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Article 5 - Obligations A. Welcome Packet The City agrees to provide MuniServices with a Program Welcome Packet, including, but not limited to: 1. A copy of the City's UUT Ordinance and any amendments thereto. 2. Two letters requesting the exemption lists from the utility companies to be placed on City letterhead and returned to MuniServices. 3. A Letter of Authorization for MuniServices to act on City's behalf. Place on City letterhead and returned to MuniServices. 4. A sample remittance form to be provided to the utility companies if the City doesn't currently have a form for this purpose. 5. Two SB278 letters requesting from utility companies to provide a transportation list.These letters should be placed on City letterhead and returned to MuniServices. B. Necessary Information The City will provide MuniServices, on a timely basis, with information necessary to conduct its compliance review activities including but not limited to: monthly UUT payment histories, exemption lists, and SB 278 gas and electric lists (including names of customers refusing to pay surcharges), and of any subsequent amendments to the UUT ordinance. C. Regarding the City-Specific Audits City agrees to: l. Provide administrative subpoenas as needed for access to the books and records of the utility. 2. Provide a specific Letter of Authorization for MuniServices addressed to the specific utility for the specific audit. 3. Invoice the responsible party for tax deficiencies (plus interest and penalties if applicable) identified and confirmed by MuniServices within thirty (30) days following receipt of MuniServices detection report or correspondence. 4. Provide MuniServices with a copy of any settlement agreement with a taxpayer/tax collector within ten (10) days of entering into such agreement; and, D. Notification Notify MuniServices within ten (10) days following receipt by the City of payments that are a direct result of MuniServices compliance and/or audit services (cash, installment, or other compensation directly benefitting the City) of such tax deficiencies, whether invoiced or not. Upon receipt of such notice, MuniServices will promptly invoice the City (if applicable). E. Legal Interpretations of Ordinance Upon request, the City will provide MuniServices with appropriate legal and administrative interpretations of its UUT ordinance. It is agreed and understood that the City will retain the exclusive authority and responsibility to administer, interpret, and enforce its UUT ordinance, recognizing that the role of MuniServices is limited to employing their uniaue expertise and proprietary tools for: i) detecting and identifying ATTY/AGR/2013.094/MUNI SERVICES(UUT) REV:06-04-13 MLG Page 17 of 19