PFM Financial Advisors LLC 9/12/2019 Amendment 1

Exhibit A The Financial Advisory Services are to include, but may not be limited to the following: • Provide recommendations regarding the timing, structure, conditions and form of debt issuance, including evaluation of bond insurance costs • If a competitive sale is selected, assist in preparing the issue for sale, arranging for electronic bidding, and review and verification of bids received. Evaluate bids relative to the market and other comparable securities. • If a negotiated sale is selected, advise the City concerning the number and qualifications of the managing underwriters and their compensation level, market trends, and interest rates proposed by the managing underwriters at the point of entry to the market. • Assist in the preparation of information for rating agency presentations, schedule and assist in the presentations, and act as a liaison with the agencies, providing information as needed to maintain and improve the City's ratings; • Coordinate with bond counsel on the preparation of the Preliminary and Final Official Statements, and other financing documents, including arranging for printing, mailing, and online posting for prospective investors; • Advise the City concerning the need for credit enhancement and assist in the procurement and negotiation of related agreements; • Monitor and control fees and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of bonds; • Assist in closing details and post-closing duties, including continuing disclosure filing requirements and providing a post transaction summary report. • Prepare post sale analysis describing the results of the sale in comparison with other financings in the market. • Maintain debt service records on all outstanding City debt; • Monitor and advise the City on refunding opportunities and other financial products that would benefit the City; • Assist in the development and evaluation of requests for proposals and other bidding documents for various services, including procurement of bond insurance and letters of credit. • Assist in the negotiations of the terms or the evaluation of proposals from bond underwriters or purchasers including preparations for and participation in discussions and meetings with underwriters or purchasers. • Attend meetings to present recommendations and analysis and otherwise participate in the financings to assure that the structure, purpose, terms and costs of the issue are consistent with the City's best interests and industry practices. • Bring forward any actual or potential problems that the Financial Advisor may identify and provide recommendations regarding their solutions • Prepare written or oral analyses of unsolicited proposals from investment bankers. • Review and analyze implications for the City of proposed changes to federal, state and local tax and finance laws.