Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Commercial Paper
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an order authorizing various actions to initiate proceedings to replace the credit facility for the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K-2, and to amend and restate the order authorizing the issuance of such notes; approving the engagement of note counsel in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such notes and matters incident thereto.
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Background and Discussion:
Barclays Bank is the current facility provider for Commercial Paper, Series K. The agreement will expire on June 19, 2026. The County sent out RFPs for the selection of a new facility and received three responses with terms ranging from 2 years to 5 years. The County has selected US Bank as a new facility provider, having the lowest facility fee for a 5-year term.
Expected Impact:
Under a new facility provider, facility fees will decrease, resulting in annual savings.
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