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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND
BEST 13EST AND KRIEGER LI.P FOR
CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY
SERVICES (the "Agreement") is effective as of the 2nd day of September, 2014, by and
between the law firm of' BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP, a California limited liability
partnership (`BB&K"), and the CITY OF SANTA ANA, a chatter city and municipal
corporation (the "City"), The term "City" shall also include all boards, commissions, financing
authorities, and other related bodies of City.
1. APPOINTMI+:NT
City Council hereby appoints and designates Sonia R. Carvalho ("Carvalho") as the City
Attorney, and hires BB&K as its City Attorney, to render such legal services as are customarily
rendered by such officials and as further specified herein and as required by Santa Aria Charter
Sections 763, including, but not limited to, attending meetings of the City Council, Successor
Agency, Housing Authority, and other boards and bodies of City, and its affiliated agencies, as
directed by the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing appointment, the designated City Attorney may be
established from time to time or modified solely by resolution of the City Council. BB&K
represents it employs, or will employ at its own expense, all personnel required for the
satisfactory performance of any and all tasks and services set forth herein, except that BB&K
shall not be required to hire any person already employed by the Office of the City Attorney who
may be assigned tasks by, and who is supervised by Carvalho. BB&K shall not replace the
designated City Attorney (or any successor to such person) without the City Council's prior
approval. A temporary assignment of another attorney besides Carvalho due to vacation, illness
or leave if necessary will be done only with the approval of the City Council. City Attorney may
appoint various assistants and deputies as Carvalho deems appropriate through the City's
Personnel Department without the need for amendment hereof, but only with the prior written
approval of the City Manager.
2. SCOPE OF WORK AND DUTIVS
A. General City Attorney Services: BB&K, specifically Carvalho, shall, as directed
by the City, perform any and all work necessary for the provision of City Attorney services to
City, including, without limitation, the following:
(i) Attend all meetings of the City Council, and provide advice or opinion in
writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the officers, boards,
commissions, committees, officers, and employees of the City, in accordance with such policies
and procedures as may be established by City fi:otn time to tine;
(ii) Attend, as necessary, all meetings of other boards and commissions on
request of the City Council;
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(iii) Represent and advise the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tom, City Council, City
Manager, and all City officers in all matters of law pertahvng to their respective offices;
(iv) Be available for telephone consultation with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem,
City Council, City Manager, and City staff, as needed on legal matters that are within their area
of operation and maintain regular office hours at City Hall as requested by the City Council at
times mutually agreed to by the City Council and Carvalho, attend Executive Team staff
meetings, meet with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tom and individual Council members as necessary;
(v) Utilizing staff in the Office of the City Attorney or contract staff approved
in this Agreement or other agreements approved by the City Manager or City Council, (1)
prepare or review necessary legal documents: such as ordinances and resolutions, purchase
agreements, leases, deeds, casements and licenses; bond size, amount and offering terms and
conditions; public works construction documents, including bid specifications, contracts, bonds,
insurance, liens and related documents; memoranda of understanding; franchise agreements; and
similar Legal documents; (2) prosecute on behalf of the people such criminal cases for violation
of the Charter or City ordinances; and of misdemeanor offenses and infractions arising upon
violations of the laws of the state as in her opinion, or that of the City Council warrant her
attention; (3) represent and advise the City on pending and potential litigation as requested by the
City and monitor pending and current legislation and case law as appropriate;
(vi) Supervise and manage all work of subordinate staff, including supervision
of all staff of the Office of the City Attorney;
(vii) Supervise and manage all outside legal services;
(viii) Represent and advise the Successor Agency and Ilousing Authority and
related officials in all matters of law pertaining to their offices; and
(ix) Perform other related legal duties as requested by City.
B. Additional General/Retainer Services: City shall utilize in-house City Attorney
staff, to the extent they are available, to perform the legal work. However, BBK may provide
Additional General City Attorney Services and general mur icipal services as Retainer Services,
C. Additional Specialized Legal Services: When requested in writing by the City
Manager or the City Council, BB&K will also provide such specialized legal services, including,
but not limited to: eminent domain, finance, telecommunications, water, waste and storm water,
waste management, transportation, enterprise, environmental, toxics, mining, water, tort defense,
general litigation, personnel, labor representation, code enforcement, criminal prosecution,
successor agency, housing, and other matters. Additional Specialized Legal Services may only
be provided when the City Manager or the City Council approves a specific engagement letter
for the matter.
D. Reimbursable Services: Where legal services are subject to cost recovery from a
third party, such as a developer, a special district or special grants or funding BB&K may
perform those services upon the approval of the City Manager as set forth in a specific
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engagement letter for the matter. Such Reimbursable Services would primarily be provided for
in the case of specialized services such as, but not limited to, acquisition and eminent domain,
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), development
projects, real estate transactions and special economic development agreements.
E. General Communication: The City Attorney will keep City informed as to the
progress and status of all pending matters in accordance with such procedures as the City may
establish from time to time. The City Attorney is expected to manage, control and oversee the
delivery of legal services in a competent, professional, and cost-effective manner. All legal
services shall be properly supervised and all personnel shall be qualified to handle the work
assigned. If, with the approval of the City Council, outside special counsel is retained, Lmless
otherwise directed by the City Council, such special counsel shall be under the direction of
Carvalho or existing in-house City Attorney staff.
E. Coordination of Services: All legal services shall be coordinated under the
direction of the City Council. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, any
Additional Specialized Legal Services can only be authorized by the City Manager or City
Council in writing. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as limiting the
ultimate and absolute discretion of the City Council, at any time, to assign or reassign a legal
matter of City from or to BB&K.
G. Project Participation: BB&K provides Project Participation to all municipal
clients to ensure that the clients and their appointed and elected officials are up to date at all
times on matters such as public policy and ethics and the California Environmental Quality Act,
Project Participation is based on a cost -sharing basis. City agrees to Project Participation for
public policy and ethics and CEQA.
3. CITY DUTIES
City agrees to provide such information, assistance, cooperation, and access to books,
records, and other information as is necessary for BB&K to effectively render its professional
services under this Agreement. The City desires services to be rendered whenever possible on
site; as such the City, at City's expense, will make available sufficient office space, furniture,
telephones, computers, mobile devices and wireless services, facsimile machines, and secretarial
support, as may be necessary therefore. City further agrees to abide by this Agreement, and to
timely pay BB&K's bills for fees, costs, and expenses, as established by this Agreement. City
shall also directly reimburse Carvalho for any transportation, travel or meal expenses incurred by
her in the performance of this Agreement. However, nothing in this Section, or any other part of
this Agreement, shall be construed in any manner as limiting the ultimate and absolute discretion
of the City Council, at any time, to assign or reassign legal matters of City from or to BB&K.
4. PERSONNEL
City Attorney/BBK staff may be modified only as provided in Section 1 above and
except as so provided, City Attorney will exercise discretion to utilize whichever attorney(s) (and
staff) it determines to be best suited to render efficient and effective legal services under this
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Agreement. City Attorney shall also, in accordance with City's rules and regulations, have
authority to hire staff in the Office of the City Attorney,
5. COMPENSATION
A. Compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit A.
B. Payment of Compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit B.
6. BOND OR FINANCIAL SERVICES
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) in the event City Council requests that BB&K serve
separately as Bond Counsel for the issuance of City bonds, the compensation provisions set forth
in Exhibit A -I shall apply. where legal services are subject to cost recovery from a third party,
such as a developer, the hourly rate for BB&K's legal services will be the applicable private
hourly rate of the respective BB&K attorney, with or without a discount as negotiated at the tune
the new matter is approved.
7. COSTS AND OTHER CIIARGh)S
BB&K may incur various costs and expenses in rendering the legal services required by
this Agreement which, if customary and necessary for the performance of legal services
hereunder, with the prior approval of the City Council shall be reimbursable by City. These costs
and expenses are described in more detail in Exhibit A. All clerical services, ordinary travel
costs (e.g., from the BB&K office to court or City Hall), and miscellaneous expenses (e.g.,
telephone and facsimile charges) are included within the rates set forth above, and there shall be
no additional charges for such expenses when BB&K is providing General City Attorney
services, pursuant to section 2(A), above. When BB&K is providing Special Legal Services or
Additional Specialized Legal Services, pursuant to sections (B) or (C), above, City agrees to
reimburse BB&K for travel or parking and expenses such as experts' or consultant fees, or
litigation expenses such as court reporters, which shall be passed through to the City at the actual
costs thereof. Reimbursable costs shall not include any overhead or administrative charge by
BB&K or BB&K's cost of equipment or supplies except as provided herein. Any item of
expense must be explained in writing and approved by the City Manager or Council in advance.
The City will not reimburse BB&K for costs for which no backup materials are provided.
City Attorney may determine it necessary or appropriate to use one or more investigators,
consultants, or experts in rendering the legal services required (particularly if a matter goes into
litigation). City will be responsible for paying such fees and charges. City Attorney will not,
however, retain the services of any investigators, consultants, or experts without the prior written
approval of the City Manager. City Attorney will select any investigators, consultants, or experts
to be hired only after approval of City Manager.
Extraordinary travel expenses, including transportation, meals, and lodging, when
incurred on behalf of the City shall be reimbursed by City only with the prior written approval of
City Manager.
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8. STATEMENTS
BB&K shall render to City a statement for fees, costs, and expenses incurred on a
monthly basis. The Statement for General Legal Services shall be a single invoice for the
compensation as set forth in Exhibit A. Statements for all other services shall indicate the basis
of the fees, including the hours worked, the hourly rate(s), and a brief description of the work
performed. Separate billing categories can be established to track costs associated with City
funding categories or to track project costs, or such other basis as the City may direct.
Reimbursable costs shall be separately itemized. The City reserves the right to require additional
substantiation of any claimed expense or item billed by BB&K. Any work product or
memoranda or other written material described in the invoices shall be produced to the City
Council as requested.
Services under this Agreement shall be billed in one -tenth of an hour (i.e., six minute)
increments. Under no circumstances shall BB&K use "block billing" procedures, wherein a list
or a series of activities is done with only an aggregate amount of time specified. All tasks set
forth in BB&K's billing documentation shall be highly specific and highly detailed. Overly
generalized listings of task descriptions such as "research," "pre-trial preparation," "review
contract," or "prepare for negotiations," will not be acceptable without an additional description
of the work performed. BB&K shall provide a detailed description that will provide a meaningful
record to an independent auditor reviewing said task description.
BB&K shall carefully examine all bills submitted for services rendered under this
Agreement to ensure that appropriate billing practices are employed in billing the City
hereunder. To that end, BB&K agrees that:
A. They shall only bill for time which is specifically devoted to the scope of work;
B. They shall not bill for the use of legal professionals for secretarial work or
administrative work;
C. They shall only devote resources that are reasonably necessary for the
performance of the required services; and
ll. They shall utilize a billing format that sets forth sufficient detail to permit full
scrutiny by City or any City -retained auditors, of all charges, except as specified in Exhibit "A."
Payments shall be made by City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the
statement, except for those specific items on an invoice which are contested or questioned and
are returned by City with a written explanation of the question or contest, within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the invoice.
9. PROHIBITION AGAINST SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of BB&K, its partners, associates,
and employees, was a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
BB&K shall not contract with any other person or entity to perform, in whole or in part, the legal
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services required under this Agreement without the written approval of City. In addition, neither
this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated,
or encumbered voluntarily, or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors, or
otherwise, without the poor written approval of City. Adding attorneys to BB&K, changes in the
partnership, name changes and similar changes shall not be deemed a transfer or assignment
requiring approval of City or amendment hereof.
10, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
BB&K shall perform all legal services required under this Agreement as an independent
contractor of City, and shall remain, at all times as to City, a wholly independent contractor with
only such obligations as are required under this Agreement. Neither City, nor any of its
employees, shall have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which BB&K, its agents
or employees, render the legal services required under this Agreement, except as otherwise set
forth. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of BB&K
employees, servants, representatives, or agents, or in fixing then number, compensation, or hours
of service.
11. INSURANCE
BB&K shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content
satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof,
the following policies of insurance:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. A policy of comprehensive general
liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than a combined single
limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) products
and completed operations.
B. Workers' Compensation Insurance. A policy of workers' compensation insurance
in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall
indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both BB&K and City against any loss, claim or
damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by
or any persons retained by the Contractor in the course of carrying out the work or services
contemplated in this Agreement.
C. Automobile Insurance. A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance
written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than a combined single limit liability of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall include coverage for owner, non -owner,
leased and hired cars.
D. Errors and Omissions Insurance. A policy of professional liability issuance
written on a claims made basis in an amount not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).
Except for the policy of professional liability insurance, all of the above policies of
insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name City, its officers, employees and agents as
additionally insured. Except for the policy of professional liability insurance, the insurer shall
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waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers,
employees and agents and their respective insurers. Except for the policy of professional
liability insurance, all of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be
amended or canceled without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by registered mail to
the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the attorney shall, prior to
the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section to the
City. Failure to do so is cause for termination.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
A. BB&K agrees to indemnify City, its officers, employees and agents against, and
will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to
persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities (herein
"claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out
of or in connection with the work, operations or activities of BB&K, its agents, employees,
subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein or arising from the acts or omissions of BB&K
hereunder, or arising from BB&K's performance of or failure to perform any term, provision,
covenant or condition of this Agreement, except to the extent such claims or liabilities arise from
the negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, agents or employees.
B. City acknowledges BB&K is being appointed as City Attorney pursuant to the
authority of Government Code Section 36505, and has the authority of that office. Accordingly,
the City is responsible pursuant to Government Code Section 825 for providing a defense for the
City Attorney for actions within the scope of its engagement hereunder. Therefore, City agrees to
undertake its statutory duty and indemnify BB&K, its officers, employees and agents against and
will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all claims or liabilities that may be
asserted or claims by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the work,
operations or activities of BB&K within the course and scope of its performance hereunder, but
nothing herein shall require City to indemnify BB&K for liability arising from its own
negligence or alleged negligence. In connection herewith:
0) City will promptly provide a defense and pay any judgment rendered
against the City, its officers, agency or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of
or in connection with such work, operations or activities of City hereunder;
(ii) In the event BB&K, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to
any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against City for such damages or other claims solely
arising out of or in connection with the work operation or activities of City hereunder, City
agrees to pay to BB&K, its officers, agents or employees any and all costs and expenses incurred
by attorney, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including, but not
limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees.
13. NOTICES
Notices required pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by personal service upon the
party to be notified, or by delivery of same into the custody of the United States Postal Service,
or its lawful successor; postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
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CITY: City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Attn: City Manager
ATTORNEY: Best Best & Krieger LLP
18101 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92612
(949)263-2600
Attn: Sonia R. Carvalho and copy to Managing Partner
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION
In connection with the execution of this Agreement, BB&K shall not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, marital status, color, sex,
handicap, sexual persuasion, or national origin. BB&K shall take affirmative action to ensure
that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated fairly during their employment,
without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, marital status, handicap, sexual persuasion, or
national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment,
promotion, demotion, transfer, duties assignment; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff
or' termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
15. TERM, DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL
This Agreement shall commence on date first set forth above, and shall remain in full
force and effect until terminated by either party hereto. City may discharge BB&K at any time,
upon at least thirty (30) days' written notice to Carvalho. The City Attorney shall have no right
to hearing or notice, and may be discharged with or without notice. BB&K may withdraw from
City's representation at any time, to the extent permitted by law, and the Rules of Professional
Conduct, upon at least sixty (60) days' written notice to City.
In the event of such discharge or withdrawal, City will pay BB&K professional fees and
costs, in accordance with this Agreement, for all work done (and costs incurred) through the date
of cessation of legal representation, including, without limitation, proration of the monthly
retainer amount to the date of such cessation. City agrees to execute, upon request, a stipulation
in such form as to permit BB&K to withdraw as City's attorneys of record in any legal action
then pending. BB&K shall deliver all documents and records of City to City, or to counsel
designated by City, and assist to the fullest extent possible in the orderly transition of all pending
matters to City's new counsel.
16. CONFLIC,TS
BB&K represents that it currently has no client with interests adverse to those of the City
with respect to this Agreement. BB&K shall not accept cases that may include causes of action
against the City.
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17. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT AND FORUM
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and performance of
the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In the event of any dispute
hereunder, forum shall be the Superior Court, Santa Ana County.
18. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT
This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties and cannot be amended or
modified except by written agreement. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any
force or effect with respect to those matters covered in this Agreement. This Agreement may be
amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
19. CORPORATE AUTHORITY
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they
are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that in so executing
this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Professional Services
Agreement for City Attorney Services as of the date first set forth above.
"CITY"
CITY OF SANTA ANA,
a charter cit and unicipal corporatic
By ---
JEL A. P JLIDO
MAYOR
Dated: September _, 2014
ATTEST:
By C .71/l
MARIA D. HUIZAR
CLERIC OF THE COUNCIL
Dated: /0 7 V _
"BB&K"
BEST B ,S�T�/&.KRIEGER LLPQ�(,�
By: c "_�• ���ryL�G —
SONIA R. CAIZVt1LHO
By: /
JEF R S. BALL GER
PARTNER/MUNICIPAL PRACTICE
GROUP LEADER
Dated: September 2 2014
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EXHIBIT "A"
BILLING RATES
(1) For General City Attorney Services, City agrees to compensate BB&K in the
amount of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($22,500) per month. The parties agree
and understand that the City shall pay BB&K $22,500 regardless of the amount of hours billed
for General City Attorney Services, in recognition that the City is securing the General City
Attorney legal services and availability of Carvalho during the term of this Agreement. BB&K
will issue an invoice that outlines the days and total amount of hours billed for "General Legal
Services." These general entries will only require that the generalized topic of the legal services
be described. For example, "General Legal Services -- Office Hours or Administration."
(2) For Additional General and Retainer Services, City agrees to compensate BB&K
in the annual maximum amount of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($230,000) per Fiscal
Year, Additional General Services may be provided by BB&K at the sole discretion of the City
Attorney or Chief Assistant City Attorney at the following rates:
Partner -- $254/hr.
Of Counsel -- $254/hr.
Senior Associate -- $254/hr.
Junior Associate -- $254/hr.
Paralegal/Cleric -- $165/hr.
Admin. Asst. -- $165/hr.
Research Analyst -- $165/hr.
BB&K will issue an invoice that outlines the days and total amount of horns billed.
These entries will describe the work performed.
(3) Additional Specialized Legal Services shall include legal services described as
Additional Specialized Legal Services in Section 2(C) of the Agreement or for any other
services not specified, but requested by the City. All such matters may only be compensated
after the City Manager or the City Council approves a specific engagement letter outlining the
work to be performed. The engagement letter shall identify the staff person requesting the work,
the project, and the hourly rates at which the work shall be performed. 'Ihe rates for Additional
Specialized Legal Services shall range between $175 and $225 per hour for paralegals and $225
and $350 per hour for attorneys, unless a separate legal services agreement between the City and
BB&K is approved by the City Council.
Exhibit A
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(4) Reimbursable Services shall include those described in Section 2(D) of the
Agreement. The hourly rate for such services will be the applicable private hourly rate of the
respective BB&K attorney, with or without a discount as negotiated at the time the new matter is
approved through a written engagement letter.
(5) Bond and finance fees shall be as set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement and
Exhibit A-1 set forth hereto.
(6) Project Participation costs shall be no more than$5,000 per year for public policy
and ethics and not more than $2,500 per year for CEQA.
Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT "A-V
BB&K SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC FINANCE FEES
For bond counsel and special counsel services in connection with the financing of public
facilities, BB&K shall be compensated, depending upon the type of bonds, certificates of
participation or other obligations that are to be issued, based on the following schedules. Unless
otherwise mutually agreed, our fees as bond counsel on these financings will be payable from
proceeds of each series of the bonds upon their issuance.
1. Certificates of Participation and Revenue Bonds. For services in connection with
the issuance and sale of certificates of participation and revenue bonds, BB&K shall be paid a
fee which will be the greater of (i) $35,000 or (ii) an amount based on the total principal amount
of the certificates of participation or bonds to be sold, computed as follows:
.35% of the first $10 million of the amount of the certificates or bonds
issued, plus
.25% of the next $10 million of the amount thereof, plus
.125% of the amount thereof, if any, over $20 million.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in those cases where the 'fees are reimbursable by a third
party, at BB&K's option it may proceed on a hourly basis at the private posted rates of the
attorneys involved.
2. Community Facilities Districts. For services in connection with the issuance and
sate of bonds of community facilities districts, BB&K shall be paid a fee which will be the
greater of (i) $35,000 or (ii) an amount based on the total principal amount of the bonds to be
sold, computed as follows:
35% of the first $10 million of the amount of the bonds issued, plus
.25% of the next $10 million of the amount thereof, plus
.125% of the amount thereof, if any, over $20 million.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in those cases where the fees are reimbursable by a third
party, at BB&K's option it may proceed on a hourly basis at the private posted rates of the
attorneys involved with respect to services rendered for the formation of or annexation to a CFD,
as well as the negotiation and preparation of finding agreements and joint financing agreements.
Hourly compensation shall be payable solely from deposits of third parties and bond counsel fees
shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the sale of bonds.
3. Assessment Districts. For services in connection with the issuance and sale of
bonds of assessment districts, BB&K shall be paid a fee which will be the greater of (i) $35,000
Exhibit A-1
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or (ii) an amount based on the total principal amount of the bonds to be sold, computed as
follows:
.35% of the first $6 million of the amount of the bonds issued plus,
.25% of the next $10 million of the amount thereof, phis
.125% of the amount thereof, if any, over $16 million.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in those cases where the fees are reimbursable by a third
party, at BB&K's option it may proceed on a hourly basis at the private posted rates of the
attorneys involved with respect to services rendered for the formation of or annexation to an AD,
as well as the negotiation and preparation of funding agreements and joint financing agreements.
Hourly compensation shall be payable solely from deposits of third parties and bond counsel fees
shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the sale of bonds.
4. Investment and Other Agreements. For investment agreements, derivative
transactions or interest rate swaps relating to of any bond issue, a separate fee will be charged
depending on the type of derivative. Generally, our fee for a derivative transaction mirrors our
bond counsel fee. Review of investment agreements will be charged at our hourly rates.
5. Disclosure Counsel. Our disclosure counsel fees for financings of the City of
Santa Ana in the range of $10 million to $30 million will be $25,000. Our disclosure counsel
services will include preparation and delivery of a preliminary official statement, bond purchase
contract, final official statement, and continuing disclosure undertaking. If the transaction
exceeds $30 million, we will seek additional compensation based upon an arrangement with the
City of Santa Ana.
The fees include our disclosure counsel services described above together with travel
expenses to two meetings at the City of Santa Ana offices. These fees do not include attendance
at any ratings presentations of the City of Santa Ana or related expenses. If other services are
requested by the City of Santa Ana which are not within the scope of those provided for above,
they will be performed on an hourly basis at the private posted rates of the attorneys involved.
Our fees for bond and disclosure counsel will be payable from proceeds of each series of
the bonds upon their issuance, and are not contingent on the bonds being sold.
6. Issuer's Counsel Opinions. For all Issuer's Counsel Opinions provided by BB&K
in connection with any bond financing, fees shall be the following: (1) for opinions on financings
for which BB&K does not provide bond counsel and disclosure counsel services, $10,000; (2)
for opinions on financings for which BB&K provides bond counsel services only, $5,000; (3) for
opinions on financings for which BB&K provides disclosure counsel services only, $2,500; and
(4) for opinions on financings for which BB&K provides both bond and disclosure counsel
services, there will be no charge.
Exhibit A-1
55394.00000A9187497,1
7. Other Public Finance Services. If other services are requested by the City of Santa
Ana which are not within the scope of those provided for above, they will be performed on all
hourly basis at the at the private posted rates of the attorneys involved.
Exhibit A -I
55394.00000M 87497.1
Exhibit B
BILLING STATEMENT AND PAYMENT
BB&K's fees are charged on a monthly basis for and are generally billed monthly with
payment due within thirty (30) days after the date of the bill. The current monthly rate for the
City Attorneys will be set forth in the billing statement as well as the hourly rate and staff'
working on matters as provided by City Council will be set forth in the billing statement.
Services under this Agreement shall not be billed in more than one -tenth of an hour (i.e.,
six minute) increments and shall represent the devotion of a full six minutes to a task before such
an increment is billed. Under no circumstances shall BB&K use "block billing" procedures,
wherein a list or a series of activities is done with only an aggregate amount of time specified.
All tasks set forth in BB&K's billing documentation shall be highly specific and highly detailed,
except as provided for in billing General Legal Services as set forth in Exhibit A. Overly
generalized listings of task descriptions such as "research," "pre-trial preparation," "review
contract," or "prepare for negotiations," will not be acceptable without an additional description
of the work performed, except as provided for in billing general legal services as set forth in
Exhibit A. BB&K shall provide a detailed description that will provide a meaningful record to
an independent auditor reviewing said task description.
The City reserves the right to require additional substantiation of any claimed expense or
item billed by BB&K. Any work product or memoranda or other written material described in
the invoices shall be produced to the City Council as requested.
BB&K will incur various costs and expenses in performing legal services. These costs
and expenses will be separately billed to the client and paid by client when BB&K is providing
Additional Special Legal Services, pursuant to section or (C) of the Agreement, and include fees
fixed by law or assessed by public agencies, litigation costs including deposition, reporter fees,
and transcript fees, long distance telephone calls, messenger and other delivery fees, postage,
photocopying and other reproduction costs when necessitated and authorized by the City, all
based on the actual and reasonable cost. BB&K shall provide backup documentation.
The monthly billing statements for fees and costs shall indicate the basis of the fees,
including a detailed and auditable breakdown of the hours worked, the billable rates charged and
description of the work performed. All bills are expected to be paid by the client within thirty
(30) days following the date of the billing statement.
Registration fees for attorneys attending conferences and seminars are paid by BB&K
and are never charged to the City (unless expressly requested by the City).
Exhibit B
55394.00000A9187497.1
AClJ$RC7` CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(AP7AIYYYY)
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THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
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the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not center rights to the
certificate holder In lieu of auch endoraement(s).
PRODUCER Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC
725 S. Figueroa Street, 35th Ft.
CA License NOF15767
Los Angeles CA 90017
(213)669-0065
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11767171
City of Santa Ana
Attention: City Manager
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana CA 92701
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE ME THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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Liability Insurance
Endorsement
Polley Period 413012014-413012015
Efjerdoe Date 413012014
Policy Number 35894252
Insured Best Best & Krieger LL.P
Name of Company Vdgllantlnsuranca Company
This Endorsement applies to the following forms:
GENERAL LIABILITY
Under Who Is An. Insured, the following provision is added:
W12o Is An Insured
Scheduled Person Or Organization
Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this insurance, any person or organization shown in the
Schedule, acting pursuant to a written contract or agreement between you and such person or organization, is
an insured; but they are insureds only with respect to liability arising out of your
operations, or your premises, if you are obligated, pursuant to such contract or agreement, to provide
them with such insurance as is afforded by this policy,
However, no such person or organization is an insured withrespect to any,
• assumption of liability by them in a contract or agreement. This limitation does not apply to the liability for
damages for injury or damage, to which this insurance applies, that the person or organization would have in
the absence of such contract or agreement.
• damages arising out of their sole negligence.
Schedide
PERSON OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU ARE OBLIGATED, PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACT
OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SUCH PERSON OR ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE WITH SUCH
INSURANCE AS IS AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY BUT THEY ARE "INSUREDS" ONLY IP AND TO THE
MINIMUM EXTENT THAT SUCH CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION TO BE AFFORDED STATUS AS AN "INSURED".
Liability Insurance Additional Insured - Scheduled Person or Organization Page 1
Form 80-02-2367 Endorsement
Attachment Code: D469853
Certificate ID : 11767171
HOWEVER, NO PERSON OR ORGANIZATION IS AN "INSURED" UNDER THIS PROVISION
WHO IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED UNDER ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE WHO IS
AN INSURED SECTION OF THIS POLICY (REGARDLESS OF ANY LIMITATION APPLICABLE
THERETO).
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged,
Liability Insurance Additional Insured - Scheduled Person or Organization Page 2
Form SC-02.2367 Endorsement
Attachment Code: D469853
Certificate ID: It 767171
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
WC 99 03 04 (Ed. 7-05)
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT -
CALIFORNIA
This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached effective on the inception date of the policy unless a different dam is
indicated below.
(fhefollowing "atncblvg elauee"aeed bee Plntdwilgwhen this evdvmemevtia lseaed subsequent w pespemdoa of'he laity.)
This endorsement, effective on 4/30/2014 at 12:01 A. I. standard time, forms a part of
(DATE')
Policy No. 71750503 of the FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
(NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY)
Issued to BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
Endorsement No.
We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury coveted by this policy, We Will net enforce our right
against the person or Organization named in the Schedule. The additional premium for the blankat waiver offered by this endorsement
shall be 1.00% of total California premlutn
Schedule
Person or Organization job Description
BLANKET WAIVER- ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION FOR ALL CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS
WHOM TIME NAMED INSURED HAS AGREED BY WRITTEN
CONTRACT TO FURNISH THIS WAIVER
WC 99 03 04 MD. 7-08
Attachment Code: D466017
Certificate ID : 11767171
Pagel of 1
Liability Insurance
Endorsement
Policy Period 4/3012014 to 4/30/2015
Effective Date 4/30/2014
Policy Number: 35894252
Insured: Best Best & Krieger LLP
Name of Company Vigilant Insurance Company
Date Issued 4/3012014
This Endorsement applies to the following forms:
GENERAL LIABILITY
Under Conditions, the following condition is added:
Conditions If you agree, in a written contract, agreement or permit, to provide pdmary
insurance for any person or organization Included in Who Is An Insured, this
Other insurance - Other Insurance - Primary Additional Insured condition applies,
Primary Additional
Insured If other valid and collectible insurance is available to the insured for loss we would
otherwise cover under this insurance, our obligations are limited as follows.
Primary Insurance
This insurance Is primary. We will not seek contributions from any other
Insurance available to the person or organization with whom you agree to include
in Who Is An Insured, except when the Excess Insurance provision applies.
Excess Insurance
This insurance is excess over any other insurance, whether prlmary, excess,
contingent or on any other basis:
A. that is Fire, Extended Coverage, Builders Risk, Installation Risk or similar
insurance for your work;
Liability Insurance Other Insurance - Primary Additional Insured continued
Form 80-02-2653 (Ed. 4-01) Endorsement Page 1
Attachment Code: D486082
Certificate ID: 11767171
Conditions
Conditions
OtherInsurance
Primary Additional
Insured
(continued)
B. that Is insurance that applies to property damage to premises rented to you or
temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner;
C. if the loss arises out of aircraft, autos or watercraft (to the extent not subject to
the Aircraft, Autos Or Watercraft exclusion);
D. that Is insurance;
1. provided to you by any person or organization working under contract or
agreement for you; or
2. under which you are included as an insured; or
E. that is Insurance under any Property section of this policy.
When this Insurance is excess, we will have no duty to defend the insured against
any suit if any other insurer has a duty to defend such insured against such suit, If
no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the
Insured's rights against all those other insurers.
When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of
the amount of loss, If any, that exceeds the sum of the total:
• amount that all other Insurance would pay for loss In the absence of this
insurance; and
• of all deductible and self -insured amounts under all other insurance.
We will share the remaining loss, if any, with any other Insurance that is not
described in this Excess Insurance provision and was not negotiated specifically to
apply in excess of the Limits Of Insurance shown In the Declarations of this
insurance.
Method of Sharing
If all of the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this
method also. Under this method each Insurer contributes equal amounts until it has
paid its applicable limits of insurance or none of the loss remains, whichever comes
first.
If any of the other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will
contribute by limits. Under this method, each Insurer's share is based on the ratio of
its applicable limits of Insurance to the total applicable limits of insurance of all
Insurers.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Liability insurance Other Insurance - Primary Additional insured last page
Form 80-02-2653 (Ed. 4.01) Endorsement Page 2
Attachment Code; D486082
Certiacate ID: 11767171
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
PRODUCER
USI Afflnity
This Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers
One International Plaza, Suite 400
no rights upon the Certificate Holder. This Certificate does not
Philadelphia,PA 19113
affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage
afforded by the policies below. This Certificate of Insurance does not
constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized
representativep or groducer, and the Certificate Holder.
INSURED
COMEANY AFFORDING COVERAGE
Best, Best & Krieger, LLP
Lloyds of London
3750 University Avenue, Suite 125
Paragon International Insurance Brokers, Ltd.
Riverside, CA 92501
140 Leadenhall Street
London, England EC3V 4QT
This is to certify that the policy of insurance listed below has been issued to the insured named above for the policy period indicated,
notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate may be
issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policy described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions of such
policy. Limits shown may have been reduced by paid claims,
TYPE OF INSURANCE
.LAWYERS ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE
POLICY NUMBER
EFFECTIVE DATE
EXPIRATION DATE
LDUSA1400774
09/01/2014
09/01/2015
L murs; OF LIABILITY
at least $3,000,000 any one claim and in the annual aggregate including claims expenses.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION
City of Santa Ana
Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration
20 Civic Center Plaza
date thereof, notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Attention: City Manager
Signature of Authorized Representative
August 29, 2014
Date
ACORo4/30/20164/29/2015° CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
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THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER LOckton Insurance Brokers, LLC
725 S, Figueroa Street, 35th Fl.
CA License #OF15767
Los Angles CA 90017
(213) 669-0065
CONTACT
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INSURERISI AFFORDING COVERAGE
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1312669 3750 University Ave., Ste. 125
Riverside CA92502
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20281
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES, LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space Is required)
The City of Santa Ana, its officers, employees and agents are Additional Insured to the extent provided by the policy language or endorsement issued or
approved by the Insurance carrier. Coverage provided is primary and non-contributory. Waiver of Subrogation applies per attached endorsement(s).
CER I[FICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION See Attachments
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
11767171 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
City of Santa Ana 4iJ
Attention City Manager
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana CA 92701
ACORD 25 (2014/01) I @1988-2014*ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
ACORO® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
4/30/2020
DATE(MMIDD/YYYY)
1 1/28/2020
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC
777 S. Figueroa Street, 52nd FL
CA License#OF 15767
Los Angeles CA 90017
CONTACT
PHONE FAX
Nc Ez[: (A/C,No:
E- MAIL
ADDRESS:
(213) 689-0065
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIC If
INSURER A: Vi ilant Insurance Cornpany
20397
INSURED Best Best & Krieger LLP
1312669 3390 University Ave, 5th Floor
INSURER B:Federal Insurance COOL an
20281
INSURERC:
Riverside CA 92501
INSURER D
INSURER E:
INSURER F :
COVERAGES BESBEOI CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 11767171 RFVlglntJ NUMBER: vvvvvvv
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN 15 SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space is required)
THIS CERTIFICATE SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CERTIFICATES FOR THIS HOLDER APPLICABLE TO THE CARRIERS LISTEDAND THE POLICY TEPU aS) REFERENCED.
The City of Santa Ana, its officers, employees and agents are Additional Insured to the extent provided by the policy language or endorsement issued pp��ye,�
by the insurance carrier. Coverage provided is primary and non-contributory. Waiver of Subrogation applies per attached end REVtEM 1 1Q11V tD
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11767171
City Of Santa Ana
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
Risk Management Division
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
20 Civic Center Plaza, 4th floor
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
Santa Ana CA 92701
AUTHORIZED REPft
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@ 1488-201eKC9hD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25 (2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
Attachment Code: D469853 Certificate ID: 11767171
Policy Period
Effective Date
Policy Number
Liability Insurance
Endorsement
4/30/2019 to 4/30/2020
4/30/2019
35894252
Insured Best Best & Krieger LLP
Name of Company Vigilant Insurance Company
Date Issued 4/30/2019
This Endorsement applies to the following forms: GENERAL LIABILITY
Under Who An Insured, the following provision is added.
Who Is An Insured
Additional Insured- Persons or organizations shown in the Schedule are insureds; but they are insured you are
Scheduled Person obligated pursuant to a contract or agreement to provide them with such insurance as is afforded by
Or Organization this policy.
However, the person or organization is an insured only:
• if and then only to the extent the person or organization is described in the Schedule:
• to the extent such contract or agreement requires the person or organization to be
afforded status as an insured:
• for activities that did not occur, in whole or in part, before the execution of the contract or
agreement; and
• with respect to damage, loss, cost or expense for injury or damage to which this insurance
applies.
No person or organization is an insured under this provision:
• that is more specifically identified under any other provision of the Who Is An Insured
section (regardless of any limitation applicable thereto).
• With respect to any assumption of liability (of another person or organization) by them in
a contract or agreement. This limitation does not apply to the liability for damages, loss,
cost or expense for injury or damage, to which this insurance applies, that the person or
organization would have in the absence of such contract or agreement.
Under Conditions, the following provision is added to the condition titled Other Insurance
Other Insurance - If you are obligated, pursuant to a contract or agreement, to provide the person or organization
Primary, shown in the Schedule with primary insurance such as is afforded by this policy, then in such case
Noncontributory this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from insurance available to such person
Insurance - or organization.
Scheduled Person
Or Organization
Page 1
REVIEWED & APPROVED
By Risk MANAGEMENT DIVISION
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Attachment Code: D469853 Certificate ID: 11767171
Liability Endorsement
(continued)
Schedule
PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU ARE OBLIGATED, PURSUANT
TO WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SUCH PERSON
OR ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE WITH SUCH INSURANCE AS IS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY; BUT THEY ARE "INSUREDS" ONLY IF AND
TO THE MINIMUM EXTENT THAT SUCH CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT
REQUIRES THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION TO BE AFFORDED STATUS AS
AN "INSURED
HOWEVER, NO PERSON OR ORGANIZATION IS AN "INSURED" UNDER
THIS PROVISION WHO IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED UNDER ANY
OTHER PROVISION OF THE WHO IS AN INSURED SECTION OF THIS
POLICY (REGARDLESS OF ANY LIMITATION APPLICABLE THERETO).
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Additional Insured - Scheduled Person Or Organization
Form 80-02-2367 (rev. 5-07) Page 2
RREVIEWED & APPROVED
y RiSk MANAGEMENT DivisiON
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Attachment Code: D466017 Certificate ID: 11767171
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
WC 124
(4 -84)
WC000313
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached effective on the inception date of the policy
unless a different date is indicated below.
(The following "attaching clause' need be completed only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to
preparation of the policy.)
This endorsement, effective on 4/30/2019 at 12:01 A.M. standard time, forms a part of
Policy No. 71750505
issued to Best Best & Krieger LLP
of the FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We
will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. This agreement
applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain
this agreement from us.
This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit any one not named in the Schedule.
Schedule
JOB DESCRIPTION: ALL OPERATIONS BLANKET WAIVER —ANY PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION FOR WHOM THE NAMED
INSURED HAS AGREED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT
TO FURNISH THIS WAIVER.
REVIEWED & APPROVED
By Risk MANAGEMENT DIVISION
MII
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WC 124 (4-84)
WC 00 03 13 Copyright 1983 National Council on Compensation Insurance.
Policy Conditions
Endorsement
Policy Period
Effective Date
Policy Number
Insured
Name of Company
Date Issued
This Endorsement applies to the following forms:
COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS
Conditions
Notice Of Cancellation
To Scheduled Persons
Or Organizations When
We Cancel
Premium)
Form 80-02-9779 (Ed. 3-11)
Attachment Code: D469838
Certificate ID: 11767171
4/3012019 TO 4/30/2020
4/30/2019
35894252
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Vigilant Insurance Company
413012019
Under Conditions, the following condition is added.
When we cancel this policy for any reason, other than non-payment of premium,
we will notify person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule at least 30 days
in advance of the cancellation
date.
Any failure by us to notify such person(s) or organization(s) will not:
• impose any liability or obligation of any kind upon us; or
• invalidate such cancellation.
Schedule
Person(s) or Organizatlon(s):
City of Santa Ana
Risk Management Division
20 Civic Center Plaza, 4th floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Endorsemen
Notice Of Cancellation To Scheduled Persons Or organizations (Except Non -Payment Of
RBE IIEWMED ANAqE& APPRMENTpOV oD
Risk�g 3