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An Ordinance Ordering a Special Election to be held
on November 8, 2016, for the issuance of General
Obligation Bonds to fund the Capital Street
Improvement Project
Presented By: Mark Browne
City Manager
Item No. 5
August 22, 2016
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Introduction
• Staff has estimated approximately $12 million in Capital
Infrastructure Improvement Projects for City Council
consideration
• Scope of work includes
• Mill and Overlay of various streets within the City
• Re-construction of seven streets with new curbs and
sidewalks
• Streets not identified have received paving in the last 8
years and streets needing Utility improvements mandated
by TCEQ
• The City is proposing to issue debt to fund these
infrastructure improvements
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Application Types
• Mill and Asphalt Overlay involves the milling of
existing asphalt and the overlay of a new asphalt
surface
• Street Reconstruction involves the complete
removal and replacement of the asphalt and base
materials as well as new sidewalks and curbs
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NewlyPaved
FullReconstruction
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Reconstruction will include new curbs and Sidewalks
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Mill and Overlay – Curb to Curb
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Wedge Mill – milling
of the curb edges
prior to asphalt
overlay of full street
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Tax Rate Analysis
• Current Property Tax Rate
• M&O Rate $0.330762
• I&S Rate $0.059500
• Total Rate $0.390262
• With proposed bond issuance Property Tax Rate will not increase
until 2018
• Current I&S Rate $0.059500
• Estimated Increase $0.035700
• Total I&S Rate $0.095200
• Then decrease in 2033
• Decrease $0.031800
• Estimated I&S Rate $0.063400
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Preliminary Tax Rate Analysis
Existing Tax-
Supported
D/S
Principal Interest Total Projected
Total Tax-
Supported
D/S
$9,917,486 $12,000,000 $5,441,677 $17,441,677 $27,359,163
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SAMPLE STATEMENT ON 2015 AVERAGE TAXABLE
HOME VALUE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS
Taxing Unit Assessed      Value
Homestead 
Exemption
Taxable        
Value
2015 Rate per $100 Tax Levy
% of            Total 
Levy
Alamo Heights I.S.D. $559,986  $25,000  $534,986  $1.195000  $6,393  44%
City of Alamo Heights $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.390262  $2,185  15%
Alamo Community College Dist. $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.149150  $835  6%
Bexar County $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.297500  $1,666  12%
University Health System $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.276235  $1,547  11%
County Road & Flood $559,986  $3,000  $556,986  $0.017000 $95  12%
S.A. River Authority $559,986  $5,000  $554,986  $0.017290  $96  1%
Total $2.342437  $12,817  100%
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SAMPLE STATEMENT ON 2018 AVERAGE TAXABLE
HOME VALUE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS
Taxing Unit Assessed      Value
Homestead 
Exemption
Taxable        
Value
2015 Rate per $100 Tax Levy
% of            Total 
Levy
Alamo Heights I.S.D. $559,986  $25,000  $534,986  $1.195000  $6,393  44%
City of Alamo Heights $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.425962  $2,385  16%
Alamo Community College Dist. $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.149150  $835  6%
Bexar County $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.297500  $1,666  11%
University Health System $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.276235  $1,547  11%
County Road & Flood $559,986  $3,000  $556,986  $0.01700  $95  11%
S.A. River Authority $559,986  $5,000  $554,986  $0.017290  $96  1%
Total $2.378137  $13,017  100%
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
Original Issues General Fund Utility
Last 
Payment 
* 2007 CO $7.5 million (GF $5.165 m and Utility $2.335 m) 1,073,059$     232,814$      Aug 2017
2012 GO $6.3 million City Hall Building 7,137,128$     ‐$              Aug 2032
2016 GO REFUNDING $2.975 million 1,707,298$     1,674,158$  Aug 2027
Total (Principal and Interest) 9,917,486$     1,906,971$  11,824,457$  
Note
* 2007 Bonds were for General Fund and Utility Fund
New fire fighting and rescue apparatus
Repairs, extensions and improvements to water system 
Repairs, extensions and improvements to sewer system 
Construct street and sidewalk improvements and related 
     pedestrian amenities
Fund storm water drainage master plan
Repair, modify and renovate various City facilities
Pay for professional services related to these projects and
     pay for cost of issuance
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Map of Streets
1515
• Two Public Informational Meetings were held
at City Hall introducing proposed project
− June 29th
− July 20th
• The information was also placed on the City
Website for citizens who could not attend the
meetings
Background
1616
• City Council of the City of Alamo Heights,
Texas shall be authorized to issue bonds in the
amount of $12,000,000 for the purpose of
constructing and/or repairing streets, curbs,
sidewalks and related drainage improvements
with the bonds.
Proposition
1717
• City Council shall be authorized to levy and
pledge, and cause to be assessed and
collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all
taxable property in the City, to pay the annual
interest on the bonds and provide a sinking
fund to pay the bonds at maturity.
Proposition
1818
• Early Voting
 Lion’s Field Adult /Senior Center, Olmos Park City
Hall, and Tobin Library are included in the list of
Early Voting locations
 October 25, 2016 – November 4, 2016
• Election Day Voting
 Tuesday, November 8, 2016
 Precincts 3020 & 3026 at Alamo Heights Baptist
Church, 6501 Broadway
 Precinct 3025 at City Hall, 6116 Broadway
 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Election Information
1919
• Voting information will be available:
 City’s website
 September/October newsletter
 Publications will be in the San Antonio Express-
News and La Prensa
 Call City Secretary at 832-2209
Election Information (con’t)
2020
• Texas Government Code, Chapter 1251
allows the municipal authority to call
general obligation bond elections.
Policy Analysis
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Fiscal Impact
• If approved by the voters, tax-exempt general
obligation bonds would be sold at an
advantageous time for the City depending upon
interest rates and market conditions in or about
early 2017.
• The City should realize cost savings by
participating in the Joint Election.
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QUESTIONS

Item #5 bond proposal 2016

  • 1.
    1 An Ordinance Orderinga Special Election to be held on November 8, 2016, for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to fund the Capital Street Improvement Project Presented By: Mark Browne City Manager Item No. 5 August 22, 2016
  • 2.
    2 Introduction • Staff hasestimated approximately $12 million in Capital Infrastructure Improvement Projects for City Council consideration • Scope of work includes • Mill and Overlay of various streets within the City • Re-construction of seven streets with new curbs and sidewalks • Streets not identified have received paving in the last 8 years and streets needing Utility improvements mandated by TCEQ • The City is proposing to issue debt to fund these infrastructure improvements
  • 3.
    3 Application Types • Milland Asphalt Overlay involves the milling of existing asphalt and the overlay of a new asphalt surface • Street Reconstruction involves the complete removal and replacement of the asphalt and base materials as well as new sidewalks and curbs
  • 4.
  • 5.
    5 Reconstruction will includenew curbs and Sidewalks
  • 6.
    6 Mill and Overlay– Curb to Curb
  • 7.
    7 Wedge Mill –milling of the curb edges prior to asphalt overlay of full street
  • 8.
  • 9.
    9 Tax Rate Analysis •Current Property Tax Rate • M&O Rate $0.330762 • I&S Rate $0.059500 • Total Rate $0.390262 • With proposed bond issuance Property Tax Rate will not increase until 2018 • Current I&S Rate $0.059500 • Estimated Increase $0.035700 • Total I&S Rate $0.095200 • Then decrease in 2033 • Decrease $0.031800 • Estimated I&S Rate $0.063400
  • 10.
    10 Preliminary Tax RateAnalysis Existing Tax- Supported D/S Principal Interest Total Projected Total Tax- Supported D/S $9,917,486 $12,000,000 $5,441,677 $17,441,677 $27,359,163
  • 11.
    11 SAMPLE STATEMENT ON2015 AVERAGE TAXABLE HOME VALUE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS Taxing Unit Assessed      Value Homestead  Exemption Taxable         Value 2015 Rate per $100 Tax Levy % of            Total  Levy Alamo Heights I.S.D. $559,986  $25,000  $534,986  $1.195000  $6,393  44% City of Alamo Heights $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.390262  $2,185  15% Alamo Community College Dist. $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.149150  $835  6% Bexar County $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.297500  $1,666  12% University Health System $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.276235  $1,547  11% County Road & Flood $559,986  $3,000  $556,986  $0.017000 $95  12% S.A. River Authority $559,986  $5,000  $554,986  $0.017290  $96  1% Total $2.342437  $12,817  100%
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    12 SAMPLE STATEMENT ON2018 AVERAGE TAXABLE HOME VALUE IN ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS Taxing Unit Assessed      Value Homestead  Exemption Taxable         Value 2015 Rate per $100 Tax Levy % of            Total  Levy Alamo Heights I.S.D. $559,986  $25,000  $534,986  $1.195000  $6,393  44% City of Alamo Heights $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.425962  $2,385  16% Alamo Community College Dist. $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.149150  $835  6% Bexar County $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.297500  $1,666  11% University Health System $559,986  N/A $559,986  $0.276235  $1,547  11% County Road & Flood $559,986  $3,000  $556,986  $0.01700  $95  11% S.A. River Authority $559,986  $5,000  $554,986  $0.017290  $96  1% Total $2.378137  $13,017  100%
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    TOTAL DEBT SERVICE Original IssuesGeneral Fund Utility Last  Payment  * 2007 CO $7.5 million (GF $5.165 m and Utility $2.335 m) 1,073,059$     232,814$      Aug 2017 2012 GO $6.3 million City Hall Building 7,137,128$     ‐$              Aug 2032 2016 GO REFUNDING $2.975 million 1,707,298$     1,674,158$  Aug 2027 Total (Principal and Interest) 9,917,486$     1,906,971$  11,824,457$   Note * 2007 Bonds were for General Fund and Utility Fund New fire fighting and rescue apparatus Repairs, extensions and improvements to water system  Repairs, extensions and improvements to sewer system  Construct street and sidewalk improvements and related       pedestrian amenities Fund storm water drainage master plan Repair, modify and renovate various City facilities Pay for professional services related to these projects and      pay for cost of issuance
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  • 15.
    1515 • Two PublicInformational Meetings were held at City Hall introducing proposed project − June 29th − July 20th • The information was also placed on the City Website for citizens who could not attend the meetings Background
  • 16.
    1616 • City Councilof the City of Alamo Heights, Texas shall be authorized to issue bonds in the amount of $12,000,000 for the purpose of constructing and/or repairing streets, curbs, sidewalks and related drainage improvements with the bonds. Proposition
  • 17.
    1717 • City Councilshall be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City, to pay the annual interest on the bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity. Proposition
  • 18.
    1818 • Early Voting Lion’s Field Adult /Senior Center, Olmos Park City Hall, and Tobin Library are included in the list of Early Voting locations  October 25, 2016 – November 4, 2016 • Election Day Voting  Tuesday, November 8, 2016  Precincts 3020 & 3026 at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, 6501 Broadway  Precinct 3025 at City Hall, 6116 Broadway  7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Election Information
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    1919 • Voting informationwill be available:  City’s website  September/October newsletter  Publications will be in the San Antonio Express- News and La Prensa  Call City Secretary at 832-2209 Election Information (con’t)
  • 20.
    2020 • Texas GovernmentCode, Chapter 1251 allows the municipal authority to call general obligation bond elections. Policy Analysis
  • 21.
    21 Fiscal Impact • Ifapproved by the voters, tax-exempt general obligation bonds would be sold at an advantageous time for the City depending upon interest rates and market conditions in or about early 2017. • The City should realize cost savings by participating in the Joint Election.
  • 22.