File #: RES-96:1209    Version: 1 Name: Expense of funds for a street project
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/1996 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 2/19/1996
Title: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO MAKE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES TOWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR SUCH EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Indexes: Budget amendment, Project
Related files: MIN-96:004
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A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO MAKE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES TOWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR SUCH EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas (the City) proposes to construct street and road extensions and improvements, with related improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City Council assure that the power of the City to issue bonds the interest on which is exempt from federal income tax will, under applicable Treasury Regulations, be preserved, and adoption of this Resolution serves that purpose;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes and appropriates the sum of not to exceed $5,000,000 (the Expenditure) for the purpose of constructing street and road extensions and improvements, with related improvements (the Project).

The City Council hereby declares its intent to reimburse itself for the Expenditure from the proceeds of bonds of the City (the Bonds) and, further, declares as follows:

a. Proceeds of the Bonds will be applied to reimburse the City for the Expenditure within eighteen (18) months after the later of (a) the date of the Expenditure or (b) the date on which the project is placed in service and, in any event, within three (3) years after the date of the making of the Expenditure.

b. The City Council is aware of no reason which would cause it to expect that the Expenditure would be reimbursed from any source other than the proceeds of the Bonds.

c. The City Council is aware of no reason which would cause it to believe that the Expenditure will not be reimbursed from proceeds of the Bonds.

d. The City Council is aware of nothing in the budget or financial circumstances of the City which is inconsistent with the intent and declaration of the City Council to finance ...

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