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Northland Securities, Inc. Page 13 Attachment 5 - Risk Factors Property Taxes: Property tax levies shown in this Finance Plan are based on projected debt service and other revenues. Final levies will be set based on the results of sale. Levies should be reviewed annually and adjusted as needed. The debt service levy must be included in the preliminary levy for annual Truth in Taxation hearings. Future Legislative changes in the property tax system, including the imposition of levy limits and changes in calculation of property values, would affect plans for payment of debt service. Delinquent payment of property taxes would reduce revenues available to pay debt service. Special Assessments: Special assessments for the financed projects have not been levied at this time. This Finance Plan is based on the assumptions listed earlier in this report. Changes in the terms and timing for the actual assessments will alter the projected flow of funds for payment of debt service on the Bonds. Also, special assessments may be prepaid. It is likely that the income earned on the investment of prepaid assessments will be less than the interest paid if the assessments remained outstanding. Delinquencies in assessment collections would reduce revenues needed to pay debt service. The collection of deferred assessments, if any, has not been included in the revenue projections. Projected assessment income should be reviewed annually and adjusted as needed. Utility Revenues: The City pledges the net revenues of the sewer and water utilities to the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds. The failure to adjust rates and charges as needed and the loss of significant customers will affect available net revenues. If the net revenues are insufficient, the City is required to levy property taxes or use other revenues to cover the deficiency. Property taxes can only be used on a temporary basis and may not be an ongoing source of revenue to pay debt service. General: In addition to the risks described above, there are certain general risks associated with the issuance of bonds. These risks include, but are not limited to: • Failure to comply with covenants in bond resolution. • Failure to comply with Undertaking for continuing disclosure. • Failure to comply with IRS regulations, including regulations related to use of the proceeds and arbitrage/rebate. The IRS regulations govern the ability of the City to issue its bonds as tax-exempt securities and failure to comply with the IRS regulations may lead to loss of tax- exemption.