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BEFORE THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 08-004
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED GUIDELINES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MUL TI-
FAMILY REVENUE BONDS IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Housing Finance Authority has made the following determinations:
1. Part IV, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes authorizes this Authority to issue multi-
family revenue bonds for qualified multi-family housing rental projects.
2. Part IV, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes finds there is a shortage available at
prices or rentals which persons or families can afford and a shortage of
capital for investment in such house.
3. Various federal statutes, including the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1984,
impose further restrictions on the issuance of multi-family revenue bonds that
this Authority may issue.
4. On March 6, 2008, this Authority held a public hearing on the proposal to
revise the guidelines and procedures for the issuance of multi-family tax
exempt bonds in St. Lucie County, after posting notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sf. Lucie County Housing Finance
Authority:
A. The Sf. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority Revised Guidelines and
Procedures for the Issuance of Multi-Family Tax Exempt Bonds attached to
this resolution be, and they are hereby adopted.
B. This resolution shall be effective on the date of adoption.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Robert Davis
Vice Chair Tricia Swift-Pollard
Jill Olen, Secretary
Pieter Stryker
Kimberly Williams
AYE
AYE
AYE
ABSENT
ABSENT
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2008.
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ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Multi-Family Tax Exempt Financing
The St. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority (SLCHF A) will accept applications to issue
multifamily mortgage revenue bonds to provide for the construction, rehab or permanent
financing of rental housing units that meet certain requirements under an open cycle. Such
transactions may include private activity bonds, refinancings of previously issued bonds
or 501 (c)(3) bonds. Developers interested in submitting an application should send the 10
applications to the Authority's staff shown below:
St. Lucie County BOCC
County Attorney's Office
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Tel. 772-462-1441
Fax. 772-462-1440
The SLCHFA will consider for award only those developments that adhere strictly to the
following requirements.
Development Requirements
1. The development must, at a minimum, meet one of the Federally mandated
set aside requirements below:
a. Forty percent (40%) or more of the development units must be
occupied by person(s) having an income of sixty percent (60%) or
less of the area median gross income, whose income must be
adjusted according to family size; or
b. Twenty percent (20%) or more of the development units must be
occupied by person(s) having an incomeoffifty percent (50%) or less
of the area median gross income, whose income must be adjusted
according to family size.
c. The remainder of the units must be subject to income requirements
that satisfy State law. State law requires: at least 60% be "Eligible
Tenants" which are persons 65 and older or whose income does not
exceed 150% of median income.
The area median income will be determined by the U.S. Treasury
Department.
The set-aside requirements must be met at all times during the
"qualified project period" (the period in which restrictions must
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remain). This would require that tenants be re-certified on an annual
basis in accordance with applicable State and Federal law. A Land
Use Restriction or other covenant encumbering the development will
be recorded in the public records a first position to guaranty such
requirement is in effect for the development.
2. The development must remain a qualified rental project for at least the
minimum amount of time necessary to satisfy Federal law. .
3. The project must comply with all Federal, State and local fair housing laws
and ordinances.
4. Children of all ages must be allowed to live in the project. A development that
is entirely for the elderly and/or handicapped is exempt from this
requirement. "
Applicants should carefully study the IRS rules that govern rental
developments financed with tax-exempt bonds. The IRS performs
compliance audits, and the SLCHFA requires compliance monitoring on a
monthly basis, at developer's expense.
Financing Mechanisms
The SLCHFA may allow a variety of bond structures, including but not limited to Letters of
Credit, Bond Insurance, Surety Bonds, Mortgage Insurance, and Guarantees. All financing
structures are subject to review and approval by the Authority, its Counsel, Bond Counsel
and Financial Advisor.
Processing
Initial Application - The Application is attached as Attachment A hereto and includes a
cover application form, Certificate of Understanding, Exhibits Required for Underwriting
Applications (including Appendix A and Appendix B regarding budget criteria). When an
application cycle is needed, applications are often due in August-October time period, so
a ranking can be made, TEFRA hearings conducted and ready to apply for allocation on
January 1 of each year.
Preliminary Development Selection - Applications will be reviewed by the SLCHFA
professional team and recommendations, if any, ,will be submitted to the SLCHFA Board
members at its scheduled meeting on , The SLCHFA may chose
to finance one or more developments, or may decide not to request any private activity
bond allocation for multi-family developments. In the event that the SLCHFA decides to
sel~ct from among two or more developments, ability to proceed will be a threshold factor.
The SLCHF A's determination of ability to proceed generally consists two elements: (a)
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project development readiness, i.e. land use, zoning, permitting, concurrency,
availability of utilities, platting and site plan approval, and (2) financing feasibility (as
determined by the SLCHFA professional team).
Submission for Private Activity Cap -In the event that the SLCHFA agrees to submit for
private activity bond allocation for a specific development, the project owner/developer
must submit a signed agreement evidencing their consent to pay all transaction costs,
Inducement - Only project development costs incurred 60 days prior to the date of an
Inducement Resolution passed by the SLCHFA may be financed, with minor exceptions
under Federal tax regulations. Inducement Resolutions will be scheduled for consideration
by the SLCHFA at its meeting. The Inducement shall not be
deemed to be a commitment by the SLCHFA to fund the development.
TEFRA Hearing
A TEFRA Public Hearing must be scheduled in accordance with Federal Law. The hearing
must be advertised at least two (2) weeks (14 days) in advance. Prior to such hearing, the
SLCHFA must receive the following (which information is also required in this Application
process):
1. Development Name and Address
2. Site Plan
3. Market/Feasibility Study
4. Information on the Developer
5. Evidence of Ownership or Site Control
6. Renderings of the Project Development
7. Ability to Proceed
8. Evidence of Zoning, Permitting, Utilities and Concurrency
This hearing will be held by the SLCHFA and after the hearing, the bonds must be
approved by the Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County, Florida.
Fees
The following are non-negotiable fees of the SLCHFA(there being no discounts for large
or small transactions):
Inducement Fee
Authority Fee
Annual SLCHFA Fee:
$ 1,500
Greater of .25% or $5,000
0.125% of outstanding bonds, plus professional
fees and expenses related to the Issue and
compliance monitoring fees. This fee is paid
annually in arrears.
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Prior to submission to the State Division of Bond Finance, the owner/developer shall have
delivered to SLCHFA its written agreement to pay the deposits and fees and costs of the
SLCHFA professional team for the subject transaction. Further, a document processing
deposit of $40,000 is due upon reservation of private activity bond allocation. This deposit
will be a credit against the SLCHFA Fee at closing and shall be used to cover SLCHFA out-
of-pocket expenses prior to closing the bonds including the time and expense ofSLCHFA's
bond team (including Bond Counsel, Issuer Counsel, Underwriters and Underwriter's
Counsel). If the transaction does not take place, the deposit will be returned less fees and
costs actually incurred by the Issuer's bond team.
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ATTACHMENT A
THE APPLICATION
HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Multi-Family Rental Apartments Bond Program Application
A. DEVELOPER INFORMATION
1. Development Owner's Name and Development Name: (as it should appear on
Resolution)
Address:
Developer General Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Development Name:
Development Add ress:
Fax No.
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Project Name
2. Location & Approximate Acreage: (name incorporated area if applicable); Strap #
of the actual parcel of real property that the proposed Project is to be constructed
on and if the real property is part of a larger parcel of property, please clearly note
that such is the case:
3. Describe Neighborhood Characteristics (residential, commercial, etc.) and land
usage of all property bordering project site:
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4. Evidence of Approval of Site Plan and/or Plat, Land Use, Zoning, Permitting,
Concurrency, and Availability of Utilities:
5. Evidence ofTen (10) Set Plan Review Approval:
6. Evidence of Site Acquisition, Ownership or Legal Control of Site:
7. Developer Construction Timetable and Evidence Construction will commence prior
to ,200_:
8. Is this project designated to serve a specific target group (i.e. elderly,
handicapped)? 0 Yes 0 No If yes, please specify:
.9. Describe project amenitites:
10. Will any units be accessible to the handicapped?
o Yes 0 No If yes, please specify:
11. Type of Building: 0 Elevator 0 Walkup 0 Townhouse
o Detached 0 Semi-detached
12. Number of stories: Units per building:
13. Type of projects: 0 New construction
o Rehabilitation
14. Does the current land use and zoning permit the proposed development at the
proposed density? 0 Yes 0 No If no, explain:
15. Scope of Work:
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C. FINANCING INFORMATION
1. Please Describe the Proposed Credit Enhancer (or Bond Purchaser). Please
Provide the Name of the Lender, Address, Phone Number and Contact Person:
Name of Credit Enhancer or Bond Purchaser:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Name:
Fax Number
Fax Number:
2. Percentage of Low Income Set Aside:
%at
% of Median Income
3.
Amount of Requested Financing: $
applicable) .
(include breakdown of funds, if
4.
Sources
Bond Issues
Developer Contribution
Others*
Amount
$
Status of Financing Sources
Total Funding Sources $
*Specify
5. Bonds Financing Information: Please describe the proposed bond structure:
Requested issue size:
Final Maturity:
Credit enhancement, if applicable:
Has it been finalized?
Contact person from credit enhancement institution:
Variable Rate:
DYes
D No Describe:
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Fixed Rate: 0 Yes 0 No
11. See Attached "Exhibits Required for Underwriting Applications" and attach
information to complete the same.
D. OTHER INFORMATION
1. Do you presently have an application for this project submitted elsewhere or has this
project been denied financing elsewhere?
2. How many and what type of projects have you completed in the St. Lucie County,
Florida area?
3.
Proposed Architect:
Firm:
Contact Person:
Phone
4.
Proposed Managing Agent:
Firm:
Contact Person:
Phone
5.
Proposed Contractor:
Firm:
Contact Person:
Phone
6.
Proposed Developer's Attorney:
Firm:
Contact Person:
Phone~
7.
Proposed Underwriter:
Firm:
Contact Person:
Phone
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EXHIBITS REQUIRED FOR UNDERWRITING APPLICATIONS UNDER
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY MULTI-FAMILY PROGRAM
Initial Application
1. Location map and aerial photo identifying site.
2. Evidence of site legal control and/or ownership.
3. Information on Developer and principals including list of:
a. Existing rental developments managed or owned by borrowers and
b, A chart of developments in the Pipeline, Showing, Units, Location, Status
(Applied For, Funded, Under Construction, Leasing Up) and Projected
Completion Date
4. Resumes and experience of borrower and general contractor.
5. Preliminary plans and specifications, and attach project renderings.
6. Evidence of Site Plan, Plat and Zoning, and Ten (10) Set Plan Review Approval.
7. Identification of and resume of managing agent (include name, address, telephone,
number and qualification of the management entity, and include developments and
dates of other property managed by managing agent, and indicate whether tax-
credit and/or affordable housing developments). Indicate whether the development
will be managed on-site or off-site (and if off-site, indicate the location)
8. Provide complete list of social services to be provided at the development.
9. Outline of terms of financing requested and Commitment from Credit Enhancer.
10. Marketing/Feasibility Study: Market data supporting demand for the proposed
development including information or competing tax-credit and market rate
developments.
11. Evidence of Ability to Commence Construction of Development on or before
12. Attach a Proforma Operating Budget. The operating pro forma should represent the
income and expenses after rent stabilization has been achieved, Operating pro
forma should be projected out for at least ten years.
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13. Attach a Proforma Project Development Budget. The project development budget
should include all development costs associated with the development of the
project, regardless of the funding source.
14. Describe whether development will provide any special needs, military, senior or
other types of housing.
15. Include a schedule of sources and uses of funds during construction and the
permanent phase.
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Certificate of Understanding
I, the undersigned, representing, have read and
understand the Federal requirements and the SLCHFAprogram policies and requirements
set forth in this Application, both as applied to Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, and
the undersigned hereby certifies its Application adheres to said requirements. I understand
the application fee is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the development is
selected for financing by the SLCHFA, or actually financed and further have read and
understand all other fees and charges of the SLCHFA. I also understand that Inducement
of the Development or the holding of a TEFRA hearing is not a commitment to the finance
of the development. I understand that more developments may be submitted for financing
than funds available and that the SLCHFA reserves the right to select and/or rank
developments in whatever manner it sees fit. I understand that the SLCHFA reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all proposals in its sole discretion, and may allocate some
or all of its private activity cap allocation to Single Family Programs..! understand that the
SLCHFA mayor may not receive private activity cap allocations.
Signature
Name (Print)
Name
Applicant
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
GUIDELINES FOR BOND ISSUES
FOR MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS
The general purpose of these guidelines is to assist the St. Lucie County Housing Finance
Authority (herein SLCHFA) and the Applicant for proposed financing of a bond issue for
a multi-family project.
These guidelines assist the SLCHFA in (1) having a reasonably clear, concise and
consistent approach to all requests for financing, refinancing and restructuring of
outstanding bond issues and (2) exercising due diligence in securing, reviewing and
disseminating information (sometimes through disclosure. in a public marketing offering
document). These guidelines assist the Applicant by letting the Applicant know what is
required for consideration of its proposed financing or refinancing and, assuming that the
information provided by the Applicant is acceptable to the SLCHFA, and conditions
imposed by the SLCHFA are met by the Applicant, giving the Applicant an expeditious
response from the SLCHFA as to the proposed financing, refinancing or restructuring.
The SLHFA reserves the right to impose such additional requirements as it deems
appropriate and to waive such requirements as it deems unnecessary or inapplicable.
These guidelines shall in no way restrict the SLCHFA in the performance of its duties. Any
request to waive a requirement by the Applicant must be made to the Authority at the time
of Application.
Additionally, all bonds, when required by federal tax law, may be subject to review by the
Board of County Commissioners (the BCC), Bond Counsel to the BCC, the Financial
Advisor to the BCC ,and the BCC Finance Committee and must be approved by the BCC.
Approval by the SLCHFA in no way assures approval by the BCC. TheSLCHFA advises
the Applicant that the BCC may impose additional fees and/or requirements. The SLCHFA
advises the Applicant to expect the process of approval by the SLCHFA and the BCC to
take up to six months.
The Applicant will be required to appear at the SLCHFA meeting when the Inducement
Resolution is considered, at the BCC Finance Committee meeting and the BCC meeting
at which the request for approval is heard.
The SLCHFA financing team which includes Bond Counsel, Underwriters, Financial
Advisor and Trustee (all of whom have been selected through an RFP process) will be
used on all bond issues, either publicly or privately placed, and all amendments to or
restructures of outstanding bond issues, and their reasonable fees and expenses shall be
assumed and paid by the Applicant. The documents will provide that other parties and their
successors, such as remarketing agent, trustee and paying agency will be appointed y the
Authority.
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The Authority will require that, through a Land Use Restriction Agreement all
applicable federal project restrictions be in force for the periods required by federal tax law,
and that the Authority's restrictions (local government) be in force throughout the life of the
bond issue. Whenever a bond issue is refunded or restructured or bond maturities are
extended, the Authority will require an appropriate extension of the federal "qualified
project period", generally for at least 5 years from the date of restructuring or refunding.
The Authority shall require as part of the financing and any refinancing suitable
independent compliance monitoring and monthly compliance reporting to the Authority
during the entire remaining term of the Land Use Restriction Agreement or Regulatory
Agreement. The selection of the Compliance Monitor will be approved by the Authority and
the cost of compliance monitoring and reporting shall be borne by the Developer.
1. The Application for Inducement
A. Project Information
I. Name and address of Project.
2. Date of completion.
3. Number of units by bedroom type and total.
4. Current rents (for existing projects) or estimated rent (for new
projects).
5. Current occupancy (monthly for last 12 months) (for existing projects).
6. Current physical condition including deferred maintenance (for
existing projects).
B. Current or Projected Financial Status
I. Original principal amount of the issue; outstanding unpaid principal
amount currently remaining (for refinancings or restructurings) .
2. Current, or estimated for refinancings, interest rate of the bonds and
interest payment dates.
C. For Refinancings
I. List any defaults on the Mortgage Documents.
2. List any defaults on the Bonds and any restructuring of previously
defaulted principal and interest payments.
3. List any draws on reserve funds, the balance of reserve funds and
amount of any unpaid and required replenishment.
4. List any restructuring of a reserve account or substitution of a credit
enhancement or security device.
5. List any unpaid taxes and insurance.
6. Detail any expected payment deficiencies.
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7. Provide last three years operating history (audits if available).
8. Certificate of Compliance with Land Use Restriction Agreement.
9. Certificate of No-Litigation.
D. Proposed Restructuring or Refunding
1. Provide a short summary outline of the proposed
refunding/restructuring stating the purpose and or reason, giving the
credit enhancement, and if any, change in ownership or management,
term of the bonds if extended, proposed increase in deed restrictions,
amount of refunding bonds and any write down of debt.
2. A description and discussion of any requirements contained In these
Guidelines which the Applicant wishes to have waived.
E. Proposed New Issue
1. Provide feasibility analysis and pro forma.
2. Financial statements.
3. All information as required by A. and B. above, as applicable.
4. Proposed source and use of funds.
II. Post Inducement Comprehensive Application
Provide a more detailed description of the refunding or restructuring including the
following:
1. Any reduction in future principal and interest payments;
2. Debt service schedules for both existing debt service and restructured
debt service;
3. A statement ofthe estimated costs of the restructuring and the source
of payment therefore;
4. Any net proceeds arising from or in connection with the restructuring
for such purposes as improvements, reparations or repairs to the
Project, or as a cash contingency fund, or as a cash payment to the
Applicant or related persons or entities; and
5. The Applicant must identify the amount of the estimated annual gross
revenues from the Project which are necessary in order to be able to
pay the restructured debt service, along with a brief discussion of how
the proposed restructuring would assist in achieving those revenues,
particularly in comparison to existing debt service.
6. The Applicant must submit a three-year pro forma which shows
projected income and expenses and net operating income or loss for
the Project for the first three complete years after the proposed
restructuring.
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7. The Applicant must identify the expected rating on the. bonds and
provide evidence of, including the terms of, any credit enhancement
that will be a part of the refinancing, whether such credit
enhancement is in the form of a letter of credit, mortgage insurance,
bond insurance, personal guarantee, or otherwise. Bonds not rated
in one of the three highest categories by Standard & Poor's or
Moody's Investors Service must meet the Authority's criteria for
unrated bonds.
8. The Applicant must state the current length of the Land Use
Restriction Agreement, the income set-aside requirements and the
total number of set-aside units.
9. The Applicantmust submit an MAl appraisal, a structural engineer's
report and an environmental audit (Phase I minimum), all of which
must be current within six months.
10. The Applicant must submit additional supporting information including
without limitation (1) monthly occupancy rates for the last 12 months
(2) a current rent roll, (3) evidence that ad valorem taxes are current,
(4) recent or proposed events occurring in and about the Project (i.e.
military base expansions orconstrictions, major new roads, new office
complexes or shopping centers or schools, etc.), which are material
to. the financial operation of the project and (5) any additional
information requested by the Authority.
11. If a change of ownership in the project is contemplated prior to
completion of the refunding, Applicant must submit a valid binding
Purchase and Sale. Agreement without conditions (unless such
conditions are approved by the Authority) with the exception that the
Agreement may be conditioned on obtaining bond financing.
III. Criteria for Bonds Without Credit Enhancement
Generally bonds sold by the SLCHFA must have a rating in one ofthe three highest
categories of a nationally recognized rating agency, based either on credit
enhancement or a structured rating.
The following guidelines of the SLCHFA apply for the sale or placement of bonds
which have no credit enhancement producing such rating; the guidelines do not
necessarily represent all items that the SLCHFA will consider and as guidelines,
they do not represent binding rules or standards of the SLCHFA; that is, the
SLCHFA may require stricter or more lenient standards on a case by case basis,
all in accordance with the SLCHFA's purpose to promote affordable housing.
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The Applicant will be responsible for payment of all fees and expenses of the Issue
including, but not limited to, the following fees to the SLCHFA on the following
schedule:
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A. Preclosing Fees:
1. Inducement Fee: $1,500 paid prior to the TEFRA Hearing Covers:
advertising and legal fees and expenses forTEFRA Hearing. If no
TEFRA hearing is required there is no Inducement Fee.
2. Comprehensive Application Fees: The following fees must be
received at the time of submission of the Post Inducement
Comprehensive Application and prior to any review by the Authority's
financing team and drafting of documents by Bond Counsel:
a. Authority Fee, non-refundable - Greater of .25% or $5,000
b. $40,000 Professional fee deposit payable to the Authority to be
credited to the Applicant at bond closing for the partial
payment of fees and expenses of Bond Counsel, Issuer's
Counsel and Issuer's Financial Advisor and any professional
fees related to County approval. In the event the Issue does
not close, the fee~ and expenses of the above-listed
professionals will be charged against this amount and the
balance, if any, will be refunded to the Applicant. The balance
of the fees andexpt3nses of the above professionals will be
paid by the Applicant at closing to the Authority or a Cost of
Issuance Accountheld by a Trustee for disbursement by the
Authority to the applicable professionals.
c. The underwriters may collect a deposit for out of pocket
expenses (conferenCe calls, travel, etc.) which shall not exceed
$3,000 and a deposit of $5,000 for underwriters' counsel. All
other fees and expenses of the underwriters shall only be paid
upon closing..
d. Fee of independent credit underwriters, if required. Amount to
be negotiated.
3. All other closing costs including, but not limited to, printing of bonds,
printing of Official Statement, rating agency fees, cash flow
verification, mortgage title insurance premium and the fees and
expenses of Bond Counsel, Issuer's Counsel, Financial Advisor, and
the County or its professionals must be transferred to the Trustee for
deposit into the Cost of Issuance Account prior to closing.
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B. Post Closing Fees:
1. Annual Authority Fee: 0.125% of outstanding bonds, payable
annually.
2. Annual Trustee fee: Amount to be negotiated, paid annually
3. Compliance Monitoring Fee: Amount to be negotiated, paid annually.
4. Professional fees and expenses related to the Issue.
V. Timing
1. The Applicant should plan on 120 days of processing time from the
date upon which a final commitment is received from a credit
enhancer. While the SLCHFA will attempt to expedite the processing
of documents, it must be noted that the transaction is subject to
review by both the SLCHFA and the BCC. BCC review will include
review by the BCC Financial Advisor and Finance Committee. As it
often takes at least 60 days to obtain a commitment from a credit
enhancer, a developer should approach the SLCHFA at least six
months before the anticipated closing date.
2. No review by the BCC or its Finance Committee will be scheduled and
no Preliminary Official Statement will be mailed until all parties have
agreed that all deal points are final and that there are no outstanding
transaction issues to be negotiated among any of the parties.
3. The Preliminary Official Statement must be mailed at least 10 days
before pricing for fixed rate debt and 5 days for variable rate debt.
4. The schedule must allow for 2 weeks between pricing the bonds and
closing for a fixed rate transaction and 1 day for a variable rate
transaction.
VI. Indemnification and Other Requirements
As a part of the refunding, the Applicant will be required to provide indemnification
satisfactory to the Authority, covering the Authority, and its professional services
team (and other persons, firms or corporations acting on behalf of the Authority) and
St. Lucie County.
The Authority and the County will require a standard Section 10b-5 opinion from
Underwriter's Counsel and a statement in the Official Statement or other offering
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document that neither the Authority nor the County has reviewed the offering
documents for completeness, truthfulness, fairness or accuracy, including but not
limited to representations regarding the financial feasibility of the project or the
Applicant.
VII. Guarantee of Administrative Expenses
The SLCHFA will require that the payment of its annual fee, the annual Trustee Fee
and the Compliance Monitor Fee will be covered by the credit enhancement device
used in connection with the guaranty. of principal and interest on the bonds or
through a reserve account. In the event of a FHA Insured issue, these fees should
be included within the mortgage payment calculations and covered by the FHA
Policy. For privately placed issues, these fees must be covered by the mortgage.
The SLCHFA will require that the payment of the Annual SLCHFA fee, the annual
Trustee fee and the Compliance Monitor fee be guaranteed by the Developer.
These guidelines have been adopted by the Authority at its meeting of March 6,
200S and shall become effective immediately as to any financings, refinancings or
restructurings in process and for applications hereafter received.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT BY APPLICANT
The Applicant acknowledges receipt of the foregoing
Guidelines and agrees to comply with them.
Name of Company
By:
Signature
Printed name:
Title:
Address:
Telephone #: ( )
Date:
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