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Placerita Canyon State Park Operating Agreement

5. CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS

A. At no cost or expense to State, County may undertake new

construction, reconstruction, alteration, and maintenance to enhance public
recreation facilities subject to prior written approval by State. In the event that

County desires to make modifications, improvements, or additions to the
Premises or any part of the Premises, including changes to structural design,

landscape design, or interior or exterior fixtures, design, and/or furnishings,

(collectively "Alteration(s)"), written approval by State shall be obtained prior to
the commencement of any Alterations. State shall dictate the plan approval

process. All modifications and additions shall be made in accordance with
State’s standards for construction and completion of improvements. Further, all

Alterations shall be made in accordance with State's general planning principles
and with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

B. Once prior approvals, permits, etc. have been received as required

herein above, and the work on any Alteration has begun, County shall pursue to
completion with reasonable diligence all approved Alterations. All work shall be

performed in a professional manner, and will comply substantially with plans and
specifications submitted to State as required herein and with all applicable

governmental permits, laws, ordinances, and regulations. It shall be the

responsibility of County, at its own cost and expense, to obtain all licenses,
permits, security, and other approvals necessary for the construction of approved

Alterations. County shall comply with public bidding requirements as set forth in
the California Public Contract Code.

C. For all Alterations erected on the Premises by County, upon

completion of construction, County shall (1) record a Notice of Completion, with a
copy provided to the State; (2) provide State with a complete set of "as-built"

plans for all improvements in a format reasonably acceptable to State; (3) submit
evidence that all improvements are clear of any mechanic's liens or stop notices;

(4) submit a verified accounting of the cost for Alterations, excluding equipment
and trade fixtures that are the personal property of County; and (5) submit a

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