a) The proposed Bond Counsel services includes: The services to be provided by the Bond Counsel shall include, but are not limited to the following: • Assist in preparing legal documents in connection with the financing program. • Render an objective legal opinion with respect to assessing the viability of authorizing and issuing evidences of indebtedness. • Examine applicable law. • Prepare the Ordinance and other authorizing documents. • Consult with the parties to the transaction prior to the issuance of the Obligations. • Secure TWDB and Texas Attorney General approval of the Obligations and the registration of the Obligations by the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas. • Review certified proceedings. • Undertake such additional duties as deemed necessary to render the opinion with respect to each Obligations issue. b) The proposed Financial Advisor services included: The services to be provided by the Financial Advisor shall include, but are not limited to the following: • Direction and coordination of all programs of financing, specifically including preparation and coordination of filing an application with the TWDB for loan or grant assistance. • Advise the City of current bond market conditions. • Recommend method of sale of debt instruments. • Advise publications of forthcoming sale. • Arrange for reposts of independent consultants. • Recommend as to the advisability of obtaining credit ratings and coordinate preparation and submission of information to rating agencies. • Coordinate, prepare, and submit required information to recognized bond insurance companies for insurance qualification, including for a TWDB loan. • Coordination efforts for delivery of debt instruments and preparation and verification of closing figures. • Maintain liaison with Bond Counsel in preparation of all legal documents. • Counsel in selection of paying agent/registrar.
