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In addition to timely paying the Firm the compensation described below, the City shall have the following duties: (i) Refer to the Firm any and all matter subject to collection under this Agreement, including but not limited to Delinquent Taxes which come due during the Term or matters which are otherwise identified in Article III, Section 2 above; (ii) Provide to the Firm any and all data and information which the Firm may require or request to pursue the Delinquent Taxes, including but not limited to: (a) The name of the Taxpayer; (b) The last known address(es) for the Taxpayer; (c) The years and the amount of Delinquent Taxes; (d) Specification of additional interest and penalties for a reasonable number of months following referral; and (d) A legal description of the property the subject of the Delinquent Taxes or which secures the Delinquent Taxes. (iii) Cooperate with the Firm in collection efforts, including but not limited to: (a) Updating information by furnishing a list of paid accounts and adjustments to the tax roll as appropriate and to assist the Firm in the collection of the Delinquent Taxes; (b) Promptly providing updated information when requested for accounts subject to collection efforts, including but not limited to accurate calculations of Payoff Amounts; (c) Promptly considering and responding to requests for decisions — such as whether to pursue litigation with regard to a particular matter, or what offers to tender, if any, to taxpayers who cannot pay Delinquent Taxes; (d) Accepting calls from the Firm, and promptly returning calls and written communications from the Firm if the authorized representative of the City is not available; and (e) If appropriate and requested, ensuring a qualified representative of the City is available to appear at court hearings or other proceedings. (iv) Promptly inform the Firm of any notices it may receive during the Term in relation to collection of Taxes, including but not limited to: (a) Notices related to bankruptcy filings; (b) Demand letters from taxpayers or their counsel; (c) Writs or subpoenas received in relation to tax collection efforts; or (d) Other documents or notices which may, directly or indirectly, relate to the collection efforts of the Firm; and (v) The City's tax collector or other designated official agrees to promptly investigate and report in relation to any errors, double assessments, or other discrepancies which may be reported to it. Upon verification by the City of the error, double 5