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ITEM 3.11 Series 2020Aa tSTY F O MINNESOTA C- DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Request for City Council Action ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE: Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty September 14, 2020 PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #: Consent 3.11 STRATEGIC VISION MEETS: I THE CITY OF OTSEGO: Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication. X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services. Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a cost-effective manner. Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities. Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS RECOMMENDATION: City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the issuance of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A. ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED? No No BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: City staff has worked with Northland Securities, Inc. to evaluate the feasibility of issuing refunding bonds to achieve interest savings. The two bond issues identified for refunding include the Series 2010D and 2011A, which were originally issued to finance improvements to Queens Avenue and CSAH 42. The two bond issues have $3,170,000 in principal outstanding, with amortizations extending out to February 2028. The preliminary feasibility analysis provided an interest savings of $193,770 or a net present value of debt service savings of 5.52%. Northland Securities, Inc. has drafted the Finance Plan, which is included in the packet, which fully outlines the refunding feasibility analysis. City staff is recommending to sell the 2020A bond issue in a negotiated sale with Northland Securities, Inc. in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §475.60 subd. 2(9). The City has retained the services of AEM Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent municipal adviser for the purpose of providing an opinion on the fairness of the proposed pricing offered by Northland Securities. Essentially this service is providing an opinion that the proposed sale is fair compared to what the City could have obtained in the marketplace with a competitive bond sale. Within the resolution in the packet, there is a "trigger", or minimum total net savings threshold of $150,000. This is necessary, as the municipal bond market fluctuates daily, just like the stock market, so even though preliminary analysis showed a certain amount of savings, the actual amount of savings will not be known until the bond is priced. Should the bond pricing not provide the minimum amount of savings, City staff will abandon the process and not issue the refunding bond. The resolution in the packet will approve the issuance of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A, which will authorize City staff to continue the process, which is outlined as: - September 24: Credit Rating Analysis Call with S&P Global Ratings - October 2: Bond rating expected from S&P Global Ratings - October 7: Bond Pricing - October 12: City Council Awards Bonds via Resolution - November 17: Bond proceeds received and outstanding bonds refunded Jessica Green from Northland Securities, Inc. will be at the meeting if the City Council has any questions. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Finance Plan • Resolution 2020-58 POSSIBLE MOTION PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-58 approving the issuance of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A. RIIDGFT INFORMATION FUNDING: BUDGETED: Fund 380 — 2010D & 2011A Debt Service N/A Finance Plan City of Otsego, Minnesota $3,270,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A September 14, 2020 NORTHLAND r SECURITIES 150 South 5th Street, Suite 3300 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-851-5900 800-851-2920 www.northlandsecurities.com Member FINRA and SIPC I Registered with SEC and MSRB Contents ExecutiveSummary................................................................................................................................1 IssueOverview.......................................................................................................................................2 Purpose........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Authority..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Structure...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Security and Source of Repayment................................................................................................... 2 PlanRationale............................................................................................................................................ 2 IssuingProcess.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Attachment1- Preliminary Debt Service Schedule..........................................................................4 Attachment2 - Preliminary Debt Service Schedules........................................................................5 Attachment3 - Related Considerations...............................................................................................7 BankQualification............................................................................................................................ 7 ArbitrageCompliance.................................................................................................................... 7 ContinuingDisclosure.................................................................................................................... 7 Premiums............................................................................................................................................. 7 Rating................................................................................................................................................... 8 Attachment4 - Calendar of Events......................................................................................................9 Attachment5 - Risk Factors................................................................................................................ 10 Northland Securities, Inc. Page 2 Executive Summary The following is a summary of the recommended terms for the issuance of $3,270,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A (the "Bonds' or "2020A Bonds'). Additional information on the proposed finance plan and issuing process can be found after the Executive Summary, in the Issue Overview and Attachment 3- Related Considerations. Purpose Proceeds from the Bonds will be used to current refund the City's General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2010D, and the City's General Obligation Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A on November 17, 2020. Security The Bonds will be a general obligation of the City. The City will pledge for payment of the Bonds: • Special assessments collected from benefitted properties. • Property tax levies. Repayment Term The Bonds will mature annually each February 1 in the years 2021- 2028. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on February 1, 2021 and semiannually thereafter on each August 1 and February 1. Refunding Summary Estimated Total Savings: Gross savings $193,770 Net Present Value $190,632 Net PV Percent 5.52% Other Factors: No change in the debt structure is proposed. Estimated Interest Rate Average coupon: 0.49% True interest cost (TIC): 0.88% Prepayment Option The Bonds will not be subject to prepayment or optional redemption. Rating A rating will be requested from Standard and Poor's (S&P). The City's general obligation debt is currently rated "AA+" by S&P. Tax Status The Bonds will be tax-exempt, non -bank qualified obligations. Risk Factors There are certain risks associated with all debt. Risk factors related to the Bonds are discussed in Attachment 5. Type of Bond Sale Negotiated Sale Pricing Date Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Council Consideration Monday, October 12, 2020 @ 7:00 PM Northland Securities, Inc. Page 1 Issue Overview Purpose Proceeds from the Bonds will be used to current refund the City's General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2010D (the "2010D Bonds'), and the City's General Obligation Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A (the "2011A Bonds") on November 17, 2020. The table below contains the sources and uses of funds for the bond issue. Issue 2010D 2011A Summary Sources Of Funds Par Amount of Bons $835,000.00 $2,435,000.00 $3,270,OTU750 Total Sources $835,000.00 $2,435,000.00 $3,270,000.00 Uses Of Funds Total Uses $835,000.00 $2,435,000.00 $3,270,000.00 Authority The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the authority of Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 475 and 429. Structure The Bonds have been structured to result in relatively level annual debt service savings over the life of the Bonds. This maintains the original structure of the 2010D and 2011A Bonds. The proposed structure for the bond issue and preliminary debt service projections are illustrated in Attachment 1. Security and Source of Repayment The Bonds will be general obligations of the City. The finance plan relies on the following assumptions for the revenues used to pay debt service, as provided by City staff: • Special Assessments. The City levied special assessments against benefitted properties when the refunded Bonds were originally issued. Those outstanding special assessment revenues will carry over to the 2020A Bonds. • Property Taxes. The remaining revenues needed to pay debt service on the Bonds are expected to come from property tax levies. The levy will be adjusted annually based on actual special assessment collections and additional monies in the debt service fund. Plan Rationale The Finance Plan recommended in this report is based on a variety of factors and information provided by the City related to the financed projects and City objectives, Northland's knowledge of the City and our experience in working with similar cities and projects. The issuance of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds provides the best means of achieving the City's objectives and cost effective financing. The City has successfully issued and managed this type of debt for previous projects. Northland Securities, Inc. Page 2 Issuing Process The City has engaged Northland to act as underwriter for the Bonds pursuant to federal securities regulations. Northland will purchase the Bonds in an "arms length" negotiated sale. The City has chosen this approach for a variety of reasons, including flexibility in timing, ability of the underwriter to explain the Bonds to investors and cultivate investor interest in the issue in advance of the sale, certainty of underwriting commitment and transparency of pricing process. The calendar of events for the issuing process can be found in Attachment 4. In authorizing the issuance, the City Council will adopt a trigger (parameters) resolution. The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the City Administrator to execute a bond purchase agreement when total savings exceeds $ . The bond purchase agreement will be ratified by the City Council at its next meeting. This approach gives the City greater flexibility in selling the Bonds when market conditions produce the desired results, rather than accepting the conditions that exist on a specific Council meeting date. Municipal Advisor: Northland Securities, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Bond Counsel: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota Paying Agent: Northland Trust Services, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota Northland Securities, Inc. Page 3 Attachment 1 - Preliminary Debt Service Schedule Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total 11/17/2020 - - - - - 02/01/2021 525,000.00 0.150% 2,505.72 527,505.72 527,505.72 08/01/2021 - - 5,701.25 5,701.25 - 02/01/2022 560,000.00 0.250% 5,701.25 565,701.25 571,402.50 08/01/2022 - - 5,001.25 5,001.25 - 02/01/2023 560,000.00 0.300% 5,001.25 565,001.25 570,002.50 08/01/2023 - - 4,161.25 4,161.25 - 02/01/2024 315,000.00 0.350% 4,161.25 319,161.25 323,322.50 08/01/2024 - - 3,610.00 3,610.00 - 02/01/2025 325,000.00 0.400% 3,610.00 328,610.00 332,220.00 08/01/2025 - - 2,960.00 2,960.00 - 02/01/2026 320,000.00 0.500% 2,960.00 322,960.00 325,920.00 08/01/2026 - - 2,160.00 2,160.00 - 02/01/2027 335,000.00 0.600% 2,160.00 337,160.00 339,320.00 08/01/2027 - - 1,155.00 1,155.00 - 02/01/2028 330,000.00 0.700% 1,155.00 331,155.00 332,310.00 Total $3,270,000.00 - $52,003.22 $3,322,003.22 - Date And Term Structure Date 11/17/2020 Delivery Date 11/17/2020 First available call date Call Price - Yield Statistics Bond Year Dollars $10,57.17 Average Life 3.216 Years Average Coupon 0.4944604% Net Interest Cost (NIC) 0.8675646% Northland Securities, Inc. Page 4 Attachment 2 - Preliminary Debt Service Schedules Date Total P+I Net New D/S Old Net D/S Savings 02/01 /2021 527,505.72 523,795.95 549,236.25 25,440.30 02/01/2022 571,402.50 571,402.50 596,777.50 25,375.00 02/01/2023 570,002.50 570,002.50 593,845.00 23,842.50 02/01/2024 323,322.50 323,322.50 350,025.00 26702.50 02/01/2025 332,220.00 332,220.00 351,325.00 19:105.00 02/01/2026 325,920.00 325,920.00 352,145.00 26,225.00 02/01/2027 339,320.00 339,320.00 362,230.00 22,910.00 02/01/2028 332,310.00 332,310.00 356,480.00 24,170.00 Total $3,322,003.22 $3,318,293.45 $3,512,063.75 $193,770.30 PV Analysis Summary (Net to Net) Gross PV Debt Service Savings ..................... 186,922.24 Net PV Cashflow Savings @ 0.494%(Bond Yield)..... 186,922.24 Contingency or Rounding Amount .................... 3,709.77 Net Present Value Benefit $190,632.01 Net PV Benefit /$3,456,922.24 PV Refunded Debt Service 5.515% 2010D Net New Date Total P+I D/S Old Net D/S Savings 02/01/2021 95,704.54 91,393.15 103,165.00 11,771.85 02/01/2022 108,285.00 108,285.00 118,765.00 10,480.00 02/01/2023 108,022.50 108,022.50 115,820.00 7,797.50 02/01/2024 107,707.50 107,707.50 117,875.00 10,167.50 02/01/2025 107,340.00 107,340.00 114,575.00 7,235.00 02/01/2026 106,920.00 106,920.00 116,275.00 9,355.00 02/01/2027 111,395.00 111,395.00 117,810.00 6415.00 02/01/2028 105,735.00 105,735.00 113,960.00 8:225.00 Total $851,109.54 $846,798.15 $918,245.00 $71,446.85 PV Analysis Summary (Net to Net) Gross PV Debt Service Savings ..................... 66,058.79 Net PV Cashflow Savings @ 0.494%(Bond Yield)..... 66,058.79 Contingency or Rounding Amount .................... 4,311.39 Net Present Value Benefit $70,370.18 Net PV Benefit /$901,629.44 PVRefunded Debt Service 7.805% Net PV Benefit / $805,000 RefimdedPrincipal... 8.742% Net PVBenefit / $835,000 Refunding Principal.. 8.428% Northland Securities, Inc. Page 5 2011A Date Total P+I Net NewD/S Old Net D/S Savings 02/01/2021 431,801.18 432,402.80 446,071.25 13,668.45 02/01 /2022 463,117.50 463,117.50 478,012.50 14, 895.00 02/01/2023 461,980.00 461,980.00 478,025.00 16,045.00 02/01 /2024 215,615.00 215,615.00 232,150.00 16,535.00 02/01/2025 224,880.00 224,880.00 236,750.00 11,870.00 02/01/2026 219,000.00 219,000.00 235,870.00 16,870.00 02/01/2027 227,925.00 227,925.00 244,420.00 16,495.00 02/01/2028 226,575.00 226,575.00 242,520.00 15,945.00 Total $2,470,893.68 $2,471,495.30 $2,593,818.75 $122,323.45 PV Analysis Summary (Net to Net) Gross PVDebt Service Savings ..................... 120,863.45 Net P V Cashflow Savings @ 0.494%(Bond Yield)..... 120,863.45 Contingency or Rounding Amount .................... (601.62) Net Present Value Benefit $120,261.83 Net P V Benefit / $2,555,292.80 P V Refunded Debt Service 4.706% TQnf P-%TP—fit / 9:9 1ic5 00n Refi-dadPrinninnl 5.085% Northland Securities, Inc. Page 6 Attachment 3 - Related Considerations No Bank Qualification We understand the City (in combination with any subordinate taxing jurisdictions or debt issued in the City's name by 501(c)3 corporations) has issued more than $10,000,000 in tax-exempt debt during this calendar year. Therefore, the Bonds will be designated as "non -bank qualified" obligations pursuant to Federal Tax Law. Arbitrage Compliance The Bonds are expected to qualify for the "6-month spending" exemption related to arbitrage rebate. The City should become familiar with the various Arbitrage Compliance requirements for this bond issue. The Resolution for the Bonds prepared by Bond Counsel explains the requirements in greater detail. Continuing Disclosure Type: Full Dissemination Agent: Northland Securities The requirements for continuing disclosure are governed by SEC Rule 15c2-12. The primary requirements of Rule 15c2-12 actually fall on underwriters. The Rule sets forth due diligence needed prior to the underwriter's purchase of municipal securities. Part of this requirement is obtaining commitment from the issuer to provide continuing disclosure. The document describing the continuing disclosure commitments (the "Undertaking") is contained in the Official Statement that will be prepared to offer the Bonds to investors. The City has more than $10,000,000 of outstanding debt and is required to undertake "full" continuing disclosure. Full disclosure requires annual posting of the audit and a separate continuing disclosure report, as well as the reporting of certain "material events." Material events set forth in the Rule, including, but not limited to, bond rating changes, call notices, and issuance of "financial obligations" (such as PFA loans, leases, or bank placements) must be reported within ten business days of occurrence. The report contains annual financial information and operating data that "mirrors" material information presented in the Official Statement. The specific contents of the annual report will be described in the Undertaking that appears in the appendix of the Official Statement. Northland currently serves as dissemination agent for the City, assisting with the annual reporting. The information for the Bonds will be incorporated into our reporting. Premiums In the current market environment, it is likely that the proposed pricing will include premiums. A premium price occurs when the underwriter pays the City an amount in excess of the par amount of a maturity in exchange for a higher coupon (interest rate). The use of premiums reflects the underwriters view on future market conditions, tax considerations for investors and other factors. Ultimately, the true interest cost calculation ("TIC") will indicate the overall cost to the City, regardless of premium. A premium price produces additional funds that can be used in several ways: • The premium means that the City needs less bond proceeds and can reduce the size of the issue by the amount of the premium. Northland Securities, Inc. Page 7 The premium can be deposited in the Construction Fund and used to pay additional project costs, rather than used to reduce the size of the issue. • The premium can be deposited in the Debt Service Fund and used to pay principal and interest. Northland will work with City staff on the day of pricing to determine use of premium (if any). Rating A rating will be requested from Standard and Poor's (S&P). The City's general obligation debt is currently rated "AA+" by S&P. The rating process will include a conference call with the rating analyst. Northland will assist City staff in preparing for and conducting the rating call. Northland Securities, Inc. Page 8 Attachment 4 - Calendar of Events Sun Mon August Tue 2020 Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sun Mon October Tue 2020 Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sun Mon September Tue Wed 2020 Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 281 291 30 Sun Mon November Tue Wed 2020 Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Action ResponsibleDate September 8 Finance Plan and Trigger Resolution Sent to the City Northland September 10 Preliminary Official Statement Sent to City for Sign Off Northland, City and to Rating Agency September 14 Presentation of Finance Plan City Council Action, Trigger Resolution Adopted Northland Week of September Rating Call Northland, City, 21 Rating Agency October 2 Rating Received Northland, City, Rating Agency October 5 Awarding Resolution sent to City Northland, Bond Counsel October 7 Pricing Date Northland, City October 12 Awarding Resolution adopted - 7:00 p.m. City Council Action, Northland November 17 Closing on the Bonds (Proceeds Available) Northland, City Staff, Bond Counsel Northland Securities, Inc. Page 9 Attachment 5 - Risk Factors Property Taxes: Final levies will be set based on the results of sale. Levies should be reviewed annually and adjusted as needed. The debt service levy must be included in the preliminary levy for annual Truth in Taxation hearings. Future Legislative changes in the property tax system, including the imposition of levy limits and changes in calculation of property values, would affect plans for payment of debt service. Delinquent payment of property taxes would reduce revenues available to pay debt service. Special Assessments: Special assessments may be prepaid. It is likely that the income earned on the investment of prepaid assessments will be less than the interest paid if the assessments remained outstanding. Delinquencies in assessment collections would reduce revenues needed to pay debt service. The collection of deferred assessments (if any) have not been included in the revenue projections. Projected assessment income should be reviewed annually and adjusted as needed. General: In addition to the risks described above, there are certain general risks associated with the issuance of bonds. These risks include, but are not limited to: • Failure to comply with covenants in bond resolution. • Failure to comply with Undertaking for continuing disclosure. Failure to comply with IRS regulations, including regulations related to use of the proceeds and arbitrage/rebate. The IRS regulations govern the ability of the City to issue its bonds as tax-exempt securities and failure to comply with the IRS regulations may lead to loss of tax - exemption. Northland Securities, Inc. Page 10 CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020A ISSUER: City of Otsego, Minnesota BODY: City Council KIND, DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING: A regular meeting held on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Offices MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Documents Attached: Extract of Minutes of said meeting. RESOLUTION 2020-58 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020A I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the public corporation issuing the obligations referred to in the title of this certificate, certify that the documents attached hereto, as described above, have been carefully compared with the original records of said corporation in my legal custody, from which they have been transcribed; that said documents are a correct and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of said corporation, and correct and complete copies of all resolutions and other actions taken and of all documents approved by the governing body at said meeting, so far as they relate to said obligations; and that said meeting was duly held by the governing body at the time and place and was attended throughout by the members indicated above, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law. WITNESS MY HAND officially as such recording officer on September 14, 2020. Clerk EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, STATE OF MINNESOTA HELD: Monday, September 14, 2020 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Otsego, State of Minnesota, was duly held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Member adoption: introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION 2020-58 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020A BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego, State of Minnesota (herein, the "City"), as follows: The City Council hereby finds and declares that it is necessary and expedient for the City to sell and issue its fully registered general obligation improvement refunding bonds in the total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,300,000 (herein, the "Bonds"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used, together with any additional funds of the City which might be required for: (i) a current refunding of all or a portion of the February 1, 2021 through 2028 maturities, aggregating up to $805,000 in principal amount, of the City's General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2010D, dated November 1, 2010 as date of original issue; (ii) a current refunding of all or a portion of the February 1, 2021 through 2028 maturities, aggregating up to $2,365,000 in principal amount, of the City's General Obligation Improvement Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2011A, dated December 1, 2011 as date of original issue; (iii) to pay the costs associated with issuing the Bonds. 2. The City Council desires to proceed with the sale of the Bonds by direct negotiation with Northland Securities, Inc. ("NSI"). NSI will purchase the Bonds in an arm's-length commercial transaction with the City. 3. The Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to approve the sale of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,300,000 and to execute a bond purchase agreement for the purchase of the Bonds with NSI, provided the total net savings is at least $150,000.00. 4. Upon approval of the sale of the Bonds by the Mayor and the City Administrator: i. The City Council will take action at its next regularly scheduled or special meeting thereafter to adopt the necessary approving resolutions as prepared by the City's bond counsel (the "Ratifying Resolutions"); and ii. The Refunded Bonds will be redeemed and prepaid in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Ratifying Resolutions and Northland Trust Services, Inc., as registrar and paying agent on the Refunded Bonds, is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such redemption to be given to each registered holder of the Refunded Bonds not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date, and to notify DTC. 5. NSI is authorized to prepare an Official Statement related to the sale of the Bonds. 6. If the Mayor and City Administrator have not approved the sale of the bonds to NSI and executed the related bond purchase agreement by March 31, 2021, this resolution shall expire. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.