R2013-17 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO A MASTER PAYMENT PROCESSING AGREEMENT AND ANCILLARY ADDENDUMS

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Addendum D to Master Payment Processing Services agreement between CITY OF Decatur and FIRSTECH INC. ONLINE PAYMENTS i(cl��Ol 3 This Addendum (the"Addendum'l, dated , is by and between CITY OF Decatur, a corporation (hereinafter"Client')and FirsTech,Inc., an Illinois Corporation, (hereinafter"FirsTech'), and is an extension of the Payment Processing Services Agreement dated the , (the"Agreement'), pursuant to which FirsTech agreed to provide payment processing and related services to Client's customers. The terms of this Addendum shall prevail over the terms of the Agreement in the event of any conflict between them. For good and sufficient consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree as follows: General Terms: 1. Client, on this_6th_ day of February, 2013, ('Effective Date'l hereby appoints FirsTech as exclusive provider of payment services("Services')for its customers and employees("Authorized Users')who initiate bill payments via the internet,which is incorporated herein by reference("Agreement'j. 2. This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date above and Services shall be provided for a term of three (3) years ('Initial Term'j, and shall be automatically extended for a one year term ('Renewal Term') at the expiration of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, unless either Party delivers to the other Party written notice of termination at least 90 days before the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term. Services: 3. Client will provide Authorized Users with use of its automated bill payment system ("System'), S stem Type ® Internet Application Authorized Users will be permitted access to the System and will be able to enter information that will transmit to FirsTech, authorizing electronic payments to Client. FirsTech will complete the transmission of electronic instructions input by Authorized Users to effect the debiting of Authorized Users'accounts or the crediting of Client's designated bank account or accounts ("Customer Bank Accounts') via electronic funds transfer (EFT), automated clearing house(ACH) or by other method mutually agreed by the Parties and Authorized User. Client acknowledges that the crediting of Customer Bank Accounts (or debiting in the event of a chargeback) may be performed by Processors contracted by FirsTech, and the actual electronic payments may be controlled by such Processors. FirsTech is not responsible for delays caused by such Processors. Processing Fees and Authorized User Fees: Authorized User Payment Method Options: (check if applicable) Transaction Type Type of Bi ling Client Fees ® Debit and credit CARD Per Transaction $.20 plus credit card pass thru ® Electronic Check/ACH Per Transaction $.20 Chargebacks and Return Item Fees: FirsTech is solely responsible for any process charges or fees that may arise in connection with the authorization and settlement of payment transactions through the System. Client, however, agrees to pay any other charges or fees imposed by Processors in connection with return items or chargebacks against sums paid to Client (collectively"Processor Charges'j, and hereby agrees to reimburse FirsTech accordingly. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree to cooperate with one another in the investigation and resolution of any alleged mistakes or errors. Client acknowledges and agrees that Processors are intended third party beneficiaries under this paragraph. Client agrees to pay FirsTech for each Chargeback and Electronic Check returned. Transaction Type Type of illing Fee ® Char ebacks Per Transaction $20.00 ass through charge) ® Electronic Check Returns Per Transaction $3.00 Master Agreement—City of Decatur -16-