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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE LOAN AMOUNT FROM
THE SAFE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND BY ENTERING INTO A
FINANCING CONTRACT WITH
THE OREGON INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AUTHORITY
A. The City of Ashland currently has a $14,811,865 loan from the Oregon Infrastructure
Finance Authority for the design and construction of a new water treatment plant; and
B. The City of Ashland wishes to decrease the amount of this loan to $4,700,759 with $975,101
eligible for principal forgiveness if contract conditions are met; and
C. This revised loan will cover the costs associated with the design of a new water treatment
plant; however the revised loan will not cover the cost of construction; and
D. The recipient of the loan is a community water system as defined in Oregon Administrative
Rule 123-049-0010; and
E. The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996, Pub. L. 104-182, as amended (the
"Act"), authorize any community water system to file an application with the Oregon
Infrastructure Finance Authority of the Business Development Department (the '*IFA") to obtain
financial assistance from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund; and
F. The City of Ashland has filed an application with the IFA to obtain financial assistance for a
"safe drinking water project" within the meaning of the Act, and the IFA has approved the City
of Ashland's application for financial assistance; and
G. The City of Ashland is required, as a prerequisite to the receipt of financial assistance from
the IFA, to enter into a Financing Contract with the IFA, number S16021, substantially in the
form attached hereto as "Exhibit L" The project is described in Exhibit C to that Financing
Contract (the "Project"); and
H. Notice relating to the Citys consideration of the adoption of this resolution was published in
full accordance with the City of Ashland's charter and the laws for public notification.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Financing Loan Authorized. The City Council of the City of Ashland hereby
authorizes the City Manager to execute the Financing Contract which is attached hereto as "Exhibit
I" and incorporated herein by this reference, a promissory note, and such other documents as may
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be required to obtain financial assistance, including a loan from the IFA, on the condition that I
principal amount of the loan from the IFA to the City of Ashland is not more than $4,700,7
(with $975,101 eligible for principal forgiveness if contract conditions are met) and the interi
rate is not more than 1.00% if contract conditions are met (and 1.98% if not met). The proceeds
the loan from the IFA must be applied solely to the "Costs of the Project" as such term is defin
in the Financing Contract.
SECTION 2. Sources of Repayment. Amounts payable by the City of Ashland are payable
the sources described in Section 4 of the Financing Contract and the Oregon Revised Sty
Section 285A.213(5) which include:
(a) Revenue from any water system project of the Recipient, including special asses.,
revenue;
(b) Amounts withheld under subsection 285A.213(6);
(c) The general fund of the Recipient;
(d) Any combination of sources listed in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection; or
(e) Any other source.
SECTION 3. Additional Documents. The City Manager of the City of Ashland is here
authorized to enter into any agreements and to execute any documents or certificates which m
be required to obtain financial assistance from the IFA for the Project pursuant to the Financi
Documents.
SECTION 4. Tax-ExeLnpt Status. The City of Ashland covenants not to take any action or or
to take any action if the taking or omission would cause interest paid by the City of Ashla
pursuant to the Financing Documents not to qualify for the exclusion from gross income provid
by Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The City Manager of I
City of Ashland may enter into covenants on behalf of the City to protect the tax-exempt status
the interest paid by the City pursuant to the Financing Documents and may execute any I
certificate, Internal Revenue Service forms, or other documents as may be required by the IFA
its bond counsel to protect the tax-exempt status of such interest.
SECTION 5. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council this day of 12022.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by,
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Melissa Huhtala, City Recorder
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SIGNED and APPROVED this day of 2022.
PocuSigned by:
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Julie Akins, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
�DocuSigned by:8E14.
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Katrina L. Brown, City Attorney
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SAFE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND
AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCING CONTRACT
Project Name: Final Design and Engineering for a 7.0-Million-Gallon Water Treatment Plant
Project Number: S16021
This amended and restated financing contract ("Contract"), dated as of the date the Contract is fully
executed, is made by the State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Infrastructure Finance
Authority ("LFA"), and the City of Ashland ("Recipient") for financing of the project referred to above
and described in Exhibit C ("Project").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, ITA and Recipient executed Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Financing
Contract number S 16021 for a project referred to as the New Ashland 2.5 -Million-Gallon Water
Treatment Plant ("Project") on 13 July 2016.
WHEREAS, the Contract required IFA to provide the following to Recipient for the Project: 1) a
Section 2A Loan in the amount of $13,781,865; and 2) a Section 213 Forgivable Loan in the amount of
$1,030,000.
WHEREAS, Recipient has made a Disbursement Request, and OBDD has disbursed $1,574,490 of the
Loan Financing Proceeds for the Section 2A Loan for the Project, and OBDD has disbursed $975,101 of
the Loan Financing Proceeds for the Section 2B Forgivable Loan for the Project.
WHEREAS, the Recipient requests that the project description be changed to no longer include
construction activity, thereby reducing the total estimated project costs to $4,700,759 (original estimated
project cost was $14,811,865).
WHEREAS, ITA and Recipient desire to restate the Contract in its entirety as of the date that this
Amended and Restated Finacing Contract becomes effective to extend it's effectiveness through 31
December 2022, reduce the previously awarded loan amounts, update the project description and project
budget, revise the maturity date and revise the interest rate, as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements contained herein and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
par -ties hereto agree to amend and replace the financing contract executed on 13 July 2016 in its entirety
as follows:
This Amended and Restated Contract becomes effective only when fully signed and approved as required
by applicable law. Capitalized terms not defined in section I and elsewhere in the body of the Contract
have the meanings assigned to them by Exhibit A.
This Contract includes the following exhibits, listed in descending order of precedence for purposes of
resolving any conflict between two or more of the parts:
Exhibit A General Definitions
Exhibit B Security
Exhibit C Project Description
Exhibit D Project Budget
Exhibit E Information Required by 2 CFR § 200.331(a)(1)
Exhibit F Certification Regarding Lobbying
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ISECTION I - KEY TERMS
The following capitalized terms have the meanings assigned below.
"Estimated Project Cost" means $4,700,759.
"Forgivable Loan Amount" means $975, 10 1.
"Section 2A. Loan Amount" means $3,725,658.
"Interest Rate" means 1.00% per annum, computed on the basis of a 360-day year, consisting of
twelve 30-day months.
"Maturity Date" means the 9h anniversary of the Repayment Commencement Date.
"Payment Date" means December 1.
"Project Closeout Deadline" means 90 days after the earlier of the Project Completion Date or the
Project Completion Deadline.
"Project Completion Deadline" means 31 December 2022.
"Repayment Commencement Date" means the first Payment Date to occur after the Project Closeout
Deadline.
ISECTION 2 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The IFA shall provide Recipient, and Recipient shall accept from IFA, financing for the Project specified
below:
A. A non -revolving loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the Section 2.A. Loan
Amount.
B. 113, non -revolving loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the Forgi'Vablc Loan
Amount.
"Loan" means, collectively and individually without distinction, as the context requires, the loans
described in this section 2.
Notwithstanding the above, the aggregate total of Financing Proceeds disbursed under this Contract shall
not exceed the Costs of the Project. If the Project is completed for less than the amount of the Estimated
Project Cost, the availability under the Section 2.A. Loan will be reduced accordingly.
ISECTION 3 - DISBURSEMENTS
A. Reimbursement Basis. The Financing Proceeds shall be disbursed to Recipient on an expense
reimbursement or costs -incurred basis. The Recipient must submit each disbursement request for the
Financing Proceeds on an IFA-provided or IFA-approved disbursement request form ("Disbursement
Request").
B. Financing Availability. The IFA's obligation to make, and Recipient's right to request, disbursements
under this Contract terminates on the Project Closeout Deadline.
C. Payment to Contractors. The IFA, in its sole discretion, may make direct payment to suppliers,
contractors and subcontractors and others for sums due them in connection with construction of the
Project, instead of reimbursing Recipient for those sums.
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D. Order of Disbursement. Recipient authorizes IFA to determine whether disbursements will be drawn
from the Loan Amount or the Forgivable Loan Amount, and record the date and amount of each such
disbursement. Absent manifest error, such notations will be conclusive evidence for determining
accrual of interest on the principal balance of the Loan and the remaining Loan Amount and Forgivable
Loan Amount available for disbursement.
ISECTION 4 - LOAN PAYMENT; PREPAYMENT; FORGIVENESS
A. Promise to Pay
. The Recipient shall repay the Loan and all amounts due under this Contract in
accordance with its terms. Payments required under this Contract are, without limitation, payable from
the sources of repayment described in the Act and this Contract, including but not limited to Exhibit B,
and the obligation of Recipient to make all payments is absolute and unconditional. Payments will not
be abated, rebated, set-off, reduced, abrogated, terminated, waived, postponed or otherwise modified
in any manner whatsoever. Payments cannot remain unpaid, regardless of any contingency, act of God,
event or cause whatsoever, including (without limitation) any acts or circumstances that may constitute
failure of consideration, eviction or constructive eviction, the taking by eminent domain or destruction
of or damage to the Project, commercial frustration of purpose, any change in the laws, rules or
regulations of the United States of America or of the State of Oregon or any political subdivision or
governmental authority, nor any failure of IFA to perform any agreement, whether express or implied,
or any duty, liability, or obligation arising out of or connected with the Project or this Contract, or any
rights of set off, recoupment, abatement or counterclaim that Recipient might otherwise have against
IFA or any other party or parties; provided further, that payments hereunder will not constitute a
waiver of any such rights.
B. Interest. Interest accrues at the Interest Rate on each disbursement from the date of disbursement until
the Loan is fully paid. All unpaid interest accrued to the Repayment Commencement Date is (in
addition to the first regular installment payment due) payable on the Repayment Commencement Date.
C. Loan Payments. Starting on the Repayment Commencement Date and then on each succeeding
Payment Date, Recipient shall make level installment payments of principal and interest, each payment
sufficient to pay the interest accrued to the date of payment and so much of the principal as will fully
amortize the Loan by the Maturity Date, on which date the entire outstanding balance of the Loan is
due and payable in full.
D. Loan Prepayments.
(1) Mandatory Prepgyme . The Recipient shall prepay all or part of the outstanding balance of the
Loan as required by this Contract.
(2) Optional Prepqyme . The Recipient may prepay all or part of the outstanding balance of the
Loan on any day except a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday or day that banking institutions in
Salem, Oregon are closed.
E. Application of Payments. Regardless of any designation by Recipient, payments and prepayments by
Recipient under this Contract or any of the Financing Documents will be applied first to any expenses
of IFA, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, then to unpaid accrued interest (in the case of
prepayment, on the amount prepaid), then to the principal of the Loan. In the case of a Loan
prepayment that does not prepay all the principal of the Loan, IFA will determine, in its sole discretion,
the method for how the Loan prepayment will be applied to the outstanding principal payments. A
scheduled payment received before the scheduled repayment date will be applied to interest and
principal on the scheduled repayment date, rather than on the day such payment is received.
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F. Forgiveness. (D) Subject to satisfaction by Recipient of any special conditions in Exhibit C, if
Recipient completes the Project by the Project Completion Deadline in accordance with the terms of
this Contract, and provided that no Event of Default has occurred, IFA shall, 90 days after the Project
Completion Date, forgive repayment of the Forgivable Loan Amount and any interest accrued thereon
and cancel the Forgivable Loan. The Forgivable Loan Amount and any interest forgiven remain
subject to the requirements of OAR 123-049-0050, which survive payment of the Loan.
(2) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if, at the Project Completion Date or at any time
thereafter and continuing until the Loan is repaid, the average monthly residential water rates for the
water supplied by the System are not at or above the affordability rate of $45.31 per 7,500 gallons,
$500,000 of the amount due under the Forgivable Loan will not be forgiven. Further, the Section 2.A.
Loan and the portion of the Forgivable Loan that is not forgiven under section 4.F.(I) shall, at IFA's
discretion and after notice to Recipient, be modified as follows:
Interest shall accrue at the rate of One and 98/100 percent (1.98%) per annum.
The above -described modification shall be effective without the necessity of executing any further
documents. However, at IFA's request, Recipient shall execute and deliver to IFA such additional
agreements, instruments and documents as IFA deems necessary to reflect such modification,
including but not limited to an amendment to the Contract.
ISECTION 5 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
A. Conditions Precedent to IFA's Obligations. The IFA's obligations are subject to the receipt of the
following items, in form and substance satisfactory to IFA and its Counsel:
(1) This Contract duly signed by an authorized officer of Recipient.
(2) A copy of the ordinance, order or resolution of the governing body of Recipient authorizing the
borrowing and the contemplated transactions and the execution and delivery of this Contract and
the other Financing Documents.
(3) An opinion of Recipient's Counsel.
(4) Such other certificates, documents, opinions and information as IFA may reasonably require.
B. Conditions to Disbursements. As to any disbursement, IFA has no obligation to disburse funds unless
all following conditions are met:
(1) There is no Default or Event of Default.
(2) The representations and warranties made in this Contract are true and correct on the date of
disbursement as if made on such date.
(3) The IFA, in the reasonable exercise of its administrative discretion, has sufficient moneys in the
Fund for use in the Project and has sufficient funding, appropriations, limitations, allotments and
other expenditure authority to make the disbursement.
(4) The IFA (a) has received a completed Disbursement Request, (b) has received any written
evidence of materials and labor furnished to or work performed upon the Project, itemized
receipts or invoices for payment, and releases, satisfactions or other signed statements or forms
as IFA may require, (c) is satisfied that all items listed in the Disbursement Request are
reasonable and that the costs for labor and materials were incurred and are properly included in
the Costs of the Project, and (d) has determined that the disbursement is only for costs defined
as eligible costs under the Act and any implementing administrative rules and policies.
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(5) The Recipient has delivered documentation satisfactory to IFA that, in addition to the Financing
Proceeds, Recipient has available or has obtained binding commitments for all funds necessary
to complete the Project.
(6) Any conditions to disbursement elsewhere in this Contract or in the other Financing Documents
are met.
ISECTION 6 - USE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A. Use of Proceeds. The Recipient shall use the Financing Proceeds only for the activities described in
Exhibit C and according to the budget in Exhibit D. The Recipient may not transfer Financing Proceeds
among line items in the budget without the prior written consent of IFA.
B . Costs of the Project. The Recipient shall apply the Financing Proceeds to the Costs of the Project in
accordance with the Act and Oregon law, as applicable. Financing Proceeds cannot be used for costs
in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the total Costs of the Project and cannot be used for pre -
Award Costs of the Project, unless permitted by Exhibit C.
C. Costs Paid for by Others. The Recipient may not use any of the Financing Proceeds to cover costs to
be paid for by other financing for the Project from another State of Oregon agency or any third party.
SECTION 7 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF RECIPIENT
The Recipient represents and warrants to IFA:
A. Estimated Project Cost, Funds for Repayment. A reasonable estimate of the Costs of the Project is
shown in section 1, and the Project is fully funded. The Recipient will have adequate funds available
to repay the Loan, and the Maturity Date does not exceed the usable life of the Project.
B. Organization and Authority.
(1) The Recipient (a) is a Municipality under the Act, and validly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Oregon, and (b) owns a community water system, as defined in the Act and
OAR 123-049-0010.
(2) The Recipient has all necessary right, power and authority under its organizational documents
and under Oregon law to (a) execute and deliver this Contract and the other Financing
Documents, (b) incur and perform its obligations under this Contract and the other Financing
Documents, and (c) borrow and receive financing for the Project.
(3) This Contract and the other Financing Documents executed and delivered by Recipient have
been authorized by an ordinance, order or resolution of Recipient's governing body, and voter
approval, if necessary, that was adopted in accordance with applicable law and requirements for
filing public notices and holding public meetings.
(4) This Contract and the other Financing Documents have been duly executed by Recipient, and
when executed by IFA, are legal, valid and binding, and enforceable in accordance with their
terms.
C. Full Disclosure. The Recipient has disclosed in writing to IFA all facts that materially adversely affect
the Project, or the ability of Recipient to make all payments and perform all obligations required by
this Contract and the other Financing Documents. The Recipient has made no false statements of fact,
nor has it omitted information necessary to prevent any statements from being misleading. The
information contained in this Contract and the other Financing Documents is true and accurate in all
respects.
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D. Pending Litig4ign. The Recipient has disclosed in writing to IFA all proceedings pending 'or to the
knowledge of Recipient, threatened) against or affecting Recipient, in any court or before any
governmental authority or arbitration board or tribunal, that, if adversely determined, would materially
adversely affect the Project or the ability of Recipient to make all payments and perform all obligations
required by this Contract and the other Financing Documents.
E. No Defaults.
(1) No Defaults or Events of Default exist or occur upon authorization, execution or delivery of this
Contract or any of the Financing Documents.
(2) The Recipient has not violated, and has not received notice of any claimed violation of, any
agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which the Project or its property may be
bound, that would materially adversely affect the Project or the ability of Recipient to make all
payments and perform all obligations required by this Contract and the other Financing
Documents.
F. Compliance with Existing Agreements and Applicable Law. The authorization and execution of, and
the performance of all obligations required by, this Contract and the other Financing Documents will
not: (i) cause a breach of any agreement, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument, to
which Recipient is a party or by which the Project or any of its property or assets may be bound; (ii)
cause the creation or imposition of any third party lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or
asset of Recipient; (iii) violate any provision of the charter or other document pursuant to which
Recipient was organized or established; or (iv) violate any laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions,
or court orders related to Recipient, the Project or its properties or operations.
G. Governmental Consent. The Recipient has obtained or will obtain all permits and approvals, and has
made or will make all notifications, declarations, filings or registrations, required for the making and
performance of its obligations under this Contract and the other Financing Documents, for the
financing or refinancing and undertaking and completion of the Project.
SECTION 8 - COVENANTS OF RECIPIENT
The Recipient covenants as follows:
A. Notice of Adverse Change. The Recipient shall promptly notify IFA of any adverse change in the
activities, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of Recipient or the Project related to the
ability of Recipient to make all payments and perform all obligations required by this Contract or the
other Financing Documents.
B. Compliance with Laws. The Recipient shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and
orders of any court or governmental authority that relate to this Contract or the other Financing
Documents, the Project and the operation of the System of which the Project is a component. In
particular, but without limitation, Recipient shall comply with the following, as applicable and as they
may be amended from time to time:
(1) State procurement regulations found in the Oregon Public Contracting Code, ORS chapters
279A, 279B and 279C.
(2) State labor standards and wage rates found in ORS chapter 279C, and federal prevailing wage
provisions in accordance with the federal Davis -Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. § § 3141 to
3144, 144, 3146 and 3147 (2002).
(3) The Recipient is required to place a sign at construction sites supported under this Loan
displaying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") logo in a manner that informs
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the public that the Project is funded in part or wholly by the EPA. The sign must be placed in
a visible location that can be directly linked to the work taking place and must be maintained
in good condition throughout the construction period. Recipient is required to comply with
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(4) SAFE DRINKING WATER IN OREGON: Program Guidelines & Applicant's Handbook for
the Federally Funded Safe Drinking Water Revolving Fund & Drinking Water Protection Loan
Fund (May 2015), as amended from time to time ("Safe Drinking Water Handbook"),
including but not limited to the Federal Crosscutting Requirements described in the Safe
Drinking Water Handbook.
(5) Lobbying. The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the Costs of the Project will not include
any Lobbying costs or expenses incurred by Recipient or any person on behalf of Recipient, and
that Recipient will comply with federal restrictions on lobbying at 40 C.F.R. Part 34 and will
not request payment or reimbursement for Lobbying costs and expenses. "Lobbying" means
influencing or attempting to influence a member, officer or employee of a governmental agency
or legislature in connection with the awarding of a government contract, the making of a
government grant or loan or the entering into of a cooperative agreement with such governmental
entity or the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any of the above.
The Recipient shall submit to IFA a Certification Regarding Lobbying, the form of which is
attached as Exhibit F, and any applicable quarterly disclosure statement of covered lobbying
activity. The Recipient will cause any entity, firm or person receiving a contract or subcontract
utilizing Loan proceeds in excess of $100,000 to complete the same certification and any
applicable disclosure statement, and submit them to Recipient. The Recipient shall retain such
certifications and make them available for inspection and audit by IFA, the federal government
or their representatives. The Recipient shall forward any disclosure statements to IFA.
(6) Federal Audit Requirements. The Loan is federal financial assistance, and the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance ("CFD ") number and title is "66.468, Capitalization Grants for
Drinking Water State Revolving Funds." Recipient is a sub -recipient.
(a) If Recipient receives federal funds in excess of $750,000 in the Recipient's fiscal year, it is
subject to audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F.
Recipient, if subject to this requirement, shall at its own expense submit to IFA a copy of, or
electronic link to, its annual audit subject to this requirement covering the funds expended
under this Contract and shall submit or cause to be submitted to IFA the annual audit of any
subrecipient(s), contractor(s), or subcontractor(s) of Recipient responsible for the financial
management of funds received under this Contract.
(b) Audit costs for audits not required in accordance with 2 CFR part 200, subpart F are
unallowable. If Recipient did not expend $750,000 or more in Federal funds in its fiscal year,
but contracted with a certified public accountant to perform an audit, costs for performance of
that audit shall not be charged to the funds received under this Contract.
(c) Recipient shall save, protect and hold harmless IFA from the cost of any audits or special
investigations performed by the Federal awarding agency or any federal agency with respect
to the funds expended under this Contract. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that any audit
costs incurred by Recipient as a result of allegations of fraud, waste or abuse are ineligible for
reimbursement under this or any other agreement between Recipient and the State of Oregon.
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(7) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Recipient will implement the good faith efforts for
solicitation and contracting with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("DBE") described in
the Safe Drinking Water Handbook.. This applies to all solicitation and contracting for
construction, equipment, supplies, engineering or other services that constitute the Project
financed by this Contract. The Recipient will maintain documentation in a Project file and
submit the required forms, as described in the Safe Drinking Water Handbook. The Recipient
will ensure that all prime contractors implement the good faith efforts for solicitation and
contracting, and comply with all DBE procurement forms, statements, and reporting
requirements. The Recipient agrees to apply the current regional fair share objectives.
The Recipient will ensure that each procurement contract includes the following term and
condition:
"The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or
sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable
requirements of 40 CFR part 33 in the award and administration of contracts
awarded under EPA financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to
carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract which may result
in the termination of this contract or other legally available remedies."
(8) Property Standards. Recipient shall comply with 2 CFR 200.313 which generally describes the
required maintenance, documentation, and allowed disposition of equipment purchased with
federal funds.
(9) Contract Provisions. The contract provisions listed in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix 11 are
obligations of Recipient, as applicable, and must be included, as applicable, by Recipient in its
contracts related to the Project.
(10) Iron and Steel Products. Pursuant to the 2014 Congressional appropriations bill and 2015
Continuing Resolution for the Safe Drinking Water programs, none of the Financing Proceeds
may be used for any part of the Project unless all of the iron and steel products used in the
project are produced in the United States. "Iron and steel products" means the following
products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers
and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves,
structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials.
(11) Incorporation by Reference. The above state and federal laws, rules, regulations and orders are
incorporated by reference in this Contract to the extent required by law.
C. Project Completion Obligations. The Recipient shall:
(1) When procuring professional consulting services, provide IFA with copies of all solicitations at
least 10 days before advertising, and all contracts at least 10 days before signing.
(2) Provide IFA with copies of all plans and specifications relating to the Project, and atimeline for
the construction bidding/award process, at least ten (10) days before advertising for bids.
(3) Provide a copy of the bid tabulation and notice of award to IFA within ten (10) days after
selecting a construction contractor.
(4) Complete an environmental review in accordance with the state environmental review process
and in compliance with state and federal environmental laws prior to any construction work on
the Project.
(5) Permit IFA to conduct field engineering and inspection of the Project at any time.
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(6) Complete the Project using its own fiscal resources or money from other sources to pay for any
Costs of the Project in excess of the total amount of financial assistance provided pursuant to
this Contract.
(7) Complete the Project no later than the Project Completion Deadline, unless otherwise permitted
by IFA in writing.
(8) No later than the Project Closeout Deadline, provide IFA with a final project completion report
on a form provided by IFA, including Recipient's certification that the Project is complete, all
payments are made, and no further disbursements are needed; provided however, for the
purposes of this Contract, IFA will be the final judge of the Project's completion.
(9) Obtain and maintain as -built drawings for all facilities constructed as part of the Project.
(10) Meters. Prior to final disbursement of the Loan, Recipient shall,
(i) In the case of construction projects, install necessary source meters and service meters on
all connections throughout the System.
(ii) In the case of planning, preliminary engineering and final design and specification projects,
adopt a plan for the installation of necessary source meters and service meters on all
connections throughout the System.
D. Ownership of Project. During the term of the Loan, the Project is and will continue to be owned by
Recipient. The Project will be operated by Recipient or by a person under a management contract or
operating agreement with Recipient. Any such management contract or operating agreement will be
structured as a "qualified management contract" as described in IRS Revenue Procedure 97-13, as
amended or supplemented.
E. Operation and Maintenance of the Project. The Recipient shall operate and maintain the Project in
good repair and operating condition so as to preserve the long term public benefits of the Project,
including making all necessary and proper repairs, replacements, additions, and improvements during
term of the Loan. On or before the Project Closeout Deadline, Recipient shall adopt a plan acceptable
to IFA for the on -going operation and maintenance of the Project without reliance on IFA financing
and furnish IFA, at its request, with evidence of such adoption. The plan must include measures for
generating revenues sufficient to assure the operation and maintenance of the Project during the usable
life of the Project.
F. Insurance, Damage. The Recipient shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, insurance policies with
responsible insurers or self insurance programs, insuring against liability and risk of direct physical
loss, damage or destruction of the Project, at least to the extent that similar insurance is customarily
carried by governmental units constructing, operating and maintaining similar facilities. Nothing in
this provision precludes Recipient from exerting a defense against any party other than IFA, including
a defense of immunity. If the Project or any portion is destroyed, any insurance proceeds will be paid
to IFA and applied to prepay the outstanding balance on the Loan in accordance with section 4.D.(I),
unless IFA agrees in writing that the insurance proceeds may be used to rebuild the Project.
G. Sales, Leases and Encumbrances. Except as specifically described in Exhibit C, Recipient shall not
sell, lease, exchange, abandon, transfer ,or otherwise dispose of any substantial portion of or interest
in the Project or any system that provides revenues for payment or is security for the Loan, unless
worn out, obsolete, or, in the reasonable business judgment of Recipient, no longer useful in the
operation of the Project. Nevertheless, IFA may consent to such disposition if it has received 90 days'
prior written notice from Recipient. Such consent may require assumption by transferee of all of
Recipient's obligations under the Financing Documents and payment of IFA's costs related to such
assumption, and receipt by IFA of an opinion of Bond Counsel to the effect that such disposition
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complies with applicable law and will not adversely affect the exclusion of interest on any Lottery
Bonds from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation under Section 103(a) of the Code.
The term "Bond Counsel" means a law firm determined by IFA to have knowledge and expertise in
the field of municipal law and whose opinions are generally accepted by purchasers of municipal
bonds. In the case of sale, exchange, transfer or other similar disposition, Recipient shall, within 30
days of receipt of any proceeds from such disposition, prepay the entire outstanding balance on the
Loan in accordance with section 4.D.(I) unless IFA agrees otherwise in writing. If Recipient abandons
the Project, Recipient shall prepay the entire outstanding balance of the Loan immediately upon
demand by IFA.
H. Condemnation Proceeds. If the Project or any portion is condemned, any condemnation proceeds will
be paid to IFA and applied to prepay the outstanding balance of the Loan in accordance with
section 4.D.(I).
I. Financial Records. The Recipient shall keep accurate books and records for the revenues and funds
that are the source of repayment of the Loan, separate and distinct from its other books and records,
and maintain them according to generally accepted accounting principles established by the
Government Accounting Standards Board in effect at the time. The Recipient shall have these records
audited annually by an independent certified public accountant, which may be part of the annual audit
of all records of Recipient.
J. Inspections-, Information. The Recipient shall permit IFA, and any party designated by IFA, the
Oregon Secretary of State's Office, the federal government and their duly authorized representatives:
(i) to inspect, at any reasonable time, the property, if any, constituting the Project; and (ii) at any
reasonable time, to inspect and make copies of any accounts, books and records, including, without
limitation, its records regarding receipts, disbursements, contracts, investments and any other related
matters, and financial statements or other documents related to its financial standing. The Recipient
shall supply any related reports and information as IFA may reasonably require. In addition, Recipient
shall, upon request, provide IFA with copies of loan documents or other financing documents and any
official statements or other forms of offering prospectus relating to any other bonds, notes or other
indebtedness of Recipient that are issued after the date of this Contract.
K. Records Maintenance. The Recipient shall retain and keep accessible all books, documents, papers,
and records that are directly related to this Contract, the Project or the Financing Proceeds until the
date that is three years following the later of the final maturity of the Lottery Bonds or the final maturity
or redemption date of any obligation, or series of obligations, that refinanced the Lottery Bonds, or
such longer period as may be required by other provisions of this Contract or applicable law. Such
documentation includes, but may not be limited to, all documentation necessary to establish the uses
and investment of the Loan proceeds, all construction contracts and invoices detailing the costs paid
from Loan proceeds, and all contracts related to the uses of the Project, including leases, management
contracts, and service contracts that relate to the use of the Project.
L. Economic Benefit Data. The IFA may require Recipient to submit specific data on the economic
development benefits of the Project and other information to evaluate the success and economic impact
of the Project, from the date of this Contract until six years after the Project Completion date. The
Recipient shall, at its own expense, prepare and submit the data within the time specified by IFA.
M. Professional Responsibility. A professional engineer or architect, as applicable, registered and in good
standing in Oregon, will be responsible for the design and construction of the Project. All service
providers retained for their professional expertise must be certified, licensed, or registered, as
appropriate, in the State of Oregon for their specialty. The Recipient shall follow standard construction
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practices, such as bonding requirements for construction contractors, requiring errors and omissions
insurance, and performing testing and inspections during construction.
N. Notice of Default. The Recipient shall give IFA prompt written notice of any Default as soon as any
senior administrative or financial officer of Recipient becomes aware of its existence or reasonably
believes a Default is likely.
O. Indemnity. To the extent authorized by law, Recipient shall defend (subject to ORS chapter 180),
indemnify, save and hold harmless IFA and its officers, employees and agents from and against any
and all claims, suits, actions, proceedings, losses, damages, liability and court awards including costs,
expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred related to any actual or alleged act or omission by Recipient, or
its employees, agents or contractors; however, the provisions of this section are not to be construed as
a waiver of any defense or limitation on damages provided for under Chapter 30 of the Oregon Revised
Statutes or under the laws of the United States or other laws of the State of Oregon.
P. Further Assurances. The Recipient shall, at the request of IFA, authorize, sign, acknowledge and
deliver any further resolutions, conveyances, transfers, assurances, financing statements and other
instruments and documents as may be necessary or desirable for better assuring, conveying, granting,
assigning and confirming the rights, security interests and agreements granted or intended to be
granted by this Contract and the other Financing Documents.
Q. Exclusion of Interest from Federal Gross Income and Compliance with Code.
(1) The Recipient shall not take any action or omit to take any action that would result in the loss of
the exclusion of the interest on any Lottery Bonds from gross income for purposes of federal
income taxation, as governed by Section 1031(a) of the Code. IFA may decline to disburse the
Financing Proceeds if it finds that the federal tax exemption of the Lottery Bonds cannot be
assured.
(2) The Recipient shall not take any action (including but not limited to the execution of a
management agreement for the operation of the Project) or omit to take any action that would
cause any Lottery Bonds to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 (a) of
the Code. Accordingly, unless Recipient receives the prior written approval of IFA, Recipient
shall not permit in excess of ten percent (10%) of either (a) the Financing Proceeds or (b) the
Project financed or refinanced with the Financing Proceeds to be directly or indirectly used in
any manner that would constitute "private business use" within the meaning of Section 141 (b)(6)
of the Code, including not permitting more than one half of any permitted private business use
to be "disproportionate related business use" or private business use unrelated to the government
use of the Financing Proceeds. Unless Recipient receives the prior written approval of IFA,
Recipient shall not directly or indirectly use any of the Financing Proceeds to make or finance
loans to persons other than governmental units, as that term is used in Section 141(c) of the
Code.
(3) The Recipient shall not directly or indirectly use or permit the use of any of the Financing
Proceeds or any other funds, or take any action or omit to take any action, which would cause
any Lottery Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code.
(4) The Recipient shall not cause any Lottery Bonds to be treated as "federally guaranteed" for
purposes of Section 149(b) of the Code, as may be modified in any applicable rules, rulings,
policies, procedures, regulations or other official statements promulgated or proposed by the
Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service with respect to "federally
guaranteed" obligations described in Section 149(b) of the Code. For purposes of this paragraph,
any Lottery Bonds will be treated as "federally guaranteed" if. (a) all or any portion of the
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principal or interest is or will be guaranteed directly or indirectly by the United States of America
or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or (b) five percent (5%) or more of the proceeds of the
Lottery Bonds will be (i) used in making loans if the payment of principal or interest is
guaranteed in whole or in part by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality
thereof, or (ii) invested directly or indirectly in federally insured deposits or accounts, and (c)
none of the exceptions described in Section 149(b)(3) of the Code apply.
(5) The Recipient shall assist IFA to ensure that all required amounts are rebated to the United States
of America pursuant to Section 148(f) of the Code. The Recipient shall pay to IFA such amounts
as may be directed by IFA to satisfy the requirements of Section 148(f) applicable to the portion
of the proceeds of any tax-exempt bonds, including any Financing Proceeds or other amounts
held in a reserve fund. The Recipient further shall reimburse IFA for the portion of any expenses
it incurs related to the Project that is necessary to satisfy the requirements of Section 148(f) of
the Code.
(6) Upon IFA's request, Recipient shall furnish written information regarding its investments and
use of the Financing Proceeds, and of any facilities financed or refinanced therewith, including
providing IFA with any information and documentation that IFA reasonably determines is
necessary to comply with the arbitrage and private use restrictions that apply to the Lottery
Bonds.
(7) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, so long as is necessary to maintain the exclusion from
gross income for purposes of federal income taxation of interest on any Lottery Bonds, the
covenants contained in this subsection will survive the payment of the Loan and the Lottery
Bonds, and the interest thereon, including the application of any unexpended Financing
Proceeds. The Recipient acknowledges that the Project may be funded with proceeds of the
Lottery Bonds and that failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection could
adversely affect any exclusion of the interest on the Lottery Bonds from gross income for federal
income tax purposes.
(8) Neither Recipient nor any related party to Recipient, within the meaning of 26 C.F.R. § 1. 150-
1 (b), shall purchase any Lottery Bonds, from which proceeds were used to finance the Project,
in an amount related to the amount of the Loan.
ISECTION 9 - DEFAULTS
Any of the following constitutes an "Event of Default":
A. The Recipient fails to make any Loan payment when due.
B. The Recipient fails to make, or cause to be made, any required payments of principal, redemption
premium, or interest on any bonds, notes or other material obligations, for any other loan made by the
State of Oregon.
C. Any false or misleading representation is made by or on behalf of Recipient, in this Contract, in any
other Financing Document or in any document provided by Recipient related to this Loan or the Project
or in regard to compliance with the requirements of section 103 and sections 141 through 150 of the
Code.
D. (1) A petition, proceeding or case is filed by or against Recipient under any federal or state
bankruptcy or insolvency law, and in the case of a petition filed against Recipient, Recipient
acquiesces to such petition or such petition is not dismissed within 20 calendar days after such
filing, or such dismissal is not final or is subject to appeal;
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(2) The Recipient files a petition seeking to take advantage of any other law relating to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, winding -up or composition or adjustment of
debts;
(3 )) The Recipient becomes insolvent or bankrupt or admits its inability to pay its debts as they
become due, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors;
(4) The Recipient applies for or consents to the appointment of, or taking of possession by, a
custodian (including, without limitation, a receiver, liquidator or trustee) of Recipient or any
substantial portion of its property; or
(5) The Recipient takes any action for the purpose of effecting any of the above.
E. The Recipient defaults under any other Financing Document and fails to cure such default within the
applicable grace period.
F. The Recipient fails to perform any obligation required under this Contract, other than those referred
to in subsections A through E of this section 9, and that failure continues for a period of 30 calendar
days after written notice specifying such failure is given to Recipient by IFA. The IFA may agree in
writing to an extension of time if it determines Recipient instituted and has diligently pursued
corrective action.
SECTION 10 - REMEDIES
A. Remedies. Upon any Event of Default, IFA may pursue any or all remedies in this Contract or any
other Financing Document, and any other remedies available at law or in equity to collect amounts
due or to become due or to enforce the performance of any obligation of Recipient. Remedies may
include, but are not limited to:
(1) Terminating ITA's commitment and obligation to make any further disbursements of Financing
Proceeds under the Contract.
(2) Declaring all payments under the Contract and all other amounts due under any of the Financing
Documents immediately due and payable, and upon notice to Recipient the same become due
and payable without further notice or demand.
(3) Barring Recipient from applying for future awards.
(4) Withholding amounts otherwise due to Recipient for application to the payment of amounts due
under this Contract, pursuant to ORS 285A.213(6) and OAR 123-049-0040.
(5) Foreclosing liens or security interests pursuant to this Contract or any other Financing Document.
(6) Exercising any remedy listed in OAR 123-049-0040.
B. Application of Moneys. Any moneys collected by IFA pursuant to section I O.A will be applied first,
to pay any attorneys' fees and other fees and expenses incurred by IFA; next, to pay interest due on
the Loan; next, to pay principal due on the Loan, and last, to pay any other amounts due and payable
under this Contract or any of the Financing Documents.
C. No Remedy Exclusive; Waiver, Notice. No remedy available to IFA is intended to be exclusive, and
every remedy will be in addition to every other remedy. No delay or omission to exercise any right or
remedy will impair or is to be construed as a waiver of such right or remedy. No single or partial
exercise of any right power or privilege under this Contract or any of the Financing Documents shall
preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other such right, power or
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privilege. The IFA is not required to provide any notice in order to exercise any right or remedy, other
than notice required in section 9 of this Contract.
D. Default by IFA. In the event IFA defaults on any obligation in this Contract, Recipient's remedy will
be limited to injunction, special action, action for specific performance, or other available equitable
remedy for performance of IFA's obligations.
SECTION 11 - MISCELLANEOUS
A. Time is of the Essence. The Recipient agrees that time is of the essence under this Contract and the
other Financing Documents.
B. Relationship of Parties; Successors and Assigns• No Third Party Beneficiaries.
(1) The parties agree that their relationship is that of independent contracting parties and that
Recipient is not an officer, employee, or agent of the State of Oregon as those terms are used in
ORS 30.265.
(2) Nothing in this Contract gives, or is to be construed to give, directly or indirectly, to any third
persons any rights and benefits greater than those enjoyed by the general public.
(3) This Contract will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of IFA, Recipient, and their respective
successors and permitted assigns.
(4) The Recipient may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations or any interest in this
Contract or any other Financing Document without the prior written consent of IFA. The IFA
may grant, withhold or impose conditions on such consent in its sole discretion. In the event of
an assignment, Recipient shall pay, or cause to be paid to IFA, any fees or costs incurred because
of such assignment, including but not limited to attorneys' fees of IFA's Counsel and Bond
Counsel, Any approved assignment is not to be construed as creating any obligation of IFA
beyond those in this Contract or other Financing Do--=.er.ts, nor does assignment relieve
Recipient of any of its duties or obligations under this Contract or any other Financing
Documents.
(5) The Recipient hereby approves and consents to any assignment, sale or transfer of this Contract
and the Financing Documents that IFA deems to be necessary.
C. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability. The Recipient agrees that:
(1) The IFA makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, as to the value, design,
condition, merchantability or fitness for particular purpose or fitness for any use of the Project
or any portion of the Project, or any other warranty or representation.
(2) In no event are IFA or its agents liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,
consequential or punitive damages in connection with or arising out of this Contract or the
existence, furnishing, functioning or use of the Project.
D. Notices. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, any communication between the
parties or notices required or permitted must be given in writing by personal delivery, email, or by
mailing the same, postage prepaid, to Recipient or OBDD at the addresses set forth below, or to such
other persons or addresses that either party may subsequently indicate pursuant to this Section.
Any communication or notice by personal delivery will be deemed effective when actually delivered
to the addressee. Any communication or notice so addressed and mailed will be deemed to be
received and effective five (5) days after mailing. Any communication or notice given by email
becomes effective 1) upon the sender's receipt of confirmation generated by the recipient's email
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system that the notice has been received by the recipient's email system or 2) the recipient's
confirmation of receipt, whichever is earlier. Notwithstanding this provision, the following notices
may not be given by email: notice of default or notice of termination.
If to IFA: Assistant Director, Economic Development
Oregon Business Development Department
775 Summer Street NE Suite 200
Salem OR 97301-1280
If to Recipient: Public Works Director
City of Ashland
20 E Main Street
Ashland OR 97520-1850
E. No Construction against Drafter. This Contract is to be construed as if the parties drafted it jointly.
F. Severability. If any term or condition of this Contract is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
as illegal, invalid or unenforceable, that holding will not invalidate or otherwise affect any other
provision.
G. Amendments, Waivers. This Contract may not be amended without the prior written consent of IFA
(and when required, the Department of Justice) and Recipient. This Contract may not be amended in
a manner that is not in compliance with the Act. No waiver or consent is effective unless in writing
and executed by the party against whom such waiver or consent is sought to be enforced. Such waiver
or consent will be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
H. Attorneys' Fees and Other Expenses. To the extent permitted by the Oregon Constitution and the
Oregon Tort Claims Act, the prevailing party in any dispute arising from this Contract is entitled to
recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs at trial and on appeal. Reasonable attorneys' fees
cannot exceed the rate charged to IFA by its attorneys. The Recipient shall, on demand, pay to IFA
reasonable expenses incurred by IFA in the collection of Loan payments.
1. Choice of Law-, Designation of Forum; Federal Forum. The laws of the State of Oregon (without giving
effect to its conflicts of law principles) govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Contract,
including, without limitation, its validity, interpretation, construction, performance, and enforcement.
Any party bringing a legal action or proceeding against any other party arising out of or relating to
this Contract shall bring the legal action or proceeding in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for
Marion County (unless Oregon law requires that it be brought and conducted in another county). Each
party hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court, waives any objection to venue, and
waives any claim that such forum is an inconvenient forum.
Notwithstanding the prior paragraph, if a claim must be brought in a federal forum, then it must be brought
and adjudicated solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
This paragraph applies to a claim brought against the State of Oregon only to the extent Congress has
appropriately abrogated the State of Oregon's sovereign immunity and is not consent by the State of
Oregon to be sued in federal court. This paragraph is also not a waiver by the State of Oregon of any
form of defense or immunity, including but not limited to sovereign immunity and immunity based on
the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
J. Integratio . This Contract (including all exhibits, schedules or attachments) and the other Financing
Documents constitute the entire agreement between the parties on the subject matter. There are no
unspecified understandings, agreements or representations, oral or written, regarding this Contract.
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K. Execution in Counterparts. This Contract may be signed in several counterparts, each of which is an
original and all of which constitute one and the same instrument.
The Recipient, by its signature below, acknowledges that it has read this Contract, understands it, and
agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.
CITY OF
ASHLAND
p%/
r MA&II I
STATE OF OREGON
acting by and through the
Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority
By: By:
Chris Cummings, Assistant Director
Economic Development
Date: Date:
CITY OF ASHLAND
The Honorable Julie Akins
Mayor of Ashland
APPROVED AS To LEGAL SUFFICIENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORS 291.047:
/s/ Wendy Johnson per email dated 03 January 2022
Wendy Johnson, Senior Assistant Attorney General
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EXHIBIT A - GENERAL DEFINITIONS
As used in this Contract, the following terms have the meanings below.
"Act" means the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996, Public Law 104-182, as amended.
"Award" means the award of financial assistance to Recipient by IFA dated 14 April 2016.
"C.F.R." means the Code of Federal Regulations.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any implementing
regulations and any administrative or judicial interpretations.
"Costs of the Project" means Recipient's actual costs (including any financing costs properly allocable
to the Project) that are (a) reasonable, necessary and directly related to the Project, (b) permitted by
generally accepted accounting principles to be Costs of the Project, and (c) are eligible or permitted uses
of the Financing Proceeds under applicable state or federal statute and rule.
"Counsel" means an attorney at law or firm of attorneys at law duly admitted to practice law before
the highest court of any state, who may be of counsel to, or an employee of, IFA or Recipient.
"Default" means an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of
Default.
"Financing Documents" means this Contract and all agreements, instruments, documents and
certificates executed pursuant to or in connection with IFA's financing of the Project.
"Financing Proceeds" means the proceeds of the Section 2.A. Loan and the Forgivable Loan.
"Forgivable Loan" means the forgivable Loan described in section 2.13.
"Section 2.A. Loan" means the Loan described in section 2.A. of this Contract.
"Lottery Bonds" means any bonds issued by the State of Oregon that are special obligations of the
State of Oregon, payable from unobligated net lottery proceeds, the interest on which is exempt from
federal income taxation, together with any refunding bonds, used to finance or refinance the Project
through the initial funding or refinancing of all or a portion of the Loan.
"Municipality" means any entity described in ORS 285B.410(9).
"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes.
"Project Completion Date" means the date on which Recipient completes the Project.
"SS yste " means Recipient's drinking water system, which includes the Project or components of the
Project, as it may be modified or expanded from time to time.
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IEXHIBIT B - SECURITY
A. General Fund Pledge. The Recipient pledges its full faith and credit and taxing power within the
limitations of Article X1, sections 11 and 11 b, of the Oregon Constitution to pay the amounts due
under this Contract. This Contract is payable from all legally available funds of Recipient.
B. Pledge of Net Revenues of the System
Capitalized terms used in this Section B shall have the following meaning:
"Adjusted Net Revenues" means the Net Revenues, adjusted for purposes of Section B.3.C.(ii) as
provided in Section B.3.E.
"Base Period" means the alternative selected by Recipient from the following two options: (a) any
twelve consecutive months selected by Recipient out of the most recent eighteen months preceding the
delivery of a series of Parity Obligations; or (b) the most recently completed fiscal year for which audited
financial statements are available.
"Net Revenues" means System revenues after deduction for payment of the System's operating
and maintenance costs.
1. The principal of and interest on the Loan shall be payable from the Net Revenues of
Recipient's System. The Recipient hereby grants to IFA a security interest in and irrevocably pledges its
Net Revenues to pay all of the obligations owed by Recipient to IFA under the Contract.
2. The Recipient shall not incur any obligation payable from or secured by a lien on and
pledge of the Net Revenues that is superior to the Loan without the prior written consent of IFA.
3. The Recipient may issue obligations payable from and secured by a lien on and pledge of
the Net Revenues on a parity with the Loan ("Parity Obligations"), but only if:
A. No Event of Default under the Contract has occurred and is continuing; and,
B. The Recipient obtains the prior written consent of IFA, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld; and,
C. There shall have been filed with IFA either:
(i) A certificate of an official of Recipient stating that the Net Revenues (adjusted as provided
in Section B.3.D. below) for the Base Period were not less than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of
the maximum annual debt service on the Loan, outstanding senior lien obligations, and all outstanding
Parity Obligations, with the proposed Parity Obligations treated as outstanding, or
(ii) A certificate of an official of Recipient:
(a) Stating the amount of the Adjusted Net Revenues for each of the five fiscal years after
the last fiscal year for which interest on the proposed Parity Obligations is, or is expected to be, capitalized,
or, if interest will not be capitalized, for each of the five fiscal years after the proposed Parity Obligations
are issued; and
(b) Concluding that the amount of Adjusted Net Revenues in each of the first four fiscal
years described in Section B.33.C.(ii)(a) above are at least equal to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of
the annual debt service for each of those respective fiscal years on the Loan, all outstanding senior lien
obligations and all outstanding Parity Obligations, with the proposed Parity Obligations treated as
outstanding; and
(c) Concluding that the amount of Adjusted Net Revenues in the fifth fiscal year described
in Section B.3.C.(ii)(a) is at least equal to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the maximum annual
debt service on the Loan, all outstanding senior lien obligations, and all outstanding Parity Obligations,
with the proposed Parity Obligations treated as outstanding.
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D. The Recipient may adjust Net Revenues for purposes of Section B.3.C.(i) by adding any
Net Revenues that Recipient calculated it would have had during the Base Period because of increases in
the System rates, fees and charges which have been adopted by Recipient and are in effect on or before
the date the Parity Obligations are issued.
E. The Recipient may adjust the Net Revenues for purposes of Section B.3.C.(ii):
(i) to reflect any changes in the rates and charges which have been adopted by Recipient and
which are scheduled to take effect during the period described in Section B.3.C.(ii)(a), or which increase
rates and charges for inflation at a level which Recipient determines is reasonable;
(ii) to reflect any changes in customers of the System that occurred after the beginning of the
Base Period and prior to the date of Recipient's certificate; and
(iii) to reflect any changes to Net Revenues not included in the preceding subparagraphs that
are projected to result from the completion and operation of additions and extensions to the System that
were under construction at the beginning of the Base Period, or commenced construction after the
beginning of the Base Period.
4. The Recipient may issue Parity Obligations to refund Parity Obligations without
complying with Section 3 if the refunded Parity Obligations are defeased on the date of delivery of the
refunding Parity Obligations and if the annual debt service on the refunding Parity Obligations does not
exceed the annual debt service on the refunded Parity Obligations in any fiscal year by more than $5,000.
The Recipient shall notify IFA of its intent to issue such refunding Parity Obligations pursuant to this
Section BA not later than 5 Business Days prior to the proposed closing date of the refunding Parity
Obligations.
5. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3 above, loans previously made by IFA from
the Special Public Works Fund, Water Fund, or Safe Drinking Water Fund to Recipient that are secured
by the Net Revenues may have a lien on such Net Revenues on parity with the Loan; provided that nothing
in this paragraph will adversely affect the priority of any of IFA's liens on such Net Revenues in relation
to the lien(s) of any third party(ies).
6. The Recipient shall charge rates and fees in connection with the operation of the System
which, when combined with other gross revenues, are adequate to generate Net Revenues each fiscal year
at least equal to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the annual debt service due in the fiscal year on
the Loan, any outstanding senior lien obligations, and any outstanding Parity Obligations.
7. The Recipient may establish a debt service reserve fund to secure repayment of Parity
Obligations, provided that such debt service reserve fund is not required to be pledged to the payment of
the debt service on such obligations unless the Net Revenues of the System are deposited into such debt
service reserve fund only after provision is made for the payment of debt service on the Loan during the
current fiscal year. IFA reserves the right to require that such debt service reserve fund is pledged to the
payment of the Loan.
8. The Net Revenues pledged pursuant to paragraph I above and hereafter received by
Recipient shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without physical delivery or further act,
and the lien of the pledge shall be superior to all other claims and liens whatsoever, except as provided in
Sections B.2. and B.3., to the fullest extent permitted by ORS 287A.3 10. The Recipient hereby represents
and warrants that the pledge of Net Revenues hereby made by Recipient complies with, and shall be valid
and binding from the date hereof as described in, ORS 287A.3 10.
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IEXHIBIT C - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Recipient will procure and retain the services of a professional engineering firm to prepare final
design plans, which will include specifications and construction documents that must be approved
by the Oregon Health Authority — Drinking Water Services and submitted to Business Oregon. The
plans and specifications will be for construction of a new 7.0 millions of gallons per day, expandable to
9.0 millions of gallons per day, water treatment plant.
IEXHIBIT D - PROJECT BUDGET
OBDD Funds
Other Funds
Activity
Approved Budget
Approved Budget
Design / Engineering
$4,700,759
$0
Total
$4,700,7=59
$0
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EXHIBIT E - INFORMATION REQUIRED By 2 CFR § 200.331(A)(1)
Federal Award Identification:
(i) Subrecipient* name (which must match registered name in DUNS): ASHLAND, CITY OF
(ii) Subrecipient's DUNS number: 07-639-5508
(iii) Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): 98009015
(iv) Federal Award Date: 9 Sep 2015
(v) Sub -award Period of Performance Start and End Date: 13 July 2016 through 31 December 2022
(vi) Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated by this Contract: $4,700,759
(vii) Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated by this initial Contract and any amendments: $4,700,759
(viii) Total Amount of Federal Award to the pass -through entity: $12,480,000
(ix) Federal award project description: Oregon's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This
Fundincreases the capacity of Oregon to ensure that its public water systems continue to provide
safe drinking water. This is done by (1) continuing loan financing to public water systems and
support for newly proposed priority projects, (2) providing grant support for covering
administrative expenses, small public water system technical assistance, State program
management and local assistance, and (3) continuation of the loan fund to finance source water
protection project initiatives, including acquiring conservation easements.
(x) Name of Federal awarding agency, pass -through entity, and contact information for awarding
official of the Pass -through entity:
(a) Name of Federal awarding agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(b) Name of pass -through entity: Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority
(c) Contact information for awarding official of the pass -through entity: Ed Tabor, Programs &
Incentives Manager, 5 03 -949-3 ) 523
(xi) CFDA Number and Name: 66.468 Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fun
Amount: $4,700,759
(xii) Is Award R&D? No
(xiii) Indirect cost rate for the Federal award: N/A
*For the purposes of this Exhibit E, "Subrecipient" refers to Recipient and "pass -through entity" refers to
IFA.
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IEXHIBIT F - CERTMCATiON REGARDING LOBBYING
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Signed
Title
Date
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