Agenda 11/10/2025 Item #16D 2 (Authorize the Chair to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between Collier County and Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc.,)11/10/2025
Item # 16.D.2
ID# 2025-4458
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between Collier County and
Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc., for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program, to provide grant-funded rental
assistance to individuals and families through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the HOME-ARP Grant
Programs. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and HOME Grant Fund 1848)
OBJECTIVE: To provide rental assistance to low and very low-income residents in support of Collier County’s
Strategic Plan by furthering comprehensive affordable housing opportunities and strengthening housing stability of
individuals and families throughout the county.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Home Investment
Partnerships program (HOME) and HOME-ARP funds to address housing-specific needs identified in the community.
The Community and Human Services Division (CHS) is administering a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
program using HOME and HOME-ARP funds to assist low-income households with rental payments, rental deposits,
and utility deposits.
Every five (5) years, the County is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan outlining the goals and activities for the next
five (5) years for HUD entitlement funds. The 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan was approved by the Collier County Board
of County Commissioners (Board) on June 22, 2021, Agenda Item #16.D.7. Each year the County prepares a One-Year
Action Plan to include eligible HOME grant activities; as such, the Board approved the PY22-23 Action Plan on June
28, 2022, Agenda Item #16.D.4, and the PY23-24 Action Plan on July 11, 2023, Agenda Item #16.D.3. The Board
approved the PY24-25 Action Plan on July 23, 2024, Agenda Item #16.D.4, and the PY25-26 Action Plan on July 8,
2025, Agenda Item #16.D.2, both to include HOME activities.
On September 22, 2021, the County received notice of the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) award. On
December 14, 2021, Agenda Item #16.D.24, the Board authorized the County Manager to accept the HOME-ARP award
from HUD. On July 8, 2025, Agenda Item #16.D.3, the Board approved the Substantial Amendment for the
reprogramming of HOME-ARP funds to include TBRA activities.
As the direct administrators of the HOME and HOME-ARP TBRA grant programs, CHS staff have prepared Landlord
Payment agreements pursuant to 24 C.F.R. 92.209(e). These agreements are essential to ensuring that landlords adhere
to specific program requirements when participating in rental assistance programs. The maximum amount of assistance
is determined by the eligibility of the tenant as defined by the TBRA program parameters. The attached standard
Landlord Payment Agreements are presented for Board Chairman signature and execution and shall end upon thirty (30)
days' written notice by either party.
Staff has identified Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc., as eligible and willing to participate in the program.
This Agenda Item supports the Strategic Plan by supporting comprehensive affordable housing opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed actions have no new fiscal impact. The HOME funding sources are budgeted in the
Housing Grant Fund (1835), Projects 33810 and 33864, and the HOME Grant Fund (1848), Projects 33918 and 33948.
Additional project numbers will be added as future funding years are awarded. The HUD HOME program requires a
25% Match.
The HOME-ARP funding sources are budgeted in Housing Grant Fund (1835), Projects 33777. A match is not a
required component of the HOME-ARP program.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Acceptance and implementation of this will further the Goals, Objectives,
and Policies within the Housing Element of the Growth Management Plan.
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11/10/2025
Item # 16.D.2
ID# 2025-4458
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Landlord Payment Agreement between
Collier County and Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc., for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, allowing
the Community and Human Services Division (CHS) to provide grant-funded rental assistance to individuals and
families in the TBRA program through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the HOME-ARP Grant
Programs. (Housing Grant Fund 1835 and HOME Grant Fund 1848)
PREPARED BY: Adrienne Meijer, Grants Coordinator I, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TBRA Warriors Homes of Collier w CAO
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HOIIE INVESTNIENT PARTNf,,RSHIP PROGRAII OR HOME-,ARP
TENANT BASED RXNTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TBRA)
LANDI.,ORD PA\MENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into bet$,eeD Collier County Board of Count-v Commissiouers, hereinafter
refened ro as tbe COIINTy and Warriors Horncs ofCollier, Inc.
hereinafter refened to as tbe LANDI0RD.
Thc undersigned LANDLORD hereby agrees to the following conditions in order to receive LANDLORD
payments fiom the COUNTY under the HOME T€lant BasedRei.llal Assimce Programs (TBRA):
This agreemenl slrall bcgin on
notification liom either party OI cn for
sball ead uoon 3Gdavs written
this program is'no longer aiailable.to e
2. The COIINTY agrees to provide thE LANDLORD with a list ofnames and contact information for
all COIINTY personnel authorized to commit TBRA funds. The I-ANDLORD will only accept
palment commitn]ent from authorized COUNTY personncl. Cbangcs (additionVdelctiols) to the
authorized persoDnel li6t must be appoved in writing by an auttrorized COLINTY representative.
3. The LANDLORD agrees to provide COUNTY with contact jnformation for authorized
representatives to rcsolve a crisis and/or supply the County wirh necessary palment infonDatiotr on the
clicnt's behalf.
4, The LANDLORD agrees to prcvidc thc COUNTY with copy of all leases and modifcations or
amendments for each eligible TBRA progam participant.
5. The COIINTY agrees to provide palments dtecrly to $e LANDLORD on behalfofthe eLigible TBRA
program participant and as long as the grantor ard COIINTY regul ations does not protribit paymeot.
6. Tbe LANDLORD assur$ that no household receiving TBRA assistaoce '\e'ill be tseated advcrscly
because of such assistance under applicable ;novisions of fedcral, stals or local regulatory
requirements. Durbg the tsrm of this a$€ement LAr\DI-ORD rgrees 10 givs tbe COUNTY a copy
of any lotice t thB program partrcipant to vacare the housing unit, or complaint ueed under state or
local law to commerce an evictjofl actjofl agaiast the program porlicipanf.
7. The LANDLORD rlssnmes that eligible housebolds on whose behslfTBRA assislance is received
will uot be discdnriuated agafust.
8. Ttre I-ANDLORD undestaoals that only eligible activities listed under 24 CFR 92.209 (a) , rcnta1
assistance and security deposits, are tobe paid with TBRA funds.
9, The LANDLORD agrees to asc€pt the TBRA rental assistanoe paym€nts cach month by the
COLrI\TY paid directly to the LANDLORD on behalf of the TFNANT as lorg as thc tenant
remains eligible for assistaocc uoder thc TBRA program. This paymcnt shall bc crEditcd by thc
LANDLORD toward the montl y rent payable by the TENANT. The balance of the monthiy r€nt
shall be paid by the TENANT.
10. The LANDLORD agrees to assist the COUNTY in veriling the TBRA program participant's
information and to maketimely commitments T.o resolve any crisis situation- Subject to the
LANDLORD's privacy requLements, the LANDLORD agrees to provide tlre COLIN-l"f with the
following detailed TBRA program participant information: (l) curenl amount owed (broken
down by month) (2) duc datey'cviction datcs inforrnal cviction noticc/ 3- day noticc and (3) amount
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nccessary to rcsolve the silBtion.
11. Ia acconlance with the Florida l-ocal Govcmment hompt Payrncnt Act, the COUNTY agrccs to
provide payment !o tbe LANDLORD as Jbllous:
(a) Renral Arrears, Application Feq; and/or Deposits: will bc dispersed by the COLt{TY
wirhin 60 days aom the date of the CoLINTYs approval of dre program panicipa 's
eligibility if the rental assisunce is a valid TBRA prograrn expenditre.
(b) Ongoing renhl assistance: will be disbursed by the COTNTY for eligible TBRA
recipients in accordance n'ith the rental agrc€ment as issued by thc LAIiDI,ORD on bchalf
of the program panicipant under thc same terms and conditions /i.e., sarne payment due
date, grace period and lalc peaah)* ,equiremsnls).
(c) COUNT'!"s promise 10 pay can only be issued aftcr a TBRA participant has be€n
certiied as Eligible under the TBRA program.
12. This LANDLORD Agreernenr will be signed by COIINTY, and LANDLORD's authorizcd
raprcseatative.
11. lf a TBRA paymeot to the LANDLOR.D caonot be applied to a TBRA program participaDt's
account, the funds g[ b€ retumed to the COUNTY.
14. The LANDLORD, with thc cxccption of L\IDMDUAL OWNERS, must be in "active" $arIs
with thc State of Florida http:./lsLurbiz.orgr'scalcl1.hIrn1. Thc LANDLORD's name must
also be verified against the System for Awsrd Mansgemert website at httn:i','l,wrr,.sanr.qov
Tbe COUNTY agr€cs to mai ain docum€ntation ofverification thal the businers nane ofthe
LANDTORD on this ag:eement is thc sanoe as the legal business oame ou ths Stste of Florida
S,'stem for Award Managcment web'site. The LANDLORD must submit rhe E-\TERIFY
Mernorandura of Understanding for Ernployers. or NDIVIDUA! O!&1JERS musl submit an
E- Verifl waiver.
i 5. The LANDLORD agees to Erainlain documcntation ofverification that lhc o$rlcr's namc or
business names of the LANDLORD on this agreemert is the samc name as tlat name on tbe
Collicr Coulty Property Appraiser, unlcss designrted tlrough a prop€rty nrunagemeDl
agreemeDL
16. COLJNTY does not assurne atry responsibility for, or liability to, any pcrson ir:jured as a result
of LANDLOR-D'S actioo or failure to 8ct in conneclion with the implemeumion of this
agreement or aE a rer,iult of ary o&er failure to acl by tie LANDLORD.
17. LANDLORD is not thc agent of COLINTY, and this agrcemem does not crEalE any
relationship bclwcen COUNTY and any lendcr to LANDLORD or suppliers, emp)oyrcs.
conaactors or subcon&acto.s used by LANDLORD in connection with this agreement.
18. Norhing i! this agreemeol will be construed as creating any right ofa progrur participant or a
elird-party to enforc€ arry-prorision of this ageement or !o ass€ss aDy claim agErrEt COUN-ry. o!
I-AIr-DI-LORD undcr this Tenart Basod Rental Assistance AgrearetrL
19. Exhibit A, afiached hereto and incorporaM by retbnnce, sball be altacbcd to all leascs cntoed
into with TBRA funded tenants, unlass similar language covering VAWA requirements is
alrcady in the LANDL,ORD's standard lease.
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20. Exlribit B, attr.hed hereto and incorporated by rcllrrncc. shalJ be attacb€d to all leases entertrl into ryifi
TBRA flIrded tenBnts, unless similar language corering the terraflt protectiors as stlpulatol in the
ahached lesse addeodum is already in tbe LANDLORD's staadard lease.
N WmrfESS TI{EREOF. the Frties hereto have caused this agreement to be efecuted by their uadersigncd officials
as duly authoriz"cd
AfiEST;
CRYST,TT K KINZEL, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COI\.I {ISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FI.'RIDA
LANDLORD OR AUTHORIZED SIGNOR
PRr NrED N AM E:DO\e-A-\Lu[La.
ADDRbSS ,\,.la.ni,'" H+m"-. "0 G[ti.r
Dated:
(SEAL)
Approved lo
By
Jcfhey A,
Date u
, Deputy Clerk BURTL. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
Attomey
L^NDLokWAle /,4ulliU
BY Dale llriltin (Oct 1.2025 13i01in3 eOTl
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\ IOLE\Cf. D.{TI\G YIOLf,ICE l .S, Drpartlrtur of Housin3
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Omcc of Hollsing
EXHItsITA-VAWA
Vror.ENCE A(:arNsr WoMEN aNn.tllsrrcr,: D PAR IIENT REAUTHORIZATTON AC OF 2OO5
,I'IJNANT LANDLORD
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LINIT NO. & ADDRESS
This lease addendum adds the following paragraphs to tlre Lease between the above referenced Tenant
and Landlord.
Purposc of the Addendunl
The lease fbr the above referenced unit is bcing amendcd to include the provisions of the
Violence Against Women and Justice Departnrenl Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA)
Conflicts rvith Other Provisions of the Lease
In case ofany conflict lretween the provisions of this Addendurn and other sections olthe
Lease, the provisions of this Addendum shall prevail.
Term of the Lease Addendum
The effective date ofthis Lease Addendum is This Lease Addendum shall
continue to be in effect until thc Lcasc is tcrminated.
VAWA Protections
The Landlord may not consider incidents ofdomestic violence, dating violeuce or stalking as
serious or repeated violations ofthe lease or olher "good cause" for termirlation ofassistance,
tenancy or occupancy rights of the victim ofabuse.
Tlre Larrdlord nray not consider criminal activity directly relating to abuse, engaged in by a
member ofa tenant's household or any guesl. or other person under the teDant's control, cause
for terminafion of assistance, lenancy, or occupancy rights if the tenant or atr immediate
rnember ofthe tenant's family is the victil) or threatened victin: ofthat abuse.
The Landlord may request in writing tttat the victim, or a family member on thc victim's
behall certifu that the individual is a victim of abuse and thor the Cerri fication of Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence or StalkiDg, Fornr HUD-91066, or other docu:rentation as ooted on
the cenification form, be completed and subrnitted rvithin l4 business days, or an agreed upon
extension date, to receive protection under the VAWA. Failure to provide the certification or
other suppofling documentation within the specified tirnefranre rnay result in eviction.
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EOME IIWESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM OR EOME.ARP
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GBRA)
LEASE ADDENDUM
TENANT T,ANDLORI)
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UIiTT NO. & ADDRLSS
This lease addendum adds the following paragraphs to the Leas€ bctween thc Tcnant afld
Landlord referred to above.
A. Purpose of the Addendum. The lease for the above-refersnced unit is being
amerded to include the provisions of this addcndurn because the T€tratlt llas bccn
approved to recei\,€ rental assistBncc under the Collier County HOME/ HOME-ARP
Tenant Based Rcntal Assistance Progrum. Undcr the Rental Assistance Ptogram,
Collier Counry (Counry) will makc monthly p0yments in accordance to program
tcrms to the Landlord on behalfofthe Tenant.
The l.easc has been signed by the parties on the 0ondition that the Collier County and
Landlord will promptly executc a HOME/ IIOME-ARP Landlord Rental Agreement.
This Lease shall not bccomc effeclive unless the Agreement has beeo executed by
both the Landlord and thc County, effective the first day oftbe term ofthe Lease.
B. Conrllct wlth Other Provisionc of the Lease. ln case of any conflict between the
provisions of this Addcndum and other sections of the Leasc, fie provisions of this
Addendum sh8ll prevail.
C. Terms ofthe Lease. The term shall begin on
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and shall continue until:(l)
the Lease is terminated b), the Landlord in accordance with appljcable state atrd local
Tenantrlandlord laws; (2) the Le&se is terminat€d by the Tenant in accordance with
the [-€ase terms or by mutual agreenent during the ternr of thc Leasei or (3)
bermination of the FIOME/ HOME-ARP Rental Assistance Program Contract by the
County-
D. Rental Asslstsnce Psymena. Each month the County rvill make a rental assistance
palmenl to the Landlord on behalfofthc Tenatrt. '[his payment shall be credited by
the Landlord toward the monthly rent payablc by the TeDant. The balance of the
monthly rent shall be paid by the Tenant.
E. Securitv Deposit
( I ) The Ladlord shall receive a Sccurity Dcposit in the amount of $
The Landlord will hold this sccurity deposit during the period thc Tcnant
occupies the dwelling unit undcr lhc Lcasc. The Landlord shall comply with
state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits.
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(2) After the Tenant h8s moved llom tlre dwelling unit. the Landlod may, subject to
state and local laws. use the security deposit, including any interest on the
dcposit, as reimbursement for rent or 8ny othsr amounts payable by the tenant
under the Lease. The Landlord lvill giye the Ternnt a wrinen list of all items
charged against thc sccurity deposit and tbc amount of each item. After
deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord, the Landlord shall
promptly refufld the full amount of the balance to th€ Tenant.
(3) Security Deposit in conjunction wilh rent at the same address- The amouul of a
security deposit may not excecd the equivalent of two moflth's rent for the unit.
F. Utilities and Appllenc€s- The utilities and app)iances listed in Colunrn I are
provided by the Landlord and included in thc rent. The utilitics and applianccs listed
in Column 2 bclow are not included in the reilt and are paid separatcly by the Tenant.
I]'NI,ITY/APPLIAN
CE
lncluded in Rent 'l'enant Paid
Garbage Collection
Water/Sewer
Heating Fuel (specify)N/A
Lights, electric
Cooking Fuel (specifo)/v/A
Other (specifr)N/A
Reftigerator
Stove"/Range
G, Househotd lllembers. Thc Tenant may not permit other persons to join the
Itousehold without notifying the County and obtai[ing the Landlord's permissioo.
H. Eousing Qustity St[ndordsN$PIRE, The Landlord shall maintain the dwelling
unit, common areas, equipment, facilities and appliances in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition (as determined by Section ti Houstlg Quality StardardsNSPIRE).
I. Terminstion of Tetrsncy. The Landlord rnay evict the Teoant following applicable
state and local laws. 'l'he landlord must providc the Tenant with at least 30 days'
written notice of the termination. The Landlord must notify Collier County in
writing within I5 days of when eviction proceedings arc started. This may be done by
providing Collier County with a copy ofthe required notice 10 the Tenaot The TBRA
program termination clauses applicable to Collier Count-v's policy and procedures are
as follows:
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. Proofofactiviry ofa cohtrolled substance for any household mcmber
. A felony conviction of a crime that is violent or sexual in naturc
. Proofofdomesticviolence
. Physical damage lo th€ unit beyond normal weal and tear. Failure to pay the Tenant portion ofthe rent rEquired. Failure to maintain the unit in a sal'e and sadtary ma rer
J. Prohibited Lease Terms. Any provision of the Lease which falls within tbe
classifications below shall not apply and not be enforced by the landlord/owner per
24 CFP*92.253.
(1) Agreement to he r{ed. Agreement by the tensnt k) be sued, to &dmit guilt, or to a
judgnent in favor of the landlord/owner in a lawsuit brought itr connection with
thc lease.
(2) Treatment oJ Property. Agreement by th€ tenant that the landlord"/ownff may
take, hold or sell personal propcrly of houschold mcmbsrs without notice to thc
lenant and a court decision on the rights ofdre parties. This prohibition, however,
does not apply to an agrcemenl by the tenanl conceming disposition of personsl
property remaining in the housing unit after the tensnt has moved out of the unit.
The landlord/owner muy dispose of this personal property iD accordance with
Florida law.
(3) Etcusins landlord/owaer lrom Responsibility. Ageement by the teoant not to
hold the landlord/owner or landlord's/owner's agenls legally responsible for any
action or failure to act, whether intentional or negligent.
(4\ Waiver of Notice. Agreemcnl ofthc tenant thal the landlord/owner may institute a
lawsuit without notice to the tenant.
(5) Waiver of Legal Proceedings, Agreem€nt by tbe l€nant that the landlord/owner
may evict the tenant or household members without instituting a civil court
proceeding in which tbe tenant has the opporhrnity to present a defense, or before
I court d€cision on tho rights ofthe parties.
(6) l(aiver of Jury Trial. Agrcement by the tenatrt to waive any right to a trial by
jurv.
(7) Waiver of Right to ,4ppeal Court Dectsion. Agreement by the t€nant to waive the
t6nant's right to appcal, or to othcrwise challcnge in coud, a coud decision in
comectiou with the lease.
(8) Tenanl Chargeable wilh Cost of Legal Actions Regardless of Outcome.
Agreem€nt by the tenant to pey Ia\ yer's fees or other lsgal costs even if the
tenant wins in a court proceeding by the landlord/owner against the lenant. The
tenant, howevEr, may be obligared to pay costs if the renant los€s.
(9) Mandatory Supportive Services. Agreement by the tenant (other than a tenant in
rransitional housing) to accept supponive services that are offered.
K. Nondlscriminatlon. The Landlord shall not discriminote against th€ Tensnt in the
provision of services, or in auy othcr manler, oD the grounds of age, race, color,
creed, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status.
L. Notlces snd Dlsclosures, All notices or other rental communrcations may cortain time-
seositive iofonnation, tberefore the election 10 receive Dotices by e-mail is a voluntary option-
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Landlord election:
d l, Nor"i". \{:nnr.a o! Co\ti at . the landlord or thc lafdlord's 8gfit, agrccs to receive notices
requircd by rhe rental agreemcnt or undcr pafi Il of chapter 83, Flodda Stanrtes, finm thc tcnant by c-mail.
I designate the following e-mail address for reccipt of noticcs:'bo.\e \\te.-r. oc
I may levoke my agreemsnt to leceive notioes by e-msilby providing written notice to the tenaut ich is
effective upon delivery of such written nofice and does tlot affba the vatidity ol an)' notice that lvas
previously sent by e-mail. I mtry updde my c-moil oddrcss designated for eleckonic delivery at any tirne by
providing writtcn notice to thc tcnant spulifying the tew e-rnail address, whic[ takes effect upon delivery
ofsuch notice,
I I do not nSree to reccive notices by e-mail. AII noticcs must be in writing signed by the selrdef,
and eithcr (a) personally delivercd, or O) mailed by certified lnail, retum receipt requcstcd.
Landlord Address :
Tq)ant Ad css:
trt,the tenant, agrees to receive notices required by the rental sgrcement
or under part I[ of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, from the landlord by e-mai]. I dcsignate thc follorving c-
rnail address for t eceipt of notices:
I sroy revoke my ageement to reccive trotices by c-mail by providing written notice to the landlord u'hich
is effectlve upon delivcry of such writtcn notice and does not affect the validity of any notice that was
previousty s€nt by e-mail. T may rpdale my e-mail addrcss designated for electronis dtslivery at any timc by
providing written notisc to the laldlord spccifoing thc ncw c-mail addrcss, u'hich talics cffect upon
delivcry ofsuch notice.
E I do not agrce to receive notices by e-moil. All notices must be in writing signed by lhe sender, and
either (a) personally delivercd, or (b) mailed by certificd mail, retulr receipl requested.
TENANT SIGNATURES LANDLORD SIGNATI]RES
By'
(Type or Print Narne ofTcnant Rcpresentative)
LANDLORD NAME:
Vlortroc t\o.,".s c-,f C-o\\i "-.r-
(Signahue/Date)
By:-Dale A, Mr,u\\in
(Type or Plint NaI:e of Landlord Representative)
By:
(Iype or Print Namc ofTcnont Representative)(SignatLrro/Date)
(Sigtrature/Date)hla l4ulh'u
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