File #: 16-2082    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - A Resolution Relating to the City’s Notice of Intention to Issue City of Mansfield, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/17/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/24/2016 Final action: 10/24/2016
Title: Resolution - A Resolution Relating to the City's Notice of Intention to Issue City of Mansfield, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
Sponsors: Peter Phillis
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Resolution - A Resolution Relating to the City's Notice of Intention to Issue City of Mansfield, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation

Requested Action

The City Council ratifies a resolution giving notice of intent to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.  The notice is to announce to the public that the City will be issuing bonds on December 12, 2016 for purpose of improving City's street infrastructure, relocation of gas and electric utility lines for the Fieldhouse, and funding for an ambulance, police cars, and additional operating equipment.

Recommendation

Staff recommends the approval of the resolution.

Description/History

During the budget process in fiscal  year 2016, the City established a capital program for fiscal year 2017.  Discussion occured regarding the prioritization of projects and funding the City's Street Program.  The funding will continue improving the traffic circulation within the City.  Additionally, the City is funding the operating equipment needs of the department.  Most of the equipment cost is for public safety - detailed list is attached.

 

Street and Utility Improvements - $18,350,000 

 

 

 

Debbie Lane

               $3,200,000

Tarrant County CDBG

                    400,000

School Flasher System

                    250,000

Seeton Bridge at Joe Pool

                    100,000

North St. Study at Bridge/RR

                    300,000

Day Mair (E. Broad to Seeton) Design/ROW

                 1,000,000

Misc. Residential/Intersection Reconstruction

                 1,000,000

Holland - Design/ROW

                    600,000

Price Road Design

                    500,000

S Main-Broad to Hunt

                 3,500,000

Turner Warnell Construction

                 1,500,000

360 Bridge Participation

                 5,000,000

Gas and Electric Utilities

                    700,000

Schematic - ROW Russell/Connector

                    300,000

Project Totals

             $18,350,000

 

Equipment - $1,150,377 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

Police

 Vehicles

5

        $307,405

Fire

Computer Dispatch Map

1

          154,000

Fire

EMD

1

          109,000

Fire

Ambulance

1

          250,000

Fire

Cardiac Monitors

4

          168,172

Fire

Opticom - Fire Station #3

1

            17,156

Fire

Opticom - Various Locations

9

            46,735

Fire

Vehicles

1

            50,400

Information

Cameras

1

            23,509

Information

New Line Touch Displays

2

            24,000

Total

 

 

     $1,150,377

 

Equipment and Streets account for $19,500,377.  The Notice of Intent allows for $19,850,000 with the difference being issuance costs.

Justification

The funds will be used to improve traffic circulation within the City and provide the necessary equipment for police and fire operations.

Funding Source

Ad Valorem taxes; the cost of the issuance is not expected to raise the tax rate.

Prepared By

Peter Phillis, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office

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