HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-33984RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33984
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 MEETING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION
OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND PROGRAM, NEIGHBORHOODS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $82.085
MILLION INCLUDING ISSUANCE COSTS.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the City of Miami Beach voters approved the
issuance of a $439 million General Obligation ("G.O.") Bond for a total of 57 projects; and
WHEREAS, Tranche 1 in the total amount of $152 million (net of cost of issuance
related expenses), was issued in 3 separate categories as follows: $87.1 million in Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Facilities; $28.2 million in Neighborhoods & Infrastructure; and
$36.7 million in Police, Fire & Public Safety Category; and
WHEREAS, an additional $6.2 million was subsequently appropriated from earned
interest income to assist in covering additional eligible project costs; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, via Resolution # 2024-33099, the City Commission
approved an initial Declaration of Intent to Issue additional bonds of G.O. Bond funding
for the Neighborhoods & Infrastructure Category, totaling $20,030,000, including
issuance costs ("the 2024 Declaration of Intent to Issue"); and
WHEREAS, approximately 87% of the funds in the Neighborhoods & Infrastructure
Category for Tranche 1 have been spent to date and 25% of the funds approved under
the 2024 Declaration of Intent to Issue have been utilized and several projects will soon
require additional funding beyond what is currently available; and
WHEREAS, the time has come to determine the possibility of either issuing
additional bonds in the Neighborhoods and Infrastructure category, or an alternative
funding vehicle to keep those projects moving forward; and
WHEREAS, the G.O. Bonds will be repaid through the assessment, levy, and
collection of ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the City and the full faith, credit,
and taxing power of the City will be pledged to the payment of the principal and interest
of the bonds; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Section 2-278(b) governing the
issuance of bonds with respect to bonds subject to referendum procedures (attached to
the Memorandum as Exhibit A), the Administration's compliance with paragraphs 1 and
2 of Section 2-278(a) was completed with the adoption of Resolution No. 2019-30754;
and
WHEREAS, the portion of the projects for which the bonds are to be issued is
$81,282,000, as follows: $18,451,000 for GO#31 Ocean Drive Corridor, $9,000,000 for
GO#34 Above Ground Improvements, $9,602,384 for GO#36 Washington Avenue
Corridor, $5,539,934 for GO#37 for Sidewalk Improvements, $15,600,000 for GO#38 for
Street Pavement, $12,468,682 for GO#41 for 4181 Street Corridor, $2,620,000 for GO#43
for Bike Lanes and Shared Use Path, and $8,000,000 for GO#44 North Shore
Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City to date has not committed any proceeds for future projects
that are to be funded from future bond proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is not recommending the immediate issuance of
G.O. bonds but instead recommends for the City Commission to authorize the
Administration to execute a Declaration of Official Intent, which is defined as a
declaration of intent, in the form, manner and time contemplated in the Reimbursement
Regulations, that the advances for expenditures referred to therein are reasonably
expected to be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds to be issued after those
expenditures are paid and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2016-29612 (attached to the Memorandum as Exhibit
B) authorizes Declarations of Official Intent; and
WHEREAS, a prior Declaration of Official Intent is a legal mechanism that allows
an issuer to use its own funds initially for project expenses and later reimburse itself with
the proceeds from the sale of tax-exempt G.O. bonds; and
WHEREAS, in this case, the General Fund's reserves would be utilized to provide
the interim funding of the projects; and
WHEREAS, issuing G.O. bonds with a prior Declaration of Official Intent can be a
cost-effective strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds
providing moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the
projects described above is made within the applicable period prescribed in the Treasury
Regulations, which is generally 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or
the date the Project is placed in service, but in no event later than three years after the
date of the expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the Administration may return at a future date to request an increase
in the Tranche 2 authorization as additional projects are ready to proceed; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2025, the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee ("FERC") moved the item to the City Commission with a favorable
recommendation, and on November 20, 2025, the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee
passed a motion endorsing the Administration's strategy; and
WHEREAS, the cost of issuance ("COP') for a debt issuance for this size is
estimated at $803,000, bringing the total issuance size to $82.085 million; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee, made at its September 26,2025 meeting, and authorize the Administration to
execute a Declaration of Official Intent to issue additional funding of General Obligation
Bonds, Neighborhoods and Infrastructure Category, in the amount of $82.085 million,
including issuance costs.
PASSED and ADOPTED this (7 day of j "&Wtt/ , 2025.
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk DEC 2 2 2025
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-3582
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MUM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREIN, ENTITLED
"FINANCE;" BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-
278, ENTITLED "PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS,"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of the City Code is hereby amended, creating a new Section 2-
278, entitled "Procedures governing the issuance of bonds,' as follows:
Section 2-278. Procedures Governing the Issuance of Bonds.
(a) Prior to the adoption by the City Commission of the final resolution approving the
issuance of any bonds by the City, the following reauirements shall be complied with:
1. In order for the City Commission and the public to be fully informed on all
matters relating to the proposed issuance of bonds. the City Manager shall
prepare, or cause to be prepared, a fiscal analysis of the economic impact of the
proposed bond issuance using the following criteria:
a) The estimated cost of the oroiect_or uroiects on account of which such
bonds are to be issued:
(b) The estimated annual revenues if any, to be generated by such proiect
. or projects: and
(c) The estimated annual cost of maintaining repairing and operating such
proiect or projects.
2. Upon completion of the fiscal analysis in subsection Wl the proposed issuance
of bonds shall be first considered and reviewed by the City's Finance and
Citvwide Proiects Committee.
issuance of the proposed bonds.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the issuance of any bonds to
refund or refinance outstanding bonds or other obligations.
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance sball become and be made part of the Code of the City of
Miami Beach w amended; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section" or other appropriate word.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid,
the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity. .
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on th
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manage
READING
DATE: November 21, 2007 v PUBLICUBLIC HEARING
SU9JECT; AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREIN,
ENTITLED "FINANCE;" BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-278, ENTITLED
"PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS,"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Ordinance.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Improve the City's overall financial health and maintain overall bond rating.
Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term.
ANALYSIS
The Ordinance, prepared at the request of Mayor Dermer, amends Chapter 2 of the City
Code and creates a new Section 2-278 and establishes procedures to be followed by the
Mayor and City Commission, prior to the adoption of a final resolution approving the
issuance of City bonds.
These requirements are necessary to ensure that there has been a thorough fiscal analysis
and review completed, to fully inform both the Mayor and City Commission and the public of
the financial and economic impact resulting from the issuance of the proposed bonds.
Specifically, the fiscal analysis shall include the estimated cost of the project or projects that
will be funded from the proposed bands along with the estimated annual cost of maintaining,
repairing and operating each project. Additionally, any revenues that may be generated from
the project should be estimated and considered in the analysis.
Following completion of the analysis, the proposed issuance of bonds must be presented to
the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee for their review and the ordinance must
be approved by a majority vote of the Committee.
The Ordinance further requires that the City Commission hold two public hearings each
advertised not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing, in order to obtain citizen input
on the proposed bond issuance.
In the case of General Obligation Bonds or other bonds that are subject to referendum
approval pursuant to Florida law, the fiscal analysis and approval of the bond issuance by
the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee must occur prior to the adoption of the
resolution calling for the referendum (i.e. the ballot question).
In the event of a public emergency, the provisions of the Ordinance may be waived by 5l7ths
vote of the City Commission and it will not apply to refunding or refinancing of outstanding
bonds or other obligations.
FISCAL IMPACT
The economic impact for this ordinance will vary based on the number of projects to be
funded with the proposed bonds and the complexity of the determination of the revenues to
be generated, if any, along with the operating and maintenance costs of such projects.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Entitled "Finance"
By Amending Anicle V Thereof, Entitled "Bonds; By Creating A New Section 2-278, Entitled "Procedures
Governing The Issuance Of Bonds"; Providing For Repealer; Severebility; Codification; And An Effective
Date
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
To make the city more business friendly. Improve the City's overall financial health and maintain
overall bond ratio . Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Bond ratings have improved for S&P from
Al in FY 2000101 to AA- in FY 2008/07and Moody's from A in FY 2000101 to AA3 in FY2D08/07.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve new procedures governing the issuance of bonds?
The Ordinance, prepared at the request of Mayor Dermer, establishes procedures to be followed by the
Mayor and City Commission, prior to the adoption of a final resolution approving the issuance of City
bonds.
These requirements are necessary to ensure that there has been a thorough fiscal analysis and review
completed, to fully inform both the Mayor and City Commission and the public of the financial and
economic impact resulting from the issuance of the proposed bonds.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29612
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT
UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT
TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM BOND, NOTE AND OTHER
OBLIGATION PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES
MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AND
RELATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, United States Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement
Regulations') prescribe conditions under which proceeds of bonds, notes or other obligations
('Bonds') used to reimburse advances made for capital and certain other expenditures ("Original
Expenditures') paid before the issuance of such Bonds will be deemed to be expended (or properly
allocated to expenditures) for purposes of Sections 103 and 141-150 of the Intemal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), upon such reimbursement so that the proceeds so used will no
longer be subject to requirements or restrictions under those sections of the Code; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Reimbursement Regulations require that there be a
Declaration of Official Intent not later than 60 days following payment of the Original Expenditures
expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds, and that the reimbursement occur within certain
prescribed time periods after an Original Expenditure is paid or after the property resulting from that
Original Expenditure is placed in service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the
"City'l wishes to take steps to comply with the Reimbursement Regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to the terms used herein:
"Authorized Officer" means the City Manager of the City, the Chief Financial Officer of the
City or in the absence of both, the Treasury and Debt Manager of the City.
"Declaration of Official Intent" means a declaration of intent, in the forth, manner and time
contemplated in the Reimbursement Regulations, that the advances for expenditures referred to
therein are reasonably expected to be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds to be issued after
those expenditures are paid.
"Reimbursement" or `reimburse" means the restoration to the City of money temporarily
advanced from its own funds and spent for Original Expenditures before the issuance of the Bonds,
evidenced in writing by an allocation on the books and records of the City that shows the use of the
proceeds of the Bonds to restore the money advanced for the Original Expenditures.
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"Reimbursement" or "reimburse" generally does not include the refunding or retiring of Bonds
previously issued and sold to, or borrowings from, unrelated entities.
Section 2. Authorization and Requirement of Declarations of Official Intent. Each
Authorized Officer is authorized to prepare and sign Declarations of Official Intent in substantially
the form attached with respect to Original Expenditures to which the Reimbursement Regulations
apply, to be made from money temporarily advanced and that is reasonably expected to be
reimbursed (in accordance with applicable authorizations, policies and practices) from the proceeds
of Bonds, to make appropriate reimbursement and timely allocations from the proceeds of the
Bonds to reimburse such Original Expenditures, and to take any other actions as may be
appropriate, all at the times and in the mariner required under the Reimbursement Regulations in
order for the reimbursement to be treated as an expenditure of such proceeds for purposes of
Sections 103 and 141 to 150 of the Code. No advance from any fund or account or order for
payment may be made for Original Expenditures (other than expenditures excepted from such
requirement under the Reimbursement Regulations) that are to be reimbursed subsequently from
proceeds of Bonds unless a Declaration of Official Intent with respect thereto is made within the
time required by the Reimbursement Regulations.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this j L_ day of OCIL" IL--
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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
For Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bonds/Notes
This is a Declaration of Official Intent under U.S. Treasury Regulations for purposes of Sections
103 and 141 to 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code).
1. The undersigned, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City') declares that
the City reasonably expects that the capital and other expenditures described in
paragraph 2 (the "Project') will be reimbursed with the proceeds of "bonds" (as defined
in Section 150 of the Code). The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be
issued for the Project is $
2. Description of capital and other expenditures to be reimbursed. [Complete either the first
option or the second option but do not use the second option unless the functional
purpose of the fund or account is generally descriptive of the purpose of the
expenditures.]
Expenditures for (insert a general functional description of property, project, program
or purpose):
L]
Expenditures initially made from and to be reimbursed to the fund or account entitled
the general fimctional purpose
of which d or account is
The undersigned has been authorized by the City to make and sign this Declaration on
behalf of the City.
Date of Declaration: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
120
By
(Signature)
(Type or print Name and Title)
Caution: This Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds providing
moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the Project
described above is made (by an allocation on the books and records identifying the
expenditures as in paragraph 2 above) within the appliable period prescribed in the
Treasury Regulations — generally, 18 months after the later of the date of the
expenditure or the date the Project is placed in service, but in no event later than three
years after the date of the expenditure.
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INSTRUCTIONS
for
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
for
Reimbursement From Tax -Exempt Bonds/Notes
PURPOSE
The form to which these instructions pertain is intended for use under Treasury Regulations
§1.150.2 (the "Reimbursement Regulations') in order that capital and certain other expenditures
paid with moneys temporarily advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be
reimbursed from proceeds of subsequently issued notes, bonds or other obligations ("Bonds') may
qualify for such reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income tax
purposes to treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for
arbitrage/rebate purposes. With certain exceptions for qualified 'preliminary expenditures" and
certain de minmis expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60
days after payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds.
Declarations of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or in
exaggerated amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that
the expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of land
or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other pemument improvements,
and restoration or betterments made to increase the value of property or substantially prolong its
usefid life, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other property having a useful life of
at least one year or such longer period as is required by applicable state law. Costs of issuance of
the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other expenditures also qualify for reimbursement. The
Regulations do not apply to, and this form is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of
Bonds to finance expenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This form also
generally is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
(taxable or tax-exempt).
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are based on the Reimbursement Regulations currently in effect. The
references are to the particular paragraphs on the form of Declaration of Official Intent.
Pamgmph 1. Insert the anticipated maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be
issued for the Project. The amount should include the maximum principal amount of all Bonds to
be issued for the Project (i.e., Bonds for reimbursement of prior expenditures and Bonds to finance
expenditures to be paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds). A Project includes any
property, protect, or program (e.g., highway capital improvement program, hospital equipment
acquisition, or school building renovation).
ParuHaoh 2. The general description of the capital expenditures to be reimbursed maybe
set forth in one of two ways — either by a functional description of the property, project or program
for which the expenditures are made —
Examples -- "highway capital improvement program"; "street and bridge improvements';
"hospital equipment acquisition"; "school buildings renovation",
or by identificationofthe fund or account from which the money will be advanced to pay the
expenditures that will be reimbursed subsequently from Bonds, and a statement of the general
functional purpose of that fund or account --
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Example -- 'barks and recreation fund, the general functional purpose of which fund or
account is recreational facility capital improvement program."
The second option concerning identification and description of the fund can be used where the fund
purpose, in effect, describes the generic purpose of the project, property or program, such as a
waterworks improvement for which money is advanced from the water utility capital improvement
fund. If the money is to be advanced from a general purpose fund such as the general fund or a
capital improvements fund that is available for any type of capital improvement, use the first option
by stating the generic function of the project, property or improvement.
501(c) Organizations. If the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to a 501(c)(3)
organization, either the 501(c)(3) organization or the issuer of the Bonds may make the Declaration
with respect to expenditures of the 501(c)(3) organization that are to be reimbursed.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 19, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL
INTENT UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM BOND, NOTE AND OTHER OBLIGATION
PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE, AND RELATED MATTERS.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
This Resolution is intended for use under Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement
Regulations") in order that capital and certain other expenditures paid with moneys temporarily
advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of
subsequently issued rates, bonds or other obligations ('Bonds') may quality for such
reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income tax purposes to
treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for arbdragehebate
purposes. With certain exceptions for qualified "preliminary expenditures' and certaini,
m rim s expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60 days after
payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds. Declarations
of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or in exaggerated
amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that the
expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of
land or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other permanent
improvements, and restoration or betterments made to increase the value of property or
substantially prolong its useful life, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other
property having a useful life of at least one year or such longer period as is required by
applicable state law. Costs of issuance of the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other
expenditures also qualify for reimbursement. The Regulations do rat apply to, and
this Resolution is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of Bonds to finance
expenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This Resolution also generally
is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
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(taxable or tax-exempt).
An Authorized Officer is authorized to prepare and sign a Declaration of Official Intent in the
form attached to this resolution with respect to the expenditures to which the reimbursement
regulations apply to be made from money temporarily advanced and that is reasonable
expected to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the bonds. The Authorized Officers are
defined in the resolution as the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer, or in the absence of
both, the Treasury Manager.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, adopt the attached resolution authorizing declarations of official intent under U.S.
Treasury Regulations with respect to reimbursements from bond, rate and other obligation
proceeds of temporary advances made for payments prior to issuance, and related matters.
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This Resolution does not have any financial impact. It only requires a Declaration of Intent to
reimburse the City from future 'bonds" for expenditures made prior to the issuance of those
bonds.
Legislative Tracking
Finance
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Finance - Oct. 2016 Resolution
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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
For Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bonds/Notes
This is a Declaration of Official Intent under U.S. Treasury Regulations for purposes of Sections
103 and 141 to 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code).
1. The undersigned, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City") declares that
the City reasonably expects that the capital and other expenditures described in
paragraph 2 (the "Project') will be reimbursed with the proceeds of "bonds" (as defined
in Section 150 of the Code). The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be
issued for the Project is S
2. Description of capital and other expenditures to be reimbursed. [Complete either the first
option or the second option but do not use the second option unless the functional
purpose of the fund or account is generaffy descriptive of the purpose of the
expenditures.]
Expenditures for (insert a general functional description of property, project, program
or purpose):
L]
Expenditures initially made from and to be reimbursed to the fund or account entitled
the general functional purpose
of which rid or account is
The undersigned has been authorized by the City to make and sign this Declaration on
behalf of the City.
Date of Declaration: CITY OF WANE BEACH, FLORIDA
20
BY
(Signature)
(Type or print Name and Title)
Caution:. This Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds providing
moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the Proiect
described above is made (by an allocation on the books and records identifying the
expenditures as in paragraph 2 above) within the applicable period prescribed in the
Treasury, Regulations - generally, 18 months after the later of the date of the
expenditure or the date the Project is placed in service, but in no event later than three
years after the date of the expenditure.
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01"2M252/1/RMM1W
INSTRUCTIONS
for
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
for
Reimbursement From Tax -Exempt Bonds/Notes
PURPOSE
The form to which these instructions pertain is intended for use under Treasury Regulations
§1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulations') in order that capital and certain other expenditures
paid with moneys temporarily advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be
reimbursed from proceeds of subsequently issued notes, bonds or other obligations ("Bonds') may
qualify for such reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income in
purposes to treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for
arbitragehebate pmposes. With certain exceptions for qualified "preliminary expenditures" and
certain de minimis expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60
days after payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds.
Declarations of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or in
exaggerated amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that
the expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of land
or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other permanent improvements,
and restoration or betterments made to increase die value of property or substantially proton g its
useful fife, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other property having a useful life of
at least one year or such longer period see is required by applicable state law, Costs of issuance of
the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other expenditures also qualify for reimbursement. The
Regulations do not apply to, and this form is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of
Bonds to finance mpenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This form also
generally is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
(taxable or tax-exempt).
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are based on the Reimbursement Regulations currently in effect. The
references are to the particular paragraphs on the form of Declaration of Official Intent
Paragraph 1. Insert the anticipated maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be
issued for the Project. The amount should include the maximum principal amount of all Bonds to
be issued for the Project (i.e., Bonds for reimbursement of prior expenditures and Bonds to finance
expenditures to be paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds). A Project includes any
property, project, or program (e.g., highway capital improvement program, hospital equipment
acquisition, or school building renovation).
Paragrml12. The general description of the capital expenditures to be reimbursed maybe
set forth in one of two ways -- either by a functional description of the property, projector program
for which the expenditures are made --
Examples — "highway, capital improvement program'; "street and bridge improvements';
"hospital equipment acquisition"; "school buildings renovation", -
or by identification of the fund or account from which the money will be advanced to pay the
expenditures that will be reimbursed subsequently from Bonds, and a statement of the general
functional purpose of that fund or account --
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Example -- `barks and recreation fund, the general fractional purpose of which fund or
account is recreational facility capital improvement oromam"
The second option concerning identification and description of the fund can be used where the Pond
purpose, in effect, describes the generic purpose of the project, property or program, such as a
waterworks improvement for which money is advanced from the water utility capital improvement
fund. If the money is to be advanced firm a general purpose fund such as the general fund or a
capital improvements fund that is available for any type of capital improvement, use the first option
by stating the generic function of the project, property or improvement. -
501(c) Oreanizations. If the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to a 501(c)(3)
organization, either the 501(c)(3) organization or the issuer of the Bonds may make the Declaration
with respect to expenditures of the 501(c)(3) organization that are to be reimbursed.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL
BONDS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND PROGRAM,
NEIGHBORHOODS AND INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$82.085 MILLION INCLUDING ISSUANCE COSTS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the City Commission approve an authorization for the
Administration to execute a Declaration of Official Intent to issue additional funding of General
Obligation Bonds, Neighborhoods and Infrastructure Category, in the amount of $82.085 million,
including issuance costs.
The General Obligation Bond (G.O. Bond) program was approved by the voters of Miami Beach
in November 2018. Residents voted to approve the $439.0 million bond program, million which
includes $169 million for parks, recreation facilities, and cultural facilities; $198 million for
neighborhoods and infrastructure; and $72 million for police, fire, and public safety. All 3 related
ballot measures passed with a support rate of —70%. The first tranche of new money funding
(Tranche 1) in the amount of $151.1 million (net of cost of issuance related expenses) was
approved by the City Commission with the goal to advance as many projects as possible. An
additional $9.6 million was appropriated from earned interest income to assist in covering
additional eligible project costs. A total of 45 out of the 57 voter approved projects have either
been completed or are in some form of active status. The funding allocated as part of Tranche 1
in the 3 separate bond categories was as follows:
• Parks, Recreation & Cultural Facilities: $86.7 million
• Neighborhoods & Infrastructure: $28million
• Police, Fire & Public Safety: $36.4 million
In June 2024, via Resolution # 2024-33099, the City Commission approved an initial Declaration
of Intent to Issue additional bonds of G.O. Bond funding for the Neighborhoods & Infrastructure
Category, totaling $20,030,000, including issuance costs ('the 2024 Declaration of Intent to
Issue"). This allowed the continuation of 5 projects: Street Tree Master Plan, Sidewalk
Improvements, Street Paving, Seawalls & Shorelines, and Traffic Calming.
To date, approximately 87% of Tranche 1 funds in the Infrastructure Category, and 25% of the
funds approved under the 2024 Declaration of Intent to Issue have been utilized. Several projects
will soon require additional funding beyond what is currently available.
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ANALYSIS
To be able to continue to advance projects within the Neighborhoods & Infrastructure category, it
is now necessary to assess the possibility of expanding the previously approved Declaration of
Intent to Issue.
The portion of the projects for which the bonds are to be issued is $81,282,000, as described in
Table 1 below. The City has not committed any future bond proceeds to upcoming projects.
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The G.O. Bonds will be repaid through the assessment, levy, and collection of ad valorem tax on
all taxable property within the City and the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the City will be
pledged to the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds. Issuance costs and expenses
will be paid by G.O. Bond proceeds. In accordance with the provision of Section 2-278(b) (Exhibit
A) procedures governing the issuance of bonds with respect to bonds subject to a referendum,
the Administration's compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Section 2-278(a) was completed with
the adoption of Resolution 2019-30754.
Declaration of Official Intent
Currently, the Administration is not recommending the immediate issuance of G.O. bonds but to
instead request the Commission to authorize the Administration to execute a Declaration of
Official Intent defined as:
"Declaration of Official Intent" means a declaration of intent, in the form, manner and
time contemplated in the Reimbursement Regulations, that the advances for
expenditures referred to therein are reasonably expected to be reimbursed from the
proceeds of Bonds to be issued after those expenditures are paid."
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Issuing G.O. bonds with a prior Declaration of Official Intent can be a cost-effective strategy. A
prior Declaration of Official Intent is a legal mechanism that allows an issuer to use its own funds
initially for project expenses and later reimburse itself with the proceeds from the sale of tax-
exempt G.O. bonds. In this case, the General Fund's reserves would be utilized to provide the
interim funding of the projects.
The Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective i mless the bonds providing moneys for the
reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the projects described in Chart 1 above is
made within the applicable period prescribed in the Treasury Regulations — generally, 18 months
after the later of the date of the expenditure or the date the Project is placed in service, but in no
event later than three years after the date of the expenditure. See attached Exhibit B for
Resolution 2016-29612 which authorizes Declarations of Official Intent. The Administration may
return at a future date to request an increase in the Tranche 2 authorization as additional projects
are ready to proceed.
Some advantages to this approach include:
• Timing and Flexibility: Delaying the issuance of bonds provides the City with flexibility in
terms of timing. It allows the City to initiate and fund a project using the City's reserves
while waiting for the most opportune moment to issue long-term bonds. This can be
advantageous in instances where market conditions are not favorable or when the project
timeline is uncertain.
• Reduced Interest Costs: By using internal funds initially, the City can avoid incurring
interest costs associated with long-term debt during the early stages of projects.
Taxpayers will not be taxed at this time. Debt service millage will not be increased until
after the actual issuance of the Bonds.
• Market Conditions: Delaying the issuance allows the City to monitor and lake advantage
of favorable market conditions. If interest rates are expected to decrease or if there is
increased demand for bonds, the City may be able to secure more favorable terms,
ultimately lowering the overall cost of financing.
• Proiect Initiation Assessment: The delay provides the City with additional time to assess
when certain project milestones are reached. This may involve confirming that the project
is progressing as planned.
On September 25, 2025, the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) forwarded to
the City Commission a recommendation to authorize the Administration to execute a Declaration
of Official Intent to Issue in the amount of $72,282,000. Though the detail per project was correctly
listed, the total was incorrectly calculated. This amount inadvertently excluded a $9,000,000
allocation for GO#34: Above Ground Improvements due to a scrivener's error, resulting in an
understated total. The correct total was $81.282 million. The amount required for cost of issuance
was not discussed at FERC. Cost of issuance (COI) for a debt issuance for this size is estimated
at $803,000. This would bring the total issuance size to $82.085 million.
On November 20, 2025, the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee passed a motion endorsing the
Administration's strategy to execute a second Declaration of Intent to Issue for the projects
detailed in Table 1.
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: hftr)s://www.miamibeachf.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the City Commission approve an authorization for the
Administration to execute a Declaration of Official Intent to issue additional funding of General
Obligation Bonds, Neighborhoods and Infrastructure Category, in the amount of $82.085 million,
including issuance costs.
Applicable Area
Citywide
s this a "Residents Ria ht to Know" Rem
ursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
Yes
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481
includes a principal engaged in lobbvina? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Finance
Sponsor(sl
Co-sponsor(e)
Condensed Title
Issue Additional G.O. Bonds, Neighborhoods & Infrastructure Category. FIN
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-3582
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAhII BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREIN, ENTITLED
"FINANCE;" BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-
278, ENTITLED "PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS,"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAhII BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of the City Code is hereby amended, creating a new Section 2-
278, entitled "Procedures governing the issuance of bonds," as follows:
Section 2-278. Procedures Governine the Issuance of Bonds.
(a) Prior to the adoption by the City Commission of the final resolution annrovina the
issuance of any bonds by the City, the following requirements shall be complied with
I. In order for the City Commission and the public to be fully informed on all
matters relating to the proposed issuance of bonds the City Manager shall
prepare, or cause to be prepared. a fiscal analysis of the economic impact of the
proposed bond issuance using the following criteria:
2.
(a) The estimated cost of the oroiect or projects on account of which such
bonds are to be issued:
(bl The estimated annual revenues, if any, to be generated by such oroiect
. or projects: and
(c) The estimated annual cost of maintaining repairing and operating such
oroiect or projects.
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(c) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or public safety. the
City Commission may, by 5/7ths vote of the members of the City Commission waive the
requirements of this section: provided, however, that such waiver shall not be deemed to
be a waiver of any other legal requirements under local. State, and federal law for the
issuance of the proposed bonds.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the issuance of any bonds to
refund or refmance outstanding bonds or other obligations.
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of
Miami Beach as amended; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section" or other appropriate word.
SECTION 4. SEVERABD.ITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid,
the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the tat
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of
ATTEST:
q MAYOR
David Dermer
CrrY CLERK rt Robert Parcher APPROVED AS TO
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m MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 77CO Convention Cenim Drive, H.1 Beoch, Florida 33139, cow v.mlonlbeochB.go.
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manage
SECOND READING
DATE: November 21, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREIN,
ENTITLED "FINANCE;" BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-278, ENTITLED
"PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS,"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Ordinance.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Improve the City's overall financial health and maintain overall bond rating.
Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term.
ANALYSIS
The Ordinance, prepared at the request of Mayor Dermer, amends Chapter 2 of the City
Code and creates a new Section 2-278 and establishes procedures to be followed by the
Mayor and City Commission, prior to the adoption of a final resolution approving the
issuance of City bonds.
These requirements are necessaryto ensure that there has been a thorough fiscal analysis
and review completed, to fully inform both the Mayor and City Commission and the public of
the financial and economic impact resulting from the issuance of the proposed bonds.
Specifically, the fiscal analysis shall include the estimated cost of the project or projects that
will be funded from the proposed bonds along with the estimated annual cost of maintaining,
repairing and operating each project. Additionally, any revenues that may be generated from
the project should be estimated and considered in the analysis.
Following completion of the analysis, the proposed issuance of bonds must be presented to
the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee for their review and the ordinance must
be approved by a majority vote of the Committee.
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The Ordinance further requires that the City Commission hold two public hearings each
advertised not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing, in order to obtain citizen input
on the proposed bond issuance.
In the case of General Obligation Bonds or other bonds that are subject to referendum
approval pursuant to Florida law, the fiscal analysis and approval of the bond issuance by
the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee must occur prior to the adoption of the
resolution calling for the referendum (i.e. the ballot question).
In the event of a public emergency, the provisions of the Ordinance may be waived by 517ths
vote of the City Commission and it will not apply to refunding or refinancing of outstanding
bonds or other obligations.
FISCAL IMPACT
The economic impact for this ordinance will vary based on the number of projects to be
funded with the proposed bonds and the complexity of the determination of the revenues to
be generated, if any, along with the operating and maintenance costs of such projects.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the ordinance.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Entitled'I'mance'
By Amending Article V Thereof, Entitled "Bonds,' By Creating A New Section 2-278, Entitled 'Procedures
Governing The Issuance Of Bonds'; Providing For Repealer, Severab ility; Codification; And An Effective
Date.
Key Intended Outcome Supported: _
To make the city more business friendly. Improve the City's overall financial health and maintain
overall bond rating. Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Bond ratings have improved for S&P from
At in FY 2000I01 to AA- in FY 20D6107and Moody's from A in FY 2000101 to AA3 in FY21306107.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve new procedures governing the Issuance of bonds?
The Ordinance, prepared at the request of Mayor Dermer, establishes procedures to be followed by the
Mayor and City Commission, prior to the adoption of a final resolution approving the issuance of City
bonds.
These requirements are necessary to ensure that there has been a thorough fiscal analysis and review
completed, to fully inform both the Mayor and City Commission and the public of the financial and
economic impact resulting from the issuance of the proposed bonds.
Adv cry Board Recommendation:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29612
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT
UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT
TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM BOND, NOTE AND OTHER
OBLIGATION PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES
MADE FOR PAYMENT'S PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AND
RELATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, United States Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 (the 'Reimbursement
Regulations') prescribe conditions under which proceeds of bonds, notes or other obligations
("Bonds') used to reimburse advances made for capital and certain other expenditures ("Original
Expenditures') paid before the issuance of such Bonds will be deemed to be expended (or properly
allocated to expenditures) for purposes of Sections 103 and 141-150 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), upon such reimbursement so that the proceeds so used will no
longer be subject to requirements or restrictions under those sections of the Code; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Reimbursement Regulations require that there be a
Declaration of Official Intent not later than 60 days following payment of the Original Expenditures
expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds, and that the reimbursement occur within certain
prescribed time periods after an Original Expenditure is paid or after the property resulting from that
Original Expenditure is placed in service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the
"City') wishes to take steps to comply with the Reimbursement Regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to the terms used herein:
"Authorized Officer"means the City Manager of the City, the Chief Financial Officer of the
City or to the absence of both, the Treasury and Debt Manager of the City.
"Declaration of Official Intent" means a declaration of intent, in the form, manner and time
contemplated in the Reimbursement Regulations, that the advances for expenditures referred to
therein are reasonably expected to be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds to be issued after
those expenditures are paid.
"Reimbursement" or `reimburse' means the restoration to the City of money temporarily
advanced from its own funds and spent for Original Expenditures before the issuance of the Bonds,
evidenced in writing by an allocation on the books and records of the City that shows the use of the
proceeds of the Bonds to restore the money advanced for the Original Expenditures.
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"Reimbursement" or "reimburse" generally does not include the refunding or retiring of Bonds
previously issued and sold to, or borrowings from, unrelated entities.
Section 2. Authorization and Requirement of Declarations of Official Intcat. Each
Authorized Officer is authorized to prepare and sign Declarations of Official Intent in substantially
the form attached with respect to Original Expenditures to which the Reimbursement Regulations
apply, to be made from money temporarily advanced and that is reasonably expected to be
reimbursed (in accordance with applicable authorizations, policies and practices) from the proceeds
of Bonds, to make appropriate reimbursement and timely allocations from the proceeds of the
Bonds to reimburse such Original Expenditures, and to take any other actions as may be
appropriate, all at the times and in the manner required under the Reimbursement Regulations in
order for the reimbursement to be treated as an expenditure of such proceeds for purposes of
Sections 103 and 141 to 150 of the Code. No advance from any fund or account or order for
payment may be made for Original Expenditures (other than expenditures excepted from such
requirement under the Reimbursement Regulations) that are to be reimbursed subsequently from
proceeds of Bonds unless a Declaration of Official Intent with respect thereto is made within the
time required by the Reimbursement Regulations.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this j L_ day of
(Seal)
Attest: /
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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City Altomey tln, Date
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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
For Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bonds/Notes
This is a Declaration of Official Intent under U.S. Treasury Regulations for purposes of Sections
103 and 141 to 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code').
1. The undersigned, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City") declares that
the City reasonably expects that the capital and other expenditures described in
paragraph 2 (the `Project') will be reimbursed with the proceeds of `bonds" (as defined
in Section 150 of the Code). The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be
issued for the Project is S
Description of capital and other expenditures to be reimbursed. [Complete either the first
option or the second option but do not use the second option unless the junctional
purpose of the fund or account is generally descriptive of the purpose of the
expendirum&I
Expenditures for (insert a general functional description of property, project, program
or purpose):
JOR]
Expenditures initially made from and to be reimbursed to the fund or account entitled
the general functional purpose
of which fund or account is
The undersigned has been authorized by the City to make and sign this Declaration on
behalf of the City.
Date of Declaration: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
120
By
(Signature)
(Type or print Name and Title)
Caution: This Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds providing
moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the Project
described above is made (by an allocation on the books and records identifying the
expenditures as in paragraph 2 above) within the applicable period prescribed in the
Treasury Regulations — generally, 18 months after the later of the date of the
expenditure or the date the Project is placed in service, but in no event later than three
years after the date of the expenditure.
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INSTRUCTIONS
for
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL. INTENT
for
Reimbursement From Tax -Exempt Bonds/Notes
PURPOSE
The forth to which these instructions pertain is intended for use under Treasury Regulations
§1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulations') in order that capital and certain other expenditures
paid with moneys temporarily advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be
reimbursed from proceeds of subsequently issued notes, bonds or other obligations ("Bonds') may
qualify for such reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income tax
purposes to treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for
arbitrage/rebate purposes. With certain exceptions for qualified "preliminary expenditures" and
certain de minion expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60
days after payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds.
Declarations of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or to
exaggerated amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that
the expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of land
or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other permanent improvements,
and restoration or betterments made to increase the value of property or substantially prolong its
useful life, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other property having a useful life of
at least one year or such longer period as is required by applicable state law. Costs of issuance of
the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other expenditures also qualify for reimbursement. The
Regulations do not apply to, and this form is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of
Bonds to finance expenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This form also
generally is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
(taxable or tax-exempt).
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are based on the Reimbursement Regulations currently in effect. The
references are to the particular paragraphs on the form of Declaration of Official Intent.
Paragraph 1. Insert the anticipated maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be
issued for the Project. The amount should include the maximum principal amount of all Bonds to
be issued for the Project (i.e., Bonds for reimbursement of prior expenditures and Bonds to finance
expenditures to be paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds). A Project includes any
property, project, or program (e.g., highway capital improvement program, hospital equipment
acquisition, or school building renovation).
Paragraph 2. The general description of the capital expenditures to be reimbursed may be
set forth in one of two ways -- either by a functional description of the property, project or program
for which the expenditures are made —
Examples -- "highway capital improvement program"; "street and bridge improvements";
"hospital equipment acquisition"; "school buildings renovation';
or by identification of the fund or account from which the money will be advanced to pay the
expenditures that will be reimbursed subsequently from Bonds, and a statement of the general
functional purpose of that fund or account --
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Example -- `barks and recreation fund, the general functional purpose of which fund or
account is recreational facility capital immyement Pro .11
The second option concerning identiucation and description of the fund can be used where the fund
purpose, in effect, describes the generic purpose of the project, property or program, such as a
waterworks improvement for which money is advanced from the water utility capital improvement
fund. If the money is to be advanced from a general purpose fund such as the general fund or a
capital improvements fund that is available for any type of capital improvement, use the first option
by stating the generic function of the project, property or improvement.
501(c) Organizations. If the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to a 501(c)(3)
organization, either the 501(cx3) organization or the issuer of the Bonds may make the Declaration
with respect to expenditures of the 501(c)(3) organization that are to be reimbursed.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 19, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY QF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL
INTENT UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM BOND, NOTE AND OTHER OBLIGATION
PROCEEDS OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE, AND RELATED MATTERS.
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ANALYSIS
This Resolution is intended for use under Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement
Regulations") in order that capital and certain other expenditures paid with moneys temporarily
advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of
subsequently issued notes, bonds or other obligations ("Bonds") may qualify for such
reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income tax purposes to
treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for arbitrage/rebate
purposes. With certain exceptions for qualified "preliminary expenditures" and certain Lk
m nimis expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60 days after
payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds. Declarations
of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or in exaggerated
amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that the
expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of
land or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other permanent
improvements, and restoration or betterments made to increase the value of property or
substantially prolong its useful fife, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other
property having a useful life of at least one year or such longer period as is required by
applicable state law. Costs of issuance of the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other
expenditures also qualify for reimbursement. The Regulations do not apply to, and
this Resolution is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of Bonds to finance
expenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This Resolution also generally
is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
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(taxable or tax-exempt).
An Authorized Officer is authorized to prepare and sign a Declaration of Official Intent in the
form attached to this resolution with respect to the expenditures to which the reimbursement
regulations apply to be made from money temporarily advanced and that is reasonable
expected to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the bonds. The Authorized Officers are
defined in the resolution as the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer, or in the absence of
both, the Treasury Manager.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, adopt the attached resolution authorizing declarations of official intent under U.S.
Treasury Regulations with respect to reimbursements from bond, note and other obligation
proceeds of temporary advances made for payments prior to issuance, and related matters.
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This Resolution does not have any financial impact. It only requires a Declaration of Intent to
reimburse the City from future "bonds" for expenditures made prior to the issuance of those
bonds.
Legislative Tracking
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Description
❑ Finance - Oct. 2016 Resolution
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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
For Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bouds/Notes
This is a Declaration of Official Intent under U.S. Treasury Regulations for purposes of Sections
103 and 141 to 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code').
l . The undersigned, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City") declares that
the City reasonably expects that the capital and other expenditures described in
paragraph 2 (the "Pmject'7 will he reimbursed with the proceeds of "bonds" (as defined
in Section 150 of the Code). The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be
issued for the Project is $
2. Description of capital and other expenditures to be reimbursed. [Complete either the full
option or the second option but do not use the second option unless the functional
purpose of the fund or account is generaUy descriptive of the purpose of the
expenditures:]
Expenditures for (insert a general functional description of property, project, program
or purpose):
(OR1
Expenditures initially made from and to be reimbursed to the fund ar account entitled
the general functional purpose
of which nd or account is
The undersigned has been authorized by the City to make and sign this Declaration on
behalf of the City.
Date of Declaration: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
20
BY
(Signature)
(Type or print Name and Tide)
Caution: This Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds providing
moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the Project
described above is made (by an allocation on the books and records identifying the
expenditures as in paragraph 2 above) within the applicable period prescribed in the
Treasury. Regulations — generally, 18 months after the later of the date of the
expenditure or the date the Project is placed in service, but in no event later than three
years after the date of the expenditure.
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INSTRUCTIONS
for
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
for
Reimbursement From Tax -Exempt Bonds/Notes
PURPOSE
The form to which these instructions pertain is intended for use under Treasury Regulations
§1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulations') in order that capital and certain other expenditures
paid with moneys temporarily advanced from other funds that are reasonably expected to be
reimbursed fiom proceeds of subsequently issued notes, bonds or other obligations ("Bonds') may
qualify for such reimbursement. Failure to comply can result in the inability for federal income tax
purposes to treat proceeds of the Bonds used to reimburse the expenditures as spent for
arbitrage/rebate purposes. With certain exceptions for qualified "preliminary expenditures" and
certain de minimis expenditures, a Declaration of Official Intent must be made not later than 60
days after payment of any expenditure expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of Bonds.
Declarations of Official Intent should not be made systematically for all expenditures or in
exaggerated amounts regardless of actual expectations, but only when it is realistically expected that
the expenditure will be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. In general only capital
expenditures can be reimbursed from the proceeds of Bonds. "Capital expenditures" include
(subject to any more restrictive state law) any costs related to the acquisition or construction of land
or interests in real estate, buildings, structures, additions thereto, or other permanent improvements,
and restoration or betterments made to increase the value of property or substantially prolong its
useful life, and machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures or other property having a useful life of
at least one year or such longer period as is required by applicable state law. Costs of issuance of
the Bonds are capital expenditures. Certain other expenditures also qualify for reimbursement The
Regulations do not apply to, and this forth is not needed in connection with, the use of proceeds of
Bonds to finance expenditures paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds. This form also
generally is not needed in connection with the issuance of Bonds to refinance external borrowings
(taxable or tax-exempt).
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are based on the Reimbursement Regulations currently in effect. The
references are to the particular paragraphs on the form of Declaration of Official Intent.
Paragraph 1. Insert the anticipated maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to W
issued for the Project. The amount should include the maximum principal amount of all Bonds to
be issued for the Project (i.e., Bonds for reimbursement of prior expenditures and Bonds to finance
expenditures to be paid on or after the date of issuance of the Bonds). A Project includes any
property, project, or program (e.g., highway capital improvement program, hospital equipment
acquisition, or school building renovation).
Paragraph 2. The general description of the capital expenditures to be reimbursed may he
set forth in one of two ways -- either by a functional description of the property, project or program
for which the expenditures are made --
Examples — "highway capital improvement program"; "street and bridge improvements";
"hospital equipment acquisition"; "school buildings renovation';
or by identification of the fund or account from which the money will be advanced to pay the
expenditures that will be reimbursed subsequently from Bonds, gnd a statement of the general
functional purpose of that fund or account --
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Example — "parks and recreation fund, the general functional purpose of which fund or
account is recreational facility eaoital improvement program."
The second option concerning identification and description of the fund can be used where the fund
purpose, in effect, describes the generic purpose of the project, property or program, such as a
waterworks improvement for which money is advanced from the water utility capital improvement
fund. If the money is to be advanced from a general purpose fund such as the general fund or a
capital improvements fund that is available for any type of capital improvement, use the first option
by stating the generic function of the project, property or improvement.
501 c Organizations. If the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to a 501(c)(3)
organization, either the 501(c)(3) organization or the issuer of the Bonds may make the Declaration
with respect to expenditures of the 501(c)(3) organization that are to be reimbursed.
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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT
For Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bonds/Notes
This is a Declaration of Official Intent under U.S. Treasury Regulations for purposes of Sections 103
and 141 to 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
1. The undersigned, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City') declares that
the City reasonably expects that the capital and other expenditures described in
paragraph 2 (the "Project") will be reimbursed with the proceeds of "bonds" (as defined
in Section 150 of the Code). The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be
issued for the Project is $82,085,000.
2. Description of capital and other expenditures to be reimbursed.
Expenditures for General Obligation Neighborhoods and Infrastructure projects more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
The undersigned has been authorized by the City to make and sign this Declaration on behalf
of the City.
Date of Declaration: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
2025
By
(Signature)
(Type or print Name and Title)
Caution: This Declaration of Official Intent will not be effective unless the bonds providing
moneys for the reimbursement are issued and the reimbursement for the Project
described above is made (by an allocation on the books and records identifying the
expenditures as in paragraph 2 above) within the applicable period prescribed in the
Treasury Regulations — generally, 18 months after the later of the date of the
expenditure orthe datethe Project is placed in service, but in no event laterthan three
years after the date of the expenditure.
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Exhibit A— List of General Obligation Neighborhoods and Infrastructure oroiects
GO#31: OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR
GO#34: ABOVE GROUND IMPROVEMENTS
GO#36: WASHINGTON AVE. CORRIDOR
GO#37: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
GO#38: STREET PAVEMENT
GO#40:41 ST. CORRIDOR
GO#43: BIKE LANES & SHARED USE PATH
GO#44: NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD
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