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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA018 - Council Action form dated August 9, 2016 ITEM # 13a&b DATE: 08-09-16 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2016A, SETTING DATE OF SALE FOR AUGUST 23, 2016, AND AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC BIDDING FOR THE SALE BACKGROUND: The 2016/17 Budget and Council-approved changes include General Obligation (G.O.) Bond- funded capital improvement projects in the amount of $14,253,975. The City Council held public hearings on the issuance of these bonds and refunding bonds on March 1, 2016. Council action is now required to approve the official statement, set the date of sale for August 23, 2016, and authorize electronic bidding. The Official Statement, or "Preliminary Official Statement," is the offering document for municipal securities, in preliminary form, which does not contain pricing information. The Statement provides several financial disclosures and information about the City. This "Preliminary Official Statement" is on file in the City Clerk's Office and can be viewed on the City's website. Additionally, Council is asked to approve electronic bidding as the method to provide a secure and highly competitive process for the sale of the bonds. Projects to be funded b this bond issue include the following: 1 Y 9 East Industrial Utility Extension $ 3,300,000 Debt Abated by other Revenues $ 3,300,000 Flood Mitigation 500,000 Storm Water Erosion Control 250,000 Asphalt Street Improvements 1,250,000 Grand Avenue Extension 1,300,000 Concrete Pavement Improvements 1,050,000 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements 345,000 Downtown Street Pavement Improvements 375,000 CyRide Route Improvements 525,000 Bridge Rehabilitation Program 350,000 Subtotal Tax Supported Bonds $ 5,945,000 Refunding Bonds 3,335,000 Issuance Cost and Allowance for Premium 125,000 Grand Total—2016/17 G.O. Issue $ 12,705,000 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Official Statement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2016A, setting the date of sale for August 23, 2016, and authorizing electronic bidding for the sale. 2. Refer the Official Statement back to City staff for modifications. MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Issuance of these bonds is necessary in order to accomplish the City's approved capital improvements for the current fiscal year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above. 2