, if not available by that date. If the District’s fiscal year
changes, it shall give notice of such change in the same manner as for a Significant Event under Section
5(c). The District shall provide a written certification with each Annual Report furnished to the
Dissemination Agent to the effect that such Annual Report constitutes the Annual Report required to be
furnished by the District hereunder.
(b) If the District does not provide (or cause the Dissemination Agent to provide) an Annual
Report by the Annual Report Date, the District in a timely manner shall provide (or cause the
Dissemination Agent to provide) to the MSRB, in an electronic format as prescribed by the MSRB, a notice
in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A.
(c) With respect to each Annual Report, the Dissemination Agent shall:
(i) determine each year prior to the Annual Report Date the then–applicable rules and
electronic format prescribed by the MSRB for the filing of annual continuing disclosure reports;
and
(ii) if the Dissemination Agent is other than the District, file a report with the District
certifying that the Annual Report has been provided pursuant to this Disclosure Certificate, and
stating the date it was provided.
Section 4. Content of Annual Reports. The District’s Annual Report shall contain or incorporate
by reference the following:
(a) The District’s audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles as promulgated to apply to governmental entities from time to time by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board. If the District’s audited financial statements are not available
by the Annual Report Date, the Annual Report shall contain unaudited financial statements in a format
similar to the financial statements contained in the final Official Statement, and the audited financial
statements shall be filed in the same manner as the Annual Report when they become available.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the audited financial statements filed on or prior to the annual
filing deadline for Annual Reports provided for in Section 3 above, financial information and operating
data with respect to the District for preceding fiscal year, substantially similar to that provided in the
Official Statement, as follows:
(i) The District’s approved budget for the then current fiscal year;
(ii) Assessed value of taxable property in the District as shown on the recent equalized
assessment role; and
(iii) Property tax levies, collections and delinquencies for the District, for the most recent
completed fiscal year.
(c) In addition to any of the information expressly required to be provided under this Disclosure
Certificate, the District shall provide such further material information, if any, as may be necessary to
make the specifically required statements, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made,
not misleading.
(d) Any or all of the items listed above may be included by specific reference to other documents,
including official statements of debt issues of the District or related public entities, which are available to
the public on the MSRB’s Internet web site or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
District shall clearly identify each such other document so included by reference.
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Section 5. Reporting of Significant Events.
(a) The District shall give, or cause to be given, notice of the occurrence of any of the following
Significant Events with respect to the Bonds:
(i) Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
(ii) Non–payment related defaults, if material;
(iii) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties;
(iv) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties;
(v) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
(vi) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or
final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701–TEB) or other
material notices or determinations with respect to the tax status of the security, or other material
events affecting the tax status of the security;
(vii) Modifications to rights of security holders, if material;
(viii) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers;
(ix) Defeasances;
(x) Release, substitution, or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if
material;
(xi) Rating changes;
(xii) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the District or other
obligated person;
(xiii) The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving the District
or an obligated person, or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the District or an
obligated person (other than in the ordinary course of business), the entry into a definitive
agreement to undertake such an action, or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to
any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; or
(xiv) Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee,
if material;
(xv) The incurrence of a financial obligation of the District or other obligated person, if
material, or agreement to covenants, events of default, remedies, priority rights, or other similar
terms of a financial obligation of the District or other obligated person, any of which affect
security holders, if material; or
(xvi) A default, event of acceleration, termination event, modification of terms, or other
similar events under the terms of a financial obligation of the District or other obligated person,
any of which reflect financial difficulties.
(b) Whenever the District obtains knowledge of the occurrence of a Significant Event, the District
shall, or shall cause the Dissemination Agent (if not the District) to, file a notice of such occurrence with
the MSRB, in an electronic format as prescribed by the MSRB, in a timely manner not in excess of 10
business days after the occurrence of the Significant Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of
Significant Events described in subsection (a)(viii) above need not be given under this subsection any
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earlier than the notice (if any) of the underlying event is given to holders of affected Bonds under the
Indenture.
(c) The District acknowledges that the events described in subparagraphs (a)(ii), (a)(vii), (a)(viii)
(if the event is a bond call), (a)(x), (a)(xiii), (a)(xiv) and (a)(xv) of this Section 5 contain the qualifier “if
material.” The District shall cause a notice to be filed as set forth in paragraph (b) above with respect to
any such event only to the extent that the District determines the event’s occurrence is material for
purposes of U.S. federal securities law. The District intends that the words used in paragraphs (xv) and
(xvi) and the definition of “financial obligation” to have the meanings ascribed thereto in SEC Release
No. 34-83885 (September 20, 2018) and/or any further guidance or releases provided by the SEC.
(d) For purposes of this Disclosure Certificate, any event described in paragraph (a)(xii) above is
considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver, fiscal agent, or
similar officer for the District in a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or in any other
proceeding under state or federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed
jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the District, or if such jurisdiction has been
assumed by leaving the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but subject to the
supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of an order confirming a plan of
reorganization, arrangement, or liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or
jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the District.
Section 6. Identifying Information for Filings with the MSRB. All documents provided to the
MSRB under this Disclosure Certificate shall be accompanied by identifying information as prescribed by
the MSRB.
Section 7. Termination of Reporting Obligation. The District’s obligations under this Disclosure
Certificate shall terminate upon the legal defeasance, prior redemption or payment in full of all of the
Bonds. If such termination occurs prior to the final maturity of the Bonds, the District shall give notice of
such termination in the same manner as for a Significant Event under Section 5(b).
Section 8. Dissemination Agent. The District may, from time to time, appoint or engage a
Dissemination Agent to assist it in carrying out its obligations under this Disclosure Certificate, and may
discharge any Dissemination Agent, with or without appointing a successor Dissemination Agent. Any
Dissemination Agent may resign by providing 30 days’ written notice to the District.
Section 9. Amendment; Waiver. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Disclosure
Certificate, the District may amend this Disclosure Certificate, and any provision of this Disclosure
Certificate may be waived, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) if the amendment or waiver relates to the provisions of Sections 3(a), 4 or 5(a), it may only be
made in connection with a change in circumstances that arises from a change in legal requirements,
change in law, or change in the identity, nature, or status of an obligated person with respect to the
Bonds, or type of business conducted;
(b) the undertakings herein, as proposed to be amended or waived, would, in the opinion of
nationally recognized bond counsel, have complied with the requirements of the Rule at the time of the
primary offering of the Bonds, after taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule,
as well as any change in circumstances; and
(c) the proposed amendment or waiver either (i) is approved by holders of the Bonds in the
manner provided in the Indenture for amendments to the Indenture with the consent of holders, or (ii)
does not, in the opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel, materially impair the interests of the
holders or beneficial owners of the Bonds.
If the annual financial information or operating data to be provided in the Annual Report is
amended pursuant to the provisions hereof, the first annual financial information filed pursuant hereto
containing the amended operating data or financial information shall explain, in narrative form, the
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reasons for the amendment and the impact of the change in the type of operating data or financial
information being provided.
If an amendment is made to the undertaking specifying the accounting principles to be followed
in preparing financial statements, the annual financial information for the year in which the change is
made shall present a comparison between the financial statements or information prepared on the basis
of the new accounting principles and those prepared on the basis of the former accounting principles. The
comparison shall include a qualitative discussion of the differences in the accounting principles and the
impact of the change in the accounting principles on the presentation of the financial information, in
order to provide information to investors to enable them to evaluate the ability of the District to meet its
obligations. To the extent reasonably feasible, the comparison shall be quantitative.
The Dissemination Agent shall not be obligated to enter into any amendment increasing or
affecting its duties or obligations hereunder.
A notice of any amendment made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be filed in the same manner as
for a Significant Event under Section 5(b).
Section 10. Additional Information. Nothing in this Disclosure Certificate shall be deemed to
prevent the District from disseminating any other information, using the means of dissemination set forth
in this Disclosure Certificate or any other means of communication, or including any other information in
any Annual Report or notice of occurrence of a Significant Event, in addition to that which is required by
this Disclosure Certificate. If the District chooses to include any information in any Annual Report or
notice of occurrence of a Significant Event in addition to that which is specifically required by this
Disclosure Certificate, the District shall have no obligation under this Disclosure Certificate to update
such information or include it in any future Annual Report or notice of occurrence of a Significant Event.
Section 11. Default. If the District fails to comply with any provision of this Disclosure Certificate,
the Participating Underwriter or any holder or beneficial owner of the Bonds may take such actions as
may be necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court order, to
cause the District to comply with its obligations under this Disclosure Certificate. A default under this
Disclosure Certificate shall not be deemed an Event of Default under the Indenture, and the sole remedy
under this Disclosure Certificate in the event of any failure of the District to comply with this Disclosure
Certificate shall be an action to compel performance.
Section 12. Duties, Immunities and Liabilities of Dissemination Agent. (a) Article VIII of the
Indenture is hereby made applicable to this Disclosure Certificate as if this Disclosure Certificate were
(solely for this purpose) contained in the Indenture. The Dissemination Agent shall be entitled to the
protections and limitations from liability afforded to the Trustee thereunder. The Dissemination Agent
shall have only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Disclosure Certificate, and the District
agrees to indemnify and save the Dissemination Agent, its officers, directors, employees and agents,
harmless against any loss, expense and liabilities which they may incur arising out of or in the exercise or
performance of its powers and duties hereunder, including the costs and expenses (including attorneys’
fees) of defending against any claim of liability, but excluding liabilities due to the Dissemination Agent’s
negligence or willful misconduct. The Dissemination Agent shall have no duty or obligation to review
any information provided to it by the District hereunder and shall not be deemed to be acting in any
fiduciary capacity for the District, the Bond holders or any other party. The obligations of the District
under this Section shall survive resignation or removal of the Dissemination Agent and payment of the
Bonds.
(b) The Dissemination Agent shall be paid compensation by the District for its services provided
hereunder in accordance with its schedule of fees as amended from time to time, and shall be reimbursed
for all expenses, legal fees and advances made or incurred by the Dissemination Agent in the
performance of its duties hereunder.
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Section 13. Beneficiaries. This Disclosure Certificate shall inure solely to the benefit of the District,
the Dissemination Agent, the Participating Underwriter and the owners and Beneficial Owners from time
to time of the Bonds and shall create no rights in any other person or entity.
Date: October 20, 2020
WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
Marie Morgan,
Superintendent
ACKNOWLEDGED:
ISOM ADVISORS, A Division of Urban Futures
Incorporated, as Dissemination Agent
By
Authorized Signatory
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE TO EMMA OF FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL REPORT
Name of Issuer: Walnut Creek School District
Name of Issue: $20,000,000 Walnut Creek School District (County of Contra Costa, California)
General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C (2020)
Date of Issuance: October 20, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Obligor has not provided an Annual Report with respect to
the above-named Issue as required by the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, dated October 20, 2020,
furnished by the Issuer in connection with the Issue. The Issuer anticipates that the Annual Report will be
filed by _____________.
Dated: ______________________
ISOM ADVISORS, A Division of Urban Futures
Incorporated, Dissemination Agent
By
Authorized Officer
cc: Paying Agent
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/252, initiating proceedings for the formation of a new zone, Zone 1204,
within County Service Area P-6, in the unincorporated Concord area of the County.
2. FIX a public hearing for November 3, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., on the formation of Zone 1204 within County
Service Area P-6.
3. FIX a public hearing for November 3, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., to consider the adoption of Ordinance 2020-24,
which would authorize the levy of a special tax to augment funding for police protection services in
proposed Zone 1204, and to authorize submission of the ordinance to the voters for approval at the January
5, 2021 election.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of establishing the proposed Police Services Special Tax District is paid for by the developer of
the subdivision.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jennifer Cruz, (925)
674-7790
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 79
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution of Intention to Form Zone 1204 of County Service Area P-6 in the unincorporated Concord area of the
County. (District IV)
BACKGROUND:
Per the conditions of approval for Subdivision 9495 (County File #SD18-9495), the developer of the
property located at 5175 Laurel Drive in the unincorporated Concord area is required to establish a
Special Police Services Tax District for the 8-lot subdivision prior to recording the final map for the
subdivision. The proposed special tax district would fund an increase in the level of police protection
services that is provided in the unincorporated Concord area.
Adoption of a resolution of intent to form a new tax district (Resolution No. 2020/252) is required by
Government Code Section 25217, subdivision (b), as the first step in forming the proposed zone, which
will serve as the vehicle to collect special taxes within the proposed zone if the tax measure is approved
by the voters at the January 5, 2021, ballot. The resolution includes information regarding the name and
boundaries of the zone, the different level of services to be provided, and the method by which the
increased level of service is to be funded. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the Board to publish
and mail notice of a public hearing regarding the proposed zone formation. It is recommended that the
Board set this hearing for 9:30 a.m. on November 3, 2020. If at the conclusion of that public hearing the
Board determines that more than 50% of the total number of voters residing within the proposed zone
have filed written objections to the formation, Government Code Section 25217.1, subdivision (b)(1),
would require the Board to determine that a majority protest exists and to terminate the proceedings. The
proposed police service district currently consists of a single 3.6-acre property owned by the Estate of
Pamela Harrel Trust, who per the conditions of approval for the subdivision is required to establish the
police service district prior to recording the final map.
If there is no majority protest and the Board elects to proceed with the formation of the zone, a second
public hearing would be required to consider the approval of Ordinance No. 2020-24, pertaining to the
proposed levy of a special tax on the subject parcel within Zone 1204 for police protection services and
submission of the measure to the voters, pursuant to Government Code Section 50077, subdivision (a). It
is recommended that this hearing be set at 9:30 a.m. on November 3, 2020, immediately following the
hearing on the zone formation. If the Board thereafter adopts Ordinance No. 2020-24, then the tax
measure would be submitted for placement on the January 5, 2021 ballot.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, Ordinance No. 2020-24 will not be adopted, formation of Special Tax Zone 1204 will
not occur, and the Special Tax District will not be established at the November 3, 2020 hearing.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2020/252
Exhibit A - Legal Description
Exhibit B - Plat Map
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2020/252
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/22/2020 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2020/252
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM ZONE 1204 OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA P-6 IN THE UNINCORPORATED
CONCORD AREA
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES:
1. The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County proposes the formation of new zone in the unincorporated Concord area of
County Service Area (CSA) P-6, pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 2.3 of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the California
Government Code.
2. The boundaries of the territory to be included in the zone area are described in 'Exhibit A' and shown in 'Exhibit B', both of
which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. The formation of Zone 1204 is proposed to provide the County of Contra Costa with a method of financing an increased level
of police protection services to the area within the zone.
4. The proposed zone would provide a level of police protection services that exceeds the level of service outside the zone, and if
approved by the voters, the proposed zone would generate additional revenue in the form of special taxes to fund the increase in
this level of service.
5. The increase in the level of service would be financed through the levy of a voter-approved special tax on all taxable parcels
within the zone.
6. The name proposed for the zone is "Zone 1204" of CSA P-6.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT at 9:30 a.m. on November 3, 2020, in the Chamber of the Board of
Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553, this Board will conduct a public hearing
upon the proposed formation of Zone 1204 of CSA P-6. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to give notice of the public
hearing by (1) publishing a notice that complies with Government Code Section 25217, subdivision (d)(1), pursuant to
Government Code Section 6061; (2) mailing the notice to all owners of property within the proposed zone; (3) mailing the notice
to each city and special district that contains, or whose sphere of influence contains the proposed zone; and (4) verifying that the
notice is posted in at least three public places within the territory of the proposed zone.
Contact: Jennifer Cruz, (925) 674-7790
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the Proposed Service Plan
Report to the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in connection with the
proposed dissolution of the Knightsen Town Community Services District, Knightsen area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed actions will utilize Knightsen Town Community Services Distric's (KTCSD’s) current fund
balance to complete the anticipated dissolution and provide any future services in the Knightsen area. No
County General Funds or Public Works funds are anticipated to be spent related to the dissolution.
BACKGROUND:
On May 21, 2020, LAFCO notified the County that Knightsen Town Community Services District
(KTCSD) submitted an application requesting dissolution. As part of the dissolution process, LAFCO will
be designating a successor agency (by statute, the County) to receive any excess KTCSD funds and to use
the funds to complete dissolution, and then, to the extent practicable,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Gus Amirzehni, (925)
313-2128
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Allison Knapp, Deputy Public Works Director, Tim Jensen, Flood Control, Paul Detjens, Flood Control, Gus Amirzehni, Flood Control, Catherine Windham, Flood Control
C. 80
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proposed Service Plan Report on the Proposed Dissolution of Knightsen Town Community Services District,
Knightsen area.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for benefit of the Knightsen area. In response, the Public Works Department has prepared the attached
Proposed Service Plan outlining recommended drainage services for the community of Knightsen,
should the proposed dissolution of KTCSD be approved with the County being designated as the
successor agency.
KTCSD was formed in 2005 by local Measure Z to provide the community with the authority to levy
and collect a parcel tax to fund water quality and flood control/drainage improvements. On May 7, 2020,
the KTCSD passed resolutions approving an application to LAFCO for dissolution and reducing the
parcel tax to zero. LAFCO has tentatively scheduled a hearing on the proposed dissolution for October
14, 2020.
In the event that LAFCO approves dissolution of KTCSD and names the County as the successor agency
to wrap up and/or continue the KTCSD affairs, staff recommends that LAFCO include the following
terms and conditions:
1. Successor Agency. It is recommended that the Contra Costa County Public Works Department be
appointed the agent to perform Contra Costa County's successor agency’s obligations.
2. Taxing Authority. The 2005 Measure Z authorized the KTCSD to levy special parcel taxes to fund
"constructing, operating, maintaining, and servicing flood control and water quality improvements" in
the Knightsen area. This taxing authority is recommended to be transferred to and retained by the
County. There are no plans in the immediate future to raise this parcel tax above zero. However, the
County proposes to continue providing some drainage services to the community, and when the
remaining funds from the KTCSD run out, the County will need to increase the tax rate to continue
providing drainage services. In addition, should the community decide to request and support future
stormwater/drainage related improvements/services, this tax may be increased by the County to fund
those improvements/services, subject to approval of the Board, and subject to the limitations imposed by
Measure Z.
3. Remaining KTCSD Fund Balance and Continued Services. The KTCSD’s current fund balance is
about $280,000. Government Code sections §57457(b) and §57463 indicate that any funds remaining
after the KTCSD's dissolution are to be distributed to the successor agency and should be used for the
benefit of the district and its residents, to the extent practicable. Staff recommends that portions of
remaining KTCSD funds be used to pay for ongoing drainage services needed by the community and for
one-time expenditures to wind up the affairs of the KTCSD.
a. Ongoing Drainage Services. Staff recommends utilizing portions of remaining KTCSD funds to pay
for future costs of pumping excess stormwater from the community that collects on East Bay Regional
Park District (EBRPD) property, formerly known as Nunn Farms property, into No Name Slough. The
KTCSD had an agreement with the prior property owner, Nunn Farms, to pay them to pump excess
community stormwater from the property into No Name Slough, and this arrangement worked well for
many years. Staff recommends continuing this service. Costs to provide drainage services includes
coordinating with the Knightsen Town Advisory Council (KTAC) as the community liaison with the
successor agency, preparing and presenting a report to the KTAC each fiscal year on activities
performed during the prior year, and other administrative duties as required.
b. KTCSD Formation Costs. Staff recommends funding reimbursement owed to the County Public
Works Department in the amount of $26,754.72 spent on Measure Z preparation costs. KTAC initiated
the request to form a community services district and the County Public Works Department hired
consultants and performed other support services in processing the formation of the KTCSD. Grant
funds paid for part of the formation costs, but the County paid almost $27,000 to finish the formation
when the grant funds ran out. Upon formation, the KTCSD agreed to reimburse the County for its
formation costs, as outlined in a July 12, 2005, letter from the County Public Works Department to the
KTAC.
c. KTCSD Dissolution Costs. The County does not seek the position of successor agency, yet with the
dissolution of the KTCSD, finds itself most likely having the role and responsibility of successor
agency. The County is not opposed to the dissolution of the KTCSD, but is incurring costs associated
with the dissolution by preparing a service plan and financial plan to define its role and responsibility as
successor agency with the community, and the County will incur staff costs to administer the
dissolution. Staff recommends the County be reimbursed for costs it is incurring and will incur to
dissolve the KTCSD, estimated at $60,000.
d. EBRPD Agreement. Paying for pumping excess water from the EBRPD property will require an
agreement between the County and EBRPD. Staff recommends using KTCSD funds to pay for the
preparation costs of the agreement, estimated at $15,000.
e. Knightsen Stormwater Resources Plan. KTCSD invested about $50,000 to develop a study of potential
stormwater improvement projects, but terminated it prior to completion. Staff recommends that the
study, Knightsen Stormwater Resources Plan, be finalized and placed into County files for future
reference, at an estimated cost of $6,000.
f. Potential Claim. During the 2018/19 rainy season, EBRPD provided stormwater-pumping services for
the community, but was partially reimbursed by KTCSD. An agreement had not been reached between
the EBRPD and the KTCSD specifying how pumping would be paid for. EBRPD may submit a claim to
the County, as successor agency, to cover the remaining costs, estimated at $5,500.
4. Citizen Advisory Committee: In its application to dissolve the district, the KTCSD Board requested
that LAFCO form a citizens advisory committee consisting of KTCSD Board members or their
appointees. It is recommended that the KTAC be designated as the citizens advisory committee. The
KTAC already exists as a community advisory body and reports to the Board of Supervisors on issues
involving the Knightsen area. In addition, the KTAC served as the advisory body for drainage related
issues prior to the formation of the KTCSD and worked with County staff on developing the concept for
the Knightsen Bio-Filter project, seeking and being awarded grant funds to determine the feasibility of
the project concept and form a community services district to further develop the project, and contracting
for the feasibility study and community services district formation.
If KTAC is designated to serve as the citizens advisory committee, KTAC's primary role would be to
facilitate an annual presentation on the County’s activities over the prior year. Secondarily, the KTAC
would get involved if Knightsen residents ask the County to perform drainage studies or improvements
that utilize KTCSD remaining funds. Its role would be to work with the community to develop priorities
and then submit a formal request to the Public Works Department to perform the actions requested
following any required approvals by the Board of Supervisors. Finally, if there is a request or need to
increase the Measure Z tax rate, KTAC would facilitate that process and provide recommended actions,
such as the recommended tax rate to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
5. Liability. Dissolution of the KTCSD is not expected to create new liability risks for the County or the
Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District when compared to the time period
when KTCSD existed.
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit the
report and a certified copy of this board order to LAFCO for its consideration in connection with
KTCSD’s dissolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will be unable to timely submit formal comments and proposed conditions of KTCSD
dissolution to LAFCO.
ATTACHMENTS
KTCSD Successor Agency Plan Doc
Proposed Drainage Services and Financial Plan for
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
As Proposed Successor Agency to Knightsen Town Community S ervices District
Purpose: This Plan is prepared to propose limited storm drainage services for the community
of Knightsen by the Contra Costa County Public Works Department after the dissolution of the
Knightsen Town Community Services District (KTCSD). T he Contra Costa Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) is scheduled to consider KTCSD’s request to dissolve the
KTCSD and may designate the County as the successor agency to KTCSD. The County is not
opposed to dissolution; however, the County proposes several conditions should LAFCO
designate the County as the successor agency to the KTCSD.
Background: The KTCSD was formed in 2005 through Ballot Measure Z, which authorized the
KT CSD to levy special parcel taxes to fund "constructing, operating, maintaining, and servicing
flood control and water quality improvements" in the Knightsen area . On May 7, 2020, the
KTCSD Board approved a resolution to request that LAFCO dissolve the district.
The KTCSD includes approximately 5,100 acres of land and approximately 600 parcels. Measure
Z authorized the KT CSD to levy a parcel tax up to $100 annually per unimproved parcel, and up
to $200 annually per improved parcel. The KTCSD has collected about $27,000 annually with
the tax rate of $25 for unimproved parcels and $50 for improved parcels , except for higher
amounts in FY 17-18 and FY 18-19 when the tax was increased. KTCSD currently has a fund
balance of approximately $280 ,000.
The Knightsen area is relatively flat and generally drains northeasterly toward Delta levees. It
does not have public storm drain infrastructure other than public road culverts and roadside
ditches . The County currently does not have any drainage plans for the Knightsen area, and,
currently, the only funding source for any such plans would be County General Funds. The
KTCSD hired a professional engineering firm to study the drainage and recommend drainage
improvements , but terminated the contract prior to c ompletion of the report – the Knightsen
Stormwater Resources Plan (SWRP). This report is a statutory requirement to apply for State
stormwater grants; thus we recommend the report be completed to meet that requirement.
Upon KTCSD’s dissolution, the Knightsen Town Advisory Council (KTAC) is recommended to
serve in an advisory body regarding any future drainage issues in Knightsen. We recommend
the KTAC be provided an annual report of the County’s activities in Knightsen, specifically
concerning use of KTCSD funds following all dissolution activities , and any future drainage
issues. We have observed that low-lying areas in the Delta with similar drainage issues have
formed reclamation districts to pump stormwater into the Delta and with rising sea levels . We
anticipate that drainage issues will persist; thus we recommend that some drainage services
continue.
The County Public Works Department has and will continue to be responsible for maintenance
of public road culverts and some roadside ditches in the community . If determined to be the
Successor Agency for KTCSD, the County Public Works Department is proposing the Drainage
Services Plan and Financial Plan below.
KTCSD Successor Agency Plan
September 2020 Page 2 of 3
Drainage Services Plan:
1. Continue supplemental pumping of s urface runoff that collects on East Bay Regional
Parks District (EBRPD) property , formerly known as Nunn Farms property, into No Name
Slough, as determined on a case-by -case basis.
a. KTCSD partially funded this activity in the past .
b. EBRPD uses fixed pumps to remove excess water annually from their property .
c. When EBRPD pumps are overtaxed and cannot keep up with Knightsen stormwater
coming onto the property, then supplemental pumping will start .
d. The County will seek to enter into an agreement with EBRPD to set the scope of
services, list what is paid for, and give an estimate of the frequency of needed
pumping.
2. Complete the SWRP and retain it in County files for future reference.
a. The County will contract with the same consultant that KTCSD used, and oversee the
process .
b. The estimated cost to complete the SWRP is $6,000.
3. Respond to any KTAC requests to discuss drainage issues and respond with
recommendations.
4. Provide an annual report to KTAC regarding Successor Agency actions and KTCSD
remaining funds .
5. This plan will remain in effect until terminated by the County Board of Supervisors .
Financial Plan:
1. Transfer Measure Z taxing authority to the County .
2. Retain current tax rate set by KTCSD at zero with no current plan to increase it.
3. Increase tax rate only upon KTAC recommendation and approval by Board of
Supervisors and subject to Measure Z requirements .
4. Use KTCSD funds to review, negotiate, and enter into an agreement with EBRPD for
pumping excess community stormwater f rom their property, estimated staff cost
of $15,000.
5. Use KTCSD funds to pay for supplemental pumping of community runoff collected on
EBRPD property into No Name Slough, according to the agreement with EBRPD,
estimated at $7,000 every three years on average (annually, about 0.8% of KTCSD
current fund balance).
6. Use KTCSD funds to reimburse the Public Works Department for staff costs of
$26,754.72 for KTCSD startup costs , according to the July 12, 2005, letter.
7. Use KTCSD funds to reimburse the County for staff costs to administer the KTCSD
dissolution, estimated at $60,000.
8. Use KTCSD funds to complete the SWRP, estimated at $6,000.
9. Use KTCSD funds for County administration of the drainage services plan, estimated at
$4,000 per year (about 1.4% of KTCSD current fund balance).
KTCSD Successor Agency Plan
September 2020 Page 3 of 3
Below is a calculation of the estimated KTCSD fund balance after dissolution for the end of the
2020-21 fiscal year.
Fund Balance as of 7/1/2020: $281,367.00 From KTCSD website
KTCSD FY 2020/21 Operating Expenses: -$29,980.00 From KTCSD website
County Dissolution Costs: -$60,000.00 Estimated County staff costs
2005 Amount Reimbursed to PWD: -$26,754.72 Requested in 7/12/05 letter
Develop Agreement with EBRPD: -$15,000.00 Estimated County staff costs
Completion of SWRP Report: -$6,000.00 Estimated consultant and
County staff costs
Fund Balance as of 6/30/2021: $143,632.28
The remaining fund balance is anticipated to allow for County annual administration and
occasional pumping costs for approximately 22 years prior to exhausting all KTCSD funds
($143,600 / $6,334 = 22).
Prepared 9/08/2020
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Financial Plan_FINAL.docx
RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONFIRM the election of Julie Bautista, County School and Community College Districts Representative
(2020 to 2024), as Committee Chair of the Treasury Oversight Committee, and CONFIRM the election of
John Phillips, Public Representative, Seat 3 (2020 to 2024), as Committee Vice Chair, in accordance with
the Treasury Oversight Committee Bylaws.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Section VI, paragraph E. of the Treasury Oversight Committee Bylaws states: The Chair and Vice Chair
will take office immediately after the Board of Supervisors confirms their election. The term of office for
Chair and a Vice Chair is one year.
Nomination and election to the office of Chair and Vice Chair of the Treasury Oversight Committee is
normally held at the regularly scheduled May meeting of the Committee, when the current term of each
office is expected to expire. The May 2020 Committee meeting was canceled due to the effects of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Nominations and election of both
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Ronda Boler, (925)
957-2806
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 22, 2020
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 81
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Russell Watts, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Date:September 22, 2020
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO THE TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the Chair and Vice Chair were later held at the August 18, 2020 Committee meeting.
In accordance with the Committee Bylaws, the Chair and Vice Chair will take office immediately after the
Board of Supervisors confirms their election and will serve a term of one year. The Chair will preside at all
meetings and proceed with the business of the Committee in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws. The
Chair will also decide questions of parliamentary procedure, call special meetings and perform other
functions and duties as required by law. The Vice Chair will perform the functions and duties of the Chair
in the Chair’s absence.
Should the Chair or Vice Chair cease to be a member of the Committee, the remaining members of the
Committee will elect a Chair or Vice Chair at the next meeting of the Committee. The officer will serve for
the unexpired portion of the term of Chair or Vice Chair.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
In the event that neither Chair nor Vice Chair is approved by the Board of Supervisors, we will be out of
compliance with the Bylaws. The members of the Committee present at the Committee meeting will by an
order entered into the minutes select one of the members to act as Chair Pro Tem. The Chair Pro Tem will
have all the powers and duties of the Chair during the Chair’s absence or inability to act.