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21-DELIBERATE/ACT ON RES APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST SECURITIES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR FOR $19,748CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET Submittal Date: Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.: 4-27-2012 Engineering, Planning & Shawn Napier, P.E. Director of Council Date: Development Engineering, Planning & 21, 5-14-2012 Development RECdMMENDED MOTION: Deliberate and act on a resolution approving a professional services contract with Southwest Securities for Financial Advisory Services in the amount of $19,748.00 for the Texas Water Development Board's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for project #9424. POLICY ISSUE(S): Contract BACKGROUND: The City of Paris has submitted an application to the Texas Water Development Board for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of approximately $3.4-million dollars. The loan will be used to fund 15 water line replacement projects from the City's Capital Improvement Project list (see attached map). The application deadline is June 25th. The Hayter Engineering has prepared the previous applications and has qualified the project as a green project. The green project status qualifies the City for approximately 15% ($510,317.00) loan forgiveness. This reduces the loan amount to $2,895,000.00. The current interest rate is approximately 2.1 The City of Paris is required to acquire the following professional services in order to get the loan: Bond Council, Financia] Advisor and Engineering Firm. BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ExxiBiTS: Resolution, Contract with addendum & location map ACTION: BUDGET INFO: ❑ Financial Report ❑ Minute Order Expense $ ❑ Department Report Z Resolution Budgeted Amt. $ ❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance yTD Actual $ ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other Acct. Name Acct. Number FISCAL NOTES: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Z Administration Z City Clerk Z Eng., Planning & Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Library ❑ Police ❑ Public Works ❑ Utilities City of Paris Revised 2/04/08 ~ , 142 Draft RESOLUTION N0. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING A PROPOSAL WITH SOUTHWEST SECURITIES FOR FINAIVCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH CITY'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Paris is preparing an application to the Texas Water Development Board for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan in the amount of $3,400,000.00 to fund 15 City water line replacement projects designated on the City's Capital Improvement Project list; and WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board and other State Law requires the City to hire Financial Advisory Services to advise City and TWDB on preparation and approval of the certificates of obligations to fund the water line replacement projects for the City; and, WHEREAS, Southwest Securities has submitted a Proposal for Professional Services in the amount of $19,748.00 to assist City with loan approval process and issuance of debt obligations for Water Line Replacement Project, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas hereby accepts the Proposal for Professional Financial Advisory Services from Southwest Securities to assist the City with the TWDB loan approval process and issuance of debt obligations a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to accept the Proposal for Financial Advisory Services and with Southwest Securities and all other documents related to the TWDB Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan. Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage. - 143 DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of May, 2012. A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: W. Kent Mcllyar, City Attorney 144 SOUTHWEST SECURITIES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS Apri119, 2012 Prepared by Dan Almon and Mark McLiney sws GROUP Building wha.t you vaiue. 145 -1 146 CITY OF PA.RIS, TEXAS STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVIDERS QF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Firm Name: Southwest Securities (a division of SWS Group) Service(s) Provided: Financial Advisor (See Attached Scope of Services) Address: 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500 City: Dallas State: Texas Zip: 75270 Contact Person(s) -(limited to two persons per firm) Name: Dan A1 Almon (See Attached Biogranhies) Title: Senior Vice President Telephone: 214-859-9452 Fax: 214-859-9475 Internet Address: dalmon(~a,swst.com License # (if applicable): N/A Name: Mark M. McLinev (See Attached Biograuhies) Title: Senior Vice President Telephone: 210-226-8677 Fax: 210-226-8299 Internet Address: mmclinevC&,swst.com License # (if applicable): N/A - .147 ~~IC*V~~ ~S P~~ ~ ~INANCiAL ADVISC)RY ~ONTRACT Southwest Securities provides the most comprehenslve scope of services as financial advisors to Texas cities. As discussed throughout this document, the services include a high fevel of experience and expertise on the financings. Listed below is a builet point summary of reoccurring services we provide to ensure the success of the financing program. :~a Review Financial Goals of the City 0 Prepare Tax Rate Impact Analysis ~ Prepare Revenue Coverage Analysis ~ Analyze Debt Structure Alternatives ~ Analyze Debt Capacity C~ Analyze Valuation Parameters M, Discuss Financing Alternatives I Provide Interest Rafie Nlarket Analysis e Prepare a Plan of Finance G Consult on Sale Timing a Consult on Call Provisions c Select the Most Qualified Service Providers (bond counsel, printer, etc.) Negotiate Best Fees for the City Prepare the Notice of Sale and o Prepare the Official Statement o Provide for the Bidding Process 0 Provide Access to Internet Bidding V Ensure Competitive Bidding Process ~ Ensure Widespread Notification of Upcoming Sale C. Represent City's Interest in Establishing Sale SYructure c Coordinating Sale lnformation with Investment Community c Consult on Appropriateness of Bids c Provide Market Comparisons to City's Bid cz Represent fhe City's Interest in Negotiated Sales a Represent City in the Credit Rating Process ~ Develop Plan to Attain CrediY Rating Goals ~ Prepare Credit Rating Materials on Behaif of City Prepare Bond Closing Memorandum Q Provide Niulti-Year Analysis c Assist with Continuing Disclosure Requirements o Consult on Arbitrage Rebate • Consult on Investmenfi Strategy ~ ConsulY on Investment Alternatives * Provide Comparative Inferest Rates on Investments * Consult on Economic Development Initiatives (TIFs, Freeport, etc.) ~y Consult on Refinancing Potential , 148 SOUTHWEST SECU#?GT4ES ~ DAN AL.VIC)N Senior Vrce President Public Finance Department - Dallas, Texas (214) 859-9452 Mr. Aimon has been in the investment banking business since the early 1960's, during which time he has specialized exclusively in municipal financing. He has extensive experience with most aspects of public finance and over the years has served as financial consultant or undervvriter to Texas municipalities in virtually every type of financing including tax and/or revenue bond issues for schools, cities, counties, hospitals, colleges/universities and utility districts, as well as various types of refunding and housing issues. Upon graduation from the University of Texas at Austin, he joined his father to serve as vice president of Almon & Company and immediately began serving as financial consultant or underwriter on bond issues for cities, counties and school districts across the State of Texas. In 1977, Almon & Company was acquired by a major regional investrnent banking firm for whom Mr. Almon was a vice president in the public finance division. In 1884, he joined fihe southwestern division of a national investment banking firm as a senior vice president vuhere he continued to serve municipal clients as a financial consultant or underwriter handling and coordinating the issuance of their municipal bond issues. Nir. Almon, along with 29 colleagues, joined Southwest Securities, Inc. as a senior vice president in 1987 where his service to municipalities has continued on an uninterrupted basis. During the many years tVlr. Aimon has been serving municipalities across Texas, he has represenfied and guided hundreds of clients through capital improvement programs including voter education, financial planning and the all important bond rating process necessary to achieve fhe highest possible bond credit ratings. In addition, he has directed many municipalities through alternate fiunding methods including bond sales to state and federal agencies, private piacements of bond issues, as well as comprehensive debt restructuring. Because he has worked closely over the years with the leading municipal law firms in Texas, Mr. Almon is familiar with the state and federal tax laws effecting municipalities and the issuance of their tax-exempt new money bonds and refunding bonds. Mr. Afmon also served as a member of the board of directors af the Municipal Advisory Councii of Texas for the years 1991 through 1994 and subsequently served nn that body's Legislative Committee. Mr. Almon's licenses include the Series 7(General Securities), Series 910 (New York Stock Exchange-Branch iVianager), Series 24 (National Association of Securities Dealers - General Securities Principal), and Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agency Sgate Law) and Texas Real Estate Broker License. 149 ~~~~~WESr SEcUs~~~~~~ MARK McLiNEY Senior Vice President Public Finance Department -San Antonio, Texas (210) 863-0919 n Joined Southwest Securities February 28, 1996 as Vice Rresident in Fixed income Department representing Public Finance clients. Previously worked for seven years at competing regional investment banks in the same capacity. Serves as Chairman of the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas. ~ Brings to Southwest Securities experience and tradition in the Municipal Bond Business. His grandfather managed the Municipal Bond Department of a prominent lnvestment Banking Firm in the Midwest. His father founded and currently manages McLin2y and Company, a Municipal Bond Company in Kansas City. Three of his brothers continue to work for the family firm. Works as Financial Advisor for over 75 clients throughout Texas. His work includes advising Cities, Schools, Counties and Special Districts. ~ Has represented more than 15 issuers (and over 30 separate financings) in their negotiations with the Texas Water Development Board. This has led to over $150,000,000 worth of utility system improvements throughout the State of Texas. ~ Nas vvor{<ed with many issuers in the preparation of credit presentations for rating agency and insurance campanies W Past experience includes all aspects of the Municipal gusiness: Financial Advisory work, marketing, distributing, underwriting, trading and purchasing. ~ Frequent speaker on fViunicipal Finance. ~ Regisiered Principal with the National Association of Securities Dealers. Licenses and certificates include Series 7(General Securities), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal) and 63 (Uniform Securities Agency State I_aw Exam), Municipal Bond Schoo! (New York, Nevu York). ~ Bachelor Degree - History, University ofi Kansas, Lawr2nce, Kansas. Master of Business Administration - Financ2 - University of Texas at Austin. - . 150 SOUd HWESTSECUR9n6ES a List any other personnel on your staff that will be available for any projects contemplated with the Company. Indicate what project(s) each personnel has worked on with your firm. Name Marv Jane Dietz Title Documentation Analvst - Public Finance Qualifications (See Attached Biogranhies) Name Aaron Fletcher Title Vice President - Head of Analvtics, SWS Public Finance Qualifications (See Attached Biographies) Type of Organization: Sole Proprietorship Partnership X Professional Corporation Corporation Joint Venture Other SWS Group is a Publicly-held Corporation traded on the NYSE 151 AARON FL~~CHER Vice President Analytics - Dallas, Texas (214) 859-9480 Mr. Fletcher has over eleven years experience in the tax-exempt bond market, debt structuring and compliance reporting. Mr. Fletcher is responsibie for determining feasibility of and optimum structure for new debt financings and refundings. He has a strong understanding ofi all open market securities, portfolio returns, market fluctuations and the compliance requirements for municipal debt issuers. Prior to Southwest Securities, Mr. Fletcher was with Ernst & Young located in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee. While at Ernst & Young, Mr. Fletcher was a Manager in the firm's Arbitrage Rebate Group, where he was experienced in the analysis of invested tax-exempt bond proceeds in treasury and agency securities, guaranteed investment contracts, repurchase agreements, SLG's variable/fixed rate swap/hedge transactions, collateralized mortgage obligations and various other open market securities. fVir. Fletcher holds aMaster of Busin2ss Administration degree from University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee and a Bachelor of Science from University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. NiARY ~ANE DoE°Cp Documentation Analyst Public Finance Deparfinent - Dallas, Texas (214) 859-6803 Mary Jane Dietz joined Southwest Securities in iJovember 1997 and has fifteen years of experience in the field of public finance disciosure documentation. IVis. Dietz works ciosely with the issuer, financial advisor, attorneys; rating agencies and bond insurance representatives to insure the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of bond offering documents. Her respansibilities inciude assisting in the preparation and impiementation of the timetable for a bond issue and requesting and compiling disclosure information from various sources for inclusion in offering documents. She prepares the preliminary and final official statements and arranges for their printing and electronic Internet posting and distribution. Foilowing the completion of each bond sale, Ms. Dietz prepares and distributes the necessary closing documents for payment and delivery of bond issue proceeds and provides issuers with updated debt service summary information. Additionally, Ms. Dietz annually notifies and assists issuers in the preparation and filing of their annual required SEC Rule 152c-12 Continuing Disclosure documents. iVis. Dietz holds bachelor's degrees from Texas Wesleyan University and The University of Texas at Arlington and a master's degree from Soufhern Methodist University. _ 152 SoUTHWEST SECURITIES ~ Questions Related to Principal Place of Business 1. In what state is your principal place of business? Texas 2. In what sta.te, if any, is your business incorporated? Delaware 3. If business is incorporated, provide the name and address of the agent for services: N/A 4. Is your business authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Texas? Yes 5. Does your firm transact business in more that one state? If so, list all states in which your firm transact business. (See Attached US Map) 6. In what state are the majority of your activities conducted? Tegas, California, New York, Illinois 7. In what state does your business earn the largest percentage of its revenues? Texas What Percentage is earned in Texas N/A 8. In what state are the largest percentage of the firm's capital funds? N/A 9. In what states are the largest percentage of the firm's or company's assets? N/A What percentage is located in Texas? N/A 10. Please provide the address of your general office where control of your business is conducted 1201 EIm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, Tezas 75270 11. In what state does the largest percentage of full-time equivalent employees of your business reside permanently? Tezas What percentage reside permanently in Texas? N/A 15 3 W U z ¢ z ~ r~ [y F'' U w a Q ~ z ~ O a W~ G~ U F. ~ °z~H > xQ~w W ~~'QU C7 ~aaw z ~ ~q U E-QxZ~ZW ❑ 0 C) 0 Ci C;; a ~ ~x ~ > ~ ~p 4-1 U p co~ CZ:x ro to C7 ct ~ .O. oo m ~ U w U U Q ~ Q L-. _ _ - 1, J `3 2. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT In a 50-word-or-less statement, please describe what makes your firm uniquely qualified to perform the project. Southwest Securities has eztensive experience dealing with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) See Attached Statement 155 ~ ~ONS MR. ,~LM~N AND MR. i L ~~~~~~~iAL ADVi~OR 9 Over 50 years of combined Texas public finance experience. ~ Represent over 100 municipalities within the Sfate. Clienfs include Cities, Counties, School Districts, Municipal Utility Districts, Special Utility Districts, Junior College Districts, Levee Improvement Districts, 4A and 4B Corporations, ane~ ~ax Increment Financing Zones. ~Expertise in all types of financings including general obligation bonds, cef tB$iCates Oi" ObI[gailoCt, vaater and sewer revenue bonds, saies tax revenue bonds and tax increment financings. o Nfiembers of the Texas City dManagers Assaciation 156 ~CU'FHWESa SECUR9TiES HYTHE ~I~Y OF PARiS SHOULD REr~~~ ~~S MNANCIAL ADE~~~OR Simply Stated: EXPERIENCE, SERVICE and COMPETITIVE FEES This equates to rnore value for the dollar to the City than our competition can provide. EXPERIENCE As a senior investment banker, Mr. Almon is one of only a few bankers in Texas with the broad-based knowledge ofi debt financing that includes cites, counties, schools, 4p corporations, 4B corporations, developer districts (including public improvement districts), cnnservation and improvement authorities, junior colleges and tax increment reinvestmenfi zones. Mr. Almon also has a reputation within the investmenfi community as a person of high integrity, as well as one who takes responsibility for producing comprehensive and accurate disclosure documenfis. This allaws him to deal very effectively with rating agencies, band insurance companies, certified pubiic accountants, bond attorneys and stafe regulatary agencies, as vvelf as ofher investment banking firrns. SERVICE We are very responsive to the needs and requests of our clients, both during and between debt financing programs. We pride ourselves on provicling both comprehensive and timely service. We insist that our team members be directly available to our cfients to provide debt service scenarios, tax rate irripact analyses, continuing disclosure guiciance and information an debt financing alternatives whenever the need arises. CON6PETETIVE FEES Our fees are very cornpetitive for a senior investment banker with broad experience and a high level of "standing" within the investment community. Qur fees are based on the enclosed schedule and are payable oniy when the securities are delivered. 9f the financing is not consummated, for any reason, our fee is "zero". Furthermore, the fees we charge are straighfiforward and simple, without the usual "add on" charges used by many other firms. For example, the following services are provided vvithout additional cFrarge: current/advanced refuncling debt service and escrow structuring anatytics, participation in voter education programs, participation in intergovernmental joinf pianning sessions and all services provided between debt issuances. 15'7 ~~~THWEST sECURcTIES 44 3. MWBE/HUB CERTIFICATION MWBE/HLTB Certification Number: Not Anplicable Agency Certified By: Certification Expiration Date: Please attach certification copy to this form. 4. FIRM BACKGROUND AND STAFF Year present firm was established 1972 Name of parent firm, if any SWS Groun Address Same as nreviouslv shown Year parent firm was established 1972 Former company name(s), if any, and year established: Not Applicable Name Name Name Year Year Year Ntunber of employees in the firm Apuroximatelv 1,200 - ~ 158 ,12 5. PR03ECT(S) REFERENCES List at least three projects that would be representative of your firm's services provided. See Attached Client References A. Project City Contact Person/Title Project Description _ Services Provided B. Project City Contact Person/Title Phone Number Project Description _ Services Provided C. Project City Contact Person/Title Phone Number Project Description _ Service Provided - 159 A 9 REFERENCES * Deno:es recen: os current DrinkErag Water State r2evolving Fund ("DWSRF") or Cfean Water State RevaEving Frund ;VVSRF") experience with the Texas Water Developrnent Board ("7 VYDB99). *City of Ce9ina Mr. Jay Toutounchiayi (972) 382-2582 $4.48MfVi Tax & 1M/V&SS Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007 (CVVSRF) * City ~f kMicliothian Mr. Chris D'sck (972) 775-7102 $25V1/li!/i Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 (DWSRF) (In f'rocess) * Cidy of Loeena N1r. BiGly vlernons (254) 857-4641 $2.26IVif1A Combination Tax & lJtifity System Revanue, Certificates of Obligatian, Series 2007 (CWSRF) * ~arrser Counfiy SUD Ms. Pam i-larsly (867) 594-2900 Ms. Bonnie Finch (817) 594-1217 $2.0{Vi1`A Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 (DWSRF) * Cety of CaddQ Nlills Mr. Michae6 Jump (903) 527-31116 $4.43Mi!/i Cambinatwon Tax & Surplus Revenue, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007 (CWSRF) k City of Mto Vernon Mr. -aLfSIE@ TuPP~er (903) 537-2252 $4.38tVi(VI Combination Tax & Revenue, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2012 (CWS9;F) (pending) Addetionai References: d ran6c9in Cou7ity Water DYstract 0Or. Da~~~d Weidmavi (903) 537-4536 Coty of Saginavv Mr. DoIph Johnson (817) 232s4640 `rown of Lit¢Ie E9m Mr. Alan Deckerson (214) 975-0415 ~own of`rrophy Club Mr, flrlike Slye (682) 831-4610 Aniari6lo ISD Mro Les Floyt (806) 326-1122 ~-t' Pad°is Mr. Gene Andepson (903) 785r7511 Denton County Mr. James We91s (940) 349-3100 ou ~~~p i.h,,s~ 9 r~~~~~~a Me. 11arc 11~xwell (903) 885-7541, CoL~ ~~OWtl~Y Ms. L~~i Watson (817) 297-2261 50UT1~~1EST SECURITIES ` ` 160 sYYs GRDUP Building what you vatue. ADDENDUM TO THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST SECURTTIES Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Paris c/o Gene Anderson 135 First Street SE Paris, Teacas 75460 Southwest Securities has been askad to assist the City of Paris, Texas (the "City") with the authorization and sale to the Texas Water Development Board ("TWDB") of approximately $2,900,000 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligatiott. Under the terms of this particular TWDB loan program there is a"Loan Forgiveness" provision that provides the City with an additional grant estimated to be $510,317. TWDB requirements direct the City's Financial Advisor to specifically mention in its contract the additional fee, if any, to be charged in connection with the "Loan Forgiveness" funds. To the extent required, Southwest Securities hereby agrees not to charge the City an additional fee for any "Loan Forgiveness" funds the City receives Respectfully submitted, SOUTHWEST SECURITTES, INC. By~,, Dan A. Almon, Senior Vice President Dated: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On behalf of the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas, the undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of this tetter and appmves the Addendum to the Financial Advisory Contract between the City of Faris, Texas and Southwest Securities. Dated this day of , 2012 By: 1 ~ A ~r;tle: EXH i B IT 161 ws GROUP Building wha.t you ualue. FINANCIAL AI3VISORY CONTRACT Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Paris c/o Kevin Carruth 135 First Street SE Paris, Texas 75460 Ladies and Gentlemen: 1. We understand that you contemplate the authorization and issuance of various types of debt obligations, including, but not limited to, general obligation bonds, certificates of obligation, revenue bonds and tax notes in various amounts; and that in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such obligations, you desire this proposal from us to perform professional services in the capacity of Financial Advisor for your City. 2. By this proposal, we offer our professional services and our facilities as Financial Advisor and agree to perform the following duties normally performed by such advisor and to perform such other duties as, in our judgment may be necessary or advisable: a. We will make a study of the debt structure of your City, the trend of the assessed valuation, its taxing power and the present and estimated future taxing power and the present and estimated future taxing requirements. If the revenues of a system or facility are to be pledged to repayment of the securities in question, the study will talce into account any outstanding obligations which are payable from the net revenues thereof, additional net revenues to arise from any proposed rate increase and the additional net revenues as projected by your consulting engineers as a result of the improvements to be financed by these securities in question; and on the basis of such studies, we will devise and recommend for your approval, a plan of financing to cover the proposed obligations. Such plan shall include a maturity schedule and other tertns and conditions, such as option of prior payment and the like, as will, in our opinion, result in the issuance of obligations under terms and conditions most advantageous to your City, consistent with a minimum effective interest rate. b. We will assist you in obtaining competitive bids for services rendered from such other parties associated with the issuance, sale and deliverSof the obligations c. We understand that you have retained, or expect to retain McCall Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., a firm of recognized municipaI bond attorneys, who will prepare the proceedings sid advise of the steps necessary to be taken in a bond election, if required, the legal issuance of the obligations and final delivery of the obligations; and who will issue an opinion approving the legality of the obligations. The fee of said firm is to be paid by the City. We will maintain liaison with this firm of bond attorneys and shall assist in all the financial advisory aspects involved in the preparation of appropriate legal proceedings and documents. 162 Honorable iViayor and City Council City of Paris Page 2 d. If a bond election is required, we will assemble and transmit to the bond attorneys such data as may be required in the preparation of the necessary petitions, orders, resolutions, notices and bonds; and will assist your governing body in the expeditious handling thereo£ We will arrange for the delivery to such official as you may designate such sets of election supplies, including ballots as are required for each polling place. The cost of such supplies is to be paid by the City. We will represent and assist the City in the preparation and submission of any application for financial assistance to the Texas Water Development Board ("TWDB") as well as representing you at the appropriate TWDB approval hearing(s). If the TWDB loan requires the obligations to be delivered in installments versus the traditional single delivery, then our fee will be increased by 20%. £ We agree to assist in the preparation of an Official Statement or other offering document containing official data and other information of the nature and to the extent ordinarily required in bidding on obligations of this type, all of which we are to furnish in sufficient copies to permit mailing to prospective bidders, a list of which we agree to provide. The costs of printing and electronically posting/distributing such Official Statements and any document duplication and delivery costsare to be paid by the City. g. We will advise you of current bond market conditions, forthcoming securities issues and other general information and economic data which might normally influence interest rates or bidding conditions, so that the date for the sale of any obligations in the open market can be set at a time which, in our opinion, will be favorable. h. We agree to conduct and handle the sale and delivery of the obligations whether sold at competitive or negotiated sale(including TWDB). We will arrange for the printing of the obligations, if the City should choose not to issue book-entry bonds, the cost for which is to be paid by the City. 3. We will consult with you on the matter of bond ratings for the proposed issues and, when so instructed, will direct the preparation of such information as, in our opinion, is required for submission to the bond rating agencies. In case it is considered advisable for a personal presentation of information to the bond rating agencies, we will be available to accompany City representatives to Dallas, Texas or New York, New York for such presentation. All costs of such presentation, including any fees or charges of the rating agencies and the oost of travel by ourrepresentative shall be at the City's expense. 4. If appropriate, we will direct the preparation of such information, as in our opinion, is required for submission to the municipal bond insurance companies for consideration to qualify the proposed issue for municipal bond insurance. The cost of such insurance is to be paid by the successful purchaser of the proposed issue or directly by the City, as circumstances dictate. 5 We agree to direct and coordinate the entire program of financing herein contemplated and to assume and pay our own travel, communication and out-of-pocket expenses. It is specifically understood and agreed, however, that this obligation on our part shall not cover payment of any local election expenses; nor shall it cover the cost of publication of notices in newspapers nor other publication costs, the fees of the State of Texas Attorney General, nor the expenses of any litigation. 163 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Paris Page 3 6. As consideration for the services rendered by us and as reimbursement for the expenses which we are to incur, it is understood and agreed that your City is to pay, and we are to accept, a cash fee for such professional services in accordance with the fee schedule set forth herein. Such fee shall become due and payable simultaneous~ with deliveryof the obligations to the purchaser 7 In the event this proposed financing is not consummated, then the fee due us shall be nothing; however, should the same or similar proposition again be considered within twenty-four (24) months from the date of your acceptance hereof, then, at our option, the agreement covered by this proposal shall apply to any obligations authorized. 8. It is further understood and agreed that we reserve the right to submit a bid for any obligations offeredat public competitive sale. 9. This agreement may be terminated by either party by giving 30 days written notice to the other party. 10. This proposal is submitted in duplicate and, when accepted by you, it will constitute the entire agreement between your City and the undersigned for the purposes and considerations herein specified. Your acceptance will be indicated by the signature of your Mayor, attested by your City Secretary on both copies, and the return of one executed copy to us. Respectfully submittai, SOUTHWEST SECURITIES, INC. By: Q'-- ) Dan A. Almon, Senior Vice President ACCEPTANCE ACCEPTED pursuant resoluti n adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Paris, Texas, on this the \\4-_ day of , 2899.a01 b ~ ~4sY v r-° Mayor ATTEST: , City Secr-eTly - 164 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Paris Page 4 FEE SCFIEDULE IF T'HE AMOUNT OF OBLIGATIONS DELNERED TO PURCHASER IS: MORE THAN MIN $ 100,000 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 AND NOT MORE THAN IMUM FEE $ 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 No Limit THE FEE IS $ 4,500 $ 4,500 plus $12.00 per $1,000 for all over$100,000 9,300 plus $6.00 per $1,000 for all over $500,000 12,300 plus $5.00 per $1,000 for all over $1,000,000 14,800 plus $4.00 per $1,000 for all over $1,500,000 18,800 plus $2.40 per $1,000 for all over $2,500,000 24,800 plus $2.10 per $1,000 for all over $5,000,000 35,300 plus $1.80 per $1,000 for all over $10,000,000 53,300 plus $1.40 per $1,000 for all over $20,000,000 16~ ~ Nna-a L~ ~ o~ y 909Zf vxoi! 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