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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA020 - Council Action Form dated August 22, 2017 ITEM # 30 DATE: 08-22-17 COUNCIL ACTION FORM SUBJECT: SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE AND REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2017A ISSUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,970,000 BACKGROUND: The FY 2017/18 adopted budget includes General Obligation (G.O.) Bond-funded capital improvement projects in the amount of $7,521,000. The City Council held public hearings on the issuance of these bonds on March 7, 2017 as part of the budget rocess, and for the refunding bonds on August 8, 2017. Council action is now required to authorize the sale. Projects to be funded by this bond issue include the following: Grand Avenue Extension $ 4,000,000 South Duff Improvements 276,000 Arterial Street Improvements 620,000 Collector Street Improvements 950,000 Asphalt Street Improvements 850,000 Downtown Street Improvements 250,000 Accessibility Enhancement Program 125,000 W Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements 450,000 Subtotal Tax Supported Bonds $ 7,521,000 Refunding Bonds (2009B) 4,345,000 Issuance Cost and Allowance for Premium 104,000 Grand Total—2017/18 G.O. Issue $ 11,970,000 On the morning of August 22, 2017, 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 22 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 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,970,000. 2. The Council can reject the bond sale resolution and delay the capital projects. 1 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 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,970,000. 2