The City of Springfield, Illinois (City Water, Light & Power) (“CWLP”) is aware of the “Municipal Advisor Rule” of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the “independent municipal advisor” exemption from the definition of “advice.” CWLP has retained an independent registered municipal advisor. CWLP is represented by and will rely on the firm of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”) to, among other things, advise CWLP regarding proposals from financial services firms concerning the issuance of municipal securities and municipal financial products. This certificate may be relied upon until March 1, 2025 unless otherwise revoked or rescinded by CWLP in its sole discretion.
Proposals may be addressed to CWLP. If the proposal received will be seriously considered by CWLP, CWLP will share the document with Stifel.
The following individual at Stifel is our lead municipal advisor: Anne Noble. The personnel of Stifel who will advise CWLP on such recommendations have represented to CWLP that they have not been associated with any other investment banking firm within the two years prior to the date of this certificate.