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File #: 23-0230    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Commercial Paper Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request for approval of a seventh amended and restated Order authorizing the issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series C, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $360,000,000 for the purpose of providing money for certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the approval of an Offering Memorandum and ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the credit agreement, the issuing and paying agent agreement and commercial paper dealer agreement.
Attachments: 1. Series C 7th Amended Order.pdf

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 a seventh amended and restated Order authorizing the issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series C, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $360,000,000 for the purpose of providing money for certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the approval of an Offering Memorandum and ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the credit agreement, the issuing and paying agent agreement and commercial paper dealer agreement.

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Background and Discussion:

On November 8, 2022, Harris County voters approved $900 million bonds for roads which increases road bond authority available for the County.  At this time, the County wishes to amend the CP, Series C order to include the 2022 voted authority.

 

Expected Impact:

Series C notes will be issued to finance projects pursuant to the 2022 voted authority. The notes will be refunded with bonds later on to restore CP capacity.

 

Alternative Options:

To issue bonds to finance projects pursuant to the 2022 voted authority.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Commercial Paper

 

FY 23

FY 24

Next 3 FYs

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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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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: January 10, 2023

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): January 31, 2023

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): Seventh Amended and Restated Order