HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0802.000 2008-2010William P. Kenoi
Mayor
April 20, 2010
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawaii County Council
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Amending the Bond Authorization Ordinance 04 -59
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance that amends Ordinance 04 -59, as amended by 04 -154
and 09 -20, which had authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds, in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $47,000,000, to finance various public improvements of the
County. The proposed amendment to the interest rate and redemption provisions within the
bond ordinance will allow the County to issue taxable bonds under the American Recovery
and Revinvestment Act (ARRA). Under the provisions of the ARRA, general obligation
bonds of the County may be issued as taxable "Build America Bonds" or "Recovery Zone
Economic Development Bonds" which are eligible for federal interest subsidy payments.
Bond Ordinance 04 -59 is one of five bond ordinances that we are amending at this time.
They all authorize the sale of bonds for CIP funding and they have not been fully issued yet.
The County is planning a bond issue in July which will refinance current short term bond
anticipation notes that are outstanding and borrow an additional amount based on
anticipated expenditures during the upcoming months. The County may issue "Build
America Bonds" or "Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds" in the event that market
conditions remain favorable for these types of bonds.
Since the bond issuance process will begin shortly, we humbly ask for a waiver from the
Finance Committee and to have this bill heard at the next Council Meeting scheduled for
May 5, 2010.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call County Treasurer Mike Okumoto at
933 -6240.
Nancy E. Crawford
Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Finance DATE: April 19, 2010
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Okumoto PHONE: 933 -6240
A. REQUEST:
Approval to amend Ordinances 04 -59, 07 -120, 08 -106, 08 -148, and 09 -153 is requested. The proposed
amendments to the interest rate and redemption provisions of these ordinances will allow the County to
issue taxable bonds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
It is also requested that the Finance Committee review be waived due to the minor nature of the changes
and because the bond issuance process will begin shortly.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
Ordinances 04 -59. 07 -120, 08 -106, 08 -148, and 09 -153 represent bond ordinances with authorization for
CIF funding that has not been fully issued. The County is planning a bond issue in July which will refinance
current short term bond anticipation notes that are outstanding and borrow an additional amount based on
expected expenditures during the upcoming months. The exact amount will be determined closer to the
bond sale date and will be dependent on interest rates and expenditure trends.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA), provides an interest subsidy to the County on
taxable bonds, providing an attractive option for financing capital improvements. It is likely that we will issue
taxable (vs. the traditional tax - exempt) bonds to take advantage of the interest subsidy.
The requested amendments will allow the County to issue Build America Bonds or Recovery Zone
Economic Development Bonds that are authorized under ARRA in the event that market conditions remain
favorable for these types of bonds.
SIGNED:
DATE: 77/70
J YOSHIMOTO
Chair & Presiding Officer
EMILY I. NAEOLE
Vice Chair
April 22, 2010
J Yoshimoto, Chair
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: Bill No. 245 : An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 04 -59 of the County of
Hawaii, as Heretofore Amended, Pertaining to the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the
Purpose of Financing Various Public Improvements of the County.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of
Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above - referenced matter be
waived from the Finance Committee to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this
matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the
matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is
denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Finance Committee
for placement on its future agenda
Sincerely,
Dennis `Fresh' Onishi, Chair
Finance Committee
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawat't County Building
25 Avian Street
Hilo, Ilawai'i 96720
Approved /Date /Waive to Council: Disapproved /Date /Refer to FC:
J Yoshimoto, Chair J Yoshimoto, Chair
Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council
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DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
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