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b. Assessment Adoption/Implementation -- In order to impose and collect non-ad valorem <br /> assessments on the property tax bill, Florida statutes require adoption of resolutions and <br /> several published and mailed notices that must strictly comply with statutory <br /> requirements and deadlines. Ms. Schoettle-Gumm will guide the City through this <br /> process from the drafting and adoption of the ordinances/resolutions needed for <br /> imposition and collection of the utility undergrounding assessments on the annual tax <br /> bill as well as instructing OWNER on necessary mailings and published notices. Costs <br /> related to publishing, printing and mailing of all notices will be the responsibility of the <br /> City. <br /> The recommended legal process includes a Resolution of Intent pursuant to F.S. <br /> §197.3632, a base ordinance and two assessment resolutions. Although an ordinance is <br /> not strictly required for assessments for a capital improvement project if the City uses <br /> the process in Florida Statutes Chapter 170, this recommended approach has been very <br /> successful for adoption of numerous other special assessments in Florida. Because plans <br /> and specifications for the project must be available prior to adoption of the first <br /> resolution required in F.S. §170.03, relying solely on the Chapter 170 process can lead to <br /> reaction from property owners that is rather late in the process of the undergrounding <br /> project and also late in the required statutory process for placing assessments on the <br /> annual tax bill. By having an advertised public hearing on an assessment ordinance <br /> earlier in the project schedule, adequate opportunity for identification of property owner <br /> issues is provided. The recommended process provides clear legal authority for all <br /> actions related to the assessments as well as providing opportunity for public comment <br /> and timely responses by the City and Project Team to issues and new information. Ms. <br /> Schoettle-Gumm will attend one public meeting as requested by the City. <br /> Task 3 —Additional Services <br /> The Project Team will respond to request by the City for additional services relevant to <br /> this assignment not specifically identified in Tasks 1 and 2 above. Such services may <br /> include, but are not limited to: alternative apportionment methodology; attendance at <br /> meetings or other need; verification of data/on-site inspections; assistance after adoption <br /> of final assessment resolution to complete implementation of the assessments, including <br /> preparation and submittal of the roll to the County for inclusion on the ad valorem <br /> property tax bill; and continued support to insure that statutory requirements are <br /> fulfilled. <br /> PROJECT SCHEDULE <br /> Task 1 of the Scope of Services will be completed within thirty (30) days from receipt of Notice to <br /> Proceed except for delays beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant. <br /> Task 2 of the Scope of Services will be completed within an additional thirty (30) days from receipt <br /> of Notice to Proceed except for delays beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant. <br /> Task 3 of the Scope of Services will be completed as mutually agreed. <br /> Page 7of8 <br /> a i <br />