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Page 4 SCOPE OF WORK Based upon our current understanding of the City's requested services,we propose the following scope of work for the following 3 LLMDs: • 1984-1 Ponderosa-Del Prado • 1994-1 Oak Tree Farm • 1995-1 Moller Ranch ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS AND LEVY ADMINISTRATION The starting point for calculating and confirming the levies for all parcels within the assessment district including all zones for the first fiscal year involves using SCI's extensive statewide database of property and ownership information. This important internal data includes all parcels in the State with over two decades of historical data and extensive parcel attributes. To complement this data, we also utilize current Assessor and Tax Roll Data from the County Assessor and Auditor-Controller. Furthermore, we acquire, compare and incorporate additional data and property information from the City and other real property vendors, title company information vendors, and other sources as necessary. Going beyond Assessor data and our internal parcel information allows us to incorporate and compare other information that typically enhances the comprehensive accuracy of our parcel information. Determination of Preliminary Levies Twice a year, SCI recalculates and confirms levies on a parcel-by-parcel basis for all subject properties in the assessment district and all interior zones. This additional step, while more time consuming than simply relying on Assessor property characteristics and previous levy amounts, has consistently proven to result in more accurate levies and higher overall special levy revenues. Beginning each March, SCI will determine preliminary levies based on the most current Assessor lien roll data. SCI will also work with City staff to develop annual budgets for each assessment. We will research changes in property data, property usage, property valuations and levy changes from the previous year for all parcels within the City and flag all parcels that require property research to determine the appropriate special levy.This process allows us to discover any issues with the Assessor's data early. It also allows us to provide the City with a timely and accurate projection of special levy revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. SCI will prepare a spreadsheet, as directed by the City that includes all parcels, parcel attributes and formulas, etc. to calculate the levies. Assessment Engineering and Engineer's Reports As the Assessment Engineer of Record, SCI will annually prepare a preliminary Engineer's Report for the Districts. Each Engineer's Report will include a description of services and improvements, costs estimates, assessment methodology, assessment diagram and the assessment roll.