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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05232006 - C.4 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS =oma Contra FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - St`d o, DATE: May 23, 2006 0�- =i �� C o u my ST'4 COUIZ'� ' SUBJECT: Approving Subdivision Agreement(Right of Way Landscaping) for DA 03-00031 (cross- reference Subdivision 99-08306),San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2006Y,3d 7 for DA 03-00031 (cross-reference Subdivision 99-08306), approving Subdivision Agreement(Right of Way Landscaping), for project being developed by Shapell Homes, a.Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area. (District III) FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/REASON(S)FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): DA 03-00031 (cross-reference SD 99-08306)has been reviewed and processed by Public Works 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. Continued on Attachment:-' SIGNATURE: �- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES : ACTION OF Br ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) I hereby certify that this is a true and correct AYES: NOES: copy of an action taken and entered on the ABSENT: ABSTAIN: minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Z:\GrpData\EngSvc\BO\2006\05-23\DA 03-00031 BO-16.doc TR:kg Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: T.Rie(313-2263) ATTESTED: �O G cc: Public Works- Construction Current Planning,Community Development JOHN CULLEN,4erk of the Board of T—March 16,2008(P 1) Shapell Homes Supervisors and County Administrator 100 N.Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas,CA 95035 ATTN: Sam Worden&Jim Gold Nat'l Fire Insurance Co.of Hartford 2355 E.Camelback Rd.,Suite 500 By ,Deputy Phoenix,AZ 85016 ATTN: Gina O'Shea THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on May 23, 2006 by the following vote: AYES: Uilketna,'Piepho,DeSaulnier, Glover and Gioia NOES: None ABSENT: Noire ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 2006/-307" SUBJECT: Approving Subdivision Agreement(Right of Way Landscaping) for DA 03-00031 (cross-reference Subdivision 99-08306), being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III) The following document was presented for Board approval this date for DA 03-00031 (cross-reference Subdivision 99-08306), located in the San Ramon(Dougherty Valley) area. A Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) with Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, developer, whereby said developer agrees to complete all improvements as required in said Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) within two year(s) 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: I. Cash Deposit Deposit Amount: $1,000.00 Deposit made by: Shapell Homes Auditor's Deposit Permit No. and Date: 455576 December 8, 2005 Z:\GrpData\EngSvc\BO\2006\05-23\DA 03-00031 BO-16.doc TR:kg I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: T.Rie(313-2263) action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of cc: Public Works- Construction Supervisors On the date shown. Current Planning,Community Development T—March 16,2008(P 1) Shapell Homes ATTESTED: 6 100 N.Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas,.CA 95035 JOHN CULLEN, CIWK of the Board of Supervisors and ATTN: Sam Worden&Jim Gold County Administrator Nat'l Fire Insurance Co.of Hartford 2355 E.Camelback ltd.,Suite 500 Phoenix,AZ 85016 ATTN:,Gina O'Shea By ,Deputy RESOLUTION NO.2006/ °�7� SUBJECT: Approving Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping) for DA 03-00031 (cross-reference Subdivision 99-08306), being developed by Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley) area. (District III) DATE: May 23, 2006 PAGE: 2 II. Surety Bond Bond Company: National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Bond Number and Date: 929 270 293 November 28, 2005 Performance Amount: $91,900.00 Labor&Materials Amount: $46,450.00 Principal: Shapell Homes, a Division of Shapell Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that said Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way ,r Landscaping) is APPROVED. All deposit permits are on file with the Public Works Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2006/\90;� SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (Right of Way Landscaping) (Government Code §66462 and §66463) Subdivision: DA 03-00031 (x-ref-SUB 8306) Effective Date: G� Subdivider: Shapell Homes, A Division of Shapell Completion Period: 2 year Industries, Inc., A Delaware Corp. THESE SIGNATURES ATTEST TO THE PARTIES'AGREEMENT HERETO: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUBDIVIDER: (Name and Title) Maurice M. Shiu, Public Works Director �r ,LI� By: r✓ (signature) ' &,k (print name&Otte) C_px RECOMMENDED FOR APPROV Asst- 5e-o(v_� By: (signature) Engineering Services Divisi (print name&title) FORM APPROVED: Victor J. Westman, County Counsel (NOTE:All signatures to be acknowledged. If 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"County,"and the above-mentioned ubdivider, 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 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 SECURITY. Upon executing this Agreement,the Subdivider shall,pursuant to Government Code§66499,and the County Ordinance Code, provide as security to the County: A. For Performance and Guarantee: $ 1,000.00 cash,plus additional security,in the amount of $ 91,900.00 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. B. For Payment: Security in the amount of$ 46,450.00 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 to persons 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. v w , Z inn. CALIFORNIA ALL PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of Santa Clara On December 1, 2005, before me,Janice T. Kruse,Notary Public personally appeared Robert D. Moore and Ken Cox known to me to be the persons whose name are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signature on the instrument, the persons or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. JANICE T.KRUSE WITNESS my hand and official seal. .m Commission#1597428 ..m Notary Public-Colifomlo (` ' $onto Cierra County My COMM.ExphesA.24, Sign ture of Notary Public Optional Information Title or Type of Document: Subdivision Agreement- Tr. 8306 Capacity Claimed by Signer: Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Shapell Industries, Inc. COUNTY OF CONTRA.COSTA _ xDEPOSIT P FICEERMIT w _ -- OFO'FCO' UN71(�dUDITOR=CONTRO LE ? TOaTHETR_EASURER TAA ltTINEZ;fCALIFORNiA RECEIVED FtZ ROM tfi d 10RG°NIZATION NUMBER - ff +l . PlAl...... k", I ' Cash�CdlechonrProcedures rCounty',f dministrotof'srBulletm{105:) QESCRIPfION iF1JND%ORG ! T .' zTASK OPTIO 4CTMTYryY`4 ?AMOUNT -t : r :ia,� a x _!'. t 3 flLdf./:1•. _ 1_ — r ' Piww _ r--� ;IF f y #..i a� �- t if-^.f J, R. T' _..� W! ROL A PI } v i . TV 661_ °i� r - Wiz.:...;,• �-�` 1.., y, rj f. .Jj� Y ..i i # F• `-SAP ._# � L . 'L �4so-_ '•...�...... f 54.9 L EXPLANATION:' t W TOTAL r , /x'q DEPOSIT Dep°sit.c�oruists'of fibs following items ��t r _ . �a . t ? " • ' L COIN and CURRENCY'. $---.---... CHECKS M O ETC $ � �/ , FOR.AIJDfTOR=CONTROLLER tJSE ONLY -�s'F^• /t``�, .� m ;,f� tts [ I. /.11t� L° SIT • f) `'� fr �+ f 1-, - 'PERMIT , r f;.t s 'l f �/ i � �( . c tl °The;amount of moneyAn ORO edescnbed above is for Tretrsur'er s receipt of above amount"�s appiroved Receipt of above amount'ii hereLiy e ; ""deposrt'into the County Treasury �,_ ackrrowledge8.- d [f !EXT "• � `sg� t Jaz. X �j'�ne�,{•`.� „>e�-,� " : J ' D?putyCounty Auditor � DputyCounty_Treasure 34 REV.(7 93) z k r CCtUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA"`""' F I jf :r DEPOSIT PERMIT-' - X; f 'OFFICE;OF COWNTY AUDITCJR CONTROLI ER..•r ` _ ` } MARTINEZ.CAUFCH2NIAj. . � TREASURER: .. ' if IVED FROM } ORGANIZATION-L R ' J . (For{Cosh ppoll cfioq ProceduCy, res see ountAdministratoris•Wlefi6,I Q5;)} DESCRIPTKOW F t/NDJORG, i •ACCT_ iTASK, OPTf0t�1 ACNTY,> i!S;k�Y m { .-; ` :f•M 1'�Y;aP a �.. ...:�.` 4:! j T ISJGD�� �:! VT' fJ ' !'l Rio 47 }j.ak f a..• ��+..} 1 t.�l� y xA:;, 9-.. -. _ -. _ ,:.�._ iF y ,......-. 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RMIT PE - I � .'-NUMBER r ' IASSIGNED,_r S.amount of money descnbed above is fn Treaswer'i receipYt,of af�ove amount�is app owed' �lk f„Receipt�of above amount is heretiy�~ .”' ` cleposrt',fr to the Cot ty�Treasury I"ackrfoMedged IV r Daf �9ned- J "k- "' De Coun Auditor 'Deput Courit Treasurer ttl8 �"d" (. 1�� �Il' .EXT. �"i � _ —� ,.P�h'?.- --!Y,, .r � ,4 �,Yd 147 (7 93)) * } COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA PEP Q$lT;PERMjT OFFICE,C>F`COUNTYAUQ170R,CONTROi:LERm" ` ' •- r IMA RTINEZ C SURER gIIFCNtNIA ,TREA cNEDYFROlv1� GANIZAT {OR ION:NUMBER.- N k ) t �1s C 4 • ;(For,Cash:Collection.Procedures'-seeCou'-tyyAdmin�strcitors'Bulletin`105.� {DESCRIRTION, IF,UND-ORG.. ACCT `TASK OPTION_ !ACTIVITY,% AIv10UNT J $ U a1oL9.74" ✓fes`1.;f1�t' � fl.� ff �? 1 18 411 _ If }_t t _ , __^_ _ If � _ II 1 • :: . . o : _ : _I { t � ,�C7J�f f , f r. 0 j � qei a?om ��d � 5�RA,'7fi' :,kc � c, � 44W 7 _ r LAVATION: . TOTAL., $ a .. r. DEPOSIT f Deposit.consists of-the following items - - COIN:and CURRENCY $ CHECKS,.M.O.,ETC $ BANK DEPOSITS e. FOR:AUDITOR-CONTROLLER USE ONLY DEPOSIT PERMIT vpP NUMBER DATE ' ASSIGNED '3mount of money described above�s for - Treasurer s,recejpt.o£:above amountis:approved_ Receipt,of above amount is.hereby ,deposit iirKq,thh�e"County Treasury, � ocknowledged Signed :, _ Signed,. '. ( EXT , : : Deputy County-Audita Depiify County 7rea3urer M..(7.93),' I r y E> COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA "' .' DEPOSIT PERMIT 41 , OFFICE OF:COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA -xl� REASURER�ti U , , J 41VED FROM; ¢ y ' J + ORGANIZATION NUMBER' t .=.r g "=lam) '� T`r .'pub Collection Procedures see CountynAdministmtor's Bulletin 105.) DESCRIPTION, FUND RG; ACT /O TASK OPTION ACTIYITY� AMOUNT ., '7a� :1 � 'S '�.'• h.T .tM-wKYaArl _ yy tt 1 % - a z• q 1 i I r ; . 1. 1 oy 1 PLANATION- . TOTAL $ 1 DEPOSIT t w Deposit consists of the following items COIN and CURRENCY $ CHECKS.MO.,ETC. $ BANK DEPOSITS $ t FOR AUDIT61?i CONTROLLER USE ONLY DEPOSIT =/ PERMIT DP .SS f.w NUMBER / �- DATE f r2 Q.J ASSIGNED amount of money described"above is for lreusumr's receipt of above amount is approved. ' Receipt of,above'amount is hereby' ' v deposif into the County Treasury acknowledged . ied• .t.@�A�..�.1��� •�U-'� Date�, ��� `~__ �t Signed: Signed: . ; EXT.; t ? Deputy Counfiy Audi Deputy County Treasurer V.(7-93) 819800-0800 : G1190172, $1,000.00, DA 03-00031,Cash Bond, Shapell Homes, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 819800-0800 : G1190174, $16,500.00, PA 02-0008, Cash Bond, Shapell Homes, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 819800-0800: G1190176, $1,000.00, DA 03-00020, Cash Bond, Shapell Homes, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190173, $7,540.00, DA03-00031, Landscape Improvement Inspection, Shapell Insustries of Northern CA, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190175, $77,570.00, PA02-0008, Landscape Improvement Inspection, Shapell Insustries of Northern CA, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190177, $3,590.00, DA 0020, Landscape Inspection, Shapell Homes, 100 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190178, $500.00, R53052, Record of Survey Deposit, DeBolt Civil Engineering, 811 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, CA 94526 0649-9665 / 112300: 61190179, $500.00, R53047, Record of Survey Deposit, DeBolt Civil Engineering, 811 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, CA 94526 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190180, $500.00, R53048, Record of Survey Deposit, Sharon L. Sneary, 11 Castle Crest PI, Alamo, CA.94507 0649-9665 / 112300: G1190181, $500.00, R53051, Record of Survey Deposit, Sumon Mazunder, 856 Acalanes Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 Subdivision: DA 03-00031 (x-ref SUB 8306) Bond No.: 929. 270 293 Premiu do` $689.00 IMPROVEMENT SECURITY BOND FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF SWAY LANDSCAPE AGREE AUNT (Performance, Guarantee, and Payment) (California Government Code Sections 66462 and 66463) 1. RECITAL Or SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT: The Principal has executed an agreement with the County to install and pay for public right of way landscaping, and other related improvements in Subdivision DA 03-00031 (x-ref SUB 8306) as specified in the-Subdivision Agreement (Right of Way Landscaping), and to complete said,work within the tune specified for completion in the Subdivision . Agreement(Right of Way Landscaping),all in accordance with State and local laws and rulings thereunder in order to satisfy conditions for filing of the Final Map or Parcel Map for said Subdivision. 2. OBLIGATION: Shmell Homes, A Division of Shapell Industries, Inc.. A Delaware Corp. as Principal, and National Fire".Insurance Carr>pany of Hartford , a corporation organized existing under the laws of the State of CT ,andauthorizedto transact surety business in California, as Surety, hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the County of Contra Costa, California to pay it: A. Performance and Guarantee: Ninety One Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($ 91,900.00 ) for itself or any city assignee under the above County Subdivision Agreement, plus B. Payment: Forty Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($ 46,450.00 )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. CONDrrtON: A. The Condition of this obligation as to Section 2.(A) above is such that if the above bounded Principal,his or its heirs,executors,administrators,successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to grid abide,by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and provisions in the s,-O agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on is or its part;to be kept and prforined at the time and in the planner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true �n`tenl 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,'obli;gatibh shall become r'll and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in fall force and effect.'`„, , ; r ' j 4 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 taxect 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.furnished or labor thereon of any kind,or for.ainounts 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 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 cilfore.ing.such obligation, to be awarded and fixed 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 Linder Title 15(commencing with Section 3082)of Part 4 ofDivision 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 force and effect. C. No alteration ofsaid subdivision agreement or anyplan.or specification of said work agreed to by the Principal and the County shall relieve any Suretyfi•om 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 28; 2005 Shapell 11onies, A Division of Shapell National Fire Insurance PRINCIPAL; Industries, .Inc. , 'a Delaware Corp SURETY: Company of Hartford Address: 100 N. Milpitas Blvd. Address 2355 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500 City: Mil 'tas _CA_Zip: 95035 C`icy: Phoenix AZ Zip: 85016 By: By: cvzgz09�AAI'-,- Print N, Print Name Gina O'Shea = , Title: 'C' �CCTitle: Attorney-in-Fact By; Printed Name� and Title: :111W UPWSI\SITARDA'I'A\(7ipl)ataUingSvcn17ncrosU3\WOR MNI-I?A.doc. i - POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men 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 viitue of the signatures and seals herein affixed hereby make,constitute and appoint Pamela L Stocks,Beverly A Hall,Sandra V Hanner,Gina O'Shea,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 Senior Vice President and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed on this 12th day of September,2005. pASUg4Continental Casualty Company National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford r,A°OR"rr ar .09M arro x American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania u SEAL q� 0 • d� 1897 MARS Michael Gengler Sen' r Vice President State of Illinois,County of Cook,ss: On this 12th day of September,2005,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 corporation, 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 SEAL" MARIA M.MEDNA • Notary Public,Step of Mit" • 'I I' �w�� i L � My Commission Ex*a 3/15M1b/OY My Commission Expires March 15,2009 Maria M.Medina Notary Public CERTIFICATE I,Mary A.Ribikawskis,Assistant Secretary of 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 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 printn_ the reverse hereof4so till iii force. In testimony vvhf I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporations this G6 tI day of erm 20 cASug4r OiSUR0 Continental Casualty Company National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford ' c°i°OfArFg� oaarr American Casualty Company of Reading,Pennsylvania 0 JULY 71, V SEAL 1897 MARS • a Mary A. ika s Assistant Secretary Form F6853-11/2001 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 duly 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 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 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 17th 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 DC 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 attomey-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 17th 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 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 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 NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD: ' This Power of Attomey 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 other 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 Attomey-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 ofDirectors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on the 17`h day of February,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, 1993 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 seal 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." t State of California County of Los Angeles On November 28, 2005 before me. Sandy Hanner-Notary Public Date NAME. TITLE OF OFFICER., 'JANE DOE. NOTARY PUBLIC- personally appeared Gina O'Shea NAMES) OF SIGNER(S) (x) personally known to me –OR – (—) proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name( is/Am subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that ke/she/tom executed the same intftlherl authorized capacity(bw), and that by Ws/her/thOr signature(s) on the instrument the person(g), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(%) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS y hand and o ' seal. SANDY HANNER w Commission#1362157 - Notary Public-California Los Angeles County SIGNA RE OF NOTARY My Comm.Expires Jul 2,2006 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 (�) INDIVIDUAL (_) CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE(S) TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT (�) PARTNER(S) (—) LIMITED (!) GENERAL NUMBER OF PAGES (�L) ATTORNEY-IN-FACT (_} TRUSTEE($) (—) GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR (�) OTHER DATE OF DOCUMENT SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES) Natinnal Fire Inch ance c=ompany of Hartford SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE G-107426-13 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 OF PREMIUM The premium attributable to coverage for terrorist acts certified under the Act was Zero Dollars ($0.00). DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM LOSSES The United States will pay ninety percent (90%) of covered terrorism losses exceeding the applicable surety/insurer deductible. Form F7310 CALIFORNIA ALL PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of Santa Clara On December 1, 2005, before me, Janice T. Kruse, Notary Public personally appeared Robert D. Moore and Ken Cox known to me to be the persons whose name are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signature on the instrument, the persons or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. JA ICE T.KRUSE WITNESS my hand and official seal. Commission#1597428 Z Notary Public-California t Santa Clara County MyComm.Expires Aug 24.200 Si ature of Notary Public Optional Information Title or Type of Document: Improvement Bond 929270293- Tr. 8306 Capacity Claimed by Signer: Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Shapell Industries,Inc.