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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012004 - 2004-38 e B THE :BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on January 13, 2404 by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GREENBERG, tZ7) GLOVM NOES: NONE ABSENT: Sxt -RVISOR DESAULNIER ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NCI.2004/ 38,; SUBJECT: Approve Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for Subdivision 8698 being developed by Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries Inc., a Delaware Corp.,Danville area. (District III) The following document was presented for Board approval this date for, Subdivision. 8698 located in the Danville area: L Subdivision Agreement A Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) with Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc. a Delaware Corp., 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 landscaping. 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: H. Cash Deposit Deposit Amount: $1,990.00 Deposit made by: Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries Inc., a Delaware Corp. Auditor's Deposit Permit No. and Date: 415831 December 4 2003 Tax ID Number: 95-2578030 LT:rm:sr I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an G:iGtpData\FngSvc\BO\2004\01-13-04\SUB 8698 Bo-I6.doc Originator: Public works(ES) action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Contact: Teri Rie(313-2363) Supervisors on the date shown. cc: Public Works- T.Bell,Construction Current Planning,Community'Development T—November 13,2004(PI) j' ATTESTED: JANUARY 13, 2004 Shapell Industries of Northern California JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk ofthe Board of Supervisors Sam Worden&Steve Savage 100 N.Milpitas Blvd. and County Administrator Milpitas,CA 95435 National Fire insurance Company of Hartford Pamela L.Stocks 5820 Canoga Avenue,Suite 204 Iiy, �w,Deputy Woodland Hills,CA 91367 f RESOLUTION NO.20041 38 SUBJECT: Approve Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for Subdivision 8698 being developed by Shaped Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries Inc., a Delaware Corp., Danville area. (District III) DATE: January 13, 2004 PAGE: 2 III. Surety Bond Bond Company: National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Bond Number and Date: 929299642 November 21, 2003 Performance Amount: $196,910.00 Labor&Materials Amount: $99,450.00 Principal: Shapell Industries of Northern California, a Division of Shapell Industries Inc., a Delaware Corp. 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. { 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2004/38 SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (Right of Way Landscaping) (Government Code §66462 and§66463) Subdivisions: SUB 8698 Effective Date: j -t4v A)f-'f ► ZO(if: Subdivider: Shapell Industries of Northern California— Completion Period: 1 year a Division of Shapell Industries Inc., A Delaware Corp. THESE SIGNATURES ATTEST TO THE PARTIES'AGREEMENT HERETO: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUBDIVIDER: Maurice M. Shiu, Public Works Direct By: e" (signature}_�: (p4int narna&MM)rockiri,­ RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: t a l c tr c i,CJ By:---A 1�� (signature) E lutm y'g- era g Servic -1juVislun (print name&title) (NOTE:'All'signature- �9M;Vw%1'edged. If Subdivider Is FORM APPROVED: Victor J.Westman, County Counsel ; 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"Court 4 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—fights, fire hydrants, landscaping, and such other improvements (including appurtenant equipment) as required in 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). 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$ECURITY. Upon executing this Agreement,the Subdivider shall,pursuant to Government Code§66499,and. the County Ordinance Code,provide as security to the County: ft. A. For Performance and Guarantee: $ 1990.00 cash,plus additional security,In the amount of $ 196910.00 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 if—evocable 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. B. For Payment: Security in the amount of$ 99,450.00 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 topersons renting equipment or furnishing labor 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. & 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 plans 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 complies 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,aprtts,and employees. B. " The Mia ihtilbsr proterte'd aq gist are any liability or claim for damage of any kind allegedly suffered,Incurred or threatened because of actions define below,-and lndIu ng�personal injury,death,property damage,inverse condemnation,or any combination of these,and regardless 0brpr%sot+fugh ty,claim or damage was unforeseeable at any time before the County reviewed said improvement planNQN,eca�t�e{v*srk as l te,and including the defense of any sult(s),action(s),or other proceeding{s)concerning said liabilities and ciaft. C. The actions causing liability are any act or omission(negligent or non-negligent)in connection with the matters covered by this 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,supe ied,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. E. 1. Windemere BLC Land Company LLC("BLC")shall indemnify,defend and protect Contra Costa County("County")and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District(collectively,"District")against,and hold County and District harmless from,any and all claims,costs,losses,liabilities,damages or other expenses(including attorneys fees and expenses),to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law,arising out of or alleged to arise out of BLC's activities under Section 5(c)of that certain"Supplement to Cooperation Agreement,"dated June,2040, by and between BLC and Shapell Industries,Inc.("Shapell")including,without limitation,any claim, cost,loss,liability,damage or other expense arising out of any action or other proceeding brought by Shapell against County or District in connection with any act,approval or other requirement of County or District in connection with BLC's activities under the aforementioned Supplement to Cooperation Agreement. 2. BLC's obligations under Section 1 above shall exist regardless of concurrent negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the County or District or any other person;provided,however,that BLC shall not be required to indemnify,protect,defend or hold County or District harmless to the extent any claims,losses,liabilities,damages or other expenses are attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of County or District in maintaining or repairing improvements that have been offered for dedication to and accepted by County or District for maintenance. The obligations of BLC contained in the Agreement shall survive termination of the Cooperation Agreement and shall survive the dedication and acceptance of improvements by County or District. 8. 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: It Subdivider falls to complete the work within the time specified in this Agreement,and subsequent extensions, or falls 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 to pay all costs incurred by the County,even if Subdivider subsequently completes the work. Should County sue to compel performance under th,js 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. kw:lap G:13rpData%EngSvc1,FormslAG WORMAG•00Adoc Rev,May 18,2001 . ' `. ��,^ h,V"�"\\ -�n��� ��'\l h 'W,1T ./. ti� i . l ti^� .'v J� .�,... , l✓\.V'Vl/✓^.,'/h.'!`✓'.i^J/'/\ � l\ ' 1";.1 .' . h"..^.• . .. . .. a / "\1.. .. .i .. i-..I. .. .N. ✓'N✓:.N'".,.'/ VJtiIVi'N.1�/i,. Y'�v'aS `} l t a\ t C l CALIFORNIA ALL PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT 5 State of California County of Santa Clara On November 21,2003,before me,Janice T. Kruse,Notary Public personally appeared Marie A.Cook& Robert D. Moore,personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they F executed the same in their authorized capacity, and that by their signature on the instrument the persons,or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. comm"On# 1318697 WITNESS my hand and official seal. ,s 3airMa Clafio Gotirtly lip Signature of Notary Public Optional Information , 4 Title or Type of Document: Subdivision Agreement Landscaping Right ofW- — Tract 8698 Capacity Claimed by Signer: Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Shapell Industries of Northern California. a Sl. 1 WUIVTY UF+C:C?WRA COISTA DE"SIT PERM OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER TO THE TREASURER: MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA _j RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATION NUMBER j (Or@nrilmtio„) (For Cash Collection Procedures see County Administrator's Bulletin 105.) DESCRIPTION FUND/ORG SUB. TASK OPTION .ACTIVITY AMOUNT .11 I I I' I I I I ILL I I I A d Id ko I,rr " > <" 11610 t 1 ,741 'l'35-0 -W 16S ;0,2,- 1342,q q Ilbs FF Vit' ` - Q- _.....w d q&o &I I qi A, 'A/z2QUS (1)V-50 y EXPLANATION: jk 1 6 $1,!1 z L1-7, � r DEPOSIT t&t f .. C ' 11, 2 2 Deposit consists of the following items ��i COIN and CURRENCY $ r 4 f � CHECKS,M.O.,ETC. $ BANK DEPOSITS $ t f �ry r - FOR AUDITOR-CONTPOLLER 135E ONLY DEPOSIT Li �. /.a !'. d' PERMIT 1 r' ! % ft1 t t , 3 t"r ) 21h, NUMBER 1. ..�.5 ! DATE* 11 / ASSIGNED r The amount of money described above is for Treasurer's receipt of aboye amount is approved. Receipt of above amount is hereby d sit into the County Treasury. ocknov4dged Signe:. G Ift { Signed: Tit (u Y EXT. 1 3 e� Deputy County Auditor Deputy C ty Treasurer D-34 REV.(7.43) ILQUNI Y Ste"LUNIKA L )5IA f DEPOSIT PERMIT OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER ' TO THE TREASURER: MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATION NUMBEROLXC� (C7rganiwriw,) (For Cosh Coflection Procedures see County Administrotor's Bulletin 105.) DESCRIPTION FUND/ORG A� TASK OPTION ACTIVITY AMOUNT s # i I lit I I I I III I ! 1Dc009 ;00 i 111 It tilt IIIII 1 111111 1 11 # i # t i { # # # # ' t I i f # EXPLANATION: TOTAL $ # DEPOSIT # Deposit consists of the following items COIN and CURRENCY $ Ct*CKS,M.O.,ETC. $ BANK DEPOSITS $ FOR AUDITOR-CONTROLLER USE ONLY DEPOSIT PERMIT [)p NUMBER DATE ASSIGNED The amount of money described above is for Treasurer' receipt of o a fnt is ap nsv d. Receipt of above amount is hereby dw'osit into the County Tre sury. acknowtedged. 77 e4l Signed _ Signed: Title:` !{` jt EXT. ", � Deputy County Auditor Deputy County Treasurer D-34 REV;7-93) t f b 0649-9665 1 831000 : G1122075, $16,410.00, Sub 8698, Landscape Improvement Inspection Deposit, Shapell Industries of No. Calif. 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 1 831000 : 61122076, $500.00, LP 2063-99, Deferred Improvement Agreement, William Reddick, 4091 A Orwood Dodd, Brentwood, CA 94513 0649-9665 C 831000 : 61122079,$10,750.00, RA1149, Read Acceptance Inspection Deposit, Windemere BLC LLC, 3130 Crow CanyonPl ##310, San Raman, CA 94583 0649-9665 / 831000 : 61122081, $500.00, 852852, Record of Survey Check, Mark Landis, 5008 Totom Court, Antioch, CA 945079 819800-08001: &1122075,$1,990. , Sub 8698, Landscape Cash Performance Bond, Shopell Industries of No. Calif. 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 819800-0800: 61122080, $1,600.00, RA1149, Performance Cash Bond, Windemere BLC LLC, 3130 Crow Canyon Pl #310, San Ramon, CA' 94583 821400-0800: 61122238, $12.858.82, SR SCC Sub Reg, City of San Ramon, 2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583 8215001-0800: 61122238, $1,501.91, SR SCC Reg, City of San Ramon, 2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583 0682-9752 l 819200: G1122256, $3,257.51, Bus Shelter, Viacom Outdoor, 2502 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Subdivision: 8698,Wendt Ranch li Bond No.: 929299642 Premium. $1,477.00 IMPROVEMENT SECURITY BOND FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LANDSCAPE AGREEMENT (Performarnce, Guarantee, and Payment) (California Government Code Sections 66462 and.66463) 1. ftwAL of SuBUIyIsm AgREEMENT: The Principal has executedan agreement with the County to install and pay for public right of way landscaping, and ether related improvements in Subdivision X698 Wendt Ranch as specified in the Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping), and to complete said work within the time specified for completion in the Subdivision Agreement (Right of May Landscaping),all in accordance with State and local laws and rulings thereunder in Girder to satisfy conditions for filing of the Final'Map or Parcel Map for said Subdivision. 2. OBLIGATION: Sha ell Industries of Northern California A Division of Sha ell Industries Inc. a Delaware CoE2, asPniiipal,anxdd Natiol3ai-Fire Insurance rr pany of Hartford , a corporation organized existing under the laws of the State of CT , and authorized to transact smty business in California, as Surety, hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs,executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the County of Contra Costa, California to pay it: A. Perfontnance and Guarantee: One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars and 00/100 Dollars ($ 196,910.00 } for itself or any city assignee under the above County Subdivision Agreement,plus B. Payment: Ninet Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty dollars and 00/100 Dollars($ 99,450.00 )to secure the claims to which reference is made in Title XV (commencing with Section 3082) of Part 4 of Division III of the Civil Code of the State of California. 3. Cg�NmTiorq: A. The Condition of this obligation as to Section 2.(A) above is such that if the above;bounded Principal, his or its firs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all,things stand-to-ani abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and provi< igng in .the said agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided' rci is or;its put,-to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein,specified,, att4'ixn'b re4pet is 906ording to their true intent and meaning, and shall inidequ fy and save harmless the Cou�a`nt� cq f 4;. tf� Costa (or city assignee), its officers, agents and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligaiio' n 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 costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney's 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 bound 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 ftm-&hed or tabor thereon of any kind,or for amounts clue 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 forth, and also in case suit is brought upon this bond, will pay, in addition to the fact amount 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 bond 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 of this bond be fully performed 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 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 itself bound without regard to and independently of any action against Principal whenever taken. SIGNED AND SEALED on November 21, 2003 Shapell Industries of Northern California,A PRINCIPAL:Division of Shapell Industries,Inc.,a Delaware Corp. SURETY: National Fire insurance Company of Hartford Address: 100 North Milpitas Boulevard Address: 5820 Canoga Avenue, Suite 200 City: Milpita Zi 95035 City:Woodland Hills Zip; 91367 By: x By: ;•,r Print Name: '/• Print Name: Pamela L. Stocks Title: Title: Attorney-in-Fact By: �.. Print Na e and Title: KUX �<?& _ 5�• �G. :MW \TWS31SHARDATA\thpData\Eng$vclFenms\B?4 WORD\BN-12Ad- �{CY Stlrib`.13,1 99.4. x CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT 7 State of California ss. County of t- Can� t,� ��1 _._before mo, pats Name and Tide of Officer)e.g.,"Jane Oos, of"Public") personally appeared t } Name(s)of Signar(s) Opersonally known to me pfbved to me on the basis of satisfactory ' evidence to be the persons) whose name(s) is/are 3 DEMISE L CRtSTIANt7 subscribed to the within instrument and Commisslon#1296216 acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed 1 NOtary Public-Califomia the same in his/her/their authorized Contra Costa County capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their ) MY Comm.Eiires Mar 5.2t3U5 signature(s)on the instrument the person(s),or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WIT SS my hand and offici se i Signature otaey ubilc OPTIONAL Though the information below is not required by law,,it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. Description of Attached Document } i Title or Type of Document: Document Hate: Number of Pages: f' Signer(s)Other Than Named Above: l Capacity(les)Claimed by Signer Signer's Name: Individual Top of thumb ttere O Corporate Officer--Title(s): 0 Partner—L7_ Limited ❑General ❑ Attorney-in-Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator . ❑ Other: i Signer Is Representing� 01999 Nationa3 Notary Association+9356 tie Soto Ave.,P.O.Box 2402•Chatsworth,CA 91313.2402•www.nationainotary.oig Prod.No.5907 Reorder:Cait Toll-Free 1-80D-67&6827 State of CALIFORNIA County of LOS ANGELES On November 21,zoos before me, Sandy Hanner-Notary Public Date NAME, TITLE OF OFFICER., "JANE DOE, NOTARY PUBLIC" personally appeared Pamela L..Stacks NAME(S)OF SIGNER(s) (2L) personally known to me--OR --(..."_.) proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(t) whose name(,q ishumsubscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that Wshe/JW executed the same in hiWher/Mit authorized capacity(, and that by Nwher/ signature(s)on the instrument the persono), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(30 acted, executed the instrument. - =- ---= WITNESS y hand and offiCi eal. SAI40Y HAW4Eft _ Commission*138216? Notary Public-California StGINA1 UEiLos Angeeles County t?PTItJN111. 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 farm. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT (o_j INDIVIDUAL CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE(S) TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT (._) PARTNER(S) ( _) LIMITED ( ._)GENERAL NUMBER OF PAGES (2E—) ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TRUSTEE(S) GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR (.,..�.) OTHER DATE OF DOCUMENT SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY{IES) National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford SIGNER(S)OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE G-107425.8 POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Mean By These Presents,That Continental Casualty Company,an Illinois corporation,National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford,a Connecticut corporation,and American Casualty Company of Reading.Pennsylvania,a Pennsylvania corporation(herein called"the CNA 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 snake,constitute and appoint Pamela L Stocks,Beverly A Hall,Sandra V Hanner,Individually of Sherman Oaks,CA,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 CNA Companies have caused these presents to be signed by their Vice President and heir corporate seals to be hereto affixed on this 6th day of March,2003. *ywcr gt1lo, Continental Casualty Company ,6 National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford ens , Mr American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania i Jay 1. t!ltt7 �" NJ�1'�f Mie Michael Gengler SeIr'Slice President State of Illinois,County of Cook,ss: On this 6th day of March,2003,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 Senior Vice President of Continental Casualty Company,an Illinois ootporation,National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford,a Connecticut corporation,and American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania,a Pennsylvania 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. OFFICIAL SEAT. Et.lZA IsRI • MBCMK e'V^UO.ATAT!Qi N.tANbii fIYCRMMIrNbQN IR%NI!!�gtrF7pi . My Commission Expires September 17,2006 Elisa Price Notary Public CERTIFICATE I,Mary A.Ribikawskis,Assistant Secretary of Continental Casualty Company,an Illinois corporation,National Fire Insurance Company of Dartford,a Connecticut corporation,and American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania,a Pennsylvania corporation do hereby certify that the Posner 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 uttSte reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whereo I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporations this LGII day of November 2003 iz ,,*A Continental Casualty Company National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania Arts sr, u SEAL t {� Mary A. Rtkaiekis Assistant Secretary Form F68S3 Authorizing By-Laws and Resolutions ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY: This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following By-Law duty adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company. "Article IX—Execution of Documents Section 3. Appointment of Attorney-in-fact. The Chairman of the Board of Directors,the President or any Executive, Senior or Group Vice President may, from time to time, appoint by written certificates attorneys-in-fact to act in behalf of the Company in the execution of policies of insurance, bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of like nature. Such attorneys-in-fact, subject to the limitations set forth in their respective certificates of authority,shall have full power to bind the Company by their signature and execution of any such instruments and to attach the seal of the Company thererto. The Chairman of the Board of Directors,the President or any Executive,Senior or Group Vice President or the Board of Directors,may,at any time,revoke all power and authority previously given to any attorney-in-fact.- This Power of Attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on the 17'day of February, 1993. "Resolved,that the signature of the President or any Executive, Senior or Group Vice President and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney granted pursuant to Section 3 of Article IX of the By-Laws,and the signature of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power and any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and sealed shall,with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached,continue to be valid and binding on the Company." ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING,PENNSYLVANIA: This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following By-Law duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company. "Article VI�---Execution of Obligations and Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact Section 2. Appointment of Attorney-in-fact. The Chairman of the Board of Directors,the President or any Executive,Senior or Group Vice President may, from time to time, appoint by written certificates attorneys-in-fact to act in behalf of the Company in the execution of policies of insurance, bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of like nature. Such attomeys-in-fact, subject to the limitations set forth in their respective certificates of authority,shall have full power to bind the Company by their signature and execution of any such instruments and to attach the seal of the Company thereto. The President or any Executive,Senior or Group Vice President may at any time revoke all power and authority previously given to any attorney-in-fact." This Power of Attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on the 17'"day of February, 1993. "Resolved,that the signature of the President or any Executive,Senior or Group Vice President and the seat of the Company"may be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney granted pursuant to Section 2 of Article VI of the By-Laws,and the signature of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power and any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seat shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and seated shall,with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached,continue to be valid and binding on the Company." ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD: This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following Resolution duly adopted on February 17,1993 by the Board of Directors of the Company. "RESOLVED: That the President,an Executive Vice President,or any Senior or Group Vice President of the Corporation may,from time to time, appoint,by written certificates,Attorneys-in-Fact to act in behalf of the Corporation in the execution of policies of insurance,bonds,undertakings and outer obligatory instruments of like nature. Such Attorney-in-Fact,subject to the limitations set forth in their respective certificates of authority,shall have full power to bind the Corporation by their signature and execution of any such instrument and to attach the seal of the Corporation thereto. The President,an Executive Vice President,any Senior or Group Vice President or the Board of Directors may at any time revoke all power and authority previously given to any Attorney-in-Fact.,, This Power of Attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting duly calf and held on the 17'"day of Februf6y,1993. "RESOLVED: That the signature of the President, an Executive Vice President or any Senior or Group Vice President and the seal of the Corporation may be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney granted pursuant to the Resolution adopted by this Board of Directors on February 17, 1943 and the signature of a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Corporation may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power, and any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seat shall be valid and binding on the Corporation. Any such power so executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and sealed,shall with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached,continue to be valid and binding on the Corporation." { NOTICE In accordance with the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, we are providing this disclosure notice for bonds and certain insurance policies on which one or more of the Writing Companies identified below is the surety or insurer. To principals on bonds and insureds on certain insurance policies written by any one or more of the following companies (collectively the "Writing Companies") as surety or insurer. Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, Surety Bonding Company of America, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, American Casualty Company-of Reading, PA, The Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, NJ, and The Continental Insurance Company. DISCLOSURE F PREM111 The premium attributable to coverage for terrorist acts certified under the Act was Zero Dollars ($0.00). DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL F—ARTICIPATION IN PA_)MENT OF URRORISM L!QSS i, The United States will pay ninety percent (90%) of covered terrorism losses exceeding the applicable suretylinsurer deductible. P. r Form F7310 t