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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012004 - 2004-318 i Y f THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on June 15, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GREENBERG, DESAULNIER AND GLOVER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO.20041 318 SUBJECT: Approval of the Subdivision Agreement for Development flan 03-303 7,Windemere Village Center(cross-reference Subdivision 7976),being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C., San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area.. (District 11I) The following documents were presented for Board approval this date: I. Subdivision Agreement A subdivision agreement with Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C.,principal, whereby said principal agrees to complete all improvements as required in said subdivision agreement within one year from the date of said agreement. Accompanying said subdivision agreement is security guaranteeing completionn of said improvements as follows: 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. Originator:Public Works(BS) Contact: Teri Ric(313.2353) JUNE 1.5 2004 LT= ATTESTED: c:\GrpData\EngS,e\BO\20Nw6.r5-040P 03-3037 BO-21.doc JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and cc: Public Works—T.Bell,Construction Current Planning,Community Development County Administrator T—April 10,2005 Windemere BLC Land Company,L.L.C. 3130 Crow Canyon Place,#310 21 San Ramon,CA 94583 By y Deputy Attn:Brian Olin The Continental Insurance Company 2500 Lucien Way,Suitt 130 Maitland,FL 32751 At#r:Patricia H.Brebner RESOLUTION NO.2m/ 318 SUBJECT: Approval, of the Subdivision Agreement for Development Plan 03-3037, Windemere Village Center(cross-reference Subdivision 7976),being developed by Windemere BLC Land Company,L.L.C., San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area. (District III) DATE: June 15, 2004 PAGE: 2 A. Cash Bond Performance amount: $27,050.00 Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 420937 Date: March 11,2044 Submitted by: Windemere BLC Land Company, L.L.C. Tax ID Number: 94-329-15-16 B. Surety Bond Bond Company: The Continental Insurance Company Band Number: 929 322 963 Date: February 27,2004 Performance Amount: $2,678,250.00 Labor& Materials Amount: $1,352,650.00 Principal: Windemere BLC Land Company,L.L.C. NOW, THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING IS RESOLVED: 1. That said subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement,is DETERMINED to be consistent with the County`s general and specific plans. 2. That said subdivision agreement is also APPROVED. All deposit permits are on file with the Public Works Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2004/318 SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (Government Code§66462 and§66463) j Std Subdivision: DP 03-3037[Village Center Lot 20 Principal: Windemere BLC Land ComRany,L.L . Effective Date: Completion Period: I year THESE SIGNATURES ATTEST TO THE PARTIES'AGREEMENT HERETO: WiNDE nia li BLC LAND COMPANY LLC, a Califortria lmited liability Company By:LEN-OBS Windemore,LLC CONTRA{:COSTA COUNTY A Delaware limited liability company Maurice M.Shiu,Public Works Director Managing Member By:Lennar Homes of California;Inc., Managing Member By: jAAA (signature) RECOMMENDED FOIL APPROVAL (print name& itleI Don Larson,Vice President rf By: (signature) Engineering se t is' (print name t�tie)Darleen Carpenter,A Secretary FORM APPROVED: Victor J. Westman,County Counsel (NOTE: All signatures to be acknowledged.If Principal is incorporated,signatures must conform with the designated representative groups pursuant to Corporations Code§313.) 1. PARTIES DATE. Effective on the above date,the County of Contra Costa,California,hereinafter called"i qui tLyy"and the above-mentioned Pripcil2a,mutually promise and agree as follows concerning this subdivision: 2. IMPROVEMENTS. Principal 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 by the Conditions of Approval for this development and generally as shown on the improvement plans 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). Principal 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. 1MPRQVEMEN"( $ECURITTY. Upon executing this agreement, Principal shall, pursuant to Government Code §66499 and the County Ordinance Code,provide as security to the County: A. For Performance and Guarantee: 27 550A0 cash,plus additional security,in the amount. S 2,678,250.0.0 which together total one hundred percent(100%)of the estimated cost of the work, Such additional security is presented in the form of; Cash,certified check or cashiers check. X Acceptable corporate surety bond. Acceptable irrevocable letter of credit. With this security,Principal guarantees performance under this agreement and maintenance of the work for one year after its completion and acceptance against any defective workmanship or materials or any unsatisfactory performance. B. FQr Payment; Security in the amount:$ 1352,65k.00 -,which is fifty percent(50°l0}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,Principal guarantees payment to the contractor,subcontractors and to persons renting equipment or furnishing labor or materials to them or to Principal. Upon acceptance of the work as complete by the Board of Supervisors and upon request of Principal,the amount held as securities may be reduced in accordance with§94-4.406 and §944.408 of the Ordinance Code. 4. GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY OF WORK. Principal guarantees that said work shall be free from defects in material or workmanship and shalt perform satisfactorily for a period of one(1)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. Principal agrees to correct,repair,or replace,at Principal's expense,any defects in said work. The guarantee period does not apply to private improvements,which are not to be accepted by the County. S. PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK. Principal 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(1)year from and after the Board of Supervisors accepts the work as complete, 6. IMPROVEMENT PLAN WARRANTY. Principal 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,Principal shall make whatever changes may be necessary to the plans 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 complies with the requirements of this Agreement,or acceptance of the whole or any part of said work andlor materials,or payments,therefor,or any combination or all of these acts,shall not relieve the Principal of the obligation to fulfill this agreement as prescribed;not shall County be thereby stopped from bringing any action against Principal for damages arising from the failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof 8. INDEMNITY: Principal shall hold harmless and indemnify the indemnitees from the liabilities as defined in this section: A. The indemnitees benefited and protected by this promise are County and County's special districts,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 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 liabili are any act or omission(negligent or non-negligent)in connection with the matters covered by this Agreement and attributable to Principal,contractor,subcontractor,or any officer,agent,or employee of one or more of them; D. Npn-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: Principal shall pay when due.all the costs of the work,including all costs incurred by the County for services provided.This cost may include,but are not limited to: inspection,administration,engineering,construction and relocation of existing utilities, 10. SURVEYS. Principal 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 Principal fails to complete the work within the time specified in this agreement,and subsequent extensions,or fails to maintain the work,County may proceed to complete and/or maintain the work by contract or otherwise and Principal agrees to pay all costs and charges incurred by County(including, but not limited to: engineering, inspection,surveys,contract,overhead,etc.)immediately upon demand. Once action is taken by County to complete or maintain the work, Principal agrees to pay all costs incurred by County, even if Principal subsequently completes the work. Should County sue to compel performance under this agreement or to recover costs incurred in completing or maintaining the work,Principal agrees to pay all attorney's fees and all other expenses of litigation incurred by County in connection therewith,even if Principal 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,except as provided in this paragraph,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 Principal,who shall fulfill all the terms of this agreement as though Principal had contracted with the city originally.The provisions of paragraph 8 (Indemenity)shall continue to apply in favor of the indemnities listed in paragraph 8A upon any such incorporation of annexation. 13. RECORD MAP. In consideration hereof,County shall allow Principal to file and record the final map or parcel map for said subdivision. 14. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Principal hereby consents to entry on the subdivision property and any other property affected by the Improvement Plans by County and County farces,including contractors,as may be necessary to ensure complete construction and/or maintenance. RLJD'1&d/cw G:tGrpData\EngSv.Torn%lAG WaRDIAG•30 doc Rev. October 23,2002 r,+ CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Sate of OPTIONAL SECTION Countyof t CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER �_Il l C�`+�'f� n before me, �n i�1 _1 NC)TrI kY 1"06LAC Though statute does not require the Notary to rill in DATE NAAEE,TITLE OF OFFICEWE..G.,-JANE DOE,NOTARY PUBLIC- the data below,doing so may prove invaluable to # ,, P1�3 persons relying on the document. personally appeared 1 s -) c� NANW(S)OF SIGNERS) ❑ INDIVIDUAL { personally known to me-OR-❑ to ❑ CORPORATE OFFICERS) be the persons)whose name(s)--is/are T3TLE(s) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that4wNWulthcy executed ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED A 0A db 01 *Ab0- the same indtisAw/their authorized ❑ GENERAL KAREN L. KEENAN17 , capacity(ies),and that by#i�ur/their ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Corrlmissian# 1378m signature(s)on the instrument the person(s)or ❑ TRUSTEE(S) the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) El GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR Notary Public - California 5.acted,executed the instrument. Contra Costa County ❑ OTHER: My Comm.Expires Oct 7,20036 ESS d ecfftcial seal, SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: [NAME OF PERSON(S)OR ENTITWEs)I VONATM IF NOTARY OPTIONAL SECTION THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTACHED Title or Type of Document TO THE DOCUMENT AT RIGHT. Number of Pages Though the data below is not required by law,it may prove valuable Date of Document to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent Signcr(s)Other Than Named Above re-attachment of this form INSTRUCTIONS TO NOTARY The following information is provided in an effort to expedite processing of the documents. Signatures required on documents must comply with the following to be acceptable to Contra Costa County. L FOR ALL SIGNATURES -The name and interest of the signer should be typed or printed BENEATH the signature. The name must be signed exactly as it is typed or printed. Ii. SIGNATURES FOR INDIVIDUALS -The name must be signed exactly as it is printed or typed. The signer's interest in the property must be stated. Ill. SIGNATURES FOR PARTNERSHIPS - Sigping party must be either a general partner or be authorized in writing to have the authority to sign tor and b@nU partnership. IV. SIGNATURES FOR CORPQRATIONS Documentss r�ouidbe Signe y two officers,one from each of the following two groups: GROUP 1. �ab)The Chair of the Board )The President c AnyVice-President GROUP 2. aThe Secretary b An Assistant Secretary c The Chief Financial Officer d The Assistant Treasurer If signatures of officers from each of the above two groups do not appear on the instrument, a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing the person signing the instrument to execute instruments of the type in question is required. A currently valid power of attorney,notarized,will suffice. Notarization of only one corporate signature or signatures from only one group,must contain the following phrase: "...and acknowledged to me that such corporation executed the within instrument pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors." 3C:mw G:1GrpData%SngSv,\Farms\WORD FOR WALL PURPOSE NOTARY.doc Rev.August 1,2001 I.,tJUi�f 1 T t,It'4„MY t K!�1»tJJIA DEPOSIT PERMIT OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 1 THE TREASURER: MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA RECENED FROM ORGANIZATION NUMBER ICtrgcnia+tlan) (For Cash Collection Procedures see County Administrator's Bulletin 105.) DESCRIPTION FUND/ORO. ACCT. TASK OPTION ACTIVITY AMOUNT � E I # t I i I { t yf i 1 t I f i r , r , ;c. ' i y. t 4Fi ' f ' i EXPLANATION: TOTAL $ 1 Deposit coruists of the following items COIN and CURRENCY $ CHECKS,k+1.Ck.ETC. $ i BANK DEPOSITS $ FOR AUDITOR-CONTROLLER USE ONLY DEPOSIT PERMIT L7P NUMBER DATE ASSIGNED The amount of money described agave is for Treasurer's receipt of above amount is approved Receipt of above amount is hereby deposit into the County Treasury. acknowledged Signed: Signed: (- t Title , ,.. EXT. - - Deputy County Auditor Deputy County Treasurer D-34 REV.(7-93) 41�b r. i DEPOSIT PERMIT OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER r THE TREASURER: MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATION NUMBER (orgoniu,don) (For Cash Collection Procedures see County Administrator's Bulletin 105.) DESCRIPTION FUND/CtRG. ��T TASK OPTION ACTIVITY AMOUNT r f ' ' # _ i # � r i 1 _ ! I x i ... y. {. S: # f 1 i # 1 # # # i i # i t EXPLANATION: TOTAL $ # DEPOSIT # Deposit consists of the following items COIN and CURRENCY $� CHECKS.M.O.ETC. $ BANK DEPOSITS $_ FOR AUDITOR-CONTPOLLER USE ONLY DEPOSIT PERMIT DP NUMBER _ DATE I J ASSIGNED The amount of money described above is for Treasurer's receipt of above amount is approved. Receipt of above amount is hereby deposit into the County Treasury, acknowledged. Signed Date Signed: Signed: Fite EXT. - I Deputy County Auditor L Deputy County Treasurer D-34 REV.(7-93) iY 819800-0800: 61137175, $27,050.00, Performance Cash Bond, Windemere ' BLC Land Company LLC, 3130 Crow Canyon Pl #310, San Ramon, CA 94583 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137181, $3.086.00, MS 098-0001, Minor Sub Improvement Inspection Deposit, David Fisher, 4050 Stone Valley Oaks Dr., Alamo, CA 94507 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137182, $500.0, RS 2881, Record of Survey Deposit, RGA 10 S. Lake Dr., Antioch, CA 94509 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137183, $505 0.00, RS 2888, Record of Survey Deposit, Bryan Daniels, 3000-F Manville Blvd. #371, Alamo, CA 94507 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137184, $500.00, RS 2887, Record of Survey Deposit, Julie & Jeffrey T. Rogers, 550 Douglas Rd., Clayton, CA, 94517 O649µ9665 / 831000: G 1137185, $500.00, RS 2890, Record of Survey Deposit, John & Tracey Dillham, 11 Sycamore Rd., Orinda, CA 94563 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137186, $500.00, RS 2891, Record of Survey Deposit, CBG, Inc, 2603 Camino Ramon #'100, San Ramon, CA 94583 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137187, $10,281.94, Sub 8686, Improvement Plan Review, Shapell Industries Of Northern California, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137188, $9,702.12, Sub 8620, Improvement Plan Review, Windemere BLC Land Co. LLC, 3130 Crow Canyon #310, San Ramon CA 94583 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137196, $1,500.00,JA 0001, Improvement Plan Check, Windemere BLC Land Co. LLC, 3130 Crow Canyon ##'310, Sara Ramon CA 94583 0649-9665 / 831000: G 1137199, $500.00, ,Sub 8134, Map Check, Shapell Industries Of Northern California, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 Subdivision: . DP 03-3037 Villa e Center Lot 20 Band No.: 229X12 9.63 Pkemium: $11,249.00/annum EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE IMPROVEMENT SECURJTY BOND FOR SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (Performance, Guarantee and Payment) (California Government Code §§ 66499-66499.10) I. RECITAL OF SUBDIVISION AC-REEMENT: The developer(principal.)has execctted a subdivision agreement with the County of Contra Costa to install and pay for street, drainage and ether improvements in Subdivision ISP 03-3037 Lot 20 ,as specified in the subdivision agreement and to complete said work within the time specified for completion in the subdivision agreement,all in accordance with State and local laws and rulings Thereunder in order to satisfy conditions for filing of a final map or parcel map for Said subdivision 2. OBLIGATION: Wiry a err B C Land Company. L.L.C. as Principal and co—naninjal Inparance, Com an , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Stag:of New Hampshire and authorized to transact surety business in California, as surety, hereby jointly and severally hind ourselves, our heirs, executers, administrators, successors and assigns to the County of Contra Costa,California to gay as follows: A. Performance and Guarantee: Two Mtillio Si undred Stygi 1housan Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($ 2.678.2j .00 )for Contra Costa County or any city assignee under the above County Subdivision Agreement. B. Payment: O 1vlil inn e Hundre ift Two Thousand Six Hui ed'F' and 00/ 00 Dollars ($ 1.352,.650.00 ) to secure the claims to which reference is made in Title ?(.V (commencing with Sretion 30622) of Parr 4 of Division M of the Civil Code of the State of California. 3. CONDITION: A. The Condition of this obligation as to Section(Z.A )above is such that if the above bonded principal, or principal's heirs, executors,administrators, successors or assigns,shall in all things stand to and abide by and well and truly keep and perform the covenants,conditions and provisions in the said agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on it 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 force and effect. As part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore,there shall be included reasonable costs, expenses and fees,including reasonable attorney's fees,incurred by the County of Contra Costa (or city assignee) in successfully enforcing such obligation,all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgement rendered. ............:............................ ''I............ S. Th6 condition of this obligation, as to Section (2,B.) above, is such that said principal and the undersigned, as corporate surety, are held firmly bound unto the County of Contra Costa and all contractors, subcontractors,laborers,material men and other persons employed in the performance of The aforesaid subdivision agreement and referred to in the aforesaid Civil Code, for materials furnished,labor of any kind,or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Act with respect to such work or labor and that said surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the amount herein above set forth and also, incase suit is brought upon this bond, will pay, in addition to the fact amount thereof, reasonable costs, expt:nses and fees, including reasonable attorney"; fees, incurred by The County of Contra Costa(or city assignee)in successfully enforcing such obligation, to be awarded and fixed by the court, all to be taxed as costs and to be included in the judgement therein rendered. It is hereby expressly stipulated and agreed that this bond shall inure to The benefit of any and all persomi,companies and corporations entitled to file claims under Title 15(commencing with Section 3082)of Pan 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Cade,so as to give a right of action To them or their assigns in any suit brought upon This bond. Should the work under conditions of this bond be fully pefforme4,then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force 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 of Contra Costa(or city assignee)shall relieve the surety from liability on this bond; and consent is hereby given to make such alteration without finther notice to or consent by the surary;and the surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2819 and holds itself bound without regard to and independently of any action against the principal whenever Taken. SIGNED AND SEALED On February, 27,2004 WINDEMRE BLC LAND COMPANY, LLC, a California limited liability company By: LEN-OBS Windemere, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company its managing member By: Lennar Homes-of California, Inc., a California PRINCIPAL: corporation, its managing member SURETY:THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY Address: ..24,800 Chrisanta Drive Address: 2600 Lucien Wavy Suite 130 C Mission Viejo, iq-. CAZi1).:._926_91 1 City: Maitland. FL Zip: 32751 By: By Print Name: .David Evans Print Name: Patricia R. Brebner Title Vice President itle Title: Attorney-in-Fact X MW tip C WWOkla's-12 Jac kcv Fcotuay 26,2004 ................. CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT State of California County of Orange On March 1, 2004 before me, Dina Printy, 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 capacities, and that by his signatures on the instrument the person or the entities upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. - ---- t y / ✓ COMMW * 1463610 - - Notary putxtic»Catltorrin otan"county 'r MV C0Mm:E4*Q#N0V 38,2007 OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: Comorate Officer—Vice President Lennar Homes of California Inc. DESCRIPTON OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Type of Document: Surely Bond No. 929 322 963 Number of Pages: Two 2 Date of Document. _February 27, 2004 Signers (other than these named above): Patricia H. Brebner CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT N015907 State of California County of &n On February DATE , 240 4 before me, Leigh M,;c! onp a ITLE py�NotaryOFFICER EG.,*JANE }ANr DyyE NOTARY wryAgY PUBLIC'C , personally appeared Patricia H.Srebner s NAME(S)OF SIGNER(S) ® personally known to me-OR- ® 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 heishelthey executed the same in hisftrftheir authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signature(s)on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon WON I& behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. LEIGH MCCyN'b0)LIGt3 commission#1328874 Notary Pubtte-CaIROMIS WITNESS my hand and official seal. Orange County MY Comm.biros Nov�6, Si54A7URE OF ARY OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT F-1 INDIVIDUAL ® CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT TITLE(S) [,1 PARTNER(S) LIMITED ATTORNEY-IN-FACT GENERAL TRUSTEE(S) GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR NUMBER OF PAGES OTHER: SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: DATE OF DOCUMENT NAME OF PERSON(S)OR ENTITY(IES) SIGNER(S)OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE S-4067J13EF-F 7.98 0 1993 NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION•8236 Remmet Ave.,P.O.Box 7184•Canoga Part',CA 91348-7184 POWER GE ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men By These Presetft,That The Continental insurance Company,a New Hampshire corporation,and Firemen's insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey,a"New Jersey corporation(herein called"the CIC Companies"),are duly organized and existing corporations having their principal offices in the City of Chicago,and State of Illinois,and that they do by virtue of the signatures and seals herein affixed hereby make,constitute and appoint Mike Par#z€no Linda Enright, Rhonda C Abel,James A.Schaller Jane Kepner,Nanette Marieila-Myers,Patricia H. Brebner,Aietds H. Bryan, Leigh McDonough, Individually of Irvine,California their true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign,seal and execute for and on their behalf bonds,undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature —In Unlimited Amounts and to bind them thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of their corporations and all the acts of said Attorney,pursuant to the authority hereby given is hereby ratified and confirmed. This Power of Attorney is made 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 CIG 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,2002. .KhL a n Sy, t0 ►A fi �_ ,�,,,* _� • ..��~~ t��w. The Continental Insurance Company Fireman's Insurance Company of Newark,Now Jersey Michael Gengier Group 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 swom,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 corporation. 'OFFICIAL SEAL" , DIANE FAULKNER Notary Public,State of Illinois My Commission Expires 9/17/05 My Commission Expires September 17,2005 Diane Faulkner Notary Public CERTIFICATE 1,Mary A. Mialkawskis,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 l have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporations this 27th day of February . 2004 The Continental insurance Company Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark,New Jersey Mary A.Rlbikawskis Assistant Secretary (Rev. 10/11/01) Authorizing 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 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." 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,NEW 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 attomey 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." IR, lit ,axeW. a oMe "M*0 0A idaioiqaaw�,,bojaiwo Ono tat im" F rRL � h y