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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 20, 2022 C-17CITY OF a z CALIFORNIA COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM iClm 17 AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement With the City of Lodi" With Caltrans; and a Maintenance Agreement Between the City and 12 West Apartments, LLC., To Transfer Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities MEETING DATE: July 20, 2022 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lodi" with Caltrans; and a Maintenance Agreement between the City and 12 West Apartments, LLC., to transfer landscape maintenance responsibilities. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Developer, 12 West Apartments, LLC., is developing the property located at 2925 Gala Drive (west of Lodi Shopping Center) into an apartment complex containing 224 apartment units. Developer is required to install certain landscape and irrigation elements along its Kettleman Lane (HWY 12) frontage as shown on Exhibit A. The work on Kettleman Lane requires a Caltrans encroachment permit, however Caltrans will not issue encroachment permits or enter into agreements with private parties for this type of work. For the Developer to obtain the encroachment permit, the City must execute the "Improvements Maintenance Agreement Within State Highway Right of Way on Route 12 Within the City of Lodi." A separate maintenance agreement between the City and the Developer will transfer all Caltrans maintenance requirements from the City to the Developer and is included as part of the Council action. Staff recommends the Council authorize the City Manager to execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement With the City of Lodi" with Caltrans; and a Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Developer transferring landscape maintenance responsibilities for improvements in the Kettleman Lane (State Route 12) right-of-way to the Developer. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact since the developer will be responsible for the landscape maintenance. FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A C2a--Q Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director CES/LC/cd Cc Associate Civil Engineer, Kiriu 12 West Apartments, LLC APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager \\cvcfilv02\pubwks$\WP\DEV_ SERV\Developments\Lodi Southwest Gateway\Gateway North\KETTLEMAN LANDSCAPE PLANS\MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT\CC_ KettMaintAgmt.docx 7/6/2022 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LODI THIS AGREEMENT is made effective this day of , 20_, by and between the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as "STATE" and the CITY of LODI; hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and collectively referred to as "PARTIES". The PARTIES hereto mutually desire to identify the maintenance responsibilities of CITY for newly constructed or revised improvements within STATE's right of way by Permit Number 1022-61-C-01 19. 2. This Agreement addresses CITY responsibility for the sidewalk, planting, irrigation system, catch basin, streetlight connected to City meter (collectively the "LANDSCAPING") placed within State Highway right of way on State Route 12, as shown on Exhibit A, attached to and made a part of this Agreement. 3. Maintenance responsibilities that includes, but is not limited to, inspection, providing emergency repair, replacement, and maintenance, (collectively hereinafter "MAINTAIN/MAINTENANCE") of LANDSCAPING as shown on said Exhibit "A." 4. The degree or extent of maintenance work to be performed, and the standards, therefore, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Streets and Highways Code and the then current edition of the State Maintenance Manual. 5. When a planned future improvement is constructed and/or a minor revision has been effected with STATE's consent or initiation within the limits of the STATE's right of way herein described which affects PARTIES' division of maintenance responsibility as described herein, PARTIES will agree upon and execute a new dated and revised Exhibit "A" which will be made a part hereof and will thereafter supersede the attached original Exhibit "A" to thereafter become a part of this Agreement. 5.1.The new exhibit can be executed only upon written consent of the PARTIES hereto acting by and through their authorized representatives. No formal amendment to this Agreement will be required. 6. CITY agrees, at CITY expense, to do the following: 6.1. CITY may install, or contract, authorizing a licensed contractor with appropriate class of license in the State of California, to install and 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 thereafter will MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING conforming to those plans and specifications (PS&E) pre -approved by STATE. 6.2. CITY will submit the final form of the PS&E, prepared, stamped and signed by a licensed landscape architect, for LANDSCAPING to STATE's District Permit Engineer for review and approval and will obtain and have in place a valid necessary encroachment permit prior to the start of any work within STATE'S right of way. All proposed LANDSCAPING must meet STATE's applicable standards. 6.2.1. CITY contractors will be required to obtain an Encroachment Permit prior to the start of any work within STATE's right of way. 6.2.2. An Encroachment Permit rider may be required for any changes to the scope of work allowed by this Agreement prior to the start of any work within STATE's right of way 6.3. CITY shall ensure that LANDSCAPED areas designated on Exhibit "A" are provided with adequate scheduled routine MAINTENANCE necessary to MAINTAIN a neat and attractive appearance including providing for water, and fertilizer necessary to sustain healthy plant growth during the entire life of this Agreement. 6.3.1.To prune shrubs, tree plantings, and trees to control extraneous growth and ensure STATE standard lines of sight to signs and corner sight distances are always maintained for the safety of the public. 6.3.2. To replace unhealthy or dead plantings when observed or within 30 days when notified in writing by STATE that plant replacement is required. 6.3.3. To expeditiously MAINTAIN, replace, repair or remove from service any LANDSCAPING system component that has become unsafe or unsightly. 6.4.To furnish electricity for irrigation system controls, and lighting system controls for all street lighting systems installed by CITY. 6.5.To MAINTAIN, repair and operate the irrigation systems in a manner that prevents water from flooding or spraying onto STATE highway, spraying parked and moving automobiles, spraying pedestrians on public sidewalks, or leaving surface water that becomes a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian/bicyclist travel. 6.6. To control weeds at a level acceptable to the STATE. Any weed control performed by chemical weed sprays (herbicides) shall comply with all 2 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 laws, rules, and regulations established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. All chemical spray operations shall be reported quarterly (Form LAI 7) to the STATE to: District 10 Maintenance at 1976 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton, CA. 95205. 6.7. CITY shall ensure LANDSCAPING within the Agreement limits provide an acceptable walking surface, and will provide for the repair of sidewalk, planting, irrigation system, catch basin, streetlight connected to City meter and removal of dirt, debris, graffiti, weeds, and any deleterious item or material on or about the LANDSCAPING in an expeditious 6.8. To MAINTAIN all parking or use restrictions signs encompassed within the area of the LANDSCAPING. 6.9.To remove LANDSCAPING and appurtenances and restore STATE owned areas to a safe and attractive condition acceptable to STATE in the event this Agreement is terminated as set forth herein. 7. STATE may provide CITY with timely written notice of unsatisfactory conditions that require correction by the CITY. However, the non -receipt of notice does not excuse CITY from maintenance responsibilities assumed under this Agreement. 8. STATE shall Issue encroachment permits to CITY and CITY contractors at no cost to them. 9. LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 9.1. Nothing within the provisions of this Agreement is intended to create duties or obligations to or rights in third parties not party to this Agreement, or affect the legal liability of either PARTY to this Agreement by imposing any standard of care respecting the design, construction and maintenance of these STATE highway improvements or CITY facilities different from the standard of care imposed by law. 9.2. If during the term of this Agreement, CITY should cease to MAINTAIN the LANDSCAPING to the satisfaction of STATE as provided by this Agreement, STATE may either undertake to perform that MAINTENANCE on behalf of CITY at CITY's expense or direct CITY to remove or itself remove LANDSCAPING at CITY's sole expense and restore STATE's right of way to its prior or a safe operable condition. CITY hereby agrees to pay said STATE expenses, within thirty (30) days of receipt of billing by STATE. However, prior to STATE performing any MAINTENANCE or removing LANDSCAPING, STATE will provide written notice to CITY to 3 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 cure the default and CITY will have thirty (30) days within which to affect that cure. 9.3. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction arising under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that STATE shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation and other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE under this Agreement with the exception of those actions of STATE necessary to cure a noticed default on the part of CITY. 9.4. Neither STATE nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction arising under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that CITY shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless STATE and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under this Agreement. 9.5. PREVAILING WAGES: 9.5.1. Labor Code Compliance- If the work performed under this Agreement is done under contract and falls within the Labor Code section 1720(a) (1) definition of a "public works" in that it is construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair; or maintenance work under Labor Code section 1771. CITY must conform to the provisions of Labor Code sections 1720 through 1815, and all applicable provisions of California Code of Regulations found in Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 3, Articles 1-7. CITY agrees to include prevailing wage requirements in its contracts for public works. Work performed by CITY'S own forces is exempt from the Labor Code's Prevailing Wage requirements. 9.5.2. Requirements in Subcontracts - CITY shall require its contractors to include prevailing wage requirements in all subcontracts when the work to be performed by the subcontractor under this Agreement 4 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 is a "public works" as defined in Labor Code Section 1720(a) (1) and Labor Code Section 1771. Subcontracts shall include all prevailing wage requirements set forth in CITY's contracts. 10.INSURANCE: 10.1. SELF-INSURED - CITY is self-insured. CITY agrees to deliver evidence of self-insured coverage providing general liability insurance, coverage of bodily injury liability and property damage liability, naming STATE, its officers, agents and employees as the additional insured in an amount of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in aggregate and $5 million in excess. Coverage shall be evidenced by a certification of self-insurance letter ("Letter of Self -Insurance"), satisfactory to STATE, certifying that CITY meets the coverage requirements of this section. This Letter of Self -Insurance shall also identify the location as depicted in EXHIBIT A. CITY shall deliver to STATE the Letter of Self - Insurance with a signed copy of this AGREEMENT. A copy of the executed Letter of Self -Insurance shall be attached hereto and incorporate as Exhibit B. 10.2. SELF-INSURED using Contractor - If the work performed under this AGREEMENT is done by CITY's contractor(s), CITY shall require its contractor(s) to maintain in force, during the term of this AGREEMENT, a policy of general liability insurance, including coverage of bodily injury liability and property damage liability, naming STATE, its officers, agents and employees as the additional insured in an amount of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in aggregate and $5 million in excess. Coverage shall be evidenced by a certificate of insurance in a form satisfactory to the STATE that shall be delivered to the STATE with a signed copy of this Agreement. 1 1.TERMINATION - This Agreement may be terminated by timely mutual written consent by PARTIES, and CITY's failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement may be grounds for a Notice of Termination by STATE. 12.TERM OF AGREEMENT -This Agreement shall become effective on the date first shown on its face sheet and shall remain in full force and effect until amended or terminated at any time upon mutual consent of the PARTIES or until terminated by STATE for cause. 5 03/02/2022 TR 10 22 0082 PARTIES are empowered by Streets and Highways Code Section 114& 130 to enter into this Agreement and have delegated to the undersigned the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective agencies and covenants to have followed all the necessary legal requirements to validly execute this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. THE CITY OF LODI By: MARK CHANDLER Mayor Initiated and Approved By: STEVE SCHWABAUER City Manager ATTEST: By: OLIVIA NASHED City Clerk By: JANICE MAGDICH City Attorney 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STEVEN KECK Director of Transportation IN MAURICIO SERRANO Deputy District Director Maintenance District 10 As to Form and Procedure: Attorney Department of Transportation WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: City Clerk City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ALONG STATE ROUTE 12 FRONTAGE OF 2925 GALA DRIVE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LODI, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", 12 WEST APARTMENTS, LLC, a California limited liability company, hereinafter referred to as "Developer". RECITALS: Developer is the owner of "Lot A", also known as 2925 Gala Drive (APN 058-030-09), as depicted on the subdivision map titled "GATEWAY NORTH, UNIT NO.2" filed for record on February 14, 2020 in Book 43 of Maps and Plats, at Page 125 in the Office of the San Joaquin County Recorder to develop an apartment complex hereinafter referred to as "Project". Developer is required as a condition of development of the Project, to install and maintain landscape and irrigation improvements within the Caltrans right-of-way along the State Route 12 frontage of APN 058-030-09. The required landscape and irrigation improvements encroach into the State Route 12 right of way and Caltrans has required that the City execute an improvements maintenance agreement to maintain such improvements. NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. City has entered into an agreement with Caltrans entitled "Landscape Maintenance Agreement With The City of Lodi" dated attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof. Developer agrees to assume all responsibilities of City under the terms of the Caltrans Agreement for maintenance of the landscape and irrigation improvements along and within the State Route 12 frontage of 2925 Gala Drive (APN 058-030-09) with the exception of the public storm drainage system, public water main system and fire hydrants, and street lights ("Area of Improvements"). The location of the Area of Improvements is shown in Exhibit A. City is to incur no expense in the installation or on-going maintenance and repair of the Improvements. Developer agrees to save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, from liability of any nature whatsoever arising from Developer's installation, or maintenance of the improvements, or Developer's use or occupation of the Area of Improvements. It is the intent of the Parties that neither City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents or employees is responsible to any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Developer in the Area of Improvements. 4. Developer further agrees to save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents and employees from damage of any sort occasioned by Caltrans' entry upon, use, removal of improvements or occupation of the Area of Improvements. \\cvcfilv02\pubwks$\WP\DEV_SERV\Developments\Lodi Southwest Gateway\Gateway North\KETTLEMAN LANDSCAPE PLANS\MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT\Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Kettleman Apartment).docx 1 7/13/22 This Agreement shall run with the land and be binding on the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns. 6. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing, signed by the authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight delivery, postage prepaid, or three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties. Notices required to be given to City shall be addressed as follows: Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street P. O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Notices required to be given to Developer shall be addressed as follows: Matt Dobbins, Manager David Corry, Manager 12 West Apartments, LLC 1520 W Kettleman Lane, Suite A-1 Lodi, CA 95242 7. Herein is set forth the entire agreement between the Parties. The performance of these conditions constitutes full performance and shall relieve City of all further obligations or claims, with respect to the installation and maintenance of the improvements located within the Area of Improvements. 8. In the event either party hereto breaches the terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement, then, the prevailing party in any suit to enforce this Agreement or restrain the breach thereof, shall in addition to any other relief or damages awarded, be entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee and all costs of suit to be set and determined by any court of competent jurisdiction and added to any judgment obtained. 9. Authority The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement. [The balance of this page is intentionally left blank.] \\cvcfilv02\pubwks$\WP\DEV_SERV\Developments\Lodi Southwest Gateway\Gateway North\KETTLEMAN LANDSCAPE PLANS\MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT\Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Kettleman Apartment).docx 2 7/13/22 10. Execution In Witness Whereof, Developer and City have caused their names and corporate seals to be hereunto affixed. 12 WEST APARTMENTS, LLC, a California limited liability company Dated: By: MATTHEW DOBBINS Manager By: DAVID CORRY Manager (CORPORATE SEAL) CITY OF LODI, a California municipal corporation Dated: Bv: STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager ATTEST: OLIVIA NASHED City Clerk (CORPORATE SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney \\cvcfilv02\pubwks$\WP\DEV_SERV\Developments\Lodi Southwest Gateway\Gateway North\KETTLEMAN LANDSCAPE PLANS\MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT\Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Kettleman Apartment).docx 3 7/13/22 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-179 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE "LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LODI" WITH CALTRANS AND A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND 12 WEST APARTMENTS, LLC, TO TRANSFER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES WHEREAS, Developer, 12 West Apartments, LLC, is developing the property located at 2925 Gala Drive into an apartment complex containing 224 apartment units and is required to install certain landscape and irrigation elements along the Kettleman Lane (State Route 12) frontage; and WHEREAS, the work on Kettleman Lane requires a Caltrans encroachment permit, however, Caltrans will not issue encroachment permits or enter into agreements with private parties for this type of work; and WHEREAS, for the Developer to obtain the encroachment permit, the City must execute the landscape maintenance agreement with Caltrans; a separate maintenance agreement between the City and the Developer will transfer all Caltrans maintenance requirements from the City to the Developer; and WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lodi" with Caltrans and a Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Developer transferring landscape maintenance responsibilities for improvements in the Kettleman Lane (State Route 12) right-of-way to the Developer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the "Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lodi" with Caltrans and a maintenance agreement between the City and the Developer transferring landscape maintenance responsibilities for improvements in the Kettleman Lane (State Route 12) right-of-way to the Developer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary. Dated: July 20, 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-179 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 20, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None OLIVIA NASHED City Clerk 2022-179 WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: csst7 City Clerk City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ALONG STATE ROUTE 12 FRONTAGE OF 2925 GALA DRIVE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LODI, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", 12 WEST APARTMENTS, LLC, a California limited liability company, hereinafter referred to as "Developer". RECITALS: Developer is the owner of "Lot A", also known as 2925 Gala Drive (APN 058-030-09), as depicted on the subdivision map titled "GATEWAY NORTH, UNIT NO.2" filed for record on February 14, 2020 in Book 43 of Maps and Plats, at Page 125 in the Office of the San Joaquin County Recorder to develop an apartment complex hereinafter referred to as "Project". Developer is required as a condition of development of the Project, to install and maintain landscape and irrigation improvements within the Caltrans right-of-way along the State Route 12 frontage of APN 058-030-09. The required landscape and irrigation improvements encroach into the State Route 12 right of way and State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as "Caltrans") has required that the City execute an improvements maintenance agreement to maintain such improvements. NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. City has entered into an agreement with Caltrans entitled "Landscape Maintenance Agreement With The City of Lodi" dated attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof ("LMA"). 2. Developer agrees to assume all responsibilities of City under the terms of the LMA for maintenance of the landscape and irrigation improvements along and within the State Route 12 frontage of 2925 Gala Drive (APN 058-030-09) with the exception that Developer is not responsible for installation or maintenance of the storm drainage system; water main system; fire hydrants; catch basin; signage; street lights; sidewalks; driveways or paved travelways ("Improvements"). The location of the Improvements is shown in Exhibit A ("Area of Improvements"). City is to incur no expense in the installation or on-going maintenance and repair of the Improvements. 3. Developer agrees to save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees, from liability of any nature whatsoever arising from Developer's installation, or maintenance of the Improvements, or Developer's use or occupation of the Area of Improvements. It is the intent of the Parties that neither City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents or employees is responsible to any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Developer in the Area of Improvements. 4. Developer further agrees to save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents and employees from damage of any sort C:\Users\cdelbarba\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\78S8UWERWgreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Gala Drive) (Redline)_220613_0951.docx 1 7114122 occasioned by Caltrans' entry upon, use, removal of improvements or occupation of the Area of Improvements. 5. This Agreement shall run with the land and be binding on the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns. 6. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing, signed by the authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight delivery, postage prepaid, or three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties. Notices required to be given to City shall be addressed as follows: Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street P. O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Notices required to be given to Developer shall be addressed as follows: Matt Dobbins, Manager David Corry, Manager 12 West Apartments, LLC 1520 W Kettleman Lane, Suite A-1 Lodi, CA 95242 7. Herein is set forth the entire agreement between the Parties. The performance of these conditions constitutes full performance and shall relieve City of all further obligations or claims, with respect to the installation and maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation Improvements located within the Area of Improvements. 8. In the event either party hereto breaches the terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement, then, the prevailing party in any suit to enforce this Agreement or restrain the breach thereof, shall in addition to any other relief or damages awarded, be entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee and all costs of suit to be set and determined by any court of competent jurisdiction and added to any judgment obtained. 9. Authority The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the parties to execute this Agreement. [The balance of this page is intentionally left blank.] C:\Users\cdelbarba\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\78S8UWER\Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Gala Drive) (Redline)_220613 0951 docx 2 7/14122 10. Execution In Witness Whereof, Developer and City have caused their names and corporate seals to be hereunto affixed. 12 WEST APARTMENTS, LLC, a California limited liability company Dated By MATTHEW DOBBINS Manager By. DAVID CORRY Manager CITY OF LODI, a California municipal corporation Dated. By STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager ATTEST: OLIVIA NASHED City Clerk (CORPORATE SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney C:\Users\cdelbarba\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content 0utlook\78S8UWER\Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements (Gala Drive) (Redline)_220613_0951 docx 3 7/14/22