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Item 6AAGENDA ITEM # 6A NOVEMBER 9, 2009 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: We112R Funding with Stimulus State Revolving Fund Loan Resolution 09-16 SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Directd~% Nelson Van Liere, Finance Director DATE: October 30, 2009 BACKGROUND: Bids will be advertised to construct a new public supply well, We112R, on November 11, 2009. Construction of the new well was recommended in the City's Water Master Plan to replace an older well that is in poor condition. Staff had prepazed a Request for Inclusion and Facilities Plan for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in order to obtain stimulus funds through the State Revolving Fund loan program. This program offers financing at considerably lower interest rates than available through bank loans or bonds. DEP informed staffthat it appeazs likely that funding will be available for the project, and requested a loan application. A Resolution is required to accompany the application to assure DEP that the City intends to enter an agreement for financing, to designate the City Manager as the authorized representative, and to meet responsibilities associated with the agreement. BUDGET: The loan and the well are included in the FY2010 Public Utilities Budget. Over the 20- yeaz life of the loan, funding through the DEP State Revolving Fund Loan is estimated to save approximately $150,000 in interest costs. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 09-16. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 09-16 REVIEWED BY CITY AGENDA ITEM # 6A NOVEMBER 9, 2009 RESOLUTION 09-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCES. WHEREAS, Florida Statutes provide for financial assistance to local government agencies to finance the construction of drinking water facilities; and WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code rules require authorization to apply for financial assistance, to establish pledged revenues, to designate an authorized representative; to provide assurances of compliance with program requirements; and to enter into an agreement; and WHEREAS, the State Revolving Fund priority list designates Project Number DW16071 as eligible for available funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, intends to enter into an agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection under the State Revolving fund for project financing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, that SECTION I. The City of Atlantic Beach, Florida is authorized to apply for financial assistance to finance the project. SECTION II. The revenues pledged for the repayment of the loan are net water and sewer utility system revenues after payment of debt service on the following outstanding bond debt: • Utilities System Revenue Bonds series 1996 ~ Utilities System Revenue Bonds series 2004 SECTION III. The City Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative to provide the assurances and commitments required by the application. SECTION IV. The City Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative to execute the agreement which will become a binding obligation in accordance with its terms when signed by both parties. SECTION V. The City Manager is authorized to represent the City of Atlantic Beach in carrying out responsibilities under the agreement. The City Manager is authorized to delegate responsibility to appropriate staff to carry out technical, financial, and administrative activities associated with the agreement. AGENDA ITEM # 6A NOVEMBER 9, 2009 ADOPTED at a public hearing by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida on the day of November 2009 Mayor /Presiding Officer Approved as to form and correctness: Alan C. Jensen, Esquire City Attorney ATTEST: Donna L. Bartle City Clerk