HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-14 City Council Item No. 6 CITY OF
LAKE
LSINORE
DREAM EXTREME,
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2012
SUBJECT: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND
BOND REBATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Background
The City currently has five assessment districts (ADs), twenty -six community facilities
districts (CFDs), and related outstanding bonds for many of those districts along with
other bonds issued for other similar infrastructure improvements. State and federal law,
the various bond indentures and County polices require specific administration activities
be conducted annually.
1. Assessment District/CFD Services
In February 2009, the City awarded a professional services agreement to Francisco &
Associates, Inc. to provide annual administration services for the CFDs. Prior to 2009,
these services were provided by Harris & Associates, Inc.
In 2011, the City terminated its contract with NBS for providing assessment district
administration services and amended the Francisco & Associates' contract to also
provide the Assessment District services. Joe Francisco has been the lead consultant
for these Assessment District services while Dennis Anderson has been the lead
consultant related to the CFDs.
The existing contract with Francisco & Associates expires this month. Mr. Francisco
proposes to continue to provide the Assessment District and related services through
Francisco & Associates. Dennis Anderson, who has traditionally provided the CFD
consulting services at the Francisco firm, recently rejoined Harris & Associates.
Accordingly, Mr. Anderson proposes to provide such CFD consulting services through
the Harris firm.
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Professional Services Agreements
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2. Bond Rebate Calculation Services
As noted above, the City terminated its relationship with NBS last year. NBS had also
provided bond related consulting services to the City along with its affiliated financing
entities that have issued debt to finance various infrastructure improvements. These
existing bonds must be maintained in accordance with the regulations set by the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to maintain their tax exempt status. One of the
on -going requirements set by the IRS is that the measurement of any arbitrage earnings
(investment return in excess of the yield on the bonds) must be made before the end of
the 5th bond year and periodically after that.
Generally, any interest earnings on bond proceeds invested above the bond yield will
have to be "rebated" to the United States treasury within sixty days of each five -year
anniversary date and after the final redemption of the bonds. Because the "rebate"
calculations were previously made by NBS, the City needs to retain a new consultant to
conduct the rebate calculations. Staff has obtained a proposal from a recognized expert
in the field, Samuel Norber.
Discussion
1. Proposal to contract with Francisco firm and Harris firm for administration of
Assessment Districts /CFDs
To assist in compliance with State law and County procedures, the City has previously
retained Francisco & Associates to provide assessment district and CFD administration,
including preparation of annual reports, delinquency management, calculation of
assessment and special taxes, submittal of assessments and special taxes to the
County for placement on the property tax roll, handling of all public inquires related to
the CFDs, and preparation of required documents for annexation into an existing CFD.
City staff proposes to generally divide the Assessment District and CFD administration
work between the Francisco firm and the Harris pectively. Joe
r is throughout Ca�fornE
has over 25 years of experience managing asse
and will continue to provide administration services services for the
all districts. l Dennis A. Andersont the
along with delinquency management se
principal consultant for Harris & Associates who has over 23 years of experience
managing community facilities districts and has been assisting the City of Lake Elsinore
since 1998, will provide administration services for the City's CFDs including handling
public inquiries for all districts.
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2. Proposal to contract with Samuel Norber for Bond Rebate Services
To assist in compliance with the IRS Code and U.S. Treasury Regulations, the City
needs specific services relating to arbitrage and rebate calculations. Those services
generally include:
• Document Review. Pertinent documents of the issue will be reviewed including
the Official Statement, Trust Indenture, Tax Certificate, and IRS form 8038 -G to
determine whether the issue is subject to the rebate requirement and identify
what general and /or elective exceptions are available to the issue.
• Bond Yield. Sources and uses of all proceeds will be identified to determine how
the rebate requirement applies to each fund. Produce a debt service schedule
for the issue and calculate and /or verify the bond yield.
• Excess Earnings Calculation. Trust statements and /or City accounting records
will be utilized to create a cash flow report for each fund. These reports will be
used to identify all investment activity and interest earnings attributable to the
funds. Calculate the arbitrage earnings on investment of funds subject to rebate
and determine the issuer's net rebate and /or penalty liability.
• Investment Yield Calculation. The investment yield will be calculated for each
fund as a "reality check" to reaffirm the accuracy of the cash flow report. This
measure not only ensures the accuracy `,I of the report but also is a useful tool
when analyzing investment opportunities.
• Summary. A report that summarizes the rebate liability of the issue, identifies the
methodology employed, computational assumptions, conclusions, and any
recommended changes in record keeping and investment policies. Analyze all
transactions and explore every legally permissible avenue to minimize the rebate
liability. Identify outstanding proceeds subject to the rebate requirement, and
identify the instruments and yields of the investment vehicles utilized by each
fund.
• Filing Requirement. Coordinate the preparation and filing of the IRS form 8038 -
T with the payment as required.
The Law Offices of Samuel Norber has presented a proposal to the City to
provide these services. Mr. Norber has specialized in municipal finance and tax law
since graduating from law school in 1980. He practiced with two major "bond" firms in
New York before joining Nossaman LLP, in Los Angeles, as a partner in 1988. In
March 2000, Mr. Norber opened his own firm.
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Mr. Norber's firm focuses exclusively on the tax issues that relate to public
finance such as tax allocation bonds, certificates of participation, nonprofit 501(c)(3)
borrowers, tax and revenue anticipation notes, '? housing revenue bonds, revenue bonds
secured by the financed facilities, Mello -Roos bonds and assessment bonds, sales tax
revenue bonds, Build America Bonds and tax credit bonds. Since opening in March
2000, the firm has issued tax opinions in transactions totaling more than $11.9 billion.
Additionally, Mr. Norber's rates are consistent with other providers of such services.
Fiscal Impact
Fees for the services to be provided would be paid as part of the bond and special
district resources set aside for administration. Accordingly, there is no impact to the
City's General Fund.
Recommendations
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Francisco & Associates, Inc. to
provide annual assessment district administration and other related services,
beginning February 1, 2012, in the form attached subject to any minor
modifications approved by the City Attorney.
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. to
provide annual community facilities district administration and other related
services, beginning February 1, 2012, in the form attached subject to any minor
modifications approved by the City Attorney.
3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Samuel
Norber to provide bond rebate calculation and other related services, beginning
February 1, 2012, in the form attached subject to any minor modifications
approved by the City Attorney.
Prepared by: James Riley w4,.
Director of Ad istrative Services
Approved by: Robert A. Brad '
City Manager
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Professional Services Agreements
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Attachments:
1. Form of Professional Services Agreement
2. Francisco & Associates Scope of Services /Fee Schedule
3. Harris & Associates Scope of Services /Fee Schedule
4. Samuel Norber Scope of Services /Fee Schedule
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Attachment No. .1
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Th Agreement for Profess Serv (the "Agreement ") is made and entered into as of
the day of , 2012, by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal
corporation ( "City") and a ( "Consultant ").
RECITALS
A. Consultant is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services
which will be required by this Agreement.
B. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge
to provide the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein.
C. City desires to retain Consultant to render professional consulting services and related work
as set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services described on Exhibit A which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant shall provide said services at the
time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A, subject to the direction of the City through its
staff that it may provide from time to time.
2. Time of Performance. The services of Consultant are to commence upon execution of this
Agreement and shall continue for a period of three (3) years, with two (2) optional one (1) year
extensions.
3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the
Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if
such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.
4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City describing the work
performed during the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall . include a brief description of the
services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom,
and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than 30 days
after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
5. Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that
Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined
by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City. Extra work
will be invoiced separately from services performed in accordance with the Scope of Services
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6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City immediately for cause or by
either party without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice of termination. Upon termination,
Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of
termination.
7. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and
for Consultant, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing
this Agreement, except working notepad internal documents, shall become the property of the City
upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such
materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, . provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other
writings to City upon written request. City acknowledges that any use of such materials in a manner
beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein shall be at the sole risk of the City. City further
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless. Consultant, its officers, officials, agents, employees
and volunteers from any claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, injuries, and liability, direct or
indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of the City's use
of such materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein.
a. Licensing of Intellectual' Property. This Agreement creates a nonexclusive and
perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs,
and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and
other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but
not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes,
which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ( "Documents &
Data "). Consultant shall require that all subcontractors agree in writing that City is granted a
nonexclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this
Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and
all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided
to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the 'Documents & Data at
any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at
City's sole risk.
b. Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings,
descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents &
Data either created ' by or provided to Consultant in, connection with the performance of this
Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall' not, without the prior
written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the
services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not
connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nothing furnished to
Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to
the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia,
photographs relating to project for .which Consultant's services are rendered, or any publicity
pertaining to the Consultant's services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper,
newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent
of City.
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8. Consultant's Books and Records.
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers,
canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services,' or
expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any
longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement.!
b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance
under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall
be made' available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written
request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these
officers; Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is
practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be
available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or
discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's business, City may, by
written request by any of the above- named officers, require that custody of the records be given to
the. City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hall. Access . to such records and
documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant's representatives, or
Consultant's successor -in- interest.
9. Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and
services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an
agent or employee of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other'
benefits which accrue to City's employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may
have to any such rights.
10.: Interests of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and professional
employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real
property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement
or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any
manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's services hereunder. Consultant further
covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such
interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.
Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act
because Consultant:
a. will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her rendition of
information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent ofthe control and direction ofthe City
or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and
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b. possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of
information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 1'8700(a)(2).)
11. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability
of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material . inducement to enter into this
Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel
to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by. Consultant under this
Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of
quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant's field of expertise.
12. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply
with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
13. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has the licenses, permits,
qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant
to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at, its sole
cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any
licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its
profession.
14. Indemnity. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages,
injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including costs and expenses in connection therein), to the
extent arising out of the negligent performance of services under this Agreement, except for any such
claim arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents, employees
or volunteers.
15. Insurance Requirements.
a. Insurance. Consultant, at Consultant's own cost and expense, shall procure and
maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies.
i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his/her employees in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall
require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance
and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of
California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or
non- renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by the City at
least thirty (30) days prior to such, change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights
of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses
arising from work performed by Consultant for City.
ii. General Liability Coverage.. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
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occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial
general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed
under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the
required occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile
liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the
Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, in an
amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for
each occurrence.
iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional
errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging
negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant's operations
under this Agreement, whether such operations by the Consultant or by its
employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not
be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims -made annual aggregate
basis, or a combined single limit, per occurrence basis.
b. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall
be, with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the
following specific language:
i The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents are
to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work
performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment
furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its
elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents. Any insurance
maintained by the City, including any self - insured retention the City may have, shall
be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a
separate policy had been written for each except with respect to the limits: of liability
of the insuring company.
iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.
v. The insurance provided by this Policy canceled except after thirty (30) days
written notice has been received by the City and 10 -day notice for nonpayment of the
premium.
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c. Deductibles and Self - Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self - insured retentions
must be declared to and approved by the City.. At the City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate
financial lcapability for payment of such deductibles or self- insured retentions.
d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with
original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of
such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this
Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during
the term of this Agreement.
16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either
served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other
party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the
time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
If to City: City of Lake Elsinore
Attn: City Manager
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
If to Consultant:
17. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of
Agreement between the City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including
correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement.
18. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document
executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form' by the City Attorney.
19. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City
for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of
Consultant and the subcontractors listed in Exhibit D. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City
for all acts or omissions of any subcontractors. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations
of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the City.
Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
except as provided in Exhibit D without the written authorization of the City. If City consents to
such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of those
subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and
any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the
payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law.
20. • Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing
waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement.
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21. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
22. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by
the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held
exclusively in a state court in the County of Riverside.
23. Litigation Expenses and Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement commences any
legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees,
discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees.
24. Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any disputes arising out
of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The parties shall mutually
agree upon the mediator and share the costs of mediation equally. If the parties are unable to agree
upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS /ENDISPUTE ( "JAMS ") or its successor in
interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators. Each party shall
have the 'option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and thereafter the mediator
remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may
commence litigation.
25. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one
copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not
be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
26. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its
business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the
individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this
Agreement and to bind each respective party.
27. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or
this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, !
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from
the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the
right to rescind this Agreement without liability.. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer
or employee of City, during the term of or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in
this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
28. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such
non- discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment,
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upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise
program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or
hereinafter enacted.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date
first written above.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE:
CONSULTANT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Attachments: •Exhibit - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Fee Schedule
Exhibit C - Certificate of Exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance
Exhibit D - List of Subcontractors
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EXHIBIT "A,,
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT "B
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
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EXHIBIT "C,,
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE :
I hereby certify that in the performance of the work for which this Agreement is entered
into, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers'
Compensation Laws of the State of California
Executed on this day of , 20 at ,
California.
Consultant
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EXHIBIT «D,,
LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS
No sub-contractors at time of contract execution. Sub - contractors may be added with the prior
written consent of the City.
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Attachment No. 2
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EXHIBIT A
FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
L ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION
LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS
PREPARE DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORTS
The services for this phase include the tasks required for preparing the Engineer's Report for the
district pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. All tasks will be performed annually,
for each year covered by this Agreement.
Task 1. Meet with City staff to discuss methods to be used to update assessment rolls,
exchange pertinent information, review methodology for determining benefit zone
assessments and finalize project scheduling:
Task 2. Prepare a Preliminary Engineer's Report in which annual assessment rates for each
special benefit zone will be established. The assessment rates will be based on
projected landscape maintenance and street lighting costs, to be provided by the City.
Task 3. Update assessment district diagrams and exhibits to reflect minor changes to benefit
zone boundaries due to land development activity. Preliminary revision of the
database and related computer work will be completed at this time.
Task 4. Submit the Preliminary Engineer's Report with updated diagrams along with the
preliminary assessment rolls to the City for review and comment. Revisions will be
made and the report finalized for approval by the City Council.
Task 5 Prepare draft agenda report and resolutions for the City Council meeting to approve
the Annual Assessment levy, for review by City staff.
Task 6. Attend City Council meeting involving approval of the Engineer's Report and the
adoption of a resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments.
PREPARE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Following adoption by the City Council of the assessment, rate per benefit unit to be levied upon
parcels within each special benefit zone in the Landscape and Street Lighting Districts, Francisco &
Associates will prepare the annual assessment roll for submission to the County Auditor - Controller.
Task 7. Prepare an Assessment Roll in CD form as required by the County. Auditor- Controller.
Task 8. Submit the roll to the responsible officials for inclusion in the ensuing year's tax roll,
and make such adjustments and corrections as required by the Auditor - Controller.
Task 9. After acceptance of the Assessment Roll for inclusion on the ensuing year's tax roll,
provide the City with a copy of the final Engineer's Report with updated assessment
diagrams and final assessment rolls.
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Francisco & Associates will assist the City of Lake Elsinore in the administration of the Landscape
and Street Lighting Districts throughout the course of the year.
Task 10. Assist the City in answering inquiries from property owners and preparing reports
regarding their assessments.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Francisco & Associates will provide Additional Services upon written authorization on a time and
materials basis, in accordance with the rate schedule current at the time of providing services, or on a
lump sum fee basis, as negotiated. Additional Services may include:
• Financial studies;
• Formation of and administration of new assessment districts or related districts;
• • Attend additional meetings other than those listed under the Scope of Services;
• Prepare mailed notices or ballots to property owners; and
• Any other services desired and authorized by the City of Lake Elsinore related to assessment or
tax districts.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
• Designate a responsible official to manage and coordinate the project;
• Make available records and documentation required in conjunction with the preparation of this
report;
• Provide proposed budgets for landscaping and park maintenance costs and for street lighting by
zone for each year;
• Provide all legal notices;
• Retain qualified legal counsel to provide legal advice during the district process;
• Schedule, administer, and accomplish the publishing of notices of the hearing in accordance with
government code sections newspapers, ostin
g (�.a . posting, etc.)
• Schedule and agendize City Council Meetings and Hearings as required under the Act;
• Provide envelopes and postage for any, and all mailings; and
• Respond to written communications in writing, and review draft reports and submittals in a
timely manner.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
II. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO
LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Task 1. Discuss with City staff the locations of improvements proposed to be maintained, the
different levels of maintenance, if any, strategies for approaching the benefit analysis
and cost apportionment, budget requirements for future maintenance, time frames,
noticing and balloting issues, and other considerations.
Task 2. Gather support data, cost estimates for the operation, maintenance and services to be
included, the proposed development plan including the number and type of
residential properties, and other pertinent information.
Task 3. Develop the property owner database from the current County Assessor's Roll.
Identify all public property and ascertain whether benefit from the improvements is
received. This includes City, school, County, State, and Federal properties and
facilities, as well as flood control and other special district properties. Identify all
parcels within the area of special benefit.
Task 4. Analyze the locations of the improvements proposed to be maintained to determine
the specially benefiting parcels and the method of apportioning costs.
Task 5. Prepare a draft Engineer's Report based on the requirements of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIIID of the California State Constitution (the
Report will be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer). Prepare an
Assessment Diagram. Submit up to five (5) copies of the draft Report. Review with
City staff and discuss comments.
Task 6. Finalize the Engineer's Report based on comments received from City staff and the
property owner and submit up to twenty (20) copies for processing and filing.
DISTRICT FORMATION
Task 7' Prepare all resolutions required by City Council.
Task 8. Prepare all staff reports required by City Council.
Task 9. Attend one (1) City Council meeting involving approval of the Engineer's Report and
adoption of a Resolution of Intention to annex property into the District.
Task 10. Prepare the required Notice and Ballot for mailing to the property owner in the
District, based on the text provided by legal counsel. The notice will be mailed, in a
City provided envelope.
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Task 11. Attend one (1) Public Hearing to present the Engineer's Report, provide technical
support, answer questions and tabulate the ballots. If required, revisions will be made
to the Engineer's Report after the public hearing, as directed by the City Council.
(Revisions at this time are limited to reducing assessments, unless another balloting is
requested.)
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
• City to designate a responsible official to manage and coordinate the project.
• Make available to. Francisco & Associates all available data, information, reports, maps, plans,
specifications, cost estimates and other reasonable information for the proper performance for
Francisco &.Associates' services.
• Provide (or have developer provide) cost estimates, a Iegal description of the proposed boundary,
and maps of the development plan and proposed improvements, electronically if available.
• Prepare all notices of public hearings or other meetings to be published by City Clerk, and
schedule and agendize City meetings and hearings as required by law.
• Provide qualified legal counsel to draft legal notices, review resolutions, etc., and to provide legal
advice to City staff and to the Assessment Engineer as required.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
III. 1913/1915 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
PHASE I — ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Task 1 Develop the ensuing year's assessment database for each assessment district. The
assessment databases will include a listing of each parcel's original assessment
amount, remaining principal amount, and the current year's principal, interest and
administrative charges.
Task 2 Coordinate with the City on a periodic basis to analyze the cash flow and fund
balances in each assessment district fund. This will include recommending credits to
the ensuing year's levy due to interest earnings or bond calls. When warranted assist
with the bond call spreads and coordinate the early redemption of outstanding bonds.
Task 3 Coordinate with the County Assessor's office in July of each fiscal year to determine
which parcels within the City's assessment districts have segregated. For each parcel
that has segregated determine the new parcels corresponding to each segregated
parcel and reallocate their assessment lien.!
Task 4 Based upon the parcel changes described in Task No. 3 update the assessment
database for each assessment district.
Task 5 . After receiving City approval, submit the assessment levies to the County in their
required electronic format. If there are any additional parcel kick -outs research the
parcels and resubmit them to the County so that they are included on the ensuing
year's property tax roll.
Task 6 Prepare an electronic listing of the assessment levies for each assessment district and
forward to the City.
Task 7 Provide a toll free number to field property owner inquiries throughout the fiscal
year.
Task 8 Prepare an annual report, which will include findings and recommendations, as well
as a summary of significant events. The report will contain district summary
information; amounts applied to the tax roll for each parcel, broken down by
principal, interest and adjustments; fund analysis; delinquency summary information;
value to lien ratios; current debt services and amortization schedules; cash flow
analysis; and bond call summaries.
Task 9 Prepare and submit the required CDIAC reports each year for each applicable
assessment district.
Task, 10 Prepare the annual report required pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code, Section
163 to the County Assessor. The Report will contain:
• The lien amount on each subject parcel at the time the lien was created.
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• In the case in which a lien has been completely satisfied, the date and amount of
the payment in satisfaction of the lien, and the identity of the party that made that
payment.
• The amount of the principal balance of the lien on each subject parcel.
PHASE II - ASSESSMENT PREPAYMENT CALCULATIONS
Task 1 Prov assessment prepayment calculat to i nterested ' part throughout the fiscal
year. The prepayment calculations will take into account, remaining principal,
interest to the next bond call date, prepayment penalties, city administrative fees, etc.
Task 2 Mail, fax or e -mail the prepayment calculation to the interested property owner
within 24 hours of the request.
Task 3 Coordinate the Release of Lien with the County when a property owner has paid their
assessment off in full.
PHASE III - CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
Prepare and disseminate Disclosure Reports to the Nationally- Recognized Municipal Securities
Information Repositories (NRMSIR), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and the
appropriate State Information Depository (SID).
Task 1 Prepare the Annual Continuing Disclosure Report and respond to secondary
information requirements set forth in SEC Section 15c2 -12, as amended and SEC
Section 1Ob -5.
Task 2 Prepare Notice of Material/Significant Events if any of the following events occur.
• Principal and interest payment delinquencies.
• Non- payment related defaults.
• Modifications to rights of bond holders
• Optional, contingent or unscheduled bond calls.
• Defeasances.
• Rating changes.
• Adverse tax opinions or events affecting the tax exempt status of bonds.
• Unscheduled draws on the debt reserves reflecting financial difficulties.
• Unscheduled draws on the credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties.
• Substitution of the credit or liquidity providers or their failure to perform.
• Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of bonds.
PHASE IV — ASSESSMENT SEGREGATION SERVICES
Task 1 Review with City staff the scope of work, project schedule and any other pertinent
project information. Discuss the pros and cons of using the Standard Procedure for
Division of Land and Bond versus the Alternative Procedure for Division of Land
and Bond.
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Task 2 Upon receipt of the signed application and a copy of the map showing the newly
segregated parcels, apportion the original assessment amount to each newly
segregated parcel. The allocation of the original assessment amount to the newly
created parcels will be based upon the proportionate benefit they receive from the
improvements that were financed from the bond proceeds.
Task 3 Prepare a Notice of Amended Assessment and an Amended Assessment Diagram that
shows how the original parcels have been segregated based upon the requirements of
Section 3114, of the Streets and Highways Code and per the County requirements.
Task 4 Send to the underwriter or other original purchaser of any bonds a notice, by certified
or registered mail, that an apportionment of an assessment has been made and that,
unless a request for a hearing is received within 14 days from the date of mailing of
the notice, the apportioned assessments shall be recorded. (If a request for a hearing
is received, a report shall be filed and hearing shall be scheduled, noticed, and held in
accordance with the Standard Procedures for Division of Land and Bond).
Task 5 File the approved amended assessment and amended assessment diagram with the
City Engineer and record a copy of the amended assessment diagram and Notice of
Assessment Lien in the County Recorder's office.
Task 6 Each Fiscal Year, prepare an annual segregation report that identifies all parcels that
have been segregated. The report shall show how . the original parcels have had their
unpaid assessments apportioned in accordance with the benefits received.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
IV. DELINQUENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DELINQUENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Task 1 Coordinate with the County each year and obtain a listing of delinquent parcels for
each bonded assessment district and community facilities district which have not paid
their assessments by. December 10. This report is available approximately one (1)
month after the December 10 payment due date.
Task 2 Prepare a Delinquency Report identifying all parcels which have not paid their
December installment. The report will be prepared in January of each year and
include the assessor parcel number, property owner name, mailing address, situs
address, delinquent installment amount and corresponding payment due date.
Task 3 Prepare Delinquency Reminder Letters, approved by the. City and mail them to each
property owner in January giving them 30 days to cure their delinquency.
Task 4 Coordinate with the County each year and obtain a listing of delinquent parcels for
each bonded assessment district which have not paid their assessments by April 10.
This report is available approximately one (1) month after the April 10 payment due
date.
Task 5 Prepare an updated Delinquency Report identifying all parcels which have not paid
their December and/or April installment: The report will be prepared in May of each
year and include the assessor parcel number, property owner name, mailing address,
situs address, delinquent installment amounts and corresponding payment due dates.
Task 6 Prepare Delinquency; Reminder Letters, approved by the City and mail them to each
property owner in May giving them 30 days to cure their delinquency.
Task 7 Coordinate with the County each year and obtain a listing of delinquent parcels for
each bonded assessment district which have not paid their assessments by July 1.
This report will be requested in. July of each year.
Task 8 Prepare Delinquency Demand Letters, approved by the City and mail them to each
property owner in July giving them 30 days to cure their delinquency.
Task 9 Prepare a Final Delinquency Report identifying all parcels remaining delinquent and
their corresponding delinquent installment amounts. The report will be prepared in
August of each year and include the assessor parcel number, property owner name,
mailing address, situs address, delinquent installment amounts and corresponding
payment due dates.
Task 10 If required, coordinate with Legal Counsel and strip the delinquent assessments from
the County's Secured Property Tax Roll. Assist Legal Counsel with the foreclosure
process as necessary.
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Task 11 Francisco & Associates will prepare a Ili-annual delinquency report identifying the
parcels within each district remaining delinquent and their staus:of delinquency (e.g.
on a payment plan, pursuing foreclosure, etc.)
CITY. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS & AGENDA REPORTS
In addition to the tasks listed above, Francisco & Associates will prepare, or assist in the
preparation of, resolutions and City Council agenda reports pertaining to the districts that
Francisco & Associates currently administers, as well as for any future district formations and
annexations that Francisco & Associates will oversee These tasks will be included in the
separate task assignments for each district or annexation.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
V. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS SERVICES
PROJECT INVOICE AND. CASI-I FLOW ADMINISTRATION
Task 1 Coordinate with the City staff, Trustee and other members of the project team on a
monthly basis to ensure all invoices associated with each financing district has the
required Tax Certificates and that the proposed expenses are coded to each
district/fund correctly prior to final payment.
Task 2 Preparea bi- annual fund balance /expenditure report for each district/fund in April
and October of each year to verify that all revenues and expenditures were coded
correctly. If there are any inconsistencies with cash flow coordinate with the City
staff, Trustee and other members of the project team to rectify the inconsistency.
Services additional to those described in this Scope of Services will be provided upon written
authorization on a time and materials basis, in accordance with the Schedule of Hourly Rates current
at the time of providing the services or on a lump sum fee basis, as negotiated. Additional Services
may include any other services desired and authorized by the City, including additional formations
and /or administration of new assessment districts.
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FEE FOR SERVICES
I. ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS
The following are Francisco & Associates' annual lump sum fixed fees for the administration of the
City's Landscape and Street Lighting Districts, by district:
Citywide Landscape and Street Lighting District — Francisco & Associates will maintain the fee
charged since 1998, at $27,000.
Landscape and Street Lighting District No. 1 — The fee for this district will be based on the number
of parcels within the district, charged at $3 per parcel.
Assessed
District Parcels Fee
Citywide LLMD 22,858. $27,000
LLMD No. 1 3,110 $9,330
$36,330
II. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1
District Formation $4,700 lump sum
1II.1913/1915 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
The following is our estimated fee schedule for the annual administration of the Bonded. Assessment
Districts. - The final Invoice will reflect the true number of parcels that were administered.
Assessment District Administrative Services
Assessment District Services $16.00 per parcel within the District
FY 2011 -12 Estimated
District No. of Parcels Fe
AD 86 -1R (Northwest Sewer) 154 $2,464
AD 90 -1A (Sununerhill) 612 $9,792
AD 93 -1R (Canyon HMs) 2,294 $36,704
$48,960
Prepayment Calculations $100 Charge to Requestor if requesting more than one payoff.
Continuing Disclosure Reports $1,300 /assessment district
$200 /material report
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The follow is our lump sum rate schedule for Assessment Segregation Services..
Assessment Segregations Fe e
Per Segregation $1,800
Plus Mapping Costs $25.00 /parcel (first 20 parcels)
$15.00 /parcel each parcel over 20`
Reimbursable expenses such as mileage, overnight mail, County Fees, County Assessor maps,
Secured Property Tax Roll, bluelines, mylars, etc. are included in the lump sum fees.
IV. DELINQUENCY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Delinquency Administration
Delinquency Reminder Letter Hourly
Delinquency Demand letter Hourly
Effect Removal from Tax Roll Hourly
Preparation of Bi- Annual Report Hourly::
V PROJECT INVOICE AND CASH FLOW ADMINISTRATION
Tax Certificate /Invoicing Hourly
Cash Flow /Fund Balance Reporting Hourly
VI. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
If additional Services are requested by the City they could be performed for an agreed lump sum or
billed at the following hourly rates.
Principal Engineer $180/hr.
Project Manager $150/hr.
Project Engineer $135/hr.
Senior Financial Analyst $ 100 /hr.
Financial Analyst $85/hr.
Word Processing $65/hr.
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EXHIBIT A
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
CFD ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX ROLL UPDATE
Research and Data Gathering ,
Task 1. Update all Assessor Parcel listings to reflect the County Assessor's Roll' as defined by
the Rate and Method of Apportionment.
Task 2. Identify and secure from the. County, Developers and Builders the data required to
develop and update working files for the current year. This includes:
a: Identify and secure copies of all Final Tract maps for residential development
within CFD.
b. Identify and secure copies of all building permits for residential and non-
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residential development within the CFD. ,
Task 3. Update the CFD database with data procured in Task 2.
Task 4 Determine the amount of funds required, current fund balances, allocation for
delinquencies, and administrative charges required for special tax computations.
Task 5. Apportion special taxes as defined by the Rate and Method of Apportionment.
Task 6. Prepare draft agenda report and resolutions for the City Council meeting to approve
the Annual Special Tax levy, for review by City staff.
Task 7. Support City staff during council meeting for approval and setting of the Annual
Special Tax.
Prepare and Submit Special Tax Levy
Task 8. Compile and transmit a complete list of the identified special tax levies for each
assessor parcel within the CFD to the County Auditor - Controller, via compact disc or
other County approved: media, prior to County deadline.
Task 9. Following acceptance of the data and confirmation of parcels by County, prepare and
submit any parcel corrections, computation for special tax, or updates of the Annual
Special Tax Roll, requested by the County.
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GENERAL YEAR -ROUND ADMINISTRATION ,
Property Owner Inquiries
Task 10. Assist in responding to inquiries from property owners regarding special tax levies
and other CFD matters on an ongoing basis during the year as required. Report
periodically to the City about the source, frequency and nature of inquiries received.
CFD Year End Reports
Task 11. After completion and acceptance of Annual Special Tax Roll, prepare a year-end
report consisting of data drawn from areas defined in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment. Standard areas covered are presented below:.
a. Development Status: Number of residential properties and square footage of
commercial: and industrial properties developed, current assessed valuation of
developed and undeveloped properties, and number of sales and prices of
properties sold in the; prior year.
b. Capital Projects Status: A progress report on construction activity (status of
individual projects included in the Notice of Special Tax) and Fund balances on
CFD construction accounts.
c.. CFD Financial Status: Reserve Fund balance, Capitalized Interest Fund balance,
tax delinquency rates, foreclosure actions initiated by the CFD to remedy special
tax delinquencies, number of actions and dollar amount of delinquencies,
outstanding principal and interest amounts, and debt authorization levels.
Task 12. Prepare draft agenda report for the City Council meeting to receive and file the CFD
Year End Reports, for review by City staff.
13. Support City staff during council meeting.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services additional to those described in this Scope of Services will be provided upon written
authorization on a time and materials basis, in accordance with the Schedule of Hourly Rates current
at the time, of providing the services or on a lump sum fee basis, as negotiated. Additional Services
may include any other services desired and authorized by the City, including additional formations
and /or administration of new CFDs.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
• Provide necessary maps, documents, and fund amounts required to establish special tax.
• Set and schedule meetings, transmit data and review documents in a timely manner to facilitate
progress.
• Provide envelopes and postage to mail delinquency notices.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
' SCOPE OF SERVICES
II FORMATION OF A MELLO -ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
DISTRICT FORMATION
Task 1. Gather support data, cost estimates for entire project, current appraisal report, absorption
schedule for building development based on building permit issuance, and an annualized
schedule for public works of construction.
Task 2. Coordinate with City staff, bond counsel, underwriter, financial consultant, property
owner, design engineer and appraisal engineer, as needed for this project.
Task 3. Review construction estimates of direct and indirect costs. Review the special tax
allocation methodology and formulae to be applied.
Task 4. Review estimates of annual direct and indirect costs for the improvements to be operated
and maintained. Review the maximum annual cost for the improvements, and the special
tax allocation methodology and formulae to be applied.
Task 5. Prepare boundary map, with proper certifications for a Community Facilities District, and
confirm delivery of specified quantities of mylars and bond copies of the boundary map.
Task 6. Prepare the boundary for the District boundary and any improvement areas, if
necessary.
Task 7. Provide a description of improvements to be constructed through public financing under
the proposed District and a description of improvements to be operated and maintained.
Task 8. Prepare draft agenda report for the City Council meeting for Resolution of Intention
(ROI) to form a Community Facilities District, for review by City staff.
Task 9. Attend City Council meeting for the ROI to form a Community Facilities District.
Task 10. Upon completion of City Clerk's signature, on the boundary map, transmit boundary map
to the Riverside County Recorder for recordation. Recordation will occur within 15 days
after the adoption of the Resolution of Intention.
Task 11. Prepare CFD Report to reflect final public works of construction facilities, their costs,
incidental expenses and projected financing costs as supplied by others, and the facilities
to be operated and maintained, their costs and administrative expenses. Furnish specified
quantities of the final CFD Report as ordered by the City.' In summary the report will
include as requested by the Act:
o A Description of the District
• A Description of Facilities
• Cost Estimates
• A list of Property Owners
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Task 12. Prepare draft agenda report for the City Council meeting for the public hearing, for
City staff review.
Task 13. Attend public hearing for Resolution of Formation and election.
Task 14. Upon receipt of the Notice of Special Tax from the City's Bond Counsel, coordinate
getting the City Clerk's signature with notary and transmit Notice of Special Tax to the
Riverside County Recorder's office for recordation.
Task 15. Prepare draft agenda report for the City Council meeting to adopt, the ordinance to levy
the special taxes, for City staff review:
BOND ISSUANCE
Task 16. Prepare tables required by City and City's Financial Advisor for the preliminary official
statement for the bonds.
Task 17. Review the preliminary official statement for consistency with the Rate and Method of
Apportionment of Special Taxes and the CFI) Report.
Task 18. Provide the required Certificate of the Special Tax Consultant.
ACQUISITION AUDIT
The acquisition audit will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Acquisition Agreement
between the City and the. Developer.
Task 19. Collect copies of contracts, agreements, change orders, invoices, and canceled checks
from developer, bound per vendor.
Task 20. Review developer provided data for reimbursement eligibility and confirmed cost
amounts.
Task 21. Submit a summary report identifying reimbursement eligibility and confirmed cost
amounts to the City.
Task 22. Meet with the developer on a monthly basis to review construction progress and change
orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
• City to designate a responsible official to manage and coordinate the project.
• City shall make available to Harris all, available data, information, reports, maps, plans,
specifications, cost estimates and other reasonable information for the proper, performance for
Harris' services.
• City shall provide (by developer) cost estimates and electronic map files in AutoCAD format of
the development plan and proposed improvements.
• City shall prepare (by bond counsel), all notices pertaining to the public hearings and post all
notices pertaining to the public hearings.
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• City shall cause to be published all notices of public hearings or other meetings (Le., newspaper
and posting):
• City (by bond counsel) shall prepare all resolutions required by City Council.
• All environmental documentation will be provided by others.
• City shall retain a qualified real estate appraiser to provide appraised values of the property
included in the formation and annexation process, as required.
• City shall schedule and agendize City meetings and hearings as required under the Act.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
SCOPE OF SERVICES
III. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO AN
EXISTING SERVICES" CFD
RATE AND METHOD OF TAXATION
Task 1. Coordinate with Project Team (City staff, special counsel, and property owners) as
needed for this project.
Task 2. Prepare boundary map, with proper certifications for a Community Facilities District, and
confirm delivery of specified quantities of mylars and bluelines of the boundary map to
the County Recorder's Office for recordation after the Resolution of Intention.
Task 3. Review the legal description for the District boundary.
Task 4. • Provide a description of improvements to be operated and maintained.
Task 5. Prepare all resolutions required by City Council.
Task 6. Prepare all staff reports required by City Council.
Task 7. Attend City Council meeting for Resolution of Intention (ROI) to annex territory to a
Community Facilities District.
Task 8. Prepare CFD Report'to reflect facilities to be operated and maintained, their costs and
administrative expenses. Furnish specified quantities of the final CFD Report as ordered
by the City. In summary the report will include as requested by the Act:
• A Description of the District
• A Description of Facilities
• Cost Estimates
• A list of Property Owners
Task 9. Attend public hearing for Resolution of Annexation and election.
Task 10. Assist with the preparation and recording of the Notice of Special Tax.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
• City to designate a responsible official to manage and coordinate the project.
• City shall make available to Harris all available data, information, reports, maps, plans, specifications,
cost estimates and other reasonable information for the proper performance for Harris' services.
• City shall provide (by developer) cost estimates, a legal description of the proposed boundary, and
electronic map files in AutoCAD format of the development plan and proposed improvements.
• City shall prepare and post all notices pertaining to the public hearings.
• City shall cause to be published all notices: of public hearings or other meetings (Le., newspaper and
posting).
• All environmental documentation will be provided by others.
• City shall schedule and agendize City meetings and hearings as required under the Act.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
SCOPE OF SERVICES
IV. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Harris will review the planning applications received for new developments and will prepare
draft Conditions of Approval for the Department of Administrative Services. Conditions will be
prepared in a Microsoft Word format and transmitted directly to the City's planner assigned to
each application. The City will transmit copies of the planning applications to Harris in a timely!
manner. Hams will return the comments back by the City's deadline.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE REPORTS
Harris will prepare the required annual continuing disclosure reports for each of the CFD bonds,
per the requirements on the continuing disclosure agreement the City entered into when the
bonds were issued. Any required fund balance information is to be provided by the City or the
City's Fiscal Agent to Harris.
Task 1 Prepare the Annual Continuing Disclosure Report and respond to secondary
information requirements set forth in SEC Section 15c2 -12, as amended and SEC
Section 10b -5.
Task 2 Prepare Notice of Material /Significant Events if any of the following events occur.
• Principal and interest payment delinquencies.
• Non- payment related defaults.
• Modifications to rights of bond holders
• • Optional, contingent or unscheduled bond calls.
▪ Defeasances.
• Rating changes.
• Adverse tax opinions or events affecting the tax exempt status of bonds.
• Unscheduled draws on the debt reserves reflecting financial difficulties.
• Unscheduled draws on the credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties.
• Substitution of the credit or liquidity providers or their failure to perform.
• Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of bonds.
CDIAC MELLO -ROOS YEAR END FISCAL STATUS REPORTS
Harris will prepare the California Debt & Investment Advisory Commission ( CDIAC) Mello-
Roos Year End Fiscal Status Reports for each of the CFD bond issues. The Reports will be
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submitted prior to the annual October 31 deadline. City shall provide to Harris the CDIAC
number and password assigned to each bond issue for filing the Report via the CDIAC website.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS& AGENDA REPORTS
In addition to the tasks listed above, Harris will prepare, or assist in the preparation of,
resolutions and City Council agenda reports pertaining to the districts that Harris currently
administers, as well as for any future district formations and annexations that Harris will oversee.
These tasks will be included in the separate task assignments for each district or annexation.
Services additional to those described in this Scope of Services will be provided upon written
authorization on a time and materials basis, in accordance with the Schedule of Hourly Rates current
at the time of providing the services or on a lump sum fee basis, as negotiated. Additional Services
may include any other services desired and authorized by the City, including additional formations
and /or administration of new CFDs, assessment districts, impact fee or other services as requested by
the City.
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�EXIIIBIT B
FEE FOR SERVICES
I. ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION OF CFDs
The following is Harris & Associates' annual lump sum fixed fee for the administration of the City's:
Community Facilities Districts, by,district:
For the City's CFDs formed prior to 2000, Harris will maintain the fees that have been charged in the
past. These are:
CFD 88 -3 (West Lake Elsinore) $13,500
CFD 90 -2 (Tuscany Hills) $13,500
CFD 95 -1 (Civic Center) $5,000
CFD 98 -1 (Summerhill) $7,000
For all CFDs formed after 2002, Harris' administration fee will be $16 per parcel within the
CFD, with a minimum fee of $5,000. Based on this, the following would be the maximum estimated
fees for the current CFDs formed after 2002, based on the expected build -out in each CFD:
Approximate No. Estimated
District Parcels .Maximum Fee
CFD 2003- 2IA- A' (Canyon 'Hills) 594 $9,504
CFD 2003 -2 1A -B (Canyon Hills) 1,478 $23,648
CFD 2003 -2 IA -C (Canyon Hills) 450 $7,200
CFD 2003 -2 IA -D (Canyon Hills) 716 $11,456
CFD 2004 -3 IA -1 (Rosetta Canyon) 509 $8,144
CFD 2004-3 IA -2 (Rosetta Canyon) 563 $9,008
CFD 2005 -1 (Serenity) 233 $5,000
CFD 2005 -2 IA -A (Alberhill Ranch) 442 $7,072
CFD 2005 -2 IA -B ( Alberhill Ranch) 482 $7,712
CFD 2005 -2 IA -C (Alberhill Ranch) 257 $5,000
CFD 2005 -4 (Lakeview Villas) 50 $5,000
CFD 2005 -5 (Wasson Canyon) 191 $5,000
CFD 2005 -6 (City Center) 144 $5,000
CFD 2006 -1 IA -A (Summerly) 214 • $5,000
CFD 2006 -1 IA -B (Summerly) 368 $5,888
CFD 2006 -1 IA -C (Summerly)' 323 $5,168
CFD 2006 -1 1A -D (Summerly) 296 $5,000
CFD 2006 -1 IA -E (Summerly); 133 $5,000
CFD 2006 -1 IA -F (Summerly) 139 $5,000
CFD 2006 -2 (Viscaya) 168 $5,000
CFD 2006 -3 (La Strada) 128 $5,000
CFD 2006 -4 (Tract 30698 & 32129) 184 $5,000
CFD 2006 -6 (Tessera) 90 $5,000
CFD 2006 -8 (Running Deer Estates) 100 $5000
CFD 2006 -9 (Trieste) 121 $5,000
CFD 2006 -10 (Riverlake Villas) 51 $5,000
CFD 2007-4 (Makenna Court) 81 $5,000 ..-
CFD 2007 -5 (Red Kite) 48 $5,000
$184,800
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For the City's services CFDs, the fee will be based on $1.50 per parcel with a minimum fee of
$5,000, as. follows:
District Parcels Fee
Police, Fire, Paramedic CFD 2003 -1 /2007 -1 4,319 $6,479
Parks, Open Space, Storm Drain CFD 2006 -5 541 $5,000
Parks, Open Space, Street Lighting CFD 2009 -1 340 $5,000
$16,479
II. FORMATION OF A MELLO -ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
The following are Harris & Associates' fees for the formation of a new community facilities district:
District Formation /Bond Issuance
Proposed CFD 500 units or less $15,000 lump sum
Proposed CFD greater than 500 units! $25,000 lump sum
Acquisition Audit Services Time & Materials based on Hourly Rate Schedule
III. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO AN EXISTING SERVICES CFD
District Formation $4,700 lump sum
IV. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Development Review �
p Time & Materials based on Hourly Rate Schedule
Continuing Disclosure Reports $1,300 per Bond Issue, $200 per material report
CDIAC Year End Status Report $200 per Bond Issue
Other Additional Services As negotiated
If additional Services are requested by the City they could be performed for an agreed lump sum
or billed based on the hourly rates in effective at the time services are performed.
Schedule of Hourly Rates
(In Effect January 1, 2012 = December 31, 2012)
Project Manager $180/hr.
Senior Project Engineer $150/hr.
Project Engineer $135/hr.
Senior Project Analyst $110/hr.
Project Analyst $85/hr.
Word Processing $65/hr.
Hourly rates may adjusted annually beginning January 1, 2013.
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LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL NORBER
Beverly Hills. Law. Building
424 South .Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, (California 90212
Direct - (310) 201 -9870 Fax - (310) 201 -9873
Main - (310) 553-8533 Email - snorber @earthlink.net
October 20, 2011
Mr. James Riley
City of Lake. Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, California
RE: DESCRIPTION AND COSTS OF ARBITRAGE REBATE
COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Dear Mr. Riley:
The following is a ' description of the services I provide in connection the
calculation of the arbitrage rebate with respect to a tax-exempt financing, and the cost of such
services.
For each tax - exempt financing, I provide the following services:
(1) Calculate the yield of the tax - exempt obligations.
(2) Determine whether the financing qualifies for an exception from rebate.
(3) Calculate the excess investment earnings within the legally permitted time
period. !:
(4) Deliver appropriate documentation required to support the calculations
(5) Provide an executive summary describing the method used, major
assumptions; conclusions and any recommendations for changes in record
keeping for investments.
(6) Provide a legal opinion that the rebate calculation results are in
compliance with the rebate regulations.
(7) Complete Form 8038T if necessary every 5th year and when the
obligations are completely retired and provide instructions relative to
filing and paying the liability.
(8) Assist the issuer (and conduit borrower, if any) in explaining the
calculations and responding to questions, in the event of an IRS inquiry.
(9) Provide consultation to the issuer's staff as necessary regarding matters
related to the rebate provisions.
(10) Provide assistance and consultation as necessary to retain records and
documentation at least three years after the issue's final maturity.
11 Provide three (3) copies of my report.
With respect to documentation, I like to start with the following documents.
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(1) The tax certificate for the transaction. Sometimes this is called the
" Nonarb i trage Cert or "No Arbitrage Certificate ", and sometimes
there is a second document called the "Use of Proceeds Certificate."
(2) Form 8038 or 8038G, as applicable.
(3) The final Official Statement. This will enable me to compute, or verify,
the arbitrage yield, if the transaction is made up of fixed rate bonds. If the
transaction involves variable rate bonds, I will also need statements
showing the interest payments- which were made during the computation
period.
(4) For a refunding transaction, the verification report (if', one has been
prepared).
(5) Trustee statements for every fund which contains bond proceeds during
the computation period. These typically include funds with names like:
(1) "Costs of. Issuance Fund" or "Delivery : Costs Fund ", (2) "Project
Fund" or "Construction Fund ", and (3) "Reserve Fund
(6) Trustee reports for the fund (or funds) which are used for the payment of
debt service. This may be referred to as: the "Debt Service Fund," "Bond
Fund," or may be made up of an "Interest Fund" and "Principal Fund."
(7) A copy of the document index from the transcript for the financing. This
enables me to tell if there is some other useful document.
Obviously, as I' review these documents and the index to the transcript, it `.
is possible that I will request some other document.
My fees for these services, which are described below, depend on whether the
rebate calculation is for a single year, or for multiple years. In addition, there is an initial one-
time setup fee for the first rebate calculation for each financing.
With respect to an annual rebate calculation, the costs for the services described
above are as follows:
(1) One -time Setup Fee $ 500
(2) Annual Rebate Calculation and Report 1,500
Thus, the first year's total cost for each tax-exempt issue is $2,000, and each
subsequent year's cost is $1,500.
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With respect to a single, 5 -year rebate calculation, the costs for the services
described above are as follows:
(1) One -time Setup Fee $ 500
(2) 5 -Year Rebate Calculation and. Report 2,500
Thus, the cost of the first 5 -year calculation is $3,000, and the cost of each
subsequent 5 -year calculation is $2,500. .
Please feel free to call me with any questions, or if you need additional
information.
Very truly yours,
Samuel Norber
of the LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL NORBER
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