11-13-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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- 8 - For example, legislation has been proposed that effectively would impose a partial tax on otherwise tax- exempt interest for certain higher income taxpayers. The likelihood of adoption of this or any other such legislative proposal relating to tax-exempt bonds cannot be reliably predicted. If enacted into law, current or future proposals may have a prospective or retroactive effect and could affect the value or marketability of tax-exempt bonds (including the Bonds). Prospective purchasers of the Bonds should consult their own tax advisors regarding the impact of any such change in law. The above is not a comprehensive list of all federal tax consequences which may arise from the receipt of interest on the Bonds. The receipt of interest on the Bonds may otherwise affect the federal or state income tax liability of the recipient based on the particular taxes to which the recipient is subject and the particular tax status of other items or deductions. Bond Counsel expresses no opinion regarding any such consequences. All prospective purchasers of the Bonds are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to the tax consequences of, or tax considerations for, purchasing or holding the Bonds. BANK-QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS The City will designate the Bonds as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code, relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax-exempt obligations. RATING Application for a rating of the Bonds has been made to S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), 55 Water Street, New York, New York. If a rating is assigned, it will reflect only the opinion of S&P. Any explanation of the significance of the rating may be obtained only from S&P. There is no assurance that a rating, if assigned, will continue for any given period of time, or that such rating will not be revised, suspended or withdrawn, if, in the judgment of S&P, circumstances so warrant. A revision, suspension or withdrawal of a rating may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Bonds. MUNICIPAL ADVISOR The City has retained Springsted Incorporated, Public Sector Advisors, of Saint Paul, Minnesota (“Springsted”), as municipal advisor in connection with certain aspects of the issuance of the Bonds. In preparing this Official Statement, Springsted has relied upon governmental officials, and other sources, who have access to relevant data to provide accurate information for this Official Statement, and Springsted has not been engaged, nor has it undertaken, to independently verify the accuracy of such information. Springsted is not a public accounting firm and has not been engaged by the City to compile, review, examine or audit any information in this Official Statement in accordance with accounting standards. Springsted is an independent advisory firm, registered as a municipal advisor, and is not engaged in the business of underwriting, trading or distributing municipal securities or other public securities. Springsted is under common ownership with Springsted Investment Advisors, Inc. (“SIA”), an investment adviser registered in the states where services are provided. SIA may provide investment advisory services to the City from time to time in connection with the investment of proceeds from the Bonds as well as advice with respect to portfolio management and investment policies for the City. SIA pays Springsted, as municipal advisor, a referral fee from the fees paid to SIA by the City.