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Item S6 October 1, 2009 0PNC Monroe County, Florida Monroe County Clerks Office 500 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Attn: Marva Green Phone: (305) 295-3139 Email: mgreen@monroe-c1erk.com From: Matthew Gelles Phone: (215) 585-1434 Subject: Reference #: 014c001_l0176 - Confirmation of Transaction dated as of October 1, 2009 between Monroe County, Florida and PNC Bank, National Association. Dear Ms. Green: The purpose of this letter agreement (this "Confirmation") is to confirm the terms and conditions of the rate cap transaction (the "Transaction") entered into between Monroe County, Florida ("COUNTERPARTY") and PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC") on the Trade Date specified below. By signing below, COUNTERPARTY acknowledges that it has consented to receive this Confirmation via electronic mail. 1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2006 ISDA Definitions (as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc,) and any addenda or revisions thereto (the "Definitions"), are incorporated into this Confirmation, In the event of any inconsistency between the Definitions and the provisions of this Confirmation, this Confirmation will govern. 2, This Confirmation will itself evidence a complete and binding agreement between COUNTERP ARTY and PNC as to terms and conditions of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates, and does not form a part of, nor is subject to, any ISDA Master Agreement. 3, Each party represents and warrants to agree with the other party as follows: (a) it is duly organized or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization or formation; (b) it is duly authorized to enter into and perform its obligations hereunder; (c) nothing herein violates or conflicts with any applicable law or regulation, any of its constitutional documents, or any contractual agreement binding on it; (d) all governmental and other consents required heretofore have been obtained and are in full force and effect; (e) its obligations hereunder are legally binding and enforceable except as general principles of equity and bankruptcy or other similar laws affect the enforcement of creditors' rights generally; (f) it has entered into the Transaction in connection with a line of its business or for purposes of hedging and not for the purpose of speculation; Monroe County Florida October 1,2009 Page 2 (g) (i) it is acting for its own account as principal and not as agent, (ii) it acknowledges that the other party is acting only at arm's length and is not its agent, broker, advisor or fiduciary in any respect for the Transaction, and any agency, brokerage, advisory or fiduciary services that the other party (or any of its affiliates) may otherwise provide to the party (or to any of its affiliates) shall exclude the Transaction, (iii) it is relying solely upon its own evaluation of the Transaction (including the present and future results, consequences, risks, and benefits thereof, whether financial, accounting, tax, legal, or otherwise) and upon advice from its own professional advisors, (iv) it understands the Transaction and those risks, has determined they are appropriate for it, and willingly assumes those risks, and (v) it has not relied and will not be relying upon any evaluation or advice (including any recommendation, opinion, or representation) from the other party, its affiliates or the representatives or advisors of the other party or its affiliates (except representations expressly made herein or an opinion of counsel required hereunder); and (h) it will, at all times during the term of this Confirmation, maintain as part of its official books and records a copy of this Confirmation and all other supplements hereto and documents incorporated by referenee herein), 4. COUNTERPARTY agrees to deliver to PNC (within 10 days of the date of this Confirmation): (a) a certified copy of the resolutions of the board of COUNTERPARTY, evidencing its authority to enter into this Transaction; and (b) an incumbency certificate with respect to the signatory of this Confirmation; 5. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows: Type of Transaction: Rate Cap Transaction Notional Amount: USD 15,000,000.00 Trade Date: October 1, 2009 Effective Date: October 1,2009 Termination Date: October 1, 2011, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Following Business Day Convention. Fixed Rate Payer: For purposes of this Rate Cap Transaction, there shall be no Fixed Rate Payer. Rate Cap Buyer: COUNTERPARTY Rate Cap Premium: USD 26,900.00 Premium Payment Date: On or around October 19, 2009 Cap Rate: 5.50% Floating Rate Payer: PNC Floating Rate Payer Payment Dates: Floating Rate For Initial Calculation Period: Reset Dates: Floating Rate Option: Designated Maturity: Floating Rate Day Count Fraction: Business Days: Early Termination Event: Calculation Agent: Payment to PNC: Monroe County Florida October I, 2009 Page 3 The I sl day of each month, commencing on November I, 2009 and ending on the Termination Date (subject to adjustment in accordance with the Modified Following Business Day Convention), for each month that the Floating Rate exceeds the Cap Rate on any Reset Date occurring during such month, If on each of the Reset Dates for any given month the Floating Rate is less than or equal to the Cap Rate, no payment will be required from PNC for that month, To be Determined Weekly, on each Wednesday for value Thursday (or any other day specified by The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) or if any Thursday is not a U.S, Government Securities Business Day, the next succeeding U.S. Government Securities Business Day, exeept that, the Reset Date for the initial Calculation Period shall be the Effective Date, For the avoidance of doubt, in the event the Effective Date falls on a Wednesday, the rate for such Reset Date shall be the rate issued on the Wednesday immediately preceding such Reset Date. The USD-SIFMA Municipal Swap Index One (1) Week Actual/Actual New York COUNTERPARTY shall have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate this Transaction if at any time PNC's long term unsecured debt obligations falls below A3 or A- as determined by Moody's or S&P respectively or there shall occur a suspension or withdrawal of both ratings. PNC COUNTERPARTY will pay PNC the Rate Cap Premium on or around October 19, 2009 per the following wire instructions: PNC Bank, Pittsburgh ABA #: 043-000-096 Account#: 196030010411 Account Name: Investment Operations Attn.: Derivative Products Monroe County Florida October 1, 2009 Page 4 Payment Instructions: Payments to COUNTERPARTY shall be made in immediately available funds to: Bank: ABA#: Account #: Account of: PAYMENT ADVICE NOTIFICATION SHALL BE DELIVERED VIA E- MAIL TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS(ES): E-Mail Address:mgreen@monroe-clerk.com Each party (i) consents to the recording, by the other party or its agents, of telephone conversations between officers, employees or agents of the consenting party or its affiliates and offieers, employees or agents of the other party or its affiliates who quote, agree to or otherwise discuss terms of this Transaction or potential Transactions, or other matters relating to this Confirmation, and (ii) agrees to give notice of such recording to such officers, employees and agents of it and its affiliates, This Confirmation shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without reference to choice of law doctrine. No modification, amendment or waiver of any of the terms of this Confirmation will be effective unless made in a writing signed by the party to be charged, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given, With respect to any suit, action or proceedings relating to this Transaction, each party irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York, the United States District Courts located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City and the United States District Court located in Miami, Florida. USA Patriot Act. PNC hereby notifies COUNTERPARTY that pursuant to the requirement of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26,2001) (the "Act"), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies COUNTERPARTY, which information includes the name and address of COUNTERPARTY and the other information that will allow PNC to identify COUNTERPARTY in accordance with the Act. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS CONFIRMATION OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH THIS CONFIRMATION RELATES. It is agreed by the parties that the use of electronic signatures and the keeping of records in electronic form be granted the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a signature affixed by hand or the use of a paper-based record keeping system (as the case may be) to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law. This Confirmation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and both of which when taken together shall constitute the same agreement. Transmission by facsimile, e-mail or other form of electronic transmission of an executed counterpart of this Confirmation shall be deemed to constitute due and sufficient delivery of such counterpart. Monroe County Florida October 1, 2009 Page 5 Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement concerning the Transaction by signing this Confirmation where indicated below and returning a signed copy to Steve Och either by fax (at (412)768-2466), or by overnight delivery (c/o PNC Bank, National Association, One PNC Plaza - 9th Floor, 249 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Attn: Steve Och), or bye-mail to:derh._confirms@pnc.com. provided that you wish to return your signed copy bye-mail, please first contact your derivatives marketer. Please retain a signed copy of this Confirmation for your records. Should you have any questions, please call Steve Och at (412) 768-5919, Yours Sincerely, Accepted and agreed as of the date first above written: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Name: Tina Hwang Title: Vice Pre sid By: Name: Title: