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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 23, 2016 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — February 16, 2016
* Confirmation of committee appointments
Carrie May would fill the unexpired term of Cindy Meyers, Humane Society Representative on
the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence February 23, 2016 and
expire September 30, 2017. (Mayor Becky Ames)
A) Authorize the City Manager to renew the loan agreement with the National Museum of
The United States Air Force
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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THAT Carrie May is appointed to the Animal Health Advisory Committee to fill the
unexpired term of Cindy Meyers. The term will commence February 23, 2016 and
expire September 30, 2017.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
February, 2016.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ryan Slott, Parks and Recreation Director
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2016
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to renew the loan agreement with the National Museum of The
United States Air Force.
BACKGROUND
In 1992, the United States Air Force loaned the City a jet to be used only for display purposes.
The jet is located at Babe D. Zaharias Park. Department of Defense regulations require the Air
Force to check each year on the status of the jet to be sure that it is being used as intended. The
National Museum of the United States Air Force, which is now charged with the responsibility of
verifying the status of the jet, is requesting that the loan agreement be renewed in accordance with
the original terms of the loan and federal regulations.
The jet is an attractive addition to the park and staff wished to keep it there on display.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the resolution.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (NMUSAF)
STATIC DISPLAY LOAN PROGRAM
2016 LOAN AGREEMENT, SDA0282
1.0. Parties. The United States of America or "the Government," represented by the National Museum
of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF), and collectively referred to hereinafter as "the Lender,"
hereby establishes with the CITY OF BEAUMONT hereinafter called "the Borrower," incorporated and
operating under the laws of the State/Country of TX and located at BEAUMONT, a Loan Agreement
hereinafter called "the Agreement" for U.S. Air Force (USAF) historical property. This Agreement is
entered pursuant to Public Law 80-421 [10 United States Code (USC) §2572], and any amendments
thereto, and is effective for the period commencing 1 April 2016 and ending 31 March 2017. This
Agreement is not transferable.
2.0. Borrower Obligations/Costs. The Borrower has applied, in writing, for the loan of USAF historical
property, and hereby agrees to be responsible for all arrangements and, in accordance with 10 USC
§2572, is required to pay all costs, charges and expenses incident to the loan of this property, including,
but not limited to, the cost of preparation, demilitarization, hazardous material removal, disassembly,
packing, crating, handling, maintenance, repair, restoration, transportation and all other actions incidental
to the use and/or movement of the loaned property to or from the Borrower's location.
3.0. Loaned Property. The NMUSAF shall loan to the Borrower the historical property identified in the
inventory report, which has been included in the loan package and is incorporated into this Agreement by
reference as if fully rewritten herein (hereinafter the "Property"). The Borrower accepts the Property on
an "as is, where is" basis, and the Lender makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the Property's
condition, fitness for any particular purpose, or other warranty of any kind.
4.0 Loan Conditions.
4.1. The Borrower agrees that the Property shall be used for static display purposes only. Loaned
aerospace vehicles will not be flown or restored to flying condition under any circumstance, nor will they
be licensed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Borrower shall not remove any parts
from loaned aircraft except as directed in paragraph 4.2. Relocation of the Property for temporary special
events (parades, ceremonies, air shows, etc.) is not authorized under any circumstances. No decorations
of any type, for any purpose (special event, seasonal display, ceremonies, etc.) are authorized to be
displayed on any of the Property. The Property shall not be used in a manner that provides the
appearance of endorsement by the USAF of any non-federal entity or political candidate, or the
expression of a political viewpoint of any kind. The Property shall not be used for political purposes of
any kind or as part of a political event, including, but not limited to, advertising or promotion of a
political event, or as background for a political debate, speech or other political event.
4.2. The Borrower agrees to allow the Lender to remove parts from loaned aerospace vehicles for
the NMUSAF or military requirements, upon written direction from the NMUSAF. Such parts are
generally internal in nature and removal or replacement should not alter the external aesthetic appearance
of the aerospace vehicle.
4.3. The Borrower shall not part with possession of the Property or any component of the Property
in any manner to any third party either directly or indirectly. The Borrower shall not enter into any
negotiations with a third party regarding any future disposition of the loaned material, in whole or in part.
Revised October 2015
4.4. The Borrower agrees to all of the following: to use the Property in a careful and prudent
manner; to not modify the Property in any manner, without prior written permission of the Lender, which
would alter the original form, design, or the historical significance of said Property; to perform routine
maintenance to include (but not limited to) annual upkeep, periodic painting, tire inflation, repair of
damage, day-to-day care and management of the Property, so as to provide an acceptable appearance and
to not reflect negatively on the Lender; and to display and protect the Property in accordance with the
instructions set forth in Attachments 1 and 2, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference as
if fully rewritten herein.
4.5. The Borrower agrees that any additions, modifications or alterations that improve the Property
become part of said Property and are owned by the NMUSAF.
4.6. Interior access to loaned aerospace vehicles (cockpit, cargo areas, etc.) for purposes other than
maintenance or restoration work by persons other than staff or authorized maintenance personnel is
prohibited. This is to ensure not only the integrity and preservation of the aircraft, but more importantly,
the safety and security of the public.
5.0. Use as Security, Sale or Lease. The Borrower agrees not to use the Property as security for any
loan, and not to sell, lease, rent, lend or exchange the Property under any circumstances.
6.0. Professional Photography. The Borrower shall not make or allow the use of the Property for any
commercial purpose, including, but not limited to, use of the Property for still photography, motion
picture, television or video production, without prior written approval from the Lender. Casual
photography or motion video created by visitors for personal or non -promotional use is permitted.
7.0. Incident Reporting. The Borrower shall within one (1) working day of discovery, notify the Lender
of any instance of loss, damage or destruction of the Property.
8.0. Title. The Borrower shall obtain no interest in the Property by reason of this Agreement and title
shall remain in the Lender at all times.
9.0. Receipt, Custody & Liability.
9.1. This Agreement shall be executed prior to the Borrower accepting physical custody of the
Property or on or before 1 April 2016.
9.2. The Borrower agrees to provide a receipt to the Lender at the time it assumes physical custody
of the Property (unless the Property is already in its possession).
9.3. The Borrower agrees that it is strictly liable for up to the full replacement value (FRV) of the
Property, as identified in the inventory report, and to accept such liability upon assuming physical custody
of the Property or execution of this Agreement, whichever occurs first.
9.4. The Borrower agrees that the FRV of the Property is as identified in the inventory report and
waives any right to contest the FRV in any legal proceeding. In the event any item of historical property
does not have an FRV identified in the inventory report, the FRV shall be determined at the sole
discretion of the NMUSAF.
9.5. The Borrower agrees that if the Property, or any portion thereof, has been irreparably
damaged, destroyed or stolen the NMUSAF may direct the Borrower to either replace the Property with
an historical item of equal value to the satisfaction of the NMUSAF or require monetary reimbursement
equaling the FRV. In the event of less than total loss to the Property, or any portion thereof, the Borrower
2 Revised October 2015
agrees to repair/replace the damage to the Property to the satisfaction of the NMUSAF or reimburse the
NMUSAF for the full value of the damage, as determined by the NMUSAF. The election of a remedy
under this subparagraph is at the sole discretion of the NMUSAF. This subparagraph is not intended to
waive or limit the Government's rights and remedies, legal or equitable, and the Government reserves all
such rights and remedies.
9.6. The Borrower agrees to place the Property on exhibit within ninety (90) days from the date it
takes physical custody, or as otherwise mutually agreed upon.
10.0. Borrowers Responsibilities.
10.1. The Borrower agrees to indemnify, save harmless, and defend the Lender from and against all
claims, demands, actions, liabilities, judgments, costs, and attorney's fees, arising out of, claimed on
account of, or in any manner predicated upon personal injury, death, or property damage caused by or
resulting from possession and/or use of the Property.
10.2. The Borrower agrees to report, as requested, to the Lender on the condition and location of
the Property. Further, the Borrower agrees to allow authorized Department of Defense representatives
access to the Borrower's records and facilities to assure accuracy of information provided by the Borrower
and compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
10.3. The Borrower agrees to return said Property to the Lender on termination of this Agreement
or earlier, if it is determined that the Property is no longer required, at no expense to the Lender. In the
event of a partial termination, the Borrower agrees to the return of all items of the Property subject to the
partial termination, at no expense to the Lender.
11.0. Initial Loan Agreement Requirements.
11.1. The Borrower agrees to furnish the Lender a CD/DVD containing digital images of the
Property within fifteen (15) days of taking physical possession of the Property. The image file name must
be the accession number for that item (e.g. SD-2000-0123.JPG). For aircraft and ballistic missiles,
images will include views showing all external surfaces including tail number and all accessible interior
areas including instrument panels, avionics racks and equipment, aircrew, passenger, cargo and payload
compartments, wheel wells, and bomb bays. Digital images for all other artifacts will be of sufficient
detail to ensure positive identification of each object.
11.2. The Borrower shall arrange insurance coverage for the Property on an all-risk, wall-to-wall
basis, at a minimum, for an amount that equals the total agreed upon FRV for all items in the inventory
report, plus any additional amount to cover the inventory that does not have an identified FRV, so long as
the Property remains in its possession. The Borrower further agrees to furnish the Lender proof of said
insurance. For Borrowers with private insurance coverage, proof shall constitute a copy of the insurance
certificate from the commercial provider, noting any deductible, and showing coverage up to the FRV of
the Property and any additional coverage for Property that does not have an FRV identified in the
inventory report. For self-insured organizations, proof shall constitute a written and signed statement
attesting to its ability to reimburse the Government for the FRV of the Property (as identified in the
inventory report and/or as determined by the NMUSAF).
Revised October 2015
12.0. Annual Loan Renewal Requirements.
12.1. The Borrower agrees to furnish the Lender a CD/DVD containing digital images of the
Property. The image name must be the accession number for that item (e.g. SD-2000-0123.JPG). Digital
images of aircraft and missiles will provide general views to include sufficient detail to show the overall
condition and tail number of the airframe. Digital images for all other artifacts will be of sufficient detail
to ensure positive identification of each object and its current condition.
12.2. The Borrower agrees to furnish a copy of the most recent annual financial statements to
include revenue and expense reporting and a projected budget for the next operating year.
12.3. The Borrower agrees to furnish the Lender proof of insurance as required in subparagraph
11.2 for each renewal period.
12.4. The Borrower agrees to furnish a signed inventory as provided by the Lender with the annual
renewal package, which accurately reflects the Property in its possession. Discrepancies in the inventory
provided by the Lender shall be noted on the inventory report by the Borrower to the extent that such
notes accurately reflect the current inventory held by the Borrower. In the event of a dispute, the Lender
shall make the final determination of the current inventory on or near the renewal date and document the
NMUSAF records accordingly.
13.0. Display/Maintenance Requirements.
13.1. No aircraft will be renovated, reconfigured, painted, have markings changed, or tail number
altered, or any parts added, removed, or replaced as part of a planned restoration effort without prior
written approval from the NMUSAF.
13.2. The Borrower agrees that all aircraft, missiles and artifacts on display will have an
identification, sign adjacent to each display. For aircraft and missiles note the type, model, and serial
number. If the aircraft or missile has been reconfigured, markings changed, or serial number altered after
acquisition for display purposes, it will be stated on the sign and noted in all records as follows:
"The (item) on display is actually (nomenclature), Serial No. , but painted and marked
to depict (nomenclature), Serial No. , assigned to the (Unit and/or person) in (location or
theater) during (year)."
13.3. The sign will state that the item is part of the NMUSAF collection as follows:
"This (artifact/object) is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force."
13.4. For aircraft on which the serial number has been altered for display purposes with prior
written approval, the mission, design and series (e.g. F -100C or F -4C) along with the original serial
number will be stenciled in two inch letters using contrasting paint colors on the fuselage under the
horizontal stabilizers.
13.5. All record keeping will reflect the true serial number.
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14.0. Radioactive Components.
14.1. Completion of Section 2 of Air Force Form 3580, (USAF Museum Aerospace Vehicle Static
Display Acceptance Condition and Safety Certificate), or comparable certification indicating that a
complete radioactive material survey has been accomplished shall be included in the official file.
14.2. In accordance with Attachment 1, ("NMUSAF Loan and Static Display Programs'
Instructions for Preparation and Maintenance of Aerospace Vehicles"), if radioactive items are
determined to have been installed or reinstalled during later inspections, the Borrower will pay the cost of
removal of the radioactive items and any decontamination required.
15.0. Loan Termination.
15.1. The Borrower agrees to return said property to the NMUSAF on termination of this
Agreement or earlier, if it is determined that the property is no longer required, at no expense to the
NMUSAF.
15.2. The failure of the Borrower to observe any of the conditions set forth in this Agreement
and Attachments 1 and 2 thereto shall be sufficient cause for the Lender to terminate the loan and
repossess the Property. Repossession of all or any part of the Property by the Lender shall be made at
no cost to the Government; the Borrower shall be responsible for paying all maintenance, freight, storage,
crating, handling, transportation and other costs or charges attributable to such repossession.
15.3. In the event the loan is terminated for any reason, the provisions of this Agreement will
remain in effect until all of the Property, or in the event of a partial termination that portion of the
Property at issue, has been relocated and in a condition that is satisfactory to the NMUSAF.
15.4. Termination of the loan and subsequent repossession of all or any part of the Property at the
option of the Borrower shall require no less than thirty (30) days advance notice to the Lender in writing.
This requirement may be waived by the Lender only through the provision of a written waiver to the
Borrower prior to the return of the Property.
15.5. The Lender reserves the right not to renew this Agreement, in all or part, and to recall the
Property if required by the Lender to meet the requirements of the NMUSAF, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
or for other military requirements. The Lender will provide a written thirty (30) day notice of intent to
recall to the Borrower. In the event of recall, movement of the recalled Property from the Borrower's site
will be accomplished at the Lender's expense.
16.0. Dispute Resolution. In the event a dispute arises between the parties over the terms and conditions
of this Agreement reasonable attempts will be undertaken to resolve the matter through negotiation
between the parties or persons appointed, in writing, by the parties. This Agreement shall be construed
and interpreted in accordance with Federal law. If any provision herein is held unlawful or otherwise
unenforceable by the Court any remaining provisions shall be considered divisible and remain in full
force and effect. In the further event that negotiations fail to reach a resolution, the parties agree that the
Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, at Dayton, Ohio, will be the exclusive venue for
resolving such disputes.
5 Revised October 2015
Executed on behalf of the Lender this Twenty -Eighth Day of January, 2016 at Wright-Patterson AFB OH.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Digitally signed by OCHS.PATMCIAA.1230366671
OCHS.PATRICIA.A.1230366671 cn.�OCHS.PATRICIAA.1230366671 DoD,ou=PKl,ou=USAF,
Date: 2016.01.2811:00:52 -05'00'
By: PATRICIA OCHS
Title: Static Display Program Administrator
Agency: National Museum of the United States Air Force
Address: NMUSAF/MUC
1100 Spaatz St
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7102
Telephone: (937) 255-4770
Email: patricia.ochs@us.af.mil
Fax Number: (937) 656-4081
ACCEPTANCE
The Borrower, through its authorized representative, hereby accepts responsibility of the Property subject,
to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement set forth above. The Borrower certifies that they
have read, understand and acknowledge that concealing a material fact and/or making a fraudulent
statement in dealing with the federal government may constitute a violation of federal law in accordance
with 18 USC § 1001.
Executed on behalf of the Borrower this day of 2016, at
(Name of Borrower/Organization)
LN
(Signature)
(Typed or Printed Name & Title)
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Fax Number:
6 Revised October 2015
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary
documents to renew the loan agreement with the National Museum of the United States
Air Force for the jet on display at Babe D. Zaharias Park.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
February, 2016.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
BEAUMONT
T E X A S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 23, 2016 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No. 3/Consent
Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a church in an RM -H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District at 9195 Dishman
Road
2. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a single family residence in the
CBD (Central Business District) at 595 Park Street
WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2016
3. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Beaumont, Texas,
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 and authorizing the Mayor or
City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to approve the amounts, interest rates,
prices, and terms thereof for the series and to execute all documents related to the
sale of the Bonds
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
United States of America vs. City of Beaumont, Texas; Civil Action
No. 1:15CV201
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880-3777 three days prior to the meeting.
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February 23, 2016
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District at 9195 Dishman Road
TEXAS
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Planning & Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2016
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a
church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) District at 9195 Dishman Road.
BACKGROUND
Ridgewood Church of Christ would like to relocate their congregation to the property at 9195
Dishman Road. This property was under construction to be used as the YMCA, but the project
was abandoned due to a lack of funds.
The church provides weekly classes, annual workshops, lectures and retreats, vacation bible
school, and elderly outreach. Upon relocation to the Dishman property, the church plans to
provide a number of new ministries such as Mother's Day Out and youth activities. A waiver is
requested for any additional screening or landscape buffers.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on Febuary 15, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended
10:0 to approve a Specific Use Permit to allow a church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District with the following condition:
1. Waiver to any additional screening or landscaping buffers until the adjacent residential
properties are developed.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Approval of the ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. Waiver to any additional screening or landscaping buffers until the adjacent residential
properties are developed.
TO: THE PLANNING CC
APPLICANT'S NAME: I
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:--
APPLICANT'S
DDRESS:APPLICANT'S PHONE #:-CL
NAME OF OWNER:
ADDRESS OF OWNER:,
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT NO.
BLOCK NO.
ADDITION
DUMBER OF ACRES,
5�q 11 FAX
OR TRACT
PLAT
SURVEY
NUMBER OF ACRES
For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties
proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description.
PROPOSED USE: CRV Q -Curl ZONE: tfl—,A
ATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses.
ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side of this sheet.
ATTACH A REDUCED 8 %11 X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN.
THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be met before City Council can grant a specific use
permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL.
ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE:
LESS THAN V2 ACRE.................................................................$250.00
'/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES..................•�4y, .00
5 ACRES OR MORE.................................................................$650.00
I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all of the conditions, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking
areas depicted on the site plan shall be adhered to as amended and approved by City Council.
SIGNATURE OF
SIGNATURE OF
APPLICA DATE:
OWNERi (IF NOT APPLICANT) DATE:
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT
PLANNING DIVISION
801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
FILE NUMBER:
DATE RECEIVED: Phone - (409) 880-3764
Fax - (409) 880-3133
PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF
PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES.
rd.
To whom it may concern:
The Ridgewood church of Christ has been a participating member of the Beaumont community for the
past 57 years. A congregation of 60 Christians began meeting in a building at 2520 Gulf Street in April of
1947. In order to serve the growing needs of the area, in 1958 they purchased the property and
constructed the present building located on 2245 Commerce Street. This location was chosen because it
was at that time an area in Beaumont which was growing rapidly.
During these past six decades the members of the Ridgewood congregation have done many things to
serve the needs of people in this area. As a church we are certainly concerned about the spiritual
welfare of others. Thus, we provide a safe and friendly place for people to come together to worship
God and to learn His will for our lives. For a number of years the Ridgewood building served as the site
for the Beaumont Christian School. This school was started so the educational needs of our children and
the children of families in the surrounding neighborhoods could be met in a Christian environment.
We also have many spiritual outreaches into our community. We provide weekly classes, and annual
workshops, lectureships and retreats for the women of the congregation as well as other women from
the community and area congregations who would like to attend. For a number of years the Ridgewood
congregation's Vacation Bible School has been the envy of many churches. During this week every
summer we provide an amazing setting in which the children of the community can be impacted as they
learn Bible stories which will help them in their homes, schools and lives. We also have a ministry which
each week provides spiritual support to the elderly who live at Summer Place on Major Drive.
Besides spiritual needs, we also strongly believe in supporting the physical needs of others. We
currently support with food, clothes, toys, and fun activities the women and their children at the
Women & Children's Shelter on Corley Street. Also, during the time following the devastation caused by
hurricanes Ike and Rita, the Ridgewood church of Christ provided assistance for those in need. After Ike,
we provided meals in Bridge City for more than 500 people twice a day for over 6 weeks. We also
provided over a million dollars in appliances and furnishings for those who suffered such tremendous
losses during these disasters. Due of our proximity to the Salvation Army shelter, we currently provide
thousands of dollars each year in support of the homeless who come to us for help.
We do not see our desire to serve the spiritual and physical needs of the community changing when we
move to the new location on Dishman Road. We will continue to provide an excellent facility where
there will be opportunities for families to come and receive instruction and fellowship to help meet their
spiritual needs. Because this community has a younger demographic, we are planning on providing
additional ministries to help support these families. These ministries would include, but are not limited
to; Mothers' Day Out programs, many youth activities throughout the year, supporting the spectators
and participants at the many sport activities in the area with free refreshments, parking, etc.
In other words, we simply want to be seen as a new family who has moved into the area and desires to
get along with our new neighbors and serve the community as best as we can.
A
There is a consideration which has been brought to our attention. This is in regards to Section 28.04.04
of the Zoning Ordinance. This relates to "screening" between our building and our neighbors. We
request that this portion of that ordinance be waived for the following three reasons. First, there
already exist a wall around the Meadows West community which is our neighbors to the west of our
building. It seem superfluous for us to add a screening wall around that side of our property since there
is a wall already in place. Second, prior to our purchase of the former YMCA building, there were no
walls around the property. We believe that they were in compliance to all zoning ordinances.
Therefore, they must have received some variance which allowed them build on this property without
needing to erect any screening buffers. We are asking for the board to give us the same consideration.
Third, and most importantly, we believe that these barriers send the wrong message to our new
neighbors. We do not want there to be any walls between us and them. Openness and friendliness are
hallmarks of the Ridgewood congregation. Creating these artificial boundaries stands in the way of the
message we are seeking to convey.
Sincerely,
Section 28.04.001
Point #1: We are in the process of renovating the property at 9195 Dishman Road which has
been vacate since 2009. A church will be compatible with the neighborhood and surrounding
area and should increase property values over the existing structure.
Point #2: By granting the specific use permit the neighborhood would be enhanced by the
Completion of the existing building and would illuminate an eye sore therefore making the
neighborhood more appealing for growth.
Point #3: All necessary drainage, utilities and access roads are in place from existing
construction. They were installed and inspected by the city during the YMCA construction.
Point #4: Driveways and entrance locations are already in place from existing construction
and have been approved by the city during YMCA construction 2008-2009
Point #5: During construction all necessary steps will be taken to limit offensive odors,
filmes, and noise since most of the construction that requires heavy machinery has already been
completed, the chance of excessive noise or vibrations would be held to a minimum.
Point #6: Light poles and perimeter lighting in the most part have already been installed.
There for the location and type were on the original 2008-9 construction print and permitted by
the city.
Point 97: Landscaping and screening on new construction prints will be accordance with the
city of Beaumont's codes. Landscaping of new building should enhance and blend with
surrounding neighborhood.
Point #8: Will make every effort to comply with all necessary ordinances and city codes.
Complying with the Comprehensive plan will be of utmost importance.
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN AN RM -H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -
HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AT 9195 DISHMAN
ROAD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Ridgewood Church of Christ has applied for a specific use permit to
allow a church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density)
District at 9195 Dishman Road, as described in Exhibit "A" and shown on Exhibit "B,"
attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont
considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow
a church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District at
9195 Dishman Road, with a waiver to any additional requirements for screening or
landscaping buffer until such time that the adjacent residential properties are developed;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific
use permit is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
Section 1.
That a specific use permit to allow a church in an RM -H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District at 9195 Dishman Road, as shown on Exhibit
"B," is hereby granted to Ridgewood Church of Christ, its legal representatives,
successors and assigns, as shown on Exhibit "C," attached hereto and made a part
hereof for all purposes, with a waiver to any additional requirements for screening or
landscaping buffer until such time that the adjacent residential properties are developed.
Section 2.
That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in
accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit
"C" and made a part hereof for all purposes.
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Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein
above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations
contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended,
as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or
ordinances which may apply.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
February, 2016.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being an 8.000 acre tract of land lying in the ALMONZER HUSTON LEAGUE, Abstract
No. 33 in Jefferson County, Texas, being out of and a portion of that certain 17.449 acre tract
of land described in an instrument to A. Huston Properties, LLC of record in County Clerk's File
No. 201501838 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson County, Texas, said 8.000 acres being
more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a Capped Rod found marking the South right-of-way line of Dishman Road (a
60' wide public roadway), the Northeast corner of that certain 1.719 acre tract of land designated
by JCAD Account No. 240632 in the name of Houston A. Properties in the Jefferson County
Appraisal District office, the Northwest corner of the said 17.449 acre tract and being the
Northwest corner of the herein described tract;
THENCE N 87008'41" E with the South line of the said Dishman Road, the North line of the
said 17.449 acre tract and the North line of the herein described tract for a distance of 563.89' to
a Capped Rod found marking the Northwest corner of that certain 191.937 acre tract of land
described in an instrument to Houston A. Properties of record in County Clerk's File No.
9829841 of the said Official Public Records, the Northeast corner of the said 17.449 acre tract
and being the Northeast corner of the herein described tract;
THENCE S 02056'12" E with the West line of the said 161.937 acre tract, the East line of the
said 17.449 acre tract and the East line of the herein described tract for a distance of 154.05' to
a Capped Rod found marking an angle point on the East line of the herein described tract;
THENCE S 15029'06" W with the West line of the said 161.937 acre tract, the East line of the
said 17.449 acre tract and the East line of the herein described tract for a distance of 235.53' to
a Capped Rod found marking the beginning of a curve to the left;
THENCE along said curve to the left and with the West line of the said 161.937 acre tract, the
East line of the said 17.449 acre tract and the East line of the herein described tract - a Radius of
770.00', a Chord bearing S 06°16'27" W, a Chord distance of 246.50' for an Are distance of
247.57' to a Capped Rod found marking an angle point on the East line of the herein described
tract;
THENCE S 02056'12" E with the West line of the said 161.937 acre tract, the East line of the
said 17.449 acre tract and the East line of the herein described tract for a distance of 68.96' to a
Capped Rod set marking the Southeast corner of the herein described tract;
THENCE S 87003'48" W, over and across the said 17.449 acre tract and with the South line of
the herein described tract for a distance of 450.00' to a Capped Rod set marking an angle point
on a Southerly line of the said 161.937 acre tract and being the Southwest corner of the herein
described tract;
THENCE N 02056'12" W with a Southerly line of the said 161.937 acre tract, the East line of
The Meadows Subdivision Phase One "A" West of record in County Clerk's File No.
EXHIBIT "A"
2008040332 of the said Official Public Records, the East line of the said 1.719 acre tract and the
West line of the herein described tract for a distance of 690.60' to the point and place of
beginning, containing in area, 8.000 acres of land, more or less.
2253-P: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in
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Icant: Ridgewood Church of Christ
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February 23, 2016
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a single family residence in the CBD (Central
Business District) at 595 Park Street
BEAUMONT
TEXAS
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, Cit Manager
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PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Planning & Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2016
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a
single family residence in the CBD (Central Business District) at
595 Park Street.
BACKGROUND
Tom Broussard would like to renovate the property located at 595 Park Street into a single
family dwelling with guest quarters, for his personal use. This structure was previously a satellite
drive-through teller for a bank. Mr. Broussard will be removing quite a bit of concrete to create a
yard, and converting the drive-through itself into the guest quarters, garages, and a covered patio.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on Febuary 15, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended
10:0 to approve a Specific Use to allow a single family residence in the CBD (Central Business
District) at 595 Park Street.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Approval of the ordinance.
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: yObdL��i("' /1 ' i
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APPLICANT'S PHONE #: FAX
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NAME OF OWNER: Broussard ' s Mortuary, Inc.
ADDRESSOFOWNER: P.O. Box 5507, Beaumont, Texas 77726
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT No. 331, 332, 333, & 339
BLOCK NO. 51
ADDITION Original Townsite of Beaumont
NUMBER OF ACRES 0.6887
77701
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For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties proposed for a specific use
permit, and a complete legal field note description.
PROPOSED USE:—Re s i de n c e ZONE:Central Business District
ATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses.
ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side of this sheet.
ATTACH A REDUCED 8 %" X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN.
THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be met before City Council can grant a specific use permit. PLEASE
ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL.
ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE:
LESS THAN''/2 ACRE.................................................................S250.00
ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES...................$450.00
5 ACRES OR MORE...................................................................$650.00
I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all of the conditions, dime , ut Ing 'zes, landscaping and parking areas depicted on the
site plan shall be adhered to as amended an d b Council.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICQ DATE:
SIGNATURE OF OWNER: DATE:
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT
PLANNING DIVISION
801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
FILE NUMBER:
DATE RECEIVED: Phone - (409) 880-3764
Fax - (409) 880-3133
PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Broussard's Mortuary, Inc.
595 Park Street
Beaumont, 'Texas 77701
20 January 2016
City of Beaumont
Planning Division
801 Main Street, Room 201
Beaumont, Texas 77701
ATTN.: Chris Boone
Director of Planning and Community Development
REF.: Specific Use Pen -nit
595 Park Street
A Portion of Block 51
Original Townsite of Beaumont
Dear Mr. Boone:
Please find attached the Specific Use Permit Application along with a site plan and the
fee for the above referenced tract.
We propose to renovate the property located at 595 Park Street to be used as a residence.
The following comments address the eight conditions as required by the City's Specific
Use Permit:
• The proposed renovations to the existing structures will enhance the sites curb
appeal and will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of
other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the
immediate vicinity.
• The establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. The proposed use
is to renovate the existing building and associated structure and to beautify the
remainder of the site. Additionally, there are no vacant lots in the proximity of
this tract.
• There are existing and adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other
necessary supporting facilities currently present at the site. The site fronts Park
Street to the West, and is bordered by Fannin Street to the South, both of which
provide adequate means of ingress and egress, as well as drainage. All required
utilities are currently in place.
Page 1 of 2
• As shown on the' attached site plan, the design, location and arrangement of all
driveways and parking spaces provide for the safe and convenient movement of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or
adjacent development. We propose to use the existing driveways as well as one
(1) additional driveway onto Park Street. As this is a proposed residence, daily
traffic flow is expected to be low with minimal impact to the immediate vicinity.
• There will be no offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibration caused by the
proposed use of this site as a residence.
• All proposed onsite lighting will be direct in nature so as not to disturb or
adversely affect neighboring properties.
• Since this will be a private residence within the Downtown community,
landscaping and screening will be provided to insure harmony and compatibility
with the adjacent properties as well as to provide a sense of privacy for the subject
site. As shown on the site plan, a combination of vegetative, wrought iron and
wooden privacy fences will be utilize to provide for perimeter screening. -
• The proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and will further
the City's quest to revitalize the downtown area into a thriving social area.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 832-1621.
Sincerely,
Tom Broussard.
Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT) AT 595 PARK STREET IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Tom Broussard has applied for a specific use permit to allow a
single family residence in the CBD (Central Business District) at 595 Park Street, being
Lots 331-333 & 339, Block 51, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 0.6887 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A,"
attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont
considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow
a single family residence in the CBD (Central Business District) at 595 Park Street; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific
use permit is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens,-
NOW,
itizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
Section 1.
That a specific use permit to allow a single family residence in the CBD (Central
Business District) at 595 Park Street, as shown on Exhibit "A," and is hereby granted to
Tom Broussard, his legal representatives, successors and assigns, as shown on Exhibit
"B," attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2.
That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in
accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B"
and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 3.
Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein
above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations
contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended,
as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or
ordinances which may apply.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
February, 2016.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
File 2254-P: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a single family residence
in the CBD (Central Business District).
Applicant: Tom Broussard
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WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss the issuance of
General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2016
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February 23, 2016
Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Beaumont, Texas, General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager and Chief Financial
Officer to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms thereof for the series and to
execute all documents related to the sale of the Bonds
BEAUMONT
T E X A S
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2016
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of
Beaumont, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2016 and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager and Chief
Financial Officer to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, and
terms thereof for the series and to execute all documents related to
the sale of the Bonds.
BACKGROUND
Historically, when the City issued or refunded revenue bonds, the sale would take place on a
Monday in order to bring the transactions forward at the City Council meeting the following day.
With the quickly changing financial markets, the most favorable time to enter the market may not
be the day before a City Council meeting. Instead the ability of a local government to time its entry
into the financial markets and thereby obtain the best borrowing terms can significantly impact the
borrowing costs. Section 1207.007 Texas Government Code allows a City to enter into the bond
market at any time in accordance with parameters established and approved by the City Council.
Through a parameter bond ordinance, a Council delegates final pricing authority to a Pricing
Officer, usually the Mayor or City Manager and/or City Manager's Designee, and establishes and
approves bond sale parameters such as maximum interest rate, minimum savings threshold for
refunding, maximum aggregate principal amount of issue, final maturity date and expiration of
delegated authority which is normally six (6) months. The Pricing Officer can only approve the
sale if all parameters are met. This results in flexibility such that the bond issue may be priced at
any time and in an interest rate environment that is advantageous to the City rather than being
locked into pricing on the date of the Council meeting.
The proposed parameters included in the proposed ordinance for Series 2016 as described above,
includes:
Delegated Pricing Officers: Mayor or City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Maximum Principal Amount Series 2016: $53 million
Interest Rate: Not greater than 6% per annum
Minimum Savings Threshold: 3.5% present value savings
Expiration of Parameter Authority: August 23, 2016
Interest will be payable semiannually in March and September beginning September 2016.
FUNDING SOURCE
Principal and interest is paid from the Debt Service Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2016 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OR SUBSERIES AS MAY BE
FURTHER DESIGNATED; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPROVE
THE AMOUNTS, INTEREST RATES, PRICES, AND TERMS THEREOF
AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
REGARDING SUCH BONDS INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND
MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE
BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR
MORE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
DEFEASANCE, FINAL PAYMENT, AND DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE ESCROW AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF AND SUBSCRIPTION FOR CERTAIN ESCROWED
SECURITIES; AUTHORIZING ESCROW VERIFICATION AND
ENGAGEMENT OF AN ESCROW AGENT; AUTHORIZING BOND
INSURANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH
BONDS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City has previously issued, sold, and
delivered, and there is currently outstanding, obligations identified in Schedule I, attached hereto
(the "Refunded Obligations"); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 1207, as
amended, the City is authorized to issue refunding bonds and deposit the proceeds of sale
directly with any place of payment for the Refunded Obligations, or other authorized depository,
and such deposit, when made in accordance with said statute, shall constitute the making of firm
banking and financial arrangements for the discharge and final payment of the Refunded
Obligations; and,
WHEREAS, the City shall by this Ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 1207, Texas Government Code, as amended, delegate to a Pricing Officer (hereinafter
designated) the authority to determine the principal amount of Bonds to be issued and negotiate
the terms of sale thereof and to select the specific maturities, in whole or in part, of the Refunded
Obligations to be refunded; and,
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines that the City is a public purpose
entity and it is the best interests of the City to (1) issue the Bonds with such terms to be included
in a pricing certificate (the "Officer's Pricing Certificate") to be executed by the Pricing Officer,
and (2) refund the Refunded Obligations in order to achieve a net present value debt service
savings and that such benefit is sufficient consideration for the refunding of the Refunded
Obligations, with such savings, among other information and terms to be included in the
Officer's Pricing Certificate, all in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1207, Texas
Government Code, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that it may purchase a credit agreement in the form
of a municipal bond insurance policy or policies with respect to the Bonds if it deems such
purchase is cost effective; and,
WHEREAS, the City is a home -rule municipality that: (i) adopted its charter under
Section 5, Article XI, Texas Constitution; (ii) has a population of more than 50,000 and (iii) has
outstanding long-term indebtedness that is rated by a nationally recognized rating agency for
municipal securities in one of the four highest rating categories for a long-term obligation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
1. Findings and Determinations. It is hereby found and determined that the matters
and facts contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and correct.
2. Definitions. Throughout this ordinance the following terms and expressions as
used herein shall have the meanings set forth below:
The term `Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations" means the Blanket Issuer Letter of
Representations between the City and DTC.
The term "Bond Insurer" shall mean, if any, a third party financial institution that
provides a credit agreement in the form of a municipal bond insurance policy, as determined in
the Officer's Pricing Certificate.
The term "Bond Register" shall mean the books of registration kept by the Registrar in
which are maintained the names and addresses of, and the principal amounts of the Bonds
registered to, each Owner.
The terms "Bonds" shall mean THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016.
The term "Business Day" shall mean any day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, a day on
which banking institutions in the city where the principal corporate trust office of the Paying
Agent/Registrar or Bond Insurer, if any, is located, are authorized or required by law or
executive order to close, or a legal holiday.
The term "City" shall mean The City of Beaumont, Texas.
The term "Closing Date" means the date of the initial delivery of and payment for the
Bonds.
The term "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as heretofore and hereafter
amended.
The term "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas.
The term "DTC" means The Depository Trust Company of New York, New York, or any
successor securities depository.
The term "DTC Participant" means brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing
corporations and certain other organizations on whose behalf DTC was created to hold securities
to facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions among DTC Participants.
The term "Insured Bonds" shall mean the Bonds during the time period in which the
payment of principal and interest in connection with such bonds is guaranteed by the Insurer.
The term "Interest Payment Date", when used in connection with any Bond, shall mean
September 1, 2016 and each March 1 and September 1 thereafter until maturity or earlier
redemption of such Bond.
The term "Issuer" shall mean the City.
The term "MSRB" shall mean the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
The term "Officer's Pricing Certificate" shall mean a certificate or certificates to be
signed by the Pricing Officer pursuant to Section 5 hereof and delivered to the City Clerk, in
substantially the forms attached hereto as Exhibit D.
The term "Ordinance" as used herein and in the Bonds shall mean this ordinance
authorizing the Bonds and all amendments and supplements hereto.
The term "Outstanding" shall mean, in connection with the Bonds, any Bonds that remain
outstanding until maturity, refunding or defeasance.
Bonds.
The term "Owner" shall mean any person who shall be the registered owner of any
The term "Paying Agent" for the Bonds shall mean the Registrar.
The term "Pricing Officer" shall mean the Mayor, City Manager, or Chief Financial
Officer of the City.
The term "Record Date" shall mean, for any Interest Payment Date, the fifteenth (15th)
calendar day of the month next preceding each Interest Payment Date.
The term "Registrar" shall mean The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.,
Dallas, Texas, and its successors in that capacity.
The term "Report" shall mean the verification report provided by Grant Thornton LLP,
certified public accountants, with respect to the Bonds and the adequacy of the amounts
deposited pursuant to the Escrow Agreement to pay, when due, the principal of, and interest on
the Refunded Obligations and certain other calculations.
The term "Rule" shall mean SEC Rule 15c-12, as amended from time to time.
The term "SEC" shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The term "Underwriter" shall mean, collectively, the entities identified in Section 31
herein.
3. Authorization. The Series 2016 Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form in
the total authorized aggregate principal amount not to exceed FIFTY-THREE MILLION AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($53,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds to (i) discharge and make
final payment of certain obligations of the City, as set forth in Schedule I, attached hereto (the
"Refunded Obligations"), and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds and refunding the
Refunded Obligations.
4. Designation, Date, and Interest Payment Dates. The Series 2016 Bonds shall be
designated as "THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016." The Bonds shall be dated, mature, bear interest from the
dates and at the rates per annum, and be payable on the dates and in the principal amounts as set
forth in the Officer's Pricing Certificate.
5. Sale of Bonds. As authorized by Chapters 1207, Texas Government Code, as
amended, the Mayor, the City Manager or the Chief Financial Officer of the City are hereby
authorized to act on behalf of the City in selling and delivering the Bonds and carrying out the
other procedures specified in this Ordinance, including any additional designation or title by
which the Bonds shall be known, the number of subseries of Bonds to be issued and the principal
amount of each subseries, the price at which each series of the Bonds will be sold, the date or
dates (which may be different dates for each series of the Bonds) on which the Bonds shall be
sold, the form in which the Bonds shall be issued whether as current interest bonds, as compound
interest bonds, or as a combination of current interest bonds and compound interest bonds, any
additional designation or title by which the Bonds shall be known, the year or years in which
each series of the Bonds will mature, the principal amount to mature in each of such years, the
aggregate principal amount of each series of the Bonds, the rate of interest to be borne by each
such maturity, the first interest payment date or compounding date, as the case may be, the dates,
prices, and terms, if any, upon and at which each series of the Bonds shall be subject to
redemption prior to maturity at the option of the City, as well as any mandatory sinking fund
redemption provisions, or make -whole provisions, and such officers are also hereby authorized
to act on behalf of the City in approving all other matters relating to the issuance, sale and
delivery of the Bonds, including the refunding of the Refunded Obligations and the purchase of a
bond insurance policy or policies for all or any portion of the Bonds, all of which shall be
Each replacement Bond delivered in accordance with this Section 14 shall be entitled to
the benefits and security of this Ordinance to the same extent as the Bond or Bonds in lieu of
which such replacement Bond is delivered.
16. Cancellation of Bonds. All Bonds paid in accordance with this Ordinance, and all
Bonds in lieu of which exchange Bonds or replacement Bonds are authenticated and delivered in
accordance herewith, shall be cancelled and destroyed upon the making of proper records
regarding such payment. The Registrar shall furnish the City with appropriate Bonds of
destruction of such Bonds.
17. Book-Ep= System. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, upon initial
issuance of the Bonds but at the sole election of the Underwriter, the ownership of the Bonds
shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, and except as otherwise
provided in this Section, all of the Outstanding Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede &
Co., as nominee of DTC. The definitive Bonds shall be initially issued in the form of a single
separate Bond for each of the maturities thereof. If the Underwriter shall elect to invoke the
provisions of this Section, then the following provisions shall take effect with respect to the
Bonds.
(b) With respect to Bonds registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC,
the City and the Registrar shall have no responsibility or obligation to any DTC Participant or to
any person on behalf of whom such a DTC Participant holds an interest in the Bonds. Without
limiting the immediately preceding sentence, the City and the Registrar shall have no
responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy of the records of DTC, Cede & Co. or
any DTC Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any
DTC Participant or any other person, other than an Owner of a Bond, as shown on the Register,
of any notice with respect to the Bonds, including any notice of redemption, or (iii) the payment
to any DTC Participant or any other person, other than an Owner of a Bond, as shown in the
Register, of any amount with respect to principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance to the contrary, the City and the Registrar
shall be entitled to treat and consider the person in whose name each Bond is registered in the
Register as the absolute Owner of such Bond for the purpose of payment of principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, for the purpose of all matters with respect to such
Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Bond, and for all other
purposes whatsoever. The Registrar shall pay all principal of, premium, if any, and interest on
the Bonds only to or upon the order of the respective Owners, as shown in the Register as
provided in this Ordinance, or their respective attorneys duly authorized in writing, and all such
payments shall be valid and effective to fully satisfy and discharge the City's obligations with
respect to payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to the extent of the
sum or sums so paid. No person other than an Owner as shown in the Register, shall receive a
Bond evidencing the obligation of the City to make payments of amounts due pursuant to this
Ordinance. Upon delivery by DTC to the Registrar of written notice to the effect that DTC has
determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede & Co., the word "Cede & Co." in this
Ordinance shall refer to such new nominee of DTC.
(c) In the event that the City in its sole discretion determines that the beneficial
owners of the Bonds be able to obtain Bonds, or in the event DTC discontinues the services
described herein, the City shall (i) appoint a successor securities depository, qualified to act as
such under Section 17(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and notify
DTC and DTC Participants, as identified by DTC, of the appointment of such successor
securities depository and transfer one or more separate Bonds to such successor securities
depository or (ii) notify DTC and DTC Participants, as identified by DTC, of the availability
through DTC of Bonds and transfer one or more separate Bonds to DTC Participants having
Bonds credited to their DTC , as identified by DTC. In such event, the Bonds shall no longer be
restricted to being registered in the Register in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, but
may be registered in the name of the successor securities depository, or its nominee, or in
whatever name or names Owners transferring or exchanging Bonds shall designate, in
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
(d) The execution and delivery of the Blanket Letter of Representations is hereby
ratified and approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a new Blanket
Letter of Representations, if required, with such changes as may be approved by the Mayor or
City Manager of the City.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance to the contrary, so long as
any Bonds are registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, all payments with
respect to principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such Bonds, and all notices with respect
to such Bonds, shall be made and given, respectively, in the manner provided in the Blanket
Letter of Representations.
18. Redemption and Defeasance.
(a) Optional Redemption. The Bonds shall be subject to redemption prior to the
stated maturity, at the option of the City at such times, in such amounts, in such manner and at
such redemption prices as may be designated and provided for in the Officer's Pricing
Certificate.
Bonds may be redeemed only in integral multiples of $5,000. If a Bond subject to
redemption is in a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such A Bond may be redeemed,
but only in integral multiples of $5,000. Upon surrender of any Bond for redemption in part, the
Registrar, in accordance with Section 14 hereof, shall authenticate and deliver in exchange
therefor a Bond(s) of like maturity and interest rate in an aggregate principal amount equal to the
unredeemed portion of the Bond(s) so surrendered.
The City, at least 45 days before the redemption date, unless a shorter period shall be
satisfactory to the Paying Agent/Registrar, shall notify the Paying Agent/Registrar of such
redemption date and of the principal amount of Bonds to be redeemed.
Not less than thirty (30) days prior to a redemption date for the Bonds, the City shall cause a
notice of redemption to be sent by United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, to each Owner of
each Bond to be redeemed in whole or in part, at the address of the Owner appearing on the Register
at the close of business on the Business Day next preceding the date of the mailing of such notice.
Such notice shall state the redemption date, the redemption price, the place at which Bonds are to be
surrendered for payment and, if less than all the Bonds are to be redeemed, the numbers of the
Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed. Any notice of redemption so mailed shall be
conclusively presumed to have been duly given whether or not the Owner receives such notice. By
the date fixed for redemption, due provision shall be made with the Registrar for payment of the
redemption price of the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed. When Bonds have been called
for redemption in whole or in part and due provision made to redeem the same as herein provided,
the Bonds or portions thereof so redeemed shall no longer be regarded as outstanding except for the
purpose of being paid solely from the funds so provided for redemption, and the rights of the
Owners to collect interest which would otherwise accrue after the redemption date on any Series
2016 Bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall terminate on the date fixed for redemption.
With respect to any optional redemption of the Bonds, unless moneys sufficient to pay the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to be redeemed shall have been received
by the Paying Agent/Registrar prior to the giving of such notice of redemption, such notice may
state that said redemption is conditional upon the receipt of such moneys by the Paying
Agent/Registrar on or prior to the date fixed for such redemption, or upon the satisfaction of any
prerequisites set forth in such notice of redemption; and, if sufficient moneys are not received, such
notice shall be of no force and effect, the City shall not redeem such Bonds and the Paying
Agent/Registrar shall give notice, in the manner in which the notice of redemption was given, to the
effect that the Bonds have not been redeemed.
(b) The City may defease the provisions of this Ordinance or any ordinance
applicable to any Bonds being defeased and discharge its obligation to the Owners of any or all
of the Bonds, or any or all Bonds to pay principal, interest and redemption premium, if any,
thereon in any manner permitted by law, including by depositing with the Paying
Agent/Registrar, or if authorized by Texas law, with any national or state bank having trust
powers and having combined capital and surplus of at least $50 million, or with the State
Treasurer of the State of Texas either: (a) cash in an amount equal to the principal amount and
redemption premium, if any, of such bonds being defeased plus interest thereon to the date of
maturity or redemption; or (b) pursuant to an escrow or trust agreement, cash and/or direct bonds
of, or bonds the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by or secured by the pledge of
direct bonds of the United States of America, in principal amounts and maturities and bearing
interest at rates sufficient to provide for the timely payment of the principal amount and
redemption premium, if any, of such bonds being defeased plus interest thereon to the date of
maturity or redemption; provided, however, that if any of such bonds being defeased are to be
redeemed prior to their respective dates of maturity, provision shall have been made for giving
notice of redemption as provided in this Ordinance or ordinance applicable to the Bonds being
defeased. Upon such deposit, such bonds being defeased shall no longer be regarded to be
outstanding or unpaid. Any surplus amounts not required to accomplish such defeasance shall be
returned to the City.
19. Form. The Form of Bond as set forth in Exhibit A to the Officer's Pricing
Certificate is hereby approved. The form of the Bonds, including the form of the Registrar's
Authentication Certificate, the form of Assignment, and the form of Registration Bond of the
Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas which shall be attached or affixed to the
Bonds initially issued shall be, respectively, substantially as set forth in Exhibit A to the
Officer's Pricing Certificate, with such additions, deletions and variations as may be necessary or
desirable and not prohibited by this Ordinance.
20. Legal Opinion; CUSIP Numbers. The approving opinion of Bracewell LLP,
Houston, Texas, Bond Counsel, and CUSIP Numbers may be printed on the Bonds, but errors or
omissions in the printing of such opinion or such numbers shall have no effect on the validity of
the Bonds.
21. Pledge and Source of Payment. IT IS ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this
Ordinance pledging ad valorem tax revenue of the City for the payment of the Bonds to the
extent provided herein be filed and recorded in the records of the City as necessary to cause the
pledge to be valid under Section 1201.44 of the Government Code of Texas. At any time while
any of the Bonds are outstanding, it is determined by the City or demanded by the holder of any
Bonds that further action by the City is required to make the pledge valid or maintain the validity
of the pledge, the City covenants and hereby directs the officers of the City to make such filings,
including but not limited to appropriate filings under Chapter 9 of the Business and Commerce
Code of Texas as are necessary to make the pledge valid or continue its validity.
22. Interest and Sinking Fund; Lew, Assessment and Collection of Taxes. There
is hereby established a separate fund of the City to be known as the "Series 2016 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds Interest and Sinking Fund" which shall be kept separate and apart
from all other funds of the City. The proceeds from all taxes levied, assessed and collected for
and on account of the Bonds authorized by this Ordinance shall be deposited, as collected, in the
Interest and Sinking Fund. While the Bonds or any part of the principal thereof or interest
thereon remain outstanding and unpaid, there is hereby levied and there shall be annually
assessed and collected in due time, form and manner, and at the same time other City taxes are
assessed, levied and collected, in each year, beginning with the current year, a continuing direct
annual ad valorem tax upon all taxable property in said City sufficient to pay the current
interest on said Bonds as the same becomes due, and to create and provide a sinking fund of not
less than two percent (2%) of the original principal amount of the Bonds or of not less than the
amount required to pay each installment of the principal of said Bonds as the same matures,
whichever is greater, full allowance being made for delinquencies and costs of collection, and
said taxes when collected shall be applied to the payment of the interest on and principal of said
Bonds and to no other purpose. In addition, interest accrued from the date of the Bonds until
their delivery is to be deposited in such fund. There is hereby appropriated from current funds
on hand, which are certified to be on hand and available for such purpose, an amount sufficient
to pay debt service coming due on the Bonds on September 1, 2016, and such amount shall not
be used for any other purpose. A tax rate has not been determined for 2016, but the City
certifies that such rate, when determined, will take into account the Bonds being issued.
23. Covenants and Provisions Relating to the Bonds.
(a) Punctual Payment of Bonds. The City will punctually pay or cause to be paid the
interest on and principal of all Bonds according to the terms thereof and will faithfully do and
perform, and at all times fully observe, any and all covenants, undertakings, stipulations and
provisions contained in this Ordinance and in any ordinance authorizing the issuance of
Additional Bonds.
(b) Legal Holidays. In any case where the date fixed for payment of interest on or
principal of the Bonds or the date fixed for redemption of any Bonds shall be a legal holiday or a
day on which a paying agent for the Bonds is authorized by law to close, then payment of
interest or principal by such paying agent need not be made on such date but may be made on the
next succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if made on the date fixed for such
payment and no interest shall accrue for the period from such date to the date of actual payment.
(c) Unavailability of Authorized Publication. If, because of the temporary or
permanent suspension of any newspaper, journal or other publication, or, for any reason,
publication of notice cannot be made meeting any requirements herein established, any notice
required to be published by the provisions of this Ordinance shall be given in such other manner
and at such time or times as in the judgment of the City shall most effectively approximate such
required publication and the giving of such notice in such manner shall for all purposes of this
Ordinance be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements for publication thereof.
24. Events of Default. Each of the following occurrences or events for the purpose
of this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an Event of Default:
(a) the failure to make payment of the principal of or interest on any of the Bonds
when the same becomes due and payable; or
(b) default in the performance or observance of any other covenant, agreement or
obligation of the City, which default materially and adversely affects the rights of the Owners,
including but not limited to, their prospect or ability to be repaid in accordance with this
Ordinance, and the continuation thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after notice of such
default is given by any Owner to the City.
25. Remedies for Default. Upon the happening of any Event of Default, then any
Owner or an authorized representative thereof, including but not limited to, a trustee or trustees
therefor, may proceed against the City for the purpose of protecting and enforcing the rights of
the Owners under this Ordinance, by mandamus or other suit, action or special proceeding in
equity or at law, in any court of competent jurisdiction, for any relief permitted by law, including
the specific performance of any covenant or agreement contained herein, or thereby to enjoin any
act or thing that may be unlawful or in violation of any right of the Owners hereunder or any
combination of such remedies.
It is provided that all such proceedings shall be instituted and maintained for the equal
benefit of all Owners of Bonds then outstanding.
26. Remedies Not Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred or reserved is intended to
be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be
cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or under the Bonds or
now or hereafter existing at law or in equity; provided, however, that notwithstanding any other
provision of this Ordinance, the right to accelerate the debt evidenced by the Bonds shall not be
available as a remedy under this Ordinance.
The exercise of any remedy herein conferred or reserved shall not be deemed a waiver of
any other available remedy.
27. Further Proceedings. After the Bonds to be initially issued shall have been
executed, it shall be the duty of the Mayor and other appropriate officials and agents of the City
to deliver the Bonds to be initially issued and all pertinent records and proceedings to the
Attorney General of the State of Texas, for examination and approval. After the Bonds to be
initially issued shall have been approved by the Attorney General, they shall be delivered to the
Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas for registration. Upon registration of the
Bonds to be initially issued, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (or the Comptroller's bond clerk
or an assistant bond clerk lawfully designated in writing to act for the Comptroller) shall
manually sign the Comptroller's Registration Certificate prescribed herein and the seal of said
Comptroller shall be impressed or placed in facsimile, thereon.
28. Tax Exemption.
(a) The City intends that the interest on the Bonds shall be excludable from gross
income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 103 and 141 through 150 of the
Code, and the applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Regulations"). The
City covenants and agrees not to take any action, or knowingly omit to take any action within its
control, that if taken or omitted, respectively, would (i) cause the interest on the Bonds to be
includable in gross income, as defined in Section 61 of the Code, for federal income tax purposes
or (ii) result in the violation or failure to satisfy any provision of Section 103 and 141 through
150 of the Code and the applicable Regulations. In particular, the City covenants and agrees to
comply with each requirement of this Section; provided, however, that the City shall not be
required to comply with any particular requirement of this Section if the City has received an
opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel (a "Counsel's Opinion") that (i) such
noncompliance will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax
purposes of interest on the Bonds or (ii) compliance with some other requirement set forth in this
Section will satisfy the applicable requirements of the Code and the Regulations, in which case
compliance with such other requirement specified in such Counsel's Opinion shall constitute
compliance with the corresponding requirement specified in this Section.
(b) No Private Use or Payment and No Private Loan Financing. The City covenants
and agrees that it will make such use of the proceeds of the Bonds, including interest or other
investment income derived from Series 2016 Bond proceeds, regulate the use of property
financed, directly or indirectly, with such proceeds, and take such other and further action as may
be required so that the Bonds will not be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section
141 of the Code and the Regulations promulgated thereunder. Moreover, the City shall certify,
through an authorized officer, employee or agent that based upon all facts and circumstances
known or reasonably expected to be in existence on the date the Bonds are delivered, that the
proceeds of the outstanding Bonds have not been and the proceeds of the Bonds will not be used
in a manner that would cause the Bonds to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of
Section 141 of the Code and the Regulations promulgated thereunder.
(c) No Federal Guaranty. The City covenants and agrees not to take any action, or
knowingly omit to take any action within its control, that, if taken or omitted, respectively,
would cause the Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section 149(b) of the
Code and the applicable Regulations thereunder, except as permitted by Section 149(b)(3) of the
Code and such Regulations.
(d) No Hedge Bonds. The City covenants and agrees not to take any action, or
knowingly omit to take any action within its control, that if taken or omitted, respectively, would
cause the Bonds to be "hedge bonds" within the meaning of section 149(g) of the Code and the
applicable Regulations thereunder. Moreover, the City will certify, through an authorized
officer, employee or agent, based upon all facts and estimates known or reasonably expected to
be in existence on the date the Bonds are delivered, that the proceeds of the Refunded
Obligations have not been used in a manner that would cause the Refunded Obligations or the
Bonds to be "hedge bonds" within the meaning of section 149(g) of the Code and the
Regulations promulgated thereunder.
(e) No -Arbitrage. The City covenants and agrees that it will make such use of the
proceeds of the Bonds, including interest or other investment income derived therefrom, regulate
investments of such proceeds and amounts, and take such other and further action as may be
required so that the Bonds will not be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of
the Code and the applicable Regulations promulgated thereunder. Moreover, the City shall
certify, through an authorized officer, employee or agent, that based upon all facts and estimates
known or reasonably expected to be in existence on the date the Bonds are delivered, that the
proceeds of the Bonds will not be used in a manner that would cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage
bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code and applicable Regulations
promulgated thereunder.
(f) Arbitrage Rebate. If the City does not qualify for an exception to the
requirements of Section 148(f) of the Code relating to rebate to the United States, the City will
take all necessary steps to comply with the requirement that certain amounts earned by the City
on the investment of the "gross proceeds" of the Bonds (within the meaning of Section
148(f)(6)(B) of the Code), be rebated to the federal government. Specifically, the City will
(i) maintain records regarding the investment of the gross proceeds of the Bonds as may be
required to calculate the amount earned on the investment of the gross proceeds of the Bonds
separately from records of amounts on deposit in the funds and accounts of the City allocable to
other bond issues of the City or moneys which do not represent gross proceeds of any bonds of
the City, (ii) determine at such times as are required by applicable regulations, the amount earned
from the investment of the gross proceeds of the Bonds which is required to be rebated to the
federal government, and (iii) pay, not less often than every fifth anniversary date of the delivery
of the Bonds, or on such other date as may be permitted under applicable Regulations, all
amounts required to be rebated to the federal government. Further, the City will not indirectly
pay any amount otherwise payable to the federal government pursuant to the foregoing
requirements to any person other than the federal government by entering into an investment
arrangement with respect to the gross proceeds of the Bonds that might result in a reduction in
the amount required to be paid to the federal government because such arrangement results in a
smaller profit or a larger loss than would have resulted if the arrangement had been at arm's
length and had the yield on the issue not been relevant to either party.
(g) Information Reporting. The City covenants and agrees to file or cause to be filed
with the Secretary of the Treasury, not later than the 15th day of the second calendar month after
the close of the calendar quarter in which the Bonds are issued, an information statement
concerning the Bonds, all under and in accordance with Section 149(e) of the Code and
applicable Regulations promulgated thereunder.
(h) Record Retention. The City will retain all pertinent and material records relating
to the use and expenditure of the proceeds of the Refunded Obligations and the Bonds until three
years after the last Series 2016 Bond is redeemed, or such shorter period as authorized by
subsequent guidance issued by the Department of Treasury, if applicable. All records will be
kept in a manner that ensures their complete access throughout the retention period. For this
purpose, it is acceptable that such records are kept either as hardcopy books and records or in an
electronic storage and retrieval system, provided that such electronic system includes reasonable
controls and quality assurance programs that assure the ability of the City to retrieve and
reproduce such books and records in the event of an examination of the Bonds by the Internal
Revenue Service.
(i) Registration. The Bonds will be issued in registered form.
0) Deliberate Actions. The City will not take a deliberate action (as defined in
section 1.141-2(d)(3) of the Regulations) that causes the Bonds to fail to meet any requirement of
section 141 of the Code after the issue date of the Bonds unless an appropriate remedial action is
permitted by section 1.141-12 of the Regulations and an opinion of Bond Counsel is obtained
that such remedial action cures any failure to meet the requirements of section 141 of the Code.
(k) Continuing Obligation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance,
the City's obligations under the covenants and provisions of this Section shall survive the
defeasance and discharge of the Bonds for so long as such matters are relevant to the exclusion
from gross income of interest on the Bonds for federal income tax purposes.
29. Escrow Agreements. The form of the escrow agreement (the 'Escrow
Agreement") by and between the City and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.,
Dallas, Texas (the 'Escrow Agent"), attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference as a part of this Ordinance for all purposes, is hereby approved as to form and content,
and such Escrow Agreement in substantially the form and substance attached hereto, together
with such changes or revisions as may be necessary to accomplish the refunding or benefit the
City, is hereby authorized to be executed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk for and
on behalf of the City.
Furthermore, appropriate officials of the City in cooperation with the Escrow Agent are
hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements for the purchase of the
escrowed securities referenced in the Escrow Agreement, if any, and the delivery thereof to the
Escrow Agent on the day of delivery of the Bonds to the Underwriter for deposit to the credit of
the "2016 CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND
ESCROW FUND" (the "Escrow Fund"); all as contemplated and provided in Texas Government
Code, Chapter 1207, as amended, this Ordinance and the Escrow Agreement.
30. Refunded Obligations. (a) In order to provide for the refunding, discharge and
retirement of the Refunded Obligations, the Refunded Obligations are called for redemption on
the call dates provided in Schedule I, attached hereto at the price of par plus accrued interest to
the redemption date, and notice of such redemption shall be given in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the ordinance adopted by the Council, which authorized the issuance of
the Refunded Obligations. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a copy of this
Ordinance, together with a suggested form of notice of redemption to be sent to bondholders,
with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Dallas, Texas, in accordance with
the redemption provisions applicable to the Refunded Obligations.
(b) The redemption of the Refunded Obligations described above being associated
with the refunding of such Refunded Obligations, the approval, authorization and arrangements
herein given and provided for the redemption of such Refunded Obligations on the redemption
date designated therefor and in the manner provided shall be irrevocable upon the issuance and
delivery of the Bonds; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make all
arrangements necessary to notify the holders of such Refunded Obligations of the City's decision
to redeem such Refunded Obligations on the date and in the manner herein provided and in
accordance with the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Refunded Obligations and this
Ordinance.
31. Engagement of Professionals. The City Council hereby confirms the engagement
of (i) RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as Municipal Advisor, to the City, (ii) Bracewell LLP, as
Bond Counsel, to the City, and (iii) the underwriting syndicate as provided in the Officer's
Pricing Certificate (the "Underwriters").
32. Proceeds of Sale. Proceeds from the sale of the Bonds, together with other funds
of the City, if any, shall, promptly upon receipt by the City, be applied as set forth in the
Officer's Pricing Certificate. Any proceeds remaining after the accomplishment of such
purposes, including interest earnings on the investment of such proceeds, shall be deposited to
the Interest and Sinking Fund.
33. Bond Insurance. In order to obtain the lowest attainable interest rates on the
Bonds, the Mayor, the City Manager or the Chief Financial Officer are authorized to enter into a
credit agreement with one or more Bond Insurers to obtain one or more bond insurance policies
with respect to all or a portion of the Bonds. The Mayor, the City Manager or the Chief
Financial Officer are authorized to execute and the City Secretary is authorized to attest and affix
the City's seal to any documents required in connection with the purchase of any such policy or
policies. The City hereby agrees to the following:
(a) "Insurance Policy" shall be defined as follows: "the insurance policy issued by the
Insurer guaranteeing the scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds when due".
"Insurer" shall be defined as follows: "Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., a New York stock
insurance company, or any successor thereto or assignee thereof'.
(b) The prior written consent of the Insurer shall be a condition precedent to the
deposit of any credit instrument provided in lieu of a cash deposit into the Debt Service Reserve
Fund, if any. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Ordinance, amounts on
deposit in the Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be applied solely to the payment of debt service
due on the Bonds.
(c) The Insurer shall be deemed to be the sole holder of the Insured Bonds for the
purpose of exercising any voting right or privilege or giving any consent or direction or taking
any other action that the holders of the Bonds insured by it are entitled to take pursuant to the
section or article of the Ordinance pertaining to (i) defaults and remedies and (ii) the duties and
obligations of the Paying Agent. In furtherance thereof and as a term of the Ordinance and each
Bond, the Paying Agent and each Bondholder appoint the Insurer as their agent and attorney-in-
fact and agree that the Insurer may at any time during the continuation of any proceeding by or
against the Issuer under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, receivership, rehabilitation or similar law (an "Insolvency Proceeding") direct all
matters relating to such Insolvency Proceeding, including without limitation, (A) all matters
relating to any claim or enforcement proceeding in connection with an Insolvency Proceeding (a
"Claim"), (B) the direction of any appeal of any order relating to any Claim, (C) the posting of
any surety, supersedeas or performance bond pending any such appeal, and (D) the right to vote
to accept or reject any plan of adjustment. In addition, the Paying Agent and each Bondholder
delegate and assign to the Insurer, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the rights of the Paying
Agent and each Bondholder in the conduct of any Insolvency Proceeding, including, without
limitation, all rights of any party to an adversary proceeding or action with respect to any court
order issued in connection with any such Insolvency Proceeding. Remedies granted to the
Bondholders shall expressly include mandamus.
(d) The security for the Bonds shall include a pledge of any agreement with any
underlying obligor that is a source of payment for the Bonds and a default under any such
agreement shall constitute an Event of Default under the Ordinance.
(e) If acceleration is permitted under the Ordinance, the maturity of Bonds insured by
the Insurer shall not be accelerated without the consent of the Insurer and in the event the
maturity of the Bonds is accelerated, the Insurer may elect, in its sole discretion, to pay
accelerated principal and interest accrued on such principal to the date of acceleration (to the
extent unpaid by the Issuer) and the Paying Agent shall be required to accept such amounts.
Upon payment of such accelerated principal and interest accrued to the acceleration date as
provided above, the Insurer's obligations under the Insurance Policy with respect to such Bonds
shall be fully discharged.
(f) No grace period for a covenant default shall exceed 30 days or be extended for
more than 60 days, without the prior written consent of the Insurer. No grace period shall be
permitted for payment defaults.
(g) The Insurer shall be included as a third party beneficiary to the Ordinance.
(h) Upon the occurrence of an extraordinary optional, special or extraordinary
mandatory redemption in part, the selection of Bonds to be redeemed shall be subject to the
approval of the Insurer. The exercise of any provision of the Ordinance which permits the
purchase of Bonds in lieu of redemption shall require the prior written approval of the Insurer if
any Bond so purchased is not cancelled upon purchase.
(i) Any amendment, supplement, modification to, or waiver of, the Ordinance or any
other transaction document, including any underlying security agreement (each a "Related
Document"), that requires the consent of Bondowners or adversely affects the rights and interests
of the Insurer shall be subject to the prior written consent of the Insurer.
(j) Unless the Insurer otherwise directs, upon the occurrence and continuance of an
Event of Default or an event which with notice or lapse of time would constitute an Event of
Default, amounts on deposit in the Construction Fund shall not be disbursed, but shall instead be
applied to the payment of debt service or redemption price of the Bonds.
(k) The rights granted to the Insurer under the Ordinance or any other Related
Document to request, consent to or direct any action are rights granted to the Insurer in
consideration of its issuance of the Insurance Policy. Any exercise by the Insurer of such rights
is merely an exercise of the Insurer's contractual rights and shall not be construed or deemed to
be taken for the benefit, or on behalf, of the Bondholders and such action does not evidence any
position of the Insurer, affirmative or negative, as to whether the consent of the Bondowners or
any other person is required in addition to the consent of the Insurer.
(1) Only (1) cash, (2) non -callable direct obligations of the United States of America
("Treasuries"), (3) evidences of ownership of proportionate interests in future interest and
principal payments on Treasuries held by a bank or trust company as custodian, under which the
owner of the investment is the real party in interest and has the right to proceed directly and
individually against the obligor and the underlying Treasuries are not available to any person
claiming through the custodian or to whom the custodian may be obligated, (4) subject to the
prior written consent of the Insurer, pre -refunded municipal obligations rated "AAA" and "Aaa"
by S&P and Moody's, respectively, or (5) subject to the prior written consent of the Insurer,
securities eligible for "AAA" defeasance under then existing criteria of S&P or any combination
thereof, shall be used to effect defeasance of the Bonds unless the Insurer otherwise approves.
Any obligations or securities deposited as provided in this paragraph, shall qualify under Section
1207.062(b) of the Local Government Code, as amended.
To accomplish defeasance, the Issuer shall cause to be delivered (i) a report of an
independent firm of nationally recognized certified public accountants or such other accountant
as shall be acceptable to the Insurer ("Accountant") verifying the sufficiency of the escrow
established to pay the Bonds in full on the maturity or redemption date ("Verification"), (ii) an
Escrow Deposit Agreement (which shall be acceptable in form and substance to the Insurer), (iii)
an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel to the effect that the Bonds are no longer
"Outstanding" under the Ordinance and (iv) a certificate of discharge of the Paying Agent with
respect to the Bonds; each Verification and defeasance opinion shall be acceptable in form and
substance, and addressed, to the Issuer, Paying Agent and Insurer. The Insurer shall be provided
with final drafts of the above -referenced documentation not less than five business days prior to
the funding of the escrow.
Bonds shall be deemed Outstanding under the Ordinance unless and until they are in fact
paid and retired or the above criteria are met.
Notwithstanding the above, in the event any provisions in this Section 30(l) conflict with
Section 1207.033 of the Texas Government Code, as amended ("Section 1207.033"), the
provisions of Section 1207.033 shall prevail.
(m) Amounts paid by the Insurer under the Insurance Policy shall not be deemed paid
for purposes of the Ordinance and the Bonds relating to such payments shall remain Outstanding
and continue to be due and owing until paid by the Issuer in accordance with the Ordinance. The
Ordinance shall not be discharged unless all amounts due or to become due to the Insurer have
been paid in full or duly provided for.
(n) Each of the Issuer and Paying Agent covenant and agree to take such action
(including, as applicable, filing of UCC financing statements and continuations thereof) as is
necessary from time to time to preserve the priority of the pledge of the Trust Estate under
applicable law.
(o) Claims Upon the Insurance Policy and Payments by and to the Insurer.
If, on the third Business Day prior to the related scheduled interest payment date or
principal payment date ("Payment Date") there is not on deposit with the Paying Agent, after
making all transfers and deposits required under the Ordinance, moneys sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on the Bonds due on such Payment Date, the Paying Agent shall give
notice to the Insurer and to its designated agent (if any) (the "Insurer's Fiscal Agent") by
telephone or telecopy of the amount of such deficiency by 12:00 noon, New York City time, on
such Business Day. If, on the second Business Day prior to the related Payment Date, there
continues to be a deficiency in the amount available to pay the principal of and interest on the
Bonds due on such Payment Date, the Paying Agent shall make a claim under the Insurance
Policy and give notice to the Insurer and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent (if any) by telephone of the
amount of such deficiency, and the allocation of such deficiency between the amount required to
pay interest on the Bonds and the amount required to pay principal of the Bonds, confirmed in
writing to the Insurer and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent by 12:00 noon, New York City time, on such
second Business Day by filling in the form of Notice of Claim and Certificate delivered with the
Insurance Policy.
The Paying Agent shall designate any portion of payment of principal on Bonds paid by
the Insurer, whether by virtue of mandatory sinking fund redemption, maturity or other
advancement of maturity, on its books as a reduction in the principal amount of Bonds registered
to the then current Bondholder, whether DTC or its nominee or otherwise, and shall issue a
replacement Bond to the Insurer, registered in the name of Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., in
a principal amount equal to the amount of principal so paid (without regard to authorized
denominations); provided that the Paying Agent's failure to so designate any payment or issue
any replacement Bond shall have no effect on the amount of principal or interest payable by the
Issuer on any Bond or the subrogation rights of the Insurer.
The Paying Agent shall keep a complete and accurate record of all funds deposited by the
Insurer into the Policy Payments Account (defined below) and the allocation of such funds to
payment of interest on and principal of any Bond. The Insurer shall have the right to inspect such
records at reasonable times upon reasonable notice to the Paying Agent.
Upon payment of a claim under the Insurance Policy, the Paying Agent shall establish a
separate special purpose trust account for the benefit of Bondholders referred to herein as the
"Policy Payments Account" and over which the Paying Agent shall have exclusive control and
sole right of withdrawal. The Paying Agent shall receive any amount paid under the Insurance
Policy in trust on behalf of Bondholders and shall deposit any such amount in the Policy
Payments Account and distribute such amount only for purposes of making the payments for
which a claim was made. Such amounts shall be disbursed by the Paying Agent to Bondholders
in the same manner as principal and interest payments are to be made with respect to the Bonds
under the sections hereof regarding payment of Bonds. It shall not be necessary for such
payments to be made by checks or wire transfers separate from the check or wire transfer used to
pay debt service with other funds available to make such payments. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, the Issuer agrees to pay to the Insurer (i) a sum equal to the total of all
amounts paid by the Insurer under the Insurance Policy (the "Insurer Advances"); and (ii) to the
extent permitted by law and subject to annual appropriation, interest on such Insurer Advances
from the date paid by the Insurer until payment thereof in full, payable to the Insurer at the Late
Payment Rate per annum (collectively, the "Insurer Reimbursement Amounts"). "Late Payment
Rate" means the lesser of (a) the greater of (i) the per annum rate of interest, publicly announced
from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank at its principal office in The City of New York, as
its prime or base lending rate (any change in such rate of interest to be effective on the date such
change is announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank) plus 3%, and (ii) the then applicable highest rate
of interest on the Bonds and (b) the maximum rate permissible under applicable usury or similar
laws limiting interest rates. The Late Payment Rate shall be computed on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed over a year of 360 days. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees that the
Insurer Advances are secured by a lien on and pledge of the Net Revenues and payable from
such Net Revenues on a parity with debt service due on the Bonds.
Funds held in the Policy Payments Account shall not be invested by the Paying Agent
and may not be applied to satisfy any costs, expenses or liabilities of the Paying Agent. Any
funds remaining in the Policy Payments Account following a Bond payment date shall promptly
be remitted to the Insurer.
(p) The Insurer shall, to the extent it makes any payment of principal of or interest on
the Bonds, become subrogated to the rights of the recipients of such payments in accordance
with the terms of the Insurance Policy (which subrogation rights shall also include the rights of
any such recipients in connection with any Insolvency Proceeding). Each obligation of the Issuer
to the Insurer under the Related Documents shall survive discharge or termination of such
Related Documents.
(q) The Issuer shall pay or reimburse the Insurer any and all charges, fees, costs and
expenses that the Insurer may reasonably pay or incur in connection with (i) the administration,
enforcement, defense or preservation of any rights or security in any Related Document; (ii) the
pursuit of any remedies under the Ordinance or any other Related Document or otherwise
afforded by law or equity, (iii) any amendment, waiver or other action with respect to, or related
to, the Ordinance or any other Related Document whether or not executed or completed, or (iv)
any litigation or other dispute in connection with the Ordinance or any other Related Document
or the transactions contemplated thereby, other than costs resulting from the failure of the Insurer
to honor its obligations under the Insurance Policy. The Insurer reserves the right to charge a
reasonable fee as a condition to executing any amendment, waiver or consent proposed in respect
of the Ordinance or any other Related Document.
(r) After payment of reasonable expenses of the Paying Agent, the application of
funds realized upon default shall be applied to the payment of expenses of the Issuer or rebate
only after the payment of past due and current debt service on the Bonds and amounts required to
restore the Debt Service Reserve Fund to the Debt Service Reserve Requirement.
(s) The Insurer shall be entitled to pay principal or interest on the Bonds that shall
become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of Nonpayment by the Issuer (as such
terms are defined in the Insurance Policy) and any amounts due on the Bonds as a result of
acceleration of the maturity thereof in accordance with the Ordinance, whether or not the Insurer
has received a Notice of Nonpayment (as such terms are defined in the Insurance Policy) or a
claim upon the Insurance Policy.
(t) The notice address of the Insurer is: Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., 31 West
52nd Street, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Managing Director — Surveillance, Re:
Policy No. 216211-N, Telephone: (212) 826-0100; Telecopier: (212) 339-3556. In each case in
which notice or other communication refers to an Event of Default, then a copy of such notice or
other communication shall also be sent to the attention of the General Counsel and shall be
marked to indicate "URGENT MATERIAL ENCLOSED."
(u) The Insurer shall be provided with the following information by the Issuer or
Paying Agent, as the case may be:
i. Annual audited financial statements within 180 days (or such longer
period agreed to by AGM) after the end of the Issuer's fiscal year (together with a
certification of the Issuer that it is not aware of any default or Event of Default under the
Ordinance), and the Issuer's annual budget within 30 days after the approval thereof
together with such other information, data or reports as the Insurer shall reasonably
request from time to time;
ii. Notice of any draw upon the Debt Service Reserve Fund within two
Business Days after knowledge thereof other than (i) withdrawals of amounts in excess of
the Debt Service Reserve Requirement and (ii) withdrawals in connection with a
refunding of Bonds;
iii. Notice of any default known to the Paying Agent or Issuer within five
Business Days after knowledge thereof;
iv. Prior notice of the advance refunding or redemption of any of the Bonds,
including the principal amount, maturities and CUSIP numbers thereof,
V. Notice of the resignation or removal of the Paying Agent and Bond
Registrar and the appointment of, and acceptance of duties by, any successor thereto;
vi. Notice of the commencement of any proceeding by or against the Issuer or
Obligor commenced under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, rehabilitation or similar law (an "Insolvency
Proceeding");
vii. Notice of the making of any claim in connection with any Insolvency
Proceeding seeking the avoidance as a preferential transfer of any payment of principal
of, or interest on, the Bonds;
viii. A full original transcript of all proceedings relating to the execution of any
amendment, supplement, or waiver to the Related Documents; and
ix. All reports, notices and correspondence to be delivered to Bondholders
under the terms of the Related Documents.
In addition, to the extent that the Issuer has entered into a continuing disclosure
agreement, covenant or undertaking with respect to the Bonds, all information furnished pursuant
to such agreements shall also be provided to the Insurer, simultaneously with the furnishing of
such information.
(v) The Insurer shall have the right to receive such additional information as it may
reasonably request.
(w) The Issuer will permit the Insurer to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of
the Issuer or any information the Insurer may reasonably request regarding the security for the
Bonds with appropriate officers of the Issuer and will use commercially reasonable efforts to
enable the Insurer to have access to the facilities, books and records of the Issuer on any business
day upon reasonable prior notice.
(x) The Issuer shall notify the Insurer of any failure of the Issuer to provide notices,
certificates and other information under the transaction documents.
(y) Notwithstanding satisfaction of the other conditions to the issuance of Additional
Bonds set forth in the Ordinance, no such issuance may occur (1) if an Event of Default (or any
event which, once all notice or grace periods have passed, would constitute an Event of Default)
exists unless such default shall be cured upon such issuance and (2) unless the Debt Service
Reserve Fund is fully funded at the Debt Service Reserve Requirement (including the proposed
issue) upon the issuance of such Additional Bonds, in either case unless otherwise permitted by
the Insurer.
(z) In determining whether any amendment, consent, waiver or other action to be
taken, or any failure to take action, under the Ordinance would adversely affect the security for
the Bonds or the rights of the Bondholders, the Paying Agent shall consider the effect of any
such amendment, consent, waiver, action or inaction as if there were no Insurance Policy.
(aa) No contract shall be entered into or any action taken by which the rights of the
Insurer or security for or sources of payment of the Bonds may be impaired or prejudiced in any
material respect except upon obtaining the prior written consent of the Insurer.
(bb) If the Bonds are issued for refunding purposes, there shall be delivered an opinion
of Bond Counsel addressed to the Insurer (or a reliance letter relating thereto), or a certificate of
discharge of the Paying Agent for the Refunded Obligations, to the effect that, upon the making
of the required deposit to the escrow, the legal defeasance of the Refunded Obligations shall
have occurred. If the Refunded Obligations are insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.,
at least three business days prior to the proposed date for delivery of the Policy with respect to
the Refunding Bonds, the Insurer shall also receive (i) the verification letter, of which the Insurer
shall be an addressee, by an independent firm of certified public accountants which is either
nationally recognized or otherwise acceptable to the Insurer, of the adequacy of the escrow
established to provide for the payment of the Refunded Obligations in accordance with the terms
and provisions of the Escrow Deposit Agreement, and (ii) the form of an opinion of Bond
Counsel addressed to the Insurer (or a reliance letter relating thereto) to the effect that the
Escrow Deposit Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of the parties thereto, enforceable in
accordance with its terms (such Escrow Deposit Agreement shall provide that no amendments
are permitted without the prior written consent of the Insurer). An executed copy of each of such
opinion and reliance letter, if applicable, or Paying Agent's discharge certificate, as the case may
be, shall be forwarded to the Insurer prior to delivery of the Bonds.
(cc) Any interest rate exchange agreement ("Swap Agreement") entered into by the
Issuer shall meet the following conditions: (i) the Swap Agreement must be entered into to
manage interest costs related to, or a hedge against (a) assets then held, or (b) debt then
outstanding, or (iii) debt reasonably expected to be issued within the next twelve (12) months,
and (ii) the Swap Agreement shall not contain any leverage element or multiplier component
greater than 1.0x unless there is a matching hedge arrangement which effectively off -sets the
exposure from any such element or component. Unless otherwise consented to in writing by the
Insurer, any uninsured net settlement, breakage or other termination amount then in effect shall
be subordinate to debt service on the Bonds and on any debt on parity with the Bonds. The
Issuer shall not terminate a Swap Agreement unless it demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
Insurer prior to the payment of any such termination amount that such payment will not cause the
Issuer to be in default under the Related Documents, including but not limited to, any monetary
obligations thereunder. All counterparties or guarantors to any Swap Agreement must have a
rating of at least "A-" and "A3" by Standard & Poor's (`S&P") and Moody's Investors Service
("Moody's"). If the counterparty or guarantor's rating falls below "A-" or "A3" by either S&P or
Moody's, the counterparty or guarantor shall execute a credit support annex to the Swap
Agreement, which credit support annex shall be acceptable to the Insurer. If the counterparty or
the guarantor's long term unsecured rating falls below `Baal" or "BBB+" by either Moody's or
S&P, a replacement counterparty or guarantor, acceptable to the Insurer, shall be required.
Any consent, approval or permit required herein by the Insurer shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
34. Paying A e�gistrar Agreement. The paying agent/registrar agreement (the
"Paying Agent Agreement") by and between the City and Paying Agent, a form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference as a part of this Ordinance for
all purposes, is hereby approved, together with such changes or revisions as may be necessary to
accomplish the refunding or benefit the City, is hereby authorized to be executed by the Mayor
or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City.
35. Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement and the Official
Statement prepared in the initial offering and sale of the Bonds have been and are hereby
authorized, approved and ratified as to form and content. The use of the Preliminary Official
Statement and the Official Statement in the reoffering of the Bonds by the Underwriter is hereby
approved, authorized and ratified. The proper officials of the City are hereby authorized to
execute and deliver a Bond pertaining to the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official
Statement as prescribed therein, dated as of the date set forth in the Officer's Pricing Certificate.
36. No Personal Liability. No recourse shall be had for payment of the principal of or
interest on any Bonds or for any claim based thereon, or on this Ordinance, against any official
or employee of the City or any person executing any Bonds.
37. Continuing Disclosure Undertaking. (a) Annual Reports. The City undertakes
and agrees for the benefit of the Bond holders to provide annually to the MSRB, within six
months after the end of each fiscal year, financial information and operating data with respect to
the City of the general type included in the final Official Statement authorized in this Ordinance
(i) under the headings "INVESTMENT AUTHORITY AND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES OF
THE CITY;" "ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY;" "CITY TAX DEBT (except under the
heading "Estimated Overlapping Debt;" "TAX DATA;" "SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA;"
and in APPENDIX B. The information to be provided shall include the financial statements of
the City prepared in accordance with the accounting principles the City may be required to
employ from time to time pursuant to State law or regulation and audited, if the audit is
completed within the period during which they must be provided. If the audit of such financial
statements is not completed within such period, then the City shall provide unaudited financial
statements for the applicable fiscal year to the MSRB within such six month period, and audited
financial statements when the audit report on such statement becomes available.
If the City changes its fiscal year, it will notify the MSRB of the change (and of the date
of the new fiscal year end) prior to the next date by which the City otherwise would be required
to provide financial information and operating data pursuant to this Section.
The financial information and operating data to be provided pursuant to this Section may
be set forth in full in one or more documents or may be included by specific reference to any
document (including an official statement or other offering document, if it is available from the
MSRB) that theretofore has been provided to the MSRB or filed with the SEC.
(b) Material Event Notices. The City shall notify the MSRB, in a timely manner, of
any of the following events with respect to the Bonds, if such event is material within the
meaning of the federal securities laws:
i. Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
ii. Non-payment related defaults, if material;
iii. Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial
difficulties;
iv. Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial
difficulties;
V. Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
vi. Adverse tax opinions or the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of
proposed or final determination of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-
TEB) or other material notices or determinations with respect to the tax status of the
security, or other material events affecting the tax status of the security;
vii. Modifications to rights of Bondholders, if material;
viii. Bond calls, if material, and tender offers;
ix. Defeasances;
X. Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the
securities, if material;
xi. Rating changes;
xii. Bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership, or similar event of the obligated
person;
xiii. The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving an
obligated person or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the obligated person,
other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry into a definitive agreement or
undertake such action, or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such
actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; and
xiv. Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of
a trustee, if material.
The City shall notify the MSRB, in a timely manner, of any failure by the City to provide
financial information or operating data in accordance with section (a) above. All documents
provided to the MSRB shall be accompanied by identifying information as prescribed by the
MSRB.
(c) Limitations. Disclaimers and Amendments. The City shall be obligated to
observe and perform the covenants specified in this Section for so long as, but only for so long
as, the City remains an "obligated person" with respect to the Bonds within the meaning of the
Rule, except that the City in any event will give notice of any deposit made in accordance with
Texas law that causes Bonds no longer to be outstanding.
The provisions of this Section are for the sole benefit of the holders and beneficial
owners of the Bonds, and nothing in this Section, express or implied, shall give any benefit or
any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim hereunder to any other person. The City
undertakes to provide only the financial information, operating data, financial statements, and
notices which it has expressly agreed to provide pursuant to this Section and does not hereby
undertake to provide any other information that may be relevant or material to a complete
presentation of the City's financial results, condition, or prospects or hereby undertake to update
any information provided in accordance with this Section or otherwise, except as expressly
I herein. The City does not make any representation or warranty concerning such
information or its usefulness to a decision to invest in or sell Bonds at any future date.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CITY BE LIABLE TO THE HOLDER
OR BENEFICIAL OWNER OF ANY BOND OR ANY OTHER PERSON, IN CONTRACT OR
TORT, FOR DAMAGES RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM ANY BREACH,
WHETHER NEGLIGENT OR WITHOUT FAULT ON ITS PART, OF ANY COVENANT
SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION OR FROM ANY STATEMENT MADE PURSUANT TO
THIS SECTION. HOLDERS OR BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF BONDS MAY SEEK AS
THEIR SOLE REMEDY A WRIT OF MANDAMUS TO COMPEL THE CITY TO COMPLY
WITH ITS AGREEMENT.
No default by the City with respect to its continuing disclosure agreement shall constitute
a breach of or default under this Ordinance for purposes of any other provision of this Ordinance.
Nothing in this Section is intended or shall act to disclaim, waive, or otherwise limit the
duties of the City under federal and state securities laws.
The provisions of this Section may be amended by the City from time to time to adapt to
changed circumstances that arise from a change in legal requirements, a change in law, or a
change in the identity, nature, status or type of operations of the City, if (i) the agreement, as
amended, would have permitted the Underwriter to purchase or sell the Bonds in the initial
primary offering in compliance with the Rule, taking into account any amendments or
interpretations of such rule to the date of such amendment, as well as such changed
circumstances, and (ii) either (a) the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
outstanding Bonds consent to such amendment, or (b) any person unaffiliated with the City (such
as nationally recognized bond counsel) determines the amendment will not materially impair the
interests of the holders and beneficial owners of the Bonds. The City may also amend or repeal
the obligations and agreement in this Section if the SEC amends or repeals the applicable
provisions of the Rule or a court of final jurisdiction determines that such provisions are invalid,
and the City may amend the agreement in its discretion in any other circumstance or manner, but
in either case only to the extent that its right to do so would not prevent an underwriter from
lawfully purchasing or reselling the Bonds in the primary offering of the Bonds in compliance
with the Rule. If the City amends its agreement, it must include with the next financial
information and operating data provided in accordance with its agreement an explanation, in
narrative form, of the reasons for the amendment and of the impact of any change in the type of
information and operating data so provided.
38. Repealer. All orders, resolutions, and ordinances, and parts thereof inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
39. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so ordered.
40. Amendment of Ordinance.
(a) If and to the extent permitted by this Ordinance, the owners of the Bonds
aggregating in the principal amount of 51 % of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding
Bonds shall have the right from time to time to approve any amendment to this Ordinance which
may be deemed necessary or desirable by the City provided, however, that without the consent of
the owners of all of the Bonds at the time outstanding, nothing herein contained shall permit or
be construed to permit the amendment of the terms and conditions in this Ordinance or in the
Bonds so as to:
i. Make any change in the maturity of the outstanding Bonds;
ii. Reduce the rate of interest borne by any of the outstanding Bonds;
iii. Reduce the amount of the principal payable on the outstanding Bonds;
iv. Modify the terms of payment of principal of or interest on the outstanding
Bonds, or impose any conditions with respect to such payment;
V. Affect the owners of less than all of the outstanding Bonds then
outstanding;
vi. Change the percentage of the principal amount of outstanding Bonds,
necessary for consent to such amendment.
(b) If at any time the City shall desire to amend this Ordinance under this Section, the
City shall cause notice of the proposed amendment to be published in a financial newspaper or
journal published in The City of New York, New York, once during each calendar week for at
least two successive calendar weeks. Such notice shall briefly set forth the nature of the
proposed amendment and shall state that a copy thereof is on file at the principal office of the
Paying Agent for inspection by all owners of the Bonds. Such publication is not required,
however, if notice in writing is given to each owner of the outstanding Bonds. Not less than
thirty (30) days' notice of the proposed amendment shall also be given by the City to the
Underwriter.
(c) Whenever at any time not less than thirty (30) days, and within one (1) year, from
the date of the publication of said notice or other service of written notice the City shall receive
an instrument or instruments executed by the owners of at least 51% in aggregate principal
amount of the Bonds then outstanding, which instrument or instruments shall refer to the
proposed amendment described in said notice and which specifically consent to and approve
such amendment in substantially the form of the copy thereof on file with the Paying Agent, the
City Council may adopt the amendatory resolution in substantially the same form.
(d) Upon adoption of any amendatory resolution pursuant to the provision of this
Section, this Ordinance shall be deemed to be amended in accordance with such amendatory
resolution, and the respective rights, duties and Bonds under this Ordinance of the City and all
the owners of then outstanding Bonds, shall thereafter be determined, exercised and enforced
hereunder, subject in all respect to such amendments.
(e) Any consent given by the owner of the outstanding Bonds pursuant to the
provisions of this Section shall be irrevocable for a period of six months from the date of the first
publication of the notice provided for in this Section, and shall be conclusive and binding upon
all future owners of the same Bonds, during such period. Such consent may be revoked at any
time after six months from the date of the first publication of such notice by the owner who gave
such consent, or by a successor in title, by filing notice thereof with the Paying Agent and the
City, but such revocation shall not be effective if the owners of 51% in aggregate principal
amount of the then outstanding Bonds, as in this Section defined have, prior to the attempted
revocation, consented to and approved the amendment.
(f) For the purpose of this Section, the fact of the owning of Bonds, by any owner of
Bonds, and the amount and number of such Bonds, and the date of their owning same shall be
determined by the Registration Books of the Paying Agent/Registrar.
(g) The foregoing provisions of this Section notwithstanding, the City by action of
the City Council (or as item (2) by the City Council or by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City
Manager or Chief Financial Officer as to changes prior to issuance to comply with requirements
by the Attorney General of Texas or Underwriter) may amend this Ordinance for any one or
more of the following purposes:
L To add to the covenants and agreements of the City in this Ordinance
contained, other covenants and agreements thereafter to be observed, grant additional
rights or remedies to the owners of bonds or to surrender, restrict or limit any right or
power herein reserved to or conferred upon the City.
ii. To make such provisions for the purpose of clarifying matters or questions
arising under this Ordinance, as are required by the Attorney General of Texas to obtain
the Attorney General's approval of the issuance of the Bonds or required by the
Underwriter before their issuance or for the purpose of curing any ambiguity, or curing,
correcting or supplementing any defective provision contained in this Ordinance, or at
any time before or after issuance as are necessary or desirable and not contrary to or
inconsistent with this Ordinance, and in all events which shall not adversely affect the
interests of the owners of the Bonds.
iii. To modify any of the provisions of this Ordinance in any other respect
whatever, provided that: (i) such modification shall be, and be expressed to be, effective
only after all Bonds outstanding at the date of the adoption of such modification shall
cease to be outstanding, and (ii) such modification shall be specifically referred to in the
text of all Bonds issued after the date of the adoption of such modification.
41. Related Matters. To satisfy in a timely manner all of the City's obligations under
this Ordinance, the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, City Clerk
or any Deputy City Clerk, and all other appropriate officers and agents of the City are hereby
authorized and directed to take all other actions that are reasonably necessary to provide for the
issuance of the Bonds, including without limitation, executing and delivering on behalf of the
City all Bonds, consents, receipts, requests, and other documents as may be reasonably necessary
to satisfy the City's obligations under this Ordinance and to direct the application of funds of the
City consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance.
42. Open Meeting. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this Ordinance was adopted was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place
and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
43. Interpretations. All terms defined herein and all pronouns used in this Ordinance
shall be deemed to apply equally to singular and plural and to all genders. The titles and
headings of the sections of this Ordinance have been inserted for convenience of reference only
and are not to be considered a part hereof and shall not in any way modify or restrict any of the
terms or provisions hereof. This Ordinance and all of the terms and provisions hereof shall be
liberally construed to effectuate the purposes set forth herein and to sustain the validity of the
Bonds and the validity of the lien on and pledge of the Net Revenues to secure the payment of
the Bonds.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
February, 2016.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The City of Beaumont
(SEAL)
SCHEDULE I
REFUNDED OBLIGATIONS
All or a portion of the following obligations:
City of Beaumont, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2006
City of Beaumont, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2009
City of Beaumont, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011
City of Beaumont, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011
EXHIBIT "A"
ESCROW AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "B"
PAYING AGENUREGISTRAR AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "C"
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "D"