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2012-029s:\legallour documentslordinances\121first southwest company.doc ORDINANCE NO. 2� 12-029 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY, ARBITR.AGE REBATE AND CONTINUlNG DISCLOSURE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY AND AFFILIATE FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has selected First Southwest Company and affiliate First Southwest Asset Management for the purpose of financial advisory services, continuing disclosure services, and arbitrage services; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The recitations in the preamble are true and correct and are incorporated herewith as part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Denton and First Southwest Company and affiliate First Southwest Asset Management, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to make the expenditures as outlined in the attached Agreement and to exercise all rights and duties of the City of Denton under the Agreement. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY � BY: APPRO ED AS TO LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY BY: ��.�.���� �����%`� � / `J � day of : 2012. , MAYOR CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY, ARBITRAGE REBATE AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON § HIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the �%`5� day of , 2012, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, wi its principal off'ice at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201, hereinafter called "OWNER" and First Southwest Company, with an ofiice at 777 Main Street, Suite 1200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT," and CONSLJLTANT's affiliate, First Southwest Asset Management, Inc., with its corporate office at 325 North St. Paul Street, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75201, hereinafter called ("FSAM"), acting herein, by and through their duly authorized representatives. WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT The OWNER hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT and FSAM, as independent contractors, and the CONSULTANT and FSAM hereby agree to perform the services herein in connection with the Projects as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the highest professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The professional services set out herein are in connection with the following described projects: The Projects shall include, without limitation, the provision of financial advisory and continuing disclosure services to be performed by the Consultant and the provision of arbitrage rebate services to be performed by FSAM. ARTICLE II SCOPE OF SERVICES The CONSULTANT and FSAM shall perform the following services in a professional manner: A. CONSL7LTANT shall perform all those services set forth in the Financial Advisory Agreement attached hereto as Attachment A, which shall be attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof for all purposes as separate agreements. B. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services set foi�th in the Continuing Disclosure Seivices Agreement attached hereto as Attachment B, which shall be attached to this Agreenient and made a part hereof for all purposes as separate agreements. C. FSAM shall perfoim all those seivices set forth in the Arbihage Rebate Services Agreement attached hereto as Attachments C, which shall be attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof for all purposes as separate agreements. D. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the attached attachments to this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement wi11 conhol over the tertns and conditions of the attached attachments. ARTICLE III ADD�TIONAL SERVICES Additional seivices to be performed by the CONSULTANT and FS.AM, if authoitized by tlie OWNER, which are not included in the above-described Scope of Seivices, are described as follows: (list all additional seivices that may be required for the project) Not applicable. ARTICLE IV PERIOD OF SERVICE This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Ag-reement by the OWNER and the CONSULTANT and FSAM atid upon issue of a notice to proceed by the OWNER, and shall remain in foxce dui�ing the term of the respective agreernents attached hereto and any required axtansions approved by the OWNER. This Agreement may be sooner terminated in aecoxdance with the provisions in Article XII and the respective agreements may be terminated pursuant to each such agreement's teixns. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The CONSiJLTANT and FSAM shall make all reasonable efforCs to camplete the se�vices set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule established by the OWNER, acting through its City Manager or his designee. ARTICLE V COMPENSATION A. COMPENSATION TERMS: "Subcontract Expense" is defined as expenses incuzred by the CONSULTANT in employnnent of others in outside firms for seivices in the natuxe of financial advisory, arbitrage rebate and continuing disclosure. 2. "Direct Non-Labor Expense" is defined as that expense for any assignment incurred by the CONSULTANT for supplies, transpoi�tation and equiprnent, Page 2 havel, communications, subsistence, and lodging away fiom home, and similar incidental expenses in co��nection wit11 that assignment. B. BILLING AND PAYMENT: For and in consideration of the professional seivices to be perfairned by the CON5IJLTANT and FSAM herein, the OWNER agrees to pay, based on the teirns of the agreements attached hereto. Partial payments to the CONSULTANT and FSAM will be made on the basis of detailed monthly statements rendexed to and approved by the OWNER through its City Manager or his designee; however, uiider no circumstances shall any monihly statement for sezvices exceed the vahte of the worlc perfoimed at the time a staternent is rendered. The OWNER may withhold the final five percent (5%) of the contract amonnt until completion of the Projects, Nothing contained in this Article shall reqtiire the OWNER to pay fo� any worlc which is unsatisfacto�y, as reasonably deterimined by the City Manager or his designee, or which is ziot sttbmitted in compliance with tha terms of this Agreement. The OWNER shall iiot be required to mal�e any payments to the CONSULTANT or FSAM when the CON5ULTAN'T or FSAM, respectively, is in default under this Agreement, It is specifically nnderstood and agreed that the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM shall not be authoi7zed to undertake any worlc pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by the OWNER %r any charge, expense, or reimbursement above the maximum not to exceed £ee as stated, without first having obtained written authorization from the OWNER. The CONSULTANT and FSAM shall not proceed to per%rm the seivices listed in Article III "Additional Services," without obtaining prior w�ritten authorization frorn the OWNER. C, ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by the OWNER in Article III, the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM sha11 be paid pursuant to the attached agreements. Payments for additional services shall be due and payable upon submission by the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM, and shall be in accoxdance with subsection B hereof. Statements shall not be submitted more frequently than rnonthly. D. PAYMENT: If the OWNER fails to make undisputad payments due the CONSULTANT andlor FSAM for sezvices and expenses within thirty (30) days after receipt of the CONSITLTANT's and/or FSAM's undisputed statement thereof, prornpt payment act interest as set forth in Chaptez 2251 of the Texas Govei�ment Code shall be paid on the amounts due the C�NSULTANT and/or FSAM. In addition, the CONSLTLTANT and/or FSAM nr�ay, if payment is not received by the thirty-first (315`) day after receipt of statement, after giving ten (10) days' written notice to the OWNER, suspend sezvices under this Agreement until the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM has been paid in full all amounts due for services, e�enses, and chax•ges, p�•ovided, however, no�hing herein shall require the OWNER to pay prompt payment act intarest if the OWNER has a bona fide disptrte with ttze CONSULTANT and/or FSAM concei�ing the payment or if the Page 3 OWNER reasonably determines tliat the worlc is uusatisfactory, in accordance with this Article V, "Conipensation," ARTICLE VI OBSERVATION AND REVTEW OF THE WORK The CONSULTANT and FSAM will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in disoovez-in.g and promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deiiciencies in the work of the CONSULTANT or FSAM oz any subconhactors or subconsultants, " ARTICLE VII OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS A11 documents prepared or furnished by the CONSULTANT and FSAM pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of seivice, and shall become the property of the OWNER tipon the termination of this Agreement. The CONSLTLTANT and FSAM are entitled to retain copies of all such documents, The docttments prepared and fuinished by the CONSULTANT and FSAM are intended only to be applicable to.this Project, and OWNER's use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER's sole risk and expense. In the event the OWNER uses any of the infoirnation or materials developed pursuant to this Agreement in another project or for other puiposes than speci�ed fierein, CONSULTANT and FSAM are released fiom any and aIl liability relating to their use in that project. ARTICLE VIII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT and FSAM shall provide services to OWNER as independent contractors, not as employees of the OWNER. CONSULTANT and FSAM shall not have or claim� any right arising froxn ennployee status. ARTICLE IX INDEMNiTY AGREEMENT The CONSULTANT and FSAM shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, deznands, daxnages, losses, and expenses, inchiding, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attoi�ey fees incurred by the OWNER, and including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal injuiy, death and property darnage, resulting from the negligex►t acts or omissions of the CONSULTANT or FSAM or its officers, shazeholders, agents, or employees in the execution, operation, or perfoz�rnance of this Agreement. Nothing in this Ag,reennent sha11 be conshued to create a liability to any person who is not a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shal] waive any of the parties' defenses, both at law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this Page 4 Agreen�ent, including the defense of goveinmental in�n�uility, which defenses are herehy expressly resetved. ARTICLE X INSURANCE During the performance of the seivices under this Agreement, CONSULTANT and FSAM shall maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas by the State Insuz•ance Cornmission or any successot' agency that has a rating with Best Rate Can-iers of at least an A- or above: A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for each occui7ence and not less than $500,000 in the aggregate, and with property darnage limits of not less than $100,000 for eacli occu:�•ence and not less than $100,000 in the aggregate. B, Autornobile Liability Iusurance with bodily injury lirnits of not less than $SOD,000 foi each person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident. C. Worlcer's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident. D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate. E. The CONS[TLT�INT' and FSAM shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at the OWNER's request to evidence such coverages. The insurance policies shall name the OWNER as an additional insured on all such policies, and shall contain a provision that such insurance shall not be canceled or modified without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to OWNER and CONSULTANT and FSAM. In such event, the CONSULTANT and FSAM sha11, pi7or to the effective date of the change or cancellation, serve substitute policies furnishing the same coverage. ARTICLE XI ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the dispute to mediation. No mediation ai7sing out of or relating to this Agreement may proceed without the agreement of both pai�ties to submit the dispuie to mediation. The location for the mediation shall be the City of Denton, Danton County, Texas unless a different locaiion is agreed to by the parties. Page 5 ARTYCLE XII TERIVIINATION OF AGREEMENT A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may teirninate by giving thirty (30} days' advance written notice to the other party. B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in pa1�t in the event of either party substantially failing to ful�ill its obligations under this Agreennent. No such termination will be affected unless the othe� party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certi�ed mail, retuin zeceipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons specifying the non-perfoi7nance, and not less than thirty (30} calendar days to cure the failure; and (2) an opporhinity for consultation with the teiminating party prior to termination. C. If the Agreement is teiminated prior to completion of the seivices to be provided liereiinder, CONSULTANT and/or FSAM sha11 immediataly cease all seivices and shall render a�inal bill for seivices to the OWNER within thirty (30) •days after the date of termination. The OWNER shall pay CONSULTANT and FSAM for a11 seivices properly t•endered and satisfactorily performed and for reinibu�'sable expenses to iertnination incurred p1-ior to the date of tei�rnination, in accordance with Article V "Cotnpensation." Should the OWNER subsequently cont�act with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the Project, CONSULTANT andlor FSAM sha11 cooperate in providing information. The CONSLTLTANT and FSAM shall turn over a11 documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT and FSAM pursuant to this Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies of such docurnents for its use. ARTICLE XIII RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of the GONSULTANT or FSAM, its employees, associates, agents, subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and connpetency of their designs or other worlc; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the OWNER for any defect in the design or other worlt prepared by the CONSULTANT or FSAM its employees, subcont�actors, agents,' and consultants. CoNSULTANT and FS.AM retain, design responsibility and liability at all times during this Agreennent and after completion of this Agreement. ARTICLE XIV NOTICES All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreernent shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United Page 6 States mail to the address shown belovv, cei�ified mail, retui�i receipt requested, unless otherwise specified herein, Mailed notices sha11 be deemed comrnunicated as of tluee (3) days' mailing: To CONSULTANT: First Southwest Company David Medanich, Vice Chainnan 777 Main Sh�eet, Suite 1200 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 To FSAM Fixst Southwest Asset Management, Inc. William Johnson, Senior Vice President 325 North St. Panl St�reet, Suite 800 Dallas, Texas 75201 To OWNER: City of Denton Bryaii Langley, Chief Financial Of�cer 215 East McI�inney Denton, Texas 76201 All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the paz�ty to wl�om such notice is given, or within three (3) days' mailing. ARTICLE XV ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, consisting of twenty (20) pages and tluee (3) exhibits, constitutes the coxn.plete and final expression of the agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the tertns of their agieements, and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers, prornises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereo£ ARTICLE XVI SEVERABILTTY If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court oi competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenfoxceable, it shall be considered severable from the rernainder of this Agreernent and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the parties shall refoi�n this Agreement to xeplace such stricken provision with a valid and enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricicen provision. ARTICLE XVII COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The CONSULTANT and FSAM shall comply with aIl federal, state, and local laws, iules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the worlc covexed heraunder as they may now read or hereinafter be amended. Page 7 ARTICLE XVIII DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT and FSAM shall not disci�in�inate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ances�iy, age, or physical handicap. ARTICLE XTX PERSONNEL A. The CONSULTANT and FSAM represent that they have or will secure, at their own expense, all personnel reqi�ired to perform all the services requited undez• this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the OWNER. CONSIJLTANT and FSAM shall inform the OWNL�R of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that may aiise during the terni of this Agreement. B. All seivices required heretmder will be performed by the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM. All personnel engaged in worlc shall be qualified, and shall be aitthoiized alid pei7nitted under state and local laws to perfoim such seivices. C. In those instances deemed liecessary by the OWNER, the CONSULTANT and/or FSAM and/or their employees shall be required to submit to background checics. ARTICLE XX ASSIGNABILITY The CONSULTANT or FSAM shall not assign any of its scope of work under in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any of its scope of work under this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without tlae prior written consent of the OWNER, Should the CONSULTANT or FSAM assign any part of the monies due under this Agreernent, CONSULTANT or FSAM is xequired to provide written notice of the same to OWNER. Any assignment of monies due under this Agreement shall not change any of the tezx�ns or conditions of this Agreement to include but not limited to the tei�ns and conditions for payment under this Agreement. ARTICLE XXI MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of this Agreement or oi any covenant, condition, or limitation herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of oz affecting this Agreement, or the rights or obligations of ihe parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in Page 8 writing and duly executed; and the parties fut-ther agree that the provisions of this section will not be waived unless as set forth herein. ARTICLE XXII MISCELLANEOUS A, The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement; Exhibit A, Pinancial Advisoly Agceen�ent; Exhibit B, Continuing Disclosure Seivices Agreement and Exhibit C, Arbitrage Rebate Seivices Agreement. B. CONSULTANT and FSAM agree #hat OWNER shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after the final payment or after final completion of all work requirad ttnder this Ag-reement, whichever is longer, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertznent boolcs, documents, papers, coxxespon.dence, to include e-rnails, and records of the CONSiJLTANT and/or FSAM involving transactions relating to this Agreement. CONSULTANT and FSAM are required to maintain and malce available all electronic t-ecords associated with this Agreernent for puiposes of examination. CONSULTANT and FSAM agz'ee that OWNER shall have access during noimal working hours to all necessary CONSULTANT and FSAM facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropi7ate working space in order to conduct audits in cornpliance with this section, OWNER shall give CONSULTANT and FSAM reasonable advance notice of intended audits. This paragraph shall work in conjunction with the Audit provision set foi�th in Article XXIII. C. Venue of any suit or cause of aciion under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton County, Texas. This Agreernent shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Staie of Texas. D. For the purpose of this Agreernent, the key persons who will perform most of the work heraunder shall be David Medanich and Shelley Weiske. However, �othing hexein s�na11 limit CONSULTANT and FSAM froxn using other quali�ed and cornpetent members of its firm to perform the services required herein. CONSULTANT and FSAM understand that OVJNER is to be informed of the removal or loss of any of the lcey persons working under this Agreement. CONSULTANT and FSAM also agree to provide the OVJNER with notice of the name(s) of who it intends to replace the key person. OWNER shall have a �ight to xeject any replacement lcey person(s) at�d CONSULTANT and FSAM agree to narne a replacement lcey person(s) acceptable to the OWNER. E. CONSULTANT and FSAM shall comrnence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSLTLTANT and FSAM shall take such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the worlc involved is properly coordinated with xelated worlc being cai7ied on by the OWNER. Page 9 F, The OWNER shall assist the CONSULTANT and FSAM by placing at the CONSULTANT's and FSAM's disposal all available information pertinent to the Projects, inchiding previous reports, any othez data relative to the Projects, and ai7anging for the access thereto, and make all provisions for the CON,SULTANT and FSAM to enter in or upon public and private property as required for the CONSULTANT and FSAIVI to pei�foim setvices under this Agreement, G. The captions of this Agreement are for infoi�national purposes only, and shall not in any way affect ihe sul�stantive teims or conditions of this Agreement. ARTICLE XXIII RIGHT TO AUDIT The OWNER shall have the right to audit azid malce copies of the boolcs, records and computations pertaining to tllis agreement, The CONSULTANT and FSAM shall retain such boolcs, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to this Agreement duritng the contxact period and five years thexeafter, except if an audit is in progress or audit findings are yet unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit tasks are completed and resolvad. These books, a�ecords, docurnents and other evidence shall be available, within 10 business days of written xequest, Fui�ther, the CONSULTANT and FSAM shall also require all Subcont�actors, matei-ial suppliers, and other payees to retain all bool�s, records, docurnents and other evidence pei�taining to this agreement, and to allow the OWNER similar access to those documents. All books and xecords will be made available withix� a 50 mile radius of the City of Denton. The cost of the audit will be borne by the OWNER unless the audit reveals an oveipayment of 1% or greater. If an overpayment of 1% or greater occurs, the reasonable cost of the audit, including any travel costs, must be borne by the CONSULTANT andlor FSAM, which must be payable within five business days of receipt of an invoice. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of this contract and shall constitute, in the OWNER'S sale discretion, grounds for tertnination thereof. Each of the terms "boolcs", "records", "documents" and "other evidence", as used above, shall be construed to include drafts and elecironic files, even if such drafts or electronic files are subsequently used to generate or prepare a£�inal printed document. Page 10 IN WITNESS AEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be axecuted by its duly authoi7zed City Manager, and CONSULTANT and FSAM have�ecuted this greement through their duly authorized utxdersigned officer on this the �/� day of � ' A , 2012. CZTY OF DENTON, TEXA.S �. ,1 ,; �'I►1 �_.. _ I ..��. �; '1� •'�' , �': Uf ui. . � ATTEST: JENNTFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: APPR ED AS LEGAL FORM: ANITA BUR.GESS, CITY ATTORNEY � BY: CONSULTANT � BY; � ill A. einberg Chairman and Chief Executive O er FSAM 1 BY: Hill A. Feinberg Chairman and Chief Executive Of WITNESS: . BY: � f�l/- � � CITY OF DENTON INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR C O N S U LTAN TS/C 4 N TRACTO RS TJte Offeror's/Bidder's c�tte�ztion is directed to tlae iirsul�a�zce ��eqtrirerne�tts below. It is /aiglzly �•eco»am.ended tliat offeror�s/bidders co�tfe�• witla tJaeir respective i�tsui�ance carl�ie��s or brolrers to deter»:ine in adva�ice of its proposal o�� bid s�cbraaissior2 tlie availability of irtsttrarace certdficates arad efadoisenre�ats as prescribed artd provided Izer�ei�a. If a�z offero�/apparerat loiv bidr�e�• fails to cor�:ply st�•ictly yvith tlte i�tstn�a�ace regtrir�e�nents, tltat offeror/bidder may be �lisqicalifietl fi•o�n aivard of tlze contract. Upo�a award, all insairaiace rer,�trirernerats shall becottte co�ttractt�al obligatio�ts, wl:iclt tlie sttccessfir/ offerof/bidder slrall Itave a drrty to nr.ai�ztaiia thrarrglaorrt the conrse of tltzs contr�cct. STANDARD PROVISIONS: YVitho�at li»ziting ctlay of the other obligations or liabilities of the Conszrlta�at/Co�atr�rctor•, t1�.e Consacltctnt/CoT�t��actor� S��arr ��°o>>ic�e c��ac� �nai��.taila iaatil t1�e cor�t��actec� tii�orlc Iaas beela con�pleted nnd accepted b�� tlze Cit�� of Deiiton, Oiv�a.er, t.l�e »zr'nir�xat»a insalr�a�ice cove�°age ccs i�adicated l�er•ei�zaf�er, As soo�a as pr•acttcnble after notificatio�z. of alvai•�l, Consatlitt�at/Co�at�•acto�• shczll file with tlie Pza°chaszizg Depa��t»ae�at satisfactor�� cer�tiftcates of insttr•afzce, contczi�aing the pi•oposc�l/bicl ni�rnber� and title of the pr�oject. Consultnnt/Co�itractol• �nay, upon written r•ec�a�est to the Pu�•chasing Depc�r•tment, aslc for clarificatio�a of a�ay insur�cznce rec�uirenaents at any time; however°, ConsttltantslContractors are strongly advised to mal�e sisch �•eqicests pr�ior to proposal/bid opeiaing, since the insurance requi�•e�nents may not be modified or waived after proposal/bic� opening unless a written exceptzon has been submitted with the proposal/bid, Consultant/Co�ttracior slaall �:ot commence a�:y work or deliver any material u�ztil l:e or slie receives riotrficatiorz that the contract l:as been accepted, app�oved, and sig�:ed by tlte City of Dentou. All insut�ance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of these requi�•ements shall corrtply with the following general specifications, and shall be maintained in corrcplic�nce with these general specifications throughoict the dur�ation of the Cont�•act, or longer, if so noted: • Each policy shall be issued by a company authoiized to do business in the State of Texas with an A.M, Best Company rating of at least A. • Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared in the proposa] or bid. If requested by the City, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its o�cials, agents, employees and volunteers; or, the Consultant/Cont�actor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim adminisnation and defense expenses. • Liability policies shall be endorsed to provide the following: • Name as additiozlal insured the City ofDenton, its Officials, Agents, Employees and voltinteers. • That such ilisurance is primary to any other insurance availal�le to the additional insured with respect to claims covered under the policy and that this insurance applies separately to each insured against wl�onn claim is made or suit is brought. The inclusion of rnore than one insiued shaIl not ope��ate to increase the insurer's liznit of liability. • Ca�icellatio�a: Cit�� reqacit•es 30 day fvriife�a �aotice slaoarld a�aJ� of tlze policies �lesct•ibed o�: tlte ce��tificate be cancelled or• r�raterr.allj� cha�aged before the expri�atiori date. � Should any of the required insurance be provided under a claims-made foi�i, Consultant/Contractor shall maintain such covez•age continuously throughout the tei�n of this cont�act and, withont lapse, for a period of tluee years beyond the contzact expiration, such that occunences arising during the conhact ierm whicl� give iise to claims n�ade aftex expiration of the contract sha11 be cove�ed. • Should any of the requiied insurance be provided under a foini of coverage that includes a general annual aggregate lirnit providing for claims investigation or legal defense costs to be included in the general annual aggregate limit, the Const�ltant/Contractor shall either dottble the occuixence limits or obtain Owners and Cont�actors Protective Liability Insurance. • Should any requued insurance lapse during the conhact teirn, requests for paynnents originating after such lapse shall not be pxocessed until the City receives satisfactozy evidence of reinstated coverage as requued by this cont�act, effective as of the lapse date. If insurance is not reinstated, City rnay, at its sole option, terminate this agreement effective on the date of the lapse. SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: All insurance policies p�°opased or obtainecl in satisfaction of this Contract shall additionally co�nply with the follotiving ma�°l�ec� specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these ac�ditional specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so notecl.� [X] A. General Liability Insurance: General Liability insurance with combined single limits of not less than $500,000.00 shall be provided and rnaintained by the Conhactor. The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis either in a single policy or in a combination of underlying and umbrella or excess policies. If the Commercial General Liability form (ISO Form CG 0001 current edition) is used: Coverage A shall include premises, operations, products, and completed operations, independent cont�•actors, conhactual liability covering this conhact and broad faim propei�ty damage coverage. Page 13 • Coverage B shall include personal injury. • Coverage C, medical payments, is not required. If the Comprehensive General Liability fo��rn (ISO Foim GL 0002 CuiYent Edition and ISO Fortn GL OA04) is used, it shall include at least: • Bodily injury and Properry Damage Liability for premises, operations, products and completed operations, independent contractors and properly damage resulting fiom explosion, collapse or underground (XCU} exposures. • Broad foim contrachaal liabi�ity (preferably by endorsement) covei7ng this contract, personal injury liability and broad form propei�ty damage liability, [X] Automobile Liability Insurance: Conhactor shall provide Comniercial Automobile Liability insurance with Con�bined Single Limits (CSL) of not less than $500,000.00 either in a single policy or in a combination of basic and umbrella or excess policias. The policy will include bodily injury and propez-ty damage liability arising out of the operation, maintenance and use of all atttomobiles and mobile equipment used in conjunction with this conhact. Satisfaction of the above xequixement shall be in the fornn of a policy endorsement for: • any auto, or • all owned, hired and non-owned autos. [� Worlcers Compensation Insurance Contractor sha11 purchase and maintain Worker`s Compensation insurance which, in addition to meeting the minimurn statutoxy requirements for issuance of such insurance, has Employer's Liability limits of at least $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 per each employee, and a$500,000 policy limit for occupational disease. The City need noi be named as an "Additional Insured" but the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers t'or any worlc perforxned for the City by the Named Insured, For bttilding or conshuction projects, the Cont�actor shall cornply with the provisions of Attachment 1 in accordance with §406,096 of the Texas Labor Code and rule 28TAC 110.110 of the Texas Worker's Compensation Commussion (TWCC). [_] Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance The Cont�actor shall obtain, pay for and maintain at all times during the prosecution of the vvork under this contract, an Owner's and Conhactor's P�•otective Liability insurance policy naming the City as insured for property damage and bodily injury which rnay arise in the prosecution of the work oi Contractor's operations under this contract. Coverage Page 14 shall be on an "occui�-ence" basis, and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance company that ca.i7-ies tl�e Cont�actor's liability insurance. Policy limits will be at least combined bodily injury and property damage pex occurrence with a aggregate. L] Fire Damage Legal Liability Insurance Coverage is required if Broad foi7n General Liability is not provided or is unavailable to the contractoz• or if a contractor leases or �•ents a portion of a City building. Limits of not lessthan each occurrence are required. [X] Professional Liability Insurance Professional liability insurance with limits not less tha�� �1,000,000.00 per clainn with respect to negligent acts, errors or oznissions in connection with professional services is requi�ed under this Agreement, [_] Builders' Risk Insurance Builders' Rislc Insurance, on an All-Risk foim for 100% of the completed value shall be provided. Such policy shall include as "Named Iusured" the City of Denton and all subcont�actors as their interests may appear. [_] Commercial Crime Provides coverage for the theft or disappearance of cash or checics, robbery inside/outside the premises, bttrglary of the premises, and employee fidelity. The amployee fidelity portion of this coverage should be written on a"blanlcet" basis to cover all employees, including new hires, This type insurance should be required if the contractor has access to City funds. Limits of not less than each occurrence are required. [_] AdditionalInsurance Other insurance may be xequ�red on an individual basis for extra hazardous con�iacts and specific service agreements. If such additional insurance is required for a specific contract, that requirement will be desciibed in the "Specific Conditions" of the contract specifications. Page 15 ATTACHMENT 1 [_] Worker's Compensation Coverage for Building or Construction Projects for Governmental Entities A. Definiiions: Certiiicate of coverage ("certificate")-A copy of a cei�tificate of insurance, a certificate of authoi7ty to self-iiisure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreeznent (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or T'WCC-84), showing statutory worlcers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's amployees providing setvices on a project, for the duratioli of the project, Duratioii of the project - includes the time fiom the beginning of the worlc on the project until the cont�actor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the goveinmental entity. Persons providing seivices on the project ("subconnactor" in §406.096) - includes all persons or entities perfoi�rning all or part of the seYVices the contractor has undertalcen to perfornz on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, withoiit liniitation, independent cont�actors, subconh•acto:ts, leasing companies, motor cai7tiers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which fuzciishes persons to provide seivices on the project. "Seivices" include, without Iimitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other setvice related to a project. "Sezvices" does not include activiiies unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivexy of portable toilets. B, The contractor sha11 provide coverage, based on pxoper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any overage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.411(44) for all employees of the Contractor providing services on the project, fox the duration of the project. G The Cont�actor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the cont�act, D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's cun•ent certit"icate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the cont�actor must, pi7or to the end of the coverage pei�iod, fi1e a new certificate of coverage with the gove�.nmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E, The contractor shall obtain fiom each person providing seivices on a pxoject, and provide to the gove��mental entity: 1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have ou file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing seivices oii the project; and Page 16 2} no latet� than seven days after receipt by the conhactor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if tl�e coverage period shown on the cui7ent cci�tificate of coverage ends during the duration ofthe project. F. The contractor sha11 retain all required cez�ificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year tliereafter. G. 'The cont�actor shall notify the governmental entity in wz'iting by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after the contractox l�new or should have knovtm, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing seivices on the project, H. The contractor sha11 post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are requixed to be covered, and stating how a person rnay verify coverage and report lacic of coverage. I. The contt•actor shall contrachially require each person with whom it coni�acts to provide seivices on a project, to: 1) provide covexage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll anlounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutoiy requixements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 2) provide to the cont�actor, prior to that person beginning worlc on the project, a ceifiificate of coverage shovving that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 3) provide the cont�actox, priox to the end of the coverage period, a new certi�cate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the cui�rent certificate of covarage ends during the duration of the project; 4) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor: a) certiiicate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning worl� on the proj ect; and b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, piior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; 5) retain a11 required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; 6) notify the goveinmental entity in writing by certified rnail ox personal delivezy, within 10 days after the person lcnew or should have lcnown, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; ai�d Page 17 7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perforan as required by paragraphs (1) -(7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing seivices, By signing this contxact ot' providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the conhactor is representing to the governmental antity that all employees of the contractor who will provide seivices on the project will be covered by wox'Icezs' compensaiion coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on pi•oper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be iiled with the appropi7ate instuance cay.�.ier or, in the case of a self- insured, with the comrnission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation, Providizig false or misleading infolmation may subject the contractor to administ�ative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions. I�. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisioils is a breach of contract by the conhactor which entitles the goveinmental entity to declare the contract void if the contxactor doas not rernedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach fiom the goveinmental ei�tity. Page 18 CONFL,ICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNA{RE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entit This questionnaire refiects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80Eh Leg., Regular Sessfon. oFFICE USE ONLY This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a Date Recelved person who has a business relationship as deflned by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a). By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.0o6, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176,006, Locai Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. � Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. First Southwest Company 2 � Check this box if you are fifing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated completed questlonnaire wlfh the approprlate filing authority not later than the 7�h busfness day after the dafe the originally flled questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.) 3 Name of locaf government officer with whom filer has an employment or business relationship. Not applicable Name of Officer This section, (item 3 including subparts A, B, C& D), must be completed for each officer wlth whom the filer has an employment or other business relat[onship as defined by 5ection 176.001(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to lhis Form CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to raceive taxable income, other than invesiment income, from the filer of the questlonnaire? � Yes � No B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or Iikely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental enOty7 � Yes 0 No C, Is the filer of this questfonnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more? 0 Yes � No D. Describe each a�liation or business relationship, 4 First S thw t Com B Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity Date Adopled 06YL8l20D7 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entit This questionnaire reflects changes made to ihe law by H.B. 1491, 80th Leg., Regular Session. QFF�CE USE ONLY This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a Date Recelved person who has a business relationship as defined by Seciion 176.001(1-a) with a(ocal governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176,006(a). By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware �f facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code, A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. � Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmentai entity. First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. 2 � Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you flle an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7�h business day after the date ihe originally filed questionnaire becomes Incomplete or inaccurate.) 3 Name of local government officer with whom filer has an employment or business relatfonship. � Not applicable Name of O�cer This section, (Item 3 including subparts A, B, C& D), must be completed for each officer with whom the ffler has an employment or oiher business relationship as deffned by Section 176.001(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. D. Is the local government officer named in this section recelving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the filer of the questionnaire? � Yes 0 No E. Is the filer of the questionnafre receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than Investment income, irom or at ihe direction of the local government officer named (n this sectlon AND the taxable income is not received from the loca! governmental entity? 0 Yes � No F. Is the fller of this questionnalre employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more7 � Yes � No D. Describe each afflliation or business relationship. 4 First outh st Asset nagement, Inc. B Date Signature of person do g business wiFh the governmental entity • 20 Atlopted 06129120W Attachment A FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT Tl�is Financial Advisory Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and betwaen the City of Denton, Texas ("Issuer") and Firsi 5outl�west Company ("FSC") effective as of the date executed by the Issuer as set forth on the signahire page l�ereof. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Issuer will have under consideration from time to time the authorization and issuance of indebtedness in amounts and forins which cannot presently be deteriilined and, in connection with the azrtliorization, sale, issuance and delivery of such indebtedness, Issuer desires to retain an independent financial advisor; and WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to obtain the professional services of FSC to advise tlie Issuer regarding the issttance and sale of certain evidences of indebtedness or debt obligations tlxat may be authorized and issued or othei�vvise created or assumed by the Issuer (hereinafter referred to collectively as the `Debt Instrunients") from time to time during the period in which this Agreement shall be effective; and WHEREAS, FSC is willing to provide its professional services and its facilities as �nancial advisor in connection with all programs of �nancing as may be considered and authorized by Issuer during the period in which tl�is Agreement shall be effectiva. NOW, THEREFORE, the Issuer and FSC, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuahle consideration, do hereby agree as follows: SECTION I DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Upon the request of an authorized representative of the Issuer, FSC agrees to perform the financzal advisoxy services stated in the following provisions of this Section I; and for having rendered such services, the Issuer agrees to pay to FSC the compensation as provided in Section V hareof. A. Financial Plannin�. At the direcrion of Issuer, FSC shall: 21 1. Survev and Analvsis. Conduct a survey of the fiiiancial resources of the Issuez• to detennine the extent of its capacity to authorize, issue and seivice any Debt Instruments contemplated, This suivey will include an analysis of any e�cisting debt shuctiue as conipared with the existing and projected sources of revemies wl�ich x�xay be pledged to secure payment of debt seivice and, whete appropriate, will include a study of the trend of the assessed valuation, taxing power and present and future taxing requirements of the Issuer, In tl�e event revemies of existing or projected facilities operated by the Issuer are to be pledged to repaynzent of the Debt Instruments then under consideration, the suivey will take into account any outstanding indebtedness payable fiom the revenues thereof, additional revenues to be available from any proposed rate increases and additional revenues, as projected by consulting engineers employed by the Issuer, resulting from iznprovements to be financed by the Debt Insh•ui�aents timder consideration. 2. Future Financin�s. Consider and analyze fiiture financing needs as projected by tl�e Issiiar's staff and cot�sulting engineers or other expeits, if any, employed by the Issuer. 3. Recouunendations for Debt Insh•umeiits. On the basis of the information developed by tl�e survey described above, and other information and experience available, subnv.t to tl�e Issuer recoimnei�dations cegarding the Debt Instnunents under consideration, including such elements as the date of issue, interest payment dates, schedule of principal maturities, options of prior payinent, security provisions, and sucli other provisions as may be appxopriate in order to inake the issiie attractive to investors while achieving the objectives of the Issuer. All xecommendations will be consistent with the goal of designing the Debt Instruments to be sold on terms which are advantageous to the Issuex, including the lowest interest cost consistent with all other considerations. 4. Market Information. Advise the Issuer of our interpretation of current bond market conditions, other related foxthcoming bond issues and general information, with econorz►ic data, which might normally be expected to influence interest rates or bidding conditions so that the date of sale of tlxe Debt Instruments may be set at a favorable tinie. S. Elections. In the event it is necessaiy to hold an election to authorize tl�e Debt Inshuments then under consideration, FSC will assist iun coordinating the assembly of such data as may be required for the preparation of necessaiy petitions, orders, resolutions, ordinances, notices and certiiicates in connection with tl�e election, including assistance in the transmission of such data to a firm of inunicipal bond attorneys ("Bond Counsel") retained by the Issuer. B. Debt Mana�ement and Financial Iniplementation. At the direction of Issuer, FSC shall: 22 1, Metliod of Sale. Evaluate the particular financing being contemplated, giving consideration to the complexity, inarlcet acceptance, rating, size and sh•uch►re in ordex to malce a rec�nunendation as to an appropriate n�ethod of sale, and: a. If tlie Debt Instz•uments are to be sold by an advertised competitive sale, FSC will: (1) Supervise tlie sale of the DeUt Insti�uments; (2) Disseininate infonnation to prospective bidders, organize such inforznational meetings as nlay be necessary, and facilitate prospective bidders' effoi�ts in iizalcing timely submission of proper bids; (3) Assist the staff of the Issuer in coordinating the receipt of bids, the safekeeping of good faith checks and die tabulation and comparison of submitted bids; and (4) Advise the Issuer regarduig the best bid and provide advice regarding acceptance or rejection of flie bids. b. If the Debt Instrun�ents are to be sold by negotiated sale, FSC will; (1) Reconunend for Issuer's final approval and acceptance one or more investment baniting firms as nlanagers of an underwi7ting syndicate for the purpose of negotiating the purchase of the Debt Instruments. (2) Cooperate with and assist any selected managing undervvriter and their counsel in connection with their efforts to prepare any Official Statement or Offexing Memorandum. FSC will cooperate with at�d assist the underwriters in the preparation of a bond purchase contract, an underwriters agreement and other related documents. The costs incut7ed in sncli efforts, including the printing of the documents, will be paid in accordance with the terms of the Issuer's agreement with the underwriters, but sliall not be or become an obligation of FSC, excapt to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement or assumed in writing by FSC. � {3) Assist the staff of the Issuer in the safekeeping of any good faith checks, to the extent there are any sucli, and provide a cost comparison, for botl� expenses and interest whicli are suggasted by flie underwriters, to the then cun•ent market. 23 (4) Advise the Issuer as to the fairness of the price offered by tlie uiiderwriters. 2. Offering Documents. Coordinate the prepfu•ation of the notice of sale and bidding instrnctions, official statement, official bid Fozni and such other documents as may be iequired and submit all such docuu7ents to the Issuer for exaniination, approval and cei�tification. After sucli examinatiozi, approval and certiiication, FSC shall provide the Issuer witli a supply of all sucli docuinents sufficient to its needs and distribute by mail or, wliere appropriate, by elect�onic delivery, sets of tlie sa�ne to prospective purchasers of the Debt Inshuinents. Also, FSC shall provide copies of the final Official Stateu�ent to the purchaser of the Debt Instivments in accordance with the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions. 3, Credit Ratin�s. Make reconunendations to the Issuer as to the advisability of obtaining a credit rating, or ratings, for the Debt Instruments and, wl�en duected by the Tssuer, coordinate the prepa�•ation of such inforination as may be appropriate for subinission io the rating agency, or agencies. In tlxose cases where the advisability of pez•sonal presentation of infor�liation to the rating agency, or agencies, nlay be indicated, FSC will aixange for sucli personal presentations, ntilizing such composition of representatives fi�on� the Issuer as may be finally approved or directed by the Issuer. 4. Tilistee Pavin� A�ent, Registrar. Upon reqiiest, counsel with the Issuer in the selection of a Trustae and/or Paying Agent/Registrar for tha Debt Instruments, and assist in tlie negotiation of agreements pertinent to fllese services and the fees incident thereto. 5. Financial Publications. When appropriate, advise financial publications of the forthconung sale of tl�e Debt Instruments and provide thena with all pertinent inforniation, 6. Consultants, After consulting with and receiving directions fiom the Issuer, arrange for such reports and opinions of recognized independent consultants as may be appropriate for the successful markeiing of the Debt Instruments. 7. Auditors. In the event fornial verification by an independent auditor of any calculations incident to the Debt Instruments is requixed, make arxangements for such services. 8. Issuer Meetin�s. Attend meetings of flie governing body of the Issuer, its staff, representatives or cormnittees as requested at all tinies when FSC may be of assistance or service and the subject of �nancing is to be discussed. 9, Printin�. To tlie axtent authorized by the Issuer, coordinate a11 worlc incident to printing of tl�e offering documents and tlie Debt Instruments. 24 10. Bond Counsel. Maintain liaison witl� Bond Counsel in the preparation of all legal docutiients pertaining to flie authorization, sale and issuance of the Debt Instruments. 11. Changes zn Laws. Provide to the Issuer copies of proposed or enacted changes in federal and state laws, rules and regulations having, or expected to have, a significant effect on the municipal bond market of which FSC becomes aware in the ordinary course of its business, it being understood tl�at FSC does not and may not act as an attorney foz•, o�' provide legal advice or services to, tlie Issuer. 12. Deliverv of Debt Instruments. As soon as a bid for the Debt Instruments is accepted by the Issuer, coordinate tlie efforts of all concerned to the end tliat tl�e Debt Instruinents may be delivered and paid for as expeditiously as possible and assist the Issuer in the preparation or veiification of iinal closing figtu�es incident to the delivery of tlie Debt Instnunents. 13. Debt Service Scliedule; Authorizin� Resolution. After the closing of the sale and delivery of the Debt Instrlunents, deliver to tl�e Issuer a schedule of annual debt service requireinents for the Debt Instruinents and, in coordination witli Bond Counsel, assure that the paying agent/regishar and/or hlistee has been provided with a copy of the authorizing ordinance, order or resolution, SECTION II TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall become effective as of the date executed by the Issuer as set forth on the signat�ire page hereof and, unless terminated by either party pursuant to Secnon N of this Agreement, shall remain in effect thereafter for a period of five (5) yeaxs from such date, SECTTON III TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the Issuer or FSC upon the giving of at least tl�irty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party of its intention to tenlunate, specifying in such notice the effective date of such termination, In the event of such termination, it is understood and agreed that only tlie amounts due FSC for services provided and expenses incurred to the date of teimination �vill ba due and payable. No penalty will be assessed for ternzination of this Agreement. 25 SECTION IV COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT The fees due to FSC for the seivices set forth and described in Section I of tl�is Agceement with respect to each issi�ance of Debt uishuments during the teinl of this Agreement shall be calculated in accordance witli the schedule set forth on Appendix A attached hereto, Unless specifically provided otherwise on Appendix A or in a separate writteiz agreement between Issuer and FSC, sucl� fees, together with any other fees as may liave been inutually agt•eed upon and all expenses for whicl� FSC is entitled to reimbursement, sl-►all become due and payable concurrently with the delivery of the Debt Inshuments to the purchaser. SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS 1. Choice of Law. This Agreement sl�all be construed and given effect in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 2. Binding Effect; Assi i�i�ent. This Agreeinent shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Issuer and FSC, tl�eir respective successors and assigns; provided l�owever, neither party hereto may assign or transfer any of its �ights or obligations hereunder without tl�e prior written consent of the other party. 3. Entire A eement. This instrument contains the eniue agreement between the parties relating to the rights lierein granted and obligations harain assuined. Any oral or written representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect except for a subsequent modification in writing signed by all parties hereto. FIRST SOUTHWEST COMP By: David I. Medanich, Vice Chairman �� �����..�I—� By: C�" " w ✓ Laura Alexander, Senior Vice President 26 `�_�\ � �� � � �� �i���L _ � � ' 1 — 27 CITY OF DENTON, TE�AS �y, Title: �C7�//✓G l//TY �/1�f�C�� Date:_ � �� / /2 D/2 APPEND]X A The fees due FSC will not exceed those contained in the fee schedule as listed below. Base Fee — Any Issue $25,0�0 Plus $1.00 per 1,000 Bonds The charges for ancillary services, zncluding o£ficial statement printing, shall be levied only for those services which are reasonably necessary in coznpleting the transaction and which are reasonable in amount, unless such charges were incurred at the speci�c direction o:f the Issuer, Tlae payrtze�at of claa�ges foi• firaa�acial adviso�y services descr°ibec� ir� Sectio�a I of tlze foregoi�a.g Agreenze�z.t slaall be co�ztinge�at upor7 the deli.ve�y of bo�icls arad slzall be clice at tlae tiT�ae tlaat bo�zds m•e delivered. The Issuer shall be responsible for the following expenses, if and vrk�en a�plicable, whether they are charged to the Issuer directly as expenses or charged to the Tssuer by FSC as reimbursable expenses: Bond counsel Bond printing Bond ratings Credit enhancement . � CPA fees for refunding Official statement printing � Paying agent/regish'ar/trustee - Travelexpenses Undervvriter and underwriters counsel Miscellaneous, including copy, delivery, and phone charges T7ie pay�lzeTat of ��ei»abursable ezpe�tses tlzat FSC lias assur�zed o�a belzalf of tlie Issuer• slaall NOT be colttirzgent upon the delive�y of bonds and slaall be c�ue at tlae time tlzat services a�•e �•e�zcle��ed and paya�ile upon recetpt of a�i i�avoice therefor subrnitted by FSC. Page 28 Attachment B AGREEMENT FOR CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES SY AND BETWEEN CITY OF DENT�N, TEXAS (HEREINAFT�R REFERR�D TO AS THC "ISSU�R"� AND FSC CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES, A DIVISION OF FIRST SOUTHWEST C�MPANY In connection with the sale and deliveiy of certain bonds, notes, cei�tificates, or other municipal obligations (the `Bonds"), the Issuer has rnade ceitain undertalcings to disclose to the investing public, on a periodic and continuing basis, certain information, as more fully set forth in such undertalcings and as contemplated by the provisions of Securities and Exchange Coinmission Rule 15c2-12, as amended (the "Ru1e"). The Zssuer has agreed to engage FSC Continuing Disclosure Services, a Division of First Southwest Con�pany ("Continuing Disclosure Services"), to assist it with these continuing disclosure obligations, for the consideration and on the terzns and conditions set foi-th herein, including the preparation and submission �f annual reports (the "Annual Reports") and the reporiing of certain speci�ed events (the "Events"), which are set forth in the Issuer's undertakings, the Ru1e and in Sttbsection 2c, below. This agreement (the "Agceement") between the Issuer and the Continuing Disclosure Services shall become effective as of the date of its acceptance as provided for below. The parties agree as follows: 1. This Agreement shall apply to all issues of Bonds delivered subsequent to the effective date of the continuing disclosure requirements as specified in the Rule, to the extent that any particular zssue does not qualify for exceptions to the continuing disclosure requirements of the Rule, 2. Continuing Disclosure Services agrees to perform the £ollowing in connection with providing services ralating to the Issuer's continuing disclosure obligations: a. assist the Issuer in compiling data determined or selected by the Issuer to be disclosed; b, assist the Issuer in identifying other information to be considered by Issuer for continuing disclosure reporting purposes; c. assist the Issuer in preparing the presentation of such information, to include Annual Reports containing financial information and operating data of the type provided in the final official statement o f applicable issues, and notices concerning the occurrence of the specified Events and other items listed below: Page 29 1) Pz•incipal and interest �ayment delinquencies 2) Non-payment related defaults 3} Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial dif� culties 4) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties 5) Substitution of credit or liqtiidity providers, or their failure to perform 6) Adverse tax opinions or events affecting the tax-exempt status of the security 7) Modifications to rights of security holders 8) Bond calls 9) Defeasances 10) Release, substitution, or sale of property securing repayment of the securities 11} Rating changes 12) The zssuance by the IRS of proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB) or other material notices or deterniinatiot�s with respect to the tax status of the secuxzties of the Issuer 13) Tender offers 14) Sankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding 15) Mergers, consolidaiions, acquisitions, the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the obligated person or their termination 16) Appointment of a successor or additional htilstee or the change of the name of a h-ustee 17) Noncompliance with tha Rule d, assist the Issuer in dist�•ibuting or �iling, in the Issuer's name, the above mentioned Annual Reports, notices and audited annual financial statements to the Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository ("NRMSIR"), which is the Municipal Securities Rulemaldng Board ("MSRB"), appropriate State Information Depositozy ("SID"), rating agencies, and other entities, as required by the Issuer's continuing disclosure obligations. e. provide to the Issuer con�irmation of distribution or dissemination o£ reports and notices, 3. Issuer aclrnowledges and agrees to the following; a. Continuing Disclosure 3ervices will be compensated for the performance of services with respect to assisting the Issuer with preparation and submission of continuing disclosure reports in accordance with the schedule as set forth below: 1} $2,500 per year for assistance in preparation and distribution of each annual report and assistance in distributian of audited annua] financial statements, if Issuer is exempt from requirements other than filing with the SID, ox $3,500 per year for assistance in preparation and distribution of each annua] report and assistance in distribution of audited annual financial statements, if Issuer is not exempt $•om �iling reports with the SID and NRMSIR, plus Page 30 2) $100 minimum fee for assistance in preparation and distribution of each notice conceining occurrence of an Event or noncompliance with the Rule; in addition, a fee of $125 per hour for all time in excess of �ve (5} hours spent in assisting with preparation and distribution of each notice concerning occurrence of an Event or noncompliance witl� the Rule. Issuer will provide to Continuing Disclosure Seivices, and Continuing Disclosure Services shall be entitled to rely upon, all information regarding the issuance of the Bonds, including the final official statement and the Issuer's commitment or undertalcing regarding continuing disclosure as contained in the resolution authorizing issuance of the Bonds or separate contract or agreenient; annual �'inancial information and operating data of the type provided in the final official statement; information concerning the occurrence of an Event or noncompliance with the Rule; and any other infoimation necessaiy to prepare continuing disclosure reports. c. Issuer wi11 provide to Continuing Disclosure Seivices, and Continuing Disclosure Services shall be entitled to rely upon, annual written confirmation of all outstanding Bond issues for which the issuer has a continuing disclosure obligation. d. Issuer will provide to Continuing Disclosure Services all information required for preparation of each Annual Report, including financial information and operating data of the type provided in the final official statement and other infornlation deemed necessaiy by Issuer, no later than 45 days piior to the date on which each Annual Report is due. e. Issuer will provide full and complete copies of the audited annual �nancial statement no later than ten (10) days prior to the date on which it is due, f, Issuer will notify Continuing Disclosure Services immediately upon the occurrence or immediately upon the Issuer's Icnowledge of the occun•ence of each Event or noncompliance with the Rule, and the Issuer wi11 immediately provide all information necessary for preparation of the notice of occurrence of each such Event or noncompliance with the Rule. g. Issuer shall have the sole responsibility for determining the disclosure to be made in all cases. The Issuer sha11 review and provide approval of the content and form of all continuing disclosure reports and notices, with the exception of the following, which will be filed automatically on the Issuer's behalf, unless the Issuer has noti�ied Continuing Disclosure 5ervices otherwise in writing: bond calls, defeasances, and rating changes, In the event of a disagreement between the Tssuer and Continuing Disclosure Services regarding the disclosure to be made, either the Issuer or Continuing Disclosure Services may, but neither is obligated to, terrninate this Agreement by written notice to the other party. h. A separate Annual Report will be pxepared and distributed for each type of security pledge in e:ffect for outstanding financing issues or Bonds of the Issuer. i. Issuer will inform Continuing Disclosure Services of the retirement of any Bonds included under the scope of this Agreement within 30 days of such retirement. 4. In the event that Co:ntinuing Disclosure Services and the Issuer determine that advice of counsel is appropriate with respect to any question concerning disclosure, then (i) the Issuer may consult with its counsel, or (ii) the Issuer may authorize Contirnting Disclosure Services Page 31 to seelc legal advice fiom independent counsel regarding the disclosure. The Issuer agrees that it shall be responsible frn' the fees and expenses of its own counsel. The Issuer agrees to reimburse Continuing Disclosure Services the fees and expenses of independent counsel, if paid by Continuing Disclosure Services, for advice rendered purstiant to autho�ization by the Issuer. 5. The Issuer agrees to hold harmless and to indemnify Continuing Disclosure Services and its employees, a�liates, officers, directors, and agents from and against any and all clairns, damages, losses, liabilities, reasonable costs and expenses whatsoever (including attorneys' fees and expanses) which Continuing Disclosure Services may incur by reason of or in connection with the distribution of inforniation in the disclosure reports in accordance with this Agreement, except to the extent such claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses result directly from Continuing Disclosure Seivices' willful misconduct or gross negligence in the distribution of such information, In order to provide for just and equitable contribution, if a claim for indemniiication pursuant to the _foregoing indemnification provision is made, but it is determined in an appropriate proceeding that such indemniffcation may not be enforced, even though the express provisions hereof provide for indemnification in such case, then the Issuer, on the one hand, and Continuing Disclosure Services, on the other hand, shall contribute to the clairns, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses #o which Continuing Disclosure Services may be subject in accordance with the relative benefits received by Issuer, on the one hand, and Continuing Disclosure Services, on the other hand, and also the relative fault of Issuer, on the one hand, and Continuing Disclosure Seivices, on the other hand, in connection with the acts or omissions which resulted in such claizns, damages, losses, liabiliiies, costs or expenses; and relevant equitable considerations shall also be considered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Continuing Disclosure Setvices, shall not be obligated to contz'ibute any amount hereunder that exceeds the amount of fees previously received by Continuing Disclosure Services pursuant to this Agreement. 6, The fees and expenses due to Continuing Disclosure Services in providing Continuing Disclosure Services shall be calculated in accordance with Section 3a. of this Agreement. The fees will be invoiced each year duning the tertn of the Agreement, unless terminated earlier, and fees will be payable within 30 days of receipt of invoice, except that the fees for the �rst year's service wi11 be invoiced and be payable upon acceptance of this Agreement. In addition, the Issuer agrees to reimburse Continuing Disclosure Services for the following expenses: (i) legal fees and expenses of counsel incurred by Continuing Disclostue Services pursuant to the terms of Saction 4. above, and (ii) other out-of-poclLet expenses reasonably incurred by Continuing Disclosure Services in performing its obligations hereunder, The Issuer shall remit payment for expenses to Continuing Disclosure Services within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Bonds Issued Subsequent to Agreement: The provisions of this Agreement will include additional municipal bonds and �nancings (including �nancing lease obligations) issued during the stated term of this Agreement, if such bonds are subject to the continuing disclosure requirements. In this connection, the Issuer agrees that the Tssuer will notify Continuing Disclosure Services of any municipal bonds and financing (including financing lease obligations) issued by the Issuer during any fiscal year of ihe Issuer during the ternl of this Agreement, and will provide Continuing Disclosure Seivices with such information as shall be necessary in order for Continuing Disclosure Services to perfoinl the services contracted for hereunder. Page 32 Effective Dates of Agreement: This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of acceptance by the Issuer as set out below and remain in effect thereafter for a period of five (5) years from the date of acceptance. This agreement may be teiminated with or without cause by the Issue�' or Conti�tting Disclosure Services upon thirty (3�) days' written notice to the other party. Tn the event of such termination, it is understood and agreed that only the amoimts due to Continuing Disclosttre Seivices for seivices provided and expenses incurred to and including the date of teiYnination will be due and payable. No penalty will be assessed for tei7nination of this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to its stated term, all records provided to Contintiing Disclosure Services by the Issuer shall be x•etumed to the Issuer as soon as practicable. In addition, the parties hereto agree that upon tei7nination of this Agreement Continuing Disclosure Services shall have no continuing obliga#ion to the Issuer regarding any service contemplated herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all indemnification, hold harmless and/or conttibution obligations, pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, shall survive any termination, regardless of whether the termination occtiz•s as a xesult of the expiration of the tei�n hereof or the Agreement is terminated sooner by either the Issuer or Continuing Disclosure Servicas under this Section 8, pursuant to Subsection 3, g., or otherwise. Provision of Notices Provision of inforniation, delivery of certification and notices of Events and noncompliance rvith the Rule, unless directed otherwise in tivriting, shall be sent to: City of Denton, Texas 215 East McKinney Denton, TX 76201 Bryan Langley Chief Financial Officer Phone: (940) 349-8224 Fax: (940) 349-72U6 Exnail; Bryan.Langley@cityofdenton.com FSC Continuing Disclosure Services, a Division of First Southwest Company 325 North St. Paul Street, Suite 800 Dallas, Texas 75201 Attention: Julie James Vice President for Continuing Disclosure Phone: (214) 953-8701 Fax: (214) 953-4050 Email: julie james@firstsw.com Acceptance of Agreement 9. This Agreement is submitted in duplicate originals. When accepted by the Issuer, it will constitute the entire Agreement between the Issuer and Continuing Disclosure Services for the puiposes and the consideration specified above, Acceptance will be indicated on all co�es and returr►ed to Continuing Disclosure Services. An executed ori�inal wi11 be returned for votu files. Page 33 Respectfully submitted, FSC Continuing Disclosure Seivices, a Division of First Southwesf Company � � By Hil] A, Feinberg Chairnian and Chi Executive Officer By ,G� J ' ame ce Presi Date ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE The above and fore�oing is hereby in all things accepted a1Zd approved by the City of Denton, Texas, on this the �/'� day of �/ 2 12. By A orized epz'esentative �Ieri�G L��i v /Ylfl�v��� Tit1e Page 34 Attachment C AGRE�MENT FOR ARSITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE SERVICES B�TWEEN CITY O�' DENTON, T�XAS (Hereinafter Referred to as the "Issuer") AND FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (Hereinaftei• Referred to as "Fi��st Sonthwest") It is understood and agreed that the Issuer, in connection with the sale and delivery of cei�tain bonds, notes, cei�.ificates, or otliez• tax-exeinpt obligations (the "061igrrtions"), will have the need to determine to what extent, if any, it will be required to rebate cei�tain investment earnings (the amount of such rebate beixig referred to l�erein as tlie "Ar�bit►�age A�rrointt") from �lie pz•oceeds of the Obliga�ions to the United States of America pursuant to the provisions of Section 148(�(2) of the Interna] Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). For purposes of this Agreement, the ternl "Arbitrage Aniount" includes paynients made under tlie election to pay penalty in lieu of rebate for a qualified construction issue imder 5ection 148(�(4) of the Code. We are pleased to subinit tlie followii�g proposal for consideration; and if tl�e pz•oposal is accepted by the Issuer, it sl�all become the agreement (the "Ag1^eemetrf') between the Issuer and First Soutl�west effective at khe date of its acceptance as provided for herein below. This Agi•eemeiit shall apply to all issues of tax-exempt Obligatioiis delivered subsequent to the effective date of fihe rebate requireinents under the Code, except for {i) issues which qualify for exceptio�is to the rebate requirements in accordance with Section 148 of the Code and related Treasury regulations, or (ii) issues excluded by tlie Issuer in �vriting in accordance with the fiu-ther provisions l�ereof, (iii) new issues effected in a fashion whereby First Southwest is unaware of tlae existence of such issue, (iv) issues in which, for reasons outside the control of First Soutliwest, First Southwest is unable to procure the necessary information requirad to perforni such sarvices, Covenants of First Soathwest We agree to provide oiu professional services in deternuning Yhe Arbittage Amount with regard to the Obligations. The Issuex will assume and pay the fee of Fixst Southwest as such fee is set out in Appendix A attached hereta. First Southwest shall not be responsible £or any extraordinary expenses incurred on behalf of Issuer in connection with providing such professional seivices, including any costs incident to litigation, mandamus action, test case or other similar legal actions. We agree to perform the following duties in connection witli providing arbitrage rebate compliance services: a, To cooperate fully with the Issuer in reviewing the schedule of investments made by tlie Issuer with (i) proceeds from the Obligations, and (ii) proceeds of other funds of the Issuer which, under Treasury Regulations Section 1.148, or any snccessor regulations thereto, are subject to the rebate requirements of the Code; b. To perform, or cause to be performed, consistent with the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, calculations to determine the Arbitrage Ainount nnder Section 148(�(2) of the Code; and c. To provide a report to the Issuer specifyittg the Arbitrage Ainonnt based upon the investment scliedule, the calcizlations of bond yield and investment yield, and aiher Page 35 information deemed relevant by First Sottthwest. In undei�taking to provide the services set forth in paragraph 2 and tlais paragraph 3, First Southwest does not assume any responsibility for any record retention requiren�ents wl�ich the Issuer may have under the Code or other applicable laws, it being understood tiiat the Issuer s11a11 remain responsible for conlpliance with any such record retention requirements. Covenants of the Issuer 4. In connection witl� tlle perforniance of tlie aforesaid duties, tl�e Issuer agrees to tlie following: a. Tlle fees due to First Soutliwest in providing arUitt•age rebate conipliance seivices shall be calculated in accordance witla Appendix A attached hereto. The fees will be payable upon delivery of the report prepared by First Soutl�west for each isstte of Obligations during the terin of this Agreement. b. The Issuer will provide Firsi Southwest all information regarding the issuance of the Obligations and the uiveshnent of the proceeds therefroni, and any other infornZation necessary in coni�►ection witli calculating the Arbitz'age Ai�zotmt. First Southwest will rely on the inforination supplied by tUe Issuer withflut inqni�y, it being understood tliat First Southwest will not conduct an audit or take any other steps to verify the accuracy oz• authenticity of the information provided by the Issuer. Tl�e Issuer will notify First Southwest in wiiting of the retirement, prior to tl�e scheduled maturity, of any Obligatio�as included under tlie scope of this Agreeinent within 30 days of such retirement. This notification is required ta provide sufficient tinie to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.148-3(g) which requizes final payment of any Arbitrage Amount within 60 days of the final retiiement of tl�e Obligations, In the event the Issuer fails to notify First Southwest in a tiulely manner as provided hereinabove, First Southwest shall have no further obligation or responsibility to pravide any services under this Agreement witl� respect to such retired Obligations. 5. In providing tl�e services set forth in this Agreeinent, it is agreed that First Southwest shall not incur any liability for any error of judgment made in good faith by a responsible of�cer or officars thereof and, except to the litnited extent set forth in this paragraph, shall not incur any liability fox any other en•ors or onnissions, unless it shall be proved that such error or omission was a result of the goss negligence or willful misconduct of said officer or of�cers. In the event a payment is assessed by the Inteinal Revenue Service due to an error by First 5outhwest, the Issuer vc+ill be responsible for paying the correct Arbitrage Amount and First SouthwesYs liability shall not exceed the amount of any penalty or inteiest imposed on the Arbitrage Ainour►t as a result of such error, Obligations Issued Subsequent to Initial Coniract 6, The seivices conhacted for iuider tl�is Agreement will autoniatically extend to any additional Obligations (including financing lease obligations} issued during the term of this Agreement, if such Obligations are subject to the rebate xequirements under Section 148(fl{2) of the Code. In connection with the issuance of additional Obligations, the Issuer agrees to tlie following; a. The Issuer will noti£y or cause the noti�ication, in writing, to First Southwest of any tax- exempt �nancing (including financing lease obligations) issued by the Issuer during any calendar year of tliis Agreement, and will provide Fust Southwest with such information regaz•ding such Obligations as First Southwest may request in connection with its performance of the arbiU:age rebate seivices contracted for hereunder. If such notice is not provided to First Southwest with regard to a particular issue, First Southwest sha11 have no obligation to provide any services hereunder with respect to such issue, Page 36 b. At the option of the Issuer, any additional Obligations to be issued subsequent to tlie executioii of this Agreement n:�ay be excluded :fi•oni the services provided for herein. In order to exclttde an issue, the Issuer naust notify First Soutlxwest in writii�g of theu intent to exchide any specific Obligations fi•om the scope of this Agreement, wl�ich exclusion shall be permanent for the full life of the Obligations; and after receipt of sucl� notice, First Southwest shaIl 11ave no obligation to provide any services under this Agreeiiient with respect to such excluded Obligations. Electfon to Pay Penalt,y in Liea of Rebate 7. The services contracted for under this Agreeinent will auto�natically extend to any additional financing obligations issued during the stated term of this Agreement, if an election was niade (prior to delivery of the Obligations) to pay penalty in lieu of rebate for a quali�ad construction bond issue under Section 148(�(2) of the Code. In connection with extending the scope of this Agreement to inchide computations of penalty, the Issuer agrees to the following: a. The Issuer �vill notify First Southwest of any financing obligations issued by the Issuer dnring aziy calendar year of this Agceement for which a penalty election was made, Tlie Isstter will provide First Southwest with such information xegarding the inveshnent and expenditure of such obligations as First Southwest deems necessary in connection with its perforniance of the penalty calculation seivices conh•acted for hereunde�•, At the option of tlie Issuer, any additional financing obligations issued subsequent to tlie execution of this Agreeinent niay be exchided froni the services provided for herein, Tl�e Issiier must notify First Southwest in tivriting of its intent to eYClude any specific financing obligations froni the scope of this Agreement. Effective Date of Agreement 8. Tl�is Agreement shall beconie effective at the date of accepiance by the Issuer as set out herein below and xernain in effect thereafter for a period of five (5) years from the date of acceptance, provided, however, that this Agreement may be tei7ninated with or without cause by the Issuer or First Southwest upon thirry (30) days prior written notice to tha other party. In the event of such termination, it is understood and agreed that only the amounts due to First Southwest for services provided and extiaordinary expenses incuired to and including the date of termination will be due and payable. No penalty will be assessed for terinination of this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is ternvnated prior to tha coxnpletion of its stated term, all records provided to First Southwest with respect to the investment of monies by the Issuer shall be reiuined to the Issuer as soon as practicable following written request by Issuer. In addition, the parties hareto agree that, upon termination of this Agreement, First Southwest shall have no continuing obligation to the Issuer rega�•ding any arbitrage rebate related services contemplated herein, regardless of whether such services have previously been undertalcen, completed or performed, Acceptance of Agreement 9. 'I'lxis Agreement is submitted in duplicate originals. When accepted by the Issuer in accordance with the terms liereof, it, together with Appendix A attached hereto, will constitute the entire Agreement between the Issuer and First Sotttltwest for the puiposes and the consideration herein speci�ied. In order for this Agreement to beconie effective, it must be accepted by tl�e Issuer witlain sixty (60) days of the date appearing below elie signature of First Southwest's authorized representative l�ereon. After the expiration of such 60-day period, acceptance by the Issuer shall only become effective upon delivexy of written aclrnowledgement and reaffirmafion by Fu•st Southwest that tlle terms and conditions set forth in tlus Agreement remain acceptable to First Soutliwest. Page 37 Go��erning Law 10. Tliis Agreeinent will be governed by and constiued in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its principles of coi�flicts of laws. Acceptance will be indicated on both copies and the return of one executed couv to First Southwest. Respectfully subinitted, FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC, � � By Hill A. Feinberg, Cl�airman, Cl�ief Exe e Officer Date ISSUER'S ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE The above and foregoing is hereby in all things accepted and approved by (�/T�/ D� �� /_.�_To__�, %��1` , on tlais the Z��l� day of � , 2Q12• By Aut rized resentative Title /� C� Ti �/CT �/ n/ /l��Nl9 (���_ Printed NameJT �I/�/1 T1G�11� Page 38 APPENDIX A — FEES The Obligations to be covex•ed initially uiider this conh�act include all issues of tax-exempt obligations delivered subsequent to the effective dates of the rebate requirements, under d�e Code, except as set forth in 5ection I of the Agreement. The fee for any Obligatioi2s under this conhact shall only be payable if a computation is required under Section 148(fl(2) of the Code. In the event that any of the Obligations fall within an exclusion to the computation requuement as defiiied by Section 148 of the Code or related regulations and no calculations were requi�•ed by First Southwest to make that detetmination, no fee will be charged for such issue. For example, cei�tain obligations are excluded fi•om the rebate com�utation requirement if the proceeds are spent within specific time periods. In the avent a particular issue of Obligations fiil�lls the exclusion reqnirements of the Code or related regulations, the speciiied fee will be waived by First Southwest if no calculations were required to malce the deteimination. First Southwest's fee for arbitrage rebate services is based upon a fixed annual fee per issue. The aunual fee is charged based upon the nwnber of years that proceeds exist subject to rebate fi•om the deliveiy date of the issue to the computation date. Fust Soutliwest's fees are payable ttpon delivery of the repoit. The first report will be made followu�g oiie year froni the date of delivery of the Obligations an.d on each computation date thereafter during the term of the Agreement. The fees for computations of the Arbitrage Amonnt which encompass more, or less, thaii one Computation Year sllall be prorated to reflect the longer, or shorter, period of work perFormed during that period. The fee for each of the Obligations included in this cont��act shall be based on the table below. Additionally, due to significant iime saving efficiencies realized �vhen investment informatiov is submitted in an electronic format, First Southwest p�sses the savings to its clients by offering a 10% reducflon in its fees if' information is provided in a spreAdsheet or electronic text �ile format. Descri tion AnuualI'ee ANNUAL FEE $1,40 COMPXEHENSIVE AXBl"TI{AGE CDAIPLIAIVCE SERVICES INCLUDE: • Conuningled Funds Analysis & Calculations • Spending Exception Analysis & Calculations • Yield Restriction Analysis & Calculations (for yield restricted Project Funds, Reserve Funds, Escrow Funds, ate.) • Parity Reserve Fund Allocations • Transferred Proceeds Calculations • Universal Cap Calculations • Debt Service Fund Calculations (including earnings test when required) • Preparation of all Required IRS Paperworlc for Malcing a Rebate Payment / Yield INCLUDED Reduction Payment • Retention of Records Provided for Arbibrage Computations • IRS Audit Assistance • Dalivery of Rebate Calculations Each Year That Meets the Timing Requirements of the Audit Schedule • On-Site Meetings, as Appropriate, to Discuss Calculation Results / Subsequent Planning Items OTFI�R SERVICES AVAILABLE: IRS Refund Reqtiest — Update calculation, prepare refi�nd request pacicage, and assist issuer as $750 necessary in responding to subsequent IRS InfoiYnation Requests Commercial Paner Calcul�tions — Per allocated issue $L600 Page 39 EXPLANATION OF TERMS: a. Computafion Year: A"Computation Year" represents a oile year period froin the deliveiy date of the issue to the date that is one calendar year after t1�e delivery date, and each subsequent one-year period tliereafter. Therefore, if a calculation is required that covers more than one "computation yeat•," the annual fea is multiplied by the nunlber of computation years c�ntained in the calculation being perfornied, If a calculation includes a portion of a coinputation year, i.e., if tl�e calculation inchtdes 1'/z computation yeat�s, flien flie base fee will be multiplied by 1,5. b. Electronic Data Submission: The data should be provided electronically in MS Excel or ASCII text file (corruna delimited text prefened) with the date, description, dollar amount, and an activity code (if not in debit and credit foi7nat) on the same line in tlie file. c. Vaa�iable/Floating Rate Bond Issues: Special seivices are also required to perform the arbitrage rebate calculations for variable rate bonds. A bond is a variable rate bond if tl�e interest rate paid on tlie bond is dependent upon an index which is subject to changes subsequent to the issuance of the bonds. The coinputationa] reqturements of a variable rate issue are more coinplex tl�an tliose of a fixed rate issue and, accordingly, require significantly more tiine to calculate. The additional coinplexity zs primarily related to the cornputation of the bond yield, which inust be calculated on a"bond year" basis. Additionally, the regulations pz•ovide certain flexibility in coi�lputing tlie bond yield and detei7nining the arbit�age amount over tlie first IRS reporting period; cot�sequently, increased calculations are required to deternune which bond yield calculation produces the lowest arbih�age ainount. d. Commingled Fund Allocations: By de�nition, a coznnvngled fund is one that contains either proceeds o£ inore than one bond issue or proceeds of a bond issue and non-bond proceeds {i.e., revenues) of $25,000 or niore. The arbitrage regulations, while permitting the coirnningling of funds, require that the proceeds of the bond issue(s) be "carved out" for purposes of dete��nuning the arbitrage amount. Additionally, interest earnings must be allocated to the portion of the commingled fund that represents proceeds of the issue(s) in question. Pei�xnitted "safe-harbor" methods (that is, methods that are outlined in the arbitrage regulations and, accordingly, cannot be questioned by the IRS under audit), exist for allocating expenditures and interest earnings to issues in a commingled fund, First Sonthwest uses one of the applicable safe-harbor methods when doing these calculations. e. Debt Service Reserve Funds: The authorizing documents for many revenue bond issues require that a separate fund be established (the "Reserve Fund") into whicl� either bond proceeds or revenues are deposited in an amount equal to some desiguated level, such as average annual debt service on all paxity bonds. This Reserve Fund is established for the benefit of the bondholders as additional sectu7ty for payment on the debt. Ir� most cases, the balance in the Rese�ve Fund reinains stable throughoui tlie life of the bond issue. Reserve Funds, whether funded with bond proceeds or revenues, must be included in all rebate calculations. f. Debt Service Fund Calculaiions: Issuers are required under the regialations to analyze the invested balances in their debt service funds annually to deteixnine whether the fund depletes as required during the year and is, therefore, "bona fide" (i.e., potentially exempt from rebate in that year). It is not uncommon for suzplus balances to develop in the debt service fund that services an issuer's tax supported debt, particularly due to timing differences of when the funds were due to be collected versus wl�en the :funds were actually collected. First Southwest performs this forn�al analysis of the debt seivice fund and, should it be determined that a surplus balance exists in the fund during a given year, allocates the surplus balance among tlie various issues serviced by the fund in a manner that is acceptable under IRS review. g. Earnings Test far Debt Service Funds: Certain types of bond issues require an additional level of analysis for the debt seivice fund, even if tlle fitnd depletes as required under the regulations Page 40 and is "bona fide." For short-terin, fixed rate issues, private activity issues, and variable rate issues, the regulations require that an "eaimings test" be perfoi7ned on a bona fide debt service fiind to determine if tlie interest earnings reached $100,000 during the year. In cases where tlie earnings reach or exceed tl�e $100,000 tlu•esliold, tlie entire fiind (not just the surplus or residua] portion) is subject to rebate. h. Transfe��red Proceeds Calculations: Wl�en a bond issue is refinanced (refunded) by another issue, special seivices relating to "transfened proceeds" calculations may need to be perfornied. Under the regulations, when proceeds of a refunding issue are used to retire principal of a prior issue, a pro-rata portion of the unspent proceeds of the prior issue becon�es subject to rebate and/or yield restriction as transferred proceeds of tl�e 1'efunding issue. The refunding issue essentially "adopts" the unspent proceeds of tlie prior issue for purposes of the arbitrage calculations. These calculations are required under tl�e regulations to ensure tliat issuers continue to exercise due diligence to complete the project(s) for which the prior bonds were issued, Universal Cap: Cuirent regulations provide an overall linutation on tlie ainount of gross pxoceeds allocable to an issue. Siinply stated, tlie value of inveshnents allocated to an issue cannot exceed tlie value of all ontstanding bonds of the issue. For example, this situation can occur if an rssuer encounters signif'icant construction delays or enters into litigation with a contractor. It may take nionths or even years to resolve the problems and begin or resume spending the bond procaeds; however, during this tin�e the debt seivice paynzents are still being paid, including any scheduled principal payinents. Thus, it's possible for the value of tlie investments purchased with bond proceeds to exceed the vahie of the bonds outstanding, In such cases, a"de-allocation" of proceeds may be requu•ed to coinply witlx the liniitation ivles outlined in the regulations. j, Yield Restriction Analysis/Yield Redaction Computations: Tlie IRS shongly encourages issuers to spend the proceeds of each bond issue as quicicly as possible to achieve the governmental purpose for which the bonds were issued. Certain types of proceeds can qualify for a"teinporaiy period," during which time the proceeds may be invested at a yield higher than the yield on the bonds without jeopardizing the tax-exeinpt status of the issue, The most conunon temporary period is the three-year temporary period for capital project proceeds. A#ter the end of the temporary period, the proceeds must be yield reshicted or the issuer must xenut the appropriate yield reduction payment when due. First Southwest perfoi7ns a comprehensive yield rest�7ction analysis when appropriate for all issues having proceeds remaining at the end of the applicable temporary period and also calculates the amount of the yield reduction payment due to the IRS. Page 41