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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8695 RESOLUTION NO. 8695 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EHLERS & ASSOCIATED, INC. AND KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED TO ACT AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS FOR FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY WHEREAS, The Mounds View City Council is considering authorizing the issue of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds to finance the construction of a new public works facility; and WHEREAS, the City will require specialized financial and legal services during the issuance process; and WHEREAS, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. will provide financial advisory services at an approximate cost of between $25,000 to $27,000 depending on the size of the bond issue; and WHEREAS, Kennedy & Graven Chartered will provide bond counsel service at an approximate cost of$9,000; and WHEREAS, the City has worked with both entities on past bond issues and has been satisfied with the services provided; and WHEREAS, the City also desires to have the bond issue rated by a rating agency to reduce the overall interest rate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby authorize Ehlers & Associates, Inc. to act as the City's financial advisor and Kennedy & Graven Chartered to act as the City's bond counsel for the issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds and to have the bond issue rated by a rating agency to obtain a lower interest rate. Adopted this 9th day of January, 2017. Carol A. Mueller, Mayor ATTEST: w es Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)