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FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORDS DIRECTOR
DATE: November 30,2004
SUBJECT: ALproving the Subdivision Agreement(Ri t-of-WayLandscaping) for DA 03-00033.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS)
ADOPT Resolution No. 2004! 601 for DA 03-00033 (cross-reference Subdivision 8509), approving the
Subdivision Agreement (Right-of-Way Landscaping) for Windemere Phase IV Mitigation Creeks E & G, being
developed by Windemere BLC Land.Company, L.L.C., San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATIONAS):
DA 03-00033 has been reviewed and processed by Public Work's staff and meets all applicable Conditions of
Approval regarding landscape improvements.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Subdivision Agreement(Right-of-Way Landscaping)will not be approved and landscape improvements will not
be completed.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATti Y`
_-"` COMMENDATION OE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE _OTHER
ACTION OF BOR ON NOV, 0� 004 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
VOTE OF SUPERVISORSminutes of the Board of Supervisors on the XX UNANIMOUS(ABSENT NONE ) date shown.
AYES: . NOES: -
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED: NOVEMBER 30, 2004
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JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Orig.
ontact: Taril2ie(333-2363) p J civ: Public Works Supervisors and County Administrator
Contact:
cc: Pubic Works _ T.Bell,Construction
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J.Ysmael,Engineering Services
T—September 30,2005
Windemere BLC Land Company,L.L.C.
Brian130 o p y
3Crow Canyon Piave,X1330 By _ ,Deputy
San Ramon,CA 94583
Tse Continental Insurance Company
P.D.Box 946640
Maitland,FL 32794.6640
Attn:Patricia H.Web=
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on November 30, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GREENBERG, DESAULNIER AND GLOVER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2004/601
SUBJECT: Approve Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for Windemere
Phase IV Mitigation Creeks E & G, DA 03-00033 (cross-reference Subdivision
8509) being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C., San Ramon
(Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
The following document was presented for Board approval this date for Windemere
Phase IV Mitigation Creeks E & G, DA 03-00033 (cross-reference Subdivision 8509) located in
the San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area.
A Subdivision Agreement (Right-of--Way Landscaping) with Windemere BLC Land
Company, L.L.C., developer, whereby said developer agrees to complete all improvements as
required in said Subdivision Agreement (Right-of-Way Landscaping) within one year from the
date of said agreement. Improvements generally consist of creek landscape restoration
improvements.
LT:rtn I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
G:\GrpData\EngSvc\BO\2004\I 1-30-04\DA 03-00033 BO-16.doc action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
originator: Public Works(ES)
Contact: Teri Rie(323-2363) Supervisors on the date shown.
cc: Public Works- T.Bell,Construction
J.Ysmael,Engineering Services
Current Planning,Community Development ATTESTED: NOVEMBER 30 s 2004
T—September 30,2005(PI)
Windemere BLC Land Company,L.L.C.. JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
Brian Olin County Administrator
3130 Crow Canyon Place,#310
San Ramon,CA 94583
The Continental Insurance Company
P.O.Box 946640
Maitland,FL 32",94-6640 By ,Deputy
Attn:Patricia H.Brebner
RESOLUTION NO.2004/601
SUBJECT: Approve Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for Windemere
Phase IV Mitigation Creeks E & G, DA 03-00033 (cross-reference Subdivision
8509) being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C., San Ramon
(Dougherty Valley) area. (District III)
DATE: :November 30, 2004
PAGE: 2
Said document was accompanied by the following:
Security to guarantee the completion of right of way landscaping as required by Title 8
and 9 of the County Ordinance Code, as follows:
1. Cash Deposit
;Deposit Amount: $3,560.00
:Deposit made by: Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C.
Auditor's Deposit Permit No. and Date: 431272 September 15, 2004
11. Surety.Bond
.Bond Company: The Continental Insurance Company
:Bond Number and Date: 929 341 271 September 7, 2004
Performance Amount: $352,440.00
Labor&Materials Amount: $178,000.00
Principal: Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that said Subdivision Agreement (Right-of-
Way Landscaping) is APPROVED.
All deposit permits are on file with the Public Works Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004/601
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
(Right of Way Landscaping)
(Government Code §66462 and §66463)
Subdivision: DA 0033 tCross-Ref SUB 8509) Effective Bate:
Subdivider: ` -tetmpletion Period: 1 year
zbc WINDEMERE BLC LAND COMPANY LLC,
THESE SIGNATURES ATTEST TO THE PARTIES'AGREEMENT HERETO: a California limited liability Company
By:LEN-OBS Windemere,LLC
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY A Delaware limited liability company
Managing Member
Maurice M. Shiu, Public Works Director By:Lennar Homes of California,Inc.,
Managing Member
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By: (signature) _
(print name&*Ince President
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
By; i (signature)_
Engineering Services ivisiorr (print name& itle)Darleen Carpenter, sst.Secretary
FORM APPROVED: Victor J. Westmen, County Counsel
(NOTE:All signatures to be acknowledged. It Subdivider is incorporated,
signatures must conform with the designated representative groups pursuant
to Corporations Code§313.)
1. PARTIES&DATE. Effective on the above date,the City of County of Contra Costa,California, hereinafter called"Coun "and the
above-mentioned Subdivider, mutually promise and agree as follows concerning this subdivision:
2. IMPROVEMENTS. Subdivider agrees to install certain road improvements(both public and private),drainage improvements,signs,
street lights,fire hydrants,landscaping,and such other improvements(including appurtenant equipment)as required in the improvement pians
for this subdivision as reviewed and on file with the Contra Costa County Public Works Department and in conformance with the Contra Costa
County Ordinance Code(including future amendments thereto).
Subdivider shall complete said work and improvements(hereinafter called"work")within the above completion period from date hereof
as required by the California Subdivision Map act(Government Code§§66410 and following),in a good workmanlike manner,in accordance
with accepted construction practices and in a manner equal or superior to the requirements of the County Ordinance Code and rulings made
thereunder; and where there is a conflict between the improvement plans and the County Ordinance Code, the stricter requirements shall
govern.
3. IMPROVEMENT SECURITY. Upon executing this Agreement,the Subdivider shall,pursuantto Government Code§68499,and the
County Ordinance Code, provide as security to the County:
A. For Performance and Guarantee: $ 3,560.00 cash,plus additional security,in the amount of j
$ 352 440.00 which together total one hundred percent(100%)of the estimated cost of the work. Such
additional security is presented in the form of:
Cash, certified check or cashiers check.
X Acceptable corporate surety bond.
-- __- Acceptable irrevocable letter of credit.
With this security,the Subdivider guarantees performance under this Agreement and maintenance of the work for one year after its
completion and acceptance against any defective workmanship or materials or any unsatisfactory performance.
& I For Payment: Security in the amount of$ 178 000.00 which is fifty percent(50%)of the estimated cost
of the work. Such security is presented in the form of:
Cash, certified check,or cashier's check
X Acceptable corporate surety bond.
Acceptable irrevocable letter of credit.
With this security,the Subdivider guarantees payment to the contractor,to his subcontractors,and to persons renting equipment or
furnishing iabor or materials to them or to the Subdivider.
C. Upon acceptance of the work as complete by the Board of Supervisors and upon request of the Subdivider,the amount
securities may be reduced in accordance with§94-4.406 and§94-4.408 of the Ordinance Code.
4. GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY OF WORK. Subdivider guarantees that said work shall be free from defects in material or
workmanship and shall perform satisfactorily for a period of one-year from and after the Board of Supervisors accepts the work as complete in
accordance with Article 96-4.6, "Acceptance", of the Ordinance Code. Subdivider agrees to correct, repair,or replace, at his expense,any
defects in said work.
The guarantee period does not apply to road improvements for private roads which are not to be accepted into the County road
system.
5. PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK. Subdivider agrees to perform establishment work for landscaping installed under this agreement,
Said plant establishment work shall consist of adequately watering plants,replacing unsuitable plants,doing weed,rodent and other pest control
and other work determined by the Public Works Department to be necessary to insure establishment of plants.Said plant establishment work
shall be performed for a period of one-year from and after the Board of Supervisors accepts the work as complete, At the discretion of the
County, bids may be released after final acceptance of landscaping improvements by the County.
6. IMPROVEMENT PLAN WARRANTY. Subdivider warrants the improvement plans for the work are adequate to accomplish the work
as promised in Section 2 and as required by the Conditions of Approval for the Subdivision. If, at any time before the Board of Supervisors
accepts the work as complete or during the one-year guarantee period, said improvement pians prove to be inadequate in any respect.
Subdivider shall make whatever changes are necessary to accomplish the work as promised.
7. NO WAIVER BY COUNTY. Inspection of the work and/or materials,or approval of work and/or materials or statement by any officer,
agent or employee of the County indicating the work or any part thereof compiles with the requirements of this Agreement,or acceptance of the
whole or any part of said work and/or,materials,or payments,therefor,or any combination or all of these acts,shall not relieve the Subdivider of
his obligation to fulfill this agreement as prescribed;nor shall the County be thereby be stopped from bringing any action for damages arising
from the failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof.
8. INDEMNITY: Subdivider shall hold harmless and indemnify the indemnitees from the liabilities as defined in this section:
A. The indemnities benefitted and protected by this promise are the County, and its special district, elective and appointive
boards, commissions, officers,agents, and employees.
B. The liabilities protected against are any liability or claim for damage of any kind allegedly suffered, incurred or threatened
because of actions defined below,and including personal injury,death, property damage,inverse condemnation,or any combination of these,
and regardless of whether or not such liability,claim or damage was unforeseeable at any time before the County reviewed said improvement
plans or accepted the work as complete,and including the defense of any suit(s),action(s),or other proceeding's)concerning said liabilities and
claims.
C. The actions causing liability are any act or omission(negligent or non-negligent)in connection with the matters covered bythis
Agreement and attributable to the Subdivider,contractor,subcontractor, or any officer, agent, or employee of one or more of them;
D. Non-Conditions: The promise and agreement in this section are not conditioned or dependent on whether or not any
Indemnitee has prepared,supplied,or approved any plan(s)or specification(s)in connection with this work or subdivision,or has insurance or
other indemnification covering any of these matters,or that the alleged damage resulted partly form any negligent or willful misconduct of any
Indemnity.
9. COSTS: Subdivider shall pay when due,all the costs of the work,including inspections thereof and relocating existing utilities required
thereby.
10. SURVEYS. Subdivider shall set and establish survey monuments in accordance with the filed map and to the satisfaction of the
County Road Commissioner-Surveyor before acceptance of any work as complete by the Board of Supervisors.
11. NON-PERFORMANCE AND COSTS: If Subdivider fails to'complete the work within the time specified in this Agreement, and
subsequent extensions, or fails to maintain the work,the County may proceed to complete and/or maintain the work by contract or otherwise,
and Subdivider agrees to pay all costs and charges incurred by the County(including, but not limited to: engineering, inspection,surveys,
contract,overhead, etc.)immediately upon demand.
Subdivider hereby consents to entry on the subdivision property by the County and its forces,including contractors,in the event the
County proceeds to complete and/or maintain the work.
Once action is taken by County to complete or maintain the work,Subdivider agrees tc pay all costs incurred by the County,even if
Subdivider subsequently completes the work.
Should County sue to compel performance under this Agreement or to recover costs incurred in completing or maintaining the work.
Subdivider agrees to pay all attorney's fees.and all other expenses of litigation incurred by County in connection therewith, even if Subdivider
subsequently proceeds to complete the work.
12. INCORPORATION/ANNEXATION. if, before the Board of Supervisors accepts the work as complete,the subdivision is included in
territory incorporated as a city or is annexed to an existing city,the County's rights under this agreement and/or any deposit,bond,or letter of
credit securing said rights shall be transferred to the new or annexing city. Such city shall have all the rights of a third party beneficiary against
Subdivider,who shall fulfill all the terms of this agreement as though Subdivider had contracted with the city originally.
13. RECORD MAP. In consideration hereof, County shall allow Subdivider to file and record the Final Map or Parcel Map for said
Subdivision.
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CA 94583
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Windemere BLC.Land Company LLC, 3130 Crow Canyon PI, #310, San Ramon,
CA 94583
Subdivision: DA,Ot}3a -coos_R_ S
.Band No.., 929 341 271
Premium: $1,762.00
Executed in Duplicate-
IMPROVEMENT SECUPJTY BOND
FOR PUBLIC RIGHT or WAY LANDSCAPE AGRE mENI`
(Performance, Guamtee, and Payment)
(California.Government Cade Sections 66462 and 66463)
L RY-C 1 A oP SUBD s10N Aaggxri=: The principal has executed an agreement with the County to install
and pay for public right of way landscaping, and other related a nprovemenrs in Subdivision DA. 4033
Cross-Ref UB 15091 as specified in the Subdivision Agreement (Right of Warr Landscaping), and to
complete said work within the time specified for completion in The Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way
Landscaping), all in accordance with State and local laws and rulings thereunder in order to s4tisfy conditions
for filing of The Final Map or Parcel lip for said Subdivision.
2. OBL19ATION: Winde ere BLC Lan L L Q asPrincipal,and
The Continental Insurance Company .acorporation organizedexistingundertheLaws
of The State of New !lam
2shire and autizorized to transact surety business in Califbrnia,
as Surety, hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns to the County of Contra Costa, California to pay it.
A. Performance and Guaraatee: Jketre4Fifty ru 001 00
Dollars ($,----352-44000 } for itself or any city assignee under the above County Subdivision
Agreement, plus
B. Payment: One Hundred even E'nht Thous d and 0141140 Dollars
(S 128,4010 00 _ l to secure the claims to which reference is made in Title XV (commencing
with Section 3080 of Part 4 of Division ISS of the Civil Code of the State of California.
3. CoND1' ON-
A. The Condition of this obligation as to Section 2.(A)above is such that if The above bounded Principal,
has or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand ro and abide
by, and will and truly beep and perform the covenants, conditions and provisions in the said
agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on is or its part, to be kept and
performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true
intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the County of Contra Costa (or city
assignee), its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become
null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full farce and effect.
As part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore,there
shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and Fees, including reasonable attorneys fees,
incurred by County(or city assignee)in successfully enforcing such obligation, all.to be taxed as costs
and.included in any judgement rendered.
B. The condition of this obligation as to Section 2•(B) above is such that said principal and the
undersigned as corporate surety are held firmly hound unto the County of Contra Costa and all
contractors, subcontractors,laborers, material men and other persons employed in the performance of
the aforesaid agreement and referred to in the aforesaid Civil Code for materials furnished or labor
Thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Act with respect To such
work or labor,that said surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the amount herein above
set ford-, and also in case suit is brought upon this band, will pay, in addition to the fact amoum
thereof, costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred. by
County(or city assignee)in successfully enforcing such obligation, to be awarded and fined by the
court, and to be taxed as costs and to be included in the judgement therein rendered.
It is hereby expressly stipulated and agreed that this band shall inure to the benefit of any and all
persons,companies and corporations entitled to file claims under Title 15(commencing with Section
3082)of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns
in any suit brought upon this bond.
Should the condition ofthis bond be fully performed then this obligation shall become null and void,
otherwise it shall be and remain in full farce and effect.
C. No alteration of said subdivision agreement or any plan or specification of said work agreed to by the
Principal and the County shall relieve any Surety from liability on this bond, and consent is hereby
given to make such alteration without furTher notice to or consent by Surety; and the Surety hereby
waives the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2819, and holds itselfbound without regard to
and independently of any action against Principal whenever taken,
SIGNED A" SEALED on September 7, 2004
PMCIPAL: Windemere BLC Land Campan�r, LLC SURETY: The Continental. insurance Company
Address, Address: P.O. Box 946640
City" Zip: City: Maitiau, ,. FIS - - --Z,ip: 12Z94
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By: LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA,INC., California Corporation,its Managing Member
By:
David Evans, Vice resident
CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of Oran e
On September 8, 2004 before me, Dina Prints, personally
appeared David Evans, personally known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature
on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person
acted, executed the instrument.
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DESCRIPTON OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
Type of Document: Surety Bond No. 929 341 271
Number of Pages: Three (3)
Date of Document: September 7, 2004_
Signers (other than those named above): Patricia H. Brebner
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State of Califomia
County of Change
On September 7 2004 before me, Ashley K.Ward,Notary Public
DATE NAME,TITLE OF OFFICER-E.G.,"JANE DOE,NOTARY PUBLIC"
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Know All Men By'These Presents,That The Continental Insurance Company,a New Hampshire corporation,and Firemen's insurance
Company of Newark,New Jersey,a New Jersey corporation(herein tailed"the CIC Companles"),are duly organized and existing
corporations having their principal offices in the City of Chicago,and Mate of Illinois,and that they do by virtue of the signatures and seals
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This Power of Attorney is marls and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law and Resolutions,printed on the reverse
hereof,duly adopted,as indicated,by the Boards of Directors of the corporations.
In Witness Whereof,the CIC Companies have caused these presents to be signed by their Vice President and their corporate seals to
be hereto affixed on this 2nd day of April,20(72.
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The Continental Insurance Company
Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey
Michael.Gengler Croup Vice President
State of Illinois,County of Cook,ss:
On this 2nd day of April,2002,before me personally came Michael Gengler to me known,who,being by me duly sworn,did depose and
say:that he resides in the City of Chicago,State of Illinois;that he is a Group Vice President of The Continental Insurance Company,a New
Hampshire corporation,and Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey,a New Jersey corporation described in and which executed
the above instrument;that he knows the seals of said corporations;that the seals affixed to the said instrument are such corporate seals;that
they were so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Boards of Directors of said corporations and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to
like authority,and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporations.
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DIANE FALILKNER
Notary Public,5#n#e of Illinois
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My Commission Expires September 17,2005 Diane Faulkner Notary Public
CERTIFICATE
1,Mary A.Ribikawskis,Assistant Secretary of The Continental Insurance Company,a New Hampshire corporation,and Firemen's
Insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey,a New Jersey corporation do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney herein above set forth is
still in force,and further certify that the By-Law and Resolution of the Board of Directors of the corporations printed on the reverse hereof Is still
in force. in testimony whereof#have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporations this 7th day of
September 2004 .
}� -1 T', �` �c The Continental Insurance Company
Ift"YFiremen's Insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey
Mary A.Ribikawskis Assistant Secretary
(Rev. 10111/01)
Aualorizing By-Laws and resolutions
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY:
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors of The Continental Insurance Company by unanimous written consent dated the 13th day of January,
1989:
"RESOLVED,that the Chairman of the Beard,the Vice Chairman of the Board,the President,an Executive Vice President,a Senior
Vice President or a Vice President of the Company be,and each or any of them hereby is,authorized to execute Powers of Attorney
qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute in behalf of the Company bonds,undertakings and all contracts
of suretyship;and that an Assistant Vice President,a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary be,and each or any of them hereby is,
authorized to attest the execution of any such Power of Attorney,and to attach thereto the seal of the Company.
RESOLVED,that the signatures of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or to any
certificate relating thereto by facsimile,and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal
shall be valid and binding upon the Company when so affixed and in the future with respect to any bond,undertaking or contract of
suretyship to which it is attached,"
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK,NEW JERSEY:
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors of the FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK,NEIN JERSEY by unanimous written
consent dated the 13th day of January, 1989:
"RESOLVED,that the Chairman of the Board,the Vice Chairman of the Board,the President,an Executive Vice President,a Senior
Vice President or a Vice President of the Company be,and each or any of them hereby is,authorized to execute Powers of Attorney
qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute in behalf of the Company bonds,undertakings and all contracts
of suretyship;and that an Assistant Vice President,a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary be,and each or any of them hereby is,
authorized to attest the execution of any such Power of Attorney,and to attach thereto the seal of the Company.
RESOLVED,that the signatures of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or to any
certificate relating thereto by facsimile,and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signatures or facsimile seal
shall be valid and binding upon the Company when so affixed and in the future with respect to any bond,undertaking or contract of
suretyship to which it is attached."
In accordance with the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, we an priding this
disclosure notice for bonds and certain insurance policies on which one or more of the
Writing ng C mpanies identified below is the surety or insurer.
Tb principes on bonds and insureds on certain insurance policies written by any one
of more of the following companies (+off " eiy-the "Writing Companies") are surety
or insurer. Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, Surety Bonding
Company of aerica, Continental C a ualty xupany, National ,Insurance
Company of Hartford,American.Casualty Company of Reading, PA,'The Piremews
Insurance Company of Newark, N.J, and The Continental Insurance Company.
The premium attributable to coverage for terrorist acts certified under the Act was
Zero Doll ($0.00).
mAv,,YQRugE OF CIEMON IN MYMNI Of TERROR
LAW
The United States will pay ninety percent {90%) of covered terrorises losses exceeding
the applicable.suretylinsurer deductible.