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ITEM TITLE:
AUGUST 3, 2010, ItemL
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS
INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF QUALIFIED ENERGY
CONSERVATION BONDS
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS
INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF NEW CLEAN
RENEWABLE ENERGY BONDS
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING At'!
AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT, 1NC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ADVISORY SERVICES
REVIEWED BY:
DIRECTOR OF FINAt'!CE/TREASURER fill! ta- If /L
DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION & ENVIRONME~
SERVICES ~
CITY MAt"lAGER l1t!s
ASSISTANT CIT~NAGER Sf
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
SUBMITTED BY:
SUMMARY
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) has created innovative financing mechanisms to help local governments reduce energy use.
As a result, the IRS approved an al1ocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) under
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Section 54C of the Internal Revenue Code in October 2009. This allocation enables the City to
issue up to $29.6 million in CREBs by October 2012 to tlnance solar photovoltaic installations at
18 City facilities. In addition, the City received an allocation of Qualified Energy Conservation
Bonds (QECB) under Section 54D of the Internal Revenue Code in the amount of$2.2 million to
tlnance community energy efficiency retrofits. The approval of the reimbursement resolutions
for the two bond types are the next step in preparing to issue bonds using the CREB/QECB
allocations.
In order to determine the most economically feasible plan to finance the encrgy retrofits the
Finance and Conservation & Environmental Services Departments have submitted a Request for
Proposal (RFP) to engage a tlnancial advisor to assist in determining the financing structure that
will benefit the City most. The selection committee has is recommending that Public Financial
Management, Inc. be the City's financial advisors for the CREB/QECB allocation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that there is no possibility
that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because it is only the adoption
of resolutions declaring the City's intention to reimburse expenditures with bond funds;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council approves the resolutions and the agreement.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The CREB/QECB allocation by the IRS and State of California provide an opporhmity for the City
to use the tax credit structures to issue bonds that will help the City further reduce energy use and
the associated greenhouse gas emissions. These allocations do not guarantee that a bond issuance
will occur. Many factors must be evaluated before the City can move forward with any
contemplated bond issuance. The underlying premise that must be thorougWy vetted is the
projected energy savings that will be generated from the energy retrofits for each individual facility.
Energy savings must exceed the financing costs in order for an individual project to be deemed
economically feasible. This is especially important because the General Fund will serve as the
ultimate source for repayment of any debt issued. The projected energy savings will be used as the
basis [or repayment of the debt, but the General Fund must be pledged in order to ensure that the
debt issued will be investment grade.
Approval of the reimbursement resolutions will allow the City to recoup its investment from the
energy retrofits from any bonds that are issued in the future. We will bring back recommendations
for the financing stmcture for City Council consideration after careful consultation with the City's
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financial advisor. Attached is a bond counsel opinion stating that the City's contemplated projects
are in conformance with applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Service code.
The following paragraphs discuss in greater detail the approved uses of the CREB/QECB
allocations.
For municipal facility retrofits, the Finance Department and Conservation & Environmental
Services Department worked with CleanTECH San Diego to obtain authorization from the Internal
Revenue Service to issue Clean Renewable Energy Bonds cCREBs). CREBs are tax credit bonds
which can be used to fund local government's renewable energy projects such as solar and wind.
Because tax credits are a significant benefit to bondholders, the interest rates typically result in
lower financing costs for the issuer. The bond's debt service is repaid over an approximately 15-
year period through the renewable energy projects resulting energy cost savings. As a result of
these eftarts, Chula Vista has heen apportioned a not to exceed amount of $29.6 million of CREBs
allocations to install approximately 3.2 MW of solar photovoltaic systems at 18 municipal sites.
There is a strong possibility that the City will issue the CREBs on a phased basis for those projects
that will generate the most energy savings for the City. Additionally, the City has been olfered a
Pre-Paid Power Purchase Agreement (P4A) that could serve as an alternative to CREBs for
financing future municipal solar photovoltaic installations.
The City has also been apportioned approximately $2.2 million of Qualitied Energy Conservation
Bonds (QECBs) to finance community energy etTtciency through its Home Upgrade. Carhon
Downgrade program. Similar to CREBs, QECBs are low-interest tax credit bonds which local
governments can issue and repay through the resulting energy cost savings. Property-owners who
voluntarily elect to participate in the efficiency retrofit program would have an assessment placed
on their property which would be used to repay the bond debt. The City is particularly interested in
working with financial institutions that operate business facilities within the City and own property
or have clients that own property that would be interested in using the QECBs to finance energy
efficiency improvements for their local facilities.
Agreement for Financial Advisor
The approved allocation of the CREB/QECB tax credits was the important first step in obtaining
financing vehicles for the energy retrofits. However, the next step in the process is to determine
whether the contemplated projects are indeed economically feasible for inclusion in any future debt
issuance. The energy savings from the proposed projects must be less than the cost of financing the
retrofits and the General Fund must be pledged as a source of repayment in the event that the
projected savings are insutticient to service the debt. The commitment of the General Fund is
required in order to ensure that the debt quality is at least investment grade for any potential
investors. As such, the services of a financial advisor are required to assist in determining the
optinlal financing structures for the CREB/QECB allocations.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued tar Financial Advisors. The proposal was opened on
June II, 2010 and closed June 28, 2010. The RFP was advertised on Planet Bids, The Bond Buyer
(a bond industry periodical) and The Star News. The City received four responses to the RFP. TIle
respondents are:
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o Fieldman Rolapp
o Urban Futures Inc
o Harrell and Company, LLC
o Public Financial Management, Inc.
The proposals were reviewed and all four respondents were interviewed by a selection conm1ittee
composed of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director and Environmental Resource
Manager.
The selection committee agreed that Public Financial Management, Inc. was the best qualified to
assist the City in determining the optimal financing strategy for the CREB/QECB allocations with
the goal of minimizing risks to the General Fund. The decision was based primarily upon their
current experience working with several large jurisdictions in the State on how best to use their
allocations ofCREB/QECB.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a contlict exists, in that
Council Members Castaneda and Ramirez has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries
of the property which is the subject of this action. This contlict onlv applies to Resolution B.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMP ACT
There is no tiscal impact to the General Fund at this time. The approval of the resolutions allow
the City to seek reimbursement for expenditures related to the energy retrofits in the future if
bonds are issued. All costs associated with the Financial Advisor will be paid out of the bond
issuance and not existing reserves. The fees are $50,000 for a public sale or $30,000 for a
private placement of the debt.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated ongoing fiscal impact by approving this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Listing of Projects
Bond Counsel opinion
Prepared by Phillip Davis, Assistant Director of Finance, Finance Department
Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource .Alanager, Conservation Department
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
2009 CRESS Applications
Updated: November 2, 2009
Site Name Project Name DC Rating Total System 5 Year Payout Total Energy IRS Allocation Amount
(kW) Cost Savings Allocation?
1. AmmalShelter Roof 62.23 $435,610 $146,370 $395,381 y $444,322.00
Parkinq 64.18 $641,800 $144,678 $390,813 y 5654,636,00
2. Chula Vista Civic Ctr Lot 1 232.5 $2,325,000 $524,322 $1,450,077 y $2,371,500.00
Lot2 57.9 $579,000 $126,381 $349,522 y $590,58000
Lot3 35.92 $359,200 $126,381 $349,522 y $366,384.00
3 CV Police Headquarters Lot 1 28,855 $288,550 $64,453 5178,252 Y $294,321,00
Lot 2 200 $2,000,000 5446,733 $1,235,496 y $2,040,000.00
4. Fire Station 3 Roof 9.387 $65,709 $22,086 $59,661 y $67,023.00
Parkinq 34.765 $347,650 $78,381 $211,726 y S354,603.00
5 Fire Station 7 Roof 16.128 $112,896 $27,096 $73,193 y $115,153.00
Parkinq 90.81 $908,100 $204,709 $552,970 y $926.262.00
6. Fire Station 8 Roof 57.89 $405,230 $136,072 $401,413 y $413,334.00
Parkmq 95 $950,000 $214,238 'S592,503 y $969,000,00
7. Fire Station 6 Roof 19.796 $138,572 $46,154 $124,672 y $141,343.00
Parking 55.83 $558,300 5125,904 5340,096 Y $569,455.00
8. Fire Station 4 Parkinq 49.735 $497,350 5112,126 $302,881 y $507,297,00
9. Otay Rec Ctr Roof 67.578 $473,046 $158,954 $429,373 y 5482,507.00
Parkinq 126.28 $1,262,800 $284,667 $768,957 y $1,288,056.00
10. Parkway RecCtr Roof 101.017 $707,119 $235,477 $636,082 y $721,261.00
Parkinq 82.14 $821,400 $183,474 $495,608 y $837,828.00
". Lorna Verde Ree Ctr Buildings 141.82 $992,740 $330,582 $892,986 y $1,012,595.00
Parkinq 289.35 $2,893,500 $646,312 $1,745,850 N $0.00
12. Montevalle RecCtr Buildings 113.694 $795,858 $265,021 $732,948 y $811,775,00
Lot 1 100 $1,000,000 $223,366 $617,748 y $1,020,000.00
Lot2 164 $1,640,000 $366,322 $1,013,108 y $1,672,800.00
13. Norman Park Senior Ctr 47.061 $470,610 $105,118 $290,718 y $480,022.00
14. Public Works Corp Yard Hillside 930.51 6,513,570 $2,233,581 $6,007,143 N $0.00
Yard j 62175 56,217,500 $1,401,581 $3,437,158 N $0.00
Parking Lot 1 65 $650,000 $146,526 $405,237 Y $663,000.00
Parkinn Lot 2 800,09955 $8,000,996 $1,803,626 $4,988,153 N $0.00
15. RohrPark Parkin 670,185 $6,701,850 $1,495,981 $4,043,719 N SO.OO
16. Salt Creek Rec Ctr Building 1 153.40969 $1,073,868 5364,981 $1,009,400 Y $1,095,345.00
Building 2 108.23225 $757,626 $257,498 $712,142 y $772,778.00
Patkinq 381.3904 $3,813,904 $870,482 $2,407,426 N $0,00
17_ChulaVista South Library 1 145 $1,450,000 $323,882 $895,735 y $1,479,000.00
Library 2 205 52,050,000 $457,901 $1.266,382 y $2,091,000.00
18. ChulaVlsta CivicCtr Parking Lot 1 66.75 $667,500 $150,531 S416,313 y $680,850.00
Librarv parktna Lot2 223.765 $2,237,650 5504,622 51,395,597 Y $2,282,403.00
19. Veterans Park Roof 91.392 $639,744 $214,957 $580,652 y $652,539.00
parkino Lots 76.465 $764,650 S170,808 $461,395 y $779,G43.00
TOTAL
$29,648,926,00
Projects Receiving CRESS Allocations I
Proposed kW
Allocated kW
6,882.81
3,189.53
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July 12,2010
City of Chula Vista
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California Debt Limit Allocation Committee
915 Capital Mall, Room 311
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re:
Citv ofChll/a Vista
Use ofOllalif/ed Enere-v Conservation Bond Allocation
Ladies and Gentlemen:
You have requested guidance regarding whether the proposed project (the "Project")
described in the Plan of Issuance for Allocated Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) (the
"Plan") of the City of Chula Vista (the "City") constitutes a Qualified Conservation Purpose (within
the meaning of Section 540 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")) for
purposes of the City's use of its allocation to issue Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, within the
meaning of Section 540 and 54A of the Code.
For purposes of this opinion, we have examined the Plan and such other documents and
information we have deemed necessary to render this opinion.
Under Section 540 of the Code, 100 percent of the available project proceeds of a Qualified
Energy Conservation Bond must be used for Qualified Conservation Purposes. Section 540(f)
defines Qualified Conservation Purposes to include capital expenditures incun'ed for the purposes of
implementing green community programs (including the use of loans, grants, or other repayment
mechanisms to implement such program).
The Plan provides that the Project to be financed will consist of prospective capital
expenditures for efficiency retrofits (both indoors and outdoors) to existing residential and
commercial buildings (located within the City) which will lower energy and water consumption and
reduce utility costs. The Plan states that the funding will be distributed through "low-interest loans"
to residences and businesses.
Because the Project will lower energy and water consumption within the City, we are of the
view that the proposed Project constitutes a Qualified Conservation Purpose, within the meaning of
Section 540(f), that is eligible to be financed with the proceeds of Qualified Energy Conservation
Bonds within the meaning ofSectio~ 540 of the Code,
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Other than as specifically provided herein we express no other view with respect to the
Project or obligations to be issued to finance the Project.
Very truly yours,
STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH
By:
CLLnc
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO
REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BONDS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista (the "City") desires to reimburse
its General Fund for the costs of acquiring and constructing certain facilities and improvements,
as provided in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to reimburse its expenditures for the Project or portions of
the Project with the proceeds of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, within the meaning of
Section 54D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") (the
"Obligations"); and
WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of the Obligations the City desires to incur certain
expenditures with respect to the Project from available monies of the City which expenditures
are desired to be reimbursed by the City from a portion of the proceeds of the sale of the
Obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION I. The City hereby states its intention and reasonably expects to reimburse the
Project costs incurred prior to the issuance of the Obligations with proceeds of the Obligations.
Exhibit A describes the general character, type, purpose, and function of the Project.
SECTION 2. The reasonably expected maximmn principal amount of the Obligations is
$2,256,000.
SECTION 3. This resolution is being adopted prior to the payment of the original
expenditures with respect to the Project (the "Expenditures Date or Dates").
SECTION 4. Except as described below, the expected date of issue of the Obligations
will be within eighteen months of the Expenditure Date or Dates.
SECTION 5. Proceeds of the Obligations to be used to reimburse for Project costs are
not expected to be used, within one year of reimbursement, directly or indirectly to pay debt
service with respect to any obligation (other than to pay current debt service coming due within
the next succeeding one year period on any tax-exempt obligation of the City) or to be held as a
reasonably required reserve or replacement fund with respect to an obligation of the City or any
entity related in any manner to the City, or to reimburse any expenditure that was originally paid
with the proceeds of any obligation, or to replace funds that are or will be used in such manner.
SECTION 6. This resolution is consistent with the budgetary and financial
circumstances of the City, as of the date hereof. No monies from sources other than the
Obligation issue are, or are reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside by the City (or any related party) pursuant to their budget or tinancial policies
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with respect to the Project costs. To the best of our knowledge, this City Council is not aware of
the previous adoption of oftlcial intents by the City that have been made as a matter of course for
the purpose of reimbursing expenditures and for which tax-exempt obligations have not been
issued.
SECTION 7. This resolution is adopted as official action of the City in order to comply
with the provisions of Section 54A of the Code and any other regulations of the Internal Revenue
Service relating to the qualification for reimbursement of City expenditures incurred prior to the
date of issue of the Obligations, is part of the City's oftlcial proceedings, and will be available
for inspection by the general public at the main administrative office of the City.
SECTION 8. All the recitals in this Resolution are true and correct and this City Council
so finds, determines and represents.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Maria Kachadoorian
Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The Project consists of:
1. Efficiency retrotits (both indoor and outdoor) to eXlstmg
residential and commercial buildings to lower energy and water
consumption.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO
REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
NEW CLEAN RENEW ABLE ENERGY BONDS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista (the "City") desires to reimburse
its General Fund for the costs of acquiring and constructing certain public facilities and
improvements, as provided in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Project");
and
WHEREAS, the City intends to reimburse its expenditures for the Project or portions of
the Project with the proceeds of New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, within the meaning of
Section 54C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") to be issued by the
City (the "Obligations"); and
WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of the Obligations the City desires to incur certain
expenditures with respect to the Project from available monies of the City which expenditures
are desired to be reimbursed by the City from a portion of the proceeds of the sale of the
Obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION I. The City hereby states its intention and reasonably expects to reimburse
the Project costs incurred prior to the issuance of the Obligations with proceeds of the
Obligations. Exhibit A describes the general character, type, purpose, and function of the
Project.
SECTION 2. The reasonably expected maximum principal amount of the Obligations is
$30,000,000.
SECTION 3. This resolution is- being adopted prior to the payment of the original
expenditures with respect to the Project (the "Expenditures Date or Dates").
SECTION 4. Except as described below, the expected date of issue of the Obligations
will be within eighteen months of the Expenditure Date or Dates.
SECTION 5. Proceeds of the Obligations to be used to reimburse for Project costs are
not expected to be used, within one year of reimbursement, directly or indirectly to pay debt
service with respect to any obligation (other than to pay current debt service coming due within
the next succeeding one year period on any tax-exempt obligation of the City) or to be held as a
reasonably required reserve or replacement fund with respecno an obligation of the City or any
entity related in any manner to the City, or to reimburse any expenditure that was originally paid
with the proceeds of any obligation, or to replace funds that are or will be used in such manner,
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SECTION 6. This resolution IS consistent with the budgetary and financial
circumstances of the City, as of the date hereof. No monies from sources other than the
Obligation issue are, or are reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside by the City (or any related party) pursuant to their budget or financial policies
with respect to the Project costs. To the best of our knowledge, this City Council is not aware of
the previous adoption of official intents by the City that have been made as a matter of course for
the purpose of reimbursing expenditures and for which tax-exempt obligations have not been
issued.
SECTION 7. This resolution is adopted as official action of the City in order to comply
with the provisions of Section 54A of the Code and any other regulations of the Internal Revenue
Service relating to the qualification for reimbursement of City expenditures incurred prior to the
date of issue of the Obligations, is part of the City's official proceedings, and will be available
for inspection by the general public at the main administrative office of the City.
SECTION 8. All the recitals in this Resolution are true and correct and this City Council
so finds, determines and represents.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Maria Kachadoorian
Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The Project consists of solar energy installations and energy efficiency improvements at
the following City facilities:
I. Animal Shelter
2. Chub Vista Civic Center
3. Chula Vista Police Headquarters
4. Fire Station 3
5. Fire Station 7
6. Fire Station 8
7. Fire Station 6
8. Fire Station 4
9. Otay Recreation Center
10. Parkway Recreation Center
II. Lorna Verde Recreation Center
12. Montevalle Recreation Center
13. Norman Park Senior Center
14. Public Works Corp Yard
15. Rohr Park
16. Salt Creek Recreation Center
17. Chula Vista South
18. Chula Vista Civic Center Library
19. Veterans Park
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC TO PROVIDE
FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the approved allocation of the CREB/QECB ta.x credits was the important first
step in obtaining financing vehicles for the energy retrofits; and
WHEREAS, the next step in the process is to determine whether the contemplated projects
are indeed economically feasible for inclusion in any future debt issuance; and
WHEREAS, the energy savings from the proposed projects must be less than the cost of
financing the retrofits and the General Fund must be pledged as a source of repayment in the event
that the projected savings are insufficient to service the debt; and
WHEREAS, the commitment of the General Fund is required in order to ensure that the
debt quality is at least investment grade for any potential investors; and
WHEREAS, as such, the services of a financial advisor are required to assist in determining
the optimal financing structures for the CREB/QECB allocations; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued for Financial Advisors; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was opened on June II, 20 I 0, and closed June 28, 20 I 0; and
WHEREAS, the RFP was advertised on Planet Bids, The Bond Buyer (a bond industry
periodical) and The Star News; and
WHEREAS, the City received four responses to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the respondents were: I) Fieldman Rolapp, 2) Urban Futures Inc., 3) Harrell
and Company, LLC, and 4) Public Financial Management, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed and all four respondents were interviewed by a
selection committee composed of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director and
Environmental Resource Manager; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee agreed that Public Financial Management, Inc. was the
best qualified to assist the City in determining the optimal financing strategy for the CREB/QECB
allocations with the goal of minimizing risks to the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, the decision was based primarily upon their current experience working with
several large jurisdictions in the State on how best to use their allocations of CREB/QECB.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista hereby approves an Agreement with Public Financial Management, Inc. to provide
financial advisory services.
Maria Kachadoorian
Director of Finance
Approved as to form by
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City i ttorney
Presented by
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THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED
AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE
FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
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Dated: 1/7/ G j In
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
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PARTIES AND RECITAL PAGE(S)
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
and
Public Financial Management, Inc.
To provide Financial Advisory Services
This agreement ("Agreement"), dated August 3, 2010 for the purposes of reference only, and
effective as of the date last executed unless another date is otherwise specified in Exhibit A to
this Agreement CExhibit A"), Paragraph 1, is between the City-related entity whose name and
business form is indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 2, ("City"), and the entity whose name,
business form, place of business and telephone numbers are indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraphs 4
through 6, ("Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following facts:
Recitals
WHEREAS, a request for proposal for financial advisory services was issued on June 11,
2010 and closed on June 28,2020; and,
WHEREAS, there were four respondents to the proposal that were evaluated by the
Selection Committee composed of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director and
Conservation Manager based on their respective proposal content and subseqnent interview; and,
WHEREAS, based on the selection committee's recommendation; Public Financial
Management, Inc. is the successful respondent; and
WHEREAS, Public Financial Management. Inc. will assist the City in determining how
best to issue the City's allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) and QualitIed
Energy Conservation Bonds; and,
WHEREAS, Public Financial Management, Inc. will determine if the bonds are issued
publicly, privately or if it is detennined that bonds are not economically feasible, then assist the
City in negotiating a Pre-Paid Power Purchase Agreement, and,
WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a
manner such that it can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the
time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS PAGES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City and Consultant do hereby mutually
agree as follows:
All of the Recitals above are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
ARTICLE 1. CONSULTANT'S OBLIGATIONS
A. General
I. General Duties. Consultant shall perfonn all of the services described on Exhibit A,
Paragraph 7 ("General Duties").
2. Scope of Work and Schedule. Tn performing and delivering the General Duties,
Consultant shall also perform the services, and deliver to City the "Deliverables"
described in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, entitled "Scope of Work and Schedule," according
to, and within the time franles set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, time being of the
essence of this agreement. The General Duties and the work and Deliverables required in
the Scope of Work and Schedule shall be referred to as the "Defined Services." Failure to
complete the Defined Services by the times indicated does not, except at the option of the
City, terminate this Agreement.
a. Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from
Consultant, from time to time, reduce the Defined Services to be performed by the
Consultant nnder this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Consultant agree to meet
in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in
the compensation associated with the reduction.
b. Additional Services. Tn addition to performing the Defined Services, City may
require Consultant to perfoml additional consulting services related to the Defined
Services ("Additional Services"), and upon doing so in writing, if they are within the
scope of services offered by Consultant, Consultant shall perform same on a time and
materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Rate Schedule" in Exhibit A,
Paragraph IO(C), unless a separate fixed fee is otherwise agreed upon. All
compensation for Additional Services shall be paid monthly as billed.
3. Standard of Care. The Consultant expressly warrants that the work to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement, whether Defined Services or Additional Services, shall be
performed in accordance with the standard of care ordinarily exercised by members of
the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
a. No Waiver afStandard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood
to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility
for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages
caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards,
or tl1e willful misconduct of the Consultant or its subcontractors.
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B. Application of Laws. Should a federal or state law pre-empt a local law, or regulation, the
Consultant must comply with the federal or state law and implementing regulations. No
provision of this Agreement requires the Consultant to observe or enforce compliance with
any provision, perform any other act, or do any other thing in contravention of fcderal, state,
territorial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. If compliance with any provision of this
Agreement violates or would require the Consultant to violate any law, the Consultant agrees
to notify City immediately in writing. Should this occur, the City and the Consultant agree
that they will make appropriate arrangements to proceed with or, if necessary, amend or
terminate this Agreement, or portions of it, expeditiously.
1. Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that
all participants utilized by the Consultant to complete its obligations under this
Agreement, such as subcontractors, comply with all applicable laws, regulations,
ordinances, and policies, whether federal. state, or local, affecting Project
implementation. In addition, if a subcontractor is expected to fulfill any responsibilities of
the Consultant under this Agreement, the Consultant shall ensure that the subcontractor
carries out the Consultant's responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.
C. Insurance
I. General. Consultant must procure and maintain, during the period of performance of this
Agreement, and for twelve months after completion, policies of insurance from insurance
companies to protect against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work under this Agreement
and the results of that work by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors, and provide documentation of same prior to commencement of work.
2. Minimum Scope ofInsurance. Coverage must be at least as broad as:
a. CGL. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence
Form CGOOOl).
b. Auto. Insurance Services Oftlce Form Number CA 0001 covenng Automobile
Liability, Code I (any auto).
c. We. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
d. E&O. Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions Liability insurance appropriate to
the Consultant's profession. Architects' and Engineers' coverage is to be endorsed to
include contractual liability.
3. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant must maintain limits no less than those
included in the table below:
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i. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury,
(Including (including death), and property damage. If Commercial General
operations, Liability insurance with a general aggregate limit is used, either
products and the general aggregate limit must apply separately to this
completed Project/location or the general aggregate limit must be twice the
operations, as required occurrence limit.
applicable)
ii. Automobile $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, including death, and
Liability: property damage.
iii. Workers' Statutory
Compensation $1,000,000 each accident
Employer's $1,000,000 disease-policy limit
Liability: $1,000,000 disease-each employee
iv. Professional $5,000,000 each occurrence
Liability or Errors
& Omissions
Liability:
4. Oeductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self.insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer will
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selt~insured retentions as they pertain to the City,
its officers, ot1icials, employees and volunteers; or the Consultant will provide a financial
guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
5. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability, automobile liability, and where
appropriate, the worker's compensation policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions:
a. Additional Insureds. City of Chula Vista, its officers, officials, employees, agents,
and volunteers are to be named as additional insureds with respect to all policies of
insurance, including those with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned,
leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Consultant, where applicable, and,
with respect to liability arising out of work or operations perfonned by or on behalf of
the Consultant, including providing materials, parts or equipment furnished in
connection with such work or operations. The general liability additional insured
coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant's
insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent. Specifically, the endorsement
must not exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage.
b. Primary Insurance The Consultant's General Liability insurance coverage must be
primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents.
and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its ot1icers,
officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance of the
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Consultant and in no way relieves the Consultant from its responsibility to provide
lllsurance.
c. Cancellation. The insurance policies required by this Agreement shall not be canceled
by either party. except after thirty days' prior written notice to the City by certified
mail, return receipt requested. The words "will endeavor" and "but failure to mail
such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its
agents, or representatives" shall be deleted from all certificates.
d. Active Negligence. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the
active negligence of the additional insureds in any case where an agreement to
indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section
2782 of the Civil Code.
e. Waiver o.lSubrogation. Consultant's insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in
favor of the City for each required policy providing coverage for the term required by
this Agreement.
6. Claims Forms. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or
Errors & Omissions coverage are written on a claims-made form:
a. Retro Date. The "Retro Date" must be shown, and mnst be before the date of the
Agreement or the beginning of the work required by the Agreement.
b. lvfaintenance and Evidence. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance
must be provided for at least five years atier completion of the work required by the
Agreement.
c. Cancellation. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a "Retro Date" prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, the Consultant must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a
minimum of five years after completion of the work required by the Agreement.
d. Copies. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
for review.
7. Acceptabilitv of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with licensed insurers admitted to
transact business in the State of Califomia with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less
than A V. If insurance is placed with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the
State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers ("LESLI") with a current A.M.
Best's rating of no less than A X. Exception may be made for the State Compensation
Fund when not specifically rated.
8. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements etTecting coverage required by Section LC. of this Agreement.
The endorsements should be on insurance industry forms, provided those endorsements
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or policies conform to the requirements of this Agreement. All certificates and
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The
City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these
specifications.
9. Subcontractors. Consultant must include all subconsultants as insureds under its policies
or furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subconsultant. All coverage for
subconsultants is subject to all of the requirements included in these specifications.
10. Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this Article shall not
be construed to limit the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, including
Indemnity.
D. Security for Performance
1. Performance Bond. In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for
Consultant to provide a Performance Bond (indicated by a check mark in the
parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Performance
Bond"), then Consultant shall provide to the City a performance bond, in the amount
indicated at Exhibit A, Paragraph 18, in the form prescribed by the City and by such
sureties which are authorized to transact such business in the State of California, listed as
approved by the United States Department of Treasury Circular 570,
http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570, and whose underwriting limitation is sufficient to issue
bonds in the amount required by the Agreement, and which also satisfy the requirements
stated in Section 995.660 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except as provided otherwise
by laws or regulations. All bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified
copy of such agent's authority to act. Surety companies must be duly licensed or
authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Projcct is located to issue bonds for the limits
so required. Form must be satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City.
2. Letter of Credit. [n the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for
Consultant to provide a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical
space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Letter of Credit"), then
Consultant shall provide to the City an irrevocable letter of credit callable by the City at
its unfettered discretion by submitting to the bank a letter, signed by the City Manager,
stating that the Consultant is in breach of the terms of this Agreement. The letter of
credit shall be issued by a bank, and be in a form and amount satisfactory to the Risk
Manager or City Attorney which amount is indicated in the space adjacent to the term,
"Letter of Credit," in Exhibit A, Paragraph 18.
3. Other Securitv. In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for
Consultant to provide security other than a Performance Bond or a Letter of Credit
(indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding the
subparagraph entitled "Other Security"), then Consultant shall provide to the City such
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other security therein listed in a form and amonnt satisfactory to the Risk Manager or
City Attorney.
E. Business License. Consultant agrees to obtain a business license from the City and to
otherwise comply with Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
ARTICLE n. CITY OBLIGATIONS
A. Consultation and Cooperation. City shall regularly consult the Consultant for the purpose
of reviewing the progress of the Defined Services and Schedule, and to provide direction and
guidance to achieve the objectives of this Agreement. The City shall allow Consultant access
to its office facilities, files and records, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the City,
tluoughout the term of this Agreement. [n addition, City agrees to provide the materials
identified at Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, with the understanding that delay in the provision of
those materials beyond thirty days after authorization to proceed, shall constitute a basis for
the justifiable delay in the Consultant's performance.
B. Compensation.
I. Following Receipt of Billing. Upon receipt of a properly prepared bill from Consultant,
submitted to the City as indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17, but in no event more
frequently than monthly, on the day of the period indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17,
City shall compensate Consultant for all services rendered by Consultant according to the
terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 10, adjacent to the governing
compensation relationship indicated by a "checkmark" next to the appropriate
arrangement, subject to the requirements for retention set forth in Paragraph 18 of
Exhibit A, and shall compensate Consultant for out of pocket expenses as provided in
Exhibit A, Paragraph 11.
2. Supporting Information. Any billing submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient
information as to the propriety of the billing, including properly executed payrolls, time
records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing in detail the nature of the charges to
the Project in order to permit the City to evaluate that the amount due and payable is
proper, and such hilling shall specifically contain the City's account number indicated on
Exhibit A, Paragraph 17(C) to be charged upon making such payment.
3. Exclusions. In determining the amount of the compensation City will exclude any cost:
1) incurred prior to the effective date of this Agreement; or 2) arising out of or related to
the errors, omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of the Consultant. its
agents, employees, or subcontractors.
a. Errors and Omissions. In the event that the City Administrator determines that
the Consultant's negligence, errors, or omissions in the performance of work
under this Agreement has resulted in expense to City greater than would have
resulted if there were no such negligence, errors, omissions, Consultant shall
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reimhurse City for any additional expenses incurred by the City. Nothing in this
paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under other provisions of this
Agreement.
4. Pavment Not Final Approval. The Consultant understands and agrees that payment to the
Consultant for any Project cost does not constitute a City tinal decision about whether
that cost is allowable and eligible for payment under the Project and does not constitute a
waiver of any violation of Consultant of the terms of the Agreement. The Consultant
acknowledges that City will not make a tinal determination about the eligibility of any
cost until the final payment has been made on the Project or the results of an audit of the
Project requested by the City has been completed, whichever occurs latest. If City
determines that the Consultant is not entitled to receive any portion of the compensation
due or paid, City will notify the Consultant in writing, stating its reasons. The Consultant
agrees that Project closeout will not alter the Consultant's responsibility to return any
funds due City as a result of later refunds, corrections, or other similar transactions; nor
will Project closeont alter the right of City to disallow costs ami recover funds provided
for the Projcct on the basis of a later audit or other review.
a. Consulrant's Obligation to Pay. Upon notification to the Consultant that specific
amounts are owed to City, whether for excess payments or disallowed costs, the
Consultant agrees to remit to City promptly the amounts owed, including applicable
interest.
ARTICLE III. ETHICS
A. Financial Interests of Consultant
1. Consultant is Desi,mated as an FPPC Filer. If Consultant is designated on Exhibit A,
Paragraph 14, as an "FPPC filer," Consultant is deemed to be a "Consultant" for the
purposes of the Political Reform Act conflict of interest and disclosure provisions, and
shall report economic interests to the City Clerk on the required Statement of Economic
Interests in such reporting categories as are specified in Paragraph 14 of Exhibit A, or if
none are specified, then as determined by the City Attorney.
2. No Participation in Decision. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC
Filer, Consultant shall not make, or participate in making or in any way attempt to use
Consultant's position to int1uence a governmental decision in which Consultant knows or
has reason to know Consultant has a financial interest other than the compensation
promised by this Agreement.
3. Search to Determine Economic Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated
as an FPPC Filer. Consultant warrants and represents that Consultant has diligently
conducted a search and inventory of Consultant's economic interests, as the tenn is used
in the regulations promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission, and has
detennined that Consultant does not, to the best of Consultant's knowledge, have an
economic interest which would conflict with Consultant's duties under this Agreement.
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4. Promise Not to Acquire Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is
designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant
will not acquire, obtain, or assume an economic interest during the term of this
Agreement which would constitute a conflict of interest as prohibited by the Fair Political
Practices Act.
5. Dutv to Advise of Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated
as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant will
immediately advise the City Attorney if Consultant learns of an economic interest of
Consultant's that may result ilt a conflict of interest for the purpose of the Fair Political
Practices Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
6. Specific Warranties Against Economic Interests. Consultant WalTants, represents and
agrees that:
a. Neither Consultant, nor Consultant's immediate family members, nor Consultant's
employees or agents ("Consultant Associates") presently have any interest, directly or
indirectly, whatsoever in any property which may be the.subject matter of the Defined
Services, or in any property within 2 radial miles from the exterior boundaries of any
property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, ("Prohibited
Interest"), other than as listed in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14.
b. No promise of future employment, remuneration, consideration, gratuity or other
reward or gain has been made to Consultant or Consultant Associates in connection
with Consultant's performance of this Agreement. Consultant promises to advise City
of any such promise that may be made during the Term of this Agreement, or for
twelve months thercafter.
c. Consultant Associates shall not acquire any such Prohibited Interest within the Term
of this Agreement, or for twelve months after the expiration of this Agreement,
except with the written permission of City.
d. Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement,
or for any third party that may be in connict with Consultant's responsibilities under
this Agreement, except with the written pern1ission of City.
IV. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A. Application of Section. The provisions ofthis section apply if a Liquidated Damages Rate
is provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 13.
I. Estimating Damages. It is acknowledged by both parties that time is of the essence in the
completion of this Agreement, It is difficult to estimate the amount of damages resulting
from delay in performance. The parties have used their judgmcnt to arrive at a reasonable
amount to compensate for delay.
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2. Amount of Penaltv. Failure to complete the Defined Services within the allotted time
period specified in this Agreement snall result in the following penalty: For each
consecutive calendar day in excess of the time specified for the completion of the
respective work assignment or Deliverable, the Consultant shall pay to the City, or have
withheld from monies due, the sum of Liquidated Damages Rate provided in Exhibit A,
Paragraph 13 ("Liquidated Damages Rate").
3. Request for Extension of Time. If the performance of any act required of Consultant is
directly prevented or delayed by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, unusual
governmental delays, acts of God, fire, floods, epidemics, freight embargoes, or other
causes beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant, as determined by the City,
Consultant shall be excused from performing that act for the period of time equal to the
period of time of the prevention or delay. In the event Consultant claims the existcnce of
such a delay, the Consultant shall notify the City's Contract Administrator, or designee, in
writing of that fact within ten calendar days after the beginning of any such claimed
delay. Extensions of time will not be granted for delays to minor portions of work unless
it can be shov.n that such delays did or will delay the progress of the work.
ARTICLE V. INDEMNIFICATION
A. Defense, Indemnity, and Hold Harmless.
I. General Requirement. Except for liability for Design Professional Services covered
under Article V., Section A.2., Consultant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold
harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers, agents and employees, from and
against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss,
damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in
any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or
willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and
contractors. arising out of or in cOlmection with the performance of the Defined Services
or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not include any claims, damages,
liability, costs and expenses (including without limitations, attorneys fees) arising from
the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers,
employees. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed
to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, its agents,
officers, or employees which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent
acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
2. Design Professional Services. If Consultant provides design professional services, as
defined by California Civil Code section 2782.5, as may be amended from time to time,
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, ofticcrs, employees,
volunteers, and agents free and harnl1ess from any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or relating
to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers,
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employees, agents, consultants, and contractors arising out of or in connection with the
perfol111ance of Consultant's services. Consultant's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall not include any claims or liabilities arising trom the sole negligence, active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers or employees. This
section in no way alters, affects or modifies the Consultant's obligations and duties under
this Agreement.
1. Costs of Defense and Award. Included in the obligations in Sections Al and A2, above,
is the Consultant's obligation to defend, at Consultant's own cost, expense and risk, any
and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings, that may be brought or instituted against
the City, its directors, officials. officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, subject to
the limitations in Sections A.l. and A.2. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment,
award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all related legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them, subject to the limitations in Sections A.!. and A.2.
4. Insurance Proceeds. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to
insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents, and/or volunteers.
5. Declarations. Consultant's obligations under Article V shall not be limited by any prior
or subsequent declaration by the Consultant.
6. Enforcement Costs. Consultant agrees to pay any and all costs City incurs enforcing the
indemnity and defense provisions set forth in Article V.
7. Survival. Consultant's obligations under Article V shall survive the tennination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A Termination for Cause. If, tln'ough any cause, Consultant shall fail to fultill in a timely and
proper manner Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, or if Consultant shall violate
any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such
termination. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys,
drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of the
City, become the property of the City, and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and
equitable compensation, in an amount not to exceed that payable under this Agreement and
less any damages caused City by Consultant's breach, for any work satisfactorily completed
on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice of Tennination,.
B. Termination of Agreement for Convenience of City. City may terminate this Agreement
at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written notice to Consultant of such
telmination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the
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effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfInished documents and
other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become City's sole and
exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this paragraph,
Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation, in an amount not to
exceed that payable under this Agreement, for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents and other materials prior to the effective date of such termination. Consultant
hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation arising under this
Agreement except as set forth in this section.
ARTICLE VII. RECORD RETENTION AND ACCESS
A. Rccord Retention. During the course of the Project and for three (3) years following
completion, the Consultant agrees and to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all data,
documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating.to the Project as City
may require. '
B. Access to Records of Consultant and Subcontractors. The Consultant agrees to permit,
and require its subcontractors to permit City or its authorized representatives, upon request,
to inspect all Project work, materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books,
records, and accounts of the Contractor and its subcontractors pertaining to the Project.
C. Projcct Closeout. The Consultant agrees that Project closeout does not alter the reporting
and record retention requirements of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII. PROJECT COMPLETION, AUDIT, AND CLOSEOUT
A. Project Complction. Within ninety (90) calendar days following Project completion or
termination by City, Consultant agrees to submit a fInal certification of Project expenses and
audit reports, as applicable.
B. Audit of Consultants. Consultant agrees to perform financial and compliance audits the
City may requirc. The Consultant also agrees to obtain any other audits required by City.
Consultant agrees that Project closeout will not alter Consultant's audit responsibilities. Audit
costs are allowable Project costs.
C. Project Closeout. Project closeout occurs when City notifies the Consultant that City has
closed the Project, and either forwards the final paymei1t or acknowledges that the Consultant
has remitted thc proper refund. The Consultant agrees that Project closeout by City docs not
invalidate any continuing requirements imposed by the Agreement or any unmet
requirements set forth in a v/fitten notification from City
ARTICLE IX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Assignability. The services of Consultant are personal to the City, and Consultant shall not
assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether
by assigmnent or notation), without prior written consent of City.
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I. Limiteu Consent. City hereby consents to the assignment of the portions of the Defineu
Services iuentified in Exhibit A, Paragraph 16 to the sub consultants identified as
"Pem1itted Subconsultants".
B. Ownership, Publication, Reprouuction and Use of Material. All reports, studies,
information, data, statistics, fomls, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other
materials or properties produced under this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive
property of City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement shall be subj ect to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the
United States or in any other country without the express written consent of City. City shall
have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of
the Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in
part, any such reports, studies, uata, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced
under this Agreement.
C. Independent Contractor. City is interested only in the results obtained anu Consultant shall
perfom1 as an inuependent contractor with sole control of the manner and means of
performing the services requireu under this Agreement. City maintains the right only to
reject or accept Consultant's work products. Consultant and any of the Consultant's agents,
employees or representatives are, for all purposes under this Agreement, independent
contractors and shall not be deemed to be employees of City, and none of them shall be
entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled including but not limited to,
overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave
benefits. Therefore, City will not withhold state or feueral income tax, social security tax or
any other payroll tax, and Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of same anu
shall hold the City harmless with regard to them.
1. Actions on Behalf of Citv. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have
no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever, as
an agent or otherwise. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to bind
City or its members, agents, or employees, to any obligation whatsoever, unless expressly
provided in this Agreement.
2. No Obligations to Third Parties. In connection with the Project, Consultant agrees and
shall require that it's agents, employees, subcontractors agree that City shall not be
responsible for any obligations or liabilities to any third party, including its agents,
employees, subcontractors, or other person or entity that is not a party to this Agreement.
Notwithstanuing that City may have concurred in or approved any solicitation,
subagreement, or third party contract at any tier, City shall have no obligation or liability
to any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
D. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall he
brought arising out of this Agreement, against City unless a claim has first been presentcd in
writing and filed with City and acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be
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amended, the provIsIOns of which are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth
herein, and such policies and procedures used by City in the implementation of same. Upon
. request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of
resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
E. Administration of Contract. Each party designates the individuals ("Contract
Administrators") indicated on Exhibit A. Paragraph 12, as that party's contract administrator
who is authorized by the party to represent it in the routine administration of this Agreement.
F. Term. This Agreement shall tenninate when the parties have complied with all executory
provisions hereof.
G. Attorney's Fees. Should a dispute arising out of this Agreement result in litigation, it is
agreed that the prevailing party shall be entitled to a judgment against the other for an
amount equal to reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs incurred. The "prevailing party"
shall be deemed to be the party who is awarded substantially the relief sought.
H. Statement of Costs. In the event that Consultant prepares a report or document, or
participates in the preparation of a report or document in perfonning the Defined Services,
Consultant shall include, or cause the inclusion of, in the report or document, a statement of
the numbers and cost in dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the
preparation of the report or document.
1. Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman. If the box on Exhibit A, Paragraph 15
is marked, the Consultant and/or is principals is/are licensed with the State of California or
some other state as a real estate broker or salesperson. Otherwise, Consultant represents that
neither Consultant, nor its principals are licensed real estate brokers or salespersons.
J. Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to
this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party
shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in
the United States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with
return receipt requested, at the addresses identified in this Agreement as the places of
business for each of the designated parties.
K. Integration. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or
contemplated in it, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any provision of it may be
amended, modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in writing executed by the
party against which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or discharge is songht.
L. Capacity of Parties. Each signatory and party to this Agreement warrants and represents to
the other party that it has legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal to enter
into this Agreement, and that all necessary resolutions or other actions have been taken so as
to enable it to enter into this Agreement.
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M. Governing LawlVenue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this
Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County,
State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible.
Venue for this Agreement, and performance under it, shall be the City ofChula Vista.
(End of page. Next page is signature page.)
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Signature Page
to
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista and
Public Fiuancial Management, Ine.
To provide Financial Advisory Services
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement,
indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent
to its terms:
Dated:
City of Chula Vista
By:
Cheryl Cox, Mayor
Attest:
Donna Norris, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Bart Miesfe1d, City Attorney
Dated:
Public Financial Management, Inc
~ -------------
By:~._._~--
Mic erwanger
Senior Managing Consultant
Exhibit List to Agreement (X)
Exhibit A.
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Exhibit A
to
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
aud
Public Financial Management, Inc.
1. Effeetive Date of Agreement: August 3. 2010
2. City-Related Entity:
(X) City ofChula Vista, a municipal chartered corporation of the State of California
( ) Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista, a politieal subdivision of the State of
California
( ) Industrial Development Authority of the City ofChula Vista, a
( ) Other:
, a [insert business form]
("City")
3. Place of Business for City:
City of Chula Vista
27 6 Fourth A venue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
4. Consultant:
Michael Berwanger
5. Business Form of Consultaut:
( ) Sole Proprietorship
( ) Partnership
(X.) Corporation
6. Plaee of Business, Telephone and Fa.x Number of Consultant:
633 West Fifth Street
Suite 6700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(2113) 404-0078
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7. General Duties:
The financial advisor will advise the City in structuring the issuance and sale of bonds, notes,
and other securities as well as providing assistance and analyses for various projects, including
negotiating financing terms, drafting documents, and advising on legislation, regulations or other
procedures.
8. Scope of Work and Schedule:
A. Detailed Scope of Work:
Consultant shall:
. Provide independent financial advice and serve solely the interest of the City.
. Advise and assist the City in considering and structuring a bond issuance utilizing the
CREBs and/or QECBs tax credits structure.
. Advise on the advantages and disadvantages of using CREBs financing in contrast to a
Pre-Paid Power Purchase Agreement.
. Advise on the merits of competitive, negotiated or private placement of debt.
. Advise and assist the City in the development structure and timing of the issuance of
bonds in accordance with applicable laws, customs, and practices governing such
Issuance.
. Advise on the anlOunt, timing and nature of borrowings, as well as the credit structure,
maturity schedule, call provisions and other items, as needed.
. Assist in the preparation of Official Statements, notices of sale (competitive offerings)
and other appropriate information to prospective bond and note investors.
. Assist in preparing and presenting timely and adequate information on proposed
financings and the City's finances and operations to the bond rating agencies and
institutions providing credit enhancement.
. Evaluate the tenus and recommendation of acceptance, rejection or regeneration with
respect to sale bids or final pricing as applicable.
. Advise on such matters as bond registration, printing, and other matters related to the
settlcment and delivery of the bonds or notes, as required.
. Assist with preparation of RFPs and evaluation of proposals for the procurement of:
o Credit enhancements, including Letters of Credit and bond insurance
o Investment banking services
o Financial printing
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o Competitive offerings
o Paying Agent or Trustee
o Escrow Agent, if required
o Verification Agent, if required
. In the case of competitive otlerings, assume responsibility for the following:
Preparation and advertisement of Notice of Sale
Preparation of Bid Form
Advice as to manner of bid procedures
Management of competitive bidding procedures
. Attend (in person or by telephone, as required) meetings related to debt offerings and
participation in the deliberations at such meetings, including:
o Preparation of Official Statement with the entire working group
o Due diligence
o Rating agency presentations
o Pricing
o Closing
. Provide ongoing financial advisory services as necessary, including:
o Review financial issues with the rating agencies (and arrange and support calls and
meetings) relating to specific debt issues and to periodic updates.
o Evaluate unsolicited financial proposals received by the City, including but not
limited to refundings and alternate forms of financing vehicles like risk
management products.
o Provide advice on investor relations and assistance in preparation of related
presentation materials.
. Review bond documents, regulations, rules, proposed legislation, and other documents
relating to the City's financing programs.
. Assist the City in understanding and complying with Internal Revenue Service
regulations and the Federal tax code regarding CREBs and QECBs and any subsequent
audits by the Internal Revenue Service.
. Assist the City staff in drafting and preparing Continuing Disclosure documents for the
investor community.
. Assist the City when necessary in negotiating and preparing any agreements between
the City and other jurisdictions participating in any financing program.
. As necessary, resolve issues regarding the sale and issuance of bonds that are raised by
prospective purchasers, rating agencies, or public officials.
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. As requested, prepare and maintain projected debt service, debt outstanding and other
schedules related to City debt for use in the City budgeting processes and oftlcial
statements.
. Provide other technical assistance on debt financings, bond ratings and financing
alternatives as requested by the City.
B. Date for Commencement of Consultant Services:
( X ) Same as Effective Date of Agreement
( ) Other:
C. Dates or Time Limits for Delivery of Deliver abIes:
Deliverable No. I: 10/31/2012
Deliverable No.2:
Deliverable No.3:
Deliverable No.4:
D. Date for completion of all Consultant services:
CREBs must be issued by 10/31/2012.
9. Materials Required to be Supplied by City to Consultant:
10. Compensation:
A. (X) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For perfoffilance of all of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall
pay a single fixed fee in the amounts and at the times or milestones or for the Deliverables set
forth below:
Single Fixed Fee Amount:
Public Sale (Competitive or Negotiated) $50,000
Private Placement $30,000
Payable as follows: Tbe fee will be contingent and payable only upon the closing of a
bond issuance.
Milestone or Event or Deliverable
Amonnt or Percent of Fixed Fee
) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monrhly advances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
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phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considereu as interest
free loans that must be retumeu to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completeu. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation due for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 18 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation due for that
phase. Percentage of completion of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanued by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have represented in writing that
said percentage of completion of the phase has been performed by the Contractor.
The practice of making interim monthly advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
B. ( ) Phased Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For the performance of each phase or portion of the Defined Services by Consultant as are
separately iuentified below, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each phase of Services,
in the anlOunts and at the times or milestones or Deliverables set forth. Consultant shall not
commence Services under any Phase, al1d shall not be entitled to the compensation for a Phase,
unless City shall have issued a notice to proceed to Consultant as to said Phase.
Phase
1.
Fee for Said Phase
3.
$
$
$
2.
( ) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monthly auvances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considered as interest
free loans that must be returned to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completed. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation uue for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 18 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation uue for that
phase. Percentage of completion, of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, Or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanded by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have representeu in writing that
said percentage of completion of the phase has been performed by the Contractor.
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The practice of making interim montWy advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
c. ( ) Hourly Rate Arrangement
For performance of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay
Consultant for the productive hours of time spent by Consultant in the performance of said
Services, at the rates or amounts set forth in the Rate Schedule herein below according to the
following terms and conditions:
(I) ( ) Not-to-Exceed Limitation on Time and Materials Arrangement
Notwithstanding the expenditure by Consultant of time and materials in excess of said
Maximum Compensation amount, Consultant agrees that Consultant will perfolm all of
the Defined Services herein required of Consultant for $
including all Materials, and other "reimbursables" ("Maximum Compensation").
(2) ( ) Limitation without Further Authorization on Time and Materials Arrangement
At such time as Consultant shall have incurred time and materials equal to
$ ("Authorization Limit"), Consultant shall not be entitled
to any additional compensation without further authorization issued in writing and
approved by the City. Nothing herein shall preclude Consultant from providing additional
Services at Consultant's 0\\11 cost and expense. See Exhibit B for wage rates.
( ) Hourly rates may increase by 6% for services rendered after [month], 20~, if delay
in providing services is caused by City.
II. Materials Reimbursement AlTangement
For the cost of out of pocket expenses incurred by Consultant in the performance of services
herein required, City shall pay Consultant at the rates or amounts set forth below:
( X) None, the compensation includes all costs.
Cost or Rate
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
() Reports, not to exceed $
() Copies, not to exceed $
() Travel, not to exceed $
() Printing, not to exceed $
() Postage, not to exceed $
() Delivery, not to exceed $
() Outside Services:
(X) Other Actual Identifiable Direct Costs:
Miscellaneous Expense, not to exceed $2,500:
$2,500
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, not to exceed $
$
12. Contract Administrators:
City: Phillip Davis, Assistant Finance Director
Consultant: Michael Berwanger, Senior Managing Consultant
13. Liquidated Damages Rate:
( ) S
( ) Other:
per day.
14. Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant Reporting Categories, per Conflict ofInterest
Code (Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 2.02):
( X) Not Applicahle. Not an FPPC Filer.
( ) FPPC Filer
( ) Category No.1. Investments, sources of income and business interests.
( ) Category No.2. Interests in real property.
( ) Category No.3. Investments, business posll1ons, interests in real property, and
sources of income subject to the regulatory, pennit or licensing authority of the
department administering this Agreement.
( ) Category No.4. Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of
income that engage in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of
real property.
( ) Category NO.5. Investments and business positions in business entities and sources
of income that, within the past two years, have contracted with the City of Chula
Vista or the City's Redevelopment Agency to provide services, supplies, materials,
machinery or equipment.
( ) Category No.6. Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of
income that, within the past two years, have contracted with the department
administering this Agreement to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or
equipment.
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( ) List "Consultant Associates" interests in real property within 2 radial miles of Project
Property, if any:
15. ( ) Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman
16. Permitted Subconsultants: None
17. Bill Processing
A. Consultant's Billing to be submitted for the following period of time:
( ) Monthly
( ) Quarterly
( X )Other: At bond closing.
B. Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's Billing:
( ) First of the Month
( ) 15th Day of each Month
(X) End of the Month
(X) Other: At bond closing.
C. City's Account Number: "..
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18. Security for Performance
( ) Performance Bond, $
( ) Letter of Credit, $
( ) Other Security:
Type:
Amount: $
( ) Retention. If this space is checked, then notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary
requiring the payment of compensation to the Consultant sooner, the City shall be entitled
to retain, at their option, either the following "Retention Percentage" or "Retention
Amount" until the City determines that the Retention Release Event, listed below, has
occurred:
( ) Retention Percentage:
%
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( ) Retention Amount: $
Retention Release Event:
( ) Completion of All Consultant Services
( ) Other:
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