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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: Emil A. Marzullo
Interim Executive Director
SUBJECT:
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. -
Professional Services Agreement - Loan
Servicing for defined portions of the
Agency's Federally Funded Neighborhood
Stabilization Program ("NSP")
DATE: August 25, 2010
SvnoDsis of Previous CommissionlCouncWCommittee Action(s):
On August 19,2010, Redevelopment Committee Members Johnson, Marquez and Brinker unanimously voted to recommend
that the Community Development Commission consider this action for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino approving and authorizing
the Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") to execute a
Professional Services Agreement by and between the Agency and AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. for loan
servicing of defined portions of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP") and other Agency housing
programs
Contact Person(s):
Carey K. Jenkins
Phone:
(909) 663-1044
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Project Area(s):
Supporting Data Attached:
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Ward(s):
o Staff Report 0 Resolution(s) 0 Agreement(s)/Contract(s) 0 Map(s) 0 Letter(s)
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $ 30,000
Source:
Housing Set-Aside Fund
Budget Authority:
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget
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Emil A. arz , . Executive Director
Fiscal Review:
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Commission/Council Notes:
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 09/20/2010
Agenda Item Number: /t3t.D
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
AMERINA TIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT - LOAN SERVICING FOR DEFINED PORTIONS OF THE AGENCY'S
FEDERALL Y FUNDED NEIGHBORHOOD ST ABILIZA TION PROGRAM ("NSP")
BACKGROUND:
As a means to ensure proper administration of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino's ("Agency") loan portfolio and covenant agreements, on September I, 2009, a request for
proposals ("RFP") was released to five qualified professional services firms in support of key program
and compliance monitoring functions under the Agency's Neighborhood Stabilization Program
("NSP") and other Agency financed housing projects utilizing the Agency's Housing Set-aside Funds
and HOME Funds. Candidates were identified through the Agency's list of firms that have recently
provided compliance monitoring services on past projects, as well as through industry referrals.
On September 18, 2009, two responses were received and reviewed by Agency Staff. Through this
process, AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. ("Consultant"), was the firm recommended for loan
servicing and loan compliance monitoring. The decision was based on the Consultant's demonstrated
history of effectively providing these services, their competitive cost proposal, and their understanding
of the loan servicing requirements associated with NSP and the various funding sources used in the
Agency's current Integrated Housing Strategy.
CURRENT ISSUE:
In connection with performing key program and compliance monitoring functions in support of the
NSP and other Agency financed housing projects and programs, the following companies have
provided the Agency with a proposal and fee schedule to perform loan servicing activities:
I. Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. ("RSG"), Santa Ana, CA
2. AmeriNational Community Services, Inc., Downey, CA
Three other firms that received an RFP; U.S. Communities, Novogradac, and Mercy Housing
California, opted not to respond to the Agency's solicitation for these services. After conducting a
thorough review and analysis of the proposals received, Agency Staff identified the Consultant as the
most qualified candidate to perform the necessary duties and provide the oversight services to ensure
proper administration of an initial selection of Agency affordable housing loans.
It was further determined that upon review of the RSG proposal that their skills set would best be
linked to the administration of the Agency's portfolio of affordable housing covenants. RSG is
presently overseeing the Agency's housing covenants as their contract was approved by the
Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino ("Commission") on January 4,
2010.
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 09/20/2010
Agenda Item Number: f2..?J..p
Economic Development Agency Staff Report
AmeriNational- Professional Services Agreement
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The Consultant has been providing on-going loan servicing administration for local jurisdictions on a
national basis for over 30 years. Based in Downey, California, the Consultant will be led by Michael
Torres, the organization's President and Chief Operating Officer for this engagement.
The term of the Loan Servicing contract resulting from this RFP shall commence upon the Agency's
execution of the Agreement and shall continue one year from the date of execution with an option of
two additional one year extensions for a total of three years. It is anticipated the term of the
Agreement is to commence immediately upon its execution by both parties.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This item does not meet the definition of a "project" under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual cost for the proposed loan servicing is not to exceed a total amount of $30,000 and will be
paid from the Agency's Housing Set-Aside Fund, budget for fiscal year 2010-2011.
Account Budgeted Amount: $ 30.000
Balance as of: September I. 2010
Balance after approval of this item: $30.000
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Community Development Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
Emil A-t~~"ti" Di_,
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 09/20/2010
Agenda Item Number: J2.-1:f.p
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("AGENCY") TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY
SERVICES, INC. FOR LOAN SERVICING OF DEFINED PORTIONS OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ("NSP") AND
OTHER AGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS
8 WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency") has
9 identified a need to seek assistance in the loan servicing of the Agency's existing low and moderate
10 income housing units and in addition, assistance in the servicing of new loans as they are
11 established and placed into service; and
12 WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Agency to contract loan servicing activities for the
13 Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP") and other Agency financed housing Programs to a
14 professional services organization specializing in redevelopment, affordable housing, financial
15 management consulting and compliance monitoring services to an organization having experience
16 working with local redevelopment agencies and their various funding sources including Low and
17 Moderate Income Housing Set-aside Funds, HOME Funds and NSP Funds; and
18 WHEREAS, AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. (the "Consultant"), has numerous
19 years of experience and expertise in all areas of loan servicing and related compliance monitoring
20 services in accordance with Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
21 ("HERA"), HCD housing and compliance reports, including AB 987 requirements and guidelines
22 set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and the
23 State of California Health and Safety Code, Division 24 - Housing and Community Development;
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25 WHEREAS, the Agency seeks to engage the services of the Consultant to carryout loan
26 servicing for defined portions of its federally funded NSP activities in addition to other Agency
27 financed housing projects utilizing the Agency's Housing Set-Aside Funds and HOME Funds.
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS
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The Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino
5 ("Commission") hereby approves the professional services agreement ("Agreement") by and
6 between the Agency and the Consultant as attached hereto as "Attachment I" and by this reference
7 made a part hereof. The Commission further hereby authorizes the Interim Executive Director of
8 the Agency to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Agency together with such technical and
9 conforming changes as may be recommended by the Interim Executive Director of the Agency and
10 approved by Agency Counsel.
This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of adoption by this
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RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ("AGENCY") TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY
SERVICES, INC., FOR LOAN SERVICING OF DEFINED PORTIONS OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM ("NSP") AND
OTHER AGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Community
8 Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino at a
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9 thereof, held on the day of
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Patrick J. Morris, Chairperson
Community Development Commission
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
September 20, 2010, by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
("Agency"), a public body, corporate and politic, and AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.,
("Consultant").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS AND MUTUAL
PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES
HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. SUPERVISION OF CONSULTANT. The Agency Staff designated in Exhibit "A" shall be
responsible for the direction of any work to be performed by the Consultant and any other
consultants or sub-consultants to the Agency under this Agreement. The Consultant shall not
undertake any work under the terms of this Agreement, unless instructed to do so by one of the
designated staff members. No other staff member is authorized by the Agency to request services
from the Consultant unless Agency staff designated in Exhibit "A" provides written authorization
for such change.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first
appearing in this Agreement and will continue for one (I) year thereafter with an option to extend
two (2) additional one (I)-year terms for a total of three (3) years. The Agency reserves the right
through the actions ofthe Interim Executive Director of the Agency to terminate this Agreement at
anytime either with or without cause and at the sole convenience of the Agency upon delivery of
notice of termination to the Consultant, provided, however, that upon the effective date of any such
termination, the Agency shall be responsible to pay and/or reimburse the Consultant for all
services, materials and supplies as may have been furnished to the Agency in accordance with the
Scope of Consultant Services as referenced in Section 3.
3. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES. The Agency hereby retains the Consultant to provide
the professional consulting services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated herein by this reference. The Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work
set forth in the Scope of Services, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Consultant
shall perform the services as set forth on said Scope of Services within the time periods to be
identified by the appropriate Agency representative.
4. PAYMENT BY AGENCY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The Agency shall compensate the Consultant in an aggregate amount not to exceed Thirty
Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for completion of the services described in the Scope of
Services and Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "B."
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B. The compensation designated in subsection 4.A. shall be the Total Fee for the performance
of the work and the delivery of the final work product materials, as set forth in the Scope of
Services. The Total Fee shall include, but not be limited to, the salaries of all
subcontractors retained by the Consultant and all employees of the Consultant to perform
work pursuant to this Agreement and shall be inclusive of all costs and expenses incurred
for mileage, travel, graphics, telephone, printing, fax transmission, postage, copies and such
other expenses related to completion of the work set forth in the Scope of Services.
C. The Consultant shall invoice the Agency for work performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement each calendar month during the term ofthis Agreement.
D. The Consultant shall submit electronic and hardcopy invoices under this Agreement
to: Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
E. Each invoice of the Consultant shall set forth the time and expenses of the Consultant
incurred in performance of the Scope of Services, during the period of time for which the
invoice is issued. Each invoice of the Consultant shall clearly set forth the names of the
individual personnel of the Consultant and any individual sub-consultants utilized by the
Consultant, during the time period covered by the invoice, a description of the professional
services rendered on a daily basis by each named individual during such time period, the
respective hourly rates of each named individual and the actual time expended by each
named individual. Each invoice of the Consultant shall be accompanied by copies of all
third party invoices for other direct costs incurred and paid by the Consultant during such
time period. The Agency shall pay all amounts set forth on the invoices of the Consultant
and approved by the authorized Agency Staff personnel who requested the services, within
thirty (30) days after such approval.
5. RECORDS RETENTION. Records, maps, field notes and supporting documents and all other
records pertaining to the use of funds paid to the Consultant hereunder shall be retained by the
Consultant and shall be available to the Agency for examination and for purposes of performing an
audit for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement or
for a longer period, as required by law. Such records shall be available to the Agency and to
appropriate county, state or federal agencies and officials for inspection during the regular business
hours of the Consultant. If the Consultant does not maintain regular business hours, then such
records shall be available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, excluding federal and state government holidays. In the event of litigation or an audit
relating to this Agreement or funds paid to the Consultant by the Agency under this Agreement,
such records shall be retained by the Consultant until all such litigation or audit has been resolved.
Additionally, the Consultant shall maintain files in an electronic format for each loan to be
serviced. Such electronic files shall be accessible to the Agency on a regular basis and updated, as
needed, by the Consultant.
6. INDEMNIFICATION. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Agency, its
officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any and all actions, suits,
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proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys fees,
for injury or damage of any type claimed as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the
Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors and agents, to the extent arising from or related
to negligent performance by the Consultant of the work required under this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall maintain insurance, as set forth in Exhibit "c" to this
Agreement, throughout the term of this Agreement. The Consultant shall remain liable to the
Agency pursuant to Section 6 above to the extent the Consultant is not covered by applicable
insurance for all losses and damages incurred by the Agency that are caused directly or indirectly
through the actions or inactions, willful misconduct or negligence of the Consultant in the
performance of the duties incurred by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
8. OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND
INFORMATION. All maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications,
computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions,
utilizations, correspondence or other documents generated by or on behalf of the Consultant for
performance of the work (collectively, the "Work Products") set forth in the Scope of Services
shall upon payment for those services embodying the particular element of the Work Products,
become the sole property of the Agency, and the Work Products shall thereafter be delivered to the
Agency upon written request from the Agency to the Consultant. The Consultant shall not make
use of any maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations,
notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations,
correspondence or other documents and other materials whether for marketing purposes or for use
with other clients when such have become the property of the Agency without the prior express
written consent of the Agency except to the extent that such maps, photographs, data, information,
reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions,
photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents are readily
available to the general public as public records pursuant to State law; provided, however, that the
Consultant may retain copies of any such items for their business records.
The Consultant shall execute, acknowledge and perform any and all acts which shall reasonably be
required in order for the Agency to establish unequivocal ownership of the maps, photographs,
data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs,
inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents
and record, register and procure an issuance in or to the Agency's rights, title and/or interest. Any
reuse without written verification or adaptation by the Consultant for the specific purpose intended,
will be at the Agency's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
9. PRESS RELEASES. Press or news releases, including photographs or public announcements, or
confirmation of the same related to the work to be performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement shall only be made by the Consultant with the prior written consent of the Agency.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIALS AND INFORMATION. The Consultant shall keep
confidential all reports, survey notes and observations, information, and data acquired or generated
in performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services, which the Agency designates
confidential. None of such designated confidential materials or information may be made available
to any person or entity, public or private, without the prior written consent of the Agency.
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II. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
A. Failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to perform any material term or provision
of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement; provided, however, that
if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other party commences to cure,
correct or remedy the alleged default within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of written
notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure, correction or
remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder.
B. The party which may claim that a default has occurred shall give written notice of default to
the party in default, specifYing the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not
constitute a waiver of any default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however,
the injured party shall have no right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without
delivering the written default notice, as specified herein.
C. Any failure or delay by a party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default
shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
default. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in
this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative
and the exercise by any 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.
D. In the event that a default of any party to this Agreement may remain uncured for more than
seven (7) calendar days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be
deemed to have occurred. In the event of a breach, the injured party shall be entitled to
seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings.
12. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason by giving the other party
thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice. The Agency shall pay the Consultant for all
work authorized by the Agency and completed, prior to the effective termination date.
B. In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this Section 12, the Consultant shall
provide all documents, notes, maps, reports, data or other work product developed in
performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement to the Agency, within ten (10)
calendar days after such termination and without additional charge to the Agency.
13. NOTICE. All notices given hereunder shall be in writing. Notices shall be presented in person or
by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by
overnight delivery by a nationally recognized delivery service to the addresses set forth below.
Notice presented by United States mail shall be deemed effective on the third business day
following the deposit of such Notice with the United States Postal Service. This Section 13 shall
not prevent the parties hereto from giving notice by personal service or telephonically verified fax
transmission, which shall be deemed effective upon actual receipt of such personal service or
telephonic verification. Either party may change their address for receipt of written notice by
notifYing the other party in writing of a new address for delivering notice to such party.
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CONSULTANT:
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Attention: Michael Torres
8121 E. Florence Avenue
Downey, California 90240
Phone: (562) 927-6686 ext. 1225
Fax: (562) 927-2362
AGENCY:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
Phone: (909) 663-1044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
With Copies To:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community
Development
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 9240 I
Phone: (909) 663-1044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Consultant shall comply with all local, state and federal laws,
including, but not limited to, environmental acts, rules and regulations applicable to the work to be
performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant shall maintain all necessary
licenses, including a City of San Bernardino Business License, and registrations for the lawful
performance ofthe work required of the Consultant under this Agreement.
15. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Consultant shall not discriminate against any person on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex, marital status or physical handicap in
the performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement. Without limitation, the Consultant
hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status of national origin. Further, the Consultant shall
promote affirmative action in its hiring practices and employee policies for minorities and other
designated classes in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: recruitment and recruitment advertising, employment, upgrading
and promotion. In addition, the Consultant shall not exclude from participation under this
Agreement any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, handicap or religion in
compliance with State and Federal laws.
16. CONSULTANT AND EACH SUBCONTRACTOR ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
The Consultant shall at all times during the performance of any work described in the Scope of
Services be deemed to be an independent contractor. Neither the Consultant nor any of its
subcontractors shall at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its employees are
employees of the Agency or any member agency of the Agency. The Agency shall not be
requested or ordered to assume any liability or expense for the direct payment of any salary, wage
or benefit to any person employed by the Consultant or its subcontractors to perform any item of
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work described in the Scope of Services. The Consultant is entirely responsible for the immediate
payment of all subcontractor liens.
17. SEVERABILITY. Each and every section of this Agreement shall be construed as a separate and
independent covenant and agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to certain circumstances shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to circumstances other than those to which
it is declared invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of
this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiation, discussions and agreements between the parties
concerning the subject matters covered herein. The parties intend this Agreement to be the final
expression of their agreement with respect to the subjects covered herein and a complete and
exclusive statement of such terms.
19. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. This Agreement may only be modified or amended by
written instrument duly approved and executed by each of the parties hereto. Any such
modification or amendment shall be valid, binding and legally enforceable only if in written form
and executed by each of the parties hereto, following all necessary approvals and authorizations for
such execution.
20. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any legal action arising from or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court of
the State of California in and for the County of San Bernardino.
21. NON-WAIVER. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the same provision or any remaining
provisions of this Agreement.
22. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant without the prior written
consent of the Agency.
23. REPRESENTATIONS OF PERSONS EXECUTING AGREEMENT. The persons executing this
Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind
the parties each purports to represent.
24. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed III one (I) or more
counterparts, each of which will constitute an original.
25. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT AS TO THE AGENCY. This Agreement shall not be
binding on the Agency until signed by an authorized representative of the Consultant, approved by
the Agency and executed by the Interim Executive Director or his designee.
26. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Consultant hereby represents that it has no interests adverse to
the Agency or the City at the time of execution of this Agreement. The Consultant hereby agrees
that, during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not enter into any agreement or
acquire any interests detrimental or adverse to the Agency or the City. Additionally, the
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Consultant hereby represents and warrants to the Agency that the Consultant and any partnerships,
individual persons or any other party or parties comprising the Consultant, together with each
subcontractor who may hereafter be designated to perform services pursuant to this Agreement, do
not have and, during the term of this Agreement, shall not acquire any property ownership interest,
business interests, professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or
any other financial arrangements relating to the Agency, property over which the Agency has
jurisdiction or any members or staff of the Agency that have not been previously disclosed in
writing to the Agency, and that any such property ownership interests, business interests,
professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or any other
financial arrangements will not adversely affect the ability of the Consultant to perform the
services to the Agency as set forth in this Agreement.
27. NON-EXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement shall not create an exclusive relationship between the
Agency and the Consultant for the services set forth in Exhibit "B" or any similar or related
services. The Agency may, during the term of this Agreement, contract with other consultants for
the performance of the same, similar or related services as those that may be performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement. The Agency reserves the discretion and the right to determine
the amount of services to be performed by the Consultant for the Agency under this Agreement,
including not requesting any services at all. This Agreement only sets forth the terms upon which
any such services will be provided to the Agency by the Consultant, if such services are requested
by the Agency, as set forth in this Agreement.
28. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Agency and the
Consultant agree that except as otherwise provided in this Section 28, in no event will either be
liable to the other under this Agreement for any damages including, but not limited to, special
damages, loss of revenue, loss of profit, operating costs or business interruption losses, regardless
of cause, including breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. The limitations and
exclusions of liability set forth in this Section 28 shall apply regardless of fault, breach of contract,
tort, strict liability or otherwise of the Consultant and the Agency, their employees or sub-
consultants.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the
date indicated next to the authorized signatures of the officers of each of them as appear below.
AGENCY
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
a public body, corporate and politic
Dated:
By:
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
By:
Timothy J. Sabo,
CONSULTANT
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Dated:
By:
Name: Adrienne Thorson
Title: CEO/CFO
Dated:
By:
Name: Michael Torres
Title: President and COO
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Agency Staff:
EXHIBIT "A"
SUPERVISORY STAFF PERSONNEL
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE SCHEDULE
AmeriNational ("Consultant") understands the Agency's needs for compliance monitoring functions
for defined portions of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other Agency financed housing
projects utilizing Redevelopment Housing Set-aside Funds and HOME Funds. Consultant shall
provide Agency with services consistent with established local and state law and guidelines and HUD
requirements.
Compliance Monitorinl!:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, perform the following
Compliance Monitoring functions:
. Determine the status of project compliance with resident income limits based on the review
of paystubs and W-2's and occupancy summary reports, pursuant to the
program/regulatory agreement requirements, which may require site visits.
. Review owner income determinations to establish that the restricted units have been owned
and are occupied by eligible households, pursuant to the program/regulatory agreement
requirements. This may include reviewing primary source income documentation, for
example IRS tax returns, bank statements, etc.
. Gather documents, maintain project information electronically and transmit information to
the Agency in the form and format required by the Agency for each monitored project on a
regular basis.
. Report findings of compliance and non-compliance to project owners and Agency.
. Research property ownership when ownership changes.
Loan Servicinl! for Amortized Loans
1. Introductorv Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Servicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice, FACT Act Letter, ACH sign-up form and a supply of coupons.
The letters can be offered in Spanish and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can
better assist those customers who communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
2. Collection and Remittance of Payments: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds will be maintained
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in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Payment of Propertv Taxes: At the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor payment of property
tax.
4. Written DelinQuent Notification: Consultant will notify the borrower in writing of
delinquent payments at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past the payment due date. Upon
issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance service, if
requested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notify the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESP A). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Agency Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit ofthe total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not be netted out of the positive cash escrow balances.
7. Late Fees: In keeping with the provisions of the Agency's promissory note, Consultant will
assess and retain a late fee when payment is not made within the grace period.
Loan Servicinl!: for Deferred Loans
I. Introductory Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Servicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice and a FACT Act Letter. The letters can be offered in Spanish
and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can better assist those customers who
communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
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2. Collection and Remittance of Pavrnents: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds will be maintained
in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Pavrnent of Pro pert v Taxes: Upon the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor the payment of property
tax.
4. Written Delinquent Notification: Consultant will notify the borrower in writing of
delinquent payment at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past the date the loan is finally due.
Upon issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance
service, ifrequested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notify the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Client Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit ofthe total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not be netted out of the positive cash escrow balances.
Residual Receipt Loan Servicinl!
Upon receipt of the Borrower's annual financial statement, provided by the Agency, Consultant will
perform the following tasks:
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I. Review financial statements for reasonableness.
2. Review Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement to determine method in which
calculation of residual receipt is to be done.
3. Calculate if the borrower has the present capacity to repay the Agency loan and if so, the
payment amount.
4. Prepare and forward a Residual Receipt Analysis Report to the Agency, recommending:
a. Continued deferral, or
b. Amount of residual receipt payment required
5. If deferral is approved by the Agency, no further work is required.
6. If residual amount is approved by the Agency, Consultant will notity the borrower by
issuing a billing statement of the payment amount required.
7. Consultant will perform necessary follow-up for payment of all residual receipt invoices
billed, including collection activity.
8. Consultant will provide Agency with a Delinquent Aging Report on a monthly basis.
9. Residual receipt payments received will be applied to the Borrower's loan in accordance
with the terms of the Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement.
Forced-Placed Insurance
Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency. Upon notification of a policy
cancellation from the borrower's insurance carrier, or when proof of a current policy is not received,
Consultant will request forced-placed insurance from Consultant's insurance provider.
I. Coverage is instantly bound upon receipt of request with an effective date up to 30 days
prior to receipt of our request.
2. Consultant's insurance provider or their carrier will send out three letters to the borrower
over the course of five weeks. If the borrower provides proof of coverage, force-placed
coverage will be cancelled.
3. If the effective date of this coverage is the same and there is no lapse in coverage, there
will be no premium charged. If there is a lapse in coverage, there may be a fee charged to
the borrower's account for an earned premium.
4. If the borrower does not provide proof of coverage, Consultant's insurance provider will
send an insurance policy and notification of premium to the borrower and bill Consultant
for a one-year policy. Even if the borrower does not have an established impound
account, Consultant will disburse the premium and charge it to the borrower's account. If
the borrower fails to pay the premium before the end of the month, and the disbursed
premium results in an escrow deficit balance, said balance will be accounted for in that
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month's reconciliation of the Agency Escrow Deficit Account. If the aggregate portfolio
remittance for said month is insufficient to cover the deficit amount, the Agency will be
billed and responsible for the cost until recouped from the borrower. Any pay-off
quotations or demands will reflect any impound deficit amounts (caused by the cost of
any forced-place insurance or other advances) so that the borrower will still be held
responsible for the cost even if they are unresponsive.
The Portfolio Status Report, delivered monthly to the Agency, will also reflect such
negative impound balances (i.e. the total amount of such premiums owed by borrower).
5. The one-year policy is cancelable at any time by either Consultant or the Agency.
Account Inauiries
Borrowers and the Agency have 24-hour electronic access to their loan information via Consultant's
Website at www.Consultant.net. Continuous access to all loan account information is also provided
during normal working hours through our toll free customer service telephone lines. In addition, we
can provide hard copy account payment histories or other information through facsimile transmission
or email. When requested by a borrower, Consultant will provide, without charge, a detailed statement
of all transactions relating to the borrower's payments and/or escrow account.
Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Checks
In the event that a check is returned unpaid due to non-sufficient funds, a returned check fee will be
assessed by the Consultant. Such a fee shall not exceed the maximum allowed under California law.
A letter will be sent to the borrower requesting immediate payment plus the returned check fee. If this
fee is not received, a memo will be placed on the individual's account and the fee will be collected at
the time the loan is paid off.
Additional Portfolio Manal!ement Services
I. Loan Pavoff Quotations, Satisfactions. Reconvevances: Consultant will provide Loan Payoff
Quotations and will perform Satisfactions and Reconveyances of Mortgage at the borrower's
expense for any loan at the Agency's request.
2. Loan Amortization Schedules: Consultant will provide Loan Amortization Schedules for any
loan at the Agency's request.
3. 1098 Tax Forms: Pursuant to IRS regulations and, on behalf of the Agency, Consultant will
submit required 1098 tax form for any and all borrowers paying interest on any Agency loan.
4. Year-End Account Summary: Consultant will supply a year-end account summary statement to
each borrower if there has been principal, interest or escrow activity on their account. The
report will indicate principal and interest paid, amount of payments Consultant made on the
borrower's behalf for taxes and insurance, and any remaining escrow balance.
5. Tickler Notifications: Consultant will provide for an annual tickler notification to any
borrower, at the Agency's request.
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Portfolio Transfer
In the event the Agency requires Consultant to transition loans back to the Agency or to another
Servicer, Consultant will gather and package all loan files (hard-copy and/or electronic copy) for
shipment. Consultant has an in-house IT department that is dedicated to the maintenance and
enhancement of its proprietary loan servicing system. Consultant's IT department will work with
Agency staff to electronically transmit servicing data in an agreed upon format.
Portfolio CleanuD
Over the course of our 30-year history, we have assisted cities, agencies and other governmental
entities in cleaning up their portfolio of loans to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the booked
loans with the terms and conditions of the original loan contracts. Another benefit of this portfolio
maintenance has been to ensure all reporting is accurate and fully updated. Clean up work may
typically involve a detailed review of payment histories to determine posting accuracy and compliance
with amortization statements, truth in lending statements, and other applicable loan documents.
Loss Mitil!ation
Loss of income to public sector agencies due to non-performing loans is very common because of the
unrelenting follow-up and labor involved. Because of budget and staff cuts, many of these agencies
are unable to dedicate the personnel necessary to generate the maximum return on this valuable asset.
Consultant's diligent collection efforts have been tailored through our 30 years of experience as we
work with our Clients to reduce delinquency and default rates.
A borrower is delinquent if payment is not received on or before its due date, irrespective of the grace
period. A borrower is in default of the promissory note when two payments are past due, or as
otherwise specified in the promissory note. Consultant provides treatment for delinquent mortgages
through positive pressure that is fair but firm. If delinquent borrowers have a positive attitude toward
their obligations, we will work with them to help them retain title to their property.
The following policy of follow-up will be adhered to by Consultant to minimize any loss of income to
the Agency:
I. New Borrower Delinquencv: Early delinquency can be a sign of a chronic delinquent
borrower. Consultant forwards its first letter to new delinquent borrowers at 5 days past the
first payment due date. If there is no response, a second letter is sent at ] 5 days. Borrowers are
invited to contact our office to discuss difficulties they may be facing in meeting their
obligations. If no response is received to either letter, due diligence phone calls begin at 3]
days delinquent.
2. DelinquencvlDefault Letter Production: While most borrowers will pay without much
individual attention, delinquencies will rise because some borrowers, left alone, will fall into
poor paying habits. Therefore, letters of varying tone and composition will be sent at 15, 30 and
45 days past the payment due date. The letters emphasize the seriousness of the situation, the
potential for loss of the borrower's property, and demands immediate payment.
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3. Due Diligence Phone Calls: Telephone calls will be placed to all mortgage loan borrowers
beginning at 31 days delinquent. Telephone contact offers several advantages: it demands
attention; it interrupts other activity; it establishes a personal communication; and it requires
immediate response. The objective of the call is to secure or demand prompt payment, obtain
information needed to determine the reason for the delinquency, and to gain a commitment for
future payments.
4. Credit Reoorting: Consultant will report to the credit bureaus any borrower payment activity
on a monthly basis.
5. Confirmation Letters: Contact with borrowers is used to solicit commitments to repay past due
amounts. A borrower will be provided with the opportunity to bring the loan current
immediately, and within six months. Once a commitment is gained, Consultant will forward a
confirmation letter to document both the call and the commitment. The revised payment plan of
no greater than six month's duration is then implemented. Default under this plan may cause
Consultant to recommend foreclosure.
Reports
Consultant's standard reports are designed to meet the Agency's objectives and funding source
requirements. Data reporting is flexible and can be reported in several ways, including program type,
funding source and funding year. Hard-copy reports are available as indicated in addition to the
electronic reporting available to the Agency online through our Internet LoanLink service. Through
LoanLink, the Agency has unlimited access to account and portfolio data, and can view the information
as well as generate reports that can be downloaded into Excel.
I. Portfolio Status Reoort: The report provides a complete accounting per loan of the total
portfolio. The report identifies annual payments made, remaining balances, borrower's name
and account number, original loan balance, interest rate, and loan term. For those deferred loans
accruing interest, the report shows the ongoing accrued interest balance.
Frequency: Available on-line. one hard-copy reportfonvarded monthly to the Agency.
2. Current Month Reconciliation Reoort: This report serves as reconciliation for the loan
payments remitted by borrowers.
Frequency: Available on-line. one hard-copy report. along with remittance check, fonvarded
to the Agency within ten working days of the close of the month.
3. Delinquent Aging Reoort: This report reflects delinquent accounts at the 30, 60, 90, and over
90 day levels. Borrower accounts moved into the forbearance or foreclosure process are
designated.
Frequency: Available on-line. one hard-copy reportfonvarded monthly to the Agency.
4. Loan Amortization Schedule: The Loan Amortization Schedule shows the breakout of
principal and interest paid for each payment during the term of the loan. This schedule is
useful in determining how much principal is still owed and how much interest has been paid, at
any period of time. This report can also be used in determining any balloon amounts due per
the terms of the note.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
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5. Escrow Analvsis Reoort: For loans requiring monthly escrow/impound payments for taxes
and/or insurance, Consultant conducts an annual escrow analysis to determine the proper
monthly payment a given borrower needs to make in order to cover future tax and insurance
payments. This report is especially useful when escrow requirements change significantly, e.g.,
a marked increase in property tax due to a reassessment or supplemental tax.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
6. Account Status Information Report: Provides borrower profile, loan term and current balance
and status information for individual borrower accounts within an Agency's portfolio. This
report includes a vast amount of information on any particular account within the Agency's
portfolio.
Frequency: Available on-line.
7. Current Year Payment History: Details transactions on individual accounts for the current
year's activity.
Frequency: Available on-line.
8. Payment History with Memos: Consultant uses a series of memo codes to help classify various
borrower requests or processing activity. Activities subject to memo code classification
include, for example, requests for duplicate coupon books, payoff requests, and other
miscellaneous borrower questions. This report summarizes the loan history with identification
of these types of activities along with associated comments by Consultant personnel.
Frequency: Available on-line.
9. Memo Listing Reoort: This report lists the various coded actIVIties and their dates. It is
particularly useful when researching activity on any particular borrower account.
Frequency: Available on-line.
Forbearance Plans
Formal forbearance plans are typically used for defaults of 90+ days. A forbearance plan of less than
six months duration is executed by the borrower and immediately implemented by Consultant, with
notice immediately provided to the Agency. Formal modifications to promissory note terms and
forbearance plans of greater than six months duration are forwarded to the Agency for pre-approval.
Before the borrower executes the agreement, the Agency is required to approve the plan.
Once approved, Consultant will implement the new payment schedule. Should a borrower default
from the new payment schedule without cause, Consultant will recommend foreclosure.
Forbearance Evaluation Process: A hardship is defined as a situation or set of events or circumstances
beyond the normal control of the borrower that prohibits the borrower from adhering to a planned
repayment schedule. If a borrower states, either verbally or in writing, that a hardship situation exists,
Consultant will document the circumstances and provide the following:
I. Letter from borrower requesting Agency's consideration of hardship
11. Nature ofthe hardship
111. Expected duration of the hardship
IV. Evidence to substantiate hardship
v. Forbearance Plan Proposal
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If the Agency approves the Forbearance Plan Proposal and executes the agreement with the borrower,
Consultant will resume loan servicing under the new payment plan. The file will be tickled for follow-
up at the expiration of the temporary plan.
Consultant's objective is to formulate a plan to bring the loan current as soon as possible. However, in
light of the Agency's original purpose in making these loans (to assist the low/moderate income and
disadvantaged citizens of its community), Consultant may recommend forbearance plans that defer all
or part of the regular repayments for a specified period of time.
Loan Foreclosure
The mortgage transaction and all collections efforts are predicated on the assumption that the borrower
is motivated and able to meet the mortgage obligation. A decision to foreclose is based on an analysis
of an individual loan. We will look at the borrower with particular emphasis on basic motivation,
ability to pay; and attitude or level of cooperation. If a borrower has been uncooperative, non-
responsive, or unwilling to cure the existing default by all reasonable means, Consultant will
recommend foreclosure.
This step is generally taken between 90 and ]20 days. Upon Agency approval, and in accordance with
respective ]ocal, state and federal statutes, Consultant will send the borrower a notice of intent to
foreclose/demand letter, with a copy to the Agency. If no response is received within 30 days,
Consultant will advise the Agency of the non-response. Upon Agency direction, Consultant will
proceed to foreclosure. Consultant will properly document all steps taken to affect a cure.
If the loan is not reinstated or paid off, Consultant will continue foreclosure up to and including the
sale of the property. Upon sale of the property, Consultant will return all proceeds of the sale to the
Agency less foreclosure fees and any previously un-reimbursed costs incurred.
In the event the borrower reinstates the loan, Consultant will remit to the Agency all payments
received from the borrower. For those loans that are reinstated by the borrower, Consultant will
resume normal servicing functions.
Bankruptcv Administration Services
] . Chapter] 3 Bankruptcv:
a. Upon receipt of notification from a court of law, debtor (borrower), or the Agency of a Chapter
] 3 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant, Consultant will forward a notification letter
to the Agency indicating intention to file a Notice of Claim as well as supporting bankruptcy
documentation. Such Notice of Claim will indicate the total amount past due at time of
Chapter 13 filing. Consultant will then file a Proof of Claim to the appropriate court. Upon
receipt of a returned filed Proof of Claim from the court, Consultant will forward a copy of
same to the Agency and will begin monitoring post and pre-petition payments to borrower's
loan account.
b. Upon any default of borrower in the remittance of post petition payments, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel to notify counsel of the default, instructing that any
further default will result in the filing of a Motion to Lift the bankruptcy stay. In addition,
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notification of the default will be forwarded to the Trustee's office. Should there be a
continued default in post-petition payments and at the instruction of the Agency, the Motion to
Lift will be filed by Consultant and Consultant will begin foreclosure proceedings as directed
by the Agency.
2. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:
a. Upon receipt of notification of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant,
Consultant will establish a file for the borrower and monitor payments. Additionally, a
reaffirmation agreement will be generated and forwarded to the borrower's attorney (debtor's
counsel) for signature with a copy to the Agency, and to the appropriate court upon receipt of
the executed document. This fully enforceable agreement, if executed, will retain the lien as
secured and will keep the lien from being discharged as part of the Chapter 7 discharge.
b. Upon any default of borrower's remittance of payments during the bankruptcy, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel advising of the default.
c. Should the Chapter 7 Trustee determine that assets are available for distribution to creditors,
Consultant will file a Proof of Claim on behalf of the Agency, indicating total amount due.
Affidavit of Owner:
Consultant will forward an instructional letter and Affidavit of Owner to each borrower. The
Affidavit requires the owner to affirm continued compliance with all provisions of the
promissory note and/or rehabilitation agreement. Such provisions may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Continued residence
Timely payment of property taxes
Ongoing hazard and flood insurance coverage
Timely payment of all sums due to superior lien holders
Proper maintenance of the property
Non-subordination
a. If no response is received within two weeks, Consultant will send a second letter, again
requesting owner to sign and return affidavit.
b. Consultant will compile responses and will forward original affidavits to the Agency.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl!. Wal!.e Compliance Monitorinl!. Services:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, provide the following Davis-
Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring services from pre-bid through close-out
of a project. Consultant's Davis-Bacon and/or State of California Prevailing Wage compliance
monitoring services are designed to meet statutory and regulatory prevailing wage requirements for
construction labor standards in State and/or federally funded Housing and Community Development
programs.
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Note: Tasks designated by "SPW" apply to State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring Services in
California only.
Pre-Bid/Bid Procedures
I. Consultant shall provide the Agency with its wage compliance procedure guidelines for inclusion
in pre bid information and/or bid requests.
2. Consultant will provide the Agency with verification of a contractor's eligibility for contract award
by reviewing the General Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs".
3. SPW: Consultant will also review the Department ofIndustrial Relation's list entitled "DLSE
Debarments" for verification of a contractor's eligibility.
Pre-Construction Phase
Following bid award, Agency shall notify Consultant in writing of the following:
~ N ames and addresses of general contractor and all subcontractors
~ Appropriate wage rates
~ Requested date of Pre-construction Conference
~ Approximate date of construction start
~ Approximate Project amount
~ Project location/address
~ Project type; (e.g. Commercial Rehabilitation, Multi-Family, New Construction, Highway
Improvement, etc.)
I. Consultant shall prepare a portion of the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File (related to
payroll information) and shall maintain it for the duration of the project.
SPW: Consultant shall establish a project file for the collected and prevailing wage related
documents and shall maintain it for the duration of the project.
2. Consultant shall conduct, with a Agency representative in attendance, a pre-construction
conference. General contractor and subcontractors shall be provided with a comprehensive packet
detailing Consultant/Agency wage compliance procedures.
3. Consultant shall also supply the necessary wage compliance forms to all contractors and Agency at
conference.
4. Consultant shall prepare and issue conference minutes to all attendees. A copy of the minutes shall
also be placed in the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File, as required by Davis Bacon
regulations.
5. Consultant shall re-verify each contractor's eligibility for contract award by reviewing the General
Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non
Procurement Programs".
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6. Consultant shall verifY that all apprentices have been properly registered (or certified) in an
apprenticeship program registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State
Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Bureau.
7. Consultant shall verifY with the United States Department of Labor, Employment, and Training
Administration that all trainees hold a formal certification showing registration in an approved
program.
8. SPW: Consultant shall request each contractor to submit a copy ofDAS Form 140, "Public Works
Contract Award Information," filed with applicable apprenticeship committee.
Construction Phase
I. The Agency or the general contractor shall submit to Consultant certified payroll reports within
seven working days of completion of the work week. Upon receipt, Consultant shall provide a
formal examination and review to confirm that:
~ The payroll report is complete;
~ Classifications and wage rates reported on payroll are at least equal to the rate required
under the applicable wage determination;
~ Overtime hours and wages are properly calculated;
~ Fringe benefits have been paid in addition to the basic hourly rate or are to be paid to any
appropriate party;
~ There are only permissible deductions;
~ All computations are accurate; and
~ The Statement of Compliance is signed by the owner, officer, or designated employee of
the contractor.
2. Consultant shall document any discrepancies that require general contractor or subcontractor
action. Consultant shall forward the results of this formal examination and review to the Agency
and general contractor for resolution and follow-up. Reports will be submitted to the Agency on a
monthly basis, or as otherwise requested and agreed to.
3. If applicable, Consultant shall notify Agency's representative upon receipt of Disbursement
Authorization of any outstanding certified payroll(s) not yet received or of unresolved violations.
The Agency then has discretion to withhold payment until such discrepancies are resolved or may
authorize Consultant to proceed with the disbursement request.
4. If all payroll reports have been submitted to Consultant to date and there are no unresolved
violations, Consultant shall not notify the Agency and shall automatically proceed in processing the
disbursement.
5. Additional Compliance Methods:
~ Consultant may conduct mail interviews approximately and correlate all interview results
with submitted payroll information and report any discrepancies found.
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~ Consultant may conduct monthly site interviews ensuring that applicable wage
determination and required materials are posted and employee interview information
gathered is consistent with payroll documentation received.
~ To further ensure compliance, Agency may, at any time, forward a daily worker
classification count to Consultant. Consultant shall compare this count to payroll
information submitted.
Maintenance of Files and Availabilitv of Data
Consultant shall maintain records and the Labor Standards Enforcement file( s) of all accounts
established under the provisions of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the closing of
each project. Consultant shall, upon request and within thirty (30) days of such request, make
available all records, financial and otherwise, dealing with its activities performed pursuant to the
provisions ofthis Agreement to authorized auditors and monitors of the Agency.
Consulting Services and Extended Work
Consultant may be requested to provide additional Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage
Compliance Monitoring Services to include conducting additional pre-construction conferences,
assisting in labor standards investigations, performing additional site visits, etc.
IFEE SCHEJ)t)t1t
Compliance Monitorinl!::
Compliance base fee: $110.00 per unit.
Follow up review: $150.00 per hour (rate may vary based on task to be completed.)
In the event the Agency requests additional services to be performed by Consultant not specifically set
forth in the Scope of Services and Consultant agrees to perform the requested additional service( s),
Consultant shall undertake such service(s) after receiving written authorization from the Agency.
Additional compensation for such service(s) shall be allowed as agreed upon in writing by both the
Agency and Consultant.
Loan Portfolio Manal!:ement:
Amortized Loans:
New Loan Set-Up Fee: $40.00 per loan
Monthly Service Fee for Amortized Loans: $9.35 per loan per month.
Escrowing and/or monitoring of taxes and insurance are included with the service at no additional cost
(except for a one-time tax service vendor fee). Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from
outside vendors and are subject to marketplace increases.
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Deferred Loans:
Monthly Service Fee for Deferred Loans:
1. Set-up Fee: $40.00 per loan
11. Warehouse: $2.15 per loan per month
iii. Warehouse and monitor oftaxes and/or insurance: $2.70 per loan per month plus a one-
time tax service vendor fee.
IV. Warehouse and escrow oftaxes and/or insurance: $9.35 per loan per month plus a one-time
tax service vendor fee.
IV. Flat fee for receiving occasional payments on deferred loans: $9.35 per payment
Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from outside vendors and are subject to marketplace
Increases.
Residual Receipt Loan Servicing:
a. Initial Annual Financial Statement Review regardless of the number of Promissory Notes
for Residual Receipt loans under subject loan type: $250.00
b. Subsequent Annual Financial Statement Review (applicable when more than one financial
statement on the same loan is submitted for review at the same time. $175.00
Loss Miti2ation
An additional servicing fee of $3.85 per loan shall be charged for all amortized loans in the portfolio.
An additional $.50 per loan per month shall be charged for credit reporting.
Forbearance Plans
A flat fee of $300 per loan per occurrence will be charged to institute a formal forbearance plan
(usually in excess of 6 months in duration and with approval of the Agency). The Agency may require
the borrower to pay this fee. Informal forbearances (usually less than 6 months in duration) to allow a
delinquent borrower to catch up and bring their loan current are performed at no charge to the borrower
or the Agency.
Loan Foreclosure
I. Document Preparation: Upon the Agency's authorization to proceed, a one-time charge of $300 to
prepare documents to commence foreclosure proceedings and to manage the foreclosure process on
behalf of the Agency will be assessed. In addition to the above foreclosure service fee, Consultant
will deduct and pay from remittance or bill Agency for other costs incurred in the foreclosure
process such as, but not limited to, conventional legal fees, sheriffs' deposits, bankruptcy closing
costs, fees set by law, etc. Any counsel retained will be approved by the Agency or provided by
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the Consultant at their non-reimbursable cost. These fees will be accurately quoted on a case-by-
case basis upon request by the Agency and within all applicable statutory limits.
2. Reinstatement Ternls: Agency reimbursement for foreclosure services rendered, and its costs and
other charges, will be made by the borrower upon reinstatement or full payment of any Deed of
Trust or Mortgage under foreclosure.
Pcr-Evcnt Fees
Tickler Notifications
$12.50 per notification
Affidavit of Owner:
$12.00 per loan (entire portfolio done at one time) with a $500
minimum fee.
Portfolio Transfer Fee:
Consultant
$30.00 per loan one time fee if transferred from
Portfolio Clean-up Fee:
$39.00 per loan
Bankruptcv Services
I. Filing of Proof of Claims Fee: $100 per occurrence
2. Filing of Reaffinnation Agreements Fee: $75 for each occurrence
3. Monitoring and Repayments Fee: $7 per loan per month for the duration of an active Chapter 7/13
case for monitoring Chapter 7/13 plans and Discharges or Debtors (Chapter 13), and the receipt of
post and pre-petition payments.
4. Filing of Lift Stays Fee: $175 per occurrence plus out-of-pocket fees and costs. Such fees and
costs include, but are not limited to, obtaining local council in the bankruptcy jurisdiction and as
approved by the Agency. The Agency will be responsible for the payment of any fees for filing
suit or related outside costs due Consultant that cannot be reimbursed from the borrower.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl! Wal!e Compliance Monitorinl! Scrvices
Consultant's hourly rate for Wage Compliance Monitoring Services is $65.00 per hour, with a
minimum fee of$2, 750 per project.
Invoices will be submitted quarterly, unless alternative paying arrangements are made. The above fee
includes all services noted in the scope of services as well as outside expenses incurred by Consultant.
Additional consulting services outside the stated scope of service in the proposal will be billed at the
rate of$IOO.OO per hour (plus travel expenses as required).
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant shall maintain insurance policies issued by an insurance company or companies
authorized to do business in the State of California and that maintain during the term of the policy a
"General Policyholders Rating" of at least A(v), as set forth in the then most current edition of "Bests
Insurance Guide," as follows:
(I) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than One MiIlion Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit, per occurrence.
(2) Automobile Insurance. The Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall
maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance of not less than One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence
for each vehicle leased or owned by the Consultant or its subcontractors and
used in performing work under this Agreement.
(3) Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Consultant and each of its
subcontractors shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in accordance
with California workers' compensation laws for all workers under the
Consultant's and/or subcontractor's employment performing work under this
Agreement.
(4) Errors and Omissions Coverage. The Consultant shall maintain an insurance
policy covering liability for errors and omissions of the Consultant in
performing the Scope of Services of this Agreement in an amount of not less
than One MiIlion Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement and prior to the commencement of any work
by the Consultant, the Consultant shall deliver to the Agency, copies of policies or certificates
evidencing the existence ofthe insurance coverage required herein, which coverage shall remain in full
force and effect continuously throughout the term of this Agreement. Each policy of insurance that the
Consultant purchases in satisfaction of the insurance requirements of this Agreement shall name the
Agency as an additional insured and shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated or
modified, except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Agency.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
September 20, 2010, by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
("Agency"), a public body, corporate and politic, and AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.,
("Consultant").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS AND MUTUAL
PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES
HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SUPERVISION OF CONSULTANT. The Agency Staff designated in Exhibit "A" shall be
responsible for the direction of any work to be performed by the Consultant and any other
consultants or sub-consultants to the Agency under this Agreement. The Consultant shall not
undertake any work under the terms of this Agreement, unless instructed to do so by one of the
designated staff members. No other staff member is authorized by the Agency to request services
from the Consultant unless Agency staff designated in Exhibit "A" provides written authorization
for such change.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first
appearing in this Agreement and will continue for one (I) year thereafter with an option to extend
two (2) additional one (I)-year terms for a total of three (3) years. The Agency reserves the right
through the actions of the Interim Executive Director of the Agency to terminate this Agreement at
anytime either with or without cause and at the sole convenience of the Agency upon delivery of
notice of termination to the Consultant, provided, however, that upon the effective date of any such
termination, the Agency shall be responsible to pay and/or reimburse the Consultant for all
services, materials and supplies as may have been furnished to the Agency in accordance with the
Scope of Consultant Services as referenced in Section 3.
3. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES. The Agency hereby retains the Consultant to provide
the professional consulting services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated herein by this reference. The Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work
set forth in the Scope of Services, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Consultant
shall perform the services as set forth on said Scope of Services within the time periods to be
identified by the appropriate Agency representative.
4. PAYMENT BY AGENCY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The Agency shall compensate the Consultant in an aggregate amount not to exceed Thirty
Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for completion of the services described in the Scope of
Services and Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "B."
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B. The compensation designated in subsection 4.A. shall be the Total Fee for the performance
of the work and the delivery of the final work product materials, as set forth in the Scope of
Services. The Total Fee shall include, but not be limited to, the salaries of all
subcontractors retained by the Consultant and all employees of the Consultant to perform
work pursuant to this Agreement and shall be inclusive of all costs and expenses incurred
for mileage, travel, graphics, telephone, printing, fax transmission, postage, copies and such
other expenses related to completion of the work set forth in the Scope of Services.
C. The Consultant shall invoice the Agency for work performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement each calendar month during the term of this Agreement.
D. The Consultant shall submit electronic and hardcopy invoices under this Agreement
to: Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
E. Each invoice of the Consultant shall set forth the time and expenses of the Consultant
incurred in performance of the Scope of Services, during the period of time for which the
invoice is issued. Each invoice of the Consultant shall clearly set forth the names of the
individual personnel of the Consultant and any individual sub-consultants utilized by the
Consultant, during the time period covered by the invoice, a description of the professional
services rendered on a daily basis by each named individual during such time period, the
respective hourly rates of each named individual and the actual time expended by each
named individual. Each invoice of the Consultant shall be accompanied by copies of all
third party invoices for other direct costs incurred and paid by the Consultant during such
time period. The Agency shall pay all amounts set forth on the invoices of the Consultant
and approved by the authorized Agency Staff personnel who requested the services, within
thirty (30) days after such approval.
5. RECORDS RETENTION. Records, maps, field notes and supporting documents and all other
records pertaining to the use of funds paid to the Consultant hereunder shall be retained by the
Consultant and shall be available to the Agency for examination and for purposes of performing an
audit for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement or
for a longer period, as required by law. Such records shall be available to the Agency and to
appropriate county, state or federal agencies and officials for inspection during the regular business
hours of the Consultant. If the Consultant does not maintain regular business hours, then such
records shall be available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, excluding federal and state government holidays. In the event of litigation or an audit
relating to this Agreement or funds paid to the Consultant by the Agency under this Agreement,
such records shall be retained by the Consultant until all such litigation or audit has been resolved.
Additionally, the Consultant shall maintain files in an electronic format for each loan to be
serviced. Such electronic files shall be accessible to the Agency on a regular basis and updated, as
needed, by the Consultant.
6. INDEMNIFICATION. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Agency, its
officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any and all actions, suits,
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proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys fees,
for injury or damage of any type claimed as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the
Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors and agents, to the extent arising from or related
to negligent performance by the Consultant of the work required under this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall maintain insurance, as set forth in Exhibit "c" to this
Agreement, throughout the term of this Agreement. The Consultant shall remain liable to the
Agency pursuant to Section 6 above to the extent .the Consultant is not covered by applicable
insurance for all losses and damages incurred by the Agency that are caused directly or indirectly
through the actions or inactions, willful misconduct or negligence of the Consultant in the
performance of the duties incurred by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
8. OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND
INFORMATION. All maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications,
computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions,
utilizations, correspondence or other documents generated by or on behalf of the Consultant for
performance of the work (collectively, the "Work Products") set forth in the Scope of Services
shall upon payment for those services embodying the particular element of the Work Products,
become the sole property of the Agency, and the Work Products shall thereafter be delivered to the
Agency upon written request from the Agency to the Consultant. The Consultant shall not make
use of any maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations,
notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations,
correspondence or other documents and other materials whether for marketing purposes or for use
with other clients when such have become the property of the Agency without the prior express
written consent of the Agency except to the extent that such maps, photographs, data, information,
reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions,
photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents are readily
available to the general public as public records pursuant to State law; provided, however, that the
Consultant may retain copies of any such items for their business records.
The Consultant shall execute, acknowledge and perform any and all acts which shall reasonably be
required in order for the Agency to establish unequivocal ownership of the maps, photographs,
data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs,
inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents
and record, register and procure an issuance in or to the Agency's rights, title and/or interest. Any
reuse without written verification or adaptation by the Consultant for the specific purpose intended,
will be at the Agency's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
9. PRESS RELEASES. Press or news releases, including photographs or public announcements, or
confinnation of the same related to the work to be performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement shall only be made by the Consultant with the prior written consent of the Agency.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIALS AND INFORMATION. The Consultant shall keep
confidential all reports, survey notes and observations, information, and data acquired or generated
in performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services, which the Agency designates
confidential. None of such designated confidential materials or information may be made available
to any person or entity, public or private, without the prior written consent ofthe Agency.
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II. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
A. Failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to perform any material term or provision
of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement; provided, however, that
if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other party commences to cure,
correct or remedy the alleged default within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of written
notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure, correction or
remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder.
B. The party which may claim that a default has occurred shall give written notice of default to
the party in default, specifying the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not
constitute a waiver of any default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however,
the injured party shall have no right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without
delivering the written default notice, as specified herein.
C. Any failure or delay by a party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default
shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
default. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in
this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative
and the exercise by any 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.
D. In the event that a default of any party to this Agreement may remain uncured for more than
seven (7) calendar days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be
deemed to have occurred. In the event of a breach, the injured party shall be entitled to
seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings.
12. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason by giving the other party
thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice. The Agency shall pay the Consultant for all
work authorized by the Agency and completed, prior to the effective termination date.
B. In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this Section 12, the Consultant shall
provide all documents, notes, maps, reports, data or other work product developed in
performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement to the Agency, within ten (10)
calendar days after such termination and without additional charge to the Agency.
13. NOTICE. All notices given hereunder shall be in writing. Notices shall be presented in person or
by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by
overnight delivery by a nationally recognized delivery service to the addresses set forth below.
Notice presented by United States mail shall be deemed effective on the third business day
following the deposit of such Notice with the United States Postal Service. This Section 13 shall
not prevent the parties hereto from giving notice by personal service or telephonically verified fax
transmission, which shall be deemed effective upon actual receipt of such personal service or
telephonic verification. Either party may change their address for receipt of written notice by
notifying the other party in writing of a new address for delivering notice to such party.
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CONSULTANT:
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Attention: Michael Torres
8121 E. Florence Avenue
Downey, California 90240
Phone: (562) 927-6686 ext. 1225
Fax: (562) 927-2362
AGENCY:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
Phone: (909) 663- I 044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
With Copies To:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community
Development
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
Phone: (909) 663-1044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Consultant shall comply with all local, state and federal laws,
including, but not limited to, environmental acts, rules and regulations applicable to the work to be
performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant shall maintain all necessary
licenses, including a City of San Bernardino Business License, and registrations for the lawful
performance of the work required ofthe Consultant under this Agreement.
15. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Consultant shall not discriminate against any person on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex, marital status or physical handicap in
the performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement. Without limitation, the Consultant
hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status of national origin. Further, the Consultant shall
promote affirmative action in its hiring practices and employee policies for minorities and other
designated classes in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: recruitment and recruitment advertising, employment, upgrading
and promotion. In addition, the Consultant shall not exclude from participation under this
Agreement any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, handicap or religion in
compliance with State and Federal laws.
16. CONSULTANT AND EACH SUBCONTRACTOR ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
The Consultant shall at all times during the performance of any work described in the Scope of
Services be deemed to be an independent contractor. Neither the Consultant nor any of its
subcontractors shall at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its employees are
employees of the Agency or any member agency of the Agency. The Agency shall not be
requested or ordered to assume any liability or expense for the direct payment of any salary, wage
or benefit to any person employed by the Consultant or its subcontractors to perform any item of
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work described in the Scope of Services. The Consultant is entirely responsible for the immediate
payment of all subcontractor liens.
17. SEVERABILITY. Each and every section of this Agreement shall be construed as a separate and
independent covenant and agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to certain circumstances shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to circumstances other than those to which
it is declared invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of
this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiation, discussions and agreements between the parties
concerning the subject matters covered herein. The parties intend this Agreement to be the final
expression of their agreement with respect to the subjects covered herein and a complete and
exclusive statement of such terms.
19. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. This Agreement may only be modified or amended by
written instrument duly approved and executed by each of the parties hereto. Any such
modification or amendment shall be valid, binding and legally enforceable only if in written form
and executed by each of the parties hereto, following all necessary approvals and authorizations for
such execution.
20. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any legal action arising from or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court of
the State of California in and for the County of San Bernardino.
21. NON-WAIVER. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the same provision or any remaining
provisions of this Agreement.
22. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant without the prior written
consent of the Agency.
23. REPRESENTATIONS OF PERSONS EXECUTING AGREEMENT. The persons executing this
Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind
the parties each purports to represent.
24. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed In one (I) or more
counterparts, each of which will constitute an original.
25. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT AS TO THE AGENCY. This Agreement shall not be
binding on the Agency until signed by an authorized representative of the Consultant, approved by
the Agency and executed by the Interim Executive Director or his designee.
26. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Consultant hereby represents that it has no interests adverse to
the Agency or the City at the time of execution of this Agreement. The Consultant hereby agrees
that, during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not enter into any agreement or
acquire any interests detrimental or adverse to the Agency or the City. Additionally, the
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Consultant hereby represents and warrants to the Agency that the Consultant and any partnerships,
individual persons or any other party or parties comprising the Consultant, together with each
subcontractor who may hereafter be designated to perform services pursuant to this Agreement, do
not have and, during the term of this Agreement, shall not acquire any property ownership interest,
business interests, professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or
any other financial arrangements relating to the Agency, property over which the Agency has
jurisdiction or any members or staff of the Agency that have not been previously disclosed in
writing to the Agency, and that any such property ownership interests, business interests,
professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or any other
financial arrangements will not adversely affect the ability of the Consultant to perform the
services to the Agency as set forth in this Agreement.
27. NON-EXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement shall not create an exclusive relationship between the
Agency and the Consultant for the services set forth in Exhibit "B" or any similar or related
services. The Agency may, during the term of this Agreement, contract with other consultants for
the performance of the same, similar or related services as those that may be performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement. The Agency reserves the discretion and the right to determine
the amount of services to be performed by the Consultant for the Agency under this Agreement,
including not requesting any services at all. This Agreement only sets forth the terms upon which
any such services will be provided to the Agency by the Consultant, if such services are requested
by the Agency, as set forth in this Agreement.
28. CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Agency and the
Consultant agree that except as otherwise provided in this Section 28, in no event will either be
liable to the other under this Agreement for any damages including, but not limited to, special
damages, loss of revenue, loss of profit, operating costs or business interruption losses, regardless
of cause, including breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. The limitations and
exclusions ofliability set forth in this Section 28 shall apply regardless of fault, breach of contract,
tort, strict liability or otherwise of the Consultant and the Agency, their employees or sub-
consultants.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the
date indicated next to the authorized signatures of the officers of each of them as appear below.
AGENCY
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
a public body, corporate and politic
Dated:
By:
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
By: \ /~
TiiTI'othy J. a ,Agency Counsel
CONSULTANT
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Dated:
By:
Name: Adrienne Thorson
Title: CEOICFO
Dated:
By:
Name: Michael Torres
Title: President and COO
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Agencv Staff:
EXHIBIT "A"
SUPERVISORY STAFF PERSONNEL
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
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SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE SCHEDULE
AmeriNational ("Consultant") understands the Agency's needs for compliance monitoring functions
for defined portions of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other Agency financed housing
projects utilizing Redevelopment Housing Set-aside Funds and HOME Funds. Consultant shall
provide Agency with services consistent with established local and state law and guidelines and HUD
requirements.
Compliance Monitorinl!:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, perform the following
Compliance Monitoring functions:
. Determine the status of project compliance with resident income limits based on the review
of paystubs and W-2's and occupancy summary reports, pursuant to the
program/regulatory agreement requirements, which may require site visits.
. Review owner income determinations to establish that the restricted units have been owned
and are occupied by eligible households, pursuant to the program/regulatory agreement
requirements. This may include reviewing primary source income documentation, for
example IRS tax returns, bank statements, etc.
. Gather documents, maintain project information electronically and transmit information to
the Agency in the form and format required by the Agency for each monitored project on a
regular basis.
. Report findings of compliance and non-compliance to project owners and Agency.
. Research property ownership when ownership changes.
Loan Servicinl! for Amortized Loans
I. Introductory Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Servicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice, FACT Act Letter, ACH sign-up fonn and a supply of coupons.
The letters can be offered in Spanish and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can
better assist those customers who communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
2. Collection and Remittance of Payments: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds wilI be maintained
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in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Payment of Propertv Taxes: At the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor payment of property
tax.
4. Written Delinauent Notification: Consultant will notify the borrower in writing of
delinquent payments at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past the payment due date. Upon
issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance service, if
requested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notify the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Agency Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit of the total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not be netted out of the positivc cash escrow balances.
7. Late Fees: In keeping with the provisions ofthe Agency's promissory note, Consultant will
assess and retain a late fee when payment is not made within the grace period.
Loan Servicinl!. for Deferred Loans
I. Introductory Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Servicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice and a FACT Act Letter. The letters can be offered in Spanish
and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can better assist those customers who
communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
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2. Collection and Remittance of Payments: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds will be maintained
in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Payment of Pro pert v Taxes: Upon the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor the payment of property
tax.
4. Written Delinquent Notification: Consultant will notify the borrower in wntmg of
delinquent payment at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past tbe date the loan is finally due.
Upon issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance
service, if requested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notify the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Client Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit of the total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not be netted out of the positive cash escrow balances.
Residual Receipt Loan Servicinl!
Upon receipt of the Borrower's annual financial statement, provided by the Agency, Consultant will
perform the following tasks:
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I. Review financial statements for reasonableness.
2. Review Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement to detennine method in which
calculation of residual receipt is to be done.
3. Calculate if the borrower has the present capacity to repay the Agency loan and if so, the
payment amount.
4. Prepare and forward a Residual Receipt Analysis Report to the Agency, recommending:
a. Continued deferral, or
b. Amount ofresidual receipt payment required
5. If deferral is approved by the Agency, no further work is required.
6. If residual amount is approved by the Agency, Consultant will notify the borrower by
issuing a billing statement of the payment amount required.
7. Consultant will perform necessary follow-up for payment of all residual receipt invoices
billed, including collection activity.
8. Consultant will provide Agency with a Delinquent Aging Report on a monthly basis.
9. Residual receipt payments received will be applied to the Borrower's loan in accordance
with the tenns of the Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement.
Forced-Placed Insurance
Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency. Upon notification of a policy
cancellation from the borrower's insurance carrier, or when proof of a current policy is not received,
Consultant will request forced-placed insurance from Consultant's insurance provider.
I. Coverage is instantly bound upon receipt of request with an effective date up to 30 days
prior to receipt of our request.
2. Consultant's insurance provider or their carrier will send out three letters to the borrower
over the course of five weeks. If the borrower provides proof of coverage, force-placed
coverage will be cancelled.
3. If the effective date of this coverage is the same and there is no lapse in coverage, there
will be no premium charged. If there is a lapse in coverage, there may be a fee charged to
the borrower's account for an earned premium.
4. If the borrower does not provide proof of coverage, Consultant's insurance provider will
send an insurance policy and notification of premium to the borrower and bill Consultant
for a one-year policy. Even if the borrower does not have an established impound
account, Consultant will disburse the premium and charge it to the borrower's account. If
the borrower fails to pay the premium before the end of the month, and the disbursed
premium results in an escrow deficit balance, said balance will be accounted for in that
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month's reconciliation of the Agency Escrow Deficit Account. If the aggregate portfolio
remittance for said month is insufficient to cover the deficit amount, the Agency will be
billed and responsible for the cost until recouped from the borrower. Any pay-off
quotations or demands will reflect any impound deficit amounts (caused by the cost of
any forced-place insurance or other advances) so that the borrower will still be held
responsible for the cost even if they are unresponsive.
The Portfolio Status Report, delivered monthly to the Agency, will also reflect such
negative impound balances (i.e. the total amount of such premiums owed by borrower).
5. The one-year policy is cancelable at any time by either Consultant or the Agency.
Account Inquiries
Borrowers and the Agency have 24-hour electronic access to their loan information via Consultant's
Website at www.Consultant.net. Continuous access to all loan account information is also provided
during normal working hours through our toll free customer service telephone lines. In addition, we
can provide hard copy account payment histories or other information through facsimile transmission
or email. When requested by a borrower, Consultant will provide, without charge, a detailed statement
of all transactions relating to the borrower's payments and/or escrow account.
Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Checks
In the event that a check is returned unpaid due to non-sufficient funds, a returned check fee will be
assessed by the Consultant. Such a fee shall not exceed the maximum allowed under California law.
A letter will be sent to the borrower requesting immediate payment plus the returned check fee. If this
fee is not received, a memo will be placed on the individual's account and the fee will be collected at
the time the loan is paid off.
Additional Portfolio Manal!:ement Services
I. Loan Payoff Quotations. Satisfactions. Reconveyances: Consultant will provide Loan Payoff
Quotations and will perform Satisfactions and Reconveyances of Mortgage at the borrower's
expense for any loan at the Agency's request.
2. Loan Amortization Schedules: Consultant will provide Loan Amortization Schedules for any
loan at the Agency's request.
3. 1098 Tax Forms: Pursuant to IRS regulations and, on behalf of the Agency, Consultant will
submit required 1098 tax form for any and all borrowers paying interest on any Agency loan.
4. Year-End Account Summary: Consultant will supply a year-end account summary statement to
each borrower if there has been principal, interest or escrow activity on their account. The
report will indicate principal and interest paid, amount of payments Consultant made on the
borrower's behalf for taxes and insurance, and any remaining escrow balance.
5. Tickler Notifications: Consultant will provide for an annual tickler notification to any
borrower, at the Agency's request.
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Portfolio Transfer
In the event the Agency requires Consultant to transition loans back to the Agency or to another
Servicer, Consultant will gather and package all loan files (hard-copy and/or electronic copy) for
shipment. Consultant has an in-house IT department that is dedicated to the maintenance and
enhancement of its proprietary loan servicing system. Consultant's IT department will work with
Agency staff to electronically transmit servicing data in an agreed upon format.
Portfolio Cleanup
Over the course of our 30-year history, we have assisted cities, agencies and other governmental
entities in cleaning up their portfolio of loans to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the booked
loans with the terms and conditions of the original loan contracts. Another benefit of this portfolio
maintenance has been to ensure all reporting is accurate and fully updated. Clean up work may
typically involve a detailed review of payment histories to determine posting accuracy and compliance
with amortization statements, truth in lending statements, and other applicable loan documents.
Loss Mitil!ation
Loss of income to public sector agencies due to non-performing loans is very common because of the
unrelenting follow-up and labor involved. Because of budget and staff cuts, many of these agencies
are unable to dedicate the personnel necessary to generate the maximum return on this valuable asset.
Consultant's diligent collection efforts have been tailored through our 30 years of experience as we
work with our Clients to reduce delinquency and default rates.
A borrower is delinquent if payment is not received on or before its due date, irrespective of the grace
period. A borrower is in default of the promissory note when two payments are past due, or as
otherwise specified in the promissory note. Consultant provides treatment for delinquent mortgages
through positive pressure that is fair but firm. If delinquent borrowers have a positive attitude toward
their obligations, we will work with them to help them retain title to their property.
The following policy of follow-up will be adhered to by Consultant to minimize any loss of income to
the Agency:
1. New Borrower Delinquencv: Early delinquency can be a sign of a chronic delinquent
borrower. Consultant forwards its first letter to new delinquent borrowers at 5 days past the
first payment due date. If there is no response, a second letter is sent at 15 days. Borrowers are
invited to contact our office to discuss difficulties they may be facing in meeting their
obligations. If no response is received to either letter, due diligence phone calls begin at 31
days delinquent.
2. Delinquencv/Default Letter Production: While most borrowers will pay without much
individual attention, delinquencies will rise because some borrowers, left alone, will fall into
poor paying habits. Therefore, letters of varying tone and composition will be sent at 15, 30 and
45 days past the payment due date. The letters emphasize the seriousness of the situation, the
potential for loss ofthe borrower's property, and demands immediate payment.
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3. Due Diligence Phone Calls: Telephone calls will be placed to all mortgage loan borrowers
beginning at 31 days delinquent. Telephone contact offers several advantages: it demands
attention; it interrupts other activity; it establishes a personal communication; and it requires
immediate response. The objective of the call is to secure or demand prompt payment, obtain
information needed to determine the reason for the delinquency, and to gain a commitment for
future payments.
4. Credit Reoorting: Consultant will report to the credit bureaus any borrower payment activity
on a monthly basis.
5. Confirmation Letters: Contact with borrowers is used to solicit commitments to repay past due
amounts. A borrower will be provided with the opportunity to bring the loan current
immediately, and within six months. Once a commitment is gained, Consultant will forward a
confirmation letter to document both the call and the commitment. The revised payment plan of
no greater than six month's duration is then implemented. Default under this plan may cause
Consultant to recommend foreclosure.
Reports
Consultant's standard reports are designed to meet the Agency's objectives and funding source
requirements. Data reporting is flexible and can be reported in several ways, including program type,
funding source and funding year. Hard-copy reports are available as indicated in addition to the
electronic reporting available to the Agency online through our Internet LoanLink service. Through
LoanLink, the Agency has unlimited access to account and portfolio data, and can view the information
as well as generate reports that can be downloaded into Excel.
I. Portfolio Status Report: The report provides a complete accounting per loan of the total
portfolio. The report identifies annual payments made, remaining balances, borrower's name
and account number, original loan balance, interest rate, and loan term. For those deferred loans
accruing interest, the report shows the ongoing accrued interest balance.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy reportfi)/'\mrded monthly to the Agency.
2. Current Month Reconciliation Report: This report serves as reconciliation for the loan
payments remitted by borrowers.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy report, along with remittance check, /orwarded
to the Agency within ten working days a/the close a/the month.
3. Delinquent Aging Report: This report reflects delinquent accounts at the 30, 60, 90, and over
90 day levels. Borrower accounts moved into the forbearance or foreclosure process are
designated.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy repartfim,,'arded monthly to the Agency.
4. Loan Amortization Schedule: The Loan Amortization Schedule shows the breakout of
principal and interest paid for each payment during the term of the loan. This schedule is
useful in determining how much principal is still owed and how much interest has been paid, at
any period of time. This report can also be used in determining any balloon amounts due per
the terms of the note.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
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5. Escrow Analvsis Report: For loans requiring monthly escrow/impound payments for taxes
and/or insurance, Consultant conducts an annual escrow analysis to determine the proper
monthly payment a given borrower needs to make in order to cover future tax and insurance
payments. This report is especially useful when escrow requirements change significantly, e.g.,
a marked increase in property tax due to a reassessment or supplemental tax.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
6. Account Status Information Report: Provides borrower profile, loan term and current balance
and status information for individual borrower accounts within an Agency's portfolio. This
report includes a vast amount of information on any particular account within the Agency's
portfolio.
Frequency: Available on-line.
7. Current Year Payment History: Details transactions on individual accounts for the current
year's activity.
Frequency: Available on-line.
8. Payment History with Memos: Consultant uses a series of memo codes to help classify various
borrower requests or processing activity. Activities subject to memo code classification
include, for example, requests for duplicate coupon books, payoff requests, and other
miscellaneous borrower questions. This report summarizes the loan history with identification
of these types of activities along with associated comments by Consultant personnel.
Frequency: Available on-line.
9. Memo Listing Reoort: This report lists the various coded activities and their dates. It is
particularly useful when researching activity on any particular borrower account.
Frequency: Available on-line.
Forbearance Plans
Formal forbearance plans are typically used for defaults of 90+ days. A forbearance plan ofless than
six months duration is executed by the borrower and immediately implemented by Consultant, with
notice immediately provided to the Agency. Formal modifications to promissory note terms and
forbearance plans of greater than six months duration are forwarded to the Agency for pre-approval.
Before the borrower executes the agreement, the Agency is required to approve the plan.
Once approved, Consultant will implement the new payment schedule. Should a borrower default
from the new payment schedule without cause, Consultant will recommend foreclosure.
Forbearance Evaluation Process: A hardship is defined as a situation or set of events or circumstances
beyond the normal control of the borrower that prohibits the borrower from adhering to a planned
repayment schedule. If a borrower states, either verbally or in writing, that a hardship situation exists,
Consultant will document the circumstances and provide the following:
i. Letter from borrower requesting Agency's consideration of hardship
ii. Nature of the hardship
iii. Expected duration of the hardship
iv. Evidence to substantiate hardship
v. Forbearance Plan Proposal
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If the Agency approves the Forbearance Plan Proposal and executes the agreement with the borrower,
Consultant will resume loan servicing under the new payment plan. The file will be tickled for follow-
up at the expiration of the temporary plan.
Consultant's objective is to formulate a plan to bring the loan current as soon as possible. However, in
light of the Agency's original purpose in making these loans (to assist the low/moderate income and
disadvantaged citizens of its community), Consultant may recommend forbearance plans that defer all
or part of the regular repayments for a specified period of time.
Loan Foreclosure
The mortgage transaction and all collections efforts are predicated on the assumption that the borrower
is motivated and able to meet the mortgage obligation. A decision to foreclose is based on an analysis
of an individual loan. We will look at the borrower with particular emphasis on basic motivation,
ability to pay; and attitude or level of cooperation. If a borrower has been uncooperative, non-
responsive, or unwilling to cure the existing default by all reasonable means, Consultant will
recommend foreclosure.
This step is generally taken between 90 and 120 days. Upon Agency approval, and in accordance with
respective local, state and federal statutes, Consultant will send the borrower a notice of intent to
foreclose/demand letter, with a copy to the Agency. If no response is received within 30 days,
Consultant will advise the Agency of the non-response. Upon Agency direction, Consultant will
proceed to foreclosure. Consultant will properly document all steps taken to affect a cure.
If the loan is not reinstated or paid off, Consultant will continue foreclosure up to and including the
sale of the property. Upon sale of the property, Consultant will return all proceeds of the sale to the
Agency less foreclosure fees and any previously un-reimbursed costs incurred.
In the event the borrower reinstates the loan, Consultant will remit to the Agency all payments
received from the borrower. For those loans that are reinstated by the borrower, Consultant will
resume normal servicing functions.
Bankruptcv Administration Services
] . Chapter] 3 Bankruptcv:
a. Upon receipt of notification from a court of law, debtor (borrower), or the Agency of a Chapter
] 3 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant, Consultant will forward a notification letter
to the Agency indicating intention to file a Notice of Claim as well as supporting bankruptcy
documentation. Such Notice of Claim will indicate the total amount past due at time of
Chapter 13 filing. Consultant will then file a Proof of Claim to the appropriate court. Upon
receipt of a returned filed Proof of Claim from the court, Consultant will forward a copy of
same to the Agency and will begin monitoring post and pre-petition payments to borrower's
loan account.
b. Upon any default of borrower in the remittance of post petition payments, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel to notify counsel of the default, instructing that any
further default will result in the filing of a Motion to Lift the bankruptcy stay. In addition,
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notification of the default will be forwarded to the Trustee's office. Should there be a
continued default in post-petition payments and at the instruction of the Agency, the Motion to
Lift will be filed by Consultant and Consultant will begin foreclosure proceedings as directed
by the Agency.
2. Chapter 7 Bankruptcv:
a. Upon receipt of notification of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant,
Consultant will establish a file for the borrower and monitor payments. Additionally, a
reaffirmation agreement will be generated and forwarded to the borrower's attorney (debtor's
counsel) for signature with a copy to the Agency, and to the appropriate court upon receipt of
the executed document. This fully enforceable agreement, if executed, will retain the lien as
secured and will keep the lien from being discharged as part of the Chapter 7 discharge.
b. Upon any default of borrower's remittance of payments during the bankruptcy, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel advising of the default.
c. Should the Chapter 7 Trustee determine that assets are available for distribution to creditors,
Consultant will file a Proof of Claim on behalf of the Agency, indicating total amount due.
Affidavit of Owner:
Consultant will forward an instructional letter and Affidavit of Owner to each borrower. The
Affidavit requires the owner to affirm continued compliance with all provisions of the
promissory note and/or rehabilitation agreement. Such provisions may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Continued residence
Timely payment of property taxes
Ongoing hazard and flood insurance coverage
Timely payment of all sums due to superior lien holders
Proper maintenance of the property
Non-subordination
a. If no response is received within two weeks, Consultant will send a second letter, again
requesting owner to sign and return affidavit.
b. Consultant will compile responses and will forward original affidavits to the Agency.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl! Wal!e Compliance Monitorinl! Services:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, provide the following Davis-
Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring services from pre-bid through close-out
of a project. Consultant's Davis-Bacon and/or State of California Prevailing Wage compliance
monitoring services are designed to meet statutory and regulatory prevailing wage requirements for
construction labor standards in State and/or federally funded Housing and Community Development
programs.
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Note: Tasks designated by "SPW" apply to State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring Services in
California only.
Pre-Bid/Bid Procedures
I. Consultant shall provide the Agency with its wage compliance procedure guidelines for inclusion
in pre bid information and/or bid requests.
2. Consultant will provide the Agency with verification of a contractor's eligibility for contract award
by reviewing the General Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs".
3. SPW: Consultant will also review the Department ofIndustrial Relation's list entitled "DLSE
Debarments" for verification of a contractor's eligibility.
Pre-Construction Phase
Following bid award, Agency shall notify Consultant in writing of the following:
~ Names and addresses of general contractor and all subcontractors
~ Appropriate wage rates
~ Requested date of Pre-construction Conference
~ Approximate date of construction start
~ Approximate Project amount
~ Project location/address
~ Project type; (e.g. Commercial Rehabilitation, Multi-Family, New Construction, Highway
Improvement, etc.)
I. Consultant shall prepare a portion of the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File (related to
payroll information) and shall maintain it for the duration of the project.
SPW: Consultant shall establish a project file for the collected and prevailing wage related
documents and shall maintain it for the duration ofthe project.
2. Consultant shall conduct, with a Agency representative in attendance, a pre-construction
conference. General contractor and subcontractors shall be provided with a comprehensive packet
detailing Consultant/Agency wage compliance procedures.
3. Consultant shall also supply the necessary wage compliance forms to all contractors and Agency at
conference.
4. Consultant shall prepare and issue conference minutes to all attendees. A copy of the minutes shall
also be placed in the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File, as required by Davis Bacon
regulations.
5. Consultant shall re-verify each contractor's eligibility for contract award by reviewing the General
Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non
Procurement Programs".
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6. Consultant shall verifY that all apprentices have been properly registered (or certified) in an
apprenticeship program registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State
Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Bureau.
7. Consultant shall verifY with the United States Department of Labor, Employment, and Training
Administration that all trainees hold a formal certification showing registration in an approved
program.
8. SPW: Consultant shall request each contractor to submit a copy ofDAS Form 140, "Public Works
Contract Award Information," filed with applicable apprenticeship committee.
Construction Phase
I. The Agency or the general contractor shall submit to Consultant certified payroll reports within
seven working days of completion of the work week. Upon receipt, Consultant shall provide a
formal examination and review to confirm that:
~ The payroll report is complete;
~ Classifications and wage rates reported on payroll are at least equal to the rate required
under the applicable wage determination;
~ Overtime hours and wages are properly calculated;
~ Fringe benefits have been paid in addition to the basic hourly rate or are to be paid to any
appropriate party;
~ There are only permissible deductions;
~ All computations are accurate; and
~ The Statement of Compliance is signed by the owner, officer, or designated employee of
the contractor.
2. Consultant shall document any discrepancies that require general contractor or subcontractor
action. Consultant shall forward the results of this formal examination and review to the Agency
and general contractor for resolution and follow-up. Reports will be submitted to the Agency on a
monthly basis, or as otherwise requested and agreed to.
3. If applicable, Consultant shall notifY Agency's representative upon receipt of Disbursement
Authorization of any outstanding certified payroll(s) not yet received or of unresolved violations.
The Agency then has discretion to withhold payment until such discrepancies are resolved or may
authorize Consultant to proceed with the disbursement request.
4. If all payroll reports have been submitted to Consultant to date and there are no unresolved
violations, Consultant shall not notify the Agency and shall automatically proceed in processing the
disbursement.
5. Additional Compliance Methods:
~ Consultant may conduct mail interviews approximately and correlate all interview results
with submitted payroll information and report any discrepancies found.
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~ Consultant may conduct monthly site interviews ensuring that applicable wage
determination and required materials are posted and employee interview information
gathered is consistent with payroll documentation received.
~ To further ensure compliance, Agency may, at any time, forward a daily worker
classification count to Consultant. Consultant shall compare this count to payroll
information submitted.
Maintenance of Files and A vailabilitv of Data
Consultant shall maintain records and the Labor Standards Enforcement file(s) of all accounts
established under the provisions of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the closing of
each project. Consultant shall, upon request and within thirty (30) days of such request, make
available all records, financial and otherwise, dealing with its activities performed pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement to authorized auditors and monitors of the Agency.
Consulting Services and Extended Work
Consultant may be requested to provide additional Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage
Compliance Monitoring Services to include conducting additional pre-construction conferences,
assisting in labor standards investigations, performing additional site visits, etc.
I FEE SCBfIDULE
Compliance Monitorinl!:
Compliance base fee: $110.00 per unit.
Follow up review: $150.00 per hour (rate may vary based on task to be completed.)
In the event the Agency requests additional services to be performed by Consultant not specifically set
forth in the Scope of Services and Consultant agrees to perform the requested additional service( s),
Consultant shall undertake such service(s) after receiving written authorization from the Agency.
Additional compensation for such service(s) shall be allowed as agreed upon in writing by both the
Agency and Consultant.
Loan Portfolio Manal!ement:
Amortized Loans:
New Loan Set-Up Fee: $40.00 per loan
Monthly Service Fee for Amortized Loans: $9.35 per loan per month.
Escrowing and/or monitoring of taxes and insurance are included with the service at no additional cost
(except for a one-time tax service vendor fee). Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from
outside vendors and are subject to marketplace increases.
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Deferred Loans:
Monthly Service Fee for Deferred Loans:
1. Set-up Fee: $40.00 per loan
11. Warehouse: $2.15 per loan per month
iii. Warehouse and monitor of taxes and/or insurance: $2.70 per loan per month plus a one-
time tax service vendor fee.
IV. Warehouse and escrow of taxes and/or insurance: $9.35 per loan per month plus a one-time
tax service vendor fee.
IV. Flat fee for receiving occasional payments on deferred loans: $9.35 per payment
Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from outside vendors and are subject to marketplace
increases.
Residual Receipt Loan Servicing:
a. Initial Annual Financial Statement Review regardless of the number of Promissory Notes
for Residual Receipt loans under subject loan type: $250.00
b. Subsequent Annual Financial Statement Review (applicable when more than one financial
statement on the same loan is submitted for review at the same time. $175.00
Loss Mitil!ation
An additional servicing fee of $3.85 per loan shall be charged for all amortized loans in the portfolio.
An additional $.50 per loan per month shall be charged for credit reporting.
Forbearance Plans
A flat fee of $300 per loan per occurrence will be charged to institute a formal forbearance plan
(usually in excess of 6 months in duration and with approval of the Agency). The Agency may require
the borrower to pay this fee. Informal forbearances (usually less than 6 months in duration) to allow a
delinquent borrower to catch up and bring their loan current are performed at no charge to the borrower
or the Agency.
Loan Foreclosure
1. Document Preparation: Upon the Agency's authorization to proceed, a one-time charge of$300 to
prepare documents to commence foreclosure proceedings and to manage the foreclosure process on
behalf of the Agency will be assessed. In addition to the above foreclosure service fee, Consultant
will deduct and pay from remittance or bill Agency for other costs incurred in the foreclosure
process such as, but not limited to, conventional legal fees, sheriffs' deposits, bankruptcy closing
costs, fees set by law, etc. Any counsel retained will be approved by the Agency or provided by
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the Consultant at their non-reimbursable cost. These fees will be accurately quoted on a case-by-
case basis upon request by the Agency and within all applicable statutory limits.
2. Reinstatement Terms: Agency reimbursement for foreclosure services rendered, and its costs and
other charges, will be made by the borrower upon reinstatement or full payment of any Deed of
Trust or Mortgage under foreclosure.
Per-Event Fees
Tickler Notifications
$] 2.50 per notification
Affidavit of Owner:
$12.00 per loan (entire portfolio done at one time) with a $500
minimum fee.
Portfolio Transfer Fee:
Consultant
$30.00 per loan one time fee if transferred from
Portfolio Clean-up Fee:
$39.00 per loan
Bankruptcv Services
I. Filing of Proof of Claims Fee: $100 per occurrence
2. Filing of Reaffirmation Agreements Fee: $75 for each occurrence
3. Monitoring and Repayments Fee: $7 per loan per month for the duration of an active Chapter 7/] 3
case for monitoring Chapter 7/13 plans and Discharges or Debtors (Chapter 13), and the receipt of
post and pre-petition payments.
4. Filing of Lift Stays Fee: $175 per occurrence plus out-of-pocket fees and costs. Such fees and
costs include, but are not limited to, obtaining local council in the bankruptcy jurisdiction and as
approved by the Agency. The Agency will be responsible for the payment of any fees for filing
suit or related outside costs due Consultant that cannot be reimbursed from the borrower.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl! Wal!e Compliance Monitorinl! Services
Consultant's hourly rate for Wage Compliance Monitoring Services is $65.00 per hour, with a
minimum fee of $2,750 per project.
Invoices will be submitted quarterly, unless alternative paying arrangements are made. The above fee
includes all services noted in the scope of services as well as outside expenses incurred by Consultant.
Additional consulting services outside the stated scope of service in the proposal will be billed at the
rate of$100.00 per hour (plus travel expenses as required).
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant shall maintain insurance policies issued by an insurance company or companies
authorized to do business in the State of California and that maintain during the term of the policy a
"General Policyholders Rating" of at least A(v), as set forth in the then most current edition of "Bests
Insurance Guide," as follows:
(I) Comprehensive General Liabilitv Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit, per occurrence.
(2) Automobile Insurance. The Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall
maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance of not less than One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence
for each vehicle leased or owned by the Consultant or its subcontractors and
used in performing work under this Agreement.
(3) Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Consultant and each of its
subcontractors shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in accordance
with California workers' compensation laws for all workers under the
Consultant's and/or subcontractor's employment performing work under this
Agreement.
(4) Errors and Omissions Coverage. The Consultant shall maintain an insurance
policy covering liability for errors and omissions of the Consultant in
performing the Scope of Services of this Agreement in an amount of not less
than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement and prior to the commencement of any work
by the Consultant, the Consultant shall deliver to the Agency, copies of policies or certificates
evidencing the existence of the insurance coverage required herein, which coverage shall remain in full
force and effect continuously throughout the term of this Agreement. Each policy of insurance that the
Consultant purchases in satisfaction of the insurance requirements of this Agreement shall name the
Agency as an additional insured and shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated or
modified, except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Agency.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
September 20, 2010, by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
("Agency"), a public body, corporate and politic, and AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.,
("Consultant").
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS AND MUTUAL
PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES
HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SUPERVISION OF CONSULTANT. The Agency Staff designated in Exhibit "A" shall be
responsible for the direction of any work to be performed by the Consultant and any other
consultants or sub-consultants to the Agency under this Agreement. The Consultant shall not
undertake any work under the terms of this Agreement, unless instructed to do so by one of the
designated staff members. No other staff member is authorized by the Agency to request services
from the Consultant unless Agency staff designated in Exhibit "A" provides written authorization
for such change.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first
appearing in this Agreement and will continue for one (I) year thereafter with an option to extend
two (2) additional one (I )-year terms for a total of three (3) years. The Agency reserves the right
through the actions of the Interim Executive Director of the Agency to terminate this Agreement at
anytime either with or without cause and at the sole convenience of the Agency upon delivery of
notice of termination to the Consultant, provided, however, that upon the effective date of any such
termination, the Agency shall be responsible to pay and/or reimburse the Consultant for all
services, materials and supplies as may have been furnished to the Agency in accordance with the
Scope of Consultant Services as referenced in Section 3.
3. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES. The Agency hereby retains the Consultant to provide
the professional consulting services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated herein by this reference. The Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work
set forth in the Scope of Services, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Consultant
shall perform the services as set forth on said Scope of Services within the time periods to be
identified by the appropriate Agency representative.
4. PAYMENT BY AGENCY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The Agency shall compensate the Consultant in an aggregate amount not to exceed Thirty
Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for completion of the services described in the Scope of
Services and Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "B."
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B. The compensation designated in subsection 4.A. shall be the Total Fee for the performance
of the work and the delivery of the final work product materials, as set forth in the Scope of
Services. The Total Fee shall include, but not be limited to, the salaries of all
subcontractors retained by the Consultant and all employees of the Consultant to perform
work pursuant to this Agreement and shall be inclusive of all costs and expenses incurred
for mileage, travel, graphics, telephone, printing, fax transmission, postage, copies and such
other expenses related to completion of the work set forth in the Scope of Services.
C. The Consultant shall invoice the Agency for work performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement each calendar month during the term of this Agreement.
D. The Consultant shall submit electronic and hardcopy invoices under this Agreement
to: Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
E. Each invoice of the Consultant shall set forth the time and expenses of the Consultant
incurred in performance of the Scope of Services, during the period of time for which the
invoice is issued. Each invoice of the Consultant shall clearly set forth the names of the
individual personnel of the Consultant and any individual sub-consultants utilized by the
Consultant, during the time period covered by the invoice, a description of the professional
services rendered on a daily basis by each named individual during such time period, the
respective hourly rates of each named individual and the actual time expended by each
named individual. Each invoice of the Consultant shall be accompanied by copies of all
third party invoices for other direct costs incurred and paid by the Consultant during such
time period. The Agency shall pay all amounts set forth on the invoices of the Consultant
and approved by the authorized Agency Staff personnel who requested the services, within
thirty (30) days after such approval.
5. RECORDS RETENTION. Records, maps, field notes and supporting documents and all other
records pertaining to the use of funds paid to the Consultant hereunder shall be retained by the
Consultant and shall be available to the Agency for examination and for purposes of performing an
audit for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement or
for a longer period, as required by law. Such records shall be available to the Agency and to
appropriate county, state or federal agencies and officials for inspection during the regular business
hours of the Consultant. If the Consultant does not maintain regular business hours, then such
records shall be available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, excluding federal and state government holidays. In the event of litigation or an audit
relating to this Agreement or funds paid to the Consultant by the Agency under this Agreement,
such records shall be retained by the Consultant until all such litigation or audit has been resolved.
Additionally, the Consultant shall maintain files in an electronic format for each loan to be
serviced. Such electronic files shall be accessible to the Agency on a regular basis and updated, as
needed, by the Consultant.
6. INDEMNIFICATION. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Agency, its
officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any and all actions, suits,
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proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys fees,
for injury or damage of any type claimed as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the
Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors and agents, to the extent arising from or related
to negligent performance by the Consultant of the work required under this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall maintain insurance, as set forth in Exhibit "c" to this
Agreement, throughout the term of this Agreement. The Consultant shall remain liable to the
Agency pursuant to Section 6 above to the extent the Consultant is not covered by applicable
insurance for all losses and damages incurred by the Agency that are caused directly or indirectly
through the actions or inactions, willful misconduct or negligence of the Consultant in the
performance ofthe duties incurred by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
8. OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND
INFORMATION. All maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications,
computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions,
utilizations, correspondence or other documents generated by or on behalf of the Consultant for
performance of the work (collectively, the "Work Products") set forth in the Scope of Services
shall upon payment for those services embodying the particular element of the Work Products,
become the sole property of the Agency, and the Work Products shall thereafter be delivered to the
Agency upon written request from the Agency to the Consultant. The Consultant shall not make
use of any maps, photographs, data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations,
notes, renderings, designs, inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations,
correspondence or other documents and other materials whether for marketing purposes or for use
with other clients when such have become the property of the Agency without the prior express
written consent of the Agency except to the extent that such maps, photographs, data, information,
reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs, inventions,
photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents are readily
available to the general public as public records pursuant to State law; provided, however, that the
Consultant may retain copies of any such items for their business records.
The Consultant shall execute, acknowledge and perform any and all acts which shall reasonably be
required in order for the Agency to establish unequivocal ownership of the maps, photographs,
data, information, reports, drawings, specifications, computations, notes, renderings, designs,
inventions, photographs, modifications, adoptions, utilizations, correspondence or other documents
and record, register and procure an issuance in or to the Agency's rights, title and/or interest. Any
reuse without written verification or adaptation by the Consultant for the specific purpose intended,
will be at the Agency's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
9. PRESS RELEASES. Press or news releases, including photographs or public announcements, or
confinnation of the same related to the work to be perfonned by the Consultant under this
Agreement shall only be made by the Consultant with the prior written consent of the Agency.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIALS AND INFORMATION. The Consultant shall keep
confidential all reports, survey notes and observations, information, and data acquired or generated
in performance of the work set forth in the Scope of Services, which the Agency designates
confidential. None of such designated confidential materials or information may be made available
to any person or entity, public or private, without the prior written consent of the Agency.
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11. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
A. Failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to perform any material term or provision
of this Agreement shall constitute a default under this Agreement; provided, however, that
if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other party commences to cure,
correct or remedy the alleged default within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of written
notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure, correction or
remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder.
B. The party which may claim that a default has occurred shall give written notice of default to
the party in default, specifYing the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not
constitute a waiver of any default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however,
the injured party shall have no right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without
delivering the written default notice, as specified herein.
C. Any failure or delay by a party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default
shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
default. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in
this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative
and the exercise by any 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.
D. In the event that a default of any party to this Agreement may remain uncured for more than
seven (7) calendar days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be
deemed to have occurred. In the event of a breach, the injured party shall be entitled to
seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings.
12. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason by giving the other party
thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice. The Agency shall pay the Consultant for all
work authorized by the Agency and completed, prior to the effective termination date.
B. In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this Section 12, the Consultant shall
provide all documents, notes, maps, reports, data or other work product developed in
performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement to the Agency, within ten (10)
calendar days after such termination and without additional charge to the Agency.
13. NOTICE. All notices given hereunder shall be in writing. Notices shall be presented in person or
by certified or registered United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by
overnight delivery by a nationally recognized delivery service to the addresses set forth below.
Notice presented by United States mail shall be deemed effective on the third business day
following the deposit of such Notice with the United States Postal Service. This Section 13 shall
not prevent the parties hereto from giving notice by personal service or telephonically verified fax
transmission, which shall be deemed effective upon actual receipt of such personal service or
telephonic verification. Either party may change their address for receipt of written notice by
notifYing the other party in writing of a new address for delivering notice to such party.
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CONSULTANT:
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Attention: Michael Torres
8121 E. Florence Avenue
Downey, California 90240
Phone: (562) 927.6686 ext. 1225
Fax: (562) 927-2362
AGENCY:
Redevelopment Agency of the Ci~y of San Bernardino
Attention: Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
20] North "E" Street, Suite 30]
San Bernardino, California 9240]
Phone: (909) 663.]044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
With Copies To:
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
Attention: Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community
Development
20] North "E" Street, Suite 30]
San Bernardino, California 9240]
Phone: (909) 663-1044
Fax: (909) 888-9413
] 4. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Consultant shall comply with all local, state and federal laws,
including, but not limited to, environmental acts, rules and regulations applicable to the work to be
performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant shall maintain all necessary
licenses, including a City of San Bernardino Business License, and registrations for the lawful
performance ofthe work required of the Consultant under this Agreement.
] 5. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The Consultant shall not discriminate against any person on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, ancestry, sex, marital status or physical handicap in
the performance of the Scope of Services of this Agreement. Without limitation, the Consultant
hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status of national origin. Further, the Consultant shall
promote affirmative action in its hiring practices and employee policies for minorities and other
designated classes in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Such action shall include, but
not be limited to, the following: recruitment and recruitment advertising, employment, upgrading
and promotion. In addition, the Consultant shall not exclude from participation under this
Agreement any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, handicap or religion in
compliance with State and Federal laws.
16. CONSULTANT AND EACH SUBCONTRACTOR ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
The Consultant shall at all times during the performance of any work described in the Scope of
Services be deemed to be an independent contractor. Neither the Consultant nor any of its
subcontractors shall at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its employees are
employees of the Agency or any member agency of the Agency. The Agency shall not be
requested or ordered to assume any liability or expense for the direct payment of any salary, wage
or benefit to any person employed by the Consultant or its subcontractors to perform any item of
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work described in the Scope of Services. The Consultant is entirely responsible for the immediate
payment of all subcontractor liens.
17. SEVERABILITY. Each and every section of this Agreement shall be construed as a separate and
independent covenant and agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to certain circumstances shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to circumstances other than those to which
it is declared invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of
this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiation, discussions and agreements between the parties
concerning the subject matters covered herein. The parties intend this Agreement to be the final
expression of their agreement with respect to the subjects covered herein and a complete and
exclusive statement of such terms.
19. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION. This Agreement may only be modified or amended by
written instrument duly approved and executed by each of the parties hereto. Any such
modification or amendment shall be valid, binding and legally enforceable only if in written form
and executed by each of the parties hereto, following all necessary approvals and authorizations for
such execution.
20. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any legal action arising from or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court of
the State of California in and for the County of San Bernardino.
21. NON-WAIVER. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the same provision or any remaining
provisions of this Agreement.
22. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant without the prior written
consent of the Agency.
23. REPRESENTATIONS OF PERSONS EXECUTING AGREEMENT. The persons executing this
Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind
the parties each purports to represent.
24. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one (I) or more
counterparts, each of which will constitute an original.
25. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT AS TO THE AGENCY. This Agreement shall not be
binding on the Agency until signed by an authorized representative of the Consultant, approved by
the Agency and executed by the Interim Executive Director or his designee.
26. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Consultant hereby represents that it has no interests adverse to
the Agency or the City at the time of execution of this Agreement. The Consultant hereby agrees
that, during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not enter into any agreement or
acquire any interests detrimental or adverse to the Agency or the City. Additionally, the
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Consultant hereby represents and warrants to the Agency that the Consultant and any partnerships,
individual persons or any other party or parties comprising the Consultant, together with each
subcontractor who may hereafter be designated to perform services pursuant to this Agreement, do
not have and, during the term of this Agreement, shall not acquire any property ownership interest,
business interests, professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or
any other financial arrangements relating to the Agency, property over which the Agency has
jurisdiction or any members or staff of the Agency that have not been previously disclosed in
writing to the Agency, and that any such property ownership interests, business interests,
professional employment relationships, contractual relationships of any nature or any other
financial arrangements will not adversely affect the ability of the Consultant to perform the
services to the Agency as set forth in this Agreement.
27. NON-EXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement shall not create an exclusive relationship between the
Agency and the Consultant for the services set forth in Exhibit "B" or any similar or related
services. The Agency may, during the term of this Agreement, contract with other consultants for
the performance of the same, similar or related services as those that may be performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement. The Agency reserves the discretion and the right to determine
the amount of services to be performed by the Consultant for the Agency under this Agreement,
including not requesting any services at all. This Agreement only sets forth the terms upon which
any such services will be provided to the Agency by the Consultant, if such services are requested
by the Agency, as set forth in this Agreement.
28. CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Agency and the
Consultant agree that except as otherwise provided in this Section 28, in no event will either be
liable to the other under this Agreement for any damages including, but not limited to, special
damages, loss of revenue, loss of profit, operating costs or business interruption losses, regardless
of cause, including breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. The limitations and
exclusions ofliability set forth in this Section 28 shall apply regardless of fault, breach of contract,
tort, strict liability or otherwise of the Consultant and the Agency, their employees or sub-
consultants.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the
date indicated next to the authorized signatures of the officers of each of them as appear below.
AGENCY
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino
a public body, corporate and politic
Dated:
By:
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
By:
Timothy
, Agency Counsel
CONSULTANT
AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
Dated:
By:
Name: Adrienne Thorson
Title: CEO/CFO
Dated:
By:
Name: Michael Torres
Title: President and COO
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EXHIBIT "An
SUPERVISORY STAFF PERSONNEL
Agencv Staff:
Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
Carey K. Jenkins, Director of Housing and Community Development
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE SCHEDULE
AmeriNational ("Consultant") understands the Agency's needs for compliance monitoring functions
for defined portions of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other Agency financed housing
projects utilizing Redevelopment Housing Set-aside Funds and HOME Funds. Consultant shall
provide Agency with services consistent with established local and state law and guidelines and HUD
requirements.
Compliance Monitorinl!:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, perform the following
Compliance Monitoring functions:
. Determine the status of project compliance with resident income limits based on the review
of paystubs and W-2's and occupancy summary reports, pursuant to the
program/regulatory agreement requirements, which may require site visits.
. Review owner income determinations to establish that the restricted units have been owned
and are occupied by eligible households, pursuant to the program/regulatory agreement
requirements. This may include reviewing primary source income documentation, for
example IRS tax returns, bank statements, etc.
. Gather documents, maintain project information electronically and transmit information to
the Agency in the form and format required by the Agency for each monitored project on a
regular basis.
. Report findings of compliance and non-compliance to project owners and Agency.
. Research property ownership when ownership changes.
Loan Servicinl! for Amortized Loans
I. Introductorv Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Servicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice, FACT Act Letter, ACH sign-up fonn and a supply of coupons.
The letters can be offered in Spanish and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can
better assist those customers who communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
2. Collection and Remittance of Payments: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds will be maintained
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in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Payment of Propertv Taxes: At the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor payment of property
tax.
4. Written Delinquent Notification: Consultant will notify the borrower in writing of
delinquent payments at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past the payment due date. Upon
issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance service, if
requested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notify the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Agency Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit of the total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not bc netted out of the positive cash escrow balances.
7. Late Fees: In keeping with the provisions of the Agency's promissory note, Consultant will
assess and retain a late fee when payment is not made within the grace period.
Loan Servicin2 for Deferred Loans
I. Introductorv Package: Upon boarding of each new loan, Consultant will send to each
borrower a welcome package. This welcome package contains a Notice of Selvicing
Transfer, Fair Debt Notice and a FACT Act Letter. The letters can be offered in Spanish
and English, which, along with our bilingual staff, can better assist those customers who
communicate more proficiently in Spanish.
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2. Collection and Remittance of Payments: Consultant will collect payments from the
borrowers through monthly or other scheduled remittances of principal, interest, fees,
escrow balances and other identified payments. These remittances will be posted to the
loan and ancillary records in accordance with the loan documents and the Agency's written
instructions. Payments will be posted the same day as receipt. All funds will be maintained
in an FDIC insured banking institution in a custodial account for the benefit of the Agency
and the borrowers as applicable. Consultant will ensure the proper balancing of cash
received and transmitted and loan portfolio totals on a daily and monthly basis.
3. Payment of Propertv Taxes: Upon the Agency's request, Consultant will monitor the timely
payment of property taxes. Tax service will be required to monitor the payment of property
tax.
4. Written Delinauent Notification: Consultant will notifY the borrower in wntmg of
delinquent payment at intervals of 30, 60 and 90 days past the date the loan is finally due.
Upon issuing the ninety-day notice, Consultant will provide foreclosure or forbearance
service, if requested by the Agency (see Loss Mitigation section).
5. Insurance Monitoring: Consultant will notifY the insurance agent in writing that Consultant
is monitoring premium payments and that we are to be made aware of delinquencies or
cancellations. Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency (see
Insurance section).
6. Escrow/Impound Account: If the Agency chooses, Consultant will establish an
escrow/impound account for any borrower for the payment of taxes and insurance. Many
borrowers find it easier to pay into an escrow account on a monthly basis rather than
making large semi-annual or annual tax and insurance payments. Consultant will collect the
monthly escrow payment from the borrower and make the tax and insurance payments on
the borrower's behalf. The borrower escrow accounts will be analyzed annually in
accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Tax service is
necessary to ensure the timely and accurate payment of property taxes.
If the Agency chooses to establish an escrow/impound account for any borrower,
Consultant will also establish a Client Escrow Deficit account. This account is used to
track and reconcile borrower accounts with escrow deficits as a result of payments made on
the borrower's behalf in excess of their escrow balance. The escrow deficit account will be
reconciled monthly and the net change will be included or deducted from the Agency's
monthly remittance; a net shortage/negative will be deducted and a net overage/positive
will be remitted.
At portfolio transfer Consultant will require a cash deposit of the total amount of positive
escrow balances. Negative escrow balances will be set up, but the total amount of negative
escrow balances will not be netted out of the positive cash escrow balances.
Residual Receipt Loan ServicInl!
Upon receipt of the Borrower's annual financial statement, provided by the Agency, Consultant will
perform the following tasks:
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I. Review financial statements for reasonableness.
2. Review Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement to determine method in which
calculation of residual receipt is to be done.
3. Calculate if the borrower has the present capacity to repay the Agency loan and ifso, the
payment amount.
4. Prepare and forward a Residual Receipt Analysis Report to the Agency, recommending:
a. Continued deferral, or
b. Amount of residual receipt payment required
5. If deferral is approved by the Agency, no further work is required.
6. If residual amount is approved by the Agency, Consultant will notifY the borrower by
issuing a billing statement of the payment amount required.
7. Consultant will perform necessary follow-up for payment of all residual receipt invoices
billed, including collection activity.
8. Consultant will provide Agency with a Delinquent Aging Report on a monthly basis.
9. Residual receipt payments received will be applied to the Borrower's loan in accordance
with the terms ofthe Promissory Note and/or Loan Agreement.
Forced-Placed Insurance
Consultant will force place insurance at the request of the Agency. Upon notification of a policy
cancellation from the borrower's insurance carrier, or when proof of a current policy is not received,
Consultant will request forced-placed insurance from Consultant's insurance provider.
I. Coverage is instantly bound upon receipt of request with an effective date up to 30 days
prior to receipt of our request.
2. Consultant's insurance provider or their carrier will send out three letters to the borrower
over the course of five weeks. If the borrower provides proof of coverage, force-placed
coverage will be cancelled.
3. I f the effective date of this coverage is the same and there is no lapse in coverage, there
will be no premium charged. Ifthere is a lapse in coverage, there may be a fee charged to
the borrower's account for an earned premium.
4. If the borrower does not provide proof of coverage, Consultant's insurance provider will
send an insurance policy and notification of premium to the borrower and bill Consultant
for a one-year policy. Even if the borrower does not have an established impound
account, Consultant will disburse the premium and charge it to the borrower's account. If
the borrower fails to pay the premium before the end of the month, and the disbursed
premium results in an escrow deficit balance, said balance will be accounted for in that
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month's reconciliation of the Agency Escrow Deficit Account. If the aggregate portfolio
remittance for said month is insufficient to cover the deficit amount, the Agency will be
billed and responsible for the cost until recouped from the borrower. Any pay-off
quotations or demands will reflect any impound deficit amounts (caused by the cost of
any forced-place insurance or other advances) so that the borrower will still be held
responsible for the cost even if they are unresponsive.
The Portfolio Status Report, delivered monthly to the Agency, will also reflect such
negative impound balances (i.e. the total amount of such premiums owed by borrower).
5. The one-year policy is cancelable at any time by either Consultant or the Agency.
Account Inauiries
Borrowers and the Agency have 24-hour electronic access to their loan information via Consultant's
Website at www.Consultant.net. Continuous access to all loan account information is also provided
during normal working hours through our toll free customer service telephone lines. In addition, we
can provide hard copy account payment histories or other information through facsimile transmission
or email. When requested by a borrower, Consultant will provide, without charge, a detailed statement
of all transactions relating to the borrower's payments and/or escrow account.
Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Checks
In the event that a check is returned unpaid due to non-sufficient funds, a returned check fee will be
assessed by the Consultant. Such a fee shall not exceed the maximum allowed under California law.
A letter will be sent to the borrower requesting immediate payment plus the returned check fee. If this
fee is not received, a memo will be placed on the individual's account and the fee will be collected at
the time the loan is paid off.
Additional Portfolio Manal!ement Services
I. Loan Pavoff Quotations. Satisfactions. Reconvevances: Consultant will provide Loan Payoff
Quotations and will perform Satisfactions and Reconveyances of Mortgage at the borrower's
expense for any loan at the Agency's request.
2. Loan Amortization Schedules: Consultant will provide Loan Amortization Schedules for any
loan at the Agency's request.
3. 1098 Tax Forms: Pursuant to IRS regulations and, on behalf of the Agency, Consultant will
submit required 1098 tax form for any and all borrowers paying interest on any Agency loan.
4. Year-End Account Summary: Consultant will supply a year-end account summary statement to
each borrower if there has been principal, interest or escrow activity on their account. The
report will indicate principal and interest paid, amount of payments Consultant made on the
borrower's behalf for taxes and insurance, and any remaining escrow balance.
5. Tickler Notifications: Consultant will provide for an annual tickler notification to any
borrower, at the Agency's request.
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Portfolio Transfer
In the event the Agency requires Consultant to transition loans back to the Agency or to another
Servicer, Consultant will gather and package all loan files (hard-copy and/or electronic copy) for
shipment. Consultant has an in-house IT department that is dedicated to the maintenance and
enhancement of its proprietary loan servicing system. Consultant's IT department will work with
Agency staff to electronically transmit servicing data in an agreed upon format.
Portfolio Cleanup
Over the course of our 3D-year history, we have assisted cities, agencies and other governmental
entities in cleaning up their portfolio of loans to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the booked
loans with the terms and conditions of the original loan contracts. Another benefit of this portfolio
maintenance has been to ensure all reporting is accurate and fully updated. Clean up work may
typically involve a detailed review of payment histories to determine posting accuracy and compliance
with amortization statements, truth in lending statements, and other applicable loan documents.
Loss Mitil!ation
Loss of income to public sector agencies due to non-performing loans is very common because of the
unrelenting follow-up and labor involved. Because of budget and staff cuts, many of these agencies
are unable to dedicate the personnel necessary to generate the maximum return on this valuable asset.
Consultant's diligent collection efforts have been tailored through our 30 years of experience as we
work with our Clients to reduce delinquency and default rates.
A borrower is delinquent if payment is not received on or before its due date, irrespective of the grace
period. A borrower is in default of the promissory note when two payments are past due, or as
otherwise specified in the promissory note. Consultant provides treatment for delinquent mortgages
through positive pressure that is fair but finn. If delinquent borrowers have a positive attitude toward
their obligations, we will work with them to help them retain title to their property.
The following policy of follow-up will be adhered to by Consultant to minimize any loss of income to
the Agency:
I. New Borrower DelinQuencv: Early delinquency can be a sign of a chronic delinquent
borrower. Consultant forwards its first letter to new delinquent borrowers at 5 days past the
first payment due date. If there is no response, a second letter is sent at 15 days. Borrowers are
invited to contact our office to discuss difficulties they may be facing in meeting their
obligations. If no response is received to either letter, due diligence phone calls begin at 3 I
days delinquent.
2. DelinQuencvlDefault Letter Production: While most borrowers will pay without much
individual attention, delinquencies will rise because some borrowers, left alone, will fall into
poor paying habits. Therefore, letters of varying tone and composition will be sent at 15, 30 and
45 days past the payment due date. The letters emphasize the seriousness of the situation, the
potential for loss of the borrower's property, and demands immediate payment.
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3. Due Diligence Phone Calls: Telephone calls will be placed to all mortgage loan borrowers
beginning at 31 days delinquent. Telephone contact offers several advantages: it demands
attention; it interrupts other activity; it establishes a personal communication; and it requires
immediate response. The objective of the call is to secure or demand prompt payment, obtain
information needed to determine the reason for the delinquency, and to gain a commitment for
future payments.
4. Credit Reoorting: Consultant will report to the credit bureaus any borrower payment activity
on a monthly basis.
5. Confirmation Letters: Contact with borrowers is used to solicit commitments to repay past due
amounts. A borrower will be provided with the opportunity to bring the loan current
immediately, and within six months. Once a commitment is gained, Consultant will forward a
confirmation letter to document both the call and the commitment. The revised payment plan of
no greater than six month's duration is then implemented. Default under this plan may cause
Consultant to recommend foreclosure.
Reports
Consultant's standard reports are designed to meet the Agency's objectives and funding source
requirements. Data reporting is flexible and can be reported in several ways, including program type,
funding source and funding year. Hard-copy reports are available as indicated in addition to the
electronic reporting available to the Agency online through our Internet LoanLink service. Through
LoanLink, the Agency has unlimited access to account and portfolio data, and can view the information
as well as generate reports that can be downloaded into Excel.
I. Portfolio Status Reoort: The report provides a complete accounting per loan of the total
portfolio. The report identifies annual payments made, remaining balances, borrower's name
and account number, original loan balance, interest rate, and loan term. For those deferred loans
accruing interest, the report shows the ongoing accrued interest balance.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy reportforwarded monthly to the Agency.
2. Current Month Reconciliation Reoort: This report serves as reconciliation for the loan
payments remitted by borrowers.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy report, along with remittance check, forwarded
to the Agency within ten working days of the close of the month.
3. Delinquent Aging Report: This report reflects delinquent accounts at the 30, 60, 90, and over
90 day levels. Borrower accounts moved into the forbearance or foreclosure process are
designated.
Frequency: Available on-line, one hard-copy reportjimmrded monthly to the Agency.
4. Loan Amortization Schedule: The Loan Amortization Schedule shows the breakout of
principal and interest paid for each payment during the term of the loan. This schedule is
useful in determining how much principal is still owed and how much interest has been paid, at
any period of time. This report can also be used in determining any balloon amounts due per
the terms of the note.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
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5. Escrow Analvsis Report: For loans requiring monthly escrow/impound payments for taxes
and/or insurance, Consultant conducts an annual escrow analysis to determine the proper
monthly payment a given borrower needs to make in order to cover future tax and insurance
payments. This report is especially useful when escrow requirements change significantly, e.g.,
a marked increase in property tax due to a reassessment or supplemental tax.
Frequency: Available to the Agency upon request.
6. Account Status Information Report: Provides borrower profile, loan term and current balance
and status information for individual borrower accounts within an Agency's portfolio. This
report includes a vast amount of information on any particular account within the Agency's
portfolio.
Frequency: Available on-line.
7. Current Year Payment History: Details transactions on individual accounts for the current
year's activity.
Frequency: Available on-line.
8. Payment History with Memos: Consultant uses a series of memo codes to help classify various
borrower requests or processing activity. Activities subject to memo code classification
include, for example, requests for duplicate coupon books, payoff requests, and other
miscellaneous borrower questions. This report summarizes the loan history with identification
of these types of activities along with associated comments by Consultant personnel.
Frequency: Available on-line.
9. Memo Listing Report: This report lists the various coded actIvIties and their dates. It is
particularly useful when researching activity on any particular borrower account.
Frequency: Available on-line.
Forbearance Plans
Formal forbearance plans are typically used for defaults of 90+ days. A forbearance plan ofless than
six months duration is executed by the borrower and immediately implemented by Consultant, with
notice immediately provided to the Agency. Formal modifications to promissory note terms and
forbearance plans of greater than six months duration are forwarded to the Agency for pre-approval.
Before the borrower executes the agreement, the Agency is required to approve the plan.
Once approved, Consultant will implement the new payment schedule. Should a borrower default
from the new payment schedule without cause, Consultant will recommend foreclosure.
Forbearance Evaluation Process: A hardship is defined as a situation or set of events or circumstances
beyond the nonnal control of the borrower that prohibits the borrower from adhering to a planned
repayment schedule. If a borrower states, either verbally or in writing, that a hardship situation exists,
Consultant will document the circumstances and provide the following:
1. Letter from borrower requesting Agency's consideration of hardship
ii. Nature of the hardship
iii. Expected duration of the hardship
iv. Evidence to substantiate hardship
v. Forbearance Plan Proposal
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If the Agency approves the Forbearance Plan Proposal and executes the agreement with the borrower,
Consultant will resume loan servicing under the new payment plan. The file will be tickled for follow-
up at the expiration of the temporary plan.
Consultant's objective is to formulate a plan to bring the loan current as soon as possible. However, in
light of the Agency's original purpose in making these loans (to assist the low/moderate income and
disadvantaged citizens of its community), Consultant may recommend forbearance plans that defer all
or part of the regular repayments for a specified period of time.
Loan Foreclosure
The mortgage transaction and all collections efforts are predicated on the assumption that the borrower
is motivated and able to meet the mortgage obligation. A decision to foreclose is based on an analysis
of an individual loan. We will look at the borrower with particular emphasis on basic motivation,
ability to pay; and attitude or level of cooperation. If a borrower has been uncooperative, non-
responsive, or unwilling to cure the existing default by all reasonable means, Consultant will
recommend foreclosure.
This step is generally taken between 90 and 120 days. Upon Agency approval, and in accordance with
respective local, state and federal statutes, Consultant will send the borrower a notice of intent to
foreclose/demand letter, with a copy to the Agency. If no response is received within 30 days,
Consultant will advise the Agency of the non-response. Upon Agency direction, Consultant will
proceed to foreclosure. Consultant will properly document all steps taken to affect a cure.
If the loan is not reinstated or paid off, Consultant will continue foreclosure up to and including the
sale of the property. Upon sale of the property, Consultant will return all proceeds of the sale to the
Agency less foreclosure fees and any previously un-reimbursed costs incurred.
In the event the borrower reinstates the loan, Consultant will remit to the Agency all payments
received from the borrower. For those loans that are reinstated by the borrower, Consultant will
resume normal servicing functions.
Bankruptcv Administration Services
I. Chapter 13 Bankruptcv:
a. Upon receipt of notification from a court oflaw, debtor (borrower), or the Agency of a Chapter
13 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant, Consultant will forward a notification letter
to the Agency indicating intention to file a Notice of Claim as well as supporting bankruptcy
documentation. Such Notice of Claim will indicate the total amount past due at time of
Chapter 13 filing. Consultant will then file a Proof of Claim to the appropriate court. Upon
receipt of a returned filed Proof of Claim from the court, Consultant will forward a copy of
same to the Agency and will begin monitoring post and pre-petition payments to borrower's
loan account.
b. Upon any default of borrower in the remittance of post petition payments, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel to notify counsel of the default, instructing that any
further default will result in the filing of a Motion to Lift the bankruptcy stay. In addition,
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notification of the default will be forwarded to the Trustee's office. Should there be a
continued default in post-petition payments and at the instruction of the Agency, the Motion to
Lift will be filed by Consultant and Consultant will begin foreclosure proceedings as directed
by the Agency.
2. Chapter 7 Bankruptcv:
a. Upon receipt of notification of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a debtor serviced by Consultant,
Consultant will establish a file for the borrower and monitor payments. Additionally, a
reaffirmation agreement will be generated and forwarded to the borrower's attorney (debtor's
counsel) for signature with a copy to the Agency, and to the appropriate court upon receipt of
the executed document. This fully enforceable agreement, if executed, will retain the lien as
secured and will keep the lien from being discharged as part of the Chapter 7 discharge.
b. Upon any default of borrower's remittance of payments during the bankruptcy, Consultant will
contact the borrower's (debtor's) counsel advising of the default.
c. Should the Chapter 7 Trustee determine that assets are available for distribution to creditors,
Consultant will file a Proof of Claim on behalf of the Agency, indicating total amount due.
Affidavit of Owner:
Consultant will forward an instructional letter and Affidavit of Owner to each borrower. The
Affidavit requires the owner to affirm continued compliance with all provisions of the
promissory note and/or rehabilitation agreement. Such provisions may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Continued residence
Timely payment of property taxes
Ongoing hazard and flood insurance coverage
Timely payment of all sums due to superior lien holders
Proper maintenance of the property
Non-subordination
a. If no response is received within two weeks, Consultant will send a second letter, again
requesting owner to sign and return affidavit.
b. Consultant will compile responses and will forward original affidavits to the Agency.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl!: Wal!:e Compliance Monitorinl!: Services:
Consultant shall, on an as needed basis as determined by the Agency, provide the following Davis-
Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring services from pre-bid through close-out
of a project. Consultant's Davis-Bacon and/or State of California Prevailing Wage compliance
monitoring services are designed to meet statutory and regulatory prevailing wage requirements for
construction labor standards in State and/or federally funded Housing and Community Development
programs.
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Note: Tasks designated by "SPW" apply to State Prevailing Wage Compliance Monitoring Services in
California only.
Pre-Bid/Bid Procedures
I. Consultant shall provide the Agency with its wage compliance procedure guidelines for inclusion
in pre bid information and/or bid requests.
2. Consultant will provide the Agency with verification of a contractor's eligibility for contract award
by reviewing the General Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs".
3. SPW: Consultant will also review the Department ofIndustrial Relation's list entitled "DLSE
Debarments" for verification of a contractor's eligibility.
Pre-Construction Phase
Following bid award, Agency shall notify Consultant in writing of the following:
~ Names and addresses of general contractor and all subcontractors
~ Appropriate wage rates
~ Requested date of Pre-construction Conference
~ Approximate date of construction start
~ Approximate Project amount
~ Project location/address
~ Project type; (e.g. Commercial Rehabilitation, Multi-Family, New Construction, Highway
Improvement, etc.)
I. Consultant shall prepare a portion of the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File (related to
payroll information) and shall maintain it for the duration of the project.
SPW: Consultant shall establish a project file for the collected and prevailing wage related
documents and shall maintain it for the duration ofthe project.
2. Consultant shall conduct, with a Agency representative in attendance, a pre-construction
conference. General contractor and subcontractors shall be provided with a comprehensive packet
detailing Consultant/Agency wage compliance procedures.
3. Consultant shall also supply the necessary wage compliance fonns to all contractors and Agency at
conference.
4. Consultant shall prepare and issue conference minutes to all attendees. A copy of the minutes shall
also be placed in the Project Labor Standards Enforcement File, as required by Davis Bacon
regulations.
5. Consultant shall re-verify each contractor's eligibility for contract award by reviewing the General
Services Administration's "List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non
Procurement Programs".
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6. Consultant shall verify that all apprentices have been properly registered (or certified) in an
apprenticeship program registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State
Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Bureau.
7. Consultant shall verify with the United States Department of Labor, Employment, and Training
Administration that all trainees hold a formal certification showing registration in an approved
program.
8. SPW: Consultant shall request each contractor to submit a copy ofDAS Form 140, "Public Works
Contract A ward Information," filed with applicable apprenticeship committee.
Construction Phase
I. The Agency or the general contractor shall submit to Consultant certified payroll reports within
seven working days of completion of the work week. Upon receipt, Consultant shall provide a
formal examination and review to confirm that:
~ The payroll report is complete;
~ Classifications and wage rates reported on payroll are at least equal to the rate required
under the applicable wage determination;
~ Overtime hours and wages are properly calculated;
~ Fringe benefits have been paid in addition to the basic hourly rate or are to be paid to any
appropriate party;
~ There are only permissible deductions;
~ All computations are accurate; and
~ The Statement of Compliance is signed by the owner, officer, or designated employee of
the contractor.
2. Consultant shall document any discrepancies that require general contractor or subcontractor
action. Consultant shall forward the results of this formal examination and review to the Agency
and general contractor for resolution and follow-up. Reports will be submitted to the Agency on a
monthly basis, or as otherwise requested and agreed to.
3. If applicable, Consultant shall notify Agency's representative upon receipt of Disbursement
Authorization of any outstanding certified payroll(s) not yet received or of unresolved violations.
The Agency then has discretion to withhold payment until such discrepancies are resolved or may
authorize Consultant to proceed with the disbursement request.
4. If all payroll reports have been submitted to Consultant to date and there are no unresolved
violations, Consultant shall not notify the Agency and shall automatically proceed in processing the
disbursement.
5. Additional Compliance Methods:
~ Consultant may conduct mail interviews approximately and correlate all interview results
with submitted payroll information and report any discrepancies found.
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~ Consultant may conduct monthly site interviews ensuring that applicable wage
detennination and required materials are posted and employee interview information
gathered is consistent with payroll documentation received.
~ To further ensure compliance, Agency may, at any time, forward a daily worker
classification count to Consultant. Consultant shall compare this count to payroll
information submitted.
Maintenance of Files and Availabilitv of Data
Consultant shall maintain records and the Labor Standards Enforcement file(s) of all accounts
established under the provisions of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the closing of
each project. Consultant shall, upon request and within thirty (30) days of such request, make
available all records, financial and otherwise, dealing with its activities performed pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement to authorized auditors and monitors of the Agency.
Consulting Services and Extended Work
Consultant may be requested to provide additional Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage
Compliance Monitoring Services to include conducting additional pre-construction conferences,
assisting in labor standards investigations, performing additional site visits, etc.
I FEE SCBEDUL.E
Compliance Monitorinl!:
Compliance base fee: $110.00 per unit.
Follow up review: $150.00 per hour (rate may vary based on task to be completed.)
In the event the Agency requests additional services to be performed by Consultant not specifically set
forth in the Scope of Services and Consultant agrees to perform the requested additional service(s),
Consultant shall undertake such service(s) after receiving written authorization from the Agency.
Additional compensation for such service(s) shall be allowed as agreed upon in writing by both the
Agency and Consultant.
Loan Portfolio Management:
Amortized Loans:
New Loan Set-Up Fee: $40.00 per loan
Monthly Service Fee for Amortized Loans: $9.35 per loan per month.
Escrowing and/or monitoring of taxes and insurance are included with the service at no additional cost
(except for a one-time tax service vendor fee). Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from
outside vendors and are subject to marketplace increases.
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Deferred Loans:
Monthly Service Fee for Deferred Loans:
I. Set-up Fee: $40.00 per loan
11. Warehouse: $2.15 per loan per month
iii. Warehouse and monitor oftaxes and/or insurance: $2.70 per loan per month plus a one-
time tax service vendor fee.
IV. Warehouse and escrow of taxes and/or insurance: $9.35 per loan per month plus a one-time
tax service vendor fee.
IV. Flat fee for receiving occasional payments on deferred loans: $9.35 per payment
Tax service fees are outside costs passed through from outside vendors and are subject to marketplace
Increases.
Residual Receipt Loan Servicing:
a. Initial AlInual Financial Statement Review regardless of the number of Promissory Notes
for Residual Receipt loans under subject loan type: $250.00
b. Subsequent Annual Financial Statement Review (applicable when more than one financial
statement on the same loan is submitted for review at the same time. $175.00
Loss Mitil!ation
An additional servicing fee of $3.85 per loan shall be charged for all amortized loans in the portfolio.
An additional $.50 per loan per month shall be charged for credit reporting.
Forbearance Plans
A flat fee of $300 per loan per occurrence will be charged to institute a formal forbearance plan
(usually in excess of 6 months in duration and with approval of the Agency). The Agency may require
the borrower to pay this fee. Informal forbearances (usually less than 6 months in duration) to allow a
delinquent borrower to catch up and bring their loan current are perfonned at no charge to the borrower
or the Agency.
Loan Foreclosure
I. Document Preparation: Upon the Agency's authorization to proceed, a one-time charge of$300 to
prepare documents to commence foreclosure proceedings and to manage the foreclosure process on
behalf of the Agency will be assessed. In addition to the above foreclosure service fee, Consultant
will deduct and pay from remittance or bill Agency for other costs incurred in the foreclosure
process such as, but not limited to, conventional legal fees, sheriffs' deposits, bankruptcy closing
costs, fees set by law, etc. Any counsel retained will be approved by the Agency or provided by
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the Consultant at their non-reimbursable cost. These fees will be accurately quoted on a case-by-
case basis upon request by the Agency and within all applicable statutory limits.
2. Reinstatement Terms: Agency reimbursement for foreclosure services rendered, and its costs and
other charges, will be made by the borrower upon reinstatement or full payment of any Deed of
Trust or Mortgage under foreclosure.
Per-Event Fees
Tickler Notifications
$12.50 per notification
Affidavit of Owner:
$12.00 per loan (entire portfolio done at one time) with a $500
minimum fee.
Portfolio Transfer Fee:
Consultant
$30.00 per loan one time fee if transferred from
Portfolio Clean-up Fee:
$39.00 per loan
Bankruptev Services
I. Filing of Proof of Claims Fee: $100 per occurrence
2. Filing of Reaffirmation Agreements Fee: $75 for each occurrence
3. Monitoring and Repayments Fee: $7 per loan per month for the duration of an active Chapter 7/13
case for monitoring Chapter 7/13 plans and Discharges or Debtors (Chapter 13), and the receipt of
post and pre-petition payments.
4. Filing of Lift Stays Fee: $175 per occurrence plus out-of-pocket fees and costs. Such fees and
costs include, but are not limited to, obtaining local council in the bankruptcy jurisdiction and as
approved by the Agency. The Agency will be responsible for the payment of any fees for filing
suit or related outside costs due Consultant that cannot be reimbursed from the borrower.
Davis-Bacon and/or State Prevailinl! Wal!e Compliance Monitorinl! Services
Consultant's hourly rate for Wage Compliance Monitoring Services is $65.00 per hour, with a
minimum fee of$2,750 per project.
Invoices will be submitted quarterly, unless alternative paying arrangements are made. The above fee
includes all services noted in the scope of services as well as outside expenses incurred by Consultant.
Additional consulting services outside the stated scope of service in the proposal will be billed at the
rate of$100.00 per hour (plus travel expenses as required).
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant shall maintain insurance policies issued by an insurance company or companies
authorized to do business in the State of California and that maintain during the term of the policy a
"General Policyholders Rating" of at least A(v), as set forth in the then most current edition of "Bests
Insurance Guide," as follows:
(I) Comprehensive General Liabilitv Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit, per occurrence.
(2) Automobile Insurance. The Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall
maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance of not less than One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence
for each vehicle leased or owned by the Consultant or its subcontractors and
used in performing work under this Agreement.
(3) Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Consultant and each of its
subcontractors shall maintain worker's compensation coverage in accordance
with California workers' compensation laws for all workers under the
Consultant's and/or subcontractor's employment performing work under this
Agreement.
(4) Errors and Omissions Coverage. The Consultant shall maintain an insurance
policy covering liability for errors and omissions of the Consultant in
performing the Scope of Services of this Agreement in an amount of not less
than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement and prior to the commencement of any work
by the Consultant, the Consultant shall deliver to the Agency, copies of policies or certificates
evidencing the existence of the insurance coverage required herein, which coverage shall remain in full
force and effect continuously throughout the term of this Agreement. Each policy of insurance that the
Consultant purchases in satisfaction of the insurance requirements of this Agreement shall name the
Agency as an additional insured and shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated or
modified, except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Agency.
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