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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20072154.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(COUNTY ROAD 9.5),AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF#1078 - CARMA BAYSHORE LLC WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2006, the Weld County Board of Commissioners approved a Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PF#1078,for Carma Bayshore, LLC, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, Colorado 80112, for St. Vrain Lakes, Filing 1, for 542 lots with R-1 (Low Density Residential)Zone uses; 409 lots for Townhomes with R-2 (Duplex Residential) and R-3 (Medium Density Residential)Zone uses; C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial)Zone uses; and continuing Oil and Gas Production uses, along with 230.02 acres of open space consisting of a river corridor, private recreational lakes, and community parks, on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of Sections 35 and 36,Township 3 North, Range 68 West of 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS,pursuant to certain Conditions of Approval,the Board has been presented with an Off-site Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (County Road 9.5) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Carma Bayshore, LLC, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with Subdivison Bond 220 9610 from Insurance Company of the West, 11455 El Camino Real, San Diego, California 92130-2045, in the amount of $1,353,674.00, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement and accept said Subdivison Bond as stated above, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Off-site Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (County Road 9.5) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Carma Bayshore, LLC, be, and hereby is, approved. 2007-2154 PL1815 IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT-CARMA BAYSHORE LLC PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Subdivison Bond 220 9610 from Insurance Company of the West, 11455 El Camino Real, San Diego, California 92130-2045, in the amount of $1,353,674.00, be and hereby is, accepted. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 30th day of July, A.D., 2007. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS dad/ WE COU TY,(COLORADO ATTEST: d6n .'.."`7 � // J J e. err David E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to th'Ba �., William Je e, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Cle to the Bo�'��1IT Willi a APPR AS TO • obert D. Masden I unty Attorney C0.S ."'^ Douglas Rademacher gS/6-7 Date of signature: 2007-2154 PL1815 a MEMORANDUM VI ID C. TO: Clerk to the Board DATE: July 24, 2007 COLORADO FROM: Dave Bauer, Public Works SUBJECT: Agenda Item Please submit as an agenda item. Enclosed are: Offsite Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements to WCR 9.5(South one-half)with Subdivision Bond from Carma Bayshore,L1C as Principal, and Insurance Company of the West for the eastern two lanes improvement plans M:\Francie\Agenda Item.doc :S - hE :Z d ht llf L'J`JZ Sxi$f103 Q13N 2007-2154 221 OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS (WELD COUNTY ROAD 9.5) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this_tirvL day of (County 2017 by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called "County,"and Carma Bayshore, LLC hereinafter called "Applicant." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Applicant is the owner of, or has a controlling interest in the following described property in the County of Weld, Colorado: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 35 AND SECTION 36,TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO. WHEREAS, a Construction Plan for the said property, to be known as St. Vrain Metro District-WCR 9.5 Eastern Two Lanes Improvement Plans has been submitted to the County for approval, and WHEREAS, relevant Sections of the Weld County Code provide that no Subdivision Final Plat, Planned Unit Development Final Plat, or Construction Plan shall be approved by the County until the Applicant has submitted a Subdivision Improvement Agreement guaranteeing the construction of the public improvements shown on plans, plats and supporting documents of the Subdivision Final Plat, Planned Unit Development Final Plat, or Final Construction Plan, which improvements, along with a time schedule for completion, are listed in Exhibits "A" and "B" of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the acceptance and approval of said Final Plat, the parties hereto promise, covenant and agree as follows: 1.0 Engineering Services: Applicant shall furnish,at its own expense,all engineering services in connection with the design and construction of the Final Construction Plan changes listed on Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 1.1 The required engineering services shall be performed by a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor registered in the State of Colorado,and shall conform to the standards and criteria established by the County for public improvements. 1.2 The required engineering services shall consist of, but not be limited to, surveys, designs, plans and profiles,estimates,construction supervision, and the submission of necessary documents to the County. Page 1 of 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, Co 1 of 10 R 0.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 2.0 Rights-of-Way and Easements: Before commencing the construction of any improvements herein agreed upon, Applicant shall acquire,at its own expense,good and sufficient rights-of- way and easements on all lands and facilities traversed by the proposed improvements. 3.0 Construction: Applicant shall furnish and install, at its own expense, the Construction improvements listed on Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,according to the construction schedule set out in Exhibit"B"which is also attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3.1 Said construction shall be in strict conformance to the plans and drawings approved by the County and the specifications adopted by the County for such public improvements. Whenever a Subdivision or Planned Unit Development is proposed within three miles of an incorporated community located in Weld County or located in any adjacent county, the Applicant shall be required to install improvements in accordance with the requirements and standards that would exist if the plat were developed within the corporate limits of that community. If the incorporated community has not adopted such requirements and standards at the time the Subdivision or Planned Unit Development is proposed, the requirements and standards of the County shall be adhered to. If both the incorporated community and the County have requirements and standards. those requirements and standards that are more restrictive shall apply. 3.2 Applicant shall employ, at its own expense, a qualified testing company previously approved by the County to perform all testing of materials or construction that is required by the County; and shall furnish copies of test results to the County. 3.3 At all times during said construction, the County shall have the right to test and inspect, or to require testing and inspection of material and work at Applicant's expense. Any material or work not conforming to the approved plans and specifications shall be removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the County at Applicant's expense. 3.4 Said Subdivision or Planned Unit Development improvements shall be completed, according to the terms of this Agreement,within the construction schedule appearing in Exhibit "B." The Board of County Commissioners, at its option, may grant an extension of the time of completion shown on Exhibit"B"upon application by the Applicant subject to the terms of Section 6 herein. 4.0 Release of Liability: Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from any and all liability loss and damage County may suffer as a result of all suits, actions or claims of every nature and description caused by, arising from, or on account of said design and construction of improvements,and pay any and all judgments rendered against the County on account of any such suit, action or claim,together with all reasonable expenses and attorney fees incurred by County in defending such suit, action or claim whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by, or arises out of the negligence of the County or its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise except for the liability, loss,or damage arising from the intentional torts or the gross negligence of the County or its employees while acting within the scope of their employment. All contractors and other employees engaged in construction of the improvements shall maintain adequate worker's compensation insurance and public liability insurance coverage,and shall operate in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Colorado governing occupational safety and health. Pag' 111111111111111111111111III111111111111III11111IIII1111 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 2 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 5.0 General Requirements for Collateral: 5.1 The value of all collateral submitted to Weld County must be equivalent to One- Hundred percent (100%) of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement. Prior to Construction Plan approval, the applicant shall submit said collateral to be utilized to secure the improvements subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners and the execution of this Agreement. The improvements shall be completed within one (1) year after the Construction Plan approval (not one year after acceptable collateral is submitted) unless the applicant(s)requests that this Agreement be renewed at least thirty(30)days prior to its expiration and further provides that cost estimates for the remaining improvements are updated and collateral is provided in the amount of One-Hundred percent (100%) of the value of the improvements remaining to be completed. If improvements are not completed and the agreement not renewed within these time frames, the County, at its discretion, may make demand on all or a portion of the collateral and take steps to see that the improvements are made. 5.2 The applicant intends to develop in accordance with Exhibits"A" and "B." 6.0 Improvements Guarantee: The five types of collateral listed below are acceptable to Weld County subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 6.1 An irrevocable Letter of Credit from a Federal or State licensed financial institution on a form approved by Weld County. The Letter of Credit shall state at least the following: 6.1.1 The Letter of Credit shall be in an amount equivalent of One-Hundred percent(100%)of the total value of the improvements as set forth in Section 6.0 and Exhibits "A" and "B." 6.1.2 The Letter of Credit shall provide for payment upon demand to Weld County if the developer has not performed the obligations specified in the Improvements Agreement and the issuer has been notified of such default. 6.1.3 The applicant may draw from the Letter of Credit in accordance with the provisions of this policy. 6.1.4 The issuer of the Letter of Credit shall guarantee that, at all times the unreleased portion of the Letter of Credit shall be equal to a minimum of One-Hundred percent (100%) of the estimated costs of completing the uncompleted portions of the required improvements,based on inspections of the development by the issuer. In no case shall disbursement for a general improvement item exceed the cost estimate in the Improvements Agreement (i.e., streets, sewers, water mains and landscaping, etc.). The issuer of the Letter of Credit will sign the Improvements Agreement acknowledging the agreement and its cost estimates. 6.1.5 The Letter of Credit shall specify that fifteen percent (15%) of the total Letter of Credit amount cannot be drawn upon and will remain available to Weld County until released by Weld County. Pag, 1111111111111311111111111111111111111 11111 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 3 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 6.1.6 The Letter of Credit shall specify that the date of proposed expiration of the Letter of Credit shall be either the date of release by Weld County of the final fifteen percent(15%), or one year from the date of Construction Plan approval,whichever occurs first. Said letter shall stipulate that,in any event, the Letter of Credit shall remain in full force and effect until after the Board has received sixty (60) days written notice from the issuer of the Letter of Credit of the pending expiration. Said notice shall be sent by certified mail to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. 6.2 Trust Deed upon all or some of the proposed development or other property acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners provided that the following are submitted: 6.2.1 In the event property within the proposed development is used as collateral, an appraisal is required of the property in the proposed development by a disinterested Member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (M.A.I.) indicating that the value of the property encumbered in its current degree of development is sufficient to cover One-Hundred percent(100%)of the cost of the improvements as set forth in the Improvements Agreement plus all costs of sale of the property. 6.2.2 In the event property other than the property to be developed has been accepted as collateral by Weld County, then an appraisal is required of the property by a Member of the Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (M.A.I.) indicating that the value of the property encumbered in its current state of development is sufficient to cover One-Hundred percent(100%)of the cost of the improvements as set forth in the Improvements Agreement plus all costs of sale of the property. 6.2.3 A title insurance policy insuring that the Trust Deed creates a valid encumbrance which is senior to all other liens and encumbrances. 6.2.4 A building permit hold shall be placed on the encumbered property. 6.3 Escrow Agreement that provides at least the following: 6.3.1 The cash in escrow is at least equal to One-Hundred percent (100%) of the amount specified in the Improvements Agreement. 6.3.2 The escrow agent guarantees that the escrowed funds will be used for improvements as specified in the agreement and for no other purpose and will not release any portion of such funds without prior approval of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. 6.3.3 The escrow agent will be a Federal or State-licensed bank or financial institution. 6.3.4 If Weld County determines there is a default of the Improvements Agreement,the escrow agent,upon request by the County,shall release any remaining escrowed funds to the County. Page ` 1111111 11111 111111111111 III 111111 111111 III 11111 IIII IIII 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 4 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 6.4 A surety bond given by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Colorado in an amount equivalent to One-Hundred percent(100%) of the value of the improvements as specified in the Improvements Agreement. 6.5 A cash deposit made with the County equivalent to One-Hundred percent(100%)of the value of the improvements. 7.0 Request for Release of Collateral: Prior to release of collateral for the entire project or for a portion of the project by Weld County,the Applicant must present a Statement of Substantial Compliance from an Engineer registered in Colorado that the project or a portion of the project has been completed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications documenting the following: 7.1 The Engineer or his representative has made regular on-site inspections during the course of construction and the construction plans utilized are the same as those approved by Weld County. 7.2 Test results must be submitted for all phases of this project as per Colorado Department of Transportation Schedule for minimum materials sampling,testing and inspections found in the Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT)Materials Manual. 7.3 "As built" plans shall be submitted at the time the letter requesting release of collateral is submitted. The Engineer shall certify that the project "as-built" is in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications as approved, or that any material deviations have received prior approval from the County Engineer. 7.4 The Statements of Substantial Compliance must be accompanied,if appropriate,by a letter of acceptance of maintenance and responsibility by the appropriate utility company,special district or town for any utilities. 7.5 The requirements in paragraphs 7.0 thru 7.4 shall be noted on the Construction plans. 7.6 Following the submittal of the Statement of Substantial Compliance and recommendation of approval of the improvements by the County, the applicant(s) may request release of the collateral for the project or portion of the project by the Board. This action will be taken at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board. 7.7 The request for release of collateral shall be accompanied by"Warranty Collateral"in the amount of fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement excluding improvements fully accepted for maintenance by the responsible governmental entity, special district or utility company. 7.8 The warranty collateral shall be released to the applicant upon final approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 8.0 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs,executors,personal representatives, successors and assigns of the Applicant, and upon recording by the County, shall be deemed a covenant running with the land herein described,and shall be binding upon the successors in ownership of said land. P 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIII 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 5 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written. APPLICANT ` n2 /_ APPLICANT: /C TITLE: _,,7na/ rave 499/720174 y' 1iycc Subscribed and sworn to before me this el dayof —, 20C7 L _)My Commission expires: t,� .... .. 4 .30 _ „2O, 0 Notary Public CAROLE N.0DDERO o FOF COL , % ATTEST: Ad/A' a ,emir � � %BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS %(/t/ , - /� 'C. L OUNTY, COLORADO � 4k �� , Weld County Clerk to the Board I tit - r•• -�il1i‘• O i David E. Long , Chair BY: �Qi� i/ �� 07/ /2007 De y Cle o the Board__________:),-T2 �� �� APPROVED AS TO FORM: "Th----- ount Attorney 111111111111111111111111 III 111111 IIIN III 11111 Illi III 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 6 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder Page 6 of 10 EXHIBIT"A" Name of Subdivision or Planned Unit Development: St. Vrain Lakes Filing: No. I Location: A Part of Sections 35 & 36, Township 3 North, Range 68 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian County of Weld, State of Colorado Intending to be legally bound,the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to provide throughout this Subdivision or Planned Unit Development the following improvements. (Leave spaces blank where they do not apply) Offsite Improvements-WCR 9.5 -East half Quantity Units Unit Costs Estimated Section Construction Cost Site grading Erosion &sedimentation control 1 LS $23,025 $23,025 Street grading Street base (14 inches base course) 389,620 SY-IN $0.58 $225,979 Street paving(8 inches asphalt) 222,640 SY-IN $2.54 $565,505 Curbs,gutters, and culverts 12,400 LF $8.52 $105,625 Sidewalk 52,000 SF $2.00 $104,000 Storm sewer facilities 1 LS $203,330 $203,330 Retention ponds Ditch Improvements Subsurface drainage Sanitary sewers Trunk and forced lines Mains Laterals(house connected) On-site sewage facilities On-site water supply and storage Water Mains(includes bore) Fire hydrants Survey and street monuments and boxes 5 EA $150.00 $750 Street lighting Il EA $1,500.00 $16,500 Street Names(signage) 10 EA $650.00 $6,500 Fencing requirements Park improvements Road culvert Grass lined swale Telephone Gas Electric Water transfer Striping 1 LS $13,000 $13,000 Mobilization 1 LS $25,000 $25,000 SUB-TOTAL: $1,289,214 Engineering and Supervision Costs = $ 64 460 (Testing, inspection, as-built plans and work in addition to preliminary and final plat; supervision of actual construction by contractors) TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS AND SUPERVISION FOR WCR 9.5 EAST HALF SECTION = $ 1,353,674 1111111 11111 111111111111 III 111111111111 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 7 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder The above improvements shall be constructed in accordance with all County requirements and specifications, and conformance with this provision shall be determined solely by Weld County,or its duly authorized agent. Said improvements in11 e�c mpleted according to the construction schedule set out in Exhibit"B." By: /_,__." C/( Applicant Applicant Senior. 'Ayeloproa,f zt..,vyc, Date: ✓z^4 2J , 2007_. Title (If corporation, to be signed by President and attested to by Secretary, together with corporate seal.) AEI ��� 11111111111111111111 ���� ���� 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO f 10 8 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder „• EXHIBIT "B" Name of Subdivision or Planned Unit Development: St. Vrain Lakes Filing: No. 1 —WCR 9.5 East half width improvements Location: A Part of Sections 35 & 36, Township 3 North, Range 68 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian County of Weld, State of Colorado Intending to be legally bound,the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to provide throughout this Subdivision or Planned Unit Development the following improvements. All WCR 9.5 east half width improvements shall be completed by the first building permit in Filing 1. Construction of the improvements listed in Exhibit"A" shall be completed as follows: (Leave spaces blank where they do not apply.) Improvements-WCR 9.5 East half width Time for Completion Site grading • SEE EARLY GRADING Erosion& sedimentation control SEE EARLY GRADING Street grading SEE EARLY GRADING Street base Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Street paving Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Curbs, gutters,and culverts Prior to issuance of 1"Building permit Sidewalk Prior to issuance of 1S`Building permit Storm sewer facilities Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Retention ponds Prior to issuance of 1"Building permit Ditch Improvements Prior to issuance of Is` Building permit Subsurface drainage Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Sanitary sewers Prior to issuance of I' Building permit Trunk and forced lines Prior to issuance of I" Building permit Mains Prior to issuance of ls` Building permit Laterals (house connected) Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit On-site sewage facilities Prior to issuance of I" Building permit On-site water supply and storage Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Water Mains(includes bore) Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Fire hydrants Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Survey and street monuments and boxes Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Street lighting Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Street Names Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Fencing requirements Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Park improvements Prior to issuance of 1" Building permit Road culvert Prior to issuance of 1"Building permit Grass lined swale Prior to issuance of Is`Building permit Telephone Prior to issuance of I"Building permit Gas Prior to issuance of I"Building permit Electric Prior to issuance of I" Building permit 111111111111 111111111111 III 111111 INFO 11111 IIII IIII )f 10 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 9 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder • The County, at its option, and upon the request of the Applicant, may grant an extension of time for completion for any particular improvements shown above, upon a showing by the Applicant that the above schedule can�et. By. /C �O � ( Applicant Applicant <:9lni.Y ) ,/ re"? /L/ntav Date: /y ,2 0 , 2007_. Title (If corporation, to be signed by President and attested to by Secretary, together with corporate seal.) 1111111 11111 111111111111 III 111111 BIM 111111 III IIII 3498227 08/20/2007 01:19P Weld County, CO 10 of 10 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder Ca_ Best Communities. Best Value. Since 1958 July 13, 2007 Kim Ogle Weld County Public Works Department 1111 H Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley,CO 80632 Dear Kim: Attached is the agreement and the original bond for the WCR 9.5 Eastern Two Lanes. I have signed the two exhibits for the cost estimate and construction timing along with the actual agreement with anticipation that it will receive approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Once approved, I can sign and have it notarized right away. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Carma Bayshore, LLC Brad Davis Project Manager 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150 Englewood, Colorado, U.S.A. 80112 • Tel (303) 706-9451 • Fax: (303) 706-9453 www.carma.ca er21 617. SUBDIVISION BOND Bond No. 220 96 10 Premium: $12,183.00 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Carma Bayshore, LLC as Principal, and Insurance Company of the West authorized to do business in the State of Colorado, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Weld County, Colorado as Obligee, in the penal sum of One Million Three Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Four and 00/100 Dollars ($1,353,674.00), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, Carma Bayshore, LLC. has agreed to construct in Weld County, Colorado the following improvements: St. Vrain Metro District - WCR 9.5 Eastern Two Lanes Improvement Plans recorded in Weld County , Dated: NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall construct, or have constructed, the improvements herein described and shall save the Obligee harmless from any loss, cost or damage by reason of its failure to complete said work, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect and the surety on this Bond binds itself to said Obligee, to the amount on the hereinabove stated penal sum, that said Improvements shall be completed in accordance with the Agreement between Principal and Obligee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said principal has hereunto set its hands and seals, and said Surety has caused these presents to be executed by its officers thereunto authorized this 10th day of July, 2007. C. rm shore LL''i� Insuran ,- Co an of th- est by: ck G. Lupie, A •f ey-in-Fact ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of San Diego On July 10, 2007 before me, Maria Hallmark, Notary Public, personally appeared Jack G. Lupien, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. I lS+jone MARIA HALLMARK COMM. #1508244 0 U NOTARY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIA fO 'O SAN DIEGO COUNTY 0 My Commission Expires 1 AUGUST 17, 2008 I Signs (Seal) No. 0004444 ICW GROUP Power of Attorney Insurance Company of the West Explorer Insurance Company Independence Casualty and Surety Company KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Insurance Company of the West, a Corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of California, Explorer Insurance Company,a Corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of California,and Independence Casualty and Surety Company,a Corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Texas,(collectively referred to as the"Companies"),do hereby appoint DALE HARSHAW,BRADLEY R.ORR,JACK G.LUPIEN,JOHN C.STARICH,TARA BACON,GEOFFREY SHELTON their true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact with authority to date,execute,sign,seal,and deliver on behalf of the Companies,fidelity and surety bonds,undertakings,and other similar contracts of suretyship,and any related documents. In witness whereof,the Companies have caused these presents to be executed by its duly authorized officers this 1st day of November,2005. "lair tondaroF / 9U146 of 'N'O ��/ ry 0Q.�9,044, Cl yG i/�0Nroiu� %O/oo sir`o 8 m - �n INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST `\\ ,o SEAL'Itr, la a' `'� EXPLORER INSURANCE COMPANY ��+ as i; a INDEPENDENCE CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY t Mamt,+� \�6¢rr:!OPNr�`ct,' -gye a > S(ryatr /; oM b S.4I j ��a< Jeffrey D.Sweeney,Assistant Secretary John L.Hamann,Executive Vice President State of California } SS. County of San Diego On June 5,2006 before me,Mary Cobb,Notary Public,personally appeared John L.Hannum and Jeffrey D.Sweeney,personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument,and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities,and that by their signatures on the instrument the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted,executed the instrument. Witness mm'y hand and official seal. MARY nrcoee I Mary Cobb,Notary Public RESOLUTIONS This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed,sealed and notarized with facsimile signatures and seals under authority of the following resolutions adopted by the respective Boards of Directors of each of the Companies: "RESOLVED: That the President,an Executive or Senior Vice President of the Company,together with the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary,are hereby authorized to execute Powers of Attorney appointing the person(s)named as Attomey(s)-in-Fact to date,execute,sign,seal,and deliver on behalf of the Company,fidelity and surety bonds,undertakings,and other similar contracts of suretyship,and any related documents. RESOLVED FURTHER: That the signatures of the officers making the appointment, and the signature of any officer certifying the validity and current status of the appointment,may be facsimile representations of those signatures;and the signature and seal of any notary,and the seal of the Company,may be facsimile representations of those signatures and seals,and such facsimile representations shall have the same force and effect as if manually affixed. The facsimile representations referred to herein may be affixed by stamping,printing typing,or photocopying." CERTIFICATE I,the undersigned,Assistant Secretary of Insurance Company of the West,Explorer Insurance Company,and Independence Casualty and Surety Company,do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney is in full force and effect,and has not been revoked,and that the above resolutions were duly adopted by the respective Boards of Directors of the Companies,and are now in full force. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have set my hand this 10th day of July _/, ,x/}2'007 {/��/7a,.,(L7 Jeffrey D.Sweeney,Assistant Secretary To verify the authenticity of this Power of Attorney you may call 1-800-877-1111 and ask for the Surety Division. Please refer to the Power of Attorney Number,the above named individual(s)and details of the bond to which the power is attached. For information or filing claims,please contact Surety Claims,ICW Group, 11455 El Camino Real,San Diego,CA 92130-2045 or call(858)350-2400. Hello