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EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK Fund Disbursement Services Total project/loan/grant proceeds are forwarded to Bank and held in trust for disbursement of funds according to the City's requirements. Bank shall deposit the funds into a custodial trust account and is a FDIC insured hank. A fast turnaround of stage payments ensures delivery of checks back to the City or directly to payees is made within 48 hours of request. When requests are made by 12:00 p.m. noon Central Time (CT), the check will be cut the same day. The funds disbursement services will be based on the following detailed steps: 1. Opening Account: Upon project/loan/grant approval, Bank will open a disbursement account that includes respective project/loan/grant information. The City will then forward project/loan/grant proceeds and completed Control Instructions to Bank. The Control Instructions should include the following information: a. Project/Owner(s) name b. Contractor(s) c. Project/Job site address d. Amount of funds being held e. Instructions on how funds are to be disbursed f. Original signatures of Project/owner and City representative 2. Disbursement Process: When requested by the City, Bank will provide check disbursements to parties designated by the City in connection with the project/loan/grant. Such disbursements are outlined in an Authorization for Payment, which includes information regarding the amount of the disbursement, the parties to be paid, signatures of City representatives authorized to make disbursements, and the Project/Owner's authorizing signatures. Bank will verify proper authorization to disburse funds and that amounts are correct and in agreement with original Control Instructions and Authorized Signatures. All checks shall be sent to the City, unless otherwise directed by the City. Checks will be issued payable to the contractor, or other payees as directed by the Client. Funds will be disbursed from the Client's account the same day when the request is received by 12:00 p.m. noon CT. Requests received after 12:00 p.m. noon CT are processed the next business day. 3. Contingency: Additional funds may be added to a project in anticipation of unforeseen construction costs. Bank will hold contingency at the City's request and release funds upon receipt of an Authorization for Payment. This process is subject to the City's financial policies and procedures. 4. Recording the Notice of Completion: As applicable, after the City's final inspection on a project, a Notice of Completion is executed by the borrower and forwarded to Bank for recording with the appropriate County Recorder. Bank shall mail the Notice of Completion by certified mail within two (2) business days after receipt.