Attached is a parameters Ordinance prepared by the City's bond counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, that authorizes the issuance and sale of "City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019." The bonds are for the purpose of providing funds for construction, acquisition and improvements for projects that were authorized in the 2016 bond election. The dollar amount for the 2019 bond issue is currently established at $7,800,000. The funding will support the following projects: Central Fire Station expansion and improvements, park and recreation construction and improvements, various street construction and reconstruction projects, traffic signal installations and improvements, and public art. This transaction also includes the refunding of existing "General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009" with a principal balance of $1,700,000.

A parameter sale allows the City to take advantage of market conditions and pricing opportunities. The bonds are priced on a certain date and the pricing is approved by an appointed Pricing Officer of the City. The deal has to be structured within certain parameters indicated in the authorizing ordinance. Such parameters for the bonds include: the size to not to exceed $7,800,000, the true interest cost rate not to exceed 3.75%, and the maximum maturity date for the bonds not to exceed fifteen years. Refunding amount not to exceed $1,700,000, the true interest cost rate not to exceed 3.0%, and the maximum maturity date for the bonds not to exceed two years.

The attached Ordinance sets the form, details of, and authorizes the issuance and delivery of the bonds. The bonds are obligations of the City and are payable from the levy of ad valorem taxes upon property within the City of Allen. The negotiated sale will be finalized with the authorized Pricing Officer approving the transaction after it has been structured. The Pricing Officers listed in the ordinance are the Chief Financial Officer and the Mayor. The plan is to price the bonds in mid-June. If the timetable does not change, the plan is to have the bond closing on July 11. The City will apply to Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and Standard & Poor's Corporation (S&P) for ratings on the bond issue. Bond insurance will not be pursued since the City's underlying bond rating is AAA from S&P and Aaa from Moody's. Due to the size of the issue, two underwriting firms are expected to be involved in the bond sale. Various documents such as the Bond Purchase Agreement, and Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement will be finalized and executed by the authorized Pricing Officer.

Depending upon the final interest rates, the debt payment associated with the issuance of $7,800,000 in new improvement bonds is expected to be an increase in the average annual debt service amount of approximately $528,000. The debt issuance will be structured to mature in 15 years. The debt payments will begin in fiscal year 2020. This transaction also includes the refunding of 2009 Series Bonds, generating anticipated net present value savings of $32,500.

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019"; establishing the parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds; and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the City.

I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. ________ authorizing the issuance of "City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019"; establishing the parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds; and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the City.