Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR
CITY OF LA QUINTA
BY:
March 5, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. COVER LETTER ............................................................................................................................ 1
2. REFERENCES OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCIES .................................................. 7
3. COMPLETE PRICING LIST OR FEE SCHEDULE ........................................................................ 8
4. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES OFFERED BY SUBMITTER ALONG WITH
CORRESPONDING PRICES ........................................................................................................ 9
5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION ............................................................................ 9
6. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES ............................................................................................... 10
7. DISCLOSURES ........................................................................................................................... 10
8. EXPLANATION OF METHODOLOGY .................................................................................... 11
9. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ................................................................................................ 14
APPENDIX A: Non Collusion Affidavit
APPENDIX B: Project Team Resumes
Standard Proposal Regulatory Disclaimers & Disclosures
Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. (“Fieldman”) is a SEC-registered Municipal Advisor. When formally
engaged by public agency clients, we undertake a fiduciary duty with respect to advice provided on
financial matters.
PROPOSAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE “ADVICE” OR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY RELATIONSHIP
These materials are delivered to you for the purpose of obtaining an engagement as your municipal
advisor, and we wish to clarify the nature of our relationship. We are providing the information contained
in these materials for informational purposes only. The information provided in these materials does not
create or imply any fiduciary relationship, and is being provided solely for the purpose of marketing our
services to you as a prospective client of Fieldman. The information provided to you is not to be construed
as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or relied upon
by you as advice in determining a course of action in connection with any current or prospective
undertakings relative to any municipal securities issuance or municipal financial product. Any information
contained in these materials is not intended to replace or supplement any advice you may have already
received internally or externally from any other professional.
Potential for Limitation of Advisory Scope Disclosure
At the explicit direction of the City, our scope of services may be limited to the implementation of a pre-
determined financial transaction or strategy. In such instances, a complete review of all feasible and
suitable financial alternatives will not be undertaken as part of our engagement. We would otherwise
operate under a fiduciary duty to consider all feasible and suitable alternatives to accomplish a given
objective.
Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Compensation contingent on the completion of a financing or project is customary for municipal financial
advisors. To the extent that our compensation for the proposed engagement is contingent on successful
completion of any transactions, a potential conflict of interest exists as we would have a potential incentive
to recommend the completion of a transaction that might not be optimal for the City. However, Fieldman
undertakes a fiduciary duty in advising public agencies regardless of compensation structure
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1. COVER LETTER
March 5, 2025
Rosemary Hallick, Principal Management Analyst
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Re: Request For Qualifications for Municipal Advisor
Dear Ms. Hallick,
Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. ("Fieldman") is pleased to submit this response to the
Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Municipal Advisor Services to the City of La Quinta (the
"City"). In our response, we highlight our proven expertise and specialized knowledge,
demonstrating our capability to deliver effective, high-impact advisory services tailored to the
City.
For nearly six decades, Fieldman has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor for public
agencies across California. Fieldman’s expertise in the formation and administration of
Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”), Assessment Districts (“ADs”), and Enhanced
Infrastructure Financing Districts (“EIFDs”) positions us as leaders in land-secured financing.
Our in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding municipal financing,
paired with our ability to design customized financial strategies, enables us to offer clients
tailored, effective solutions that maximize value while ensuring full compliance with relevant
laws and regulations.
At Fieldman, we distinguish ourselves by adhering to three core principles:
Experience: Established in 1966, we are a leading municipal advisor in California,
managing financings for approximately 140 cities. Our expertise spans
strategic planning, transaction management, and continuing disclosure.
Integrity: We pride ourselves on offering conservative financial advice, even
advising clients when not to proceed with a project.
Service: We provide personalized, hands-on service tailored to your needs,
backed by our extensive experience as one of the leading municipal
advisors in the state.
We confirm that all information and pricing provided in this submission will remain valid for at
least ninety days from the submission date. Additionally, we affirm that all individuals who will
perform work for the City are free of any conflicts of interest. Thank you for considering our
proposal. We are eager to contribute to the City’s success, and we look forward to the
opportunity to become a trusted partner in delivering valuable financial solutions.
Sincerely,
FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES, INC.
James V. Fabian, CIPMA, Principal
(415) 489-2860 direct, (949) 246- 2344 cell
jfabian@fieldman.com
1 Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94104
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FIRMS BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
General
Fieldman is a full-service, independent registered municipal advisor, specializing exclusively in the
public sector. Our headquarters in Irvine will serve as the primary base for supporting the City,
complemented by satellite offices in San Francisco, Oakland, Washington, and Hawai’i. Fieldman is a
registered Municipal Advisor with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB Registration
#K0276) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Registration #867-00175). As an
independent firm, we do not engage in underwriting, investment banking, or maintain relationships
with municipal bond underwriters, broker-dealers, or financial institutions—ensuring our advisory
services remain unbiased and objective. This independence, along with our unwavering commitment
to fiduciary responsibility, allows us to provide transparent, reliable, and strategic advice that
prioritizes the best interests of our clients.
Years of Experience
Since our inception in 1966, we have built a legacy of 59 years providing exceptional municipal
advisory services across California. Our work in land-secured financings dates back to the beginning
of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
Firm Services
Fieldman concentrates its consulting activities in the following areas:
Capital planning, management, and policy development
o Creating financial plans for any tenor of capital needs, that allow our clients to
successfully and economically fund capital needs.
o Designing financial models that use alternative funding sources and clearly present
financial outcomes to allow clients to make fully informed decisions.
o Tailoring client-specific debt management and reserve policies necessary to form a
strong financial foundation.
Capital finance transaction management
o Establishing credit rating objectives and then developing strategies to ensure capital
market access at the lowest cost possible.
o Timely execution of financing plans by aggressively managing the capital funding
process.
Secondary market disclosure services
o Our tradename Applied Best Practices (“ABP”) works with public agencies on their post-
issuance continuing disclosure requirements. ABP operates from the same office
address and phone number as Fieldman’s Irvine location.
By focusing on these areas, Fieldman seeks to provide consulting services to its clients on all aspects
of the capital process.
Project Manager Qualifications
Mr. Jim Fabian, who will serve as Project Manager, brings a wealth of experience in land-secured
financing. With over 40 years in public finance, he has worked with numerous cities, including Dana
Point, Dublin, Indio, Hesperia, Laguna Beach, Moreno Valley, Perris, San Clemente, San Diego, San
Marcos, Cathedral City, and Temecula. All these cities have successfully issued land-secured
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financings in the past five years under his guidance. Additionally, Mr. Fabian is a recognized expert in
the field, frequently speaking at the CDIAC’s Debt Essentials seminar series on land-secured financing.
Firm Ownership
Fieldman is an independent firm, not a subsidiary, owned by its principal employees, who are actively
involved in the firm's day-to-day operations. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Program
(“ESOP”), our employees, as beneficial owners of the firm, foster a culture of ownership. This
ownership culture drives our commitment to efficiency and responsiveness in every assignment. The
firm is guided by the primary shareholders and the Board of Directors:
Adam Bauer, CEO/President; based in Irvine
James V. Fabian, Principal; based in San Francisco
Dr. Anna V. Sarabian, Principal; based in Irvine
General Land-Secured Experience
Fieldman’s unparalleled expertise is essential
because providing advisory services to issuers of
land-secured debt is fundamentally different from
general governmental advisory services and the
skills, knowledge, and experience required to advise
issuers on land-secured debt cannot be acquired
through traditional municipal finance. This is
because land-secured finance is primarily a real
estate transaction, followed by municipal borrowing.
Therefore, the true value of an advisor to the local
issuer lies in their expertise in both the real estate
lending field and the governmental finance field.
We are confident in our ability to navigate the complexities of land-secured formations and financings
and firmly believe that Fieldman is the optimal choice for the City. Our services are rooted in our
unique business perspective and extensive experience gained from working within complex, dynamic
environments. We are ready to dedicate our resources and efforts to the City’s success.
Local Experience
Fieldman brings extensive experience in land-secured financing within Riverside County, having
provided advisory services to the County of Riverside, and the cities of Cathedral City, Indio, Moreno
Valley, Murrieta, Perris, Riverside, and Temecula for many years. Notably, we are the trusted advisor
for Eastern Municipal Water District (“EMWD”) and Jurupa Community Services District (“JCSD”)—the
two largest issuers of land-secured debt in California—having supported 24 land-secured issues
totaling nearly $204 million since 2021.
This broad experience gives us a comprehensive understanding of the region’s economic,
demographic, and financial conditions, allowing us to deliver highly effective and region-specific
advisory services. Our long-term client relationships have provided valuable insights into the local
development landscape, enabling us to offer tailored solutions that drive success for our clients.
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Our proven expertise extends to the City of La Quinta, where between 2023 and 2024, we assisted in
drafting a new land-secured policy. We presented general information on land-secured financing at a
study session and participated in the City Council meeting to adopt the new policy. This direct
involvement underscores our commitment to the City and our capability to deliver impactful advisory
services.
Formation Experience
Fieldman has a distinguished track record in the formation of land-secured districts having worked on
some of the most notable and innovative projects in the industry. Our experience ranges from
assisting clients with their inaugural CFD formations, such as the pioneering Kukui’ula CFD—Hawai ′i’s
first-ever CFD—to advising municipalities who have been utilizing CFDs since the Mello-Roos Act’s
inception. We have extensive experience working with cities like Irvine, where we’ve been integral in
annexing areas into existing CFDs, including the current annexation of Improvement Areas 15, 16, 17,
and 18 into the City’s Great Park CFD.
Each land-secured project presents its own unique challenges, and our expertise has shown that
successfully balancing the local agency’s goal of expediting public infrastructure delivery with the
developer’s interest in minimizing borrowing costs and economic impact is crucial. We achieve this
balance through strategically designed programs that align with both parties’ objectives. Given our
deep understanding of the City’s policies and our wealth of experience in forming and managing
CFDs, Fieldman is the ideal advisor to guide the City through any future formations, ensuring
streamlined processes and successful outcomes.
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CFD Experience
Fieldman is California’s undisputed leader in land-secured
financing, with unmatched expertise that makes us the
ideal partner for the City. From 2014 to 2024, we’ve been
ranked #1 in California by Refinitiv in both par amount and
number of issues—advising on over 4.1 times the par and
2.8 times the number of deals of our closest competitor.
However, our true value lies beyond rankings — it is rooted
in our extensive leadership and deep understanding of
land-secured finance. This depth directly translates into
substantial knowledge and resources, enabling us to
deliver the highest caliber of service to the City. Our
extensive experience with land-secured transactions
means we have encountered, reasoned and addressed issues that many advisors have not.
Our extensive experience with complex master-planned CFDs – such as Los Angeles County (for
Valencia), the City of Los Angeles (for Ponte Vista), Orange County (for Racho Mission Viejo), and the
City of Irvine (for Great Park)—positions us to navigate the unique challenges of land-secured finance
with practical, tailored solutions.
AD Experience
Fieldman has an extensive history of providing advisory services for ADs, showcasing our deep
expertise in this field. We have served the City of Irvine since the 1980s, advising on over 85 financings,
totaling more than $2.4 billion in par amount issued. Our role has included advising the City on various
non-transactional financial matters, such as letter of credit extensions for 11 ADs and the change in
remarketing agents for 9 ADs. In 2021, we assisted the City with the pooled refunding of 4 underlying
ADs, ensuring efficient and effective financial management.
Our experience extends to the City of Laguna Beach, where we have served as the financial advisor
for over seven AD bond issues the past decade, totaling over $18 million in par amount. This includes
Financial Advisors # of Issues
Par Amount
(US$)
Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. 303 6,422.16
CSG Advisors Incorporated 107 1,557.21
Urban Futures Inc 89 931.87
Cooperative Strategies LLC 67 717.51
Hilltop Securities 44 679.38
Del Rio Advisors 42 571.07
PFM Financial Advisors LLC 42 1,124.32
California Financial Services 28 328.78
NHA Advisors 24 294.23
Piper Sandler & Co 24 284.12
Subtotal with Financial Advisors 770 12,910.65
TOP 10 FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN CALIFORNIA
By Community Facilities District Financings*
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2024
*Data provided by LSEG
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advising on the feasibility and formation of new ADs, primarily to finance the construction costs of
underground utility lines. We also advised the City on a pooled refunding transaction, resulting in the
refinancing of seven existing AD bond issues. We are currently assisting them with a new financing
for their West Street Underground Utility AD No. 2021-1, expected to close later this year.
EIFD Experience
Our firm brings deep expertise in EIFDs, making us a strong partner to support your development
initiatives. With a proven track record of advising clients on the complexities and advantages of EIFDs,
we are committed to delivering successful, sustainable outcomes.
As the Independent Registered Municipal
Advisor (“IRMA”) to the City of Sacramento, we
played a key role in the establishment of the
Aggie Square EIFD, a $1.1 billion public-
private development project. This project,
located on land primarily owned by UC Davis,
includes the construction of a garage, four
buildings for classrooms, research labs, and
student housing. Our innovative funding plan
leverages tax increment revenues to support
critical infrastructure and affordable housing
without the need for additional special taxes.
The project is expected to create 5,000 construction jobs and contribute $5 billion annually to the
regional economy. Our involvement in Aggie Square underscores our ability to manage large-scale,
complex projects while ensuring significant community benefits.
In 2017, we explored the potential for an EIFD in the City of South Pasadena, focusing on the
development of a community center. Our in-depth presentation highlighted our ability to clearly
communicate the benefits and practicalities of EIFD formation, showcasing our proactive approach in
helping clients evaluate and implement EIFD opportunities.
In 2024, our team assessed the feasibility of establishing an EIFD in the City of Marina, with a focus on
developing a manufacturing facility at the city's airport for Joby Aviation. We collaborated closely with
city staff and consultants to negotiate a revenue-sharing agreement with Monterey County. However,
the EIFD project was ultimately abandoned due to the county's reluctance to allocate their share of
future revenues.
With our extensive experience, strategic insights, and comprehensive advisory services, we are well-
equipped to support the City’s EIFD initiatives. From assessing whether an EIFD is the right fit for your
project to guiding you through the entire process, we are dedicated to ensuring successful, long-term
development. We are confident that our expertise will add tremendous value to your efforts and look
forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you.
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2. REFERENCES OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Below we provide our client references and encourage you to contact them to hear about the quality
of services we provide and the value we bring.
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3. COMPLETE PRICING LIST OR FEE SCHEDULE
Our goal is always to provide value in the services that we provide to our clients, far in excess of our
fees. Our fee is premised on the concept that assignments, per the RFP, could involve:
1. Fixed fees and expenses for transaction services
2. Hourly fees for CFD formation and as-needed services
Please note, all costs associated with a CFD formation and a CFD bond sale will be paid by the
property owner and the the City’s General Fund.
Fee for Transaction Services
Based on the Scope of Services outlined in the RFP, we propose the following tentative fees, subject
to negotiation with the City.
For AD or CFD bond sales, we propose a fixed fee of $45,000 for a singular series.
For transactions that include multiple series of bonds, a fee of not to exceed $20,000 per each
additional series will be added to the transaction fee above.
Payment of fees pursuant to debt issuance shall be contingent on, and payable, at the closing of the
debt issue(s) undertaken to finance the City’s financings. The fees listed above shall increase each
January 1st beginning January 1, 2026 by three percent (3.00%).
Expenses will be billed for separately and will cover, among other things, travel, lodging, conference
calls, internet posting, subsistence, overnight courier, computer, and fax transmission charges.
Advances made on behalf of the City for costs of preparing, printing or distributing disclosure
materials or related matter whether by postal services or electronic means, may also be billed to the
City upon prior authorization. Additionally, a surcharge of six percent (6.00%) of the compensation
amount is added to verifiable out-of-pocket costs for recovery of costs such as telephone, postage,
document reproduction and the like.
Fee for As-Needed Financial Advisory Services
CFD formation services and other ad-hoc financial advisory services performed will be billed at the
then current hourly rates. The table below reflects the rates in effect as of the date of this RFP
submission. If needed, we will be happy to negotiate a not-to-exceed amount for each project,
depending on the specific scope of work at the time. Typically, CFD formation services are in the range
of $35,000-$40,000, sometimes less if the formation is straightforward and completed expeditiously.
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SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective January 1, 2025
Principal $417
Executive/Senior Vice President $406
Vice President $346
Assistant Vice President $319
Senior Associate $287
Associate $254
Analyst $141
Administrative Assistant $103
Hourly compensation will be billed on a monthly basis and will be due thirty (30) days from invoice
date. Invoices not paid within sixty (60) days are subject to a two percent (2.00%) late fee for every
month payment is late. The hourly rates listed above shall increase each January 1st beginning
January 1, 2026 by three percent (3.00%).
4. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES OFFERED BY SUBMITTER
ALONG WITH CORRESPONDING PRICES
Fee for Continuing Disclosure Consulting Services
For services on Annual Reporting and CDIAC Annual Reporting, the Consultant will be compensated
$6,500 for Federal and State Filings per year. Such amount shall increase by the Annual Inflation
Adjustment.
For services on Reporting of Significant Event Notices (Rating Changes) and Termination of Reporting
Obligation, the Consultant will be compensated at $500 per notice.
For services on Continuing Disclosure Compliance Review, the Consultant will be compensated at
$5,000 per review.
For Additional Services, the Consultant will be compensated at hourly rates.
5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION
PROPOSED TEAM
We propose an experienced team for the City. Mr. James Fabian, Principal, will serve as the
Engagement Manager/Lead Advisor and will be the primary leader of our effort and day-to-day
contact for the City. Mrs. Un Chu Reardon, Senior Vice President and Ms. Chelsea Redmon, Assistant
Vice President, will serve as Co-Project Managers. All members of the team hold a Series 50 license.
Additionally, Mr. Fabian and Mrs. Reardon hold Series 54 licenses. Provided in the table below is a
summary of the team’s roles and experience. Detailed resumes and contact information are provided
in APPENDIX B.
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6. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES
Fieldman is not proposing to subcontract any portion of the Scope of Services.
7. DISCLOSURES
In 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) accepted offers of settlement from
Fieldman and a principal (the “Settlement”). Neither the firm nor the principal admitted or denied the
findings described in the Settlement. For more information about the Settlement, please review the
Regulatory Action Disclosure included in Fieldman’s Form MA and Form MA-I for the principal (which
is cross-referenced in Form MA). There are no other legal or disciplinary events material to the Client’s
evaluation of Fieldman or the integrity of Fieldman’s management or advisory personnel disclosed,
or that should be disclosed, on any Form MA or Form MA-I, with the SEC. There has been no other
material change or addition to the legal or disciplinary event disclosures on any Form MA or MA-I filed
with the SEC. Fieldman’s most recent Form MA and each most recent Form MA-I filed with the SEC
are available on the SEC’s EDGAR system at http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-
edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001612429
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8. EXPLANATION OF METHODOLOGY
Our firm is exceptionally equipped to advise the City on land-secured financing transactions, boasting
a strong track record with similar projects, including both new money and refunding transactions. We
bring an experienced and tailored approach to each phase of the process, ensuring that every step
aligns with the City’s goals and results in a successful, sustainable financing plan. Below is an outline
of our approach, reflecting our extensive experience and our ability to manage complex land-secured
transactions.
General Approach to CFD Financing Process
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Unique Considerations for Land-Secured Transactions
We understand that every land-secured financing transaction is unique, and our approach is flexible
enough to adapt to the specific challenges of each project. Our goal is to balance the needs of the
City, developers, and other stakeholders, ensuring the financing program accelerates public
infrastructure development while minimizing financial burdens. Key elements of our strategy include:
Comprehensive Infrastructure Planning: We focus on the full scope of the project, identifying
all necessary infrastructure and required services ensuring the financing program supports
both short-term and long-term needs. This may involve structuring a master CFD for priority
infrastructure while allowing future phases to address additional improvements or services.
Flexible, Long-Term Planning: We design financing programs that account for both the
immediate development schedule and potential changes due to economic shifts or evolving
market conditions. This flexibility is essential for projects with multiple phases or improvement
areas.
Clear Rate and Method of Apportionment: We recommend a well-structured Rate and Method
of Apportionment (RMA) to allow for future flexibility in land uses and property types. Our
Special Tax Capacity Model ensures the revenue stream is accurately assessed, preventing
future ambiguities. Additionally, we prepare a special tax term sheet to document the deal
points that need to be contained in the RMA.
Coordination with Developers: Effective communication with developers is key to success.
Our firm works proactively with developers to gather necessary information and stay ahead of
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potential issues. We also provide guidance throughout negotiations with developers, ensuring
the financing plan aligns with both public and private sector goals.
Addressing Tax Rate Limitations: Given the finite nature of special tax revenues, we carefully
balance competing priorities—construction of public facilities, developer reimbursements,
funding for services, and administration—ensuring the financing plan is sustainable and meets
both the City’s objectives and developer needs.
By acting as an extension of the City’s staff, we manage the complexities of land-secured financing,
allowing the City to focus on its broader objectives. We bring deep experience and practical
knowledge to each project, ensuring that every financing decision is informed, strategic, and aligned
with long-term goals. We look forward to the opportunity to assist the City with its land-secured
financing needs and provide ongoing support throughout the process.
9. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The executed Non-Collusion Affidavit is included as Appendix A.
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
Non Collusion Affidavit
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ATTACHMENT 1
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by submitter and submitted with the presentation
I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows:
Submitter Name: __________________________________________________
Submitter Title: __________________________________________________
Company Name: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
James Fabian
Principal Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc.
James Fabian
Principal
Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc.
19900 MacArthur Blvd. #1100 Irvine, CA 92612
I am _________________________________ of ______________________________,
(Title) (Company)
the party making the foregoing presentation, that the presentation is not made in the interest of, or on
behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that
the presentation is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the submitter has not directly or indirectly
induced or solicited any other submitter to put in a false or sham presentation, and has not directly or
indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any submitter or anyone else to put in a sham
presentation, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the submitter has not in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the
presentation price of the submitter or any other submitter, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element
of the presentation price, or of that of any other submitter, or to secure any advantage against the public
body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that all statements
contained in the presentation are true; and, further, that the submitter has not, directly or indirectly,
submitted his or her presentation price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged
information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, presentation depository, or to any member or agent thereof to
effectuate a collusive or sham presentation.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Submitter Signature: __________________________________________________
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APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B
Project Team Resumes
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APPENDIX B
JAMES FABIAN
PRINCIPAL
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER/LEAD ADVISOR
James V. Fabian, Principal, has been with the firm since September 1999.
Since joining the firm, Mr. Fabian has focused on serving the firm’s city clients.
He serves as engagement manager for the cities of Beverly Hills, Cathedral
City, Concord, Brea, Downey, Dublin, Elk Grove, Oakland, San Bruno, San
Marcos, Milpitas, and Thousand Oaks. He has developed Financial
Management Policies, Local Goals and Policies for Land Secured Financings
and credit rating presentations for several major cities and redevelopment
agencies.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fabian served as a Financial Services manager for
the City of Oxnard for more than ten years, where he administered the city’s
annual debt service budget, the outstanding debt portfolio of approximately
$250,000,000, and the city’s assessment districts and community facilities
districts. He was also responsible for the administration of the city worker’s
compensation plan, insurance pool and property management program. Prior
to his tenure with Oxnard, he was a budget and management analyst with the
Office of Budget and Management Policy of Broward County, Florida. Mr.
Fabian has extensive experience with the operational considerations of local
government finance.
Mr. Fabian is a member of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
(CSMFO), League of California Cities (LOCC) and Municipal Management
Association of Southern California (MMASC).
Contact
949.246.2344 direct
jfabian@fieldman.com
Education
Undergraduate degree
(cum laude) in Political
Science from Kent State
University in Kent, Ohio,
and his graduate degree
in Public Administration
(emphasis in local
government) also from
Kent State
Professional
Designations &
Licenses
Municipal Advisor
Representative (Series
50) and Municipal
Advisor Principal (Series
54) licenses. CIPMA
designation.
Meet the Full
Fieldman Team!
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APPENDIX B
UN CHU REARDON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
CO-PROJECT MANAGER
Ms. Un Chu Reardon, Senior Vice President, joined the firm in November
2019. Prior to joining Fieldman, she was a public finance investment
banker at Stone & Youngberg/Stifel Nicolaus and Raymond James, and a
financial advisor at Keygent LLC. Over approximately 17 years at these
firms, she specialized in GO bond program planning and GO bond
transactions for California issuers. She has over 21 years of municipal
finance experience and has significant experience structuring general
obligation bonds, certificates of participation, lease revenue bonds, bond
anticipation notes, tax and revenue anticipation notes, land secured
bonds and variable rate bonds.
Ms. Reardon also provides non-transactional based financial advisory
services to support firm recommendations, including GO bond program
planning, financial modeling, long-term financial planning and policy
review. Her extensive experience and background provide the essential
skill sets when preparing quantitative analyses to support transaction
structures and researching relevant market conditions and events.
She serves on Fieldman’s team for Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LACMTA), the Cities of Bakersfield, Beverly Hills, Brea, Downey, Elk
Grove, Garden Grove, Milpitas, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, and
Stockton, and for the Counties of Riverside and Madera. Ms. Reardon has
served as project manager representing US DOT on TIFIA Loans for the
Hampton Roads Accountability Commission (VA), Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit, and
the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and is currently
representing US DOT on a TIFIA Loan for LACMTA.
Contact
415.933.0968 direct
ureardon@fieldman.com
Education
B.A. in International
Studies (concentration in
Economics) and in
Anthropology from the
University of
Washington, Seattle
Professional
Designations &
Licenses
Municipal Advisor
Representative (Series
50) and Municipal
Advisor Principal (Series
54) licenses. CIPMA
designation.
RFQ for Municipal Advisor
CITY OF LA QUINTA
March 5, 2025
APPENDIX B
CHELSEA REDMON
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
CO-PROJECT MANAGER
Ms. Chelsea L. Redmon, Assistant Vice President, joined the firm in August of
2016. Since joining the firm, Ms. Redmon has been dedicated to the firm’s
city, county, transportation, and special district clients. She has played a key
role in a variety of transactions, including land-secured, tax allocation, lease
revenue/certificates of participation, general obligation, pension obligation,
revenue, and tax and revenue anticipation notes. In addition to these
transactional services, Ms. Redmon also utilizes her extensive background in
economics and data analytics to create financial forecasts, develop debt
capacity models, and evaluate market conditions. She also contributes to the
drafting of comprehensive debt and continuing disclosure policies, ensuring
our clients are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of financial
management.
Ms. Redmon graduated Summa Cum Laude from the California State
University, Long Beach, with her Master of Arts degree in Economics and a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Law,
Politics and Policy. In 2017, her paper, “Economic Freedom and Corruption:
New Cross-Country Panel Data Evidence” was published in The Journal of
Private Enterprise. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Redmon taught an
Econometrics lab at California State University, Long Beach and was an
Economics Instructor for Golden West College, Huntington Beach.
Contact
949.660.7306 direct
credmon@fieldman.com
Education
Master of Arts degree in
Economics and a
Bachelor of Arts degree
in Political Science, with a
concentration in Law,
Politics and Policy.
Professional
Designations &
Licenses
Municipal Advisor
Representative (Series 50)
license. CIPMA
designation.
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Fieldman Team!