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Item C46 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: May 16, 2006 Division: Budget & Finance Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Office of Management & Budget Staff Contact Person: Salvatore R. Zappulla AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request for approval of the recommendation made by the County's Financial Advisor (PFM) Public Financial Management, in the attached letter dated May 3, 2006, to accept the proposal made by US Bank to act as Paying Agent and Registrar on the Monroe County Florida, (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006. Request for approval of PFM's recommendation to use Wold Financial Printing for printing of the (P.O.S.) Preliminary Official Statement and the (O.s) Official Statement ITEM BACKGROUND: Paying agent and Registrar services are necessary for the issuance of Bonds. US Bank. was the successor bank of South Trust, Bank., National Association which served as the Paying Agent and Registrar of the Monroe County, Florida, Sales Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On April 19, 2006 the Board of County Commissioners approved a plan of finance for the new terminal complex at the Key West International Airport. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: $200.00/ year paying agent $3,895.00 printing BUDGETED: Yes No COST TO COUNTY: $4,095.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Bond Proceeds REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year APPROVED BY: County Atty. _ OMB/Purchasing Risk Management _ DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Not Required_ DOCUMENT A TION: Included X AGENDA ITEM The PFM Group Public Financial Management, Inc PFM Asset Management LLC PFM Advisors 13350 Metro Parkway Suite 302 Fort Myers, FL 33912-4796 239-939-3009 239-939-1220 fax www.pfm.com May 3, 2006 Memorandum To: Sal Zappulla Momoe County, Florida From: KellyRyman Lauren Shelton Public Financial Management, Inc. Re: Momoe County, Florida West International Revenue Series 2006 Public Financial Management Inc. ("PFM") has received bids from several institutions to serve as Paying Agent and Printer for Momoe County ("County") proposed Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 ("Series 2006 Bonds"). Below are our recommendations and analyses for each proposal in terms of cost. All firms are known in the industry to exhibit the expertise to provide the proposed services. For Paying Agent services, PFM received a total of five bids. PFM recommends that the County accept US Bank's proposal based on their lower overall fee which includes review of documents, account set-up and normal closing responsibilities. The following is a summary of each bid for Paying Agent: Paying Agent/Registrar Paying Proposers Acceptance Fee Agent/Registrar Out of Pocket Miscellaneous Annual Annual Expenses Administrative Fee Bank of New York $0 $1,000 At Cost By Appraisal JP Morgan $0 $750 $0 N/A SunTrust Bank $0 $350 At Cost N/A US Bank Waived $200 Included N/A Wells Fargo Waived $500 None Anticipated $750/ Annual Dissemination Fee (if required) Monroe County, Florida Support Services May 3, 2006 Page 2 Two bids were received for printing. PFM recommends that the County select Wold Financial Printing ("Wold") based on their lowest overall cost including electronic distribution. PFM has provided a summary of the proposals received for printer services: Fees P.O.S. $2,320 $1,445 O.S. $3,900 $2,450 Total $6,220 $3,895 Addit'l Pages P.O.S. $0.13/4 pages* # of $30/4 pages caples O.S. $0.13/4 pages* # of $56/4 pages caples Addit'l Copies P.O.S. $1,105/1 00 copies $700/1 00 copies O.S. $1,095/100 copies $700/1 00 copies Electronic Posting $250 No Charge Handling and DHL Shipping Cost Shipping at Cost Freight Overtime Overtime other than 8 am Overtime other than 8 - 6pm am - 6 pm Once you have reviewed, please contact PFM as to how to proceed. SOO West Cypress Creek Road Suite 560 Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309 (404) 965-1215 (Office) (404) 365-1946 (Fax) VIA EMAIL& UPS OVERNIGHT DELIVERY shelton l@publicfm.com May 2, 2006 Ms. Lauren Shelton Public Financial Management, Inc 13350 Metro Parkway, Suite 302 Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Mr. Salvatore Zappulla, Division Director, Budget & Finance The Historic Gato Cigar Factory 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Re: $35,000,000 Monroe County, Florida (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 Dear Ms. Shelton & Mr. Zappulla: The Ft. Lauderdale Corporate Trust office of U.S. Bank is pleased to submit our proposal to act as Paying Agent & Registrar on the Monroe County, Florida (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006. On December 30,2005, U.S. Bank completed the purchase of the corporate trust and institutional custody business of Wachovia Bank. As a result of this transaction, U.S. Bank Corporate Trust Services has acquired 14,100 new issuances and $410 billion in assets under administration. The acquisition solidifies the position of U.S. Bank as the leader in the corporate trust industry. In fact, U.S. Bank now ranks as the nation's largest tax-exempt debt trustee, second largest trustee of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and third largest of new corporate bond Issuances. We have also broadened our geographic presence by adding 19 new corporate trust offices primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. This gives us 50 offices in the country including 10 offices in the Southeast. The personnel in these offices are all very experienced in serving municipal clients in the Southeast. The attachcd fees are the total that would be charged. We do not anticipate any legal cost and/or travel expenses. In addition, the fees are guaranteed for the life of the issue and are payable in advance. Again, thank you for the opportunity to present our proposal on these financings. As you review our proposal, should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Timothy E. Hammond Vice President Southeast Business Development TH:ab Cc: Scott Schuhle U.S. BankJFt. Lauderdale, FL 2 FEE PROPOSAL General Information Issuer: Issue: Format: Service Provided: Office for Service Monroe County, Florida $35,000,000 Monroe County, Florida (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 Book-Entry Paying Agent & Registrar U.S. Bank National Association 500 West Cypress Creek Road Suite 560 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Scott Schuhle , Vice President (954) 776-2216 Office (954) 776-2629 - Fax Contact: Schedule of Proposed Fees Acceptance Fee Payable at closing Waived Annual Fee (Paying Agent & Registrar) $200.00 Report Preparation (All normal/typical reporting included) Included Annual Out of Pocket Expenses Included Closing Expenses None Account approval is subject to review and qualification. Fees are subject to change at our discretion and upon written notice. Fees paid in advance will not be prorated. 771e fees set forth and any substantial modifications thereof are part of your agreement. Finalization of the transaction constitutes agreement to the above fee schedule. including agreement to any subsequent changes upon proper written notice. /n the event your transaction is not finalized, any related out-o.fpocket expenses will be billed to you directly. Absent written instructions to sweep or otherwise invest, all sums in your account will remain uninvested and no accrued interest or other compensation will be credited to the account. Payment offees constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions setforth. 3 Susan Thorpe Vice President Business Development Corporate Trust Services 37 North Orange Avenue, Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32826 Tel: 407-926-2446 Fax: 904-281-2759 Cell: 407-810-1044 May 2, 2006 Lauren Shelton Consultant Public Financial Management, Inc. 13350 Metro Parkway Suite 302 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Salvatore Zappulla Division Director, Budget & Finance Monroe County The Historic Gato Cigar Factory 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 Re: Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2006 - $35,000,000 Dear Lauren and Salvatore, As requested, and subject to review of final documents, Wells Fargo Bank is pleased to enclose a proposal to provide Paying Agent and Registrar services for the referenced transaction. If selected, this account relationship will be handled in our Jacksonville office by George Bemister and Aimee Marson. Both may be reached as follows: George Bemister, Vice President and Relationship Manager 904.281.2741 - Telephone Aimee Marson, Relationship Specialist 904.281.2758 - Telephone Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 400 Jacksonville, Florida 32216 904.281.2759 - Facsimile We appreciate this opportunity and look forward to the possibility of working with you both on this transaction. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 407-926-2446. Sincerely, ~'P- Susan S. Thorpe Vice President Business Development Byemail: Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 PA VING AGENT / REGISTRAR ^^'~_^____________'__'m____________________,__"'__'__m_'M_.-----------,.,.,.'''..----------,."".___..___________,.,.,.,."'''___________,___.____________._____,.'''.'''.'''______..'-"--------------,-__._____________...__________"_m."'."._________._,_,"''''__..______,_''',_,_".".'''.____.__""._ "'~~~''''._'--~'-'''''''-'''_.~,-'''''---''-''--~~,-'''._--,-,----~".,-~'~.,-""'''''~''''''''--,-'''''''~- Name of Firm Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Contact Person Susan Thorpe Phone Number 407.926.2446 Fax Number 904.281.2759 Email Adress Location of office where services will be performed Jacksonville, Florida Is your firm authorized to do business in the State of Florida Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida. Wells Fargo has provided corporate trust and related services for over 70 years and currently provides these services for more than 16,500 issues with over $1.7 trillion in debt outstanding. We are among the top three trustees in the country with 28 locations nationwide and a staff of more than 1,500 corporate trust professionals. Briefly describe the services the Bank will provide to the County for this issue. As Paying Agent and Registrar, Wells Fargo will perform all normal adminstrative duties as required by the financing documents and other supporting documents. This includes, but is not limited to receiving revenues from the County's debt service accounts on or prior to the payment date and making payments to bondholders. Scope of Services include but are not limited too: · Establishing Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP and periodic updates with DTC on outstanding amounts by CUSIP · Provide debt service bills for Issuer · Collection of debt service on or prior to pay date · Report to DTC the amount paid for debt service, by CUSIP · Pay debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on pay date · Provide account statements · Communication with bondholders as well as issuer Paying Agent / Registrar Fees Acceptance Fee Annual Adminstration Fee Fixed or Minimum Service Fee Any Counsel Fee, at a "not to exceed" level Other Fees (itemize and explain) Total Paying Agent/Registrar Bid Jon Fox Senior Vice President SunTrust Bank 225 E. Robinson Street Suite 250 Orlando, Florida 32801 Tel 407/237.4085 Fax 407/237.5299 jon.fox@suntrusLcom April 26, 2006 Lauren Shelton Public Financial Management, Inc. 13350 Metro Parkway, Suite 302 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Re: $35,000,000 Monroe County, Florida Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (Key West International Airport) Thank you for the opportunity to offer our services in connection with this financing. Our fees for serving as Paying Agent & Registrar are attached. Fees are paid annually, payable at closing and each anniversary date thereafter. The fees cover: Set up of Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP, on our bond payment system, Periodic reconcilement with DTC of outstanding amounts by CUSIP, Production of debt service billings for the issuer prior to payable date, Collection of debt service on or prior to payable date Reporting to DTC the amount payable, by CUSIP, for each debt service payment, Payment of debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on payable date, Production of account statements, Response to annual audits of the issuer, Communication to bondholders and information services. Occurrences such as extensive document amendments, adding forward purchase contracts, investment agreements, or repurchase agreements, etc. may result in extraordinary fees. Legal expenses associated with the negotiation and execution of an investment agreement will be billed additionally at cost. We offer rebate calculation services for bond issues such as this one. Tfyou are interested, we would be happy to prepare a fee proposal for providing those services on this issue. Thank you for the opportunity to provide our services. Should you have any questions or ifI can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (407) 237-5240. Sin~ ~6X ice President JFW /lwd Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 PAYING AGENT / REGISTRAR Name of Firm SunTrust Bank Contact Person Jon Fox, Senior Vice President Phone Number 407/237-5240 Fax Number 407/237-5299 Email Adress jon.fox@suntrust.com Location of office where services will be performed 225 E. Robinson Street, Ste 250, Od, FL 32801 Is your firm authorized to do business in the State of Florida Yes Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida. For over a century, SunTrust Bank has provided trust services for tax-exempt bond issues in the Southeast and across the country. The scope of services as outlined in this RFP are typical and consistent with SunTrust Bank's standard operatin2 procedures for servicin2 bond issues. SunTrust Bank has serviced over $33 billion of bonds in the State of Florida. Briefly describe the services the Bank will provide to the County for this issue. SunTrust will be providin2 Payin2 A2ent Services for Monroe County. In a book-entry only issue, this entails makin2 sure the County's debt service payments are properly wired and identified as to CUSIP to DTC. The services will be provided at: SunTrust Bank 225 E. Robinson Street, Suite 250, Orlando, FL 32801 407/237-4085 phone & 407/237-5299 fax Scope of Services include but are not limited too: . Establishing Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP and periodic updates with DTC on outstanding amounts by CUSIP Provide debt service bills for Issuer Collection of debt service on or prior to pay date Report to DTC the amount paid for debt service, by CUSIP Pay debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on pay date Provide account statements Communication with bondholders as well as issuer . . . . . . Paying Agent / Registrar Fees Acceptance Fee Annual Adminstration Fee Fixed or Minimum Service Fee Any Counsel Fee, at a "not to exceed" level Other Fees (itemize and explain) Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses associated with ongoing administration, such as wire transfers @ $20 each, overnight courier, postage, telecopy, typesetting and publication of notices, transmission of notices to depositories and information services. $ 0.00 $ 350.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total Paying Agent/Registrar Bid $ 350.00 JPMorgan R. Kurt Marsou Vice President May 3, 2006 Ms. Lauren Shelton Public Financial Management 13350 Metro Parkway, Suite 302 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Phone: (239) 939-3009 Fax: (239) 939-1220 E-mail: sheltonl@pfm.com Re: Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 Dear Ms. Shelton, On behalf of JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services, I am pleased to submit our proposal to act as Paying Agent and Registrar for Key West International Airport. Weare pleased to see that you have once again come to us with your financing needs. As always, JPMorgan believes that the qualifications of the Paying Agent and Registrar play an important role in the continued success of any financing transaction. Our expertise and intense focus upon customer service allows our firm to continually enhance the quality of the services we provide, and to form long- lasting relationships with our customers. I am confident that JPMorgan will be able to meet your requirements and surpass all of your expectations, however, should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 620-6085. Yours sincerely, Kurt Marson R. Kurt Marson Vice President Worldwide Securities Services J. P. Morgan Trust Company, N. A. J. P. Morgan Trust Company, N. A." Worldwide Securities Services.. 10151 Oeerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 Telephone: (904) 620-6085.. Facsimile: (904) 620-6477 kurt. r. marson@jpmorgan.com PMorgan JPMorgan Fee Proposal May 3, 2006 Proposal and Schedule of Services and Fees as Paying Agent and Registrar in connection with Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 Experience J.P. Morgan currently services 295 tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida totaling more than $11.6 Billion in bonds outstanding. Services J.P. Morgan, as Paying Agent and Registrar, will provide for maintenance of records as registrar, processing of transfers, and payment of interest/principal funds for Debt Service. Additionally the annual fee includes preparation of one standard audit confirmation per year. Fees Based upon our current understanding of your proposed transaction, our fee proposal is as follows: Annual Paying Agent and Registrar Administration Fee $750 Payment at Maturity $0 Report Preparation IRS Reports IRS Tax Compliance $0 $0 $0 Out-of-Pocket expenses $0 Other fees $0 Notes: JPMorgan Chase & Co. ("JPMorgan") has entered into an agreement with The Bank of New York Company, Inc. ("BNY") pursuant to which JPMorgan intends to exchange select portions of its corporate trust business, including municipal, corporate and structured finance trusteeships and agency appointments, for BNY's consumer, small-business and middle-market banking businesses. This transaction has been approved by both companies' boards of directors and is subject to regulatory approvals. It is expected to close in the late third quarter or fourth quarter of 2006. Please note that our willingness to act in the capacities specified above and the fees designated in this proposal are indicative and based upon our understanding of the transaction. We reserve the right to revise this proposal should any material aspect of the transaction differ from our understanding. Also, our acceptance of the above contracts and duties is subject to our usual internal review, document review and the receipt of appropriate immunities and indemnities. JPMorgan JPMorgan Fee Proposal May 3,2006 To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. When you open an account, we will ask for information that will allow us to identify you. JPMorgan's Trust Accounting Reporting (TAR) web site gives corporate and municipal issuers 24/7 Internet access to information on their cash and asset transactions/positions free of charge. TAR also electronically posts and archives trust and escrow account statements so you can access them online, easily at your convenience. With functionality allowing the user to customize reporting, choose format, drill down for detail, and download for convenience, Trust Accounting Reporting on the Web is a powerful decision-making and account management tool. To further facilitate your TAR online experience, intra-day updates are provided for more timely and accurate reporting. This capability gives you the option of viewing asset details as of intra-day, close-of-business or to review prior month-end reports. Please visit us at www.jpmorgan.comltar for more details or contact your JPMorgan Relationship Manager or Sales Representative. Annual fees include one standard audit confirmation per year without charge. Standard audit confirmations include the final maturity date, principal paid, principal outstanding, interest cycle, interest paid, cash and asset information, interest rate, and asset statement information. Non-standard audit confirmation requests may be assessed an additional fee. Performance of any extraordinary service or incurring extraordinary expenses, such as those in connection with any default, account resignation, or outside legal counsel charges, will be billed in addition to the stated per annum fees. Accepted and Agreed to: By: Title: Date: Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 PA YING AGENT / REGISTRAR Name of Firm J.P. Morgan Trust Comvanv. N.A. Contact Person Kurt Marson Phone Number 904-620-6085 Fax Number 904-620-6477 Email Addresskurt.r.marson@;pmorgan.com Location of office where services will be performed Jacksonville. FL Is your firm authorized to do business in the State of Florida Yes Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida. J.P. Morgan currentlv services 295 tax-exemvt bond issues in the State of Florida totahn!>! more than $//.6 Billion in bonds outstanding. Briefly describe the services the Bank will provide to the County for this issue. J.P. Morgan. as Paying Agent and Re!>!istrar. will vrovide for maintenance of records as registrar. vrocessing of transfers. and payment of interest/principal funds for Debt Service. Additionally the annual fee includes preparation of one standard audit confirmation vel" veal". Scope of Services include but are not limited too: · Establishing Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP and periodic updates with DTC on outstanding amounts by CUSIP · Provide debt service bills for Issuer · Collection of debt service on or prior to pay date · Report to DTC the amount paid for debt service, by CUSIP · Pay debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on pay date · Provide account statements · Communication with bondholders as well as issuer Paying Agent / Registrar Fees Acceptance Fee Annual Adminstration Fee Fixed or Minimum Service Fee Any Counsel Fee, at a "not to exceed" level Other Fees (itemize and explain) ~ $750 ~ ~ ~ Total Paying AgentJRegistrar Bid $750 April 26, 2006 Lauren Shelton Consultant Public Financial Management, Inc. 13350 Metro Parkway Suite 302 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 via email: Re: Monroe County, Florida (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds Series 2006 - $35,000,000 Dear Ms. Shelton: As requested, and subject to review of final documents, The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. is pleased to enclose our proposal to provide Paying Agent and Registrar services in connection with the referenced transaction. The Bank of New York is one of the largest providers of corporate trust services in the world. We currently administer more than 90,000 bond issues, representing over $2.7 trillion in outstanding principal for nearly 35,000 clients worldwide. The Bank of New York has acquired 41 corporate trust books of business since 1994 and has spent more than $2.4 billion on securities processing system upgrades and enhancements over the past three years. If selected, T.e. Cornelius will serve as administrator for this issue. She may be reached at 800.705.0384, extension 1992. We appreciate this opportunity and look forward to working with you and the other members of the financing team. Should you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at 904.645.1952 or 800.705.0384, extension 1952. Sincerely, Antonio Portuondo V ice President Business Development The Bank of New York 'frust Company, N,^, 10161 Centurion Parkway. Jacksonville · Florida 32256 Monroe County, Florida (Key West International Airport) Revenue Bonds Series 2006 - $35,000,000 Fee Schedule Acceptance Fee: Waived A one-time charge covering the Bank Officer's review of governing documents, communication with members of the closing party, including representatives of the issuer, investment banker(s) and attomey(s), establishment of procedures and controls, set-up of trust accounts and tickler suspense items and the receipt and disbursement/investment of bond proceeds. This fee is payable on the closing date. Annual Paying Agent Administration Fee: An annual charge covering the normal paying agent duties related to account administration and services. This fee is payable annually, in advance, on the closing date and each anniversary thereafter. $1,000 bondholder Out-of-Pocket Expenses: At Cost Including, but not limited to the following, if applicable: telephone, facsimile, courier, copying, postage, supplies, call notice dissemination and statutory filing charges, including DCC amendments, continuations, terminations, etc. Itemized detail of expenses must be provided for payment. Extraordinary Services / Miscellaneous Fees: By Appraisal The charges for performing extraordinary or other services not contemplated at the time of execution of the transaction or not specifically covered elsewhere in this schedule will be determined by mutual agreement of both parties prior to performance. In addition, ongoing fee and expenses of Trustee's Counsel, if any, shall be reimbursable at cost. Miscellaneous fee may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: wire transfer fees and auditor confirmation fees. Wire transfer fees are limited to outgoing wires only at a maximum charge of $25 each. Auditor confirmation fees are imposed on a "per auditor response" basis at a maximum cost of $25 each; first confirmation fee to be provided at no charge. Other miscellaneous fee must be approved in advance by both parties. The Bank of New York's final acceptance to provide these services is subject to its full review and acceptance of all documentation related to this transaction and standard conflict procedures check. Terms and Disclosures Terms of Proposal Final acceptance of the appointment under the Indenture is subject to approval of authorized officers of BNY and full review and execution of all documentation related hereto. Please note that if this transaction does not close, you will be responsible for paying any expenses incurred, including Counsel fees. We reserve the right to terminate this offer if we do not enter into final written documents within three months from the date this document is first transmitted to you. Fees may be subject to adjustment during the life of the engagement. The Bank of New York Trust Company. N.A. 1016 1 Centurion Parkway. Jaeksonville · Florida 32256 I SERVICES PROVIDED 1. Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt debt issues in the State of Florida. The Bank of New York is pleased to submit a proposal to provide Paying Agent and Registrar services for Monroe County. We offer the resources, experience and commitment to quality necessary to meet all of the requirements for these services. The Bank of New York is the leading provider of securities processing services in the world. We administer more than 90,000 corporate trust issues with bonds in excess of $2.7 trillion outstanding. Therefore, we receive senior management attention and significant resource allocation. Over the past six years, The Bank has acquired 41 corporate trust businesses, including Nationsbank, Wells Fargo, and Wachovia. Our long-term commitment to this business is unparalleled. The Bank of New York will provide you with a dedicated and responsive team whose primary objective is to meet your needs. We have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the industry as well as the technolo!,ry and systems support necessary for outstanding performance. The Bank of New York has spent more than $2.4 billion on system upgrades and enhancements over the past three years. In philosophy and practice, our Bank remains dedicated to a tradition of attentive, customized service. We view our relationships as partnerships and believe it is our responsibility to tailor our services to the way you do business, not your obligation to adjust to the way we do ours. The Bank of New York has compiled a notable track record ofperfom1ance and is, financially, one of the strongest banking institutions in the country. As we enter our third century, the Bank is proud to have rendered uninterrupted service to its clients and to have paid continuous dividends to its stockholders for more than 200 years. The Bank of New York Company, Inc. has consolidated total assets of$95.4 billion and total shareholders' equity of$9.3 billion as of December 31, 2003. The Bank of New York Company, Inc. is one of the largest bank holding companies in the United States. The Bank of New York is a "well capitalized Bank," the highest rating available under the capital adequacy definition of the Federal Reserve Bank. This fiscal health, along with strong commitment to securities processing services, provides a level of contribution to products and services which ensures our continued leading position in the securities industry. The Company's Tier I capital and its total capital ratios as of December 31, 2003 were 7.41 % and 11.46% respectively. Both of these ratios exceed the "well capitalized" minimums of 6% and 10% as established by regulations issued under the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991. 'The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.k 10] 6] Centurion Parkway. Jacksonville · Florida 32256 Customer Notice Required by the USA Patriot Act To help the US government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, US Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person (whether an individual or organization) for which a relationship is established. What this means to you: When you establish a relationship with BNY, we will ask you to provide certain information (and documents) that will help us to identify you. We will ask for your organization's name, physical address, tax identification or other government registration number and other information that will help us to identify you. We may also ask for a Certificate of Incorporation or similar document or other pertinent identifying documentation for your type of organization. We thank you for your assistance. Accepted By: Signature: Date: For BNY: April 26, 2006 Name: Antonio Portuondo Title Vice President Upon acceptance, an authorized representative of the Obligor is responsible for signing the fee schedule and returning an original to the administrator listed in the cover letter. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. 10161 Centurion Parkway. Jacksonville · Florida 32256 Securities Servicing and Global Payment Services, which includes corporate trust, has brrown aggressively over the last seven years, and is expected to contribute nearly 50% to the Bank's earnings in the coming year. This trend is a clear indication of the Bank's commitment to the growth of this business. 2. Briefly describe the services that the Bank will provide to the County for the issue. Cash receipts from the County will flow through our Trust Accounting System (TAS). Bond payments will be made electronically from our Bondmaster System directly to DTC. The Bank of New York will mail notices to the county as a reminder to pay debt service payments. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. 10161 Centll1ion Parkway. .laeksonville .. Florida 32256 Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 PA YING AGENT I REGISTRAR Name of Firm Contact Person Antonio Portuondo Phone Number (904) 645-1952 Fax Number (904) 645-1930 Email Adress aportuondo@bankofny.com Location of office where services will be performed 10161 Centurion Pkwy. Jacksonville. FL 32256 Is your firm authorized to do business in the State of Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida. Please see attached. Briefly describe the services the Bank will provide to the County for this issue. Please see attached. Scope of Services include but are not limited too: .. Establishing Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP and periodic updates with DTC on outstanding amounts by CUSIP .. Provide debt service bills for Issuer .. Collection of debt service on or prior to pay date .. Report to DTC the amount paid for debt service, by CUSIP .. Pay debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on pay date II Provide account statements II Communication with bondholders as well as issuer Paying Agent I Registrar Fees Acceptance Fee Annual Adminstration Fee Fixed or Minimum Service Fee Any Counsel Fee, at a "not to exceed" level Other Fees (itemize and explain) Total Paying Agent/Registrar Bid Monroe County, Florida Key West International Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 PA YING AGENT / REGISTRAR Name of Firm The Bank of New York, N.A. Contact Person Antonio Portuondo Phone Number (904) 645-1952 Fax Number (904) 645-1930 Email Adress aportuondo@bankofny.com Location of office where services will be performed 10161 Centurion Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Is your firm authorized to do business in the State of Florida Yes Briefly describe the Bank's experience in serving in these capacities for tax-exempt bond issues in the State of Florida. Please see attached. Briefly describe the services the Bank will provide to the County for this issue. Please see attached. Scope of Services include but are not limited too: · Establishing Serial and Term Bonds, by CUSIP and periodic updates with DTC on outstanding amounts by CDSIP · Provide debt service bills for Issuer · Collection of debt service on or prior to pay date · Report to DTC the amount paid for debt service, by CDSIP · Pay debt service to DTC by wire prior to mid-day on pay date · Provide account statements · Communication with bondholders as well as issuer Paying Agent / Registrar Fees Acceptance Fee Annual Adminstration Fee Fixed or Minimum Service Fee Any Counsel Fee, at a "not to exceed" level Other Fees (itemize and explain) 0.00 1,000.00 See Attached Total Paying Agent/Registrar Bid $1,000.00