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HomeMy Public PortalAboutC-20-070 - RSG, Inc., Affordable Housing Compliance Monitoring0 0 CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT By and Between CITY OF CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY and RSG, INC. AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY AND RSG, INC. THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein "Agreement") is made and entered into effective this 1 st day of July, 2020 by and between the CITY OF CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body formed under the California Housing Authorities Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 34200, et seq.) ("Authority") and RSG, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant"). Authority and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." RECITALS A. Authority has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement. B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the Authority to perform those services. C. Pursuant to the City of Carson's Municipal Code, Authority has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement. D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the "services" or "work" hereunder. As a material inducement to the Authority entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its 01007.0016/653599.1 -1- ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances. 1.2 Consultant's Proposal. The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant's scope of work or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. 1.3 Compliance with Law. Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the Authority and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered. 1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant's performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Authority, its officers, employees or agents of Authority, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against Authority hereunder. 1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the Authority of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer. 01007.0016/653599.1 -2- 1.6 Care of Work. The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by Authority, except such losses or damages as may be caused by Authority's own negligence. 1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other. 1.8 Additional Services. Authority shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the Authority Board. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. Authority may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed. 1.9 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the "Special Requirements" attached hereto as Exhibit `B" and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit `B" and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit `B" shall govern. 01007.0016/653599.1 -3- ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. 2.1 Contract Sum. Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, Authority agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the "Schedule of Compensation" attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Sixty Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($65,420) (the "Contract Sum"), broken down into a not to exceed amount of Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars ($20,380) for the first year of the term and a not to exceed amount of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($22,520) per year for the second and third years of the term, unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. In the event Authority exercises one or both of its options to extend the Agreement pursuant to Section 3.4, the compensation for each such one-year extension period shall not exceed Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($22,520) per year, unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. 2.2 Method of Compensation. The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, less contract retention; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant's rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. 2.3 Reimbursable Expenses. Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the Authority. Coordination of the performance of the work with Authority is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings. 2.4 Invoices. Each month Consultant shall furnish to Authority an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City of Carson's Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub- category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice Authority for any duplicate services performed by more than one person. 01007.0016/653599.1 4- Authority shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by Authority, or as provided in Section 7.3, Authority will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant's correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to Authority warrant run procedures, the Authority cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by Authority, the original invoice shall be returned by Authority to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by Authority for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law. 2.5 Waiver. Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant. ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively. 3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the Authority, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the Authority for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section. 01007.0016/653599.1 -5- 3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "D-). ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant. The following principals of Consultant ("Principals") are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith: Tara Matthews Principal and Vice -President (Name) (Title) It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for Authority to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of Authority. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify Authority of any changes in Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance. 4.2 Status of Consultant. Consultant shall have no authority to bind Authority in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against Authority, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by Authority. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of Authority. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to Authority's employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights. 01007.0016/653599.1 -6- 4.3 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the Executive Director or such person as may be designated by the Executive Director. It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by Authority to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of Authority required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the Executive Director, to sign all documents on behalf of the Authority required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement. 4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the Authority nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Authority shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant's employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of Authority and shall remain at all times as to Authority a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of Authority. Authority shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant. 4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the Authority to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the Authority. 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 prior written approval of Authority. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of Authority. ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 5.1 Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to Authority, during the entire term of this Agreement including any 01007.0016/653599.1 -7- extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of Authority: (a) General Liability Insurance (Occurrence Form CG0001 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker's 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 the Consultant 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 Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement. (c) Automotive Insurance (Form CA 0001 (Ed 1/87)including `any auto" and endorsement CA 0025 or equivaleno. A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non -owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile. (d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. This coverage may be written on a "claims made" basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant's services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5 -year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the Authority submit written evidence of this continuous coverage. (e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit `B". (g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the Authority requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. 5.2 General Insurance Requirements. All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the Authority, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and 01007.0016/653599.1 -8- any insurance maintained by Authority or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant's insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the Authority, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the Authority. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the Authority with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the Authority. Authority reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to Authority. All certificates shall name the Authority as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following "cancellation" notice: CANCELLATION: SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED HEREIN. [to be initialed] TM Consultant Initials Authority, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to Authority, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by Authority. At the option of Authority, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects Authority or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing 01007.0016/653599.1 -9- payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant's activities or the activities of any person or persons for which the Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant's indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3. In the event the Consultant subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to Section 5.1, and such certificates and endorsements shall be provided to Authority. . 5.3 Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Authority, its officers, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein "claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable ("indemnitors"), or arising from Consultant's or indemnitors' reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant's or indemnitors' negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith: (a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith; (b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the Authority, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the Authority, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom; (c) In the event the Authority, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the Authority, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the Authority, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees. 01007.0016/653599.1 -10- Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify Authority hereunder therefore, and failure of Authority to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of Authority's sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from Authority's negligence, except that design professionals' indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement. 5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer. Insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the Authority ("Risk Manager") due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the risk manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the Authority, the Consultant agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager. ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION 6.1 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to Authority and services performed hereunder (the "books and records"), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of Authority, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the Authority shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant's business, custody of the books and records may be given to Authority, and access shall be provided by Consultant's successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the Authority in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act. 01007.0016/653599.1 -11- 6.2 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the Authority is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed. 6.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the "documents and materials") prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of Authority and shall be delivered to Authority upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by Authority of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the Authority's sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant's guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to Authority of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify Authority for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as "works made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed "works made for hire" for the Authority. 6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than Authority without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer. (b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the Authority Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed 01007.0016/653599.1 -12- under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives Authority notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then Authority shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant's conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify Authority should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. Authority retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with Authority and to provide Authority with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by Authority to control, direct, or rewrite said response. ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION 7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. 7.2 Disputes; Default. In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the Authority shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the Authority may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the Authority shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the Authority may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the Authority may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the Authority to give notice of the Consultant's default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the Authority's legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement. 01007.0016/653599.1 -13- 7.3 Retention of Funds. Consultant hereby authorizes Authority to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate Authority for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by Authority, and (ii) all amounts for which Authority may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant's acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant's obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, Authority may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of Authority to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect Authority as elsewhere provided herein. 7.4 Waiver. Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by Authority of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non -defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party. 7.6 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement. 7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The Authority reserves the right to terminate 01007.0016/653599.1 -14- this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days' written notice to Authority, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Authority, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non -terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2. 7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, Authority may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the Authority shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and Authority may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the Authority as previously stated. 7.9 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing parry in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Attorney's fees shall include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition a parry entitled to attorney's fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. ARTICLE 8. AUTHORITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION 8.1 Non -liability of Authority Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the Authority shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the Authority or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 01007.0016/653599.1 -15- 8.2 Conflict of Interest. Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of Authority or which would in any way hinder Consultant's performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of Authority in the performance of this Agreement. No officer or employee of the Authority shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement. 8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class. 8.4 Unauthorized Aliens. Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against Authority for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse Authority for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Authority. ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 9.1 Notices. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the Authority, to the 01007.0016/653599.1 -16- Executive Director and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and Authority title), Carson Housing Authority, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. 9.2 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. 9.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. 9.4 Integration, Amendment. This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the Authority Board. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. 9.5 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either parry of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless. 9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non -Collusion. No official, officer, or employee of Authority has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of Authority participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of "financial interest" shall be consistent with State law and shall not include 01007.0016/653599.1 -17- interests found to be "remote" or "non -interests" pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any Authority official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third parry including, but not limited to, any Authority official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect. Consultant's Authorized Initials TM 9.7 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] 01007.0016/653599.1 -18- IN WITNESS N8 HEREOF, the Mies len to have excwted this Agreanew on ihc date(s) sa forth d- With express itneat for Wis Agreammt to beeffective as of July 1, 2020. SON, C, 4k CITY OF CARSON HOUS(NG AUTHORITY, a pu blic y fbme ' caliHatt mnsA roar' s Alb. Ro6les, Chairman Date;e-fuly —!�, 2020 A L 1&::t I sa— Donesia Gause-Aldinia, Authority Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP 4 Sunny K- Soksifi, Au city Counsel (11 CGNSULTANT.- I, a California corporation r - %A60,0 tame: 'Para E Matthews e President & Treasurer WRMe: Jim Simon '-ride: Pnndpil &President Addrcw. 17872 Gillette Ave.., Suite 350 Irvine,, CA 92614 Date: July, a 2,020 Two corporate officer signatares required when Consultant isa vorporstim with one *gnaturt requbed from each of the fattowin9 groups: 1) Chairman of -,the Board, President 'or any mice 'President; and 2) Secretary, Bay Assistant Secretary, Chid financial Ofliker arany Awistant Treasurer. •CONWLTANIPS SIGWATVW�S SMALL BE DULY W,OT RM AND APPROPRUTE ATjMTA1WVS MALL BE 101CLUDED AS MAY IRE REQWRED BY THE BYLAM-,%, ARTICLES OF INCORPORA'nt, t. OR OTHM RI MAS OR REGMATWM A"LWARIE TO CGNSULTANTIS RUSINM UWTITV. CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF DK50 On2020 before me,* , personally appe Ara,�"proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(Xwhose names($) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that 4e/she/1h*y executed the same in hWherft1wir authorized capacity(j4, and that by his/her/their signature(g) on the instrument the person(,), or the entity upon behalf of which the personA acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. k�;F°•. BARBARA J. D I IELS,7 WITNESS ban and official se . � U , COMM. # 2189015 NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA U SAN DIEGO COUNTY C7 Signature: 'FORK COMM. EXPIRES APRIL 27, 2021 OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ CORPORATE OFFICER TITLES) ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED ❑ GENERAL ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ❑ TRUSTEE(S) ❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR ❑ OTHER - SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: (NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) 01007.0016/653599.1 DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT NUMBER OF PAGES DATE OF DOCUMENT OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF �A6 i�r�i (eQ p On t'"� r 2020 before me &Wu(f J���� A �b"T r`sotia ly app d�awpS �tman, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(,4 whose names is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/shekhey- executed the same in his/heA44teir authorized capacity(0), and that by his/keF4eir signaturev) on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person(4 acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. t„aEr., BARBARA J. DANIELS WITNESS hand d officials 1. U COMM. # 2189015 NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA t _ r* SAN DIEGO COUNTY n Signature: fog„ COMM. EXPIRES APRIL 27, 2021' OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ CORPORATE OFFICER 01007.0016/653599.1 TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT NUMBER OF PAGES DATE OF DOCUMENT OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE TITLE(S) ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED ❑ GENERAL ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ❑ TRUSTEE(S) ❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR ❑ OTHER SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: (NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) 01007.0016/653599.1 TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT NUMBER OF PAGES DATE OF DOCUMENT OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On , 2020 before me, , personally appeared , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature: OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. 01007.0016/653599.1 CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE(S) TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED ❑ GENERAL ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ❑ TRUSTEE(S) NUMBER OF PAGES ❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR ❑ OTHER SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: DATE OF DOCUMENT (NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) SIGNERS) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE 01007.0016/653599.1 CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES On , 2020 before me, , personally appeared , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature: OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form. CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE(S) ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED ❑ GENERAL ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ❑ TRUSTEE(S) ❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR ❑ OTHER SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: (NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) 01007.0016/653599.1 DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT NUMBER OF PAGES DATE OF DOCUMENT OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES I. Consultant will perform the following Services on an as -needed basis: Compliance Monitoring -- Affordable Housing Compliance Monitoring Services for eight (8) multifamily apartment projects: 61 -unit Carson Terrace, 91 -unit Avalon Courtyard, 149 -unit Villaggio I and II, 40 -unit Arbor Green, 85 -unit The Gateway, and 105 -unit Via 425 Phase I and II Apartments. Monitoring services shall include rental increase requests, residual receipt payments, agreement analysis, and any other task that may be requested by the Housing Authority. Ensure compliance related to Federal and State regulations. In particular, ensure compliance with the annual reporting requirements, as well as other project funding sources, and ensure that required deposits are made into the project's operating and capital reserve accounts pursuant to the controlling documents. The compliance monitoring services would be specific to requirements in each agreement as it relates to each of the projects. 1. Create income, rent limit and utility allowance charts for current year and distribute to the Housing Authority and property owners. 2. Collect various monitoring documents, such as tenant income certifications/re- certifications, certificate of continuing program compliance from the owner/manager of the property. This documentation includes collecting current tenant data for each restricted unit from the property manager or owner for all tenants occupying restricted units. Information is to be tracked with an occupancy report and shall include but is not limited to: unit address, rental unit number, tenant name, lease date, rent increases, move - in and move -out date, tenant household composition (names, occupations of all household members), household income/assets, maximum rent, rent paid, applicable deductions, utility allowance (basic and energy efficient), and whether the unit receives Section 8 voucher assistance and the amount of the housing assistance payment. 3. Accurately review income source documentation for new and re -certifying tenants of restricted units. 4. Accurately apply various affordable housing program regulations and requirements to determine whether each of the projects complies. Identify how each program differs in the income documentation required and frequency with which such documentation must be collected from tenants. Multi -family housing revenue bond projects must be reviewed for compliance with restrictions established by the Internal Revenue Service. 5. Provide customer service to the property owner and manager by establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with them, and provide training on compliance requirements as needed. 6. Provide the Housing Authority with a compliance report and back-up documentation (i.e. Certificate of Continuing Program Compliance, Occupancy Summary Report, and Tenant Income Certifications including tenant income documentation). 7. Determine homeownership resale calculations including eligibility for prospective homebuyers purchasing remaining deed restricted affordable units. 01007.0016/653599.1 A-1 8. Prepare and coordinate the execution of covenant documents for the purchase of those units. 9. Monitor these units for compliance with the covenants and respond and prepare documents in response to homeowners who refinance, sell, or default on their units. 10. Provide additional related services and technical assistance as requested by the Housing Authority, including but not limited to, assistance remediating findings of noncompliance. Residual Receipts - Provide financial audit services to the Housing Authority to ensure compliance pursuant to related affordable housing agreements and loan documentation. The review audits would focus primarily on the Financial Statements' "Statements of Operations" and related information provided in attached schedules. As part of the financial statement review, provide a cash flow analysis to determine residual receipt revenue for each project. The cash flow analysis will itemize the rent revenues and other income for the project's operations, and the annual operating expenses paid from the total income received, as well as any other costs including deposits to operating and replacement reserve accounts. 1. Perform review audits of project financial statements to identify significant variances on what was paid versus what should have been paid to the Housing Authority. 2. Calculation of periodic payments of principal and interest including deferred interest, and ensure that participation payments including residual receipts payments will be made in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the agreements for each project. 3. The cash flow worksheet will provide a historic summary of operating cash flows and serve to identify all amounts to be paid to the Housing Authority pursuant to each property's repayment obligation, while also tracking the project's continuing operating feasibility. 4. Be available to meet with the Housing Authority and property owners to discuss any variances in the methodology for calculating residual receipt revenue and any other concerns that may arise from review of the Financial Statements. Encourage communication that allows both parties to come to resolution on how the calculation should be performed. Rental Increase Requests — Review and issue comments on any proposed rent increases and determine if the intended increase complies with the property owner's controlling documents. Ensure that the requested rent increase does not exceed the maximum rental limitation. Other Services -- Provide periodic status updates to the Housing Authority to keep them informed of monitoring activities and be available to assist the Housing Authority with agreement reviews and any other as -needed housing services, upon request. 01007.0016/653599.1 A-2 II. Consultant must perform all as -needed Services in compliance with the following requirements: A. All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement. B. All tasks shall be performed at a cost not to exceed the Task Budget. C. Consultant shall complete the task and deliver all deliverables to Contract Officer by the Task Completion Date. III. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the Authority: A. Income, rent limit and utility allowance charts. B. Compliance report and back-up documentation (i.e. Certificate of Continuing Program Compliance, Occupancy Summary Report, and Tenant Income Certifications including tenant income documentation). C. All audit reports. A All cash flow worksheets. IV. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the Authority appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports: Periodic status updates to keep Housing Authority informed of monitoring activities. V. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the Authority, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the Authority until found satisfactory and accepted by Authority. VI. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services: A. Tara Matthews, Principal, to serve as Management Contact for the engagement. B. Dominique Clark, Senior Associate C. Rosa Romero, Senior Analyst A Alan Ale, Analyst E. Wesley Smith, Analyst F. Maggie Stanko, Analyst 01007.0016/653599.1 A-3 EXHIBIT `B" SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Superseding Contract Boilerplate) (new text is identified in bold italics, deleted text in stfike difeugh) I. Section 3.4, "Term," of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: "3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding three (3) ene-(1) years from the date hereof which is June 30, 2023, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "D"). Authority may, in its sole discretion, extend the term of the Agreement for two (2) additional one-year terms, with the first extension period expiring on June 30, 2024 and the second extension period expiring on June 30, 2025." 01007.0016/653599.1 B-1 EXHIBIT "C" SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION I. Consultant shall establish a Task Budget for each Task identifying the subtasks, based on the time and rates of the personnel performing the subtasks, and itemizing all materials and equipment utilized and the costs thereof. If payment is to be made other than at completion of the services, then the phases of the performance and percentage of payment due shall also be shown in the Task Proposal. Consultant does not charge for travel or mileage (except direct costs related to field work/surveys), parking, standard telephone/fax expenses, general postage, or incidental copies. However, Consultant does charge for messenger services, overnight shipping/express mail costs, and teleconferencing services. Consultant also charges for copies of reports, documents, notices, and support material in excess of five copies. These costs are charged back at the actual expense plus a 10% surcharge. II. A retention of ten percent (10%) shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory completion of services. NOT APPLICABLE III. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub -budget to another so long as the 01007.0016/653599.1 C-1 CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE MONITORING Staffing Position Hourly Rate Principal/ Director $235 I Senior I I I Associate I Associate I $180 $160 Senior Analyst I $135 Analyst $125 Total Hours Total Cost Estimated Hours by Activity Monitoring Compliance Activities Tenant File Recertification & Reporting 4 0 0 15 40 59 $7,965 Project Forms Notification & Review 2 0 0 20 30 52 $6,920 Residual Receipt Financial Analysis Reporting 2 12 10 10 10 44 $5,508 Monitoring Compliance - Subtotal First Year (with COVID discounted rate) 8 12 10 45 80 155 $20,380 Staffing Position) Hourly Rate Principal/ Director $275 Senior I Associate I Associate I $200 $185 Senior Analyst I $150 Analyst $135 Total Hours Total Cost Tenant File Recertification & Reporting 4 0 0 15 40 59 $8,750 Project Forms Notification & Review 2 0 0 20 30 52 $7,600 Residual Receipt Financial Analysis Reporting 2 12 10 10 10 44 $6,173 Monitoring Compliance - Subtotal Second Year 8 12 10 45 80 155 $22,520 Tenant File Recertification & Reporting 4 0 0 15 40 59 $8,750 Project Forms Notification & Review 2 0 0 20 30 52 $7,600 Residual Receipt Financial Analysis Reporting 2 12 10 10 10 44 $6,173 Monitoring Compliance - Subtotal Third Year 8 12 10 45 80 155 $22,520 TOTAL FOR FY 2020/21- FY 2023124 $65,420 Consultant does not charge for travel or mileage (except direct costs related to field work/surveys), parking, standard telephone/fax expenses, general postage, or incidental copies. However, Consultant does charge for messenger services, overnight shipping/express mail costs, and teleconferencing services. Consultant also charges for copies of reports, documents, notices, and support material in excess of five copies. These costs are charged back at the actual expense plus a 10% surcharge. II. A retention of ten percent (10%) shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory completion of services. NOT APPLICABLE III. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub -budget to another so long as the 01007.0016/653599.1 C-1 Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.8. IV. The Housing Authority will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include: A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate. B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services. C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation. D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services. V. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $65,420 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement. VI. The Consultant's billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1. 01007.0016/653599.1 C-2 EXHIBIT C-1 BILLING RATES Initial Year service cost estimates, including a COVID discounted rate, is based on the following schedule of compensation: Principal Senior Associate Associate Senior Analyst Analyst Research Assistant Reimbursable Expenses $ 235 $ 180 $ 160 $ 135 $ 125 $ 110 Cost plus 10% Subsequent year service cost estimates are based on the following 2020 schedule of compensation: Principal Senior Associate Associate Senior Analyst Analyst Research Assistant Reimbursable Expenses 01007.0016/653599.1 C-3 $ 275 $ 200 $ 185 $ 150 $ 135 $ 125 Cost plus 10% EXHIBIT "D" SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE I. Consultant shall perform all Services timely in accordance with the following schedule: Consultant shall perform all Services in accordance with the needs and requests of the Housing Authority on an on-call basis as set forth in Exhibit "A." II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.2. 01007.0016/653599.1 D- I CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(M/2020 MIDDIYYYY) 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 NAME:TACT Erica Hornaday PHONE FAX A/C No Extl: A/C, No): The Empire Company 550 North Park Center Drive E-MAIL ADDRESS: y empire -co. ehornada @ire-co.com INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # Suite 205 INSURERA:Sentinel Insurance Company,LTD 11000 Santa Ana CA 92705 INSURED INSURER B: Trumbull Insurance Company 27120 INSURER c: Argonaut Insurance Company 19801 RSG, Inc. INSURER D: 17872 Gillette Ave., Suite 350 INSURER E: INSURER F: Irvine CA 92614 GUVtKAL2t=b l�tK11FILAlt NUMhftK:ZUZU/Z1 UDClt Master F2FVISION NIIMRFR• 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 CONTRACTOR 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. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY NUMBER EFF MM DPOLIDYIYYYY XP POLICY YYY MM DD/Y LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 A CLAIMS -MADE ❑X OCCUR DAMAGETO RENTED 1,000,000 PREMISES Ea occurrence' $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ 10,000 72SBAAQ7019 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER. GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X PRO - JECT POLICY PRO LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 $ OTHER. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT S 1,000,000 Ea accident BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ AANYAUTO I ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS 72SBAAQ7019 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ X NON -OWNED HIRED AUTOS X AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE leer accident $ $ UMBRELLA LIAB HCLAIMS-MADE OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 AGGREGATE S 2,000,000 A EXCESS LIAB DED I X I RETENTION S 10,000 S 72SBAAQ7019 1/1/2020 1/1%2021 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N X PER OTH- STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 B ANY PROPRIETOW'PARTNERLEXECUTIVE ElN OFFICERiMEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under /A 72WECVK8727 1/1/2020 1/1/2021 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 C Professional Liability 121MPL0167514-00 3/1/2020 3/1/2021 Each Claim 2,000,000 Claims Made Deducthle 10,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS /VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, maybe attached if more space is required) City of Carson Housing Authority and the City of Carson, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation with respect to general liability per form IH12001185 attached. Primary non-contributory is applied to General Liability per form SS00080405 attached as required by written contract. Waiver of subrogation applied to Workers Compensation per form WC040306 attached as required by written contract. GtK1INL;AlIt MULutK CANCELLATION (310)830-2471 BGesch@carson.ca.us City of Carson Housing Au 14_) VJ2 f and the City of Carson 701 E. Carson Street j Carson, CA 90745 7/23/2020 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE © 1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rig! ACORD 25 (2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD INS025 :2ot4c1 QUICK REFERENCE BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM READ YOUR POLICY CAREFULLY BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Beginning on Page A. COVERAGES 1 Business Liability 1 Medical Expenses 2 Coverage Extension - Supplementary Payments 2 B. EXCLUSIONS 3 C. WHO IS AN INSURED 10 D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE 14 E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES GENERAL CONDITIONS 15 1. Bankruptcy 15 2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit 15 3. Financial Responsibility Laws 16 4. Legal Action Against Us 16 5. Separation Of Insureds 16 6. Representations 16 7. Other Insurance 16 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us 17 F. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL INSURED COVERAGES 18 Additional Insureds 18 G. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DEFINITIONS 20 Form SS 00 08 04 05 F� BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Various provisions in this policy restrict coverage. Read the entire policy carefully to determine rights, duties and what is and is not covered. Throughout this policy the words "you" and "your" refer to the Named Insured shown in the Declarations. The words "we", "us" and "our" refer to the stock insurance company member of The Hartford providing this insurance. The word "insured" means any person or organization qualifying as such under Section C. - Who Is An Insured. Other words and phrases that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. Refer to Section G. - Liability And Medical Expenses Definitions. A. COVERAGES (a) The "bodily injury" or "property 1. BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE (BODILY damage" is caused by an " INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL occurrence" that takes place in the AND ADVERTISING INJURY) "coverage territory"; Insuring Agreement a. We will pay those sums that the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance applies. We will have the right and duty to defend the insured against any "suit" seeking those damages. However, we will have no duty to defend the insured against any "suit" seeking damages for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance does not apply. We may, at our discretion, investigate any "occurrence" or offense and settle any claim or "suit" that may result. But: (1) The amount we will pay for damages is limited as described in Section D. - Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance; and (2) Our right and duty to defend ends when we have used up the applicable limit of insurance in the payment of judgments, settlements or medical expenses to which this insurance applies. No other obligation or liability to pay sums or perform acts or services is covered unless explicitly provided for under Coverage Extension - Supplementary Payments. b. This insurance applies: (1) To "bodily injury" and "property damage" only if: (b) The "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs during the policy period; and (c) Prior to the policy period, no insured listed under Paragraph 1. of Section C. — Who Is An Insured and no "employee" authorized by you to give or receive notice of an "occurrence" or claim, knew that the "bodily injury" or "property damage" had occurred, in whole or in part. If such a listed insured or authorized "employee" knew, prior to the policy period, that the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurred, then any continuation, change or resumption of such "bodily injury" or "property damage" during or after the policy period will be deemed to have been known prior to the policy period. (2) To "personal and advertising injury" caused by an offense arising out of your business, but only if the offense was committed in the "coverage territory" during the policy period. c. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" will be deemed to have been known to have occurred at the earliest time when any insured listed under Paragraph 1. of Section C. — Who Is An Insured or any "employee" authorized by you to give or receive notice of an "occurrence" or claim: (1) Reports all, or any part, of the "bodily injury" or "property damage" to us or any other insurer; Form SS 00 08 04 05 Pagel of 24 C 2005, The Hartford BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (2) Receives a written or verbal demand or claim for damages because of the "bodily injury" or "property damage"; or (3) Becomes aware by any other means that "bodily injury" or "property damage" has occurred or has begun to occur. d. Damages because of "bodily injury" include damages claimed by any person or organization for care, loss of services or death resulting at any time from the "bodily injury". e. Incidental Medical Malpractice (1) "Bodily injury" arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional health care services as a physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic shall be deemed to be caused by an "occurrence", but only if: (a) The physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic is employed by you to provide such services; and (b) You are not engaged in the business or occupation of providing such services. (2) For the purpose of determining the limits of insurance for incidental medical malpractice, any act or omission together with all related acts or omissions in the furnishing of these services to any one person will be considered one "occurrence". 2. MEDICAL EXPENSES Insuring Agreement a. We will pay medical expenses as described below for "bodily injury" caused by an accident: (1) On premises you own or rent; (2) On ways next to premises you own or rent; or (3) Because of your operations; provided that: (1) The accident takes place in the "coverage territory" and during the policy period; (2) The expenses are incurred and reported to us within three years of the date of the accident; and (3) The injured person submits to examination, at our expense, by physicians of our choice as often as we reasonably require. b. We will make these payments regardless of fault. These payments will not exceed the applicable limit of insurance. We will pay reasonable expenses for: (1) First aid administered at the time of an accident; (2) Necessary medical, surgical, x-ray and dental services, including prosthetic devices; and (3) Necessary ambulance, hospital, professional nursing and funeral services. 3. COVERAGE EXTENSION - SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS a. We will pay, with respect to any claim or "suit" we investigate or settle, or any "suit" against an insured we defend: (1) All expenses we incur. (2) Up to $1,000 for the cost of bail bonds required because of accidents or traffic law violations arising out of the use of any vehicle to which Business Liability Coverage for "bodily injury" applies. We do not have to furnish these bonds. (3) The cost of appeal bonds or bonds to release attachments, but only for bond amounts within the applicable limit of insurance. We do not have to furnish these bonds. (4) All reasonable expenses incurred by the insured at our request to assist us in the investigation or defense of the claim or "suit", including actual loss of earnings up to $500 a day because of time off from work. (5) All costs taxed against the insured in the "suit". (6) Prejudgment interest awarded against the insured on that part of the judgment we pay. If we make an offer to pay the applicable limit of insurance, we will not pay any prejudgment interest based on that period of time after the offer. (7) All interest on the full amount of any judgment that accrues after entry of the judgment and before we have paid, offered to pay, or deposited in court the part of the judgment that is within the applicable limit of insurance. Any amounts paid under (1) through (7) above will not reduce the limits of insurance. Page 2 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 b. If we defend an insured against a "suit" and an indemnitee of the insured is also named as a party to the "suit", we will defend that indemnitee if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The "suit" against the indemnitee seeks damages for which the insured has assumed the liability of the indemnitee in a contract or agreement that is an "insured contract"; (2) This insurance applies to such liability assumed by the insured; (3) The obligation to defend, or the cost of the defense of, that indemnitee, has also been assumed by the insured in the same "insured contract"; (4) The allegations in the "suit" and the information we know about the "occurrence" are such that no conflict appears to exist between the interests of the insured and the interest of the indemnitee; (5) The indemnitee and the insured ask us to conduct and control the defense of that indemnitee against such "suit" and agree that we can assign the same counsel to defend the insured and the indemnitee; and BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM So long as the above conditions are met, attorneys' fees incurred by us in the defense of that indemnitee, necessary litigation expenses incurred by us and necessary litigation expenses incurred by the indemnitee at our request will be paid as Supplementary Payments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1.b.(b) of Section B. — Exclusions, such payments will not be deemed to be damages for "bodily injury" and "property damage" and will not reduce the Limits of Insurance. Our obligation to defend an insured's indemnitee and to pay for attorneys' fees and necessary litigation expenses as Supplementary Payments ends when: (1) We have used up the applicable limit of insurance in the payment of judgments or settlements; or (2) The conditions set forth above, or the terms of the agreement described in Paragraph (6) above, are no longer met. B. EXCLUSIONS 1. Applicable To Business Liability Coverage This insurance does not apply to: a. Expected Or Intended Injury (6) The indemnitee: (1) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" (a) Agrees in writing to: expected or intended from the (i) Cooperate with us in the standpoint of the insured. This investigation, settlement or exclusion does not apply to "bodily defense of the "suit"; injury" or "property damage" resulting from the use of reasonable force to (ii) Immediately send us copies of protect persons or property; or any demands, notices, summonses or legal (2) "Personal and advertising injury" arising papers received in connection with out of an offense committed by, at the the "suit"; direction of or with the consent or acquiescence of the insured with the ui Notify an other insurer whose (III) Y expectation of inflicting personal and coverage is available to the advertising injury". indemnitee; and b. Contractual Liability (iv) Cooperate with us with (1) "Bodily injury" or "property damage"; or respect to coordinating other applicable insurance available (2) "Personal and advertising injury" to the indemnitee; and for which the insured is obligated to pay (b) Provides us with written damages by reason of the assumption of authorization to: liability in a contract or agreement. (i) Obtain records and other This exclusion does not apply to liability information related to the for damages because of: "suit"; and (a) "Bodily injury", "property damage" or (ii) Conduct and control the "personal and advertising injury" that defense of the indemnitee in the insured would have in the such "suit". absence of the contract or agreement; or Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 3 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (b) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" assumed in a contract or agreement that is an "insured contract", provided the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement. Solely for the purpose of liability assumed in an "insured contract", reasonable attorneys' fees and necessary litigation expenses incurred by or for a party other than an insured are deemed to be damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" provided: (i) Liability to such party for, or for the cost of, that party's defense has also been assumed in the same "insured contract", and (ii) Such attorneys' fees and litigation expenses are for defense of that party against a civil or alternative dispute resolution proceeding in which damages to which this insurance applies are alleged. c. Liquor Liability "Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which any insured may be held liable by reason of: (1) Causing or contributing to the intoxication of any person; (2) The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a person under the legal drinking age or under the influence of alcohol; or (3) Any statute, ordinance or regulation relating to the sale, gift, distribution or use of alcoholic beverages. This exclusion applies only if you are in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving or furnishing alcoholic beverages. d. Workers' Compensation And Similar Laws Any obligation of the insured under a workers' compensation, disability benefits or unemployment compensation law or any similar law. e. Employer's Liability "Bodily injury" to: (1) An "employee" of the insured arising out of and in the course of: (a) Employment by the insured; or (b) Performing duties related to the conduct of the insured's business, or (2) The spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that "employee" as a consequence of (1) above. This exclusion applies: (1) Whether the insured may be liable as an employer or in any other capacity; and (2) To any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury. This exclusion does not apply to liability assumed by the insured under an "insured contract". f. Pollution (1) "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of "pollutants": (a) At or from any premises, site or location which is or was at any time owned or occupied by, or rented or loaned to any insured. However, this subparagraph does not apply to: (i) "Bodily injury" if sustained within a building and caused by smoke, fumes, vapor or soot produced by or originating from equipment that is used to heat, cool or dehumidify the building, or equipment that is used to heat water for personal use, by the building's occupants or their guests; (ii) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which you may be held liable, if you are a contractor and the owner or lessee of such premises, site or location has been added to your policy as an additional insured with respect to your ongoing operations performed for that additional insured at that premises, site or location and such premises, site or location is not and never was owned or occupied by, or rented or loaned to, any insured, other than that additional insured; or Page 4 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (iii) "Bodily injury" or "property released as part of the damage" arising out of heat, operations being performed smoke or fumes from a by such insured, contractor or "hostile fire"; subcontractor; (b) At or from any premises, site or (ii) "Bodily injury" or "property location which is or was at any damage" sustained within a time used by or for any insured or building and caused by the others for the handling, storage, release of gases, fumes or disposal, processing or treatment vapors from materials brought of waste; into that building in connection (c) Which are or were at any time with operations being performed transported, handled, stored, by you or on your behalf by a treated, disposed of, or processed contractor or subcontractor; or as waste by or for: (iii) "Bodily injury" or "property (i) Any insured; or damage" arising out of heat, (ii) Any person or organization for smoke or fumes from a"hostile whom you may be legally fire"; or responsible; (e) At or from any premises, site or (d) At or from any premises, site or location on which any insured or any location on which any insured or contractors or subcontractor; any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on any working directly or indirectly on insured's behalf are performing any insured's behalf are operations if the operations are to performing operations if the test for, monitor, clean up, remove, "pollutants" are brought on or to contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, the premises, site or location in or in any way respond to, or assess connection with such operations the effects of, "pollutants". by such insured, contractor or (2) Any loss, cost or expense arising out subcontractor. However, this of any: subparagraph does not apply to: (a) Request, demand, order or statutory (i) "Bodily injury" or "property or regulatory requirement that any damage" arising out of the insured or others test for, monitor, escape of fuels, lubricants or clean up, remove, contain, treat, other operating fluids which are detoxify or neutralize, or in any way needed to perform the normal respond to, or assess the effects of, electrical, hydraulic or "pollutants"; or mechanical functions (b) Claim or suit by or on behalf of a necessary for the operation of governmental authority for "mobile equipment" or its parts, damages because of testing for, if such fuels, lubricants or other monitoring, cleaning up, removing, operating fluids escape from a containing, treating, detoxifying or vehicle part designed to hold, neutralizing, or in any way store or receive them. This responding to, or assessing the exception does not apply if the effects of, "pollutants". "bodily injury" or "property damage" arises out of the However, this paragraph does not intentional discharge, dispersal apply to liability for damages because "property or release of the fuels, of damage" that the insured lubricants or other operating would have in the absence of such fluids, or if such fuels, request, demand, order or statutory or lubricants or other operating regulatory requirement, or such claim "suit" fluids are brought on or to the or by or on behalf of a premises, site or location with governmental authority. the intent that they be discharged, dispersed or Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 5 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM g. Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft, "auto" or watercraft owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured. Use includes operation and "loading or unloading". This exclusion applies even if the claims against any insured allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by that insured, if the "occurrence" which caused the "bodily injury" or "property damage" involved the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft, "auto" or watercraft that is owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured. This exclusion does not apply to: (1) A watercraft while ashore on premises you own or rent; (2) A watercraft you do not own that is: (a) Less than 51, feet long; and (b) Not being used to cant' persons for a charge; (3) Parking an "auto" on, or on the ways next to, premises you own or rent, provided the "auto" is not owned by or rented or loaned to you or the insured; (4) Liability assumed under any "insured contract" for the ownership, maintenance or use of aircraft or watercraft; (5) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the operation of any of the equipment listed in Paragraph f.(2) or f.(3) of the definition of "mobile equipment"; or (6) An aircraft that is not owned by any insured and is hired, chartered or loaned with a paid crew. However, this exception does not apply if the insured has any other insurance for such "bodily injury" or "property damage", whether the other insurance is primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis. h. Mobile Equipment "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of: (1) The transportation of "mobile equipment' by an "auto" owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured; or (2) The use of "mobile equipment" in, or while in practice or preparation for, a prearranged racing, speed or demolition contest or in any stunting activity. I. War "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury", however caused, arising, directiy or indirectly, out of: (1) War, including undeclared or civil war; (2) Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or other agents; or (3) Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in hindering or defending against any of these. j. Professional Services "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or failure to render any professional service. This includes but is not limited to: (1) Legal, accounting or advertising services; (2) Preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; (3) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities; (4) Medical, surgical, dental, x-ray or nursing services treatment, advice or instruction; (5) Any health or therapeutic service treatment, advice or instruction; (6) Any service, treatment, advice or instruction for the purpose of appearance or skin enhancement, hair removal or replacement or personal grooming; (7) Optical or hearing aid services including the prescribing, preparation, fitting, demonstration or distribution of ophthalmic lenses and similar products or hearing aid devices; Page 6 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 (8) Optometry or optometric services including but not limited to examination of the eyes and the prescribing, preparation, fitting,demonstration or distribution of ophthalmic lenses and similar products; (9) Any: (a) Body piercing (not including ear piercing); (b) Tattooing, including but not limited to the insertion of pigments into or under the skin; and (c) Similar services; (10) Services in the practice of pharmacy; and (11) Computer consulting, design or programming services, including web site design. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of this exclusion do not apply to the Incidental Medical Malpractice coverage afforded under Paragraph 1.e. in Section A. - Coverages. k. Damage To Property "Property damage" to: (1) Property you own, rent or occupy, including any costs or expenses incurred by you, or any other person, organization or entity, for repair, replacement, enhancement, restoration or maintenance of such property for any reason, including prevention of injury to a person or damage to another's property; (2) Premises you sell, give away or abandon, if the "property damage" arises out of any part of those premises; (3) Property loaned to you; (4) Personal property in the care, custody or control of the insured; (5) That particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on your behalf are performing operations, if the "property damage" arises out of those operations; or (6) That particular part of any property that must be restored, repaired or replaced because "your work" was incorrectly performed on it. BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to "property damage" (other than damage by fire) to premises, including the contents of such premises, rented to you for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate Limit of Insurance applies to Damage To Premises Rented To You as described in Section D. - Limits Of Insurance. Paragraph (2) of this exclusion does not apply if the premises are "your work" and were never occupied, rented or held for rental by you. Paragraphs (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to the use of elevators. Paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this exclusion do not apply to liability assumed under a sidetrack agreement. Paragraphs (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to "property damage" to borrowed equipment while not being used to perform operations at a job site. Paragraph (6) of this exclusion does not apply to "property damage" included in the "products -completed operations hazard". 1. Damage To Your Product "Property damage" to "your product" arising out of it or any part of it. m. Damage To Your Work "Property damage" to "your work" arising out of it or any part of it and included in the "products -completed operations hazard". This exclusion does not apply if the damaged work or the work out of which the damage arises was performed on your behalf by a subcontractor. n. Damage To Impaired Property Or Property Not Physically Injured "Property damage" to "impaired property" or property that has not been physically injured, arising out of: (1) A defect, deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous condition in "your product" or "your work"; or (2) A delay or failure by you or anyone acting on your behalf to perform a contract or agreement in accordance with its terms. This exclusion does not apply to the loss of use of other property arising out of sudden and accidental physical injury to "your product" or "your work" after it has been put to its intended use. Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 7 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM o. Recall Of Products, Work Or Impaired (c) Title of any literary or artistic work; Property (8) Arising out of an offense committed by Damages claimed for any loss, cost or an insured whose business is: expense incurred by you or others for the (a) Advertising, broadcasting, loss of use, withdrawal, recall, inspection, publishing or telecasting; repair, replacement, adjustment, removal (b) Designing or determining content or disposal of: of web sites for others; or (1) "Your product"; (c) An Internet search, access, (2) "Your work"; or content or service provider. (3) "Impaired property"; However, this exclusion does not if such product, work or property is apply to Paragraphs a., b. and c. withdrawn or recalled from the market or under the definition of "personal and from use by any person or organization advertising injury" in Section G. — because of a known or suspected defect, Liability And Medical Expenses deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous Definitions. condition in it. For the purposes of this exclusion, Personal And Advertising Injury p g j ry placing an "advertisement" for or "Personal and advertising injury": linking to others on your web site, by (1) Arising out of oral, written or electronic itself, is not considered the business publication of material, if done by or at of advertising, broadcasting, the direction of the insured with publishing or telecasting; knowledge of its falsity; (9) Arising out of an electronic chat room (2) Arising out of oral, written or electronic or bulletin board the insured hosts, publication of material whose first owns, or over which the insured publication took place before the exercises control; beginning of the policy period; (10) Arising out of the unauthorized use of (3) Arising out of a criminal act committed another's name or product in your e-mail by or at the direction of the insured; address, domain name or metatags, or any other similar tactics to mislead (4) Arising out of any breach of contract, anothers potential customers; except an implied contract to use "advertising (11) Arising out of the violation of a another's idea" in your "advertisement"; person's right of privacy created by any state or federal act. (5) Arising out of the failure of goods, However, this exclusion does not products or services to conform with apply to liability for damages that the any statement of quality or performance made in insured would have in the absence of your "advertisement"; such state or federal act; (6) Arising out of the wrong description of (12) Arising out of: the price of goods, products or services; (a) An "advertisement" for others on (7) Arising out of any violation of any your web site; intellectual property rights such as (b) Placing a link to a web site of copyright, patent, trademark, trade others on your web site; name, trade secret, service mark or (c) Content from a web site of others other designation of origin or displayed within a frame or border authenticity. on your web site. Content includes However, this exclusion does not information, code, sounds, text, apply to infringement, in your graphics or images; or "advertisement", of (d) Computer code, software or (a) Copyright; programming used to enable: (b) Slogan, unless the slogan is also (1) Your web site; or a trademark, trade name, service (ii) The presentation or functionality mark or other designation of origin of an "advertisement" or other or authenticity; or content on your web site; Page 8 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (13) Arising out of a violation of any anti- (a) May be awarded or incurred by trust law; reason of any claim or suit (14) Arising out of the fluctuation in price or alleging actual or threatened injury value of any stocks, bonds or other or damage of any nature or kind to securities; or persons or property which would (15Arising out of discrimination or not have occurred in whole or in humiliation committed by or at the part but for the "asbestos hazard"; direction of any "executive officer", (b) Arise out of any request, demand, director, stockholder, partner or order or statutory or regulatory member of the insured. requirement that any insured or q. Electronic Data others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, encapsulate, contain, Damages arising out of the loss of, loss of treat, detoxify or neutralize or in use of, damage to, corruption of, inability any way respond to or assess the to access, or inability to manipulate effects of an "asbestos hazard"; or "electronic data". (c) of any claim suit for r. Employment -Related Practices day ges because of testing for, es "Bodily injury" or "personal and advertising monitoring, cleaning up, removing, injury" to: encapsulating, containing, treating, (1) A person arising out of any: detoxifying or neutralizing or in any (a) Refusal to employ that person; way responding to or assessing the effects of an "asbestos hazard". (b) Termination of that person's t. Violation Of Statutes That Govern E - employment; or Mails, Fax, Phone Calls Or Other (c) Employment-related practices, Methods Of Sending Material Or policies, acts or omissions, such as Information coercion, demotion, evaluation, "Bodily injury", "property damage", or reassignment, discipline, "personal and advertising injury" arising defamation, harassment, humiliation directly or indirectly out of any action or or discrimination directed at that omission that violates or is alleged to person; or violate: (2) The spouse, child, parent, brother or (1) The Telephone Consumer Protection sister of that person as a Act (TCPA), including any amendment consequence of "bodily injury" or of or addition to such law; "personal and advertising injury" to the person at whom any of the (2) The CAN -SPAM Act of 2003, including employment-related practices any amendment of or addition to such described in Paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) law; or above is directed. (3) Any statute, ordinance or regulation, This exclusion applies: other than the TCPA or CAN -SPAM Act (1) Whether the insured may be liable as of 2003, that prohibits or limits the sending, transmitting, communicating or an employer or in any other capacity; distribution of material or information. and Damage To Premises Rented To You — (2) To any obligation to share damages Exception For Damage By Fire, Lightning with or repay someone else who must or Explosion pay damages because of the injury. Exclusions c. through h. and k. through o. do s. Asbestos not apply to damage by fire, lightning or (1) "Bodily injury", "property damage" or explosion to premises rented to you or "personal and advertising injury" temporarily occupied by you with permission of arising out of the "asbestos hazard". the owner. A separate Limit of Insurance (2) Any damages, judgments, settlements, applies to this coverage as described in loss, costs or expenses that: Section D. - Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance. Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 9 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM 2. Applicable To Medical Expenses Coverage We will not pay expenses for "bodily injury": a. Any Insured To any insured, except "volunteer workers". b. Hired Person To a person hired to do work for or on behalf of any insured or a tenant of any insured. c. Injury On Normally Occupied Premises To a person injured on that part of premises you own or rent that the person normally occupies. d. Workers' Compensation And Similar Laws To a person, whether or not an "employee" of any insured, if benefits for the "bodily injury" are payable or must be provided under a workers' compensation or disability benefits law or a similar law. e. Athletics Activities To a person injured while practicing, instructing or participating in any physical exercises or games, sports or athletic contests. f. Products -Completed Operations Hazard Included with the "products -completed operations hazard". g. Business Liability Exclusions Excluded under Business Liability Coverage. C. WHO IS AN INSURED 1. If you are designated in the Declarations as: a. An individual, you and your spouse are insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of a business of which you are the sole owner. b. A partnership or joint venture, you are an insured. Your members, your partners, and their spouses are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. c. A limited liability company, you are an insured. Your members are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. Your managers are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your managers. d. An organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, you are an insured. Your "executive officers" and directors are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your officers or directors. Your stockholders are also insureds, but only with respect to their liability as stockholders. e. A trust, you are an insured. Your trustees are also insureds, but only with respect to their duties as trustees. 2. Each of the following is also an insured: a. Employees And Volunteer Workers Your "volunteer workers" only while performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or your "employees", other than either your "executive officers" (if you are an organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company) or your managers (if you are a limited liability company), but only for acts within the scope of their employment by you or while performing duties related to the conduct of your business. However, none of these "employees" or "volunteer workers" are insureds for: (1) "Bodily injury" or "personal and advertising injury": (a) To you, to your partners or members (if you are a partnership or joint venture), to your members (if you are a limited liability company), or to a co "employee" while in the course of his or her employment or performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or to your other "volunteer workers" while performing duties related to the conduct of your business; (b) To the spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that co - "employee" or that "volunteer worker" as a consequence of Paragraph (1)(a) above; (c) For which there is any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury described in Paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) above; or (d) Arising out of his or her providing or failing to provide professional health care services. If you are not in the business of providing professional health care services, Paragraph (d) does not apply to any nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic employed by you to provide such services. (2) "Property damage" to property: (a) Owned, occupied or used by, Page 10 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 (b) Rented to, in the care, custody or control of, or over which physical control is being exercised for any purpose by you, any of your "employees", "volunteer workers", any partner or member (if you are a partnership or joint venture), or any member (if you are a limited liability company). b. Real Estate Manager Any person (other than your "employee" or "volunteer worker"), or any organization while acting as your real estate manager. c. Temporary Custodians Of Your Property Any person or organization having proper temporary custody of your property if you die, but only: (1) With respect to liability arising out of the maintenance or use of that property; and (2) Until your legal representative has been appointed. d. Legal Representative If You Die Your legal representative if you die, but only with respect to duties as such. That representative will have all your rights and duties under this insurance. e. Unnamed Subsidiary Any subsidiary and subsidiary thereof, of yours which is a legally incorporated entity of which you own a financial interest of more than 50% of the voting stock on the effective date of this Coverage Part. The insurance afforded herein for any subsidiary not shown in the Declarations as a named insured does not apply to injury or damage with respect to which an insured under this insurance is also an insured under another policy or would be an insured under such policy but for its termination or upon the exhaustion of its limits of insurance. 3. Newly Acquired Or Formed Organization Any organization you newly acquire or form, other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, and over which you maintain financial interest of more than 50% of the voting stock, will qualify as a Named Insured if there is no other similar insurance available to that organization. However: a. Coverage under this provision is afforded only until the 180th day after you acquire or form the organization or the end of the policy period, whichever is earlier; and BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM b. Coverage under this provision does not apply to: (1) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" that occurred; or (2) 'Personal and advertising injury" arising out of an offense committed before you acquired or formed the organization. 4. Operator Of Mobile Equipment With respect to "mobile equipment' registered in your name under any motor vehicle registration law, any person is an insured while driving such equipment along a public highway with your permission. Any other person or organization responsible for the conduct of such person is also an insured, but only with respect to liability arising out of the operation of the equipment, and only if no other insurance of any kind is available to that person or organization for this liability. However, no person or organization is an insured with respect to: a. 'Bodily injury" to a co -"employee" of the person driving the equipment; or b. 'Property damage" to property owned by, rented to, in the charge of or occupied by you or the employer of any person who is an insured under this provision. 5. Operator of Nonowned Watercraft With respect to watercraft you do not own that is less than 51 feet long and is not being used to carry persons for a charge, any person is an insured while operating such watercraft with your permission. Any other person or organization responsible for the conduct of such person is also an insured, but only with respect to liability arising out of the operation of the watercraft, and only if no other insurance of any kind is available to that person or organization for this liability. However, no person or organization is an insured with respect to: a. "Bodily injury" to a co -"employee" of the person operating the watercraft; or b. "Property damage" to property owned by, rented to, in the charge of or occupied by you or the employer of any person who is an insured under this provision. 6. Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement Or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a. through f, below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 11 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM contract, written agreement or because of a (e) Any failure to make such permit issued by a state or political inspections, adjustments, tests or subdivision, that such person or organization servicing as the vendor has be added as an additional insured on your agreed to make or normally policy, provided the injury or damage occurs undertakes to make in the usual subsequent to the execution of the contract or course of business, in connection agreement, or the issuance of the permit. with the distribution or sale of the A person or organization is an additional products; insured under this provision only for that (f) Demonstration, installation, period of time required by the contract, servicing or repair operations, agreement or permit. except such operations performed However, no such person or organization is an at the vendor's premises inconnection additional insured under this provision if such with the sale of the person or organization is included as an product; additional insured by an endorsement issued (g) Products which, after distribution by us and made a part of this Coverage Part, or sale by you, have been labeled including all persons or organizations added or relabeled or used as a as additional insureds under the specific container, part or ingredient of any additional insured coverage grants in Section other thing or substance by or for F. — Optional Additional Insured Coverages. the vendor; or a. Vendors (h) "Bodily injury" or "property Any person(s) or organization(referred to damage" arising out of the soles) below as vendor), but only with respect to negligence of the vendor for its "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising own acts or omissions or those of out of "your products" which are distributed its employees or anyone else or sold in the regular course of the vendor's acting on its behalf. However, this e business and only if this Coverage Part exclusion does not apply provides coverage for "bodily injury" or (I) The exceptions contained in "property damage" included within the Subparagraphs (d) or (f); or "products -completed operations hazard". (ii) Such inspections, adjustments, (1) The insurance afforded to the vendor tests or servicing as the vendor is subject to the following additional has agreed to make or normally exclusions: undertakes to make in the usual This insurance does not apply to: course of business, inconnection with the distribution (a) "Bodily injury" or "property or sale of the products. damage" for which the vendor is (2) This insurance does not apply to any obligated to pay damages by insured person or organization from reason of the assumption of whom you have acquired such products, liability in a contract or agreement. or any ingredient, part or container, This exclusion does not apply to entering into, accompanying or liability for damages that the containing such products. vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; b. Lessors Of Equipment (b) Any express warranty (1) Any person or organization from unauthorized by you; whom you lease equipment; but only (c) Any physical or chemical change with respect to their liability for "bodily "property in the product made intentionally injury", damage" or "personal by the vendor; and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your (d) Repackaging, except when maintenance, operation or use of unpacked solely for the purpose of equipment leased to you by such inspection, demonstration, testing, person or organization. or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, and then repackaged in the original container; Page 12 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (2) With respect to the insurance afforded e. Permits Issued By State Or Political to these additional insureds, this Subdivisions insurance does not apply to any (1) Any state or political subdivision, but "occurrence" which takes place after only with respect to operations you cease to lease that equipment. performed by you or on your behalf for c. Lessors Of Land Or Premises which the state or political subdivision (1) Any person or organization from has issued a permit. whom you lease land or premises, but (2) With respect to the insurance afforded only with respect to liability arising out to these additional insureds, this of the ownership, maintenance or use insurance does not apply to: of that part of the land or premises a () "Bodily injury", "property damage" leased to you. or personal and advertising (2) With respect to the insurance afforded injury" arising out of operations to these additional insureds, this performed for the state or insurance does not apply to: municipality; or (a) Any "occurrence" which takes (b) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" place after you cease to lease that included within the "products - land or be a tenant in that completed operations hazard". premises; or f. Any Other Party (b) Structural alterations, new (1) Any other person or organization who construction or demolition is not an insured under Paragraphs a. operations performed by or on through e. above, but only with behalf of such person or respect to liability for "bodily injury", organization. "property damage" or "personal and d. Architects, Engineers Or Surveyors advertising injury" caused, in whole or (1) Any architect, engineer, or surveyor, but in part, by your acts or omissions or only with respect to liability for "bodily the acts or omissions of those acting injury", "property damage" or "personal on your behalf: and advertising injury" caused, in whole (a) In the performance of your or in part, by your acts or omissions or ongoing operations; the acts or omissions of those acting on (b) In connection with your premises your behalf: owned by or rented to you; or (a) In connection with your premises; (c) In connection with "your work" and or included within the "products - (b) In the performance of your completed operations hazard", but ongoing operations performed by only if you or on your behalf. (i) The written contract or written (2) With respect to the insurance afforded agreement requires you to to these additional insureds, the provide such coverage to following additional exclusion applies: such additional insured; and This insurance does not apply to (ii) This Coverage Part provides "bodily injury", "property damage" or coverage for "bodily injury" or "personal and advertising injury" "property damage" included arising out of the rendering of or the within the "products - failure to render any professional completed operations hazard". services by or for you, including: (2) With respect to the insurance afforded (a) The preparing, approving, or to these additional insureds, this failure to prepare or approve, insurance does not apply to: maps, shop drawings, opinions, "Bodily injury", "property damage" or reports, surveys, field orders, "personal and advertising injury" change orders, designs or arising out of the rendering of, or the drawings and specifications; or failure to render, any professional (b) Supervisory, inspection, architectural, engineering or surveying architectural or engineering services, including: activities. Foran SS 00 08 04 05 Page 13 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (a) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (b) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. The limits of insurance that apply to additional insureds are described in Section D. — Limits Of Insurance. How this insurance applies when other insurance is available to an additional insured is described in the Other Insurance Condition in Section E. — Liability And Medical Expenses General Conditions. No person or organization is an insured with respect to the conduct of any current or past partnership, joint venture or limited liability company that is not shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations. D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE 1. The Most We Will Pay The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and the rules below fix the most we will pay regardless of the number of. a. Insureds; b. Claims made or "suits" brought; or c. Persons or organizations making claims or bringing "suits". 2. Aggregate Limits The most we will pay for: a. Damages because of "bodily injury" and "property damage" included in the "products -completed operations hazard" is the Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations. b. Damages because of all other "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury", including medical expenses, is the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations. This General Aggregate Limit applies separately to each of your "locations" owned by or rented to you. "Location" means premises involving the same or connecting lots, or premises whose connection is interrupted only by a street, roadway or right-of-way of a railroad. This General Aggregate limit does not apply to "property damage" to premises while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner, arising out of fire, lightning or explosion. 3. Each Occurrence Limit Subject to 2.a. or 2.b above, whichever applies, the most we will pay for the sum of all damages because of all "bodily injury", "property damage" and medical expenses arising out of any one "occurrence" is the Liability and Medical Expenses Limit shown in the Declarations. The most we will pay for all medical expenses because of "bodily injury" sustained by any one person is the Medical Expenses Limit shown in the Declarations. 4. Personal And Advertising Injury Limit Subject to 2.b. above, the most we will pay for the sum of all damages because of all "personal and advertising injury" sustained by any one person or organization is the Personal and Advertising Injury Limit shown in the Declarations. 5. Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit The Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit is the most we will pay under Business Liability Coverage for damages because of "property damage" to any one premises, while rented to you, or in the case of damage by fire, lightning or explosion, while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner. In the case of damage by fire, lightning or explosion, the Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit applies to all damage proximately caused by the same event, whether such damage results from fire, lightning or explosion or any combination of these. 6. How Limits Apply To Additional Insureds The most we will pay on behalf of a person or organization who is an additional insured under this Coverage Part is the lesser of: a. The limits of insurance specked in a written contract, written agreement or permit issued by a state or political subdivision; or b. The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. Such amount shall be a part of and not in addition to the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and described in this Section. Page 14 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM If more than one limit of insurance under this (1) Immediately send us copies of any policy and any endorsements attached thereto demands, notices, summonses or applies to any claim or "suit", the most we will pay legal papers received in connection under this policy and the endorsements is the with the claim or "suit"; single highest limit of liability of all coverages applicable to such claim or "suit". However, this (2) Authorize us to obtain records and paragraph does not apply to the Medical Expenses other information; limit set forth in Paragraph 3. above. (3) Cooperate with us in the investigation, The Limits of Insurance of this Coverage Part apply settlement of the claim or defense "suit"; separately to each consecutive annual period and to against the and any remaining period of less than 12 months, starting (4) Assist us, upon our request, i the with the beginning of the policy beg g po y period shown in the enforcement of any right against any t Declarations, unless the policy period is extended person or organization that may be after issuance for an additional period of less than 12 liable to the insured because of injury months. In that case, the additional period will be or damage to which this insurance deemed part of the last preceding period for purposes may also apply. of determining the Limits of Insurance. d. Obligations At The Insured's Own Cost E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES No insured will, except at that insured's own GENERAL CONDITIONS cost, voluntarily make a payment, assume any obligation, or incur any expense, other 1. Bankruptcy than for first aid, without our consent. Bankruptcy or insolvency of the insured or of e. Additional Insured's Other Insurance the insured's estate will not relieve us of our If we cover a claim or "suit" under this obligations under this Coverage Part. Coverage Part that may also be covered 2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, by other insurance available to an Offense, Claim Or Suit additional insured, such additional insured a. Notice Of Occurrence Or Offense must submit such claim or "suit" to the You or any additional insured must see to other insurer for defense and indemnity. it that we are notified as soon as However, this provision does not apply to practicable of an "occurrence" or an the extent that you have agreed in a offense which may result in a claim. To written contract, written agreement or the extent possible, notice should include: permit that this insurance is primary and (1) How, when and where the "occurrence" non-contributory with the additionalinsured's or offense took place; own insurance. (2) The names and addresses of any f. Knowledge Of An Occurrence, Offense, injured persons and witnesses; and Claim Or Suit (3) The nature and location of any injury Paragraphs a. and b. apply to you or to or damage arising out of the any additional insured only when such "occurrence", "occurrence" or offense. offense, claim or "suit" is known to: b. Notice Of Claim (1) You or any additional insured that is If a claim is made or "suit" is brought an individual; against any insured, you or any additional (2) Any partner, if you or an additional insured must: insured is a partnership; (1) Immediately record the specifics of the "suit" (3) Any manager, if you or an additional claim or and the date received; insured is a limited liability company; and (2) Notify us as soon as practicable. (4) Any "executive officer" or insurance manager, if you or an additional You or any additional insured must see to insured is a corporation; it that we receive a written notice of the "suit" (5) Any trustee, if you or an additional claim or as soon as practicable. insured is a trust; or c. Assistance And Cooperation Of The (6) Any elected or appointed official, if you Insured or an additional insured is a political You and any other involved insured must: subdivision or public entity. Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 15 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM This Paragraph f, applies separately to you and any additional insured. 3. Financial Responsibility Laws a. When this policy is certified as proof of financial responsibility for the future under the provisions of any motor vehicle financial responsibility law, the insurance provided by the policy for "bodily injury" liability and "property damage" liability will comply with the provisions of the law to the extent of the coverage and limits of insurance required by that law. b. With respect to "mobile equipment" to which this insurance applies, we will provide any liability, uninsured motorists, underinsured motorists, no-fault or other coverage required by any motor vehicle law. We will provide the required limits for those coverages. 4. Legal Action Against Us No person or organization has a right under this Coverage Form: a. To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into a "suit" asking for damages from an insured; or b. To sue us on this Coverage Form unless all of its terms have been fully complied with. A person or organization may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an insured; but we will not be liable for damages that are not payable under the terms of this insurance or that are in excess of the applicable limit of insurance. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of liability signed by us, the insured and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative. 5. Separation Of Insureds Except with respect to the Limits of Insurance, and any rights or duties specifically assigned in this policy to the first Named Insured, this insurance applies: a. As if each Named Insured were the only Named Insured; and b. Separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or "suit" is brought. 6. Representations a. When You Accept This Policy By accepting this policy, you agree: (1) The statements in the Declarations are accurate and complete; (2) Those statements are based upon representations you made to us; and (3) We have issued this policy in reliance upon your representations. b. Unintentional Failure To Disclose Hazards If unintentionally you should fail to disclose all hazards relating to the conduct of your business at the inception date of this Coverage Part, we shall not deny any coverage under this Coverage Part because of such failure. 7. Other Insurance If other valid and collectible insurance is available for a loss we cover under this Coverage Part, our obligations are limited as follows: a. Primary Insurance This insurance is primary except when b. below applies. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in c. below. b. Excess Insurance This insurance is excess over any of the other insurance, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis: (1) Your Work That is Fire, Extended Coverage, Builder's Risk, Installation Risk or similar coverage for "your work"; (2) Premises Rented To You That is fire, lightning or explosion insurance for premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (3) Tenant Liability That is insurance purchased by you to cover your liability as a tenant for "property damage" to premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (4) Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft If the loss arises out of the maintenance or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to the extent not subject to Exclusion g. of Section A. — Coverages. (5) Property Damage To Borrowed Equipment Or Use Of Elevators If the loss arises out of "property damage" to borrowed equipment or the use of elevators to the extent not subject to Exclusion k. of Section A. — Coverages. Page 16 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 (6) When You Are Added As An Additional Insured To Other Insurance That is other insurance available to you covering liability for damages arising out of the premises or operations, or products and completed operations, for which you have been added as an additional insured by that insurance; or (7) When You Add Others As An Additional Insured To This Insurance That is other insurance available to an additional insured. However, the following provisions apply to other insurance available to any person or organization who is an additional insured under this Coverage Part: (a) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in c. below. (b) Primary And Non -Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured has been added as an additional insured. When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty under this Coverage Part to defend the insured against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the insured against that "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. BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (1) The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (2) The total of all deductible and self- insured amounts under all that 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 bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations of this Coverage Part. c. Method Of Sharing If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this approach, each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable limit 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 limit of insurance to the total applicable limits of insurance of all insurers. 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us a. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery If the insured has rights to recover all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, those rights are transferred to us. The insured must do nothing after loss to impair them. At our request, the insured will bring "suit" or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. This condition does not apply to Medical Expenses Coverage. b. Waiver Of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage. Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 17 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM F. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL INSURED COVERAGES If listed or shown as applicable in the Declarations, one or more of the following Optional Additional Insured Coverages also apply, When any of these Optional Additional Insured Coverages apply, Paragraph 6. (Additional Insureds When Required by Written Contract, Written Agreement or Permit) of Section C., Who Is An Insured, does not apply to the person or organization shown in the Declarations. These coverages are subject to the terms and conditions applicable to Business Liability Coverage in this policy, except as provided below: 1. Additional Insured - Designated Person Or Organization WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Declarations, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", 'property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: a. In the performance of your ongoing operations; or b. In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you. 2. Additional Insured - Managers Or Lessors Of Premises a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured - Designated Person Or Organization; but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the premises leased to you and shown in the Declarations. b. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to: (1) Any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to be a tenant in that premises; or (2) Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of such person or organization. 3. Additional Insured - Grantor Of Franchise WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organizations) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured - Grantor Of Franchise, but only with respect to their liability as grantor of franchise to you. 4. Additional Insured - Lessor Of Leased Equipment a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured — Lessor of Leased Equipment, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", 'property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your maintenance, operation or use of equipment leased to you by such person(s) or organization(s). b. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to lease that equipment. 5. Additional Insured - Owners Or Other Interests From Whom Land Has Been Leased a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured — Owners Or Other Interests From Whom Land Has Been Leased, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the land leased to you and shown in the Declarations. b. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to: (1) Any 'occurrence" that takes place after you cease to lease that land; or (2) Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of such person or organization. 6. Additional Insured - State Or Political Subdivision — Permits a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the state or political subdivision shown in the Deciarations as an Additional Page 18 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Insured — State Or Political Subdivision - (e) Any failure to make such Permits, but only with . respect to inspections, adjustments, tests or operations performed by you or on your servicing as the vendor has agreed behalf for which the state or political to make or normally undertakes to subdivision has issued a permit. make in the usual course of b. With respect to the insurance afforded to business, in connection with the these additional insureds, the following distribution or sale of the products; additional exclusions apply: (f) Demonstration, installation, This insurance does not apply to: servicing or repair operations, (1) "Bodily injury", "property damage" or except such operations performed "personal and advertising injury" at the vendor's premises in arising out of operations performed for connection with the sale of the the state or municipality; or P product; (2) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" (g) Products which, after distribution included in the "product -completed or sale by you, have been labeled operations" hazard. or relabeled or used as a 7. Additional Insured —Vendors container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is the vendor; or amended to include as an additional (h) "Bodily injury" or "property insured the person(s) or organization(s) damage" arising out of the sole (referred to below as vendor) shown in the negligence of the vendor for its Declarations as an Additional Insured - own acts or omissions or those of Vendor, but only with respect to "bodily its employees or anyone else injury" or "property damage" arising out of acting on its behalf. However, this "your products" which are distributed or exclusion does not apply to: sold in the regular course of the vendor's business and only if this Coverage Part (i) The exceptions contained in provides coverage for "bodily injury" or Subparagraphs (d) or (t); or "property damage" included within the (ii) Such inspections, "products -completed operations hazard". adjustments, tests or servicing b. The insurance afforded to the vendor is as the vendor has agreed to subject to the following additional exclusions: make or normally undertakes (1) This insurance does not apply to: to make in the usual course of business, in connection with (a) "Bodily injury" or "property the distribution or sale of the damage" for which the vendor is products. obligated to pay damages by (2) This insurance does not apply to any reason of the assumption of insured person or organization from liability in a contract or agreement. whom you have acquired such This exclusion does not apply to products, or any ingredient, part or liability for damages that the container, entering into, vendor would have in the absence accompanying or containing such of the contract or agreement; products. (b) Any express warranty 8. Additional Insured — Controlling Interest unauthorized by you; WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is (c) Any physical or chemical change amended to include as an additional insured in the product made intentionally the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the by the vendor; Declarations as an Additional Insured — (d) Repackaging, unless unpacked Controlling Interest, but only with respect to solely for the purpose of inspection, their liability arising out of: demonstration, testing, or the a. Their financial control of you; or substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, b. Premises they own, maintain or control and then repackaged in the original while you lease or occupy these premises. container; Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 19 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM This insurance does not apply to structural alterations, new construction and demolition operations performed by or for that person or organization. 9. Additional Insured — Owners, Lessees Or Contractors — Scheduled Person Or Organization a. WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured — Owner, Lessees Or Contractors, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (1) In the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s); or (2) In connection with "your work" performed for that additional insured and included within the "products - completed operations hazard", but only if this Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products -completed operations hazard". b. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal an advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (1) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (2) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. 10. Additional Insured — Co -Owner Of Insured Premises WHO IS AN INSURED under Section C. is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or Organization(s) shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured — Co - Owner Of Insured Premises, but only with respect to their liability as co-owner of the premises shown in the Declarations. The limits of insurance that apply to additional insureds are described in Section D. — Limits Of Insurance. How this insurance applies when other insurance is available to an additional insured is described in the Other Insurance Condition in Section E. — Liability And Medical Expenses General Conditions. G. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DEFINITIONS 1. "Advertisement" means the widespread public dissemination of information or images that has the purpose of inducing the sale of goods, products or services through: a. (1) Radio; (2) Television; (3) Billboard; (4) Magazine; (5) Newspaper; b. The Internet, but only that part of a web site that is about goods, products or services for the purposes of inducing the sale of goods, products or services; or c. Any other publication that is given widespread public distribution. However, "advertisement" does not include: a. The design, printed material, information or images contained in, on or upon the packaging or labeling of any goods or products; or b. An interactive conversation between or among persons through a computer network. 2. "Advertising idea" means any idea for an "advertisement". 3. "Asbestos hazard" means an exposure or threat of exposure to the actual or alleged properties of asbestos and includes the mere presence of asbestos in any form. 4. "Auto" means a land motor vehicle, trailer or semi -trailer designed for travel on public roads, including any attached machinery or equipment. But "auto" does not include "mobile equipment". S. "Bodily injury" means physical: a. Injury; b. Sickness; or c. Disease sustained by a person and, if arising out of the above, mental anguish or death at any time. 6. "Coverage territory" means: Page 20 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 a. The United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and Canada; b. International waters or airspace, but only if the injury or damage occurs in the course of travel or transportation between any places included in a. above; c. All other parts of the world if the injury or damage arises out of: (1) Goods or products made or solo by you in the territory described in a. above; (2) The activities of a person whose home is in the territory described in a. above, but is away for a short time on your business; or (3) "Personal and advertising injury" offenses that take place through the Internet or similar electronic means of communication provided the insured's responsibility to pay damages is determined in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico or Canada, in a "suit" on the merits according to the substantive law in such territory, or in a settlement we agree to. 7. "Electronic data" means information, facts or programs: a. Stored as or on; b. Created or used on; or c. Transmitted to or from computer software, including systems and applications software, hard or floppy disks, CD-ROMS, tapes, drives, cells, data processing devices or any other media which are used with electronically controlled equipment. 8. "Employee" includes a "leased worker". "Employee" does not include a "temporary worker". 9. "Executive officer" means a person holding any of the officer positions created by your charter, constitution, by-laws or any other similar governing document. 10. "Hostile fire" means one which becomes uncontrollable or breaks out from where it was intended to be. 11. "Impaired property" means tangible property, other than "your product" or "your work", that cannot be used or is less useful because: a. It incorporates "your product" or "your work" that is known or thought to be defective, deficient, inadequate or dangerous; or BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM b. You have failed to fulfill the terms of a contract or agreement; if such property can be restored to use by: a. The repair, replacement, adjustment or removal of "your product" or "your work"; or b. Your fulfilling the terms of the contract or agreement. 12. "Insured contract" means: a. A contract for a lease of premises. However, that portion of the contract for a lease of premises that indemnifies any person or organization for damage by fire, lightning or explosion to premises while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner is subject to the Damage To Premises Rented To You limit described in Section D. — Liability and Medical Expenses Limits of Insurance. b. A sidetrack agreement; c. Any easement or license agreement, including an easement or license agreement in connection with construction or demolition operations on or within 50 feet of a railroad; d. Any obligation, as required by ordinance, to indemnify a municipality, except in connection with work for a municipality; e. An elevator maintenance agreement; or f. That part of any other contract or agreement pertaining to your business (including an indemnification of a municipality in connection with work performed for a municipality) under which you assume the tort liability of another party to pay for "bodily injury" or "property damage" to a third person or organization, provided the "bodily injury" or "property damage" is caused, in whole or in part, by you or by those acting on your behalf. Tort liability means a liability that would be imposed by law in the absence of any contract or agreement. Paragraph f. includes that part of any contract or agreement that indemnifies a railroad for "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of construction or demolition operations within 50 feet of any railroad property and affecting any railroad bridge or trestle, tracks, road -beds, tunnel, underpass or crossing. However, Paragraph f. does not include that part of any contract or agreement: Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 21 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM (1) That indemnifies an architect, engineer or surveyor for injury or damage arising out of: (a) Preparing, approving or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (b) Giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause of the injury or damage; or (2) Under which the insured, if an architect, engineer or surveyor, assumes liability for an injury or damage arising out of the insured's rendering or failure to render professional services, including those listed in (1) above and supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. 13. "Leased worker" means a person leased to you by a labor leasing firm under an agreement between you and the labor leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business. "Leased worker" does not include a "temporary worker". 14. "Loading or unloading" means the handling of property: a. After it is moved from the place where it is accepted for movement into or onto an aircraft, watercraft or "auto' b. While it is in or on an aircraft, watercraft or "auto"; or c. While it is being moved from an aircraft, watercraft or "auto" to the place where it is finally delivered; but "loading or unloading" does not include the movement of property by means of a mechanical device, other than a hand truck, that is not attached to the aircraft, watercraft or "auto". 15. "Mobile equipment" means any of the following types of land vehicles, including any attached machinery or equipment: a. Bulldozers, farm machinery, forklifts and other vehicles designed for use principally off public roads; b. Vehicles maintained for use solely on or next to premises you own or rent; c. Vehicles that travel on crawler treads; d. Vehicles, whether self-propelled or not, on which are permanently mounted: (1) Power cranes, shovels, loaders, diggers or drills; or (2) Road construction or resurfacing equipment such as graders, scrapers or rollers; e. Vehicles not described in a., b., c., or d. above that are not self-propelled and are maintained primarily to provide mobility to permanently attached equipment of the following types: (1) Air compressors, pumps and generators, including spraying, welding, building cleaning, geophysical exploration, lighting and well servicing equipment; or (2) Cherry pickers and similar devices used to raise or lower workers; f. Vehicles not described in a., b., c., or d. above maintained primarily for purposes other than the transportation of persons or cargo. However, self-propelled vehicles with the following types of permanently attached equipment are not "mobile equipment" but will be considered "autos": (1) Equipment, of at least 1,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, designed primarily for: (a) Snow removal; (b) Road maintenance, but not construction or resurfacing; or (c) Street cleaning; (2) Cherry pickers and similar devices mounted on automobile or truck chassis and used to raise or lower workers; and (3) Air compressors, pumps and generators, including spraying, welding, building cleaning, geophysical exploration, lighting and well servicing equipment. 16. "Occurrence" means an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions. 17. "Personal and advertising injury" means injury, including consequential "bodily injury", arising out of one or more of the following offenses: a. False arrest, detention or imprisonment; b. Malicious prosecution; Page 22 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 c. The wrongful eviction from, wrongful entry into, or invasion of the right of private occupancy of a room, dwelling or premises that the person occupies, committed by or on behalf of its owner, landlord or lessor; d. Oral, written or electronic publication of material that slanders or libels a person or organization or disparages a person's or organization's goods, products or services; e. Oral, written or electronic publication of material that violates a person's right of privacy; f. Copying, in your "advertisement", a person's or organization's "advertising idea" or style of "advertisement"; g. Infringement of copyright, slogan, or title of any literary or artistic work, in your "advertisement"; or h. Discrimination or humiliation that results in injury to the feelings or reputation of a natural person. 18. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed. 19. "Products -completed operations hazard"; a. Includes all "bodily injury" and "property damage" occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of "your product" or "your work" except: (1) Products that are still in your physical possession; or (2) Work that has not yet been completed or abandoned. However, "your work" will be deemed to be completed at the earliest of the following times: (a) When all of the work called for in your contract has been completed. (b) When all of the work to be done at the job site has been completed if your contract calls for work at more than one job site. (c) When that part of the work done at a job site has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor working on the same project. BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Work that may need service, maintenance, correction, repair or replacement, but which is otherwise complete, will be treated as completed. The "bodily injury" or "property damage" must occur away from premises you own or rent, unless your business includes the selling, handling or distribution of "your product" for consumption on premises you own or rent. b. Does not include "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of: (1) The transportation of property, unless the injury or damage arises out of a condition in or on a vehicle not owned or operated by you, and that condition was created by the "loading or unloading" of that vehicle by any insured; or (2) The existence of tools, uninstalled equipment or abandoned or unused materials. 20. "Property damage" means: a. Physical injury to tangible property, including all resulting loss of use of that property. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of the physical injury that caused it; or b. Loss of use of tangible property that is not physically injured. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of "occurrence" that caused it. As used in this definition, "electronic data" is not tangible property. 21. "Suit" means a civil proceeding in which damages because of "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance applies are alleged. "Suit" includes: a. An arbitration proceeding in which such damages are claimed and to which the insured must submit or does submit with our consent; or b. Any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding in which such damages are claimed and to which the insured submits with our consent. 22. "Temporary worker" means a person who is furnished to you to substitute for a permanent "employee" on leave or to meet seasonal or short-term workload conditions. 23. "Volunteer worker" means a person who: a. Is not your "employee"; Form SS 00 08 04 05 Page 23 of 24 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM b. Donates his or her work; c. Acts at the direction of and within the scope of duties determined by you; and d. Is not paid a fee, salary or other compensation by you or anyone else for their work performed for you. 24. "Your product": a. Means: (1) Any goods or products, other than real property, manufactured, sold, handled, distributed or disposed of by: (a) You; (b) Others trading under your name; or (c) A person or organization whose business or assets you have acquired; and (2) Containers (other than vehicles), materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such goods or products. b. Includes: (1) Warranties or representations made at any time with respect to the fitness, quality, durability, performance or use of "your product'; and (2) The providing of or failure to provide warnings or instructions. C. Does not include vending machines or other property rented to or located for the use of others but not sold. 25. "Your work": a. Means: (1) Work or operations performed by you or on your behalf; and (2) Materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. b. Includes: (1) Warranties or representations made at any time with respect to the fitness, quality, durability, performance or use of "your work"; and (2) The providing of or failure to provide warnings or instructions. Page 24 of 24 Form SS 00 08 04 05 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT - CALIFORNIA Policy Number: 72 WEC VK8727 Endorsement Number: Effective Date: 01/01/20 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address: RSG, INC. 17872 GILLETTE AVE STE 350 IRVINE CA 92614 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.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2 % of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. SCHEDULE Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization from whom you are required by written contract or agreement to obtain this waiver of rights from us Countersigned by Authorized Representative Form WC 04 03 06 (1) Printed in U.S.A. Process Date: 11/20/19 Policy Expiration Date: 01/01/21