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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE EL SEGUNDO SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORPORATION
AND
NEIL R. CADMAN DBA CADMAN GROUP
This Agreement is entered into this_-1St- day of October, 2004,by and between the EL
SEGUNDO SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORPORATION, a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation("OWNER") and NEIL R. CADMAN, an individual dba the Cadman Group
("MANAGER").
Section l: APPOINTMENT
1.1 ACCEPTANCE
OWNER contracts with MANAGER to lease and manage the property described in paragraph 1.2
upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. MANAGER accepts the appointment
and agrees to furnish the services of its organization for the leasing, management, repair,
maintenance and landscaping of the Premises.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
The property to be managed by MANAGER under this Agreement(the 'Premises") is known as
Park Vista, located at 615 E. Holly Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245, consisting of the land, buildings
and other improvements described as an elderly housing project for independent living in the State
of California.
1.3 ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Subject to the hierarchy of interpretation set forth in Section 29:,the Proposed Services set forth on
pages 3-8 of the attached NL NAGER's Proposal for Services dated July 13, 2004 are specifically
incorporated by reference into this Agreement and constitute part of the scope of services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.4 TERM
The tern of this Agreement is for three (3)years from the effective date to and including
September 30, 2007, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 19 regarding termination.
1.5 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
While performing this Agreement, MANAGER will use the appropriate generally accepted
professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged
in providing similar services. OWNER will notify MANAGER of any deficiencies and
MANAGER will have fifteen(15) days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to
OWNER's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by
MANAGER.
1.6 MANAGEMENT OFFICE
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OWNER must provide adequate space on the Premises for a management office. OWNER must
pay all expenses related to maintaining, but not staffing, such office, including, without limitation,
furnishings, equipment, postage and office supplies, electricity, utilities and telephone for business
usage only.
1.7 APARTMENT FOR ON-SITE STAFF
OWNER must provide a suitable apartment on the Premises for the use of an on-site manager, rent-
free, except that resident staff must pay for heat, utilities and telephone in the same manner as other
tenants. The on-site manager's specific apartment may be selected by OWNER.
1.8 ASSIGNABILITY.
This Agreement is for MANAGER's professional services. MANAGER's attempts to assign the
benefits or burdens of this Agreement without OWNER's written approval are prohibited and will
be null and void.
Section 2: BANK ACCOUNTS
The operating account established under this Agreement may be with a bank selected by
MANAGER and must at all times be in the name of, and owned by, OWNER, but under
MANAGER'S control. MANAGER'S designees are the only parties authorized to draw upon such
account. However, MANAGER'S monthly management fee and all other checks in amounts in
excess of$1,999.99 must be countersigned by OWNER's President and/or Chief Financial Officer,
No amounts in any accounts established under this Agreement may, in any event,be commingled
with any other funds of MANAGER or its other clients.
2.1 OPERATING(AND/OR)RESERVE ACCOUNT(S)
MANAGER will assume responsibility for previously established operating account(s)known as
the El Segundo Senior Housing Corporation Operating account, at a local bank to be used for the
deposit of receipts collected which deposits are insured by the federal government. Any other
depository which may be used in the future will be selected by OWNER. MANAGER will not be
held liable in the event of the bankruptcy or failure of any institution selected by OWNER. Funds
in the Operating(and/or)Reserve Account(s)remain the property of OWNER subject to
disbursement of operating expenses by MANAGER as described in this Agreement. MANAGER
must remit to OWNER, or directly deposit to a Reserve Account established by OWNER, the
monthly Reserve amount from the rental receipts.
2.1.1 INITIAL DEPOSIT AND CONTINGENCY RESERVE
Immediately upon commencing this Agreement,MANAGER will be authorized to access the
Operating Account at a local bank. MANAGER may conduct its own audit of the Operating
Account. A contingency reserve account will be maintained by OWNER. Those funds may be
used by the officers and/or directors of OWNER for the management and benefit of the Premises.
2.2 SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
MANAGER must, if required by law, maintain a separate interest bearing account for tenant
security deposits and advance rentals. Such account must be maintained in accordance with
applicable state or federal laws. MANAGER must obtain all existing security deposits from
OWNER's former management contractor.
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2.3 FIDELITY BOND
MANAGER must cause all personnel who handle or are responsible for the safekeeping of
OWNER's monies to be insured by a fidelity bond in the amount of at least $100,000.00 with a
company selected by MANAGER. Such bond will be secured at OWNER's expense and OWNER
and its Board of Directors will be named as an additional insured thereon.
Section 3: COLLECTION OF RENTS AND OTHER RECEIPTS
3.1 MANAGER'S COLLECTION AND BANKING AUTHORITY
MANAGER must collect and receipt for all rents, charges and other amounts receivable on
OWNER's account in connection with the management and operation of the Premises. Such
receipts (except tenants' security deposits and advance rentals, which must be handled as specified
in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3; and special charges, which must be handled as specified in paragraph
3.2) must be deposited in the Operating(and/or)Reserve Account(s)maintained for the benefit of
the Premises.
3.2 SPECIAL CHARGES
If permitted by applicable law,MANAGER may collect from tenants any or all of the following: an
administrative charge for late payment of rent, a charge for returned or non-negotiable checks,
credit reports, physicians and medical reports and all other expenses associated with people
desiring to qualify to live on the Premises.
Section 4: SECURITY DEPOSITS
MANAGER must collect, deposit, and disburse tenants' security deposits in accordance with the
terms of each tenant's lease. MANAGER must pay tenants interest upon such security deposits
only if required by law to do so. MANAGER must comply with all applicable state or local laws
concerning the responsibility for security deposits and interest.
Section 4 DISBURSEMENTS FROM OPERATING ACCOUNTS
4.1 OPERATING EXPENSES
Subject to the terms set forth in section 2 and as otherwise provided,MANAGER is authorized to
pay the daily costs of operating the Premises.
4.2 NET PROCEEDS
To the extent that funds are reasonably available, MANAGER must transmit the cash balance of
the Operating Account to OWNER to be deposited in an account designated by OWNER. Such
periodic cash balances must be remitted to OWNER's President and/or Chief Financial Officer at
their then current addresses.
Section 5: MANAGER NOT REQUIRED TO ADVANCE FUNDS
In the event that the balance in the operating Account(s) is at any time insufficient to pay
disbursements, OWNER must, immediately upon notice, remit to MANAGER, sufficient funds to
cover the deficiency. In no event is MANAGER required to use its own funds to pay such
disbursements nor is MANAGER required to advance any monies to the OWNER's Security
Deposit or the Operating Account(s).
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Section 6: FINANCIAL AND OTHER REPORTS
6.1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Seven(7) calendar days before each monthly board meeting MANAGER must furnish the
members of OWNER's board of directors with a monthly financial statement of delinquent
accounts, cash receipts and disbursements from the operation of the Premises during the previous
month. In addition, seven(7) calendar days before each monthly board meeting, MANAGER
must, on a mutually acceptable schedule,prepare and submit to OWNER such other reports as may
be required by OWNER.
6.2 OWNER'S RIGHT TO AUDIT
OWNER has the right to conduct periodic audits of all applicable accounts managed by
MANAGER. The cost of such audit will be borne by OWNER unless a discrepancy is found
between the actual amount of monies owed to OWNER and the amount reported by MANAGER in
its financial reports filed with OWNER. If such discrepancy amounts to more than five percent
(5%) in underreported rents, or other monies,MANAGER will pay all costs of such an audit.
MANAGER will remit to OWNER the amount of such underreported monies.
6.3 ANNUAL BUDGET
OWNER's Annual Operating Budget will be prepared by MANAGER with OWNER's Chief
Financial Officer to be submitted to the OWNER Board of Directors before October 15, of each
year for approval. OWNER must promptly inform MANAGER of any changes in the draft Budget
proposal. MANAGER must keep OWNER informed of any real or anticipated deviations from the
receipts or disbursements as set forth in the previous years approved budget.
6.4 PREPARATION COSTS
The preparation cost of all reports, bookkeeping, clerical and other management overhead,
including without limitation, costs of office supplies (excluding on-site office supplies) equipment,
data processing services, postage(excluding postage for checks to creditors),transportation for
managerial personnel and telephone services, will be paid by MANAGER from its management
fees and is not an OWNER expense.
Section 7: ADVERTISING
With OWNER's prior approval,MANAGER may be authorized to advertise the Premises or
portions for rent, using periodicals, signs, plans,brochures, or displays, or such other means as
MANAGER may deem proper and advisable, provided such advertising and such signs comply
with applicable laws. The cost of such advertising may be paid out of OWNER's Operating
Account. All advertising must clearly state that MANAGER is the manager and not the Owner of
the Premises. Newspaper ads cannot share space with other properties managed by MANAGER.
Section 8: LEASING AND RENTING
8.1 MANAGER'S AUTHORITY TO LEASE PREMISES
MANAGER must use all reasonable efforts to keep the Premises rented by procuring tenants for
the Premises according to the rules and regulations established by OWNER. MANAGER is
otherwise authorized to prepare and execute all leases on behalf of OWNER, including renewals
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and extensions of leases (and expansions of space in the Premises, if applicable) and to cancel and
modify existing leases. For this purpose only, MANAGER may execute all leases as OWNER's
agent. OWNER must approve the form of the lease used by MANAGER.
8.2 NO OTHER RENTAL AGENT
During the term of this Agreement, OWNER agrees not to authorize any other person, firm or
corporation to negotiate or act as leasing agent with respect to the letting of the Premises.
8.3 ENFORCEMENT OF LEASES
MANAGER is authorized to institute, in OWNER's name, all legal actions or proceedings for the
enforcement of any lease term, for the collection of rent or other income from the Premises, or for
the evicting or dispossessing of tenants or other persons from the Premises. MANAGER is
authorized to sign and serve such notices as MANAGER deems necessary for lease enforcement,
including the collection of rent or other income. MANAGER is authorized, with OWNER's prior
approval,to settle, compromise, and release such legal actions or suits and to reinstate tenancies.
Any monies for such settlements paid out by MANAGER cannot not exceed$1,000.00 without
OWNER's prior approval. Attorneys' fees, filing fees, court costs, and other necessary expenses
incurred in connection with such actions and not recovered from tenants may be paid out of the
Operating and/or Reserve Account(s). MANAGER may, subject to OWNER board of directors'
prior approval, select the attorney of its choice to handle such litigation.
Section 9: EMPLOYEES
9.1 MANAGER'S AUTHORITY TO HIRE
MANAGER may hire, supervise, discharge, and pay all servants, employees, contractors, or other
personnel from its management fee, to perform the normal day to day management, maintenance,
landscaping and operation of the Premises.
9.2 MANAGER TO PAY ALL EMPLOYEE EXPENSES
Unless indicated in the yearly budget, with the exception of onsite employees (Manager and
Secretary), all wages and fringe benefits payable to such servants, employees, contractors and/or
other personnel hired per paragraph 9.1 above, and all local, state, and federal taxes and
assessments (including without limitation Social Security taxes, unemployment insurance,
withholding and workers' compensation insurance) incident to the employment of such personnel,
shall be paid by MANAGER out of its management fee.
9.3 MANAGER'S AUTHORITY TO FILE RETURNS
MANAGER may do and perform all acts required of an employer with respect to the Premises and
execute and file all W-2, 1099, employee quarterly, all tax and other returns required under
applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and/or ordinances governing employment, in
addition to all other statements and reports pertaining to labor employed in connection with the
Premises and according to any similar federal or state law now or hereafter in force. In connection
with such filings, OWNER may upon request, promptly execute and deliver to MANAGER all
necessary powers of attorney, notices of appointment, and the like. MANAGER is responsible for
all amounts required to be paid under the foregoing laws and MANAGER must pay the same from
the management fees that it receives under the terms of this Agreement.
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9.4 HOLD HARMLESS, LABOR LAWS
MANAGER is responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal labor laws.
MANAGER will indemnify, defend, and save OWNER and its Board of Directors and the City of
El Segundo harmless from all claims, investigations, and suits, from MANAGER'S actions or
failures to act, with respect to any alleged or actual violation of state or federal labor laws.
MANAGER'S obligation with respect to such violation(s) includes payment of all settlements,
judgments, damages, liquidated damages, penalties, forfeitures,back pay awards, court costs,
litigation expenses, and attorneys' fees.
9.5 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND/OR GRATUITIES
MANAGER's employees are prohibited from accepting any gratuity, gift, or compensation directly
from any resident of the Premises for any services rendered.
Section 10: MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS &REPORTS
10.1 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
MANAGER will cause the Premises to be maintained and repaired in accordance with local codes
and in a condition that is at all times acceptable to OWNER, including, without limitation,
cleaning, painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry, grounds care and such other matters as from
time to time may be required. MANAGER will use its employed maintenance personnel to
perform all janitorial tasks and make all reasonably necessary repairs and replacements for the
proper, efficient operation of, and to otherwise preserve, the Premises in its present condition.
Subject to the prior approval of OWNER,MANAGER will make all alterations necessary to
comply with lease and insurance requirements, statutory and governmental regulations.
MANAGER will furnish experts, at OWNER's request and expense, to conduct periodic
examinations,provide written reports and recommendations to insure OWNER's satisfactory
compliance with those requirements set forth above.
10.2 ON-SITE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICS
MANAGER must give special attention to preventive maintenance, and to the greatest extent
feasible,the services of MANAGER maintenance personnel must be used to perform maintenance,
repairs, landscaping, inspections and reports. Subject to OWNER's prior approval,MANAGER
may contract with qualified independent contractors for the maintenance and repair of equipment,
systems and the like, which are beyond the capability of MANAGER'S maintenance employees.
MANAGER will systematically and promptly investigate all service requests from tenants,take
such action thereon as may be justified and keep records and report same at the monthly OWNER
Board of Directors meeting. Emergency requests must be received and serviced on a 24-hour basis.
Complaints of a serious nature will be reported to the OWNER board of Directors after
investigation.
10.3 APPROVAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSE
The expense to be incurred for any one item of maintenance, alteration, refurbishing, or repair
cannot exceed the sum of$300.00, unless such expense is first specifically authorized by OWNER,
or is incurred under such circumstances as MANAGER reasonably deems to be an emergency.
MANAGER is authorized to negotiate contracts for nonrecurring items of expense,not to exceed
$300.00. MANAGER must solicit written cost estimates (bids) from at least three contractors or
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suppliers for any work item, maintenance, repair or appliance which can reasonably be expected to
cost$301.00 or more, regardless of rebates, and submitted to OWNER for prior approval.
However, for budgeted appliance purchases MANAGER need not solicit written cost estimates for
each appliance to be purchased. Rather, for such purchases MANAGER need only solicit written
cost estimates twice annually.
All employees, contractors or other personnel that perform work or services at the Premises are
deemed to be MANAGER's employees, except those independent contractors whose contracts are
first approved by OWNER's Board of Directors. In an emergency where repairs are immediately
necessary for the preservation and safety of the Premises, or to avoid danger to life or property, or
to comply with federal, state, or local law, such emergency repairs may be made by MANAGER at
OWNER's expense without prior approval.
Section 11: RELATIONSHIP OF MANAGER TO OWNER
The relationship of the parties pursuant to this Agreement is that of Principal and Independent
Contractor. Except those authorized actions taken by MANAGER on behalf of OWNER pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement, MANAGER is not OWNER's Agent. Nothing in this Agreement
may be construed as creating a partnership,joint venture, or any other relationship between the
parties to this Agreement. MANAGER bears the responsibility, loss and damage arising out of or
connected with the hiring and/or supervision of its employees and operation of the Premises. The
employees and contractors of MANAGER during the period of this Agreement are not and will not
be considered to be the direct employee of OWNER, its board of directors or the City of El
Segundo. Neither party has the power to bind or obligate the other, except as expressly set forth in
this Agreement, except that both parties are authorized to act with such additional authority and
power as may be necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of this Agreement.
Section 12: INDEMNIFICATION.
12.1 MANAGER agrees to the following:
12.1.1 Indemnification for .Professional Services. MANAGER will save
harmless and indemnify and at OWNER's or CITY's request reimburse
defense costs for OWNER or CITY from and against any and all suits, actions,
or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any
injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising
from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by MANAGER or any of
MANAGER's officers, agents, employees, or representatives, in the
performance of this Agreement.
12.1.2 Indemnification for other Damages. MANAGER indemnifies and holds
OWNER and CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages,
costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance. Should OWNER or CITY be
named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or
otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this
Agreement, or its performance, MANAGER will defend OWNER or CITY (at
OWNER's or CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to OWNER or
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CITY, as applicable) and will indemnify OWNER or CITY, as applicable, for
any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or
otherwise.
12.2 For purposes of this section"OWNER"includes OWNER's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers.
12.3 For purposes of this section"CITY" is the city of El Segundo, its officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers.
12.4 It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
Section 13: LIABILITY INSURANCE
13.1 OWNER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
OWNER will obtain and keep in force and effect, adequate insurance against physical damage
(e.g., fire with extended coverage endorsement, boiler and machinery, etc.) and against liability for
loss, damage, or injury to property or persons which might arise out of the occupancy,
management, operation, or maintenance of the Premises. Any deductible required under such
insurance policies are at OWNER's expense. MANAGER will be covered as an additional insured
on all liability insurance maintained with respect to the Premises. OWNER agrees to furnish
MANAGER with two (2) copies of insurance endorsements, certificates or duplicate copies of such
policies evidencing such coverage within sixty(60) days of the effective date of this Agreement.
Said policies will provide that notice of default or cancellation must be sent to both parties and
require a minimum of thirty(3 0) days' written notice before any cancellation oFor changes to said
policies except for cancellation due to nonpayment.
13.2 INSURANCE
13.2.1 MANAGER, as Managing Agent of OWNER, must maintain on behalf of
OWNER and at the expense of OWNER,the following insurance policies:
13.2.1.1 Fire with extended coverage with coverage on buildings in an
amount not less than$4,859,500 and coverage on contents of not less than
$24,100 with a deductible amount not to exceed$1,000.
13.2.1.2 Earthquake coverage in an amount not less than$4,859,500 with
a deductible amount of not more than ten percent(10%)of the total
coverage.
13.2.1.3 General Liability coverage in an amount not less than$1,000,000
single limit and$2,000,000 annual aggregate.
13.2.1.4 Umbrella Liability coverage in an amount of not less than
$1,000,000 single limit and$2,000,000 annual aggregate.
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13.2.1.5 Directors & Officers Liability(Professional Liability) in an
amount of not less than $1,000,000 aggregate inclusive of defense expenses.
13.2.1.6 Fidelity bond covering all employees of MANAGER who handle
funds, including all such employees assigned to Park Vista.
13.2.2 In addition to the above coverages,MANAGER must maintain at its own
expense the following insurance coverages:
13.2.2.1 Commercial General Liability coverage in an amount not less
than$1,000,000. The amount of insurance will be a combined single limit
per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for
the policy coverage. Liability policies must be endorsed as required by this
Section and to state that such insurance will be deemed"primary" such that
any other insurance that may be carried by OWNER will be excess thereto.
Insurance must be on an"occurrence,"not a"claims made,"basis and will
not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty(30) days prior
written notice to OWNER.
13.2.2.2 Employers Automobile Non Ownership Liability coverage in an
amount of not less than$ 1,000,000 covering all employees assigned to
OWNER who use their personal automobiles for OWNER business.
Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form
CA 00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
The insured parties in connection with all of the above policies must include
the following: The City of El Segundo, its elected and appointed officials;
employees; agents; officers; and the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation, its Board, its employees, agents, officers, directors, and
appointed officials.
13.2.2.3 Workers Compensation coverage in accordance with California
law.
13.2.2.4 Should MANAGER, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain
the insurance required by this Agreement, OWNER may obtain such
coverage at MANAGER's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance
from payments due to MANAGER under this Agreement or terminate the
Agreement.
13.2.3 All of the above policies must be kept in force during the term of this
Agreement and contain a cancellation clause reading in substance as follows: "It is
agreed that this policy cannot be canceled nor the amounts of coverage provided
herein reduced until thirty(30) days after the OWNER Board of Directors receives
written notice as to such cancellation or reduction." In the event that MANAGER is
advised by one or more of the insurers that it will no longer provide such coverages,
MANAGER must immediately advise OWNER's President that it can no longer
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provide such coverages and request instructions from the Board as to what action to
take with regard to replacement of such coverages.
13.2.4 All of the above policies must be written by an insurance company licensed
to do business in California with a "Best's Rating" of not less than A XIII.
13.2.5 Two (2) copies of all of the policies set forth above must be sent to the
President of the El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Board, c/o The City of El
Segundo, 350 Main St.,El Segundo, CA 90245.
13.2.6 MANAGER will maintain with the City certificates of insurance evidencing
current coverage for MANAGER'S General Liability coverage,MANAGER'S
Workers Compensation coverage,MANAGER'S Employers Automobile Non
Ownership Liability coverage and MANAGER'S Fidelity Bond.
Section 14: MANAGER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF OWNER
MANAGER assumes no liability, whatsoever for any acts or omissions of OWNER, its board of
directors, any previous owners of the Premises or any previous management or other agent of
either. MANAGER assumes no liability for any failure of or default by any tenant in the payment
of any rent or other charges due OWNER or for the performance of any obligations owed by any
tenant to OWNER pursuant to any lease or otherwise. Nor does MANAGER assume any liability
for any violations of environmental or other regulations, which occurred before MANAGER'S
entering into this agreement. Any such regulatory violations or hazards discovered by MANAGER
must be brought to OWNER's attention in writing, and OWNER must promptly cure them.
Section 15: MANAGER'S COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
As compensation for the services provided by MANAGER under this Agreement(and exclusive of
reimbursement of expenses to which MANAGER may be entitled hereunder), OWNER will pay
MANAGER as follows:
15.1 FEE FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For its proper performance of all the services as set forth herein,MANAGER will be paid the fee of
eleven thousand two hundred twenty-four dollars ($11,224)per month. Management fees may be
increased or otherwise modified in subsequent years by written addenda to this Agreement.
15.2 FOR APARTMENT LEASING
None. Included in 15.1.
Section 16: REPRESENTATIONS
OWNER represents and warrants: That OWNER has full power and authority to enter this
Agreement; that there are no written or oral agreements affecting the Premises other than tenant
leases, copies of which were furnished to MANAGER; that there are no recorded easements,
restrictions, reservations, or rights of way which adversely affect the use of the Premises for the
purposes intended under this Agreement; that to the best of OWNER's knowledge,the property is
zoned for the intended use;that all leasing and other permits for the operation of the Premises were
secured and are current;that the building and its construction and operation do not violate any
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applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, or the like (including, without
limitation,those pertaining to hazardous or toxic substances); that the building does not contain any
asbestos, urea, formaldehyde, radon, or other toxic or hazardous substance; and that no unsafe
condition exists.
Section 17: STRUCTURAL CHANGES
OWNER expressly withholds from MANAGER any power or authority to make any structural
changes in any building, or to make any other major alterations or additions in or to any such
building, or to any equipment in any such building, or to incur any expense chargeable to OWNER
other than expenses related to exercising the express powers vested in MANAGER through this
Agreement, without the prior written consent of OWNER's Board of Directors. However, such
emergency repairs as may be required because of danger to life or property, or which are
immediately necessary for the preservation and safety of the Premises or the safety of the tenants
and occupants t, or required to avoid the suspension of any necessary service to the Premises, or to
comply with any applicable federal state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances, shall be
authorized pursuant to the appropriate paragraphs of this Agreement, and MANAGER must notify
OWNER accordingly.
Section 18: BUILDING COMPLIANCE
Except as otherwise provided,MANAGER assumes no liability, and is given no responsibility for
compliance of the Premises, or any equipment therein, with the requirements of any building code,
statute, ordinance, law, or regulation of any governmental body or of any public authority or
official t having jurisdiction t, except to notify OWNER promptly or to forward to OWNER
promptly any complaints, warnings, notices, or summonses received by MANAGER relating to
such matters. OWNER represents that to the best of its knowledge the Premises and all such
equipment comply with all such requirements.
Section 19: TERMINATION,
19.1 Except as otherwise provided, OWNER may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause.
19.2 MANAGER may terminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty(30) days notice.
19.3 Upon receiving a termination notice from OWNER,MANAGER will immediately
cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination
notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional work
performed by MANAGER after receiving a termination notice will be performed at
MANAGER's own cost; OWNER is not obligated to compensate MANAGER for such
work.
19.4 Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, reports and other
materials prepared by MANAGER will, at OWNER's option, become OWNER's property,
and MANAGER will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily
completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
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19.5 Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, OWNER may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
19.6 By executing this document, MANAGER waives any and all claims for damages
that might otherwise arise from OWNER's termination under this Section.
Section 20: HEADINGS AND ATTACHMENTS
All headings and subheadings employed within this Agreement are inserted only for convenience
and ease of reference and are not to be considered in the construction or interpretation of any
provision of this Agreement.
Section 21: FORCE MAJEURE.
Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, acts of terrorism,
war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar
causes beyond the Parties' reasonable control,then the Agreement will immediately terminate
without obligation of either party to the other.
Section 22: ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are
no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are
two (2)Attachments to this Agreement: the Request for Proposals#04-05 and MANAGER's
Proposal, both of which are incorporated by reference. This Agreement will bind and inure to the
benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.
Section 23: RIGHTS CUMULATIVE; NO WAIVER
No right or remedy herein conferred on or reserved by either of the parties to this Agreement is
intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and each and every right and remedy shall be
cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy given under this Agreement or now or
hereafter legally existing upon the occurrence of an event of default under this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist at any time on the strict observance or performance of any of the
provisions of the Agreement, or to exercise any right or remedy as provided in the Agreement, does
not impair any such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such right or
remedy with respect to subsequent defaults. Every right and remedy given by this Agreement to
the parties to it may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient by
those parties.
Section 24: NOTICES.
All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such
party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to MANAGER: If to OWNER:
Cadman Qroup El Se�;�rndo Recreation and Parks De
214 Main Street, #361 339 Sheldon Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 El Segundo, CA 90245
Attention: Neil R. Cadman Attention: Park Vista Board of Directors
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W4.n ry
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual
delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be
given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
Section 25: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel.
Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair
meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
Section 26: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
OWNER and MANAGER agree that MANAGER will act as an independent contractor and will
have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. MANAGER will be free to
contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with
OWNER. MANAGER is not an agent or employee of OWNER and is not entitled to participate in
any pension plan, insurance,bonus or similar benefits OWNER provides for its employees. Any
provision in this Agreement that may appear to give OWNER the right to direct MANAGER as to
the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that
MANAGER will follow the direction of the OWNER as to end results of the work only.
Section 27: TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
MANAGER will provide OWNER with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
Section 28: NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to
MANAGER for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted
and unencumbered appropriation of the OWNER. In the event the OWNER has not appropriated
sufficient funds for payment of MANAGER's services beyond the current fiscal year,this
Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
Section 29: CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities,
the main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits;this Agreement
supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in
the order in which the Exhibits appear below:
29.1 Exhibit A: Request for Proposals#04-05;
29.2 Exhibit B: MANAGER's Proposal for Services dated July 13, 2004.
Section 30: THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein
is generally for the exclusive benefit of MANAGER and OWNER and not for the benefit of any
other party. However,the Parties agree that the city of El Segundo is an intended third-party
beneficiary to this Agreement and may enforce MANAGER's obligations under this Agreement.
Other than the city of El Segundo,there will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of
MANAGER's or OWNER's obligations under this Agreement.
Section 31: AGREEMENT BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
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This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective personal
representatives, heirs, administrators, executors, successors,trustees and assigns.
Section 32: AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION.
The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to
authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein.
This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
Section 33: ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES.
The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related
documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the
signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated
in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Section 34: SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable,then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of
the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of
this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
Section 35: COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
MANAGER agrees to comply with all federal, state,and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
Section 36: INTERPRETATION.
This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles
County.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their respective signatures this
day of October, 2004.
EL SEGUNDO SENIOR CITIZENS NEIL R. CADNIAN dba
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THE
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President Neil R. Cadman
Taxpayer ID:
Chief Financial Officer
Approved as to Fo
Mark D. Flensl- tt ey
City of El Se d
By:
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Assistant Ci, - torney
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RFP #04 - 05
Proposal for Management Services
El Segundo Park Vista Senior Housing Complex
Cadman Group
Table of Contents
CoverLetter.................................................................... Page 1
Section 1: Executive Summary........ ............... Page 2
Section 2: Description of Proposed Services............................ Page 3
Section 3: Project Organization &Qualifications of Proposer...... Page 9
Section 4: Risks &Contractual Obligations............................. Page 18
Section 5: Exceptions........ ................................................. Page 19
Section 6: Proposer's Financial Data...............................w....... Page 20
Section 7: Representations and Certifications.................. ......... Page 23
Section 8: Description of Proposed Contract Cost- .................... Page 24
Exhibit 1: Representations and Certifications Form.................... Page 27
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Real Estate Management and Consulting Page 1
July 13, 2004
El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation
City Clerk's Office, City Hall
350 Main Street, Room 5
El Segundo, CA 90245-3813
RE: RFP#04—05
Dear El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation:
Enclosed is the Cadman Group's proposal to manage the Park Vista Senior Housing
Facility.
On behalf of the staff of the Cadman Group, I am pleased to provide you with this
proposal and work with the Corporation during the selection process to highlight the
management philosophies and company policies that make the Cadman Group a quality,
local professional property management company.
The Cadman Group is primarily a multi-family commercial management company, and
we have experience operating a non-HUD senior housing facility in Long Beach,
California. The owners of the company are homeowners and business owners in El
Segundo; I believe these qualifications make the Cadman Group a viable candidate to be
chosen to manage the facility.
The following proposal has been designed to be brief and succinct. Most property
management companies that propose to manage a facility of Park Vista's size are
qualified on paper to adequately handle the duties as such, however the true test of a
company's abilities are found during the interview process and client references.
My hope is that you will find this proposal an adequate representation of our
qualifications and will grant us the pleasure of continuing in the selection process.
Please feel free to contact me direct at 310-606-5894 ext. 15 if you have any questions or
comments regarding the proposal.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
Neil R. Cadman
Owner, Cadman Group
214 Main Street,#361 • El Segundo,California 90245 a (310)606-5894 • Fax (310)606-5899
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Section 1: Executive Summary
This proposal is designed to give the El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing
Corporation an overview of the management philosophies and procedures the
Cadman Group employs in the course of day-to-day management of client's
property holdings.
Section 2 of the Proposal is a listing of all duties both at the site level and off-site
or administrative level the Cadman Group can perform on behalf of the El
Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Corporation'). The property management business is an adaptive industry; the
duties performed by a management company are never complete and are always
changing. The Cadman Group has been developed to be a full service property
management company designed to adapt to individual client's needs.
Section 3 is designed to give the Corporation an understanding of Neil R.
Cadman, his background, qualifications, philosophy toward commercial real
estate management, client and tenant services and how Neil Cadman s
philosophy is the driving force behind the Cadman Group's day-to-day
management goals and procedures.
Section 4 describes risk, or risk avoidance, insurance coverage, and contractual
obligations associated with operating a commercial property management
organization and managing for a public entity.
Section 5 is an acknowledgement that the Cadman Group understands the
obligations associated with this proposal and potential management duties.
Sections 6 and 7 describe the financial strength of Neil R. Cadman and Cadman
Group and certifies the Representations and Certifications form.
Section 8 describes the fees associated with the management operation of the
facility.
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Section 2: Description of Proposed Services
The Cadman Group proposes the following services in accordance with the
published RFP #04 -05 needs, the Cadman Group's policies and procedures and
for providing quality management to ownership, residents, and staff of a non-
HUD senior housing facility.
Site Management Services:
1. Provide on-site management for the facility, twenty-fours hours per day,
seven days per week in the form of a resident manager that lives at the
facility and is the employee of the Cadman Group. Said employee shall
receive a monthly salary plus benefits as described in Section 8 of this
proposal. The Cadman Group shall train manager on an on-going basis
and the on-site manager shall have immediate, open communication with
appropriate administrative staff members. On-site manager shall be
supervised on a daily basis by the property supervisor, bookkeeper, and
other administrative staff.
2. Provide two alternating individuals (assistant managers) who shall be
"on-call" to provide site management services. Said individuals shall be
on-site when on duty and shall be current or future residents of the
facility. Said compensation for each individual shall be in the form of a
rent reduction and shall be contracted with the Cadman Group as
independent contractors. Said assistant managers shall be part-time
employees and shall not receive benefits nor pay from the Cadman Group.
Said assistant managers shall be trained on an on-going basis by the
Cadman Group and assistant managers shall have immediate, open
communication with appropriate administrative staff members.
3. Provide a full-time maintenance worker at the facility Monday through
Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Said worker shall be an employee of the
Cadman Group and will have a minimum one year experience with trades
including, but not limited to, plumbing repair, drywall, painting,
electrical, and general construction. Said employee shall be able to
communicate effectively with residents and staff. Said employee shall
receive a monthly salary plus benefits as described in Section 8 of this
proposal. Said maintenance worker shall be trained on an on-going basis
by the Cadman Group and shall have immediate, open communication
with appropriate administrative staff members. The on-site manager shall
supervise the maintenance worker.
4. Provide a full-time janitorial worker at the facility Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Said worker shall be an employee of the Cadman
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Group. Said employee shall be able to communicate effectively with
residents and staff. Said employee shall receive a monthly salary plus
benefits as described in Section 8 of this proposal. Said janitorial worker
shall be trained on an on-going basis by the Cadman Group and shall
have immediate, open communication with appropriate administrative
staff members. The on-site manager shall supervise the janitorial worker.
5. Oversee and conduct resident leasing program including advertising as
the Corporation approves, processing of applications, tenant screening,
tenant placement, and maintain a prospective resident waiting list. The
Cadman Group shall perform all leasing practices in compliance with the
Corporation's mandate regarding potential resident eligibility (age,
income, etc.) since the facility is not a HUD facility. Rents for vacant units
shall be determined by the Corporation. Cadman Group shall inform the
Corporation of market rents for such units if requested by the
Corporation.
6. Maintain a resident file for all residents at the facility. Said file shall hold
records including,but not limited to rental/lease agreement and
addendums such as House Rules, etc., application(s) to rent,
resident/management correspondence, maintenance requests, resident
information, emergency contact numbers, etc. Said files shall be held
private and only be available to the on-site manager, Cadman Group
administrative staff, and the Corporation.
7. Collect all rents as they come due, assess and collect late fees for late rental
payments as approved by the Corporation, collect security deposits, assess
and collect payments for tenant caused damage, etc. Security Deposit
funds collected shall be held in accordance with Corporation wishes and
any relevant local, state, or federal laws governing handling of such.
8. Enforce all terms of rental/lease agreements and House Rules and
supervise process of legal action against tenants for non-performance as
necessary. If the Corporation wishes, the Cadman Group shall inform and
obtain consent from the Corporation for any legal action taken against a
resident for such non-performance. Payment for such legal fees shall be
an operational expense of the facility.
9. Establish site maintenance policies including, but not limited to, resident
requests, scheduling of work,judgment as to cause and responsibility of
needed repairs, follow-up to ensure work completion and resident
satisfaction, and daily facility inspections including the parking lot.
Perform basic maintenance as necessary. Immediate evaluation of vacant
units and timely preparation for re-rental to minimize lost rental income.
10. Interview, retain, and supervise outside contracted vendors including, but
not limited to plumbers, electricians, roofing contractors,
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landscapers/gardeners, painters, etc. on an as-needed basis. At no point
shall a vendor be allowed to perform work at the facility without Cadman
Group administrative approval and each vendor shall provide written
proof of workers compensation and liability insurance prior to any work
commencing.
Off-site or Administrative Duties:
1. Provide monthly operational reports for the facility to each Corporation
Board member at least five days prior to each meeting. Said reports to be
tailored by the Cadman Group based on the Corporation needs and any
auditors retained by the Corporation to provide oversight of the operation
of the facility. A full set of sample reports is available upon request.
Reports shall include copies of all relevant bank statements with
reconciliation reports. A list of available reports includes:
- Monthly Profit and Loss Statement
-Year to Date Profit and Loss Statement
- Monthly Resident Charges (Rent, Security Deposit, Late Rent Fees, etc.)
and Payments Report
- Accounts Receivable or Rent Due Report
- Balance Sheet
-General Ledger
- Monthly and Year to Date Profit and Loss versus Budget
-Security Deposit Balance Sheet
- Detailed Expense by Category Report
-Rent Roll
- Bank Account Reports
2. Cadman Group shall adhere to all terms contained within the
management agreement.
3. All staff to be familiar with and utilize the "site budget" and Park Vista
Senior Housing Handbook, Cadman Group shall implement facility
standard operating procedures.
4. All maintenance and construction repairs over $2,000.00 shall be inspected
and passed by the City. This amount shall change per instructions from
the City or Corporation. Any "Capital Repair" items valued over
$10,000.00 shall be put out to the City for bid. Cadman Group shall notify
the Corporation of the need of such repairs and shall assist the
Corporation and City, if requested, in obtaining competitive bids at no
additional cost to the Corporation.
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5. Attendance by Neil Cadman and other relevant staff members at all
meetings scheduled by the Corporation. Such meetings shall include, but
not limited to, Board Meetings of the Corporation, meetings with the City
in relation to the operation of the facility, facility inspections, resident
meetings, etc. If required, Cadman Group shall prepare agenda items for
such meetings.
6. Provide management support and advice to the Corporation. Cadman
Group will provide knowledge on California landlord-tenant law issues to
the best of its ability, however such advice is in no way to be viewed as
legal advice. Corporation shall obtain legal advice from the City.
7. Allow and assist in an annual audit of the books and records for the
previous fiscal year. Cadman Group shall retain the firm conducting the
audit and will submit to the Corporation for it's approval of said firm no
later than 60 days prior to any services performed.
8. Within three months of commencement of managerial duties and at the
conclusion of each fiscal year, Cadman Group shall conduct an
operational audit of the previous year's financial data. Compensation for
such audit shall be included within the scope of the management fee.
9. To provide all financial services on behalf of the property and the
Corporation. Said services to include, but not limited to:
-Collect all money paid to the Corporation and deposit in a
Federally Chartered Financial Institution per the Corporation's discretion.
Note: Cadman Group maintains over thirty-five accounts with First
Coastal Bank and would welcome the opportunity to use First Coastal
Bank for said services.
-Pay all invoices, bills, payroll, etc. that are incurred by the operation of
the property.
-Transmit funds as directed by the Corporation to the City for investment
purposes.
10. Provide ongoing review of contracted services, staff, and materials for
performance and budgetary considerations.
11. Provide up to date rental comparison analyses of local market rents for
units of the same relative size and amenities provided by Park Vista and
non-HUD senior facilities within the region.
12. During October of each year of management term, Cadman Group shall
provide to the Corporation a budget worksheet for the upcoming fiscal
year, which identifies expense items that will be conducted by employees
of Cadman Group versus those performed by outside contract: In
addition, Cadman Group shall prepare an annual report summarizing the
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operational and financial activities of the facility in the previous budget
year.
13. Cadman Group shall conduct its services in accordance within the scope
of the approved policies and procedures as specified by the Corporation.
Cadman Group will assist and consult with the Corporation for
development of such policies and procedures.
14. Cadman Group shall manage the facility in compliance with all federal,
state, and local laws.
15. Develop a written resident and staff emergency procedures manual.
Upon approval by the Corporation, said manual shall be distributed to
each staff member and resident. Each resident and staff member shall be
asked to acknowledge in writing their receipt of said manual and a
resident meeting shall be conducted each year to review emergency
procedures, policies, exit strategies, etc. The City of El Segundo Fire and
Police Department shall be asked to participate in such an event.
16. Conduct a resident survey every two years to ensure that resident's needs
are being met within the framework of a fiscally sound property
management policy. The results of said survey shall be presented to the
Corporation for review. In addition, Cadman Group shall hear and
attempt to resolve resident's grievances and report such grievances to the
Corporation and the City.
17. Report resident violations of rental/lease agreements and House Rules to
the Corporation and advise on the proper course of action. Cadman
Group shall then implement the course of action as determined by the
Corporation.
18. Cadman Group shall prepare and maintain a five-year capital
improvement plan. Said plan shall take into account the age and life
expectancy of all building facilities including, but not limited to, roof
condition and cost of repair/replacement, major plumbing expenditures,
garage gate and motor repair/replacement, landscaping design, exterior
and interior painting, etc. Preparation of said plan will assist the
Corporation and the City in budgeting profit and loss ratios and
replacement reserve analyses.
19. Regarding insurance, Cadman Group shall:
-Obtain competitive quotes and maintains the facility has adequate
property, liability, fire, earthquake (if available), and umbrella policies.
-Process and negotiate claims.
-Provide workers compensation coverage for on-site and administrative
staff, naming the Corporation and the facility itself as additionally
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insured. As detailed earlier, no outside vendors shall be allowed to
perform any contracted work without proof of workers compensation
insurance.
-Provide fidelity bonds for personnel that handle money in the amount of
$100,000.00.
-Report to the Corporation any accidents or injuries that have occurred, or
reported to have occurred at the facility.
20. Resident Newsletter: The Cadman Group publishes quarterly newsletters
for condominium HOA accounts and for a non-HUD senior housing
facility. Each newsletter is specifically written for each property and
serves as a friendly way to keep residents involved in the operation of the
facility, announce new policies, announce meetings, and give a more
human element to the management of multi-family commercial property.
Regularly we take resident's suggestions for a "resident of the quarter"
and highlight that individual's interests, family, etc. This service is
provided at no additional cost.
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Section 3: Project Organization and Qualifications of Proposer
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Cadman Group was founded in 1995 by Neil Cadman to manage multi-
family, condominium homeowner's associations, and commercial properties.
Neil Cadman is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and has fifteen years
experience selling, developing, and managing commercial real estate in the
Southern California region. The Cadman Group is not a corporation, but a sole
proprietorship operating under the name "Neil R. Cadman doing business as
Cadman Group."
Neil Cadman grew up in Westchester, attending Westchester High School and is
a 1988 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles with Bachelor of
Arts degrees in History and Political Science. Neil, and his brother Paul, a
corporate attorney, are the sons of British immigrants.
Upon graduation from UCLA, Neil was going to follow his brother into law and
attend law school, but decided to take a chance and see what commercial real
estate had to offer. He worked as a broker's assistant with the Hanes Company
in Beverly Hills from 1989 to 1991. It was during that time that the commercial
real estate market essentially crashed and Neil left full time brokerage and joined
The Tiger Company, a Westside development and brokerage company and
transformed the company into a leading West Los Angeles property
management firm.
In 1995, Neil decided to leave the Tiger Company and form the Cadman Group
in El Segundo. It was the same year that he married Rebecca Montoya and they
moved to El Segundo. Neil and Rebecca bought their first house at 627 Whiting
Street and are currently building a new home on the same site. Neil and Rebecca
have a daughter, Delaney, and are expecting a new addition to the family in late
September/early October 2004.
Rebecca Cadman holds a BA in History from UCLA and a Teachers Credential
from Loyola Marymount University. Rebecca taught kindergarten and 2nd grade
at Kelso Avenue Elementary School in Inglewood until retiring in 1996 to focus
on working with the Cadman Group.
Neil and Rebecca consider themselves now "long time" residents of El Segundo
and have purchased three income properties in town- 221-223 Main Street (co-
owned with Hannes Krashitzer - "Chef Hannes") where Rinaldi s and Lehman's
Flowers occupy, 345-349 Richmond Street- the Richmond Lofts commercial
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building, and just recently closed escrow on the Schuldt Printing Building at 225
Richmond Street from the El Segundo School Foundation. They plan to
completely renovate the building and lease it out as a "loft" style office suite.
From 1995 to 1999 Neil also performed outside contractual duties as the asset
manager for Universal Bank, the 711 largest Federal Savings Bank in California.
Neil was honored in January of 2004 with being nominated and voted as a Board
of Director of Universal Bank.
Neil is also actively involved with the Los Angeles Chapter of the Institute of
Real Estate Management (IREM) and is a CPM candidate. In addition, he is the
President of the non-profit Housing Corporation for the Delta Chi Chapter of the
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at UCLA.
Currently the Cadman Group manages approximately 750 apartment units and
over 20 light industrial/warehouse spaces throughout Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, and Orange Counties (approximately half of the portfolio is located
in El Segundo). The company has a staff of 15 ranging from site management,
maintenance, administrative, and property supervision capacities.
BOOKKEEPING:
The Cadman Group uses QuickBooks Pro 2004 as its management software.
Over the past ten years, we have tested programs written for the property
management industry and found that most programs are geared for accountants,
not real estate professionals or clients. The reports and accounting QuickBooks
produces are not only easy to understand, but very simple for accountants to
audit and prepare tax returns.
We will work with the Corporation to determine which reports are applicable.
STAFF:
Joan Allen is our in-house bookkeeper and has the distinction of being a
QuickBooks advisor - a trained professional who is recognized by Intuit (the
maker of QuickBooks) as a trainer for other QuickBooks users. Joan has been a
full charge bookkeeper for over 35 years and has served as Controller for
Wolfgang Puck and Urth Cafe. Joan lives in Manhattan Beach and is the mother
of four grown sons.
Warren Scharff is the Cadman Group's property supervisor in charge of site and
vendor supervision for the South Bay. Warren has been with the Cadman Group
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for six years and has extensive experience in the maintenance field having
worked for a large management firm as a maintenance supervisor. His
experience gives him the tools for proper vendor supervision regarding job
performance and prices of services. Warren and his daughter live in Torrance
and she attends Torrance High School. Warren would be the property
supervisor assigned to Park Vista.
Diane Lortie has recently joined the Cadman Group as the director of HOA
management. Diane owned and operated Reliable Property Management, Inc. in
El Segundo for over 15 years and recently decided to close Reliable Property
Management and merge her clients into the Cadman Group.
Tonya Hanna is the Cadman Group's property supervisor and division manager
for our Long Beach property portfolio. Tonya is a 1998 graduate of the
University of Texas and recently joined the Cadman Group after four years with
CB Richard Ellis, working on leasing office and retail space with Bob Healy in the
CB Richard Ellis Torrance Office. Bob and Tonya recently completed the leasing
of the Cook's Market development in downtown El Segundo.
Leticia De La Torre is our office administrator who performs daily duties in
support of Neil Cadman, Warren Scharff, and Joan Allen. Leticia uses her
experience working for Washington Mutual Bank in El Segundo and works with
the staff of First Coastal Bank to ensure proper service from our close banking
relationship. Leticia is married and the mother of two sons and one daughter.
Cesar Diaz is the Cadman Group's executive assistant. Cesar graduated from the
University of California, Los Angeles in 2003 has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Political Science. Cesar assists Neil Cadman in company development,
marketing, and management control issues.
BANKING:
The Cadman Group will perform the banking services on behalf of the
Corporation at the Corporation's discretion. We bank exclusively with First
Coastal Bank, NA (located in downtown El Segundo) and maintain over 35 bank
accounts which gives us some clout at our local branch with issues regarding
services charges, etc. We maintain direct communication with Ed Myska, Mari
Peters, and Miguel Mendez at the Bank. We will, however, use any bank the
Corporation wishes.
Many property management companies use trust funds to operate client
accounts. However we believe that since money collected and bills paid are
Corporation property,we prefer to use bank accounts in the Property's name
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with signature power to sign checks if the Corporation finds this acceptable, or
prepare bill payment checks and deliver/mail them to a designated Board
member for signature. We also give the Corporation guidance on how to
maximize the interest power of the reserve accounts and operating accounts. We
will be open and flexible to what the Corporation needs in terms of banking
relationships.
PHONE SYSTEM:
The Cadman Group uses an Avant phone system to answer most incoming
phone calls. While many people do not like "talking" to a system, as a property
management company that handles 24-hour emergency situations, we have
found it best to have a system that works 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Unlike a receptionist, the phone system does not go home at 5:00 PM, take sick
days, have weekends off, etc. Each staff member has direct extensions that are
provided and key staff members associated with site management and
supervision maintain company cell phones for immediate response if a staff
member is not at their desk.
COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
Approximately one-third of the Cadman Group's management portfolios are
properties that Neil and Rebecca Cadman own (under the name of various
Limited Liability Corporations). Neil Cadman believes that a management
company cannot truly understand the costs associated with mismanagement
unless they own income property. To feel the loss of revenue caused by
vacancies, poor maintenance practices, unsupervised vendor work, poor resident
retentions policies, etc. is what can make a property management company
effective and fulfill the client's objectives for the property.
The Cadman Group's philosophy of management is simple and in order of
importance:
1. Get vacant units rented now. Having a vacant unit is like writing a check
every single day - money that can never be retrieved.
2. Get tenants to rent pay rent in full, on time.
3. Retain tenants. You will have fewer vacancies, thus less lost income.
4. Everything else a property management company does for the operation
of the property is for the purpose of fulfilling item#3.
This is what Neil Cadman calls the "philosophy of doing minimum
management." While the notion of"minimum management" may sound like a
company that strives to do very little, actually the contrary is the case; you
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perform the minimum to get the job done - you do it right the first time and keep
the budget in mind at all times. The following are examples of "minimum
management" practices:
• You define the market rent for a vacant unit and you prepare the unit so
you can get the target rent in the shortest amount of time. Marble
countertops in one bedroom apartments that rent for $650 per month for
market rents is a waste of capital and budget space; on the other hand,
you may have to put marble countertops in rentals on the Wilshire
Corridor in a high-rise building where the rent is $4,500.00 per month.
You put in the best quality materials and workmanship keeping a budget
and your target resident base in mind.
• You perform maintenance for tenants not just because it is the right thing
to do, but also because you will not have tenants if you don't do it quickly
and the right way the first time. If you do not provide quality housing,
you will not have quality tenants.
On going staff training is aimed at recognizing that each task a property
management company performs is directly related to the performance and
quality of the facility and the satisfaction of the residents, thus the performance
and quality of the management company. Poorly landscaped grounds give
residents the impression of a lack of caring about the facility; hence you may find
residents in turn showing a lack of caring for the facility in terms of cleanliness,
adherence to House Rules, payment of rent, etc.
As a licensed Agent and Broker, no complaints have ever been filed against Neil
R. Cadman and the Cadman Group with the Department of Real Estate and Neil
R. Cadman and the Cadman Group have never been involved in any litigation
regarding the operation of the Cadman Group.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Elm Terrace Senior Apartments, Long Beach, California
In October 1998, Neil and Rebecca Cadman purchased (50% partnership with
another family) the Elm Terrace Senior Apartments in Long Beach, California at
1100 Elm Avenue. The facility was built in 1990 under a conditional use permit
for 15% of the residents to be designated "low income" status. The facility has 80
units, all one bedroom, one bathroom and is not a HUD subsidized facility. Of
the 80 tenants, 23 have Section 8 housing vouchers, thus qualifying the property
for its "low income" requirement with the City of Long Beach.
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The property was purchased for two reasons:
1. The previous owner was operating the facility in violation the conditional
use permit (a drug half-way house) thus exposing the property to
potential condemnation from the City of Long Beach. This allowed the
property to have significant upside potential.
2. Neil and Rebecca Cadman's belief that the multi-family industry is taking
care of wealthy retirees (Sun City Palm Springs, Leisure World, etc.), but
is leaving a void for middle and low income retirees who need the
facilities, services, and comfort senior complexes can provide.
Within eight months, the property was cleared of all non 62 or older residents,
significant upgrades were made to the wheelchair lift, elevator, mail boxes,
community room, etc. and the property has been a model of excellence for the
entire community.
Elm Terrace residents enjoy full time site management by a staff that cares about
their well being; with"community" gatherings including Monday night football
parties in the community room with potluck dinners, Thanksgiving and
Christmas Dinner catered by a local restaurant,weekly bingo and bunco, trips to
Laughlin and Las Vegas, etc. In addition, the property is located across the street
from St. Mary's Hospital and we regularly conduct meetings and seminars
geared to senior's health and financial management issues. All speakers are
private individuals who provide insurance documentation prior to each event
and hold the ownership/management harmless. We also invite Adult Protective
Services to hold meetings with our residents to make sure they know their rights
in relationship to such issues as bank and credit fraud, elder abuse, tenant rights,
discounts available to seniors, etc.
The facility has now "adopted" a local elementary school where students visit
the residents after school and read to them, do arts and crafts, etc.
Owning and managing the Elm Terrace Apartments has been not only profitable
from a monetary point of view, but has been the most satisfying aspect of our
ownership/management portfolio.
Upon request by the Corporation, Cadman Group would be willing to provide a
list of all client managed properties with telephone numbers for reference
purposes.
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PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN FOR PARK VISTA
Due to the Cadman Group's close proximity to the facility -we are located at 203
Standard Street on the corner of Standard and Franklin- the communication and
supervision lines of management will be open, ready, and continuous.
It is our belief that any business operation depends its success or failure at the
point at which staff members have the most interaction with customers, or in the
case of property management, the residents. A management company can have
many years of experience, the best software, bookkeepers, published
management philosophy, etc., however if the resident manager is not effective,
no other management personnel, policy, or philosophy will make the
management of the site effective. Any management company that has the
experience and tools to manage a facility like Park Vista is successful in general;
however the true test for the Corporation is the measure of success at this one
particular property - Park Vista.
Effective property management depends on customer service, or "resident
relations" more than most businesses. We, as landlords and management
companies, provide a product that is basic to human needs - housing. With Park
Vista, we need to strive to be even better at resident relations because our
"customers" are valued members of our El Segundo community that demand
and deserve friendly, prompt service to daily and special needs. Our residents
must be treated with the highest levels of respect and dignity, not just because it
is good business, but more simply, because they have earned it.
The Cadman Group's goal, or mission, is to recruit, train, and supervise the
highest level on-site manager that acts as the "front line" for many of the most
important tasks performed by a property management company - leasing,
enforcement of rules, and tenant retention. In addition, the on-site manager is
the supervisor for the assistant managers and the maintenance/janitorial staff
and keeps a close eye on the performance and professionalism of outside
vendors such as landscapers, plumbers, etc.
If chosen to manage the facility, the Cadman Group will interview and review
the performance of the current manager by reviewing resident surveys, at length
"scene scenarios" conducted by Warren Scharff and Neil Cadman to determine
what level of service the current manager has performed at, and can perform at
in the future. A regional search would be conducted for a potential new on-site
manager targeting two areas of potential candidates: managers who have been
trained and certified by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles' On-
Site Management Training Program, and Accredited Resident Managers
(ABM's). ARM'S are career on-site managers who have earned, through
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experience and coursework the distinction of being awarded as an Accredited
Resident Manager from the Institute of Real Estate Management.
The on-site manager would supervise all other site staff and a management
system would be installed so that residents know that all needs, questions, or
services go through the resident manager. As an example, if a resident is leaving
the facility and tells the maintenance worker that they have a clogged bathroom
sink, the maintenance worker is to kindly request that the resident see the
resident manager; this way all needs go through one employee who is
responsible for receiving the request, assigning it, and verifying the work was
completed and the resident is satisfied.
Much responsibility is placed on the shoulders of the on-site manager, yet the
organization of the management company must allow the on-site manager to
perform their duties and have off-site management personnel ready to assist and
perform administrative duties. For example, an on-site manager must have basic
knowledge of maintenance aspects of multi-family facilities and have a keen
understanding of landlord-resident relations, but the on-site manager must not
be burdened with bookkeeping,financial reporting to the Corporation, etc.
Joan Allen will perform all bookkeeping aspects associated with the Park Vista
facility. Rents are collected by the on-site manager and delivered to the Cadman
Group's offices in El Segundo for daily processing and depositing. All invoices
or bills associated with the operation of the facility shall be mailed to the
Cadman Group's offices and tracked and paid by Joan Allen. Joan's mandate is
to get bills paid on time, analyze utility bills and notify Warren Scharff, Neil
Cadman, and the on-site manager if any common area utility bill grows in excess
of 10% on any given month and to only pay a non-recurring outside vendor
invoice when the work order has been approved for payment in writing by
Warren Scharff who will be consulted by the on-site manager prior to any work
being ordered. The on-site manager will report to Warren Scharff that such work
has been satisfactorily completed.
Coordination, reporting, and meeting with the Corporation and overall
supervision of the total operation of the facility will be the job of Neil Cadman.
Clients of the Cadman Group do not have their facility "assigned" to a property
supervisor; rather their point of contact for all inquiries and needs is the owner of
the management company.
Our philosophy of management is to have well trained staff who understand
their individual job descriptions, but also understand that effective, quality
management of a facility is a team job. The Cadman Group designs overlapping
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duties in critical areas in order to maintain checks and balances that lessen the
chance for things to "fall through the cracks."
With the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility managed by the Cadman Group:
1. The facility will be managed in an efficient, cost conscience manner with
budgetary considerations in mind.
2. Residents will be treated with dignity and respect and will view their
home as a community of neighbors with on-site and off-site management
serving their individual and collective needs.
3. The El Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation will have a
management partner that will operate the property as a non-HUD senior
facility; report to the Corporation as required, and work with the
Corporation to assist in short and long term decisions to ensure the
financial stability of the facility and of the Corporation. The Cadman
Group will assist the Corporation to ensure that the property operates in
a positive fiscal manner and that reserves are established and maintained
for future improvements of the facility to protect its longevity.
4. The City of El Segundo will take pride in its Park Vista Senior Citizen
Housing Facility and make it a showcase for other cities to emulate.
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Section 4: Risks and Contractual Obligations
Neil R. Cadman is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and operates the
Cadman Group under the guidelines and rules as set forth by California Real
Estate Law and the California Department of Real Estate. Neil Cadman is a
member of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles and a Certified
Property Manager Candidate (CPM) within the Institute of Real Estate
Management (IREM). The Cadman Group is a member of the Better Business
Bureau.
The Cadman Group maintains workers compensation insurance through Everest
National. The Corporation and the facility would be named as additionally
insured.
The Cadman Group maintains a fidelity bond in the amount of$100,000.00. The
Corporation and the facility would be named as additionally insured.
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Section 5: Exceptions
The Cadman Group warrants that it has reviewed the requirements of the project
as described in the RFP and understands all duties and obligations contained
within.
Regarding having reviewed the requirements of the Draft Agreement,no Draft
Agreement was provided, thus we have no comment at this time. However, the
management agreement currently in effect has been reviewed and is acceptable
in its entirety.
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Section 6: Cadman Group Financial Data
Neil R. Cadman, doing business as Cadman Group has been in business, licensed
in the City of El Segundo since 1995. As stated previously, the company is a sole
proprietorship, not a corporation. Although the RFP called for financial data for
companies in existence less than one year, we felt it best to give the Corporation
as much information about the company as possible. Because of the nature of
sole proprietorships, Neil and Rebecca Cadman would be willing to provide the
Corporation personal financial statements and a letter of financial strength from
Ed Myska, Senior Vice President of First Coastal Bank.
Cadman Group
Profit and Loss June 2004
Jun 04
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Property Management Fees 48,717.00
Total Income 48,717.00
Expense
Advertising 215.00
Continuing Education 155.00
Dues and Subscriptions 455.90
Medical&Dental 3,526.79
Payroll Expenses
Auto 106.00
ETT 0.00
Gross Wages 32,149.84
Medical 0.00
Payroll Expenses-Other 0.00
Total Payroll Expenses 32,255.84
Postage and Delivery 749.69
Printing and Reproduction 1,599.63
Professional Fees 220.05
Rent 2,553.00
Supplies
Office 105.72
Total Supplies 105.72
Telephone 427.50
Travel&Ent
Meals 0.00
Total Travel&Ent 0.00
Utilities
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Cable 98.91
Gas and Electric 107.71
Total Utilities 206.62
Total Expense 42,470.74
Net Ordinary Income 6,246.26
Net Income 6,246.26
Cadman Group
Profit and Loss 2003
Jan-Dec 03
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Consulting Fees 35,717.72
Property Management Fees 480,775.44
Total Income 516,493.16
Expense
Advertising 9,989.30
Bank Service Charges 566.00
Charitable Contributions 161.69
Continuing Education 602.26
Dues and Subscriptions 1,691.99
Equipment Rental 200.73
Insurance
Liability Insurance 874.00
Workers Comp 36,225.50
Total Insurance 37,099.50
Licenses and Permits 4,901.07
Medical&Dental 47,858.59
Payroll Expenses
Auto 1,378.00
ETT 84.90
Gross Wages 306,565.00
Medical 1,223.00
Payroll Expenses-Other
Total Payroll Expenses 309,250.90
Payroll Taxes
FICA 18,910.18
FUTA 728.00
Medicare 4,422.54
SUICA 2,457.00
Total Payroll Taxes 26,517.72
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Postage and Delivery 1,899.68
Printing and Reproduction 263.88
Professional Fees
Accounting 346.46
Legal Fees 0.00
Professional Fees-Other
Total Professional Fees 346.46
Rent 8,100.00
Repairs
Computer Repairs 708.58
Total Repairs 708.58
Supplies
Office 1,278.72
Total Supplies 1,278.72
Telephone 12,160.53
Travel&Ent
Meals 3,297.85
Travel 2,185.75
Travel&Ent-Other 342.19
Total Travel&Ent 5,825.79
Utilities
Cable 1,129.81
Gas and Electric 2,405.95
Water 29.08
Total Utilities 3,564.84
Total Expense 472,988.23
Net Ordinary Income 43,504.93
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Maintenance
Other Income
Total Other Income 0.00
Net Other Income 0.00
Net Income 43,504.93
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Section 7: Representations and Certifications
Please see Exhibit 1 at the end of the proposal.
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Section 8: Proposed Contract Costs
The proposed fee associated with the operation of the facility as described herein
has two components:
1. For Professional Property Management Services: Cadman Group shall be
paid $2,750 per month.
2. Additional costs are to be reimbursable costs associated with on-site staff
compensation. Such costs include:
a) Resident Manager Salary: The resident manager of a 93 unit non-
HUD senior housing facility needs to have specialized training to handle
the unique needs a senior housing facility provides, such as senior
appropriate activities, resident health related issues, etc. According to the
Institute of Real Estate Management, total compensation for multi-family
properties of around 100 units is approximately $25,000 per year plus free
rent. In addition, all full time employees of Cadman Group receive 100%
premium payment for medical HMO, dental HMO, vision HMO, and life
insurance.
Therefore, the total monthly monetary net expense for the resident
manager shall be: $2,740.00
1. Use of a two-bedroom unit in the facility.
2. Gross salary of$2,000.00 per month
3. Approximate payroll taxes of$185.00 per month
4. Benefits, including Health Net HMO, Health Net Vision HMO,
Guardian Dental HMO, and Guardian Life Insurance: Approximately
$280.00 per month.
5. Workers compensation premiums of approximately $275.00 per
month
b) Assistant Manager Compensation: The Assistant Managers shall
be on an independent contractor contract with the Cadman Group and
shall receive compensation for their duties in the form of a rent reduction.
c) Maintenance Worker Salary: A qualified maintenance worker for a
93 unit building should have the necessary skill to handle most day to day
maintenance issues that arise, thus lessening the need to contract outside
vendors. Such a person receives approximately $15.00 per hour plus
company benefits.
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Therefore, the total monthly monetary net expense for the maintenance
worker shall be: $3,295.00
1. Gross salary of$2,400.00 per month
2. Approximate payroll taxes of$185.00 per month
3. Benefits, including Health Net HMO, Health Net Vision HMO,
Guardian Dental HMO, and Guardian Life Insurance: Approximately
$280.00 per month.
4. Workers compensation premiums of approximately $430.00 per
month.
d) Janitorial Worker Salary: A janitorial worker for a 93 unit building
should have the necessary skills to handle basic janitorial services
including mopping, window cleaning, parking lot cleaning, trash
removal, etc. In addition, the janitorial worker can assist the maintenance
worker on tasks in which a second set of hands is necessary to perform a
task. Such a person receives approximately $11.00 per hour plus
company benefits.
Therefore, the total monthly monetary net expense for the
maintenance/janitorial worker shall be: $2,439.00
1. Gross salary of$1,760.00 per month
2. Approximate payroll taxes of$135.00 per month
3. Benefits, including Health Net HMO, Health Net Vision HMO,
Guardian Dental HMO, and Guardian Life Insurance: Approximately
$280.00 per month.
4. Workers compensation premiums of approximately $264.00 per
month.
Total monthly fee plus reimbursable costs to Cadman Group:
Management Fee: $2,750.00
Staff payroll expense: $8,474.00**
Total: $11,224.00
**Please note that while the management fee is a "fixed" expense, the
reimbursable expenses associated with on-site staff changes periodically with
changes in payroll tax tables,benefits costs, salary review, etc. In addition, the
Cadman Group would like to review current staffing salaries to determine a
more actual cost figure.
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The Cadman Group shall provide detailed reports at the Board's discretion
showing actual costs associated with site staff expense. Reports shall include
DE6 and 941 forms,workers compensation premium bills, and benefit payment
statements. In this way, the Corporation is assured that actual reimbursements
to the Cadman Group for site staff are continually audited by both the Cadman
Group and the Corporation.
The Cadman Group does not propose a scheduled property management fee
increase.
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Exhibit 1
"I, Neil R. Cadman, represent and certify, on behalf of Cadman Group that I am
familiar with the information presented in the proposal, and that is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I am authorized to
execute this Representation and Certification.
Signed &&;e4
Since the Cadman Group is not a corporation, there exists no resolutions or
documents showing that Neil R. Cadman is authorized to execute such an
agreement. As stated earlier in the proposal, the Cadman Group's legal name is
Neil R. Cadman, doing business as Cadman Group. Therefore my signature
shall act in full force.
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