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m�, ms :u Maximizing �.� Consulting,Inc. Maximizing Recoveries September 10, 2013 Kevin Watson, Finance Director City of Louisville 749 Main Street Louisville, Colorado 80027 Subject: Proposal for Sales and Use Tax and Franchise Fee Compliance Audits Dear Mr. Watson: The enclosed proposal responds to your request for qualified contractors with proven franchise fee, and sales and use tax audit experience, or related experience, to perform two (2) relatively large audits as defined in the scope of work: — Public Service Company of Colorado -- Comcast of Colorado I, LLC Our team proposes to be a one -stop contractor for reviews of Public Service Company of Colorado and Comcast of Colorado I, LLC (jointly, the "Franchise Taxpayers "). However, should the City decide to use more than one contractor and parse the projects between review of the electric and gas franchisee andcable franchisee to meet the needs of the City, we are willing to discuss that option. Garth Ashpaugh, President of Allixa Consulting, Inc., will serve as the agent and authorized representative for the project. Our proposal addresses the City's need for thorough reviews of the sales and use taxes and franchise fees paid by the Franchise Taxpayers. We will undertake the projects by means of an alliance between Allixa Consulting, Inc., Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc., C.A. Sculco, Inc. and Front Range Consulting, Inc. (the "Louisville Allixa Audit Team "). Combined, we have extensive and recognized experience in franchise fee reviews and recovery services. This alliance is uniquely qualified to handle every aspect of the reviews. We can offer the City a personalized and unique approach that ensures the City will maximize recoveries, with the following benefits: — Big Financial Results, Small Company Service — The City will not be hiring the name or size of a firm, but instead, the expertise of 4 senior consultants with proven results in finding and recovering missing monies for hundreds of local governments. — Minimal Use of City Staff Time — We will personally execute the work and be directly involved in the day -to -day management of the projects, thus requiring minimal additional work, time or special assistance from City staff. — Proprietary Analysis, Technology, Knowledge, and Methodologies — The City will receive more accurate and timely recoveries as a result of our proprietary and specialized electronic auditing tools, including geocading and financial analysis. — Access to Experts and Project Manager — The City will have direct contact with us, and we will be available to address your concerns and timely execute the projects. 1003 Kewannee Trail, Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 484-0543 gashpaugh @cfl.rr.com 15