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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.06.07 RESO 2010-0022EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA HELD: June 7, 2010 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular or special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, was duly called and held at the City Hall in Hugo, Minnesota on June 7, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose, in part, of giving preliminary approval to the issuance of general obligation capital improvement plan bonds and amending the capital improvement plan. The following members were present: Haas, Klein, Petryk, Weidt and Miron. and the following were absent: None. Member Haas introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 22 RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,450,000 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF HUGO MINNESOTA, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THEREFOR A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota (the "City") proposes to issue its general obligation capital improvement plan bonds (the "Bonds") and amend the City of Hugo, Minnesota, Capital Improvement Plan (the "Plan"); and B. WHEREAS, the City has caused notice of the public hearing on the intention to issue the Bonds and on the proposed adoption of the Plan amendment to be published pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521; and C. WHEREAS, a public hearing on the intention to issue the Bonds and on the proposed Plan amendment has been held on this date, following published notice of the public hearing as required by law; and D. WHEREAS, in approving the Plan, the City Council considered for the acquisition of the Public Safety and City Hall projects and for the overall Plan: 1. The condition of the City's existing infrastructure, including the projected need for repair and replacement; 2. The likely demand for the improvement; 3. The estimated cost of the improvement; 4. The available public resources; 5. The level of overlapping debt in the City; 6. The relative benefits and costs of alternative uses of the funds; 7. Operating costs of the proposed improvements; and 8. Alternatives for providing services more efficiently through shared facilities with other local governmental units; and E. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the issuance of general obligation capital improvement plan bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,450,000 is the best way to finance those portions of Plan eligible under Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, that the City hereby adopts the Capital Improvement Plan amendment and authorizes the issuance of up to $1,450,000 aggregate principal amount of general obligation capital improvement plan bonds. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Weidt and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Haas, Weidt, Klein, Petryk and Miron. and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. [Bonds must be approved by at least a three-fifths vote of the membership.] [Issuance of Bonds is subject to a 30 -day reverse referendum after the public hearing.] PA 2499611vI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (BOND PLEMENT) To Be Adopted June 7, 2010 City of Hugo, MN Capital Improvement Plan Amendment Statutory Authority and Requirements Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475-521 authorizes a Minnesota City to adopt a capital improvement plan ("Plan"). The Plan must cover at least a five-year period and set forth the estimated schedule, timing, cost, payment revenue source(s) and other information for each improvement included in the Plan. The Plan must be approved by the City Council after a public hearing. A City may issue general obligation bonds for certain improvements included in an approved Plan if the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The City must publish notice of and conduct a public hearing on the issuance of the bonds. The bonds are subject to referendum voter approval only if a petition requesting a vote signed by five percent of the votes cast in the last general election is received within 30 days of the hearing. 2. The maximum annual debt service payment on all outstanding CIP bonds does not exceed 0.16 percent of the taxable market value of the City. 3. The issuance of bonds must be approved by at least three-fifths of the members of the City Council. Capital improvements to be financed with capital improvement bonds may include land acquisition and building construction or improvements for the purpose of a city hall, library, public safety facility and public works facility. Excluded improvements include light rail transit facilities, parks, roads, bridges or land for those types of facilities. History and Existing CIP Bonds The City of Hugo previously adopted a capital improvement plan under authority of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475.521. In 2004 the City of Hugo issued its $2,560,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2004A. The proceeds of that issue were used to construct a public works facility. At the time of the drafting of this amendment to the Plan, the City has outstanding CIP Bonds of $1,840,000. The maximum annual debt service of these outstanding CIP bonds is $227,118. In 1998 the City of Hugo Economic Development Authority ("EDA") issued its $1,165,000 Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 1998. The proceeds of that issue were used to construct a Public Safety Facility within the corporate boundaries of the city. The City of Hugo ("City") currently leases that facility from the EDA. The City intends to formally acquire ownership of the Public Safety Facility via the issuance of new Capital Improvement Plan bonds. In 2001 the City of Hugo EDA issued its $1,870,000 Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2001. The proceeds of that issue were used to construct a City Hall Facility within the corporate boundaries of the city. The City currently leases that facility from the EDA. The City intends to formally acquire ownership of the City Hall Facility via the issuance of new Capital Improvement Plan bonds. City Debt and Overlapping Debt In preparing this Capital Improvement Plan amendment, the City has considered for each project, and the plan as a whole, several factors, including the level of overlapping debt of the City. Included as a part of the complete capital improvement plan, the City has evaluated all of its existing debt, including the repayment sources utilized for all existing debt. Debt Service Limit & New Bond Authority The maximum amount which can be levied on all of the City's CIP bonds is limited by the following formula: Payable 2010 Taxable Market Value $1,411,069,200 Times .16% .0016 CIP legal lending limit $ 2.257.711 Less existing CIP Bond P&I (maximum) (227,118) Amount available for P&I on new CIP Bonds $ 2.030.593 The City presently proposes to issue up to $1,450,000 in G.O. Capital Improvement Plan bonds. Assuming these bonds are paid over approximately 8 years at current market interest rates, the maximum combined annual principal and interest payment for this issue is estimated to be $242,370. Please review Exhibit 1 for a breakdown of estimated payments. When combined with the existing CIP maximum principal and interest payment, this is below the statutory limit. The City reserves the right to vary the term of any borrowing identified in this plan with the understanding that the maximum payment of all outstanding CIP Bonds cannot exceed the statutory limit. Net Debt Limits In addition to the limitations above, in the case of a municipality with a population of 2,500 or more, the bonds are subject to the net debt limits under section 475.53. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475.53, Subd. 1, states that no municipality, except a school district or a city of the first class, shall incur or be subject to a net debt in excess of three percent of the market value of taxable property in the municipality. At the time of the drafting of this Plan Amendment, the City has the following net debt capacity: Payable 2010 Taxable Market Value $1,411,069,200 Times 3% .03 Maximum Net Debt Limit $ 42.332,076 Outstanding Applicable Debt Less Funds on Hand (2,856,075) Net Debt Limit Available Capacity $ 39.476.001 Proposed Capital Improvements The City's Capital Improvement Plan is amended to include $1,450,000 for the purpose of acquiring the Public Safety Facility and City Hall Facility that the City currently leases from the EDA. The acquisition shall be financed via the City's issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan bonds. Detailed information on the projects, including a discussion of the eight factors which must be considered by statute for each project, is found in the pages that follow: 2 • Project #1: Public Safety Facility In 1998 the City of Hugo Economic Development Authority ("EDA") issued its $1,165,000 Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 1998. The proceeds of that issue were used to construct a Public Safety Facility within the corporate boundaries of the city. The City of Hugo ("City") currently leases that facility from the EDA. The City intends to formally acquire ownership of the Public Safety Facility via the issuance of new Capital Improvement Plan bonds. Statutory Factors considered: #1: Condition of existing facilities and need for repair or replacement: Condition of the (original) existing facilities and its improvement needs are described as follows: 1. Prior to the new Public Safety Facility being constructed by the EDA in 1998, the condition of the city's existing structure would have been described as poor. Further, the facility contained insufficient space for storage of the City's firefighting equipment and vehicles. 2. The original facility was located in an area of the city where the only access points to main arterial roadways were at uncontrolled intersections. 3. The original site of the facility also included unheated vehicle bays, with offices in an adjacent trailer that was also in poor condition. #2: Demand and Need for the Project: The need for this project is a result of the items listed above as well as the following: 1. The original structure did not contain enough bays to allow for the acquisition and proper storing of additional firefighting vehicles and equipment. 2. To properly serve the community the City desired a facility that included a training room, laundry facilities, and additional office and storage space. #3: Estimated Cost The initial cost to design, construct, and finance this project in 1998 was $1,165,000. As of the time of the drafting of this plan amendment, the outstanding principal of the EDA's Public Project Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 is $390,000. This amount, along with approximately $15,000 in administrative and finance costs, represent the acquisition cost of the facility and is to be financed through the issuance of G.O. Capital Improvement Plan bonds. #4: Available Public Resources: Acquisition costs will be funded with the proceeds of G.O. Capital Improvement Plan bonds. The City will levy property taxes for bond payments. M Property Funds on Year Tax Bonding Hand Total 2010 $ - $ 405,000 $ - $ 405,000 2011 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2012 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2013 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2014 $ - $ - $ - $ - M • #5: Overlapping Debt in the City See Exhibit 2. #6: Project Priority & Relative Benefits vs. Cost This is a high priority project. The fire department provides an essential core service function of city government. Providing adequate physical space to operate and maintain equipment efficiently and with a high level of service is deemed essential. The proper maintenance and storage of equipment and vehicles is essential to this service. #7: Operating Cost The newly acquired facility has a larger square footage and will have a higher operating cost than the original facility. However, to ensure the proper safety and well being of the City's residents, the City has determined that cost to be minimal compared to the benefits of having a sufficiently sized public safety facility that can properly store vehicles and equipment and provide enough space for fire department personnel to adequately perform their duties. #8: Other Alternatives Considered The City has considered a number of options. However, by meeting the space needs of the fire department in one properly sized and better located facility, the City is alleviating a potential safety concern and achieving efficiency within the fire department's operations. Project #2: City Hall Facility In 2001 the City of Hugo EDA issued its $1,870,000 Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2001. The proceeds of that issue were used to construct a City Hall Facility within the corporate boundaries of the city. The City currently leases that facility from the EDA. The City intends to formally acquire ownership of the City Hall Facility via the issuance of new Capital Improvement Plan bonds. Statutory Factors considered: #1: Condition of existing facilities and need for repair or replacement: Condition of the (original) existing facilities and its improvement needs are described as follows: 1. Prior to the new City Hall Facility being constructed by the EDA in 2001, the condition of the City's existing structure would have been described as poor. Further, the facility contained insufficient space for employees to effectively perform their duties. 2. The original facility did not contain adequate space for the proper and secure storage of supplies and records. 3. The original facility was in poor structural condition as evidenced by a leaking roof. F11 #2: Demand and Need for the Project: The need for this project is a result of the items listed above as well as the following: The City determined the original structure was insufficient to service a community of 7,000 people. The pace of growth in population and development required a modern facility with adequate space for the City Council and other public bodies to conduct official business. 2. Further, the City desired a facility that included public meeting rooms designed to host civic and cultural events. #3: Estimated Cost: The initial cost to design, construct, and finance this project in 2001 was $1,870,000. As of the time of the drafting of this plan amendment, the outstanding principal of the EDA's Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2001 is $1,130,000. This amount represents the acquisition cost of the facility and is to be financed through the City's issuance of G.O. Capital Improvement Plan bonds (total not to exceed $1,045,000) and from funds held by the original bond trustee in the amount of $85,000. #4: Available Public Resources: Acquisition costs will be funded with the proceeds of G.O. Capital Improvement Plan bonds. The City will levy property taxes for bond payments. #5: Overlapping Debt in the City See Exhibit 2. #6: Project Priority & Relative Benefits vs. Cost This is a high priority project. Essential core service functions of city government are provided at City Hall. Adequate physical space to efficiently provide a high level of service is deemed essential. The proper maintenance and storage of documents is also essential to this service. #7: Operating Cost The newly acquired facility has a larger square footage and will have a higher operating cost than the original facility. However, to ensure the proper level of services to City residents, the City has determined that cost to be minimal compared to the benefits of having a sufficiently sized building that can properly accommodate employees and the storage of records and supplies. 5 Property Funds on Year Tax Bonding Hand Total 2010 $ - $1,045,000 $ 85,000 $ 1,130,000 2011 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2012 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2013 $ - $ - $ - $ - 2014 $ - $ - $ - $ - #5: Overlapping Debt in the City See Exhibit 2. #6: Project Priority & Relative Benefits vs. Cost This is a high priority project. Essential core service functions of city government are provided at City Hall. Adequate physical space to efficiently provide a high level of service is deemed essential. The proper maintenance and storage of documents is also essential to this service. #7: Operating Cost The newly acquired facility has a larger square footage and will have a higher operating cost than the original facility. However, to ensure the proper level of services to City residents, the City has determined that cost to be minimal compared to the benefits of having a sufficiently sized building that can properly accommodate employees and the storage of records and supplies. 5 #8: Other Alternatives Considered The City has considered a number of options. However, by meeting the space needs of the employees in one properly sized and equipped facility, the City is achieving efficiency within its core operations. • EXHIBIT 1 1,390,000 City of Hugo (Economic Delopment Authority), Minnesota GO Capital Improvment Plan Refunding Bonds, Series 2010 Current and Full Advance Refunding of Series 1998 and 2001 Debt Service Schedule Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I 02/01/2011 215,000.00 0.750% 14,153.12 229,153.12 02/01/2012 210,000.00 1.100% 22,650.00 232,650.00 02/01/2013 220,000.00 1.350% 20,340.00 240,340.00 02/01/2014 225,000.00 1.750% 17,370.00 242,370.00 02/01/2015 125,000.00 2.100% 13,432.50 138,432.50 02/01/2016 130,000.00 2.500% 10,807.50 140,807.50 02/01/2017 130,000.00 2.750% 7,557.50 137,557.50 02/01/2018 135,000.00 2.950% 3,982.50 138,982.50 Total $1,390,000.00 - $110,293.12 $1,500,293.12 Yield Statistics BondYear Dollars............................................................................................................................................................. $5,010.83 AverageLife...................................................................................................................................................................... 3.605 Years AverageCoupon............................................................................................................................................................... 2.2010934% NetInterest Cost (NIC)...................................................................................................................................................... 2.3814027% TrueInterest Cost (TIC).................................................................................................................................................... 2.3776451% Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes.................................................................................................................................... 2.1886556% AllInclusive Cost (A1C)..................................................................................................................................................... 3.0964656% IRS Form 8038 NetInterest Cost............................................................................................................................................................... 2.2010934% WeightedAverage Maturity ............................................................................................................................................... 3.605 Years .*rAw20JOReIZ00/, /:M / Ivan'Jbmmnry / 9/20/20/0 / 7:41 AM lig �,#Springstew Exhibit 2 CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA COMPUTATION OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED DEBT June 7, 2010 Sources: Tax capacity data to estimate applicable percentages provided by Washington County. Debt outstanding data provided by each governmental unit. Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the city. This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is bome by the residents and businesses of the City of Hugo. This process recognizes that, when considering the city's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therfore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government. t8) For debt repaid with property taxes, the percentage of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using tax capacity values. Applicable percentages were estimated by determining the portion of another governmental unit's tax capacity value that is within the city's boundaries and dividing it by each unit's total tax capacity value. Estimated Estimated Share of Debt Percentage Overlapping Governmental Unit Outstanding Applicable (a) Debt Debt repaid with property taxes Independent School District #624 $113,940,000 14.20% $ 16,179,480 Independent School District #831 38,145,000 3.50% 1,335,075 Independent School District #832 23,186,793 5.10% 1,182,526 Independent School District #834 71,755,000 1.00% 717,550 Other debt Washington County 117,060,000 4.90% 5,735,940 Metropolitan Council 36,150,000 0.40% 144,600 Regional Transit 193,960,000 0.50% 969,800 Subtotal, overlapping debt 26,264,971 City direct debt 14,102,890 14,102,890 Total direct and overlapping debt $ 40,367,861 Sources: Tax capacity data to estimate applicable percentages provided by Washington County. Debt outstanding data provided by each governmental unit. Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the city. This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is bome by the residents and businesses of the City of Hugo. This process recognizes that, when considering the city's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therfore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government. t8) For debt repaid with property taxes, the percentage of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using tax capacity values. Applicable percentages were estimated by determining the portion of another governmental unit's tax capacity value that is within the city's boundaries and dividing it by each unit's total tax capacity value. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF HUGO I, the undersigned, being duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original minutes of a meeting of the City Council, duly called and held on the date therein indicated, which are on file and of record in my office, and the same is a full, true and complete transcript therefrom insofar as the same relates to a resolution giving preliminary approval for the issuance of the City's general obligation capital improvement plan bonds and adopting the City's capital improvement plan therefor. WITNESS my hand on June 7, 2010. City Clerk 3 2499611vI