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iii. Determine whether exclusions are permitted by the City's ordinance and/or franchise agreement. e. Determine if a utility provider or any of its subsidiaries receives any revenues from customers or third -parties for the use of the utility provider's facilities located on the City's right-of-way authorized by the franchise agreement that are not included in the Franchise Fee calculation used to determine the payment to the City. f. Analyze the number of customers reported in the City by rate classification and obtain and review the utility provider's procedures to code new customers to the proper jurisdictions and the procedures used to address annexations. 3. Exemption Review a. Obtain and review the list of any exempted customers, if any, from the UUT and/or Franchise Fee computation. b. For a Cable TV provider's PEG Fees, if any, request the supporting documentation on the provider's payments to the City. c. The schedules should include a composition of the number of subscribers such as basic, non-standard and free subscribers, by month, for each of the calendar years included in the review period. 4. Geo -Code Review a. Sample test the geo-coding system by selecting customer accounts within the City boundaries and in the immediate vicinity to review if those accounts are properly coded as assessed. MuniServices will request that the utility provider provide the customer account information in an electronic format for all customers located in the City and surrounding areas. b. MuniServices will concentrate the sampling in problematic geographical areas, such as those that might overlap with a neighboring city or where multiple zip codes exist. c. MuniServices will also sample test heavily in the area of annexations to ensure that proper procedures are in place to identify and properly code these areas within the Franchisee's system. 5. Exit Interview a. Conduct an Exit Interview with the utility provider to review findings and obtain the provider's position on the issues identified during the review. b. Seek to obtain an agreement and/or payment of any amounts due to the City (to be sent directly to the City). 6. Reports a. Prepare a written report with findings that describe and explain the following: i. Results of MuniServices' review ii. Potential additional monies due to the City iii. Provider's position of the issues iv. Any applicable penalties and interest b. Provide any and all necessary schedules and supporting documents to assist the City in collecting any underpaid UUT and/or Franchise Fees. REV: 01-30-1715 Page 13 of 18 ATTY/AGR.2017.012/MuniServices, LLC - UUT & AB1717