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Resolution to Accept $1.3 Million Settlement and Manage Loan Debt

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. approval to accept $1.3 Million Dollar Settlement from Garfield Section 108 Loan Payment and to pay future 108 Loan Defeasance. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-23-17)

March 23, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The city is finalizing a $1.3 million financial settlement that impacts the city's debt obligations under the federal program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Treasury/Finance Department

The department is responsible for receiving the $1.3 million settlement and managing the future loan defeasance payments.

Garfield area residents/businesses

The settlement relates to economic development loans in their area, which may impact future local project funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 23, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes the city to accept a $1.3 million settlement related to the Garfield program and outlines the process for paying off future loan obligations.

Key Facts

The city is authorized to accept a $1.3 million settlement payment.
The settlement is specifically related to the Garfield Section 108 loan payment.
The resolution includes provisions to pay for future Section 108 loan defeasance (the process of setting aside funds to pay off debt).
The resolution was referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on March 23, 2017.
The resolution was formally introduced on April 27, 2017.
The file number for this legislative action is 15-5681.

Why It Matters

The city is finalizing a $1.3 million financial settlement that impacts the city's debt obligations under the federal program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Section 108 loan?

Section 108 is a federal program that provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, and public facilities.

What does 'loan defeasance' mean?

is a financial process where a borrower sets aside sufficient funds or assets to pay off a debt, effectively removing the liability from their balance sheet.

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Loan Settlement and Debt Management

The city is using a settlement payment to address the liabilities associated with a specific federal loan program.

Garfield

Connected Entities

locationGarfield“The geographic area or project associated with the Section 108 loan.”Map →

organizationPlanning and Economic Development Standing Committee“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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