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Memo- Loan for Hopkins Center for the Arts I City Manager's Department I Memorandum To: Hopkins HRA Board Members Steve Mielke Copy: From: Date: Subject: none Jim Parsons June 5, 1997 $615,000 Loan for Hopkins Center for the Arts Rusty Fifield of Ehlers Associates and Steve Bubul of Kennedy & Graven have prepared a matrix showing the HRA's options for financing $615,000 of the cost of the Hopkins Center for the Arts (attached). The matrix describes the strengths and weaknesses of each option. There are three categories of sources for the $615,000 in financing: 1) Bond market, 2) Commercial lenders, 3) Internal financing. Staff recommends that the HRA consider internal financing as the preferred source for $615,000 in loan funds for the project. The HRA could implement an internal financing by issuing a bond for the amount and purchasing the bond itself. This option provides the HRA with maximum flexibility, including the opportunity to sell the bond to a private lender or investor at some future date. This option provides the greatest flexibility in structuring to meet cash flow needs. The HRA could set the terms of such internal financing, including a longer duration. And, the HRA would receive interest and principal payments on the project. If a secondary option were required, staff would recommend that the HRA pursue the Norwest lease purchase proposal as the best of the commercial lender proposals. The Norwest proposal is straightforward, costs of the transaction are minimal as opposed to the cost of issuing a bond, and the interest rate would be comparable to the suggested internal finance rate. MAY 30 '97 12:28PM EHLERS & ASSOCIATES P.2/3 To: Steve Mielke Jim Parsons Rusty Fifield Arts Center Finance Options May 30. 1997 Memo From: Subject: Date: Steve BubulllIld I have prepared a matrix that compares the basic options available to finance the local share of the Arts Center. Please review this information and provide me with comments. I will make needed changes, add a cover memo and send you a packet for distribution to the City Council. You should note two factors that apply to ali of the options: 1. The City Council should pass a reimbursement resolution at the earliest opportunity. To preserve the abUity tQ use bond proceeds to reimburse for preVIOusly incurred expenses, the reimbursement resolution must be adopted not more than 60 days after the expenditure is made. 2. The relationship between the City and facility users, especially Child's Play Theater, will cause the bonds to have "qualified private activity" status. This status places a 2% eap on costs of issuance (including discount) and requires a public hearing prior ro issuance. Call me with any questions. NN"\f'lN'c)OTA\~OP}(J)is\(iEN~lU.l,\A,K'r.on wpo Ehlers and Associates, Inc. 2950 Norwest Centl!r <t. 90 South Sevl!nth Street Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402 (612) 339-8291 <Go FAX (612) 339-0854 rusty@ehlers-inc.com ." o ~ ~ i! ~ ~ o ~ ",. :: g \1'1 1 .:;: ... .~ S' .,,'" VlS~ ~ ~.8 .:.:. ~ . "' ~ <:! OJ . \J :;-:E5 ~ .; , . ~ '0 '" . -sa 01", c . '" ~ ='i VI.. .i\' ~~ ~ i:' '~ ~ "'. ;;; u i1 ~ ~.s ~ i~ S~a I::s.; ''!t'lO E .g k~ .,,0. >.!! RI ~ .~ ~ 9 '1; I- <Q ~Jl a:~u.: Co/"QlI"J, V')~-5e c .,! . ~ . - ~'i u c ~.; o,c ~ - .... ~ c ...", . ~ 0-" '!- >-.- ~ ~ ~ 'E E::: '" E Z ~ ::J ~ ~ V'lof!' ~ ." ~ ~ ~ "" u C . .Q~ Q.~ O! MAY 30 '97 ~ .0 ... ;; ~ ..; ~ ~ . ~ . ~'" .:~ :~ ~~ ;.~ s..e 2~ !':'~ ~~ ii .;- . . ~ c o -~ s~ ~e ~b ;ti I! . ::; E ;.~ ~... \J~ ."" l! '5 ~ II '" IV .s ~ ~ 4J.... 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Olauson Senior Vice President Norwesllnveslment Services, Inc. 608 Second Avenue South, 9th Floor Northstar East BUIlding MinneaDolis. Minnesota 55479-0746 612/667-7421 612/667-9906 (Fax) March II, 1997 BY FAX AND MAlL Steve Mielke City Manager City of Hopkins 1010 First Street South Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 Dear Steve: The Public Finance Division of NOlWest Investment Services, Inc. and Nonvest Bank _ Hopkins are pleased to submit the following governmental lease-purchase proposal for your consideration: Lessee; City of Hopkins Lessor: Norwest Investment Services, Inc. or its assignee(s]. Project: Hopkins Center for the Arts Lease Type; Tu-ex:empt lease-purchase with Ground Lease Finance Amount: $615,000.00 Anticipated Funding Date: Unspecilied Lease Tenn: 20-year amortization, with l2-year balloon Lease Payments: (23) semi-annual payments of $26,391. 74, followed by final payment of$359,171.83 Interest Rate to Lessee: 5.90% Uscrow Funding Option: At closing, lease proceeds could be deposited into SOIGO 'd 90:GI 301 L6-11-~~W Mr. Mielke March 11, 1997 Page 2 an eSCrow account from which paymen.ts eould be disbursed to contractors as required. The balance in the escrow accoun.t, beginning at closing, would earn interest at a governmental money matkct rate and said interest would be paid (or compounded) to the Lessee. If the "draw schedule" on the escrow fund made it feasible, longer term, fixed rate investments could be made with all or part of the escrow fund. No charge for Escrow. Other f~s, closing costs: None Bond RatinglInsurance: Not Required Trustee: Not Required Debt SeJVice Reserve: None anticipated Net LClISe: This is a net lease transaction whereby insurance, maintenance, and any applicable taxes are the responsibility of the Lessee. All IDax\UfactUrer's guarantees and warranties will be passed on to the Lessee. Insurance: Lessor requires personal property damage insurance equal to the cost of the equipment and also minimum liability insurance of a combined single limit of $500,000. Lessor must be named additional insured. Non-Appropriations Lease: The lease payments are subject to annual appropriation of funds by Lessee. Purchlllie Option: $1 at end oflease term. Tax StatuslLegal: This lease is subject to the Lessee being qualified as a governmental entity or "political subdivision" within the meaning of Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended. Lessee agrees to cooperate with Lessor in providing evidence as deemed necessary or 90/EO 'd 90:21 301 L6-II-H~W Mr. Mielke MlU"ch 11, 1997 Page 3 ~e Rate: Credit Information: Proposal Only: desirable by Lessor to substantiate Lessee's and this transaction's tax-exempt status, inclUding Lessee's providing an attorney's opinion. It is assumed that the transaction will be "bank- qualified" under the $10 million small issuer exemption as defined in the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The interest rate quoted is cffcctive for 10 days from this date. Thereafter the rate is subject to adjustment according to money market conditions. Upon credit approval, the applicable rate will be valid for 30 days. A$ requested by Lessor. This is a proposal only and does not represent a commitment to lease. It is subject to approval by Lessor's credit committee and it expires April 30, 1997. Thank you for your interest in Norwest's tax-exempt lease-purchase program. I would consider this a "working proposal" so please do not hesitate to contact me or Bonnie with any questions or concerns. Yours sincerely, .t~,q~~ ~1ael S. Olauson Senior Vice President Public Finance Department Norwest Investment Services, Ine.. cc: Bonnie Kennedy g:1J\p\d\Hop~i...oloc MSRB Rule 0-38. NISI bas entered. mtQ urangements with its aftiliate4 banks uncler \llhieh. NISI may pay compens.ation to them o{up to 10'>6 ufwr net {CC' {orrefemls an4 ~ in fiOOiag. soliciting. and obtairu.og business.. Salva 'd LO:21 301 L6-II-H~W Child's Play Theatre City of Hopkins Exhibit A Costs Funded Pa)'JDcnt RJJ.te 24'ayments ! uvcl Payment Closing Fees Avenge Life 5615,000.00 5.900% :% per year 526,391.74 ISO. 001 9.68 )'ears :S.1I01I% Rare l,-et.....1I42913 Payment Dates 116.14 months Commencement: ADr 15, 1997 1st: 10/lSJ97 Closinl!: Date: ADr 15, 1997 2nd: 4flS/98 Total Payment tntcrest l>rincipaI After Payment Mter Payment Pa~""cnt Due Pmt Dqe Payment Due Payment DUe Princip:J.\ Termination Date Balance V.lue 5615,000.00 Apr IS, 1997 1 526,391.74 $18,142.50 $8,249.24 $GOG,750.76 5625.959.55 ad IS, 1997 2 526,391.74 517,899.15 58,492.59 SS98,258.16 5616,625.20 Apr 15, 1998 3 526,391.14 517,648.62 58,743.13 5589,515.04 5607,036.50 Oct 15, 1998 4 $26,391.74 517,390.69 59,001.05 5580r<;13.99 5591.1~.50 Apr 15, 1999 5 526,391.74 517,125.16 59,%66.58 SS71,%41.41 5581,068.09 Oct IS, 1999 6 526,391.14 516,851.80 $9,539.94 S561,707.47 5576,673-96 Apr IS, 2000 7 $2'-,391.74 516,570.31 59,821.37 5551,886.10 $565,996.58 Oct 15, 2000 II 526,391,14 516,280.64 510,111.10 5541,775.00 SS55,028.24 Apr 15. 2001 9 S26,39L 74 S15,982.36 510,409.38 S531,365.62 5543,761.02 Od 15, 2001 10 $26,39L 14 515,675.19 510,116.46 5520,649.16 5532,186.17 Apr 15, 2002 11 Sl6~91.74 515,359.15 Sll.032.59 S509,616.57 SS20,297.12 Od 15, 2002 12 526,391.14 515,033.69 511,3S8.0S 5498,zsa.52. 5508,083.47 Apr 15, 2003 13 526,391.14 514,698.63 Sll,693.1l 5486,565.41 5495,537.01 Oct 15, 2003 14 526,391.74 S14,353.C,X 512,038.06 5474,527-35 S482,648.65 Apr 15, 2004 15 $26,391.74 513,998.56 512,393.18 5462,134.16 S469,409.08 Oct 15, 2004 16 $26,391.74 SI3.632.96 512.758.78 5449,375.38 5455,808.7d. Apr 15, 2005 17 526,391.74 513,256.51 513,135.11 5436,240.21 5441,837.19 Oct IS, 2005 III 526,391.74 512,869.09 SI3,5:U.66 5422,717.s5 S421,486.12 Apr 15, 2006 19 $26,391.74 S12,4 70.11 513,921.51 5408,795.98 $412,743.38 Oct 15, 2006 20 526,391.74 512,059.48 514,332.26 5394,463.72 $397,598.90 Apr 15, 2007 21 526,391.74 511,636.68 SU,7!;!;./}6 5379,708.66 5382,041.12 Od 15, 2007 22 $26,391.14 $11,201.41 $15,190.34 $364,518.32 $366,060.62 Apr 15. 2008 2J S26,:J91.74 510,153.29 515.638.45 5348,819.81 $349,544.03 Oct 15, 2008 2.1 5359,111.83 SlO,291.96 $348,819.87 SO.OO 51.00 Aut 15, 2009 U:'u\fiCHAEL\[nOP.XLS]Lease 3f1l197 12:01 PM NORWEST c;n/<;f1''; (O:2I 3n~ ~S-~~-~H1... MAY-16-199~ 15:05 FBS PUBLIC FINANCE 512 973 0583 P.02/05 --, FBS Investment Services, Inc. Member NAsa & SIPC Suite 1400 100 &>uth FIfIh S1reet Minn<lQPOl;s, MN 55402 May 15, 1997 Mr. Steven C. Mielke City Manager City of Hopkins 1010 First Street South Hopkins, ~ 55343 Dear Mr. Mielke: On behalf of FBS Investment Services, Inc. ("FBSISI"), I would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to review and propose on the $615,000 financing of the proposed Hopkins Center for the Arts (the "Project"). It appears as though the City of Hopkins is now approaching the end of a long and laborsome road to the ultimate development of this Project. This undoubtedly demonstrates the City's commitment to maintaining the viability of a metropolitan downtown. We hope the following information is helpful as you move forward in this pmcess. As with any project of this size, this is truly a "work in progress" and FBSISl would be happy to serve as a partner with you in making your Project a success. Based on the information that you have provided us, we believe there are a few critical pieces to the puzzle that may be missing before the appropriate financing option may be determined. As stated earlier, there is no doubt that the City of Hopkins is committed to the Project based on the last six years of planning and analysis. This obviously is a key step in assuring that the Project is ultimately developed. However, we would like to proceed by asking a few questions, then presenting what may be a few financing options that assume that those questions are resolved. A few questions for you and the City include: . Based on you RFP and the information included in your packet, we are not able to determine what we may take as security in this financing. It appears as though the $615,000 funding request will not be secured by a general obligation pledge of the City, which implies that our only real source of security is the building itself and possibly the land underneath the building. Based on our conversations with Mr. Parsons, it is our understanding that the City would like to minimize the collateral offered fot this financing. If so, what can we as financing agent realistically expect in the form of security for this transaction? Also, has the City ruled out the possibility of using their general obligation pledge? lnvestmem prOducts are not FDIC insured, are not depOSits of, obligations of or guaranteed by FBS Investment Services, Inc., the bank, or any of their a1firiates and involve investment risks, including possibJe loss of fhe principal Invested. FBS Investment Services, Inc. is a Wholly owned subsidiary of First Bank Nafional Association. Minneapolis Office: 100 South Fifth Street, Minneapolis. Minnesota ~t P::ll d ntfll"..o' :'t":(? Minn~r::l ~trAt:ot ~int P~lll MinnA'l:;nb MAY-16-1997 15:06 FBS PUBLIC FINANCE 612 973 0583 P.03/06 Hopkins Center for the Arts May IS, 1997 Page 2 · Based on all the funding sources identified by the City, it would be reasonable to believe that there would be more than adequate security if a morrgage were taken on the Project. However, if the State has first lien on the Project if the Project goes into default, will the financing agent be able to obtain a clean interest in the Project and related property? · The packet states that the City is willing to cover any operating shortfalls of the Project. In what form will the City's willingness to cover these shortfalls be documented? Is the City able to offer some sort of operating deficit guaranty for this transaction? Again, if the City is committed to the Project, is there any way they can offer their general obligation pledge? · What is the City's back-up plan if the second round of private donations does not come through? It appears as though the results of that campaign will not be known until after this piece of the financing is to be secured. Will any potential gap be funded by the City? . Will the State assure that the grant will be available before the non-state funding has been closed? Will they be able to commit based on a preliminary commitment by the named funding source? · Your packet states that the three primary tenants will have commitments in place long before the Project is completed. Will it not be necessary to have those commitments in place before construction starts? . The School District has committed to contribute $100,000 per annum for the first five years of operations. What happens in the sixth year? · We are o~suming that in all cases the financing will qualify for tax-exempt funding. Based on your RFP, we are not certain this is the case. Is it correct to assume that local bond counsel will be making this determination? We will proceed assuming that this is the case. With these questions in mind, we will try to discuss possible financing alternatives based on the assumptions that these questions will be resolved prior to the successful completion of any financing. Lease-Purchase Aereement One possible financing alternative fOf this transaction is a tax-exempt lease purchase agreement Under this scenario, we must assume that the entire facility will be secured by the lease agreement while the land will be secured under a ground lease_ Again, we MAY-16-1997 15:06 FBS PUBLIC FINANCE 612 973 0583 P.04/06 Hopkins Center [or !he Arts May 15, 1997 Page 3 with the State and the grant they are providing for this transaction. However, this is certainly a viable alternative for this financing. This financing would be structured with one mamrity, either a 12 or 15 years, with annual or semi-annual level principal and interest paydowns. This is a very popular financing vehicle because it is typically very easy to document and usually less costly to bring the transaction to market. Revenue NoteIBond secured bv Proiect Revenues and a Morteage Another possible financing alternative will be a financing backed by a mortgage on the Project and the related real estate. We again have the issue of whether or not we can obtain a clean security interest, but this may also be a viable alternative for this financing. This transaction would look a little bit more like a typical bond financing. It may be structured with either one term maturity or a combination of serial and term maturities. Again, we would recommend that this transaction be structured out 12 to 15 years. Under both of these scenarios, we assume that the primary source of revenue for making debt service payments is the revenue collected from the three primary tenants who will be occupying the building and any other revenue sources as outlined in the information packet you sent to us. Term Under both scenarios we have recommended a term not to exceed 15 years. We have done this for two primary reasons. Because the Project would not be considered essential purpose, we believe it may be in the City's best interest to keep the amortization as short as possible. Also, we have assumed the transaction will be bank qualified. The City will have the best chance of capturing the largest pool of investors, which includes banks, by keeping the maturity to IS years or less. The .larger the pool of investors, the better the interest rate. Interest Rate Because we still have a few questions that remain outstanding, we would like to provide you with an estimate of where we think interest rates would be if the financing were brought to market today. We will assume that both of our proposed financing alternatives will be priced the same because the underlying security is basically the same. Again, both scenarios will be supported primarily by the revenues of the Proje<:t, with a MRY-15-1997 15:07 FBS PUBLIC FINHNCE 512 973 0583 P.05/06 Hopkins Center for the Arts May 15, 1997 Page 4 col1ateral pledge on the Project the related real estate. BaSed on this assumption, we estimate the rate of interest to be approximately: 12 Year Financing* 15 Year Financing* 5.65% 5.80% * A combination of serial bonds and terms bonds may result in a lower average interest rate. We have assumed one bullet maturity for pUlposes of this analysis. Under the 12 year fmancing scenario, we have assumed a 7 year lock-out for early repayment of debt. Under the 15 year financing scenario, we have assumed a 10 year lock-out period for early retirement of debt. These terms are subject to negotiation on behalf of the City. Costs of Issuance Again, it is difficult to determine the cost associated with this financing without ful1y understanding the underlying security and structure. However, following is a estimate of financing costs associated with either financing scenario: Legal Expenses* Trustee Miscel1aneous $3,000-$15,000 $2,500 $5,000 * Legal expenses include the drafting of all related lease/ground lease documents, mortgage related documents, closing certificates, filing fees and opinions. Legal expenses for the Lease option would be approximately $3,000. Legal expenses for the Revenue NoteIBond may be significantly higher, dependent on how the transaction is ultimately structured (private placement or public offering). Placement Fees $15.00/$1,000 for the 12 year financing $17.50/$1,000 for the 15 year financing The costs associated with escrowing funds, if necessary, will be paid by the Placement Agent. Bond Ratin!! We have assumed this financing wil1 be unrated. MAY-16-1997 15:07 FB5 PUBUC FINANCE 612 973 0583 P.06/06 Hopkins Center for the Ans May IS, 1997 Page 5 Insurance ReQuirements The City must demonstrate that the Project will be properly insured prior to closing. This includes risk and liability insurance, This may also include the issuance of performance bonds during the construction period, Debt Service Reserves FBSISI will most likely not require the funding of a debt service reserve, We realize that this proposal has left you with almost as many questions as answers. However, we are hopeful that once we have gone through the exercise of resolving some of the outstanding issues, we may be able to provide you with more guidance on your best financing option, Again. thank. you for giving FBSISI the opportunity to provide you with our ideas about this financing. We would be happy to sit down with you and other City representatives to discuss your options in greater detail to determine the proper course of action. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions regarding this letter, We look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Respectfully submitted, FBS Investment Services, Inc. ~~ ~p Salverda Vice President (612)971-381 ] Christine K. Haugen Assistant Vice President (612)973-1014 TOTAL P.06 A Marquette Bank Golden VaUey_~ Office of Marquette Bank, N.A. 8200 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley. MN 55427 (612) 797.8500 Wednesday, May 21,1997 Jim Parsons City of Hopkins 1 010 First Street South Hopkins, MN 55343 Dear Jim: Thank you for the opportunity to bid on financing the Hopkins Center for the Arts project. However, at this time I regret we are unable to propose a financing option. As you requested, I have indicated below some hurdles we were unable to overcome after researching various options. First, the project is a non-appropriated project. The issue relating to this is the funding needs to be approved annually and is not guaranteed. Secondly, if the project is non-appropriated, we then look to see if proceeds are for essential use projects. Essential use projects reduce the risk of being non- appropriated as they are more likely to be funded on an annual basis. This project is deemed to be non-essential. If you have further questions, please call me. Again, I thank you for the opportunity and wish you well in the project. Sincerely, ~ " . .l ., l' / I f: I " L/! '" v'y ~( . Terri DeVeau z./ cd / i ------ CC Steve Mielke HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS INTERNAL FINANCING OF $615,000 IN CAPITAL COSTS AS NOTED BY JOHN SCHEDLER, CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR Principal: $615,000 Interest Rate: 5.5% Term: 20 years Issue date: June 1,1997 Date of first payment of principal: Dec. 1, 1998 Principal + Interest cost for the first 5 years to Dec. 1, 2001: $243,500 Budgeted revenue to Dec. 1, 2001: 245.000 Surplus $ 1,500 Principal estimated repayment per year for first 6 years is $25,000, then gradually increases each year over next 14 years as interest payments decrease. Debt service cost would be constant at $55,000 per year. Internal Finance.doc