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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $137 Million Civic Facilities Financing Plan
Record date · June 10, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Pompano Beach Finance Corporation has authorized a plan to issue up to $137 million in 'Certificates of Participation' to fund various civic facility projects. This resolution approves the legal agreements, trust structures, and sale parameters necessary to borrow these funds through a lease-purchase program.
This resolution authorizes the City of Pompano Beach to take on up to $137 million in debt to fund civic facility projects, which will be repaid through future rent payments.
Who It Affects
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City of Pompano Beach taxpayers
The city is entering into a long-term lease-purchase agreement that requires future rent payments.
Investors
Investors may purchase the certificates of participation to receive a portion of the city's lease payments.
Key Facts
- Authorizes the issuance of up to $137 million in Certificates of Participation for the Civic Facilities Master Lease Program.
- Approves the form and execution of a Master Lease-Purchase Agreement for civic facilities.
- Approves the form and execution of a Master Trust Agreement to manage the issuance of certificates.
- Authorizes the use of both tax-exempt and taxable certificates.
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- Allows for the appointment of a trustee to oversee the trust agreement.
- Authorizes the negotiated sale of certificates and sets parameters for those sales.
- Approves the use of municipal bond insurance or surety bonds to secure the certificates.
- Requires the creation and delivery of preliminary and final offering statements for investors.
- Requires the execution of a continuing disclosure certificate for transparency.
- Approves various supporting legal documents including ground leases, lease schedules, and assignment agreements.
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Large-scale Civic Debt Issuance
The authorization of $137 million in certificates suggests a major upcoming phase of capital investment in civic facilities for Pompano Beach.
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