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Resolution on the Issuance and Private Sale of $50,000,000 Combined Enterprise System Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2016 (Water and Wastewater System Capital Improvements)
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Department: Financial and Administrative Services
Council District:
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Richard Lusk, Finance Director 373-2077
Contact 2 and Phone: Thomas Carruthers, City Attorney 373-2320
PURPOSE:
The City proposes to issue $50,000,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) to finance certain water and wastewater systems improvements that will be constructed over the next two years. Issuance of these notes requires City Council approval of the attached resolution authorizing the sale of BANs pursuant to an agreement between the NC Local Government Commission, the City and Bank of America, N.A., scheduled to close on or about April 14, 2016.
BACKGROUND:
This proposed financing provides $50,000,000 for Osborne wastewater treatment plant improvements, including upgrading the capacity to 56MGD, biological nutrient removal, and debt issuance costs.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Repayment of the debt service on outstanding revenue bonds and proposed Series 2016 revenue BANs will require an increase in water and sewer rates in FY 16-17. Under current economic conditions, the bonds can be marketed at reasonable rates of interest.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Finance, Legal and Water Resources Departments recommend City Council approval of the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of $50,000,000 Combined Enterprise System Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2016.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.