HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Council Agenda Packet - 06 May 2013 - PdfAGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2013
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.PROCLAMATION
a. Municipal Clerks Week - May 5 to 11, 2013
4.SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a. Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) "Fill the Boot" Recognition to Fire & Emergency
Services Department
5.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
6.AUDIENCE COMMENT
(Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The
first comment period is limited to one-half hour. The second comment period later on in the
agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to
the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting, including
the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 4/29/2013. Council concur.
b. Administrative Services Department requests approval of an ordinance authorizing the
issuance of a 15-year Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) through private placement
not to exceed $3.2 million to finance the conversion of approximately 3,900 High Pressure
Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights, with annual debt service
payments of approximately $220,000, which will be paid from energy cost savings projected at
$270,000 per year. Refer to Finance Committee.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends the appointment of Lynn
Wallace, President and CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce (replacing Sabrina Mirante),
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and ratification of the existing membership as follows:
City Councilmember Marcie Palmer; Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs
Administrator; Brent Camman, General Manager of Marriott Spring Hill and Marriott Towne
Place; and Kathy Madison, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn. Council concur.
d. Community Services Department recommends approval of amendments to existing Park Rules
and Regulations that clarify rules, identify changing operations and activities, and authorize
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enforcement of the regulations. Refer to Community Services Committee.
e. Community Services Department requests authorization to acquire the two-parcel May Creek
Trailhead property in the amount of $370,000 to provide parking and access to the May Creek
Trail; and authorization to adjust the budget as required. Council concur.
f. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an amendment to CAG-12-120,
interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), in
the amount of $4,305,693 (Renton's share approximately $3,216,681 after grants), which
includes the Energy Services Proposal from Ameresco Quantum, Inc. (AQ) and management
and monitoring services to convert High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light-Emitting
Diode (LED) lights; and requests authorization for the administration to pursue the issuance of
a Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) to provide funding for this project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
g. Utilities Systems Division submits CAG-12-083, Liberty Lift Station project; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $1,095,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $17,117.25 to
Equity Builders, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held
by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Community Services Committee: 2013 Neighborhood Grant Applications
b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Entertainment Device License Fee Code Amendment*
c. Public Safety Committee: Expanding Photo Enforcement Program
9.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
a. Entertainment device license fee code amendment (See 8.b.)
10.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded information.)
11.AUDIENCE COMMENT
12.ADJOURNMENT
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER
May 6, 2013
Monday, 6 p.m.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
LED Street Light Conversion Financing Plan
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Private Placement Term Sheet/Preliminary Debt
Service Schedule
Preliminary Draft Ordinance
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Administrative Services
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $3,200,000 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
As separately presented, the city is proposing to convert approximately 3,900 street lights to LED lights
at a total cost of $4.3 million. The LED Light Conversion Project will be funded through a combination of
$1.1 million in grants and $3.2 million in long term financing by issuing Qualified Energy Conservation
Bonds (QECB), a version of general obligation bonds.
The City requested and received $3.2 million in QECB allocation from the State Housing Finance
Commission for the LED Light Conversion Project. Staff recommend a 15-year issue with net annual debt
service payment projected at around $220k. The debt service will be paid using the energy cost
savings, estimated at about $270k a year.
In addition, with the relatively small amount to be financed, staff recommends using private placement
option for this issue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a 15-year QECB through private placement with terms
substantially the same as outlined in the attached Term Sheet.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:April 30, 2013
TO:Randy Corman, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
CC:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrative Services Administrator
SUBJECT:LED Street Light Conversion Financing Plan
ISSUE:
Should the City issue $3.2 million in Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) through
private placement, based on the proposed terms, to finance the conversion of approximately
3,900 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve proposed ordinance and financing plan for the proposed street light conversion
project.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
As presented to the Council Transportation/Aviation Committee, the City is proposing to
convert all City-owned street lights to LED lights in 2013 at a total cost of $4.3 million. The
project will be funded through a combination of grants from the State Department of
Commerce ($500k), Energy Incentive Program from Puget Sound Energy ($589k), and long term
financing by issuing QECB, a version of general obligation bonds.
QECB is part of a federal “green community” incentive program that allows government entities
to issue long term bonds to finance energy conservation projects for public and private (limited
to 30% of allocated amount) facilities. The program requires the bonds be issued as taxable
bonds with a federal direct payment (to bond issuers) or tax credit (to bond holders) based on
70% of yields on outstanding bonds with an investment grade rating between A and BBB.
The City requested and received $3.2 Million in QECB allocation from the State Housing Finance
Commission for the LED Light Conversion Project. Based on the current market conditions, the
net interest cost after federal rebate is between 0% to 0.6% for a 15-year bond; and just below
1% for a 20-year bond. The annual debt service payments are approximately $220k and $180k,
for 15- and 20-year bonds, respectively. The debt service will be paid using the energy cost
savings that are estimated to be $270k a year. Therefore, the transaction will result in a
positive impact for the City.
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April 30, 2013
One caveat about the direct federal rebate program is that it is subject to federal budget and
legislation changes, such as the sequestration. Under current sequestration conditions, the
federal rebates are set to be reduced by 8.9% this year, same level of reduction as other federal
programs. Should this occur during the term of the bonds, the reduction in the rebate would
range from $8,900 in the first year to $560 in the final year. To make sure the City will not pay
more than tax-exempt rates in any circumstances, an “extraordinary optional redemption”
provision will be included in the bonds to allow the City to call the bonds at face value and
reissue tax exempt bonds if necessary.
In addition, with the relatively small amount being financed, staff has been looking at issuing
the bonds through private placements instead of public sales. The preliminary quotes show
that the rates between the two options are competitive (with private placement showing $5k
savings over 15 years) and the cost of issuance will be lower for private placements (no bond
rating or official statement preparation costs). Therefore, staff recommends using private
placement option for this issue.
CONCLUSION:
Converting the City’s HPS streetlights to LED will generate significant energy and maintenance
cost savings to the City. The QECB is the most cost effective way to finance the conversion; and
private placement is a cost effective way to issue the bonds. Staff recommends adopting an
ordinance authorizing the issuance of QECB through private placement with terms substantially
the same as outlined in the attached “Term Sheet” and the preliminary amortization schedule.
Attachment:
1.Piper Jaffray Private Placement Term Sheet/Preliminary Amortization Schedule
2.Preliminary draft ordinance.
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Attachment 1: Term Sheet
TRANSACTION TERMS
Renton, WA QECB (4/22/13)
Proceeds/Loan/Debt: Approximately $3,200,000. Purchaser will allow for +/-10% of
Proceeds between Commitment and Funding.
The Issuer or Borrower: City of Renton, WA (the “City”) or an applicable Conduit Issuer.
Securities Offered: The Issuer will issue approximately $3.2 million limited tax
general obligation Notes/Bonds under the Qualified Energy
Conservation Bond (QECB)—Direct Payment program.
Security: Limited Tax General Obligation of the City.
Purchase Price: 100%.
Coupon: The greater of 3.00% or +1.70% to the Index to be locked at
Commitment.
Index: Average Life Interpolated Treasury. As of April 22, 2015, the
Index is 1.3%.
Maturity Date: 15 years.
Average Life: 8 years.
Optional Redemption: Open at anytime at the Makewhole Amount.
Makewhole Amount: The Make Whole Amount is the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of
the present values (determined as of the date of prepayment) of
all remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the
Note from the date of prepayment to the maturity date,
discounted at a rate equal to the yield on the interpolated US
Treasury obligation having a weighted average to that of the
Note at the time of prepayment plus 50 basis points, over (ii) the
principal amount of the Note being prepaid.
Extraordinary Optional Redemption: At Par plus accrued interest, if the United States Department of
the Treasury (the “Treasury”) should cease, or announce its
intention to cease, the QECB Program subsidy or if there is a
QECB disqualification event.
Starting at the beginning of year 3 of the Term, the Bonds can be
prepaid at par if the Treasury shall reduce the subsidy from the
current 70% to 35% or less.
Extraordinary Mandatory
Redemption: At Par plus accrued interest, if on any date that is within 3 years
from the date of issuance of the QECB Bond, it is determined
that the Borrower has expended or will expend less than 100
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percent of the “available project proceeds.” The amount of
Proceeds not expended will be subject to the Redemption.
Interest Payments: Semi-annual on a 30/360 basis.
Method of Sale: The Notes will be sold in a private placement to institutional
investors who are accredited investors (accredited investors
constitute investors who qualify as accredited investors under
paragraphs 1,2,3, or 7 of Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act of
1933). The Notes will not be registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission or any other regulatory body.
Accordingly, the Notes will not be transferable unless a
subsequent transfer is exempt from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”). Investors should
consult with their counsel as to the applicable requirements for
an investor to avail itself of any exemption under the 1933 Act.
Each investor will be required to make certain representations in
connection with its purchase of the Notes.
Rate Lock: At Commitment. Purchaser shall endeavor for a Commitment
within 3-5 business days of verbal award by the City.
Closing/Funding Date: July 1, 2013.
Trustee: None.
Special Counsel to
Bond Purchasers: To be determined.
Placement Agent: Piper Jaffray.
Subject to: 1. Closing on loan documents usual and customary in the
Private Placement market for these transactions.
2. This is not a Commitment.
3. Formal approval by Renton City Council.
Agreed and Accepted by the Purchaser:
_____________________________________________
Name/Title/Company (Please Print)
_____________________________________________
Signature/Date
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
*********************************************************
Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
*********************************************************
Report Page
Sources and Uses of Funds ............................1
Cost of Issuance .................................2
Bond Pricing ..................................3
Bond Debt Service ................................4
Net Debt Service ................................5
Bond Summary Statistics .............................6
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SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
*********************************************************
Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
*********************************************************
Dated Date 07/01/2013
Delivery Date 07/01/2013
Sources:
Bond Proceeds:
Par Amount 3,200,000.00
3,200,000.00
Uses:
Project Fund Deposits:
Project Fund 3,167,400.00
Delivery Date Expenses:
Cost of Issuance 32,600.00
3,200,000.00
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COST OF ISSUANCE
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
*********************************************************
Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
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Cost of Issuance $/1000 Amount
Loan Placement Agent 7.00000 22,400.00
Bond Counsel 2.81250 9,000.00
Loan Provider's Counsel 0.37500 1,200.00
10.18750 32,600.00
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BOND PRICING
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
*********************************************************
Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
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Maturity
Bond Component Date Amount Rate Yield Price
Term Bond:
07/01/2028 3,200,000 3.040% 3.040% 100.000
3,200,000
Dated Date 07/01/2013
Delivery Date 07/01/2013
First Coupon 01/01/2014
Par Amount 3,200,000.00
Original Issue Discount
Production 3,200,000.00 100.000000%
Underwriter's Discount
Purchase Price 3,200,000.00 100.000000%
Accrued Interest
Net Proceeds 3,200,000.00
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BOND DEBT SERVICE
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
*********************************************************
Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
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Dated Date 07/01/2013
Delivery Date 07/01/2013
Annual
Period Debt Debt
Ending Principal Coupon Interest Service Service
01/01/2014 48,640 48,640
07/01/2014 210,000 3.040% 48,640 258,640 307,280
01/01/2015 45,448 45,448
07/01/2015 210,000 3.040% 45,448 255,448 300,896
01/01/2016 42,256 42,256
07/01/2016 210,000 3.040% 42,256 252,256 294,512
01/01/2017 39,064 39,064
07/01/2017 210,000 3.040% 39,064 249,064 288,128
01/01/2018 35,872 35,872
07/01/2018 210,000 3.040% 35,872 245,872 281,744
01/01/2019 32,680 32,680
07/01/2019 215,000 3.040% 32,680 247,680 280,360
01/01/2020 29,412 29,412
07/01/2020 215,000 3.040% 29,412 244,412 273,824
01/01/2021 26,144 26,144
07/01/2021 215,000 3.040% 26,144 241,144 267,288
01/01/2022 22,876 22,876
07/01/2022 215,000 3.040% 22,876 237,876 260,752
01/01/2023 19,608 19,608
07/01/2023 215,000 3.040% 19,608 234,608 254,216
01/01/2024 16,340 16,340
07/01/2024 215,000 3.040% 16,340 231,340 247,680
01/01/2025 13,072 13,072
07/01/2025 215,000 3.040% 13,072 228,072 241,144
01/01/2026 9,804 9,804
07/01/2026 215,000 3.040% 9,804 224,804 234,608
01/01/2027 6,536 6,536
07/01/2027 215,000 3.040% 6,536 221,536 228,072
01/01/2028 3,268 3,268
07/01/2028 215,000 3.040% 3,268 218,268 221,536
3,200,000 782,040 3,982,040 3,982,040
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NET DEBT SERVICE
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
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Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
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Period Total Net Annual
Ending Principal Coupon Interest Debt Service QECB Subsidy Debt Service Net D/S
01/01/2014 48,640 48,640 -47,936.00 704.00
07/01/2014 210,000 3.040% 48,640 258,640 -47,936.00 210,704.00 211,408.00
01/01/2015 45,448 45,448 -44,790.20 657.80
07/01/2015 210,000 3.040% 45,448 255,448 -44,790.20 210,657.80 211,315.60
01/01/2016 42,256 42,256 -41,644.40 611.60
07/01/2016 210,000 3.040% 42,256 252,256 -41,644.40 210,611.60 211,223.20
01/01/2017 39,064 39,064 -38,498.60 565.40
07/01/2017 210,000 3.040% 39,064 249,064 -38,498.60 210,565.40 211,130.80
01/01/2018 35,872 35,872 -35,352.80 519.20
07/01/2018 210,000 3.040% 35,872 245,872 -35,352.80 210,519.20 211,038.40
01/01/2019 32,680 32,680 -32,207.00 473.00
07/01/2019 215,000 3.040% 32,680 247,680 -32,207.00 215,473.00 215,946.00
01/01/2020 29,412 29,412 -28,986.30 425.70
07/01/2020 215,000 3.040% 29,412 244,412 -28,986.30 215,425.70 215,851.40
01/01/2021 26,144 26,144 -25,765.60 378.40
07/01/2021 215,000 3.040% 26,144 241,144 -25,765.60 215,378.40 215,756.80
01/01/2022 22,876 22,876 -22,544.90 331.10
07/01/2022 215,000 3.040% 22,876 237,876 -22,544.90 215,331.10 215,662.20
01/01/2023 19,608 19,608 -19,324.20 283.80
07/01/2023 215,000 3.040% 19,608 234,608 -19,324.20 215,283.80 215,567.60
01/01/2024 16,340 16,340 -16,103.50 236.50
07/01/2024 215,000 3.040% 16,340 231,340 -16,103.50 215,236.50 215,473.00
01/01/2025 13,072 13,072 -12,882.80 189.20
07/01/2025 215,000 3.040% 13,072 228,072 -12,882.80 215,189.20 215,378.40
01/01/2026 9,804 9,804 -9,662.10 141.90
07/01/2026 215,000 3.040% 9,804 224,804 -9,662.10 215,141.90 215,283.80
01/01/2027 6,536 6,536 -6,441.40 94.60
07/01/2027 215,000 3.040% 6,536 221,536 -6,441.40 215,094.60 215,189.20
01/01/2028 3,268 3,268 -3,220.70 47.30
07/01/2028 215,000 3.040% 3,268 218,268 -3,220.70 215,047.30 215,094.60
3,200,000 782,040 3,982,040 -770,721.00 3,211,319.00 3,211,319.00
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BOND SUMMARY STATISTICS
City of Renton
Taxable QECB Private Placement, Series 2013
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Rate as of May 1, 2013
Spread Lock Effective Through July 1, 2013
QTCB of 4.28%
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Dated Date 07/01/2013
Delivery Date 07/01/2013
Last Maturity 07/01/2028
Arbitrage Yield 0.044000%
True Interest Cost (TIC) 0.044000%
Net Interest Cost (NIC) 3.040000%
All-In TIC 0.171910%
Average Coupon 3.040000%
Average Life (years) 8.039
Duration of Issue (years) 7.518
Par Amount 3,200,000.00
Bond Proceeds 3,200,000.00
Total Interest 782,040.00
Net Interest 782,040.00
Total Debt Service 3,982,040.00
Maximum Annual Debt Service 307,280.00
Average Annual Debt Service 265,469.33
Underwriter's Fees (per $1000)
Average Takedown
Other Fee
Total Underwriter's Discount
Bid Price 100.000000
Par Average Average
Bond Component Value Price Coupon Life
Term Bond 3,200,000.00 100.000 3.040% 8.039
3,200,000.00 8.039
All-In Arbitrage
TIC TIC Yield
Par Value 3,200,000.00 3,200,000.00 3,200,000.00
+ Accrued Interest
+ Premium (Discount)
- Underwriter's Discount
- Cost of Issuance Expense -32,600.00
- Other Amounts
Target Value 3,200,000.00 3,167,400.00 3,200,000.00
Target Date 07/01/2013 07/01/2013 07/01/2013
Yield 0.044000% 0.171910% 0.044000%
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Attachment 2: Draft Bond Ordinance
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, 2013
(TAXABLE DIRECT-PAY QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BOND)
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A
LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AS PART
OF A GREEN COMMUNITY PROGRAM; PROVIDING THE FORM OF
THE BOND; AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE BOND TO
____________________.
Passed _________________, 2013
PREPARED BY:
PACIFICA LAW GROUP LLP
Seattle, Washington
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CITY OF RENTON
ORDINANCE NO. _______
TABLE OF CONTENTS*
Page
Section 1.Definitions and Interpretation of Terms ..................................................................2
Section 2.Authorization of the Project ....................................................................................5
Section 3.Authorization of the Bond .......................................................................................5
Section 4.Registration, Exchange and Payments .....................................................................5
Section 5.Form of Bond ...........................................................................................................7
Section 6.Execution of Bond ....................................................................................................9
Section 7.Application of Bond Proceeds ................................................................................10
Section 8.Tax Covenants ........................................................................................................10
Section 9.Pledge of Funds and Credit; General Obligation ...................................................11
Section 10.Prepayment and Redemption ................................................................................12
Section 11.Sale of the Bond .....................................................................................................14
Section 12.Ongoing Disclosure; Covenants .............................................................................14
Section 13.Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bond .............................................................................15
Section 14.Severability; Ratification ........................................................................................15
Section 15.Effective Date of Ordinance ...................................................................................16
Exhibit A: Purchaser’s Proposal
* This Table of Contents is provided for convenience only and is not a part of this ordinance.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A
LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AS PART
OF A GREEN COMMUNITY PROGRAM; PROVIDING THE FORM OF
THE BOND; AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE BOND TO
____________________.
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Renton, Washington (the
“City”), has determined that it is in the best interest of the City that the City adopt a program to
finance capital expenditures to improve certain existing public streetlights located throughout
the City in order to promote energy conservation and efficiency for the benefit of the general
public (the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, Section 54D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”),
authorizes the issuance of “Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds” for capital expenditures
incurred for “qualified conservation purposes,” including but not limited to implementing a
green community program under Section 54D(f)(1)(A)(ii) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has received from the Washington State Department of Commerce a
reallocation of up to $3,200,000 of Qualified Energy Conservation Bond volume cap for
purposes of implementing the Program; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to issue a limited general obligation bond
in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,200,000 (the “Bond”) to finance costs of
implementing the Program, including financing costs related to replacing existing high-pressure
luminaries with light emitting diode luminaries (the “Project”); and
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-2-05/02/13
WHEREAS, the Bond authorized herein shall be sold as a Qualified Energy Conservation
Bond to _______________ (the “Purchaser”) pursuant to the purchaser officer set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Proposal”), as herein provided; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City accept the Purchaser’s
offer and issue the Bond as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Definitions and Interpretation of Terms.
(a)Definitions.As used in this ordinance, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
Bond means the Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2013 (Taxable Direct-Pay
Qualified Energy Conservation Bond) authorized to be issued by the City pursuant to this
ordinance.
Bond Counsel means Pacifica Law Group LLP, Seattle, Washington.
Bond Fund means the “Bond Redemption Fund” authorized to be created pursuant to
Section 9 of this ordinance.
Bond Register means the registration records for the Bond maintained by the Bond
Registrar.
Bond Registrar means the Finance Director of the City, whose duties include registering
and authenticating the Bond, maintaining the Bond Register, transferring ownership of the
Bond, and paying the principal of and interest on the Bond.
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City means the City of Renton, Washington, a municipal corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Washington.
City Council or Council means the City Council of the City as the general legislative
authority of the City, as the same shall be duly and regularly constituted from time to time.
Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and shall include all
applicable regulations and rulings relating thereto.
Federal Tax Certificate means the certificate regarding the status of the Bonds as
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds under Section 54D of the Code.
Finance Director means the City’s Finance and Information Services Administrator or the
successor to such officer.
Interest Rate means the rate of interest determined pursuant to Section 11 of this
ordinance as the same may be adjusted pursuant to the Proposal and set forth herein.
Program means the program of the City to finance capital expenditures to improve
certain existing public streetlights located throughout the City in order to promote energy
conservation and efficiency throughout the City for the benefit of the general public.
Project means the project described in Section 2 of this ordinance.
Project Fund means the “Project Fund” authorized to be created pursuant to Section 7
of this ordinance.
Proposal means the proposal letter submitted by the Purchaser substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Purchaser means __________________________.
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Registered Owner means the person in whose name the Bond is registered on the Bond
Register.
Rule means the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rule 15c2-12 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as the same may be amended from time to time.
(b)Interpretation. In this ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)The terms “hereby,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “herein,” “hereunder” and any
similar terms, as used in this ordinance, refer to this ordinance as a whole and not to any
particular article, section, subdivision or clause hereof, and the term “hereafter” shall mean
after, and the term “heretofore” shall mean before, the date of this ordinance;
(2)Words of the masculine gender shall mean and include correlative words
of the feminine and neutral genders and words importing the singular number shall mean and
include the plural number and vice versa;
(3)Words importing persons shall include firms, associations, partnerships
(including limited partnerships), trusts, corporations and other legal entities, including public
bodies, as well as natural persons;
(4)Any headings preceding the text of the several articles and sections of
this ordinance, and any table of contents or marginal notes appended to copies hereof, shall be
solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this ordinance, nor shall
they affect its meaning, construction or effect; and
(5)All references herein to “articles,” “sections” and other subdivisions or
clauses are to the corresponding articles, sections, subdivisions or clauses hereof.
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Section 2.Authorization of the Project. The Bond is being issued to finance costs of
implementing the Program, including capital improvements related to replacing existing high-
pressure luminaries with light emitting diode luminaries (the “Project”). Any remaining costs of
the Project shall be paid from other City funds legally available for such purpose.
Section 3.Authorization of the Bond. For the purpose of financing costs of the
Project and paying costs of issuance for the Bond, the City hereby authorizes the issuance and
sale of its limited tax general obligation bond in the principal amount of not to exceed
$3,200,000. The bond shall be designated the “City of Renton, Washington, Limited Tax
General Obligation Bond, 2013 (Taxable Direct-Pay Qualified Energy Conservation Bond),” or
other such designation as set forth in the Bond and approved by the Finance Director.
The Bond shall be dated as of its date of delivery, shall be fully registered as to both
principal and interest, shall be in one denomination, and shall mature 15 years from its dated
date. The Bond shall bear interest from its dated date or the most recent date to which interest
has been paid at the Interest Rate, as the same may be adjusted pursuant to the Proposal and
set forth herein. Interest on the principal amount of the Bond shall be calculated per annum on
a 30/360 basis, or as otherwise provided in the Bond. Principal shall be payable at maturity or
prior redemption. Interest on the Bond shall be payable semiannually on the first days of
______ and _______ as set forth in the payment schedule attached to the Bond.
Section 4.Registration, Exchange and Payments.
(a)Registrar/Bond Registrar. The Finance Director shall act as Bond Registrar. The
Bond Registrar is authorized, on behalf of the City, to authenticate and deliver the Bond if
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transferred or exchanged in accordance with the provisions of the Bond and this ordinance and
to carry out all of the Bond Registrar’s powers and duties under this ordinance.
(b)Registered Ownership. The City and the Bond Registrar may deem and treat the
Registered Owner of the Bond as the absolute owner for all purposes, and neither the City nor
the Bond Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Payment of the Bond shall
be made only as described in subsection (e) below. All such payments made as described in
subsection (e) below shall be valid and shall satisfy the liability of the City upon the Bond to the
extent of the amount so paid.
(c)No Transfer or Exchange of Registered Ownership. The Bond shall not be
transferrable without the consent of the City unless (i) the Purchaser’s corporate name is
changed and the transfer is necessary to reflect such change; or (ii) the transferee is a successor
in interest of the Purchaser by means of a corporate merger, an exchange of stock, or a sale of
assets.
(d)Registration Covenant. The City covenants that, until the Bond has been
surrendered and canceled, it will maintain a system for recording the ownership of the Bond
that complies with the provisions of Section 149 of the Code.
(e)Place and Medium of Payment. Both principal of and interest on the Bond shall
be payable in lawful money of the United States of America. Principal and interest on the Bond
shall be payable by check, warrant, ACH transfer or by other means mutually acceptable to the
Purchaser and the City. Upon final payment of principal and interest of the Bond, the
Registered Owner shall surrender the Bond for cancellation at the office of the Bond Registrar
in accordance with this Section 4 and Section 13.
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Section 5.Form of Bond. The Bond shall be in substantially the following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
NO. R-1 $__________
STATE OF WASHINGTON
CITY OF RENTON
LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, 2013
(TAXABLE DIRECT-PAY QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BOND)
INTEREST RATE: _____%
MATURITY DATE:____________, _____
REGISTERED OWNER:_______________
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT:________ AND NO/100 DOLLARS
The City of Renton, Washington, a municipal corporation organized and existing under
and by virtue of the laws of the State of Washington (the “City”), hereby acknowledges itself to
owe and for value received promises to pay to the Registered Owner identified above, on or
before the Maturity Date identified above, the Principal Amount identified above. This bond
shall bear interest at the fixed rate stated above (the “Interest Rate”). Interest on this bond
shall accrue from its dated date until paid and shall be computed per annum on the principal
amount outstanding on a 30/360 basis. Accrued interest on this bond shall be payable
semiannually on the dates set forth in the payment schedule attached hereto. Principal shall be
payable at maturity or prior redemption.
Both principal of and interest on this bond shall be payable in lawful money of the
United States of America. Principal and interest on this bond shall be payable by check or
warrant or by other means mutually acceptable to the Registered Owner and the City. Upon
final payment of principal and interest of this bond, the Registered Owner shall surrender this
bond for cancellation at the office of the Bond Registrar in accordance with Ordinance No.
______ of the City (the “Bond Ordinance”).
This bond is issued pursuant to the Bond Ordinance to finance costs related to
implementing a green community program of the City, including streetlight improvements, and
to pay costs of issuance. Capitalized terms used in this bond have the meanings given such
terms in the Bond Ordinance.
The City may prepay and redeem this bond prior to maturity as provided in the Bond
Ordinance.
This bond has not been designated as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” within the
meaning of Section 265(b) of the Code.
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The City has in the Bond Ordinance authorized the creation of a fund to be used for the
payment of debt service on this bond, designated as the “Bond Redemption Fund” (the “Bond
Fund”). The Bond Fund shall be drawn upon for the sole purpose of paying the principal of and
interest on this bond.
The City hereby irrevocably covenants and agrees with the owner of this bond that it
will include in its annual budget and levy taxes annually, within and as a part of the tax levy
permitted to the City without a vote of the electorate, upon all the property subject to taxation
in amounts sufficient, together with other money legally available therefor, to pay the principal
of and interest on this bond as the same shall become due. The full faith, credit and resources
of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the annual levy and collection of such taxes and
the prompt payment of such principal and interest. Any proceeds of this bond not expended on
the Project or costs of issuance shall be pledged to payment of this bond and deposited in the
Bond Fund for such purpose.
This bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any
security or benefit under the Bond Ordinance until the Certificate of Authentication hereon
shall have been manually signed by or on behalf of the Bond Registrar or its duly designated
agent.
This bond is issued pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington,
and duly adopted ordinances of the City. This bond is transferable upon compliance with the
conditions set forth in the Bond Ordinance.
It is hereby certified that all acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and
statutes of the State of Washington to exist, to have happened, been done and performed
precedent to and in the issuance of this bond exist, have happened, been done and performed
and that the issuance of this bond does not violate any constitutional, statutory or other
limitation upon the amount of bonded indebtedness that the City may incur.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Renton, Washington, has caused this bond to be
executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor of the City Council and attested by
the manual or facsimile signature of the Clerk, as of this _____ day of ___________, 2013.
[SEAL]CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
By /s/
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/
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City Clerk
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
This bond is registered in the name of the Registered Owner on the books of the City, in
the office of the Finance Director of the City (the “Bond Registrar”), as to both principal and
interest, as noted in the registration blank below. All payments of principal of and interest on
this bond shall be made by the City from the Bond Fund.
Date of
Registration
Name and Address of
Registered Owner
Signature of
Bond Registrar
__________ __, 2013 ______________________
Finance Director
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Principal and interest on this bond shall be payable as set forth in the following
schedule:
Date Principal Interest Total Payment
Section 6.Execution of Bond. The Bond shall be executed on behalf of the City with
the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor, and shall be attested by the manual or
facsimile signature of the Clerk.
Only such Bond as shall bear thereon a Certificate of Authentication in the form earlier
recited, manually executed by the Bond Registrar, shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or
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entitled to the benefits of this ordinance. Such Certificate of Authentication shall be conclusive
evidence that the Bond so authenticated has been duly executed, authenticated and delivered
hereunder and is entitled to the benefits of this ordinance.
In case either of the officers who shall have executed the Bond shall cease to be an
officer or officers of the City before the Bond so signed shall have been authenticated or
delivered by the Bond Registrar, or issued by the City, such Bond may nevertheless be
authenticated, delivered and issued and upon such authentication, delivery and issuance, shall
be as binding upon the City as though those who signed the same had continued to be such
officers of the City. The Bond may also be signed and attested on behalf of the City by such
persons who at the date of the actual execution of the Bond, are the proper officers of the City,
although at the original date of such Bond any such person shall not have been such officer of
the City.
Section 7.Application of Bond Proceeds. The City shall establish a fund designated
the “Project Fund” (the “Project Fund”) into which the proceeds of the Bond shall be deposited.
Money in the Project Fund shall be used to pay the costs of the Project and costs of issuance for
the Bond. The Finance Director may invest money in the Project Fund in legal investments for
City funds. Earnings on such investments shall accrue to the benefit of the Project Fund.
Money remaining in the Project Fund after all costs of the Project and costs of issuance for the
Bond have been paid shall be pledged to payment of the Bond and deposited in the Bond Fund
for such purpose.
Section 8.Tax Covenants. The City hereby designates the Program as a “green
community program” for purposes of Section 54D(f)(1)(A)(ii) of the Code. The City reasonably
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expects that implementation of the Program will promote energy conservation and efficiency
for the benefit of the general public.
The City hereby makes an irrevocable designation under Section 54D of the Code that
the Bond be issued and sold as a “Qualified Energy Conservation Bond.” The City makes a
further irrevocable designation to have Section 6431(f)(3)(B) of the Code apply to the Bond,
with the effect that the Bond will be issued and sold as a direct payment tax credit bond as set
forth in the Federal Tax Certificate.
The City shall comply with the provisions of this section unless, in the written opinion of
Bond Counsel to the City, such compliance is not required to maintain the exemption of the
interest on the Bond from federal income taxation.
The City hereby covenants that it will comply with the covenants set forth in the Federal
Tax Certificate. The City shall take such additional actions as are required to qualify such Bond
as a Qualified Energy Conservation Bond, to maintain such qualification, and to seek
reimbursement of the applicable federal subsidy in the future on a timely basis.
The City has not designated the Bond as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” within the
meaning of Section 265(b) of the Code.
Section 9.Pledge of Funds and Credit; General Obligation. The City hereby
authorizes the creation of a fund to be used for the payment of debt service on the Bond,
designated as the “Bond Redemption Fund” (the “Bond Fund”). No later than the date each
payment of principal of or interest on the Bond becomes due, the City shall transmit sufficient
funds, from the Bond Fund or from other legally available sources, to the Bond Registrar for the
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payment of such principal or interest. Money in the Bond Fund may be invested in legal
investments for City funds.
The City hereby irrevocably covenants and agrees for as long as the Bond is outstanding
and unpaid that each year it will include in its budget and levy an ad valorem tax upon all the
property within the City subject to taxation in an amount that will be sufficient, together with
other revenues and money of the City legally available for such purposes, to pay the principal of
and interest on the Bond when due.
The City hereby irrevocably pledges that the annual tax provided for herein to be levied
for the payment of such principal and interest shall be within and as a part of the tax levy
permitted to cities without a vote of the people, and that a sufficient portion of each annual
levy to be levied and collected by the City prior to the full payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bond will be and is hereby irrevocably set aside, pledged and appropriated for
the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bond. The full faith, credit and resources of
the City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the annual levy and collection of said taxes and for
the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bond when due.
Section 10.Prepayment and Redemption. If the Bond is prepaid in accordance with
this Section 10, interest shall cease to accrue on the date the Purchaser receives such
prepayment. [for discussion only – to be revised]
(a)Optional Redemption. The Bond may be prepaid, in whole or in part, on any date
at the Make Whole Amount. For purposes of this Section, the “Make Whole Amount” is the
excess, if any, of (1) the sum of the present values (determined as of the date of prepayment)
of all remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Bond from the date of
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prepayment to the maturity date, discounted at a rate equal to the yield on the interpolated US
Treasury obligation having a weighted average to that of the Bond at the time of prepayment
plus 50 basis points, over (2) the principal amount of the Bond being prepaid.
(b)Extraordinary Optional Redemption. The Bond may be redeemed prior to
maturity at any time at a price of par, plus accrued interest, to the date of redemption upon the
occurrence of an “Extraordinary Event.” For purposes of this Section, an “Extraordinary Event”
will have occurred if the City determines that a material adverse change has occurred to
Sections 54A, 54D, or 5431 of the Code or any other applicable section of the Code, or if there is
any guidance published by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or the United States
Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) with respect to such sections or any other
determination by the IRS or Treasury, which determination is not the result of any act or
omission by the City to satisfy the requirements to qualify to receive the federal credit
payments related to the Bond, pursuant to which the City’s federal credit payments are
reduced or eliminated, or the IRS or Treasury announces its intent to reduce or eliminate the
federal credit payment.
(c)Extraordinary Mandatory Redemption. The Bond is subject to extraordinary
mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, on a date no later than three years after the date of
issuance of the Bond, or, in the event of an extension negotiated with the IRS, on any date not
later than 90 days after the end of such extension period, at a redemption price equal to the
principal amount of the Bond called for redemption plus accrued interest, in an amount equal
to the unexpended proceeds of the sale of the Bond held by the City, but only to the extent that
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the City fails to expend all of the proceeds of the Bond within three years of issuance thereof
and no extension of the period for expenditures has been granted by the IRS.
Section 11.Sale of the Bond. The Bond shall be sold to the Purchaser pursuant to the
terms of this ordinance and the Purchaser’s Proposal. The City hereby accepts the Purchaser’s
Proposal, which is attached as Exhibit A. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to approve
the Interest Rate and the principal amount of the Bond and to agree to any other terms,
conditions and covenants that are in the best interest of the City and in accordance with the
Purchaser’s Proposal so long as (a) the principal amount of the Bond does not exceed
$3,200,000, and (b) the Interest Rate for the Bond does not exceed [_____]%.
The appropriate City officials, including but not limited to the Mayor, the Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Finance Director, are hereby authorized and directed to do
everything necessary for the prompt issuance, execution and delivery of the Bond and for the
proper application and use of the proceeds thereof.
Section 12.Ongoing Disclosure; Covenants.
(a)Ongoing Disclosure. The Bond is exempt from ongoing disclosure requirements
of the Rule.
(b)Covenants. So long as the Bond is outstanding, the City hereby covenants and
agrees as follows:
(1)To provide the Purchaser copies of the City’s audited financial statements
promptly after such statements become available; and
(2)To provide financial or other information as may be reasonably requested
in writing from time to time.
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Section 13.Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bond. In case the Bond shall be lost, stolen or
destroyed while in the Registered Owner’s possession, the Bond Registrar may at the request of
the Registered Owner execute and deliver a new Bond of like date, number and tenor to the
Registered Owner thereof upon the Registered Owner’s paying the expenses and charges of the
City and the Bond Registrar in connection therewith and upon its filing with the City written
certification that such Bond was actually lost, stolen or destroyed and of its ownership thereof.
In the case the Bond shall be lost, stolen, or destroyed while in the Registered Owner’s
possession, the Registered Owner may elect upon final payment of principal and interest of the
Bond to surrender a photocopy of the Bond for cancellation at the office of the Bond Registrar
together with written certification that such Bond was actually lost, stolen or destroyed and of
its ownership thereof.
Section 14.Severability; Ratification. If any one or more of the covenants or
agreements provided in this ordinance to be performed on the part of the City shall be declared
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, then such covenant or covenants,
agreement or agreements, shall be null and void and shall be deemed separable from the
remaining covenants and agreements of this ordinance and shall in no way affect the validity of
the other provisions of this ordinance or of the Bond. All acts taken pursuant to the authority
granted in this ordinance but prior to its effective date are hereby ratified and confirmed.
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Section 15.Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and thirty (30) days after publication.
PASSED by the City Council this _____ day of ______________, 2013.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _____ day of _________, 2013.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Pacifica Law Group LLP
Bond Counsel
Date of Publication: ___________________
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Exhibit A
Purchaser’s Proposal
(attached)
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CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, the Clerk of the City Council (the “City Council”) of City of Renton,
Washington (herein called the “City”), DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
1.That the attached ordinance numbered ________ (herein called the
“Ordinance”) is a true and correct copy of an ordinance of the City, as finally adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of __________, 2013, and duly
recorded in my office.
2.That the meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a
quorum of the City Council was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number
of members of the City Council voted in the proper manner for the passage of said Ordinance;
that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Ordinance
have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed, and that I am authorized to
execute this certificate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ___ day of __________, 2013.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Appointment to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
n/a
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Chip Vincent
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Resolution #3288 established the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and authorizes Council to
review the membership annually and fill any committee vacancies. Resolution #3686 established the
president and CEO of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce as one of five committee
members. Lynn Wallace is the new President and CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, having
replaced Sabrina Mirante, former Interim President of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Therefore,
appointment of Lynn Wallace is requested. The other members of the Committee as ratified by Council
on 11/19/2012 are: Councilmember Marcie Palmer; Preeti Shridhar, City of Renton Deputy Public Affairs
Administrator; Brent Camman, General Manager of Marriott Spring Hill and Marriott Towne Place; and
Kathy Madison, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Lynn Wallace, president and CEO of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, to the Renton
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, replacing Sabrina Mirante, and ratify the previous appointments
of Palmer, Shridhar, Camman and Madison as current Committee members.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Park Rules and Regulations revisions
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Resolution
Amended Park Rules
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Kelly Beymer, Parks and Golf Course Director - ext.
6617
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community Services Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of amendments to the Park Rules and Regulations includes the addition of 'definitions',
clarifies existing rules, and identifies new rules that address changing operations and activities, and
authorizes the enforcement of the regulations. The Parks Commissioners, City Attorney and City Staff
have reviewed all proposed changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendments to the Park Rules and Regulations and adopt the Ordinance and Resolution.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
May Creek Trailhead Property Acquisition
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
n/a
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources
Director
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 370,000.00 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 619,000.00 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 370,000.00 City Share Total Project: $ 370,000.00
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
In 2008, the City was bequest a 3.7 acre life estate providing future access to the May Creek Corridor.
The life estate property will come into City ownership at the end of 2013. The Life Estate identifies the
property for park use and is forested with mature evergreen trees that are required to remain. Vehicular
access to the site is limited, as is the potential for trailhead parking lot development. Two contiguous
and adjacent parcels are listed for sale. Both parcels are accessible from an improved intersection, are
relatively flat and provide the opportunity for trailhead access, parking, and access to the Life Estate
property. The parcels are listed for $345,000.00. The assessed value is $389,000.00 ($44,000.00 less
than the listing price). The Seller requires closing on the Property Sale by May 15, 2013. As part of due
diligence, the City will contract with a consultant to conduct an Environmental Transaction Screen to
confirm the lack of of hazardous materials and conduct a title search to ensure clear title insurable to
the City's satisfaction. Additional property acquisition costs include contributing fifty percent (50%) of
the escrow costs and completing a survey once the sales transaction has been completed. The
estimated costs of these additional items is $25,000.00. Funding will be derived from the King County
Levy Fund (316.332029.00020.594.76.61.000). The Levy funds are restricted to open space and natural
area property acquisition and trails property acquisition and development. The current account balance
is $619,000.00 and after total expenses of $370,000.00 leaves a remaining balance of $249,000.00.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
LED Conversion of City of Renton Owned Street
Lights
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Amendment to Department of Enterprise Services
Interagency Agreement CAG-12-120
Energy Services Proposal
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Chris Barnes (ext. 7220)
Recommended Action:
Refer to Transportation/Aviation Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $4,305,693 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $$1,089,012
Total Project Budget: $ $4,305,693 City Share Total Project: $ $3,216,681
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
On August 13, 2012, a Resolution was approved authorizing the Mayor to execute an Energy Services
Agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to allow them to provide energy
conservation project management and monitoring services to the City for the conversion of
approximately 3,865 high pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide street lights currently in use with
energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) street lights.
DES has brought forward an Energy Services Proposal from Ameresco Quantum, Inc. (AQ) that follows
the outline contained in Section 2 of the Energy Services Agreement. It presents the contractual terms
under which AQ, the City of Renton and DES Energy Program will work together over the term of the
project. This proposal describes the services of AQ to include design, construction, system verification
and measurement and verification (M&V – first year) along with costs, guarantees and other aspects of
the project.
The City of Renton’s annual consumption of energy for City owned street lights is 4,256,456 kWh. The
proposed conversion to LED will save the City approximately 2,947,043 kWh, which at the current PSE
rate schedules, equates to an annual savings of $271,683. Besides the energy savings, this project will
significantly reduce maintenance costs and improve the quality of light for the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement with the State Department of Enterprise Services
(DES) to manage and monitor the conversion of city owned street lights to light emitting diode (LED)
lights pursuant to the provisions of the Energy Services Proposal prepared by Ameresco Quantum, Inc.
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the funding authorization forms associated with this
amendment. Authorize the Administration to pursue the issuance of a Qualified Energy Conservation
Bond to provide funding for this project.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:April 29, 2013
TO:Randy Corman, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Chris Barnes, Transportation Operations Manager (x-7220)
SUBJECT:LED Conversion of City of Renton Owned Street Lights
ISSUE:
Should the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the interlocal
agreement with the State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to manage and
monitor the conversion of city owned street lights to light emitting diode (LED) lights
pursuant to the provisions of the Energy Services Proposal prepared by Ameresco
Quantum, Inc.? Should the Council authorize the Administration to pursue the issuance
of a State Department of Commerce Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) to
provide funding for this project?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement with the State Department of
Enterprise Services (DES) to manage and monitor the conversion of city owned street
lights to light emitting diode (LED) lights pursuant to the provisions of the Energy
Services Proposal prepared by Ameresco Quantum, Inc. Authorize the Mayor to execute
the funding authorization forms associated with this amendment. Authorize the
Administration to pursue the issuance of a Qualified Energy Conservation Bond to
provide funding for this project.
BACKGROUND:
On August 13, 2012, Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to allow them to provide
energy conservation project management and monitoring services to the City for the
conversion of approximately 3,865 high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights currently in
use with energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) street lights.
DES has brought forward an Energy Services Proposal from Ameresco Quantum, Inc.
(AQ) that provides for the design, construction, system verification and measurement
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and verification (M&V) services for the first year. This Energy Services Proposal presents
the contractual terms under which AQ, Renton, and DES will work together over the
term of the project. The proposal describes the services of AQ to include design,
construction, system verification and measurement and verification (M&V – first year)
along with costs, guarantees, and other aspects of the project.
The subject amendment to the interlocal agreement with DES adds design, construction
and contract administration to the scope of the earlier agreement.
Key provisions of this amended agreement include:
Ameresco Quantum provides a detailed engineering design to replace 3,865
existing high pressure sodium and metal halide lights with lower wattage LED
lights.
Ameresco Quantum provides, or contracts to be provided, all material, labor,
and equipment necessary for the installation of the replacement lights.
Ameresco Quantum provides construction management services to coordinate
and supervise the work.
Ameresco Quantum will provide ongoing training on the lighting system for City
staff during the construction project.
Ameresco Quantum will provide measurement and verification to help ensure
the predicted power cost savings are achieved throughout the first three years of
the agreement.
Ameresco Quantum will warrant the equipment for one year following notice of
substantial completion of the installation project.
Ameresco Quantum guarantees that the maximum project cost (not including
sales tax) and DES project management fees will not exceed $3,907,161. Total
project price including sales tax and DES fees is $4,305,693. Project costs are
broken down on page 6 of the attached Energy Services Proposal.
Ameresco Quantum guarantees that the electrical savings will not be less than
2,652,339 KWh during the first year. In the event that the energy savings is less
than the guaranteed minimum, Ameresco Quantum will pay the City as provided
in Section X1 of the Energy Services Proposal.
Ameresco Quantum will complete design work within 45 days of notice to
proceed. Construction will be substantially complete within 180 days of design
acceptance. Final completion will be within 60 days of substantial completion.
FINANCIAL
As shown on the Project Cost Table on page 6 of the attached Energy Services Proposal,
the total project price is $4,305,693. Renton has been awarded a Department of
Commerce grant of $500,000 and is eligible for a Puget Sound Energy utility incentive
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estimated to be $589,012. The estimated net cost of the project to Renton is
$3,216,681.
This project is a qualified energy conservation project and is eligible for the federally
subsidized Qualified Energy Conservation Bond (QECB) financing program. QECB
financing allows state, tribal and local governments to issue long-term taxable bonds
and receive a direct rebate from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to offset the
interest cost and leaving a net interest cost well below the tax exempt bond rates.
Washington state received $68 million in QECB allocation. Jurisdictions with more than
100,000 in population are allocated a direct share of this bonding capacity based on
their proportional population. The State Department of Commerce aggregates the
remaining unallocated amount as well as any unused direct allocations for a total of $20
million, and allocates them through an application process. The City requested and
received $3.2 Million in QECB allocation through this process for the LED Light
Conversion Project. Based on the current market condition, the net interest cost after
subsidy payment is between 0% and 0.6% for 15-year term; and just below 1% for 20-
year term, and with annual debt service payment at $216,000 and $179,000,
respectively. The debt service will be paid using the energy cost savings estimated at
about $250,000 per year. Therefore the annual energy cost savings will exceed the debt
service cost, resulting in a positive cash flow.
One caveat about the direct subsidy payment program is that it is subject to federal
budget and legislation changes such as the sequestration. Under the current
sequestration program, the direct subsidy payments are set to be reduced by 8.9% this
year, same level of reduction as other federal programs. Should this occur during the
term of the bonds, the range of reduction would be from $8,900 in the first year to $560
in the final year. To make sure the City will not pay more than tax-exempt rates in any
circumstances, an optional redemption provision will be included in the bonds to allow
the City to call the bonds at par and re-issue tax exempt bonds if necessary.
In addition, with the small amount to be financed, staff is looking at issuing the bonds
through private placement instead of public sales. The preliminary quotes show rates
are competitive and the cost of issuance will be lower (no bond rating, official statement
preparation costs).
Staff will bring detailed financing terms and documentations to Council for
consideration in early May, with funding anticipated in mid-July before first construction
progress payment.
cc:Iwen Wang, Administrative Services Administrator
Doug Jacobson, Deputy Public Works Administrator, Transportation
Chris Barnes, Transportation Operations Manager
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Final Pay Estimate CAG 12-083 Liberty Lift Station
Contractor: Equity Builders, LLC.
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 May 2013
Exhibits:
Final Pay Estimate
Notice Of Completion of Public Works Contract
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Michael Benoit, Wastewater Utility, x7206
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $1,095.00 (Final Pay Est.) Transfer Amendment: $NA
Amount Budgeted: $ $10,000 Revenue Generated: $NA
Total Project Budget: $ $500,000 City Share Total Project: $ NA
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The project was awarded on June 25, 2012. Construction began on August 1, 2012, and was completed
on April 5, 2013. The original contract amount was $362,554.50 and the final amount is $374,867.72, an
increase of $12,313.22 or 3 percent. The cost increase was mostly due to authorizing the additive bid
item to construct a shelter roof over the electrical panels. The final cost was within the amount
budgeted for the project.
The 2012/2013 budget for the Liberty Lift Station project is $500,000 (account 426.465499). The amount
budgeted for this project is enough to cover the construction, engineering, and staff costs of this
project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the project, approve the final pay estimate, in the amount of $1,095.00, and release the
retainage in the amount of $17,117.25 after 60 days, subject to the receipt of all required
authorizations.
7g. - Utilities Systems Division submits
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