Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking to retain a qualified financial advisor firm to provide advice and services related to the sale of bond and notes. It is expected that the financial advisor will work closely with the Director of Financial, including making recommendations and performing activities related to the issuance of debt and maintenance of the City’s Credit rating. Review and evaluate the City’s existing capital financing plans and work closely with the Director of Finance to determine whether current borrowing strategy needs to be amended. • Assist the City in reviewing opportunities to refinance and restructure its existing debt in order to reduce costs or to otherwise implement the City’s financial objectives. • Advise on methods of debt sales (where appropriate). • Recommend timing of bond sales. • Identify tasks, responsibilities, and dates for completing activities leading up to bond sales. Assist with coordinating all tasks associated with a sale, including preparation of the offering statement. • Design or actively participate in the design of debt structure.