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MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor and Board of Commissioners
From: Montye Beamer, Director of Administrative Services71
Date : July 13 , 1995
Re: Financial Services - First Union Capital Markets Corp.
Following the ranking of the Expressions of Interest (Financial
Services ) at the April 18, 1995 Commission meeting, First Union
Capital Markets Corp. reiterated that the terms and conditions of
the agreement as included for Financial Services were acceptable.
They have also submitted all necessary information to execute
said agreement .
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
( 1 ) approve the Financial Services Consultant Agreement with
First Union Capital Markets Corp. and ( 2 ) authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute.
FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this_day of
1995, by and between the CITY OF OCOEE, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is 150 North Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761, hereinafter referred
to as "CITY," and First Union Capital Markets Corp. duly authorized to conduct business
in the State of Florida, whose address is 20 North Orange, Orlando, FL 32801,
hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to retain the services of a competent and qualified
financial services consultant to perform studies, analyses and advise the CITY in the
preparation, execution, and marketing of bonds, notes or other debt obligations (the
"Obligations") to finance various capital needs of the CITY and other related financial
consulting services; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has requested and received expressions of interest for the
retention of services of financial services consultants; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT is competent and qualified to furnish financial
services to the CITY and desires to provide professional services according to the terms
and conditions stated herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and
covenants set forth herein, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SERVICES. The CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT
to furnish professional services and perform those tasks generally described as, but
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not limited to, financial services related to the issuance of bonds, notes or other debt
Obligations outlined in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A Task I and
made a part hereof. The CONSULTANT shall provide other Exhibit A Task II financial
consulting services on an as needed basis as requested by CITY. Said required
services shall be specifically enumerated, described and depicted in the Work Orders
authorizing performance of the specific project. This Agreement standing alone does
not authorize the performance of any work or require the CITY to place any orders
for work.
SECTION 2. TERM. This Agreement shall take effect on the date of its
execution by the CITY and shall run for a period of one (1) year and, at the option of
the CITY, may be renewed for two (2) successive periods not to exceed one (1) year
each. Expiration of the term of this Agreement shall have no effect upon Work
Orders issued pursuant to said Agreement and prior to the expiration date.
Obligations entered therein by both parties shall remain in effect until completion of
the work authorized by said Work Order.
SECTION 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICES.
(a) Authorization for performance of professional services by the
CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall be in the form of written Work Orders
issued and executed by the CITY COMMISSION and signed by the CONSULTANT.
A sample Work Order is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Each Work Order shall describe
the services required, state the dates for commencement and completion of work and
establish the amount and method of payment. The Work Orders will be issued under
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and shall incorporate the terms of this Agreement. The CITY makes no covenant or
promise as to the number of available projects nor that the CONSULTANT will
perform any project for the CITY during the life of this Agreement. The CITY
reserves the right to contract with other parties for the services contemplated by this
Agreement when it is determined by the CITY to be in the best interest of the CITY
to do so.
(b) The as needed financial services shall be performed as authorized by the
City Manager or his designee and may contain a time for completion and limitation of
funds or not to exceed amount.
SECTION 4. TIME FOR COMPLETION. The services to be rendered by the
CONSULTANT shall be commenced, as specified in such Work Orders as may be
issued hereunder, and shall be completed within the time specified therein. In the
event the CITY determines that significant benefits would accrue from expediting an
otherwise established time schedule for completion of services under a given Work
Order, that Work Order may include a negotiated schedule of incentives based on
time savings.
SECTION 5. COMPENSATION.
(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 5(c) below, the CITY agrees to
compensate the CONSULTANT for the professional services called for under this
Agreement on either a "Fixed Fee" basis or on a "Time Basis Method". If the "Time
Basis Method" is specified in a Work Order, the CITY shall compensate the
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CONSULTANT for the actual work hours based on the Rate Schedule attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit "C."
(b) It is specifically understood and agreed that CONSULTANT shall not be
obligated to assume the cost of publication of legal notices or other legal advertising
expenses, the expenses of litigation, or printing of bonds.
(c) CITY'S obligation to pay CONSULTANT for services in connection with
the issuance of Obligations may be made contingent upon sale and delivery of the
Obligations. The terms and conditions of any such payment shall be set forth in a
Work Order.
SECTION 6. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES.
(a) If a Work Order pursuant to the Scope of Services Task II is issued on
a "Time Basis Method," then reimbursable expenses are in addition to the hourly rates
set forth in Exhibit "C." Reimbursable expenses are subject to the applicable "Not-to-
Exceed" or "Limitation of Funds" amount set forth in the Work Order. Reimbursable
expenses may include actual expenditures made by the CONSULTANT, his employees
or his professional consultants in the interest of the Project for the expenses listed in
the following paragraphs:
(1) Expenses of transportation, when traveling in connection with the
Project, based on Sections 112.061(7) and (8), Florida Statutes, or their successor;
long distance calls and telegrams.
(2) Expense of reproductions, postage and handling of drawings and
specifications.
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(3) If authorized in writing in advance by the CITY, the cost of other
expenditures made by the CONSULTANT in the interest of the Project.
(b) Reimbursable expenses as listed above shall be paid to CONSULTANT
for services under the Scope of Services Task I upon delivery of the Obligations.
SECTION 7. PAYMENT AND BILLING.
(a) If the Scope of Services required to be performed by a Work Order is
clearly defined, the Work Order shall be issued on a "Fixed Fee" basis. The
CONSULTANT shall perform all work required by the Work Order but, in no event,
shall the CONSULTANT be paid more than the negotiated Fixed Fee amount stated
therein.
(b) If the Scope of Services is not clearly defined, the Work Order shall be
issued on a "Time Basis Method" and contain a Not-to-Exceed amount. If a Not-to-
Exceed amount is provided, the CONSULTANT shall perform all work required by the
Work Order; but, in no event, shall the CONSULTANT be paid more than the Not-to-
Exceed amount specified in the applicable Work Order.
(c) If the Scope of Services is not clearly defined, the Work Order may be
issued on a "Time Basis Method" and contain a Limitation of Funds amount. The
CONSULTANT is not authorized to exceed that amount without the prior written
approval of the CITY. Said approval, if given by the CITY, shall indicate a new
Limitation of Funds amount. The CONSULTANT shall advise the CITY whenever the
CONSULTANT has incurred expenses on any Work Order that equals or exceeds
eighty percent (80%) of the Limitation of Funds amount.
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(d) For Work Orders issued on a "Fixed Fee" basis, the CONSULTANT may
invoice the amount due based on the percentage of total Work Order services actually
performed and completed; but, in no event, shall the invoice amount exceed a
percentage of the Fixed Fee amount equal to a percentage of the total services
actually completed. The CITY shall pay the Consultant ninety percent (90%) of the
approved amount on Work Orders issued on a "Fixed Fee" basis.
(e) For Work Order issued on a "Time Basis Method" with a Not-to-Exceed
amount, the CONSULTANT may invoice the amount due for actual work hours
performed based on the Rate Schedule attached as Exhibit "C;" but, in no event, shall
the invoice amount exceed a percentage of the Not-to-Exceed amount equal to a
percentage of the total services actually completed. The CITY shall pay the
CONSULTANT ninety percent (90%) of the approved amount on Work Orders issued
on a "Time Basis Method" with a Not-to-Exceed amount.
(f) Each Work Order issued on a "Fixed Fee" basis or "Time Basis Method"
with a Not-to-Exceed amount shall be treated separately for retainage purposes. If
the CITY determines that work is substantially complete and the amount retained is
considered to be in excess, the CITY may, at its sole and absolute discretion, release
the retainage or any portion thereof.
(g) For Work Orders issued on a "Time Basis Method" with a Limitation of
Funds amount, the CONSULTANT may invoice the amount due based on the Rate
Schedule attached as Exhibit "C" for services actually performed and completed. The
CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT one hundred percent (100%) of the approved
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amount on Work Orders issued on a "Time Basis Method" with a Limitation of Funds
amount.
(h) Payments shall be made by the CITY to the CONSULTANT when
requested as work progresses for services furnished, but not more than once
monthly. Each Work Order shall be invoiced separately. CONSULTANT shall render
to CITY, at the close of each calendar month, an itemized invoice properly dated,
describing any services rendered, the cost of the services, the name and address of
the CONSULTANT, Work Order Number, Contract Number and all other information
required by this Agreement. The original invoice shall be sent to:
City Manager
City of Ocoee
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761-2258
(i) Payment shall be made after review and approval by CITY within thirty
(30) days of receipt of a proper invoice from the CONSULTANT.
SECTION 8. GENERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT AND BILLING.
(a) Upon satisfactory completion of work required hereunder and, upon
acceptance of the work by the CITY, the CONSULTANT may invoice the CITY for the
full amount of compensation provided for under the terms of this Agreement including
any retainage and less any amount already paid by the CITY. The CITY shall pay the
CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of receipt of proper invoice.
(b) The CITY may perform or have performed an audit of the records of the
CONSULTANT after final payment to support final payment hereunder. This audit
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would be performed at a time mutually agreeable to the CONSULTANT and the CITY
subsequent to the close of the final fiscal period in which the last work is performed.
Total compensation to the CONSULTANT may be determined subsequent to an audit
as provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section, and the total compensation
so determined shall be used to calculate final payment to the CONSULTANT.
Conduct of this audit shall not delay payment as provided by subsection (a) of this
Section.
(c) In addition to the above, if federal funds or state grant are used for any
work under the Agreement, the departments outlined in said grant, or any of their
duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers,
and records, of the CONSULTANT which are directly pertinent to work performed
under this Agreement for purposes of making audit, examination, excerpts and
transcriptions.
(d) The CONSULTANT agrees to maintain all books, documents, papers,
accounting records and other evidences pertaining to work performed under this
Agreement in such a manner as will readily conform to the terms of this Agreement
and to make such materials available at the CONSULTANT's office at all reasonable
time during the Agreement period and for five (5) years from the date of final
payment under the contract for audit or inspection as provided for in subsections (b)
and (c) of this Section.
(e) In the event any audit or inspection conducted after final payment, but
within the period provided in paragraph (d) of this Section reveals any overpayment
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by the CITY under the terms of the Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall refund such
overpayment to the CITY within thirty (30) days of notice by the CITY.
SECTION 9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT.
(a) The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality,
technical accuracy, competence, methodology, accuracy and the coordination of all
of the following which are listed for illustration purposes and not as a limitation:
documents, analysis, reports, data, plans and any and all other services of whatever
type or nature furnished by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or
deficiencies in his plans, analysis, data, reports and any and all other services of
whatever type or nature.
(b) Neither the CITY's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for,
any of the services required shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
under this Agreement nor of any cause of action arising out of the performance of
this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall be and always remain liable to the CITY
in accordance with applicable law for any and all damages to the CITY caused by the
CONSULTANT's negligent or wrongful performance of any of the services furnished
under this Agreement.
SECTION 10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY. The CITY agrees as
follows:
(a) To make available to CONSULTANT from the CITY's files and records,
all data on hand referring to the proposed financing programs.
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(b) To provide the services of the City Attorney and a bond attorney for the
preparation of resolutions and all documents required for the authorization, validation
and issuance of proposed Obligations, including final legal opinions at the time of
delivery of obligations.
(c) To institute, prosecute and carry to completion any litigation which the
CITY deems necessary for the validation of proposed Obligations.
(d) To prepare and approve, with the assistance of CONSULTANT, official
statements setting forth the details of the Obligations, including a full description of
the economic and fiscal data of CITY and all other pertinent details which will permit
CITY to comply with requirements for full and proper disclosure. The official
statements shall be available for distribution to all prospective purchasers.
SECTION 11. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All deliverable analysis,
reference data, survey data, plans and reports or any other form of written instrument
or document that may result from the CONSULTANT's services or have been created
during the course of the CONSULTANT's performance under this Agreement shall
become the property of the CITY after final payment is made to the CONSULTANT.
SECTION 12. TERMINATION.
(a) The CITY may, by written notice to the CONSULTANT, terminate this
Agreement or any Work Order issued hereunder, in whole or in part, at any time,
either for the CITY's convenience or because of the failure of the CONSULTANT to
fulfill its Agreement obligations. Upon receipt of such notice, the CONSULTANT
shall:
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(1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice
directs otherwise), and
(2) deliver to the CITY all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and
any and all such other information and materials of whatever type or nature as may
have been accumulated by the CONSULTANT in performing this Agreement, whether
completed or in process.
(b) If the termination is for the convenience of the CITY, the CONSULTANT
shall be paid compensation for services performed to the date of termination. If this
Agreement calls for the payment based on a Fixed Fee amount, the CONSULTANT
shall be paid no more than a percentage of the Fixed Fee amount equivalent to the
percentage of the completion of work, as determined solely and conclusively by the
CITY, contemplated by this Agreement.
(c) If the termination is due to the failure of the CONSULTANT to fulfill its
Agreement obligations, the CITY may take over the work and prosecute the same to
completion by other Agreements or otherwise. In such case, the CONSULTANT shall
be liable to the CITY for all reasonable additional costs occasioned to the CITY
thereby. The CONSULTANT shall not be liable for such additional costs if the failure
to perform the Agreement arises without any fault or negligence of the
CONSULTANT; provided, however, that the CONSULTANT shall be responsible and
liable for the actions of its subcontractors, agents, employees and persons and
entities of a similar type or nature. Such causes may include acts of God or of the
public enemy, acts of the CITY in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires,
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floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually
severe weather; but, in every case, the failure to perform must be beyond the control
and without any fault or negligence of the CONSULTANT.
(d) If, after notice of termination for failure to fulfill its Agreement
obligations, it is determined that the CONSULTANT had not so failed, the termination
shall be conclusively deemed to have been effected for the convenience of the CITY.
In such event, adjustment in the Agreement price shall be made as provided in
subsection (b) of this Section.
(e) The rights and remedies of the CITY provided for in this Section are in
addition and supplemental to any and all other rights and remedies provided by law
or under this Agreement.
SECTION 13. AGREEMENT AND WORK ORDER IN CONFLICT. Whenever
the terms of this Agreement conflict with any Work Order issued pursuant to it, the
Agreement shall prevail.
SECTION 14. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT. The CONSULTANT
agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
for work under this Agreement because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national
origin and will take steps to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are
treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age or
national origin. This provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment advertising; layoff or
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termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship.
SECTION 15. NO CONTINGENT FEES. The CONSULTANT warrants that
it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bonafide
employee working solely for the CONSULTANT to solicit or secure this Agreement
and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual
or firm, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any
fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of this
provision, the CITY shall have the right to terminate the Agreement at its sole
discretion, without liability and to deduct from the Agreement price, or otherwise
recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.
SECTION 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
(a) The CONSULTANT agrees that it will not contract for or accept
employment for the performance of any work or service with any individual, business,
corporation or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the
performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement with the CITY.
(b) The CONSULTANT agrees that it will neither take any action nor engage
in any conduct that would cause any CITY employee to violate the provisions of
Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, or as it may be subsequently amended relating to
ethics in government.
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(c) The CONSULTANT shall remain completely independent. CONSULTANT
agrees that it will not act as an underwriter or placement agent on any part of the
Obligations which are the subject matter of this Agreement, whether arranged with
banks as commercial loans or through the issuance of securities offered in the public
or private financial markets. CONSULTANT further agrees that it will not participate
in any manner in any secondary syndicate initially established to distribute the
Obligations after purchase by an underwriter or underwriters. However,
CONSULTANT retains the right to purchase or sell the Obligations in the open market
following completion of the initial purchase and distribution of the Obligations.
SECTION 17. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement, or any interest herein, shall
not be assigned, transferred, or otherwise encumbered, under any circumstances, by
the parties hereto without prior written consent of the other party and in such cases
only by a document of equal dignity herewith.
SECTION 18. SUBCONTRACTORS. In the event that the CONSULTANT,
during the course of the work under this Agreement, requires the services of any
subcontractors or other professional associates in connection with services covered
by this Agreement, the CONSULTANT must first secure the prior express written
approval of the CITY.
SECTION 19. INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY. The CONSULTANT agrees to
hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the CITY, its commissioners, officers,
employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, losses,
damages, costs, expenses, and liabilities, including attorney's fees, paralegal fees and
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costs and attorneys fees, paralegal fees and costs on appeal, arising out of or in any
way related to the provision of services hereunder by the CONSULTANT.
SECTION 20. INSURANCE.
(a) The CONSULTANT shall provide, pay for, and maintain in force at all
times during the term of this Agreement, such insurance, including Worker's
Compensation Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, General Liability Insurance,
and Property Damage Insurance, as required by this Agreement.
(b) Policies other than Workers' Compensation shall be issued only by
companies authorized by certificates of authority issued to the companies by the
Department of Insurance of the State of Florida to conduct business in the State of
Florida and which maintain a Best's Rating of "A" or better and a Financial Size
Category of "VII" or better according to the A.M. Best Company. All policies, except
the Professional Liability Insurance Policy, required to be carried pursuant to this
Section shall be occurrence policies which provide coverage for any and all claims
based on actions of the CONSULTANT occurring during the policy period. The
Professional Liability Insurance policy must either be on an occurrence basis, or, if on
a claims-made basis, the coverage must respond to all claims reported within three
(3) years following the period for which coverage is required and which would have
been covered had the coverage been on an occurrence basis. Policies for Workers'
Compensation may be issued by companies authorized as a group self-insurer by §
440.57, Florida Statutes, or as they may be amended after the date of this
Agreement.
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(c) The CONSULTANT shall specifically protect the CITY by either naming
CITY as a named insured under the General Liability and Property Damage Insurance
Policy, or, in the alternative, by providing an endorsement in accordance with the
indemnification provision of the preceding Section. Such policies shall contain, as a
minimum, the following provisions, coverages and policy limits of liability:
(1) Professional Liability Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall carry
limits of at least FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/DOLLARS ($500,000.00) per
claim.
(2) General Liability Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall carry limits
of not less than THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($300,000.00) for injuries, including accidental or wrongful death to any one person,
and, subject to the same limit for each period, in an amount not less than FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500,000.00) on account of any one
occurrence.
(3) Property Damage Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall carry
liability limits in an amount not less then THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($300,000.00) for property damage on account of any one claim and in an
amount not less than FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($500,000.00) for property damages on account of any one occurrence.
(d) Prior to the commencement of work hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall
furnish to the CITY a certificate or written statement of the above-required insurance.
The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect
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that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the
interests of the CITY in such insurance shall not be effective until thirty (30) days
after written notice thereof to the CITY. CITY reserves the right to require a certified
copy of such policies upon request.
(e) The maintenance of the insurance coverage set forth herein shall not be
construed to limit the CONSULTANT's liability under the provisions of the
indemnification clause.
(f) The CONSULTANT agrees to insert the substance of this clause,
including this subsection (f) in all subcontracts hereunder.
SECTION 21. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AND THE CONSULTANT.
(a) It is recognized that questions in the day-to-day conduct of performance
pursuant to this Agreement will arise. The CITY, upon request by the CONSULTANT,
shall designate in writing and shall advise the CONSULTANT in writing of one (1) or
more of its employees to whom all communications pertaining to the day-to-day
conduct of this Agreement shall be addressed. The designated representative shall
have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information and define the CITY's
policy and decisions pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement.
(b) The CONSULTANT shall, at all times during the normal work week,
designate or appoint one or more representatives of the CONSULTANT who are
authorized to act in behalf of and bind the CONSULTANT regarding all matters
involving the conduct of the performance pursuant to this Agreement and shall keep
the CITY continually and effectively advised of such designation.
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SECTION 22. ALL PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED. This document
incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations,
agreements of understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and the
parties agree that there are not commitments, agreements or understandings
concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained or referred
to in this document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof
shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral
or written.
SECTION 23. MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS OR ALTERATIONS. No
modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein
shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same
formality and of equal dignity herewith.
SECTION 24. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is agreed that nothing
herein contained is intended or should be construed as in any manner creating or
establishing a relationship of co-partners between the parties, or as constituting the
CONSULTANT (including its officers, employees, and agents) the agent,
representative, or employee of the CITY for any purpose, or in any manner,
whatsoever. The CONSULTANT is to be and shall remain forever an independent
contractor with respect to all services performed under this Agreement.
SECTION 25. NOTICES. Whenever either party desires to give notice unto
the other, it must be given by written notice, sent by registered or certified United
States mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the party for whom it is
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intended at the place last specified and the place for giving of notice shall remain such
until it shall have been changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of
this Section. For the present,the parties designate the following as the respective places
for giving of notice, to- wit:
FOR THE CITY
City Manager
City of Ocoee
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761-2258
FOR THE CONSULTANT
Vice President
First Union Capital Markets Corp.
20 North Orange
Orlando, FL 32801
SECTION 26. RIGHTS AT LAW RETAINED. The rights and remedies of the
CITY, provided for under this Agreement, are in addition and supplemental to any other
rights and remedies provided by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this
Agreement on the date below written for execution by the CITY.
ATTEST:
By:
Phillip E. Roberts
(CORPORATE SEAL) Date:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, COMMISSION AT A MEETING
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND HELD ON , 199_
LEGALITY, this day UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
of , 199_
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
3 Attachment
A. Scope of Services
B. Sample Work Order
C. Rate Schedule (If a "Time Basis Method" Agreement)
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK I
The CONSULTANT shall provide its professional services and facilities in
connection with the authorization, sale and delivery of Obligations as follows:
(a) The CONSULTANT shall assign competent personnel, subject to approval
by CITY, to perform all work in connection with a proposed financing program and
be available for consultation with CITY at all reasonable times.
(b) In cooperating in and coordinating the entire program of financing herein
contemplated, prepare the necessary studies, analyses and recommendations
designed to compare alternative methods of financing, including sources of revenue
to be used for debt service amortization.
(c) Recommend for CITY's approval a plan of financing to cover a proposed
issue of Obligations. Such a plan shall include repayment schedules, security
pledges, prior redemption features, reserve accounts, application of revenues and
other terms and conditions as will result in the issuance of Obligations under terms
and conditions most advantageous to the CITY consistent with obtaining minimum
net interest cost.
(d) Discuss the contents of the foregoing reports with CITY staff and make
such necessary revisions as shall be required.
Exhibit A-1
(e) Upon approval by CITY of final financing plans, CONSULTANT will work
with CITY'S bond counsel and the City Attorney in the preparation of the resolutions
and all documents required for the authorization, validation and issuance of the
Obligations, including final legal opinions and other closing documents to effect the
financing.
(f) Advise CITY of current market conditions, forthcoming bond issues and
other general information and economic data which might normally be expected to
influence interest rates or bidding conditions so that the date for the sale of the
Obligations can be set at a time which, in the opinion of CONSULTANT will be
favorable.
(g) Submit applications and make presentations containing all necessary
information relating to the proposed Obligations to the various rating agencies to
secure the best possible rating for the borrower. Fees required by the rating services
will be paid by CITY.
(h) Review CITY's efforts to obtain Federal and State financial assistance in
relation to a proposed financing program and make such recommendations as may
be necessary.
(i) Assist in the preparation of necessary preliminary official statements to
be approved by the CITY, which will permit CITY to comply with full and proper
disclosure requirements. The Official Statements will fully describe the Obligations,
their security, the program, the CITY and its ability to pay the principal of and interest
of the bonds. The Statement will be prepared in advance of the date set for the sale
Exhibit A-2
of the Obligations so that distribution can be made to potential buyers in advance of
the sale. If appropriate, CONSULTANT will arrange for and assist in conducting
information meetings with members of the financial community. A final official
statement, signed by the CITY, shall be delivered to the purchasers of the Obligations
at the time of their delivery.
(j) Assist in and, if requested by CITY, arrange for, the solicitation of bids
for the printing of the official statements, printing of the Obligations and the selection
of paying agents/registrars and other necessary banking relationships.
(k) Assist the CITY, when required, in the selection of an negotiation with
investment bankers and the sale of Obligations thereto.
(I) Assist the CITY, in the event interim financing is required, in negotiations
with potential lenders in order to make funds available in a timely manner at the best
possible interest cost.
(m) Assist the CITY in competitive sales in determining the best bid received
and coordinate the final delivery of the Obligations to the successful purchasers.
(n) Assist, if requested, in the preparation of annual reports issued
subsequent to completion of the sale of Obligations.
(o) CONSULTANT agrees that under this Agreement it will act as
CONSULTANT solely on behalf of CITY and not as representative of any bidder or
other third party. It is specifically understood that CONSULTANT will not in any
manner assume or intend to assume the control of any discretionary powers held by
CITY.
Exhibit A-3
TASK II
The CONSULTANT shall on an as needed project basis perform the following
services:
(a) Financial advisory assistance requested by CITY which is related to the
prospective issuance of Obligations but is outside the scope of Task I above.
(b) Financial advisory assistance on an on-call basis as requested by the City
Manager or his designee for projects outside this Scope of Services. The scope of
on-call services shall be specifically described by the City Manager or his designee.
Exhibit A-4
EXHIBIT "B"
Work Order
FOR
CONSULTANT FINANCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER NO: SAMPLE (Not for Execution)
PROJECT:
CITY: CITY OF OCOEE, A Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
CONSULTANT:
Execution of the Work Order by CITY shall serve as authorization for the
CONSULTANT to provide for the above project, professional services as set out in the
Scope of Services attached as Exhibit "A," to that certain Agreement of ,
19 between the CITY and the CONSULTANT and further delineated in the
specifications, conditions and requirements stated in the following listed documents
which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
ATTACHMENTS:
[ ] SCOPE OF SERVICES
[ ] SPECIAL CONDITIONS
[ ]
The CONSULTANT shall provide said services pursuant to this Work Order, its
attachments and the above-referenced Agreement which is incorporated herein by
reference as if it had been set out in its entirety. Whenever the Work Order conflicts
with said Agreement, the Agreement shall prevail.
Exhibit B-1
TIME FOR COMPLETION: The work authorized by this Work Order shall be
commenced upon issuance of Notice to Proceed by CITY and shall be completed
within
( 1 calendar days.
METHOD OF COMPENSATION:
(a) This Work Order is issued on a:
[ [ FIXED FEE BASIS
[ [ TIME BASIS METHOD WITH A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
[ [ TIME BASIS METHOD WITH A LIMITATION OF FUNDS AMOUNT
(b) If the compensation is based on a "Fixed Fee Basis," then the
CONSULTANT shall perform all work required by this Work Order for the sum of _
DOLLARS ($ ). In no event shall the CONSULTANT be paid more than
the Fixed Fee Amount.
(c) If the compensation is based on a "Time Basis Method" with a Not-to-
Exceed Amount, then the CONSULTANT shall perform all work required by this Work
Order for a sum not exceeding DOLLARS ($ ).
The CONSULTANT'S compensation shall be based on the actual work required by this
Work Order based on the Rate Schedule attached to the above-referenced Agreement
as Exhibit "C."
(d) If the compensation is based on a "Time Basis Method" with a Limitation
of Funds Amount, then the CONSULTANT is not authorized to exceed the Limitation
of Funds amount of DOLLARS ($ ) without
prior written approval of the CITY. Such approval, if given by the CITY, shall indicate
Exhibit B-2
a new Limitation of Funds amount. The CONSULTANT shall advise the CITY
whenever the CONSULTANT has incurred expenses on this Work Order that equals
or exceeds eighty percent (80%) of the Limitation of Funds amount. The CITY shall
compensate the CONSULTANT for the actual work performed under this Work Order
based on the Rate Schedule attached to the above-referenced Agreement as Exhibit
"C "
Payment to the Consultant shall be made by the CITY in strict accordance with
the payment terms of the above-referenced Agreement.
It is expressly understood by the CONSULTANT that this Work Order, until
executed by the CITY, does not authorize the performance of any services by the
CONSULTANT and that the CITY, prior to its execution of the Work Order, reserves
the right to authorize a party other than the CONSULTANT to perform the services
called for under this Work Order if it is determined that to do so is in the best interest
of the CITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Work
Order on this day of , 19_, for the purposes stated herein.
ATTEST:
By:
(CORPORATE SEAL) Date:
Exhibit B-3
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, COMMISSION AT A MEETING
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND HELD ON , 199_
LEGALITY, this day UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
of , 199_
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
Exhibit B-4
EXHIBIT
RATE SCHEDULE
Professional Staff Hourly Rate
Vice President(s) $120/hour
Assistant Vice President(s) $100/hour
Associates/Analysts $ 75/hour