HomeMy WebLinkAbout09(A) - Resolution Authorizing the Competitive Negotiated Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A Report
Finance Plan
City of Prior Lake, Minnesota
$2,280,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2025A
June 24, 2025
150 South 5th Street, Suite 3300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-851-5900 800-851-2920
www.northlandsecurities.com
Member FINRA and SIPC | Registered with SEC and MSRB
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Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 2
Issue Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Authority ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Structure ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Security and Source of Repayment ................................................................................................... 3
Plan Rationale ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Issuing Process .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Attachment 1 – Preliminary Debt Service Schedule .......................................................................... 5
Attachment 2 – Estimated Levy Schedule ........................................................................................... 6
Attachment 3 – Related Considerations .............................................................................................. 7
Bank Qualification ............................................................................................................................ 7
Arbitrage Compliance .................................................................................................................... 7
Continuing Disclosure .................................................................................................................... 7
Premiums ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Rating .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Attachment 4 – Calendar of Events ...................................................................................................... 9
Attachment 5 - Risk Factors ................................................................................................................. 11
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Executive Summary
The following is a summary of the recommended terms for the issuance of $2,280,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A (the “Bonds”). Additional information on the
proposed finance plan and issuing process can be found after the Executive Summary, in the
Issue Overview and Attachment 3 – Related Considerations.
Purpose Proceeds from the Bonds will be used to finance the City’s 2025
street improvement projects and the costs associated with the
issuance of the Bonds.
Security The Bonds will be a general obligation of the City. The City
will pledge special assessments levied against benefitted
properties and property tax levies for payment of the Bonds.
Repayment Term The Bonds will mature annually each December 15 in the years
2026 through 2040. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on
June 15, 2026, and semiannually thereafter on each June 15 and
December 15.
Estimated Interest Rate True interest cost (TIC): 3.90%
Prepayment Option Bonds maturing on and after December 15, 2034, will be subject
to redemption on December 15, 2033, and any day thereafter at
a price of par plus accrued interest.
Rating A rating will be requested from Standard and Poor’s (S&P).
The City’s general obligation debt is currently rated "AAA" by
S&P.
Tax Status The Bonds will be tax-exempt, bank qualified obligations.
Risk Factors There are certain risks associated with all debt. Risk factors
related to the Bonds are discussed in Attachment 5.
Type of Bond Sale Public Sale – Competitive Bids
Proposals Received Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 10:00 A.M.
Council Consideration Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.
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Issue Overview
Purpose
Proceeds from the Bonds will be used to finance the City’s 2025 street improvement projects
and to pay costs associated with issuing the Bonds. The Bonds have been sized based on cost
estimates provided by City staff. The table below contains the estimated sources and uses of
funds for the bond issue.
Authority
The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the authority of Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475.
Under Chapter 429, an Improvement means any type of improvement made under authority
granted by Section 429.021, which includes, but is not limited to, improvements to streets and
sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewer systems, and street lighting systems.
Before issuing bonds under Chapter 429, the City must hold a public hearing on the
improvements and the proposed bonds and must then pass a resolution ordering the
improvements by at least a 4/5 majority. A public hearing was held and the resolution ordering
the improvements was adopted with at least a 4/5 majority at the meeting.
Structure
The Bonds have been structured to result in relatively level annual payments over 15 years.
The proposed structure for the bond issue and preliminary debt service projections are
illustrated in Attachment 1 and the estimated levy illustrated in Attachment 2.
Security and Source of Repayment
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City. The finance plan relies on the following
assumptions for the revenues used to pay debt service, as provided by City staff:
• Special Assessments. The City is expected to levy special assessments against benefited
properties in the amount of $534,138 with an interest rate of 2.00% over the net interest
cost of the Bonds (currently estimated to be 5.90%) and spread over the life of the Bonds
with equal annual principal payments, resulting in an increasing levy. The Plan assumes
that the assessments will be levied in 2025 for initial payment in 2026.
• Property Taxes. The remaining revenues needed to pay debt service on the Bonds are
expected to come from property taxes. The initial projections show that an annual levy
ranging from approximately $146,163 to $175,332 is needed to meet the 105% statutory
requirement. The full 105% levy will need to be certified by the City but may be adjusted
or canceled annually based on actual monies in the debt service fund. Actual monies may
vary depending on timing of collection of special assessments. The initial levies will be
made in 2025 for taxes payable in 2026.
Sources Of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds $2,280,000.00
Total Sources $2,280,000.00 Uses Of Funds
Deposit to Project Construction Fund 2,182,470.00
Costs of Issuance 64,524.00
Total Underwriter's Discount (1.250%)28,500.00
Rounding Amount 4,506.00
Total Uses $2,280,000.00
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Plan Rationale
The Finance Plan recommended in this report is based on a variety of factors and information
provided by the City related to the financed project and City objectives, Northland’s knowledge
of the City and our experience in working with similar cities and projects. The issuance of
General Obligation Improvement Bonds provides the best means of achieving the City’s
objectives and cost-effective financing. The City has successfully issued and managed this type
of debt for previous projects.
Issuing Process
Northland will receive bids from underwriters to purchase the Bonds on Tuesday, July 22, 2025,
at 10:00 A.M. Market conditions and the marketability of the Bonds support issuance through a
competitive sale. This process has been chosen as it is intended to produce the lowest
combination of interest expense and underwriting expense on the structure, date and time set to
receive bids. The calendar of events for the issuing process can be found in Attachment 4.
Municipal Advisor: Northland Securities, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bond Counsel: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Paying Agent: Northland Bond Services, a division of First National Bank of Omaha,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Attachment 1 – Preliminary Debt Service Schedule
*Based on preliminary “AAA” rates as of June 13, 2025, plus 0.15%.
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total
08/14/2025 -----
06/15/2026 --68,500.49 68,500.49 -
12/15/2026 95,000.00 3.050%40,963.75 135,963.75 204,464.24
06/15/2027 --39,515.00 39,515.00 -
12/15/2027 125,000.00 3.050%39,515.00 164,515.00 204,030.00
06/15/2028 --37,608.75 37,608.75 -
12/15/2028 130,000.00 3.100%37,608.75 167,608.75 205,217.50
06/15/2029 --35,593.75 35,593.75 -
12/15/2029 135,000.00 3.200%35,593.75 170,593.75 206,187.50
06/15/2030 --33,433.75 33,433.75 -
12/15/2030 135,000.00 3.250%33,433.75 168,433.75 201,867.50
06/15/2031 --31,240.00 31,240.00 -
12/15/2031 140,000.00 3.350%31,240.00 171,240.00 202,480.00
06/15/2032 --28,895.00 28,895.00 -
12/15/2032 145,000.00 3.450%28,895.00 173,895.00 202,790.00
06/15/2033 --26,393.75 26,393.75 -
12/15/2033 150,000.00 3.550%26,393.75 176,393.75 202,787.50
06/15/2034 --23,731.25 23,731.25 -
12/15/2034 155,000.00 3.650%23,731.25 178,731.25 202,462.50
06/15/2035 --20,902.50 20,902.50 -
12/15/2035 160,000.00 3.750%20,902.50 180,902.50 201,805.00
06/15/2036 --17,902.50 17,902.50 -
12/15/2036 170,000.00 3.800%17,902.50 187,902.50 205,805.00
06/15/2037 --14,672.50 14,672.50 -
12/15/2037 175,000.00 3.850%14,672.50 189,672.50 204,345.00
06/15/2038 --11,303.75 11,303.75 -
12/15/2038 180,000.00 3.950%11,303.75 191,303.75 202,607.50
06/15/2039 --7,748.75 7,748.75 -
12/15/2039 190,000.00 4.000%7,748.75 197,748.75 205,497.50
06/15/2040 --3,948.75 3,948.75 -
12/15/2040 195,000.00 4.050%3,948.75 198,948.75 202,897.50
Total $2,280,000.00 -$775,244.24 $3,055,244.24 -
Yield Statistics
Bond Year Dollars $20,661.33
Average Life 9.062 Years
Average Coupon 3.7521501%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)3.8900889%
True Interest Cost (TIC)3.9019592%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 3.7321740%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC)4.2976962% IRS Form 8038
Net Interest Cost 3.7521501%
Weighted Average Maturity 9.062 Years Optional Redemption
12/15/2033 @100.000%
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Attachment 2 – Estimated Levy Schedule
Date Total P+I 105% Levy
Less:
Special
Assessment
Revenue*Net Levy
Levy
Year
Collection
Year
12/15/2025 ----
12/15/2026 204,464.24 214,687.45 68,523.97 146,163.48 2025 2026
12/15/2027 204,030.00 214,231.50 65,022.40 149,209.10 2026 2027
12/15/2028 205,217.50 215,478.38 62,921.46 152,556.92 2027 2028
12/15/2029 206,187.50 216,496.88 60,820.52 155,676.36 2028 2029
12/15/2030 201,867.50 211,960.88 58,719.58 153,241.30 2029 2030
12/15/2031 202,480.00 212,604.00 56,618.62 155,985.38 2030 2031
12/15/2032 202,790.00 212,929.50 54,517.68 158,411.82 2031 2032
12/15/2033 202,787.50 212,926.88 52,416.74 160,510.14 2032 2033
12/15/2034 202,462.50 212,585.63 50,315.80 162,269.83 2033 2034
12/15/2035 201,805.00 211,895.25 48,214.86 163,680.39 2034 2035
12/15/2036 205,805.00 216,095.25 46,113.92 169,981.33 2035 2036
12/15/2037 204,345.00 214,562.25 44,012.98 170,549.27 2036 2037
12/15/2038 202,607.50 212,737.88 41,912.02 170,825.86 2037 2038
12/15/2039 205,497.50 215,772.38 39,811.08 175,961.30 2038 2039
12/15/2040 202,897.50 213,042.38 37,710.14 175,332.24 2039 2040
Total $3,055,244.24 $3,208,006.45 $787,651.77 $2,420,354.68
*Special assessment revenue is based on assessments totaling $534,138 assessed at a rate of 5.90% (2% over
the net interest cost, rounded to the nearest 0.05%), with equal annual principal payments.
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Attachment 3 – Related Considerations
Bank Qualification
We understand the City (in combination with any subordinate taxing jurisdictions or debt
issued in the City’s name by 501(c)3 corporations) anticipates issuing $10,000,000 or less in tax-
exempt debt during this calendar year. Therefore, the Bonds will be designated as “bank
qualified” obligations pursuant to Federal Tax Law.
Arbitrage Compliance
Project/Construction Fund. All tax-exempt bond issues are subject to federal rebate
requirements which require all arbitrage earned to be rebated to the U.S. Treasury. A rebate
exemption the City expects to qualify for is the “small issuer” exemption.
Debt Service Fund. The City must maintain a bona fide debt service fund for the Bonds or be
subject to yield restriction in the debt service fund. A bona fide debt service fund involves an
equal matching of revenues to debt service expense with a balance forward permitted equal to
the greater of the investment earnings in the fund during that year or 1/12 of the debt service of
that year.
The City should become familiar with the various Arbitrage Compliance requirements for this
bond issue. The Resolution for the Bonds prepared by Bond Counsel explains the requirements
in greater detail.
Continuing Disclosure
Type: Full
Dissemination Agent: Northland Securities, Inc.
The requirements for continuing disclosure are governed by SEC Rule 15c2-12. The primary
requirements of Rule 15c2-12 actually fall on underwriters. The Rule sets forth due diligence
needed prior to the underwriter’s purchase of municipal securities. Part of this requirement is
obtaining commitment from the issuer to provide continuing disclosure. The document
describing the continuing disclosure commitments (the “Undertaking”) is contained in the
Official Statement that will be prepared to offer the Bonds to investors.
The City has more than $10,000,000 of outstanding debt and is required to undertake “full”
continuing disclosure. Full disclosure requires annual posting of the audit and a separate
continuing disclosure report, as well as the reporting of certain “material events.” Material
events set forth in the Rule, including, but not limited to, bond rating changes, call notices, and
issuance of “financial obligations” (such as PFA loans, leases, or bank placements) must be
reported within ten business days of occurrence. The report contains annual financial
information and operating data that “mirrors” material information presented in the Official
Statement. The specific contents of the annual report will be described in the Undertaking that
appears in the appendix of the Official Statement. Northland currently serves as dissemination
agent for the City, assisting with the annual reporting. The information for the Bonds will be
incorporated into our reporting.
Premiums
In the current market environment, it is likely that bids received from underwriters will include
premiums. A premium bid occurs when the purchaser pays the City an amount in excess of the
par amount of a maturity in exchange for a higher coupon (interest rate). The use of premiums
reflects the bidder’s view on future market conditions, tax considerations for investors and
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other factors. Ultimately, the true interest cost (“TIC”) calculation will determine the lowest bid,
regardless of premium.
A premium bid produces additional funds that can be used in several ways:
• The premium means that the City needs less bond proceeds and can reduce the size of
the issue by the amount of the premium.
• The premium can be deposited in the Construction Fund and used to pay additional
project costs, rather than used to reduce the size of the issue.
• The premium can be deposited in the Debt Service Fund and used to pay principal and
interest.
Northland will work with City staff prior to the sale day to determine use of premium (if any).
Rating
A rating will be requested from Standard and Poor’s (S&P). The City’s general obligation debt is
currently rated "AAA" by S&P. The rating process will include a conference call with the rating
analyst. Northland will assist City staff in preparing for and conducting the rating call.
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Attachment 4 – Calendar of Events
The following checklist of items denotes each milestone activity as well as the members of the
finance team who will have the responsibility to complete it. Please note this proposed timetable
assumes regularly scheduled City Council meetings.
Date Action Responsible Party
May 15 General Information Certificate Sent to City Northland
May 29 City Returns Completed General Information Certificate City Staff
June 12 Rating Request sent to S&P. Preliminary Official
Statement Sent to City for Sign Off
Northland, City
Staff
June 16 Set Sale Resolution and Finance Plan Sent to City Northland, Bond
Counsel
June 24 Set Sale Resolution Adopted and Review of Finance Plan Northland, Bond
Counsel, City
Council Action
June 26 Comments on POS due to Northland City Staff
July 8 Rating Call at 11:00 a.m. C.T.
City confirms project costs to be financed and source of
payment and plans for use of any premium that may be
bid
Northland, City
Staff, Rating
Agency
July 14 Awarding Resolutions sent to City Northland, Bond
Counsel
May 2025 June 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30
July 2025 August 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Holiday
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Date Action Responsible Party
July 17 Rating Received
Northland, City
Staff, Rating
Agency
July 22 Bond Sale at 10:00 a.m.
Bond Proposal Signed and Awarding Resolution adopted
– 7:00 p.m.
Northland, City
Council Action
August 14 Closing on the Series 2025A Bonds
Northland, City
Staff, Bond Counsel
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Attachment 5 - Risk Factors
Property Taxes: Property tax levies shown in this Finance Plan are based on projected debt
service and other revenues. Final levies will be set based on the results of sale. Levies should be
reviewed annually and adjusted as needed. The debt service levy must be included in the
preliminary levy for annual Truth in Taxation hearings. Future Legislative changes in the
property tax system, including the imposition of levy limits and changes in calculation of
property values, would affect plans for payment of debt service. Delinquent payment of
property taxes would reduce revenues available to pay debt service.
Special Assessments: Special assessments for the financed projects have not been levied at this
time. This Finance Plan is based on the assumptions listed earlier in this report. Changes in the
terms and timing for the actual assessments will alter the projected flow of funds for payment of
debt service on the Bonds. Also, special assessments may be prepaid. It is likely that the income
earned on the investment of prepaid assessments will be less than the interest paid if the
assessments remained outstanding. Delinquencies in assessment collections would reduce
revenues needed to pay debt service. The collection of deferred assessments, if any, have not
been included in the revenue projections. Projected assessment income should be reviewed
annually and adjusted as needed.
General: In addition to the risks described above, there are certain general risks associated with
the issuance of bonds. These risks include, but are not limited to:
• Failure to comply with covenants in bond resolution.
• Failure to comply with Undertaking for continuing disclosure.
• Failure to comply with IRS regulations, including regulations related to use of the proceeds
and arbitrage/rebate. The IRS regulations govern the ability of the City to issue its bonds as
tax-exempt securities and failure to comply with the IRS regulations may lead to loss of tax-
exemption.