6.1. SR 05-02-2005
Item # 6.1 .
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lori Johnson, Finance and Administrative Services Director
DATE: May 2, 2005
SUBJECT: Resolutions Providing for the Sale of $1 ,085,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds Series 2005A and for the Sale of $1 ,695,000
General Obligation Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B
Attached are the pre-sale reports and resolutions to call for the sale of $1,085,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds to finance construction of the 2005 Street Rehabilitation project
and $1,695,000 in General Obligation Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds to refund the $2,655,000
sewer revenue bonds of 1996. The estimated savings on the refunding issue is approximately
$102,000. We have reviewed all other bonds to determine which should be refunded and have
determined that only the 1996 sewer bond generates enough interest savings to justify refunding.
The resolutions call for the Council to award .the sale of the bonds on May 16, 2005.
Representatives from Ehlers and Associates will be present on the 16th to present the bid results.
Action Requested
The City Council is asked to consider the attached resolutions providing for the sale of $1,085,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series 2005A and providing for the sale of $1,695,000
General Obligation Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B.
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City of Elk River, Minnesota
Pre-Sale Report
May 2, 2005
Proposed Issue:
$1,085,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A
Purpose:
To fund street reconstruction projects in the City including replacement of the water lines,
water mains, and storm water infrastructure under and abutting the streets to be rehabilitated.
Attached is an exhibit which demonstrates the expected amount and term of the assessments
associated with each project.
Term:
The total term of the Bonds will be 10 years of payments with the first interest payment on
February 1,2006, and the final principal payment on February 1,2016.
Call Feature:
The Bonds maturing in 2013 and later can be called on February 1,2012.
Rating:
The Bonds are expected to be rated by Moody's Investors Service at an "A2" level.
Funding Sources:
Approximately $456,000 of the project costs financed by the bond issue is expected to be
assessed to benefiting properties. Staff estimates that 20% (or $91,200) will be prepaid. The
remaining amount of the Bonds will be paid with a tax levy beginning with taxes payable in
2006 of approximately $83,600. Additional levies ranging from $83,000 to $98,000 per year
in payable 2008 through 2016 will also be expected. Future reconstruction projects are
expected to require debt levies for later years.
Bank Qualification:
The City does not expect to issue more than $10,000,000 in the calendar year 2005 and has not
issued any conduit financing which would exceed the limit. Therefore the Bonds are expected
to be bank qualified.
Discussion Issues:
If prepayments of special assessments are received earlier than the call date, the City may need
to levy additional funds to cover the differential between the assessments interest rate and the
City's investment rate.
Schedule:
Conference with Rating Agency:
May 2, 2005
Week of May 2, 2005
Week of May 9, 2005
May 16,2005
June 14,2005
Pre-Sale Review:
Distribute Official Statement:
Bond Sale:
Estimated Closing Date:
Attachments:
Sources and Uses of Funds
Proposed Debt Service Schedule
Resolution authorizing Ehlers to proceed with bond sale
Ehlers Contacts:
Financial Advisors:
Bond Sale Coordinator:
Mark Ruff (651) 697-8505
Bruce Dejong (651) 697-8548
Diana Lockard (651) 697-8534
Debbie Holmes (651) 697-8536
Connie Kuck (651) 697-8527
Bond Analysts:
The Official Statement for this financing will be mailed to the Council Members at their home address for review
prior to the sale date.
RESOLUTION 05-_
Councilmember
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF ELK RIVER
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$1,085,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 2005A
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, has heretofore determined that
it is necessary and expedient to issue the City's $1,085,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A (the "Bonds"), to finance public improvements
in the City; and
WHEREAS the City has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc., in Roseville, Minnesota ("Ehlers"), as
its independent fmancial advisor for the Bonds and is therefore authorized to solicit
proposals in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Elk River, Minnesota, as
follows:
1. Authorization; Findings. The City Council hereby authorizes Ehlers to solicit proposals
for the sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. The City Council shall meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2005,
for the purpose of considering sealed proposals for and awarding the sale of the Bonds.
3. OffIcial Statement. In connection with said sale, the offIcers or employees of the City are
hereby authorized to cooperate with Ehlers and participate in the preparation of an
offIcial statement for the Bonds and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon
its completion.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the
following Councilmembers voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Dated this 2nd day of May, 2005
ATTEST
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk
City of Elk River, Minnesota
Pre-Sale Report
May 2,2005
Proposed Issue: $1,695,000 G.O. Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B
Purpose: The Bonds will advance refund $1,630,000 of the outstanding principal of the
$2,655,000 G.O. Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1996A, which is callable on
February 1,2006.
Term/Call Feature: The first principal payment is 2/1107 and the final payment is 2/1116.
We propose a call (pre-payment) date of2/1I14, which is in 8 Y2 years.
Funding Sources: These bonds will be repaid from operating revenues from the City's sewer
system.
Discussion Issues: Outstanding interest rates on the 1996 Bonds average 5.70%. New rates are
expected to be in the low 4% range. The refunding is expected to save a present
value of approximately $102,000 or between $10,000 and 14,000 per year.
Savings of at least 3% over the life of the issue are required to complete an
advance refunding. This issue saves is anticipated to save about 6.26%. Annual
savings will begin in 2006, because this bond issue is structured as a crossover
advance refunding.
Because the City expects to issue less than $10,000,000 in tax-exempt
obligations in 2004, the Bonds will be bank qualified, which carries a slightly
lower interest rate.
Schedule:
Pre-Sale Review:
Conference with Rating Agency:
Bond Sale:
May 2, 2005
Week of May 2, 2005
Week of May 9, 2005
May 16,2005
June 14,2005
Distribute Official Statement:
Estimated Closing Date:
Attachment:
Resolution authorizing Ehlers to proceed with bond sale
Ehlers Contacts:
Financial Advisors:
Bond Sale Coordinator:
Mark Ruff(651)697-8505
Bruce Dejong (651)697-8548
Diana Lockard (651) 697-8534
Debbie Holmes (651) 697-8536
Connie Kuck (651) 697-8527
Bond Analysts:
The Official Statement for this financing will be mailed to the Council Members at their home address for review
prior to the sale date.
RESOLUTION 05-_
Councilmember
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF ELK RIVER
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$1,695,000 G.O. SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005B
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, has heretofore determined that
it is necessary and expedient to issue the City's $1,695,000 G. O. Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2005B (the "Bonds"), to refInance in advance of its call
date, a portion of the G.O. Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1996; and
WHEREAS the City has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc., in Roseville, Minnesota ("Ehlers"), as
its independent fmancial advisor for the Bonds and is therefore authorized to solicit
proposals in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Elk River, Minnesota, as
follows:
1. Authorization; Findings. The City Council hereby authorizes Ehlers to solicit proposals
for the sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. The City Council shall meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2005,
for the purpose of considering sealed proposals for and awarding the sale of the Bonds.
3. OffIcial Statement. In connection with said sale, the offIcers or employees of the City are
hereby authorized to cooperate with Ehlers and participate in the preparation of an
offIcial statement for the Bonds and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon
its completion.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the
following Councilmembers voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Dated this 2nd day of May, 2005
ATTEST
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
Joan Schmidt, City Clerk