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Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 North English Raod Water MainCity of Dubuque City Council ACTION ITEMS # 5. Copyrighted February 2, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required for the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds." RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo North English Road SRF Complete_MVM memo_2026_01_29 2. North English Road SRF Complete_Staff memo_2026_01_29 3. Proc Series Iss Res (North English) (Dubuque #26 2025)-v2 4. Bond (Dubuque #26 2026)-v1 5. Closing and Tax Final Delivery Certificate (Dubuque #26 2026)-v1 6. Water Revenue LDA (Dubuque #26 2026)-v1 7. Updated Repayment Schedule (Dubuque #26 2026)-v1 Page 753 of 865 THE C DUUB--'*--TE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque All-Anerin City I II 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main DATE: January 29, 2026 Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson is recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required for the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds." The City of Dubuque is looking to address necessary improvements associated with its water distribution system. These improvements will address water resiliency, reduce bottlenecks, improve water storage and pumping at key locations throughout the community to support the existing customer base, and prepare the city for increased demands associated with the existing and new customers. The project will also assist the City's need to reduce and better manage dead-end water mains and other areas where the water age and water quality can suffer due to lack of circulation. The North English Road water main extension (at the west terminus of the Southwest Arterial water main extension) creates a path for a future loop and connection of Pressure Zone 3 and 4, when in later phases it can extend to English Mill Road and then south from there to the English Mill Pump Station. The State Revolving Fund loan will have an interest rate of 2.90%, a maturity date of June 1, 2045, and will be abated from the water fund. Page 754 of 865 I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mich el C. Van Milligen MCVM/jml/sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Chris Lester, Water Department Director Brian DeMoss, Finance Manager 2 Page 755 of 865 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer Dubuque All -America City I I., 2007 • 2012 • 2013 SUBJECT: Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main DATE: January 29, 2026 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to provide suggested proceedings to complete action for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main. BACKGROUND The City of Dubuque is looking to address necessary improvements associated with its water distribution system. These improvements will address water resiliency, reduce bottlenecks, improve water storage and pumping at key locations throughout the community to support the existing customer base, and prepare the city for increased demands associated with the existing and new customers. The project will also assist the City's need to reduce and better manage dead-end water mains and other areas where the water age and water quality can suffer due to lack of circulation. Through the Request for Engineering Proposal process 2022, Origin Design was awarded the City -Wide Water Distribution System, Storage, and Pumping Improvements Project to complete design of the five improvements. Origin also prepared and assisted the City in securing an Iowa SRF Intended Use Plan (IUP) Application for the proposed improvements, and a P&D Loan. One of the five projects in the City -Wide Water Distribution System, Storage, and Pumping Improvements Project is the N. Cascade Road and SW Arterial Water Main Extension project that will bring water service to a portion of the SW Arterial and allow continued extensions, looping water main along the SW Arterial from US Highway 151/61 to US Highway 20 while also providing service between pressure zones and increasing water service reliance to the City's southern- and western -most customers. Page 756 of 865 Origin Design has completed the plans for the installation of a 12-inch water main extension starting at Edval Lane on North Cascade Road south to the SW Arterial. At the intersection with the SW Arterial, the original project scope included a water main loop that would head east along the SW Arterial in the direction of Military Road toward Tamarack Industrial Park. The project scope was amended to include water main that would also head west along the SW Arterial to North English Road, then turning north along North English Road for approximately 1,100 feet. DISCUSSION The North English Road water main extension (at the west terminus of the Southwest Arterial water main extension) creates a path for a future loop and connection of Pressure Zone 3 and 4, when in later phases it can extend to English Mill Road and then south from there to the English Mill Pump Station. The SW Arterial water main extension (along with the North Cascade Road water main extension) creates an arterial water main loop that extends from the southwest end to the south end of Pressure Zone 3. The Southwest Arterial water main extension consists of a 16-in arterial water main connecting the end of the North English Road water main extension to the existing 16-in arterial water main located at the Tamarack Industrial Park. There will also be a tie-in mid -route to the 16-in arterial water main at Military Road. The proposed water main extension is planned to be located within existing roadway ROW with only one utility easement required along the entirety of the proposed water main route. The project will include the following: • Approximately 22,150 LF of 16-in water main with 30 buried butterfly valves • 24 fire hydrants, located at approximately 1,000-ft intervals, with 6-in DI leads and isolation gate valves • Two (2) creek/stream crossings including water valve manholes • Three (3) Bored Casings (approximately 650 LF) for 16-in Water Main at crossing of Military Road, North Cascade Road, and the Southwest Arterial. The North English Road and SW Arterial portions west of North Cascade Road were not part of the original IUP submitted and approved in 2022. The IUP was updated in November 2024 to include the costs associated with the revised scope. The estimated costs associated with the additional 1,100 LF of water main along North English Road are $305,000, and changes to the SW Arterial extension portion of the project are $1,580,000, totaling $1,885,000. The State Revolving Fund loan will have an interest rate of 2.90%, a maturity date of June 1, 2045, and will be abated from the water fund. ACTION TO BE TAKEN I respectfully recommend the adoption of the enclosed resolution to complete the action required on the $2.33 million in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) for the North English Road Water Main. Page 757 of 865 Attachments cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Brian DeMoss, Finance Manager Page 758 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 MINUTES OF MEETING TO APPROVE SERIES RESOLUTION FOR SERIES 2026 BONDS 430411-26 (North English) Dubuque, Iowa February 2, 2026 The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 61h St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following Council Members present and absent: Present: flln,ver �Ayn,nn��'1; COUZc.� (1'jember,y Lc eLnjyc,�r, RIsti-A, Rous-cJ- Sfaver, Srra.Ak G,�iIJrJ Absent: • • Other Business- - MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Council Member RD u 55 11 introduced the fesQlution next hereinafter set out and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member We. i . ; and after due consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the resolution, and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Re5n-ck, Spfc\nV, Rou5SelI, %qrr, UJW (c\dan0,g11, Le���,dFCker Nays: Whereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted, as follows: • • . On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. 4914-9345-4185\2 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 RESOLUTION NO. 33-26 Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (the "City" and sometimes hereinafter referred to as the "Issuer"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did heretofore establish a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the "System") in and for the City which has continuously supplied water service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its establishment; and WHEREAS, the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council (the "Council"), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued Water Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a portion of such prior Water Revenue debt remains outstanding (the "Outstanding Indebtedness"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding Indebtedness (the "Outstanding Bond Resolutions") the City reserved the right to issue additional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions; and WHEREAS, the City heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a certain Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,330,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the System (the "Project"), and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on October 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (the "Series 2026 Bonds") to the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the "Lender"), in order to pay the costs of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized and empowered by Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa (the "Act") to borrow money for the System, and the City Council has adopted a master resolution (the "Master Resolution") on October 20, 2008, authorizing the issuance from time to time of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds (each as defined in the Master Resolution); and WHEREAS, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution authorizes the Council to adopt a Series Resolution (as defined in the Master Resolution) to provide for the issuance of Senior Bonds, and this Series Resolution constitutes a Series Resolution under the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, for the purposes of this issuance, the Series 2026 Bonds shall be deemed to be Senior SRF Bonds; and 4914-9345-4185\2 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 WHEREAS, the obligations of the Issuer under the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues of the System and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time for the City Council to approve the Agreement with the Lender and to issue the Series 2026 Bonds in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,330,000; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the Project, a portion of the principal amount borrowed under the Agreement will be forgiven by the Lender; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. Terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution unless the text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise: "Agreement" means the Loan and Disbursement Agreement between the Issuer and the Lender related to the Series 2026 Bonds. "Bonds" or "Series 2026 Bonds" means the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in one or more series. "Closing Date" shall mean the date of delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds, anticipated to be February 20, 2026, with any final changes to such date as set forth in the Agreement. "Loan" shall mean the loan made pursuant to the Agreement and evidenced by the Series 2026 Bonds. "Outstanding IFA Notes" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; and Taxable Water Revenue Bond, Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025, all of which are held by the Iowa Finance Authority, as lender. "Outstanding IFA Note Resolutions" shall mean the resolutions authorizing the issuance of the Outstanding IFA Notes, which shall be recognized as Series Resolutions. "Paying Agent" shall mean the City Treasurer, or such successor as may be approved by the Issuer as provided herein and who shall carry out the duties prescribed herein with respect to maintaining a register of the owners of the Series 2026 Bonds. Unless otherwise specified, the Registrar shall also act as the Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds. "Senior Bond Issuance Documents" means a Supplemental Resolution, Obligation Issuance Documents, indenture or other document, as the case may be, authorizing and issuing a series of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 761 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 "Series 2007 Note" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007. "Series 2007 Note Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2007 Note. "Series 2021C Bonds" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021. "Series 2021C Bond Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2021C Bonds, which shall be recognized as a Series Resolution. hereof. "Series 2026 Sinking Fund" means the fund by that name created pursuant to Section 14 "Series Resolution" or "Resolution" means this resolution. Section 2. Loan Authorization; Authorization for Execution and Delivery of Documents. Following the adoption of this Series Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement with the Lender in the form which has been placed on file with the Council providing for a Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $2,330,000 for the purpose or purposes set forth in the preamble hereof. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the Issuer in the form presented to the Council, with final terms as determined by the Council and the Lender. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are each authorized to execute and deliver the Series 2026 Bonds, any and all agreements, documents and instruments required related to the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and to carry out the purposes set forth in this Series Resolution, including but not limited to any tax certificates, closing certificates and purchase agreements. Section 3. Appointment of Registrar/Paying Agent. The City Treasurer is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent" in such capacities. Section 4. Source of Payment of the Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds, when issued, will be Senior SRF Bonds under the Master Resolution and shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues of the System, and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution. Section 5. Series 2026 Bonds Details; Form of Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the Issuer under the Agreement, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,330,000, to be dated the Closing Date, and bearing interest from the date of each advancement made at the rate of 2.90% per annum (or at such lower rate as agreed upon by the Lender and set forth in the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement) until payment thereof, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the Agreement. To the extent that the Lender determines a lower rate of interest is available for the Series 2026 Bonds after the adoption of this Series Resolution, the Mayor and City Clerk, with advice from bond 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 762 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 counsel and/or a municipal financial advisor, are hereby authorized to: (i) make such changes to the Agreement, the Series 2026 Bonds and any related transactional documents as are necessary to give effect to the lower rate of interest without modification to the principal installment schedule contemplated herein; and (ii) to execute and deliver such modified documents on behalf of the Issuer. The Series 2026 Bonds may be in the denominations of $1,000 each or any integral multiple thereof and, at the request of the Lender, shall be initially issued as a single bond in the denomination of $2,330,000 and numbered R-1. The Series 2026 Bonds are subject to optional redemption by the Issuer at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Lender, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Series 2026 Bonds by the Issuer may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by facsimile, e-mail, certified or registered mail to the Lender (or any other registered owner of the Series 2026 Bonds). The Series 2026 Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds shall be fully registered as to principal in the names of the owners on the registration books of the City kept by the Registrar. Each Bond shall be transferable without cost to the registered owner thereof only upon the registration books of the City upon presentation to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form thereon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. Accrued interest on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable semiannually on the first day of June and December in each year, commencing June 1, 2026. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Payment of interest on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books of the Issuer at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the interest payment date and shall be paid to the registered owners at the addresses shown on such registration books. Principal of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the registered owners or their legal representatives upon presentation and surrender of the Bond or Bonds at the office of the Paying Agent. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the Issuer with the official manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested by the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk, and shall be fully registered bonds without interest coupons. The issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be recorded in the office of the City Treasurer, and the certificate on the back of each Series 2026 Bond shall be executed with the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Treasurer. In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the Series 2026 Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bonds, such signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 763 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 If applicable pursuant to the Agreement, in addition to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, the Issuer also agrees to pay the Initiation Fee and the Servicing Fee (defined in the Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto. Section 6. Registration of Series 2026 Bonds; Designation of Registrar; Transfer; Ownership; Delivery; and Cancellation. The provisions of Section 2.4 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the registration, transfer, delivery, and cancellation of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 7. Reissuance of Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost Bond. The provisions of Section 2.5 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the reissuance of mutilated, destroyed, stolen, or lost Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 8. Application of Loan Proceeds. The loan proceeds to be received under the Agreement (the "Loan Proceeds") shall be held by the Lender and disbursed for costs of the Project, as referred to in the preamble hereof. The Issuer shall keep a detailed and segregated accounting of the expenditure of, and investment earnings on, the Loan Proceeds to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Code (as defined in the Master Resolution). Section 9. Ratification of Master Resolution. All provisions of the Master Resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed, and are incorporated herein and certain provisions thereof are modified as applicable to the Series 2026 Bonds as provided herein. The Issuer hereby covenants that the requirements of Article 8 of the Master Resolution have been satisfied. Section 10. Rates and Charges; Independent Consultant. There have heretofore been established as required by law, just and equitable fees, rates and charges for the use of the services rendered by the System. As provided in Section 7.1 of the Master Resolution, so long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the Net Revenues of the System shall be sufficient in each Fiscal Year to (i) provide for 100% of the Maintenance Expenses of the System, (ii) equal at least 125% of the Debt Service Requirement, (iii) enable the Issuer to make all required payments, if any, into the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund (if any), and the Rebate Fund, (iv) enable the Issuer to accumulate an amount which, in the judgement of the Council, is adequate to meet the costs of major renewals, replacements, repairs, additions, betterments, and improvements to the System, necessary to keep the same in good operating condition or as required by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the System, and (v) remedy all deficiencies in required payments into any of the funds and accounts established under the Master Resolution or any Series Resolution. From and after the date on which the Series 2021 C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, the coverage percentage in the preceding sentence with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds shall be reduced from 125% to 110%. Section 11. Equality of Lien on Net Revenues. As provided in the Master Resolution, the timely payment of principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2026 Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with other Senior Bonds by the Net Revenues of the System without priority by reason of number or time of sale or delivery. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 764 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 12. Establishment of Funds; Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund; Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Article 6 of the Master Resolution, which provide for the establishment of the Revenue Fund, the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Bond Principal and Interest Fund (the "Sinking Fund"), the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund, the Surplus Fund, and the Rebate Fund, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund. From and after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and as long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding, the Issuer shall establish and maintain a separate fund to be known as the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund. The Issuer shall transfer amounts on deposit in the Revenue Fund into the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund for the payment principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, on the 1st day of each month commencing on the 1st day of the month immediately succeeding the date of issuance and delivery of any of the Series 2026 Bonds in equal monthly amounts which, together with other monthly amounts made pursuant hereto, will be sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds due on the next succeeding date which principal of and/or interest on such Series 2026 Bonds are due and payable. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund exceeds the required amount, the excess shall be forthwith withdrawn therefrom by the Issuer and deposited into the Revenue Fund. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund is less than the required amount, the deficit shall forthwith be made up by the Issuer from available funds on deposit in the Revenue Fund as provided in Section 6.5 of the Master Resolution. Money in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds as the same may become due and payable. Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Section 6.6 of the Master Resolution with respect to the Debt Service Reserve Fund are hereby recognized. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds, and the Issuer shall not be required to make any payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund under the provisions of this Resolution. The Series 2026 Bonds shall not be secured by or payable from amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds shall have no rights against the Debt Service Reserve Fund so long as any Senior Bonds secured by the Debt Service Reserve Fund remain outstanding. Section 13. Investment of Funds. Section 6.11 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the investment of funds. All income derived from such investments shall be credited to the fund from which such investments were made. Such investments shall at any time necessary be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the purpose for which the respective fund was created. Section 14. Acknowledgement of amendment to Section 7.1(b)(a) of the Master Resolution: Rate Covenant. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Authority") is then the sole owner and holder of all of the then outstanding Series 2026 Bonds and Outstanding IFA Notes; and (ii) such amendment would not be inconsistent with the covenants associated 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 765 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 with any Additional Senior Bonds then outstanding, Section 7.1(b)(a) of the Master Resolution shall be permanently amended, with the written consent of the Authority to read as follows: (a) will equal at least 110% of the Debt Service Requirement on all Senior Bonds then Outstanding for the year of computation; Section 15. Acknowledgement of Amendment to Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution; Amendment to Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution: Restrictions on the Incurrence of Senior Bonds. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Authority is then the sole owner and holder of all of the then outstanding Series 2026 Bonds and Outstanding IFA Notes; and (ii) such amendment would not be inconsistent with the covenants associated with any Additional Senior Bonds then outstanding, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution and Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution are hereby permanently amended, with the consent of the Authority, to read as follows: Bonds (including refunding Bonds which do not meet the requirements of Section 8.2) may also be issued on a parity with the Senior Bonds pursuant to a Series Resolution, and the Bonds so issued shall constitute Senior Bonds. Any Senior Bonds shall not be entitled to priority or preference one over the other in the application of the Net Revenues of the System, regardless of the time or times of the issuance of such Senior Bonds, it being the intention of the Issuer that there shall be no priority among the Senior Bonds, regardless of the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times. The Issuer hereby reserves the right and privilege of issuing Senior Bonds without restriction. Section 16. Covenants Regarding __Operation of the S, sue. Section 7.2 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to operation of the System. Section 17. Events of Default; Remedies The provisions of Article 10 of the Master Resolution, which contain covenants relating to events of default and remedies, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 18. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Issuer; Disposition of Proceeds. The Issuer certifies and covenants that the Issuer through its officers, will (a) make such further specific covenants, representations and assurances as may be necessary or advisable; (b) file such forms, statements and supporting documents as may be required and in a timely manner; and (c) if deemed necessary or advisable by its officers, employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys and other persons to assist the Issuer in such compliance. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer and the System are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 19. Discharge and Satisfaction of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 9.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the discharge and satisfaction of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 766 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 20. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Series Resolution shall constitute a contract among the Issuer and the owners of the Series 2026 Bonds, and after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, no change, variation or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Series Resolution shall be made in any manner, except as provided in Section 21 or Section 22 hereof, until such time as the Series 2026 Bonds, and shall have been satisfied and discharged as provided in this Series Resolution. Section 21. Modification of Resolution Not Requiring the Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of the Resolution without consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 22. Modification of Series Resolution Requiring Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.2 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of the Resolution with the consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 23. Tax Exemption. It is the intention of the Issuer that interest on the Series 2026 Bonds be and remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations in effect with respect thereto (all of the foregoing herein referred to as the "Internal Revenue Code"). In furtherance thereof the Issuer covenants to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they may from time to time be in effect or amended and further covenants to comply with applicable future laws, regulations, published rulings and court decisions as may be necessary to insure that the interest on the Series 2026 Bonds will remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 24. Conflicting Provisions. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 25. Effective Date. This Series Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 767 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 26. Severability. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Series Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions. Adopted and approved this February 2, 2026. Attest: City Clerk 4914-9345-418512 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY SS: CITY OF DUBUQUE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have in my possession or have access to the complete corporate records of the City and of its City Council and officers and that I have carefully compared the transcript hereto attached with the aforesaid corporate records and that the transcript hereto attached is a true, correct and complete copy of all the corporate records in relation to the authorization and approval of a certain Agreement and the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 of the City evidencing the City's obligation under the Agreement and that the transcript hereto attached contains a true, correct and complete statement of all the measures adopted and proceedings, acts and things had, done and performed up to the present time with respect thereto. I further certify that no appeal has been taken to the District Court from the decision of the City Council to enter into the Agreement or to issue the Series 2026 Bonds. WITNESS MY HAND this r� day of Fr 1-) 52026. 0 � � � L, City Clerk V 4914-9345-418512 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF DUBUQUE SS: CITY OF DUBUQUE I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, do hereby certify that the City did heretofore establish a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (hereinafter referred to as the "System") prior to January 1, 1961, that the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council of the City, and that no board of trustees exists which has any part of the control and management of such System. I further certify that there is not pending or threatened any question or litigation whatsoever touching the establishment, improvement or operation of such System and that there are no bonds or other obligations of any kind now outstanding which are payable from or constitute a lien upon the revenues derived from the operation of such System, except for the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and the Series 2026 Bonds currently being issued by the City. WITNESS MY HAND this 3rd, day of e 61^1)Qr , 2026. 2,y, - �-,- &a?O& City Clerk 4914-9345-4185\2 EXHIBIT A Form of Series 2026 Bond UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE WATER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 No. R-1 $2,330,000 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 2.90% June 1, 2045 February 20, 2026 The City of Dubuque (the "City"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, for value received, promises to pay from the source and as hereinafter provided, on the maturity date of this Bond to IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY or registered assigns, the principal sum of TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS Interest at the rate specified above shall be payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing June 1, 2026, and principal shall be due and payable in installments in the amounts shown on the Principal Payment Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on June 1 in each year until the principal and interest are fully paid, except that the final installments of the entire balance of principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall become due and payable on June 1, 2045. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The City Clerk shall act as Registrar and Paying Agent and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent." Payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond and premium, if any, shall be payable at the office of the Paying Agent to the registered owners thereof appearing on the registration books of the City at the addresses shown on such registration books. All such payments, except full redemption, shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the payment date. Final payment of principal shall only be made upon surrender of this Bond to the Paying Agent. This Bond is one of a series of bonds (the "Bonds") issued by the City to evidence its obligation under a certain Loan and Disbursement Agreement, dated the date hereof (the "Agreement") entered into by the City for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the cost of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions (the "Project") to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System of the City (the "System"). A-1 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 771 of 865 The Bonds are issued pursuant to and in strict compliance with the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, 2025, and all other laws amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and in conformity with a certain master resolution, adopted on October 20, 2008, and a certain series resolution, adopted on February 2, 2026, authorizing and approving the Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of the Bonds (together, the "Resolutions"), and reference is hereby made to the Resolutions and the Agreement for a more complete statement as to the source of payment of the Bonds and the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be subject to optional redemption by the City at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Iowa Finance Authority, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Bonds by the City may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Iowa Finance Authority (or any other registered owner of the Bonds). The Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds are not general obligations of the City but, together with the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on a parity therewith under the conditions set forth in the Resolutions, are payable solely and only out of the future Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolutions) of the System of the City, a sufficient portion of which has been ordered set aside and pledged for that purpose. This Bond is not payable or secured by the Reserve Fund established in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions (as defined in the Resolutions). This Bond is not payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the said Net Revenues to be sufficient for the payment of this Bond and the interest thereon. This Bond is fully negotiable but shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name of the owner on the books of the City in the office of the Registrar, after which no transfer shall be valid unless made on said books and then only upon presentation of this Bond to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form hereon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the registered owner hereof as the absolute owner for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal hereof, premium, if any, and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, and the City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary. And It Is Hereby Certified, Recited and Declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Bonds have existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner, as required by law, and that the issuance of the Bonds does not exceed or violate any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision. FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 772 of 865 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has caused this Bond to be executed by its Mayor and attested by its City Clerk, all as of the Bond Date. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By (Do Not Sign) Mayor Attest: (Do Not Sign) City Clerk (On the back of each Bond the following certificate shall be executed with the duly authorized signature of the City Treasurer) STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY SS: CITY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE CITY OF DUBUQUE The original issuance of the Bonds, of which this Bond is a part, was duly and properly recorded in my office as of the Bond Date. (Do Not Sign) City Treasurer 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 773 of 865 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in this Bond, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties TEN - as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common UTMA (Custodian) As Custodian for (Minor) under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the list above. ASSIGNMENT For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned assigns this Bond to (Please print or type name and address of Assignee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE and does hereby irrevocably appoint , Attorney, to transfer this Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power of substitution. Dated: Signature guaranteed: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution which is a member of a recognized signature guarantee program. NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name of the registered owner as it appears on this Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 774 of 865 EXHIBIT A PRINCIPAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE Date Date June 1 Amount June 1 Amount 2026 $ 88,000 2036 $117,000 2027 $ 90,000 2037 $120,000 2028 $ 93,000 2038 $123,000 2029 $ 95,000 2039 $127,000 2030 $ 98,000 2040 $131,000 2031 $101,000 2041 $135,000 2032 $104,000 2042 $138,000 2033 $107,000 2043 $142,000 2034 $110,000 2044 $147,000 2035 $113,000 2045 $151,000 FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 775 of 865 :, ,,, .1 n;_ _ No. R-I UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUECOUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE WATER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 2.90% June 1, 2045 February 20, 2026 $2,330,000 The City of Dubuque (the "City"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, for value received, promises to pay from the source and as hereinafter provided, on the maturity date of this Bond to IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY or registered assigns, the principal sum of TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS Interest at the rate specified above shall be payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing June 1, 2026, and principal shall be due and payable in installments in the amounts shown on the Principal Payment Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on June 1 in each year until the principal and interest are fully paid, except that fhe final installments of the entire balance of principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall become due and payable on June 1, 2045. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The City Clerk shall act as Registrar and Paying Agent and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent." Payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond and premium, if any, shall be payable at the office of the Paying Agent to the registered owners thereof appearing on the registration books of the City at the addresses shown on such registration books. All such payments, except full redemption, shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the payment date. Final payment of principal shall only be made upon surrender of this Bond to the Paying Agent. This Bond is one of a series of bonds (the "Bonds") issued by the City to evidence its obligation under a certain Loan and Disbursement Agreement, dated the date hereof (the "Agreement") entered into by the City for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the cost of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions (the "Project") to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System of the City (the "System"). The Bonds are issued pursuant to and in strict compliance with the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, 2025, and all other laws amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and in conformity with a certain master resolution, adopted on October 20, 2008, and a certain series resolution, adopted on February 2, 2026, authorizing and approving the Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of the Bonds (together, the "Resolutions"), and reference is hereby made to the Resolutions and the Agreement for a more complete statement as to the source of payment of the Bonds and the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be subject to optional redemption by the City at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Iowa Finance Authority, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Bonds by the City may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Iowa Finance Authority (or any other registered owner of the Bonds). The Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds are not general obligations of the City but, together with the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on a parity therewith under the conditions set forth in the Resolutions, are payable solely and only out of the future Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolutions) of the System of the City, a sufficient portion of which has been ordered set aside and pledged for that purpose. This Bond is not payable or secured by the Reserve Fund established in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions (as defined in the Resolutions). This Bond is not payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the said Net Revenues to be sufficient for the payment of this Bond and the interest thereon. This Bond is fully negotiable but shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name of the owner on the books of the City in the office of the Registrar, after which no transfer shall be valid unless made on said books and then only upon presentation of this Bond to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form hereon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the registered owner hereof as the absolute owner for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal hereof, premium, if any, and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, and the City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary. And It Is Hereby Certified, Recited and Declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Bonds have existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, fonn and manner, as required by law, and that the issuance of the Bonds does not exceed or violate any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has caused this Bond to be executed by its Mayor and attested by its City Clerk, all as of the Bond Date. Attest: n/2'6i nQ AA- 411'VJ4 City Clerk STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Y SS: CITY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The original issuance of the Bonds, of which this Bond is a part, was duI and properly recorded in m ffice as of the Bond Date. City easurer ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in this Bond, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common UTMA TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties JT TEN - as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common (Custodian) As Custodian for under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the list above. ASSIGNMENT (Minor) For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned assigns this Bond to (Please print or type name and address of Assignee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE and does hereby irrevocably appoint with full power of substitution. Dated: Signature guaranteed: Attorney, to transfer this Bond on the books kept for registration thereof NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name of the registered owner as it appears on this Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. EXHIBIT A PRINCIPAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE Date Date June 1 Amount June 1 Amount 2026 $ 88,000 2036 $117,000 2027 $ 90,000 2037 $120,000 2028 $ 93,000 2038 $123,000 2029 $ 95,000 2039 $127,000 2030 $ 98,000 2040 $131,000 2031 $101,000 2041 $135,000 2032 $104,000 2042 $138,000 2033 $107,000 2043 $142,000 2034 $110,000 2044 $147,000 2035 $113,000 2045 $151,000 CLOSING CERTIFICATE We, the undersigned, Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "City"), do hereby certify as of February 20, 2026 (the "Dated Date"), that we are now and were at the time of the execution of the City's $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (the "Series 2026 Bond"), the officers respectively above indicated of the City; that in pursuance of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, a certain master resolution (the "Master Resolution") adopted by the City Council on October 20, 2008, and a certain series resolution (the "Series Resolution" and, together with the Master Resolution, the "Resolutions") adopted by the City Council on February 2, 2026, and a certain Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement"), by and between the City and the Iowa Finance Authority, Des Moines, Iowa, as lender (the "Lender"), the Series 2026 Bond has been heretofore lawfully authorized and this day by us lawfully issued and delivered to the Lender and pursuant to the Agreement, the Lender shall loan to the City the maximum sum of $2,330,000. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given such terms in the Resolutions and the Agreement. The Series 2026 Bond has been executed by the aforesaid officers; the certificate on the back of the Series 2026 Bond has been executed by the City Treasurer; and the Series 2026 Bond has been fully registered as to principal and interest in the name of the Lender on the registration books of the City. We further certify that the Series 2026 Bond is being issued to evidence the City's obligation under the Agreement entered into by the City for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the cost of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions (the "Project") to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System of the City (the "System"). We further certify that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the titles of the aforesaid officers to their respective positions or the proceedings incident to the authorization of the Series 2026 Bond or in any way concerning the validity of the Series 2026 Bond or the power and duty of the City to appropriate and apply the Net Revenues from the operation of the System to the full and prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bond, and that none of the proceedings incident to the authorization and issuance of the Series 2026 Bond has been repealed or rescinded. We further certify that the City has no other bonds or obligations of any kind now outstanding secured by or payable from the revenues to be derived from the operation of the System, except for the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C, dated August 19, 2021; and Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025. We further certify that no board of trustees has been created for the management and control of the System and such management and control are vested in the Council of the City. Page 779 of 865 We further certify that no appeal of the decision of the City Council to enter into the Agreement and to issue the Series 2026 Bond has been taken to the district court. We further certify that all meetings held in connection with the Series 2026 Bond were open to the public at a place reasonably accessible to the public and that notice was given at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of all meetings by advising the news media who requested notice of the time, date, place and the tentative agenda and by posting such notice and agenda at the City Hall or principal office of the City on a bulletin board or other prominent place which is easily accessible to the public and is the place designated for the purpose of posting notices of meetings. We further certify as follows: 1. The total costs of the Project (the "Total Project Costs"), including engineering fees, are currently estimated to be at least $2,330,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond are $2,330,000 (the "Net Sales Proceeds"), the same being the Issue Price thereof. 3. The Net Sales Proceeds, including investment earnings thereon, will be invested by the City without restriction as to yield for a period not to exceed three years from the date hereof (the "Three Year Temporary Period"), the following three tests being reasonably expected to be satisfied by the City: a. Time Test: The City has entered into or, within six months of the date hereof, will enter into binding contracts for the Project with third parties (e.g. engineers or contractors); (i) which are not subject to contingencies directly or indirectly within the City's control; (ii) which provide for the payment by the City to such third parties of an amount equal to at least 5% of the Net Sales Proceeds; b. Expenditure Test: At least 85% of Net Sales Proceeds will be applied to the payment of Total Project Costs within the Three -Year Temporary Period; and C. Due Diligence Test: Acquisition and construction of the Project to completion and application of the Net Sales Proceeds to the payment of Total Project Costs will proceed with due diligence. 6. It is anticipated that the Net Sales Proceeds will be used to finance the costs of the Project and pay costs of issuance. The estimated completion date of the Project is February 7, 2028. 7. The Series 2026 Bond is payable from Net Revenues of the System which will be collected in a Sinking Fund and applied to the payment of interest on the Series 2026 Bond on each June 1 and December 1 and principal of the Series 2026 Bond on each June 1 (the 12-month Page 780 of 865 period ending on each June 1 being herein referred to as a "Bond Year"); the Sinking Fund is used primarily to achieve a proper matching of revenues with principal and interest payments within each Bond Year; the Sinking Fund will be depleted at least once each Bond Year except for a reasonable carryover amount not to exceed the greater of (i) the earnings on the fund for the immediately preceding Bond Year; or (ii) 1/12 of the principal and interest payments on the Series 2026 Bond for the immediately preceding Bond Year; amounts on deposit in the Sinking Fund will be invested by the City without restriction as to yield for a period of 13 months after their date of deposit. 8. The City Council adopted a resolution on September 15, 2025, declaring its official intent to acquire and construct the Project and finance the same with bonds or other obligations (the "Intent Resolution"). The City certifies that none of the costs of the Project to be paid for from the Net Sales Proceeds are for expenditures made more than 60 days prior to the date of adoption of the Intent Resolution, except for (i) costs of issuance of the Series 2026 Bond; (ii) costs aggregating an amount not in excess of the lesser of $100,000 or 5% of the Net Sales Proceeds; (iii) costs for preliminary expenditures (including architectural, engineering, surveying, soil testing, and similar costs incurred prior to commencement of acquisition or construction of the Project, other than land acquisition, site preparation and similar costs) not in excess of 20% of the Net Sales Proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond; the City will allocate Net Sales Proceeds to reimbursement of such expenditures no later than 3 years after the later of (i) the date any such expenditure was originally paid or (ii) the date the Project is placed in service (or abandoned); and such allocations will be made by the City in writing. The City will seek reimbursement of prior expenditures already paid by the City from the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond in the amount of $ , as set forth in Exhibit A, such amounts having been expended to pay the costs of the Project, and use such amounts to reimburse the City for those expenditures. 9. Not more than 50% of the Net Sales Proceeds will be invested in nonpurpose investments (as defined in Section 148(f)(6)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")) having a substantially guaranteed yield for four years or more (e.g., a four-year guaranteed investment contract or a Treasury Obligation that does not mature for four years). 10. The proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond will be advanced by the Lender from time to time to pay or reimburse the City for costs of the Project. Accordingly, the City does not expect to invest the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond prior to payment or reimbursement of the costs of the Project, and therefore no arbitrage earnings are expected to be realized. If the City does invest the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond prior to the payment or reimbursement of the costs of the Project, the City covenants and agrees to invest the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond in investments purchased at fair market value in a manner that satisfies the safe harbors provided by the Internal Revenue Service, Iowa law governing investments by the City and the City's investment policy. Additionally, if the City does not spend the Series 2026 Bond proceeds in accordance with the time periods set forth in the next paragraph (or another Page 781 of 865 applicable rebate exception), rebate payments to the United States regarding investment proceeds may be required to be made by the City. The City expects to spend the Net Sales Proceeds (along with any investment earnings on such proceeds) by July 3, 2026. Accordingly, the City reasonably expects that the Net Sales Proceeds will be fully spent for costs of the Project within the time periods set forth in the 18- Month Exception described below: 18-Month Exception: The 18-Month Exception set forth in Section 1.148-7(d) of the United States Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations") applies to the Net Sales Proceeds. Accordingly, if all Net Sales Proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond are expended at least as quickly as 15% within 6 months from the date of issuance of the Series 2026 Bond, 60% within 12 months and 100% within 18 months, then rebate will be required only with respect to a reasonably required reserve or replacement fund, if any. If the City exercises due diligence to complete the Project and an amount not exceeding the lesser of 3% of the Net Sales Proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond allocated to the Project or $250,000 remains unspent as of the end of the eighteenth month, the City will be treated as satisfying the final expenditure requirement. In addition, a reasonable retainage of up to 5% of the Net Sales Proceeds as of the end of the 18-month period may be allocated to expenditures within 30 months of the Dated Date. We certify that the City will comply with the investment requirements of Section 148 of the Code and the Regulations relating thereto with respect to the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond, including the requirement to invest the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond (and the investment earnings thereon) at fair market value, and, if appropriate, to comply with the bidding requirements for investment contracts. The City acknowledges that if it fails to spend the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond (along with the investment earnings thereon) within the time periods set forth in the 18-Month Exception (or another applicable rebate exception), the City may have a rebate liability to the United States pursuant to Section 148 of the Code. The City shall consult with the appropriate auditors or rebate specialists with regard to determination of rebate liability. 11. The City shall make a final allocation of the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond to capital expenditures not later than 18 months after the in-service date of the Project and in any event not later than five years and 60 days after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bond or not later than 60 days after retirement of the Series 2026 Bond. 12. The weighted average maturity of the Series 2026 Bond does not exceed the reasonably expected economic life of the Project. 13. The City intends that it will be the owner of the Project and agrees that it will not use, or suffer or permit to be used by any natural person, firm, joint venture, association, partnership, business trust, corporation, public body, agency or political subdivision thereof or any other similar entity ("Person") by lease or other use agreement, the Project by any Person who is not a "governmental person" as defined in Section 1.141-1 of the Regulations ("governmental person" does not include the federal government), or if such Person is a not a "governmental person" such use meets the requirements set out in Section 1.141-3 of the Regulations, Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure 17-13, as amended, and Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure 2001-39 (or any applicable successor procedures, rulings or regulations) or is allowable Page 782 of 865 private activity pursuant to Section 1.141 of the Regulations and Section 141 of the Code (or any applicable successor procedures, rulings or regulations). The City agrees that it will not allow any other user to use or occupy the Project for any purposes which would cause interest on the Series 2026 Bond to be includable in gross income under Section 103 of the Code. 14. There are no other governmental obligations of the City: (i) sold at substantially the same time as the Series 2026 Bond, (ii) sold pursuant to the same plan of financing with the Series 2026 Bond, and (iii) reasonably expected to be paid from substantially the same source of funds as will be used to pay the Series 2026 Bond. 15. The City has not received notice that its certifications may not be relied upon with respect to its own issues, nor has it been advised that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is contemplating listing the City as a governmental unit whose certifications may not be relied upon with respect to its issues of governmental obligations. The City will maintain detailed records of the expenditure of the proceeds of the Series 2026 Bond and comply with its Post Issuance Compliance Policy. 16. The City covenants and agrees to take such action to make, or cause to be made, all calculations, transfers and payments that may be necessary to comply with the rebate requirements contained in Section 148(f) of the Code with respect to the Series 2026 Bond, including any rebate payments. The City agrees to consult with the appropriate auditors or rebate specialists with regard to arbitrage and rebate issues and compliance, including but not limited to determination of rebate liability. 17. On the basis of the foregoing, it is not expected that the Net Sales Proceeds will be used in a manner that would cause the Series 2026 Bond to be an "arbitrage bond" under Section 148 of the Code and the regulations prescribed under that section. The City has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing of it by the Internal Revenue Service as a bond issuer whose arbitrage certifications may not be relied upon. 18. This certification is made in compliance with the Code and the Regulations and is delivered as part of the transcript of proceedings and accompanying certificates with respect to the Series 2026 Bond. 19. To our best knowledge and belief, there are no facts, estimates or circumstances which would materially change the foregoing conclusions. 5 Page 783 of 865 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our hands as of the Dated Date. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA �J ayor Attest: MR. KIMM 6MUM [Signature Page to Closing Certificate (Series 2026 Bond)] EXHIBIT A EXPENDITURES REIMBURSED Page 785 of 865 LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT $2,330,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 20, 2026, by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "Participant") and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Issuer"). WHEREAS, the Issuer, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (the "Department"), is authorized to undertake the creation, administration and financing of the Iowa Drinking Water Facilities Financing Program (the "Program") established in the Code of Iowa, Sections 16.131 through 16.135 and Sections 455B.291 through 455B.299, including, among other things, the making of loans to Water Systems for purposes of the Program; and WHEREAS, the Participant desires to participate in the Program as a means of financing all or part of the construction of certain drinking water treatment facilities serving the Participant and its residents; and WHEREAS, to assist in financing the Project (defined herein), the Issuer desires to make a loan to the Participant in the amount set forth in Section 2 hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. Definitions. In addition to other definitions set forth herein, the following terms as used in this Agreement shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: (a) "Bonds" shall mean any State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds that were or in the future are issued by the Issuer for the purpose of providing moneys to finance the Loan to the Participant. (b) "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and all lawfully promulgated regulations thereunder. (c) "Project" shall mean the particular construction activities approved by the Department and being undertaken by the Participant with respect to the operation or infrastructure of the Water System for the purpose of providing safe drinking water to the customers thereof, as described in the Resolution. (d) "Regulations" shall mean the administrative rules of the Department relating to the Program, set forth in Title 567, Chapter 44 of the Iowa Administrative Code, and the administrative rules of the Issuer relating to the Program set forth in Title 265, Chapter 26 of the Iowa Administrative Code. (e) "Resolution" shall mean the resolution of the City Council of the Participant providing for the authorization and issuance of the Revenue Bond, attached hereto as Exhibit B, adopted on February 2, 2026, approving and authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the issuance of the Revenue Bond (as defined herein). Page 786 of 865 (f) "Water System" shall mean the drinking water system of the Participant, all facilities being used in conjunction therewith and all appurtenances and extensions thereto, including but not limited to the water facilities which the Participant is financing under this Agreement. Section 2. Loan; Purchase of Revenue Bond. The Issuer agrees to purchase a duly authorized and issued water revenue bond or capital loan note of the Participant (the "Revenue Bond") in order to make a loan to the Participant, and will disburse proceeds as set forth herein. The Participant agrees to borrow and accept from the Issuer, a loan in the principal amount of $2,330,000 (the "Loan"). The Participant shall use the proceeds of the Loan strictly (a) to finance a portion of the costs of construction of the Project and (b), where applicable, to reimburse the Participant for a portion of the costs of the Project, which portion was paid or incurred in anticipation of reimbursement through the Program and which is eligible for such reimbursement under and pursuant to the Regulations and the Code. Section 3. Disbursements. Proceeds of the Loan shall be made available to the Participant in the form of one or more periodic disbursements as provided in this Section. The Issuer thereafter shall make disbursements of a portion of the Loan for payment of costs of the Project upon receipt of the following: (a) a completed payment request on a form acceptable to and available from the Issuer; (b) current construction payment estimates; (c) engineering service statements; (d) purchase orders or invoices for items not included within other contracts; and (e) evidence that the costs for which the disbursement is requested have been incurred. Solely with respect to the request for the final disbursement of proceeds of the Loan, the Participant shall submit to the Issuer (via the Department), in addition to items (a) through (e) above, a certification of completion and acceptance of the Project by the Participant or evidence of an acceptable settlement if the Project is subject to a dispute between the Participant and any contractor. Disbursements shall be made in a timely fashion following the receipt of the information as set forth above. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer, funds shall be payable to the Participant via automated clearinghouse system transfer to the account specified by the Participant. Section 4. Completion of Project. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to exercise its best efforts in accordance with prudent water treatment utility practices to complete 2 Page 787 of 865 the Project; and (ii) to provide from its own fiscal resources all monies, in excess of the total amount of Loan proceeds it receives under the Agreement, required to complete the Project. Section 5. Repayment of Loan; Issuance of Revenue Bonds. The Participant's obligation to repay the Loan and interest thereon shall be evidenced by the Revenue Bond in the principal amount of the Loan, complying in all material respects with the Regulations and being in substantially the form set forth in the Resolution, which Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Revenue Bond shall be delivered to the Issuer as the original purchaser and registered holder thereof at the closing of the Loan. The Revenue Bond shall be accompanied by a legal opinion of bond counsel, in form satisfactory to the Issuer, to evidence the legality, security position and tax-exempt status of interest on the Revenue Bond. The parties agree that a payment of principal of or interest on the Revenue Bond shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Loan and a payment of principal of or interest on the Loan shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Revenue Bond. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer, all payments of principal and interest due under the Loan shall be made via automated clearinghouse transfer, from an account specified by the Participant. The Revenue Bond shall be dated the date of delivery to the Issuer, with interest and the Servicing Fee (together, the "Interest Rate" as set forth in Section 6 hereof) payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year (unless the resolution authorizing a previous series of outstanding bonds on a parity with the Revenue Bond requires interest to be paid on other interest payment dates, in which case such other dates shall apply) from the date of each disbursement of a part of the Loan from the Issuer to the Participant (which are initially expected to be on approximately the dates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein). The first repayment of principal of the Loan shall be due and payable not later than one year after substantial completion of the Project and payments of principal, interest and the Servicing Fee shall continue thereafter until the Loan is paid in full. Following the final disbursement of Loan proceeds to the Participant, Exhibit A shall be adjusted by the Issuer, with the approval of the Participant, based upon actual disbursements to the Participant under the Agreement. Such revised Exhibit A thereafter shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and shall supersede and replace that initially attached hereto and to the Revenue Bond. The Revenue Bond shall be subject to optional redemption by the Participant at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date upon receipt of written consent by the Issuer, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any such optional redemption of the Revenue Bond by the Participant may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Issuer (or any other registered owner of the Revenue Bond). The Revenue Bond is also subject to mandatory redemption in the event the costs of the Project are less than initially projected, in which case the amount of the Loan shall be reduced to an amount equal to the actual Project costs disbursed. The Participant and the Issuer agree that following such adjustment, the principal amount due under the Revenue Bond shall be automatically reduced to equal the principal amount of the adjusted Loan. The Revenue Bond and the interest thereon and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time under the conditions set forth in the 3 Page 788 of 865 Resolution shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolution) of the Water System of the Participant, a sufficient portion of which has been and shall be ordered set aside and pledged for such purpose under the provisions of the Resolution. Neither this Agreement nor the Revenue Bond is a general obligation of the Participant, and under no circumstance shall the Participant be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the aforesaid Net Revenues to be sufficient to pay the Revenue Bond and the interest thereon or to otherwise discharge the Participant's obligation hereunder. Section 6. Interest Rate, Initiation Fee and Servicing Fees. (a) The Participant agrees to pay to the Issuer, as additional consideration for the Loan, a loan initiation fee (the "Initiation Fee") equal to one-half of one percent (0.50%) of the amount of the Loan (but not to exceed $100,000.00) ($11,590), which shall be due and payable on the date of this Agreement. Unless the Issuer shall be otherwise notified by the Participant that the Participant intends to pay such Initiation Fee from other funds, and has received such other funds from the Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer shall be authorized to deduct the full amount of the Initiation Fee from the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the Issuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds. (b) The Participant agrees to pay a Loan servicing fee (the "Servicing Fee") to the Issuer in an amount equal to 0.25% per annum of the principal amount of the Loan outstanding. The Servicing Fee shall be paid as described in Section 5 and Section 6(c) hereof. (c) The Loan shall bear interest at 2.90% per annum (the "Rate"). As described in Section 5, payments hereunder shall be calculated based on the Rate plus the Servicing Fee (such 3.15%, the "Interest Rate"). Section 7. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Performance Under Loan Agreement; Rates. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to comply with all applicable State of Iowa and federal laws, rules and regulations (including but not limited to the Regulations), judicial decisions, and executive orders in the performance of the Agreement and in the financing, construction, operation, maintenance and use of the Project and the Water System; (ii) to maintain its Water System in good repair, working order and operating condition; (iii) to cooperate with the Issuer in the observance and performance of its respective duties, covenants, obligations and agreements under the Agreement; (iv) to comply with all terms and conditions of the Resolution; and (v) to establish, levy and collect rents, rates and other charges for the products and services provided by its Water System, which rents, rates and other charges shall be at least sufficient (A) to meet the operation and maintenance expenses of such Water System, (B) to produce and maintain Net Revenues at a level not less than 110% of the amount of principal and interest on the Revenue Bond and any other obligations secured by a pledge of the Net Revenues falling due in the same year, (C) to comply with all covenants pertaining thereto contained in, and all other provisions of, any bond resolution, trust indenture or other security agreement, if any, relating to any bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued or to be issued by the Participant, (D) to pay the debt service requirements on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether now outstanding or incurred in the future, secured by such revenues or other receipts and issued to finance improvements to the Water System and to make any other payments required by the laws of the State of Iowa, (E) to generate funds sufficient to fulfill the terms of all other contracts and agreements made by the Participant, including, without 0 Page 789 of 865 limitation, the Agreement and the Revenue Bond and (F) to pay all other amounts payable from or constituting a lien or charge on the operating revenues of its Water System. Section 8. Exclusion of Interest from Gross Income. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Issuer in writing, the Participant covenants and agrees as follows: (a) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action which would result in a loss of the exclusion of the interest on the Bonds from gross income for federal income taxation as that status is governed by Section 103(a) of the Code. (b) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action, which action or omission would cause its Revenue Bond or the Bonds (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Code. Accordingly, unless the Participant receives the prior written approval of the Issuer, the Participant shall not (A) permit any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant or the Project financed with such proceeds to be used, either directly or indirectly, in any manner that would constitute "private business use" within the meaning of Section 141(b)(6) of the Code, taking into account for this purpose all such use by persons other than governmental units on an aggregate basis, (B) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant to make or finance loans to persons other than governmental units (as such term is used in Section 141(c) of the Code) or (C) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant to acquire any "non -governmental output property" within the meaning of Section 141(d)(2) of the Code. (c) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds (or amounts replaced with such proceeds) or any other funds or take any action or omit to take any action, which use or action or omission would (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code. (d) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to pay the principal of or interest on any issue of State or local governmental obligations ("refinancing of indebtedness") unless the Participant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Issuer that such refinancing of indebtedness will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds for federal income tax purposes and the Participant delivers an opinion to such effect of bond counsel acceptable to the Issuer. (e) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse the Participant for any portion of the cost of the Project unless such cost was paid or incurred by the Participant in anticipation of reimbursement from the proceeds of the Bonds or other State or local governmental borrowing in accordance with the Code, published rulings of the Internal Revenue Service and the Regulations. W Page 790 of 865 (f) The Participant shall not use the proceeds of the Bonds (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) in any manner which would cause the Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section 149(b) of the Code or "hedge bonds" within the meaning of Section 149(g) of the Code. (g) The Participant shall comply with all provisions of the Code relating to the rebate of any profits from arbitrage attributable to the Participant, and shall indemnify and hold the Issuer harmless therefrom. Section 9. Insurance; Audits; Disposal of Property. The Participant covenants and agrees (a) to maintain insurance on, or to self -insure, the insurable portions of the Water System of a kind and in an amount which normally would be carried by private companies engaged in a similar type of business, (b) to keep proper books and accounts adapted to the Water System, showing the complete and correct entry of all transactions relating thereto, and to cause said books and accounts to be audited or examined by an independent auditor or the State Auditor (i) at such times and for such periods as may be required by the federal Single Audit Act of 1984, OMB Circular A-133 or State law, and (ii) at such other times and for such other periods as may be requested at any time and from time to time by the Issuer (which requests may require an audit to be performed for a period that would not otherwise be required to be audited under State law), and (c) unless the Participant has received a waiver and consent from the Issuer, it shall not sell, lease or in any manner dispose of the Water System, or any capital part thereof, including any and all extensions and additions which may be made thereto, until the Revenue Bond shall have been paid in full or otherwise discharged as provided in the Resolution; provided, however, that the Participant may dispose of any property which in the judgment of its governing body is no longer useful or profitable to use in connection with the operation of the Water System or essential to the continued operation thereof. Section 10. Maintenance of Documents; Access. The Participant agrees to maintain its project accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, including GAAP requirements relating to the reporting of infrastructure assets. The Participant agrees to permit the Issuer or its duly authorized representative access to all files and documents relating to the Project for purposes of conducting audits and reviews in accordance with any of the Regulations. Section 11. Continuing Disclosure. As a means of enabling the Issuer to comply with the "continuing disclosure" requirements set forth in Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule") of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Participant agrees, during the term of the Loan, but only upon written notification from the Issuer to the Participant that this Section 11 applies to such Participant for a particular fiscal year, to provide the Issuer with (i) the comprehensive audit report of the Participant, prepared and certified by an independent auditor or the State Auditor, or unaudited financial information if the audit is not available, not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year for which this section applies and (ii) such other information and operating data as the Issuer may reasonably request from time to time with respect to the Water System, the Project or the Participant. Page 791 of 865 The Participant hereby consents to the inclusion of all or any portion of the foregoing information and materials in a public filing made by the Issuer under the Rule. The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer, and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, reasonable costs and expenses whatsoever (including attorney fees) which such indemnified parry may incur by reason of or in connection with the disclosure of information permitted under this Section; provided that no such indemnification shall be required for any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses to the extent, but only to the extent, caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Issuer in the disclosure of such information. Section 12. Events of Default. If any one or more of the following events occur, it is hereby defined as and declared to constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement: (a) Failure by the Participant to pay, or cause to be paid, any Loan repayment (including the Servicing Fee) required to be paid under this Agreement when due, which failure shall continue for a period of fifteen (15) days. (b) Failure by the Participant to make, or cause to be made, any required payments of principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds, notes or other obligations of the Participant (other than the Loan and the Revenue Bond), the payment of which are secured by operating revenues of the Water System. (c) Failure by the Participant to observe and perform any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under the Agreement or the Resolution, other than the obligation to make Loan repayments, which failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice, specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied, is given to the Participant by the Issuer, unless the Issuer shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration or the failure stated in such notice is correctable but cannot be corrected in the applicable period, in which case the Issuer may not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of such time up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the delivery of the written notice referred to above if corrective action is commenced by the Participant within the applicable period and diligently pursued until the Event of Default is corrected. Section 13. Remedies on Default. Whenever an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Issuer shall have the right to take any action authorized under the Regulations, the Revenue Bond or this Agreement and to take whatever other action at law or equity may appear necessary or desirable to collect the amounts then due and thereafter to become due under the Agreement or to enforce the performance and observance of any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement of the Participant under the Agreement or the Resolution. Section 14. Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or modified except by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. Section 15. Termination. The Participant understands and agrees that the Loan may be terminated at the option of the Issuer if construction of the Project has not commenced within one year of the date of execution of this Agreement, all as set forth in the Regulations. h Page 792 of 865 Section 16. Rule of Construction. This Agreement is executed pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and shall be read and construed as conforming to all provisions and requirements of that statute. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the terms and conditions of the Revenue Bond and this Agreement or the Regulations, the parties acknowledge and agree that the terms of this Agreement or the Regulations, as the case may be, shall take precedence over any such terms of the Revenue Bond and shall be controlling, and that the payment of principal and interest on the Loan shall at all times conform to the schedule set forth on Exhibit A, as adjusted, and the Regulations. Section 17. Federal Requirements. The Participant agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements including, but not limited to, Davis -Bacon wage requirements and the requirements relating to the use of American iron and steel products. Section 18. Application of Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. The Issuer and the Participant agree this Agreement and all documents related thereto and referenced herein may be entered into and provided for pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 554D of the Code of Iowa. Section 19. Repayment of Planning and Design Loan. The Participant entered into an Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Issuer to provide funds to pay the costs of planning and designing the Project. The Participant agrees to repay the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement on the date of this Agreement. Unless the Participant notifies the Issuer that the Participant intends to repay the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement from other funds, and the Issuer has received such other funds from the Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer shall be authorized to deduct the full amount due under the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement from the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the Issuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds. Page 793 of 865 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures all as of the date first above written. Attest: City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By: ayor [Participant Signature Page to LDA] EXHIBIT A ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS AND DEBT SERVICE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE Page 796 of 865 EXHIBIT B AUTHORIZATION/ISSUANCE RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPANT Page 797 of 865 Loan summary Loan Closing Date Final Disbursement Date Final Maturity Date Loan Period in Years Total Loaned Amount 0.5% Initiation Fee Net Proceeds to Borrower Annual Interest Rate Total Interest Servicing Fee Rate Total Servicing Fees Total Loan Costs Estimated Amortization Schedule City of Dubuque Water Revenue Bond FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Feb 20, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Jun 1, 2045 20 $ 2,330,000.00 11,590.00 $ 2,318,410.00 2.90% $ 716,020.65 0.25% $ 61,615.92 $ 789,226.57 Initiation Fee - P&D Partial Payoff (D0598P) - Estimated Draw # 1- Estimated Draw #2- Estimated Draw #3- Estimated Draw #4- Estimated Draw #5- Estimated Draw #6- Estimated Draw #7- Estimated Draw Schedule Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 May 1, 2026 May 22, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 11,590.00 545,108.00 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 Total Loaned Amount 1 2,330,000.00 i SRF STATE REVOLVING FUND Payment Beginning Servicing Total Loan Total Annual Debt Ending Date Balance Principal Interest Fee Payment Service Balance Jun 1, 2026 1,316,684.57 88,000.00 8,937.28 770.46 97,707.74 97,707.74 1,228,684.57 Dec 1, 2026 2,242,000.00 32,427.37 2,795.46 35,222.83 2,242,000.00 Jun 1, 2027 2,242,000.00 90,000.00 33,785.00 2,802.50 126,587.50 161,810.33 2,152,000.00 Dec 1, 2027 2,152,000.00 31,204.00 2,690.00 33,894.00 2,152,000.00 Jun 1, 2028 2,152,000.00 93,000.00 31,204.00 2,690.00 126,894.00 160,788.00 2,059,000.00 Dec 1, 2028 2,059,000.00 29,855.50 2,573.75 32,429.25 2,059,000.00 Jun 1, 2029 2,059,000.00 95,000.00 29,855.50 2,573.75 127,429.25 159,858.50 1,964,000.00 Dec 1, 2029 1,964,000.00 28,478.00 2,455.00 30,933.00 1,964,000.00 Jun 1, 2030 1,964,000.00 98,000.00 28,478.00 2,455.00 128,933.00 159,866.00 1,866,000.00 Dec 1, 2030 1,866,000.00 27,057.00 2,332.50 29,389.50 1,866,000.00 Jun 1, 2031 1,866,000.00 101,000.00 27,057.00 2,332.50 130,389.50 159,779.00 1,765,000.00 Dec 1, 2031 1,765,000.00 25,592.50 2,206.25 27,798.75 1,765,000.00 Jun 1, 2032 1,765,000.00 104,000.00 25,592.50 2,206.25 131,798.75 159,597.50 1,661,000.00 Dec 1, 2032 1,661,000.00 24,084.50 2,076.25 26,160.75 1,661,000.00 Jun 1, 2033 1,661,000.00 107,000.00 24,084.50 2,076.25 133,160.75 159,321.50 1,554,000.00 Dec 1, 2033 1,554,000.00 22,533.00 1,942.50 24,475.50 1,554,000.00 Jun 1, 2034 1,554,000.00 110,000.00 22,533.00 1,942.50 134,475.50 158,951.00 1,444,000.00 Dec 1, 2034 1,444,000.00 20,938.00 1,805.00 22,743.00 1,444,000.00 Jun 1, 2035 1,444,000.00 113,000.00 20,938.00 1,805.00 135,743.00 158,486.00 1,331,000.00 Dec 1, 2035 1,331,000.00 19,299.50 1,663.75 20,963.25 1,331,000.00 Jun 1, 2036 1,331,000.00 117,000.00 19,299.50 1,663.75 137,963.25 158,926.50 1,214,000.00 Dec 1, 2036 1,214,000.00 17,603.00 1,517.50 19,120.50 1,214,000.00 Jun 1, 2037 1,214,000.00 120,000.00 17,603.00 1,517.50 139,120.50 158,241.00 1,094,000.00 Dec 1, 2037 1,094,000.00 15,863.00 1,367.50 17,230.50 1,094,000.00 Jun 1, 2038 1,094,000.00 123,000.00 15,863.00 1,367.50 140,230.50 157,461.00 971,000.00 Dec 1, 2038 971,000.00 14,079.50 1,213.75 15,293.25 971,000.00 Jun 1, 2039 971,000.00 127,000.00 14,079.50 1,213.75 142,293.25 157,586.50 844,000.00 Dec 1, 2039 844,000.00 12,238.00 1,055.00 13,293.00 844,000.00 Jun 1, 2040 844,000.00 131,000.00 12,238.00 1,055.00 144,293.00 157,586.00 713,000.00 Dec 1, 2040 713,000.00 10,338.50 891.25 11,229.75 713,000.00 Jun 1, 2041 713,000.00 135,000.00 10,338.50 891.25 146,229.75 157,459.50 578,000.00 Dec 1, 2041 578,000.00 8,381.00 722.50 9,103.50 578,000.00 Jun 1, 2042 578,000.00 138,000.00 8,381.00 722.50 147,103.50 156,207.00 440,000.00 Dec 1, 2042 440,000.00 6,380.00 550.00 6,930.00 440,000.00 Jun 1, 2043 440,000.00 142,000.00 6,380.00 550.00 148,930.00 155,860.00 298,000.00 Dec 1, 2043 298,000.00 4,321.00 372.50 4,693.50 298,000.00 Jun 1, 2044 298,000.00 147,000.00 4,321.00 372.50 151,693.50 156,387.00 151,000.00 Dec 1, 2044 151,000.00 2,189.50 188.75 2,378.25 151,000.00 Jun 1, 2045 151,000.00 151,000.00 2,189.50 188.75 153,378.25 155,756.50 0.00 As of 1 /22/2026 INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 798 of 865 MEMORANDUM TO: David D. Grossklaus CC: Emily Hammond; John P. Danos; City of Dubuque FROM: Nisha Dholakia DATE: February 13, 2026 RE: City of Dubuque, Iowa $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bond, Series 2026 Our File No. 420411-26 Attached please find our opinion, the executed Water Revenue Bond, and the executed Loan and Disbursement Agreement relating to the closing of the City of Dubuque’s $2,330,000 SRF Loan on February 20, 2026. Please notify us when closing has been completed and return an executed copy of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement to us. LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 2,330,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 20, 2026, by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "Participant") and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Issuer"). WHEREAS, the Issuer, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources the "Department"), is authorized to undertake the creation, administration and financing of the Iowa Drinking Water Facilities Financing Program (the "Program") established in the Code of Iowa, Sections 16.131 through 16.135 and Sections 455B.291 through 455B.299, including, among other things, the making of loans to Water Systems for purposes of the Program; and WHEREAS, the Participant desires to participate in the Program as a means of financing all or part of the construction of certain drinking water treatment facilities serving the Participant and its residents; and WHEREAS, to assist in financing the Project (defined herein), the Issuer desires to make a loan to the Participant in the amount set forth in Section 2 hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. Definitions. In addition to other definitions set forth herein, the following terms as used in this Agreement shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: a) "Bonds" shall mean any State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds that were or in the future are issued by the Issuer for the purpose of providing moneys to finance the Loan to the Participant. b) "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and all lawfully promulgated regulations thereunder. c) "Project" shall mean the particular construction activities approved by the Department and being undertaken by the Participant with respect to the operation or infrastructure of the Water System for the purpose of providing safe drinking water to the customers thereof, as described in the Resolution. d) "Regulations" shall mean the administrative rules of the Department relating to the Program, set forth in Title 567, Chapter 44 of the Iowa Administrative Code, and the administrative rules of the Issuer relating to the Program set forth in Title 265, Chapter 26 of the Iowa Administrative Code. e) "Resolution" shall mean the resolution of the City Council of the Participant providing for the authorization and issuance of the Revenue Bond, attached hereto as Exhibit B, adopted on February 2, 2026, approving and authorizing the execution of this Agreement and the issuance of the Revenue Bond (as defined herein). Page 786 of 865 f) "Water System" shall mean the drinking water system of the Participant, all facilities being used in conjunction therewith and all appurtenances and extensions thereto, including but not limited to the water facilities which the Participant is financing under this Agreement. Section 2. Loan; Purchase of Revenue Bond. The Issuer agrees to purchase a duly authorized and issued water revenue bond or capital loan note of the Participant (the "Revenue Bond") in order to make a loan to the Participant, and will disburse proceeds as set forth herein. The Participant agrees to borrow and accept from the Issuer, a loan in the principal amount of 2,330,000 (the "Loan"). The Participant shall use the proceeds of the Loan strictly (a) to finance a portion of the costs of construction of the Project and (b), where applicable, to reimburse the Participant for a portion of the costs of the Project, which portion was paid or incurred in anticipation of reimbursement through the Program and which is eligible for such reimbursement under and pursuant to the Regulations and the Code. Section 3. Disbursements. Proceeds of the Loan shall be made available to the Participant in the form of one or more periodic disbursements as provided in this Section. The Issuer thereafter shall make disbursements of a portion of the Loan for payment of costs of the Project upon receipt of the following: a) a completed payment request on a form acceptable to and available from the Issuer; b) current construction payment estimates; c) engineering service statements; d) purchase orders or invoices for items not included within other contracts; and e) evidence that the costs for which the disbursement is requested have been incurred. Solely with respect to the request for the final disbursement of proceeds of the Loan, the Participant shall submit to the Issuer (via the Department), in addition to items (a) through (e) above, a certification of completion and acceptance of the Project by the Participant or evidence of an acceptable settlement if the Project is subject to a dispute between the Participant and any contractor. Disbursements shall be made in a timely fashion following the receipt of the information as set forth above. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer, funds shall be payable to the Participant via automated clearinghouse system transfer to the account specified by the Participant. Section 4. Completion of Project. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to exercise its best efforts in accordance with prudent water treatment utility practices to complete 2 Page 787 of 865 the Project; and (ii) to provide from its own fiscal resources all monies, in excess of the total amount of Loan proceeds it receives under the Agreement, required to complete the Project. Section 5. Repayment of Loan; Issuance of Revenue Bonds. The Participant's obligation to repay the Loan and interest thereon shall be evidenced by the Revenue Bond in the principal amount of the Loan, complying in all material respects with the Regulations and being in substantially the form set forth in the Resolution, which Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Revenue Bond shall be delivered to the Issuer as the original purchaser and registered holder thereof at the closing of the Loan. The Revenue Bond shall be accompanied by a legal opinion of bond counsel, in form satisfactory to the Issuer, to evidence the legality, security position and tax-exempt status of interest on the Revenue Bond. The parties agree that a payment of principal of or interest on the Revenue Bond shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Loan and a payment of principal of or interest on the Loan shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Revenue Bond. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer, all payments of principal and interest due under the Loan shall be made via automated clearinghouse transfer, from an account specified by the Participant. The Revenue Bond shall be dated the date of delivery to the Issuer, with interest and the Servicing Fee (together, the "Interest Rate" as set forth in Section 6 hereof) payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year (unless the resolution authorizing a previous series of outstanding bonds on a parity with the Revenue Bond requires interest to be paid on other interest payment dates, in which case such other dates shall apply) from the date of each disbursement of a part of the Loan from the Issuer to the Participant (which are initially expected to be on approximately the dates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein). The first repayment of principal of the Loan shall be due and payable not later than one year after substantial completion of the Project and payments of principal, interest and the Servicing Fee shall continue thereafter until the Loan is paid in full. Following the final disbursement of Loan proceeds to the Participant, Exhibit A shall be adjusted by the Issuer, with the approval of the Participant, based upon actual disbursements to the Participant under the Agreement. Such revised Exhibit A thereafter shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and shall supersede and replace that initially attached hereto and to the Revenue Bond. The Revenue Bond shall be subject to optional redemption by the Participant at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date upon receipt of written consent by the Issuer, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any such optional redemption of the Revenue Bond by the Participant may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Issuer (or any other registered owner of the Revenue Bond). The Revenue Bond is also subject to mandatory redemption in the event the costs of the Project are less than initially projected, in which case the amount of the Loan shall be reduced to an amount equal to the actual Project costs disbursed. The Participant and the Issuer agree that following such adjustment, the principal amount due under the Revenue Bond shall be automatically reduced to equal the principal amount of the adjusted Loan. The Revenue Bond and the interest thereon and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time under the conditions set forth in the 3 Page 788 of 865 Resolution shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolution) of the Water System of the Participant, a sufficient portion of which has been and shall be ordered set aside and pledged for such purpose under the provisions of the Resolution. Neither this Agreement nor the Revenue Bond is a general obligation of the Participant, and under no circumstance shall the Participant be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the aforesaid Net Revenues to be sufficient to pay the Revenue Bond and the interest thereon or to otherwise discharge the Participant's obligation hereunder. Section 6. Interest Rate, Initiation Fee and Servicing Fees. (a) The Participant agrees to pay to the Issuer, as additional consideration for the Loan, a loan initiation fee (the "Initiation Fee") equal to one-half of one percent (0.50%) of the amount of the Loan (but not to exceed 100,000.00) ($11,590), which shall be due and payable on the date of this Agreement. Unless the Issuer shall be otherwise notified by the Participant that the Participant intends to pay such Initiation Fee from other funds, and has received such other funds from the Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer shall be authorized to deduct the full amount of the Initiation Fee from the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the Issuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds. b) The Participant agrees to pay a Loan servicing fee (the "Servicing Fee") to the Issuer in an amount equal to 0.25% per annum of the principal amount of the Loan outstanding. The Servicing Fee shall be paid as described in Section 5 and Section 6(c) hereof. c) The Loan shall bear interest at 2.90% per annum (the "Rate"). As described in Section 5, payments hereunder shall be calculated based on the Rate plus the Servicing Fee (such 3.15%, the "Interest Rate"). Section 7. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Performance Under Loan Agreement; Rates. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to comply with all applicable State of Iowa and federal laws, rules and regulations (including but not limited to the Regulations), judicial decisions, and executive orders in the performance of the Agreement and in the financing, construction, operation, maintenance and use of the Project and the Water System; (ii) to maintain its Water System in good repair, working order and operating condition; (iii) to cooperate with the Issuer in the observance and performance of its respective duties, covenants, obligations and agreements under the Agreement; (iv) to comply with all terms and conditions of the Resolution; and (v) to establish, levy and collect rents, rates and other charges for the products and services provided by its Water System, which rents, rates and other charges shall be at least sufficient (A) to meet the operation and maintenance expenses of such Water System, (B) to produce and maintain Net Revenues at a level not less than 110% of the amount of principal and interest on the Revenue Bond and any other obligations secured by a pledge of the Net Revenues falling due in the same year, (C) to comply with all covenants pertaining thereto contained in, and all other provisions of, any bond resolution, trust indenture or other security agreement, if any, relating to any bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued or to be issued by the Participant, (D) to pay the debt service requirements on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether now outstanding or incurred in the future, secured by such revenues or other receipts and issued to finance improvements to the Water System and to make any other payments required by the laws of the State of Iowa, (E) to generate funds sufficient to fulfill the terms of all other contracts and agreements made by the Participant, including, without 0 Page 789 of 865 limitation, the Agreement and the Revenue Bond and (F) to pay all other amounts payable from or constituting a lien or charge on the operating revenues of its Water System. Section 8. Exclusion of Interest from Gross Income. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Issuer in writing, the Participant covenants and agrees as follows: a) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action which would result in a loss of the exclusion of the interest on the Bonds from gross income for federal income taxation as that status is governed by Section 103(a) of the Code. b) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action, which action or omission would cause its Revenue Bond or the Bonds (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Code. Accordingly, unless the Participant receives the prior written approval of the Issuer, the Participant shall not (A) permit any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant or the Project financed with such proceeds to be used, either directly or indirectly, in any manner that would constitute "private business use" within the meaning of Section 141(b)(6) of the Code, taking into account for this purpose all such use by persons other than governmental units on an aggregate basis, (B) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant to make or finance loans to persons other than governmental units (as such term is used in Section 141(c) of the Code) or (C) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant to acquire any "non -governmental output property" within the meaning of Section 141(d)(2) of the Code. c) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds (or amounts replaced with such proceeds) or any other funds or take any action or omit to take any action, which use or action or omission would assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code. d) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to pay the principal of or interest on any issue of State or local governmental obligations ("refinancing of indebtedness") unless the Participant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Issuer that such refinancing of indebtedness will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds for federal income tax purposes and the Participant delivers an opinion to such effect of bond counsel acceptable to the Issuer. e) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse the Participant for any portion of the cost of the Project unless such cost was paid or incurred by the Participant in anticipation of reimbursement from the proceeds of the Bonds or other State or local governmental borrowing in accordance with the Code, published rulings of the Internal Revenue Service and the Regulations. W Page 790 of 865 f) The Participant shall not use the proceeds of the Bonds (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) in any manner which would cause the Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section 149(b) of the Code or "hedge bonds" within the meaning of Section 149(g) of the Code. g) The Participant shall comply with all provisions of the Code relating to the rebate of any profits from arbitrage attributable to the Participant, and shall indemnify and hold the Issuer harmless therefrom. Section 9. Insurance; Audits; Disposal of Property. The Participant covenants and agrees (a) to maintain insurance on, or to self -insure, the insurable portions of the Water System of a kind and in an amount which normally would be carried by private companies engaged in a similar type of business, (b) to keep proper books and accounts adapted to the Water System, showing the complete and correct entry of all transactions relating thereto, and to cause said books and accounts to be audited or examined by an independent auditor or the State Auditor (i) at such times and for such periods as may be required by the federal Single Audit Act of 1984, OMB Circular A-133 or State law, and (ii) at such other times and for such other periods as may be requested at any time and from time to time by the Issuer (which requests may require an audit to be performed for a period that would not otherwise be required to be audited under State law), and (c) unless the Participant has received a waiver and consent from the Issuer, it shall not sell, lease or in any manner dispose of the Water System, or any capital part thereof, including any and all extensions and additions which may be made thereto, until the Revenue Bond shall have been paid in full or otherwise discharged as provided in the Resolution; provided, however, that the Participant may dispose of any property which in the judgment of its governing body is no longer useful or profitable to use in connection with the operation of the Water System or essential to the continued operation thereof. Section 10. Maintenance of Documents; Access. The Participant agrees to maintain its project accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, including GAAP requirements relating to the reporting of infrastructure assets. The Participant agrees to permit the Issuer or its duly authorized representative access to all files and documents relating to the Project for purposes of conducting audits and reviews in accordance with any of the Regulations. Section 11. Continuing Disclosure. As a means of enabling the Issuer to comply with the "continuing disclosure" requirements set forth in Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule") of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Participant agrees, during the term of the Loan, but only upon written notification from the Issuer to the Participant that this Section 11 applies to such Participant for a particular fiscal year, to provide the Issuer with (i) the comprehensive audit report of the Participant, prepared and certified by an independent auditor or the State Auditor, or unaudited financial information if the audit is not available, not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year for which this section applies and (ii) such other information and operating data as the Issuer may reasonably request from time to time with respect to the Water System, the Project or the Participant. Page 791 of 865 The Participant hereby consents to the inclusion of all or any portion of the foregoing information and materials in a public filing made by the Issuer under the Rule. The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer, and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, reasonable costs and expenses whatsoever (including attorney fees) which such indemnified parry may incur by reason of or in connection with the disclosure of information permitted under this Section; provided that no such indemnification shall be required for any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses to the extent, but only to the extent, caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Issuer in the disclosure of such information. Section 12. Events of Default. If any one or more of the following events occur, it is hereby defined as and declared to constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement: a) Failure by the Participant to pay, or cause to be paid, any Loan repayment including the Servicing Fee) required to be paid under this Agreement when due, which failure shall continue for a period of fifteen (15) days. b) Failure by the Participant to make, or cause to be made, any required payments of principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds, notes or other obligations of the Participant (other than the Loan and the Revenue Bond), the payment of which are secured by operating revenues of the Water System. c) Failure by the Participant to observe and perform any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under the Agreement or the Resolution, other than the obligation to make Loan repayments, which failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice, specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied, is given to the Participant by the Issuer, unless the Issuer shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration or the failure stated in such notice is correctable but cannot be corrected in the applicable period, in which case the Issuer may not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of such time up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the delivery of the written notice referred to above if corrective action is commenced by the Participant within the applicable period and diligently pursued until the Event of Default is corrected. Section 13. Remedies on Default. Whenever an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Issuer shall have the right to take any action authorized under the Regulations, the Revenue Bond or this Agreement and to take whatever other action at law or equity may appear necessary or desirable to collect the amounts then due and thereafter to become due under the Agreement or to enforce the performance and observance of any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement of the Participant under the Agreement or the Resolution. Section 14. Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or modified except by a writing executed by all of the parties hereto. Section 15. Termination. The Participant understands and agrees that the Loan may be terminated at the option of the Issuer if construction of the Project has not commenced within one year of the date of execution of this Agreement, all as set forth in the Regulations. h Page 792 of 865 Section 16. Rule of Construction. This Agreement is executed pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and shall be read and construed as conforming to all provisions and requirements of that statute. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the terms and conditions of the Revenue Bond and this Agreement or the Regulations, the parties acknowledge and agree that the terms of this Agreement or the Regulations, as the case may be, shall take precedence over any such terms of the Revenue Bond and shall be controlling, and that the payment of principal and interest on the Loan shall at all times conform to the schedule set forth on Exhibit A, as adjusted, and the Regulations. Section 17. Federal Requirements. The Participant agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements including, but not limited to, Davis -Bacon wage requirements and the requirements relating to the use of American iron and steel products. Section 18. Application of Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. The Issuer and the Participant agree this Agreement and all documents related thereto and referenced herein may be entered into and provided for pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 554D of the Code of Iowa. Section 19. Repayment of Planning and Design Loan. The Participant entered into an Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Issuer to provide funds to pay the costs of planning and designing the Project. The Participant agrees to repay the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement on the date of this Agreement. Unless the Participant notifies the Issuer that the Participant intends to repay the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement from other funds, and the Issuer has received such other funds from the Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer shall be authorized to deduct the full amount due under the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement from the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the Issuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds. Page 793 of 865 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures all as of the date first above written. Attest: City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By: ayor Participant Signature Page to LDA] EXHIBIT A ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS AND DEBT SERVICE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE Page 796 of 865 Loan summary Loan Closing Date Final Disbursement Date Final Maturity Date Loan Period in Years Total Loaned Amount 0.5% Initiation Fee Net Proceeds to Borrower Annual Interest Rate Total Interest Servicing Fee Rate Total Servicing Fees Total Loan Costs Estimated Amortization Schedule City of Dubuque Water Revenue Bond FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Feb 20, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Jun 1, 2045 20 2,330,000.00 11,590.00 2,318,410.00 2.90% 716,020.65 0.25% 61,615.92 789,226.57 Initiation Fee - P&D Partial Payoff (D0598P) - Estimated Draw # 1- Estimated Draw #2- Estimated Draw #3- Estimated Draw #4- Estimated Draw #5- Estimated Draw #6- Estimated Draw #7- Estimated Draw Schedule Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 May 1, 2026 May 22, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 11,590.00 545,108.00 253, 328.86 253, 328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 Total Loaned Amount 1 2,330,000.00 i SRF STATE REVOLVING FUND Payment Beginning Servicing Total Loan Total Annual Debt Ending Date Balance Principal Interest Fee Payment Service Balance Jun 1, 2026 1,316,684.57 88,000.00 8,937.28 770. 46 97,707.74 97,707.74 1,228,684.57 Dec 1, 2026 2,242,000.00 32,427.37 2,795.46 35,222.83 2,242,000. 00 Jun 1, 2027 2,242,000.00 90,000.00 33,785.00 2,802.50 126,587.50 161,810.33 2,152,000.00 Dec 1, 2027 2,152,000.00 31,204.00 2,690.00 33,894.00 2,152,000.00 Jun 1, 2028 2,152,000.00 93,000.00 31,204.00 2,690.00 126,894.00 160,788.00 2,059,000. 00 Dec 1, 2028 2,059, 000.00 29,855.50 2,573.75 32,429.25 2,059,000.00 Jun 1, 2029 2,059,000.00 95,000.00 29,855.50 2,573.75 127,429.25 159,858.50 1,964,000.00 Dec 1, 2029 1,964,000.00 28,478.00 2,455.00 30,933.00 1,964,000.00 Jun 1, 2030 1,964,000.00 98,000.00 28,478.00 2,455.00 128,933.00 159,866.00 1,866,000.00 Dec 1, 2030 1,866,000.00 27,057.00 2,332.50 29,389.50 1,866,000.00 Jun 1, 2031 1,866,000.00 101,000.00 27,057.00 2,332.50 130,389.50 159,779.00 1,765,000.00 Dec 1, 2031 1,765, 000.00 25,592.50 2,206.25 27,798.75 1,765,000. 00 Jun 1, 2032 1,765,000.00 104,000.00 25,592.50 2,206.25 131,798.75 159,597.50 1,661,000.00 Dec 1, 2032 1,661,000.00 24,084.50 2,076.25 26,160.75 1,661,000.00 Jun 1, 2033 1,661,000.00 107,000.00 24,084.50 2,076.25 133,160.75 159,321.50 1,554,000. 00 Dec 1, 2033 1,554, 000.00 22,533.00 1,942.50 24,475.50 1,554,000.00 Jun 1, 2034 1,554,000.00 110,000.00 22,533.00 1,942.50 134,475.50 158,951.00 1,444,000.00 Dec 1, 2034 1,444,000.00 20,938.00 1,805.00 22,743.00 1,444,000.00 Jun 1, 2035 1,444,000.00 113,000.00 20,938.00 1,805.00 135,743.00 158,486.00 1,331,000.00 Dec 1, 2035 1,331,000.00 19,299.50 1,663.75 20,963.25 1,331,000.00 Jun 1, 2036 1,331,000.00 117,000.00 19,299.50 1,663.75 137,963.25 158,926.50 1,214,000.00 Dec 1, 2036 1,214,000.00 17,603.00 1,517.50 19,120.50 1,214,000.00 Jun 1, 2037 1,214,000.00 120,000.00 17,603.00 1,517.50 139,120.50 158,241.00 1,094,000.00 Dec 1, 2037 1,094,000.00 15,863.00 1,367.50 17,230.50 1,094,000.00 Jun 1, 2038 1,094,000.00 123,000.00 15,863.00 1,367.50 140,230.50 157,461.00 971,000.00 Dec 1, 2038 971,000.00 14,079.50 1,213.75 15,293.25 971,000.00 Jun 1, 2039 971,000.00 127,000.00 14,079.50 1,213.75 142,293. 25 157,586.50 844,000.00 Dec 1, 2039 844,000.00 12,238.00 1,055.00 13,293.00 844,000.00 Jun 1, 2040 844,000.00 131,000.00 12,238.00 1,055.00 144,293.00 157,586.00 713,000.00 Dec 1, 2040 713,000.00 10,338.50 891.25 11,229.75 713,000.00 Jun 1, 2041 713,000.00 135,000.00 10,338.50 891.25 146,229.75 157,459.50 578,000.00 Dec 1, 2041 578,000.00 8,381.00 722.50 9,103.50 578,000.00 Jun 1, 2042 578,000.00 138,000.00 8,381.00 722.50 147, 103.50 156,207.00 440,000.00 Dec 1, 2042 440,000.00 6,380.00 550.00 6,930.00 440,000.00 Jun 1, 2043 440,000.00 142,000.00 6,380.00 550.00 148,930. 00 155,860.00 298,000.00 Dec 1, 2043 298,000.00 4,321.00 372.50 4,693.50 298,000.00 Jun 1, 2044 298,000.00 147,000.00 4,321.00 372.50 151,693.50 156,387.00 151,000.00 Dec 1, 2044 151,000.00 2,189.50 188.75 2,378.25 151,000.00 Jun 1, 2045 151,000.00 151,000.00 2,189.50 188.75 153,378. 25 155,756.50 0.00 As of 1 /22/2026 INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 798 of 865 EXHIBIT B AUTHORIZATION/ISSUANCE RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPANT Page 797 of 865 Dubuque / 430411- 26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 MINUTES OF MEETING TO APPROVE SERIES RESOLUTION FOR SERIES 2026 BONDS 430411-26 (North English) Dubuque, Iowa February 2, 2026 The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 61h St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following Council Members present and absent: Present: flln,ver Ayn,nn'1; COUZc. (1'jember,y Lc eLnjyc,r, RIsti-A, Rous-cJ- Sfaver, Srra.Ak G,iIJrJ Absent: Other Business- - MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Council Member RD u 55 11 introduced the fesQlution next hereinafter set out and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member We. i . ; and after due consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the resolution, and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Re5n-ck, Spfc\nV, Rou5SelI, %qrr, UJW (c\dan0,g11, Le,dFCker Nays: Whereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted, as follows: On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. 4914-9345- 4185\2 Dubuque / 430411- 26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 MINUTES OF MEETING TO APPROVE SERIES RESOLUTION FOR SERIES 2026 BONDS 430411-26 (North English) Dubuque, Iowa February 2, 2026 The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 61h St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following Council Members present and absent: Present: flln,ver Ayn,nn'1; COUZc. (1'jember,y Lc eLnjyc,r, RIsti-A, Rous-cJ- Sfaver, Srra.Ak G,iIJrJ Absent: Other Business- - MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Council Member RD u 55 11 introduced the fesQlution next hereinafter set out and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member We. i . ; and after due consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the resolution, and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Re5n-ck, Spfc\nV, Rou5SelI, %qrr, UJW (c\dan0,g11, Le,dFCker Nays: Whereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted, as follows: On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. 4914-9345- 4185\2 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345- 4185\2 RESOLUTION NO. 33-26 Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (the "City" and sometimes hereinafter referred to as the Issuer"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did heretofore establish a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the "System") in and for the City which has continuously supplied water service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its establishment; and WHEREAS, the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council (the Council"), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued Water Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a portion of such prior Water Revenue debt remains outstanding (the "Outstanding Indebtedness"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding Indebtedness (the "Outstanding Bond Resolutions") the City reserved the right to issue additional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions; and WHEREAS, the City heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a certain Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,330,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the System (the "Project"), and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on October 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (the "Series 2026 Bonds") to the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the "Lender"), in order to pay the costs of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized and empowered by Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa the "Act") to borrow money for the System, and the City Council has adopted a master resolution the "Master Resolution") on October 20, 2008, authorizing the issuance from time to time of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds (each as defined in the Master Resolution); and WHEREAS, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution authorizes the Council to adopt a Series Resolution (as defined in the Master Resolution) to provide for the issuance of Senior Bonds, and this Series Resolution constitutes a Series Resolution under the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, for the purposes of this issuance, the Series 2026 Bonds shall be deemed to be Senior SRF Bonds; and 4914-9345-4185\2 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 WHEREAS, the obligations of the Issuer under the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues of the System and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time for the City Council to approve the Agreement with the Lender and to issue the Series 2026 Bonds in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,330,000; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the Project, a portion of the principal amount borrowed under the Agreement will be forgiven by the Lender; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. Terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution unless the text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise: Agreement" means the Loan and Disbursement Agreement between the Issuer and the Lender related to the Series 2026 Bonds. Bonds" or "Series 2026 Bonds" means the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in one or more series. Closing Date" shall mean the date of delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds, anticipated to be February 20, 2026, with any final changes to such date as set forth in the Agreement. Loan" shall mean the loan made pursuant to the Agreement and evidenced by the Series 2026 Bonds. Outstanding IFA Notes" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; and Taxable Water Revenue Bond, Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025, all of which are held by the Iowa Finance Authority, as lender. Outstanding IFA Note Resolutions" shall mean the resolutions authorizing the issuance of the Outstanding IFA Notes, which shall be recognized as Series Resolutions. Paying Agent" shall mean the City Treasurer, or such successor as may be approved by the Issuer as provided herein and who shall carry out the duties prescribed herein with respect to maintaining a register of the owners of the Series 2026 Bonds. Unless otherwise specified, the Registrar shall also act as the Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds. Senior Bond Issuance Documents" means a Supplemental Resolution, Obligation Issuance Documents, indenture or other document, as the case may be, authorizing and issuing a series of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 761 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Series 2007 Note" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007. Series 2007 Note Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2007 Note. Series 2021C Bonds" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021. Series 2021C Bond Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2021C Bonds, which shall be recognized as a Series Resolution. hereof. Series 2026 Sinking Fund" means the fund by that name created pursuant to Section 14 Series Resolution" or "Resolution" means this resolution. Section 2. Loan Authorization; Authorization for Execution and Delivery of Documents. Following the adoption of this Series Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement with the Lender in the form which has been placed on file with the Council providing for a Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $2,330,000 for the purpose or purposes set forth in the preamble hereof. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the Issuer in the form presented to the Council, with final terms as determined by the Council and the Lender. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are each authorized to execute and deliver the Series 2026 Bonds, any and all agreements, documents and instruments required related to the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and to carry out the purposes set forth in this Series Resolution, including but not limited to any tax certificates, closing certificates and purchase agreements. Section 3. Appointment of Registrar/Paying Agent. The City Treasurer is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent" in such capacities. Section 4. Source of Payment of the Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds, when issued, will be Senior SRF Bonds under the Master Resolution and shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues of the System, and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution. Section 5. Series 2026 Bonds Details; Form of Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the Issuer under the Agreement, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,330,000, to be dated the Closing Date, and bearing interest from the date of each advancement made at the rate of 2.90% per annum (or at such lower rate as agreed upon by the Lender and set forth in the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement) until payment thereof, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the Agreement. To the extent that the Lender determines a lower rate of interest is available for the Series 2026 Bonds after the adoption of this Series Resolution, the Mayor and City Clerk, with advice from bond 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 762 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 counsel and/or a municipal financial advisor, are hereby authorized to: (i) make such changes to the Agreement, the Series 2026 Bonds and any related transactional documents as are necessary to give effect to the lower rate of interest without modification to the principal installment schedule contemplated herein; and (ii) to execute and deliver such modified documents on behalf of the Issuer. The Series 2026 Bonds may be in the denominations of $1,000 each or any integral multiple thereof and, at the request of the Lender, shall be initially issued as a single bond in the denomination of $2,330,000 and numbered R-1. The Series 2026 Bonds are subject to optional redemption by the Issuer at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Lender, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Series 2026 Bonds by the Issuer may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by facsimile, e-mail, certified or registered mail to the Lender (or any other registered owner of the Series 2026 Bonds). The Series 2026 Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds shall be fully registered as to principal in the names of the owners on the registration books of the City kept by the Registrar. Each Bond shall be transferable without cost to the registered owner thereof only upon the registration books of the City upon presentation to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form thereon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. Accrued interest on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable semiannually on the first day of June and December in each year, commencing June 1, 2026. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Payment of interest on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books of the Issuer at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the interest payment date and shall be paid to the registered owners at the addresses shown on such registration books. Principal of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the registered owners or their legal representatives upon presentation and surrender of the Bond or Bonds at the office of the Paying Agent. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the Issuer with the official manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested by the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk, and shall be fully registered bonds without interest coupons. The issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be recorded in the office of the City Treasurer, and the certificate on the back of each Series 2026 Bond shall be executed with the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Treasurer. In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the Series 2026 Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bonds, such signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 763 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 If applicable pursuant to the Agreement, in addition to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, the Issuer also agrees to pay the Initiation Fee and the Servicing Fee (defined in the Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto. Section 6. Registration of Series 2026 Bonds; Designation of Registrar; Transfer; Ownership; Delivery; and Cancellation. The provisions of Section 2.4 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the registration, transfer, delivery, and cancellation of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 7. Reissuance of Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost Bond. The provisions of Section 2.5 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the reissuance of mutilated, destroyed, stolen, or lost Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 8. Application of Loan Proceeds. The loan proceeds to be received under the Agreement (the "Loan Proceeds") shall be held by the Lender and disbursed for costs of the Project, as referred to in the preamble hereof. The Issuer shall keep a detailed and segregated accounting of the expenditure of, and investment earnings on, the Loan Proceeds to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Code (as defined in the Master Resolution). Section 9. Ratification of Master Resolution. All provisions of the Master Resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed, and are incorporated herein and certain provisions thereof are modified as applicable to the Series 2026 Bonds as provided herein. The Issuer hereby covenants that the requirements of Article 8 of the Master Resolution have been satisfied. Section 10. Rates and Charges; Independent Consultant. There have heretofore been established as required by law, just and equitable fees, rates and charges for the use of the services rendered by the System. As provided in Section 7.1 of the Master Resolution, so long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the Net Revenues of the System shall be sufficient in each Fiscal Year to (i) provide for 100% of the Maintenance Expenses of the System, (ii) equal at least 125% of the Debt Service Requirement, (iii) enable the Issuer to make all required payments, if any, into the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund (if any), and the Rebate Fund, (iv) enable the Issuer to accumulate an amount which, in the judgement of the Council, is adequate to meet the costs of major renewals, replacements, repairs, additions, betterments, and improvements to the System, necessary to keep the same in good operating condition or as required by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the System, and (v) remedy all deficiencies in required payments into any of the funds and accounts established under the Master Resolution or any Series Resolution. From and after the date on which the Series 2021 C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, the coverage percentage in the preceding sentence with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds shall be reduced from 125% to 110%. Section 11. Equality of Lien on Net Revenues. As provided in the Master Resolution, the timely payment of principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2026 Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with other Senior Bonds by the Net Revenues of the System without priority by reason of number or time of sale or delivery. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 764 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 12. Establishment of Funds; Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund; Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Article 6 of the Master Resolution, which provide for the establishment of the Revenue Fund, the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Bond Principal and Interest Fund (the "Sinking Fund"), the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund, the Surplus Fund, and the Rebate Fund, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund. From and after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and as long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding, the Issuer shall establish and maintain a separate fund to be known as the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund. The Issuer shall transfer amounts on deposit in the Revenue Fund into the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund for the payment principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, on the 1st day of each month commencing on the 1st day of the month immediately succeeding the date of issuance and delivery of any of the Series 2026 Bonds in equal monthly amounts which, together with other monthly amounts made pursuant hereto, will be sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds due on the next succeeding date which principal of and/or interest on such Series 2026 Bonds are due and payable. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund exceeds the required amount, the excess shall be forthwith withdrawn therefrom by the Issuer and deposited into the Revenue Fund. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund is less than the required amount, the deficit shall forthwith be made up by the Issuer from available funds on deposit in the Revenue Fund as provided in Section 6.5 of the Master Resolution. Money in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds as the same may become due and payable. Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Section 6.6 of the Master Resolution with respect to the Debt Service Reserve Fund are hereby recognized. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds, and the Issuer shall not be required to make any payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund under the provisions of this Resolution. The Series 2026 Bonds shall not be secured by or payable from amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds shall have no rights against the Debt Service Reserve Fund so long as any Senior Bonds secured by the Debt Service Reserve Fund remain outstanding. Section 13. Investment of Funds. Section 6.11 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the investment of funds. All income derived from such investments shall be credited to the fund from which such investments were made. Such investments shall at any time necessary be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the purpose for which the respective fund was created. Section 14. Acknowledgement of amendment to Section 7.1(b)(a) of the Master Resolution: Rate Covenant. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Authority") is then the sole owner and holder of all of the then outstanding Series 2026 Bonds and Outstanding IFA Notes; and (ii) such amendment would not be inconsistent with the covenants associated 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 765 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 with any Additional Senior Bonds then outstanding, Section 7.1(b)(a) of the Master Resolution shall be permanently amended, with the written consent of the Authority to read as follows: a) will equal at least 110% of the Debt Service Requirement on all Senior Bonds then Outstandingfor the year of computation; Section 15. Acknowledgement of Amendment to Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution; Amendment to Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution: Restrictions on the Incurrence of Senior Bonds. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in -full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Authority is then the sole owner and holder of all of the then outstanding Series 2026 Bonds and Outstanding IFA Notes; and (ii) such amendment would not be inconsistent with the covenants associated with any Additional Senior Bonds then outstanding, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution and Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution are hereby permanently amended, with the consent of the Authority, to read as follows: Bonds (including refunding Bonds which do not meet the requirements of Section 8.2) may also be issued on a parity with the Senior Bonds pursuant to a Series Resolution, and the Bonds so issued shall constitute Senior Bonds. Any Senior Bonds shall not be entitled to priority or preference one over the other in the application of the Net Revenues of the System, regardless of the time or times of the issuance of such Senior Bonds, it being the intention of the Issuer that there shall be no priority among the Senior Bonds, regardless of the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times. The Issuer hereby reserves the right and privilege of issuing Senior Bonds without restriction. Section 16. Covenants Regarding __Operation of the S, sue. Section 7.2 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to operation of the System. Section 17. Events of Default; Remedies The provisions of Article 10 of the Master Resolution, which contain covenants relating to events of default and remedies, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 18. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Issuer; Disposition of Proceeds. The Issuer certifies and covenants that the Issuer through its officers, will (a) make such further specific covenants, representations and assurances as may be necessary or advisable; (b) file such forms, statements and supporting documents as may be required and in a timely manner; and (c) if deemed necessary or advisable by its officers, employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys and other persons to assist the Issuer in such compliance. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer and the System are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 19. Discharge and Satisfaction of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 9.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the discharge and satisfaction of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 766 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 20. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Series Resolution shall constitute a contract among the Issuer and the owners of the Series 2026 Bonds, and after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, no change, variation or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Series Resolution shall be made in any manner, except as provided in Section 21 or Section 22 hereof, until such time as the Series 2026 Bonds, and shall have been satisfied and discharged as provided in this Series Resolution. Section 21. Modification of Resolution Not Requiring the Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of the Resolution without consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 22. Modification of Series Resolution Requiring Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.2 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of the Resolution with the consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 23. Tax Exemption. It is the intention of the Issuer that interest on the Series 2026 Bonds be and remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations in effect with respect thereto (all of the foregoing herein referred to as the Internal Revenue Code"). In furtherance thereof the Issuer covenants to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they may from time to time be in effect or amended and further covenants to comply with applicable future laws, regulations, published rulings and court decisions as may be necessary to insure that the interest on the Series 2026 Bonds will remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 24. Conflicting Provisions. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 25. Effective Date. This Series Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 767 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 Section 26. Severability. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Series Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions. Adopted and approved this February 2, 2026. Attest: City Clerk 4914-9345-418512 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY SS: CITY OF DUBUQUE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have in my possession or have access to the complete corporate records of the City and of its City Council and officers and that I have carefully compared the transcript hereto attached with the aforesaid corporate records and that the transcript hereto attached is a true, correct and complete copy of all the corporate records in relation to the authorization and approval of a certain Agreement and the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 of the City evidencing the City's obligation under the Agreement and that the transcript hereto attached contains a true, correct and complete statement of all the measures adopted and proceedings, acts and things had, done and performed up to the present time with respect thereto. I further certify that no appeal has been taken to the District Court from the decision of the City Council to enter into the Agreement or to issue the Series 2026 Bonds. WITNESS MY HAND this r day of Fr 1-) 52026. 0 L, City Clerk V 4914-9345-418512 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345- 4185\2 STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF DUBUQUE SS: CITY OF DUBUQUE I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, do hereby certify that the City did heretofore establish a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (hereinafter referred to as the System") prior to January 1, 1961, that the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council of the City, and that no board of trustees exists which has any part of the control and management of such System. I further certify that there is not pending or threatened any question or litigation whatsoever touching the establishment, improvement or operation of such System and that there are no bonds or other obligations of any kind now outstanding which are payable from or constitute a lien upon the revenues derived from the operation of such System, except for the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and the Series 2026 Bonds currently being issued by the City. WITNESS MY HAND this 3rd, day of e 61^1)Qr , 2026. 2,y, - -,- &a?O& City Clerk 4914-9345-4185\2 EXHIBIT A Form of Series 2026 Bond UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE WATER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 No. R-1 $2,330,000 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 2.90% June 1, 2045 February 20, 2026 The City of Dubuque (the "City"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, for value received, promises to pay from the source and as hereinafter provided, on the maturity date of this Bond to IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY or registered assigns, the principal sum of TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS Interest at the rate specified above shall be payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing June 1, 2026, and principal shall be due and payable in installments in the amounts shown on the Principal Payment Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on June 1 in each year until the principal and interest are fully paid, except that the final installments of the entire balance of principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall become due and payable on June 1, 2045. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The City Clerk shall act as Registrar and Paying Agent and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent." Payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond and premium, if any, shall be payable at the office of the Paying Agent to the registered owners thereof appearing on the registration books of the City at the addresses shown on such registration books. All such payments, except full redemption, shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the payment date. Final payment of principal shall only be made upon surrender of this Bond to the Paying Agent. This Bond is one of a series of bonds (the "Bonds") issued by the City to evidence its obligation under a certain Loan and Disbursement Agreement, dated the date hereof (the Agreement") entered into by the City for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the cost of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions (the "Project") to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System of the City (the "System"). A-1 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 771 of 865 The Bonds are issued pursuant to and in strict compliance with the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, 2025, and all other laws amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and in conformity with a certain master resolution, adopted on October 20, 2008, and a certain series resolution, adopted on February 2, 2026, authorizing and approving the Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of the Bonds (together, the Resolutions"), and reference is hereby made to the Resolutions and the Agreement for a more complete statement as to the source of payment of the Bonds and the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be subject to optional redemption by the City at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Iowa Finance Authority, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Bonds by the City may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Iowa Finance Authority (or any other registered owner of the Bonds). The Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds are not general obligations of the City but, together with the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on a parity therewith under the conditions set forth in the Resolutions, are payable solely and only out of the future Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolutions) of the System of the City, a sufficient portion of which has been ordered set aside and pledged for that purpose. This Bond is not payable or secured by the Reserve Fund established in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions (as defined in the Resolutions). This Bond is not payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the said Net Revenues to be sufficient for the payment of this Bond and the interest thereon. This Bond is fully negotiable but shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name of the owner on the books of the City in the office of the Registrar, after which no transfer shall be valid unless made on said books and then only upon presentation of this Bond to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form hereon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the registered owner hereof as the absolute owner for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal hereof, premium, if any, and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, and the City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary. And It Is Hereby Certified, Recited and Declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Bonds have existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner, as required by law, and that the issuance of the Bonds does not exceed or violate any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision. FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 772 of 865 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has caused this Bond to be executed by its Mayor and attested by its City Clerk, all as of the Bond Date. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By (Do Not Sign) Mayor Attest: Do Not Sign) City Clerk On the back of each Bond the following certificate shall be executed with the duly authorized signature of the City Treasurer) STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY SS: CITY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE CITY OF DUBUQUE The original issuance of the Bonds, of which this Bond is a part, was duly and properly recorded in my office as of the Bond Date. Do Not Sign) City Treasurer 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 773 of 865 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in this Bond, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties TEN - as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common UTMA Custodian) As Custodian for Minor) under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the list above. ASSIGNMENT For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned assigns this Bond to Please print or type name and address of Assignee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE and does hereby irrevocably appoint , Attorney, to transfer this Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power of substitution. Dated: Signature guaranteed: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution which is a member of a recognized signature guarantee program. NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name of the registered owner as it appears on this Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 774 of 865 EXHIBIT A PRINCIPAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE Date Date June 1 Amount June 1 Amount 2026 88,000 2036 117,000 2027 90,000 2037 120,000 2028 93,000 2038 123,000 2029 95,000 2039 127,000 2030 98,000 2040 131,000 2031 101,000 2041 135,000 2032 104,000 2042 138,000 2033 107,000 2043 142,000 2034 110,000 2044 147,000 2035 113,000 2045 151,000 FEW 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 775 of 865 :, ,,, .1 n;_ _ 4917-5701-5834\2 MATERIAL EVENT NOTICE March 2, 2026 City of Dubuque, Iowa To the holders of the Bonds (as listed and defined in the following table): Series Base CUSIP Maturities (June 1) Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited Property Tax Supported), Second Lien Series 2014 264037 2026 to 2029 Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual Appropriation Property Tax Supported), Senior Bonds Series 2015A 264037 2026 to 2031 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A 263868 2026 to 2035 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B 263868 2026 to 2028 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C 263868 2026 to 2035 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A 263868 2026 to 2030 General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B 263868 2026 to 2030 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C 263868 2026 to 2030 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A 263868 2026 to 2031 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B 263868 2026 to 2026 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A 263868 2026 to 2039 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B 263868 2026 to 2027 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C 263868 2026 to 2032 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A 263868 2026 to 2041 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B 263868 2026 to 2036 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A 263868 2026 to 2042 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B 263868 2026 to 2042 Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2023A 263868 2026 to 2043 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A 263868 2026 to 2044 Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B 263868 2026 to 2044 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C 263868 2029 to 2044 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C 264057 2026 to 2030 This material event notice is being sent to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) via the Electronic Municipal Market Access (“EMMA”) system pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12(b)(5)(i)(C) (the “Rule”) and the Issuer’s continuing disclosure undertaking(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the owners and holders of the Issuer’s outstanding debt that the Issuer entered into a Loan and Disbursement Agreement dated February 20, 2026, with the Iowa Finance Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Authority’s State Revolving Fund Program. A copy of the executed agreement, which evidences the financial obligation, is attached hereto. LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT $2,330,000 WATER REVENUE BON DS This Loan and Dis bursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of February 20, 2026, by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "Participant") and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Issuer"). WHEREAS , the I ss uer, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (the "Department"), is authorized to undertake the creation, administration and financing of the Iowa Drinking Water Facilities Financing Program (the "Program") established in the Code of Iowa, Sections 16.131 through 16.135 and Sections 455B.291 through 455B.299, including, among other things, the making of loans to Water Systems for purposes of the Program; and WHEREAS, the Participant desires to participate in the Program as a means of financing all or part of the construction of certain drinking water treatment facilities serving the Participant and its residents; and WHEREAS , to assist in financing the Project (defined herein), the I ss uer desires to make a loan to the Participant in the amount set forth in Section 2 hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. Definitions. In addition to other definitions set forth here in , the following terms as used in this Agreement shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: (a) "Bonds" shall mean any State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds that were or in th e future are issued by th e Is suer for the purpose of providing moneys to finance the Loan to the Participant. (b) "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and all lawfully promulgated regulations thereunder. ( c) "Project" shall mean the particular construction activitie s approved by the Department and being unde1taken by the Participant with respect to the operation or infrastructure of the Water System for the purpose of providing safe drinking water to the customers thereof, as described in the Resolution. (d) "Regulations" shall mean the administrative rules of the Departm ent relating to the Program, set forth in Title 567 , Chapter 44 of the Iowa Administrative Code, and the administrative rules of the Issuer relating to the Program set forth in Title 265, Chapter 26 of the Iowa Administrative Code. ( e) "Resolution " shall mean the resolution of the City Council of the Paiticipant providing for the authorization and iss uance of the Revenue Bond, attached hereto as Exhibit B, adopted on February 2, 2026, approving and authoriz ing the execution of this Agreement and the issuance of the Revenue Bond (as defined herein). Page 786 of 865 (f) "Water System" shall mean the drinking water system of the Participant, all facilities being used in conjunction therewith and all appurt enan ces and extens ions thereto, including but not limited to the water faci lities which the Participant is financing under this Agreement. Section 2. Loan; Purchase of Revenue Bond. The Issuer agrees to purchase a duly authorized and issued water revenue bond or capital lo an note of the Participant (the "Revenu e Bond") in order to make a loan to the Participant, and wi ll disburse proceeds as set forth herein. The Participant agrees to borrow and accept from the Issuer, a loan in the principal amount of $2,330,000 (the "Loan"). The Participant shall use the proceeds of the Loan strictly (a) to finance a portion of the costs of construction of the Project and (b ), where applicable, to reimburse the Participant for a portion of the costs of the Project, which portion was paid or incurred in anticipation of reimbursement through the Program and which is eligible for such reimbursement under and pmsuant to the Regulations and the Code. Section 3. Disbursements. Proceeds of the Loan shall be made available to the Participant in the form of one or more periodic disbursements as provided in this Section. The Issuer thereafter shall make disbursements of a pot1ion of the Loan for payment of costs of the Project upon receipt of the following: (a) the Issuer; and (b) (c) (d) a completed payment request on a form acceptable to and available from current construction payment estimates; engineering serv ice statements; purchase orders or invoices for items not included within other contracts; (e) evidence that the costs for which the disbursement is requested have been incurred. Sole ly w ith respect to the request for the final disbursement of proceeds of the Loan, the Participant shall submit to the Issuer (via the Department), in addition to items (a) through (e) above, a certification of completion and acceptance of the Project by the Participant or evidence of an acceptable settlement if the Project is subject to a dispute between th e Participant and any contractor. Disbursements shall be made in a timely fashion following the receipt of the information as set forth above. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer, funds shall be payab le to the Participant via automated clearinghouse system transfer to the account specified by the Participant. Section 4. Completion of Project. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to exercise its best efforts in accordance w ith prudent water treatment utility practices to complete 2 Page 787 of 865 the Project; and (ii) to provide from its own fiscal resources all monies, in excess of the total amo unt of Loan proceeds it receives under the Agreement, required to complete the Project. Section 5. Repayment of Loan; I ssuance of Revenue Bonds. The Participant's obligation to repay the Loan and interest thereon shall be evidenced by the Revenue Bond in the principal amount of the Loan, complying in all material respects w ith the Regulations and being in substantiall y the form set forth in the Resolution, which Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Revenue Bond shall be delivered to the Issuer as the original purchaser and registered holder thereof at the closing of the Loan. The Revenue Bond shall be accompanied by a legal opinion of bond counsel, in form satisfactory to the Issuer, to evidence the legality, security position and tax-exempt status of interest on t he Revenue Bond. The parties agree that a payment of principal of or interest on the Revenue Bond shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Loan and a payment of principal of or interest on the Loan shall be deemed to be a payment of the same on the Revenue Bond. Unless otherwise agreed to in writin g by th e Issuer, all payments of principal and interest due under the Loan shall be made via automated clearinghouse transfer, from an account specified by the Participant. The Revenue Bond shall be dated the date of delivery to the Issuer, with interest and the Servicin g Fee (together, the "Interest Rate" as set forth in Section 6 hereof) payable sem iannuall y on June l and December 1 of each year (unless the resolution authorizing a previous series of outstanding bonds on a parity with the Revenue Bond requires interest to be paid on other interest payment dates, in which case such other dates shall apply) from the date of each disbursement of a part of th e Loan from th e Issuer to the Participant (wh ich are ini tially expected to be on approximately the dates set forth on Exhi bit A attached hereto and incorporated herein). The first repayment of principal of the Loan shall be due and payable not later than one year after substantial completion of the Project and payments of principal, interest and the Servicing Fee shall continue thereafter until the Loan is paid in full. Following the final disbursement of Loan proceeds to the Participant, Exhi bit A sha ll be adjusted by the Issuer, with the approval of the Participant, based upon actual disbursements to t he Participant under the Agreement. Such revised Exhibit A thereafter shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof a nd shall supersede and replace that initi a ll y attached hereto and to the Revenue Bond. The Revenue Bond shall be subj ect to optional redemption by the Participant at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date upon receipt of written consent by the Issuer, or (ii) in the event that a ll or substantially all of th e Proj ect is damaged or destroyed. Any such optional redemption of the Revenue Bond by the Pa1ticipant may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimi le, certified or registered mail to the Issuer ( or any other registered owner of the Revenue Bond). The Revenue Bond is also subject to mandatory redemption in the event the costs of the Project are less than initially projected, in which case the amount of t he Loan shall be reduced to an amount equal to the actual Project costs d isbursed. The Participant and the Issuer agree that following such adjustment, the principal amount due under the Revenue Bond shall be automatically reduced to equal the principal amoun t of the adjusted Loan. The Revenue Bond and the interest thereon and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time under the conditions set forth in th e 3 Page 788 of 865 Resolution shall be payable sole ly and only from the Net Revenues (as defi ned in the Resolution) of the Wate r Syste m of the Participant, a s uffi cie nt portion of w hi c h has been a nd shall be ordered set aside and pled ged for such purpose under the provisions of t he Resolution. Ne ither this Agreement nor the Revenue Bond is a general obligation of the Participant, and under no circumstance shall the Partic ipa nt be in any manner l iable by reason of the failure of the aforesaid Net Revenues to be suffi c ie nt to pay the Revenue Bond a nd the interest thereon or to otherwise discharge the Participant's obligation hereunder. Section 6. Interest Ra te, Initiation Fee and Servicing Fees. (a) The Participant agrees to pay to the lssuer, as additional consideration for the Loan, a lo an initiation fee (the "Initiation Fee") equal to o ne-hal f of o ne percent (0.50%) of the a mount of the Loan (b ut not to exceed $100,000.00) ($11 ,590), which sha ll be due and payable on the date of this Agreement. Unless the Issuer shall be otherwise notified by the Part ic ipant that the Partici pant intend s to pay such Initiation Fee from o th e r funds, and has received such other funds from the Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer sh a ll be authorized to deduct the full amount of the Initiatio n Fee fr om the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the I ssuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds. (b) The Pa rti c ipant agrees to pay a Loa n servicing fee (tb e "Servicing Fee") to t he I ssuer in an am o unt equal to 0.25% per annum of the principal a mo unt of th e Loan outstanding. T he Se rvicing Fee shall be paid as described in Section 5 and Section 6( c) hereof. (c) The Loan shall bear interest at 2.90% per annum (the "Rate"). As described in Section 5, p ayments hereunde r shall be calculated based on the Rate plus th e Servici ng Fee (s uch 3.15 %, the "Interest Rate"). Section 7. Compliance with App licable Laws, Performance Under Loan Agreement; Rates. The Participant covenants and agrees (i) to comply w ith a ll applicable State of Iowa and fed eral laws, ru les and regulation s (including but not limited to th e Regulatio ns), j udicial decisions, a nd exec uti ve orders in the perfo rman ce of the Agreement and in the financing , construction, operation, maintenance and use of the Proj ect and the Water System; (ii) to maintain its Water System in good repair, working order and operating condition; (iii) to cooperate w ith th e Issuer in th e observance and performance o f its respective duties, covenant s, obligations and agreements under the Agreement; (iv) to comply w ith all term s and conditions of the R esolution; and (v) to establish, levy and collect rents, rates and other charges for the products and services provided by its Wat er System, which rents, rates and other charges shall be at least suffi cie nt (A) to meet the operation and mainte nan ce expenses of such Water System , (8) to produce and m ainta in Net Revenues at a level not less than 110% of the amount o f principal and interest on the Revenue Bond and any other obligations secured by a pledge of the Net Revenues falling due in the same year, (C) to comply with all covenants pertaining thereto contai ned in , and all other provisions of, any bond resolution, trust in denture or o th er security agreement, if any, re latin g to any bonds or o ther evidences of indebtedness iss ued or to be iss ued by the Participant, (D) to pay the debt service requirements on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether now outstanding or incun-ed in the future , secured by such revenues o r othe r receipts and issued to fin ance improvements to the Water System and to make any other payments required by the laws of the State of Iowa, (E) to generate fund s suffi cient to fu lfi ll the terms of all other contracts and agreements made by the Participant, including, without 4 Page 789 of 865 limitation, the Agreement and the Revenue Bond and (F) to pay all other amounts payable from or constituting a li en or charge on the operatin g revenues of its Water System. Section 8. Exclusion of Interest from Gross Income. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Issuer in writing, the Participant covenants and agrees as follows: (a) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action which would result in a loss of t he exclusion of the interest on the Bonds from gross in come for federal income taxation as that status is governed by Section 103(a) of the Code. (b) The Participant shall not take any action or omit to take any action, which action or om iss ion would cause its Revenue Bond or the Bonds (assuming sole ly for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent a ll of the proceeds of the Bonds) to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 ( a) of the Code. Accordingly, unless the Participant receives the prior written approval of th e Issuer, the Participant shall not (A) permit any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant or the Project financed with such proceeds to be used , either directly or indirectly, in any manner that would constitute "private business use" within the meaning of Section 141 (b )( 6) of the Code, taking into account for this purpose all such use by p erson s other than governmental units on an aggregate basis, (B) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant to make or finance loans to persons other than governmental units (as such term is used in Section 14 I ( c) of the Code) or (C) use, either directly or indirectly, any of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to th e Participant to acquire any "non-governmental output property" within the meaning of Section 141 ( d)(2) of the Code. ( c) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds ( or amounts replaced with such proceeds) or any other funds or take any action or omit to take any action, which use or act ion or omission would (assuming solely for thi s purpose that t he proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code. ( d) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or pennit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to pay the principal of or interest on any issue of State or local governmental obligations ("refinancing of indebtedness") unless the Participant shall establish to the satisfaction of the Issuer that such refinancing of indebtedness will not adversely affect th e exc lusion from gross income of inte rest on the Bonds for fed eral income tax purposes and the Participant deli vers an opinion to s uch effect of bond counsel acceptable to the Issuer. ( e) The Participant shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds to reim burse th e Participant for any portion of th e cost of the Project unless such cost was paid or incurred by the Participant in ant icipation of reimbursement from the proceeds of the Bonds or other State or local governmental borrowing in accordance with the Code, published rulings of the Internal Revenue Service and the Regulations. 5 Page 790 of 865 (f) The Participant shall not use the proceeds of the Bonds (assuming solely for this purpose that the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Participant represent all of the proceeds of the Bonds) in any manner which would cause the Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section 149(b) of the Code or "hedge bonds" within the m eaning of Section 149(g) of the Code. (g) The Participant shall comply with a ll provisions of the Code relating to the rebate of any profits from arbitrage attributab le to the Participant, and shall indemnify and hold the Issuer hannless therefrom. Section 9. Insurance; Audits; Disposal of Property. The Paiticipant covenants and agrees (a) to maintain in s urance on, or to se lf-ins ure, the in s urable portions of the Water System of a kind and in an amount which normally would be carried by private companies engaged in a similar type of business, (b) to keep proper books and accounts adapted to the Water System, showing th e complete and correct e ntry of all transactions relating thereto, and to cause said books and accounts to be audited or examined by an independent auditor or the State Auditor (i) at such times and for such periods as may be required by the federal Single Audit Act of 1984, 0MB Circular A-133 or State law, and (ii) at such other times and for such other periods as may be requested at any time and from time to time by the I ssuer (which requests may require an audit to be performed for a period that would not otherwise be required to be audited under State law), and (c) unless the Participant has received a waiver and consent from the Issuer, it shall not sell, lease or in any manner dispose of the Water System, or any capital part thereof, including any and all extensions and additions which may be made thereto, until the Revenue Bond shall have been paid in full or otherwise di sc harged as provided in the Resolution; provided, howeve r, that the Participant may dispose of any property which in the judgment of its governing body is no longer useful or profitable to use in connection with the operation of the Water System or essential to the continued operation thereof. Section l 0. Maintenance of Documents; Access. The Participant agrees to maintain its project accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, including GAAP requirements re lating to the reporting of infrastrncture assets. The Participant agrees to permit the I ssuer or its duly authorized representative access to all files and documents relating to the Project for purposes of conducting audits and reviews in accordance with any of the Regulations . Section 11. Continuing Disclosure. As a means of enabling the Issuer to comply with the "continuing disclo s ure " requirements set forth in Rule l 5c2-12 (the "Rule") of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Participant agrees, during the term of the Loan, but only upon written notification from the Issuer to the Participant that this Section 11 applies to such Participant for a particular fiscal year, to provide the Issue r with (i) the comprehensive audit report of the Participant, prepared and certified by an independent auditor or the State Auditor, or unaudited financial information if the audit is not available, not later than 180 days after the end of e ach fiscal year for which this section applies and (ii) such other infonnation and operating data as the I ssuer may reasonab ly request from time to time with respect to the Water System, the Project or the Participant. 6 Page 791 of 865 The Participant hereby consents to the inclusion of all or any portion of the foregoing in formatio n and materials in a public filing made by the I ssuer under the Rule. The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer, and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, reasonable costs and expenses whatsoever (including attorney fees) which such indemnified party may incur by reason of or in connection with the disclosure of information permitted under thi s Section; provided that no such indemnification shall be required for any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses to the extent, but only to the extent, caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Issuer in the disclosure of such infonnation. Section 12. Events of Default. If any one or more of th e following events occur, it is hereby defined as and declared to constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement: (a) Failure by the Participant to pay, or cause to be paid, any Loan repayment (including the Servicin g Fee) required to be paid under this Agreement when due, which failure shall continu e for a period of fifteen ( 15) days. (b) Failure by the Participant to make, or cause to be made, any required payments of principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on any bonds, notes or other obligations of the Participant ( other than th e Loan and the Revenue Bond), the payment of whi ch are secured by operating revenues of the Water System. (c) Failure by the Participant to observe and perform any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under the Agreement or the Resolution, other than the obligation to make Loan repayments, w hich failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice, specify in g such failure and requesting that it be remedied, is g iven to the Participant by the Issuer, unless the I ssuer shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration or the failure stated in such notice is correctable but cannot be corrected in the applicable period, in which case the Issuer may not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of s uch time up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the delivery of the written notice referred to above if corrective action is commenced by the Participant within the applicable period and diligently pursued until th e Event of Default is co rrected. Sectio n 13. Remedies on Default. Whenever an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Issuer shall have t he r ight to take any action authorized under the Regulations, the Revenue Bond or this Agreement and to take whatever other action at law or equity may appear necessary or d esirable to coll ect the amounts th en due and thereafte r to become due under the Agreement or to enforce the performance a nd observance of any duty, covenant, obligation or agreement of the Participant under the Agreement or the Resolution. Section 14. Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or modified except by a writing executed by a ll of the parties hereto. Section 15. Termination. The Participant understands and agrees that the Loan may be terminated at the option of the I ssuer if construction of the Project has not commenced within one year of the date of execution of this Agreement, all as set forth in the Regulations. 7 Page 792 of 865 Section 16. Rule of Construction. This Agreement is executed pursuant to the provis ions of Secti o n 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and shall be read and construed as conforming to all provisions and requirements of that statute. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the terms and conditions of the Revenue Bond and this Agreement or the Regulations, the parties acknowledge and agree that the terms of t hi s Agreement or the Regulations, as the case may be, shall take precedence over any such terms of the Revenue Bond and sha ll be controlling, and that the payment of principal and interest on the Loan shall at all times conform to the schedule set forth on Exhibit A, as adjusted, and the Regulations. Section 17. Federal Requirements. The Paiticipant agrees to comply with a ll applicable fe deral requirements including, but not limited to , Davis-Bacon wage req uirements and the requirements relating to the use of American iron and steel products. Section 18. Application of Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. The Issuer and the Participant agree thi s Agreement and a ll documents related thereto and referenced herein may be entered into and provided for pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 554D of the Code of Iowa. Section 19. Repayment of Planning and Design Loan. T he Partic ipant entered into an Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement w ith the I ssuer to prov ide funds to pay the costs of planning and designing the Project. The Participant agrees to repay the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement on the date of thi s Agreement. Unless the Participant notifies the Issuer t hat the Participant in tends to repay the Interim Loan and Di sbursement Agreement from other funds , and the Issuer has received such other funds from t he Participant on the date hereof, the Issuer shall be authorized to deduct the fu ll amount due under the Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement from the proceeds of the Loan being made hereunder, and such deduction by the I ssuer shall be deemed to be an expenditure by the Participant of the Loan proceeds . 8 P age 793 of 865 fN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures all as of the date first above written. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Attest: [Participant Signature Page to LOA ] EXHIBIT A ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS AND DEBT SERVICE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE Page 796 of 865 Estimated Amortization Schedule City of Dubuque Water Revenue Bond FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Loan summarv Estim ated Dra w Sc hedul e SRF g Date Loan Closin Final Disbursemen Final Maturit Loan Period in Total Loaned A 0 .5% lnitiatio Net Proceeds to Bo Annual lnteres Total I Servicing Fe Total Servicin Total Loan t Date y Date Years mount n Fee rrower t Rate nterest e Rate g Fees Costs Payment Beginning Date Balance Jun 1, 2026 1 ,316,684 .57 Dec 1 , 2026 2,242,000.00 Jun 1, 2027 2,242,000.00 Dec 1 , 2027 2,152,000.00 Jun 1, 2028 2,152,000.00 Dec 1 , 2028 2 ,059,000 .00 Ju n 1, 2029 2 ,059,000.00 Dec 1 , 2029 1,964,000.00 Jun 1, 2030 1,964,000.00 Dec 1 , 2030 1,866,000.00 Jun 1, 2031 1,866,000.00 Dec 1 , 2031 1,765,000.00 Jun 1, 2032 1,765,000.00 Dec 1, 2032 1,661,000.00 Ju n 1, 2033 1,661,000.00 Dec 1, 2033 1,554,000.00 Jun 1, 2034 1,554,000.00 Dec 1 , 2034 1,444,000.00 Jun 1, 2035 1,444,000.00 Dec 1 , 2035 1,331,000 .00 Jun 1, 2036 1,331,000.00 Dec 1 , 2036 1,214,000.00 Jun 1, 2037 1,214,000.00 Dec 1, 2037 1 ,094,000.00 Jun 1, 2038 1,094,000.00 Dec 1, 2038 971 ,000.00 Jun 1, 2039 971 ,000.00 Dec 1, 2039 844 ,000.00 Jun 1, 2040 844 ,000.00 Dec 1, 2040 713 ,000.00 Jun 1, 2041 713 ,000.00 Dec 1 , 204 1 578,000.00 Jun 1, 2042 578 ,000.00 Dec 1, 2042 440,000.00 Jun 1, 2043 440,000.00 Dec 1, 2043 298,000 .00 Jun 1, 2044 298 ,000.00 Dec 1, 2044 151,000.00 Jun 1, 2045 151 ,000.00 As of 1/22/2026 Feb 20, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Jun 1, 2045 20 $ 2 ,330,000.00 11,590.00 $ 2 ,3 18,410 .00 2.90% $ 716,020.65 0.25% $ 61,615 .92 $ 789,226.57 Principal 88,000.00 90,000 .00 93,000 .00 95,000.00 98,000.00 101 ,000.00 104,000.00 107,000.00 110,000.00 113,000.00 117,000.00 120,000.00 123,000.00 127,000.00 131,000.00 135,000.00 138,000.00 142,000 .00 147,000.00 151,000.00 Initiation Fee - P&D Partial Payoff (D0598P) - Estimated Draw # 1- Estimated Draw #2- Estimated Draw #3- Estimated Draw #4- Estimated Draw #5- Estimated Draw #6- Estimated Draw #7- Total L Servicing I nterest Fee 8,937.28 770.46 32 ,427.37 2,795.46 33,785.00 2 ,802 .50 31 ,204.00 2 ,690.00 31,204.00 2,690.00 29,855 .50 2 ,573 .75 29,855.50 2,573.75 28,478.00 2,455.00 28,478 .00 2,455 .00 27,057.00 2 ,332.50 27,057.00 2 ,332.50 25,592.50 2 ,206.25 25,592.50 2,206.25 24,084 .50 2 ,076 .25 24,084 .50 2 ,076 .25 22,533.00 1,942.50 22,533.00 1,942.50 20,938.00 1,805.00 20,938.00 1,805.00 19 ,299 .50 1,663.75 19,299.50 1,663.75 17,603.00 1,517.50 17,603 .00 1,517.50 15,863.00 1,367.50 15,863.00 1,367.50 14 ,079 .50 1,2 13.75 14,079.50 1,213.75 12,238 .00 1,055 .00 12,238.00 1,055.00 10,338.50 891.25 10,338.50 891.25 8,381.00 722.50 8 ,38 1.00 722.50 6,380 .00 550.00 6 ,380.00 550.00 4 ,321.00 372.50 4 ,321 .00 372.50 2 ,189.50 188.75 2 ,189 .50 188.75 Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 Apr l 0, 2026 May l, 2026 May 22, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Jul3,2026 oaned Amount Total Loan Payment 97,707.74 35,222.83 126,587.50 33,894.00 126,894.00 32,429 .25 127,429.25 30,933.00 128,933.00 29,389.50 130,389.50 27,798 .75 131,798.75 26,160 .75 133,160.75 24,475.50 134,475.50 22,743.00 135,743.00 20,963 .25 137,963.25 19,120.50 139,120.50 17,230.50 140,230.50 15,293.25 142,293.25 13,293.00 144,293.00 11,229.75 146,229.75 9,103.50 147,103.50 6,930 .00 148,930.00 4,693.50 151 ,693.50 2,378.25 153,378.25 11,590.00 545 ,108.00 253 ,328.86 253 ,328.86 STATE REVOLVING FUND 253,328.86 253 ,328.86 253,328.86 253,328.86 253 ,328.86 2 ,330,000.00 Total Annual Debt Ending Service Balance 97,707.74 1,228,684.57 2,242,000.00 161,810.33 2,152 ,000 .00 2,152,000.00 160,788.00 2,059 ,000.00 2,059 ,000 .00 159,858.50 1,964,000.00 1,964,000.00 159,866 .00 1,866,000.00 1,866,000.00 159,779.00 1,765,000.00 1,765,000.00 159,597.50 1,661,000.00 1,661 ,000.00 159,321 .50 1,554,000 .00 1,554,000.00 158,951.00 1 ,444 ,000 .00 1,444,000.00 158,486.00 1,331 ,000.00 1,331,000.00 158,926.50 1,214,000.00 1,214,000.00 158,241 .00 1,094,000.00 1,094,000.00 157,461 .00 971,000.00 971,000.00 157,586.50 844,000.00 844,000.00 157,586.00 713,000 .00 713,000.00 157,459.50 578 ,000.00 578,000.00 156,2 07.00 440,000.00 440,000.00 155,860.00 298 ,000.00 298 ,000.00 156,387.00 151 ,000.00 151 ,000.00 155,756 .50 0 .00 INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 798 of 865 EXHIBIT B AUTHORIZATION/ISSUANCE RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPANT Page 797 of 865 Dubuque / 4 30411 -26 / Series Re s (No 11h Eng lis h ) 4914-9345-41 8512 MINUTES OF MEETfNG TO APPROVE SERIES RESOLUTION FOR SERIES 2026 BONDS 430411-26 (North English) Dubuque, Iowa February 2, 2026 The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following Council Members present and absent: Present: • Cou/1c. / (Ylc m be:r 5 Le. <?'"!d,ck-er Rt> 511 ( k Rou.sscf ( 5 /o.v<'.fj ~rt\."~ W l1c.f Absent: • • Other Business• • MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Council Member Rov 5<:£ \ I introduced the r,es9lution next hereinafter set out and moved its adoption , seconded by Council Member W€'. t')CAI ; and after due consid eration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the resolution, and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: R('sn ck/ 5prC\f\~i Rm .. s)('!I , 5fC\vfr, LJ<~~~o.l, (C\\/O.no.:9l1, L<yrndrcK(!.r- Nays: __________________ _ Whereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted , as follows: .... On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. 4 9 14 -9345-4 185\2 Dubuque / 4 30411 -26 / Series Re s (No 11h Eng lis h ) 4914-9345-41 8512 MINUTES OF MEETfNG TO APPROVE SERIES RESOLUTION FOR SERIES 2026 BONDS 430411-26 (North English) Dubuque, Iowa February 2, 2026 The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following Council Members present and absent: Present: • Cou/1c. / (Ylc m be:r 5 Le. <?'"!d,ck-er Rt> 511 ( k Rou.sscf ( 5 /o.v<'.fj ~rt\."~ W l1c.f Absent: • • Other Business• • MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Council Member Rov 5<:£ \ I introduced the r,es9lution next hereinafter set out and moved its adoption , seconded by Council Member W€'. t')CAI ; and after due consid eration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the resolution, and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: R('sn ck/ 5prC\f\~i Rm .. s)('!I , 5fC\vfr, LJ<~~~o.l, (C\\/O.no.:9l1, L<yrndrcK(!.r- Nays: __________________ _ Whereupon, the Mayor declared said resolution duly adopted , as follows: .... On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. 4 9 14 -9345-4 185\2 Dubuque / 430 411 -26 / Series Res (N011h English) 49 I 4-9345-4 I 8512 RESOLUT ION NO. 33-26 Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2 ,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds WHEREAS , the City of Dubuque (the "City" and sometimes hereinafter refen-ed to as the "Issuer"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did heretofore estab li sh a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the "System") in and for the City which has continuously supplied water service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its establislunent; and WHEREAS, the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council (the "Council"), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions of th e Council, the City has heretofore issued Water R evenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a portion of such prior Water Revenue debt remains outstanding (the "Outstanding lndebtedness"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding Indebtedness (the "Outstanding Bond Resolutions") the City reserved the right to issue additional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions; and WHEREAS, the City heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a certain Water Revenue Loan and Disbur sement Agreement (the "Agreement") and to boITow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,330,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of p lanning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the System (the "Project"), and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a heating thereon on October 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (the "Series 2026 Bonds") to the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the "Lender"), in order to pay the costs of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized and empowered by Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa (the "Act") to bon-ow money for the System, and the City Council has adopted a master resolution (the "Master Resolution") on October 20, 2008 , authoriz ing the issuance from time to time of Senior B onds, including Senior SRF Bonds (each as defined in the Master Resolution); and WHER EAS , Section 8.3 of the Master Resolu tion authorizes the Council to adopt a Series Resolution (as defined in the Master Resolution) to provide for the i ssuance of Senior Bonds, and this Series Resolution constitutes a Series Resolution under the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, for the purposes of this issuance, the Series 2026 Bonds shall be deemed to be Senior SRF Bonds; and 4914-9345 -41 8512 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 491 4-9345-41 85\2 WHEREAS, th e obligations of the Is suer under the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement shall be payable sole ly and only from the Net Revenues of the System and certa in funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution; and WHEREAS, it is necessary at this time for the City Council to approve the Agreement with the Lender and to issue the Series 2026 Bonds in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,330 ,000; and WHEREAS , upon completion of the Project, a portion of the principal amount borrowed under the Agreement will be forgiven by the L ender; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as fo ll ows: Section 1. Definitions. Terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution unless th e text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise: "Agreement" means the Loan and Dis bursement Agreement between the I ssuer and the Lender related to the Series 2026 Bonds. "Bonds" or "Series 2026 Bonds" means the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in one or more series. "Closing Date" shall mean the date of delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds, anticipated to be February 20, 2026, with any final changes to such date as set forth in the Agreement. "Loan" shall mean th e loan made pursuant to the Agreement and evidenced by the Series 2026 Bonds. "Outstandin g IFA Notes" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 20 l 0C, dated February 12, 2010; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 20 I 7, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; and Taxable Water Revenue Bond, Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025 , a ll of which are held by the Iowa Finance Authority, as lender. "Outstandin g IF A Note Resolutions" shall mean the resoluti ons authorizing th e issuance of the Outstanding IFA Notes, which shall be recognized as Series Reso lu tions . "Paying Agent" shall mean the City Treasurer, or such s uccessor as may be approved by the Issuer as provided herein and who shall carry out the duties prescribed herein with respect to maintain ing a register of the owners of the Seri es 2026 Bonds. Unless otherwise specified, the Registrar shall a lso act as the Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds. "Senior Bond Issuance Documents" means a Supplemental Resolution, Obligation Issuance Documents, indenture or other document, as the case may be, authorizing and issuing a series of Senior Bonds, including Sen ior SRF Bonds. 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 761 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 491 4-9345-41 85\2 "Series 2007 Note" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007. "Series 2007 Note Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2007 Note. "Series 2021 C Bonds" shall mean the Issuer's outstanding Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C , dated August 19, 2021. "Series 2021 C Bond Resolution" shall mean the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 202 1C Bonds, which shall be recognized as a Series Resolution. "Seri es 2026 Sinking Fund" means th e fund by that name created pursuant to Section 14 hereof. "Series Resolution" or "Re solution" means this resolu tion. Section 2. Loan Authorization; Authorization for Execution and Delivery of Documents. Following the adoption of this Series Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement with the Lender in the form which has been placed on file with the Council providing for a Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $2,33 0 ,000 for the purpose or purposes set forth in the preamble hereof. The Mayor and City C lerk are he re by authorized to execute and de liver the Agreement on behalf of the Issuer in the form presented to the Council, with final terms as detennined by the Council and the Lender. Th e Mayor, C ity Clerk and C ity Treasurer are e ach authorized to execute and de li ver the Series 2026 Bonds, any and a ll agreements, documents and instrume nts required related to the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and to carry out the purposes set forth in this Series Resolution, including but not limited to any tax certificates, closing certificates and purchase agreements. Section 3. Appointment of Registrar/Paying Agent. The City Treasurer is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Series 2026 Bonds and may be hereinafter referred to as the "Registrar" or th e "Pay in g Agent" in s uch capacities. Section 4 . Source of Payment of t he Series 2026 Bonds . The Series 2026 Bond s, when issued, wi ll be Senior SRF Bonds under the Master Resolution and shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues of the System, and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Reso lution and t he Master Resolution. Section 5. Se ri es 2026 Bond s Details ; Form of Series 2026 Bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the Issuer under the Agreement, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,330,000, to be dated the Closing Date, and be aring interest from th e date of each advancement made at th e rate of 2.90% per annum ( or at such lower rate as agreed upon by the Lender and set forth in the Series 2026 Bonds and the Agreement) until payment thereof, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the Agreement. To the extent that the Lender detennines a lower rate of interest is available for the Series 2026 Bonds afte r t he adoption of thi s Series Resolution , th e Mayor and C ity C le rk, w ith ad vice from bond 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 762 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 491 4-9345-41 85\2 counsel and/or a municipal financial advisor, are hereby authorized to: (i) make such changes to the Agreement, the Series 2026 Bonds and any related transactional documents as are necessary to give effect to the lower rate of interest without modification to the principal installment schedule contemplated herein; and (ii) to execute and deliver such modified documents on behalf of th e Issuer. The Series 2026 Bonds may be in the denominations of $1,000 each or any integral multiple thereof and, at the request of the Lender, shall be initially issued as a single bond in the denomination of $2,330,000 and numbered R-1. Th e Series 2026 Bonds are subject to optional redemption by the I ssuer at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Lender, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Series 2026 Bonds by the Issuer may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days' notice of redemption by facsimile, e-mail, certified or regi stered mail to the Lender (or any other registered owner of the Series 2026 Bonds). The Series 2026 Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds shall be fully registered as to principal in th e names of th e owners on the reg istration books of the City kept by the Registrar. Each Bond shall be transferable without cost to the registered owner thereof only upon the registration books of the City upon presentation to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form the reon completed and duly executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such regi stered owner. Accrued interest on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable semiannually on the first day of June and December in each year, commencing June 1, 2026. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Payment of interest on the Series 2026 Bond s shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the re g istra tion books of the Issuer at the close of business on the fifteent h day of the month next preceding the interest payment date and shall be paid to the registered owners at the addresses shown on such registration books. Principal of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the registered owners or their legal representatives upon presentation and surrender of the Bond or Bonds at the office of the Paying Agent. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the Issuer with the official manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested by th e official manual or facsimile s ignature of the City Clerk, and shall be fully reg istered bonds without interest coupons. The issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be recorded in the office of the City Treasurer, and the certificate on the back of each Series 2026 Bond shall be executed with the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Treas urer. In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose s ignature appears on the Series 2026 Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of s uch Bonds, such signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery. 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 763 of 865 Dubuque / 430411 -26 / Series Res (North Englis h) 49 14-9345-41 8 5\2 lf applicable pursuant to the Agreement, in addition to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds, the Issuer a lso agrees to pay the Initiation Fee and the Servicing Fee (defined in the Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto. Section 6. Registration of Series 2026 Bonds; Designation of Registrar; Transfer; Ownership; Delivery; and Cancellation. The provisions of Sectio n 2.4 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the registration, transfer, delivery, and cancellation of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 7. Reissuance of Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost Bond. Th e provisions of Sectio n 2.5 of t he Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the reissuance of mutilated, destroyed, stolen, or lo st Bonds, are hereby ratified and confomed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 8. Application of Loan Proceeds. The loan proceeds to be received under the Agreement (the "Loan Proceeds") shall be held by the Lender and disbursed for costs of the Project, as referred to in the preamble hereof. The Issuer shall keep a detailed and segregated accounting of the expenditure of, and investment earnings on, the Loan Proceeds to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Code (as defined in the Master Resolution). Section 9. Ratification of Master Resolution. A ll provisions of the Master Resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed, and are incorporated herein and certain provisions thereof are modified as applicable to the Series 2026 Bonds as provided herein. The Issuer hereby covenants that the requireme nts of Article 8 of the Master Resolution have bee n sati sfied. Section l 0. Rates and Charges; Independent Consultant. There have heretofore been establi shed as required by law, just and equitable fees , rates and charges for the use of the services rendered by the System. As provided in Section 7 .1 of the Master Resolution, so long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the Net Revenues of the System shall be sufficient in each Fiscal Year to (i) provide for 100% of the Maintenance Expenses of t he System, (ii) equal at least 125% of the Debt Service Requirement, (iii) enable the Issuer to make all required payments, if any, into the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund (if any), and the Rebate Fund, (iv) enable the Issuer to accumulate an amount which, in the judgement of the Counci l, is adequate to meet the costs of major renewals, replacements, repairs, additions, betterments, and improvements to the System, necessary to keep the same in good operating condition or as required by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the System , and (v) remedy all deficiencies in required payments into any of the funds and accounts established under the Master Resolution or any Seri e s Resolution. From and after the date on which the Series 202 1C Bonds have been paid in-full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, the coverage percentage in the preceding sentence with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds shall be reduced from 125% to 110%. Section 1 1. Equa lity of Li en on Net Revenues. As provided in the Master Resolution, the timely payment of principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2026 Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with other Senior Bonds by the Net Revenues of the System without priority by reason of number or time of sa le or delivery. 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 764 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Section 12. Establishment of Funds; Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund; Debt Service Reserve Fu nd. The provisions of Article 6 of the Master Resolution, which provide for the establishment of the Revenue Fund, the Operation and Maintenance Fund , the Bond Principal and Interest Fund (the "Sinking Fund"), the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund, the Surplus Fund, and th e Rebate Fund, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Seri es 2026 Bond Sinkin g Fund. From and after the iss uance of th e Series 2026 Bonds and as long as the Series 2026 Bonds are outstanding, the Issu er shall establish and maintain a separate fund to be known as the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund. The Issuer shall transfer amounts on deposit in the Reve nue Fund into th e Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund for the payment principal of and interest on t he Series 2026 Bonds, on the 1st day of each month commencing on the 1st day of the month immediately succeeding t he date of issuance and delivery of any of the Series 2 026 Bonds in equal monthly amounts which, together with other month ly amounts made pursuant hereto, will be sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Seri es 2026 Bonds due on t he next succeed ing date which principal of and/or interest on such Series 2026 Bonds are due and payable. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund exceeds the required amount, the excess shall be forthwith withdrawn therefrom by the I ssuer and d epos ited into th e Revenue Fund. l f for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2026 Bond Sinking Fund is less than t he required amount, the deficit shall forthwith be made up by the I ssuer from available funds on deposit in the Revenue Fund as provided in Section 6.5 of the Master Resolution. Money in th e Series 2026 Bond Sinkin g Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds as the same may become due and payable. Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Section 6.6 of the Master Resolution with respect to the Debt Service Reserve Fund are hereby recogn ized. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds, a nd the I ss uer shall not be required to make any payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund under the provisions of this Resolution. The Series 2026 Bonds shall not be secured by or payable from amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds shall have no righ ts agains t the Debt Service Reserve Fund so lo ng as any Senior Bonds secured by the Debt Service Reserve Fund remain outstanding. Section 13. Investment of Funds. Section 6 .1 1 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to the investment of funds. All i ncome derive d from such investments shall be credited to the fund from whi ch such investments were made . Such investments shall at any time necessary be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the purpose for which the respective fund was created. Section 14. Acknowledgement of amendment to Section 7.l(b)(a) of th e Maste r Resoluti on: Rate Covenant. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in-full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Authority") is then the sole owner a nd ho lder of all of the then outstanding Series 2026 Bonds and Outstanding IF A Notes; and (ii ) such amendment wou ld not be in cons istent w ith the covenants associated 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 765 of 865 Dubuque / 430411 -26 / Series Res (North English) 4914-9345-4185\2 with any Additional Senior Bonds t hen outstanding, Section 7.1 (b)(a) of the Master Resolution sha ll be permanently amended, with the written consent of the Authority to read as follows: (a) will equal at least 110% of the Debt Service Requirement on all Senior Bonds then Outstanding for the year of computation; Section 15. Acknowledgement of Amendment to Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution; Amendment to Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution: Restrictions on the Incurrence of Senior Bonds. The City hereby acknowledges that, from and after the date on which the Series 2021C Bonds have been paid in-full (or the payment thereof provided for) and are no longer outstanding, to the extent that (i) the Authori ty is then the sole owner and holder of all of t he t hen o utstanding Series 2026 Bonds a nd Outstanding IF A Notes; and (i i) s uch amendment would not be inconsistent with the covenants associated with any Additional Senior Bonds then outstanding, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution and Section 21 of the Series 2007 Note Resolution are hereby permanently amended, with the consent of the Authority, to read as follows: Bonds (including refunding Bonds which do not meet the requirements of Section 8.2) may also be issued on a parity with the Senior Bonds pursuant to a Series Resolution, and the Bonds so issued shall constitute Senior Bonds. Any Senior Bonds shall not be entitled to priority or preference one over the other in the application of the Net Revenues of the System, regardless of the time or times of the issuance of such Senior Bonds, it being the intention of the Issuer that there shall be no priority among the Senior Bonds, regardless of the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times. The Issuer hereby reserves the right and privilege of issuing Senior Bonds without restriction. Section 16. Covenants Regarding Operation of the System. Section 7.2 of the Master Resolution contain s covenants relating to operation of the System . Section 17. Events of Default: Remedies The provisions of Article 10 of the Master Resolution, which contain covenants relating to events of default and remedies, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to th e Series 2026 Bonds. Section 18. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the I ssuer; Disposition of Proceeds. The Issuer certifies and covenants that the Issuer through its officers, will (a) make such further specific covenants, representations and assurances as may be necessary or advisab le; (b) fil e such forms , statements and supporting docume nts as may be required and in a timely manner; and (c) if deemed necessary or advisable by its officers, employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys and other persons to assist the I ssuer in such compliance. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer and the System are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with t he covenants here in contained. Section 19. Discharge and Satisfaction of Series 2026 Bonds. The prov1s1ons of Section 9.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the discharge and satisfaction of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with re spect to the Series 2026 Bonds. 4914-9345-4185\2 Page 766 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Series Res (North English) 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Section 20. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Series Resolution shall constitute a contract among the I ss uer and the owners of the Series 2026 Bonds, and after the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, no change, variation or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Series Resolution shall be made in any manner, except as provided in Section 21 or Section 22 hereof, until such time as the Series 2026 Bonds, and shall have been satisfied and di scharged as provided in this Series Resolution. Section 21. Modification of Resolution Not Requiring the Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of the Resolution without consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 22. Modification of Series Resolution Requiring Consent of Owners of Series 2026 Bonds. The provisions of Section 11.2 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to amendment of th e Resolution with the consent of the holders of the Series 2026 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds. Section 23. Tax Exemption. It is the intention of the Issuer that interest on the Series 2026 Bonds be and remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the appropriate provisions of th e Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regu lations in effect with respect thereto (all of the foregoing herein referred to as the "Internal Revenue Code"). In furtherance thereof the Issuer covenants to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they may from time to time be in effect or amended and further covenants to comply with applicable future laws, regulations, published rulings and court decisions as may be nec essary to insure that the interest o n the Series 2026 Bond s will remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Any and all of the officers of the Is suer are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 24. Conflicting Provisions. All re solutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 25. Effective Date. This Series Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. 491 4-9345-41 85\2 Page 767 of 865 Dubuque / 430411-26 / Sc,ies Res (North Engl ish) 49 14-9345-4185\2 Section 26. Severability. If any section, paragraph, or prov1s1on of this Series Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the inva lidity or unenforceability of such section , paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining prov1s1011s . Adopted and approved this February 2, 2026. Attest: 4914-9345-4185\2 Dubuque::/ 4304 1 1-26 I Sc::,ic::s Res (No11h English ) i\914-9345-4185\2 STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE SS: [, the undersigned, do hereby ce11ify that I have in my po ssession or have access to the complete corporate records of the City and of its City Council and officers and that 1 have carefully compar ed the transcript hereto attached with the aforesaid corporate records and that the transcript hereto attached is a true, co1Tect and complete copy of all the corporate records in relation to the authorization and approval of a certain Agreement and the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Selies 2026 of th e City evidencing the City 's obligation under the Agreement and that the transcript hereto attached contains a true , correct and complete statement of all the measures adopted and proceedings , acts and things had, done and performed up to the present time with respect thereto. I further certify that no appeal has been taken to the District Court from the decision of the City Counci l to enter into the Agreement or to issue the Series 2026 Bonds. 'J rd, WITNESS MY HAND this ~ day of --'----"'---'------ 49 I 4-9345-4 I 85\2 Dubuque / 4 304 11-26 1 Scri t:s Res (No1th Engli sh) 491 4-9345 -41 85 \2 STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF DUBUQUE CITY OF DUBUQUE SS: I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, do hereby certify that the City did heretofore establish a Munici pal Waterworks Utility System (hereinafter referred to as the "System") prior to January I , 1961 , that the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council of the City, and that no board of trustees exists which has any part of the c ontrol and management of such System. I further certify that there is not pending or threatened any question or litigation whatsoever touching the establislunent, improvement or operation of such System and that there are no bonds or other obligations of any kind now outstanding which are payable from or constitute a lien upon the revenues deri ved from the operation of such System, except for the City's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18 , 2007; Water Revenue C apital Loan Note, Series 2010C, dated Febrnary 12 , 2010 ; Water R evenue Capital Loan Note , Seri es 2017, dated Ju ly 7 , 2017 ; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note , Series 2019 , dated August 9 ,2019; Water Revenue Refunding B onds, Series 2021 C, dated August 19 , 202 1 ; Taxable Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025 , dated September 12 , 2025; and the Series 2026 Bonds currently being issued by the City. WITNESS MY HAND this 3ryj,, day of & br,;aJ' V , 2026. ~~~-'--,!~-- 49 14 -93 45-41 8512 No. R-1 RATE 2 .90% EXHIBIT A Form of Series 2026 Bond UNITED STATES OF A MERICA STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY O F DUBUQUE WA TER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 MATURITY DA TE June 1, 2045 $2,33 0 ,000 BOND DATE F ebruary 20, 2026 The City of Dubuque (the "City"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, for value received, promises to pay from the source and as hereinafter provided , on the maturity date of thi s Bond to lOW A FINANCE A UTHORITY or r egistered assigns, the prin cipal sum of TWO MILLION THREE H UN DRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLA RS Interest at t he rate specified above sha ll be payab le semiannuall y on June I and Decem ber I of each year, commenc ing June 1, 2026, and principal shall be due and payable in installments in the amounts shown on the Principa l P ayment Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A , on June J , 2026, and annually thereafter on June 1 in each year until the principal and interest are fully paid, except that the final installments of the entire balance of principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall become due and payable on June I, 2045. Interest shall be computed on the bas is of a 360 -day year of twe lve 30-day months. The City Clerk shall act as Registrar and Paying Agent and may be hereinafter refe rred to as the "Registrar" or the "Paying Agent." Payment of th e pri ncipa l of and interest on this Bond and premium, if any, shall be payable at the office of the Paying Agent to the registered owners thereof a ppearing on the registration books of the City at the addresses s hown on such registration books. All su ch payments, except fu ll red emption, shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the payment date. Final payment of principal shall only be made upon surrender of this Bond to the Paying Agent. This Bond is one of a series of bonds (the "B onds") issued by the City to evidence its obligation under a certain Loan and D isbursement Agreement, dated the date hereof (the "Agreement") entered into by the City for the purpose of providing funds to pay a portion of the cost of pl anning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions (the "Project") to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System of the City (th e "System"). A-1 491 4 -9345-4 185\2 Page 771 of 865 The Bonds are issued pursuant to and in strict compliance with the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, 2025, and all other laws amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, and in conformity with a certain master resolution, adopted on October 20, 2008, and a certain series resolution, adopted on February 2 , 2026, authorizing and approving the Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of the Bonds (together, the "Resolutions"), and reference is hereby made to the Resolutions and the Agreement for a more complete statement as to the source of payment of the Bonds and the rights of the owners of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be subject to optional redemption by the City at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Iowa Finance Authority, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Bonds by the City may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days ' notice of redemption by e-mail, facsimile, certified or registered mail to the Iowa Finance Authority (or any other registered owner of the Bonds). The Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. The Bonds are not general obligations of the City but, together with the City 's outstanding Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007, dated October 18, 2007; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Seri es 20 1 0C, dated February 12 , 20 l 0; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Serie s 2017, dated July 7, 2017; Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, dated August 9, 2019; Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C, dated August 19, 2021; Taxab le Water Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2025, dated September 12, 2025; and any additional obligations as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on a parity therewith under the conditions set forth in the Resolutions, are payable solely and only out of the future Net Revenues (as defined in the Resolutions) of the System of the City, a sufficient portion of which has been ordered set aside and pledged for that purpose. This Bond is not payable or secured by the Reserve Fund estab li shed in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions (as defined in the Resolutions). This Bond is not payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances s hall the City be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of the said Net Revenues to be sufficient for the payment of this Bond and the interest thereon. This Bond is fully negotiable but shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name of the owner on the books of the City in the office of the Registrar, after which no transfer shall be valid unless made on said books and then only upon presentation of this Bond to the Registrar, together with either a written instrument of trans fer satisfactory to the Registrar or the assignment form hereon completed and dul y executed by the registered owner or the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the registered owner hereof as the absolute owner for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal hereof, premium , if any, and interes t due hereon and for al l other purposes, and the City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary. And It Is Hereby Certified , Recited and Declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Bonds have ex isted, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner, as required by law, and that the issuance of the Bonds does not exceed or violate any constitutional or statutory limitation or prov1s10n . A -2 491 4 -9345-41 85\2 Page 772 of 865 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has caused this Bond to be executed by it s Mayor and attested by its City Clerk, all as of the Bond Date. Attest: (Do Not Sign) City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By (Do Not Sign) Mayor (On the back of ea ch Bond the foUowin g certificat e shalJ be executed with the duly authorized signature of the City Treas ure r) STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY OF DUBUQUE SS : CITY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The original issuance of the Bonds, of which this Bond is a part, was du ly and properly recorded in my office as of the Bond Date. A -3 4914-9345-41 8 5\2 (Do Not Sign) City Treasurer Page 773 of 865 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations, when used in this Bond, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM TEN ENT TEN as tenants in common as tenants by the entireties as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common UTMA (Custodian) As Custodian for (Minor) under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the li st above. ASSIGNMENT For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned assigns this Bond to (Please print or type name and address of Assignee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDE NTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE and does hereby irrevocably appoint ______________ , Attorney, to transfer this Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power of substitution. Dated: Signature guaranteed: Signature(s) must b e guaranteed by an e ligible guarantor institution which is a member of a recognized signature guarantee program. 4914-9345-4185\2 A-4 NOTICE: The s ignature to thi s Assignment must correspond with the name of the regis tered owner as it appears on this Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. Page 77 4 of 865 EXHIBIT A PRINCIPAL PAYMEN T SCHEDULE Date Date June 1 Amount June 1 Amount 2026 $ 88,000 2036 $117 ,000 2027 $ 90,000 2037 $120,000 2028 $ 93 ,000 2038 $123,000 2029 $ 95 ,000 2039 $127 ,000 2030 $ 98,000 2040 $131,000 2031 $101 ,000 2041 $135,000 2032 $104,000 2042 $138,000 2033 $107,000 2043 $142 ,000 2034 $110,000 2044 $147,000 2035 $113 ,000 2045 $151,000 A -5 491 4 -9345-41 85\2 Page 775 of 865