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Dedicated to solving funding and service delivery issues in the pUblic sector
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January 31, 2003
Louise Franghoul \ \.....~ ')
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City of Winter Springs CO""""
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Re: City of Winter Springs Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Neighborhood Improvements Assessment Program
Continuing Services-REVISED
Dear Louise:
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The City of Winter Springs has completed its third year of the annual assessment
program for neighborhood improvements improvements initiated in Fiscal Year
1999-2000. . Government Services Group, IhC.: (uGSG") and Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A. ("NG&N") 'are pleased to. have assisted the City of Winter
Springs in undertaking and successfully implementing this recurring revenue
source.
In order to continue this relationship and the achievements realized thus far, I
have enclosed the following (1) work order, (2) scope of services, (3) listing of
hourly rates, (4) fees and costs, and (5) critical events schedule &ynopsis to
assist the City of Winter Springs in the preparation of the neighborhood
improvements assessment program for Fiscal Year 2003-04.
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After meeting with you and representatives of the Tuscawilla Home Owners'
Association in December, we are submitting this revised scope letter, with a
reduction in fees' for services by NG&N and GSG. We have provided this
discount to pass along the maximum savings available to the affected property
owners. We have been pleased to provide assistance to the City in the past and
hope that this fee reduction reflects our desire to continue this working
. relationship.
Preparation and implementation of a non-ad valorem assessment roll program is
a very exacting process. The end product is interdependent upon the various
individual project components both in terms of the accuracy of the data and the
timeliness of the information provided to'the consulting team. GSG will put forth
the best effort based on our extensive . experience and knowledge of
development, implementation and maintenance of similar programs. As our work
efforts proceed, other required tasks unique to this project may be identified.
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GSG will discuss any proposed fee adjustments prior to initiating any additional
service efforts.
Please review the attached work order and scope of services. We are currently
preparing our schedule for the upcoming assessment season, and would
appreciate your prompt reply. This will help us to accommodate your requests
and provide you with thoughtful and deliberate attention to ensure the
continuation of this successful recurring revenue source. The execution of this
letter agreement indicates acceptance of this proposal pursuant to our existing
Retainer Agreement and notice to proceed. To execute this agreement, please
have an appropriclte member of City of Winter Springs management sign page
three of this letter where indicated. Upon execution of this agreement, pages 1,2
and 3 of this cover letter may be returned to our office by U.S. mail or fax
transmission along with a copy of any related purchase order for these services.
For services provided by NG&N and GSG, we will work under a lump sum
method of compensation as disclosed in the work order and fees and costs
sections of this letter. This method eliminates any uncertainty for the City of
Winter Springs regarding the total fee. To assist City of Winter Springs
management with the annual planning and budget process for this assessment
program, we have also proviqed herein the opportunity for City of Winter Springs
management to extend the term of the enclosed work order, scope of services
and the quoted fee for annual maintenance of the special assessment roll for
Fiscal Year 2004-05. To extend this contract for services, please have an
appropriate member of City of Winter Springs management sign where indicated.
Upon execution of this agreement City of Winter Springs management should
forward a copy of the related Purchase Order for these services to GSG's
Accounting Department. Alternatively, City of Winter Springs management
should indicate in the space provided herein if no Purchase Order is required to
initiate this engagement.
We look forward to working with the City of Winter Springs on this important
project. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to
call me.
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Enclosures (1)
Cc: Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
ASSESSMENT ROLL:
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Title:
FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 ASSESSMENT ROLL PURCHASE ORDER
( ) City of Winter Springs management has reviewed this
scope of services and determined that no Purchase
Order is needed to initiate this engagement. No
Purchase Order will be provided to GSG.
u6 City of Winter Springs management has reviewed this
scope of services and determined that a Purchase
Order is needed to initiate this engagement. A
Purchase Order will be issued and provided to GSG by
mail or fax transmission.
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 ASSESSMENT ROLL PURCHASE ORDER
If City of Winter Springs management extends this contract to the Fiscal
Year 2004.-05 special assessment roll, we will coordinate Purchase Order
processing instructions with City of Winter Springs before' October 1,
2003.
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This correspondence is written to provide additional information regarding the
attached scope of services for the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Assessment Program. Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (NG&N) and
Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) will provide these annual roll
maintenance services to the City of Winter Springs and its staff.
We have included the following schedules for your analysis and review:
. Annual Assessment Program Scope of Services
. Listing of Hourly Rates
. Listing of Fees and Costs
. Annual Assessment Program Critical Events Schedule
OTHER INFORMATION
Proposed Fees
Our fees for these services are 'based upon our standard billing practices in effect
at the time of this engagement, which account for both the time required to
perform and the complexity of the specified tasks to complete the engagement.
For professional services provided, NG&N and GSG will be compensated by a
lump sum fee of $11,000. The lump sum fee includes costs anticipated for one
on-site visit from a GSG or NG&N representative and other direct expenses such
as report production, postage and data processing.
The quoted fee is based on anticipated cooperation and assistance from your
personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be
encountered. Cooperation and assistance from your personnel include the items
disclosed below in the City of Winter Springs Assistance section. If significant
additional time is necessary or unexpected circumstances arise, we will discuss
this with you and arrive at a new fee estimate before we incur the additional costs
or perform additional work tasks.
Statements for professional services rendered and costs incurred will be
provided on a-. periodic basis, but not more often than monthly. All invoice
installments will be billed and due prior to September 30, 2003. Amounts unpaid
after thirty (30) days are subject to a one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per
month service charge. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be
suspended if your account becomes forty-five (45) days or more overdue and will
not be resumed until your account is paid in full.
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Additional on-site meetings with representatives of GSG or NG&N may be
arranged at our standard hourly rates. Project status meetings may be arranged
through scheduled telephone conferences in lieu of additional on-site visits.
Additional Costs for First Class Notices as Required by Florida Statutes
The charges for professional fees do' not include the cost of producing and
mailing the statutorily required first class notices for (1) the implementation year
for capital assessment projects or (2) the rate notices required annual for service
assessment projects. These costs depend on the number of assessable parcels
of property within the City of Winter Springs's project area. Mailing and
production costs are $1.03 per parcel, due and payable one week prior to
mailing date acc:ording to the critical events schedule. In the event that
additional direct mailing costs occur (for example, if U.S. postage rates
increase during the course of this engagement), we will notify you
immediately with the revised unit cost per notice.
City of Winter Springs Assistance
Tt,le attached scope of services assumes that the City of Winter Springs will be
responsible for providing the necessary bu~get background and approving
annual revenue requirements. The City of Winter Springs will also be
responsible for compliance with established assessment methodology and will
provide necessary staff to conduct any field research of the data contained on
the ad valorem tax roll. GSG will share their experience and expertise, provide
advice, research, and opinions to you and other officials regarding the proposed
methodology, rate structures, and will provide advice and assistance in the
development of the assessment roll required to implement and collect the
assessments using the tax bill collection method.
Additional Services
In recognition that NG&N and GSG are organizations dedicated to providing
special assistancE~ to local governments in developing innovative and efficient
solutions to public sector issues, the firms shall, on an hourly or negotiated fee
basis, also be available to provide additional services to the City of Winter
Springs on finance, revenue or other local governmental matters. Such
services' (including for example,' services related to the City of Winter
Springs sponsored public education workshops or assistance with
preliminary analysis of other proposed assessment projects) may be
provided under CIl written change order, extension to this scope of services,
or by separate agreement mutually acceptable to the parties.
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The services described herein do not include litigation defense services.
However, all work in developing, implementing and maintenance of assessment
programs is performed with an eye on potential legal challenges in an attempt to
maximize both the efficiency and effectiveness of any defense. In the event there
is a challenge, NG&N will be available on an hourly basis to assist the City of
Winter Springs in its defense.
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Task 1: Annual Maintenance of the Assessment Roll
Provide periodic updates and reconciliations of the special assessment roll
certified September 15, 2002. Coordinate and reconcile prepayment amounts
with the City of Winter Springs. GSG will work with City of Winter Springs staff to
establish and refine the necessary reconciliation procedures.
Task 2: Prepare Annual Assessment Roll
Develop and update the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2002-03 for use in the
recurring annual assessment program by obtaining new download of ad valorem
tax roll information from the County Property Appraiser's Office and identifying
changes to parcels (i.e., splits, combinations and subdivisions). GSG will work
with City of Winter Springs staff as necessary to process database revisions
generated.
Task 3: Determine Revenue Requirements
Advise the City of Winter Springs in determining the annual assessment revenue
requirements for the assessment program(s) for Fiscal Year 2003-04 based on
information from the City of Winter Springs's financial advisor or other
appropriate management personnel.
Task 4: Calculate Annual Assessment Amounts
Calculate/confirm the annual assessment amounts based on the apportionment
methodology and revenue requirements for the assessment programs for the
Fiscal Year 2003-04 Assessment roll.
Task 5: Certify the Annual Assessment Roll
If required, advise and assist with the legal requirements for the adoption of the
final assessment rate resolution in accordance with Section 197.3632, Florida
. Statutes including the certification of the assessment roll to the Seminole County
Tax Collector.
Task 6: CompUlte Prepayment Amounts
Compute the prepayment amounts upon issuance of the ad valorem tax bill
Fiscal Year 2003-04 and prepare a prepayment roll.
Note: If City of Winter Springs management exercises the extension option described herein,
these procedures will also apply to the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Assessment roll.
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Staff level Hourly Rate
Principals $175
Associates 150
Law Clerks 50
GSG
Staff level Hourly Rate
Principals $225
Senior Project Manager 150
Project Manager 140
Consultant 125
GIS/Database Specialist 125
Analyst 90
Administrative Support 50
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For professional services provided as detailed in the attached work plan, a lump
sum fee of $11,000 will compensate NG&N and GSG. The lump sum fee will be
due and payable in three equal installments. The first installment payment will be
submitted to you by March 1, 2003. Subsequent statements for professional
services rendered and costs incurred will be provided on a periodic basis, but not
more than monthly. All invoice installments will be billed and due prior to
September 30, 2003.
The lump sum fee for professional services includes one on-site visit with
representatives of GSG or NG&N. Additional on-site meetings may be arranged
at our standard hourly rates. Project status meetings may be arranged through
scheduled telephone conferences in lieu of additional on-site visits.
The lump sum fee does not include the costs of producing and mailing the
statutorily required first class notices for Fiscal year 2003-04, if required. These
costs depend on the number of assessable parcels of property within the
Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District. However, mailing and production
costs are $1.03 per parcel, due and payable one week prior to mailing' date
according to the critical events schedule. In the event that additional direct
mailing costs occur (for example, if U.S. postage rates increase during the
course of this engagement), we will notify you immediately with the revised unit
cost per notice.
Note: If City of Winter Springs. management exercises the extension option described herein,
these provisions will also apply to the Fiscal Year 2004.-05 Assessment roll.
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Dedicated to solving funding and service delivery issues in the public sector
Government Services Group: Inc. 1500 Mahan Drive, Suite 250 . Tallahassee, FL 32308 · Phone (850) 681-3717 · Fax (850) 224-7206 · Email: gsg@govserv.com
January 31, 2003
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City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Re: City of Winter Springs Oak Forest Wall Assessment Program
Continuing Services-REVISED
Dear Louise:
The City of Winter Springs has completed its third year of the annual assessment
program for wall improvements initiated in Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Government
Services Group, Inc. ("GSG") and Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. ("NG&N") are
pleased to have assisted the City of Winter Springs in undertaking and
successfully implementing this recurring revenue source.
In order to continue this relationship and the achievements realized thus far, I
have enclosed the following (1) work order, (2) scope of services, (3) listing of
hourly rates, (4) fel~s and costs, and (5) critical events schedule synopsis to
assist the City of \Ninter Springs in the preparation of the wall assessment
program for Fiscal Year 2003-04.
After meeting with you and representatives of the Oak Forest Home Owners'
Association in December, we are submitting this revised scope letter, with a ,
reduction in fees for services by NG&N and GSG. We have provided this
discount to pass along the maximum savings available to the affected property
owners. We have been pleased to provide assistance to the City in the past and
hope that this fee reduction reflects our desire to continue this working
relationship.
Preparation and implementation of a non-ad valorem assessment roll program is
a very exacting process. The end product is dependent upon the various
individual project components both in terms of the accuracy of the data and the
timeliness of the information provided to the consulting team. GSG will put forth
the best effort based on our extensive experience and knowledge of
development, implementation and maintenance of similar programs. As our work
efforts proceed, other required tasks unique to this 'project may be identified.
GSG will discuss any proposed fee adjustments prior to initiating any additional
service efforts.
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Please review the attached work order and scope of services. We are currently
preparing our schedule for the upcoming assessment season, and would
appreciate your prompt reply. This will help us to accommodate your requests
and provide yoU! with thoughtful and deliberate attention to ensure the
continuation of this successful recurring revenue source. The execution of this
letter agreement indicates acceptance of this proposal pursuant to our existing
Retainer Agreement and Notice to Proceed. To execute this agreement, please
have an appropriate member of City of Winter Springs management sign page
three of this letter where indicated. Upon execution of this agreement, pages 1, 2
and 3 of this cover letter may be returned to our office by U.S. mail or fax
transmission along with a copy of any related purchase order for these services.
'Fbi" s~ivice~:'provided' bY" NG&N' and 'GSG w.e will work under a lump sum
method' of compensation "as' disClosed in the work order and fees and costs
sections of this letter. This method eliminates any uncertainty for the City of
Winter Springs regarding the total fee. To assist City of Winter Springs
management with the annual planning and budget process for this assessment
program' we have 'also'provided 'herein the opportunity for City of Winter Springs
, ,management to extenq the term ,of the enclo~ed work order, scope of services
.' ~nd the quoted ':fee for ~nnual maintenance' of the special assessment roll for
Fiscal Yea'r'2004-05. To extend thiS 'contract for services, please have an
appropriate member of City of Winter Springs management sign where indicated.
Upon execution of ttlis agreement, City of Winter Springs management should
forward ~ copy, of the related Purchase Order for these services to GSG's
Acc9u~ting Department. Alternatively, City of Winter Springs management
'should indicate ,in the space provided herein if no Purchase Order is required to
initiate this engagement.
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, We look forward to working with the City of Winter Springs on this important
prc;>ject. Ifyouh.ave'any questions 'or need further information, please feel free to
call 'me.
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January 31,2003
Page 3
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
ASSESSMENT ROLL: . '
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO
ASSESSMENT ROLL:
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FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 ASSESSMENT ROLL PURCHASE ORDER
( ) City of Winter Springs management has reviewed this
scope of services and determined that no Purchase
Order is needed to initiate this engagement. ,No
Purchase Order will be provided to GSG.
( /) City of Winter Springs management has reviewed this
scope of services and determined that a Purchase
Order is needed to initiate this engagement. A
Purchase Order will be issued and provided to GSG by
mail or fax transmission.
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 ASSESSMENT ROLL PURCHASE ORDER
If City of VVinter Springs management extends this contract to the Fiscal
Year 2004-05 special assessment roll, we will coordinate Purchase Order
processing instructions with City of Winter Springs before October 1,
2003.
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This correspondence is written to provide additional information regarding the attached
scope of services for the Oak Forest Assessment Program. Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson,
P.A. (NG&N) and Government Services Group, Inc. (GSG) will provide these annual roll
maintenance services to the City of Winter Springs and its staff.
We have included the following schedules for your analysis and review:
. Annual Assessment Program Scope of Services
. Listing of Hourly Rates
. Listing of Fees and Costs
. Annual Assessment Program Critical Events Schedule
OTHER INFORMATION
ProIJosed Fees
Our fees for these services are based upon our standard billing practices in effect at the
time of this engagement, which account for both the time required to perform and the
complexity of the specified tasks to complete the engagement. For professional services
provided, NG&N and GSG will be compensated by a lump sum fee of $11,000. The
lump sum fee includes costs anticipated for one on-site visit from a GSG or NG&N
representative and other direct expenses such as report production, postage and'data
processing.
The quoted fee is based on anticipated cooperation and assistance from your personnel
and the assumption that unexpected circumstances' will not be encountered.
Cooperation and assistance from your personnel include the items disclosed below in
the City of Winter Springs Assistance section. If significant additional time is necessary
or unexpected circumstances arise, we will discuss this with you and arrive at a new fee
estimate b,efore we incur the additional costs or perform additional work tasks.
Statements for professional services rendered and costs incurred will be provided on a
periodic basis, but not more than monthly. All invoice installments will be billed and due
prior to September 30, 2003. Amounts unpaid after thirty (30) days are subject to a one
and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month service charge. In accordance with our firm
policies, work may be suspended if your account becomes forty-five (45) days or' more
overdue and will not be resumed until your account is paid in full.
Additional on-site meetings with representatives of GSG or NG&N may be arranged at
our standard hourly rates. Project status meetings may be arranged through scheduled
telephone conferences in lieu of additional on-site visits.
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Additional Costs for First Class Notices as Required by Florida Statutes
The charges for professional fees do not include the cost of producing and mailing the
statutorily required first class notices for (1) the implementation year for capital
assessment projects or (2) the rate notices required annual for service assessment
projects. 'These costs depend on the number of assessable parcels of property within
the City of Winter Springs project area. Mailing and production costs are $1.03 per
parcel, due and payable one week prior to mailing date according to the critical
events schedule. In the event that additional direct mailing costs occur (for
example, if U.S. po!;tage rates increase during the course of this engagement), we
will notify you immediately with the revised unit cost per notice. '
City of Winter Sprinas Assistance
The attached scope of services assumes that the City of Winter Springs will be
responsible for providing the necessary budget background and approving annual
revenue requirements. The City of Winter Springs will also be responsible for
compliance with established assessment methodology and will provide necessary staff
to conduct any field research of the data contained on the ad valorem tax roll. GSG will
share their experience and expertise, provide advice, research, and opinions to you and
other officials regarding the proposed methodology, rate structures, and will provide
advice and assistance in the development of the assessment roll required to implement
and collect the assessments using the tax bill collection method.
Additional Services
In recognition that NG&N and GSG are organizations dedicated to providing special
assistance to local governments in developing innovative and efficient solutions to
public sector issues, the firms shall, on an hourly or negotiated fee basis, also be
available to provide additional services to the City of Winter Springs on finance, revenue
or other local governmental matters. Such services (including for example, services
related to City of Winter Springs sponsored public education workshops or
assistance with preliminary analysis of other proposed assessment projects) may
be provided under a written change order, extension to this scope of services, or
by separate agreement mutually acceptable to the parties.
Litigation Services
The services described herein do not include litigation defense services. However, all
work in developing, implementing and maintenance of assessment programs is
performed with an eye on potential legal challenges in an attempt to maximize both the
efficiency and effectiveness of any defense. In the event there is a challenge, NG&N will
be available on an hourly basis to assist the City of Winter Springs in its defense.
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Task 1: Annual Maintenance of the Assessment Roll
Provide periodic updates and reconciliations of the special assessment roll certified
September 15, 2002. Coordinate and reconcile prepayment amounts with the City of
Winter Springs. GSG will work with City of Winter Springs staff to establish and refine
the necessary reconciliation procedures.
Task 2: Prepare Annual Assessment Roll
Develop and update the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2002-03 for use in the recurring
annual assessment program by obtaining new download of ad valorem tax roll
information from the County Property Appraiser's Office and identifying changes to
,parcels (i.e., splits, combinations and subdivisions). GSG will work with City of Winter
Springs staff as necessary to process database revisions generated.
Task 3: Determine Revenue Requirements
Advise the City of Winter Springs in determining the annual assessment revenue
requirements for the assessment program(s) for Fiscal Year 2003-04 based on
information from the City of Winter Springs financial advisor or other appropriate
management personnel.
Task 4: Calculate Annual Assessment Amounts
Calculate/confirm the annual assessment amounts based on the apportionment
methodology and revenue requirements for the assessment programs for Fiscal Year
2003-04.
Task 5: Certify the Annual Assessment Roll
If required, advise and assist with the legal requirements for the adoption of the final
assessment rate resolution in accordance with Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes
including the certification of the assessment roll to the Seminole County Tax Collector.
Task 6: Compute Prepayment Amounts
Compute the prepayment amounts upon issuance of the ad valorem tax bill Fiscal Year
2003-04 and prepare a prepayment roll.
Note: If City of Winter Springs management exercises the extension option described herein, these
procedures will also apply to the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Assessment roll.
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Staff level Hourly Rate
Principals $175
Associates 150
Law Clerks 50
GSG
Staff level Hourly Rate
Principals $225
Senior Project Manager 150
Project Manager 140
Consultant 125
GIS/Database Specialist 125
Analyst 90
Administrative Support 50
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For professional services provided as detailed in the attached work plan, a lump sum
fee of $11,000 will compensate NG&N and GSG. The lump sum fee will be due and
payable in three equal installments. The first installment payment will be submitted to
you by March 1, 2003. Subsequent statements for professional services rendered and
costs incurred will be provided on a periodic basis, but not more than monthly. All
invoice installments will be billed and due prior to September 30, 2003.
The lump sum fee for professional services includes one on-site visit with
representatives of GSG or NG&N. Additional on.,.site meetings may be arranged at our
standard hourly rates. Project status meetings may be arranged through scheduled
telephone conferences in lieu of additional on-site visi~s.
The lump sum fee does not include the costs of producing and mailing the statutorily
required first class notices for Fiscal year 2003-04, if required. These costs depend on
the number of assessable parcels of property within the Oak Forest. However, mailing
and production costs are $1.03 per parcel, due and payable one week prior to mailing
date according to the critical events schedule. In the event that additional direct mailing
costs occur (for example, if U.S. postage rates increase during the course of this
engagement), we will notify you immediately with the revised unit cost per notice.
Note: If City of Winter Springs management. exercises the extension option described herein, these
provisions will also apply to the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Assessment roll.
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