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R-05-03 01/27/03
VILLAGE OF LEN) ON RESOLUTION NO. DATE / a7 -a3 RESOLUTION APPROVING VILLAGE PARTICIPATION IN TIF BUILDING AND SITE GRANT PROGRAM FOR 308 CANAL STREET WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont has adopted Ordinance 0- 71 -99, the Downtown Building & Site Improvement Grant, Sign Grant and Low Interest Loan Programs, to provide incentives for building reinvestment within the Village of Lemont's Tax Increment Financing District; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Downtown Building & Site Improvement Grant, the Village Board of Trustees shall consider participation in building reinvestment; and WHEREAS, Jerry Kulhanek as the property owner for the property known as 308 Canal Street has completed the Downtown Building & Site Improvement Grant application for Village participation of said property; and WHEREAS, Village Staff has reviewed the 308 Canal Street application for compliance with the Downtown Building & Site Improvement Grant guidelines and has recommended approval of the request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village President is authorized to execute the Building and Site Grant Agreement attached for in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in accordance with the terms of the Downtown Building & Site Improvement guidelines. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, DuPAGE AND WILL, ILLINOIS, on this 21 day of 9 , 2003. John Benik Debby Blatzer Peter Cowles Connie Markiewicz Steven Rosendahl Jeanette Virgilio AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT V Approved by me this ()) day of CHARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk 2003. PIAZZA, Vi 4ILJ eibii HARLENE SMO LEN, Village Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Village Attorney sident TIF Non -TIF ❑ Project Address: 3 a CQnv.4 Village of Lemont GRANT APPLICATION Section One: Applicant Information Property Owner ❑ Tenant Applicant Name: err \.\/.c.v e.le. Business Name (if tenant applicant): Social Security Number: 31.0 -'7 `( or E1N: Residence Address: qo City: Wo c o State: 1 L Zip: 60..17? ' Business Phone: 773 0 Zcf) or- Home Phone: (p3C0 - 97 2- Section Two: Company Profile (if tenant applicant) ❑ New business establishing itself in Lemont ❑ Existing business relocating to Lemont from: City: State: ❑ Existing Lemont business expanding/remodeling at same location ❑ Existing Lemont business, expanding by adding a new location within Lemont ❑ Existing Lemont business, relocating to a new site/building within Lemont Old Address: New Address: Year Business Established: Years in Lemont: Type of Business: (Describe): Lease Expiration Date: Full -time employees: Section Three: Project Details Project Address: 3o of Proposed improvements: S -tre et Part-time employees: Property PIN: 2) - 20 to8 ®ate Anticipated budget as indicated by best bid: Please provide a breakdown of costs by activity and attach two proposals for the work. Staff will review your project and complete the grant eligible total costs. 1 TIF ❑ Non -TIF ❑ Project Address: Project Architect: Name: Greg Vavra Address: 314 Canal Street Phone: (630) 257 -2000 Project Contractor: Must be licensed and bonded by the Village of Lemont Name: K &K Iron Works Address: 5100 S. Lawndale, McCook IL 60525 Phone(708) 924 -0000 Will this project proceed if financial assistance is not granted? ❑ No Yes, but in a limited capacity (explain): Some items may have to wait to be completed ❑ Yes, but at a later date (explain): 2 ACTIVITY COST GRANT ELIGBLE (staff use only) Facade restoration $5,000 $2,500 Masonry repair $8,924 $4,462 Exterior Electric $4,260 $2,130 Architectural Fees $835 $417.50 Totals: $19,019 $9,509.50 Project Architect: Name: Greg Vavra Address: 314 Canal Street Phone: (630) 257 -2000 Project Contractor: Must be licensed and bonded by the Village of Lemont Name: K &K Iron Works Address: 5100 S. Lawndale, McCook IL 60525 Phone(708) 924 -0000 Will this project proceed if financial assistance is not granted? ❑ No Yes, but in a limited capacity (explain): Some items may have to wait to be completed ❑ Yes, but at a later date (explain): 2 TIF ❑ Non -TIF ❑ Project Address: 20 S Section Four: Property Owner/Building Information Building Square Footage: 30oo Number of units: 3 Average lease rates per s.f.: � -oc (,No <u.° t..t Lzssot) Property Owner: 3erpy V.vt .crv��k Property Owner Phone: 00 - 972 -! (5) Owner Address: qo S ,tie in rttlyz City: £ oodtr -d9 a State: %( fe 05 Section Five: Conflict of Interest Disclosures Is any owner of the business and/or property an elected or appointed official of the Village of Lemont, or related to an elected or appointed official of the Village of Lemont, or routinely contracts with the Village of Lemont to provide goods or services? No ❑ Yes Explain: Application will be reviewed by the Economic Development Coordinator, Building Department, Community Development Director, and Historic Preservation Commission. I, '. VA 0 k hereby make application to the Village of Lemont Grant Program in the anticip d amount of $ 10r 7.51t ' - . I understand that my application must be approved by the Village and that it must conform to any established Design Guidelines, as well as, specific design recommendations of the Village of Lemont. I have read a copy of the Grant Program Agreement and lien provisions. If approved, I understand that all work performed is subject to development, building, permit »nd agreement provisions. Appli nt Signature Date Prop ty Owner Date Please return completed application to: Economic Development Coordinator Village of Lemont 418 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 (630) 257 -6440 01/07/2003 TUE 13:59 FAX 7089241239 rrom: recur LCIQ i o: �L�cic r �,K &K „IRON WORKS � 5951 West Grace Street Phone: 773. 777 -7077 Fax: 773. 777 -7475 Mobil: 708.707 -7077 Pager: 708.379 -8817 Chicago * Illinois * 60634 Proposal for: IRON WORK Attn ,Jerry 308 Canal St_ J_,EMONT Estimate; 1288 IL Job Name: 308 Canal St., LEMONT , IL Date (of 1/7/03 BID ?) Phone: (773) 908 -2015 Fax: (708) 924 -1239 PagerlMoblle: In reference I:n reference to the above projectl would like to submit quotation on EXTERIOR INSULATION and FINISH SYSTEM by " SENERGY ". I propose to furnish all materials ,labor,supplics,cquipmcnt and supervision necessary to perform the KIPS work in strict accordance with manufacturer's specifications for the sum of Price Includes: $5,000.00 For Labor Service and Material, Exterior Finish by "Dryvit" on FIRST ..FLOOR ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING. REPRODUCE EXISTING DESIGN USING FOAM SHAPES .DEMO NOT INCLUDED. For any portion of work performed in winter condition ,1.5% for tenting and heating will be proportionally added to the contract amount (unless other arrangements were made). Standard Warranty: 1 will repair free of charge any damages caused by incorrect application of that system for :+ period of one year. Payment Terns: Sincerely, First payment of 50% of the total amount after 70% of the job is completed Peter P. Lelo President 1 Proposal Acceptance; I Date: M 1 1 1 1 i Signaturc: u 1 1 1 I 1 Title: 1 I. a a _.. * * * ** Thank You * * * ** We Appreciate Your Business * * * ** Thank You * * * ** 01/02/2003 THU 17:28 FAX 7089241239 K &K IRON WORKS FROM ": L.EI() I -t-t-i-SONS. I NC: & .,5.91/w. 4020 South Joliet Avenue Lyons. 60534 708 - 442 -8499 1-"zx 708- 447 -4878 Name / Address 308 08 Ca11o1 Street Lamont ,111Inais 60439 773.90R.2O15 Fa+ 708.924.1239 Masonry repair work to be performed. 1 - North wall ( Front Wall) ttcd titre brick clean lace brick remove a minimum a95% of atl dirt method pressure wash and chemical clean grind out all mortar joints a 1 /2" deep pressure to remove grinding dust and tuckpcirat 100 percent mortar color to lac piked by owner from our color chart 2 - West wall ( Common brick) remove and replan any bud amnion brick and tuckpoint 100 percent color to he picked out by owner. FAX NO. : 7084428499 Description we wtfl clean up daily and haul away all our debris. We will match or heat any written proposal Payment'I'erms : 1/3 down when the job is startedand 213 upon completion. Any work performed not listed in this proposal will remit in an extra charge and must be epproved by I owner in writing_ _ Thank you thr letting us bid on your cx nstruation needs. 002 Dec. 16 200? E+4 :26FM P2 Estimate Date Estimate # 12/16/2002 j 00- 0025 -154 1 Total Total Signature 8.924.00 $8,924.00 01/02/2003 THU 17:29 FAX 7089241239 11/1/02 WED 14:54 FAX 6305545038 CONTROL ELECTRIC COMPANY, 5Q Cheyenne Court Oswego, Illinois 60543 708/579 -10.64 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: NAME ADOREse FAX K &K IRON WORKS TANINE L. GREGIE INC. 630/554 -5038 WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: ADpRESS:' CIT' :STATE :' Le7t pnt;:.;.1: DATEpF.PIANS 1711005 Ijoat PROPOSAL PROPOSAL NO. 1218 SHEET NO. DATE November -13, 2002 crrY,STATE PHONE, NC, FAX :.708/92.4- 1239: •:..;: ARCHITECT We hereby propose to furnish the materials and perform the labor necessary for the completion of 1) . Install conduits and feeds for (4) light fixtures on west wall . rL►4ciL� -r TAP — wL� W t� c as T'Pe Li; S[. Prvt 2) Mount and hang fixtures . Install fights on front entrance. MATERIAL AND'LABOR 7'11 - BA $4,260.00 All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications Submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of: Dollars ($ 4,260.00 with payments to be as follows Upon request any ah.rpllona or devIallon lrow .Loup .p jiluallonp Involving o.tmree2Tr will P. ell.cutnd only Upon wJhen OnJAr, and will bo.ome on min chart!. pow ehd vAwa Thi oclimola. Ali rr9rewon.nla oonttnp.nl upon pinion, PouJOOnW..r ryolayc beynncl nu( eemtbl. Respectfully submitted Per Not - This proposal may be withdrawn by .us If not accepted within days. RICHARD F. GREGIE ACCPTAN;;CE_OF PROPOSAL The above paces specifications and conditions are satisfaeto'y acrd are hereby accepted; You are euthonced to do tFie wo be made as.outliped above: DATE r.Adams 9450 AS epecifie0.' Payments wIlI 01/02/2003 THU 17:31 FAX 7089241239 K&K IRON WORKS 2009 CLIENT G. Vavra, Architect 314 Canal Street Pioor Two Lemont, Illinois 60439 BILL TO .K.&.K Ironworks, Inc_ 1Jerry Kulhanek 51005. Lawndale Ave. McCook, Illinois 60525 1 DESCRIPTION Professional Architectural Design Services Printing & Copying IE'ROJECT Invoice DATE 11/201'02 INVOICE # 130 TERMS 308 Canal flr2 QTY T -d 16 RATE 50.00 35.00 SERVICED AMOUNT 800.00 35.00 Total $835.00 drn 711 t-1 AmtA To: GRANT APPLICATION REVIEW MEMO Tim Teddy, Community Development Director John Fincham, Building Commissioner Historic Preservation Commission (✓ if applicable ❑)- From: Michael Bogert, Economic Development Coordinator Date: January 10, 2003 Re: Grant Application 3©? Please review the attached grant application, sign and return. Department Contact Building John Fincham Community Development Tim Teddy Historic Preservation Commission (if applicable) Comments: ti Barbara A. Buschman, Chairman November 22, 2002 Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kulhanek 908 StonebridgeWay Woodridge, IL 60517 Historic Preservation Commission 418 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630- 257 -1590 RE: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - 308 Canal Street Building repair (plaster, cornice and columns); exterior doors, coping; painting; awnings. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kulhanek: The Historic Preservation Commission met on November 14 and 20 to review your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs, painting, and installation of 2nd floor awnings. The Commission concluded its review of your project using criteria established within the Design Guidelines for the Historic District, and offers the following comments and recommendations: 1. The Commission heartily endorses your proposal to repair the front facade. Because the building presents two distinct facades, the Commission is not recommending the use of awnings on the 2nd story. In the opinion of the commission, the facade on this building should remain as simple as possible to feature its architectural details. 3. Painting: Red brick and limestone were common nineteenth - century building materials. The Design Guidelines state: "If carefully placed, colors can accentuate architectural details and visually unite groups of separate buildings. Too many colors on the wrong features will detract from the building's character and that of its neighbors." The lower facade of this building was constructed in the neo- classical style to give the appearance of stone. This type of facade was common in banks and financial institutions of the period. The recommendation of the commission is that it should retain the color of stone as much as possible. The stone band across the top of the building should set the tone for the color of the lower facade. An additional color could be added for door and window trim. It is the opinion of the commission that the simplest use of color would maintain the appeal of the building. The Commission will issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs only at this time, in order to expedite the building permit. Please submit one paint sample for color and one sample for trim. The Commission would be pleased to re- review your submittal. Enclosed is a copy of the Design Guidelines for the Lemont Historic District. The recommendations for commercial buildings and storefronts can be found on pages 18 through 23. The process for appeal of the Commission's decisions can be found in the Guidelines on page 11. Sincerely, Barbara A. Buschman Chairman cc: Lemont Historic Preservation Commission VILLAGE OF LEMONT BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT TIF DISTRICT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of , 2002, between the Village of Lemont, Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the "Village ") and the following designated OWNER/LESSEE, to wit: S r.e I.‘J. se Wai Owner's/Lessee's Name: Address: p'� City: (, ,p: ca, State: 1 Zip Code: 6057 Name of Business: Project Address(es) 3O 7( c4,4, 1k ST _ WITNESSETH, Whereas, the VILLAGE has established a Building & Site Improvement Grant Program for application within certain designated commercial rehabilitation areas of the VILLAGE known as the Tax Increment Financing District; and Whereas, said Building & Site Improvement Grant Program is administered by the VILLAGE and is funded from District Revenues for purposes of control and prevention of blight, dilapidation and deterioration of designated areas within the District, and Whereas, pursuant to said Program the VILLAGE has agreed to participate, subject to its sole discretion, in sharing the cost of Building & Site Improvements to commercial establishments within the District up to a maximum of one -half (1/2) of the approved contract cost of such improvement but in no event shall the total Village participation exceed Ten Thousand Dollars Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($10,750.00) for construction and architectural cost with $750.00 of that amount reserved for sign improvements only. Architectural fees shall be limited to a One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) reimbursement; and Whereas, the OWNER's/LESSEE's property is located within the Tax Increment Financing District/Downtown, a designated rehabilitation area, and the OWNER/LESSEE desires to participate in the Building and Site Improvement Grant Program pursuant to the terms and provisions of this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreement obtained herein, the VILLAGE and OWNER/LESSEE do hereby agree as follows: SECTION I: COST SHARING - The VILLAGE shall share in the building and site improvement cost and architect fee cost for the OWNER's/LESSEE's property up to fifty percent (50 %), up to a maximum amount not exceeding Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($10,750.00) for construction and architectural cost with $750.00 reserved for sign improvements. Architectural reimbursement shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) . The actual amount per this agreement shall not exceed $ for construction cost and $ for architect fees. The building and site improvement /historic preservation costs which are eligible for VILLAGE participation include all labor, materials, equipment and other contract items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work as designated from the design drawings approved by the VILLAGE. Said design drawings and specifications are attached hereto as Exhibit IV. 2 SECTION 2: DESIGN APPROVAL - No building and site improvement or historic preservation work shall be undertaken until the design therefore has been submitted to and approved by the Village. Following approval, the OWNER/LESSEE shall contract for the work and shall commence and complete all such work within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such approval. SECTION 3: REVIEW OF PROJECT - The Economic Development Coordinator shall periodically review the progress of the contractor's work on the building and site improvement and historic preservation pursuant to this Agreement. Such inspections shall not replace any required permit inspection by Village Inspectors. All work which is not in conformance with the approved drawings and specifications shall be immediately remedied by the OWNER/LESSEE and deficient or improper work shall be replaced and made to comply with the approved drawings, specifications, and terms of this Agreement. SECTION 4: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS - Upon completion of the building and site improvement/historic preservation and upon its final inspection and approval by the Building Department, the OWNER/LESSEE shall submit to the VILLAGE a properly executed and notarized contractor statement and architect fee statement showing the full cost of the work as well as each separate component amount due to the contractor and each and every subcontractor involved in furnishing labor, materials, or equipment in the work. In addition, the OWNER/LESSEE shall submit to the VILLAGE proof of payment of the contract cost pursuant to the contractor's and architect's statements. The VILLAGE shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the contractor's statement and proof of payment issue a check to the OWNER/LESSEE in payment of: one -half of the approved cost or Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($10,750.00) whichever is less. In no case shall the amount paid to the OWNER/LESSEE exceed the amount specified in this Agreement or in the contractor's or architect's statements. At the time of reimbursement 3 and throughout the term of this agreement, the land use and signage under the control of the OWNER/LESSEE shall be in conformance with zoning and sign code provisions. SECTION 5: FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK - If the OWNER/LESSEE or his contractor fail to complete the building and site improvement/historic preservation work provided for herein in conformity with the plans, specifications and all terms of this Agreement, the Agreement shall terminate and the financial obligation on the part of the VILLAGE shall cease and become null and void. SECTION 6: ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENT WORK - Installation, repair and replacement of exit doors and hardware; repair, replacement or addition of exterior shutters and awnings/canopies; repair, replacement or purchase of signs when done as part of an overall building and site improvement grant; repair and replacement or installation of exterior stairs, porches, railings and exit facilities; repair and rebuilding of exterior walls, including cleaning, sealing, tuck pointing and painting; repair of window frames, sills, glazing, replacement of glass and installation of new windows; asphalt paving for existing gravel parking lots (does not apply to new development parking lots, repaving - resurfacing of parking lots or expansion of existing parking lots); replacement of retaining walls, electrical wiring upgrades, interior sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, elevators, interior sub floor, ceiling improvements, plumbing and improvements to meet ADA requirements. SECTION 7: FILING OF LIEN/MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENT - Upon completion of the building and site improvement work pursuant to this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, the OWNER/LESSEE shall be responsible for properly maintaining such building and site improvement/historic preservation in its finished form and without change or alteration thereto, as provided in this Agreement, and for the said period of three (3) years following completion of the construction thereof, the OWNER/LESSEE shall not enter into any Agreement or contract or take any other steps to alter, change or 4 remove such improvement, or the approved design thereof, nor shall OWNER/LESSEE undertake any other changes, by contract or otherwise, to the improvement provided for in this Agreement unless such changes are first submitted to the Economic Development Coordinator, and any additional review body or commission for approval; which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld if the proposed changes do not substantially alter the original design concept of the building and site improvements as specified in the drawings and plans approved pursuant to this Agreement. In addition to this section, a lien on the OWNER/LESSEE property shall be filed prior to the final payout of the program reimbursement. SECTION 8: UNRELATED IMPROVEMENTS - Nothing herein is intended to limit, restrict or prohibit the OWNER/LESSEE from undertaking any other work in or about the subject premises which is unrelated to the building and site improvement provided for in this Agreement. SECTION 9: AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO FUTURE OWNERS - This Agreement shall be binding upon the VILLAGE OF LEMONT and upon the OWNER/LESSEE and its successors, to said property for a period of three (3) years from and after the date of completion and approval of the facade improvement provided for herein. It shall be the responsibility of the OWNER/LESSEE to inform subsequent OWNER(s)/LESSEE(s) of Section 7 of this Agreement. SECTION 10: MAXIMUM GRANT AWARDS - Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit a business or property owner from applying for more than one Grant. However, a Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($10,750.00) total limitation shall apply to all Sign Grants, Building and Site Grants or Interest Rate Program Awards made to a single building and /or lot within any three (3) year period. For the purpose of calculating the three (3) year period, the date of the last Village payment shall be considered the start of the three 5 (3) year period. No grant may be utilized for the same or similar building contract work, within a ten (10) year period of the last Village payment. SECTION 11: VILLAGE INDEMNIFICATION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION The owners of the subject property agree to defend and hold harmless the Village from any and all claims which may arise out of said owners' construction activities under this Agreement. SECTION 12: GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - In the event that, as a result of this Agreement, or actions taken as required hereunder, the Village is made a party defendant in any litigation arising by reason of this Agreement, and development activities contemplated hereunder, the owners agree to defend and hold harmless the Village, the mayor, trustees, officers and agents thereof, individually and collectively, from any suits and from any claims, demands, setoff or other action including but not limited to judgments arising therefrom. The obligation of the owners hereunder shall include and extend to payment of reasonable attorneys' fees for the representation of the Village and its said officers and agents in such litigation and includes expenses, court costs and fees; it being understood that the owners where there shall be no applicable standards provided therein, shall have the right to employ all such attorneys to represent the Village and its officers and agents in such litigation, subject to the approval of the corporate authorities of the Village, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The owners shall have the right to appeal to courts of appellate jurisdiction any judgment taken against the Village or its officers or agents in this respect, and the Village shall join in any such appeal taken by the owners. SECTION 13: PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT - It is agreed that the parties hereto may in law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or any other proceeding, including specific performance, enforce or compel the performance of this Agreement, 6 which shall include the right of the parties to recover a judgment for monetary damages against each other, provided, however, that the owners shall not have a right to recover a judgment for monetary damages against any elected or appointed official of the Village for any breach of any of the terms of this Agreement. The Village reserves the right to maintain an action to recover damages or any sums which owners have agreed to pay pursuant to this Agreement and which have become due and remained unpaid. SECTION 14: EXHIBITS - It is agreed that Exhibits I through VII shall be considered part of this agreement. SECTION 15: DISPLAY OF VILLAGE FUNDING PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL All program participants shall be required to prominently display a poster identifying the property as receiving Village funding. The sign will be provided by the Village and shall be displayed from the date the Application is approved, to no less than thirty (30) days after final approval and reimbursement is made. SECTION 16: GUARANTEE OF FUNDS - The filing of an application for Building and Site Improvement Grant in no way is a guarantee of funding by the Village of Lemont. 7 IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first appearing above. OW LAGE OF LEMONT ! am Participant illage P nt trti Date: ate: Pro Pro' erty Owner Date: Form Rev. 5/00 8 ATTEST: Date: Village Clerk EXHIBIT I ✓ EXHIBIT II ✓ EXHIBITS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP IN FORM OF DEED OR TITLE INSURANCE POLICY (TAX BILL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE). IF LEASING THE PROPERTY, AN EXECUTED LEASE IS REQUIRED. ALSO A COPY OF PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FROM THE BUILDING OWNER IN THE FORM OF A DEED OR TITLE INSURANCE POLICY. EXHIBIT III ✓ COPY OF APPLICATION EXHIBIT IV RENOVATION PLANS EXHIBIT V CONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT EXHIBIT VI ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT EXHIBIT VII vf SAMPLE LIEN SIGNED AND NOTARIZED. 9