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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA017 - Proceedings from June 8, 2021 Ames419370167/H4Amend 2017Aand 2018A lssncResol HEARING AND AMEND 2017A AND 2018A BOND ISSUANCE RESOLUTIONS 419370-67 Ames, Iowa June 8, 2021 The City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, met on June 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Hall Council Chambers. The Mayor presided and the roll was called showing the following members of the Council present and absent: Present: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin Absent: None It was reported that this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed amendments to general obligation bond issuance resolutions dated August 22, 2017 and August 28, 2018, in order to authorize the expenditure of up to $775,000 of the remaining bond proceeds to finance improvements to the municipal waterworks system and municipal sanitary sewer system. It was reported that notice of the hearing had been published according to law, and that all written objections, statements, and evidence heretofore filed had been reported to the Council. The following named persons presented oral objections, statements, or evidence; filed written objections or statements; or presented other exhibits: (Here list all persons presenting written or oral statements or evidence and summarize each presentation.): There being no further objections, comments, or evidence offered, the Mayor announced the hearing closed. Council Member Betcher introduced a resolution hereinafter next set out, approving amendments to general obligation bond issuance resolutions, and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member Junck; and after due consideration thereof by the Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the said resolution and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin Nays: None. The Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows: 4- DORSEY&WHITNEY LLP,ATTORNEYS,DES MOINES,IOWA Ames419370-'67/HrnigAmend20l7Aand 20I8AIssneResol RESOLUTION NO. 21-332 Approving amendments to Resolutions related to issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A and Series 2018A WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, on August 22, 2017, the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa (the "City"), adopted Resolution No. 17- 545 (the "2017A Bond Issuance Resolution"), which authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds (the "Series 2017A Bonds") in the amount of$10,975,000, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing public improvements and refunding outstanding debt; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, on August 28, 2018, the City Council of the City also adopted Resolution No. 18-512 (the "2018A Bond Issuance Resolution"), which authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds (the "Series 2018A Bonds") in the amount of$7,490,000, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing public improvements, acquiring equipment and improving Fire Station#1; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that proceeds from the issuance of the Series 2017A Bonds and the Series 2018A Bonds remain (the "Remaining Bond Proceeds") after the original projects have been completed or funds have been obligated; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Council take action to amend the 2017A Bond Issuance Resolution and the 2018A Bond Resolution in order to make it possible to spend up to $775,000 of the Remaining Bond Proceeds on improvements to the municipal waterworks system and the municipal sanitary sewer system; and WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by state law, the Council has held a public hearing on the proposal to amend the 2017A Bond Issuance Resolution and the 2018A Bond Issuance Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The 2017A Bond Issuance Resolution, identified as Resolution No. 17- 545, and the 2018A Bond Issuance Resolution, identified as Resolution No. 18-512, are hereby amended to add "improvements to the municipal waterworks system and the municipal sanitary sewer system" to the projects for which the original proceeds of the Series 2017A Bonds and the Series 2018A Bonds and the Remaining Bond Proceeds may be spent. -2- DORSEY&WHITNEY LLP,ATTORNEYS,DES MOINES,IOWA Ames419370-57/HmgAmend2017Aand 2018AIssncResol Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Passed and approved June 8, 2021. Mayor Attest: City Clerk -3- DORSEY&WHITNEY LLP,ATTORNEYS,DES MOINES,IOWA 1 Ames419370!67/HrngAmend2017Aand 2018AlssncResol On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Clerk -4- DORSEY&WHITNEY LLP,ATTORNEYS,DES MOINES,IOWA Ames419370=67/HrngAmend2017Amd 2018AIssncResol STATE OF IOWA SS: CITY OF AMES 1, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, do hereby certify that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Council of the City relating to holding a hearing on and taking action to amend bond issuance resolutions, as referred to therein. WITNESS MY HAND this 8th day of June, 2021. City Clerk -5- DORSEY&WHITNEY LLP,ATTORNEYS,DES MOINES,IOWA