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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Council Action Form dated August 23, 2016 4 ' ITEM # 31 DATE: 08-23-16 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: SALE AND ISSUANCE OF ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2016A ISSUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,705,000 BACKGROUND: The 2016/17 budget and Council-approved changes include General Obligation (G.O.) Bond-funded capital improvement projects in the amount of $5,945,000. The City Council held public hearings on the issuance of these bonds and refunding bonds on March 1, 2016, as part of the budget process. Council action is now required to authorize the sale. Projects to be funded by this bond issue include the following: 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 On the morning of August 23, 2016, the City will accept bids for the bonds per the terms of our offering statement. The bids will be evaluated by our financial advisor, Public Financial Management, by the City's Bond Counsel, and by City staff to recommend award to the bidder with the lowest cost. A report of bids will be provided to Council at the August 23 meeting. The City Council will then be asked to adopt a resolution accepting bids and authorizing award of the sale of bonds to the chosen bidder. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can adopt a resolution accepting bids and authorizing the sale and issuance of Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,705,000. r 2. The Council can reject the bond sale resolution and delay the capital projects. MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Issuance of these bonds is necessary in order to accomplish the City's approved capital improvements during this fiscal year and savings can be realized by bond refunding. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept Alternative No. 1, thereby adopting a resolution accepting bids and authorizing the sale and issuance of Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,705,000.