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City of Santa Ana <br /> Proposal for Financial Advisory and Dissemination Agent Services August 8, 2025 <br /> MICHAEL BUSCH <br /> Chief Strategy Officer <br /> Profile <br /> CONTACT Michael is a seasoned municipal executive and public finance <br /> 1470 Maria Lane, Suite 315, professional with 30 years in public finance with the last 18 years <br /> Walnut Creek, CA 94596 at UFI, where he served as owner and Chief Executive Officer <br /> TEL: (714) 923-3541 before becoming Chief Strategy Officer. His career includes senior <br /> Michaelb@urbanfuturesinc.com leadership roles as Assistant City Manager and Finance Director, <br /> guiding public agencies with strategic fiscal management and <br /> EDUCATION operational leadership. Michael has advised cities,special districts, <br /> M.P.A.— Finance and Public and nonprofits across California, helping them identify emerging <br /> Works trends, navigate complex policy issues, share best practices, and <br /> Cal State University, Long Beach advance their missions through sound fiscal and economic <br /> strategies. Over his career, he has structured and managed more <br /> B. Urban and Regional than $5 billion in tax-exempt and taxable debt, including lease <br /> Planning revenue bands/COPS, water and wastewater revenue bonds, <br /> Cal State Polytechnic University, pension obligation bonds, tax allocation bonds, CFD and <br /> Pomona assessment district bonds, and New Market Tax Credits. <br /> Recognized for linking prudent fiscal policies with economic <br /> PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS development objectives, Michael has helped deliver numerous <br /> Innovating Commerce Serving Communities(ICSC) high-priority projects for communities statewide. His current and <br /> California Society of Municipai Finance recent clients include the Water Replenishment District of <br /> Officers(CS MFO) Southern California, Walnut Valley Water District, and the Cities of <br /> Past President—Municipal Management Eastvale, Ontario, San Jacinto, Pomona, Oceanside, Azusa, <br /> Association of Southern California Banning, Beaumont, Lake Elsinore, and Menifee. <br /> (MMASC) <br /> PastChair—Cal-ICMA Relevant Project Experience <br /> • City of Ontario— Lease Revenue Bonds, Water Revenue <br /> Bonds, Private Activity Financing, CFD Bonds <br /> • Lake Elsinore—CFD Bonds, City Hall Project, Joint Venture <br /> Economic Development Financing <br /> • City of Beaumont—CFD Bonds, Wastewater Bonds <br /> • Water Replenishment District—2025 Refunding Bonds <br /> • City of Eastvale - 2025 Lease Revenue Bonds <br /> Gc°%�UFI 17 <br />