Title
Resolution Authorizing Peak Metropolitan District No. 1 to Issue Debt in the form of Series 2021A and Series 2021B Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds
Presenter:
Carl Schueler, Comprehensive Planning Manager, Planning and Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development
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Summary:
The attached resolution will approve the issuance by the Peak Metropolitan District No. 1 ("the District") of bonds in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $39,813,000 along with the related bond documents. The District is proposing to issue this debt in the form of $35,045,000 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, and approximately $4,768,000 of Subordinate Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B. The proceeds of the bonds may be used to reimburse the costs of previously installed public improvements (depending on the dispensation of approval of the application for the SIB loan), with the balance of be project fund being used for additional identified infrastructure. This District is one of three related metropolitan districts (Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3) created for the purpose of financing infrastructure and providing services for the Peak Innovation Park which is the business park associated with the Colorado Springs Airport.
These bonds will marketed and have estimated annual interest rates of 5.0%, and 7.75% for the A and B bonds, respectively. The debt service mill levies and specific ownership taxes for District No. 1 will be pledged toward this debt. The infrastructure being financed is specific to District No. 1, such that the revenues of District No. 2 and 3 will not be pledged.
The City's Special District Policy requires that City Council approval be obtained prior to issuing of any formal debt for metropolitan districts. These bond issues are contemplated by the District's Council-approved service plan. Copies of the bond documents and associated supporting materials a...
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