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A resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the issuance of debt by the Freestyle Metropolitan District No. 2 in the form of either Limited Tax General Obligation Cash Flow Bonds or a combination of Senior Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Appreciation and Subordinate General Obligation Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,600,000
Presenter:
Carl Schueler, Comprehensive Planning Manager, Planning & Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning & Community Development
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Summary:
This is a request to approve issuance of formal debt in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,600,000 by Freestyle Metropolitan District No. 2, but also with a pledge of revenues from Freestyle Metropolitan District Nos, 3 and 4. Two different bond structures are being proposed. One option would be a single cash flow bond and the other would be a combination of senior bond and a subordinate bond. The district board would select the option prior to closing based on which generated the greatest yield for their project fund. With either structure the bonds to be repaid from a combination of property tax and associated revenues. The City's Special District Policy and the District's service plan require that City Council's approval be obtained prior to issuing any debt.
The net revenues from these issuances will be used to reimburse completed public improvements costs for this project area. The draft Council resolution includes limits related to the total principal amount, discharge date and call dates. Anticipated interest rates vary depending on the structure and would be determined immediately prior to closing.
Approval of this debt issuance will require a 2/3rds majority of the entire City Council (at least six affirmative votes) pursuant to City Charter Article 7-100.
This agenda item was discussed at a January 25, 2022, City Council Budget Committee where there were questions, but no reques...
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