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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - SELECTION BANK INVESTMENT CITY (2)F.TFIRF)WITNOTM City Manager Approv /`�� Item to be presented by: Steve Stark CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: April 22, 1997 SUBJECT: SELECTION OF BANK TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT CUSTODIAL/SAFEKEEPING SERVICES TO THE CITY DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services The City is currently utilizing Bank of America for safekeeping of the City's investments. Due to recent.changes in the legislation, it was necessary for the City to select a new bank to provide custodial/safekeeping services. Therefore, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Investment Safekeeping Services was issued on January 28, 1997. Nineteen (19) RFP's were sent to various banks. Three banks, Wells Fargo, Union Bank of California, and State Street Bank, submitted proposals. The banks were evaluated on the types and quality of services they were able to provide to the City, as well as the cost of those services. Based on all criteria, it was determined that Union Bank of California offered the best quality and the lowest price for investment safekeeping services. The annual fee for these services is $2,500 per account. The City will require two separate accounts, one for the Public Financing Authority and one for the City of Santa Clarita; therefore, the total annual fee for safekeeping/custodial services will be $5,000 which will be requested in the FY 1997-98 budget submittal. City Council award contract for investment custodial/safekeeping services to Union Bank of California effective July 1, 1997, for three (3) years, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of the Custody Agreement and to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. AP� i 00U Agenda item: ��1II11I:C�,I�.Y�•y Union Bank of California's Proposal for Investment Safekeeping Services (Located in City Clerk's Office Reading File) Custody Agreement (Located in City Clerk's Office Reading File) s:Tin\apr11Wp\agenda2.wpd City of Santa Clarita Custody & Safekeeping Services Proposal n TABLE OF CONTENTS Response Data ............................................... Section 1 Submission Package ...................................... Section 2 Request for Proposal Required Services Bank Stability Measures Fee Schedule Sample Statements ........................................ Section 3 Sample Agreement ........................................ Section 4 Dial -In System ................................................ Section 5 Financial Statements ..................................... Enclosed City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services (.OVERVIEW EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY Union Bank of California (UBOC) is the third-largest commercial bank in California and is among the 30 largest banks in the United States, based on assets. Its common stock is approximately 81 percent owned by The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi, Ltd. Union Bank of California has 257 offices in California, Oregon, and Washington and 16 overseas facilities. These are located in Bangkok, Bombay, the Cayman Islands, Cebu, Guam (2), Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Nassau, Saipan, Sao Paolo, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. RATINGS Standard & Poor's and Moody's are both widely recognized sources of bank rating data. Both evaluate favorably the short- and long-term debt ratings of Union Bank of California and the bank's parent, Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi Ltd. Bank of Tokyo -Mitsubishi's current long-term debt rating from Moody's is Aa3 (on review for possible upgrade). The Aa3 designation is termed by Moody's as being "debt judged to be of high quality by all standards." For both Bank of Tokyo -Mitsubishi and Union Bank of Califomia, the short-term debt rating is P-1, the highest rating attainable. Union Bank of California's long-term debt rating is A-1, a rating described by Moody's as possessing "favorable investment attributes and is to be considered as upper grade with security ranking in the top range of its generic rating category." '.Ratm `s.�<i fig. 3 Short Term P-1 A-1 Long Term Al A EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY It is the Policy of Union Bank of California and its subsidiaries to provide equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions, including hiring, training, promoting, compensation, benefits, transfers, leaves of absence, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs for all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or.ancestry, City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services citizenship, disability or veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or sexual orientation. In accordance with applicable laws the bank prepares a yearly Affirmative Action plan. The purpose of the plan is to establish and communicate the bank's commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action. The plan contains results -oriented programs, community-based outreach networks, and good faith efforts toward achieving affirmative action goals. The Senior Vice President of the Human Resources Group oversees the implementation of the Affirmative Action Program, with the Human Resources Compliance Department responsible for coordinating the program and for acting as a liaison with and reporting to the regulatory agencies. MINORITY AND WOMEN VENDOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Union Bank of California's Minority and Women Vendor Business Development Program encourages increased participation of minority and women -owned businesses in bid solicitation and purchasing selection. It is the bank's policy to provide minority and women -owned businesses the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the bank's vendor bidding process. Additionally, Union Bank of California will make every effort to work with primary vendors to encourage their use of minority and women -owned subcontractors. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT Union Bank of California's CRA rating as of the last evaluation of March 8, 1993 is: Excellent record of meeting community credit needs. URBAN ENTERPRISE BANKING The bank has established the Urban Enterprise Banking program to focus the marketing of loans to small businesses and individuals located in specific low to moderate -income areas. Urban Enterprise Banking from Union Bank of California gives small businesses the personal attention and many of the same custom banking services that used to be available only to large companies. 3 City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services LOCATION OF BANK The Institutional Custody Services unit of The Bank of California is located in San Francisco. The work contemplated under this proposal, including securities lending will be done in the State of California, Any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to: Union Bank of California N. A: Institutional Custody Services 475 Sansome Street, 15th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 Aftn.: Andy Jeremi Vice President (415) 296-6435 II. CUSTODY SERVICES AN ATTITUDE OF SERVICE Institutional Custody Services at Union Bank of California is a specialty service from a bank known for its specialty services. Our service is specifically designed to meet the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. We can settle your security trades whatever the particulars. We are experienced in the settlement procedures of DTC -eligible and ineligible securities, even proprietary issues marketed by brokerage houses. At Union Bank of California, managers who monitor our trade settlement area have an average of 20 years experience. Their tenure means they know the ropes. Over the years they have built a solid network of relationships with other professionals they can call upon to expedite transactions. Their ability to anticipate difficulties often means the difference between a failed trade and a routine transaction. In keeping with the premium we put on client service, we make it easy to stay in touch. We have a toll-free number you can use to reach your account officer with any inquiry. There is also a toll-free fax number for transmitting trade information and instructions. Our operating systems are completely integrated. So all information, from pricing to settlement status, is immediately available. 0 City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services Many clients also choose a dial-up link from their personal computers to our system for up-to-the-minute information on account status or activity. Strict security procedures help ensure confidentiality. We think you will find our statements especially easy to read and understand. All information is available in both summary and detail form. In addition, a variety of special statements options are available for those with unique format preferences. Reports also can be generated on whatever frequency cycle you need. - COMMITMENT TO THE CUSTODY BUSINESS Union Bank of California is one of the largest providers of trust and investment management services on the West Coast. We act as custodian for over $50 billion in assets. The Bank processes over 1000 trades daily. Under the direction of Senior Vice President Greg King, this unit offers a variety of services to investment managers, individuals, municipalities, and businesses. The Group's strategy is to market aggressively in its traditional geographic and product markets, while at the same time developing options to expand into new markets. As part of its growth plan, the bank acquired the trust business of Westamerica Bank, headquartered in Marin County, California, as well as the trust business of Central Bank, headquartered in Contra Costa County. These acquisitions have positioned us to better serve our clients. At a time when other banks are cutting back on traditional, full service approaches to clients, we are standing fast. In fact, we're willing to invest the time and the resources necessary to develop and deliver high-value products and services, because we believe that the ultimate beneficiaries are our clients. Our commitment is to be the premier provider of Trust and Investment Management Services in the West. DATA PROCESSING AND SYSTEMS The Bank uses SEI 3000 Trust Accounting System. The SEI 3000 Trust Accounting System is complemented by various subsystems such as: A Custody Interface Subsystem, an Order Entry Subsystem, a Report Generator Subsystem, a Depository Trust Company 5 City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services Institutional Delivery (DTC -ID) Subsystem, and an On-line Access Subsystem. Union Bank of California is one of the first banks on the WestCoast to offer direct access to the clients' account information. The dial -in system helps to simplify and enhance the ability to manage accounts and increase the efficiency of operations personnel. Through a simple process, this system provides on-line real-time to the transaction and position information vital to the day-to-day investment responsibilities. Some of the advantages of the system are the ability to inquire and print transaction reports at your discretion, without the delays associated with mailed reports or phone calls to the bank Specialized reports can be generated which allow you to see account activity in a variety of ways. And you gain freedom from handling and storage of paper since the information is stored for 18 months. CUT OFF TIMES The Bank is a member of the 12th Federal Reserve District. The security transfer cut-off time is: 2:30 P.M. E.S.T. The money transfer cut-off time is: 2:30 P.M. E.S.T. W_ r The cut-off time outside the 12th District is: 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. L City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services LOCATION OF SECURITIES Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 101 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Type of security: U.S. Government and Agency"Securities Citibank 20 Exchange Place, Level C New York, NY 10043 Type of security: Repurchase agreements Bankers acceptances Certificates of Deposit Depository Trust Company of New York 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 Type of security: Equity issues Municipal Bonds Medium Term Notes Corporate bonds SDFS issues Commercial paper Participants Trust Company 20 Exchange Place, Level C New York, NY 10043 Type of Security: GNMNS Euroclear Operations Center Rue De La Regence 4 Brussels, Belgium Type of Security: Foreign Issues 7 City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services CASH MANAGEMENT/SWEEP ACCOUNT The Bank provides a daily cash sweep for custody and safekeeping accounts. You can direct excess cash to a family of funds for which Union Bank of California is the investment advisor. Our Government fund has an AAA rating from both Moody's and Fitch. A separate demand deposit account is not required. Our automatic sweep works directly with the Custody Account. SECURITIES LENDING Union Bank of California also offers a comprehensive securities lending/reverse repurchase program. A complete description of our program will be sent to you upon request. SAMPLE STATEMENTS Samples of our statements and confirmations are enclosed. The flexibility of our system allows the user to choose a statement format from a number of choices. The most popular statement formats are enclosed. ON-LINE REPORTING The Bank will provide on-line real-time inquiry and reporting access to the City of Santa Clarita via personal computer and modem at no charge. A full description of our Dial -In System can be found in Section 5. INCOME COLLECTION The Bank will credit the City of Santa Clarita's account on payable date for all interest and other sums paid by the issuers of securities held by the Bank. Certificates of deposit are credited on actual receipt of funds from the issuer. FAILED TRANSACTIONS All transactions will be settled on contractual settlement date. The Bank will follow up on buy/sell fails. D City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE Parent Company Union BanCal Corporation 350 California Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Majority Stockholder Listed on the NASDAQ National Market System under the trading symbols of UNBC (common stock) -- - UNBCZ (preferred stock) Bank of Tokyo -Mitsubishi, Limited 7-1, Marunouchi 2 chome, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100, Japan Bank of Tokyo -Mitsubishi Ltd., the largest bank in the world, is a publicly held company listed on the New York and Tokyo stock exchanges. III. PRICING PROPOSAL Please refer to Section II of this proposal for a complete fee schedule. IV. STAFF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION Ms. Moon Lee is a Vice President and Manager of the administrative unit that handles Financial Institutions and Municipalities. Ms. Lee has been with Union Bank of California since 1987, managing various trust operations and administration groups.. She has extensive background in cash management, mutual funds, securities settlement and domestic custody. Previously her experiences were in retail banking with Security Pacific Bank and Great Western Bank. Ms. Lee received her:bachelors degree in biochemistry and economics from the University of California at Berkeley. The Bank will assign Ms. Suzi Beodeker as a primary person for the account. Ms. Boedeker is an Assistant Vice President and Account Executive. She has been with Union Bank of California for over eight years in the safekeeping and custody area. Prior to joining the Bank, she was with Dean Witter Reynolds for twenty-five years where she held various management positions in stock transfer and trading. As a result V. City of Santa Clarita Proposal for Custody and Safekeeping Services she has a broad and in depth knowledge of the securities industry and its products. The back-up person responsible for the relationship will be Mrs. Edda Sydow. Mrs. Sydow functions as an Institutional Custody Services Associate. She has been with Union Bank of California for eighteen years. Her extensive industry experience includes commercial finance and trust trading, with emphasis on municipal and government securities, investments and safekeeping. The City of Santa Clarita, may contact the following clients for reference information: City of Anchorage City of Riverside Ellen Braden Jerry Rogers Treasurer Revenue Manager (907) 343-6661 (714) 782-5619 City os Anes City of Los Angeles Gerald Gap.odieciVFlenry Davis Chief Deputy Treasurer Chief Investment Officer (213)485-2384. (213) 485-6183 County of Monterey . Coun of M erey vbouis Solton Mike County Treasurer Invest entOfficer (408) 755-5015 (408) 755-5015 Ciity of Oxnard Helix Water District Dale Belcher Donald J. Kuhl Treasurer Treasurer (805) 486-9462 (619) 667-6201 City of La Mesa Otay Water District Dennis M. Hackett Suzanne Chambers Director of Finance Finance Director (619)643-6611 (619)670-2250 County of Tulareadre Dam Municipal Water Dist. Gerald Fields \,/Andrew B. Lovsted Treasurer/Tax Collector Finance Director (209) 733-8574 (619) 448-3111 ce CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SUITE 300 SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SAFEKEEPING SERVICES I. INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita is requesting proposals from financial institutions that will provide safekeeping (custodial) services for the City's investments that meet the requirements set forth in the California Government Code Sections 53608 attached. The City's objective is to obtain state-of- the-art, high quality, comprehensive safekeeping services that will fully meet the City's growing and varied needs at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayers. It is the intention of the City to evaluate every three years its existing safekeeping arrangements to determine if demands are being adequately satisfied. H. CITY OVERVIEW The City of Santa Clarita is a General law City incorporated in 1987, and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City provides a wide range of municipal services including: community planning, building and safety services, street maintenance, parkway and landscape maintenance, public transportation, as well as numerous park and recreational programs. The City has approximately 200 full-time employees, and may employ up to 150 part-time employees on a seasonal basis. For fiscal year 1996-97, the City adopted an operating budget of approximately $56 million. III. RFP SUBMISSION PROCESS After the City Clerk has published the "Notice Inviting RFD's" in the local newspapers, submission packets will be available at the Finance Division counter at City Hall or will be distributed by request to financial institutions by mail. The deadline for submitting the completed proposal is February 28. IM. Proposals must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the financial institution to all commitments purported in the proposal. Five copies of the proposal should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the outside marked: "Safekeeping Services Proposal." Proposals will not City of Santa Clarita — RFP for Safekeeping Services be opened until after the deadline. Additionally, proposals will not be disclosed to competing firms or to the public until after the recommended financial institution has been selected. You may submit the proposal to the Administrative Services Department, General Services Division in person, or by mailing to: CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION BANKING SERVICES RFP 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SUITE 294 SANTA CLARTTA, CA 91355-- - - ATTN: JON BISCHETSRIEDER IV. PROPOSAL CONTENT All proposals submitted must include the Proposal -Submission Package, as well as any other information concerning the qualifications of the financial institution. This information may include, but is not limited to: • The institution's philosophy regarding its relationship with the client. • Prior experience of the institution in providing services to major commercial or government accounts. • _Identification of staff capabilities, along with resumes of the key personnel who will be working with the City of Santa Clarita at the branch level. • Samples of reports to be provided to the City. • Copies of the institution's Annual Financial Reports for the last three (3) most current years. • Other information the financial institution believes to be appropriate. V. PROPOSAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Each proposal shall meet all of the specifications discussed in this RFP. If a proposal is provided a for an individual safekeeping service requirement, it is assumed that the proposal meets or L, exceeds the requirements as stated. If a service requirement cannot be met by the financial institution, then the phrase "NO PROPOSAL' should be entered on the proposal form for that service requirement. In the case of a "NO PROPOSAL" remark, the financial institution may - offer an equivalent service, which must be described in detail on a supplemental attachment. Any non -substantial deviations may be considered provided that the financial institution submits : a full description and justification for the proposed deviation. The final determination regarding City of Santa Clarita -- RFP for Safekeeping Services 2 any proposed equivalent to the service requested will be made by the City. • All financial institutions must be F.D.I.C. insured in order to be eligible for consideration by the City. ' All questions or requests for information must be submitted in writing only and will receive a written response from the City. These responses will also be sent to all other financial institutions that requested a Proposal Submission Package. Telephone communications with City staff are not permitted, however, in the interest of time, questions may be faxed. The City's fax number is (805) 259-8125. Please address the fax to April Jordan, Finance and provide a fax number to which the City may send responses. • Proposers must be a federally or State of California chartered institution during the term of the contract. • The number of transactions indicated in the Proposal Submission Package is believed to be a reliable estimate of the City's banking activities. However, the actual number of transactions may vary, and no guarantees are provided by the City regarding minimum or maximum volumes. • Each financial institution submitting a proposal shall include copies of its annual audited financial report for the past three (3) years. These reports will be used to determine the financial strength of the financial institution. • The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted. The City reserves the right to waive non -substantial irregularities in any proposal, to reject any or all proposals, and to reject part of a proposal and accept the other, except to the extent that proposals are qualified by specific limitations by the financial institution. • The Proposal Submission Package must be completed in its entirety. The extensions of unit price figures for the estimated quantities as well as lump -sum prices must be entered in the spaces provided: If the unit price and total amount quoted by any financial institution for any item are not quoted in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered as representing the financial institution's intention, and the total will be corrected to conform to the specified unit price. Unit price amounts for all services provided are to be included in the Proposal Submission Package. • Firms may withdraw their proposals, without prejudice, prior to the date and time specified for proposal submission, by submitting a written request to the City's Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer for its withdrawal. No proposal received after the closing date or at any location other than the location stated in the "Notice Requesting RFP" will be considered. • The financial institution to whom award is made shall execute a written contract with the City within ten (10) working days after Notice of Award has been sent by mail at the address provided City of Santa Clarita -- RFP for Safekeeping Services 3 in the financial institution's proposal. • If the financial institution to whom the award is made fails to enter into the, contract, the award will be annulled and an award will be made to the next best proposer as determined by the City; and that firm shall fulfill every stipulation as if it were the parry to whom the first award was made. • The financial institution to whom the award is made shall assist the City in converting current safekeeping services to the new financial institution in order to insure a smooth transition from one service to another. • The successful financial institution shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract, or right, title of interest, or power to execute such a contract to any person, firm, or corporation without previous consent in writing by the City Manager of Santa Clarita. • In the. performance of the terms of this RFP, the financial institution agrees that it will not engage in or permit such subcontrators as the firm may employ to engage in discrimination in the employment of persons because of age, race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry or religion of such persons. • The contract shall provide that the City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice of the City's intent to terminate the contract. • Causes for termination of the contract may include the following: failure to promptly and faithfully provide the services required in this RFP; violation of any law governing any municipal depository; failure to cooperate upon receiving any reasonable request for information or service; and improper actions of the institution's officers or employees which, in the opinion of the City, would adversely affect the City's interest or endanger the safety or liquidity of municipal funds. • Term of contract shall be three (3) years with option to renew two additional years. VI. REQUIRED SERVICES Unit Monthly Charge Charge A. SAFEKEEPING OF INVESTMENTS 1. Under the rules and regulations of Government $ 2,500 $ 208.34 Code Section 53608, the Bank shall provide third per annum party custodial services for all securities that the City of Santa Clarita — RFP for Safekeeping Services 4 City purchases from any source. All securities must be received and delivered using standard delivery versus payment (DVP) procedures which ensures that securities are deposited with the custodian bank prior to the release of funds. The average number of securities purchased per month is: 2 to 3 The average number of maturities per month is: 2 to 3 The average size of the City's investment portfolio is $30,000,000. Of this amount approximately 50% is invested in LAIF and is not subject to safekeeping. 2. The Bank shall provide monthly statements Not Applicable listing the securities inventory held in safe- keeping and shall provide a receipt for securities deposited and interest payments and a credit advice for securities sold or matured. 3. Will Bank provide assured same-day credit of the City's account at each investment maturity date in the amount of all principal and interest due, or will it credit only upon receipt of that amount from the institution which delivers the funds? (Note: The City presently receives assured same-day credit so that it inevitably may invest matured funds on the maturity date. Lack of same-day investment capability would be considered a serious deprivation.) Indicate any charges related to providing inevitable availability of funds in these circumstances. City of Santa Clatita — RFP for Safekeeping Services VII. REFERENCES A. The following reference information is required for at least two (2) local government accounts currently serviced by your bank. By providing this information, it is understood that the City may contact any of these account holders for reference information. In particular, please include any Local Government Account serviced by your Santa Clarita branch. City of Riverside Jerry Rogers ..80M ► ul: t 909-782-5619 City of Oxnard Dale Belcher . 805-486-9462 City of Los Angeles Jerry Capodieci 213-485-2383 B. The following reference information is required for at least two (2) commercial accounts currently serviced by the branch location that will service the City's accounts. By providing this information, it is understood that the City may contact any of these account holders for reference information. Commercial accounts whose owners serve in any official capacity with the proposing firm should not be listed as a reference. PRINCIPAL PRODUCT COMPANY TELEPHONE COMPANY NAME OR SERVICE CONTACT PERSON MB R P iL City of Santa Clarita -- RFP for Safekeeping Services • 6 VIII. BANK STABILITY MEASURES Ratio A. CASH AND SECURITIES 4.701.164 DEPOSITS 21,532,960 B. CAPITAL_, (1) 2.876.933 DEPOSITS 21,532,960 C. CAPttAI, 2.876.933 ASSETS D. LOANS (2) 20-898,105 DEPOSITS 21,532,960 E. NET CHARGE-OFFS (3) 71.203 LOANS F. INCOME BEFORE 246.757 SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS B. Capital (ex sub capital notes, $382,000) C. Capital (ex. sub capital notes $382,000) (1) Shareholders' equity and subordinated capital notes (2) Loans before reserve for loan losses (523,946) (3) Annual average loans Perczntaee 21,83% 13.36% 9.84%* 97.05% 0.35% 11.59% 8.53% k L. OF FEES FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, INSURANCE COMPANIES, CORPORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS 11 t t�K �' $ 50 Custodian fees for services rendered tinder a Custodian -Depository Agreement are as follows: SERVICES AVAILABLE • Trade Settlement • Asset Safekeeping • Income Collection • Daily Cash Sweep into one of the HighMark money market funds • Capital Changes - Proxies • Monthly Cash and Asset Statements • Personal Account Coordinator assigned to your account • _Toll -Free 800 telephone line and 800 fax line • Dial -in access to the Bank's Trustw are Accounting System ITEMIZED FEES Transaction Fee Monthly Holding Fee qr Disbursements, Fedwires Paydowns Additional Asset/Cash Statements Out of Pocket Expenses MINIMUM ANNUAL AGGREGATE FEE $15 Depository Eligible $40 Depository Ineligible $1 Depository Eligible $ 4 Depository Ineligible $10 $5 $10 As incurred $2,500 • A transaction is defined as any activity affecting assets, such as purdum, sale, tender offer, stock dividend, free deliveries, maturity, exchange, redemptions, etc. Fees for foreign securities, foreign exchange transactions, international wires and non standard services are quoted separately: • Fees charged monthly against the c&enf s account unless otherwise agreed. This fee schedule is subject to change upon 30 days written notice. CUSTODY AGREEMENT This agreement is made between ("Client") and Union Bank of California, N.A. ("Bank") TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. APPOINTMENT AS AGENT Client hereby appoints Bank as agent to act as custodian of cash, securities, and other property ("Property") described on Schedule A, attached hereto, and other property which may be deposited by Client with Bank from time to time to be held in the account established by this Agreement ("Account") and Bank agrees to act as Client's agent for such property according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement 2. HANDLING OF INCOME AND PRINCIPAL 2.1 Income. Bank shall collect the income, when paid on said Property, and hold it in a demand deposit income account until invested or othervvise disposed of pursuant to Client's written instructions. 2.2 Principal. Bank shall collect"principal of Property when paid on maturity, redemption, sale, or otherwise, and hold it in a demand deposit principal account until invested or otherwise disposed of pursuant to Client's written instructPons. 2.3 Collection Obligations. Bank shall diligently collect income and principal of which the Bank has received actual notice in accordance with normal industry practices. However, Bank shall be under no.. obligation or duty to take any action to effect collection of any amount if the securities or other Property upon which such amount is payable is in default, or if payment is refused after due demand unless the Bank has been adequately indemnified by Client in advance. Bank, however, shall notify Client promptly of such default or refusal to pay. 2.4 Additions to and Withdrawals from Account. Bank shall make all additions and withdrawals of Property to and from this Account only upon receipt of and pursuant to written instructions from Client except for those withdrawals provided for in Section 4. Upon receipt of such order for each withdrawal, unless otherwise instructed in writing, Bank shall deliver the Property so withdrawn to Client or to Client's designee, upon an appropriate receipt. 3. INVESTMENT OF PROPERTY 3.1 Directions by Client. Client shall have sole responsibility for the investment, review, and management of all Property held in this Account. Bank shall make all purchases, sales, conversions, exchanges, investments and reinvestments of Property held in this Account only upon receipt of and pursuant to written instructions from Client Bank shall have no duty or obligation to review, or make recommendations for, the investment and management of any Property held in this Account, including uninvested cash. Page 1 3.2 Handle Corporate Actions. Bank shall notify Client of the receipt of notices of redemptions, conversions, maturities, exchanges, calls, puts, subscription rights, and scrip certificates ("Corporate Actions'. Bank need not monitor financial publications for notices of Corporate Actions and shall not be obligated to take any action without waiting for Client's instruction. If a Corporate Action has a fixed expiration date, and Bank has not received written instructions regarding it from Client five business days prior to such date, -Bank shall take such action as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion. 3.3 Fractional Interests. Bank shall receive and retain all stock distributed by a corporation as a dividend, stock split, or otherwise. However, in connection therewith, if a fractional share is received, Bank shall sell such fractional share. 3.4 Use of Nominees. Bank shall have the right to hold all registered securities in the name of its nominee. 3.5 - Use of Securities Depository, Bank may, in its discretion, deposit in a securities depository any securities which, under applicable law, are eligible to be deposited. 4. PLEDGE OF SECURITIES Client shall inform Bank in writing in the event that Client has pledged any Property held in the Account as collateral ("Pledged Collateral") for any loin or advance ("Secured Obligation") made to Client by Union Bank of California. N.A.; or by any other lender designated by Client ("Secured Party"). Clients notice to Bank shall precisely identify the Pledged Collateral and state the name, address, telephone number and telex number of the Secured Party and the appropriate officer, if any, to contact in connection with the Pledged Collateral, and Client shall provide evidence that a copy of such notice has been provided to the Secured Party. Client shall be responsible to Bank for keeping Bank informed of any changes to this information, and Bank shall be fully protected in relying on such notice until receipt of a notice providing additional or substituted information. Bank shall segregate and identify such Property in its records as pledged. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, by providing the notice referred to above, Client acknowledges and agrees that the terms of this Custody Agreement are superseded by the terms of any pledge or security agreement covering the Pledged Collateral, and that Bank cannot release the Pledge Collateral without the prior written consent of the Secured Party. In the event that the Secured Party shall notify the Bank in writing of a default of such Secured Obligation, Bank shall follow, with no further obligation, the written Instructions of the Secured Party regarding the Pledged Collateral and shall be fully protected In so doing. Any interest. or principal payments due on the Secured Obligation may be charged to the Account upon written instruction from Client 5. PROXIES AND CORPORATE LITERATURE 5.1 Proxies. Bank shall forward all proxies and accompanying material issued by any company whose securities are held in the Account to Client unless directed in writing not to do so. Page 2 5.2 Corporate Literature. Bank shall have no duty to forward or retain any other corporate material received by the Account unless required to do so by law. 5.3 Disclosure to Issuers of Securities. Unless Client directs Bank in writing to the contrary, Client agrees that Bank may disclose the name and address of the parry with the authority to vote the probes of the securities held in this Account as well as the number of shares held, to any issuer of said securities or its. agents upon the written request of such issuer or agent in conformity with the provisions of the applicable law. 6. CONFIRMATIONS 6.1 Confirmations. Bank shall have no responsibility to send confirmations of security transactions occurring in this Account to Client; however, Client may request confirmations for security transactions at any time at no additional cost to Client, and such confirmations shall be sent to Client within the time prescribed by law. 6.2 Statements. Each month, Bank shall send Client a cash statement and an asset statement showing market values. The statements will show all income and principal transactions and cash, securities and other Property holdings. Client may approve or disapprove such statement within sixty (60) days of their receipt and, if no written objections are received within the sixty-day (60) period, such statements of the account shall be deemed approved. 7. USE OF OTHER BANK SERVICES Client may direct Bank to utilize for this Account other services or facilitiesprovided by Bank, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Such services shall include, but not be limited to (1) the purchase or sales of securities as principal to or from, or, (2) the placing of orders for the purchase, sale, exchange, investment or reinvestment of securities through any brokerage service conducted by, or (3) the placing of orders for the purchase or sale of units of any investment company managed or advised by Bank, Union BanCal Corp., or their subsidiaries or affiliates. Client hereby acknowledges that Bank will receive additional fees for such services in accordance with Bank's standard fee schedules, which shall be delivered to Client from time to time.. — Notwithstanding the above, Client hereby directs Bank to utilize for this Account for cash management purposes the HighMark Group of mutual funds advised by Bank. Client shall designate the particular HighMark Fund that Client deems appropriate for the Account. Client hereby acknowledges that Bank will receive management fees for. such services in accordance with Bank's standard fee schedules, which shall be delivered to Client from time to time. These management fees will be in addition to those fees charged by Bank as agent for the Client's Custody Account 8. INSTRUCTIONS All instructions from Client shall be in writing, and shall continue in force until changed by. subsequent instructions. Pending receipt of written authority, Bank may, in its absolute Page 3 discretion at any time, accept oral, wired, or electronically transmitted instructions from Client provided Bank believes in good faith that the instructions are genuine. 9. COMPENSATION AND OTHER CHARGES 9.1 Compensation. Bank's annual fee as agent shall be based on the published standard fee schedule of the Bank for Custody Accounts as it exists from time to time, Fees shall be taken monthly. 9.2 Charoino the Account. Bank is authorized to charge the' Account for incidental. expenses as well as for funds necessary for Bank to complete any purchase or expense, to make any directed disbursement or take any other action regarding the Account. Bank shall have no duty to make any purchases, exchanges, or disbursements or to incur any expenses, _unless the funds necessary to cover the amount of the expense are available in the Account. 10. COST BASES AND DATES OF ACQUISITION Client agrees to furnish Bank with the income tax cost bases and dates of acquisition of all Property held in the Account to be carried on its records. If Client does not furnish such information for any such Property,. Bank shall carry the Property at any such nominal value it determines, such value to be for bookkeeping purposes only. All statements and reporting of any matters requiring this information will use this nominal value. Bank shall have no duty to verify the accuracy of the cost bases and dates of acquisition furnished by Client Property purchased in the Account shall be tamed at cost. 11. LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY Bank is hereby granted a limited power of attorney by Client to execute on Client's behalf any declarations, endorsements, assignments, stock or bond powers, affidavits, certificates of ownership or other documents required (1) to effect the sale, transfer, or other disposition of Property held in the Account, (2) to obtain payment with respect to Property held in the Account, or (3) to take any other action required with respect to the Property held in the Account, and in the Bank's own name to guarantee as Client's signature so affixed. 12. INDEMNIFICATION As additional consideration for the Bank's acceptance of this Account and Agreement to act as "Agent," Client agrees to indemnify, and hold Bank, its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, demands, claims, and expenses, any attorney's fees and taxes (other than those based on Bank's net income) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or out of any actions of Client or Client's agents which are not caused by Bank's negligence or willful misconduct This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement and shall be binding upon each party's successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives. Page 4 13. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 13.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement executed by both Bank and Client. 13.2 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by written notice from one party to the other. Such termination shall be effective immediately. In addition, this Account shall terminate upon notification to the Bank of Client's incapacity or Client's death. Upon termination, Bank shall have a reasonable amount of time to transfer the Property held in the Account in accordance with the written instructions of Client or the person or entity legally entitled to receive such property. Costs related to termination, including without limitation, costs. for shipping securities and other Property held in the Account and costs of re -registering securities, generating reports and accounting for disposition of cash shall be charged to the Account. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and Addendum (not Applicable) constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. All previous agreements, whether written or oral, between the Bank and Client, are hereby superseded, except any direction to Bank prohibiting it to disclose information to issuers of securities as provided in Section 5.3. 15. SINGULAR AND PLURAL If more than one person shall execute this Agreement, then where the context permits, singular pronouns shall be deemed to be plural personal pronouns. 16. GOVERNING LAW This agreement shall be governed, by, and construed under, the laws of the State of Califomia/Oregon/Washington. 17. TAXATION OF ACCOUNT 17.1 W-9 Certification. Client agrees to provide a completed W-9 or W-8 certification, as appropriate, to Bank. 17.2 Client's Tax Identification Number is: 17.3 Client's responsibility for Filing Tax Returns and Paying Taxes. Client is. responsible for filing any and all tax returns and for paying all taxes on Property and income held in this Account. 18. NOTICES 18.1 Mailing of Notices.. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under. this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed as having been duly given on the date of service, if served personally on the party to whom noticejs to be given, or Page 5 on the fifth day after mailing, if mailed to the party to whom notice is to be given, by first Gass mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, and properly addressed as follows: Client: Bank: Union Bank of California 475 Sansome Street, 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 Attn: Moon Shil Lee Vice President 18.2 Change of Address. Either party may change the address at which notice may be given by giving ten (10) days prior written notice of such change to the other party. 19. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of receipt by the Bank of the securities and other property described in the attached Schedule A. Client: Title: Date: Accepted: UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., Agent 0 - Title: Title: Date: Page 6 SCHEDULE A Bank Accounts Bankers Acceptances Certificates of Deposit Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Commercial Paper Common Stocks Convertible Stocks Corporate Bonds Foreign Securities Futures Government Agency Issues Government Bonds Insurance Contracts Publicly Traded Limited Partnership Units Municipal Bonds Mutual Fund Options Preferred Stocks Private Placements Repurchase Agreements Reverse Repurchase Agreements Page 7