Legislation Details

File #: 24-2783    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Commercial Paper Status: Passed
File created: 4/26/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/7/2024 Final action: 5/7/2024
Title: Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A; approving the Sixth Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bonds Trust Indenture, a bond purchase agreement and an official statement; authorizing an authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices and terms of such bonds and certain other matters relating thereto; authorizing the discharge of certain outstanding Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes; authorizing necessary actions, including the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and payment of such other obligations; authorizing and ratifying other actions and activities to support the issuance and administration of such bonds, including the opening of bank accounts; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.

Department: Management and Budget

Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget

 

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

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A; approving the Sixth Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bonds Trust Indenture, a bond purchase agreement and an official statement; authorizing an authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices and terms of such bonds and certain other matters relating thereto; authorizing the discharge of certain outstanding Harris County, Texas Toll Road  First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes; authorizing necessary actions, including the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and payment of such other obligations; authorizing and ratifying other actions and activities to support the issuance and administration of such bonds, including the opening of bank accounts; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.

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Background and Discussion:

HCTRA intends to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $950 million to refund CP Notes, Series K and Series K-2 and new money to fund toll road projects.

 

Expected Impact:

N/A

 

Alternative Options:

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Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

x Transportation

x  Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

01/30/24

36

Approval of a go forward order and engagement of co-bond counsel, do-disclosure counsel and underwriters.

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Choose an item.

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Bonds

 

FY 24

FY 25

Next 3 FYs

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Total Incremental Expenditures

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Funding Sources (do NOT write values in thousands or millions)

Existing Budget

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Total Current Budget

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$

Additional Budget Requested

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Total Additional Budget Requested

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Total Funding Sources

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Requested

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: May 7, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):  June 2024

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget

Attachments (if applicable):  Toll Road Series 2024A Authorizing Order