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April 30, 2019 <br />bakertitty <br />MUNICIPAL ADVISORS <br />nowjoined with <br />Springsted and Umbaugh <br />Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC <br />Mr. Daniel T. Parker 6365 Keystone Crossing, Ste 300 <br />Controller Indianapolis, IN 46240 <br />City of South Bend United States of America <br />227 West Jefferson Boulevard T: +1 (317) 465 1500 <br />South Bend, IN 46601 F: +1 (317) 465 1550 <br />bakertilly.com <br />Re: South Bend (Indiana) Municipal Landfill — Proposed Financial Advisory and Accounting Services <br />Financial Assurance Test <br />Dear Mr. Parker: <br />Thank you for requesting that Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC (the "Firm") provide to the City of <br />South Bend, Indiana (the "Client") those services more fully set forth in Exhibit A hereto (the "Services"). <br />Fees and Costs <br />Fees charged for work performed are generally based on hourly rates, as set forth in Exhibit B, for the time <br />expended, a fixed amount or other arrangement as mutually agreed upon as more appropriate for a particular <br />matter. Hourly rates for work performed by our professionals vary by individual and reflect the complexity <br />of the engagement. <br />Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest with 'carious Forms of Compensation <br />The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) requires us, as your municipal advisor, to provide <br />written disclosure to you about the actual or potential conflicts of interest presented by various forms of <br />compensation. Exhibit C sets forth the potential conflicts of interest associated with various forms of <br />compensation. By signing this letter of engagement, the signee acknowledges that he/she has received <br />Exhibit C and that he/she has been given the opportunity to raise questions and discuss the matters contained <br />within the exhibit with the municipal advisor. <br />B,illin l�loctcl�,Il��, <br />Normally, you will receive a monthly statement showing fees and costs incurred in the prior month. <br />Occasionally, we may bill on a less frequent basis if the time involved in the prior month was minimal or <br />if arrangements are made for the payment of fees from bond proceeds. The account balance is due and <br />payable on receipt of the statement. Once our representation has been concluded or terminated, a final <br />billing will be sent to you. If requested to provide an estimate of our fees for a given matter, we will <br />endeavor in good faith to provide our best estimate, but unless there is a mutual agreement to a fixed fee, <br />the actual fees incurred on any project may be less than or exceed the estimate. Any questions or errors in <br />any fee statement should be brought to our attention in writing within sixty (60) days of the billing date. <br />Termination <br />Both the Client and the Firm have the right to terminate the engagement at any time after reasonable advance <br />written notice. On termination, all fees and charges incurred prior to termination shall be paid promptly. <br />Unless otherwise agreed to by the Client and the Firm, the scope of services provided in Exhibit A will <br />terminate 60 days after completion of the services in each Article. <br />