6B(8) Project Assignment related to Coveleski Stadium bond issue

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Crowe Horwath- Crowe Horwath LLP Independent Member Crowe Horwath International PROJECT ASSIGNMENT City of South Bend, Indiana 10 West Market Street, Suite 2000 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 -2975 Tel 317.632 .1100 Fax 317.635.6127 www.crowehorwath.com October 15, 2010 This document is a Project Assignment based on an agreement entered into between the City of South Bend — Community & Economic Development Office ( "CED Office ") and Crowe Horwath LLP ( "Crowe ") dated February 3, 2010. The title of this Project Assignment is: Coveleski Bond Issue The scope of financial advisory services provided by Crowe may include the following: Analysis of Financing Alternatives 1. Provide evaluation of and recommendations regarding various financing alternatives available to the CED Office. Provide recommendations relative to maturity schedules, call premiums, maximum coupon rates and arbitrage restrictions. 2. Prepare an analysis of the financing impact on the City of South Bend's revenues based on various issuance sizes and maturities, if applicable. 3. Determine direct and overlapping community debt, debt ratios and per capita ratios for the purpose of establishing limitations, if any, and credit capabilities. Planning and Financial Structuring 1. Prepare for and attend up to two (2) public meetings to inform the public about the cost and tax rate effects, if any, of the Bond Issue. 2. Coordinate construction and financing schedules with architects and /or engineers, if applicable. 3. Communicate with local counsel and bond counsel concerning legal and financial timetables and necessary documentation. 4. Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) for underwriters, if deemed appropriate, and assist in the interview /evaluation process. 5. Negotiate with banks, institutions and insurance companies with respect to credit enhancement, if deemed appropriate. 6. Prepare RFP for Registrar and Paying Agent services, as needed, and analyze responses.