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CONTRACT NO.
ROAD REPAIR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
5-tro Eff—oy,
This Road Repair Agreement, (Agreement), is made and entered into on this theZV day
ofkJa YaA—, 20 by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas ("City"), a home rule
municipal corporation of the State of Texas, located within Tarrant, Denton, Wise Counties, Texas
(Hereinafter referred to as the "City") and S-�rp � e t/ ► I��G�_ ("Operator")
for the repair of certain streets and/or roadways within the City of Port Worth, Texas as more fully
described herein.
WHEREAS, Operator is in the business of drilling gas wells and, in.connection therewith,
shall be envaged.. in drilling and production activities on property known generally as
which abuts, is adjacent to, and/or is
accessed by roadways within the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, use of the roadways by the Operator for the purpose of performing the
activities described hereinabove may cause damage to the roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City and Operator, for the mutual consideration hereinafter stated, desire to
enter into this Agreement for Operator to repair said roadways for the duration of the term of this
Agreement in consideration of Operator's use of said roadways for the purpose of the activities
described hereinabove;
IT IS NOW THEREFORE AGREED THAT:
ARTICLE 1.
REPAIR OBLIGATION
1. Operator shall repair damages caused by Operator or its contractors, subcontractors,
employees, and agents, excluding ordinary wear and tear, if any, to roadways that abut the above-
described property being used by Operator for the drilling and production of gas wells pursuant to a
Gas Well Permit issued to Operator. The repair obligation shall continue even if the Gas Well
Permit is amended to allow for the drilling of additional gas wells. This obligation shall continue
during the term of this Agreement, and Operator shall, prior to the termination of this Agreement,
as provided herein, repair such damages to such roadways, excluding ordinary wear and tear, if
any, to the condition in which such roadways existed prior to the execution of this Agreement.
Operator shall make a videotape of such roadways prior to the start of Operator drilling and
operation of its gas wells and shall provide a copy of the videotape to the Director of
Transportation and Public Works. Operator shall notify the Director of Transportation and Public
Works when drilling or fracing operations are complete so that the Director of Transportation and
Public Works can determine if repairs are required.
2. In connection with its obligation to repair said roadways, Operator shall use
materials of the same or better quality than those utilized to surface and/or repair the 'T s
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prior to execution of this Agreement and in accordance with the current standards specifications of
the City. Deviation from the materials described herein shall not be permitted without the prior
written consent of the Director of Transportation.and Public Works. Repairs shall be completed in
accordance with standard engineering practices acceptable to the City.
3. Operator shall repair the damage to the roadways at its sole cost and expense.
4. During the term of this Agreement, Operator shall periodically inspect the roadways
during drilling, fracture stimulation or reworking of the gas well to determine whether or not any
damage has occurred as a result of Operator's activities. Immediately upon discovering the
existence of any such damage to the roadways, Operator shall undertake to repair and/or remedy
same. Upon discovery of damage by the Operator, the Operator will have 48 hours to contact the
Director of Transportation and Public Works to work out a schedule of repairs. Repairs shall take
place within 30 days or immediately if the damage affects the immediate health and safety of
individuals.
ARTICLE 2.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence upon the date indicated above and shall continue in full
force and effect until Operator has completed and/or permanently discontinued the activities upon
the roadways, as described hereinabove.
ARTICLE 3.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
The Operator shall provide or cause to be provided the insurance described below for
each.well unless a Gas Well Permit has been issued wherein such insurance has been provided for
the issuance of the Gas Well Permit under the terms and conditions described in the Fort Worth
"Gas Drilling and Production" Ordinance and such insurance to continue until the well is
abandoned and the site restored.
In addition to the .bond or letter of credit required pursuant to this Agreement and the Fort
Worth "Gas Drilling and Production" ordinance, the Operator shall carry a policy or policies of
insurance issued by an insurance company or companies authorized to do business in Texas. In the
event such insurance policy or policies are cancelled, the Gas Well Pen-nit shall be suspended on
such date of cancellation and the Operator's right to operate under such Gas Well Permit shall
immediately cease until the Operator files additional insurance as provided herein.
1. General Requirements applicable to all policies.
a. The City, its officials, employees, agents and officers shall be endorsed as an
"Additional Insured" to all policies except Employers Liability coverage under the
Operator's Workers Compensation policy.
b. All policies shall be written on an occurrence basis except for Environmental
Pollution Liability (Seepage and Pollution coverage) and Excess or Umbrella
Liability,which may be on a claims-made basis.
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C. All policies shall be written by an insurer with an A-: VIII or better rating by the most
current version of the A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or with such other financially
sound insurance carriers acceptable to the City.
d. Deductibles shall be listed on the Certificate of Insurance and shall be on a "per
occurrence"basis unless otherwise stipulated herein.
e. Certificates of Insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, Development
Department, 1.000 Throckmorton Street, Fort worth, Texas 76102, evidencing all the
required coverages, including endorsements, prior to the issuance of a Gas Well
Permit.
£ All policies shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of
recovery in favor of the City.
g. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement specified herein.
h.. Each policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty-day notice of
cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy.terms or coverage. A ten
days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium.
i. During the term of the Gas Well Permit,the Operator shall report,in a timely manner,
to the Gas Inspector any known loss occurrence which could give rise to a liability
claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss.
j. Upon request, certified copies of all insurance policies shall be furnished to the City.
2.' Standard Commercial General Liability Policy.
This coverage must include premises, operations, blowout or explosion, products,
completed operations, sudden and accidental pollution, blanket contractual liability,
underground resources damage, broad form property damage, independent contractors
protective liability and personal injury. This coverage shall be a minimum Combined Single
Limit of$1,000,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage.
3. Excess or Umbrella Liability
$ 5,000,000 Excess, if the Operator has a stand-alone Environmental Pollution
Liability(EPL)policy.
$10,000,000 Excess, if the Operator does not have a stand-alone EPL policy.
Coverage must include an endorsement for sudden or accidental
pollution. If Seepage and Pollution coverage is written on a "claims
made'.' basis, the Operator must maintain continuous coverage and
purchase Extended Coverage Period Insurance when necessary.
4. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance
a. Workers Compensation benefits shall be Texas Statutory Limits.
b. Employers Liability shall be a minimum of$500,000 per accident.
c. Such coverage shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City and
provide coverage in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws.
5. Automobile Liability Insurance
a. Combined Single Limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury- and
Property Damage.
b. Coverage must include all owned, hired and not-owned automobiles.
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6. Certificates of Insurance
a. The company must be admitted or approved to do business in the State of Texas,
unless the coverage is written by a Surplus.Lines insurer.
b. The insurance set forth by the insurance company must be underwritten on forms
that have been approved by the Texas State Board of Insurance or ISO, or an
equivalent policy form acceptable to the City.
c. Sets forth all endorsements and insurance coverage according to requirements and
instructions contained herein.
d. Shall specifically set forth the notice of cancellation, termination, or change in
coverage provisions to the City. All policies shall be endorsed to read "THIS
POLICY WILL NOT BE CANCELLED OR NON-RENEWED WITHOUT- 30
DAYS ADVANCED WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE OWNER AND THE. CITY
EXCEPT WHEN THIS POLICY IS BEING CANCELLED FOR NONPAYMENT
OF PREMIUM, IN WHICH CASE 10 DAYS ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE IS
REQUIRED".
e. Original endorsements affecting coverage required by this section shall be furnished
with the certificates of insurance.
7. The cancellation of any insurance for the sole purpose of the repair of roadways will not
release the obligation of the Operator to meet all requirements of insurance and bonding
under the Fort Worth"Gas Drilling and Production" Ordinance.
8. Operator shall and hereby does indemnify, defend and save harmless the City, its officers,
agents and employees from all suits, actions or claims of any character, name and
description brought for or on account of any injuries or damages received as sustained by
any person, persons or property on account of the operations of the Operator, its agents,
employees, contractors or subcontractors; or on account of any negligent act of fault of the
Operator, its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors in connection with the
obligations under this Road Repair Agreement; and shall pay any judgment, with costs,
which may be obtained against the City growing out of such injury or damage.
ARTICLE 4.
PERFORMANCE BONDS
1. Operator shall provide a performance bond, unless a performance bond has been
provided for the issuance of a Gas Well Permit under the teens and conditions described in Fort
Worth"Gas Drilling and Production" ordinance, in an amount not less than the amount necessary
to repair the roadways, as determined by the City Director of Transportation and Public Works.
2. Prior to the beginning of any activity pursuant to the issuance of a Gas Well Permit,
unless a performance bond has been provided for the issuance of a Gas Well Permit under the
terms and conditions described in the Fort Worth "Gas Drilling and Production" Ordinance,
Operator shall provide the Gas Inspector with a security instrument in the form of a bond or an
irrevocable letter of credit as follows:
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a. Bond. A bond shall be executed by a reliable bonding or insurance institution
authorized to do business in Texas, acceptable to the City. The bond shall become effective
on or before the date the Gas Well Permit is issued and shall remain in force and effect for
at least a period of six (6) months after the expiration of the Gas Well Permit term or until
the well is plugged and abandoned and the site is restored, whichever occurs first. The
Operator shall be listed as principal and the instrument shall run to the City, as obligee, and
shall be conditioned that the Operator will comply with the terms and regulations of this
Ordinance and the City. The original bond shall be submitted to the Director of
Transportation and Public Works with a copy of the same provided to the City Secretary
and the Gas Inspector.
b. Letter of Credit. A letter of credit shall be issued by a reliable bank authorized to do
business in Texas and shall become effective on or before the date the Gas Well Permit is
issued. The letter of.credit shall remain in force and effectfor. at least a period of six (6)
months after the expiration of the Gas Well Permit term. The City shall be authorized to
draw upon such letter of credit to recover any fines or penalties assessed under this
ordinance. Evidence of the execution of a letter of credit shall be submitted to the Director
of Transportation and Public Works submitting an original signed letter of credit from the
banking institution, with a copy of the same provided to the City Secretary and the Gas
Inspector. If the Letter of Credit is for a time period less than the life of the well as required
by Ordinance Number 14880, S}Mte( agrees to either renew the Letter of Credit or
replace the Letter of Credit with a bond in the amount required by the City of Fort Worth
Ordinance Number 14880, on or before 45 days prior to the expiration date of the Letter of
Credit. If Sjrouv� fails to deliver to the City.of Fort Worth either the renewal Letter
of Credit or replacement bond in the appropriate amount on or before 45 days prior to the
expiration date of the Letter of Credit, the City of Fort Worth may draw the entire face"
amount of the attached Letter of Credit to be held by the City of Fort Worth as security for
5+►'oLAK 's performance of its obligations under Ordinance Number 14880.
C. Whenever the Gas Inspector or the Director,of Transportation and Public Works
Department finds that 'a default has occurred in the performance of any requirement or
condition imposed by this Agreement, a written notice shall be given to Operator. Such .
notice shall specify the work to be done, the estimated cost and the period of time deemed
by the Gas Inspector or the Director of Transportation and Public works Department to be
reasonably necessary for the completion of such work. After receipt of such notice, the
Operator shall, within the time therein specified, either cause or require the work to be
performed, or failing to do so, shall pay over to the City one, hundred twenty-five percent
(125%) of the estimated cost of doing the work as set forth in the notice.
d. The City shall be authorized to draw against any irrevocable letter of credit or bond
to recover such amount due from Operator. Upon receipt of such monies, the City shall
proceed by such mode as deemed convenient to cause the required work to be performed
and completed, but no liability shall be incurred other than for the expenditure of said sum
in hand..
e. In the event Operator does not cause the work to be performed and fails or refuses to
pay over to the City the estimated cost of the work to be done as set forth in the notice, or
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the issuer of the security instrument refuses to honor any draft by the City against the
applicable irrevocable letter of credit or bond the City may proceed to obtain compliance
and abate the default by way of civil action against Operator, or by criminal action against
the Operator,or by both such methods.
f. The cancellation of any bond or letter of credit for the sole purpose of the repair'of
roadways will not release the obligation of the Operator to meet all requirements of
insurance and bonding under the Fort Worth"Gas Drilling and Production" Ordinance. Any
bond required by the Fort Worth "Gas Drilling and Production" Ordinance shall_stay in full
force and effect until the terms and conditions set out in the Ordinance are met.
3. If the cost of the completing the repair is an amount of $15,000 or less, as
determined by the Director of Transportation and Public Works, cash in the amount necessary to
complete.the repairs, as determined. by the Director of Transportation and Public Works, may be
deposited with a bank or escrow agent pursuant to an escrow agreement acceptable and approved
by the City ensuring completion of the repair.
ARTICLE 5
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Operator understands and agrees that Operator, its employees; servants, agents, and
representatives shall at no time represent themselves to be employees, servants, agents, and/or
representatives of the City. The City shall not have any control over the means or methods by
which Operator shall perform its obligations hereunder. Operator shall furnish all equipment and
materials necessary to perform.hereunder and shall at all times be acting as an independent
Operator.
2. By entering into this Agreement, the City does not waive, nor shall it be.deemed to
waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising by
third parties.
3. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between Operator and City for
repair of roadways and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and/or agreements, either
written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by the
governing body of the City or those authorized to sign on behalf of the City's governing body.
ARTICLE 6.
FORCE MAJEURE
Events of Force Majeure shall mean any contingency or cause beyond the reasonable
control of a party including, without limitation, acts of God or the public enemy, war, riot, civil
commotion, insurrection, government or de facto government action (unless caused by acts or
omissions of the party), fires, explosions, rain or other weather delays, floods, strikes, slowdowns
or work stoppages.
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ARTICLE 7.
ASSIGNABILITY/CONSENT
Except as otherwise provided herein, or except as may be hereafter determined by the
parties,no party to this Agreement may sell,assign,or transfer its interest in this Agreement, or any
of its right, duties, or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party.
Whenever the consent or the approval of a party is required herein, such party shall not
unreasonably withhold, delay, or deny such consent or approval. Operator may assign this
Agreement to any successor entity to whom the applicable Gas Well Permit has been assigned upon
written notice to the City of said assignment.
ARTICLE 8.
NOTICE
Any notice given by one party to the other in. connection with this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be by'personal delivery; sent by•registered mail or certified mail; or by United
States Mail,return receipt requested,postage prepaid; to:
CITY: Office of the City Manager
City of Fort Worth, Texas
1000 Throck porton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
OPERATOR , r � re�1 ted l , -7k
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Notice shall be deemed to have been received on the date of receipt as shown on the return receipt
or other written evidence of receipt.
ARTICLE 9.
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith. No evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in
any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the rights
or obligations of the parties hereunder, unless such waiver or modification is .in writing, duly
executed. The parties further agree that the provisions of this Article will not be waived unless as
herein set forth.
ARTICLE 10.
SAVINGS/SEVERABILITY
In the event that any one or more of the provisions hereof contained in this Agreement shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality,or unenforceability shall not effect the other provisions, and the Agreement shall be
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construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in
this Agreement.
ARTICLE 11.
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by,and in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas, and venue for any action arising under the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall lie in the state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United.States District dourt for
the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
ARTICLE 12.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto, constitute the entire agreement among the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any prior understandings.or
written or oral agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
No amendment, modification, cancellation or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be
binding on any party hereto unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date.hereof; and
is duly authorized and executed by the parties hereto.
ARTICLE 13.
WAVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The failure of either party to enforce or insist upon compliance with any`of the terms or
.conditions of this Agreement shall not constitute a general waiver or relinquishment of any such
terms or conditions,but the same shall be and remain at all times in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 14.
CAPTIONS
The captions contained in this Agreement are for inforrnational'purposes only and shall not
in any way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 15.
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,each of which shall be
deemed an original,and constitute one and the same instrument.
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Exhibit `B" BOND NO. 5013226
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
GAS DRILLING,PRODUCTION AND
ROADWAY MAINTENANCE
BLANKET BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
WHEREAS, persons performing gas drilling and production operations within the jurisdiction of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas are required to execute and file with the City of Fort Worth Gas Inspector a bond covering those operations,
pursuant to §15-41 of the City of Fort Worth City Code;
WHEREAS, the Principal named below is the operator of certain Texas Railroad Commission and City of Fort
Worth regulated gas drilling and production operations including but not limited to, (1) operations permitted under the
Principal's permit filed with the City of Fort Worth Gas Inspector, and/or (2) any additional wells that may be permitted
prior to the expiration of this bond;
.WHEREAS,the Principal desires to perform gas operations and activities within the jurisdiction of the City of Fort
Worth, and which operations and activities must be carried on in full conformance with all conditions of the ordinances of
the City of Fort Worth, including those city ordinances requiring operators to plug and abandon all wells and control, abate,
and clean up associated with an operator's gas operations and activities;
WHEREAS, Principal acknowledges and agrees that, due to the acquisition of additional wells, it may be required
during the effective term of this bond to provide additional financial security beyond the face amount of this bond before-
additional permits submitted by the Principal will be accepted and approved.
We, Stroud Energy, Ltd. (person's name) as Principal,
and Bond Safeguard Insurance Company as Surety, duly authorized and qualified to do business in
the State of Texas, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, Texas in the sum of
One Hundred Fiffy:Thousand and Ido/100ths Dollars (S 150,000.00 ) payable at the
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and for the payment of which,well and truly to be made,we bind ourselves,our
heirs,executors,administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,firmly by these presents.
This bond is conditioned that if the Principal operates all wells in accordance with the ordinances of the City of
Fort Worth plugs and abandons all wells and control,abates, and cleans up pollution associated with its gas operations and
activities in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Fort Worth and is in full compliance with the all the regulations
of the with the ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, the Road Repair Agreement and any permit issued pursuant thereto
and shall repair any damages to City streets, as determined by the City's Director of Transportation and Public Works,
caused by the equipment and vehicles used by the Operator in going to and from the drill site with such repairs being in
compliance with specifications therefore prepared by and provided to the Operator by the Director of Transportation and
Public Works; then the Principal and Surety are relieved of their obligation to pay the bond amount to the City of Fort
Worth.
In the event of a failure of Principal to comply with the conditions and obligations of this bond, the Surety shall
promptly remedy such non-compliance, in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Fort Worth within 60 days of
notice of non-compliance. In the event of surety's failure to remedy such non-compliance, written demand shall be made
upon surety for payment of the penal sum of this bond. Sums demanded under this bond shall be paid to the City of Fort
Worth at 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, within thirty days atter receipt of written demand for payment,
which demand shall be mailed by registered or certified U.S. mail to the address shown below.
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Conditions and obligations under this bond are construed.in accordance with the Roadep�g4-gr sand all
permits,rules., and regulations of the ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, including any amendi en't8 thereto- ay b
made during the term of this bond, and Surety waives notice of any amendments. The City of I ortiWorth shall Have the
right to sue on and otherwise enforce the obligations of this bond without first resorting to o exhausting i _rc medies
against the properties and assets of the Principal.
This bond is effective beginning on the 21st< day of nt tnhPr , 20_oA. The term of this
bond shall expire 6 months after the expiration of the Gas Well Permit or when the gas well is plugged and abandoned and
the site of the well restored, which ever occurs earlier, provided, however, any claim against this bond maybe brought
within one (1) year following the expiration of the Gas Well Permit or the plugging and/or abandonment of the well,
whichever occurs first. Obligations to pay part or all of the bond amount are deemed released after one (1)year from the
expiration date of the bond if no non-compliant operations or activities subject to the bond have been discovered by the
City of Fort Worth or the Texas Railroad Commission during that one-year period, and no enforcement action against any
operations or activities subject to the bond is pending. Principal and Surety may also be relieved of their obligations to
pay part or all of the bond amount by written agreement between the City of Fort Worth,Principal, and Surety.
If the bond amount is not paid in accordance with the terms of this bond and if judgment for any part of the bond
amount is awarded through any court proceeding, then the City of Fort Worth shall be entitled to court costs and
reasonable attorney's fees awarded by the court. Surety's liability for such costs and fees shall not be limited by the
amount of this bond. It is agreed and understood that this bond is executed and performable in Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas, and venue for any cause of action construing this bond is in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
A transfer, by any means, of any well covered under this bond does not relieve the Principal and Surety of any
obligation under this bond until the operator acquiring the well has on file with the City of Fort Worth an approved form
of financial security covering the well. The transferred well remains covered by this bond and the Principal and Surety
remain responsible for compliance with all City of Fort Worth regulations and ordinances covering the transferred well
until the City of Fort Worth determines that the well is covered by proper financial security and the acquiring operator has
assumed full responsibility for the well in accordance with all city regulations and ordinances. Obligations to pay part, or
all, of the bond amount, as a result of the Principal or Surety's non-compliance with the conditions of this bond that
..occurred prior to the transfer and assumption of responsibility by the acquiring operator,remain enforceable in accordance
with the'gen6ial terms of this bond.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, said PRINCIPAL has hereunto subscribed his or her name or has caused this instrument
to be signed by its duly authorized officers and its corporate seal to be affixed this day of
20_
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, said SURETY has caused this instrument to be signed by its duly authorized officers and
its corporate seal to be affixed this 21st day of October 2004
Stroud Energy, Ltd.
PRINCIPAL
(seal) By
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Bond Safeguard Insurance Compiny
SURETY(ATTACH POWER OF ATTORNEY)
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Mary Pierson, Attorney—in—Fact
SURETY'S FULL MAILING ADDRESS
5847 San Felipe, Ste 3 7'il'� 7,
Houston, TX 77057 �'{
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois Corporation with its
principal office in Lombard, Illinois,does hereby constitute and appoint: Allen Gelwick, Timothy F. Kelly,Angela P. Hyle,
Joan Bagnall, Robert F. Bobo, Mary Pierson, Individually
its true and lawful Attorney(s)-In-Fact to make, execute,seal and deliver for, and on its behalf as surety,any and all bonds, undertakings or
other writings obligatory in nature of a bond.
This authority is made under and by the authority of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Directors of BOND
SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY on the 7th day of November,2001 as follows:
Resolved,that the President of the Company is hereby authorized to appoint and empower any representative of the Company or
other person or persons as Attomey-In-Fact to execute on behalf of the Company any bonds,undertakings,policies,contracts of indemnity
or other writings obligatory in nature of a bond not to exceed $500,000.00, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars,which the Company might
execute through its duly elected officers,and affix the seal of the Company thereto. Any said execution of such documents by an Attorney-
In-Fact shall be as binding upon the Company as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the
Company. AnyAttomey-In-Fact,so appointed,may be removed for good cause and the authority so granted may be revoked as specified in
the Power of Attorney.
Resolved,that the signature of the President and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney
granted,and the signature of the Vice President,and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power
and any such power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so
executed and sealed and certificate so executed and sealed shall,with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached,continue
to be valid and binding on the Company.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY has caused this instrument to be signed by its
President,and its Corporate Seal to be affixed this 7th day of November,2001.
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cFBOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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COMPANY
BY
David E. Campbell
President
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
On this 7th day of November, 2001, before me, personally came David E.Campbell to me known, who being duly sworn, did
depose and say that he is the President of BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY,the corporation described in and which executed
the above instrument; that he executed said instrument on behalf of the corporation by authority of his office under the By-laws of said
corporation.
"OFFICIAL SEAL"
JANET L. COPPOCK
NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF ILLINOIS Janet L. C ppock
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 8114105 Notary Public
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Secretary of BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY,An Illinois Insurance Company, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the original Power of Attorney of which the foregoing is a true and correct copy, is in full force and effect and has not been
revoked and the resolutions as set forth are now in force.
Signed and Sealed at Lombard, Illinois this 21st Day of October 20 04
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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT B0r%D
Bond No. 5013228
WHEREAS Stroud Energy, Ltd. as
Principal,has supplied to the City of Forth Worth an
Encroachment Permit for work to be performed at various sites in City of Fort Worth and
Principal agrees to perform certain designated improvements required under said permit and said permit
is hereby referred to and made apart hereof, and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said permit to furnish a bond for the
faithful performance of said permit.
NOW,TIJEREFORE,we, the Principal and Bond Safeguard Insurance Company
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Forth Worth
(herein called " City in the penal sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and 00/100
Dollars($ 20,000.00 )lawful
money_of the United States, for the payment of which sum will and truly be made,we bind ourselves, our
heirs, successors, executors and administrators,jointly and severally,firmly by these presents.
The conditions of this obligation is such that if the above bounded Principal,his or its heirs, executors,
administrators,successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and will and truly keep
and perform the covenants, conditions and provisions in the said permit, and any alterations thereof
made as therein provided, on his or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner
therein specified and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall indemnify and
save harmless the , its officers,
agents and employees, as therein stipulated,then this obligation shall become null and void;otherwise it
shall be and remain in full force and effect. This bond shall take effect as of the date hereon and shall
remain in full force and effect until the Surety is released from liability by the CitY
provided that the Surety may cancel the bond and be relieved of further liability by
delivering 60 days notice of cancellation. Such cancellation shall not affect any liability incurred or
accrued hereunder prior to the termination of said 60 day period.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the amount specified therefore,there shall
be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees,including reasonably attorney's fees, incurred by the
in successfully enforcing such obligation, all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.
The Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no change,extension or time,alteration or addition to the
terms of the permit or to the work to be performed thereunder,or the specifications accompanying the
same in anywise affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any suit change,
extension of time,alteration or addition to the terms of the permit; or to the work,or to the
specifications.
IN WITNESS IX REOF, this instavment has been duly executed by the Principal and Surety
above-named on_ April 4, 2005
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Bond Safeguard INSURANCE COMPANY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois Corporation with its
principal office in Lombard,Illinois,does hereby constitute and appoint: Allen Gelwick, Timothy F. Kelly,
Angela P. Hyle, Joan Bagnall, Robert F. Bobo, Mary Pierson Individually
its true and lawful Attorney(s)-In-Fact to make,execute,seal and deliver for,and on its behalf as surety,any and all bonds,undertakings or
other writings obligatory in nature of a bond.
This authority is made under and by the authority of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Directors of BOND
SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY on the 7th day of November,2001 as follows:
Resolved,that the President of the Company is hereby authorized to appoint and empower any representative of the Company or
other person or persons as Attorney-In-Fact to execute on behalf of the Company any bonds,undertakings,policies,contracts of indemnity
or other writings obligatory in nature of a bond not to exceed $500,000.00, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, which the Company might
execute through its duly elected officers,and affix the seal of the Company thereto. Any said execution of such documents by an Attorney-
In-Fact shall be as binding upon the Company as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the
Company. Any Attorney-In-Fact,so appointed,may be removed for good cause and the authority so granted may be revoked as specified in
the Power of Attorney.
Resolved,that the signature of the President and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney
granted,and the signature of the Vice President,and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power
and any such power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so
executed and sealed and certificate so executed and sealed shall,with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached,continue
to be valid and binding on the Company.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY has caused this instrument to be signed by its
President,and its Corporate Seal to be affixed this 7th day of November,2001.
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David E. Campbell
President
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
On this 7th day of November,2001, before me, personally came David E.Campbell to me known,who being duly swom,did
depose and say that he is the President of BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY,the corporation described in and which executed
the above instrument; that he executed said instrument on behalf of the corporation by authority of his office under the By-laws of said
corporation.
"OFFICIAL SEAL"
MICHELE KOLLER
Notary Public,State of Illinois
My Commission Expires 08128!07 Michele Koller
Notary Public
CERTIFICATE
I,the undersigned, Secretary of BOND SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY,An Illinois Insurance Company, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the original Power of Attorney of which the foregoing is a true and correct copy, is in full force and effect and has not been
revoked and the resolutions'as set forth are now in force.
Signed and Sealed at Lombard, Illinois this 4th Day of April 20 05
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Donald D. Buchanan
Secretary