1995-0621_SPRAGUE, LEE_Surety AgreementSURETY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and Lee Sprague, an individual, referred
to as "Developer".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, City will issue Grading Permit No. 33691 and Building Permit No. 33692 to
Developer to construct certain designated improvements, more particularly described in Exhibit "A"
attached and incorporated herein by reference, which said improvements constitute a portion of that
real property at the location of Tract 11826, Lot 2, commonly referred to as 28311 Ave. La Mancha,
San Juan Capistrano, CA.
WHEREAS, San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 8-3.05 requires the posting of
financial security to secure the faithful performance and labor and materials for the grading and
installation of improvements connected with issuance of grading permits.
WHEREAS, San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 8-3.06 authorizes the Building
Official to require additional bonding as security to ensure against adverse aesthetic impacts arising
from incomplete grading and/or improvements from development projects which have not been
completed.
WHEREAS, the Building Official finds that the proposed project site is highly prominent and
visible to the community, has unique topographic features or involves substantial grading of slope
areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and promises hereinafter contained,
City and Developer agree as follows:
1. Developer's Improvements Obligations. Developer shall, at its sole cost and expense,
provide and furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the installation of improvements set forth
in Exhibit "A". The grading permit and plans, which further defines the improvements in Exhibit "A",
are on file in the office of the City's Building Official, and all documents referenced in Exhibit "A" are
incorporated herein by reference.
2. Developer's Security. Developer shall provide a bond by a duly authorized corporate
surety, AMWEST, subject to the approval of the City's City Attorney, to secure Developer's
improvement obligations required under this agreement.
The amount of the bond shall be $16,500 for that work described in Exhibit "A". This
security of $16,500 shall also serve as security for restoration of the site. A copy of the surety
instrument, as approved by the City Attorney, is attached as Exhibit "D".
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3. Completion of Improvements. To ensure the protection of the public safety, health
and welfare, Developer shall construct the improvements described in Exhibit "A" in accordance with
the schedule as set forth in Exhibit "B", and the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "C".
4. Developer Default. In the event Developer does not complete the required
improvements, including erosion -control measures within the time required, or abandons the project
site, or suspends work for more than twenty working days other than previously prescribed, City shall
have the right to immediately declare a default and to make demand on the surety for performance.
5. Restoration of Site. San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 8-3.06 allows the
City to require bonding as security to ensure against adverse aesthetic impacts arising from
uncompleted grading and/or improvements. The purpose of this bonding shall be to restore the
property to its original condition if the Developer defaults. This restoration shall include:
A. Dismantle and/or demolish improvements;
B. Grade property to its original contours as shown on the grading plan referred
to in Exhibit "A",-
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C. Remove all debris and construction materials from the site; and
D. Install erosion control, including hydroseeding, to the satisfaction of the
Building Official.
6. Attomev's Fees. Developer agrees to pay City such sum as the court may adjudge as
reasonable for the legal services of an attorney representing the City in an action brought to enforce
or interpret the obligations of this agreement, and such sum shall be made a part of any judgment in
such action against Developer if such action is determined in favor of said City.
7. Developer's Work in Safe Condition. Developer shall perform all work in a safe
workmanlike manner and shall take such precautions as may be necessary to warn and protect the
public from any dangerous condition caused by the construction of said improvements.
8. Liability. Developer shall hold City, its officers, and employees harmless from any and
all claims, demands, causes of action, liability or loss of any sort because of, or arising out of, the acts
or omissions of Developer, his contractor, subcontractors, agents or employees in the performance
of this agreement.
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In witness whereof, the parties have executed this agreement as of S�
at San Juan Capistrano, California.
Developer
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By: Lee Prague
Owner
App d as to Form; _ _
By. Richard K. Denhalter
City Attorney
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Daniel W. McFarland I
Building Official
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EXHIBIT "A"
SPRAGUE RESIDENCE
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Item 1: Construction of all on-site grading (cut, fill and slope stabilization) operations in accordance
with Grading Permit No. 33691 and the Developer's plans and supporting documents as
listed below:
(A) Grading Plan for Sprague residence, dated March 6, 1995, prepared by Alpine
Consultants, Gaby Antoun, RCE No. 041671.
(B) Geotechnical Report for Sprague Residence, dated March 10, 1995, prepared by
Bogseth-Hetherington, Mark Hetherington, No. 397.
Item 2: Construction of all on-site improvements in accordance with Grading Permit No. 33691 and
Developer's grading plans referenced in Item 1 above, including, but not limited to:
driveways, parking areas, retaining walls, terrace drains, down drains, subdrains, area
drainage systems, and private storm drain systems not a part of Developer's Improvement
Plans filed with the City Engineer.
Item 3: Construction of foundations and buildings in accordance with Building Permit No. 33692,
and the building plans for Sprague residence, by Shulda-McCloskey, John McCloskey,
No. C-019351.
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Sprague Residence
28311 Ave. La Mancha
EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Completion Date Task
July 30, 1995 Rough Grade Certification
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28311 Ave. La Mancha
EXHIBIT "C"
CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
A. The grading for this project shall be in strict conformance with the grading plans and related
documents as described in Exhibit "A" and Grading Permit No. 33691.
B. Grading operations shall commence within fourteen (14) calendar days after issuance of
Grading Permit No. 33691.
Winter grading will be conducted in strict accordance with the dynamic erosion -control plan
submitted by the Developer, and approved by the City. This erosion -control plan reflects
erosion mitigation measures for expected grading conditions as the work progresses through
the winter season and shall not be amended except with the permission of the City.
In the event Developer does not wish to implement winter grading, or permission for winter
grading is rescinded, static erosion -control plans reflecting current conditions of grading shall
be submitted within ten (10) days of cessation of work. These plans shall include erosion -
control planting as required by the City.
C. Except as specified in item "F" below, suspension in excess of twenty (20) working days of
work authorized by Grading Permit No. 33691 and Building Permit No. 33692, including
erosion -control measures and landscaping and irrigation, shall constitute default of this
agreement.
D. The supervising civil engineer and soils engineer shall file biweekly progress reports of all
grading operations with the Building Official. An interim compaction report, for that work
completed at the time work is suspended for the rainy season (see item "F" below), shall be
filed with the Building Official. This interim report shall conform to the grading code
requirements for final compaction reports.
E. Contractor shall control dust to the satisfaction of the Building Official or his deputy. During
grading, Contractor shall keep water truck on site and dampen work area, grounds, and
loaded trucks.
F. Grading operations suspended during the rainy season shall be resumed no later than 15 days
from date of suspension.
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G. Installation of interim erosion -control devices and systems shall commence within seven (7)
days after rough grade certification has been approved by the Building Official and must be
completed within fifteen (15) days of rough grade certification. Final erosion -control
landscaping and irrigation systems shall be installed prior to final inspection of the grading
permit.
H. All work shall be performed in strict observation of the Hours of Operation in accordance
with San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 8-107.
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April 25, 1996
Mr. Lee Kenneth Sprague
28311 Avenida La Mancha
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Dear Mr. Sprague:
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COLLENE CAMPBELL
WYATT HART
GILJONES
CAROLYN NASH
DAVID SWEROUN
CRY MANAGER
GEORGE SCARBOROUGH
The work covered by the following bond for grading, has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Division of the City of San Juan Capistrano and hereby released:
Statutory Performance Grading Tract 11826, Lot 2 $16,500
Enclosed is a certified copy for your records. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call
me at (714) 443-6310.
Very truly yours,
Dawn M. Schanderl
Deputy City Clerk
cc: Daniel McFarland, Building Official
Amwest Surety Insurance Company
32400 PASEO ADELANTO, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA 92675 0 (714) 493-1171
EXHIBIT "D"
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RELEASED � BOND NO: 1290053
/ PREMIUM: $330.00
DATE �7/o���f -4 STATUTORY PERFORMANCE BOND
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PR BENTS, that LEE KENNETH SPRAGUE
as Principal, hereinafter called
CONTRACTOR, and AMHEST SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY
as surety, hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto
the City of San cluan Capistrano, as Obliges, hereinafter called CITY,
in the amount Of SIXTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 Dollars
t8 16,500.00 } for payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind them-
selves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns, jointly and severally, fairly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Contractor is required to provide a faithful per-
formance bond pursuant to the statutory requirements of the San Juan
Capistrano Municipal Code to guarantee certain work, more particularly
described as f011oNit GRADING OF PLAN 2 TRACT 11826, LAMANCHA,
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that,
if Principal shall promptly and faithfully perform said statutory
obligation, thea this obligation shall be null and voids otherwise
it shall remain in frill force and effect. Surety waives whatever
legal right it may have to require that a demand be made first against
the Principal in the event of default.
9E IT FURTHER RSSOLVED, that:
I. As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition
to the face amount specified, there'shall be included costs and
reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney's fees,
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BOND NO: 1290053
incurred by Citin successfully enforc0such obligation,
be taxed as Costs and included in any judgment rendered.
all to
2. Said Swrety, for value received► hereby stipulates and
agrees that no change► extension of time, alteration, or modificatio
of statutory obligation, or of the work to be performed thereunder,
shall in any way affect its ebligations or this bond, and it dots
hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration
or modifications, or of the work to be performed thereunder.
Executed this 20TH day of JUNE , 1995 at
HUNTINGTON BEACH California.
APPROVED AS TO rOM1.
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Paye 2 - STATUTORY PERFORMANCE BOND
LEE KENNETH SPRAGUE
PRINCIPAL .
By,Sa
Title
(NOTARIZATION AND SEAL)
AMYEST SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY
By
Title ATTO EY -IN -FACT
MAX E. KALDENBE G
(NOTARIZATION AND Sp -L)
lft.Amwest
Amwest Surety Insurance Company
State of CALIFORNIA
County of ORANGE
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On 6/20/95 before me, CAROL L. WEAVER (here insert name)
Notary Public, personally appeared MAX E. KALDENBERG
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me all that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that 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 official seal.
Signature
❑ INDIVIDUAL(S) ❑ PARTNER(S)
❑ CORPORATE IX ATTORNEY IN FACT
OFFICERS ❑ TRUSTEE(S)
❑ SUBSCRIBING WITNESS
THIS CERTIFICATE MUST
BE ATTACHED TO THE
DOCUMENT DESCRIBED
HEREIN:
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Document Title or Type:
Number of Pages:
Signer(s) other than named
w:4: CAROL L. WEAVER
6F ' COMM. #1022112
Q NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY
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(Seal)
NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)
❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR AMWEST SURETY INS CO
❑ OTHER _ — _.
Document
VOT VALID FOR HONOS POWER NUMBER
EXECUTED ON OR AFTER 0405186 `sv
10-13-95
READ CARL'FULLY- To be usedon1j, in coqjuction will, the bondsliecifiedhereiny
This document is printed on multicolored security paper with black and red ink, with border in blue ink and bears the raised
seal of Amwest Surety insurance Company (the "Company"). Only unaltered originals of this Power of Attorney are valid. This -'
Power of Attorney is valid solely in connection with the execution and delivery of the bond noted below and may not be used
- in conjunction with any other power of attorney. No representations or warranties regarding this Power of Attorney may be made
by any person. This Power of Attorney is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any power of attorney used in connection
with any bond issued by the Company must be on this form and no other form shall have force or effect. ,
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that Amwest Suretv Insurance Company, a California
corporation (the"Company"), does hereby make. constitute and appoint:
MAX E. KALDFNBERo
AS A4 EMPLOYEF OF AMWEST SJRETY INSURANCE COMPANY
its true and lawful Attomey-in-Fact, with limited power and authority for and on behalf of the Company as surety
to execute, deliver and affix the seal of the Company thereto if a seal is required on bonds, undertakings,
recognizances or other written obligations in the nature thereof as follows:
31d donds up to $#*1,000,000.00
:ontract (Performance & Payment), Court, Subdivision $**3,J00,000.D
_icense & Permit Bonds up to $**1,000,000.00
yiscellaneous Bonds up to $**1,000,000.00
Small Business Administration buaranteed Bonds up to $**1,250,000.0
and to hind the Company thereby. This appointment is made under and by authority of the By -Laws of the
Company, which are now in full force and effect.
CERTIFICATE
1, the undersigned secretary of Amwest Surety Insurance Company, a California corporation,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this Power of Attorney remains in lull force and effect and has not been revoked
and furthermore, that the resolutions of the Board of Directors set forth on the reverse, and that the relevant
provisions of the By -Laws of the Company, are now in Full force and effect.
td number 1290053 .Signed incl scaled this 20TH day of JUNE 1995
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Karen G. Cohcn. Secrciary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }ss.
COUNTY OF ORANGE }
On June 21, 1995 , before me,
DEBRA BARBER, NOTARY PUBLIC
personally appeared LEE KENNETH SPRAGUE
, personally known to me
(or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s)Q a
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me th hes executed the same
i�uthorized capacity lies), and that b hi rJth ,ir signatures) on the instrument the
person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
(This area for official notarial seal)
DEBRA BARBER
S � COMM.,f 1066742
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C+R/J�GE COUMV
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Title of Document PERFORMANCE BOND
Date of Document JUNE 20, 1995 No. of Pages 2
Other signatures not acknowledged
3008 (1194) (General)
First American Title Insurance Company
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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I, DAWN M. SCHANDERL, Deputy City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the attached is a true and correct copy of the following
document:
Statutory Performance Bond No. 1290053, dated June 20, 1995, in the amount of
$16,500 and regarding Surety Agreement for Tract 11826, Lot 2.
(SEAL)
/(AL(IYl
DAWN M. SCHANDERL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
San Juan Capistrano, California
Dated this 25th day of April, 1996.
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MEMORANDUM April 24, 1996
TO: Dawn Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk
FROM: Daniel W. McFarland, Building Official
Department of Engineering & Building
SUBJECT: Release of Sprague Grading Bond
Please release grading bond No. 1290053 in the amount of $16,500.00 secured through Amwest
Surety Insurance Company. This bond was posted by Lee Sprague for grading of Tract 11826, Lot 2,
also known as 28311 Ave. La Mancha, San Juan Capistrano.
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