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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 200411-N - Reimburse McMaster LightingA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE COST OF LIGHTING THE MCMASTER ATHLETIC COMPLEX. WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas (the "Issuer ") is a home -rule City of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Issuer expects to pay expenditures in connection with lighting the McMaster Athletic Complex prior to the issuance of obligations to finance the Complex; WHEREAS, the Issuer finds, considers, and declares that the reimbursement of the Issuer for the payment of such an expenditure will be appropriate and consistent with the lawful objectives of the Issuer and, as such, chooses to declare its intention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.15 0-2 of the Treasury Regulations, to reimburse itself for such payments at such time as it issues obligations to finance the Complex; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element: 1. Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy End 9.00, which states: "Parks, open space, recreation facilities and services, and social and cultural activities contribute to an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown," and 2. Finance Policy End 14.00, which states: "All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient business -like manner and sufficient financial resources for both current and future needs are provided," and further finds that the enactment of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Reimbursement Resolution No. V 0 e r / Page 1 of 2 IIGTOWN 2IDATAIIDIVISIOMFIN. AN CEISHARE21/ 1GENDA120001LITESREIMBURS .RES.DOC SECTION 2. The Issuer reasonably expects to incur debt with a maximum principal amount of $500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of lighting the McMaster Athletic Complex which will include lights for 4 softball fields, 2 soccer fields and one football field. SECTION 3. All costs to be reimbursed pursuant hereto will be capital expenditures. No tax - exempt obligations will be issued by the Issuer in furtherance of this Resolution after a date which is later than 18 months after the later of (1) the date the expenditures are paid or (2) the date on which the property, with respect to which such expenditures were made, is placed in service. SECTION 4. The foregoing notwithstanding, no tax- exempt obligation will be issue pursuant to this Resolution more than three years after the date any expenditure which is to be reimbursed is paid. SECTION 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. RESOLVED this 11th day of April, 2000. ATTEST: Sandra D. Lee City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Marianne Landers Banks City Attorney THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: >t r f By: MaryEllen Kersch Mayor Reimbursement Resolution No. o?o ° — Page 2 of 2 IIGTOWN 21DATAIIDIVISIONIFINANCEISHA RE21AGENDA12000UTESREIMBURS .RES.DOC