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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_198-2006_CCv0001.pdf _ Recorded in Official Records, County of San Bernardino FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMP 6 U13DIVISION DEPART LARRY WALKER 12:51 8/151240 00 PM Auditor/Controller — Recorder BGJ RECORDING REQUESTED BY: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 688 Fidelity/Riverside CITY OF REDLANDS DOC#:r 2006—0556364 Titles: 1 Pages: 16 2 I Fees 0.00 Taxes 0.00 I Other 0,00 PAID b0.00 WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF REDLANDS " P.O. BOX 3005 REDLANDS, CA 92373 FEES NOT REQUIRED SECTION 61Q3 (THIS SPACE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY) CITY OF REDLANDS SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this 1st day ofAui ust200 Eby and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Beazer Homes Holdings CoEporation hereinafter referred to as "Subdivider" (together, the "Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Subdivider is the owner or authorized developer of certain property located in the City of Redlands generally known as Tract No. 16390 (the"Subdivision"), and Subdivider is obligated to construct certain improvements(the"Improvements")therefor as a condition ofapproval of the Subdivision; and WHEREAS, City desires to ensure that the Improvements will be constructed in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the laws of City; and WHEREAS, Subdivider acknowledges that it is familiar with the provisions of the Redlands Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act (Government Code sections 66410 et. and agrees to comply therewith; and WHEREAS, a final map for the Subdivision has been prepared pursuant to the Redlands Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act, and has been filed by Subdivider for consideration by the City Council of City; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the approval and acceptance by the City Council Of City of the final map for the Subdivision, and the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows: i I IEnzplolvee FoldersiEric 1d eek-Sub Div agreements Biolers and OriginalsAraet 16390 beazer homes 4-11-05.wpd l 1. Definition and Ownershiof Improvements The Improvements include but are not limited to the grading, paving, construction of curbs and gutters, storm drains and sanitary sewers, water lines,utilities, street lights and all appurtenant facilities associated with the Subdivision that are shown in the plans, profiles and specifications that have been prepared by Subdivider's engineer and approved by City, and which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Improvement Plans"). No work on the Improvements shall be commenced by Subdivider until the Improvement Plans have been approved by City and permits issued. The cost of plan checking and inspection incurred by City shall be paid by Subdivider. All Improvements constructed or installed pursuant to this Agreement shall become the property ofCity,without payment therefor,upon acceptance ofthose Improvements by City. 2. Time of Comvletion Construction of the Improvements shall be completed within one(1)year from the date of this Agreement. In the event Subdivider fails to complete construction of the Improvements within that time period, City may require Subdivider's surety to complete the Improvements, or City may complete construction of the Improvements and recoup its expenses for such work from Subdivider, or Subdivider's surety, as hereafter provided. 3. Subdivider's Obligations to Construct Improvements Subdivider shall. a. Complete, at Subdivider's own expense, all Improvements in conformance with the Improvement Plans within one(1)year following the date of this Agreement,provided,however,that the Improvements shall not be deemed to be completed until accepted as provided for in Section 18. b. Furnish at Subdivider's expense the necessary materials,provisions and other supplies or equipment used for the Improvements and for a payment bond with respect to such work, as required by Civil Code Section 3247,for the completion of the Improvements in conformity with the Improvement Plans. c. Acquire and dedicate all rights-of-way,easements,and other interests in real property for construction and installation of the Improvements. All rights-of-way, easements and other interests in real property shall be free and clear of liens and encumbrances. Subdivider shall also be responsible for obtaining any public or private sanitary sewer, drainage and/or utility easements to accommodate the Subdivision. d. Commence construction of the Improvements by the time established in. Section 25 of this Agreement and complete the Improvements by the time stated in Section 2 above, unless a time extension is granted by City as authorized in Section 25. e. Install all. Subdivision monuments required by law prior to acceptance of the Improvements by City. Individual property monuments shall be installed within one (1) year of acceptance. f Waive any and all rights Subdivider may have pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1726 and 1781 in the event the Improvements are deemed a "public work" by any L'•Employee FoldmTric Weck=Sub Div Agreements Biolers and Ofiginals?:tract 16390 bearer homes. 4-11-45.upd 2 governmental agency having authority to make such a determination, or by any court of competent jurisdiction, such that the Improvements are subject to California Labor Code sections 1720 et vsea and 1770 et se. With respect to the foregoing waiver, Subdivider further waives any and all rights it may have pursuant to Civil Code section 1542 which reads "a general release does not extend to claims which a creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executingthe release, which if known by his must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.'" g. Install street name signs conforming to City standards. Permanent street name signs shall be installed before acceptance of the Improvements by City. 4. Acquisition and Dedication of Easements or Rights of Way If any of the Improvements are constructed or installed on land not owned by City or Subdivider, no construction or installation shall be commenced before: a. The offer of dedication to City of appropriate rights-of-way, easements or other interests in real property, and appropriate authorization from the property owner to allow construction or installation of the Improvements, or b. The dedication to,and acceptance by,City of appropriate rights-of-way easements or other interests in real property, as determined by the City Engineer, or C. The issuance by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the State Eminent Domain Law of an order of possession. Subdivider shall comply in all respects with the order of possession. Nothing in this Section 4 shall be construed as authorizing or granting an extension of time to Subdivider. 5. Security. Subdivider shall at all times guarantee Subdivider's performance by furnishing to City, and maintaining, good and sufficient security as required by the Subdivision laws in accordance with Sections 66499 through 66499.10 of the Government Code, on forms approved by City for the purposes and in the amounts as follows: a. To assure faithful performance of this Agreement and construction of the Improvements, a bond in the amount of 100% of the estimated cost of the Improvements; and b. To secure payment to any contractor, subcontractor, person renting equipment or furnishing labor and materials for the Improvements, a bond in the amount of 5o"/o of the estimated cost of the Improvements; and C. To guarantee or warrant the Improvements for a period of one (1) year following acceptance thereof by City against any defective work or labor done or defective materials furnished, security acceptable to City in the additional amount of 10% of the estimated cost of the Improvements; and 1:1Employee Folders` ric Weekk`, ub Div Agreements Siolers and originalsilract 16390 beater homes 4-11-05.Nvpd 3 d. Security acceptable to City in the amount of 100% of the estimated cost of setting subdivision monuments for a period of one (1) year plus thirty (30) days from acceptance of the Improvements by City. The securities required by this Agreement shall be kept on file with the City Clerk. The terms of the security documents are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. If any security is replaced by another approved security, the replacement shall: (1) comply with all the requirements for security in this Agreement, (2)be provided to the City Engineer for filing with the City Clerk, and upon filing (3) be deemed to have been made a part of, and incorporated into, this Agreement. Upon provision of a replacement security with the City Engineer and filing of a replacement security with the City Clerk, the former security may be released. 6, :nt Plans, a. Any changes, alterations or additions to the Improvement Plans, not exceeding 10% of the original estimated cost of the Improvements, which are mutually agreed upon by City and Subdivider shall not relieve the improvement security given for faithful performance of this Agreement. In the event such changes, alterations or additions exceed 10%of the original estimated cost of the Improvements, Subdivider shall provide improvement security for faithful performance as required by Section 5 of this Agreement for 100%of the total estimated cost of the Improvements as changed, altered or amended, less any completed partial releases allowed by Section 8 of this Agreement. b. Subdivider shall construct the Improvements in accordance with City standards in effect on the date of this Agreement. City reserves the right to modify the standards applicable to the Subdivision and this Agreement when necessary to protect the public safety or welfare or comply with applicable Federal or State law or City laws. If Subdivider requests and is granted an extension of time for completion of the Improvements, City may apply the standards in effect at the time of the extension, 7, Inspection. Subdivider shall at all times maintain proper facilities and safe access for inspection of the Improvements by City inspectors and to the shops wherein any work is in preparation. Upon completion of the Improvements, Subdivider may request an inspection by the City Engineer or the City Engineer's authorized representative. If the City Engineer, or the authorized representative,determines that the Improvements have been completed in accordance with this Agreement, then the City Engineer shall certify the completion of the Improvements. No Improvements shall be accepted by the City Engineer unless all aspects of work have been inspected and completed in accordance with the Improvement Plans. When applicable law requires an inspection to be made by City at a particular stage of the work of constructing and installing the Improvements, City shall be given timely notice of Subdivider's readiness for such inspection and Subdivider shall not proceed with additional work until the inspection has been made and the work approved. Subdivider shall bear all costs of inspection and certification. No Improvements shall be deemed completed until acceptance by the City Engineer pursuant to Section 18 hereof L'Employee FoldersTric Weck\Sub Div Agreements Biolers and OtiginalsAract 16390 beazer homes 4-11-05,wo 4 8. Release of Securities. The securities required by this Agreement shall be released as follows: a. Security given for faithful performance shall be released upon the completion and acceptance of the Improvements, subject to the provisions of subsection (b)hereof. b. The City Engineer may release a portion ofthe security given for faithful performance as work progresses upon application therefor by Subdivider,provided,however,that no such release shall be for an amount less than 25%ofthe total improvement security given for faithful performance, and that the security shall not be reduced to an amount less than 50%of the total security given for faithful performance,until completion and acceptance ofthe Improvements. In no event shall the City Engineer authorize a release of the improvement security which would reduce the security to an amount below 125%ofthat required to guarantee the completion ofthe Improvements and any other obligation imposed by this Agreement. c. Security given to secure payment to the contractor, subcontractors and to persons furnishing labor, materials or equipment shall, at six(6)months after the completion and acceptance ofthe Improvements,be reduced to an amount equal to no less than 125%ofthe total claimed by all claimants for whom liens have been filed and of which notice has been given to City, plus an amount reasonably determined by the City Engineer to be required to assure the performance of any other obligations secured by the security. The balance of the security shall be released upon the settlement of all claims and obligations for which the security was given. d. No security given for the guarantee or warranty for work shall be released until the expiration of the warranty period and until any claims filed during the warranty period have been settled. As provided in Section 12 hereof, the warranty period shall not commence until acceptance of the Improvements by the City Engineer. e. City may retain from any security released an amount to sufficiently cover costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 9. fury to Public Improvements, Public Property or Public Utilities Facilities. Subdivider shall replace or repair, or have replaced or repaired, as the case may be, all public improvements, public utility facilities and surveying or subdivision monuments which are destroyed or damaged as a result of any work under this Agreement. Subdivider shall bear the entire cost of replacement or repairs of any and all public or public utility property damaged or destroyed by reason of any work done under this Agreement,whether such property is owned by the United States or any agency thereof, or the State of California, or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or by City or any public or private utility corporation or by any combination of such owners. Any repair or replacement shall be to the satisfaction, and subject to the approval, of the City Engineer. FEmployee Folders'Tric Week'Sub Div agreements Biolerss and Originals tract 16390 beazer homes 4-11-05.wo 5 Furthermore, until such time as the Improvements are accepted by City, Subdivider shall be responsible for, and bear the risk of loss to, any of the Improvements constructed or installed. Until such time as all Improvements required by this Agreement are fully completed and accepted by City, Subdivider shall be responsible for the care,maintenance of, and any damage to such Improvements. City shall not, nor shall any elected official or employee thereof, be liable to responsible for any accident, loss or damage, regardless of cause, happening or occurring to the Improvements prior to the completion and acceptance of the Improvements. All such risks shall be the responsibility of, and are hereby assumed by, Subdivider. 10. Permits. Subdivider shall at Subdivider's expense, obtain all necessary permits and licenses for the construction and installation of the Improvements,give all necessary notices and pay all fees and taxes required by law. 11. Default of Subdivider. a. Default of Subdivider shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Subdivider's failure to timely commence construction of the Improvements; (2) Subdivider's failure to timely complete construction of the Improvements; (3) Subdivider's failure to timely cure any defect in the Improvements; (4) Subdivider's failure to perform substantial construction work for a period of twenty(20) calendar days after commencement of the work; (5) Subdivider's insolvency,appointment ofa receiver,or the filing of any petition in bankruptcy, either voluntary or involuntary, which Subdivider fails to discharge within thirty(30) days. (6) The commencement of a foreclosure action against the Subdivision, or a portion thereof, or any conveyance in lieu or in avoidance of foreclosure; or (7) Subdivider's failure to perform any other obligation under this Agreement. b. City reserves to itself all remedies available to it at law and in equity for breach of Subdivider's obligations under this Agreement. City shall have the right, subject to this Section, to draw upon or utilize the appropriate security to mitigate City's damages in the event of default of Subdivider. The right of City to draw upon or utilize the security is additional to and not in lieu of any other remedy available to City. It is specifically recognized that the estimated costs and security amounts may not reflect the actual cost of construction or installation of the Improvements and, therefore, City's damages for Subdivider's default shall be measured by the cost of completing the Improvements. The sums provided by the improvement security may be used by City for the completion of the Improvements in accordance with the Improvement Plans. 1=?Employee FoldersTric tveekisub Div Agreements Biolm and Chiginalsltract 16390 beazer homes 4-11-05.wpd 6 In the event of Subdivider's default under this Agreement, Subdivider authorizes City to perform such obligation twenty (20) days after mailing written notice of default to Subdivider and Subdivider's surety, and Subdivider agrees to pay the entire cost of such performance by City. City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion, by contract or by any other method City may deem advisable, for the account and at the expense of Subdivider, and Subdivider's surety shall be liable to City for any excess cost of damages incurred by City. In such event, City, without liability for so doing, may take possession of, and utilize in completing the Improvements, such materials, appliances,plants and other property belonging to Subdivider as may be on the site of the work and necessary for completion of the Improvements. C. Failure of Subdivider to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall constitute consent to the filing by City of a notice of violation against all lots in the Subdivision, or to rescind the approval or otherwise revert the Subdivision to acreage. The remedy provided by this subsection is in addition to,and not in lieu of, other remedies available to City. Subdivider agrees that the choice of remedy or remedies for Subdivider's breach shall be in the discretion of City. d. In the event that Subdivider fails to perform any obligation hereunder,Subdivider shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by City in securing performance of such obligations,including but not limited to fees and charges of architects, engineers,attorneys other professionals and court costs. e. The failure of City to take enforcement action with respect to a default, or to declare a breach, shall not be construed as a waiver of that default or breach or any subsequent default or breach of Subdivider. 12. Warranty. Subdivider shall guarantee the Improvements for a period of one(1)year after acceptance of by the City Engineer against any defective work or labor done or defective materials furnished. If within the warranty period any work or improvement, or part of any work or improvement, done, furnished, installed or constructed by Subdivider fails to fulfill any of the requirements of this Agreement or the Improvement Plans, Subdivider shall without delay and without cost to City repair or replace or reconstruct any defective or otherwise unsatisfactory part or parts of the Improvements. Should Subdivider fail to act promptly in accordance with this requirement, Subdivider hereby authorizes City, at City's option, to construct the Improvements twenty(20)days after mailing written notice of default to Subdivider and to Subdivider's surety,and agrees to pay the cost of the work associated with such Improvements incurred by City. Should City determine that the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens requires repairs or replacements to be made before Subdivider can be notified, City may, in its sole discretion, make the necessary repair or replacement or perform the necessary work and Subdivider shall pay to City the cost of such repairs. 13. Subdivider Not Agent or Employee of City. Neither Subdivider nor Subdivider's agents, contractors or subcontractors are, or shall be considered to be, agents or employees of City in connection with the performance of Subdivider's obligations under this Agreement. L"Fmployee Folders`Iric WeekSub Div Agreements Biolers and Originals\trac-t 16390 beazer homes 4-1 I-05.wpd 7 14. Environmental Warranty. Prior to the acceptance of any dedications or Improvements by City, Subdivider shall certify and warrant that neither the property to be dedicated nor Subdivider are in violation of any environmental law,and neither the property to be dedicated nor the Subdivider are subject to any existing, pending or threatened investigation by any federal, state or local governmental authority under or in connection with environmental law. Neither Subdivider nor any third party shall use, generate, manufacture, produce or release, on, under or about the property to be dedicated, any hazardous substance except in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. Subdivider represents and warrants to City it has not caused or permitted the release of, and has no knowledge of the release or presence of, any hazardous substance on the property to be dedicated or the migration of any hazardous substance from or to any other property adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, the property to be dedicated. Subdivider shall give prompt written notice to City at the address set forth herein of a. Any proceeding or investigation by any federal, state or local governmental authority with respect to the presence of any hazardous substance on the property to be dedicated or the migration thereof from or to any other property adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, the property to be dedicated; b. Any claims made or threatened by any third party against City or the property to be dedicated relating to any loss or injury resulting from any hazardous substance; and C. Subdivider's discovery of any occurrence or condition on any property adjoining in the vicinity ofthe property to be dedicated that could cause the property to be dedicated or any part thereof to be subject to any restrictions on its ownership, occupancy, use for the purpose for which it is intended, transferability or suit under any environmental law. 15. Other Agreements Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude City from expending monies pursuant to agreements concurrently or previously executed between the Parties, or from entering into agreements with other subdividers for the apportionment of costs of water and sewer mains, or other improvements pursuant to the provisions of City laws providing therefor, nor shall anything in this Agreement commit City to any such apportionment. 16. Subdivider's Obligation to Warn Public During Construction Until acceptance ofthe Improvements, Subdivider shall give good and adequate warning to the public of each and every dangerous condition extant with the Improvements, and will take reasonable actions to protect the public from such dangerous condition. IT Vesting of Ownership Upon acceptance ofthe Improvements by City and recordation ofthe Final Map, ownership of the Improvements constructed pursuant to this Agreement shall vest in City. 18. Acceptance of Work Acceptance of work on behalf of City shall be made by City Engineer after completion and inspection of all Improvements pursuant to Section 7 herein. Upon 1\Employee FoldersEric Week'sub Div Agreements Biolers and Originals"tract 16390 heazer homes 4-11-05.wpd 8 the Improvements being accepted by the City Engineer, and all Improvements having been dedicated to City, the City Clerk shall file an acceptance of the Improvements with the County recorder. Such acceptance shall not constitute a waiver of defects by City. 19. Compliance with Laws. Subdivider, its agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local rules, laws and regulations in the performance of the Improvements and land development pursuant to this Agreement including but not limited to all applicable Labor Code and prevailing wage laws. 20. Insurance. a. Subdivider's Insurance to be PtnLaa All insurance required by this Agreement is to be maintained by Subdivider for the term of this Agreement and shall be primary with respect to City and non-contributing to any insurance or self- insurance maintained by City. Subdivider shall provide City with Certificates of Insurance evidencing such insurance prior to commencing any work. b. Worker's Compensation and Employees Liability. 1. Subdivider shall have Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in force throughout the term of this Agreement in an amount which meets the statutory requirement with an insurance carrier acceptable to City. Such insurance shall be primary and non- contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. The insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation of said policy except upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to City. Certificates of Insurance shall be delivered to City by Subdivider prior to commencing any work. 2. Subdivider expressly waives all rights to subrogation against City, its elected officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Subdivider for City and Subdivider's immunity for injuries to Subdivider's employees and agrees that the obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided for in this Agreement extends to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of Subdivider. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the Parties. This waiver shall not apply to any damage resulting from the sole negligence of City, its agents and employees. To the extent any of the damages referenced herein were caused by or resulted from the concurrent negligence of City, its agents or employees,the obligations provided herein to indemnify, defend and hold harmless are valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of Subdivider, its officer, agents and employees. C. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Subdivider shall secure and maintain in force throughout the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability insurance covering all work under this Agreement,including work done by subcontractors,with carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation of said policy except upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to City. Such insurance LkEmployee FoldersTric Weck\Sub Div Agreements Biolers and Originalsaet 16390 beazer homes 411-05.xvpd 9 shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to City by Subdivider prior to commencing any work. d. Business Auto Liability Insurance. Subdivider shall have business auto liability coverage,with minimum limits ofone million($1,000,000)per occurrence,combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Subdivider owned vehicles used in connection with work related to the Improvements, hired and non-owned vehicles; and employee non-ownership vehicles. 21. Indemnity/Hold Harmless. Neither City,nor any elected official or employee thereof, shall not be liable for any injury to persons or property occasioned by reasons ofthe acts or omissions of Subdivider, its agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. Subdivider shall'further defend, indemnify and hold City harmless' from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liability or loss of any sort,because of, or arising out of acts or omissions of Subdivider, its agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, except for such claims, demands, causes of action, liability or lass arising out of the sole active negligence of City, its elected officials, boards, commissions, the members thereof, agents and employees,including all claims,demands, causes of action,liability, or lass because of or arising out of, in whole or in part, the design or construction of the Improvements. This indemnification and agreement to hold harmless shall extend to injuries to persons and damages or taking of property resulting from the design or construction of the Subdivision, and the Improvements, and in addition, to adjacent property owners as a consequence of the diversion of waters from the design and construction of public drainage systems, streets and other public improvements. Acceptance by City ofthe Improvements shall not constitute an assumption by City of any responsibility for any damage or taking covered,by this Section. City shall not be responsible for the design or construction of the property to be dedicated or the Improvements pursuant to the Improvement Plans, regardless of any negligent action or inaction taken by City in approving the Improvement Plans,unless the particular Improvement design was specifically required by City over written objection by Subdivider submitted to the City Engineer before approval of the particular Improvement design, which abjection indicated that the particular Improvement design was dangerous or defective and suggested an alternative safe and feasible design. After acceptance of the Improvements, Subdivider shall remain obligated to eliminate any defect in design or dangerous condition caused by the design or construction defect* however, Subdivider shall not be responsible'for routine .maintenance. The provisions of this Section shall remain in full farce and effect for ten (10) years following the acceptance by City of the Improvements. It is the,intent of this Section that Subdivider shall be responsible for all liability for design and construction ofthe improvements installed or work deme pursuant to this Agreement and that City shall not be liable for any negligence,nonfeasance,misfeasance or malfeasance in approving, reviewing,checking,or inspecting any work or construction. The improvement security shall not be required to cover the provisions of this Section.'' Subdivider shall reimburse City for all costs and expenses(including but not limited to fees and charges of architects,engineers,attorneys and ether professionals, and court costs)incurred by City in enforcing the provisions of this Section. l:Taiployee Folders;Eric WeckSub Laic Agreements B olers and Originals tract 16390 beater homes 4-11-05.wpd 10 22. Personal Nature of Subdivider's Obligations. All of Subdivider's obligations under this Agreement are, and shall remain, the personal obligations of Subdivider notwithstanding a transfer of all or any part of the property within the Subdivision subject to this Agreement, and Subdivider shall not be entitled to assign its obligations under this Agreement to any transferee of all or any part ofthe property within the Subdivision or any other third party without the express written consent of City. 23. Sale or Disposition of Subdivision. Subdivider may request a novation of this Agreement and a substitution of security. Upon approval of the novation and substitution of securities, Subdivider may request a release or reduction ofthe securities required by this Agreement. Nothing in the novation shall relieve Subdivider ofthe obligations under Section 21 for the work done or the Improvements constructed by Subdivider. 24. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 25. Time for Commencement of Work, Time Extensions. Subdivider shall commence construction of the Improvements not later than three(3) months after the date of this Agreement. In the event good cause exists as determined by the City Engineer, the time for commencement of construction or completion of the Improvements may be extended for a period or periods not exceeding a total of two additional years. The extension shall be executed in writing by the City Engineer. Any such extension may be granted without notice to Subdivider's surety and shall not affect the validity of this Agreement or release the surety or sureties on any security given for this Agreement. The City Engineer shall be the sole and final judge as to whether or not good cause has been shown to entitle Subdivider to an extension. Delay, other than delay in the commencement of work, resulting from an act of City, act of God, by storm or inclement weather, strikes, boycotts or similar political actions which prevent the conducting of work, which Subdivider could not have reasonably foreseen, and furthermore was not caused by or contributed to by Subdivider, shall constitute good cause for and extension ofthe time for completion. As a condition of such extension, the City Engineer may require Subdivider to furnish new security guaranteeing performance of this Agreement,as extended,in an increased amount to compensate for any increase in construction costs as determined by the City Engineer. 26. No Vesting of Rights. Performance by Subdivider of this Agreement shall not be construed to vest Subdivider's rights with respect to any change in any zoning or building law. 27. Notices. All notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by mail, postage prepaid and addressed as provided in this Section. Notice shall be effective on the date it is delivered in person, or, if mailed, on the date of deposit in the United States Mail. Notices shall be addressed as follows unless a written change is filed with City: Notice to City: Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Redlands PO Box 3005 Redlands, CA 92373 ee I:Trnployy Folders WeekSub Div Agreements Biolers and Originals4ract 16390 beater homes 4-11-05.wpd Notice to Subdivider: Beazer Homes Holdings Corperation 1100 Town and Country, Suite 100 Orange, CA 92868 Notice to Surety: Fidelity and Deposit Company if Maryland 1023 West 551' Street Countryside, IL 60525 28 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. In any portion of this Agreement is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual written consent of the Parties. 29. Captions. The captions ofthis Agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall not define,explain,modify,limit,exemplify,or aid in the interpretation,construction or meaning of any provision of this Agreement. 30. Attorneys'Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce the terms or intent of this Agreement the prevailing party shall, in addition to costs and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees. 31. Incorporation ofRecitals The recitals to this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the terms of this Agreement. 32. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. All amendments of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate representatives of the Parties. 33. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 34. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction of all disputes over the terms of this Agreement shall be in the County of San Bernardino, State of California. L Employees FoldersI ric Week-,,Sub Div Agreemen#s Biols and Ckiginals'tract 16390 beater homes 4-11-05.wpd 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the Parties as of the date herein above first written. SUBDIVIDER CITY OF REDLANDS By: _ By. T 1e p ZOU Davidson, City Manager Clean a Division Attest` , 1 Ti City Clerk Lorr e Po zer (Proof of aA A ubdiuid signatures required ar8butha C j)visicm ' SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED. IaFanployee FoldersTric lveck'Sub Div,agreements Biolers and originalsArad 16390 beazer homes 4-11-05.wpd 13 ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO SS CITY OF REDLANDS By the authority granted under Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 1181, of the California Civil Code, and Chapter 2, Division 3, Section 40814, of the California Government Code, on August 1, 2006, before me, Teresa Ballinger, Assistant City Clerk, on behalf of Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, California, personally appeared John Davidson and Lorrie Poyzer { X} personally known to me - or - { } proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence 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 persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. NX WITNESS my hand and official sea]. N\ A4 ...... LORRIE POYZER, CITY CLERK (P A 1888 By:!I�� .......... Teresa Ballinger, Assistant City clerk 0 IR (909)798-7531 --------------------------------('^.J----------- CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER(S) Individual(s) signing for oneselUthemselves Corporate Officer(s) Title(s) Company Partner(s) Partnership Attorney-In-Fact Principal(s) Trustee(s) Trust x Other Title(s): City Manager and City Clerk Entity Represented: City of Redlands, a municipal corporation THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE DOCUMENT DESCRIBED BELOW: Title or Type of Document: Subdivision Improvement Agreement Date of Document: August 1, 2006 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Joavan Tseng and Gregg Gipe, Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation f CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT State of California } ss. County of Orange On Anril 14,2005 before me, Tricsha Villalta,Notary Public personally appeared Joavan Tsena and Greim Give personally known to me ❑ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory Evidence WKWA�q to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the to the C'0 ►•14"W8 with in instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they Notary hA*c.Caftrrjoexecuted the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that *CWM 0"ft 7, by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and officiiallSeal. V1kje&_- Optional Though the information below is not required by law,it may prove valuable to prepare relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. Description of Attached Document Title or type of Document: Document Date: Number of Pages: Signer(s) Other than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer Signer's Name: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporate Officer- Title Above: ❑ Partner- ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney-in-Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. CITY OF REDLANDS SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXHIBIT "A" TRACT MAP NO. 16390 The following plans are on file in the office of the Public Works Director(PWD),Municipal Utilities Director(MUD), and Community Development Director(CCD): Description Drawing No. Approval Date No. of Sheets Storm Drain Improvements (PWD) 1684B-SD 6/19/06 7 Street Improvements (PWD) 1684-ST 5/17/05 9 Park Exhibit (PWD) 1684-MC 01/04/06 2 City Park Grading (PWD) 1684P-PG 6/19/06 4 Park Restroom Building (PWD) A-2 & A-2 7/18/06 20 Sewer Improvements (MUD) F-1709 6/09/05 7 Water Improvements (MUD) D-60567 6/09/05 4 Landscape Production (CDD) NA 02/23/06 21 Undergrounding Existing NA 7/25/06 Estimated $50,000 Utilities (CDD) LA"Inployee Folders"'Erie Weck\Sub Div Agreements Brolers and Originals tract and parcel agreernentsAract 16390 Beazer homes 4-11-05.w44 AM RESOLUTION NO. BHHC - 2002-62 CERTIFIED COPY BEAZER HONMES HOLDINGS CORP. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS GREGG GIPE- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The undersigned, being the President and Chief Executive Officer of Beazer Homes USA, Inc., and a director of Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. ("CEO"), pursuant to Resolution No. BHHC-2001-03, dated February 1, 2001, wherein the Board of Directors of Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation(the "Corporation") at its annual meeting did grant the CEO the power and authority to appoint and remove officers of the Corporation, and pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-09 effective as of August 2, 2001, wherein the Board of Directors of the Corporation by Written Unanimous Consent did create new officer titles of the Corporation, does hereby take the following action and directs the Secretary to file this Resolution with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors. The following individual is hereby appointed to serve as an officer of the Corporation in the office set forth opposite his name from the date of his last appointment until the earlier of resignation or termination of his employment with the Corporation or termination of his position as an officer by the Board of Directors bf the Corporation or the CEO. Name Title Functional Responsibility Gregg Gipe Division Senior Vice President Operations Southern California Division The said individual shall have the powers and duties set forth on Annex A which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Page No. 2 of this Resolution. The undersigned hereby ratifies, confirms and declares that any act or thing heretofore done by said Agent within the scope of this Resolution shall be binding on the Corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set his hand effective as of the 15'h day of November 2002. IAIN J. MC CARTHY ANNEX A BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT HEAD Job Code 091001 Pursuant to Resolution No. BIUIC-2001-09A dated August 8, 2001, wherein the Board of Directors of Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation(the "Corporation"), did grant the CEO the power and authority to authorize any person or persons to execute and deliver deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts or other obligations or instruments on behalf of the Corporation, the said CEO hereby designates Gregg Gipe who is employed as a Construction Department Head of the Corporation as an authorized agent and signatory of the Corporation for the purpose of executing the following documents with respect to the Southern California Division: All construction agreements,permit applications and bond applications, including offsite municipality bonds Supplier and subcontractor Agreements for building activities RESOLUTION NO. BHHC—2003-20 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP- APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS JOAVAN TSENG—ORANGE DIVISION Effective Date: October 1,2003 The undersigned,being the President and Chief Executive Officer of Beazer to Homes USA,Inc.,and a director of Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. ("CEO"),pursuant Resolution No. BHHC-2001-03, dated February 1, 2001,wherein the Board of Directors of Beazer Horner Holdings Corp., a Delaware acorporation horty to appoinoand�emovetofficers annual meeting did grant the CEO the power and pursuant to Resolution by Written 01-09 effective as of us of the Corporation, Unanimous Consent 2001,wherein the Board of Directors of the did create new officer titles of the Corporation, doe hereby o the proceedings of the e the fllowing action and directs the Secretary to file this Resolution with the Board of Directors. The following individual is hereby appointed to serve as an of leer of the Corporation in the office set forth opposite his om the date of his last employment with the Corporation oappointment of his em until the earlier of resignation or termination p termination of his position as an officer by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the CEO Name Title Functional Res onsibili joavan Tseng Division Executive Vice President General Manager Orange Division The said individual shall have the powers and duties No 2set forth oithRn An Resolution. This esolution h is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Page supersedes and replaces all previous resolutions r authority documents issues to this individual prior to the effective date statedVe IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned has set his hand September 17, 2003. IAN J. TH ANNEX A MARKET MANAGER JOB CODE 011004 1. A Market Manager is hereby given the general power and responsibility to manage the business and financial affairs of the Division for which he or she is appointed. 2. In connection with the performance of his or her duties, the Market Manager is hereby given the authority to execute the following documents: • .Administration— execution of all contracts,regardless of size • Closings— any and all documents required to close a home sale • Construction agreements,permit applications and bond applications,including offsite municipality bonds • Land Development—contracts,plats, CCRs,Homeowner Association Documents, utility easements,rights of way. Land Purchase or Sale— agreements and options (with LAR approval) and non- binding Letters of intent • Leases—space leases,vehicles leases and equipment leases(with approval of the Treasurer or COO of Beazer Homes USA, Inc.) • Purchasing—supplier and subcontractor agreements • Home Sales &Marketing— agreements, addenda and advertising agreements The Market Manager is also authorized to execute any and all other documents incidental to the performance of the duties described above.