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RE: APPROVE CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL
CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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, the Board has been presented with a Confidential Settlement Agreement
and Release of All Claims among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, numerous other entities, and the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, with terms and conditions being as stated in said
agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Confidential Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims
among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, numerous other entities, and the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 15th day of June, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
This Release and Settlement Agreement ( "Agreement" ) is
made by and between Plaintiffs the City of Orange, City of Big
Bear Lake, City of Indio, City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, City of Torrance, City of La Quinta, La
Quinta Redevelopment Agency, City of Loma Linda, Loma Linda
Redevelopment Agency, Coachella Valley Joint Powers Insurance
Authority, City of Sanger, Sanger Redevelopment Agency, and
Francis M. Loustalet, as Treasurer for Weld County and Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, (hereinafter "Releasors" ) ,
and defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (hereinafter "LAMTA") , explicitly not including the Los
Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Retirement Income
Plan (hereinafter "LAMTARIP") , with reference to the following:
1 . 0 RECITALS
1 . 1 Certain civil litigation has been filed in the
Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los
Angeles bearing Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC106461
entitled City of Orange, et al . v. Alabama Treasury Advisory
Program, et al . (hereinafter "The Litigation" ) .
1 . 2 Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the LAMTA and Releasors . and explicitly excluding the
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LAMTARIP, wish to enter into a settlement with respect to the
facts, circumstances and events referred to in the pleadings in
The Litigation, or raised during the course of The Litigation .
2 . 0 RELEASE AND COVENANTS
2 . 1 For and in consideration of all costs incurred in
this and all related matters, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, Releasors hereby release, discharge and acquit the
LAMTA, its subsidiaries with the exception of the LAMTARIP and
each of the LAMTA' s past, present and future officers , directors ,
elected and appointed officials, agents, insurers, reinsurers,
servants, accountants, financial advisors, attorneys or
employees, of and from any and all claims, demands, sums of
money, actions, rights, causes of action, obligations and
liabilities of any kind or nature, whatsoever, which the
Releasors may have had or claim to have had, or now have or claim
to have, or hereafter may have or assert to have, which arise out
of or are in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly,
connected with or related to The Litigation and all claims which
arise out of the incident (s) or transaction (s) that gave rise to
The Litigation.
2 . 2 Howarth & Smith, attorneys for Releasors, hereby
agree to execute a dismissal with prejudice of the LAMTA, from
the complaint described in paragraph 1 . 1 , cause it to be filed in
the court specified in that Paragraph, and forward a conformed
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copy of the dismissal to counsel for the LAMTA, and explicitly do
not include the LAMTARIP in the above described dismissal .
2 . 3 In return for the promises contained herein,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the LAMTA hereby
releases, discharges and acquits Releasors, their subsidiaries,
and each of the LAMTA' s past, present and future directors,
elected and appointed officials, agents, insurers, reinsurers,
servants, employees, attorneys, financial advisors and
accountants, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts,
guaranties, sums of money, rights, costs, expenses (including
attorney' s fees) , causes of action, actions, obligations and
liabilities of any kind or nature, whatsoever ( "Claims" ) , whether
known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which the LAMTA, with
the explicit exception of the LAMTARIP, had, has, or may have
had, which are based upon, arise out of , or are in any manner
whatsoever, directly or indirectly, connected with or related to
the Litigation and the claims which arise out of the acts,
incidents or transactions that gave rise to the Litigation, and
the facts and circumstances alleged in the pleadings on file in
the Litigation.
3 .0 WAIVER OF CIVIL CODE §1542
3 . 1 All parties acknowledge that they have been
advised by legal counsel and are familiar with the provisions of
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Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides as
follows :
A general release does not extend
to claims which the creditor does
not know or suspect to exist in his
favor at the time of executing the
release, which if known by him must
have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor.
3 . 2 The parties, each of them, acknowledge that they
are represented by counsel who has informed them of the
significance of California Civil Code Section 1542 and the
significance of waiving rights thereunder and nonetheless, hereby
waive any and all rights that they may have under § 1542 arising
from, or in any way connected to, this suit . The parties
understand and acknowledge that a consequence of this specific
waiver of their rights under § 1542 is that if any party to this
Agreement should eventually suffer additional damages or
liabilities in any way related to or resulting from the facts and
claims which are the subject of this Agreement , they will not be
permitted to make any claim for those damages . Furthermore, all
parties acknowledge that they intend these consequences even as
to claims for any injuries, damages, losses or liabilities in any
way related to or resulting from the facts and claims which are
the subject of this Agreement that may exist as of the date of
the Agreement t -0t.-thee. data of- the -Agreement but
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which the parties do not know exist , and which, if known, would
materially affect any party' s decision to execute this release,
regardless of whether any party' s lack of knowledge is the result
of ignorance, oversight, error, negligence, or any other cause .
4 . 0 NO ADMISSION
4 . 1 This Settlement Agreement is not intended to be
admission of liability by any party hereto.
4 . 2 It is expressly understood and agreed by and
between the parties hereto that this Settlement Agreement is the
result of a compromise of disputed claims and that each of the
parties denies any liability whatsoever to the other parties, but
in executing this Agreement, it is the intention of the parties
to fully and finally dispose of any and all claims which exist or
which may hereafter exist between the parties .
5 . 0 COSTS AND ATTORNEY' S FEES
5 . 1 Releasors and defendant the LAMTA, explicitly not
including the LAMTARIP, hereby agree that each party to this
Agreement shall pay its own costs, expenses and attorney' s fees
in connection with the prosecution of, or defense against any
claim asserted in The Litigation. All parties hereto further
agree that for purposes of costs and fees, or other damages or
expenses, there shall be no prevail _ng party in The Litigation.
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5 . 2 If an action is instituted by any party to this
Agreement for breach of this Agreement , or its terms, or for
breach of any warranty or representation, or to interpret or
enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover their reasonable attorney' s fees and other costs,
including all attorney' s fees and costs of suit incurred in
connection with the executing and collection upon final judgment
in said litigation in addition to any other relief .
6 . 0 COUNTERPARTS
6 . 1 This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument
and Agreement . A photocopy of a signed counterpart may be used
in lieu of an original for all purposes for which an original may
be used.
7 . 0 AUTHORITY; WARRANTIES
7 . 1 The parties hereto, and each of them, recognize
that it is the intent of all parties to this Agreement, in
entering into this Agreement, to resolve The Litigation.
Accordingly, the parties, and each of them, warrant and represent
as follows :
a . Neither they nor any individual or
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entity in which they are an owner or which is
controlled by them has any intention nor will it
assert any claims or file any lawsuits against the
other party which are based upon the facts,
circumstances and events referred to in The
Litigation with the exception of the claims
already asserted by Releasors against LAMTARIP in
this case;
b. The parties hereto and each of them,
have not assigned any right, title or interest in
or to any claim, cause of action, obligation,
right , or instrument which may presently exist or
may have existed in the past , or may exist in the
future against any party to this Agreement or
their assigns; and
c . Each of the persons and entities
executing this Agreement on behalf of any party
hereto is authorized and empowered to do
so.
8 .0 MISCELLANEOUS
8 . 1 The parties hereto, and each of them, covenant not
to institute any lawsuit which is based on any claims released or
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resolved by this Agreement or which is in derogation of this
Agreement .
8 . 2 The parties hereto, and each of them, represent
and warrant in agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, they have
read the Agreement, they have received independent legal advice
from the counsel of their choice with respect to the advisability
of making this Agreement, they are aware of the content and legal
effect of this Agreement and have full knowledge of all rights
which they may have, and they are acting on the advice of counsel
of their choice .
8 . 3 No party has made any statement , representation,
or promise, other than as set forth herein, to any other party in
entering into this Agreement and all parties acknowledge that in
entering into this Agreement they have not relied upon any
representations, promises, or conditions not specifically set
forth herein. Any representation, warranty, promise, or
condition, whether written or oral , not specifically incorporated
herein shall not be binding upon any of the parties hereto .
8 .4 The terms hereof are severable, and the invalidity
of any term hereof shall not affect the validity of any other
term.
8 . 5 This Settlement Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, administrators,
executors, successors and assigns of the respective parties
hereto, and each of them, explicitly not including the LAMTARIP .
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8 . 6 Each party and their attorneys shall sign all
documents, and do all other things reasonably necessary to carry
out the purpose, intent, and terms of this Agreement .
8 . 7 This Agreement is made and entered into in the
State of California and shall be interpreted, applied, and
enforced under and pursuant to the laws of said State .
8 . 8 This Agreement constitutes a single, integrated,
written contract and expresses the entire agreement between the
parties pertaining to the subject matter contained in it and
supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
representations, or understandings of the parties . No
supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be
binding unless executed in writing by all of the parties .
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8 . 9 The consideration hereinabove recited is
contractual and not mere recital .
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT IN
ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 CITED HEREIN,
THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE LANGUAGE CONTAINED HEREIN, AND
THAT I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH HEREIN.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered
into and executed this agreement as of the date first mentioned.
FOR PLAINTIFFS
DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF ORANGE
DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF INDIO
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF TORRANCE
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF LOMA LINDA
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
LOMA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY
DATED: , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
CITY OF SANGER
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DATED : , 1998
Authorized Representative of the
SANGER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATED: June 15 , 1998 (4h�4fzGe--)
Authorized Representative of the
FRANCIS M. LOUSTALET, AS TREASURER
� n FOR WELD COUNTY AND BOARD OF COUNTY
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QEPUTY CLER ♦e ' ' ' � �' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT :
O� �Os HOWARTH & SMITH
DATED: , 1998 By:
Robert D. Brain
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CITY OF ORANGE, CITY OF BIG BEAR
LAKE, CITY OF INDIO, CITY OF PALM
DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, CITY OF TORRANCE, CITY OF
LA QUINTA, LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, CITY OF LOMA LINDA, LOMA
LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY, CITY OF
SANGER, SANGER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND FRANCIS M. LOUSTALET, AS
TREASURER FOR WELD COUNTY AND BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD
COUNTY
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FOR DEFENDANT LAMTA
DATED: i J.,
Authorized Representative of the
Los�Ai1geles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL
DATED : , 1996
Ronald W. Stamm
Attorneys for Defendant
Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
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