Specifications include, but are not limited to: The firm will be responsible for developing financing plans for debt issuances including recommended size, structure and specific Terms and Conditions. The firm is expected to be knowledgeable of the City’s financial operations, demographic and economic factors, and long-term capital program requirements. The firm must have experience with debt issuances for municipalities in the State of Nebraska. Services may include, but are not limited to: • Provide as-needed financial advice regarding market conditions and trends, financial products, credit and credit analysis, and third party alternative financing; • Present information to rating agencies on behalf of the City, as needed. • Create a plan to be fiscally responsible on the behalf of the City and its’ funding opportunities; • Compile proposals for additional services needed to facilitate a bond refinancing or issuance; • Attend meetings of the City and its staff on an as-needed basis and make presentations to the City Council or Utility and Infrastructure Board if requested; • Coordinate and participate in all aspects of the bond issuance process, from creating and maintaining a schedule; preparing or reviewing statements, reports and resolutions; conducting independent analysis of financing alternatives; coordinating all aspects of competitive sales; monitoring performance of underwriting teams; to post-issuance analysis and all tasks during the process; • Coordinate with bond counsel and other participants the timing and process of the bond issuance; • Manage such matters as bond registration, printing, investment of proceeds and other matters related to the settlement and delivery of bonds and notes; • Monitor the feasibility and opportunities to refinance and restructure the City’s existing debt to reduce costs or to otherwise implement its financial objectives; • Provide other financial services as requested.