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Approval of $137 Million Civic Facilities Financing Plan

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE POMPANO BEACH FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVING THE FORM OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH EACH SERIES PROJECT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, OF A MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE FROM TIME TO TIME THEREUNDER OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING THE FORM OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT, SUPPLEMENTING THE MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT RELATING TO ONE OR MORE SERIES OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF TAX EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION EVIDENCING AN UNDIVIDED PROPORTIONATE INTEREST OF THE OWNERS THEREOF IN BASIC RENT PAYMENTS TO BE MADE UNDER A MASTER LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) BY THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH HEREIN, INCLUDING THAT THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH CERTIFICATES SHALL NOT EXCEED $137,000,000, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE UNDER THE MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT, AS SUPPLEMENTED; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF A MASTER LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) RELATING TO THE SERIES PROJECTS; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF A LEASE SCHEDULE TO BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION WITH EACH SERIES PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT TO BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION WITH EACH GROUND LEASE; AUTHORIZING THE DELEGATED, NEGOTIATED SALE OF EACH SERIES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARAMETERS OF SUCH SALE; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, OF A CERTIFICATE PURCHASE CONTRACT RELATING TO EACH SERIES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN, SUBJECT TO THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH HEREIN; AUTHORIZING OBTAINING A COMMITMENT FOR A MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY AND/OR RESERVE ACCOUNT SURETY BOND SECURING A SERIES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED AGREEMENTS WITH THE INSURER; APPROVING A FORM OF PRELIMINARY OFFERING STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINAL OFFERING STATEMENT AND RELATED MATTERS RELATING TO EACH SERIES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN; APPROVING THE FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND RELATED MATTERS RELATING TO EACH SERIES OF THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING ALL REQUIRED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC FACILITIES MASTER LEASE PROGRAM) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: NA)

June 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

Why It Matters

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.

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.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'Certificates of Participation'?
These are financial instruments that allow investors to buy a share of the lease payments the city makes on civic facilities, effectively acting as a way for the city to borrow money for construction or improvements.
Will this increase my taxes?
The document does not specify the source of repayment, only that the city will make 'basic rent payments' under a .
What is the money being used for?
The funds are designated for 'Series Projects' under the Civic Facilities Master Lease Program, though specific project names are not listed in this resolution.

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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.

Connected Entities

locationCity of Pompano Beach, FloridaThe municipality responsible for the master lease-purchase agreement.Map →
organizationPompano Beach Finance CorporationThe governing body issuing the resolution.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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