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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-43 WWTP Revolving FundLoanRESOLUTION NO, 97- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING OF A STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN AGREEMENT TO FINANCE A WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT RECITALS: The City of Ashland (the "City") has entered into negotiations with the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (the "DEQ") for a loan to the City from the State Revolving Fund in the approximate amount of $15,000,000.00. B. The DEQ has provided to the City a form of State Revolving Fund Agreement, C. The City Attorney and' Director of Finance are finalizing this agreement. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES: Section 1. The City does authorize and approve of the form of the SRF Loan Agreement for the financing of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Project° Section 2. The City does authorize and approve the establishment and funding of a designated reserve account to meet the "Loan Reserve" requirement of the SRF Loan Agreement, and does direct the Director of Finance to establish this Loan Reserve. Section 3. The City does authorize and approve the establishment and funding of a Wastewater Rate Stabilization Account. The purpose of this account is to mitigate rate shock when the Food and Beverage Tax sunsets. The City does direct the Director of Finance to establish this account. Section 4. The City does authorize and direct the Director of Finance and the Interim City Administrator, acting for and on behalf of the City, to execute the final SRF Loan Agreement and such other and additional documents as may reasonably be required for the consummation and closing of the Loan, and any amendments required thereafter. This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code {}2.04.090 duly Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this //'~ day o~997. Catherine M. Golden, Mayor N:~acctg\bon(t sale~srf~reso