Agmt10 David Taussig and Associates

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Exhibit A . Bond Sizing and Structure: Coordinate with financial advisor and underwriter regarding structure and sizing of bonds to establish an optimal schedule of bond sales to maximize funding capacity and alleviate cash flow constraints, including an analysis of level and increasing debt service, sales of multiple series of bond issues, use of improvement areas or zones should the City decide to include more than one property owner in any CFD with a separate rate structure, trade-offs between capitalized interest and bond-financed facilities, required reserve funds, and escrowed bond proceeds, if applicable. As requested, DTA will prepare additional Tax Spreads based on varying land use types, absorption, interest rate, bond phasing and structuring, and other assumptions. DTA cashflows shall provide special tax structures necessary to support proposed financing, with a variety of combinations of tax levels to be applied to various land use types. These cashflows will allow City staff to evaluate alternative special tax scenarios to determine the most politically attractive set of tax rates. DTA may recommend alternative techniques to apportion special taxes to enhance project feasibility. DTA shall prepare tax spread revisions until all parties are satisfied. Task 5 Rate and Method of Apportionment of Soecial Tax (the Special Tax Formula) Prepare the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax ("RMA"). The RMA will document the special tax formula, maximum special tax rates, classification of property for purposes of the annual levy, the prepayment methodology, etc. All such components of the RMA will be structured so they are consistent with the City's approved CFD policies. The RMA will be designed to adapt to changes in land use, densities and absorption. DTA will also evaluate the need for improvement areas or zones, and if required, develop a separate RMA for each improvement area or zone. Task 6 Joint Communiw Facilities Agreement and Funding and Acquisition Agreement Review and negotiate Joint Community Facilities Agreements and Funding and Acquisition Agreements with participating publiC agencies and developers. Task 7 CFD Report Prepare the public report which shall contain a description and estimated cost of the proposed public facilities to be financed by the CFD, estimated bonded indebtedness and related issuance costs and incidental expenses, and an explanation of the special tax apportionment methodology. Task 8 CFD Boundary Map This task entails the preparation and/or review of the CFD boundary map pursuant to the requirements of the Mello-Roos Act and the San Mateo County (the "County") Recorder's Office, assuming that computerized base maps are provided by Project landowner. The boundary map will describe the property to be subject to the special tax. When finalized, and as requested, DTA will prepare mylar and black line originals of the boundary map and coordinate execution of the signature blocks and recordation. Task 9 Registrar of Voter's Certification Request from the County Registrar of Voters confirmation of registered voters status residing in the boundaries of the CFD prior to the adoption of the Resolution of Intention (Government Code Section 953322). Task 10 Document Review and Preparation Assist City and its finance team in the preparation and review of legal and bond documents for the formation of the CFD, including Resolution of Intention and Resolution of Formation, and assist participating parties in executing such agreements, as needed. Also provide necessary data and advice to Bond Counsel regarding the implementation of the CFD, including policies which address changes in land uses which occur after district formation, integration of reimbursement programs from the State or other public districts or fee programs. City of Redwood City (One Marina Project) Special Tax Consulting Services Page A-2 August 4,2010