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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5713ORDINANCE NO. 5713
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $11,900,000 OF HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014, BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) REFUNDING THE
CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2) FINANCING
CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENOVATION AND
EXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND (3) FINANCING CERTAIN
COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH A REGIONAL PARK; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE PURSUANT TO
WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE ISSUED AND SECURED;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE
OFFERED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE SERIES
2014 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF
THE SERIES 2003 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") is authorized under the provisions of
the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013
Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seg. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), to issue its bonds secured
by and payable from the revenues derived by the City from the one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax")
levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as
subsequently amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing
or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City
and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias,
delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the City from the sale of prepared food
and beverages for on -premises or off -premises consumption; and
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WHEREAS, under the authority of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the City has previously issued and there are presently
outstanding not more than $1,275,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City's Hotel, Motel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"),
which Series 2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the A&P
Commission Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "A&P
Commission") by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommended that the City assist in (i)
the completion of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center
Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Improvements") through the issuance of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds ("capital improvement bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the
Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation
will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.)
§14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the
economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs
that the City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) §26-75-606 and a "tourism project"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will secure and
develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the
City and its people; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City
Council on August 6, 2013, there was submitted to the qualified electors of the City the questions
of the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Act in principal amount (i) not to exceed $1,500,000 for
the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (iii) not to exceed $3,500,000
for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements, said bonds to be secured by a
pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the "Tax Receipts"); and
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified
electors of the City voting on the aforementioned questions approved the issuance of the bonds for
each of aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge of the Tax Receipts to the payment
thereof; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
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Section 1. Under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas,
including particularly Amendment 65 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Act,
there is hereby authorized the issuance of bonds of the City to be designated as "Hotel, Motel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds,
Series 2014" (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in the original aggregate principal amount
of not to exceed Eleven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,900,000), shall mature not
later than December 1, 2044, and shall bear interest at the rates specified in the Bond Purchase
Agreement. As authorized by the November 12, 2013 special election, not to exceed $1,500,000
aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the refunding of the Series
2003 Bonds, not to exceed $6,900,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed
applicable to the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and not to exceed $3,500,000 aggregate
principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the Park Improvements
The average yield on the Bonds as a whole shall not exceed 5.000% per annum. The
proceeds of the Bonds will be utilized (i) to finance a portion of the cost of redeeming the Series
2003 Bonds, (ii) to finance a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, (iii) to
finance a portion of the costs of the Park Improvements, (iv) to establish a debt service reserve for
the Bonds or to purchase a surety bond for reserve purposes, (v) to pay a premium for bond
insurance, if deemed economically beneficial, and (vi) to pay printing, underwriting, legal and
other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in the forms and
denominations, shall be dated, shall be numbered, shall mature, shall be subject to redemption
prior to maturity, and shall contain such other terms, covenants and conditions, all as set forth in
the Trust Indenture submitted to this meeting.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds in one or
more series, each series to be in substantially the form thereof contained in the Trust Indenture
submitted to this meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Bonds to be accepted and authenticated by the Trustee. The
Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, Stephens Inc., Fayetteville, Arkansas (the
"Underwriter"), and Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas ("Bond Counsel"), in order to
complete the Bonds in substantially the form contained in the Trust Indenture submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Bonds, their
execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
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Section 2. In order to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as they mature or
are called for redemption prior to maturity, there is hereby pledged all of the Tax Receipts. The
levy and collection of the Tax shall not be discontinued or reduced while any of the Bonds are
outstanding unless sufficient funds are on deposit with the Trustee under the Trust Indenture to
redeem the Bonds in full. The City covenants and agrees that all Tax Receipts will be accounted
for separately as special funds on the books of the City, and all Tax Receipts will be deposited and
will be used solely as provided in the Trust Indenture.
Section 3. To prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be
executed, authenticated, issued, accepted, held and secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture, by and between the City and Simmons
First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of
the City thereto, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the
Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowledged by the Trustee. The Trust Indenture
is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, including, without
limitation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms of the
Bonds. The Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond
Counsel in order to complete the Trust Indenture in substantially the form submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust Indenture,
their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the form authorized to
be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
Section 4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement
of the City, including the cover page and appendices attached thereto, relating to the Bonds. The
Preliminary Official Statement is hereby "deemed final" by the City within the meaning of U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
Statement is hereby approved. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to the
terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement, including Exhibit A thereto, and with such other changes
and amendments as are mutually agreed to by the City and the Underwriter, is herein referred to
as the "Official Statement," and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Official Statement
for and on behalf of the City. The Official Statement is hereby approved in substantially the form
of the Preliminary Official Statement submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the
Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons, the Mayor's execution to
constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement is on file with the City
Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
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Section 5. In order to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to
be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond
Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of its execution, by and
between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with
the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such
persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence
of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form
authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 6. In order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the Mayor
is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the
date of its execution, by and between the City and BOKF, NA, as the Escrow Trustee, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed by the
Escrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted
to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter, the Escrow
Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form
submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the
Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form authorized
to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested
person.)
Section 7. In order to provide for continuing disclosure of certain financial and
operating information with respect to the Tax and the City in compliance with the provisions of
Rule 15c2-12 of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of the date of its
execution, by and between the City and the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., the
Dissemination Agent, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement to be executed by the Dissemination Agent. The Continuing Disclosure
Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor
is hereby authorized to confer with the Dissemination Agent, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel
in order to complete the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the form submitted to
this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
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(Advice is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the
form authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 8. In order to secure lower interest rates on the Bonds, the Underwriter has
proposed that the City consider the purchase of a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the
proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of the principal of and interest
on the Bonds when due. If deemed economically advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice of
the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an insurance commitment and to do
any and all things necessary to accomplish the delivery of a bond insurance policy with respect to
the Bonds.
Section 9. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby
authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the issuance, sale, execution
and delivery of the Bonds and to effect the execution and delivery of the Trust Indenture, the Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and a Tax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest on the Bonds,
and to perform all of the obligations of the City under and pursuant thereto. The Mayor and the
City Clerk are further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute all papers,
documents, certificates and other instruments that may be required for the carrying out of such
authority or to evidence the exercise thereof.
Section 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if
any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be illegal or invalid, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions of
this Ordinance.
Section 11. All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 16th day of September, 2014.
ATTEST:
By:'�'�
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Trj egw"n,
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2014-0393
Legistar File ID
9/16/2014
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Paul Becker 8/28/2014 Billing & Collections /
Finance & Internal Services Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Not To Exceed $11,900,000 Of Hotel And
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Capital Improvement And Refunding Bonds, Series 2014. The bond proceeds are to
be used for renovation and expansion of the Walton Arts Center and for financing certain costs in connection with a
regional park.
Budget Impact:
Account Number
Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $
Funds Obligated $
Current Balance $
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Remaining Budget
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
To: Mayor Jordan
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: Paul A Becker
PPS
Date: August 29, 2014
Subject: Approval of a Bond Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds Series 2014 in an Amount Not To
Exceed $11,900,000
PROPOSAL:
At the request of the A & P Commission the City Council passed Ordinance Number 5605 which authorized
ballot questions to be submitted to the voter regarding the issuance of HMR Tax bonds for the following
purposes:
An amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 HMR Bonds.
An amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of financing Walton Arts Center Improvements.
An amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing Parks Improvements.
At the special election held on November 12, 2013 all three of these questions were approved by the voter. The
City and the Walton Arts Center is now prepared to move forward with these important capital improvements.
This Ordinance will authorize the actual issuance of these bonds to provide funds for the projects described
above.
RECOMMENDATION:
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
The Staff recommends approval of issuance and sale of the Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds Series 2014.
BUDGETIMPACT
The issuance of these bonds will provide funds for the Walton Arts Center Expansion and Renovation as well as
providing funds for the Regional Park.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $11,900,000 OF HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014, BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) REFUNDING
THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2)
FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND (3)
FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH A REGIONAL
PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST
INDENTURE PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE
ISSUED AND SECURED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT PURSUANT TO WHICH THE
SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE OFFERED; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2014 BONDS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW
DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE
SERIES 2003 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") is authorized under the
provisions of the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008
Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), to issue its
bonds secured by and payable from the revenues derived by the City from the one percent (1%)
tax (the "Tax") levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March
1, 1977, as subsequently amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from
renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the
boundaries of the City and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands,
convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the City
from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises consumption; and
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WHEREAS, under the authority of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the City has previously issued and there are presently
outstanding not more than $1,275,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City's Hotel, Motel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"),
which Series 2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the
A&P Commission Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "A&P
Commission") by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommended that the City assist in
(i) the completion of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center
Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Improvements") through the issuance of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds ("capital improvement bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the
Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation
will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.)
§14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the
economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has fiuther determined and the City Council concurs
that the City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city
park" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) §26-75-606 and a "tourism
project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will
secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-
being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City
Council on August 6, 2013, there was submitted to the qualified electors of the City the questions
of the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Act in principal amount (i) not to exceed $1,500,000 for
the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (iii) not to exceed $3,500,000
for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements, said bonds to be secured by a
pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the "Tax Receipts"); and
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified
electors of the City voting on the aforementioned questions approved the issuance of the bonds
for each of aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge of the Tax Receipts to the
payment thereof; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
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Section 1. Under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas,
including particularly Amendment 65 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Act,
there is hereby authorized the issuance of bonds of the City to be designated as "Hotel, Motel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014" (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in the original aggregate
principal amount of not to exceed Eleven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars
($11,900,000), shall mature not later than December 1, 2044, and shall bear interest at the rates
specified in the Bond Purchase Agreement. As authorized by the November 12, 2013 special
election, not to exceed $1,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed
applicable to the refunding of the Series 2003 Bonds, not to exceed $6,900,000 aggregate
principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the Walton Arts Center
Improvements, and not to exceed $3,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be
deemed applicable to the Park Improvements
The average yield on the Bonds as a whole shall not exceed 5.000% per annum. The
proceeds of the Bonds will be utilized (i) to finance a portion of the cost of redeeming the Series
2003 Bonds, (ii) to finance a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, (iii)
to finance a portion of the costs of the Park Improvements, (iv) to establish a debt service reserve
for the Bonds or to purchase a surety bond for reserve purposes, (v) to pay a premium for bond
insurance, if deemed economically beneficial, and (vi) to pay printing, underwriting, legal and
other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in the forms
and denominations, shall be dated, shall be numbered, shall mature, shall be subject to
redemption prior to maturity, and shall contain such other terms, covenants and conditions, all as
set forth in the Trust Indenture submitted to this meeting.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds in one or
more series, each series to be in substantially the form thereof contained in the Trust Indenture
submitted to this meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to cause the Bonds to be accepted and authenticated by the
Trustee. The Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, Stephens Inc., Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "Underwriter"), and Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas ("Bond Counsel"), in
order to complete the Bonds in substantially the form contained in the Trust Indenture submitted
to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Bonds,
their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
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Section 2. In order to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as they mature or
are called for redemption prior to maturity, there is hereby pledged all of the Tax Receipts. The
levy and collection of the Tax shall not be discontinued or reduced while any of the Bonds are
outstanding unless sufficient funds are on deposit with the Trustee under the Trust Indenture to
redeem the Bonds in full. The City covenants and agrees that all Tax Receipts will be accounted
for separately as special funds on the books of the City, and all Tax Receipts will be deposited
and will be used solely as provided in the Trust Indenture.
Section 3. To prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be
executed, authenticated, issued, accepted, held and secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture, by and between the City and Simmons
First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of
the City thereto, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause
the Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowledged by the Trustee. The Trust
Indenture is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, including,
without limitation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms
of the Bonds. The Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and
Bond Counsel in order to complete the Trust Indenture in substantially the form submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust Indenture,
their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the form authorized to
be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested
person.)
Section 4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement
of the City, including the cover page and appendices attached thereto, relating to the Bonds. The
Preliminary Official Statement is hereby "deemed final" by the City within the meaning of U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
Statement is hereby approved. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to
the terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement, including Exhibit A thereto, and with such other
changes and amendments as are mutually agreed to by the City and the Underwriter, is herein
referred to as the "Official Statement," and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
Official Statement for and on behalf of the City. The Official Statement is hereby approved in
substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement submitted to this meeting, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in
order to complete the Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official
Statement submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons, the
Mayor's execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement is on file with the City
Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
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Section 5. In order to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to
be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond
Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of its execution, by and
between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer
with the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such
persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive
evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form
authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 6. In order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated
as of the date of its execution, by and between the City and BOKF, NA, as the Escrow Trustee,
and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed
by the Escrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form
submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter,
the Escrow Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Escrow Agreement in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such
persons executing the Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of
such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form
authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 7. In order to provide for continuing disclosure of certain financial and
operating information with respect to the Tax and the City in compliance with the provisions of
Rule 15c2-12 of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of the date of its
execution, by and between the City and the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., the
Dissemination Agent, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement to be executed by the Dissemination Agent. The Continuing Disclosure
Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Dissemination Agent, the Underwriter and Bond
Counsel in order to complete the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the form
submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the
Continuing Disclosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such
approval.
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(Advice is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the
form authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by
any interested person.)
Section 8. In order to secure lower interest rates on the Bonds, the Underwriter has
proposed that the City consider the purchase of a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the
proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of the principal of and interest
on the Bonds when due. If deemed economically advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice
of the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an insurance commitment and to
do any and all things necessary to accomplish the delivery of a bond insurance policy with
respect to the Bonds.
Section 9. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby
authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the issuance, sale, execution
and delivery of the Bonds and to effect the execution and delivery of the Trust Indenture, the
Bond Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement and a Tax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest
on the Bonds, and to perform all of the obligations of the City under and pursuant thereto. The
Mayor and the City Clerk are further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to
execute all papers, documents, certificates and other instruments that may be required for the
carrying out of such authority or to evidence the exercise thereof.
Section 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and
if any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be illegal or invalid, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions of
this Ordinance.
Section 11. All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 16"' day of September, 2014.
APPROVED:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor
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CITY OF FAYETTEYILLE
CITY C WROFFICE
See Attached
ORDINANCE NO. 5773
,AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE PT NOT TO EXCEED a e devvle
REVSUE OFHOTEL, MOTEMND RESTAURANTGROSSRECEIPTSTAX ANDTOURISM
REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES G T BY THE
CITY OF FAYE17EVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1)REFUNDING THE CITY'S S
•OUTSTANDING HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2) FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RETHE EXECUTION
AND EXPANSION OF ARTS CENTER, AND (3) FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH
A REGIONAL PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ATRUST INDENTURE PURSUANTWHICH THE
';SERIES BONDS WILL BE ISSUED AND SECURED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OFF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE OFFERED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
(THE EXECUTION
OFA BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT W DEPOSIT
FOR THE SALE R THE SERIES 2014 BONDS; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION THE
-. iSERIES. 2003 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT;
'AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
i'WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") is authorized under the provisions of the Advertising and Promotion
(Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26 75 601 at seq. (as from time to time amended,
fthe "Act"), to issue its bonds secured by and payable from the revenues derived by the City from the one percent (1 %) tax (the
"Tax") levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently amended,
"upon (1) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommoda-
'tions for profit within the boundaries of the City and (it) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants,
'cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry-out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store-
'restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the City from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on premises or
off-premises consumption; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the
City has previously issued and there are presently outstanding not more than $1,275,000 in aggregate principal amount of the
City's Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), which Series
v 1-2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the A&P Commission Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "A&P Commission") by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013,
has recommended that the City assist in (i) the completion of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton
-Arts Center Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park Improvements")
:. through the issuance of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bands
,.rcapital improvement bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and
entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation will censtdute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code
�. <Annotated If 998 RepIJ §14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic
`growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
'.WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs that the City's proposed regional park
:will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) §26 75
606 and a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Refel.) §14-170-205 whirill secure and
'develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the City and its p.,-ple; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2013, there was
'submitted to the qualified electors of the City the questions of the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Act in principal amount
(q not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of refunding the Sense 2003 Bonds, (i) not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose
sof financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (ii) not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of hem, ^g
is portion of the Park Improvements, said bonds to be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the
"Tax Receipts"); and
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified electors of the City voting on the afore-
:: mentioned questions approved the issuance of the bonds for each of aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge
of the Tax Receipts to the payment thereof; and
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville. Arkansas that:
Section 1. Under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly Amendment 65
to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Act, there is hereby authorized the issuance of bands of the City to be
"designated as "Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014" (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in the original aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
Eleven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,900,000), shall mature not later than December 1, 2044, and shall bear
interest at the rates specified in the Bond Purchase Agreement. As authorized by the November 12, 2013 special election,
-" `not to exceed $1,50D,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the refunding of the Series
2003 Bonds, not to exceed $6,900,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the Walton Arts
Center Improvements, and not to exceed $3,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to
the Park Improvements
•..The.average yield on the Bonds as a whole shall' not exceed 5.000% per annum. The proceeds of the Bands will be utilized
.(i) to finance a portion of the cost of redeeming the Series 2003 Bonds, (i) to finance a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts
Center Improvements, (iii) to finance a portion of the costs of the Park Improvements. (iv) to establish a debt service reserve for
I' the Bonds or to purchase a surety band for reserve purposes, (v) to pay a premium for bond insurance, if deemed economi-
cally beneficial, and (vi) to pay printing, underwriting, legal and other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Bonds. The
Bonds shall be issued in the forms and denominations, shall be dated, shall be numbered, shall mature, shall be subject to
redemption priorto maturity, and shall contain such other terms, covenants and conditions, all as set forth in the Trust Indenture
submitted to this meeting- -'
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds in one or more series, each series to be in
substantially the form thereof contained in the Trust Indenture submitted to this meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby autho-
= lied and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to cause the Bonds to be accepted and authenticated by the Trustee. The Mayor is hereby
F Stephens Inc., Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Underwriter" and Kutak Rock LLP, Little
,,,. authorizetl to Confer with the Trustee, p y I
riiock, Arkansas ("Band Counsel"), h orderes complete the proved b substantially the form contained in the Trust Indenture
'submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Bonds, their execution to
:constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
CSection 2. In order to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as they mature or are called for redemption prior to matu-
thy, there is hereby pledged all of the Tax Receipts. The levy and collection of the Tax shall not be discontinued or reduced
whlle any of the Bonds are outstanding unless sufficient funds are on deposit with the Trustee under the Trust Indenture to
,.redeem the Bonds in full. The City covenants and agrees that all Tax Receipts will be accounted for separately as special funds
'i;
on the books of the City, and all Tax Receipts will be deposited and will be used solely as provided in the Trust Indenture.
mu. o prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be executed, authenticated, issued, accepted,
and secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture, by and
an the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the City Clerk is hereby
rized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal blithe City thereto, and the Mayor
to City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowl-
I by the Trustee. The Trust Indenture is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, including,
Alimhation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms of the Bonds. The Mayor is
y authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Trust Indenture in
antially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust
lure, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
:e is given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the formauthorized to be executed is on file with the City
and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
on 4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement of the City, including thecover page
appendices attached thereto, relating to the Bonds. The Preliminary Official Statement is hereby "deemed final" by the
Vithin the meaning of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
ment is hereby approved. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to the terms of the Bond Purchase
anent, including. Exhibit A thereto, and with such other changes and amendments as are mutually agreed to by the City
he Underwriter, is herein referred to as the "Official Statement," and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Official
hien for and on behalf of the City. The Official Statement is hereby approved in substantially the forth of the Preliminary
at Statement submitted.to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and
I Counsel in order to complete the Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary. Official Statement submit-
) this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons, the Mayor's execution to constitute conclusive
ince of such approval.`
ca is given that a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement Is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by
nterested person.)
Ion 6. In order to prescribe.the terms and conditions. upon which the Bonds are to be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor
reby authorized and directed to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of
umution, by and between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in substan-
the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor Is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter and Bond Counsel
Jar to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as .
be approved by such persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement their execution to constitute conclusive evidence
ich approval.
ice is given that a copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form authorized to be executed is on file with
;ity Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
:ion 6. in order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
:ute the Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the date of its execution, by and between the City and BOKF,NA,
to Escrow Trustee, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed by
Escrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the
or is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter, the Escrow Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the
ow Agreement in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons
Ming the Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
rice is given theta copy of the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form authorized to be executed is on file with the City
k and Is available for inspection by any interested person.)
,lion 7. In order to provide for continuing disclosure of certain financial and operating information with respect to the Tax
the City in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c2 12 of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mayor is
,by authorized and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of the date of its execution, by
between the City and the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., the Dissemination Agent, and the Mayor is hereby autho-
i and directed to cause the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be executed by the Dissemination Agent. The Continuing
:losure Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby autho-
i to confer with the Disseminatlon Agent, the Underwriter slid Bond Counsel in order to complete the Continuing Disclosure
cement in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons
outing the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
Ace is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the form authorized to be executed is on
with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any Interested person.)
:tion S. In order to secure lower Interest refuse on the Bonds, the Underwriter has proposed that the City consider the pur-
se of a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of
principal of and interest on the Bonds when due. If deemed economically advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice of
Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Insurance commitment and to do anyand all things necessary
accomplish the delivery of a bond insurance policy with respect to the Bonds.
:Hong. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things
essary to effect the issuance, sale, execution and delivery of the Bonds and to effect the execution and delivery of theTrust
anture, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
I a Tax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest on the Bonds, and to perform all of the obligations
he City under and pursuant thereto. The Mayor and the City Clerk are further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of
City, to execute all papers, documents, certificates and other instruments that may be required for the carrying out of such
hority or to evidence the exercise thereof.
;tion 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any section, phrase or provision shall
any reason he declared to be illegal or invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections,
ases or provisions of this Ordinance.
:Hon 11. All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such con:
and APPROVED this day of 16th day of September, 2014.
ATTEST:
By:
JORDAN, Mayor
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
Dated as of November 1, 2014
Prepared By:
KUTAK ROCK LLP
124 West Capitol, Suite 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
4825-1229-0077.2
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
MOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
CLOSING INDEX
TAB
Proceedings and Certificates Related to Election
Certificate of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
(the "City") as to Election Matters
Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 5605 adopted August 6, 2013, calling
a special election on the issuance of the Bonds
Exhibit B - Minutes of City Council meeting held August 6, 2013,
reciting the adoption of Ordinance No. 5605
Exhibit C - Proof of Publication of Ordinance No. 5605 in
the Northwest Arkansas edition of the Arkansas
Democrat -Gazette on August 15, 2013 4
Exhibit D - Proof of Publication of Notice of Special Election
in the Northwest Arkansas edition of the Arkansas
Democrat -Gazette on October 30, 2013
Exhibit E - Mayor's Proclamation of Election Results and Proof
of Publication in the Northwest Arkansas edition of
the Arkansas Democrat -Gazette on November 25, 2013 6
Certificate of Washington County Board of Election Commissioners
Ascertaining and Declaring Results of Special Election held
November 12, 2013
Proceedings and Certificates Related to Bond Issuance
Closing Certificate and Request of the City
Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 2310 adopted March 1, 1977, levying
a one percent (1.00%) hotel and restaurant gross receipts
tax (the "Tax") 9
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Exhibit B - Ordinance No. 2315 adopted March 15, 1977, Ordinance
No. 2648 adopted July 15, 1980, Ordinance No. 2711
adopted March 24, 1981, Ordinance No. 2869 adopted
October 19, 1982, Ordinance No. 4303 adopted March 20,
2001, and Ordinance No. 4317 adopted June 5, 2001, each
amending Ordinance No. 2310 with respect to the levying
of the Tax 10
Exhibit C - Ordinance No. 5713 adopted September 16, 2014,
authorizing issuance of the Bonds and pledging
the receipts of the Tax (the "Tax Receipts") 11
Exhibit D - Minutes of City Council meeting held September 16,
2014, reciting adoption of Ordinance No. 5713 12
Exhibit E - Proof of Publication of Ordinance No. 5713 in the
Northwest Arkansas Edition of the Arkansas
Democrat -Gazette on September 19, 2014 13
Exhibit F — Resolution of the City Advertising and Promotion
Commission (the "Commission") adopted March 11,
2013, approving the issuance of the Bonds 14
Exhibit G — Schedule of Bond Issuance Costs to be Paid at Closing 15
Form 8038-G and Proof of Mailing to Internal Revenue Service 16
Principal Documents
Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014, by and between the City
and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee") 17
Tax Regulatory Agreement dated November 19, 2014, by and between
the City and the Trustee 18
Escrow Deposit Agreement dated November 19, 2014, by and between
the City and BOKF, NA, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee") 19
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated November 19, 2014, by and between
the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as dissemination agent 20
Copies of Bonds
21
Bond Purchase Agreement dated October 28, 2014, by and between
the City and Stephens Inc., as underwriter (the "Underwriter") 22
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Preliminary Official Statement 23
Official Statement 24
Opinions
Approving Opinion of Bond Counsel 25
Supplemental Opinion of Bond Counsel 26
Defeasance Opinion of Bond Counsel 27
Reliance Letter to Bond Insurer 28
Opinion of City Attorney 29
Miscellaneous
Certificate of Commission
30
Trustee's Certificate
31
Escrow Trustee's Certificate
32
Underwriter's Certificate
33
Trustee's Receipt and Certificate as to Application of Funds
34
Escrow Trustee's Receipt
35
Underwriter's Receipt
36
DTC Blanket Letter of Representation
37
S&P Rating Letters
38
Bond Insurance (Build America Mutual Insurance Company)
BAM Municipal Bond Insurance Policy 39
BAM Debt Service Reserve Insurance Policy 40
Certificates of BAM 41
Opinion of Counsel to BAM 42
Debt Service Reserve Agreement 43
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Transcripts delivered to:
City of Fayetteville, Attn: Mr. Paul Becker (2 bound), Attn: Ms. Sondra Smith (1 CD)
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Attn: Ms. Glenda Dean (1 bound and 1 CD)
Stephens Inc., Attn: Mr. Dennis Hunt (1 bound and 1 CD)
Fayetteville City Attorney, Attn: Kit Williams, Esq. (1 bound)
Build America Mutual Insurance Company, Attn: Nolan Miller (2 CDs)
Kutak Rock LLP (1 bound)
4825-1229-0077.2
CERTIFICATE OF CITY AS TO ELECTION MATTERS
The undersigned Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a duly
organized municipality and political subdivision of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), do hereby
certify and covenant as follows:
1. The undersigned are the duly elected, qualified and acting Mayor and City Clerk
of the City, and as such officials have in their possession or have access to the official books and
corporate records of the City. This Certificate is executed and delivered in connection with the
issuance of the City's $10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds Series 2014 (the "Bonds").
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, complete, and correct copy of Ordinance
No. 5605 (the "Election Ordinance"), duly adopted by City Council of the City, at a regular
meeting, open to the public, held August 6, 2013, pursuant to which there was submitted to the
qualified electors of the City questions with respect to the issuance of up to $11,900,000 in
aggregate principal amount of Bonds secured by receipts of the City's Advertising and
Promotion Tax.
Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true, complete and correct copy of the minutes of a duly
called regular meeting of the City Council, open to the public, held August 6, 2013, reciting the
adoption of the Election Ordinance, as said minutes appear in the official records of the City; at
the meeting a quorum was present and acted throughout; the Election Ordinance is in full force
and effect and has not been altered, amended, or repealed as of the date hereof. No petition or
petitions to refer the Election Ordinance to the people under Amendment No.7 to the
Constitution of the State of Arkansas has been filed as of the date hereof and the City Council
has not referred the Election Ordinance to the people for adoption or rejection.
Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true, complete, and correct copy of a publisher's
affidavit showing publication of the Election Ordinance in the Northwest Arkansas edition of the
Arkansas Democrat -Gazette on August 15, 2013.
Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a true, complete and correct copy of a publisher's
affidavit showing publication of a Notice of Special Election in the Northwest Arkansas edition
of the Arkansas Democrat -Gazette on October 30, 2013.
Attached hereto as Exhibit E is a true, complete and correct copy of a Mayor's
Proclamation of Election Results declaring the results of the Special Election and a true,
complete and correct copy of a publisher's affidavit showing publication of the Proclamation in
the Northwest Arkansas edition of the Arkansas Democrat -Gazette on November 25, 2013.
3. The meeting of the City Council referred to in paragraph 2 hereof was open to the
public in compliance with the provisions of Section 25-19-106 of the Arkansas Code Annotated,
as amended and supplemented.
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4. The City has not adopted any by-laws or rules of procedure relating to the
conduct of its meetings.
5. Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month.
6. In the City the time for filing a referendum petition is fixed at 31 days after the
publication of local measures passed by the City Council of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands this 19th day
of November, 2014.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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ORDINANCE NO. 5605
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND SETTING A DATE FOR A
ELECTION ON THE QUESTIONS OF THE ISSUANCE BY THE CIT*ff t -.I)
NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT REP
RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE PURPOS%a-'v0F
REFUNDING THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2) NOT TO
EXCEED $6,900,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS
TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND
(3) NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN
CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED REGIONAL PARK; PLEDGING THE
PROCEEDS FROM THE EXISTING ONE PERCENT (1.00%) HOTEL,
MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORIGINALLY
LEVIED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2310 TO THE PAYMENT OF THE
REFUNDING BONDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS;
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, under the authority of Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of
1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act") and pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2310 adopted on March 1, 1977, and as subsequently amended (the "Levying Ordinance"),
the City has previously levied a one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") upon the gross
receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes,
cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience
stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City
engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption;
and
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WHEREAS, under the authority of the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the City has
previously issued and there are presently outstanding $1,875,000 in aggregate principal amount
of the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the
"Series 2003 Bonds"), which Series 2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the
City's receipts of the A&P Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "Commission") by
resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommended that the City assist in (i) the completion
of the proposed Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center
Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Improvements") through the issuance of its capital improvement bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the
Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation
will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.)
§14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the
economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs that
the City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) § 26-75-606 and a "tourism
project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) § 14-170-205 which will
secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-
being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a critical need for a source of
revenue to finance the Walton Arts Center Improvements and the Park Improvements, and that
the receipts of the A&P Tax could be so utilized, but only upon refunding or redemption of the
Series 2003 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, if approved by the electors of the City, the City has determined to issue (1)
its refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds") for
the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (2) its capital improvement bonds in principal
amount not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds') for the purpose of financing
a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (3) its capital improvement revenue
bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds") for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Park Improvements, which Refunding Bonds, Walton Arts Center
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Bonds and Park Bonds are to be equally and ratably secured by a pledge of and lien upon the
receipts of the A&P Tax; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to call a special election on the issuance by
the City of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts Center Bonds and the Park Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas:
Section 1: That under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of
Arkansas, including particularly the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and Title 14,
Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue
Bond Act"), and subject to approval by the electors of the City as provided in Section 2 below,
there is hereby authorized the issuance of (1) the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding
Bonds") for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (2) the City's Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds") for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (3) the City's Hotel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds") for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Park Improvements. Any bonds approved by the electors of the City
may thereafter be issued in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed the respective principal amount(s) approved by the City's electors. Such
bonds as are issued by the City will be secured on a parity basis by a pledge of and a lien upon
the receipts of the A&P Tax.
Section 2: That there be, and there is hereby called, a special election to be held on
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at which election there shall be submitted to the electors of the
City the questions of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts Center Bonds and
the Park Bonds.
Section 3: That the questions shall be placed on the ballot for the special election in
substantially the following forms:
Ouestion One:
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
the question of the issuance of refunding bonds in a principal amount not to
exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds"), pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 75,
Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and
Promotion Commission Act"), for the purpose of refunding the City's outstanding
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Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the
"Series 2003 Bonds"). If the issuance of the Refunding Bonds is approved, the
Refunding Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an
existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting,
leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within
the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in
restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City
engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises
consumption.
Vote on the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the
question, either for or against:
FOR the issuance of Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed
$1,500,000................................................................................... ❑
AGAINST the issuance of Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed
$1,500,000................................................................................... 0
Question Two:
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
the question of the issuance of capital improvement bonds in a principal amount
not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds"), pursuant to Title 14,
Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the
"Tourism Revenue Bond Act") and Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the
Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission
Act'), for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the expansion and
renovation of the Walton Arts Center located within Fayetteville, (the "Walton
Arts Center Improvements"). If the issuance of the Walton Arts Center Bonds is
approved, the Walton Arts Center Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien
upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied
pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i)
derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants,
concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and
similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of
selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption.
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Vote on the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the
question, either for or against:
FOR the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in a principal amount not to
exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the
Walton Arts Center Improvements..........................................................0
AGAINST the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in a principal amount not to
exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the
Walton Arts Center Improvements....................................................... ❑
Question Three:
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
the question of the issuance of capital improvement bonds in principal amount not
to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds"), pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 170,
Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue
Bond Act") and Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987
Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the purpose of
financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a regional park
owned by and located within the City of Fayetteville, which may include baseball
fields, soccer fields and related facilities (the "Park Project"). If the issuance of
the Park Bonds is approved, the Park Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and
lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax")
levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds
(i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants,
concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and
similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of
selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption.
Vote on the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the
question, either for or against:
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FOR the issuance of Park Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000
for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping
the Park Improvements...................................................................... 0
AGAINST the issuance of Park Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed
$3,500,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and
equipping the Park Improvements.......................................................... ❑
Section 4: That the election shall be held and conducted and the vote canvassed and
the results declared under the law and in the manner now provided for Arkansas municipal
elections unless otherwise provided in the Advertising and Promotion Commissions Act or the
Tourism Revenue Bond Act, and only qualified voters of the City shall have the right to vote at
the election. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the special election by one
advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, the publication to be not less
than ten (10) days prior to the date of the election.
Section 5: That the results of the special election shall be proclaimed by the Mayor,
and his proclamation shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the
City. The proclamation shall advise that the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless
attacked in the Circuit Court of Washington County within thirty (30) days after the date of
publication of the proclamation.
Section 6: That the Mayor and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, be, and
they hereby are authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to call and hold the
special election as herein provided and, if the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts
Center Bonds and/or the Park Bonds are approved by the electors, to perform all acts of whatever
nature necessary to carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance.
Section 7: That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 8: That it is hereby ascertained and declared that there is a critical need to
obtain an additional source of revenue to finance needed capital improvements, including the
Walton Arts Center Project and the Park Project, all in order to promote and protect the peace,
health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City. It is, therefore, declared that an
emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of public
peace, health and safety shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of August, 2013.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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City Attorney Kit Williams
City Clerk Sondra Smith
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City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2013
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Aldermen
Ward 1 Position I —Adella Gray
Ward 1 Position 2 — Sarah Marsh
Ward 2 Position 1 —Mark Kinion
Ward 2 Position 2 —Matthew Petty
Ward 3 Position I — Justin Tennant
Ward 3 Position 2—Martin W. Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Ward 4 Position 1 — Rhonda Adams
Ward 4 Position 2 — Alan T. Long
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on August 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM in Room
219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order.
PRESENT: Alderman Adella Gray, Sarah Marsh, Mark Kinion, Matthew Petty, Justin
Tennant, Martin Schoppmeyer, Rhonda Adams, Alan Long, Mayor Lioneld Jordan,
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley, City Clerk Sondra Smith, Staff, Press, and Audience.
Alderman Gray arrived at 6:25 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
Nominating Committee Report:
Fayetteville Housing Authority Board Appointment
Alderman Adams presented the Nominating Committee Report
A copy of the report is attached.
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Alderman Kinion moved to approve the Nominating Committee Report. Alderman
Tennant seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Alderman Gray was
absent during the vote.
Agenda Additions: None
Consent:
Approval of the July 16, 2013 City Council meeting minutes.
Approved
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department: A resolution to approve an
Agreement of Understanding between the City of Fayetteville and the Arkansas State Highway
and Transportation Department and to approve the attached budget adjustment of $75,000.00.
Resolution 165-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
2013 ADEQ E -Waste Grant: A resolution authorizing acceptance of a 2013 Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality E -Waste Grant of $25,000.00 for an &Waste coupon
redemption program, and approving a budget adjustment.
Resolution 166-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Bid #13-38 General Construction Solutions, Inc.: A resolution awarding Bid #13-38 and
approving a contract with General Construction Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $108,982.00 for
construction of sanitary sewer repairs in the vicinity of the Cliffs Apartments due to Spring 2011
flooding, approving a $10,000.00 project contingency, and approving a budget adjustment.
Resolution 167-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Bid 413-39 Goodwin & Goodwin: A resolution awarding Bid #13-39 and approving a contract
with Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc. in the amount of $1,262,647.00 for construction of water and
sewer main replacements along the West Fork of the White River, approving a project
contingency of $125,000.00, and approving a budget adjustment.
Resolution 168-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Bid #13-37 Pick -It Construction, Inc.: A resolution awarding Bid #13-37 and approving a
contract with Pick -It Construction, Inc. in the amount of $403,987.00 for construction of pool
building renovations at Wilson Park, and approving a fifteen percent (15%) project contingency.
Resolution 169-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
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Crafton Tull Amendment #1: A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the contract with
Crafton Tull for construction phase services associated with renovation of pool buildings at
Wilson Park in an additional amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and approving a budget
adjustment.
Resolution 170-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Landers Toyota of Little Rock: A resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) Toyota
Tacoma pickup trucks in the total amount of $48,838.00, pursuant to a state procurement
contract, from Landers Toyota of Little Rock for use by the Transportation and Water & Sewer
divisions, and approving a budget adjustment.
Removed from the Consent Agenda
George Nunnally Chevrolet of Bentonville: A resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2)
Chevrolet Tahoes in the total amount of $57,110.00, pursuant to a state procurement contract,
from George Nunnally Chevrolet of Bentonville for use by the Fire Department and the Solid
Waste Division, and approving two (2) budget adjustments.
Resolution 171-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Arkansas State Highway Department Safe Routes to School Grant: A resolution authorizing
acceptance of an Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Safe Routes to School
Grant in the amount of $81,248.00 to be utilized for construction of a pedestrian bridge along
Salem Road connecting Holcomb Elementary and Holt Middle School, and approving a budget
adjustment.
Resolution 172-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Aircraft Passenger Stairs: A resolution approving a budget adjustment in the amount of
$3,500.00 to provide for an increase in the project budget for the purchase of aircraft passenger
stairs for Fayetteville Executive Airport -Drake Field.
Resolution 173-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
RFP #13-07 Everbridge, Inc.: A resolution awarding RFP #13-07 and approving a contract
with Everbridge, Inc. for the provision of emergency notification services, and approving a
budget adjustment in the amount of $32,000.00.
Resolution 174-13 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Alderman Adams moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read with Landers Toyota of
Little Rock removed for discussion. Alderman Long seconded the motion. Upon roll call
the motion passed 7-0. Alderman Gray was absent during the vote.
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The followine item was removed from the Consent Aeenda for discussion
Landers Toyota of Little Rock: A resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) Toyota
Tacoma pickup trucks in the total amount of $48,838.00, pursuant to a state procurement
contract, from Landers Toyota of Little Rock for use by the Transportation and Water & Sewer
divisions, and approving a budget adjustment.
Alderman Petty moved to remove Landers Toyota of Little Rock from the Consent Agenda
and table it indefinitely. Alderman Tennant seconded the motion. Upon roll can the
motion passed 7-0. Alderman Gray was absent during the vote.
Unfinished Business: None
Public Hearine:
Raze and Removal 515 E. Township Street: A resolution ordering the razing and removal of a
dilapidated and unsafe structure owned by Marshall Aaron Mahan located at 515 E. Township
Street in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Chad Ball, Code Compliance Administrator gave a brief description of the raze and removal.
Mayor Jordan opened the Public Hearing
There was no public comment
Mayor Jordan closed the Public Hearing
Alderman Kinion moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Long seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the resolution passed 7-0. Alderman Gray was absent during the vote.
Resolution 175-I3 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
New Business:
RZN 13-4410 (2468 N. Crossover Rd./Lynnwood Estates): An ordinance rezoning that
property described in rezoning petition RZN 13-4410, for approximately 4.66 acres located at
2468 North Crossover Road from RSF-2, Residential Single -Family, 2 units per acre, to R -O,
Residential Office, subject to a Bill of Assurance.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read tire ordinance.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services gave a brief description of the ordinance.
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Alderman Tennant: You mentioned compatibility on the 2030 Plan and you mentioned that
sometimes non-residential uses when a corner is involved. The corner of 265 and Township is
not part of this.
Jeremy Pate: That is correct.
Alderman Tennant: Since we are not talking about the corner, do you know of any examples in
Fayetteville where we deviated from the 2030 Plan residential wise, to something that is not on a
comer?
Jeremy Pate: Honestly, I don't know the answer to that. I think we have seen form based codes
be utilized more, because in those cases we know the use, we know the form of the project. The
ones that come to mind for me are PZD's, because you know what the project is going to be and
how it is going to function in relationship to surrounding land uses.
Alderman Tennant: I would prefer to not vote since we have a tour planned. I have questions
and if you could work on finding the answers, I would appreciate it. Will a u -tum be permitted at
the light if you are traveling south on 265?
Jeremy Pate: Yes, the Highway Department designed Highway 265 with minimum quarter
mile segments. They are designed for larger vehicle to have a turning radius and still be able to
make a u -turn.
Alderman Tennant: Are there any other curb cuts, other than Candlewood and Township?
Jeremy Pate: Not that I am aware of, but I can find out.
Alderman Tennant: I don't know the process of contacting the school to see if anyone has
questions about school traffic being affected from this not being residential.
Jeremy Pate: By state statute we notify the school district for all our zoning actions and
annexations.
Alderman Tennant: What is the amount of land that has been lost by the landowner, compared
to what was there before?
Jeremy Pate: The Highway Department did the land acquisition and so we weren't as involved
in that, but we can find out.
Alderman Tennant: When you are going south on 265 and you turn at Township, if you don't
make a u -turn, there is a fear that people will take a left at Township, go east and then have to
make a turn around to get back north on 265. There is a driveway for the houses that are built on
the south side of Township. Is that a street?
Jeremy Pate: No, it is a shared private driveway.
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Alderman Tennant: Could theses people put a gate up on each side?
Jeremy Pate: I don't believe so, but I will find out.
Alderman Tennant: Say we do this and in two years nothing ever gets developed and then it is
sold to somebody else. Does the Bill of Assurance follow that new owner?
Jeremy Pate: Yes.
Mayor Jordan: I know that a Bill of Assurance can only be changed by the City Council.
Ben Israel, Developer: Mr. Israel spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Alderman Petty: In the Planning Commission minutes, it says Commissioner Hoskins asked if
you would consider the Neighborhood Services zoning district and staff said that while it
wouldn't alleviate all their concerns it would some of them. You answered that you hadn't
considered other zoning districts. Would you be open to considering the Neighborhood Services
zoning district?
Ben Israel: We were, but staff said it wouldn't be possible.
Jeremy Pate: The council has the right to rezone it, if you so desire.
Alderman Petty: I am confused about the logic that staff has presented for separation of uses. I
do share some of their concerns about the forms of the building and Neighborhood Services is a
zoning district that allows a property owner a greater degree of flexibility in exchange for
committing to building in a certain way.
Ben Israel: Is that a possible zoning for that?
Jason Kelley, Assistant City Attorney: The council has the legal authority to zone it that way.
Mayor Jordan: Jeremy, do you think that would be possible?
Jeremy Pate: I think anything is really possible in terms of a request to rezone property. The
Planning Commission votes on what is before them and they supported this request. I don't know
why the applicant would change. I agree with what Mr. Israel indicated, because he read directly
from our City Plan 2030 and I have no argument with that. I don't think staff agreed that RO
would create a walk able and vibrant community in this particular location.
Paul Henry: Mr. Henry spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Alderman Tennant: You live in a house that has a private drive access. Do you see people turn
at the Township light and use your private drive to turn around?
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Paul Henry: We do have some, but it is not a large volume because there is not a lot of reason
too. What concerns us, as individual owners, is that it is a private drive and increase count could
increase the cost to maintain the road due to wear and tear.
Jerry Jones, owner of the proposed development change spoke about his personal home, traffic
flow, signed petitions and is in favor of the ordinance.
Alderman Tennant: Is there a sidewalk separating your property to Highway 265?
Jerry Jones: Yes.
Alderman Tennant: Is the curb and sidewalk new or was that already there?
Jerry Jones: It is new.
Alderman Tennant: When people take a u -turn at the light in the future, they would have to
run over the curb and sidewalk to get to your property. You will see a lot of u -tum vehicles and
publicly you are saying you are ok with that?
Jerry Jones: It is where I choose to live. There are changes taking place in Fayetteville and
there are sacrifices we all have to make.
Caleb Critz, President of Hickory Park Property Owners Association spoke in opposition of the
ordinance.
Alderman Tennant: Can you turn left out of Hickory Park now?
Caleb Critz: I can now, but I don't believe I will be able too in the future.
Leslie Cameron, Secretary of Hickory Park Property Owners Association spoke in opposition of
the ordinance.
This ordinance was left on the First Reading.
ADM 13-4408 (Bicycle Parking Code Amendments): An ordinance to amend §172.10
Bicycle Parking Rack Requirements (D)(2)(e) to reduce the minimum clearance to a fire hydrant
from 15 feet to 6 feet.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services gave a brief description of the ordinance.
Alderman Petty: Where did the original rules come from?
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Jeremy Pate: We do research on peer cities and look at requirements. For fire codes, they are
adopted by the state. For bicycle parking ordinance we did an extensive study in 2002 and there
is a national standard for bicycle parking and ratios. We recently updated that about a year ago to
reflect changes in those standards.
Alderman Gray moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman
Marsh seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Alderman Long moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Alderman Adams seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 5603 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Amend §72.58 Off -Street Parking Facilities; Rules and Rates: An ordinance to amend
§72.58 Off -Street Parking Facilities; Rules and Rates by enacting a new subsection (l) Electric
Vehicle Charging Station.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Peter Nierengarten, Director of Sustainability & Strategic Planning gave a brief description of
the ordinance.
Alderman Marsh: I noticed on the sign it says it is only limited from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Does that mean that after 6:00 p.m., any vehicle could park there or does it continue to be
reserved for electric vehicles?
Peter Nierengarten: I believe it says you must pay the parking meter.
Don Marr, Chief of Staff: Rather than have one single space on a lot have a different rule than
the entire lot, we wanted the pay period to be equivalent to the pay period for every other space.
What concerns me is that if it confused you Alderman Marsh, we need to have wording that is
clearer, because it would be ticketed as an electric vehicle space. It isn't a lot we would monitor
after 6:00 p.m. because it is not a paid lot after 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Marsh: Maybe if there were two different signs on the same post, electric vehicle
parking only; pay during these hours.
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Peter Nierengarten: We can work with the Parking Division and see if we can come up with
something a little clearer.
Alderman Adams: Can a bicycle charge at an electric car charging station?
Peter Nierengarten: The plug is 220 volts and it is only available on electric cars. Electric
bicycles use a 110 receptacle.
Alderman Gray moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman
Marsh seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Alderman Adams moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Alderman Marsh seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Alderman Gray: I am happy that we have done this and it is a good thing for our progressive
city to encourage electric cars. Thank you, Peter.
Mayor Jordan: I too would like to thank Peter for his work on this and the Parking
Department.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 5604 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Special Election for HMR Bonds: An ordinance calling and setting a date for a special election
on the questions of the issuance by the City of (1) not to exceed $1,500,000 of Hotel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding the City's
outstanding Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, (2) not to
exceed $6,900,000 of Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement Bonds for the purpose of financing certain costs in connection with the renovation
and expansion of Walton Arts Center, and (3) not to exceed $3,500,000 of Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds for the purpose of
financing certain costs in connection with a proposed Regional Park; pledging the proceeds from
the existing one percent (1.00%) Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax originally
levied by Ordinance No. 2310 to the payment of the Refunding Bonds and Capital Improvement
Bonds; prescribing other matters pertaining thereto; and declaring an emergency.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
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Paul Becker, Finance Director gave a brief description of the proposed election.
Don Marr, Chief of Staff: In our staff memo, we have budget impact as none. There is actually
a budget impact; it is the cost of the special election which will need to be flmded because there
is no other scheduled election for November 12, 2013.
Aubrey Shepherd: Mr. Shepherd voiced his opinion about the ordinance.
Greg Harton, NWA Media: In the ordinance when it refers to the Regional Park, does that refer
only to the sight at Cato Springs and I-540? Could you detail the use of the $3.5 million in
spending that would take place if the bonds are approved and how that will be divided among the
different uses at the park? .
Connie Edmonston, Director of Parks and Recreation: The use of the $3.5 million would
help add three baseball fields and accommodate all the parking.
A discussion followed about the use of the money for the Regional Park for the upcoming years.
Terri Trotter, Walton Arts Center: We are thrilled that the A&P brought this forward and that
you are considering sending this bond issue to a public election. We have a conceptual plan to
add about 30,000 square feet of additional space to WAC. The goal is to connect WAC to the
activity happening on Dickson Street to add additional space for events. We believe this will
allow us to host more events and bring more people into the city.
Mayor Jordan: How old is the Walton Arts Center?
Terri Trotter: 21 years old. Part of the plan we have is to refurbish some of the equipment.
Mayor Jordan: How long have you needed a renovation?
Terri Trotter: We have not gone through a major renovation ever. There was a surface level
renovation about ten years ago, replacing the carpeting, seats in the theatre and wall coverings.
A discussion followed about the use of the money for the Walton Arts Center for the upcoming
years.
Steve Clark, Chamber of Commerce President: I would like to compliment Mayor Jordan
and members of the council and to thank you. This ordinance that is being considered is best
described as an economic development infrastructure ordinance. It is an infrastructure that would
be developed as parks, arts, playgrounds and people and is an infrastructure that will flourish and
thrive. You have empowered everybody in the City of Fayetteville who is of voting age to decide
how they want to play a part in this.
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Alderman Long: How did we come up with $6.9 million for the Walton Arts Center expansion
and $3.5 million for the Regional Park? How did we determine those numbers specifically?
Marilyn Heifner, Executive Director for the A&P Commission: The WAC came to the A&P
Commission and asked for $6.9 million to expand the center and as we looked at a twenty five
(25) year issue of new bonds there was fortunately $3.5 million left over after we paid off the
bonds that we had.
Ms. Heifner continued to speak about why the Regional Park would be an advantage
Alderman Tennant: I would like to thank Marilyn for her work on this.
Alderman Marsh: Does this lock us into a sports megaplex Regional Park or does it leave
room to include Kessler Mountain into this plan?
Jason Kelley, Assistant City Attorney: It says it is financing a portion of the cost of constructing
and equipping a Regional Park owned and located within the City of Fayetteville which may
include baseball fields, soccer fields and related facilities.
Alderman Gray: I like the term economic development infrastructure and that is what I see this
ordinance as. It is time that we take care of our young people.
Alderman Long: I would like us to consider making this a more equitable split between the
two. I think it would be a good compromise and help us to accomplish more at the Regional
Park.
Alderman Tennant: Everyone needs to keep in mind that passing this in its entirety, doesn't
pay for all of the Regional Park and certainly doesn't pay for all the Walton Arts Center
expansion. The WAC is moving forward with fundraising efforts and I am hoping that the
Regional Park can also benefit from fundraising.
Paul Becker gave a brief statement declaring that these are preliminary numbers at this point
and time.
Jason Kelley: Kit Williams requested at Agenda Session along with Gordon, our bond counsel
that they would be present on August 20, 2013 to be able to address specific legal issues. Our
bond counsel is not here tonight, so I would request that we do not complete this tonight.
Mayor Jordan: What is your opinion?
Dennis Hunt, Stephens Inc: Mr. Wilboum, Mr. Williams, Mr. Becker and I have thoroughly
reviewed the ordinance. If you want to delay that is fine, but everybody has had an opportunity
to review and comment. The author of the ordinance received our comments and made the
modifications.
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Alderman Schoppmeyer moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading.
Alderman Adams seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Alderman Tennant moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Alderman Gray seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-1. Alderman
Long voting no.
Assistant City Attorney Jason Kelley read the ordinance.
Mayor Jordan: I have been on this council since 2001 and we have talked about the Regional
Park since then. We have talked about renovating the Walton Arts Center and making
expansions and we know that this park will help the youth of this city. If we make any kind of
investment, it should be in children. It will help drive the economic engine of this city and we
need this.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Alderman Adams moved to approve an emergency clause. Alderman Tennant seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-1. Alderman Long voting no.
Ordinance 5605 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
City Council Agenda Session Presentations:
2012 Audit Management Letter Report — Tony C. Uth, Jr., Audit Committee Chair
Budget Reserves Discussion — Paul Becker, Finance Director
City Council Tour:
August 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm - RZN 13-4410 (2468 N. Crossover RdJLynnwood Estates
Announcements-
Alderman Gray: We have some openings on the Boards and Commissions of the city and we
would like for you to go to our website and look at the openings.
Don Marr: This Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be an open
house for our Eastgate Master Planning at Happy Hollow Elementary.
Gulley Park will be having their final concert for this season and the group is Uncrowned Kings .
It will begin at 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 2013.
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The City Council has a tour scheduled for this Monday, August 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The
council will meet at City Hall.
Adjournment: 8:15 p.m.
Lioneld Jo an, ayor
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Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Housing Authority Board
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
The Housing Authority Board recommends the following appointments with the approval
of the City Council.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5605
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND 'SEQU A DATE ay
OFCI A SPECIAL ELECTION THEE QUESTIONS
THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF (1) NOT TO
EXCEEQ$l,600.00DOFHOTELMDRESTAU�W ARKANSAS
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR
TPOSE OF REFUNDING THE CITY'S
OUTSTANUTSTANDING HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING
::BONDS, SERIES 20TA (2) NOT TO EXCEED R VENUE$6,900,000CA IT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN . A CONNECTION NON WITH THE
-,RENOVATION AND EXPANSIONST RESTAURANT
ARTS CENTER,ANO(3)NOTTOEXCEED
.
;53;500,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS ECTAX AND TOURISM'
:.REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONGS FOR THE PURPOSEFINANCING
'.CERTAN PROCEEDS
IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED REGIONAL PARR K PLEDGING
THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EXISTING ONE PERCENT LEVIED
HOTEL, MOTEL AND
+2611)10 THE GROSS RECEIPTS SAX ORIGINALLY LEVIED BY ORDINANCE N0:
;h2ON T' THE.PAYMETIYpF;THE:RERUNDING BONDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BONGS; PRESCRIBING OTHER`MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING
AAN:EMEflGENCV
'.u{,}yHEREAS antler the authority of Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas
;:Code` of 4887 Anhotatetl$he "Advertising antl Promdtion Comm(ssion Act"j end Wasu-
tent_to Ordinance No. 2310 adopin'on March 1, 1977, and es subsequently, amendn
'(rQe "Levying Ordinance"), the CIty hes previousry lavietl a one percent (1.00%) taz (the
ABP Tax") upon the gross receipts br grass proceeds til tledvetl from ranting; leasing
t„''c�,othervrise furnishing hotel or molal accommnaticns for profit wHhln the boundaries
of'the City and p) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, dilve-in reslauranls,. carryrou[
restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store-reslaurents, crushem
'and similar businesses within the boundaries ofthe City engaged in the business of Sell-
ing -prepared food far on -premises ocoH-premises. consumption; and
W�EBEAS under the authority of the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and
onsuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2D03, the City has
3 N"Ousiy Isauedantl them we presently outstanding $1,875,000 in aggregate principal
amqunt of the City's Hotel And Restaurant Gross Receipts Tex RefunNng Bands, Series
20 3:(On "Series 2003 Bond., which Series 2003 Bontls are securetl by the pledge of
'nand fish upon the City's receipts of the ASP Tax; and
WHEREAS the City's Ativenising and Promotlon Commission Ohe "Commission") by
%resolu0on adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommentlatl that meCiry assist In (A the
^completion .1 'he phulicsed Walton Arts Center axpenalan and renovation (the "Walton
ils Center Improvements') antl fiq IDs a.o.leition, construction antl equipping of,e
regional park (the "Park Improvements") through the Issuance of its capHai enprovsmant
'bond.; and -
WHEREAS the Commission has dotem ined.and the City Council poncum that the
Walton ARS Center is a cultural arts and entertainment facility and its expansion and mino-
Wvetlon Will constitute a "tourism project' within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated
(1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which vidl secure and develop tourism and thereby shmiulale
and enhance the economic growth and well-being tithe City and its people; and
WHEREAS the Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs that the
City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility' and "city park"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) § 26-75-606 and a "OurP
-ism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) § 14-170-205
:which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the ecohomlc
;growth and Well-being of the City and he people; and
WHEREAS the City Council AAs determined that there Is a critical need for a source of
menus to finance the Walton Arts Center improvements and the Park Improvements.
and that the receipts of the A&P Tax could be so utilized, but only upon refunding or.
redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, and
WHEREAS if approved by the electors of the, City, the City has determined to issue (1)
Its refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000 (the "Refunding
Bonds") for the purpose of refurs ing the Series 2003 Bonds, (2) its capital improvement
bonds in principalamount not to exceed $6,900,000 (Ne "Walton Arts Center Bonds') for
the purpose of financing a portion of the Walton Ads Center Improvements, and (3) He
capital. improvement revenue bons M a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the
."Perk Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements, which
Refunding Bonds, Welton Arts Center Bonds and Park Bonds are to be equally and rat
'ably securetl by a pledge of and lien Troon the receipts of the AOP Tax; and
- WHEREAS the purpose of this Ordinance is to,call a special election on the Issuance by
the City of Refunding Bonds, the Welton Arts Center Bonds and the Park Bonds;
,NO.W,. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the ally Council of the City of Fayetteville,
� t: That under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of
3rArkenses, Including particularly the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and
,' Title 14, Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of. 1987 Annotated (the
"tourism Revenue Bond Act'), and subject to approval by the electors of the,City as
{provlded in Section 2 below, there is hereby authorized the issuance of (1) the City's
;Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal
Y4mcunt of not to exceed $1,500,000 Qhs "Refunding Bands) for the purpose of refund
Iqg the Senea 2003 Bonds, (2) the City's Hotel antl Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not
twexceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds') for the purpose of financing a
r •portion of the Welton Arts Center Improvements, and (3) the City's Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the aggregate
?: principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds") for the purpose of
.. financing a portion of the Perk Imbrovements. Any bonds approved by the electors of
^:the City may thereafter be issued in one or more series from time to time in an eggre-
}gate principal amount not to exceed the respective principal amounts) approved by the
City's electors. Such bons as are Issued by the City will be secured on a parity basis
bye pledge of and a lien upon the receipts of IDs A&P Tax.. %-YfiQktlAJLli,2• That there be, and there is hereby called, a special election to be hold on
,..7uesday, November 12, 2013, at which election there shall be subtpitted to the'elec-
tons of the City the questions of the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton. Arts
Center Bonds and the Park Bonds.
$ggJ(.gp-$; That the questions Shall be placed on the ballot for the special election In
._substantially the following foams;
Question One:
Thom is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the
question of the issuance of refunding bonds in a prinrppal amount not to;exceed
$1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds"), pursuant to Tile 26. Chapter 75. Subchapter 6
of the Arkansas Code of 1987.Annotid d (the "Advadlsing and Promotion Commission
Act'), for the purpose ofrefunding'the City's outstanding Hoteland Restaurent Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding Bond., Sade. 2003 Oh. "Series 20M Bands"). if Me two-
ance of the Refunding Bends is approved, the Refunding Bonds shall be secured
by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax
One "A&P Tax') levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or
grossproceeds O,dedvad}rentmntipg,leasingorothervrimiumishh hotelormotel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City antl Qi) of restaurants,
cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive -In restaurarls, carry -out restaurants, concession stantls,
convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within
the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for 0o-
premises orbH-premisas Consumption.
- Vote on Me question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the question,
either far or against:
FOR the Issuance of Refunding Bends in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000
...................................................................................
:AGAINST the issuance of Refunding Bonds in a principalamount not to exceed
$1.500101:0- ................................................ ......................
- "Question Two• '
There is submitted to the qualified electors of Me City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the
question of the issuance of capital Improvement bends in a principal amount not to
exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Sandal, pursuant to Title 14, Chapter
i:..,170, Subchapter 2 of Me Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue
Bond Act') antl TIM, 26, Chapter 76. Subohapter 6 of Me Arkansas Code of 1987
Ahnotated (the "Advertlem; and Promotion Comrnlsslon Acf), far the purpose of
financing a portion of the costs of the expansion and renovation of the Walton Aria
"Center lacetetl wkhirt Fayetteville, (the "Walton Art. Center Improvements'). 0 the
e�-=once pf the Welton Arts Center Bonds Is approved, the Walton Ads Center Bonds
.hall be secured by a pledge of and Ilan upon Me receipts of an existing one percent
(1:00%) tax Rhe "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross
receipts.or gross proceeds O derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing"
hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (O
Of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, dais, drive -Int restaurants; carry -out restaurants.
'.
"name
ion stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurant& caterers and
similar businesses Within the boundides of the, City engaged In the business of selling
k'.prepared food for on -premises or off -premises -consumption.
Vote on,the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the question,
- eltherfororagainst: '
y;FOR theissuanceof Welton Ads Center Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed
$6,900,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts
the issuance of Walton Ads Center Bonds in a principal amount not to
,900,000 for the purpose of financing a. portion of the costs of the Walton
r Improvements,..........................:...........................
e is submitted to the qualified electore of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the
lion of the issuance of capital improvement bonds In principal amount not to
ad $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds"), pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 170, Subchapter
the Arkansas Coon of 1987 Annotatad (the "Tourism Revenue Bond Act-) and
26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1967 Annotated (the
arguing and Promotlon Commission Act"), for the purpose of financing a portion
e. costs of constructing and equipping a regional park owned by and located
n. the City of Fayetteville, which may include baseball fields, soccer fields and
Park Bands stall be secured by pledge of and Ilan upon the receipts of an exhl-
one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P. Tax j levied pursuant to Ordlnarwe No. 2310
n the gross receipts or gross proceeds O derived from reefing, leasing or other-
s furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of
City and (O of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out
iimllar businesses within the boundaries ofthe City engaged In the business
prepared two for on -premises or oli-premises consumption.
he question' by placing an "X" in one of the squares fallowing the question,
oragainst -
Issuance of Perk Bonds In a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for
xse of Mincing a portion of the costs of gonstructing and equipping the Park
nems .....................................................
the issuance of Park Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000
moose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping the
rovements..................... .... ... ....................
......
That the eleyllon shall be held end conducted and the vote canvassed and
declared under the law and in the manner now provided forArkansas munlcl-
)s unless otherwise provided in the Advertising and Promotion Commissions
Tounsm Revenue Bond Aat and only qualified voters of the Dry shall have
vote at the election. The City Clerk Is hereby directed to give notice of the
alion by one advertisement In a newspaper of general circulation wMh Me
rblleatlon to be not less than ten (10) days prior to Me date of the election.
That the results of the special election shall be piodaaned by the Mayor,
clarrnalon shall be published onetime In a newspaper of general circulation
v, Yuu u , u e yro ----
That
u, n.That the Mayorand the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, be, and they
authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to call and hold
I election as herein provided and, If the issuance of the Refunding Bonds.
I Arts Center Bonds and/or the Park Bonds are approved by the electors; to
I acts of whatever nature necessary to tarty out the authority conferred by
ince.
That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repeated
int of such conflict
1 That it is hereby ascertained and declared that there is A critical need
an additional eoume.of revenue to -finance needed capital Improvements,
he Walton Alts Center Project and the Park Project, all in order to pronate
it Me peace, health,:safety and welfare of the Inhabitants of the City. It Is,
declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for
Irate preservation of public peace, health and safety shat be in force and
edlately from shot after Its passage.
d APPROVED this 6th day of August, 2013
ATTEST:
Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City
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Id hereby proclaim the following to
reoial Election: .
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nds in a principal amount not to,
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Arts. Center Bonds
s -center Bonds in a Principalamount
me of financing a porti6n of the costs
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CERTIFICATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
ASCERTAINING AND DECLARING RESULTS
OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE SPECIAL ELECTION
IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
STATE OF ARKANSAS )
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
We, the undersigned members of the Board of Election Commissioners of Washington County, Arkansas, do hereby
certify the following Washington County results in the November 12, 2013 Election on the question of:
Question 1: Refunding Bonds
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of refunding
bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds"), pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 75,
Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the
purpose of refunding the City s outstanding Hotel and Restaurant Grass Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the
"Series 2003 Bonds"). If the issuance of the Refunding Bonds is approved, the Refunding Bonds shall be secured by a
pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or
motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, dells, drive-in
restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and
similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or
off -premises consumption.
FOR the issuance of Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000
AGAINST the issuance of Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000
FOR: 3705
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Question 2: Walton Arts Center Bonds
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of capital
improvement bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds"), pursuant to Title
14, Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Cthe "Tourism Revenue Band Act") and Tide 26,
Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act'),
for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the expansion and renovation of the Walton Arts Center located
within Fayetteville, (the "Walton Arts Center Improvements"). If the issuance of the Walton Arts Center Bonds is
approved, the Walton Arts Center Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one
percent (1.00a%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i)
derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of
the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands,
convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged
in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption.
FOR the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of
financing a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements
AGAINST the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of
Financing a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements
FOR: 3640
AGAINST: 666
Question 3: Park Bonds
There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of capital
improvement bonds in principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bands"), pursuantto Title 14, Chapter 170,
Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue Bond Act") and Title 26, Chapter 75,
Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the
purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a regional park owned by and located within
the City of Fayetteville, which may include baseball fields, soccer fields and related facilities (the "Park Project'7. If the
issuance of the Park Bonds is approved, the Park Bands shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an
existing one percent (1.0045) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross
proceeds (1) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the
boundaries of the City and (it) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, dells, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants,
concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries
ofthe City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption.
FOR the issuance of Park Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of
the costs of constructing and equipping the Park Improvements
AGAINST the issuance of Park Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing a
portion of the costs of constructing and equipping the Park Improvements
FOR: 3682
AGAINST: 628
Returns of the votes for the City of Fayetteville, Special Election in Washington County, Arkansas have been delivered by us to
the Washington County Clerk.
We further certify that the polls were open from 7:30 A. M. until 7:30 P.M., that only the duly appointed election officials
made due returns of the votes cast, and that we have canvassed the votes as required bylaw.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereinto set our hands this November 15, 2013.
Board of Election CommissiAters, Washington County AR
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Rende Oelschlaeger, lUmber
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Peter Loris, Member
CERTIFICATE
I CERTIFY THAT THIS INSTRUMENT 1S A
TRUE COPY OF THE ON
FILE IN THIS OFFICE ATE_ 1
BECKY LEWAL EN - COUNTY CLERK^
CLOSING CERTIFICATE AND REQUEST OF THE CITY
The undersigned Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a duly
organized municipality and political subdivision of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), do hereby
certify, represent, covenant and request as follows:
1. The undersigned are the duly elected, qualified, and acting Mayor and City Clerk
of the City, and as such officials have in their possession or have access to the official books and
corporate records of the City. This Certificate is executed and delivered in connection with the
issuance of the City's $10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds").
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, complete and correct copy of Ordinance
No. 2310 (the "Levying Ordinance"), duly adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors of the
City at a duly called regular meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public, held March 1,
1977. The Levying Ordinance levies a one percent (1%) tax upon certain gross receipts derived
by hotel, motel and restaurant establishments within the City (the "Tax"). The Levying
Ordinance is in full force and effect and has not been repealed as of the date hereof, except as
specifically described in the next succeeding paragraph. No petition or petitions to refer the
Levying Ordinance to the people under Amendment No. 7 to the Constitution of the State of
Arkansas have been filed as of the date hereof, and the City Council has not referred the Levying
Ordinance to the people for adoption or rejection.
Attached hereto as Exhibit B are true, complete and correct copies of (i) Ordinance No.
2315, duly adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors of the City at a duly called regular
meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public, held March 15, 1977, (ii) Ordinance No.
2648, duly adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors of the City at a duly called regular
meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public, held July 15, 1980, (iii) Ordinance No.
2711, duly adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors of the City at a duly called regular
meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public, held March 24, 1981, (iv) Ordinance No.
2869, duly adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors of the City at a duly called regular
meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public, held October 19, 1982, (v) Ordinance No.
4303, duly adopted by a majority of the City Council at a duly called regular meeting of the City
Council, open to the public, held March 20, 2001, and (vi) Ordinance No. 4317, duly adopted by
a majority of the City Council at a duly called regular meeting of the City Council, open to the
public, held June 5, 2001 (collectively, the "Amending Ordinances"). Each of the Amending
Ordinances were adopted for the purpose of amending and supplementing the Levying
Ordinance and, except with respect to the effects attributable to the other Amending Ordinances
listed in this paragraph, none of the Amending Ordinances have been altered, amended or
repealed as of the date hereof. No petition or petitions to refer any of the Amending Ordinances
to the people under Amendment No. 7 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas have been
filed as of the date hereof, and the City Council has not referred any of the Amending
Ordinances to the people for adoption or rejection.
Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true, complete, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 5713
(the "Bond Ordinance"), duly adopted by a majority of the City Council at a duly called regular
meeting of the City Council, open to the public, held September 16, 2014. The Bond Ordinance
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authorizes the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and the Bond Ordinance is in full force
and effect and has not been altered, amended or repealed as of the date hereof. No petition or
petitions to refer the Bond Ordinance to the people under Amendment No. 7 to the Constitution
of the State of Arkansas have been filed as of the date hereof, and the City Council has not
referred the Bond Ordinance to the people for adoption or rejection.
Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a true, complete and correct copy of the minutes of a
meeting of the City Council held September 16, 2014, showing adoption of the Bond Ordinance,
as said minutes appear in the official records of the City. At said meeting a quorum was present
and acted throughout.
Attached hereto as Exhibit E is a true, complete, and correct copy of a publisher's
affidavit showing publication of the Bond Ordinance in the Northwest Arkansas edition of the
Arkansas Democrat -Gazette on September 19, 2014.
No authority or proceeding in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the
Bonds has been repealed, revoked or rescinded.
3. The following described instruments, as executed and delivered by the Mayor
and/or City Clerk, are in substantially the same form and text as the copies of such instruments
which were before and approved by the City Council at the September 19, 2014 meeting referred
to in paragraph 2 above, with such changes not inconsistent with the Bond Ordinance as have
been approved by the officials executing the same.
Document Date Other Party or Parties
Trust Indenture November 1, Simmons First Trust Company,
2014 N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee")
Tax Regulatory Agreement November 19, Trustee
2014
Escrow Deposit Agreement November 19, BOKF, NA, as escrow trustee (the
2014 "Escrow Trustee"
Continuing Disclosure Agreement November 19, Trustee
2014
Bond Purchase Agreement October 28, 2014 Stephens Inc., as underwriter
(the "Underwriter")
Official Statement October 28, 2014 None
The Trust Indenture, the Tax Regulatory Agreement, the Escrow Deposit Agreement, the
Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement and the
Debt Service Reserve Agreement dated November 19, 2015 (the "Reserve Agreement"), by and
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between the City and Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"), are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "City Documents."
4. The persons named below were on the date or dates of the execution of the City
Documents, and are on the date hereof, the duly qualified and acting incumbents of the offices of
the City set opposite their respective names. The undersigned, or their successors in office, are
the authorized representatives of the City for all purposes of the Bond Ordinance and the City
Documents.
Title Name
Mayor Lioneld Jordan
City Clerk Sondra Smith
5. The undersigned Mayor of the City did manually execute each of the City
Documents and the undersigned City Clerk of the City did manually attest the Trust Indenture.
The undersigned Mayor of the City did manually execute and the undersigned City Clerk did
manually attest $10,890,000 aggregate principal amount of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014
(the "Bonds"), said series of bonds being initially issued in the form of fourteen (14) fully
registered bonds numbered from R14-1 upwards, initially dated as of November 1, 2014.
6. The City has duly adopted the Levying Ordinance, the Amending Ordinances and
the Bond Ordinance (and has duly pledged the Tax Receipts described therein) and has duly
authorized, executed and delivered the Bonds and each of the City Documents by all necessary
action under the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly Arkansas
Code Annotated Sections 26-75-601 (the "Authorizing Legislation"). As of the date hereof, the
Levying Ordinance, the Amending Ordinances, the Bond Ordinance, the Bonds and each of the
City Documents are in full force and effect and each constitutes the valid, binding and
enforceable obligation of the City, except to the extent their enforceability may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally, or by the
availability of equitable remedies, and the City is entitled to the benefits of the same. The City
has complied in all respects with the provisions of the Authorizing Legislation and has full legal
right, power and authority to issue the Bonds for the purpose stated in the Authorizing
Legislation and to enter into the Bond Purchase Agreement, to adopt the Bond Ordinance, to
issue, sell and deliver the Bonds as provided in the Bond Purchase Agreement, and to carry out
and consummate all other transactions contemplated by the City Documents.
7. Any certificate signed by any official of the City (including this certificate)
delivered to the Trustee or the Underwriter shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the
City to the Trustee or the Underwriter as to the statements made therein (and herein).
8. The sea] affixed to this certificate is the legally adopted, proper and only official
seal of the City, and has been duly affixed to the Bonds.
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9. The meetings of the City Council of the City referred to in paragraph 2 hereof
were open to the public in compliance with the provisions of Section 25-19-106 of the Arkansas
Code Annotated, as amended and supplemented.
10. The present officials of the City and their respective terms are as follows:
11. The Levying Ordinance created the City Advertising and Promotion Commission
(the "Commission"), which is presently composed of the following members:
Date of Expiration
Name
Office
of Term
Lioneld Jordan
Mayor
12/31/16
Kit Williams
City Attorney
12/31/14
Sondra Smith
City Clerk
12/31/16
Rhonda Adams
Alderman
12/31/14
Adella Gray
Alderman
12/31/14
Mark Kinion
Alderman
12/31/14
Alan Long
Alderman
12/31/16
Sarah Marsh
Alderman
12/31/16
Matthew Petty
Alderman
12/31/16
Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Alderman
12/31/16
Justin Tennant
Alderman
12/31/14
11. The Levying Ordinance created the City Advertising and Promotion Commission
(the "Commission"), which is presently composed of the following members:
By Resolution duly adopted by the Commission on March 11, 2013 (the "Approving
Resolution"), the Commission has approved the issuance of the Bonds and the pledge of the Tax
Receipts. A copy of the Approving Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
12. The Authorized Representatives of the City for all purposes of the Trust Indenture
are Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, whose signature appears on page 8, and Paul Becker, Finance
Director, whose signature appears below. Until further written notice to you, any instrument
authorized by the Trust Indenture to be signed by an Authorized Representative of the City is to
be honored if it contains the manual signature of either of these individuals.
Paul Becker, Finance Director
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Date of Expiration
Name
Office
of Term
Ching Mong
Chairman
4-1-18
Matt Behrend
Member
4-1-15
Robert Ferrell
Member
4-1-17
Tim Freeman
Member
4-1-16
Mathew Petty
City Council Representative
n/a
Justin Tenant
City Council Representative
n/a
Hannah Withers
Member
4-1-17
By Resolution duly adopted by the Commission on March 11, 2013 (the "Approving
Resolution"), the Commission has approved the issuance of the Bonds and the pledge of the Tax
Receipts. A copy of the Approving Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
12. The Authorized Representatives of the City for all purposes of the Trust Indenture
are Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, whose signature appears on page 8, and Paul Becker, Finance
Director, whose signature appears below. Until further written notice to you, any instrument
authorized by the Trust Indenture to be signed by an Authorized Representative of the City is to
be honored if it contains the manual signature of either of these individuals.
Paul Becker, Finance Director
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13. The City has not and will not engage in any activity which might result in the
income of the Bonds becoming taxable to it or any interest on the Bonds becoming taxable to the
recipients thereof under the Federal income tax laws. This covenant is made to all owners of the
Bonds, their successors and assigns, as a further inducement for the purchase of the Bonds.
14. All of the conditions, covenants and agreements required in the Trust Indenture
and the Bond Purchase Agreement to be satisfied or performed by the City at or prior to the
issuance and sale of the Bonds have been complied with, satisfied or performed in the manner
and with the effect contemplated in the Trust Indenture and the Bond Purchase Agreement. Each
of the representations and warranties of the City contained in the Bond Purchase Agreement and
the Trust Indenture are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this
Certificate as if made on the date of this Certificate.
15. The information contained in the Official Statement relating to the City, its
organization, properties, operations and financial condition, and the description of the Bonds, the
Commission, the Trust Indenture, the Bond Ordinance, the Tax and the Tax Receipts is true and
correct in all material respects. To the best of the knowledge of the undersigned, as of its issue
date, the Official Statement does not contain any untrue or incorrect statement of a material fact
and does not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. To the best
knowledge of the undersigned officials of the City, no event affecting the City, the Commission,
the Tax or the Tax Receipts has occurred since the date of the Official Statement which should
be disclosed in the Official Statement for the purposes for which it is used that is necessary to
disclose therein in order to make the statements and information therein not misleading in any
material respect.
16. There are hereby delivered to the Trustee fourteen (14) typewritten Bonds, one for
each maturity, in the aggregate principal amount of $10,980,000, to be registered in the name of
Cede & Co. The Trustee is hereby requested to authenticate the Bonds and to receipt for and
upon the order of the Underwriter on behalf of the City, deliver the Bonds to The Depository
Trust Company, New York, New York, after authentication and upon payment therefor of
$11,532,990.60, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery in the amount of $20,270.63, and
less $27,730.55 paid by the Underwriter to Build America Mutual Assurance Company on behalf
of the City for the Policy (as defined in the Trust Indenture) and the Reserve Policy (as defined
in the Trust Indenture), for a total purchase price of $11,525,530.68. The Trustee is hereby
directed to deposit the Bond proceeds as follows:
(a) Deposit the accrued interest on the Bonds in the amount of $20,270.63 into the
Interest Account of the Bond Fund;
(b) $599,100.06 shall be transferred to the Escrow Trustee for deposit in the Escrow
Fund (as defined in the Escrow Agreement), and shall be used, together with $56,091.82 of other
legally available funds of the City, to pay the maturing principal and interest on the Series 2003
Bonds (as defined in the Trust Indenture);
(c) Deposit $82,500.00 into the Costs of Issuance Fund and immediately pay those
Costs of Issuance with respect to the Bonds, as set forth in Exhibit G hereto;
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(d) Deposit $7,181,004.09 in the Walton Arts Center Account of the Projects Fund;
(e) Deposit the remaining balance (viz., the sum of $3,642,655.90) in the Park
Account of the Projects Fund.
17. The City is a city of the first class pursuant to Title 14, Subtitle 3, Chapter 43 of
the Arkansas Code Annotated. The City is operating under the major -council form of
government pursuant to Title 14.
18. The City has not adopted any by-laws or rules of procedure relating to the conduct
of its City Council meetings.
19. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation involving the City or
the Commission before or by any court or public board or body pending or, to the knowledge of
the undersigned, threatened wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would: (i) affect
the creation, organization, existence or powers of the City or the Commission or the titles of their
officials to their respective offices, (ii) enjoin or restrain the issuance, sale or delivery of any of
the Bonds or the City Documents, the levy or collection of the Tax, or the pledge of the Tax
Receipts thereof, (iii) in any way question or affect any of the rights, powers, duties or
obligations of the City or the Commission with respect to the Tax, (iv) in any way question or
affect any authority for the issuance, authorization, execution, authentication, sale or delivery of
the Bonds or the validity or enforceability of the Bonds, the City Documents, the Tax, the
Levying Ordinance, the Amending Ordinances, the Bond Ordinance, or the assignment by the
City of any of the moneys, instruments or other rights pledged under the Trust Indenture, or
(v) in any way question or affect the Official Statement or the transactions contemplated thereby,
or any other agreement or instrument to which the City is a party and relating to the Bonds.
20. The Tax authorized under the Authorizing Legislation has been levied within the
City pursuant to the Levying Ordinance (as amended by the Amending Ordinances) and the
collection of such Tax commenced on April 1, 1977, as approved by the voters of the City. The
Tax Receipts are not presently pledged or hypothecated in any manner or for any purpose other
than for the payment of the Bonds as provided in the Trust Indenture.
21. In the City, the time for filing a referendum petition is fixed at 31 days after the
publication of the measure upon which the referendum is sought.
22. The adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Amending Ordinances and the Bond
Ordinance, the execution and delivery of the City Documents, the authorization, execution and
delivery of the Bonds, and compliance with the provisions thereof under the circumstances
contemplated thereby does not and will not in any material respect conflict with, or constitute on
the part of the City a breach or default under, any agreement or other instrument to which the
City is a party, or any existing law, administrative regulation, court order or consent decree to
which the City is subject.
23. The City's employer tax identification number is 71-6018462
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24. The City Documents and the information supplied to Ambac Assurance
Corporation in order to obtain the Surety Bond and the Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy do
not contain any untrue or misleading statement of a material fact and do not fail to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the information
contained therein not misleading.
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25. Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, hereby certifies that the signature of Sondra Smith, City
Clerk, affixed hereto is her true and correct signature, and Sondra Smith, City Clerk, hereby
certifies that the signature of Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, affixed hereto is his true and correct
signature.
IN WUNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands as of
November 19, 2014.
CITY OF FAIYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS
V / L d J dan, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 2310 r OP R E
'77 MAR 22 PM 2; 26
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS
HOTELS, MOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND CAFETERIASsd]HIQn i-L•;;TY
CITY; PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION Y=-,; ;
FORCEMENT OF THE TAX; PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSES FOtE��i,mEr ;
REVENUES DERIVED FROM COLLECTION OF THE TAX MAY SE IS;C(FAj;
CREATING A CITY ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION: PRE-
SCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the 'CiCy')'has
many benefits to offer visitors to the City and is presently not
taking full advantage of its resources for the attraction of
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the development of such resources would result in
many economic and other benefits to the City and its inhabitants;
and
WHEREAS, the City does not have funds available but the
General Assembly of the State of Arkansas has adopted Act No.
185 of 1965 ('Act No. 185'), as amended by Act No. 123 of 1969
Met No. 123'), providing a means by which the City can obtain
the needed funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. There is hereby levied,effective Aril 1, 1977
a tax of one per cent (the 'tax') upon the gross receipt: zom e
renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing of hotel or motel accom-
modations for profit in the City and upon the gross receipts of
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and all other establishments engaged
in the business of selling prepared food for consumption on the
premises of such establishment in the City.
(b) The tax shall be collected from the purchaser or user
of the food or accommodations by the person, firm, corporation,
association, trust or estate (or other entity of whatever nature) �.
selling such food or furnishing such accommodations (the "taxpayer"),
and the taxpayer shall remit to the City on the fifteenth day of
each month all collections of the tax for the preceding month, f
accompanied by reports on forms to be prescribed by the City
Manager.
(c) As provided in Act No. 185, the provisions of Act No.
386 of 1941, as amended, together with the rules and regulations
thereunder, shall, so far as practicable, apply to the administra-
tion, collection, assessment and enforcement of the tax.
Section 2. There is hereby created the City Advertising and
Promotion Fund, to which fund there shall be credited all collections
of the tax.
Section 3. The City Advertising and Promotion Fund shall be
nsed, in the manner determined by the City Advertising and Pro-
- exclusively E, -,r the advertiseaent and promotion
of the City and its environs and/or for the c.;nstr_ tion, main-
tenance, repair and operation of a convention center, including
the pledge of revenues therein to the payment of bonds issued
under Act No. 185, as amended by Act No. 123.
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Section 4. (a) There is hereby created the City Advertising
and Promotion Commission (the 'Commission'). The Commission shall
have the powers and duties- prescribed by Act No. 185, as now or
hereafter amended. The Commission shall be composed of seven
members as follows; Four members shall be owners or managers of
hotels, motels or restaurants (or other establishments engaged in
the business of selling food for consumption on the premises) (the
'hotel and restaurant members•) who shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the approval of the Board of Directors of theCCa�ttty;
three members shall be the Mayor of the City and two members Of
the Board of Directors of the City selected by the Board of
Directors of the City.
(b) The hotel and restaurant members shall at the first
meeting of the Commission draw lots for terms of one to four
years; all successors (except those appointed to complete an
unexpired term) shall serve a term of four years.
Section 5. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts thereof,
in conflict, in whole or in part, with any of the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. The provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable. If any provision shall be held to be
invalid or to be inapplicable to any persons or circumstances,
such invalidity of inapplicability shall not affect the remainder
of the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 7. It has been found, and it is hereby declared,
that the City badly needs additional revenues for the advertising
and promotion of the City and for the development of a convention
centers that this ordinance and the tax levied by it are the only
reasonable means available for the alleviation of these needs;
and that the advertisement and promotion of the City and the
development of a convention center are essential to the continued
development of the City and to the welfare of the inhabitants
thereof. This ordinance, therefore, being necessary for the pre-
servation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is
declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in effect from
and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /,& DAY OF v ?L&4, •J,_J , 1977.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
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A.11 ORDINANCE MENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE, NUMBER 2314
CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 1$ HOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX.
LEVIED =HEREBY TO JUNE 1, 1977.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
FpyETT-Z�ILLS, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the effective date of the It Hotel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax levied by Section 1 of Ordinance
.jurmber 2310 be, and the same is hereby, changed from April 1,
1977 to June 1, 1977.
PASS= =VD APPROVED THIS &&DAY OF L977.
APPROVED:
ATTEST.: D- ,
CITY CLERK
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ORDINANCE NO. 7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF
TO PRESCRIBE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX.
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ORDINANCE
TO PAY THE CIT L$c`
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2310 is
hereby amended by adding Paragraph (d) to read as follows:
(d) Any person required under this Ordinance to
pay over the tax levied by Section 1 hereof and who
shall fail to do so shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a
fine of not more than $500.00 or double that sum for
each repetition of such offense.
PASSED AND APPROVED this L5 day of��, 1980.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CEI:T1FiCAT% OF i.ECORD
State of ArGarsas ( �S
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City of Fayetteviiie
I. Bonnie Goering, C!" Clcrl;
recorder for the City of Fayetteviac• do i:crs-
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by certify that t;ie anncxcd or
of record in my office and tiie ...rt
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pears in Ordinance & Resolution b:.,,)!;`
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City Clerk an(l E�: Offic'i'o
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2310 TO REQUIRE
THE TAXPAYER LIABLE FOR THE TAX IMPOSED THEREBY TO
ATTACH TO THE CITY'S MONTHLY REPORTING FORM A COPY �!o"
OF SAID PERSON'S CONCURRENT MONTHLY STATE SALES TAX •`�%T�� F�lY//��
REPORT.
CF?jrFA•c77 ,.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: -
Section 1. That Sec. 1(b) of Ordinance No. 2310 is
hereby amended by adding the following:
The taxpayer shall attach to the City's monthly
reporting form a copy of the taxpayer's concurrent
monthly State gross receipts tax report; provided
the requirement prescribed hereby shall not apply
if the taxpayer executes a written authorization for
the Arkansas Commissioner of Revenues to release
said monthly reports to the City.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. 2310, and all amendatory
ordinances thereto, shall be codified as Sec. 18A-1 of the
Fayetteville Code of Ordinances.
Section 3. The Board of Directors hereby determines
that effective administration of City hotel and motel
and restaurant tax collections is essential to provide
badly needed additional revenue for the advertising and
promotion of the City; and that this ordinance is necessary
for effective administration of said tax collections.
Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and
this ordinance being necessary for the public welfare shall
be in full force and effect frau and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this g71s, day of `h7tit t%J , 1981.
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED'
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MAYOR
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ORDINANCE NO. oZ SSG % 3`2
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 18A-1 OF THE FAYETTftti;=y Y. ,
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THE TIME AT WHICH
FAILURE TO PAY THE CITY'S ONE PER CENT HOTEL, MOTEL
AND RESTAURANT TAX IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF G
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That Sec. 18A -1(b) of the Fayetteville Code
of OrTj�nances is hereby amended by adding the following:
It shall be unlawful for any taxpayer, as defined
herein, to fail to remit to the City by the 20th day
of each month all collections of the tax levied by
Section (a) above; and, upon conviction thereof, the
taxpayer shall be punished by a fine of not more than
$500.00, or double that sum for each repetition of such
offense.
Section 2. That Sec. 18A-1 (c.l) of the Fayetteville
Code o Or finances is hereby repealed. /
PASSED AND APPROVED this ' day of �7'O�, 1982.
L�.r zRYETTF/ APPROVED:
k. Mayor
ATTEST:;
BY
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ORDINANCENO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §35.20 OF THE CODE OF
FAYFFIEVILLE (ORDINANCE NO. 2310, AS AiNfENDED),
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, LEVY OF TAX TO
PROVIDE PENALTIES AND ENFORC AIENT, ALLOWING
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS
AND PROVIDING FOR RULE MAKING POWER.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to allow for the examination of taxpayer
records and investigations to assist in the fair and accurate collection of the
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant tax (hereinafter HMR tax) and;
WHEREAS, provisions are needed for penalties against those who fail to
comply with the HMR tax ordinance and;
WHEREAS, the City believes that promulgating rules and regulations in
administering the HMR tax will be beneficial in fairly and accurately interpreting
the provisions of the HMR tax,
NOW, TIiEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYEITEV'ILLE, ARKANSAS:
secti�. That §35.25 of the Code of Fayetteville is hereby added as
follows:
§35.25 Penalties and Enforcement, The City may assess penalties and
interest against taxpayers who fail to timely report or pay the tax. The penalty
shall be equal to five percent (5%) of the unpaid tax amount per month not to
exceed a total assessment of thirty-five percent (35%) of the unpaid tax. Simple
interest on unpaid taxes shall be assessed at the rate of ten percent (10%) per
annum. In addition, the City may exercise all powers listed under A.C.A.§26-75-
603 (c) as may be amended from time to time and may utilize the provisions of
A.C.A. §26-75-603 (d) and (e) as may be amended from time to time in enforcing
the tax.
cp,- rm ? That §35.26 of the Code of Fayetteville is hereby added as
follows:
§35.26 Examinations and Investigations. The collector of the tax in
order to enforce the tax, by determining the accuracy of taxpayer reports and
remittances, or fixing any liability under the ordinance, may melee an
examination or investigation of the place of business, the tangible personal
property, equipment, and facilities, and the books, records, papers, vouchers,
accounts, and documents of any taxpayer or other person. Every taxpayer or
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other person and his agents and employees shall exhibit to the collector these
places and items and facilitate any examination or investigation.
SectLcn 3. That §35.27 of the Code of Fayetteville is hereby added as
follows:
§35.27 Rules and Regulations. The City after notice and public
hearing may pass any rules and regulations necessary for carrying into effect the
provisions for the enforcement of this ordinance.
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APPROVED this day of March, 2001.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4317
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §35.20 OF Th—7 CODE OF
FAYETTEV711LE (ORDINANCE NO. 2310, AS AMENDED),
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, LEVY OF TAX TO ADD
DELIS, DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS, CARRY -OUT R STAURAN55,
CONCESSION STANDS, CONVENIENCE STORES; GROCERY
STORE RESTAURANTS, CATERERS AND SIMILAR BUSINESSES
TO THE LIST OF BUSINESSES TO WHICH THE CITY'S GROSS
RECEIPT TAX OF 1 % (HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX)
APPLIES (A.C.A. §26-75-601 ET SEQ.); ADDING OFF PREMISES
CONSUMFTION BUSINESSES TO THE LLT OF BUSINESSES
SO TAXED, EXCLUDING FRONI TAXATION? GROSS RECEIPTS
OR GROSS PROCEEDS OF ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED
UNDER 501(c) (3) OF THE FEDERAL I_NTERiNAL REVENUE CODE
WHEREAS, the current gross receipts of tax of 14e on Hotel, Motel and
Restaurants (A.C.A. §26-75-601 et seq.) established by Ordinance No. 2310, as
amended (HMR tax) levies the tax only upon restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and all
other establishments engaged in the business of selling prepared food for
consumption on the premises of such establishment in the city, and;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to also apply the HMR tax to delis, drive-in
restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store restaurants, caterers and similar businesses selling prepared food or
beverages for on or off premises consumption as allowed by A.C.A.§26-75-602
and;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to exclude from HMR taxation the gross
receipts or gross proceeds of organizations qualified under §501(c)(3) of the
Federal Internal Revenue Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Secton 1. That §35.20 of the Code of Fayetteville, Tax, Levy of Tax, is
hereby repealed and the following inserted in its stead:
§55-20. Levy of Tax. There is hereby levied, a tax of 1% (the tax) upon the
gross receipts or gross proceeds from the renting, leasing, or otherwise
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furnishing of hotel or motel accommodaticro for profit in the City and upon the
portion of thea oss receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes,
cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands,
convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses as
may be defined from time to time by ordinance from the sale of prepared food
and beverages for on or off -premises consumption, but such tax shall not apply
to such gross receipts or gross proceeds of organizations qualified under §501-
(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code.
Section 2. That §35.28 is hereby added as follows:
633?8. Definitions (pursuant to A.C.A. §26-75-602 (c)(2)1
A_ Delis - Delis shall include establishments selling prepared food
or beverage as defined, however this tax shall not apply to sliced meat and/or
cheese sold by the pound.
B. Concession Stands - Stands owned by non-profit groups are
excluded from this taxation, as well as stands operated on a short term basis,
such as First Night, Springfest, Autu=dest and County fairs. Other stands
operated on a recurring basis, such as for athletic events, barbecue stands and
other on-going stands, whether mobile or sationary will collect the HMR tax.
C. Convenience Stores - All food and beverages prepared on site I
ISIh`�
are taxable. ��l1 J
D. Caterers - Caterers are for profit businesses or persons who �°
deliver or serve catered food or beverages at a location within the city limits of � ty � 1
Fayetteville. \Ij r.Gv In
F. Bakeries, Donut Shops & Ice Cream Shops —These are6TfrJrV/P
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included within the definitions of "sin -War businesses" of this ordinance and are, T
therefore, subject to this tax.
F' Beverage Shops - Businesses that sell beverages prepared or
dispensed at their business are included within the definition of "sir lar
businesses" of this ordinance and are therefore subject to this tax.
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G. Prepared Food or Beverage - Any food or beverage product
prepared or altered in a food/beverage establishment for sale.
PASSED AND APPROVED this r day of 2001.
APPROVED --
BY:
DAN COODY, Iola
ATTEST:
By:
Bather Woodruff, City Clerk
ord. 4317
ORDINANCE NO. 5713
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $11,900,000 OF HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014, BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) REFUNDING THE
CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2) FINANCING
CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENOVATION AND
EXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND (3) FINANCING CERTAIN
COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH A REGIONAL PARK; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE PURSUANT TO
WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE ISSUED AND SECURED;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE
OFFERED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE SERIES
2014 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF
THE SERIES 2003 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") is authorized under the provisions of
the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013
Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), to issue its bonds secured
by and payable from the revenues derived by the City from the one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax")
levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as
subsequently amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing
or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City
and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias,
delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the City from the sale of prepared food
and beverages for on -premises or off -premises consumption; and
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WHEREAS, under the authority of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the City has previously issued and there are presently
outstanding not more than $1,275,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City's Hotel, Motel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"),
which Series 2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the A&P
Commission Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "A&P
Commission") by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommended that the City assist in (i)
the completion of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center
Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Improvements") through the issuance of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds ("capital improvement bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the
Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation
will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.)
§14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the
economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs
that the City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.) §26-75-606 and a "tourism project"
within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) § 14-170-205 which will secure and
develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the
City and its people; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City
Council on August 6, 2013, there was submitted to the qualified electors of the City the questions
of the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Act in principal amount (i) not to exceed $1,500,000 for
the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (iii) not to exceed $3,500,000
for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements, said bonds to be secured by a
pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the "Tax Receipts"); and
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified
electors of the City voting on the aforementioned questions approved the issuance of the bonds for
each of aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge of the Tax Receipts to the payment
thereof; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
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Section 1. Under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas,
including particularly Amendment 65 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Act,
there is hereby authorized the issuance of bonds of the City to be designated as "Hotel, Motel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds,
Series 2014" (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in the original aggregate principal amount
of not to exceed Eleven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,900,000), shall mature not
later than December 1, 2044, and shall bear interest at the rates specified in the Bond Purchase
Agreement. As authorized by the November 12, 2013 special election, not to exceed $1,500,000
aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the refunding of the Series
2003 Bonds, not to exceed $6,900,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed
applicable to the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and not to exceed $3,500,000 aggregate
principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the Park Improvements
The average yield on the Bonds as a whole shall not exceed 5.000% per annum. The
proceeds of the Bonds will be utilized (i) to finance a portion of the cost of redeeming the Series
2003 Bonds, (ii) to finance a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, (iii) to
finance a portion of the costs of the Park Improvements, (iv) to establish a debt service reserve for
the Bonds or to purchase a surety bond for reserve purposes, (v) to pay a premium for bond
insurance, if deemed economically beneficial, and (vi) to pay printing, underwriting, legal and
other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in the forms and
denominations, shall be dated, shall be numbered, shall mature, shall be subject to redemption
prior to maturity, and shall contain such other terms, covenants and conditions, all as set forth in
the Trust Indenture submitted to this meeting.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds in one or
more series, each series to be in substantially the form thereof contained in the Trust Indenture
submitted to this meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Bonds to be accepted and authenticated by the Trustee. The
Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, Stephens Inc., Fayetteville, Arkansas (the
"Underwriter"), and Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas ("Bond Counsel"), in order to
complete the Bonds in substantially the form contained in the Trust Indenture submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Bonds, their
execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
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Section 2. In order to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as they mature or
are called for redemption prior to maturity, there is hereby pledged all of the Tax Receipts. The
levy and collection of the Tax shall not be discontinued or reduced while any of the Bonds are
outstanding unless sufficient funds are on deposit with the Trustee under the Trust Indenture to
redeem the Bonds in full. The City covenants and agrees that all Tax Receipts will be accounted
for separately as special funds on the books of the City, and all Tax Receipts will be deposited and
will be used solely as provided in the Trust Indenture.
Section 3. To prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be
executed, authenticated, issued, accepted, held and secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture, by and between the City and Simmons
First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of
the City thereto, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the
Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowledged by the Trustee. The Trust Indenture
is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, including, without
limitation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms of the
Bonds. The Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond
Counsel in order to complete the Trust Indenture in substantially the form submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust Indenture,
their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the form authorized to
be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
Section 4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement
of the City, including the cover page and appendices attached thereto, relating to the Bonds. The
Preliminary Official Statement is hereby "deemed final" by the City within the meaning of U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
Statement is hereby approved. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to the
terms of the Bond Purchase Agreement, including Exhibit A thereto, and with such other changes
and amendments as are mutually agreed to by the City and the Underwriter, is herein referred to
as the "Official Statement," and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Official Statement
for and on behalf of the City. The Official Statement is hereby approved in substantially the form
of the Preliminary Official Statement submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the
Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement submitted to this
meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons, the Mayor's execution to
constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement is on file with the City
Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested person.)
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Section 5. In order to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to
be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond
Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of its execution, by and
between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with
the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement in
substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such
persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence
of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form
authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 6. In order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the Mayor
is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the
date of its execution, by and between the City and BOKF, NA, as the Escrow Trustee, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed by the
Escrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted
to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter, the Escrow
Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form
submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the
Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
(Advice is given that a copy of the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form authorized
to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any interested
person.)
Section 7. In order to provide for continuing disclosure of certain financial and
operating information with respect to the Tax and the City in compliance with the provisions of
Rule 15c2-12 of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of the date of its
execution, by and between the City and the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., the
Dissemination Agent, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement to be executed by the Dissemination Agent. The Continuing Disclosure
Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor
is hereby authorized to confer with the Dissemination Agent, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel
in order to complete the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the form submitted to
this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
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(Advice is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the
form authorized to be executed is on file with the City Clerk and is available for inspection by any
interested person.)
Section 8. In order to secure lower interest rates on the Bonds, the Underwriter has
proposed that the City consider the purchase of a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the
proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of the principal of and interest
on the Bonds when due. If deemed economically advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice of
the Underwriter, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an insurance commitment and to do
any and all things necessary to accomplish the delivery of a bond insurance policy with respect to
the Bonds.
Section 9. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby
authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the issuance, sale, execution
and delivery of the Bonds and to effect the execution and delivery of the Trust Indenture, the Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and a Tax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest on the Bonds,
and to perform all of the obligations of the City under and pursuant thereto. The Mayor and the
City Clerk are further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute all papers,
documents, certificates and other instruments that may be required for the carrying out of such
authority or to evidence the exercise thereof.
Section 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if
any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be illegal or invalid, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions of
this Ordinance.
Section 11. All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 16' day of September, 2014.
A nnn nN Mr .
ATTEST:
By: 0&'d' ( • AwjL
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Trggtkwman,
;0,01Y OF:
FAYETTEVILLE
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Alderman Adella Gray
Ward 1 Position 1
Alderman Sarah Marsh
Ward I Position 2
Alderman Mark Kinion
Ward 2 Position 1
Alderman Matthew Petty
Ward 2 Position 2
Mayor Lioneld Jordan
City Attorney Kit Williams
City Clerk Sondra E. Smith
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
September 16, 2014
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2014
Page 1 of 8
Alderman Justin Tennant
Ward 3 Position 1
Alderman Martin W. Schoppmeyer, Jr
Ward 3 Position 2
Alderman Rhonda Adams
Ward 4 Position I
Alderman Alan T. Long
Ward 4 Position 2
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on September 16, 2014 at 5:30 PM in
Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order.
PRESENT: Alderman Adella Gray, Sarah Marsh, Mark Kinion, Matthew Petty, Justin
Tennant, Martin Schoppmeyer, Rhonda Adams, Alan Long, Mayor Lioneld Jordan, City
Attorney Kit Williams, City Clerk Sondra Smith, Staff, Press, and Audience.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: None
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
Nominating Committee Report
Alderman Tennant moved to add Dr. Damon Lipinski as an appointment to the Urban
Forestry Advisory Board and add him to the Nominating Committee report. Alderman
Gray seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Alderman Adams was
absent during the vote.
Alderman Tennant presented the Nominating Committee Report.
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A copy of the report is attached.
Alderman Gray moved to approve the Nominating Committee report. Alderman Tennant
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Alderman Adams was absent
during the vote.
Agenda Additions: None
Consent:
2014 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program: A resolution authorizing acceptance of a fifty
percent (50%) matching grant award from the 2014 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program in the
amount of $40,209.00 for the replacement of body armor vests for Fayetteville police officers and
tactical body armor vests for emergency response team officers, and approving a budget
adjustment.
Resolution 167-14 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Federal and State Law Enforcement Forfeiture Revenue: A resolution approving a budget
adjustment in the total amount of $54,451.00 recognizing federal and state law enforcement
forfeiture revenue received through August 2014 and proceeds from the sale of used tasers.
Resolution 168-14 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Board Supplement: A resolution to approve a budget
adjustment in the amount of $12,563.00 to recognize revenue received from the Arkansas Fire and
Police Pension Board for a future supplement to pensioners of the Fayetteville Firefighters Pension
and Relief Fund.
Resolution 169-14 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Bid #14-50 H&H Directional Boring Services: A resolution to award Bid #14-50 and authorize
the purchase of directional boring services from H&H Directional Boring, Inc. in variable amounts
as needed for constructing pipeline crossings through the end of 2014.
Resolution 170-14 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Alderman Long moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Alderman Tennant
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the consent agenda passed unanimously.
Unfinished Business: None
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Public Hearin:
909 W. Eagle Street Raze and Removal: A resolution to order the razing and removal of a
dilapidated and unsafe structure owned by Kenneth C. and Wanda L. Easterling located at 909 W.
Eagle Street in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and to approve a budget adjustment.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services stated the owner obtained a demolition permit
and is removing the structure and cleaning up the property. He requested the item to be tabled to
December 2, 2014 to allow for sufficient time to do the work.
Alderman Petty moved to table the resolution to the December 2, 2014 City Council meeting.
Alderman Marsh seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
This resolution was tabled to December 2, 2014.
New Business:
RZN 14-4803 (Intersection of Champion and Windswept Drives/Summit Place S/D): An
ordinance rezoning that property described in Rezoning Petition RZN 14-4803, for approximately
15.62 acres, located along Champion and Windswept Drives from NC, Neighborhood
Conservation, to RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4 units per acre.
City Attorney Kit W11liams read the ordinance.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services gave a brief description of the ordinance.
Planning Commission voted 8-0 in favor and staff is supporting the request.
Alderman Petty moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman Gray
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Alderman Gray moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Alderman
Marsh seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 5710 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
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RZN 14-4807 (103 Plainview Ave./Daniel): An ordinance rezoning that property described in
Rezoning Petition RZN 14-4807, for approximately 3.34 acres, located at 103 Plainview Avenue
from RSF-4, Residential Single Family, 4 units per acre, to R-0, Residential -Office.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Jeremy Pate, Director of Development Services gave a brief description of the ordinance.
Planning Commission voted in favor of the request and staff is supporting the request.
Alderman Tennant moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman
Adams seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Alderman Adams moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Alderman Tennant seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 5711 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Kessler Consulting, Inc.: A resolution to authorize a contract with Kessler Consulting, hic. of
Tampa, Florida for the development of a ten year solid waste master plan in an amount not to
exceed $264,890.00, and to approve a budget adjustment.
Jeff Coles, Director of Recycling & Trash Collection Division stated they were looking forward
to moving forward with this.
Quin Montana: I would like for the city to deal with the plastic bags, specifically as a separate
issue from other waste. I know there is a plan that has been discussed.
Jeff Coles: We discussed with Kessler Consulting about that very item. It will be an integral part
of the plan and or ultimately what determinations are made about what's to be done with that.
Quin Montana stated she had collected petition of people who are interested in dealing with
plastic bags. She believes it is time this specific issue be addressed separately. She gave statistics
on plastic bags.
A discussion continued about plastic bags being a part of the overall plan.
Alderman Marsh: This is something we have talked about in the Environmental Action
Committee on several occasions. I have requested from our Chief of Staff as to when we can put
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this on staff schedule to look at this and he has promised me there will be staff time available in
the spring.
A discussion followed about performance metrics for the purpose of improving the program.
Alderman Petty: Thank you to staff for preparing the Request for Proposals and making a
selection. I want to be careful because sometimes it sounds like when we say we are going to study
something, it sounds like we are saying we are going to wait for the study to see if it is a good idea
or not to deal with it. That is not what I want to communicate. The reason we are doing this is
because we know we have a problem and we need to put some effort into looking at it.
Alderman Gray: Matthew, you are more interested in seeing the plan, than the study?
Alderman Petty: Yes, the study is the baby step.
Alderman Kinion: When this was developed we. talked about the different tasks that were
involved with the Water, Sewer & Solid Waste Committee. This is very comprehensive. The price
tag is formidable. We want to put a workable plan together where we meet our very aggressive
goals the city has put forward previously. I would encourage anyone to look at the task that are
outlined in this plan and also the committee that reviewed the companies that applied for this. We
worked very hard to be sure they had the capacity to deliver what we had asked. I feel confident
after working on the committee that this is an organization that will give us the deliverables we
are asking for.
Alderman Marsh: The Environmental Action Committee was involved in drafting the Request
for Proposals for this. We are calling it a study, but the study is to make sure our plan is as effective
as it possibly can be. I feel good about this proposal. I intend to address the plastics issue as soon
as we are able.
Alderman Petty moved to approve the resolution. Alderman Marsh seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution 171-14 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
2014 Millage Levy: An ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2014 fixing the rate thereof at 1.3 mills for General Fund
Operations, 0.4 mills for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mills for the Policemen's
Pension and Relief Fund and 1.0 mill for the Fayetteville Public Library; and certifying the same
to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Paul Becker, Finance Director gave a brief description of the ordinance. He stated there was a
story reported on the television that talked about this being a tax increase. He stated the television
report was incorrect. He stated the same millage is being recommended as last year.
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Alderman Petty moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman Gray
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Alderman Petty moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Alderman
Gray seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 5712 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014: An ordinance authorizing the issuance and
sale of not to exceed $11,900,000 of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, by the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas for the purpose of (1) refunding the City's outstanding Hotel, Motel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, (2) financing certain costs in connection with
the renovation and expansion of Walton Arts Center, and (3) financing certain costs in connection
with a Regional Park; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture pursuant to
which the Series 2014 Bonds will be issued and secured; authorizing the execution and delivery
of an Official Statement pursuant to which the Series 2014 Bonds will be offered; authorizing the
execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Series 2014
Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Escrow Deposit Agreement providing for the
redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing
Disclosure Agreement; and prescribing other matters relating thereto.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Paul Becker, Finance Director gave a brief description of the ordinance.
Alderman Long: What is BOKF, NA Bank?
Paul Becker: Bank of Oklahoma and they have an affiliation or association with the Bank of
Arkansas. They are the trustee on this issue.
Alderman Gray moved to suspend the rules and go to the second reading. Alderman Marsh
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
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Alderman Long: What portion of the bond proceeds could be used to purchase the bond
insurance?
Dennis Hunt, .Stephens Inc.: I don't know an exact amount. Given what I've seen in the
environment with the insurers right now it is relatively a small amount compared to the overall
bond issue size.
Paul Becker: Stephens is the underwriter. They are not our financial advisors. When the
information is gathered it comes to me and I recommend that decision to the Mayor. We make the
decisions on that based on a recommendation from the underwriter.
Alderman Gray moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading. Alderman
Adams seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
City Attorney Kit Williams: For the last dozen or so years we have been served by Stephens
Inc. as our underwriter and Kutak Rock as our bond counsel. They have been good to work with
and very conscientious. It has been a pleasure working with you and thank you for your help with
this particular issue.
Mayor Jordan: You all have done a great job.
Alderman Kinion: As an employee of the Bank of Arkansas which is owned by the Bank of
Oklahoma Financial group, I am voluntarily going to abstain.
Mayor Jordan asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed 7-0.
Alderman Kinion abstained.
Ordinance 5713 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk.
City Council Agenda Session Presentations:
2015 General Fund Budget Discussion — Paul Becker, Finance Director
City Council Tour: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment: 6:30 p.m.
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Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
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See Attached
1 o prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds areto be executed, authenticated, issued, accepted,
secured, the Mayor Is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture, by and
the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the CityClerk is hereby
b and directed to execute and acknowledge the Trust Indenture and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and'acknowl-
y the Trustee. The Trust Indenture is hereby approved insubstantially the form submitted to the meeting, including,
Imitation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms of the Bonds. The Mayor is
wthorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Trust Indenture in
laity the form submitted to this meeting, With such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust
e, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
s given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the to" authorized to be executed is on file with the City
d Is available for inspection by any interested person.)
4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement of the City, Including thecover page
enclose, attached thereto, relating to the Bands.' The Preliminary Official Statement is hereby "deemed final' by the
in the meaning of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
nt is hereby approved. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to the terms of.the Bond Purchase
int, including Exhibit A thereto, and with such other changes and amendments as are mutually agreed to by the City
a this meeting, with such changes as shail.be approved by such persons, the Mayor's execution to constitute conclusive
ince of such approval.
be
is given that a copy of the Preliminary Ctficlai Statement Is on file with the City Clerk and Is available for Inspection by
.4t-msted person.) -
IonS.- In order to prescribe.the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor
'eby authorized and directed to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of
:scution, by and between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in substan-
the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor Is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter and Bond Counsel
Jet to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement In substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as
be approved by such persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence
ch approval.
ce is given that a copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the forth authorized to be executed Is on file with
:Ity Clerk and is available for Inspection by any interested person.)
on 6. In order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
Aetna Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the date of Its execution, by and between the City and BOKF. NA,
a Escrow Trustee, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed by
scrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the
fr is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter, the Escrow Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the
low Agreement in substantially the forth submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons
long the Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
ce is given'thata copy of the Escrow Agreement In substantially the form authorized to be executed is on file with the City
and is available for Inspection by any interested person.)
fon 7. In order to Drovide for continulnq disclosure of certain financial and ooeratina information with respect to the Tax
Died to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of the date of c
the Simmons First Trust Company. N.A., the Dissemination Agent, and the Mayor is
'eament In substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such. persons
ipofing the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval
ince is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the forth authorized to be executed is on
With the City Clerk and Is available for Inspection by any Interested person.)
Alone. In order to secure lower Interest rates on the Bonds, the Underwriter has proposed that the City consider the pur-
use of a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of
'principal of and interest on the Bonds when due. If deemed economically advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice of
'Underwrites, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Insurance commitment and to do anyand all things necessary
accomplish the delivery of a bond Insurance policy with respect to the Bonds.
Stkm 9. The Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things
:eatery to effect the issuance, sale, execution and delivery of the Bends and to effect the execution and delivery of the Trust
enters, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
I a Tax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest on the Bonds, and to perform all of the obligations'
he City under and pursuant thereto. The Mayor and the City Clerk are further authorized and directed, for and on behalf of
City, to execute all papers, documents, certificates and other Instruments that may be required for the carrying out of such
homy or to evidence the exercise thereof.
:don 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any section, phrase or provision shall
any reason be declared to be Illegal or invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections,
ases or provisions of this Ordinance. -
aWn 11. All ordinances, resolutions and pads thereof In conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such con, -
f "PASSED and APPROVED this day of 16th day of September, 2014.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5713
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE PT NOT TO IXCEEDHE a e evl le
30QC000FTAL HOTEL, IM MOTEL AND RESTAND REANT FUNDING
BONDS,
SERIES 2014, BY ISE j]
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STANDING HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING
D$, SERIES 2003, EXPANSION
OF WA CERTAIN COSTS , CONNECTION WITH THE
OVATION AND IXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND (3) FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH
:STATEMENT PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL BE OFFERED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
iDELIVERY OFA BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2014 BONDS; AUTHORIZING
,THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE
;SERIES. 2003 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT;
SAND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
'.WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the 'City" is authorized untler the provisions of the Advertising and Promotion
jGommissicn Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Rept. & 2013 Supp.) §§26 75 601 et seq. (as from time to time amended
:the "Act"), to issue its bonds secured by and payable from the revenues derived by the Clty from the one percent (1 %) tax (the
I'tiTax'7lI so' by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the Clty on March 1, 1977, As subsequently amended
'upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommoda-
itlons for profit within the boundaries of the City antl (iif the portionbI gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaureate,
cafes, cafeterias, tlelis, tlnve-in re'stauranis, cartyout restauren[s, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store-
resfeuranls,.caterers antl similar businesses within the City from the sale of prepared food and v.AgAsfaran premises or
off -premises consumption; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the
City has previously issued and there are presently outstanding not more than $1,275,000 in aggregate parapet amount of the
City's Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), which Series
200$ Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the A&P Commission Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "A&P Commission'h by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013,
has recommended that the City assist in (i) the completion of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton
Arts Center Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park Improvements'"),
through the issuance of Its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and
entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code
Annotated (1998 Real.) §14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic
growth and well-being of the City and its people; and -
WHEREAS, the A&P Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs that the City's proposed regional park
will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repi.) §26 75
606 and a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 whlr' III secure and
develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the City and its p__ple; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2013, there was
submitted to the qualified electors of the CiN the questions of the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Act in principal amount
O not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (i) not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose
of financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (ii) not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of finer., qg
A portion of the Park Improvements, said bonds to be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified electors of the Cit/ voting on the afore-
mentioned questions approved the Issuance of the bonds for each of aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge
of the Tax Receipts to the payment thereof; and i
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
Section 1. Under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly Amendment 65
to the Constitutionof the State of Arkansas and the Act, there Is hereby authorized the issuance of bonds of the City to be
designated As "Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax end Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014" (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in the original aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
Eleven Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,900,000), shall mature not later than December 1, 2044, and shall bear
jriteia d at the rates specified in the Bond Purchase Agreement. As authorized by the November 12, 2013 special election,
natio exceed $1,500,000aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the refunding of the Series
2003 Bonds, not to exceed $6,900,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed applicable to the Watton Arts
Canter Improvements, and not to exceed $3,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall be deemed Applicable to
Theaverage yield on the Bonds as a whole shall'not exceed 5.000% per annum. The proceeds of the Bonds will be utilized
@ to finance a portion of the cost of redeeming the Series 2003 Bonds, (t) to finance a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts
Center Improvements, IN) to finance a portion of the costs of the Park Improvements, (iv) to establish a debt service reserve for
the Bonds or to purchase a surety bond for reserve purposes, (v) to pay a premium for bond insurance, if deemed economi-
:elly beneficial, and (vi) to pay printing, underwriting, legal antl other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Bonds. The
Bonds shall be Issued in the fortes and denominations, shall be dated shall be numbered, shall mature, shall be subject to
'ademption prior to maturity, and shall contain such other terms, covenants and conditions, all as set forth in the Trust Indenture
submitted to this meeting. - - - -
The Mayor Is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds in one or more series, each series to be in
Wbetantlally the form thereof contained in the Trust Indenture submitted to this meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby autho-
fied and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds and an affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor antl City Clerk are
jereby Authorized and directed to cause the Bonds to be accepted and authenticated by the Trustee. The Mayor is hereby'
iutbodzed to confer with the Trustee, Stephens Inc., Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Underwriter"), and Kutak Rock LLP, [idle
Rock, Arkansas ("Bond Counsel"), In order to complete the Bonds in substantially the form contained in the Trust Intlenture
suEml ted to this meeting, with such changes As shall be approved by such persons executing the Bonds, their execution to
�nstRute conclusive evidence of such approval. - -
3Action 2. In order to pay the principal of and Interest on the Bonds as they mature or are called for redemption prior to matu-
!iSy; there is hereby pledged all of the Tax Receipts. The levy and collection of the Tax shall not be discontinued or reduced
dhlle any of the Bonds are outstanding unless sufficient funds are on deposit with the Trustee under the Trust Indenture to
'redeem the Bonds In full. The City covenants and agrees that all Tax Receipts will be accounted for separately as special funs
on the books of the City, and all TAX Receipts will be deposited and will be used solely as provided in the Trust Indenture.
1 o prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be executed, authenticated, issued, accepted,
secured, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge the Twat Indenture, by and
the City and Simmons Post Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Trustee, and the City Clerk is hereby
d and directed to execute and acknowledge the Twat Indenture and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and the Mayor
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause the Trust Indenture to be accepted, executed and acknowl-
y the Trustee. The Trust Indenture is hereby approved insubstantially the form submitted to this meeting, including,
limitation, the provisions thereof pertaining to the pledge of Tax Receipts and the terms of the Bonds. The Mayor is
urthorized to confer with the Trustee, the Underwriter and Bond Counsel in order to complete the Twat Indenture in
lally the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons executing the Trust
e, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
s given that a copy of the Trust Indenture in substantially the formauthorized to be executed is on file with the City
d is available for inspection by any interested person.) -
4. There is hereby authorized and approved a Preliminary Official Statement of the City, Including thecover page
andices attached thereto. relalino to the Bonds.' The Pralimin. Official Statement is hembry "deemed final" by the
J. The Preliminary Official Statement, as amended to conform to the terms of.the
A thereto, and with such other changes and amendments as are mutually agree
referred to es the 'Official Statement." and the Mayor is hereby authorized to exa
>f the Cay. The Official Statement is hereby approved in substantially the form o
Cyto this meeting, with, such changes as shall be approved by such persons, the Mayor's execution to constitute conclusive
Blanca of such approval -
os Is given that a copy of the PreOminary Official Statement Is on file with the City Clerk and is available for Inspection by
y yaerested person.)-
iritlon 5.' In order to prescribe. the terms and conditions upon which the Bonds are to be sold to the Underwriter, the Mayor
Hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City, to be dated as of the date of
execution, by and between the City and the Underwriter, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in substan-
ity the form submitted to this meeting, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter and Bond Counsel
order to complete the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as
all be approved by such persons executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence
such approval.
ivlce is given that a Copy of the Bond Purchase Agreement In substantially the form authorized to be executed Is on file with
City Clerk and is available for Inspection by any Interested person.)
etion & In order to provide for the redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
acute the Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the date of its execution, by and between the City and BOKF, NA,
She Escrow Trustee, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Escrow Agreement to be executed by
1 Escrow Trustee. The Escrow Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, and the
tyor is hereby authorized to confer with the Underwriter, the Escrow Trustee and Bond Counsel in order to complete the
crow Agreementm substamiallythe form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons
ecuting the Escrow Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval
lvloe is glven'that a copy of the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form authorized to be executed is on file with the City
srk,and is available for Inspection by any interested person.)
bcgon 7. In order to provide for continuing disclosure of Coa In financial and operating information with respect to the Tax
Ized and directed to execute the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as or the
the Citv' and the Simmons First Trust Company. N.K. the Dissemination Agent, and the
Hent in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such changes as shall be approved by such persons
ng the Continuing Disolosure Agreement, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
is given that a copy of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially the form authorized to be executed Is on
n the City Clerk and is available for Inspection by any interested person.)
18. In.order to secure lower Interest rates on the Bonds, the Underwriter has proposed.that the City Consider the put -
if a policy of bond insurance with a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, which policy would guarantee the payment of
aipal of and interest on the Bonds when due. If deemed economicaly advantageous by the Mayor, upon the advice of
lerwritet, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Insurance commitment and to do any.and all things necessary
mplish the delivery of a bond Insurance policy with respect to the Bonds.
i l). The Mayor and City Clark, for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things
ary to effect the Issuance, sale, execution and delivery of the Bonds and to effect the execution and delivery oflheTrust
re, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Official Statement, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
'ax Regulatory Agreement relating to the tax exemption of interest on the Bonds, and to perform all of the obligations
My under and pursuant thereto. The Mayor and the City Clerk are further authorized and directed for and on behalf of
to execute all papers, documents, certificates and other Instruments that may be required for the carrying out of such
y or to evidence the exercise thereof. . .
r 10. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any section, phrase or provision shall
reason be declared to be illegal or invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections.
i or provisions of this Ordinance, - -
n 11. All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof In conflict herewith we hereby repealed to the extent of such con,-
tASSED and APPROVED this day of 18th day of September, 2014.
JoPROVED:. - ATTEST:
y: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City ClerkfTreasurer
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF (1) APPROXIMATELY $1,500,000 OF HOTEL AND
RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REFUNDING THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL AND
RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2003, (2) APPROXIMATELY $6,900,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PROPOSED WALTON ARTS CENTER EXPANSION AND
RENOVATION, AND (3) APPROXIMATELY $3,500,000 OF HOTEL AND
RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH A PROPOSED REGIONAL PARK; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "Commission") of the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") was established under the provisions of the
Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl.)
§§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and following the recommendation of the Commission,
the City has previously issued its City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, dated July 1, 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), for
the purpose of refinancing a portion of the costs of constructing the Fayetteville Town Center;
and
WHEREAS, the Series 2003 Bonds were originally issued in the aggregate principal
amount of $6,335,000, of which $1,885,000 presently remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and
entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation will constitute a "tourism project" within
the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will secure and
develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the
City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the Commission recommends that the City assist in the completion of the
proposed Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center
Improvements") through the issuance of its capital improvement bonds under the authority of the
Act and Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-201 et seq.; and
4843-6717-3376.4
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the City's proposed regional park will constitute
a "public recreation facility" and "city park" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated
(2008 Repl.) §26-75-606 and a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code
Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby
stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and
WHEREAS, the Commission recommends that the City assist in the financing of the
acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park Improvements") through
the issuance of its capital improvement bonds under the authority of the Act and Arkansas Code
Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-201 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the financing of the Walton Arts Center
Improvements and/or the Parks Improvements, it is desirable to restructure the City's existing
debt service obligations with respect to the Series 2003 Bonds by refunding such bonds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Advertising and Promotion
Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas that:
Section 1. The issuance and sale of Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
Refunding Bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") in the approximate principal amount of $1,500,000 is
hereby recommended to the City in order to provide a portion of the funds needed to redeem the
Series 2003 Bonds, to establish a debt service reserve, and to pay the costs of issuing the
Refunding Bonds, including the procurement of bond insurance if deemed economically feasible.
Section 2. The issuance and sale of Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds") in the
approximate principal amount of $6,900,000 is hereby recommended to the City in order to
provide a portion of the funds needed to finance the Walton Arts Center Improvements, to
establish a debt service reserve, and to pay the costs of issuing the Walton Arts Center Bonds,
including the procurement of bond insurance if deemed economically feasible.
Section 3. The issuance and sale of Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds (the "Parks Bonds") in the approximate principal
amount of $3,500,000 is hereby recommended to the City in order to provide a portion of the
funds needed to finance the Parks Improvements, to establish a debt service reserve, and to pay
the costs of issuing the Parks Bonds, including the procurement of bond insurance if deemed
economically feasible.
Section 4. The Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things
necessary to effect the issuance, sale, execution and delivery of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton
Arts Center Bonds and the Parks Bonds and the performance of all acts of whatever nature
necessary to effect and carry out the authority conferred by this Resolution.
Section 5. The provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be severable, and
if any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be illegal or invalid, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions of
this Resolution.
2
4843-6717-3376.4
Section 6. All resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS /„5 DAY OF 2013.
Cha4nlan
4843-6717-3376.4
EXHIBIT G
COSTS OF ISSUANCE
Bond Counsel Fee and Expenses
Kutak Rock LLP
425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100
Little Rock, AR 72201
Rating Fee
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services
2542 Collection Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60693
Trustee Fees
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A.
501 Main Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Escrow Trustee Fees
BOKF, NA
P.O. Box 2300
Tulsa, OK 74192
Publication Reimbursement (Ordinances and Notices)
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Underwriting Expenses
Stephens Inc.
3425 North Futrall Drive, Suite 201
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Total:
G-1
4840-8634-9600.2
$ 55,000.00
17,300.00
2,500.00
2,112.50
2,302.29
3,057.31
$K222 10
KUTAK ROCK LLP
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
Telephone 501-975-3000
Facsimile 501-975-3001
Federal ID 47-0597598
November 19, 2014
Check Remit To:
Kmak Rock LLP
PO Box 30057
Omaha, NE 68103-1157
Wire Transfer Remit To:
ABA # 104000016
First National Bank of Omaha
Kutak Rock LLP
A/C # 24-690470
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR Invoice No. 2010171
Matter No. 1123401-23
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
For Professional Legal Services Rendered and Expenses Incurred as Bond
Counsel to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas in connection with the
issuance of the captioned bonds
Total:
4846-9996-8800.1
®STANDARD & POOR'S Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC
RATINGS SERVICES Federal I.D.: 26-3740348
MOGRAW HILL FINANCIAL
0201
MR. DENNIS HUNT
STEPHENS, INC.
3425 N. FUTRALL, SUITE 201
FAYETTEVILLE AR 72703
101011 ANALYTICAL SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECPION WITH:
US$10,995,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
Hotel, Motel, & Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax &
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement & Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014, dated: November 1, 2014, due:
November 1, 2024
[Fee Discounted For Frequent Issuance]
FOR IWUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:SANTOSHI VYRAGARAM
SANTHOSHI.VYRAGARAt4@STANDARDANDPOORS.CCM
PHONE: 1-800-767-1896 EXT #5
FAX: 1-212-438-5178
For inquiries contact the client services representative listed on this invoice. Do not return
it or direct any inquiries about the invoice to credit ratings analysts. S&P maintains
a separation of commercial and analytical activities. Please note that our credit ratings
analysts are not permitted to communicate, negotiate, arrange or collect credit rating fees.
PLEASE REFERENCE INVOICE OR STATEMENT NUMBER ON ALL CHECKS AND WIRE TRANSFERS
Invoice No.: 10356760
Customer No.: 1000073473
Invoice Date: 10/20/14
Page No.: 1
Print Date: 10/27/14
$17,300.00
This Invoice Due and Payable As Of: 10/20/14 INVOICE TOTAL $17,300.00 USD
Make Checks Payable To:
®STANDARD&POOR'S
RATINGS SERVICES
MoGRAW HILLFINANCIAL
Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC
Federal I.D.: 26- 3740348
Billed TO: Wire Transfer To:
0201
MR. DENNIS HUNT
STEPHENS, INC.
3425 N. FUTRALL,
FAYETTEVILLE AR
Invoice No.: 10356760
Customer No.: 1000073473
Invoice Date: 10/20/14
Remit To:
Please include invoice # STANDARD AND POOR'S
Bank of America -San Francisco CA 2542 COLLECTION CENTER DRIVE
SUITE 201 Standard & Poor's CHICAGO, IL 60693
72703 Account # 12334-02500
ABA # 0260-0959-3
Or E-mail: cashapps@mhfi.com
10000734731 10356760 01730000 1 700 10 07 1014 2
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
$17,300.00 USD
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Stephens
Jackson T. Stephens, 1923-2005
Chairman Emeritus in Perpetuity
$10,890,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding and Capital Improvement Bonds
Series 2014
Clearing:
CUSIP Service Breau
DTC
I-Preo
Misc. (Postage, Federal Express, Ticket Charges)
Day Loan
Total
Stephens Inc 111 Center Street 501-377-2000 (t)
Little Rock, AR 72201 501-377-2666 (f)
800-643-9691
$668.00
820.00
370.38
878.00
320.93
$3,057.31
www.stephens.com
7014 1200 0000 2279 1765
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden Utah 84201
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
Dear Sir or Madame:
I have enclosed for filing the original and one copy of IRS Form 8038-G with respect to
the above -captioned matter. Please return the copy to me, showing your file -mark, using the
enclosed prepaid self addressed envelope.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
(�..�
or on M. Wilbourn
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enclosure
4848-4460-9056.1
KUTAK ROCK LLP
ATLANTA
CHICAGO
SUITE 2000
DENVER
124 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
FwYETTEVILLE
IRVINE
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OFFICE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3706
KANSAS CITY
LITTLE ROCK
SUITE 400
501-975-3000
LOS ANGELES
234 EAST MILLSAP ROAD
FACSIMILE 501-975-3001
MINNEAPOLIS
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72703-4033
OKLAHOMA CITY
473-073-4200
W W W.kutakrook-oom
OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
RICHMOND
SCOTTSDALE
GORDON M. WILBOURN
gordon.wI1boum@?kutakMCkC0M
November 20, 2014
WASHINGTON
wwsHlrvaroN
(501)975-3101
WICHITA
7014 1200 0000 2279 1765
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden Utah 84201
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
Dear Sir or Madame:
I have enclosed for filing the original and one copy of IRS Form 8038-G with respect to
the above -captioned matter. Please return the copy to me, showing your file -mark, using the
enclosed prepaid self addressed envelope.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
(�..�
or on M. Wilbourn
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enclosure
4848-4460-9056.1
F. 8038-16 Information Return for Tax -Exempt Governmental Obligations
(Rev. September 2011) ►Under Internal Revenue Code section 149(e) OMB No. 1545-0720
111 -See separate instructions.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Caution: If the issue price is under $100,000, use Form 8038 -GC.
l;MM Renortina Authority If Amended Return. check here ► F-1
1 Issuer's name
2 Issuer's employer identification number (EIN)
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
71 6018462
3a Name of person (other than issuer) with whom the IRS may communicate about this return (see instructions)
3b Telephone number of other person shown on 3a
4 Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
Room/suite
5 Report number (Far IRS Use Only)
113 West Mountain Street
18 11,642,791 00
131 1
6 City, town, or post office, state, and ZIP code
7 Date of issue
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
11-19-14
8 Name of issue Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
9 CUSIP number
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014
312665 AP7
10a Name and title of officer or other employee of the issuer whom the IRS may call for more Information (see
101, Telephone number of officer or other
instructions)
employee shown on 10a
Gordon Wilboum, Kutak Rock LLP
501-975-3000
■mil■ Tvoe of Issue tenter the ISSue once). See the instructions and attach schedule.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment (including sewage bonds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. Describe ► Civic Center and Parks
If obligations are TANS or RANs, check only box 19a . . . . . . . . .
If obligations are BANS, check only box 19b . . . . . . . . . . . .
If obligations are in the form of a lease or installment sale, check box . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . ► ❑
. . . . ► ❑
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 11,642,791 00
Description of Obligations. Complete for the entire issue for which
this form is being filed.
(a) Final maturity date
(b) Issue price
(c) Stated redemption
price at maturity
(d) Weighted
average maturity
(e) Yield
21
11-1-39
11,642,7911
$ 10,980,0001
0,980,000
14.872 ears
3.2554 %
Uses of Proceeds of Bond Issue (including underwriters' discount)
22 Proceeds used for accrued interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
20,271
00
23 Issue price of entire issue (enter amount from line 21, column (b)) . . . . .
23
11,642,791
00
24 Proceeds used for bond issuance costs (including underwriters' discount) . 24 1 192,3001 00
25 Proceeds used for credit enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . 25 27,731 00
26 Proceeds allocated to reasonably required reserve or replacement fund 26 00
27 Proceeds used to currently refund prior issues . . . . . . . . . 27 599,100 00
28 Proceeds used to advance refund prior issues . . . . . . . . . 28 00
29 Total (add lines 24 through 28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
819,131
00
30 Nonrefunding proceeds of the issue (subtract line 29 from line 23 and enter amount here) . . .
30
10,823,660
00
31 Enter the remaining weighted average maturity of the bonds to be currently refunded . . . . ► 0.867 Vears
32 Enter the remaining weighted average maturity of the bonds to be advance refunded . . . . ► years
33 Enter the last date on which the refunded bonds will be called (MM/DD/YYYY) . . . . . . ► 12-22-14
34 Enter the date(s) the refunded bonds were issued ► (MM/DDNYYY) 7-10-03
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 63773s Form 8038-G (Rev. 9-2011)
Form 8088-G (Rev.
35
Enter the amount of the state volume cap allocated to the issue under section 141(b)(5) . . . . 35 1 01
00
36a
Enter the amount of gross proceeds invested or to be invested in a guaranteed investment contract
(GIC) (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36a 0
00
b
Enter the final maturity date of the GIC ►
C
Enter the name of the GIC provider►
37
Pooled financings: Enter the amount of the proceeds of this issue that are to be used to make loans
to other governmental units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
38a
If this issue is a loan made from the proceeds of another tax-exempt issue, check box ► ❑ and enter the following information:
b
Enter the date of the master pool obligation ►
c
Enter the EIN of the issuer of the master pool obligation ►
I
Enter the name of the issuer of the master pool obligation ►
39
If the issuer has designated the issue under section 265(b)(3)(B)(i)(III) (small issuer exception), check box . . . . ►
❑
40
If the issuer has elected to pay a penalty in lieu of arbitrage rebate, check box . . . . . . . . . . . . . ►
❑
41a
If the issuer has identified a hedge, check here ► ❑ and enter the following information:
b
Name of hedge provider 01
c
Type of hedge ►
d
Term of hedge ►
42
If the issuer has superintegrated the hedge, check box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ►
❑
43
If the issuer has established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of this issue are remediated
according to the requirements under the Code and Regulations (see instructions), check box . . . . . . . . ►
0
44
If the issuer has established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148, check box . . . . . ►
Q
458
If some portion of the proceeds was used to reimburse expenditures, check here ► ❑ and enter the amount
of reimbursement . . . . . . . . . ►
b
Enter the date the official intent was adopted ►
Under penalti of perjury, I declare th t I have ex mined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge
Signature
and belief, the are ta, co fect, nd mplete. I rther declare that I consent to the IRS's disclosure of the issuer's return information, as necessary
to
and
proceI tum, 1L the p s fi the I have a orized above.
Consent
='I // Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
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Date
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Firm's name ► Rock LLP
Firm's N NI 47-0597598
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Firm's address ► 124 W. Capitol, Suite 20 tie Rock, AR 72201
Phone no. 501-975-3000
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PS Form 3811, July 2013 Domestic Return Receipt
EXECUTION COPY
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS,
Issuer
to
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
Trustee
TRUST INDENTURE
Dated as of November 1, 2014
Providing for:
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Prepared by:
Kutak Rock LLP
124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
(This Table of Contents is not part of the Trust
Indenture and is only for convenience of reference.)
ARTICLE 11
THE BONDS
Section 201.
Security for Bonds.................................................................................................
12
Section 202.
Authorized Amount...............................................................................................
13
Section 203.
Details of Bonds.....................................................................................................
13
Section 204.
Form of Bonds.......................................................................................................
14
Section205.
Payment.................................................................................................................
14
Section206.
Execution...............................................................................................................
14
Section 207.
Authentication........................................................................................................
15
Section 208.
Delivery of Bonds..................................................................................................
15
Section 209.
Mutilated, Destroyed or Lost Bonds......................................................................
16
Section 210.
Registration and Transfer of Bonds.......................................................................
17
Section211.
Cancellation...........................................................................................................
18
Section 212.
Additional Bonds...................................................................................................
18
Section 213.
Superior Obligations Prohibited............................................................................
19
Section 214.
Temporary Bonds...................................................................................................
19
Section 215.
Book -Entry Bonds; Securities Depository.............................................................
19
ARTICLE III
REDEMPTION OF BONDS BEFORE MATURITY
Section 301. Redemption of Bonds............................................................................................ 20
Section302. Notice..................................................................................................................... 22
Section 303. Selection of Bonds to be Redeemed...................................................................... 22
Section 304. Surrender of Bonds Upon Redemption.................................................................. 22
Section 305. Redemption in Part................................................................................................ 23
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ARTICLE IV
GENERAL COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS
Section 401.
Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest.........................................................
23
Section 402.
Performance of Covenants.....................................................................................
23
Section 403.
Instruments of Further Assurance..........................................................................
24
Section 404.
Recordation and Filing...........................................................................................
24
Section 405.
Inspection of Books...............................................................................................
24
Section 406.
Tax Covenants.......................................................................................................
24
Section 407.
Trustee's and Paying Agent's Fees and Expenses .................................................
24
Section 408.
Construction of Projects; Certification of Completion Date .................................
24
Section 409.
Encumbrances........................................................................................................
25
Section 410.
Continuing Disclosure...........................................................................................
25
Section 411.
Authority of Commission......................................................................................
25
Section 412.
Security for the Bonds...........................................................................................
25
ARTICLE V
REVENUES AND FUNDS
Section 501.
Creation of Funds and Accounts............................................................................
26
Section 502.
Projects Fund.........................................................................................................
26
Section503.
Revenue Fund........................................................................................................
27
Section504.
Bond Fund..............................................................................................................
28
Section 505.
Cost of Issuance Fund............................................................................................
29
Section 506.
Redemption Fund...................................................................................................
29
Section507.
Rebate Fund...........................................................................................................
30
Section 508.
Debt Service Reserve Fund....................................................................................
30
Section 509.
Cessation of Fund Deposits...................................................................................
31
Section 510.
Separate Accounts Authorized...............................................................................
31
ARTICLE VI
INVESTMENTS
Section 601.
Investment of Moneys............................................................................................
31
Section 602.
Investment Earnings...............................................................................................
32
Section 603.
Valuation of Funds.................................................................................................
32
Section 604.
Responsibility of Trustee.......................................................................................
32
ARTICLE VII
DISCHARGE OF LIEN
Section 701. Discharge of Lien................................................................................................... 32
Section 702. Bonds Deemed Paid............................................................................................... 33
Section 703. Non -Presentment of Bonds.................................................................................... 33
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ARTICLE VIII
DEFAULT PROVISIONS AND REMEDIES OF TRUSTEE AND BONDHOLDERS
Section 801.
Events of Default ..................................................
Section 802.
Acceleration..........................................................
Section 803.
Other Remedies; Rights of Bondholders ..............
Section 804.
Right of Bondholders to Direct Proceedings ........
Section 805.
Appointment of Receiver ......................................
Section 806.
Waiver...................................................................
Section 807.
Application of Moneys .........................................
Section 808.
Remedies Vested in Trustee .................................
Section 809.
Rights and Remedies of Bondholders ...................
Section 810.
Termination of Proceedings .....................:............
Section 811.
Waivers of Events of Default ................................
ARTICLE IX
TRUSTEE AND PAYING AGENT
Section 901.
Acceptance of Trusts.............................................................................................
38
Section 902.
Fees, Charges and Expenses of Trustee and Paying Agent ...................................
40
Section 903.
Additional Duties of Trustee..................................................................................
41
Section 904.
Notice to Bondholders of Default..........................................................................
41
Section 905.
Intervention by Trustee..........................................................................................
41
Section 906.
Merger or Consolidation of Trustee.......................................................................
41
Section 907.
Resignation by Trustee..........................................................................................
42
Section 908.
Removal of Trustee................................................................................................
42
Section 909.
Appointment of Successor Trustee........................................................................
42
Section 910.
Concerning Any Successor Trustee.......................................................................
42
Section 911.
Reliance Upon Instruments....................................................................................
43
Section 912.
Appointment of Co-Trustee...................................................................................
43
Section 913.
Designation and Succession of Paying Agent ........................................................
44
ARTICLE X
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES
Section 1001.
Supplemental Indentures Not Requiring Consent of Bondholders ......................
44
Section 1002.
Supplemental Indentures Requiring Consent of Bondholders .............................
45
Section 1003.
Effect of Supplemental Indentures.......................................................................
45
ARTICLE XI
MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY;
DEBT SERVICE RESERVE INSURANCE POLICY
Section 1101. Article XI Definitions.......................................................................................... 46
Section 1102. Notices and Other Information to be Given to BAM.......................................... 46
Section1103. Defeasance...........................................................................................................46
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Section 1104. Trustee and Paying Agent.................................................................................... 47
Section 1105. Amendments, Supplements and Consents........................................................... 47
Section 1106. BAM as Third Party Beneficiary......................................................................... 49
Section 1107. Payment Procedures Under Policy....................................................................... 49
Section 1108. Additional Payments............................................................................................ 51
Section 1109. Debt Service Reserve Fund and Projects Fund .................................................... 51
Section 1110. Exercise of Rights by BAM................................................................................. 52
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1201.
Consents, etc. of Bondholders.............................................................................
52
Section1202.
Notices.................................................................................................................52
Section 1203.
Limitation of Rights.............................................................................................
53
Section1204.
Severability..........................................................................................................53
Section 1205.
Applicable Provisions of Law..............................................................................
53
Section 1206.
Counterparts.........................................................................................................
54
Section 1207.
Successors and Assigns.......................................................................................
54
Section1208.
Captions...............................................................................................................54
Section 1209.
Photocopies and Reproductions...........................................................................
54
Section 1210.
Bonds Owned by City..........................................................................................
54
Signatures..................................................................................................................................... 55
Exhibit A Form of Series 2014 Bond................................................................................. A-1
Exhibit B Form of Coverage Certificate............................................................................. B-1
Exhibit C Form of Requisition........................................................................................... C-1
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TRUSTINDENTURE
THIS TRUST INDENTURE, made and entered into as of November 1, 2014, by and
between the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, a city of the first class organized under
and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), as party of the first part,
and SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A., a national banking association organized
under and existing by virtue of the laws of the United States of America, and having its principal
corporate trust office in Pine Bluff, Arkansas (the "Trustee"), as party of the second part;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under the provisions of the Advertising and Promotion
Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as
from time to time amended, the "Act"), to issue its bonds secured by and payable from the
revenues derived by the City from the one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") levied by the City
pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently
amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise
furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the
portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-
in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -
restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for
on -premises or off -premises consumption; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4038, duly adopted by the City
on June 3, 1997, there was submitted to the qualified electors of the City the question of the
issuance of not to exceed $6,950,000 in principal amount of bonds pursuant to the Act, said
bonds to be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the Tax (the "Tax
Receipts"); and
WHEREAS, at a special election held August 5, 1997, a majority of the qualified electors
of the City voting on the aforementioned question approved the issuance of the bonds and the
corresponding pledge of the Tax Receipts to the payment thereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and the results of the aforementioned election, the City
issued its Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Bonds, Series 1998, dated November 1, 1998
(the "Series 1998 Bonds"), for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing the
Fayetteville Town Center; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve debt service savings, the Series 1998 Bonds were
refunded by the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003,
dated July 1, 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), originally issued in the aggregate principal amount
of $6,335,000, of which $650,000 presently remains outstanding; and
WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "Commission") by
resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, recommended that the City assist in (i) the completion of a
proposed Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center Project") and
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(ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park Project") through the
issuance of its capital improvement bonds secured by the Tax Receipts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 5605, duly adopted by the City
on August 6, 2013, there was submitted to the qualified electors of the City the questions of the
issuance pursuant to the Act of (i) not to exceed $1,500,000 in principal amount of bonds for the
purpose of refunding the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) not to exceed $6,900,000 in
principal amount of bonds for the purpose of financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center
Project, and (iii) not to exceed $3,500,000 in principal amount of bonds for the purpose of
financing a portion of the Park Project, said bonds to be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the
Tax Receipts; and
WHEREAS, at a special election held November 12, 2013, a majority of the qualified
electors of the City voting on the aforementioned questions approved the issuance of the bonds
for each of the aforementioned purposes and the corresponding pledge of the Tax Receipts to the
payment thereof, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and the provisions of Ordinance No. 5713 adopted by
the City Council of the City on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), the City has
now determined to issue its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Series 2014 Bonds"), in
the aggregate principal amount of $10,980,000 for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003
Bonds and financing the Walton Arts Center Project and the Park Project; and
WHEREAS, the payment of debt service on the Series 2014 Bonds will be secured by a
pledge of the Tax Receipts; and
WHEREAS, the Series 2014 Bonds and the Trustee's Certificate of Authentication to be
endorsed thereon are to be in substantially the forms set forth in Exhibit A hereto, with necessary
and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as permitted or required by this Indenture;
and
WHEREAS, the execution and delivery of this Indenture and the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds have been in all respects duly and validly authorized by the Authorizing Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, all things necessary to make the Series 2014 Bonds, when authenticated by
the Trustee and issued as in this Indenture provided, the valid, binding and legal obligations of
the City according to the import thereof, and to constitute this Indenture a valid obligation of the
City and a valid pledge of the Tax Receipts to the payment of the principal of and premium, if
any, and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds, as specified in and in accordance with the provisions
of the Act and the provisions hereof, have been done and performed, and the creation, execution
and delivery of this Indenture and the creation, execution, issuance and delivery of the Series
2014 Bonds, subject to the terms hereof, have in all respects been duly authorized;
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NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, THIS
INDENTURE WITNESSETH:
That the City, in consideration of the premises and the acceptance by the Trustee of the
trusts hereby created, the issuance of the Policy (hereinafter defined) by BAM (hereinafter
defined), and of the purchase and acceptance of the Series 2014 Bonds by the holders and owners
thereof, and the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), lawful money of the United States of America, to it
duly paid by the Trustee, at or before the execution and delivery of these presents, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in order to
secure the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2014
Bonds and all Additional Bonds (hereinafter defined), if any, according to their tenor and effect,
to secure the reimbursement to BAM of all amounts reimbursable pursuant to the Policy, and to
secure the performance and observance by the City of all the covenants expressed or implied
herein and in the Series 2014 Bonds and Additional Bonds (collectively, the "Bonds"), subject to
all of the provisions hereof, does hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, mortgage, assign, transfer
and pledge unto the Trustee, and unto its successor or successors in trust, and to them and their
assigns forever, for the security of the performance of the obligations of the City hereinafter set
forth, the following:
The revenues derived by the City from the Tax levied by the City upon (i)the gross
receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the portion of gross receipts
or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out
restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar
businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises
consumption (the "Tax Receipts"). The Tax has been levied by Ordinance No. 2310 adopted
March 1, 1977, as amended, of the City pursuant to the authority of the Act, at the rate of one
percent (1 %).
2.
The Bond Fund, Debt Service Reserve Fund, Redemption Fund, Projects Fund and all
other funds held by the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture except the Rebate Fund and Cost of
Issuance Fund, and all moneys and investments in the pledged funds but subject to the provisions
of this Indenture pertaining thereto, including the making of disbursements therefrom.
3.
Any and all other moneys, rights and interests of every kind and nature which is from
time to time hereafter conveyed, pledged, assigned or transferred by delivery or by writing or
transfer of any kind, as and for additional security hereunder, by the City or by any other person,
firm or corporation, to the Trustee, which is hereby authorized to receive any and all such
property at any time and at all times and to hold and apply the same subject to the terms hereof.
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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all the same (the "Trust Estate") with all privileges and
appurtenances hereby conveyed and assigned, or agreed or intended so to be, to the Trustee and
its successors in said trusts and to them and their assigns forever;
IN TRUST NEVERTHELESS, upon the terms and trusts herein set forth for the equal
and proportionate benefit, security and protection of all owners of the said Bonds issued under
and secured by this Indenture without privilege, priority or distinction as to lien or otherwise of
any of said Bonds over any of the other Bonds; provided, however, that if the City, its successors
or assigns, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, the principal of, premium, if any, and
interest due on the Bonds, at the times and in the manner provided in the Bonds according to the
true intent and meaning thereof, and shall make the payments as required under this Indenture or
shall provide, as permitted hereby, for the payment thereof by depositing with or causing to be
deposited with the Trustee the entire amount due or to become due thereon, and shall well and
truly keep, perform and observe all of the covenants and conditions pursuant to the terms of this
Indenture to be kept, performed and observed by it, and shall pay to the Trustee all sums of
money due or to become due to it in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, and shall
pay all amounts due to BAM by way of reimbursement or otherwise, then upon such final
payments or deposits this Indenture and the lien and rights hereby granted shall cease, determine
and be void; otherwise, this Indenture to be and remain in full force and effect.
THIS INDENTURE FURTHER WITNESSETH that, and it is expressly declared that, all
Bonds issued and secured hereunder are to be issued, authenticated and delivered and all said
revenues and income hereby pledged are to be dealt with and disposed of under, upon and subject
to the terms, conditions, stipulations, covenants, agreements, trusts, uses and purposes as
hereinafter expressed, and the City has agreed and covenanted, and does hereby agree and
covenant, with the Trustee and with the holders from time to time of the Bonds or any part
thereof, as follows, that is to say:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 101. Definitions. In addition to the words and terms elsewhere defined in this
Indenture, the following words and terms as used in this Indenture shall have the following
meanings:
"Account" means an Account established by Article V of this Indenture.
"Act" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated
(1997 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§ 26-75-601 et seq., as from time to time amended.
"Additional Bonds" means Bonds in addition to the Series 2014 Bonds which are issued
under the provisions of Section 212 of this Indenture.
"Additional Facilities" means land, buildings, structures, machinery, furniture, fixtures,
equipment and all related or necessary tangible property constituting improvements which are
permitted to be financed under the provisions of the Act.
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"Annual Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds, the
Debt Service for any particular Fiscal Year required to be paid or set aside during such Fiscal
Year, less the amount of such payment which is provided from the proceeds of the sale of Bonds
or from sources other than Tax Receipts.
"Authorized Representative" means either the Mayor or the Finance Director of the City
and such additional persons as from time to time may be designated to act on behalf of the City
by a Certificate furnished to the Trustee containing the specimen signature thereof and executed
on behalf of the City by its Mayor.
"Authorizing Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 5713, adopted by the City on September
16, 2014, which authorized the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds pursuant to this Indenture.
"BAM" means Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a New York domiciled
municipal insurance corporation.
"Beneficial Owner" means any Person who acquires beneficial ownership interest in a
Bond held by the Securities Depository. In determining the Beneficial Owner of any Bond, the
Trustee may rely exclusively upon written representations made and information given to the
Trustee by the Securities Depository or its Participants with respect to any Bond held by the
Securities Depository in which a beneficial ownership interest is claimed.
"Bond Counsel" means any firm of nationally recognized municipal bond counsel
designated by the City and acceptable to the Trustee.
"Bond Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501 of this
Indenture.
"Bonds" means the Series 2014 Bonds and all Additional Bonds, if any, authenticated and
delivered under this Indenture.
"Book -Entry System" means the book -entry system maintained by the Securities
Depository and described in Section 215 of this Indenture.
"Certificate" means a document signed by an Authorized Representative of the City
attesting to or acknowledging the circumstances or other matters therein stated.
"City" means the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
"City Clerk" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the City
Clerk of the City.
"Closing Date" means, with respect to any series of Bonds, the date upon which there is
an exchange of such series of Bonds for the proceeds representing the purchase price for such
series of Bonds by the Original Purchaser or Purchasers thereof.
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"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended, and
applicable regulations issued or proposed thereunder.
"Commission" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, or any successor thereto.
"Completion Date" means the date upon which a Project is first ready for normal
continuous operation (or the date upon which all expenditures have been made with respect to
the portion of a Project being financed with proceeds of Bonds) or the date upon which damaged
Project facilities are replaced in normal and continuous operation.
"Continuing Disclosure Agreement" means, collectively, each Continuing Disclosure
Agreement between the City and the Trustee, dated the date of issuance and delivery of a series
of Bonds, as originally executed and as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms
thereof.
"Cost of Issuance Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in
Section 501 of this Indenture.
"Costs of Issuance" means all items of expense payable or reimbursable directly or
indirectly by the City and related to the authorization, sale and issuance of the Bonds, including,
but not limited to, underwriting discounts, fees and expenses, election expenses, publication
expenses, expenses of printing, reproducing, filing and recording documents, initial fees and
charges of the Trustee and Paying Agent, fees and expenses for legal, accounting and other
professional services, rating fees, costs of securing any credit enhancement for the Bonds, costs
of execution, transportation and safekeeping of the Bonds, and other costs, charges and fees
incurred in connection with the foregoing.
"Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds for any
Payment Period, the amount required to pay the sum of the interest on such Bonds payable during
the Payment Period and the principal of, and any other amount required to effect any mandatory
redemption of, such Bonds, if any, during the Payment Period.
"Debt Service Reserve Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in
Section 501 of this Indenture.
"Event of Default" means any event of default specified in Section 801 hereof.
"Fiscal Year" means the 12 -month period used, at any time, by the City for accounting
purposes, which may be the calendar year.
"Fund" means a fund confirmed or established by Article V of this Indenture.
"Government Securities" means (i) direct obligations of the United States of America, (ii)
obligations on which the full and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America (including any such securities issued
or held in book -entry form on the books of the Department of Treasury of the United States of
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America), and (iii) evidences of direct ownership or proportionate or individual interest in future
interest or principal payments on specified direct obligations of, or obligations on which the full
and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by, the
United States of America, which obligations are held by a bank or trust company organized and
existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof in the capacity of
custodian in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee.
"Holder" or "Bondholder" or "Owner of the Bonds" means the registered owner of any
"Indenture" means this Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014, between the City
and the Trustee, together with all indentures supplemental hereto.
"Interest Payment Date" means any date on which interest is payable on the Bonds.
"Investment Obligations" means, if and to the extent the same are at the time legal for
investment of funds held under this Indenture:
(a) Cash deposits, certificates of deposits or money market deposits (insured
at all times by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or otherwise collateralized with
Government Obligations);
(b) Government Securities;
(c) Obligations of any of the following federal agencies which obligations
represent the full faith and credit of the United States of America: U.S. Export -Import
Bank (Eximbank); Rural Economic Community Development Administration; Federal
Financing Bank; General Services Administration; U.S. Maritime Administration; U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (PHAs); Small Business
Administration; Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA); Federal Housing
Administration; and Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation.
(d) Direct obligations of any of the following federal agencies which
obligations are not fully guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of
America:
(i) Senior debt obligations rated in the highest long-term rating
category by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies issued by the
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC); and
(ii) Senior debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank System;
(e) U.S. dollar denominated deposit accounts, federal funds and bankers'
acceptances with domestic commercial banks which either (i) have a rating on their short-
term certificates of deposit on the date of purchase in the highest short-term rating
category of at least two nationally recognized rating agencies, (ii) are insured at all times
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by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or (iii) are collateralized with direct
obligations of the United States of America at 102% valued daily. All such certificates
must mature no more than 360 days after the date of purchase. (Ratings on holding
companies are not considered as the rating of the bank);
(f) Commercial paper which is rated at the time of purchase in the highest
short-term rating category of at least two nationally recognized rating agencies and which
matures no more than 270 days after the date of purchase;
(g) Investments in (i) money market funds subject to SEC Rule 2a-7 and rated
in the highest short-term rating category of at least one of S&P and Moody's and
(ii) public sector investment pools operated pursuant to SEC Rule 2a-7 in which the
City's deposit shall not exceed 5% of the aggregate pool balance at any time and such
pool is rated in one of the two highest short -tern rating categories of at least one of S&P
and Moody's;
(h) Pre -refunded municipal obligations defined as follows: Any bonds or
other obligations of any state of the United States of America or of any agency,
instrumentality or local governmental unit of any such state which are not callable at the
option of the obligor prior to maturity or as to which irrevocable instructions have been
given by the obligor to call on the date specified in the notice; and
(i) Which are rated, based on an irrevocable escrow account or fund
(the "Escrow"), in the highest long-term rating category of at least two nationally
recognized rating agencies; or
(ii) (1) which are fully secured as to principal and interest and
redemption premium, if any, by an escrow consisting only of cash or direct
obligations of the United States of America, which escrow may be applied only to
the payment of such principal of and interest and redemption premium, if any, on
such bonds or other obligations on the maturity date or dates thereof or the
specified redemption date or dates pursuant to such irrevocable instructions, as
appropriate, and
(II) which escrow is sufficient, as verified by a nationally recognized
independent certified public accountant, to pay principal of and interest and
redemption premium, if any, on the bonds or other obligations described in this
paragraph on the maturity date or dates specified in the irrevocable instructions
referred to above, as appropriate;
(i) General obligations of states with a short-term rating in one of the two
highest rating categories and a long-term rating in one of the two highest rating categories
of at least two nationally recognized rating agencies. In the event such obligations are
variable rate obligations, the interest rate on such obligations must be reset not less
frequently than annually; and
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0) Any cash sweep account maintained by the Trustee and consisting of
investments described in clauses (a) through (i).
"Mayor" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the Mayor of
the City.
"Moody's means Moody's Investors Service.
"Original Purchaser" means the first purchaser(s) of a series of Bonds from the City.
"Outstanding" means, as of any date of computation, Bonds theretofore or thereupon
being delivered under this Indenture, except:
(a) Bonds cancelled at or prior to such date or delivered to or acquired by the
Trustee at or prior to such date for cancellation;
(b) Bonds deemed to be paid in accordance with Article VII of this Indenture;
and
(c) Bonds in lieu of or in exchange or substitution for which other Bonds shall
have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture;
provided, however, that in the event that the principal and/or interest due on the Series 2014
Bonds shall be paid by BAM pursuant to the Policy, said Series 2014 Bonds shall be deemed to
remain Outstanding for all purposes.
"Park Project" means the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park,
financed in part with the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Participants" means those financial institutions for whom the Securities Depository
effects book -entry transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Securities Depository in
the Book -Entry System, as such listing of Participants exists at the time of such reference.
"Payment Period" means a period from, but not including, a Principal Payment Date up
to, and including, the next succeeding Principal Payment Date.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, corporation, limited liability
company, partnership, joint stock company, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization or
firm, or a government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or other public body.
"Policy" means the municipal bond insurance policy issued by BAM insuring the
payment when due of the principal and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds as provided therein.
"Principal Payment Date" means any date on which principal is payable on the Bonds,
whether at maturity, by operation of the mandatory sinking fund, or otherwise.
"Projects" means the Walton Arts Center Project, the Park Project and any Additional
Facilities that may be acquired, constructed or equipped in the future with the proceeds of Bonds
issued hereunder.
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"Project Costs" means, to the extent permitted by the Act or other applicable laws, with
respect to a Project, all costs of planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring, constructing,
improving, enlarging, extending, repairing, financing and placing in operation, including
obtaining governmental approvals, certificates, permits and licenses with respect thereto,
heretofore or hereafter paid or incurred by or on behalf of the City and which shall include, but
shall not be limited to:
(a) interest accruing in whole or in part on the Bonds prior to and during
construction of a Project, including all amounts required by this Indenture to be paid from
the proceeds of the Bonds into the Bond Fund;
(b) preliminary investigation and development costs, engineering fees,
contractors' fees, labor costs, the cost of materials, equipment, utility services and
supplies, costs of obtaining permits, licenses and approvals, costs of real property,
insurance premiums, legal and financing fees and costs, administrative and general costs,
and all other costs properly allocable to the acquisition, construction and equipping of a
Project and placing the same in operation;
(c) all costs relating to injury and damage claims arising out of the acquisition,
construction or equipping of a Project;
(d) all other costs incurred in connection with, and properly allocable to, the
acquisition, construction and equipping of a Project; and
(e) amounts to pay or reimburse the City or any City fund for expenses of the
City incident and properly allocable to such planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring,
constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, repairing, financing and placing in
operation of a Project.
"Projects Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501 of
this Indenture.
"Qualified Engineer" means a consulting engineer or firm of consulting engineers,
whether or not in the regular employ of the City.
"Rebate Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501 of this
Indenture.
"Record Date" means the close of business on the 15th day of the calendar month next
preceding each Interest Payment Date on the Bonds or, if such day shall not be a business day,
the immediately preceding business day.
"Redemption Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501
of this Indenture.
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"Requisition" means a written requisition of the City, consecutively numbered, signed by
an Authorized Representative and including, without limitation, the specific information required
in Section 502 hereof.
"Reserve Policy" means the debt service reserve insurance policy issued by BAM
guaranteeing certain payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds as provided therein and subject to the limitations set forth therein.
"Reserve Requirement" means, at any particular time, an amount equal to the least of
(a) 10% of the face amount of each series of Outstanding Bonds, (b) the maximum Annual Debt
Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds, or (c) 1.25 times the average Annual Debt Service
on each series of Outstanding Bonds. For all purposes of this Indenture, the Reserve
Requirement may be satisfied by cash or by the Reserve Policy.
"Revenue Fund" means the fund by that name confirmed and continued in Section 501 of
this Indenture.
"S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a Division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc.
"Securities Depository" means The Depository Trust Company, a limited -purpose trust
company organized under the laws of the State of New York, or its nominee, and it successors
and assigns, or any other depository institution appointed by the City to act as depository for the
Bonds in connection with the Book -Entry -Only System.
"Series 2003 Bonds" means the $6,335,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, dated July 1, 2003, of which
$650,000 in principal amount presently remains Outstanding. The Series 2003 Bonds are being
refunded with a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Series 2014 Bonds" means the $10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014, dated November 1, 2014, issued under and secured by this Indenture.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Supplemental Indenture" means any indenture supplemental to or amendatory of this
Indenture, adopted by the City in accordance with Article X hereof.
"Tax" means the one percent (I%) tax levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310
adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or
gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the portion of gross receipts
or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out
restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar
businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises
consumption.
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"Tax Receipts" means receipts derived by the City from the levy of the Tax.
"Tax Regulatory Agreement" means with respect to any series of Bonds issued under this
Indenture, that Tax Regulatory Agreement of the City relating to maintenance of the
excludability of interest on such Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes,
delivered in connection with the issuance of such series of Bonds.
"Trustee" and Paying Agent' means the trustee and paying agent for the time being,
whether original or successor, with the same institution to always occupy both positions, and
with the original Trustee and Paying Agent being Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine
Bluff, Arkansas.
"Trust Estate" means the property described in the granting clauses of this Indenture.
"Walton Arts Center Project" means the expansion and renovation of the Walton Arts
Center, financed in part with the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Section 102. Use of Words. Words of the masculine gender shall be deemed and
construed to include correlative words of the feminine and neuter genders. Unless the context
shall otherwise indicate, the words "Bond," "owner," "holder," and "person" shall include the
plural, as well as the singular number.
ARTICLE II
THE BONDS
Section 201. Security for Bonds. (a) The Bonds are special and limited obligations of
the City payable as to principal, premium, if any, and interest solely out of the Trust Estate. The
Trust Estate is hereby pledged, appropriated and assigned to the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, all in accordance with their terms and the provisions
of this Indenture. The Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of
the State of Arkansas or the City is pledged within the meaning of any Constitutional or statutory
limitation. The Bonds shall never constitute an obligation of or a charge against the general
credit or general taxing powers of the City.
(b) The pledge, charge, lien, trusts and assignments made herein with respect to the
Trust Estate shall be valid and binding, and shall be deemed continuously perfected from the
time of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds, and the Trust Estate shall thereupon be immediately
subject to the pledge, charge, lien, trust and assignment created hereby upon receipt thereof by or
for the City or by the Trustee and Paying Agent hereunder, without any physical delivery,
segregation thereof or further act, and such pledge, charge, lien, trust and assignment shall be
valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise
against the City, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
(c) The Bonds shall be equally and ratably payable and secured hereunder without
priority by reason of date of adoption of this Indenture or any Supplemental Indenture
authorizing their issuance or by reason of their series, number, date, date of issue, execution,
authentication or sale, or otherwise.
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(d) So long as any Bonds are Outstanding under the provisions of this Indenture, all
Tax Receipts shall be deemed to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of the City and shall be
subject to the covenants and agreements set forth in this Indenture, and no such Tax Receipts
shall ever be used or deposited otherwise except as herein expressly permitted.
(e) The City covenants, as permitted by the Act, that while any of the Bonds are
Outstanding, the levy and collection of the Tax shall not be reduced or discontinued, and the City
will use due diligence in causing the collection of the Tax. Nothing herein shall prohibit the City
from increasing the rate of the Tax from time to time, to the extent permitted by law, and no part
of the revenues or receipts derived by the City from any such increase shall be deemed part of the
Tax Receipts unless authorized and pledged by a Supplemental Indenture.
Section 202. Authorized Amount. There is hereby authorized the issuance of bonds of
the City to be designated "Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014" in the principal amount of
Ten Million Nine Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($10,980,000) (the "Series 2014 Bonds").
No Bonds may be issued under the provisions of this Indenture except in accordance with this
Article II. The total principal amount of Bonds that may be issued hereunder is limited to the
extent described in Section 212 hereof, except as provided in Section 209 and except for
refunding bonds issued under the provisions of Section 212.
Section 203. Details of Bonds. (a) The Series 2014 Bonds (i) shall be designated
"City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014," (ii) shall be in the aggregate
principal amount of $10,980,000, (iii) shall be dated as of November 1, 2014, (iv) shall bear
interest from such date at the rates hereinafter provided until paid, payable semiannually on
May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing May 1, 2015, (v) shall be issued in
denominations of $5,000 each, or any integral multiple thereof, (vi) shall be numbered from R14-
1 upwards in order of issuance according to the records of the Trustee, and (vii) shall mature,
unless sooner redeemed in the manner in this Indenture set forth, on November 1 in each of the
years and in the amounts set forth in the following table, which table also sets forth the interest
rates for the Series 2014 Bonds:
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Year
(November 1)
Principal Amount
Interest Rate
2015
$ 295,000
2.000%
2016
300,000
2.000%
2017
310,000
2.000%
2018
315,000
2.000%
2019
320,000
2.500%
2020
330,000
2.750%
2021
335,000
3.000%
2022
345,000
3.000%
2023
355,000
3.000%
2024
370,000
3.000%
2025
380,000
3.000%
2029
1,655,000
4.000%
2034
2,525,000
5.000%
2039
3,145,000
3.750%
Section 204. Form of Bonds. (a) The Series 2014 Bonds shall be initially issued as
fully registered Bonds, without coupons, in the form of fourteen typewritten bond certificates
(one for each maturity) to be delivered to the Securities Depository. Each such certificate shall
be initially registered in the name of the nominee of the Securities Depository, and no Beneficial
Owner will receive a certificate representing his interest in the Series 2014 Bonds, except upon
the occurrence of the events described in Section 215 hereof. Beneficial Owners shall be deemed
to have waived any right to receive a bond certificate except under the circumstances described in
Section 215. The Series 2014 Bonds and the Trustee's certificate of authentication to be
endorsed thereon shall be in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto, with appropriate
variations, insertions and omissions as permitted or required by this Indenture.
Section 205. Payment. The Bonds shall be payable, with respect to principal,
premium, if any, and interest in any coin or currency of the United States of America which at the
time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. The principal of and
premium, if any, on the Bonds shall be payable upon surrender thereof at the principal corporate
trust office of the Trustee. Payment of interest on each Bond shall be made by check or draft
mailed to the registered owner of such Bond as of the applicable Record Date at his address as it
appears on the registration books maintained by the Trustee. For purposes of this Indenture,
interest on the Bonds shall be deemed to accrue on the basis of a 360 -day year of twelve 30 -day
months. So long as the Securities Depository or its nominee is the sole registered owner of the
Bonds, payment of interest thereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds
by the Paying Agent to the Securities Depository or its nominee.
Section 206. Execution. The Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the City by the
manual or facsimile signatures of its Mayor and City Clerk and shall have impressed or imprinted
thereon the seal of the City. A facsimile signature shall have the same force and effect as if
manually signed. In case any officer whose manual signature or a facsimile of whose signature
shall appear on the Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bonds, such
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signature or such facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as
if such official had remained in office until delivery.
Section 207. Authentication. Only such Bonds as shall have endorsed thereon a
certificate of authentication substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto duly
executed by the Trustee shall be entitled to any right or benefit under this Indenture. No Bond
shall be valid and obligatory for any purpose unless and until such certificate of authentication
shall have been duly executed by the Trustee, and such certificate of the Trustee upon any such
Bond shall be conclusive evidence that such Bond has been authenticated and delivered under
this Indenture. The Trustee's certificate of authentication on any Bond shall be deemed to have
been executed if signed by an authorized officer of the Trustee, but it shall not be necessary that
the same officer sign the certificate of authentication on all of the Bonds issued hereunder.
Section 208. Delivery of Bonds. The City shall execute and deliver to the Trustee and
the Trustee shall authenticate the Bonds of any series and deliver said Bonds to the Securities
Depository as may be directed in this Section 208, in Section 212 hereof or in any Supplemental
Indenture.
(a) Prior to the delivery or original issuance by the Trustee of any authenticated
Bonds of any series, there shall be delivered to the Trustee:
(1) An original executed counterpart of this Indenture or, in the case of
Additional Bonds, a Supplemental Indenture by and between the City and the Trustee
setting forth the details concerning such Additional Bonds;
(2) Original executed counterparts of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
and the Tax Regulatory Agreement applicable to such series of Bonds;
(3) A Certificate directing the Trustee to authenticate the Bonds and
containing instructions as to the delivery of the Bonds upon payment to the Trustee, for
the account of the City, of a sum specified in such Certificate;
(4) A copy, duly certified by the City Clerk, of the proceedings of the City
authorizing the issuance of the Bonds;
(5) A written opinion of Bond Counsel approving the legality of the Bonds;
(6) In the case of any series of Additional Bonds, a Certificate signed by the
Mayor certifying that (i) the City is not then in default in the performance of any of the
covenants, conditions, agreements or provisions contained in this Indenture, and (ii) the
City is current as to all required deposits at that time in all the Funds and Accounts
described in Article V of this Indenture or hereafter created by Supplemental Indentures,
or if the City is in default or is not so current, certifying in the case of (i) or (ii) as to that
fact and that, upon the application of the proceeds of the sale of such Additional Bonds as
provided in the Supplemental Indenture authorizing the issuance thereof, the City will not
be in default or will be current thereafter;
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(7) In the case of any series of Additional Bonds, a written opinion of Bond
Counsel to the effect that the exemption from federal income tax of the interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds and any Additional Bonds theretofore issued will not be adversely
affected by the issuance of the Additional Bonds then being issued;
(8) A resolution of the Commission approving the issuance of the Additional
Bonds; and
(9) Such further documents and certificates as may be required by the Original
Purchaser of such series of Bonds.
(b) Simultaneously with the delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, the Trustee shall
apply the proceeds thereof as follows:
(1) The amount, if any, received as accrued interest on the Series 2014 Bonds
shall be deposited in the Bond Fund;
(2) $11,607.96 shall be transferred to BAM in order to pay the premium for
the Reserve Policy;
(3) $16,122.59 shall be transferred to BAM in payment of the premium on the
Policy;
(4) An amount equal to $82,500.00 shall be deposited in the Costs of Issuance
Fund for payment of Costs of Issuance as directed by a Certificate of the City;
(5) An amount sufficient, together with moneys held by BOKF, NA, as trustee
for the Series 2003 Bonds, in funds and accounts created by the trust indenture securing
the payment of the Series 2003 Bonds, to refund the Series 2003 Bonds shall be
deposited in trust with BOKF, NA, as escrow trustee (the "2003 Escrow Trustee"), in
accordance with the provisions of an Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the
date of delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds (the "2003 Escrow Agreement'), by and
between the City and the 2003 Escrow Trustee. The 2003 Escrow Agreement shall
provide for the investment of the funds, to the extent feasible, in Government Securities
which will mature and bear interest at such times and in such amounts as will, together
with any uninvested moneys held by the 2003 Escrow Trustee, provide sufficient moneys
to pay as due at maturity and upon redemption prior to maturity on December 22, 2014,
all principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds. The 2003
Escrow Agreement will provide for giving notice of redemption prior to maturity of the
Series 2003 Bonds, for the payment of required trustee and paying agent fees on the
Series 2003 Bonds, and for release of all claims of the Series 2003 Bonds on the Trust
Estate;
(6) The balance of said proceeds ($10,823,659.99) shall be deposited in the
Projects Fund ($3,642,655.90 into the Park Account and $7,181,004.09 into the Walton
Arts Center Account for payment of Project Costs pursuant to the written direction of the
City as provided in Section 502.
Section 209. Mutilated, Destroyed or Lost Bonds. In case any Bond issued hereunder
shall become mutilated or be destroyed or lost, the City shall, if not then prohibited by law, cause
to be executed and the Trustee may authenticate and deliver a new Bond of like series, date,
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number, maturity and tenor in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation of such
mutilated Bond, or in lieu of and in substitution for such Bond destroyed or lost, upon the
Bondholder's paying the reasonable expenses and charges of the City and the Trustee in
connection therewith, and, in the case of a Bond destroyed or lost, filing by the Bondholder with
the Trustee evidence satisfactory to the Trustee that such Bonds were destroyed or lost, and of the
Bondholder's ownership thereof, and furnishing the City and Trustee with indemnity satisfactory
to them. The Trustee is hereby authorized to authenticate any such new Bond. In the event any
such Bonds shall have matured, instead of issuing a new Bond, the City may pay the same
without the surrender thereof. Upon the issuance of a new Bond under this Section 209, the City
may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that
may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of
the Trustee) connected therewith.
Section 210. Registration and Transfer of Bonds. The City hereby constitutes and
appoints the Trustee as Bond Registrar of the City, and as Bond Registrar the Trustee shall keep
books for the registration and for the transfer of the Bonds as provided in this Indenture at the
principal corporate trust office of the Trustee. The person in whose name any Bond shall be
registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and
payment of or on account of the principal of and interest on any such Bond shall be made only to
or upon the order of the registered owner thereof, or the owner's legal representative, and neither
the City, the Trustee nor the Bond Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary, but
such registration may be changed as herein provided. All such payments shall be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so
paid.
Bonds may be transferred on the books of registration kept by the Trustee by the
registered owner in person or by the owner's duly authorized attorney, upon surrender thereof,
together with a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner or the
owner's duly authorized attorney. Upon surrender for transfer of any Bond at the principal
corporate office of the Trustee, the City shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and
deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new Bond or Bonds of the same series and
in the same aggregate principal amount and of any authorized denomination or denominations.
Bonds may be exchanged at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee for an equal
aggregate principal amount of Bonds of any other authorized denomination or denominations of
the same series with corresponding maturities. The City shall execute and the Trustee shall
authenticate and deliver Bonds which the Bondholder making the exchange is entitled to receive,
bearing numbers not contemporaneously then Outstanding. The execution by the City of any
Bond of any denomination shall constitute full and due authorization of such denomination and
the Trustee shall thereby be authorized to authenticate and deliver such Bond.
Such transfers of registration or exchanges of Bonds shall be without charge to the
Owners of such Bonds, but any taxes or other governmental charges required to be paid with
respect to the same shall be paid by the Owner of the Bond requesting such transfer or exchange
as a condition precedent to the exercise of such privilege.
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The Trustee shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period
from and including a Record Date to the next succeeding Interest Payment Date of such Bond nor
to transfer or exchange any Bond after the mailing of notice calling such Bond for redemption
has been made, and prior to such redemption.
If the Securities Depository or its nominee is the sole registered owner of the Bonds,
transfers of ownership and exchanges shall be effected on the records of the Securities
Depository and its Participants pursuant to rules and procedures established by the Securities
Depository and its Participants. In such case, the Trustee shall deal with the Securities
Depository as representative of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds for purposes of exercising
the rights of Bondholders hereunder, and the rights of the Beneficial Owners of such Bonds held
by the Securities Depository or its nominee shall be limited to those established by law and
agreements between such Beneficial Owners and the Securities Depository and its Participants.
Requests, consents and directions from, and votes of, the Securities Depository or its nominee as
representative shall not be deemed inconsistent if they are made with respect to different
Participants or Beneficial Owners.
Section 211. Cancellation. All Bonds surrendered for payment, redemption, transfer or
exchange, if surrendered to the Trustee, shall be promptly cancelled by it, and, if surrendered to
any person other than the Trustee, shall be delivered to the Trustee and, if not already cancelled,
shall be promptly cancelled by it. The City may at any time deliver to the Trustee for
cancellation any Bonds previously authenticated and delivered hereunder, which the City may
have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Bonds so delivered shall be promptly cancelled
by the Trustee. All cancelled Bonds held by the Trustee shall be disposed of as directed by the
City. Whenever in this Indenture provision is made for the cancellation by the Trustee and the
delivery to the City of any Bonds, the Trustee may, upon the written request of the City, in lieu of
such cancellation and delivery, destroy such Bonds in the presence of any officer of the City (but
only if the City shall so require), and deliver a certificate of such destruction to the City.
Section 212. Additional Bonds. The City may issue from time to time one or more
series of Additional Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing Project Costs in connection with the
acquisition, construction and/or equipping of a Project, (ii) refunding the Series 2014 Bonds or
any series of Additional Bonds, in whole or in part, or (iii) any combination thereof. Additional
Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with the Series 2014 Bonds and any other series of
Additional Bonds theretofore issued and then Outstanding, except insofar as any terms or
conditions of redemption or purchase established under this Indenture may afford additional
benefit or security for the Bonds of any particular series and except for the security afforded by
any municipal bond insurance obtained with respect to a particular series of Bonds. Before any
Additional Bonds are authenticated, there shall be delivered to the Trustee the items required for
the issuance of Bonds by Section 208 hereof, plus a Certificate of the Finance Director of the
City (in the form attached as Exhibit B hereto) certifying that, based upon necessary
investigation, the Tax Receipts deposited into the Revenue Fund during the most recent twelve
(12) months were not less than (i) 140% of the maximum Annual Debt Service requirement on
all then Outstanding Bonds, plus the Additional Bonds then proposed to be issued, and (ii) the
amount, if any, needed to make required deposits to the Debt Service Reserve Fund.
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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Additional Bonds shall be issued unless
there is no default at the time of issuance under this Indenture.
Section 213. Superior Obligations Prohibited. Except to the extent permitted in
Section 212 hereof for the issuance of Additional Bonds, from and after the issuance of any of
the Bonds and for so long as any of the Bonds are Outstanding, the City shall not create or permit
the creation of any indebtedness, or issue any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates or other
obligations or evidences of indebtedness payable in any manner from the Tax Receipts or
otherwise from the Trust Estate which (i) will in any way be superior to or rank on a parity with
the Bonds, or (ii) will in any way be secured by a lien and charge on the Tax Receipts or on the
moneys deposited in or to be deposited in the Revenue Fund, prior to or equal with the lien,
pledge and charge created herein for the security of the Bonds, or (iii) will be payable prior to or
equal with the payments to be made from the Tax Receipts or the Revenue Fund into the Bond
Fund or Debt Service Reserve Fund, or from said Bond Fund or Debt Service Reserve Fund for
the payment of the Bonds. Nothing in Section 213 shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting
the issuance of bonds payable from Tax Receipts so long as use of the Tax Receipts in favor of
bonds issued pursuant to this Section 213 shall be made expressly subject and subordinate to the
pledge and use of Tax Receipts to pay principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the
Bonds and to make all required deposits into all funds held by the Trustee pursuant to the
Indenture.
Section 214. Temporary Bonds. Until Bonds in definitive form are ready for delivery,
the City may execute, and upon the request of the City, the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver,
subject to the provisions, limitations and conditions set forth herein, one or more Bonds in
temporary form, whether printed, typewritten, lithographed or otherwise produced, substantially
in the form of the definitive Bonds, with appropriate omissions, variations and insertions, and in
authorized denominations. Until exchanged for Bonds in definitive form, such Bond in
temporary form shall be entitled to the lien and benefit of this Indenture. Upon the presentation
and surrender of any Bond or Bonds in temporary form, the City shall, without unreasonable
delay, prepare, execute and deliver to the Trustee and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver,
in exchange therefor, a Bond or Bonds in definitive form. Such exchange shall be made by the
Trustee without making any charge therefor to the Owner of such Bond in temporary form.
Section 215. Book -Entry Bonds; Securities Depository. The Bonds shall initially be
registered to Cede & Co., the nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York
(the "Securities Depository'), and no Beneficial Owner will receive certificates representing their
respective interests in the Bonds, except in the event the Trustee issues replacement bonds as
provided in this Section 215. It is anticipated that during the term of the Bonds, the Securities
Depository will make book -entry transfers among its Participants and receive and transmit
payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on, the Bonds to the Participants until and
unless the Trustee authenticates and delivers replacement bonds to the Beneficial Owners as
described in the following paragraph.
If the City or the Trustee determines (A) that the Securities Depository is unable to
properly discharge its responsibilities, or (B) that the Securities Depository is no longer qualified
to act as a securities depository and registered clearing agency under the Securities and Exchange
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Act of 1934, as amended, or (C) that the continuation of a Book -Entry System to the exclusion of
any Bonds being issued to any Bondholder other than Cede & Co. is no longer in the best
interests of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, or (2) if the Trustee receives written notice from
Participants representing interests in not less than 50% of the Bonds Outstanding, as shown on
the records of the Securities Depository (and certified to such effect by the Securities
Depository), that the continuation of a Book -Entry System to the exclusion of any Bonds being
issued to any Bondholder other than Cede & Co. is no longer in the best interests of the
Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, then the Trustee shall notify the Bondholders of such
determination or such notice and of the availability of certificates to Bondholders requesting the
same, and the Trustee shall register in the name of and authenticate and deliver replacement
bonds to the Beneficial Owners or their nominees in principal amounts representing the interest
of each; provided, that in the case of a determination under (A) or (B) of this paragraph, the City
or the Trustee may select a successor securities depository in accordance with the following
paragraph to effect book -entry transfers. In such event, all references to the Securities Depository
herein shall relate to the period of time when the Securities Depository has possession of at least
one Bond. Upon the issuance of replacement bonds, all references herein to obligations imposed
upon or to be performed by the Securities Depository shall be deemed to be imposed upon and
performed by the Trustee, to the extent applicable with respect to such replacement bonds. If the
Securities Depository resigns and the City, the Trustee or Bondholders are unable to locate a
qualified successor of the Securities Depository in accordance with the following paragraph, then
the Trustee shall authenticate and cause delivery of replacement bonds to Bondholders, as
provided herein. The Trustee may rely conclusively on information from the Securities
Depository and its Participants as to the names and addresses of the Beneficial Owners of the
Bonds. The cost of printing, registration, authentication, and delivery of replacement bonds shall
be paid for by the City.
In the event the Securities Depository resigns, is unable to properly discharge its
responsibilities, or is no longer qualified to act as a securities depository and registered clearing
agency under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the City may appoint a
successor Securities Depository provided the Trustee receives written evidence satisfactory to the
Trustee with respect to the ability of the successor Securities Depository to discharge its
responsibilities. Any such successor Securities Depository shall be a securities depository which
is a registered clearing agency under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or
other applicable statute or regulation that operates a securities depository upon reasonable and
customary terms. The Trustee upon its receipt of a Bond or Bonds for cancellation shall cause
the delivery of Bonds to the successor Securities Depository in appropriate denominations and
form as provided herein.
ARTICLE III
REDEMPTION OF BONDS BEFORE MATURITY
Section 301. Redemption of Bonds. The Bonds shall be subject to redemption prior to
maturity as follows:
(a) The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to redemption at the election of the City, on
and after November 1, 2024, in whole or in part (in any order of maturities directed by the City,
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and by lot within a maturity) at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal
amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
(b) The applicable series of Bonds shall be redeemed prior to maturity, in whole or in
part (in inverse order of maturities and by lot within a maturity), on any Interest Payment Date, at
a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest
to the date of redemption, from Projects Fund moneys in excess of the amount needed to
complete the applicable Project or portion thereof being financed with the proceeds of such series
of Bonds, which moneys shall be transferred to the Redemption Fund pursuant to Section 502
hereof.
(c) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2029, are subject to mandatory
sinking fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set
forth below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to
the date of redemption, without premium
Year
Principal Amount
2026
$390,000
2027
$405,000
2028
$420,000
2029 (maturity)
$440,000
(d) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2034, are subject to mandatory
sinking fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set
forth below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to
the date of redemption, without premium:
Year Principal Amount
2030
$455,000
2031
$480,000
2032
$505,000
2033
$530,000
2034 (maturity)
$555,000
(e) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2039, are subject to mandatory
sinking fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set
forth below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to
the date of redemption, without premium:
Year
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039 (maturity)
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Principal Amount
$585,000
$605,000
$630,000
$650,000
$675,000
(f) Additional Bonds may also be made subject to optional, extraordinary and
mandatory sinking fund redemption, in whole or in part, in such manner, at such times and at
such prices as may be provided in the Supplemental Indenture providing for their issuance.
At its option, to be exercised on or before the 45`" day next preceding any mandatory
sinking fund redemption date for any Series 2014 Bonds, the City may deliver to the Trustee for
cancellation Series 2014 Bonds of the appropriate maturity, or portions thereof ($5,000 or any
integral multiple thereof), in any aggregate principal amount desired. Each such Series 2014
Bond, or portion thereof, so delivered or previously redeemed (otherwise than through mandatory
sinking fund redemption) and canceled by the Trustee shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of
the principal amount thereof on the obligation of the City on such mandatory sinking fund
redemption date, and any excess over such amount shall be credited on future mandatory sinking
fund redemption obligations of that maturity in chronological order, and the principal amount of
such Series 2014 Bonds so to be redeemed shall be accordingly reduced.
Section 302. Notice. Notice of the call for any redemption (other than mandatory
sinking fund redemption), identifying the Bonds or portions thereof being called and the date on
which they shall be presented for payment, shall be mailed by the Trustee by first class mail (or,
so long as the Securities Depository or its nominee is the sole registered owner of the Bonds, by
any other means acceptable to the Securities Depository, including facsimile) to the registered
owner of each such Bond addressed to such registered owner at his registered address and placed
in the mails not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for
redemption; provided, however, that failure to give such notice by mailing, or any defect therein,
shall not affect the validity of any proceeding for the redemption of any Bond with respect to
which no such failure or defect has occurred. Any notice mailed as provided in this Section 302
shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the registered owner
receives the notice.
Section 303. Selection of Bonds to be Redeemed. If less than all of the Bonds of like
series, maturity, interest rate and otherwise identical payment terms shall be called for
redemption, the particular Bonds or portions of Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by lot by
the Trustee in such manner as the Trustee in its discretion may deem fair and appropriate;
provided, however, that the portion of any Bond of a denomination of larger than the minimum
denomination may be redeemed in the principal amount of such minimum denomination or a
multiple thereof, and that for purposes of selection and redemption, any such Bond of a
denomination larger than the minimum denomination shall be considered to be that number of
separate Bonds of such minimum denomination which is obtained by dividing the principal
amount of such Bond by such minimum denomination. So long as the Securities Depository or
its nominee is the sole registered owner of a series of Bonds, the procedures established by the
Securities Depository shall control with respect to the selection of the particular Bonds of such
series to be redeemed.
Section 304. Surrender of Bonds Upon Redemption. Notice having been given in the
manner and under the conditions hereinabove provided, and moneys for payment of the
redemption price being held by the Trustee as provided in this Indenture (i) the Bonds or portions
of Bonds so called for redemption shall, on the date fixed for redemption designated in such
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notice, become due and payable at the redemption price provided for redemption of such Bonds,
and interest on such Bonds or portions of Bonds so called for redemption shall cease to accrue,
(ii) upon surrender of the Bonds or portions of Bonds so called for redemption in accordance
with such notice, such Bonds or portions of Bonds shall be paid at the applicable redemption
price, (iii) such Bonds or portions of Bonds shall cease to be entitled to any lien, benefit or
security under this Indenture, and (iv) the owners of said Bonds or portions of Bonds shall have
no rights in respect thereof except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof.
Section 305. Redemption in Part. Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall
be surrendered to the Trustee (with, if the City or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or
a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the City and the Trustee duly executed by,
the owner thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing), and the appropriate officials of the
City shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the owner of such Bond,
without service charge, a new Bond or Bonds of the same series, of any authorized denomination
or denominations, having the same maturity and interest rate as requested by such owner, in
aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal
of the Bond so surrendered.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS
Section 401. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest. The City covenants that it
will promptly pay or cause to be paid the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on every
Bond issued under this Indenture at the place, on the dates and in the manner provided herein and
in the Bonds according to the true intent and meaning thereof. The principal, premium, if any,
and interest (except interest paid from the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds and accrued
interest) are payable solely from the Trust Estate which is hereby specifically pledged to the
payment thereof in the manner and to the extent herein specified, and nothing in the Bonds or
this Indenture should be considered as assigning or pledging any funds or assets of the City other
than the Trust Estate. Anything in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, it is understood
that whenever the City makes any covenants involving financial commitments it pledges no
funds or assets other than the Trust Estate in the manner and to the extent herein specified, but
nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the City from using any other funds or assets.
The City covenants that the Tax will not be repealed, and the rate of the Tax will not be reduced,
for so long as there are any Outstanding Bonds. It is further covenanted that all necessary action
will be taken, from time to time, to collect the Tax in the full amount due and to apply Tax
Receipts in the manner provided in this Indenture.
Section 402. Performance of Covenants. The City covenants that it will faithfully
perform at all times any and all covenants, undertakings, stipulations and provisions contained in
this Indenture, in any and every Bond executed, authenticated and delivered hereunder, and in all
ordinances pertaining hereto. The City covenants that it is duly authorized under the Constitution
and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly and without limitation, the Act, to issue
the Bonds authorized hereby and to execute this Indenture and to make the pledge of the Tax
Receipts and to make the covenants in the manner and to the extent herein set forth, that all
action on its part for the issuance of the Bonds and the execution and delivery of this Indenture
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has been duly and effectively taken, and that the Bonds in the hands of the Holders and owners
thereof are and will be valid and enforceable obligations of the City according to the import
thereof.
Section 403. Instruments of Further Assurance. At the request of the Trustee, the
City shall, so far as it may be authorized by law, pass, make, do, execute, acknowledge and
deliver, all and every such further resolutions, ordinances, acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments,
transfers and assurances as may be necessary or desirable for the better assuring, conveying,
granting, pledging, assigning and confirming of all and singular the Tax Receipts and all other
moneys hereby pledged or assigned, or intended so to be, or which the City may become bound
to pledge or assign.
Section 404. Recordation and Filing. To the extent necessary, the City covenants that
it will cause this Indenture, such security agreements, financing statements, and all supplements
thereto and other instruments as may be required from time to time to be kept, to be recorded and
filed in such manner and in such places as may be required by law in order to fully preserve and
protect the security of the owners of the Bonds and the rights of Trustee hereunder, and to perfect
the security interest created by this Indenture.
Section 405. Inspection of Books. The City shall keep proper books of record and
account (separate from all other records and accounts) in which complete and correct entries shall
be made of its transactions relating to the Projects and the Funds and Accounts established by
this Indenture.
Section 406. Tax Covenants. The City covenants that it will not use or permit the use
of any Bond proceeds or any other funds of the City, directly or indirectly, in any manner, and
will not take or permit to be taken any other action or actions which would adversely effect the
exclusion of interest on any Bond from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the City further covenants that no part of the proceeds of
the Bonds shall at any time be used, directly or indirectly, to acquire securities or obligations the
acquisition of which would cause any of the Bonds to be an "arbitrage bond" as defined in
Sections 148(a) and (b) of the Code. The City agrees that so long as any of the Bonds remain
Outstanding, it will comply with the provisions of each applicable Tax Regulatory Agreement.
Section 407. Trustee's and Paying Agent's Fees and Expenses. Subject to the
provisions of Section 902 hereof, the City hereby agrees and covenants to make payments for the
fees, expenses and charges of the Trustee and Paying Agent, if any, as authorized and provided
by this Indenture. The City is to make payments on statements rendered by the Trustee and
Paying Agent either (i) directly to the Trustee and Paying Agent or (ii) pursuant to Section 503(b)
hereof.
Section 408. Construction of Projects; Certification of Completion Date. The City
hereby covenants to use its best efforts to acquire, construct and equip each Project (or portion
thereof) being financed with proceeds of the Bonds with all reasonable dispatch and to use its
best efforts to cause the acquisition, construction and equipping of such Project (or portion
thereof) to be completed as soon as may be practicable, but in any case within a period not to
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exceed three years after the issuance of the applicable series of Bonds, delays caused by force
majeure only excepted, but if for any reason such acquisition, construction and equipping is not
completed within said period, there shall be no diminution or postponement of payments required
hereunder to be made by the City. Promptly after each such Completion Date, the City shall
submit to the Trustee the certificate of a Qualified Engineer which shall specify the Completion
Date and shall state that acquisition, construction and equipping of such Project (or portion
thereof) being financed with a particular series of Bond proceeds has been completed and the
Project Costs have been paid, except for any Project Costs which have been incurred but are not
then due and payable, or the liability for the payment of which is being contested or disputed by
the City, and for the payment of which the Trustee is directed to retain specified amounts of
moneys in the Projects Fund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such certificate may state that it is
given without prejudice to any rights against third parties which exist at the date thereof or which
may subsequently come into being.
Section 409. Encumbrances. The City covenants that it will not create or suffer to be
created any lien or charge upon the Trust Estate, except in accordance with the provisions of this
Indenture.
Section 410. Continuing Disclosure. The City hereby covenants and agrees that it will
comply with and carry out all of the provisions of each Continuing Disclosure Agreement.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture to the contrary, failure of the City or the
Trustee to comply with the provisions of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall not be
considered an Event of Default hereunder; however, the Trustee may (and at the request of the
Original Purchaser of a series of Bonds or the owners of at least 25% in aggregate Outstanding
principal amount of such series of Bonds, shall) or any Beneficial Owner may take such actions
as may be necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court
order, to cause the City or the Trustee, as the case may be, to comply with its obligations under
this Section 410.
Section 411. Authority of Commission. The City hereby recognizes that the
Commission is the agency and instrumentality of the City designated by the Act and ordinances
of the City to expend the Tax Receipts. Such authority and responsibility of the Commission is
hereby confirmed and continued.
Section 412. Security for the Bonds. (a) This Indenture creates a valid and binding
pledge and assignment of and security interest in the Tax Receipts in favor of the Trustee as
security for payment of the Bonds, enforceable by the Trustee in accordance with the terms
hereof.
(b) Under the laws of the State of Arkansas, such pledge, assignment and security
interest is and shall be prior to any judicial lien hereafter imposed on the Tax Receipts to enforce
a judgment against the City on a simple contract. Under the laws of the State of Arkansas,
including, particularly, Arkansas Code Annotated (2001 Repl.) Section 4-9-109(d)(14), it is not
necesssary to file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement in order to perfect a security
interest in the Tax Receipts.
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(c) The City has not heretofore made a pledge of, granted a lien on or security interest
in, or made an assignment or sale of the Tax Receipts that ranks on a parity with or prior to the
pledge, assignment and security interest granted hereby. The City shall not hereafter make or
suffer to exist any pledge or assignment of, lien on, or security interest in the Tax Receipts that
ranks prior to or on a parity with the pledge, assignment and security interest granted hereby, or
file any financing statement describing any such pledge, assignment, lien or security interest,
except as expressly permitted hereby.
ARTICLE V
REVENUES AND FUNDS
Section 501. Creation of Funds and Accounts. (a) There is hereby confirmed and
continued the Revenue Fund confirmed in the trust indenture securing the Series 2003 Bonds.
The Revenue Fund shall be maintained by the City as a segregated fund. There are hereby
created and established with the Trustee the following Funds and Accounts:
(i) Projects Fund, and a Park Account and a Walton Arts Center Account
therein;
(ii) Bond Fund, and an Interest Account and a Principal Account therein;
(iii) Debt Service Reserve Fund;
(iv) Cost of Issuance Fund;
(v) Redemption Fund; and
(vi) Rebate Fund.
(b) Except for the Revenue Fund, all Funds and Accounts shall be held by the
Trustee, which shall hold and maintain said Funds and Accounts in trust, for the use and benefit
of the Bondholders and the City, but subject to the permitted applications expressed herein.
Section 502. Projects Fund. (a) The Trustee shall maintain the Projects Fund to the
credit of which there shall be deposited a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds as
provided in Section 208(b) hereof and the proceeds of Additional Bonds as directed in a
Supplemental Indenture.
(b) Moneys credited to the Projects Fund shall be expended only as set forth in this
Section 502.
(c) Amounts in Accounts of the Projects Fund shall be expended and applied for the
payment of Project Costs attributable to the related Project. Disbursements shall be made from
the Projects Fund on the basis of consecutively numbered Requisitions in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C signed by an Authorized Representative. Requisitions may be submitted to
the Trustee by certified mail, first class mail or facsimile transmission. If the Trustee deems that
a Requisition submitted by the City is sufficient pursuant to this Section 502, the amount
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requested thereunder shall be disbursed in payment of the Project Costs set forth therein, or in
reimbursement of such Project Costs, within two (2) business days of the date of receipt of such
Requisition by the Trustee. Each Requisition shall specify:
(i) the specific Project to which such payment will apply;
(ii) the name of the person or party to whom payment is to be made and the
purpose of the payment;
(iii) the amount to be paid thereunder;
(iv) that such amount has not been previously paid by the City and is justly due
and owing to the person(s) named therein as a proper payment or reimbursement of a
Project Cost; and
(v) that no Event of Default exists under the Indenture and that, to the
knowledge of the Authorized Representative, no event has occurred and continues which
with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute an Event of Default under the
Indenture.
(d) The Trustee shall keep full and complete records concerning and reflecting all
disbursements from the Projects Fund and shall file an accounting of said disbursements if and
when requested by the City. The Trustee shall only make payments from the Projects Fund
pursuant to and in accordance with Requisitions. In making payments from the Projects Fund,
the Trustee may rely on any Requisitions delivered to it pursuant to this Section 502, and the
Trustee shall be relieved of all liability relating to payments made in accordance with such
Requisitions and any supporting certificate or certificates requested by the Trustee without
physical inspection of the Project. Within ninety (90) days following completion of any Project
or portion thereof being financed with a particular series of Bonds, the City shall deliver to the
Trustee its Certificate stating that such Project or applicable portion thereof is complete and the
Trustee shall transfer the remaining moneys in the applicable Account of the Projects Fund
relating to such series of Bonds (save and except moneys needed to satisfy unpaid Project Costs)
to the Redemption Fund for application to the retirement of Bonds by redemption or purchase, as
provided by Section 301(b) and Section 506 hereof.
(e) Upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default or the occurrence
and continuance of an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute an Event
of Default, amounts on deposit in the Projects Fund shall not be disbursed but shall instead be
applied to the payment of Debt Service or the redemption price of the Bonds.
Section 503. Revenue Fund. (a) There shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue
Fund, as and when received, all Tax Receipts. For the purposes of financial reporting by the City
with respect to the Tax, "receipts" and "revenues" shall have the same meaning.
(b) On or before the fifteenth day of each month, commencing December 15, 2014,
the City shall transfer to the Trustee from the Revenue Fund, in the following order, the amounts
set forth below:
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FIRST: For deposit to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund, an amount
equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the interest on the Outstanding Bonds due on the next Interest
Payment Date (except that with respect to deposits required with respect to a series of
Bonds prior to the first Interest Payment Date for such series of Bonds, the required
monthly transfers shall be equal to a fraction, the numerator of which shall be 1 and the
denominator of which shall be the number of transfers to be made prior to such Interest
Payment Date);
SECOND: For deposit to the Principal Account of the Bond Fund, an amount
equal to one -twelfth (1/12) of the next scheduled principal maturity of Outstanding Bonds
(including mandatory sinking fund redemptions) (except that with respect to deposits
required with respect to a series of Bonds prior to the first Principal Payment Date for
such series of Bonds, the required monthly transfers shall be equal to a fraction, the
numerator of which shall be 1 and the denominator of which shall be the number of
transfers to be made prior to such Principal Payment Date);
THIRD: For deposit to the Debt Service Reserve Fund, an amount sufficient
to cure any deficiency in the Debt Service Reserve Fund;
FOURTH: For deposit to the Rebate Fund, an amount sufficient to satisfy the
City's obligations under Section 507 hereof, and
FIFTH: For payment to the Trustee and Paying Agent, the amount, if any,
necessary to pay or reimburse the Trustee and Paying Agent for fees and expenses related
to the Bonds.
(c) Required deposits into the Interest Account and Principal Account of the Bond
Fund and the Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be reduced by investment earnings, if any, in said
Funds and Accounts and, with respect to required deposits to the Interest Account of the Bond
Fund only, by any accrued interest deposited to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund upon the
initial sale of a series of Bonds. In the event there shall be insufficient moneys in the Revenue
Fund in a particular month to make the required transfers described above, then any deficiencies
shall be added to the required deposits during the next month.
(d) Any moneys remaining in the Revenue Fund following the required transfers set
forth above may be used for any lawful purpose as determined by the Commission.
Section 504. Bond Fund. (a) There shall be deposited to the credit of the appropriate
Account of the Bond Fund all moneys required to be transferred thereto pursuant to Sections 208,
503, 505, 506 and 508 of this Indenture and all other moneys received for said Fund.
(b) Moneys credited to the Bond Fund shall be expended only as set forth in this
Section 504.
(c) (i) On each Interest Payment Date for any of the Bonds Outstanding, the
Trustee shall pay out of moneys credited to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund the
amounts required for the payment of interest on the Bonds due on such date, and on each
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redemption date, the amounts required for the payment of accrued interest on Bonds then
to be redeemed or purchased unless the payment of such accrued interest shall be
otherwise provided for, and such amounts shall be applied to such payments.
(ii) On each principal payment or redemption date for any of the Bonds
Outstanding, the Trustee shall pay out of moneys credited to the Principal Account of the
Bond Fund the amounts required for the payment of principal and premium, if any, due
on the Bonds on such date and such amounts shall be applied to such payments.
(iii) If there shall be insufficient moneys in the Bond Fund to pay in full
interest, principal or premium, if any, due on the Bonds on any interest or principal
payment or redemption date, the Trustee shall, three days prior to such date, notify the
City of such deficiency, and if by one day prior to such date such deficiency has not been
cured, transfer an amount equal to the deficiency into the appropriate Account of the
Bond Fund from the Funds indicated in the following order:
FIRST: the Redemption Fund; and
SECOND: the Debt Service Reserve Fund (for payment of principal and
interest on any Interest or Principal Payment Date only).
(d) All payments made pursuant to this Section 504 shall be made in immediately
available funds.
Section 505. Cost of Issuance Fund. There shall be deposited to the credit of the Cost
of Issuance Fund all moneys received for said Fund pursuant to Section 208 hereof. The Trustee
shall pay those Costs of Issuance as directed by the City pursuant to a Certificate delivered on a
Closing Date. After all Costs of Issuance have been paid (and in any event not later than January
1, 2015 with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds), any remaining moneys in the Cost of Issuance
Fund shall be transferred to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund. The Cost of Issuance Fund is
not pledged to the payment of the Bonds.
Section 506. Redemption Fund. (a) There shall be deposited to the credit of the
Redemption Fund all moneys required to be transferred thereto to effect an optional redemption
of the Bonds pursuant to Section 301(a) hereof and all moneys transferred thereto pursuant to
Section 502 of this Indenture.
(b) Moneys credited to the Redemption Fund shall be expended only as set forth in
this Section 506.
(c) Moneys in the Redemption Fund shall be transferred to the Principal Account of
the Bond Fund at such times as may be necessary to effectuate, on the first available date,
redemptions of Bonds required by Section 301(a) and (b) of this Indenture.
(d) The amounts accumulated in the Redemption Fund, if so directed by the City by
means of a Certificate delivered to the Trustee, shall be applied by the Trustee to the purchase of
Bonds of the maturities which would otherwise be redeemed pursuant to Section 301(a) and (b)
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and this Section 506 but for the provisions of this subsection (d), at prices directed by the City
not exceeding the applicable redemption prices of the Bonds which would be redeemed but for
the operation of this sentence. Interest accrued on the Bonds so purchased shall be paid from
moneys credited to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund.
Section 507. Rebate Fund. (a) The Trustee shall establish and maintain, separate and
apart from any other Funds and Accounts established and maintained hereunder, a Fund to be
designated as the Rebate Fund, which Fund is not pledged to the payment of any Bonds. Subject
to the transfer provisions provided in subsection (c) below, all moneys at any time deposited in
the Rebate Fund shall be held by the Trustee in trust, to the extent required to satisfy the Rebate
Amount (as defined in each Tax Regulatory Agreement), for payment to the United States of
America, and neither the City nor the Owner of any Bond shall have any rights in or claim to
such money. All amounts deposited into or on deposit in the Rebate Fund shall be governed by
this Section 507, by Section 406, and by each Tax Regulatory Agreement (which are
incorporated herein by reference).
(b) As provided in Section 503(b) hereof, there shall be deposited in the Rebate Fund
the amount of all income or gain on moneys deposited in any of the Funds and Accounts
established by this Indenture which is required to be rebated to the United States and is
designated for deposit therein, as calculated by the City to be owing to the United States pursuant
to the Tax Regulatory Agreement, which shall be delivered by the City concurrently with the
issuance of a series of Bonds.
(c) The Trustee, upon receipt of written instructions from the Mayor or Finance
Director of the City, shall pay to the United States out of amounts in the Rebate Fund such
amounts as are required pursuant to each Tax Regulatory Agreement.
(d) Any moneys remaining in the Rebate Fund after payment to the United States,
within sixty (60) days after the date on which the last Bond is redeemed, of one hundred percent
(100%) of the rebate amount as described in Section 148(f)(2) of the Code, shall be transferred to
the Revenue Fund.
(e) The Trustee, as instructed by Certificate of the City, shall invest all amounts held
in the Rebate Fund in Investment Obligations, subject to the restrictions set forth in the
applicable Tax Regulatory Agreement. Money shall not be transferred from the Rebate Fund
except as provided in subsection (c).
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the obligation to remit the
Rebate Amount to the United States and to comply with all other requirements of this
Section 507, Section 406 and each Tax Regulatory Agreement shall survive the defeasance or
payment in full of the Bonds.
Section 508. Debt Service Reserve Fund. As provided in Section 208(b)(2) hereof,
upon the issuance of each series of Bonds, there shall be deposited into the Debt Service Reserve
Fund, from proceeds of the Bonds, an amount sufficient to cause the amounts on deposit therein
to be equal to the Reserve Requirement. The Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be maintained in
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an amount equal to the Reserve Requirement. With respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, the
Reserve Requirement shall be satisfied by the deposit of the Reserve Policy in the Debt Service
Reserve Fund. The Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be used solely to pay the principal of and
interest on Outstanding Bonds for which there are insufficient funds available in the Bond Fund
to make such payments, as the same become due at maturity (including mandatory sinking fund
redemption). If the Debt Service Reserve Fund, by virtue of any such payment, is reduced below
the Reserve Requirement, it shall be reimbursed in the amount of any such deficiency as
provided in Section 503. Notwithstanding the above provisions of this Section 508, the amount
on deposit in the Debt Service Reserve Fund may be used, together with other available funds, to
provide for the payment at maturity or to redeem prior to maturity all, but not less than all, of the
Outstanding Bonds. If an excess shall exist in the Debt Service Reserve Fund over and above the
Reserve Requirement, such excess shall be transferred to the Interest Account of the Bond Fund.
Section 509. Cessation of Fund Deposits. When the moneys in the Bond Fund, the
Debt Service Reserve Fund and the Redemption Fund shall be and remain sufficient to pay in full
the principal and interest on all Bonds then Outstanding in accordance with Article VII of this
Indenture, together with the required fees and expenses to be paid or reimbursed to the Trustee
and Paying Agent, the City shall have no further obligation to make payments into said Funds.
Section 510. Separate Accounts Authorized. A Supplemental Indenture authorizing
the issuance of Additional Bonds may provide for the creation of separate Accounts within the
Bond Fund, Debt Service Reserve Fund, Redemption Fund, Projects Fund, Costs of Issuance
Fund and Rebate Fund for such series of Bonds and such other Accounts as the City may direct;
provided, that the creation of such separate Accounts shall be solely for the ease of
administration and shall in no event affect the equal and ratable security of the Bonds of each
series.
If any Supplemental Indenture authorizing the issuance of Additional Bonds provides for
the establishment of separate Accounts for a series of Bonds, then such Supplemental Indenture
shall require that the Tax Receipts received by the City shall be deposited pursuant to written
direction of the City into each of the Accounts within the Bond Fund and Debt Service Reserve
Fund for each series of Bonds on the basis of the installments of principal, premium, if any, and
interest due on each series of Bonds and the amounts required to be deposited in the Accounts
within the Bond Fund and the Debt Service Reserve Fund during the applicable period, to the end
that the Bonds of each series shall be equally and ratably secured by the Tax Receipts.
Any Supplemental Indenture authorizing the issuance of Additional Bonds shall provide
that any proceeds of such series of Bonds and investment earnings thereon remaining after some
specified date, or after the construction of all facilities to be financed with the proceeds of such
series of Bonds, shall be applied to the redemption of such series of Bonds.
ARTICLE VI
INVESTMENTS
Section 601. Investment of Moneys. At the direction of the City or absent such
direction, the Trustee shall invest moneys in Funds or Accounts held by the Trustee in
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Investment Obligations with maturity or redemption dates consistent with the times at which said
moneys will be required for the purposes provided in this Indenture; provided, however, the
stated maturity dates of Investment Obligations of Debt Service Reserve Fund moneys shall not
exceed five years from the date of investment therein. Moneys in separate Funds or Accounts
may be commingled for the purpose of investment.
Section 602. Investment Earnings. Subject to the provisions of the Tax Regulatory
Agreement and Article V hereof, Investment Obligations purchased with moneys held in or
attributable to any Fund or Account held by the Trustee under the provisions of this Indenture
shall be deemed at all times to be a part of such Fund or Account and the income or interest
earned, profits realized or losses suffered by a Fund or Account due to the investment thereof
shall be retained in, credited or charged, as the case may be, to such Fund or Account unless
otherwise provided pursuant to this Indenture.
Section 603. Valuation of Funds. Investments in any Fund or Account shall be
evaluated monthly by the Trustee. The Trustee shall report the determined value of each Fund
and Account to the City. For the purpose of determining the amount in any Fund or Account, the
Trustee shall value all Investment Obligations credited to such Fund or Account at the fair
market value thereof. The Trustee shall determine the fair market value based on accepted
industry standards and from accepted industry providers. As to certificates of deposit and
bankers' acceptances, fair market value shall mean the face amount thereof, plus accrued interest
thereon, and as to any other investment not specified above, fair market value is the value thereof
as established by prior agreement among the City, the Trustee and BAM.
The Trustee shall sell or present for redemption any Investment Obligations as necessary
in order to provide money for the purpose of making any payment required hereunder, and the
Trustee shall not be liable for any loss resulting from any such sale.
Section 604. Responsibility of Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible or liable
for any loss suffered in connection with any investment of moneys made by it at the direction of
the City.
ARTICLE VII
DISCHARGE OF LIEN
Section 701. Discharge of Lien. If the City shall pay or cause to be paid to the owners
of the Bonds the principal, premium, if any, and interest to become due thereon at the times and
in the manner stipulated therein, and if the City shall keep, perform and observe all and singular
the covenants and promises in the Bonds and in this Indenture expressed as to be kept, performed
and observed by it on its part, then these presents and the estate and rights hereby granted shall
cease, determine and be void, and thereupon the Trustee shall cancel and discharge the lien of
this Indenture, and execute and deliver to the City such instruments in writing as shall be
requisite to satisfy the lien hereof, and reconvey to the City the estate hereby conveyed, and
assign and deliver to the City any property at the time subject to the lien of this Indenture which
may then be in its possession, except moneys or Government Securities held by it for the
payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds.
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Section 702. Bonds Deemed Paid. Any Bond shall be deemed to be paid within the
meaning of this Article VII when payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest
on such Bond (whether at maturity or upon redemption as provided in this Indenture, or
otherwise), either (i) shall have been made or caused to be made in accordance with the terms
thereof, or (ii) shall have been provided for by irrevocably depositing with the Trustee, in trust
and irrevocably set aside exclusively for such payment, (1) moneys sufficient to make such
payment or (2) Government Securities (provided that such deposit will not affect the tax-exempt
status of the interest on any of the Bonds or cause any of the Bonds to be classified as "arbitrage
bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code, as reflected in an opinion of Bond
Counsel delivered to the Trustee), maturing as to principal and interest in such amount and at
such times as will provide sufficient moneys to make such payment, and all necessary and proper
fees, compensation and expenses of the Trustee and any Paying Agent pertaining to the Bonds
with respect to which such deposit is made shall have been paid or the payment thereof provided
for to the satisfaction of the Trustee and any said Paying Agent.
Notwithstanding anything in this Indenture to the contrary, in the event that the principal
and/or interest due on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be paid by BAM pursuant to the Policy, the
Series 2014 Bonds shall remain Outstanding for all purposes, shall not be defeased or otherwise
satisfied and shall not be considered paid by the City, and the pledge and assignment of the Trust
Estate and all covenants, agreements and other obligations of the City to the registered owners
shall continue to exist and shall run to the benefit of BAM, and BAM shall be subrogated to the
rights of such registered owners.
Section 703. Non -Presentment of Bonds. In the event any Bonds shall not be presented
for payment when the principal thereof becomes due, either at maturity or otherwise, or at the
date fixed for redemption thereof, if there shall have been deposited with the Trustee for that
purpose, or left in trust if previously so deposited, funds sufficient to pay the principal thereof,
and premium, if any, together with all interest unpaid and due thereon, to the due date thereof, for
the benefit of the Holder thereof, all liability of the City to the Holder thereof for the payment of
the principal thereof, premium if any, and interest thereon, shall forthwith cease, determine and
be completely discharged, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Trustee to hold such fund or
funds, without liability for interest thereon, for the benefit of the Holder of such Bonds, who shall
thereafter be restricted exclusively to such fund or funds, for any claim of whatever nature on his
part under this Indenture or on, or with respect to, the Bonds.
ARTICLE VIII
DEFAULT PROVISIONS AND REMEDIES
OF TRUSTEE AND BONDHOLDERS
Section 801. Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute and is
referred to in this Indenture as an "Event of Default":
(a) Default in the due and punctual payment of any interest on any Bond;
(b) Default in the due and punctual payment of the principal of or premium, if
any, on any Bond, whether at the stated maturity thereof, or upon proceedings for
redemption thereof, or upon the maturity thereof by declaration;
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(c) Default in the payment of any other amount required to be paid under this
Indenture or the performance or observance of any other of the covenants, agreements or
conditions contained in this Indenture, or in the Bonds issued hereunder, and continuance
thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice specifying such failure and
requesting that it be remedied shall have been given to the City by the Trustee, which may
give such notice in its discretion and shall give such notice at the written request of
Bondholders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then
Outstanding, unless the Trustee, or the Trustee and Holders of an aggregate principal
amount of Bonds not less than the aggregate principal amount of Bonds the Holders of
which requested such notice, as the case may be, shall agree in writing to an extension of
such period prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice
cannot be corrected within the applicable period, the Trustee will not unreasonably
withhold its consent to an extension of such time if corrective action is instituted by the
City within such period and is being diligently pursued;
(d) The filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against the City under the
United States Bankruptcy Code or the commencement of a proceeding by or against the
City under any other law concerning insolvency, reorganization or bankruptcy; and
(e) If the State has limited or altered the rights of the City pursuant to the Act,
as in force on the date of this Indenture, to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with
the Trustee or the Bondholders or in any way impaired the rights and remedies of the
Trustee or the Bondholders while any Bonds are Outstanding.
The term "default' as used in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above shall mean default by the City
in the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or conditions on its part
contained in this Indenture or in the Bonds Outstanding hereunder, exclusive of any period of
grace required to constitute a default an "Event of Default' as hereinabove provided.
Section 802. Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee
may, and upon the written request of the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal
amount of Bonds Outstanding hereunder shall, by notice in writing delivered to the City, declare
the principal of all Bonds then Outstanding, together with the interest accrued thereon,
immediately due and payable, and such principal and interest shall thereupon become and be
immediately due and payable.
Section 803. Other Remedies; Rights of Bondholders. Upon the occurrence of an
Event of Default, the Trustee may, as an alternative, pursue any available remedy by suit at law
or in equity, including, without limitation, mandamus to enforce the payment of the principal of
and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds then Outstanding hereunder.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred, and if it shall have been requested so to do by
the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding hereunder
and if it shall have been indemnified as provided in Section 901(1) hereof, the Trustee shall be
obligated to exercise such one or more of the rights and powers conferred upon it by this Section
803 as the Trustee, being advised by counsel, shall deem most expedient in the interests of the
Bondholders.
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No remedy by the terms of this Indenture conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee (or to
the Bondholders) is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every such
remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy given hereunder or now
or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default or Event
of Default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such
default or Event of Default or acquiescence therein; and every such right and power may be
exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient.
No waiver of any default or Event of Default hereunder, whether by the Trustee or by the
Bondholders, shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default or Event of Default or shall
impair any rights or remedies consequent thereon.
Section 804. Right of Bondholders to Direct Proceedings. Anything in this Indenture
to the contrary notwithstanding, the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount
of Bonds Outstanding hereunder shall have the right, at any time, by an instrument or instruments
in writing executed and delivered to the Trustee, to direct the method and place of conducting all
proceedings to be taken in connection with the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this
Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or any other proceeding hereunder; provided that
such direction shall not be otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of law and of this
Indenture.
Section 805. Appointment of Receiver. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default,
and upon the filing of a suit or other commencement of judicial proceedings to enforce the rights
of the Trustee and of the Bondholders under this Indenture, the Trustee shall be entitled to the
appointment of a receiver or receivers of the Trust Estate and of the tolls, rents, revenues, issues,
earnings, income, products and profits thereof, including, without limitation, the Tax Receipts,
pending such proceedings with such powers as the court making such appointment shall confer.
Section 806. Waiver. In case of an Event of Default on its part, as aforesaid, to the
extent that such rights may then lawfully be waived, neither the City nor anyone claiming
through the City or under the City shall or will set up, claim or seek to take advantage of any
appraisement, valuation, stay, extension or redemption laws now or thereafter in force, in order
to prevent or hinder the enforcement of this Indenture, but the City, for itself and all who may
claim through or under it, hereby waives, to the extent that it lawfully may do so, the benefit of
all such laws and all right of appraisement and redemption to which it may be entitled under the
laws of the State.
Section 807. Application of Moneys. Available moneys remaining after discharge of
costs, charges and liens prior to this Indenture shall be applied by the Trustee as follows:
(a) Unless the principal of all the Bonds shall have become or shall have been
declared due and payable, all such moneys shall be applied:
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First: To the payment to the Persons entitled thereto of all
installments of interest then due, in the order of the maturity of the installments of
such interest, and, if the amount available shall not be sufficient to pay in full any
particular installment, then to the payment ratably, according to the amounts due
on such installment, to the Persons entitled thereto, without any discrimination or
privilege;
Second: To the payment to the Persons entitled thereto of the unpaid
principal of any of the Bonds which shall have become due (other than Bonds
called for redemption for the payment of which moneys are held pursuant to the
provisions of this Indenture), in the order of their due dates, with interest on such
Bonds from the respective dates upon which they become due, and, if the amount
available shall not be sufficient to pay in full Bonds due on any particular date,
together with such interest, then to the payment ratably, according to the amount
of principal due on such date, to the Persons entitled thereto without any
discrimination or privilege of any Bond over any other Bond and without
preference or priority of principal over interest or of interest over principal; and
Third: To the payment of the interest on and the principal of the
Bonds, and to the redemption of Bonds, all in accordance with the provisions of
Article V of this Indenture.
(b) If the principal of all the Bonds shall have become due or shall have been
declared due and payable, all such moneys shall be applied first to the payment of the
interest then due and unpaid upon the Bonds, and then to the payment of the principal
then due and unpaid upon the Bonds, in each case without preference or priority of any
Bond over any other Bond, ratably, according to the amounts due respectively for
principal and interest, to the Persons entitled thereto.
(c) If the principal of all the Bonds shall have been declared due and payable,
and if such declaration shall thereafter have been rescinded and annulled under the
provisions of this Article VIII then, subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this
Section 807, in the event that the principal of all the Bonds shall later become due or be
declared due and payable, the moneys shall be applied in accordance with the provisions
of paragraph (a) of this Section 807.
Whenever moneys are to be applied by the Trustee pursuant to the provisions of this
Section 807, such moneys shall be applied by it at such times, and from time to time, as it shall
determine, having due regard to the amount of such moneys available for application and the
likelihood of additional moneys becoming available for such application in the future. Whenever
the Trustee shall apply such funds, it shall fix the date (which shall be an Interest Payment Date
unless it shall deem another date more suitable) upon which such application is to be made and
upon such date interest on the amounts of principal to be paid on such dates shall cease to accrue.
The Trustee shall give such notice as it may deem appropriate of the deposit with it of any such
moneys and of the fixing of any such date and shall not be required to make payment to the
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Holder of any Bond until such Bond shall be presented to the Trustee for appropriate
endorsement or for cancellation if fully paid.
Section 808. Remedies Vested in Trustee. All rights of action (including the right to
file proof of claim) under this Indenture or under any of the Bonds may be enforced by the
Trustee without the possession of any of the Bonds or the production thereof in any trial or other
proceeding relating thereto, and any such suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be
brought in its name as Trustee, without the necessity of joining as plaintiffs or defendants any
Bondholders hereby secured, and any recovery of judgment shall be for the equal benefit of the
Holders of all Outstanding Bonds.
Section 809. Rights and Remedies of Bondholders. No Bondholder shall have any
right to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law for the enforcement of this
Indenture or for the execution of any trust hereof or for the appointment of a receiver or any other
remedy hereunder, unless a default has occurred of which the Trustee has been notified as
provided in subsection (g) of Section 901, or of which by said subsection it is deemed to have
notice, nor unless such default shall have become an Event of Default and the Holders of not less
than 51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding hereunder shall have made written
request to the Trustee and shall have offered it reasonable opportunity either to proceed to
exercise the powers hereinbefore granted or to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own
name, nor unless also they have offered to the Trustee indemnity as provided in subsection (1) of
Section 901, nor unless the Trustee shall thereafter fail or refuse to exercise the powers
hereinbefore granted, or to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name; and such
notification, request and offer of indemnity are hereby declared in every such case, at the option
of the Trustee, to be conditions precedent to the execution of the powers and trusts of this
Indenture, and to any action or cause of action for the enforcement of this Indenture or for the
appointment of a receiver or for any other remedy hereunder; it being understood and intended
that no one or more Holders of the Bonds shall have any right in any manner whatsoever to
affect, disturb or prejudice the lien of this Indenture by action of the Holder or Holders or to
enforce any right hereunder except in the manner herein provided, and that all proceedings at law
or in equity shall be instituted, held and maintained in the manner herein provided for the equal
benefit of the Holders of all Bonds Outstanding hereunder. Nothing in this Indenture contained
shall, however, affect or impair the right of any Bondholders to enforce the payment of the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any Bonds at and after the maturity thereof, or
the obligation of the City to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on each of the
Bonds issued hereunder to the respective Holders thereof at the time and place in said Bonds
expressed.
Section 810. Termination of Proceedings. In case the Trustee shall have proceeded to
enforce any right under this Indenture by the appointment of a receiver or otherwise, and such
proceedings shall have been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or shall have been
determined adversely to the Trustee, then and in every such case the City and the Trustee shall be
restored to their former positions and rights hereunder with respect to the property herein
conveyed, and all rights, remedies and powers of the Trustee shall continue as if no such
proceedings had been taken, except to the extent the Trustee is legally bound by such adverse
determination.
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Section 811. Waivers of Events of Default. The Trustee may, and upon the written
request of the Holders of not less than 51% in principal amount of all Bonds Outstanding
hereunder shall, waive any Event of Default hereunder and its consequences and rescind any
declaration of maturity of principal; provided, however, there shall not be waived any Event of
Default described in clause (a) or (b) of the first paragraph of Section 801 hereof, unless prior to
such waiver or rescission all arrears of principal (due otherwise than by declaration) and interest,
and all expenses of the Trustee and Paying Agent, shall have been paid or provided for. In case of
any such waiver or rescission the City, Trustee and the Bondholders shall be restored to their
former positions and rights hereunder respectively, but no such waiver or rescission shall extend
to any subsequent or other default, or impair any right subsequent thereon.
ARTICLE IX
TRUSTEE AND PAYING AGENT
Section 901. Acceptance of Trusts. The Trustee hereby accepts the trusts imposed
upon it by this Indenture and agrees to perform said trusts, but only upon and subject to the
following expressed terms and conditions:
(a) The Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereof and perform
any duties required of it by or through attorneys, agents, receivers or employees, and shall
be entitled to advice of counsel concerning all matters of trusts hereof and its duties
hereunder, and may in all cases pay reasonable compensation to all such attorneys, agents,
receivers and employees as may reasonably be employed in connection with the trusts
hereof. Reimbursement of such compensation paid by the Trustee is subject to the
provisions of Section 902 hereof. The Trustee may act upon the opinion or advice of any
attorney, surveyor, engineer or accountant selected by it in the exercise of reasonable
care, or, if selected or retained by the City prior to the occurrence of a default of which
the Trustee has been notified as provided in subsection (g) of this Section 901, or of
which by said subsection the Trustee is deemed to have notice, approved by the Trustee in
the exercise of such care. The Trustee shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from an action or nonaction in accordance with any such opinion or advice.
(b) The Trustee shall not be responsible for any recital herein, or in the Bonds
(except in respect to the certificate of authentication of the Trustee endorsed on such
Bonds), or for the validity of the execution by the City of this Indenture or of any
Supplemental Indentures or instruments of further assurance, or for the sufficiency of the
security for the Bonds issued hereunder or intended to be secured hereby, or for the value
of the title of the property herein conveyed or otherwise as to the maintenance of the
security hereof, except that in the event the Trustee enters into possession of a part or all
of the property herein conveyed pursuant to any provision of this Indenture, it shall use
due diligence in preserving such property; and the Trustee shall not be bound to ascertain
or inquire as to the performance or observance of any covenants, conditions and
agreements aforesaid as to the condition of the property herein conveyed.
(c) The Trustee may become the owner of Bonds secured hereby with the
same rights which it would have if not Trustee.
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(d) The Trustee shall be protected in acting upon any notice, request, consent,
certificate, order, affidavit, letter, telegram or other paper or document believed by it, in
the exercise of reasonable care, to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent
by the proper person or persons. Any action taken by the Trustee pursuant to this
Indenture upon the request or authority or consent of the owner of any Bond secured
hereby, shall be conclusive and binding upon all future owners of the same Bond and
upon Bonds issued in exchange therefor or in place thereof.
(e) As to the existence or nonexistence of any fact or as to the sufficiency or
validity of any instrument, paper or proceeding, the Trustee shall be entitled to rely upon
a Certificate of the City signed by its Authorized Representative and attested by the City
Clerk as sufficient evidence of the facts therein contained and, prior to the occurrence of a
default of which it has been notified as provided in subsection (g) of this Section 901, or
of which by that subsection it is deemed to have notice, shall also be at liberty to accept a
similar certificate to the effect that any particular dealing, transaction, or action is
necessary or expedient, but may at its discretion, at the reasonable expense of the City, in
every case secure such further evidence as it may think necessary or advisable but shall in
no case be bound to secure the same. The Trustee may accept a certificate of the City
Clerk of the City under its seal to the effect that a resolution or ordinance in the form
therein set forth has been adopted by the City as conclusive evidence that such resolution
or ordinance has been duly adopted, and is in full force and effect.
(f) The permissive right of the Trustee to do things enumerated in this
Indenture shall not be construed as a duty of the Trustee, and the Trustee shall be
answerable only for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(g) The Trustee shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to have
notice of any default hereunder (except for defaults under clause (a) or (b) of the first
paragraph of Section 801 hereof as to which the Trustee shall be deemed to have notice)
unless the Trustee shall be specifically notified in writing of such default by the City or by
the Holders of at least 10% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding
hereunder, and all notices or other instruments required by this Indenture to be delivered
to the Trustee must, in order to be effective, be delivered to the principal corporate trust
office of the Trustee, and in the absence of such notice so delivered, the Trustee may
conclusively assume there is no such default except as aforesaid.
(h) [Reserved].
(i) At any and all reasonable times the Trustee, and its duly authorized agents,
attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and representatives, shall have the right fully to
inspect any and all of the property herein conveyed, including all books, papers and
records of the City pertaining to the Tax Receipts and the Bonds, and to take such
memoranda from and in regard thereto as may be desired.
0) The Trustee shall not be required to give any bond or surety in respect of
the execution of the said trusts and powers or otherwise in respect of the premises.
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(k) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere in this Indenture contained, the
Trustee shall have the right, but shall not be required, to demand, in respect of the
authentication of any Bonds, the withdrawal of any cash, the release of any property, or
any action whatsoever within the purview of this Indenture, any showings, certificates,
opinions, appraisals or other information, or corporate action or evidence thereof, in
addition to that by the terms hereof required as a condition of such action by the Trustee,
deemed desirable for the purpose of establishing the right of the City to the authentication
of any Bonds, the withdrawal of any cash, the release of any property, or the taking of any
other action by the Trustee.
(1) Before taking such action hereunder, the Trustee may require that it be
furnished an indemnity bond satisfactory to it for the reimbursement to it of all expenses
to which it may be put and to protect it against all liability, except liability which is
adjudicated to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
Trustee, by reason of any action so taken by the Trustee.
Section 902. Fees, Charges and Expenses of Trustee and Paying Agent. (a) Subject
to subsection (b) of this Section 902, the City shall, from moneys lawfully available therefor, pay
to the Trustee and Paying Agent reasonable compensation for all services performed hereunder
and also all reasonable expenses, charges and other disbursements and those of their attorneys,
agents and employees incurred in and about the administration and execution of the trusts hereby
created and the performance of the powers and duties hereunder and, to the extent permitted by
law and from moneys lawfully available therefor, shall indemnify and save the Trustee harmless
against any liabilities which it may incur in the exercise and performance of its powers and duties
hereunder. With respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, the Trustee's initial authentication fee shall
be $2,500 and the annual administration fee of the Trustee shall be $2,500; provided, however,
that during any period in which amounts are on deposit in the Projects Fund, the annual
administration fee of the Trustee shall be $3,000. If the City shall fail to make any payment
required by this subsection (a), the Trustee may make such payment from any moneys in its
possession under the provisions of this Indenture and shall be entitled to a preference therefor
over any of the Bonds Outstanding hereunder. The City shall not be required to indemnify the
Trustee against any liabilities which the Trustee may incur as a result of negligent or wrongful
acts or omissions of the Trustee.
(b) The City shall pay to the Trustee compensation for its services as described in
Section 902(a), provided that such compensation, together with all expenses, charges and other
disbursements of the Trustee and its attorneys, agents and employees and all reimbursements to
the Trustee for all costs and other disbursements as described in Section 901(a) hereof shall not
exceed $9,500 annually (not including the initial authentication fee) without the prior written
approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the Trustee wishes to
consult with or retain counsel for any purpose hereunder whose anticipated fees, together with all
other compensation, disbursements and reimbursements of the Trustee and its attorneys, agents
and employees to be paid by the City hereunder, shall exceed $10,000 annually, then such
counsel shall have to be acceptable to the City and such fees shall have to be approved by the
City as described above.
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Section 903. Additional Duties of Trustee. (a) In addition to the other duties of the
Trustee described in this Indenture, it shall be the duty of the Trustee, on or before the tenth day
of each month after the month in which the Series 2014 Bonds are delivered, to file with the City
a statement setting forth in respect of the preceding calendar month:
(i) the amount withdrawn or transferred by it and the amount deposited with it
on account of each Fund and Account held by it under the provisions of this Indenture;
(ii) the amount on deposit with it at the end of such month to the credit of each
such Fund and Account;
(iii) a brief description of all obligations held by it as an investment of moneys
in each such Fund and Account;
(iv) the amount applied to the purchase or redemption of Bonds under the
provisions of this Indenture and a description of the Bonds or portions of Bonds so
purchased or redeemed; and
(v) any other information that the City may reasonably request, including, but
not limited to, submittal of monthly statements of activity relating to the Bonds. Such
information shall also be provided at the direction of the City to one additional designated
entity.
All records and files pertaining to each such Fund and Account in the custody of the
Trustee hereunder shall be open at all reasonable times to the inspection of the City and its agents
and representatives, and the City may make copies thereof.
(b) The Trustee additionally shall be responsible for the preparation and timely
distribution of any and all forms and reports required by law to all Bondholders, the State and the
Internal Revenue Service in connection with the payment to the Bondholders of interest on the
Bonds.
Section 904. Notice to Bondholders of Default. If a default occurs of which the
Trustee is pursuant to the provisions of Section 901(g) deemed to have or is given notice, the
Trustee shall promptly make demand upon the City and give notice to each owner of Bonds then
Outstanding.
Section 905. Intervention by Trustee. In any judicial proceeding to which the City is a
party and which in the opinion of the Trustee and its counsel has a substantial bearing on the
interests of Holders of Bonds issued hereunder, the Trustee may intervene on behalf of
Bondholders and shall do so if requested in writing by the Holders of at least 51% of the
aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding hereunder. The rights and obligations of the
Trustee under this Section 905 are subject to the approval of the court having jurisdiction in the
premises.
Section 906. Merger or Consolidation of Trustee. Any bank or trust company to
which the Trustee may be merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell
or transfer its trust business and assets as a whole or substantially as a whole, or any bank or trust
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company resulting from any such sale, merger, consolidation or transfer to which it is a party,
ipso facto, shall be and become successor trustee hereunder and vested with all of the title to the
whole property or Trust Estate and all the trusts, powers, discretions, immunities, privileges and
all other matters as was its predecessor, without the execution or filing of any instrument or any
further act, deed, or conveyance on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein to the
contrary notwithstanding; provided, however, that such successor trustee shall have capital and
surplus of at least $40 million.
Section 907. Resignation by Trustee. The Trustee and any successor trustee may at any
time resign from the trusts hereby created by giving written notice to the City and the
Bondholders, and such resignation shall take effect upon the appointment of a successor trustee
by the Bondholders or by the City. Such notice may be served personally or sent by registered
mail (to the City) or first class mail (to the Bondholders).
Section 908. Removal of Trustee. The Trustee may be removed at any time by an
instrument or concurrent instruments in writing delivered to the Trustee and to the City, and
signed by the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding
hereunder.
Section 909. Appointment of Successor Trustee. In case the Trustee hereunder shall
resign or be removed, or be dissolved, or shall be in course of dissolution or liquidation, or
otherwise become incapable of acting hereunder, or in case it shall be taken under the control of
any public officer or officers, or of a receiver appointed by the court, a successor may be
appointed by the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds
Outstanding hereunder, by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing signed by such
Holders, or by their attorneys in fact, duly authorized; provided, nevertheless, that in case of such
vacancy the City by an instrument executed and signed by its Mayor and attested by its City
Clerk under its seal, shall appoint a temporary trustee to fill such vacancy until a successor
trustee shall be appointed by the Bondholders in the manner above provided. Any such
temporary trustee appointed by the City shall immediately and without further act be superseded
by the trustee appointed by such Bondholders. Every such temporary trustee and every such
successor trustee shall be a trust company or bank in good standing, having capital and surplus of
not less than $75 million.
Section 910. Concerning Any Successor Trustee. Every successor or temporary
trustee appointed hereunder shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to its predecessor and also to
the City an instrument in writing accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such
successor or temporary trustee, without any further act or conveyance, shall become fully vested
with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, trusts, duties and obligations of its predecessor;
but such predecessor shall, nevertheless, on the written request of the City or of its successor
trustee, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor all the estate, properties,
rights, powers and trusts of such predecessor hereunder; and every predecessor trustee shall
deliver all securities, moneys and any other property held by it as trustee hereunder to its
successor. Should any instrument in writing from the City be required by any successor trustee
for more fully and certainly vesting in such successor the estates, rights, powers and duties
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hereby vested or intended to be vested in the predecessor trustee, any and all such instruments in
writing shall, on request, be executed, acknowledged, and delivered by the City.
Section 911. Reliance Upon Instruments. The resolutions, opinions, certificates and
other instruments provided for in this Indenture may be accepted and relied upon by the Trustee
as conclusive evidence of the facts and conclusions stated therein and shall be full warrant,
protection and authority to the Trustee for its actions taken hereunder.
Section 912. Appointment of Co -Trustee. The City and the Trustee shall have power
to appoint, and upon the request of the Trustee the City shall for such purpose join with the
Trustee in the execution of all instruments necessary or proper to appoint, another corporation or
one or more Persons approved by the Trustee, either to act as co -trustee or co -trustees jointly
with the Trustee of all or any of the property subject to the lien hereof, with such powers as may
be provided in the instrument of appointment and to vest in such corporation or Person or
Persons as such co -trustee any property, title, right or power deemed necessary or desirable. In
the event that the City shall not have joined in such appointment within fifteen (15) days after the
receipt by it of a request so to do, the Trustee alone shall have the power to make such
appointment. Should any deed, conveyance or instrument in writing from the City be required by
the co -trustee so appointed for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such co -
trustee such properties, rights, powers, trusts, duties and obligations, any and all such deeds,
conveyances and instruments in writing shall, on request, be executed, acknowledged and
delivered by the City. Every such co -trustee shall, to the extent permitted by law, be appointed
subject to the following provisions and conditions, namely:
(a) The Bonds shall be authenticated and delivered, and all powers, duties,
obligations and rights conferred upon the Trustee in respect of the custody of all money
and securities pledged or deposited hereunder, shall be exercised solely by the Trustee;
and
(b) The Trustee, at any time by an instrument in writing, may remove any such
separate Trustee or co -trustee.
Every instrument, other than this Indenture, appointing any such co -trustee shall refer to
this Indenture and the conditions of this Article IX expressed, and upon the acceptance in writing
by such co -trustee, the co -trustee shall be vested with the estate or property specified in such
instrument, jointly with the Trustee (except insofar as local law makes it necessary for any
separate trustee to act alone), subject to all the trusts, conditions and provisions of this Indenture.
Any such co -trustee may at any time, by an instrument in writing, constitute the Trustee as the
co -trustee's agent or attorney-in-fact with full power and authority, to the extent authorized by
law, to do all acts and things and exercise all discretion authorized or permitted by the co -trustee,
for and on behalf of the co -trustee and in the co -trustee's name. In case any co -trustee shall die,
become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, all the estate, properties, rights, powers, trusts,
duties and obligations of said co -trustee shall vest in and be exercised by the Trustee until the
appointment of a new trustee or a successor to such co -trustee.
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Section 913. Designation and Succession of Paying Agent. The Trustee and any
successor Trustee shall also be the Paying Agent for the Bonds. The Paying Agent shall enjoy
the same protective provisions in the performance of its duties hereunder as are specified in
Section 901 hereof with respect to the Trustee insofar as such provisions may be applicable.
ARTICLE X
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES
Section 1001. Supplemental Indentures Not Requiring Consent of Bondholders.
The City and the Trustee may, from time to time and at any time, without the consent of or notice
to the Bondholders, enter into Supplemental Indentures as follows:
(a) to cure any formal defect, omission, inconsistency or ambiguity in this
Indenture;
(b) to grant to or confer or impose upon the Trustee for the benefit of the
Bondholders any additional rights, remedies, powers, authority, security, liabilities or
duties which may lawfully be granted, conferred or imposed and which are not contrary to
or inconsistent with this Indenture as theretofore in effect, provided that no such
additional liabilities or duties shall be imposed upon the Trustee without its consent;
(c) to add to the covenants and agreements of, and limitations and restrictions
upon, the City in this Indenture other covenants, agreements, limitations and restrictions
to be observed by the City which are not contrary to or inconsistent with this Indenture as
theretofore in effect;
(d) to confirm, as further assurance, any pledge under, and the subjection to
any claim, lien or pledge created or to be created by, this Indenture, of the Trust Estate or
of any other moneys, securities or funds;
(e) to comply with the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
from time to time amended;
(f) to authorize the issuance and sale of one or more series of Additional
Bonds;
(g) to make such additions, deletions or modifications as may be necessary to
assure compliance with Section 148(f) of the Code relating to required rebate to the
United States or otherwise as may be necessary to assure exemption from federal income
taxation of interest on the Bonds; or
(h) to modify, alter, amend or supplement this Indenture in any other respect
which is not materially adverse to the Bondholders and which does not involve a change
described in clause (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of Section 1002 hereof and which, in the
judgment of the Trustee, is not to the prejudice of the Trustee.-
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Section 1002. Supplemental Indentures Requiring Consent of Bondholders. Subject
to the terms and provisions contained in this Section 1002, and not otherwise, the Holders of not
less than 2/3 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding shall have the right,
from time to time, anything contained in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, to
consent to and approve the execution by the City and the Trustee of such indenture or indentures
supplemental hereto as shall be deemed necessary and desirable by the City for the purpose of
modifying, altering, amending, adding to, or rescinding, in any particular, any of the terms or
provisions contained in this Indenture or in any Supplemental Indenture; provided, however, that
nothing herein contained shall permit or be construed as permitting (a) an extension of the
maturity (or mandatory redemption date) of the principal of or the interest on any Bond issued
hereunder, or (b) a reduction in the principal amount of or redemption premium or rate of interest
on any Bond issued hereunder, or (c) the creation of any lien on the Trust Estate or any part
thereof, except as hereinbefore expressly permitted, or (d) a privilege or priority of any Bond or
Bonds over any other Bond or Bonds, or (e) a reduction in the aggregate principal amount of the
Bonds required for consent to such Supplemental Indenture, or (f) the deprivation of the Holder
of any Bond then Outstanding of the lien hereby created on the Trust Estate. Nothing herein
contained, however, shall be construed as making necessary the approval of Bondholders of the
execution of any Supplemental Indenture as provided in Section 1001.
If, at any time the City shall request the Trustee to enter into any Supplemental Indenture
for any of the purposes of this Section, the Trustee shall, at the expense of the City, cause notice
of the proposed execution of such Supplemental Indenture to be mailed by first class mail to each
registered owner of the Bonds. Such notice shall briefly set forth the nature of the proposed
Supplemental Indenture and shall state that copies thereof are on file at the principal office of the
Trustee for inspection by Bondholders. The Trustee shall not, however, be subject to any
liability to any Bondholder by reason of its failure to mail such notice, and any such failure shall
not affect the validity of such Supplemental Indenture when consented to and approved as
provided in this Section 1002. If the Holders of not less than 2/3 in aggregate principal amount
of the Bonds Outstanding at the time of the execution of any such Supplemental Indenture shall
have consented to and approved the execution thereof as herein provided, no Holder of any Bond
shall have any right to object to any of the terms and provisions contained therein, or the
operation thereof, or in any manner to question the propriety of the execution thereof, or to enjoin
or restrain the Trustee or the City from executing the same or from taking any action pursuant to
the provisions thereof.
Section 1003. Effect of Supplemental Indentures. Upon the execution of any
Supplemental Indenture entered into pursuant to Section 1001 or 1002 hereof, this Indenture
shall be deemed to be modified and amended in accordance therewith.
ARTICLE XI
MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY; RESERVE POLICY
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in the Indenture, so
long as the Policy remains in full force and effect (or any amounts are owed to BAM in
connection therewith), the provisions of this Article XI shall control where applicable.
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Section 1101. Article XI Definitions. For purposes of this Article XI only, the
following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:
"BAM" shall mean Build America Mutual Assurance Company, or any successor thereto.
"Insured Obligations" shall mean the x$10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel,
Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, dated November 1, 2014, issued under and secured by this
Indenture.
"Issuer" shall mean the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
"Late Payment Rate" shall mean the lesser of (a) the greater of (i) the per annum rate of
interest, publicly announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., at its principal
office in the City of New York, New York, as its prime or base lending rate ("Prime Rate") (any
change in such Prime Rate to be effective on the date such change is announced by JPMorgan
Chase Bank, N.A.) plus 3%, and (ii) the then applicable highest rate of interest on the Insured
Obligations and (b) the maximum rate permissible under applicable usury or similar laws
limiting interest rates. In the event JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., ceases to announce its Prime
Rate, the Prime Rate shall be the prime or base lending rate of such other bank, banking
association or trust company as BAM, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall designate. Interest
at the Late Payment Rate on any amount owing to BAM shall be computed on the basis of the
actual number of days elapsed in a year of 360 days.
"Policy" shall mean the Municipal Bond Insurance Policy issued by BAM that
guarantees the scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Insured Obligations when
due.
"Security Documents" shall mean the Authorizing Ordinance, Indenture and/or any
additional or supplemental document executed in connection with the Insured Obligations.
Section 1102. Notices and Other Information to be Given to BAM. The Issuer will
provide BAM with all notices and other information it is obligated to provide (i) under its
Continuing Disclosure Agreement and (ii) to the holders of Insured Obligations or the Trustee
under the Security Documents. The notice address of BAM is: Build America Mutual Assurance
Company, 1 World Financial Center, 27th Floor, 200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281,
Attention: Surveillance, Re: Policy No. 2014B0584, Telephone: (212) 235-2500, Telecopier:
(212) 235-1542, Email: notices@buildamerica.com. In each case in which notice or other
communication refers to an event of default or a claim on the Policy, then a copy of such notice
or other communication shall also be sent to the attention of the General Counsel at the same
address and at claims@buildamerica.com or at Telecopier: (212) 235-5214 and shall be marked
to indicate "URGENT MATERIAL ENCLOSED."
Section 1103. Defeasance. Investments in any defeasance escrow relating to the
Insured Obligation shall be limited to non -callable, direct obligations of the United States of
America and securities fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal
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and interest by the United States of America, or as otherwise maybe authorized under State law
and approved by BAM. At least (three) 3 Business Days prior to any defeasance with respect to
the Insured Obligations, the Issuer shall deliver to BAM draft copies of an escrow agreement, an
opinion of bond counsel regarding the validity and enforceability of the escrow agreement and
the defeasance of the Insured Obligations, and a verification report (a "Verification Report")
prepared by a nationally recognized independent financial analyst or firm of certified public
accountants regarding the sufficiency of the escrow fund. Such opinion and Verification Report
shall be addressed to BAM and shall be in form and substance satisfactory to BAM. In addition,
the escrow agreement shall provide that:
(a) Any substitution of securities following the execution and delivery of the
escrow agreement shall require the delivery of a Verification Report, an opinion of bond
counsel that such substitution will not adversely affect the exclusion (if interest on the
Insured Obligations is excludable) from gross income of the holders of the Insured
Obligations of the interest on the Insured Obligations for federal income tax purposes,
and the prior written consent of BAM, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
(b) The Issuer will not exercise any prior optional redemption of Insured
Obligations secured by the escrow agreement or any other redemption other than
mandatory sinking fund redemptions unless (i) the right to make any such redemption has
been expressly reserved in the escrow agreement and such reservation has been disclosed
in detail in the official statement for the refunding bonds, and (ii) as a condition to any
such redemption there shall be provided to BAM a Verification Report as to the
sufficiency of escrow receipts without reinvestment to meet the escrow requirements
remaining following any such redemption.
(c) The Issuer shall not amend the escrow agreement or enter into a forward
purchase agreement or other agreement with respect to rights in the escrow without the
prior written consent of BAM.
Section 1104. Trustee and Paying Agent. BAM shall receive prior written notice of
any name change of the trustee (the "Trustee") or, if applicable, the paying agent (the "Paying
Agent") for the Insured Obligations or the resignation or removal of the Trustee or, if applicable,
the Paying Agent. Any Trustee must be (A) a national banking association that is supervised by
the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and has at least $250 million of assets, (B) a state -
chartered commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has at least $1
billion of assets, or (C) otherwise approved by BAM in writing. No removal, resignation or
termination of the Trustee or, if applicable, the Paying Agent shall take effect until a successor,
acceptable to BAM, shall be qualified and appointed.
Section 1105. Amendments, Supplements and Consents. BAM's prior written consent
is required for all amendments and supplements to the Security Documents, with the exceptions
noted below. The Issuer shall send copies of any such amendments or supplements to BAM and
the rating agencies which have assigned a rating to the Insured Obligations.
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(a) Consent of BAM. Any amendments or supplements to the Security
Documents shall require the prior written consent of BAM with the exception of
amendments or supplements:
i. To cure any ambiguity or formal defect or omissions or to correct
any inconsistent provisions in the transaction documents or in any supplement
thereto, or
ii. To grant or confer upon the holders of the Insured Obligations any
additional rights, remedies, powers, authority or security that may lawfully be
granted to or conferred upon the holders of the Insured Obligations, or
iii. To add to the conditions, limitations and restrictions on the
issuance of bonds or other obligations under the provisions of the Security
Documents other conditions, limitations and restrictions thereafter to be observed,
or
iv. To add to the covenants and agreements of the Issuer in the
Security Documents other covenants and agreements thereafter to be observed by
the Issuer or to surrender any right or power therein reserved to or conferred upon
the Issuer.
(b) Consent of BAM in Addition to Bondholder Consent. Any amendment,
supplement, modification to, or waiver of, any of the Security Documents that requires
the consent of holders of the Insured Obligations or adversely affects the rights or
interests of BAM shall be subject to the prior written consent of BAM.
(c) Consent of BAM in the Event of Insolvency. Any reorganization or
liquidation plan with respect to the Issuer must be acceptable to BAM. In the event of
any reorganization or liquidation of the Issuer, BAM shall have the right to vote on behalf
of all holders of the Insured Obligations absent a continuing failure by BAM to make a
payment under the Policy.
(d) Consent of BAM Upon Default. Anything in the Security Documents to the
contrary notwithstanding, upon the occurrence and continuance of a default or an event of
default, BAM shall be entitled to control and direct the enforcement of all rights and
remedies granted to the holders of the Insured Obligations or the Trustee or Paying Agent
for the benefit of the holders of the Insured Obligations under any Security Document.
No default or event of default may be waived without BAM's written consent.
(e) BAM as Owner. Upon the occurrence and continuance of a default or an
event of default, BAM shall be deemed to be the sole owner of the Insured Obligations
for all purposes under the Security Documents, including, without limitations, for
purposes of exercising remedies and approving amendments.
(f) Consent of BAM for Acceleration. BAM's prior written consent is required
as a condition precedent to and in all instances of acceleration.
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(g) Grace Period for Payment Defaults. No grace period shall be permitted for
payment defaults on the Insured Obligations. No grace period for a covenant default shall
exceed 30 days without the prior written consent of BAM.
(h) Special Provisions for Insurer Default. If an Insurer Default shall occur and
be continuing, then, notwithstanding anything in paragraphs (a) -(e) above to the contrary,
(1) if at any time prior to or following an Insurer Default, BAM has made payment under
the Policy, to the extent of such payment BAM shall be treated like any other holder of
the Insured Obligations for all purposes, including giving of consents, and (2) if BAM has
not made any payment under the Policy, BAM shall have no further consent rights until
the particular Insurer Default is no longer continuing or BAM makes a payment under the
Policy, in which event, the foregoing clause (1) shall control. For purposes of this
paragraph, "Insurer Default' means: (A) BAM has failed to make any payment under the
Policy when due and owing in accordance with its terms; or (B) BAM shall (i) voluntarily
commence any proceeding or file any petition seeking relief under the United States
Bankruptcy Code or any other Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency or similar
law, (ii) consent to the institution of or fail to controvert in a timely and appropriate
manner, any such proceeding or the filing of any such petition, (iii) apply for or consent to
the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator or similar official for such
party or for a substantial part of its property, (iv) file an answer admitting the material
allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, (v) make a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) take action for the purpose of effecting any
of the foregoing; or (C) any state or federal agency or instrumentality shall order the
suspension of payments on the Policy or shall obtain an order or grant approval for the
rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation or dissolution of BAM (including without
limitation under the New York Insurance Law).
Section 1106. BAM as Third Party Beneficiary. BAM is recognized as and shall be
deemed to be a third party beneficiary of the Security Documents and may enforce the provisions
of the Security Documents as if it were a party thereto.
Section 1107. Payment Procedure under the Policy. In the event that principal and/or
interest due on the Insured Obligations shall be paid by BAM pursuant to the Policy, the Insured
Obligations shall remain outstanding for all purposes, not be defeased or otherwise satisfied and
not be considered paid by the Issuer, the assignment and pledge of the trust estate and all
covenants, agreements and other obligations of the Issuer to the registered owners shall continue
to exist and shall run to the benefit of BAM, and BAM shall be subrogated to the rights of such
registered owners including, without limitation, any rights that such owners may have in respect
of securities law violations arising from the offer and sale of the Insured Obligations.
In the event that on the second (2nd ) business day prior to any payment date on the
Insured Obligations, the Paying Agent or Trustee has not received sufficient moneys to pay all
principal of and interest on the Insured Obligations due on such payment date, the Paying Agent
or Trustee shall immediately notify BAM or its designee on the same business day by telephone
or electronic mail, of the amount of the deficiency. If any deficiency is made up in whole or in
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part prior to or on the payment date, the Paying Agent or Trustee shall so notify BAM or its
designee.
In addition, if the Paying Agent or Trustee has notice that any holder of the Insured
Obligations has been required to disgorge payments of principal of or interest on the Insured
Obligations pursuant to a final, non -appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction that
such payment constitutes an avoidable preference to such holder within the meaning of any
applicable bankruptcy law, then the Paying Agent or Trustee shall notify BAM or its designee of
such fact by telephone or electronic mai], or by overnight or other delivery service as to which a
delivery receipt is signed by a person authorized to accept delivery on behalf of BAM.
The Paying Agent or Trustee shall irrevocably be designated, appointed, directed and
authorized to act as attorney-in-fact for holders of the Insured Obligations as follows:
(a) If there is a deficiency in amounts required to pay interest and/or principal
on the Insured Obligations, the Paying Agent or Trustee shall (i) execute and deliver to
BAM, in form satisfactory to BAM, an instrument appointing BAM as agent and
attorney-in-fact for such holders of the Insured Obligations in any legal proceeding
related to the payment and assignment to BAM of the claims for interest on the Insured
Obligations, (ii) receive as designee of the respective holders (and not as Paying Agent) in
accordance with the tenor of the Policy payment from BAM with respect to the claims for
interest so assigned, and (iii) disburse the same to such respective holders; and
(b) If there is a deficiency in amounts required to pay principal of the Insured
Obligations, the Paying Agent or Trustee shall (i) execute and deliver to BAM, in form
satisfactory to BAM, an instrument appointing BAM as agent and attorney-in-fact for
such holder of the Insured Obligations in any legal proceeding related to the payment of
such principal and an assignment to BAM of the Insured Obligations surrendered to
BAM, (ii) receive as designee of the respective holders (and not as Paying Agent) in
accordance with the tenor of the Policy payment therefore from BAM, and (iii) disburse
the same to such holders.
The Trustee shall designate any portion of payment of principal on Insured Obligations
paid by BAM, 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 Insured
Obligations registered to the then current holder, whether DTC or its nominee or otherwise, and
shall issue a replacement Insured Obligation to BAM, registered in the name directed by BAM,
in a principal amount equal to the amount of principal so paid (without regard to authorized
denominations); provided that the Trustee's failure to so designate any payment or issue any
replacement Insured Obligation shall have no effect on the amount of principal or interest
payable by the Issuer on any Insured Obligation or the subrogation or assignment rights of BAM.
Payments with respect to claims for interest on and principal of Insured Obligations
disbursed by the Paying Agent or Trustee from proceeds of the Policy shall not be considered to
discharge the obligation of the Issuer with respect to such Insured Obligations, and BAM shall
become the owner of such unpaid Insured Obligations and claims for the interest in accordance
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with the tenor of the assignment made to it under the provisions of the preceding paragraphs or
otherwise.
Irrespective of whether any such assignment is executed and delivered, the Issuer and the
Paying Agent and Trustee agree for the benefit of BAM that:
(a) They recognize that to the extent BAM makes payments directly or indirectly
(e.g., by paying through the Paying Agent or Trustee), on account of principal of or
interest on the Insured Obligations, BAM will be subrogated to the rights of such holders
to receive the amount of such principal and interest from the Issuer, with interest thereon,
as provided and solely from the sources stated in the Security Documents and the Insured
Obligations; and
(b) They will accordingly pay to BAM the amount of such principal and interest,
with interest thereon as provided in the transaction documents and the Insured
Obligations, but only from the sources and in the manner provided therein for the
payment of principal of and interest on the Insured Obligations to holders, and will
otherwise treat BAM as the owner of such rights to the amount of such principal and
interest.
Section 1108. Additional Payments. The Issuer agrees unconditionally that it will pay
or reimburse BAM on demand any and all reasonable charges, fees, costs, losses, liabilities and
expenses that BAM may pay or incur, including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of BAM's
agents, attorneys, accountants, consultants, appraisers and auditors and reasonable costs of
investigations, in connection with the administration (including waivers and consents, if any),
enforcement, defense, exercise or preservation of any rights and remedies in respect of the
Security Documents ("Administrative Costs"). For purposes of the foregoing, costs and
expenses shall include a reasonable allocation of compensation and overhead attributable to the
time of employees of BAM spent in connection with the actions described in the preceding
sentence. The Issuer agrees that failure to pay any Administrative Costs on a timely basis will
result in the accrual of interest on the unpaid amount at the Late Payment Rate, compounded
semi-annually, from the date that payment is first due to BAM until the date BAM is paid in full.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Issuer agrees to pay to BAM (i) a
sum equal to the total of all amounts paid by BAM under the Policy ("BAM Policy Payment");
and (ii) interest on such BAM Policy Payments from the date paid by BAM until payment thereof
in full by the Issuer, payable to BAM at the Late Payment Rate per annum (collectively, "BAM
Reimbursement Amounts") compounded semi-annually. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees
that the BAM Reimbursement Amounts are payable from and secured by a lien on and pledge of
the same revenues and other collateral pledged to the Insured Obligations on a parity with debt
service due on the Insured Obligations.
Section 1109. Debt Service Reserve and Projects Fund. The prior written consent of
BAM shall be a condition precedent to the deposit of any credit instrument (other than the
Reserve Policy) provided in lieu of a cash deposit into the Debt Service Reserve Fund. Amounts
on deposit in the Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be applied solely to the payment of debt
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service due on the Insured Obligations. Unless BAM 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 Projects Fund shall not be disbursed,
but shall instead be applied to the payment of debt service or the redemption price of the Insured
Obligations.
Section 1110. Exercise of Rights by BAM. The rights granted to BAM under the
Security Documents to request, consent to or direct any action are rights granted to BAM in
consideration of its issuance of the Policy. Any exercise by BAM of such rights is merely an
exercise of the BAM's contractual rights and shall not be construed or deemed to be taken for the
benefit, or on behalf, of the holders of the Insured Obligations and such action does not evidence
any position of BAM, affirmative or negative, as to whether the consent of the holders of the
Insured Obligations or any other person is required in addition to the consent of BAM.
BAM shall be entitled to pay principal or interest on the Insured Obligations that shall
become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of Nonpayment by the Issuer (as such
terms are defined in the Policy) and any amounts due on the Insured Obligations as a result of
acceleration of the maturity thereof in accordance with the Security Documents, whether or not
BAM has received a claim upon the Policy.
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1201. Consents, etc. of Bondholders. Any request, direction, objection or other
instrument required by this Indenture to be signed and executed by the Bondholders may be in
any number of concurrent writings of similar tenor and may be signed or executed by such
Bondholders in person or by agent appointed in writing. Proof of the execution of any such
request, direction, objection or other instrument or of the writing appointing any such agent and
of the ownership of Bonds, if made in the following manner, shall be sufficient for any of the
purposes of this Indenture, and shall be conclusive in favor of the Trustee with regard to any
action taken by it under such request or other instrument, namely:
(a) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such writing may
be proved by the certificate of any officer in any jurisdiction who by law has power to
take acknowledgments within such jurisdiction that the Person signing such writing
acknowledged before such officer the execution thereof, or by an affidavit of any witness
to such execution.
(b) The fact of ownership of Bonds and the amount or amounts, numbers, and
other identification of such Bonds, and the date of holding the same shall be proved by
the registration books of the City maintained by the Trustee, as Bond registrar.
Section 1202. Notices. Except as otherwise provided in this Indenture, all notices,
certificates or other communications shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when
mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the City or the Trustee. Notices,
certificates or other communications shall be sent to the following addresses:
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City: City of Fayetteville
City Administration Building
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Attention: Mayor
Trustee: Simmons First Trust Company, N.A.
501 Main Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Attention: Glenda L. Dean, Corporate Trust
Bond Insurer: Build America Mutual Assurance Company
1 World Financial Center, 27`h Floor
200 Liberty Street
New York, New York 10281
Attn: Surveillance, Re: Policy No. 2014BO584
Telephone: (212) 235-2500
Fax: (212) 235-1542
Any of the foregoing may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses
to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications shall be sent.
Section 1203. Limitation of Rights. With the exception of rights herein expressly
conferred, nothing expressed or mentioned in or to be implied from this Indenture, or the Bonds
issued hereunder, is intended or shall be construed to give to any person or company other than
the parties hereto, and the Holders of the Bonds secured by this Indenture any legal or equitable
rights, remedy, or claim under or in respect to this Indenture or any covenants, conditions, and
provisions hereof being intended to be and being for the sole exclusive benefit of the parties
hereto and the Holders of the Bonds hereby secured as herein provided.
Section 1204. Severability. If any provisions of this Indenture shall be held or deemed
to be or shall, in fact, be inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any
jurisdiction or jurisdictions or in all jurisdictions or in all cases because it conflicts with any
provisions or any constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such
circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or
unenforceable in any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or
provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative or unenforceable to any extent whatever.
The invalidity of any one or more phrases, sentences, clauses or paragraphs in this
Indenture contained shall not affect the remaining portions of this Indenture or any part thereof.
Section 1205. Applicable Provisions of Law. This Indenture shall be considered to
have been executed in the State of Arkansas and it is the intention of the parties that the
substantive law of the State of Arkansas govern as to all questions of interpretation, validity and
effect.
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Section 1206. Counterparts. This Indenture may be executed in several counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
Section 1207. Successors and Assigns. All the covenants, stipulations, provisions,
agreements, rights, remedies and claims of the parties hereto in this Indenture contained shall
bind and inure to the benefit of their successors and assigns.
Section 1208. Captions. The captions or headings in this Indenture are for convenience
only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions or sections of
this Indenture.
Section 1209. Photocopies and Reproductions. A photocopy or other reproduction of
this Indenture may be filed as a financing statement pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code,
although the signatures of the City and the Trustee in such reproduction are not original manual
signatures.
Section 1210. Bonds Owned by City. In determining whether Bondholders of the
requisite aggregate principal amount of the Bonds have concurred in any direction, consent or
waiver under this Indenture, Bonds which are owned by the City shall be disregarded and deemed
not to be Outstanding for the purpose of any such determination, except that, for the purpose of
determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, consent or
waiver, only Bonds which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so disregarded. Bonds so
owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the pledgee
establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee's right so to act with respect to such
Bonds and that the pledgee is not the City. In case of a dispute as to such right, any decision by
the Trustee taken upon the advice of counsel shall be full protection to the Trustee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has caused these presents to be signed in its name
and behalf by its Mayor and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City
Clerk, and, to evidence its acceptance of the trust hereby created, the Trustee has caused these
presents to be signed in its behalf by its duly authorized officers and its corporate seal to be
hereto affixed.
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CITY OF
ARKANSAS
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO TRUST INDENTURE)
CONSENT AND AGREEMENT
TO TRUST INDENIURE
The Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
consents to the execution and delivery of the foregoing Trust Indenture.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS
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Title: CIferman
ATTEST:
City Clerk
[CONSENT PAGE TO TRUST INDENTURE]
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CONSENT AND AGREEMENT
TO TRUST INDENIURE
The Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
consents to the execution and delivery of the foregoing Trust Indenture.
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ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
By:
Title: Chairman
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EXHIBIT A TO TRUST INDENTURE
Form of Series 2014 Bond
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation ( "DTC"), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14 -
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: %
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
Principal Amount:
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
REGISTERED
Maturity Date: November 1, 20_
CUSIP: 312665
DOLLARS
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision organized
and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value received,
promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the Maturity
Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth, the
Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the date
hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
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of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
payment of interest hereon shall be made by check or draft of the Trustee to the Registered
Owner as of the applicable Record Date, at the owner's address as it appears on the bond
registration books of the City kept by the Trustee.
This bond, designated "Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bond, Series 2014", is one of a series of bonds
aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($10,980,000) in principal
amount (the "Series 2014 Bonds"). The Series 2014 Bonds are being issued for the purpose of
(i) financing a portion of the costs of refunding the City's outstanding Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (ii) financing a
portion of the costs of acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Project'), (iii) financing a portion of the costs of expansion and renovation of an arts center
within the City (the "Walton Arts Center Project"), (iv) purchasing a policy of municipal bond
insurance, (v) purchasing a debt service reserve insurance policy and (vi) paying the costs of
issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issued under and are secured by and entitled to the protection
of a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City
and the Trustee, which Indenture is available for inspection at the principal corporate trust office
of the Trustee. Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to all indentures supplemental
thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the nature and extent of the security, the
rights, duties and obligations of the City, the Trustee and the owners of the Series,2014 Bonds,
and the terms upon which the Series 2014 Bonds are issued and secured.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issued pursuant to and in full compliance with the
Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly, the Advertising and
Promotion Commission Act, codified as Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.)
§§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), and Ordinance No. 5713 of the
City adopted September 16, 2014, which ordinance authorized the execution and delivery of the
Indenture.
In order to secure the repayment of the Series 2014 Bonds, the City has, in accordance
with the Act, pledged all receipts from a one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") levied by the City
pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently
amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise
furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the
portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-
in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -
restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for
on -premises or off -premises consumption.
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STATEMENT OF INSURANCE
Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"), New York, New York, has
delivered its municipal bond insurance policy (the "Policy") with respect to the scheduled
payments due of principal and interest on this Bond to Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine
Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor as trustee for the Series 2014 Bonds (the "Trustee"). Said
Policy is on file and is available for inspection at the principal office of the Trustee and a copy
thereof may be obtained from BAM or the Trustee. All payments required to be made under the
Policy shall be made in accordance with the provisions thereof. By its purchase of these Series
2014 Bonds, the owner acknowledges and consents to the subrogation and all other rights of
BAM as more fully set forth in the Policy.
The Indenture provides that the City may hereafter issue Additional Bonds under certain
terms and conditions contained in the Indenture and, if issued or incurred, such Additional Bonds
will rank on a parity of security with the Series 2014 Bonds and be equally and ratably secured by
and entitled to the protection of the Indenture.
The Series 2014 Bonds are not general obligations of the City, but are special obligations
secured by an irrevocable pledge of and lien on the Tax Receipts, as more particularly described
in the Indenture. In no event shall the Series 2014 Bonds constitute an indebtedness of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
The holder of this Series 2014 Bond shall have no right to enforce the provisions of the
Indenture or to institute action to enforce the covenants therein, or to take any action with respect
to any event of default under the Indenture, or to institute, appear in or defend any suit or other
proceeding with respect thereto, except as provided in the Indenture. In certain events, on the
conditions, in the manner and with the effect set forth in the Indenture, the principal of all the
Series 2014 Bonds and Additional Bonds, if any, issued under the Indenture and then outstanding
may be declared and may become due and payable before the stated maturity thereof, together
with accrued interest thereon. Modifications or alterations of the Indenture, or of any indenture
supplemental thereto, may be made only to the extent and in the circumstances permitted by the
Indenture.
The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to redemption at the election of the City, on and after
November 1, 2024, in whole or in part (in any order of maturities directed by the City, and by lot
within a maturity) at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being
redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
The Series 2014 Bonds shall be redeemed prior to maturity, in whole or in part (in inverse
order of maturities and by lot within a maturity), on any Interest Payment Date, at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of
redemption, from Projects Fund moneys in excess of the amount needed to complete the Park
Project or Walton Arts Center Project or portion thereof being financed with the proceeds of the
Series 2014 Bonds.
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The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2029, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
Year Principal Amount
2026 $390,000
2027 $405,000
2028 $420,000
2029 (maturity) $440,000
The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2034, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
Year
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034 (maturity)
Principal Amount
$455,000
$480,000
$505,000
$530,000
$555,000
The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2039, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
Year
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039 (maturity)
Principal Amount
$585,000
$605,000
$630,000
$650,000
$675,000
At its option, to be exercised on or before the 45`h day next preceding any mandatory
sinking fund redemption date for any Series 2014 Bonds, the City may deliver to the Trustee for
cancellation Series 2014 Bonds of the appropriate maturity, or portions thereof ($5,000 or any
integral multiple thereof), in any aggregate principal amount desired. Each such Series 2014
Bond, or portion thereof, so delivered or previously redeemed (otherwise than through mandatory
sinking fund redemption) and canceled by the Trustee shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of
the principal amount thereof on the obligation of the City on such mandatory sinking fund
redemption date, and any excess over such amount shall be credited on future mandatory sinking
fund redemption obligations of that maturity in chronological order, and the principal amount of
such Series 2014 Bonds so to be redeemed shall be accordingly reduced.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as DTC or its nominee is the sole registered
owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, the particular Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof to be
redeemed in part within a maturity shall be selected by lot by DTC in such manner as DTC shall
determine. In selecting Series 2014 Bonds for redemption prior to maturity, in the case any
outstanding Series 2014 Bond is in a denomination greater than $5,000, each $5,000 of face
value of such Series 2014 Bond shall be treated as a separate Series 2014 Bond of the
denomination of $5,000.
In the event any of the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof (which shall be $5,000 or
any integral multiple thereof) are called for redemption, notice thereof shall be given by the
Trustee by first class mail to the registered owner of each such Series 2014 Bond addressed to
such registered owner at his registered address and placed in the mails not less than thirty (30)
nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption; provided, however, that
failure to give such notice by mailing, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of the
proceedings for the redemption of any Series 2014 Bond with respect to which no such failure or
defect has occurred. Each notice shall identify the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof being
called, and the date on which they shall be presented for payment. After the date specified in
such call notice, the Series 2014 Bond or Bonds so called for redemption will cease to bear
interest provided funds sufficient for their redemption have been deposited with the Trustee, and,
except for the purpose of payment, shall no longer be protected by the Indenture and shall not be
deemed to be outstanding under the provisions of the Indenture.
This Series 2014 Bond may be transferred on the books of registration kept by the Trustee
by the registered owner or by his duly authorized attorney upon surrender hereof, together with a
written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized
attorney.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable as registered bonds without coupons in
denominations of $5,000 and any integral multiple thereof. Subject to the limitations and upon
payment of the charges provided in the Indenture, Series 2014 Bonds may be exchanged for a
like aggregate principal amount of Series 2014 Bonds of other authorized denominations.
No recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or
interest on any of the Series 2014 Bonds or for any claim based thereon or upon any obligation,
covenant or agreement contained in the Series 2014 Bonds or the Indenture against any past,
present or future alderman, officer or employee of the City, or any successor, as such, either
directly or through the City or any successor of the City, under any rule of law or equity, statute
or constitution or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise, and all such
liability of any such alderman, officer or employee as such is hereby expressly waived and
released as a condition of and consideration for the issuance of any of the Series 2014 Bonds.
This Series 2014 Bond is issued with the intent that the laws of the State of Arkansas will
govern its construction.
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, RECITED AND DECLARED that all acts, conditions and
things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds do exist, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as
required by law; that the indebtedness represented by the Series 2014 Bonds, together with all
obligations of the City, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation; and that the
revenues pledged to the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds as the same become due and payable will be sufficient in amount for that
purpose.
This Series 2014 Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be
entitled to any security or benefit under the Indenture until the Certificate of Authentication
hereon shall have been signed by the Trustee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas has caused this Series 2014
Bond to be executed by its Mayor and City Clerk, thereunto duly authorized (by their manual or
facsimile signatures), and its corporate seal to be affixed or imprinted hereon, all as of the date
hereof shown above.
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
(S E A L)
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Mayor
(Form of Trustee's Certificate)
TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This bond is one of the Series 20t4 Bonds of the issue described in and issued under the
provisions of the within mentioned Indenture.
Attached hereto is the complete text of the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, a signed original
of which is on file with the undersigned, delivered and dated the date of the original delivery of
and payment for the Series 2014 Bonds.
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee
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Authorized Signature
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(Form of Assignment)
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, , hereby sells, assigns, and transfers
unto , the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby
irrevocably constitutes and appoints as
attorney to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power of
substitution in the premises.
DATE: 20 .
Transferor
GUARANTEED BY:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an institution satisfactory to the Trustee or
other transfer agent.
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EXHIBIT B TO TRUST INDENTURE
COVERAGE CERTIFICATE
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
TO: Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
This certificate is provided pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 of the Trust Indenture
dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
(the "City") and you, as trustee, in connection with the proposed issuance of Additional Bonds. In
connection with such issuance, the undersigned certifies as follows:
(a) Tax Receipts deposited into Revenue
Fund for preceding twelve (12) months: $
(b) Maximum Annual Debt Service
on all Outstanding Bonds, plus the
proposed Additional Bonds: $
(c) (a) divided by (b) _ % (which is greater than 140%)
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is authorized to deliver this Certificate on behalf of
the City.
No Event of Default exists under the Indenture and, to the knowledge of the undersigned,
no event has occurred and continues which with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute
an Event of Default under the Indenture. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
By:
Finance Director
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EXHIBIT C TO TRUST INDENTURE
FORM OF REQUISITION
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds, Series
Requisition Ni
Project Name:
TO: Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 502 of the Trust Indenture dated as of November 1,
2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") and you, as
trustee, you are authorized to make the following described payment from the Projects Fund [as a
reimbursement to the City for payments previously made to the Payee named below][directly to the
Payee named below]:
Name and Address of Payee:
Amount of Payment:
General Classification of
the Expenditures:
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is authorized to deliver this Requisition on behalf
of the City.
The amount requested hereunder has not been the basis for any previous Requisition by the
City and is justly due and owing to the person(s) named herein as a proper payment or
reimbursement of a Project Cost.
No Event of Default exists under the Indenture and, to the knowledge of the undersigned,
no event has occurred and continues which with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute
an Event of Default under the Indenture.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Authorized Representative
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TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT
between
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
MM
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
as Trustee
Dated as of November 19, 2014
Relating to:
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Prepared by:
Kutak Rock LLP
124 West Capitol Avenue
Suite 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
4813-3810-1280.1
TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT
THIS TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT (this "Tax Regulatory Agreement) is made
and dated as of November 19, 2014, by and between the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS, a city of the first class and political subdivision of the State of Arkansas (the
"Issuer"), and SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A., a national banking association
organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, not in its individual
capacity but solely in its capacity as the trustee (the "Trustee") named under that certain Trust
Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the Issuer and the
Trustee.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including
particularly Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 26-75-601 et seq. (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) (as from
time to time amended, the "Authorizing Legislation"), the Issuer has authorized the issuance of
$10,980,000 aggregate principal amount of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Series 2014
Bonds"), pursuant to the Indenture and Ordinance No. 5713, adopted and approved on
September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), for the purposes of providing a portion of
the funds needed (i) to expand and renovate Walton Arts Center (the "Walton Arts Center
Project"), (ii) to acquire, construct and equip a regional park (the "Park Project"), (iii) to refund
the City's outstanding Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003
(the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (iv) to pay the premium on a debt service reserve insurance policy for
deposit into a debt service reserve, (v) to pay the premium on a municipal bond insurance policy,
and (vi) to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Series 2003 Bonds were originally issued by the Issuer for the purpose
of refinancing a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping certain convention
facilities known as the Fayetteville Town Center (the "Existing Facilities"); and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has determined that the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series
2014 Bonds is necessary in order to provide a portion of the financing needed for the Walton
Arts Center Project and the Park Project and to refund the Series 2003 Bonds and thereby
refinance the cost of the Existing Facilities; and
WHEREAS, this Tax Regulatory Agreement has been entered into by the Issuer and the
Trustee to provide for compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder; and
WHEREAS, this Tax Regulatory Agreement is executed in part for the purpose of setting
forth the facts, estimates and expectations of the Issuer on the date hereof as to future events
regarding the Series 2014 Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
agreements herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Issuer and the Trustee hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following
meanings. Any capitalized word or term used herein but not defined herein shall have the same
meaning given in the Indenture.
"Adjusted Fair Market Value" of an investment means the Fair Market Value plus the
sum of all adjustments, if any, made to the issue price of such investment under Section 1272 of
the Code, since the date the investment became a Nonpurpose Obligation.
"Arbitrage Rebate Consultant" means an accounting firm or a firm of attorneys or
another person or firm with knowledge of or experience in advising bond trustees with respect to
the provisions of Section 148(f) of the Code.
"Bond Counsel" means Kutak Rock LLP or an attorney or firm of attorneys recognized
as having expertise in matters relating to the issuance of tax-exempt obligations reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee.
"Bond Year" means the one-year period beginning on the day after expiration of the
preceding bond year. The first Bond Year begins on the date of issue of the Series 2014 Bonds
and ends November 1, 2015.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Regulations
thereunder.
"Computation Period" means each period from the date of issue through the date on
which a determination of the Rebate Amount is made.
"Costs of Issuance" means all costs incurred in connection with the borrowing.
Examples of costs of issuance include (but are not limited to):
(a) underwriter's spread (whether realized directly or derived through purchase
of the Series 2014 Bonds at a discount below the price at which a substantial number of
Series 2014 Bonds are sold to the public);
(b) counsel fees (including bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, issuer's
counsel, trustee's counsel and any other specialized counsel fees incurred in connection with
the borrowing);
(c) financial advisor fees (including the Issuer's financial advisor) incurred in
connection with the borrowing;
(d) rating agency fees;
(e) trustee fees incurred in connection with the borrowing;
(f) paying agent and certifying and authenticating agent fees related to
issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds;
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(g) accountant fees related to issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds;
(h) printing costs (for the Series 2014 Bonds and of preliminary and final
offering materials); and
(i) costs incurred in connection with the required public approval process
(e.g., publication costs for public notices generally and costs of any public hearing or voter
referendum or election expense).
"Escrow Agreement" means the Escrow Deposit Agreement date November 19, 2014,
between the Issuer and the Escrow Trustee, providing for the defeasance and redemption of the
Series 2003 Bonds.
"Escrow Fund" means the fund established under the Escrow Agreement for the purpose
of depositing moneys and investments in an amount sufficient to accomplish the defeasance of
the Series 2003 Bonds.
"Escrow Trustee" means BOKF, NA, in its capacity as escrow trustee under the Escrow
Agreement.
"Existing Facilities" means the facilities originally financed or refinanced with the
proceeds of the Series 2003 Bonds.
"Fair Market Value" of an investment means the fair market value, including accrued
interest, of such investment at the time it becomes a Nonpurpose Obligation.
"Gross Proceeds" means:
(a) Sale proceeds (as defined in Section 1.148-1(b) of the Regulations);
(b) Investment proceeds (as defined in Section 1.148-1(b) of the Regulations);
(c) Transferred proceeds (as defined in Section 1.148-9 of the Regulations);
(d) Any amounts held as a sinking fund for the Series 2014 Bonds;
(e) Any amounts held in a pledged fund or reserve fund for the Series 2014
Bonds; and
(f) Any other replacement proceeds (as defined in Section 1.148-1(c) of the
Regulations).
"Net Sale Proceeds" means sale proceeds, less the portion of those sales proceeds
invested in a reasonably required reserve or replacement fund under Section 148(d) of the Code.
"Nonpurpose Obligation" means any investment property, as defined in Section 148(b)
of the Code, in which Gross Proceeds are invested and which is not acquired to carry out the
governmental purpose of the issue.
"Park Project" means the various park improvements to be financed with the proceeds
of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Project" means, collectively, the Park Project and the Walton Arts Center Project.
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"Qualified Project Costs" means Project Costs (as defined in the Indenture); provided,
however, that (i) Project Costs paid or incurred more than sixty (60) days prior to September 16,
2014 shall not be deemed to be Qualified Project Costs (except for costs under the de minimis
and preliminary expenditure exceptions set forth in Section 1.150-2 of the U.S. Treasury
Regulations), (ii) Costs of Issuance shall not be deemed to be Qualified Project Costs, and (iii)
interest prior to the Completion Date (as defined in the Indenture) of the Project, letter of credit
fees, and municipal bond insurance premiums which represent a transfer of credit risk must be
allocated between Qualified Project Costs and other costs and expenses to be paid with Series
2014 Bond proceeds.
"Rebate Amount" means, with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, the amount computed as
described in Section 4.14 hereof.
"Regulation" or "Regulations" means the temporary, proposed or final Income Tax
Regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury and applicable to the Series 2014
Bonds.
"Series 2003 Bonds" means the Issuer's $6,335,000 original principal amount of Hotel
and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003.
"Series 2014 Bonds" means the Issuer's $10,980,000 original principal amount of Hotel,
Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2014.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Tax Regulatory Agreement" means this Tax Regulatory Agreement.
"Trustee" means Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., a national banking association
organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, or any successor trustee
under the Indenture.
"Underwriter" means Stephens Inc.
"Walton Arts Center Project" means the expansion, renovation and improvements to the
Walton Arts Center to be financed with the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Yield" means, with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, yield computed under
Section 1.148-4 of the Regulations, and with respect to an investment, yield computed under
Section 1.148-5 of the Regulations.
Section 1.2. Reliance on Issuer Information. Bond Counsel and the Trustee shall be
permitted to rely upon the contents of this Tax Regulatory Agreement and any certification,
document or instructions provided pursuant to this Tax Regulatory Agreement and shall not be
responsible or liable in any way for the accuracy of their contents or the failure of the Issuer to
deliver any required information.
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ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS BY THE ISSUER
Section 2.1. Organization and Authority. The Issuer hereby represents that it (1) is a
political subdivision duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas, and (2)
has lawful power and authority to issue the Series 2014 Bonds for the purposes set forth in the
Indenture, to enter into, execute and deliver the Indenture and this Tax Regulatory Agreement,
and to carry out its obligations under such documents, and (3) by all necessary action has been
duly authorized to execute and deliver the Indenture and this Tax Regulatory Agreement, acting
by and through its duly authorized officials.
Section 2.2. Use of Series 2014 Bond Proceeds and Series 2003 Bond Proceeds;
Ownership of the Existing Facilities and the Project. The Issuer hereby represents and
warrants for the benefit of the Bond Counsel, the Trustee and holders of the Series 2014 Bonds
that the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be used (i) to finance or reimburse a portion of
the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extending, improving and equipping of
the Project and (ii) to redeem the Series 2003 Bonds (except for those limited proceeds which are
used to pay the premiums on a municipal bond insurance policy and a debt service reserve
insurance policy and to pay Costs of Issuance) and that all of the Project and the Existing
Facilities financed and refinanced with proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be, or will
continue to be, owned and operated by the Issuer (or by the Walton Arts Center Foundation on
behalf of the Issuer). The Issuer represents and warrants that it will not use or permit the use of
any of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds or any other funds of the Issuer, directly or
indirectly, in any manner, and will not take or permit to be taken any other action, including use
of the Project or the Existing Facilities, that would cause interest on the Series 2014 Bonds to be
included in the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes. In
particular, the Issuer will not use, or permit the use of, any portion of the Project or the Existing
Facilities in a manner that would cause the Series 2014 Bonds to be deemed "private activity
bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 of the Code. The Issuer further represents and
warrants that its representations and warranties with respect to the Series 2003 Bonds, the use of
the proceeds thereof, and the Existing Facilities contained in that certain Tax Regulatory
Agreement dated July 10, 2003, remain true and correct as of the date hereof.
Section 2.3. Change in Use or Ownership of the Project or the Existing Facilities.
The Issuer represents that it intends to own and operate the Project and the Existing Facilities at
all times during the term of the Series 2014 Bonds; provided, however, that the Walton Arts
Center Project may be operated by the Walton Arts Center Foundation on behalf of the Issuer.
The Issuer does not know of any reason why the Project or the Existing Facilities will not be so
used in the absence of (i) supervening circumstances not now anticipated by it, (ii) adverse
circumstances beyond its control, or (iii) obsolescence of such insubstantial parts or portions
thereof as may occur as a result of normal wear and tear. The Issuer covenants that it will not
change or permit a change in the use, ownership or nature of any portion of the Project or the
Existing Facilities so long as any of the Series 2014 Bonds are outstanding unless, in the written
opinion of Bond Counsel, such change will not result in the inclusion of interest on the Series
2014 Bonds in the gross income of the recipient thereof for purposes of federal income taxation,
except that the Issuer may, without an opinion, sell or otherwise dispose of minor parts or
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portions of the Project or the Existing Facilities as may be necessary or desirable due to normal
wear, tear or obsolescence. The Issuer will monitor the use of the Project and the Existing
Facilities in order to assure that interest on the Series 2014 Bonds remains excludable from the
gross income of the recipients thereof for purposes of federal income taxation, and the Issuer will
consult with Bond Counsel as necessary to determine whether, and to what extent, if as a result
of a change in use or purpose of any portion of the Project or the Existing Facilities any remedial
action is required under the Code or the Regulations.
Section 2.4. Series 2014 Bonds in Registered Form. The Series 2014 Bonds will be
issued in registered form as required by Section 149(a) of the Code.
Section 2.5. Information Reporting. Section 149(e) of the Code requires as a
condition to qualification for tax -exemption that the Issuer provide to the Secretary of the
Treasury certain information with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds and the application of the
proceeds derived therefrom. The Issuer hereby represents, for the benefit of Bond Counsel and
the owners of the Series 2014 Bonds, that it has reviewed the Internal Revenue Code Form 8038-
G (Information Return for Tax -Exempt Governmental Obligations) prepared by Bond Counsel
and that the information contained therein is true, complete and correct to the best knowledge of
the Issuer as of the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Section 2.6. No Federal Guarantee. The Issuer represents and covenants that it has
not taken and will not take, or permit to be taken, any action that will cause the Series 2014
Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of § 149(b) of the Code.
Section 2.7. Series 2014 Bonds Not Hedge Bonds. The Issuer represents that it
reasonably expects to expend at least 85 percent of the "spendable proceeds" of the Series 2014
Bonds for the specific purposes for which the Series 2014 Bonds are issued within three years of
the date hereof and not more than 50 percent of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be
invested in Nonpurpose Obligations having substantially guaranteed Yields for four years or
more.
Section 2.8. Reimbursement. The Issuer acknowledges its understanding that if any
proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds are used to reimburse the Issuer for costs relating to the
Project that were paid prior to the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds, such costs shall be
deemed Qualified Project Costs eligible for requisition from the Project Fund by the Issuer only
if the reimbursement is valid under §1.150-2 of the Regulations. The Issuer further
acknowledges its understanding that, in general, a reimbursement is valid only if (A) such costs
were paid no sooner than sixty (60) days prior to September 16, 2014, the date the Issuer adopted
an ordinance expressing its official intent to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance the Project, and
(B) Series 2014 Bond proceeds are allocated to reimburse such costs within eighteen (18) months
after the later of the date such expenditures were made or the date the Project is placed in
service, but in no event later than three (3) years after the original expenditure was paid.
Series 2.9. No Replacement. No portion of the amounts received from the sale of the
Series 2014 Bonds will be used as a substitute for other funds which were otherwise to be used
as a source of financing for the Project, and which will be used to acquire, directly or indirectly,
investment obligations producing a Yield in excess of the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds.
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Section 2.10. No Abusive Arbitrage Device. The Issuer represents that the Series 2014
Bonds are not and will not be part of a transaction or series of transactions that has the effect of
(1) enabling the Issuer to exploit the difference between tax-exempt and taxable interest rates to
gain a material financial advantage, and (2) overburdening the tax-exempt bond market.
Section 2.11. Single Issue. The Issuer represents that the Series 2014 Bonds constitute
a single "issue" under §1.150-1(c) of the Regulations. No other obligations of the Issuer (1) are
being sold within fifteen (15) days of the sale of the Series 2014 Bonds, (2) are being sold
pursuant to the same plan of financing as the Series 2014 Bonds, and (3) are expected to be paid
from substantially the same source of funds (disregarding guaranties from third parties, such as
bond insurance) as the Series 2014 Bonds.
Section 2.12. Representations as to Limits on the Use of Proceeds. The amount of
Series 2014 Bond proceeds to be utilized to pay the premium on the Reserve Policy (as defined
in the Indenture) for deposit to the Debt Service Reserve Fund shall not exceed the lesser of
(i) 10 percent of the initial. stated principal amount of the Series 2014 Bonds, (ii) the maximum
annual debt service on the Series 2014 Bonds, or (iii) 125 percent of the average annual debt
service on the Series 2014 Bonds,
Section 2.13. Reliance on Representations of Issuer, Survival. The Issuer understands
and acknowledges that Bond Counsel is relying on the various representations, warranties and
covenants of the Issuer contained in this Tax Regulatory Agreement for purposes of delivering
its approving opinion. All representations and certifications of the Issuer contained in this Tax
Regulatory Agreement will survive the execution and delivery of this Tax Regulatory Agreement
and the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, as representations of facts existing
as of the date of the execution and delivery of this Tax Regulatory Agreement. The covenants
and warranties of the Issuer contained in this Article II will remain in full force and effect
notwithstanding the defeasance of the Series 2014 Bonds and the discharge of the Indenture,
until the final maturity date of all Series 2014 Bonds Outstanding and payment of such Series
2014 Bonds.
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS OF THE TRUSTEE
Section 3.1. Covenants of the Trustee. The Trustee covenants to the Issuer that it will
comply with all applicable provisions of this Tax Regulatory Agreement and any written letter or
opinion of Bond Counsel which sets forth any action necessary by the Trustee to preserve
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds from the gross income of the recipients thereof for federal
income tax purposes. Such covenant will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the
defeasance of the Series 2014 Bonds and the discharge of the Indenture, until the final maturity
date of all Series 2014 Bonds Outstanding and payment of such Series 2014 Bonds. The Trustee
shall keep records of the expenditure of Gross Proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds for the term of
this Tax Regulatory Agreement. Such records, if any, as are maintained by the Trustee may, at
the option of the Trustee, be maintained by electronic filing or record keeping systems.
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ARTICLE IV
ARBITRAGE AND REBATE
Section 4.1. Purpose. The purpose of this Article IV is to certify, pursuant to §1.148-
2(b) of the Regulations, the reasonable expectations of the Issuer as to the sources, uses and
investment of Series 2014 Bond proceeds and other moneys in order to support the Issuer's
conclusion that the Series 2014 Bonds will not be deemed to be "arbitrage bonds" within the
meaning of §148 of the Code. The person executing this Tax Regulatory Agreement on behalf
of the Issuer is an officer of the Issuer responsible for issuing and delivering the Series 2014
Bonds. The Issuer has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing of the Issuer by the
Internal Revenue Service as an issuer that may not certify its bonds.
Section 4.2. Reasonable Expectations. The facts, estimates, expectations and
representations of the Issuer set forth in this Article IV are based upon the Issuer's understanding
of various documents and certificates executed in connection with the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds, including (1) the Indenture, (2) the Escrow Agreement, (3) this Tax Regulatory
Agreement, and (4) a certificate of the Underwriter (in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A).
To the Issuer's knowledge, the facts, estimates and expectations set forth in this Tax Regulatory
Agreement are reasonable. The Issuer has no knowledge that would cause it to believe that the
representations, warranties and certifications described herein are unreasonable or inaccurate or
may not be relied upon.
Section 4.3. Authority and Purpose for Series 2014 Bonds. The Issuer is issuing and
delivering the Series 2014 Bonds simultaneously with the execution of this Tax Regulatory
Agreement, pursuant to the Authorizing Legislation, the Indenture and the Authorizing
Ordinance. The Series 2014 Bonds are being issued for the purposes of providing a portion of
the funds needed for (i) the Walton Arts Center Project, (ii) the Park Project, (iii) refunding the
Series 2003 Bonds, (iv) paying the premium for the Reserve Policy (as defined in the Indenture)
for deposit into the Debt Service Reserve Fund (as defined in the Indenture), (v) paying the
premium on the Policy (as defined in the Indenture), and (vi) paying Costs of Issuance of the
Series 2014 Bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds to be used to acquire, construct and
equip the Project and to defease and redeem the Series 2003 Bonds, together with other available
moneys and investment earnings on such moneys and proceeds, do not exceed the amount
necessary to provide for such purposes.
Section 4.4. Funds and Accounts. The following funds and accounts have been
established with the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture in connection with the Series 2014 Bonds:
Project Fund, and a Walton Arts Center Account and a Park Account therein;
Bond Fund, and an Interest Account and Principal Account therein;
Redemption Fund;
Debt Service Reserve Fund;
Costs of Issuance Fund; and
Rebate Fund.
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Section 4.5. Source and Disbursement of Series 2014 Bond Proceeds. The Series
2014 Bonds will be sold to the public at a purchase price equal to $11,663,061.23 (representing
the $10,980,000 par amount of the Series 2014 Bonds, plus an original net offering premium of
$662,790.60 and plus $20,270.63 of accrued interest thereon). The Underwriter will retain an
underwriting discount of $109,800.00. Accordingly, the net amount of proceeds of the Series
2014 Bonds to be received by the Issuer shall be $11,553,261.23, which amount shall be
deposited and expended as follows:
(i) $20,270.63, representing the accrued interest on the Series 2014 Bonds,
will be deposited into the Interest Account of the Bond Fund and will be utilized to make
a portion of the first interest payment due on the Series 2014 Bonds on May 1, 2015;
(ii) $11,607.96 will be paid to Build America Mutual Assurance Company
(`BAM") for the premium on the Reserve Policy (as defined in the Indenture), which
Reserve Policy shall be deposited in the Debt Service Reserve Fund;
(iii) $16,122.59 will be paid to Build America Mutual Assurance Company
(`BAM") for the premium on the Policy (as defined in the Indenture);
(iv) $599,100.06 will be transferred to the Escrow Trustee for deposit in the
Escrow Fund, and shall be used, together with $56,091.82 of legally available moneys of
the Issuer (representing the debt service fund for the Series 2003 Bonds) also deposited in
the Escrow Fund, to pay maturing principal and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds and to
redeem the Series 2003 Bonds in full on December 22, 2014;
(v) $7,181,004.09 will be deposited into the Walton Arts Center Account of
the Project Fund and will be used to pay Qualified Project Costs with respect to the
Walton Arts Center Project;
(vi) $3,642,655.90 will be deposited into the Park Account of the Project Fund
and will be used to pay Qualified Project Costs with respect to the Park Project; and
(vii) the remaining $82,500.00 of the proceeds will be deposited into the Cost
of Issuance Fund and used to pay Costs of Issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Section 4.6. Costs of Issuance Fund. The Indenture creates the Costs of Issuance
Fund which will be initially funded with $82,500.00 of Series 2014 Bond proceeds. Moneys in
the Cost of Issuance Fund will be used to pay Costs of Issuance associated with the Series 2014
Bonds. Proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds deposited in the Costs of Issuance Fund shall be
spent within a one-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds and
may be invested until expended in Nonpurpose Obligations that bear a Yield that is materially
higher than the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds. The earnings on such investments will be
subject to the rebate requirements described in Section 4.14 of this Tax Regulatory Agreement
unless the Issuer qualifies under one of the rebate exemptions described in the Code and the
Regulations.
Section 4.7. Revenue Fund, Bond Fund and Redemption Fund. The Indenture
creates the Bond Fund and the Redemption Fund. Moneys will be transferred to the Revenue
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Fund (defined in the Indenture) held by the Issuer, and from the Revenue Fund to the Bond Fund
as described in the Indenture, to provide for the payment of principal of and interest on the Series
2014 Bonds as due. Moneys will be transferred from the Revenue Fund to the Redemption Fund
as described in the Indenture to provide for the payment prior to maturity of the principal of the
Series 2014 Bonds. Moneys deposited in the Revenue Fund, the Bond Fund and the Redemption
Fund will be spent within a 13 -month period beginning on the date of the original deposit
therein, and any amount received from investment of moneys held in the Revenue Fund, the
Bond Fund or the Redemption Fund will be spent within a one-year period beginning on the date
of receipt. The Revenue Fund, the Bond Fund and the Redemption Fund will be completely
depleted at least once a year. Accordingly, the Revenue Fund, the Bond Fund and the
Redemption Fund constitute "bona fide debt service funds" for the Series 2014 Bonds. Amounts
in the Revenue Fund, Bond Fund and Redemption Fund may be invested until expended in
Nonpurpose Obligations that bear a Yield that is materially higher than the Yield on the Series
2014 Bonds. The earnings on such investments will be subject to the rebate requirements
described in Section 4.14 of this Tax Regulatory Agreement for any year in which the sum of
such investment earnings equals or exceeds $100,000 unless the Issuer qualifies under one of the
other rebate exemptions described in the Code and the Regulations.
Section 4.8. Debt Service Reserve Fund. The Indenture creates the Debt Service
Reserve Fund into which $11,607.96 of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be deposited
for the payment of the premium on the Reserve Policy (as defined in the Indenture). Moneys and
investments in the Debt Service Reserve Fund will be expended solely to pay principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when the same become due, when and if there is a deficiency
in the Bond Fund available to make such payments. The Debt Service Reserve Fund will be
maintained in an amount equal to the Reserve Requirement (as defined in the Indenture). The
Issuer is of the opinion, based on representations of the Underwriter, that the amount deposited
in the Debt Service Reserve Fund is reasonably required for the purposes for which such fund is
established. Accordingly, the Debt Service Reserve Fund is a "reasonably required reserve
fund" for the Series 2014 Bonds within the meaning of the Code and the Regulations. Amounts
in the Debt Service Reserve Fund may be invested until expended in Nonpurpose Obligations
that bear a Yield that is materially higher than the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds. The earnings
on such investments will be subject to the rebate requirements described in Section 4.14 of this
Tax Regulatory Agreement unless the Issuer qualifies under one of the rebate exemptions
described in the Code and the Regulations.
Section 4.9. Project Fund. The Indenture creates the Project Fund which will be
initially funded with $10,823,659.99 of Series 2014 Bond proceeds ($7,181,004.09 in the Walton
Arts Center Account and $3,642,655.90 in the Park Account). Moneys in the Project Fund will
be used to pay costs associated with the Walton Arts Center Project and the Park Project. The
Issuer has incurred, or will incur within six (6) months of the date of issuance of the Series 2014
Bonds, a substantial binding obligation to a third party to spend at least 5% of the Net Sale
Proceeds on the Project. The completion of the Project and the allocation of Net Sale Proceeds to
expenditures will proceed with due diligence. Completion of the Project is expected to occur on
or before November 19, 2017. At least 85% of the Net Sale Proceeds will be allocated to Project
expenditures within three (3) years from the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. Until
November 19 2017, the Net Sale Proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds deposited in the Project
Fund may be invested until expended in Nonpurpose Obligations that bear a Yield that is
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materially higher than the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds. The earnings on such investments
will be subject to the rebate requirements described in Section 4.14 of this Tax Regulatory
Agreement unless the Issuer qualifies under one of the rebate exemptions described in the Code
and the Regulations.
Section 4.10. Escrow Fund. The Escrow Agreement creates the Escrow Fund.
Proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds and other available moneys deposited in the Escrow Fund
will be invested in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement. Amounts in the Escrow
Fund may be invested until expended in Nonpurpose Obligations that bear a Yield that is
materially higher than the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds. The earnings on such investments
are not subject to the rebate requirements described in Section 4.14 of this Tax Regulatory
Agreement.
Section 4.11. Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds. (a) The Underwriter has certified (i) that
the initial offering price of the Series 2014 Bonds, as set forth in Section 4.5 of this Tax
Regulatory Agreement, represents the maximum initial offering price at which a substantial
amount of each maturity of the Series 2014 Bonds were offered for sale and sold to purchasers
(exclusive of bond houses, brokers or similar persons acting in the capacity of underwriters or
wholesalers) through a bona fide offering, (ii) that such initial offering prices were established by
a bona fide bid without regard to any amounts which would increase the Yield on any maturity
of the Series 2014 Bonds above its market yield, and (iii) that the description of interest rates and
Yields contained in the final Official Statement with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds constitutes
a true and correct summary thereof.
(b) The Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds has been calculated by the Underwriter to be
not less than 3.2553654%. The calculation of Yield has been made on the basis of semiannual
compounding using a 360 -day year and upon the assumption that payments are made on the last
day of each semiannual interest payment period. For purposes of computing Yield on
Nonpurpose Obligations, the purchase price of any such obligation is equal to the Fair Market
Value as of the date of a binding contract to acquire such obligation.
Section 4.12. Arbitrage Representations. Pursuant to the issuance of the Series 2014
Bonds, the Issuer hereby represents, certifies and warrants as follows:
(a) Other than Revenue Fund, the Bond Fund, the Redemption Fund, the
Project Fund, the Debt Service Reserve Fund and the Costs of Issuance Fund created
under the Indenture, there has not been created or established and the Issuer does not
expect that there will be created or established, any sinking fund, pledged fund or similar
fund, including, without limitation, any arrangement under which money, securities or
obligations are pledged directly or indirectly to secure the Series 2014 Bonds or any
contract securing the Series 2014 Bonds or any arrangement providing for compensating
balances to be maintained by the Issuer with any holder of the Series 2014 Bonds.
(b) All funds established pursuant to the Indenture will be invested pursuant
to the Indenture and this Tax Regulatory Agreement. The Escrow Fund will be invested
pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.
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(c) The Issuer will instruct the Trustee with respect to investment of the.
various funds held under the Indenture.
(i) The Issuer will not instruct the Trustee to invest in any
Nonpurpose Obligation unless at Fair Market Value. The Fair Market Value of a
Nonpurpose Obligation shall be the price at which a willing buyer would purchase
the investment from a willing seller in a bona fide, arm's-length transaction
determined as of the date on which the contract to buy or sell the investment is
entered into.
(ii) If a Nonpurpose Obligation is acquired or sold or disposed of in an
arm's length transaction without regard to any amount paid to reduce the Yield on
the Nonpurpose Obligation, or any reduction in sale or disposition price to reduce
the Rebate Amount, the Fair Market Value of the Nonpurpose Obligation shall be
the amount paid for, or the amount realized upon the sale or disposition of, the
Nonpurpose Obligation.
(iii) If a United States Treasury obligation is acquired directly from or
sold or disposed of directly to the United States Treasury, such acquisition or sale
or disposition shall be treated as establishing a market for the obligation and as
establishing the Fair Market Value of the obligation.
(iv) The purchase or sale of a certificate of deposit issued by a
commercial bank will be at Fair Market Value if the Yield at which it is
purchased is not less than (i) the Yield of comparable United States Treasury
Obligations and (ii) the highest Yield posted by such provider on comparable
deposits to the public.
(v) The Trustee, on behalf of the Issuer, may not purchase or sell
Nonpurpose Obligations pursuant to any investment contract or repurchase
agreement unless (i) it receives at least three bids from persons other than those
with an interest in the Series 2014 Bonds, (ii) a certification is provided by the
person whose bid is accepted stating the administrative costs that are reasonably
expected to be paid to third parties in connection with the investment contract,
(iii) a certification is provided by the person whose bid is accepted stating that the
Yield of the investment contract is not less than the Yield of comparable
investment contracts to other persons who do not utilize proceeds of tax-exempt
bonds to purchase such contracts, (iv) the Yield on the investment contract is at
least equal to the Yield offered under the highest bid received from a
noninterested party, (v) the bidding for the investment contract takes into account
as a significant factor the expected drawdown schedule of the Series 2014 Bond
proceeds, and (vi) any collateral security requirements of the investment contract
are reasonable.
Section 4.13. Arbitrage Compliance. The Issuer acknowledges that the continued
exclusion of interest on the Series 2014 Bonds from gross income of the recipients for purposes
of federal income taxation depends, in part, upon compliance with the arbitrage limitations
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imposed by Section 148 of the Code, including the rebate requirement described in Sections
4.14, 4.15 and 4.16 below. The Issuer hereby agrees and covenants that it shall not permit at any
time or times any of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds or other funds of the Issuer to be
used, directly or indirectly, to acquire any asset or obligation, the acquisition of which would
cause the Series 2014 Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" for purposes of Section 148 of the Code.
The Issuer further agrees and covenants that it shall do and perform all acts and things necessary
in order to ensure that the requirements of Section 148 of the Code are met. To that end, the
Issuer hereby agrees to take the actions described in Sections 4.14 through 4.16 below with
respect to the investment of Gross Proceeds on deposit in the funds and accounts established
under the Indenture and the Escrow Agreement and to direct the Trustee and the Escrow Trustee
to make the required transfers and dispositions described in Sections 4.14, 4.15 and 4.16, below.
The Issuer will monitor the investment of proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds to assure
compliance with Section 148 of the Code, and the Issuer will consult with Bond Counsel
periodically with respect to arbitrage issues and compliance.
Section 4.14. Rebate Fund, Calculation of Rebate Amount. Section 148(f) of the Code
requires the payment to the United States of the excess of the amount earned on the investment
of Gross Proceeds in Nonpurpose Obligations over the amount that would have been earned on
such investments had the amount so invested been invested at a rate equal to the Yield on the
Series 2014 Bonds, together with any income attributable to such excess. The Cost of Issuance
Fund, the Project Fund, the Revenue Fund, the Bond Fund, the Redemption Fund, the Debt
Service Reserve Fund and the Rebate Fund (defined below) are subject to this rebate
requirement.
In accordance with the requirements set out in the Code, the Rebate Fund (the "Rebate
Fund") has been created in the Indenture with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds to be held by the
Trustee and used as provided in this Section 4.14. The Rebate Fund shall be held and disbursed
in accordance with the following:
(a) All money at any time deposited in the Rebate Fund shall be held by the
Trustee in trust, except as may otherwise be directed in writing by the Issuer, for payment
to the federal government of the United States of America. All amounts deposited into or
on deposit in the Rebate Fund shall be governed by this Tax Regulatory Agreement. The
Trustee shall be deemed conclusively to have complied with this Tax Regulatory
Agreement if it follows the directions of the Issuer or an Arbitrage Rebate Consultant
engaged by the Issuer, and shall have no liability or responsibility to enforce compliance
by the Issuer with the terms of this Tax Regulatory Agreement.
(b) (i) Any funds remaining in the Rebate Fund after redemption and
payment of all the Series 2014 Bonds and the final payment to the United States
of America described in Section 4.15 below, or provision made therefor including
accrued interest and payment of any applicable fees and expenses to the Trustee
and any Arbitrage Rebate Consultant and satisfaction of the payment of the
Rebate Amount in accordance with directions from the Issuer, shall be withdrawn
by the Trustee upon written instructions from the Issuer and remitted to the Issuer.
(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Tax Regulatory
Agreement, any amount received from the investments of amounts held in the
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Rebate Fund which represents an amount earned shall be credited to and retained in
the Rebate Fund upon the receipt thereof.
(iii) In the event that on the first day of any Bond Year the amount on
deposit in the Rebate Fund exceeds the aggregate Rebate Amount as certified by an
Arbitrage Rebate Consultant engaged by or on behalf of the Issuer, the Trustee, upon
written instructions from the Issuer, shall withdraw the excess from the Rebate Fund,
pay any amounts then due and payable under the Indenture and pay any remaining
excess to the Issuer.
(iv) For purposes of crediting amounts to the Rebate Fund or
withdrawing amounts from the Rebate Fund, Nonpurpose Obligations shall be
valued in the manner provided in this Tax Regulatory Agreement.
(c) On or before 30 days following the end of the fifth Bond Year, upon the
Issuer's written direction, an amount shall be deposited to the Rebate Fund by the Trustee
from deposits made by the Issuer, if and to the extent required, so that the balance of the
Rebate Fund shall equal the aggregate Rebate Amount required as of the end of such fifth
Bond Year.
(d) In order to meet the Issuer's obligations in complying with the rebate
requirement of Section 148(f) of the Code, the Trustee and the Issuer agree and covenant
to take the following actions:
(i) For each investment of amounts held with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds (other than investments in obligations described in Section 103(a) of
the Code, including amounts so treated) in the (I) Costs of Issuance Fund,
(II) Project Fund, (III) Revenue Fund, (IV) Bond Fund, (V) Redemption Fund,
(VI) Debt Service Reserve Fund, and (VII) Rebate Fund, the Trustee shall record
the purchase date of such investment, its purchase price, the accrued interest due
on its purchase date, its face amount, its coupon rate, the frequency of its interest
payment, and if disposed of, its disposition price, accrued interest due on its
disposition date and its disposition date. If so engaged by the Issuer, an Arbitrage
Rebate Consultant shall calculate the Fair Market Value for such investments and
the Yield thereon. The Yield for an investment shall be calculated by using as its
purchase price its Fair Market Value on the purchase date of such investment or
on the date on which it becomes a Nonpurpose Obligation, whichever is later.
(ii) Any Arbitrage Rebate Consultant shall determine the amount of
earnings received on all investments described in paragraph (i) above, other than
investments in obligations described in Section 103(a) of the Code (including
amounts so treated) which are not defined by the Code as "investment property"
or amounts in the Revenue Fund, Bond Fund and Redemption Fund if the
earnings on the Revenue Fund, Bond Fund and Redemption Fund do not, in the
aggregate, exceed $100,000 for any Bond Year, during the Computation Periods
ending with the following determination dates: (I) the last day of the first Bond
Year and each succeeding last day of each Bond Year; (II) the maturity date of the
Series 2014 Bonds; and (III) if all outstanding Series 2014 Bonds are redeemed
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prior to the maturity date of the Series 2014 Bonds, the date on which all Series
2014 Bonds are redeemed. In addition, where Nonpurpose Obligations are
retained by the Trustee after retirement of the Series 2014 Bonds, any unrealized
gains or losses as of the date of retirement of the Series 2014 Bonds must be taken
into account in calculating the earnings on such Nonpurpose Obligations with
each such obligation treated as sold for its Fair Market Value. In calculating the
earnings described above, earnings received in a Bond Year shall include amounts
which would be treated as income under Section 1272 of the Code regarding the
accrual of original issue discount. In addition, earnings received in any Bond
Year within the Computation Period shall include the gain or loss on the sale of
any investment determined by subtracting the Adjusted Fair Market Value of the
investment from the disposition price of the investment. For purposes of assisting
the Issuer or an Arbitrage Rebate Consultant engaged by or on behalf of the Issuer
in making such determinations, the Trustee shall provide to the Issuer or
Arbitrage Rebate Consultant all information requested by the Issuer or Arbitrage
Rebate Consultant in the possession of the Trustee.
(iii) For each Computation Period specified in paragraph (ii) above, the
Issuer or an Arbitrage Rebate Consultant engaged by the Issuer shall determine
the amount of earnings on all investments held in the Rebate Fund during the
Computation Period. In calculating the earnings, earnings within the
Computation Period shall include amounts which would be treated as income
under Section 1272 of the Code regarding the accrual of original issue discount.
In addition, earnings in any Bond Year within the Computation Period shall
include the gain or loss on the sale of any investment determined by subtracting
the Adjusted Fair Market Value of the investment from the disposition price of
the investment.
(iv) For each Computation Period specified in paragraph (ii) above, the
Issuer or an Arbitrage Rebate Consultant engaged by the Issuer shall calculate the
Rebate Amount by any appropriate method described in the Code and Regulations
applicable or which become applicable to the Series 2014 Bonds.
(v) For each Computation Period specified in paragraph (ii) above and
within 30 days of the end of each such Computation Period, the Issuer or an
Arbitrage Rebate Consultant engaged by the Issuer shall calculate the Rebate
Amount and notify the Issuer (if the calculation is made by an Arbitrage Rebate
Consultant) and the Trustee in writing of the Rebate Amount. If the Rebate
Amount (less amounts previously rebated to the United States) exceeds the
amount on deposit in the Rebate Fund, the Issuer shall immediately pay such
amount to the Trustee for deposit into the Rebate Fund. If the Issuer does not pay
such amount within 20 days of notice of the Rebate Amount to the Trustee, the
Trustee shall withdraw and transfer such amount, first, from amounts on deposit
in the funds and accounts under the Indenture (and the Trustee, without direction
from the Issuer, and without making demand on, but with notice to, the Issuer,
shall immediately withdraw such amount from such funds and accounts) and, if
such amounts are insufficient, second, from any other source.
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Section 4.15. Payment to United States. (a) Within 45 days after the end of the fifth
Bond Year and after every fifth Bond Year thereafter, the Issuer shall direct the Trustee to pay to
the United States, not later than 45 days after the end of the fifth Bond Year, and not later than
five years after each preceding payment was due or would have been due if a Rebate Amount
existed at that time, an amount equal to not less than the excess of (i) 90% of the sum of the
balance, if any, in the Rebate Fund at such time plus all previous payments made to the United
States, over (ii) all previous payments made to the United States. The Issuer shall direct the
Trustee and the Trustee, in accordance with such directions, shall pay to the United States, not
later than 60 days after the last outstanding Series 2014 Bonds are paid or redeemed, 100% of the
Rebate Amount as of the end of the final Computation Period less all previous payments made to
the United States.
(b) Each payment of Rebate Amount shall be mailed by the Trustee to the Internal
Revenue Service Center, Ogden, Utah 84201. Each payment shall be accompanied by a copy of
the Form 8038-T and the statement summarizing the determination of the Rebate Amount.
(c) If during any Computation Period, the aggregate amount earned on Nonpurpose
Obligations in which the Gross Proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds are invested is less than the
amount that would have been earned if the obligations had been invested at a rate equal to the
Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds, such deficit may at the request of the Issuer be withdrawn from
the Rebate Fund and paid to the Issuer. The Issuer may direct that any overpayment of rebate
may be recovered from any Rebate Amount previously paid to the United States under any
procedure that may, after the date of this Tax Regulatory Agreement, be permitted by the Code
or the Regulations.
(d) The Issuer shall provide to the Trustee all information and calculations necessary
for the Trustee to fulfill its obligations under this Section 4.15.
Section 4.16. Recordkeeping. In connection with the rebate requirement, the Trustee
and the Issuer shall maintain the following records:
(a) The Trustee and the Issuer shall record all amounts paid to the
United States pursuant to Section 4.15.
(b) The Trustee and the Issuer shall retain records of any rebate calculations
until six years after the retirement of the last obligation of the issue.
Section 4.17. Payment to Arbitrage Rebate Consultant. The Issuer shall pay the fees
and expenses of any Arbitrage Rebate Consultant. If at any time when the Issuer has retained
and is required to pay an Arbitrage Rebate Consultant and the Issuer does not make sufficient
payment, the Trustee, 20 days after receiving from the Arbitrage Rebate Consultant a demand for
such payment, shall withdraw from the funds and accounts established under the Indenture
(except for the Rebate Fund) such amount as may be needed to pay the fees and expenses of the
Arbitrage Rebate Consultant.
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ARTICLE V
TERM OF TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT
Section 5.1. Term. Including all representations, warranties and covenants herein, this
Tax Regulatory Agreement shall be effective from the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds
through the date that is six years after the last Series 2014 Bond is redeemed, paid or deemed
paid pursuant to the Indenture.
ARTICLE VI
AMENDMENTS
Section 6.1. Amendments. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, any provision
of this Tax Regulatory Agreement may be deleted or modified at any time at the option of the
Issuer if the Issuer has provided to the Trustee an opinion of Bond Counsel, in form and
substance satisfactory to the Trustee, that such deletion or modification will not adversely affect
the exclusion of interest on the Series 2014 Bonds from the gross income of the recipients for
purposes of federal income taxation.
ARTICLE VII
EVENTS OF DEFAULT;
Section 7.1. Events of Default. The failure of either party to this Tax Regulatory
Agreement to perform any of its required duties under any provision hereof shall constitute an
Event of Default under this Tax Regulatory Agreement.
Section 7.2. Remedies for an Event of Default. Upon an occurrence of an Event of
Default under Section 7.1 hereof, the Issuer or the Trustee may, in their discretion, proceed to
protect and enforce their rights and the rights of the holders of the Series 2014 Bonds by
pursuing any available remedy, including a suit at law or in equity.
ARTICLE VIII
PROTECTION OF TRUSTEE
Section 8.1. Protection of Trustee. (a) It is hereby recognized and agreed that the
Trustee is entering into this Tax Regulatory Agreement in its respective capacity as Trustee
under the Indenture, and the Trustee shall, with respect to this Tax Regulatory Agreement, be
entitled to all of the same rights, protections and immunities hereunder as are afforded to the
Trustee under the Indenture.
(b) The parties hereto acknowledge that the Trustee has no liabilities with respect to
compliance with the Code except to take administrative actions as directed by the Issuer pursuant
to this Tax Regulatory Agreement.
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(c) The Issuer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Trustee harmless for, from
and against any and all claims, losses, damages, judgments, costs and expenses incurred by the
Trustee relating to this Tax Regulatory Agreement except for claims caused by the negligence,
breach of trust or willful misconduct of the Trustee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer and the Trustee have caused this Tax Regulatory
Agreement to be executed in their respective names and by their proper officers thereunto duly
authorized, all as of the day and year first written above.
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee
By -Z-- '
Title: Vice President and orporate Trust Officer
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT]
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EXHIBIT A
TO
TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT
UNDERWRITER'S CERTIFICATE
The undersigned officer of Stephens Inc., the Underwriter (defined below) for the
$10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Series 2014
Bonds"), hereby makes the certifications set forth below in connection with the execution and
delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds. All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in the Tax Regulatory Agreement to which this certificate is
attached as an exhibit.
(1) Stephens Inc. has served as underwriter (the "Underwriter") and has been
involved in the structuring and marketing of the Series 2014 Bonds, including
particularly, the establishment of the issue size, the computation of Yield and weighted
average maturity, and other factors relating to compliance with Section 148 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the regulations
promulgated thereunder.
(2) Based upon our records and other information available to us which we
have no reason to believe is not correct:
(a) All of the Series 2014 Bonds have been the subject of a bona fide
initial offering to the public (excluding of bond houses, brokers or similar persons
or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at the
public offering prices or yields indicated on the inside cover of the Issuer's
Official Statement dated October 28, 2014 (the "Official Statement");
(b) At the time the Underwriter agreed to purchase the Series 2014
Bonds, based upon the prevailing market conditions, the Underwriter had no
reason to believe that any of the Series 2014 Bonds would be initially sold to the
public (excluding of bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations
acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at greater prices, or yields
less, than those indicated on the inside cover of the Official Statement; and
(c) As of the date of the Bond Purchase Agreement entered into by
and between the Issuer and the Underwriter with respect to the Series 2014
Bonds, the first prices at which the Underwriter reasonably expected to sell 10%
of each maturity of the Series 2014 Bonds to the public (excluding of bond
houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of
underwriters or wholesalers) were the respective prices shown on the cover of the
Official Statement, or in the case of obligations sold on a yield basis, at the
respective yields shown on the cover of the Official Statement.
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(3) The Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds is 3.2553654%. For purposes of
calculating the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds, the Series 2014 Bonds sold at substantial
premiums have been treated as called on their earliest call date resulting in the lowest
Yield.
(4) The establishment of the Debt Service Reserve Fund is reasonably
required to obtain the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds at an economic interest rate for
the Issuer, and is, in the judgment of the undersigned, established at a funding level
comparable to that found for obligations similar to the Series 2014 Bonds issued within
the past year.
(5) To the best knowledge of the undersigned, the representations of the Issuer
contained in the Tax Regulatory Agreement are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that this certificate shall form a part of the basis for the
opinion, dated the date hereof, of Kutak Rock LLP, to the effect that interest with respect to the
Series 2014 is excluded from the gross income of the recipient thereof for purposes of federal
income taxation under existing laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set his hand as of the date set forth
below.
Dated: November 19, 2014
STEPHENS INC.
By: _
Title:
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EXECUTION COPY
ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
THIS ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement') dated November 19,
2014, by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a political subdivision of the State of
Arkansas (the "City"), and BOKF, NA, Tulsa, Oklahoma, a national banking association
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the United States of America, as escrow trustee
for the hereinafter defined Prior Bonds (the "Escrow Trustee");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore issued its $6,335,000 Hotel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, dated as of July 1, 2003, of which $650,000
aggregate principal amount remain outstanding and are stated to mature on October 1, 2015 (the
"Prior Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the terms of and the security for the Prior Bonds are prescribed by that
certain Trust Indenture dated as of July 1, 2003 (the "Prior Indenture"), by and between the City
and the BOKF, NA, as trustee (the "Prior Trustee"); and
WHEREAS, Article VII of the Prior Indenture provides under certain circumstances that
the Prior Bonds shall be deemed paid within the meaning of the Prior Indenture if there shall be
on deposit with the Prior Trustee moneys or certain types of investment obligations described
therein maturing on or prior to the maturity or redemption dates of the Prior Bonds and sufficient
to pay when due the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Prior Bonds to the maturity
date or redemption date, as the case may be; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by its City Council on September
16, 2014, and the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, has authorized the issuance of
$10,980,000 aggregate principal amount of its Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Refunding
Bonds"), a portion of the proceeds of which are to be used, together with other available funds,
to redeem all of the Prior Bonds prior to maturity; and
WHEREAS, the City has made arrangements for deposit with the Escrow Trustee of
moneys and investment obligations derived from and purchased with (a) a portion of the
proceeds derived from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, and (b) amounts released from the Bond
Fund for the Prior Bonds, which in the aggregate will provide sufficient immediately available
funds to enable the Escrow Trustee to pay the principal of and interest on the Prior Bonds upon
redemption on December 22, 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto;
and
WHEREAS, the City has entered into this Agreement with the Escrow Trustee in order
to ensure that the procedures required for discharging the Prior Bonds will be followed;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants
hereinafter set forth, and in order to provide for the redemption of the Prior Bonds and to set
forth the obligations of the parties hereto, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of Escrow Fund. There is hereby created and established
with the Escrow Trustee a special, segregated and irrevocable escrow account designated "City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas - 2003 Refunding Escrow Fund" (the "Escrow Fund") to be held in the
custody of the Escrow Trustee as a trust fund for the benefit of the registered owners of the Prior
Bonds, separate and apart from other funds of the City and the Escrow Trustee.
Section 2. Deposit to Escrow Fund; Application of Moneys. Simultaneously with the
execution of this Agreement, the City has sold and delivered the Refunding Bonds. From the
proceeds of the sale of the Refunding Bonds, the City has delivered to the Escrow Trustee for
deposit in the Escrow Fund immediately available moneys in the amount of $599,100.06. The
Escrow Trustee, in its role as Prior Trustee, is hereby directed to liquidate all investments in the
Bond Fund established under the Prior Indenture and applicable to the Prior Bonds, and to
transfer such moneys (viz., the sum of $56,091.82) to the Escrow Fund. The Escrow Trustee has
purchased, from and as an investment of moneys in the Escrow Fund, at the prices indicated, the
direct noncallable obligations of the United States of America identified in Schedule 2 attached
hereto (the "Government Obligations"). Accordingly, the Escrow Trustee now holds (or has the
right to receive principal and interest on) the Governmental Obligations and $0.88 in uninvested
cash.
Section 3. Deposit to Escrow Fund Irrevocable. The deposit of the moneys and
Governmental Obligations in the Escrow Fund shall constitute an irrevocable deposit of said
moneys and Governmental Obligations exclusively for the benefit of the owners of the Prior
Bonds, and such moneys and Governmental Obligations shall be held in escrow and shall be
applied solely to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Prior Bonds through and
including the Redemption Date. Subject to the requirements set forth herein for the use of the
Escrow Fund and the moneys therein, the City covenants and agrees that the Escrow Trustee
shall have full and complete control and authority over and with respect to the Escrow Fund and
the moneys and Governmental Obligations deposited therein.
Section 4. Use of Moneys. The Escrow Trustee shall apply the moneys and
Governmental Obligations deposited in the Escrow Fund, together with any interest or income
earned thereon, in accordance with the provisions hereof. The Escrow Trustee shall withdraw
from the Escrow Fund immediately available funds for application to the payment of the
principal of and interest on the Prior Bonds in the amounts and at the times necessary in
accordance with Schedule 1 attached hereto. Schedule 3 attached hereto shows the availability
and application of moneys in the Escrow Fund necessary to meet the requirements set forth in
Section 1.
The Escrow Trustee shall not sell, transfer, otherwise dispose of or cause to be redeemed
prior to maturity, any Government Obligations, except as authorized by Section 5 hereof. The
Escrow Trustee shall make no further investment or reinvestment except as expressly authorized
by Section 5. The liability of the Escrow Trustee for the payment of the amounts to be paid
hereunder shall be limited to the moneys available for such purposes in the Escrow Fund.
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Subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, any amounts held as cash in the Escrow Fund shall
be held in cash without any investment thereof, not as a deposit with any bank or other
depository. The Escrow Trustee shall not have any duty with respect to calculating or verifying
the mathematical sufficiency of the moneys in the Escrow Fund to be utilized to pay the principal
of, redemption premium and interest on the Prior Bonds as the same shall become due and
payable.
Section 5. Investment of Escrow Fund Moneys. (a) The Escrow Trustee may from
time to time sell, cause the redemption of, or otherwise dispose of any Government Obligations
in the Escrow Fund upon the substitution of other direct or fully guaranteed and noncallable
obligations of the United States of America, provided:
(1) The Escrow Trustee shall have previously obtained an opinion of an
independent certified public accountant that the substitution will not adversely affect the
availability of moneys in the Escrow Fund at times and in amounts sufficient to meet the
required payments on the Prior Bonds provided in Schedule 1 attached hereto; and
(2) The Escrow Trustee shall receive an unqualified opinion of recognized
attorneys in the field of tax-exempt municipal bonds to the effect that, if such substitution
had been reasonably expected on the date of issuance of the Prior Bonds, such
substitution would not have caused any of the Prior Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within
the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code"), and the regulations of the U.S. Treasury thereunder proposed or in effect at the
time of such substitution and applicable to obligations issued on the date of issuance of
the Prior Bonds, so as to adversely affect the exemption from Federal income taxation of
the interest on the Prior Bonds or the Refunding Bonds; and
(3) The City shall have given the Escrow Trustee its written consent to the
substitution.
All substituted obligations shall become a part of the Escrow Fund and shall be
"Government Obligations" for all purposes of this Agreement.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the City and the Escrow
Trustee hereby covenant that no part of the proceeds of the moneys in the Escrow Fund shall be
used, at any time, directly or indirectly, in such a manner which, if such use had been reasonably
anticipated on the date of issuance of the Refunding Bonds, would have caused any of the
Refunding Bonds to be an "arbitrage bond" under Section 148 of the Code and the regulations of
the U.S. Treasury thereunder proposed or in effect at the time of such use and applicable to
obligations issued on the date of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.
Section 6. Redemption and Defeasance. (a) The City hereby calls the Prior Bonds
for redemption prior to maturity on December 22, 2014. The instructions to the Escrow Trustee
to redeem the Prior Bonds on December 22, 2014 are hereby declared to be irrevocable.
(b) The Escrow Trustee is hereby irrevocably instructed to give notice of the call for
redemption to all registered owners of the Prior Bonds. Such notice shall be given by first class
mail, postage prepaid, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, at least thirty (30) days prior to
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the redemption date. The City will be responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with this Section 6(b) from moneys other than those in the Escrow Fund.
Section 7. Remaining Moneys in Escrow Fund. Upon the retirement of the Prior
Bonds, any amounts remaining in the Escrow Fund shall be deposited in the bond fund for the
Refunding Bonds, free and clear of the trust created by the Prior Indenture and this Agreement.
Section 8. Rights of Owners of Prior Bonds. The escrow created hereby shall be
irrevocable and the owners of the Prior Bonds shall have a beneficial interest and a first, prior
and paramount lien and claim on all moneys in the Escrow Fund until paid out, used and applied
in accordance with this Agreement.
Section 9. Fees of Escrow Trustee. In consideration of the services rendered by the
Escrow Trustee under this Agreement, the City has made arrangements satisfactory to the
Escrow Trustee for payment of its reasonable fees and expenses, and the Escrow Trustee hereby
acknowledges that it shall have no lien whatsoever upon any moneys in the Escrow Fund for
payment of such fees and expenses. The Escrow Trustee agrees to remain in office until all of
the Prior Bonds have been redeemed.
Except to the extent arising from their gross negligence or willful misconduct, the Escrow
Trustee and its respective successors, assigns, agents and servants shall not be held to any
liability whatsoever, in tort, contract or otherwise, in connection with the execution and delivery
of this Agreement, the establishment of the Escrow Fund, the acceptance of the moneys and
Governmental Obligations deposited therein, or by reason of any act, omission or error of the
Escrow Trustee made in good faith in the conduct of its duties.
The Escrow Trustee makes no representations or warranties as to whether the Escrow
Fund is adequate or sufficient to defease or redeem the Prior Bonds and shall not be responsible
or liable for any inadequacy or insufficiency.
The Escrow Trustee shall be entitled to the immunities, powers, privileges and
protections set forth in the Prior Indenture for the benefit of the Trustee as if set forth herein in
their entirety.
Section 10. Enforcement. The City and the owners of the Prior Bonds shall have the
right to take all actions available under law or equity to enforce this Agreement or the terms
hereof.
Section 11. Successors Bound. All covenants, promises and agreements in this
Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the
City, the Escrow Trustee and the owners of the Prior Bonds, whether so expressed or not.
Section 12. Arkansas Law Governing. This Agreement shall be governed by the
applicable laws of the State of Arkansas.
Section 13. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate when all of the Prior Bonds
have been paid as aforesaid and any remaining moneys have been transferred as provided in
Section 7 hereof.
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Section 14. Severability. If any one or more of the covenants or agreements provided
in this Agreement on the part of the City or the Escrow Trustee to be performed should be
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such covenant or
agreement shall be deemed and construed to be severable from the remaining covenants and
agreements herein contained and shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining provisions
of this Agreement.
Section 15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts,
all or any of which shall be regarded for all purposes as one original and shall constitute and be
one and the same instrument.
Section 16. No Recourse Against City Officers and Employees. No recourse shall be
had for the payment of the principal of or interest on any of the Prior Bonds or for any claim
based thereon or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement in this Agreement contained
against any past, present or future officer, member, alderman or employee of the City or of any
rule of law or equity, statute or constitution or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty
or otherwise, and all such liability of any such officers, members, aldermen or employees, as
such, is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of and consideration for the
execution of this Agreement.
Section 17. Notices. Unless otherwise provided, any notice, demand, direction,
request or other instrument authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to or filed with
the City or the Escrow Trustee shall be in writing and shall be addressed as follows:
To the City: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Attention: Finance & Internal Services Director
To the Escrow Trustee: BOKF, NA dba Bank of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 2300
Tulsa, OK 74192
Attention: Cynthia Wilkinson
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
CITY OF F ,AYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOKF, NA
By: _
Title:
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO ESCROW AGREEMENT]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Mayor
BOKF,NA
By:
Title: Se or Vice President and Trust Officer
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO ESCROW AGREEMENT]
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SCHEDULEI
REQUIREMENTS TO PAY AND REDEEM THE PRIOR BONDS
Principal Redemption
Payment Date Principal Due Redeemed Premium
12-22-14 $ -0- $ 650,000.00 $ -0-
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Interest Due
$5,191.88
Total Due
$655,191.88
SCHEDULE2
DESCRIPTION OF GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
Tvpe
U.S. Treasury Securities - SLGS
Maturity Date Principal Amount Coupon Rate
12/22/14
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$655,191.00 0.00%
SCHEDULE3
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATION OF ESCROW FUND
Cash Balance at Receipts from Debt Service Requirement Cash Balance at
Period Endimp Beginning of Period Government Obli atn ions to Retire Prior Bonds End of Period
11-19-14 $ - $ .00 $ - $0.88
12-22-14 $0.88 $655,191.00 $ 655,191.88 $0.00
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NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds
Series 2003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by BOKF, NA, Tulsa, Oklahoma, the trustee (the "Trustee") for
the Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City"), dated July 1, 2003 (the "Bonds"), that all of the outstanding
Bonds are hereby called for redemption and prepayment on December 22, 2014.
The outstanding Bonds called for redemption mature, bear interest and have been assigned
CUSIP numbers as follows:
Maturity Date
(October 1)
2015
Principal Amount Interest Rate
$ 650,000
3.55%
CUSIP
312664 BN4
No representation is made as to the accuracy of the CUSIP number set forth above, and the
redemption of the Bonds shall not be affected by any defect in or omission of such number.
Each of the Bonds so called for redemption and prepayment shall be redeemed and prepaid at a
redemption price of 100.0% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date of
redemption. The Bonds shall cease to bear interest as of December 22, 2014. The Bonds so
called for redemption shall be payable at the corporate trust office of the Trustee and shall be
presented as follows:
If by Mail:
BOKF, NA, dba Bank of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 64106
St. Paul, MN 55164-0105
If by Overnight Mail:
BOKF, NA, dba Bank of Oklahoma
Corporate Trust Services
111 Fillmore Ave. E
St. Paul, MN 55107
Withholding of 30% of gross redemption proceeds of any payment made within the United States
may be required by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, unless the
paying agent has the correct taxpayer identification number (social security or taxpayer
identification number) or exemption certificate or equivalent when presenting your securities for
payment.
Dated this day of November, 2014.
BOKF, NA, as Trustee
Instructions: Mail by first class mail, postage prepaid to the registered owner of each Bond to be
redeemed, addressed to such registered owner at the owner's registered address, and placed in
the mails no later than November 22, 2014.
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EXECUTION COPY
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Continuing Disclosure Agreement (this "Disclosure Agreement") is executed and
delivered by the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City"), and Simmons First Trust Company,
N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a national banking association, as dissemination agent (the
"Dissemination Agent'), in connection with the issuance of $10,980,000 City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds are being issued
pursuant to the terns and provisions of a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the
"Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, as trustee (the "Trustee"). In connection with the issuance and delivery of the Bonds,
the City and the Dissemination Agent covenant and agree as follows:
Section 1. Purpose of the Disclosure Agreement. This Disclosure Agreement is being
executed and delivered by the City and the Dissemination Agent for the benefit of the Beneficial
Owners of the Bonds and in order to assist the Participating Underwriter in complying with SEC
Rule 15c2 -12(b)(5) (the "Rule"). The City is an "obligated person" within the meaning of the
Rule. The Dissemination Agent shall have no liability with respect to the content of any
disclosure provided hereunder, and shall be liable only to the City for sending notices hereunder.
As required by the Rule, this Disclosure Agreement is enforceable by Beneficial Owners of the
Bonds pursuant to Section 7 hereof.
Section 2. Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in the Indenture, which
apply to any capitalized term used in this Disclosure Agreement unless otherwise defined in this
Section 2, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
"Annual Financial Information" means the financial information and operating data
described in Exhibit I.
"Annual Financial Information Disclosure" means the dissemination of disclosure
concerning Annual Financial Information and the dissemination of the Audited Financial
Statements as set forth in Section 4.
"Audited Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated financial statements of
the City, prepared pursuant to the standards and as described in Exhibit I.
"Beneficial Owner" shall mean any person which (a) has the power, directly or
indirectly, to vote or consent with respect to, or to dispose of ownership of, any Bonds (including
persons holding Bonds through nominees, depositories or other intermediaries), or (b) is treated
as the owner of any Bonds for federal income tax purposes.
"Commission" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Dissemination Agent" shall mean Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, acting in its capacity as a dissemination agent hereunder, or any successor
dissemination agent designated in writing by the City and which has filed with the Trustee a
written acceptance of such designation.
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"EMMA" means the Electronic Municipal Market Access facility for municipal securities
disclosure of the MSRB.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"Material Event" means the occurrence of any of the events with respect to the Bonds set
forth in Exhibit H.
"Material Events Disclosure" means dissemination of a notice of a Material Event as set
forth in Section 5.
"MSRB" shall mean the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board established in
accordance with the provisions of Section 15B(b)(1) of the 1934 Act.
"Participating Underwriter" means each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer
acting as an underwriter in any primary offering of the Bonds.
"Prescribed Form" means, with regard to the filing of Annual Financial Information,
Audited Financial Statements and notices of Material Events with the MSRB at
www.emma.msrb.org (or such other address or addresses as the MSRB may from time to time
specify), such electronic format, accompanied by such identifying information, as shall have
been prescribed by the MSRB and which shall be in effect on the date of filing of such
information.
"Rule" shall mean Rule 15c2 -12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") under the Exchange Act, as the same may be amended from time to time.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Tax" shall mean the one percent (I%) tax levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance No.
2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently amended, upon (i) the gross
receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel
accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the portion of gross receipts
or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out
restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar
businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises
consumption.
"Tax Receipts" shall mean receipts derived by the City from the levy of the Tax.
"Undertaking" means the obligations of the City pursuant to Sections 4 and 5.
Section 3. CUSIP Number/Final Official Statement. The CUSIP Number of the final
maturity of the Bonds is 312665 APT The final Official Statement relating to the Bonds is dated
October 28, 2014 (the "Final Official Statement").
Section 4. Annual Financial Information Disclosure. Subject to Section 9 of this
Disclosure Agreement, the City hereby covenants that it will disseminate, or will cause the
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Dissemination Agent to disseminate, the Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial
Statements (in the form and by the dates set forth below and in Exhibit I) by delivering such
Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial Statements to the MSRB within
180 days of the completion of the fiscal year of the City.
The City is required to deliver or cause delivery of such information in Prescribed Form
and by such time so that such entities receive the information by the dates specified.
If any part of the Annual Financial Information can no longer be generated because the
operations to which it is related have been materially changed or discontinued, the City will
disseminate or cause dissemination of a statement to such effect as part of its Annual Financial
Information for the year in which such event first occurs.
If any amendment is made to this Disclosure Agreement, the Annual Financial
Information for the year in which such amendment is made (or in any notice or supplement
provided to the MSRB) shall contain a narrative description of the reasons for such amendment
and its impact on the type of information being provided.
Section 5. Material Events Disclosure. Subject to Section 9 of this Disclosure
Agreement, the City hereby covenants that it will disseminate or cause dissemination in a timely
manner, not in excess of ten (10) business days after the occurrence of the event, Material Events
Disclosure to the MSRB in Prescribed Form. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of optional
or unscheduled redemption of any Bonds or defeasance of any Bonds need not be given under
this Disclosure Agreement any earlier than the notice (if any) of such redemption or defeasance
is given to the owners of the Bonds pursuant to the Indenture. The City is required to deliver or
cause delivery of such Material Events Disclosure in the same manner as provided by Section 4
of this Disclosure Agreement.
Section 6. Duty to Update EMMA/MSRB. The Dissemination Agent shall determine,
in the manner it deems appropriate, whether there has occurred a change in the MSRB's e-mail
address or filing procedures and requirements under EMMA each time it is required to file
information with the MSRB.
Section 7. Consequences of Failure of the City to Provide Information. The City
shall give notice in a timely manner or shall cause such notice to be given by the Dissemination
Agent, not in excess of ten (10) business days after the occurrence of the event, to the MSRB in
Prescribed Form of any failure to provide Annual Financial Information Disclosure when the
same is due hereunder.
In the event of a failure of the City to comply with any provision of this Disclosure
Agreement, the Trustee may (and at the request of a Participating Underwriter or the Beneficial
Owners of at least 25% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Bonds, shall) or the
Beneficial Owner of any Bond may seek specific performance by court order to cause the City to
comply with its obligations under this Disclosure Agreement. A default under this Disclosure
Agreement shall not be deemed an Event of Default under the Indenture or any other agreement,
and the sole remedy under this Disclosure Agreement in the event of any failure of the City or
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the Dissemination Agent to comply with this Disclosure Agreement shall be an action to compel
performance.
Section 8. Amendments; Waiver. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Disclosure Agreement, the City and the Dissemination Agent may amend this Disclosure
Agreement, and any provision of this Disclosure Agreement may be waived, if -
(i) The amendment or waiver is made in connection with a change in
circumstances that arises from a change in legal requirements, change in law, or change in
the identity, nature or status of the City or the type of business conducted;
(ii) This Disclosure Agreement, as amended, or the provision, as waived,
would have complied with the requirements of the Rule at the time of the primary
offering, after taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule, as well
as any change in circumstances;
(iii) The amendment or waiver does not materially impair the interests of the
Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, as determined either by parties unaffiliated with the City
(such as the Trustee) or by an approving vote of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds
holding a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds (excluding Bonds held
by or on behalf of the City or its affiliates) pursuant to the terms of the Indenture at the
time of the amendment; or
(iv) The amendment or waiver is otherwise permitted by the Rule.
Section 9. Termination of Undertaking. The Undertaking of the City shall be
terminated hereunder when the City shall no longer have any legal liability for any obligation on
or relating to the repayment of the Bonds. The City shall give notice to the MSRB, or shall
cause the Dissemination Agent to give notice, in a timely manner and in Prescribed Form if this
Section is applicable.
Section 10. Dissemination Agent. The City may, from time to time, appoint or engage
a Dissemination Agent to assist it in carrying out their obligations under this Disclosure
Agreement, and may discharge any such Dissemination Agent, with or without appointing a
successor Dissemination Agent. A Dissemination Agent shall not be responsible in any manner
for the content of any notice or report prepared by the City pursuant to this Disclosure
Agreement. If at any time there is not any other designated Dissemination Agent, the Trustee
shall be the Dissemination Agent for the City.
Section 11. Additional Information. Nothing in this Disclosure Agreement shall be
deemed to prevent the City from disseminating any other information, using the means of
dissemination set forth in this Disclosure Agreement or any other means of communication, or
including any other information in any Annual Financial Information Disclosure or notice of
occurrence of a Material Event, in addition to that which is required by this Disclosure
Agreement. If the City chooses to include any information from any document or notice of
occurrence of a Material Event in addition to that which is specifically required by this
Disclosure Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation under this Disclosure Agreement to
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update such information or include it in any future disclosure or notice of the occurrence of a
Material Event.
Section 12. Beneficiaries. This Disclosure Agreement has been executed in order to
assist the Participating Underwriter in complying with the Rule; however, this Disclosure
Agreement shall inure solely to the benefit of the City, the Dissemination Agent, if any, the
Trustee and the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, and shall create no rights in any other person or
entity.
Section 13. Recordkeeping. The City and the Dissemination Agent shall maintain
records of all Annual Financial Information Disclosure and Material Events Disclosure,
including the content of such disclosure, the names of the entities with whom such disclosure
was filed and the date of filing such disclosure.
Section 14. Past Compliance. The City is a party to multiple prior undertakings
pursuant to the Rule. Except as set forth in the Official Statement for the Bonds under the
caption "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT," the City has, to
the best of its knowledge, for the past five years, been in compliance in all material respects with
the provisions in such undertakings to which it is a party requiring that it file certain financial
information and financial statements and certain listed events with the MSRB.
Section 15. Duties, Immunities and Liabilities of Dissemination Agent. The
Dissemination Agent (if other than the Trustee or the Trustee in its capacity as Dissemination
Agent) shall have only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Disclosure Agreement, and
the City agrees to indemnify and save the Dissemination Agent, its officers, directors, employees
and agents, harmless against any loss, expense and liabilities which it may incur arising out of or
in the exercise of performance of its powers and duties under this Disclosure Agreement,
including the costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) of defending against any claim of
liability, but excluding liabilities due to the Dissemination Agent's gross negligence or willful
misconduct. Such indemnification obligations of the City shall survive resignation or removal of
the Dissemination Agent and payment of the Bonds.
Section 16. Counterparts. This Disclosure Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the
same instrument.
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Section 17. Governing Law. This Disclosure Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State, provided that to the extent this Disclosure
Agreement addresses matters of federal securities laws, including the Rule, this Disclosure
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with such federal securities laws and official
interpretations thereof.
Dated: November 19, 2014
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Dissemination Agent
By:
Title.
Vice President & Corporate Trust Officer
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EXHIBIT I
ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND TIMING AND AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
"Annual Financial Information" means the Tax Receipts for the latest Fiscal Year and for
the four previous Fiscal Years.
All or a portion of the Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial
Statements as set forth below may be included by reference to other documents which have been
submitted to the MSRB or filed with the Commission. The City shall clearly identify each such
item of information included by reference.
Annual Financial Information will be provided to the MSRB within 180 days after the
last day of the City's fiscal year. Audited Financial Statements as described below should be
filed at the same time as the Annual Financial Information. If Audited Financial Statements are
not available when the Annual Financial Information is filed, unaudited financial statements
shall be included, and Audited Financial Statements will be provided to the MSRB within ten
(10) business days after availability to the City.
Audited Financial Statements will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time.
If any change is made to the Annual Financial Information as permitted by Section 4 of
the Disclosure Agreement, including for this purpose a change made to the fiscal year-end of the
City, the City will disseminate a notice to the MSRB of such change in Prescribed Form as
required by such Section 4.
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EXHIBIT II
EVENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS FOR WHICH
MATERIAL EVENTS DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED
1. Principal and interest payment delinquencies
2. Nonpayment -related defaults, if material
3. Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties
4. Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties
5. Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform
6. Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final
determinations 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
7. Modifications to rights of security holders, if material
8. Bond calls, if material, and tender offers
9. Defeasances
10. Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material
11. Rating changes
12. Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the City`
13. The consummation of a merger, consolidation or acquisition involving the City or the sale
of all or substantially all of the assets of the City, other than in the ordinary course of
business, the entry into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the
termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to
its terms, if material
14. Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if
material
This event is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver, fiscal agent or
similar officer for the City in a proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or in any other proceeding under state or
federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or
business of the City, or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by leaving the existing governing body and officials or
officers in possession but subject to the supervision and orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of
an order confirming a plan of reorganization, arrangement or liquidation by a court or governmental authority
having supervision or jurisdiction over substantially all of the assets or business of the City.
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Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation ("DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-1
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
REGISTERED
$295,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.000% Maturity Date: November 1, 2015
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
CUSIP: 312665 AAO
Principal Amount: TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
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COPY
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-2
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$300,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2016
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
CUSIP: 312665 A138
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-3
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$310,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2017
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
CUSIP: 312665 AC6
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-4
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$315,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2018
CUSIP: 312665 AD4
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-5
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.500%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$320,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2019
CUSIP: 312665 AE2
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-6
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 2.750%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$330,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2020
CUSIP: 312665 AF9
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation ("DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-7
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$335,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2021
CUSIP: 312665 AG7
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Cy
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-8
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
$345,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2022
CUSIP: 312665 AH5
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-9
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$355,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2023
CUSIP: 312665 AJl
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-33684000.1
C
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation ("DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-10
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$370,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2024
CUSIP: 312665 AK8
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
COPY
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-11
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$380,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2025
CUSIP: 312665 AL6
Principal Amount: THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation ("DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-12
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 4.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$1,655,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2029
CUSIP: 312665 AM4
Principal Amount: ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
4835-3368-4000.1
Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereoffor value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-13
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 5.000%
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
REGISTERED
$2,525,000
Maturity Date: November 1, 2034
CUSIP: 312665 AN2
Principal Amount: TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
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Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (`DTC'), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in
such other name as is requested by the authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is
made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of
DTC), any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is
wrongful inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
REGISTERED
No. R14-14
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF ARKANSAS
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
REGISTERED
$3,145,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BOND
SERIES 2014
Interest Rate: 3.750% Maturity Date: November 1, 2039
Date of Bond: November 1, 2014
Registered Owner: CEDE & CO.
CUSIP: 312665 AP7
Principal Amount: THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision
organized and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Arkansas (the "City"), for value
received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on the
Maturity Date shown above, but solely from the source and in the manner hereinafter set forth,
the Principal Amount shown above, and in like manner to pay interest on said amount from the
date hereof until payment of such Principal Amount has been made or duly provided for, at the
Interest Rate per annum shown above, such interest to be payable semiannually on May 1 and
November 1 of each year, commencing on the May 1 or November 1 next succeeding the date of
this bond shown above, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption
of this bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America upon the
presentation and surrender hereof at the principal corporate trust office of Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor or successors, as trustee (the "Trustee").
So long as Cede & Co. or another nominee of DTC is the registered owner of this bond, payment
of interest hereon shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds by the Trustee to
the Registered Owner as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the calendar month
in which such interest payment date shall fall (the "Record Date"). At any time thereafter,
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payment of interest hereon shall be made by check or draft of the Trustee to the Registered
Owner as of the applicable Record Date, at the owner's address as it appears on the bond
registration books of the City kept by the Trustee.
This bond, designated "Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bond, Series 2014", is one of a series of bonds
aggregating Ten Million Nine Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($10,980,000) in principal
amount (the "Series 2014 Bonds"). The Series 2014 Bonds are being issued for the purpose of
(i) financing a portion of the costs of refunding the City's outstanding Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (ii) financing a
portion of the costs of acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park
Project'), (iii) financing a portion of the costs of expansion and renovation of an arts center
within the City (the "Walton Arts Center Project"), (iv) purchasing a policy of municipal bond
insurance, (v) purchasing a debt service reserve insurance policy, and (vi) paying the costs of
issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issued under and are secured by and entitled to the protection
of a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City
and the Trustee, which Indenture is available for inspection at the principal corporate trust office
of the Trustee. Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to all indentures supplemental
thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the nature and extent of the security, the
rights, duties and obligations of the City, the Trustee and the owners of the Series 2014 Bonds,
and the terms upon which the Series 2014 Bonds are issued and secured.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issued pursuant to and in full compliance with the
Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly, the Advertising and
Promotion Commission Act, codified as Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.)
§§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), and Ordinance No. 5713 of the
City adopted September 16, 2014, which ordinance authorized the execution and delivery of the
Indenture.
In order to secure the repayment of the Series 2014 Bonds, the City has, in accordance
with the Act, pledged all receipts from a one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") levied by the City
pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the City on March 1, 1977, as subsequently
amended, upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise
furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) the
portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-
in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -
restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for
on -premises or off -premises consumption.
STATEMENT OF INSURANCE
Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"), New York, New York, has
delivered its municipal bond insurance policy (the "Policy") with respect to the scheduled
payments due of principal and interest on this Bond to Simmons First Trust Company, N.A.,
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, or its successor, as trustee for the Series 2014 Bonds (the "Trustee"). Said
Policy is on file and is available for inspection at the principal office of the Trustee and a copy
thereof may be obtained from BAM or the Trustee. All payments required to be made under the
Policy shall be made in accordance with the provisions thereof. By its purchase of these Series
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2014 Bonds, the owner acknowledges and consents to the subrogation and all other rights of
BAM as more fully set forth in the Policy.
The Indenture provides that the City may hereafter issue Additional Bonds under certain
terms and conditions contained in the Indenture and, if issued or incurred, such Additional Bonds
will rank on a parity of security with the Series 2014 Bonds and be equally and ratably secured
by and entitled to the protection of the Indenture.
The Series 2014 Bonds are not general obligations of the City, but are special obligations
secured by an irrevocable pledge of and lien on the Tax Receipts, as more particularly described
in the Indenture. In no event shall the Series 2014 Bonds constitute an indebtedness of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
The holder of this Series 2014 Bond shall have no right to enforce the provisions of the
Indenture or to institute action to enforce the covenants therein, or to take any action with respect
to any event of default under the Indenture, or to institute, appear in or defend any suit or other
proceeding with respect thereto, except as provided in the Indenture. In certain events, on the
conditions, in the manner and with the effect set forth in the Indenture, the principal of all the
Series 2014 Bonds and Additional Bonds, if any, issued under the Indenture and then outstanding
may be declared and may become due and payable before the stated maturity thereof, together
with accrued interest thereon. Modifications or alterations of the Indenture, or of any indenture
supplemental thereto, may be made only to the extent and in the circumstances permitted by the
Indenture.
The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to redemption at the election of the City, on and after
November 1, 2024, in whole or in part (in any order of maturities directed by the City, and by lot
within a maturity) at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being
redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
The Series 2014 Bonds shall be redeemed prior to maturity, in whole or in part (in
inverse order of maturities and by lot within a maturity), on any Interest Payment Date, at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest to
the date of redemption, from Projects Fund moneys in excess of the amount needed to complete
the Park Project or Walton Arts Center Project or portion thereof being financed with the
proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2029, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
Year Principal Amount
2026 $390,000
2027 $405,000
2028 $420,000
2029 (maturity) $440,000
The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2034, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
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Year
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034 (maturity)
Principal Amount
$455,000
$480,000
$505,000
$530,000
$555,000
The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2039, are subject to mandatory sinking
fund redemption prior to maturity in part, on November 1 in the years and amounts set forth
below at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption, without premium:
Year
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039 (maturity)
Principal Amount
$585,000
$605,000
$630,000
$650,000
$675,000
At its option, to be exercised on or before the 45`h day next preceding any mandatory
sinking fund redemption date for any Series 2014 Bonds, the City may deliver to the Trustee for
cancellation Series 2014 Bonds of the appropriate maturity, or portions thereof ($5,000 or any
integral multiple thereof), in any aggregate principal amount desired. Each such Series 2014
Bond, or portion thereof, so delivered or previously redeemed (otherwise than through
mandatory sinking fund redemption) and canceled by the Trustee shall be credited by the Trustee
at 100% of the principal amount thereof on the obligation of the City on such mandatory sinking
fund redemption date, and any excess over such amount shall be credited on future mandatory
sinking fund redemption obligations of that maturity in chronological order, and the principal
amount of such Series 2014 Bonds so to be redeemed shall be accordingly reduced.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as DTC or its nominee is the sole registered
owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, the particular Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof to be
redeemed in part within a maturity shall be selected by lot by DTC in such manner as DTC shall
determine. In selecting Series 2014 Bonds for redemption prior to maturity, in the case any
outstanding Series 2014 Bond is in a denomination greater than $5,000, each $5,000 of face
value of such Series 2014 Bond shall be treated as a separate Series 2014 Bond of the
denomination of $5,000.
In the event any of the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof (which shall be $5,000 or
any integral multiple thereof) are called for redemption, notice thereof shall be given by the
Trustee by first class mail to the registered owner of each such Series 2014 Bond addressed to
such registered owner at his registered address and placed in the mails not less than thirty (30)
nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption; provided, however, that
failure to give such notice by mailing, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of the
proceedings for the redemption of any Series 2014 Bond with respect to which no such failure or
defect has occurred. Each notice shall identify the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof being
called, and the date on which they shall be presented for payment. After the date specified in
such call notice, the Series 2014 Bond or Bonds so called for redemption will cease to bear
interest provided funds sufficient for their redemption have been deposited with the Trustee, and,
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except for the purpose of payment, shall no longer be protected by the Indenture and shall not be
deemed to be outstanding under the provisions of the Indenture.
This Series 2014 Bond may be transferred on the books of registration kept by the
Trustee by the registered owner or by his duly authorized attorney upon surrender hereof,
together with a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner or his duly
authorized attorney.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable as registered bonds without coupons in
denominations of $5,000 and any integral multiple thereof. Subject to the limitations and upon
payment of the charges provided in the Indenture, Series 2014 Bonds may be exchanged for a
like aggregate principal amount of Series 2014 Bonds of other authorized denominations.
No recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or
interest on any of the Series 2014 Bonds or for any claim based thereon or upon any obligation,
covenant or agreement contained in the Series 2014 Bonds or the Indenture against any past,
present or future alderman, officer or employee of the City, or any successor, as such, either
directly or through the City or any successor of the City, under any rule of law or equity, statute
or constitution or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise, and all such
liability of any such alderman, officer or employee as such is hereby expressly waived and
released as a condition of and consideration for the issuance of any of the Series 2014 Bonds.
This Series 2014 Bond is issued with the intent that the laws of the State of Arkansas will
govern its construction.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, RECITED AND DECLARED that all acts, conditions and
things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds do exist, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as
required by law; that the indebtedness represented by the Series 2014 Bonds, together with all
obligations of the City, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation; and that the
revenues pledged to the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds as the same become due and payable will be sufficient in amount for that
purpose.
This Series 2014 Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be
entitled to any security or benefit under the Indenture until the Certificate of Authentication
hereon shall have been signed by the Trustee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas has caused this Series 2014
Bond to be executed by its Mayor and City Clerk, thereunto duly authorized (by their manual or
facsimile signatures), and its corporate seal to be affixed or imprinted hereon, all as of the date
hereof shown above.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk a•� `�'y p'':L�.
(Form of Trustee's Certificate)
TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This bond is one of the Series 2014 Bonds of the issue described in and issued under the
provisions of the within mentioned Indenture.
Attached hereto is the complete text of the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, a signed original
of which is on file with the undersigned, delivered and dated the date of the original delivery of
and payment for the Series 2014 Bonds.
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee
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Authorized Signatur
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ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, , hereby sells, assigns, and
transfers unto , the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and
hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints
as attorney to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof with full power
of substitution in the premises.
DATE: , 20 .
Transferor
GUARANTEED BY:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an institution satisfactory to the Trustee or
other transfer agent.
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BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
October 28, 2014
City of Fayetteville
City Administration Building
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
EXECUTION COPY
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On the basis of the representations, warranties and agreements and upon the terms and
conditions contained herein, the undersigned, Stephens Inc. (the "Underwriter"), hereby offers to
enter into this Bond Purchase Agreement (this `Bond Purchase Agreement") with the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") which, upon your acceptance of this offer, will be binding
upon you and upon the Underwriter. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same
meanings as set forth in the Indenture defined and described below.
This offer is made subject to your acceptance of this Bond Purchase Agreement on or
before midnight on October 28, 2014.
1. General. Upon the terns and conditions and in reliance upon the respective
representations, warranties and covenants herein, the Underwriter hereby agrees to purchase
from the City, and the City hereby agrees to sell to the Underwriter, all (but not less than all) of
$10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the `Bonds"), at the
purchase price (the "Purchase Price") of $11,532,990.60 (equal to the par amount of the Bonds
plus a net reoffering premium of $662,790.60 and less an underwriter's discount of
$109,800.00), plus accrued interest, if any, from November 1, 2014, to the Closing Date
(hereinafter defined).
The Bonds shall be issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the State
of Arkansas, including, particularly, the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas
Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (the "Act").
The Bonds will constitute special and limited obligations of the City, secured solely by
and payable solely from (1) a pledge of and lien on the receipts from a one percent (1.00%) gross
receipts tax (the "Tax") authorized under the Act and levied by the City pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2310 of the City adopted on March 1, 1977, as subsequently amended (the "Levying
Ordinance"), and (2) moneys or investments on deposit in the Bond Fund and the Debt Service
Reserve Fund established by a Trust Indenture to be dated as of November 1, 2014 (the
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"Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, as trustee (the "Trustee"), all as more particularly described in the Indenture. The
Tax is levied upon (i) the gross receipts or gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or
otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City
and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias,
delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages
for on -premises or off -premises consumption.
The Bonds shall be issued and secured pursuant to Ordinance No. 5713 of the City
Council of the City which was adopted on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"),
and pursuant to the Indenture. The Bonds shall have the maturities and interest rates as set forth
in Exhibit A hereto. The Bonds shall be subject to redemption as set forth in the Indenture and in
the Official Statement (hereinafter defined).
The proceeds of the Bonds will be utilized to finance (i) a portion of the costs of
refunding the City's outstanding Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds,
Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (ii) a portion of the costs of expanding and renovating
Walton Arts Center (the "Walton Arts Center Project"), (iii) a portion of the costs of acquiring,
constructing and equipping a regional park (the "Park Project"), (iv) the payment of the premium
for a policy of municipal bond insurance to be issued by Build America Mutual Assurance
Company ("BAM"), (v) the payment of the premium for a policy of municipal debt service
reserve insurance to be issued by BAM, and (vi) the payment of the costs of issuance of the
Bonds.
The issuance of the Bonds for each of the aforementioned purposes was approved by a
majority of the qualified electors of the City at a special election held November 12, 2013,
pursuant to Ordinance No. 5605 of the City Council adopted on August 6, 2013 (the `Election
Ordinance").
A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited with the BOKF, NA, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee"), pursuant to the terms of an Escrow Deposit
Agreement to be dated as of the date of delivery of the Bonds (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and
between the City and the Escrow Trustee, and said proceeds will be utilized by the Escrow
Trustee (along with other available moneys) to redeem the Series 2003 Bonds on December 22,
2014.
The City will undertake, pursuant to a Continuing Disclosure Agreement to be dated as of
the date of delivery of the Bonds (the "Continuing Disclosure Agreement"), to provide certain
annual financial and operating information and notices of the occurrence of certain events, if
material, as required by Section (b)(5)(i) of Rule 15c2-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Rule"). A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary
Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Official Statement (each hereinafter defined).
Except as set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement under the
caption "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT", the City has
not, during the immediately preceding fine years, failed to comply in any material respect with
any of its previous undertakings pursuant to the Rule.
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In order to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code'), the City will enter into a Tax Regulatory Agreement dated as of the
date of delivery of the Bonds (the "Tax Regulatory Agreement").
2. Bona Fide Public Offering. The Underwriter agrees to make a bona fide public
offering of all of the Bonds at the offering prices set forth on the inside cover of the final Official
Statement described below.
3. Delivery of Official Statement. (a) The City has previously provided the
Underwriter with copies of its Preliminary Official Statement, including the cover page
and the appendix thereto, dated October 20, 2014, relating to the Bonds (the "Preliminary
Official Statement"). As of its date, the Preliminary Official Statement is "deemed final"
by the City for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2 -12(b)(1). The Preliminary Official Statement,
as amended to conform to the terms of this Bond Purchase Agreement, including
Exhibit A hereto, and with such other changes and amendments as are mutually agreed to
by the City and the Underwriter, is herein referred to as the "Official Statement."
(b) The City agrees to deliver to the Underwriter, at such address as the
Underwriter shall specify, as many copies of the final Official Statement dated October
28, 2014, relating to the Bonds as the Underwriter shall reasonably request as necessary
to comply with paragraph (b)(4) of the Rule (as defined above) and with Rule G-32 and
all other applicable rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The City agrees
to deliver such final Official Statement within seven (7) business days after the execution
hereof.
(c) The City hereby authorizes and approves the Preliminary Official
Statement and the final Official Statement, consents to their distribution and use by the
Underwriter and authorizes the execution of the final Official Statement by a duly
authorized officer of the City.
(d) The Underwriter shall give notice to the City on the date after which no
participating underwriter, as such term is defined in the Rule, remains obligated to deliver
final Official Statements pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of the Rule.
4. City's Representation and Warranties. The City represents and warrants to the
Underwriter that:
(a) The City is a duly organized and existing political subdivision under the
Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas (the "State"). The City is authorized by
the provisions of the Act to issue the Bonds for the purpose of financing a portion of the
costs of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds and completing the Walton Arts Center Project
and the Park Project.
(b) The City has the full legal right, power and authority (i) to adopt the
Levying Ordinance levying the Tax, (ii) to adopt the Election Ordinance calling a special
election on the issuance of the Bonds, (iii) to adopt the Authorizing Ordinance
authorizing the issuance of and sale of the Bonds, (iv) to enter into this Bond Purchase
Agreement, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
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and the Tax Regulatory Agreement, (v) to levy the Tax, (vi) to issue, sell and deliver the
Bonds to the Underwriter as provided herein, (vii) to pledge irrevocably the Tax Receipts
to the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, and
(viii) to carry out and consummate all other transactions contemplated by each of the
aforesaid documents, and the City has complied with all provisions of applicable law,
including the Act, in all matters relating to such transactions.
(c) The City has duly authorized all actions necessary under the Act or
otherwise to be taken by it or on its behalf for (i) the pledge of the Tax Receipts as set
forth in the Indenture and as described in the Official Statement, (ii) the execution and
delivery of the Bonds and the execution, delivery and due performance of this Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement, (iii) the distribution and use of the
Preliminary Official Statement and the execution, delivery and distribution of the final
Official Statement, and (iv) the taking of any and all such actions as may be required on
the part of the City to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions
contemplated by such instruments. All consents or approvals necessary to be obtained by
the City in connection with the foregoing have been received, and the consents or
approvals so received remain still in full force and effect.
(d) The Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing
Ordinance have been duly adopted by governing body of the City, are each in full force
and effect and each constitutes the legal, valid and binding act of the City; and this Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement, when executed and delivered, will
constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the City, and this Bond Purchase
Agreement, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
and the Tax Regulatory Agreement are enforceable against the City in accordance with
their respective terns, except as enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally.
(e) When delivered to or at the direction of the Underwriter, the Bonds will
have been duly authorized, executed, authenticated, issued and delivered and will
constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the City in conformity with the laws of
the State of Arkansas, including the Act, and will be entitled to the benefit and security of
the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture.
(f) The City has duly approved and authorized the distribution and use of the
Preliminary Official Statement and the execution, delivery and distribution of the Official
Statement.
(g) The information contained in the Preliminary Official Statement is, and as
of the Closing Date such information in the final Official Statement will be, true and
correct in all material respects, and the Preliminary Official Statement does not and the
final Official Statement will not contain any untrue or misleading statement of a material
fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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(h) If, at any time prior to the earlier of (i) receipt of notice from the
Underwriter pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof that Official Statements are no longer
required to be delivered under the Rule or (ii) 25 days after the Closing Date, any event
occurs as a result of which the Official Statement, as then amended or supplemented,
might include an untrue statement of a material fact, or omit to state any material fact
necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading, the City shall promptly notify the Underwriter in writing of
such event. Any information supplied by the City for inclusion in any amendments or
supplements to the Official Statement will not contain any untrue or misleading statement
of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements
therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Upon the request of the Underwriter therefor, the City shall prepare and deliver to the
Underwriter, at the City's expense, as many copies of an amendment or supplement to the
Official Statement which will correct any untrue statement or omission therein as the
Underwriter may reasonably request.
(i) Neither the adoption of the Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance
or the Levying Ordinance, the execution and delivery of this Bond Purchase Agreement,
the Bonds, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
or the Tax Regulatory Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein or therein or the compliance with the provisions hereof or thereof
will conflict with, or constitute on the part of the City a violation of, or a breach of or
default under, (i) any statute, indenture, mortgage, commitment, note or other agreement
or instrument to which the City is a party or by which it is bound, (ii) any provision of the
Constitution of the State of Arkansas, or (iii) any existing law, rule, regulation, ordinance,
judgment, order or decree to which the City (or the members of its City Council or any of
its officers in their respective capacities as such) is subject. All consents, approvals,
authorizations and orders of governmental or regulatory authorities, if any, which are
required for the City's execution and delivery of, consummation of the transactions
contemplated by, and compliance with the provisions of this Bond Purchase Agreement,
the Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance, the Levying Ordinance, the Bonds,
the Escrow Agreement, the Indenture, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Tax
Regulatory Agreement have been obtained.
(j) Except as is specifically disclosed in the Official Statement, there is no
action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any
court, public board or body, pending or, to the best knowledge of the City, threatened,
which in any way questions the powers of the City referred to in subparagraph 4(b)
above, or the validity of any proceeding taken by the City in connection with the issuance
of the Bonds, the levy of the Tax or the pledge of the Tax Receipts, or wherein an
unfavorable decision, ruling or finding could materially adversely affect the transactions
contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement, or of any other document or instrument
required or contemplated by the Bond financing, or which, in any way, could adversely
affect the validity or enforceability of the Authorizing Ordinance, the Levying Ordinance,
the Bonds, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement,
the Tax Regulatory Agreement or this Bond Purchase Agreement or, to the knowledge of
the City, which in any way questions the exclusion from gross income of the recipients
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thereof of the interest on the Bonds for federal income tax purposes or in any other way
questions the status of the Bonds under federal or State of Arkansas tax laws or
regulations.
(k) Any certificate signed by any official of the City and delivered to the
Underwriter shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the City to the
Underwriter as to the truth of the statements therein contained.
(1) The City has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing by the
Internal Revenue Service to the effect that it is a bond issuer whose arbitrage
certifications may not be relied upon.
(m) The collection history with respect to the Tax Receipts as set forth in the
Preliminary Official Statement under the caption entitled "SECURITY FOR THE
BONDS" is fair, accurate and complete.
(n) The City will not knowingly take or omit to take any action, which action
or omission will in any way cause the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds to be applied
in a manner other than as provided in the Indenture, or which would cause the interest on
the Bonds to be includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes.
5. City's Covenants. The City covenants with the Underwriter as follows:
(a) The City will cooperate with the Underwriter in qualifying the Bonds for
offer and sale under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions of the
United States as the Underwriter may request; provided, however, that the City shall not
be required to consent to suit or to service of process in any jurisdiction. The City
consents to the use by the Underwriter in the course of its compliance with the securities
or Blue Sky laws of the various jurisdictions of the documents relating to the Bonds,
subject to the right of the City to withdraw such consent for cause by written notice to the
Underwriter.
(b) Prior to the earlier of (i) receipt of notice from the Underwriter pursuant to
Section 3(d) hereof that final Official Statements are no longer required under the Rule or
(ii) 25 days after the Closing Date, the City shall provide the Underwriter with such
information regarding the City, the Tax Receipts, and the current financial condition and
ongoing operations of the City, all as the Underwriter may reasonably request.
6. Closing. At 10:00 a.m. Little Rock time on November 19, 2014, or at such other
time and/or date as shall have been mutually agreed upon by the City and the Underwriter (the
"Closing Date"), the City will deliver the Bonds, or cause the Bonds to be delivered, to or at the
direction of the Underwriter, said Bonds to be in definitive form duly executed by the City and
authenticated by the Trustee, together with the other documents hereinafter mentioned; and the
Underwriter will accept such delivery and pay the Purchase Price of the Bonds by making a wire
transfer of federal funds payable to the order of the Trustee for the account of the City.
The Bonds shall be delivered to The Depository Trust Company in New York,
New York, and the activities relating to the final execution and delivery of the Authorizing
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Ordinance, the Election Ordinance, the Levying Ordinance, the Indenture, the Escrow
Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement and the
other documents related to the Bonds and the payment for the Bonds and the delivery of the
certificates, opinions and other instruments as described in Section 8 of this Bond Purchase
Agreement shall occur in the offices of Kutak Rock LLP, 124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000,
Little Rock, Arkansas ("Bond Counsel") or at such other place as shall have been mutually
agreed upon between the City and the Underwriter. The payment for the Bonds and
simultaneous delivery of the Bonds to or at the direction of the Underwriter is herein referred to
as the "Closing."
7. Underwriter's Right to Cancel. The Underwriter shall have the right to cancel
its obligation to purchase the Bonds hereunder by notifying the City in writing or by telegram of
its election to do so between the date hereof and the Closing, if at any time hereafter and prior to
the Closing:
(i) the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Congress of the
United States, or a cormnittee of either, shall have pending before it, or shall have passed or
recommended favorably, legislation introduced previous to the date hereof, which
legislation, if enacted in its form as introduced or as amended, would have the purpose or
effect of imposing federal income taxation upon revenues or other income of the general
character to be derived by the City or by any similar body under the Authorizing Ordinance
or the Indenture or similar documents or upon interest received on obligations of the general
character of the Bonds or the Bonds, or of causing interest on obligations of the general
character of the Bonds, or the Bonds, to be includable in gross income for purposes of
federal income taxation, and such legislation, in the Underwriter's opinion, materially
adversely affects the market price of the Bonds; or
(ii) a tentative decision with respect to legislation shall be reached by a
committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Congress of the
United States, or legislation shall be favorably reported or rereported by such a committee or
be introduced, by amendment or otherwise, in or be passed by the House of Representatives
or the Senate, or recommended to the Congress of the United States for passage by the
President of the United States, or be enacted or a decision by a federal court of the
United States or the United States Tax Court shall have been rendered, or a ruling, release,
order, regulation or official statement by or on behalf of the United States Treasury
Department, the Internal Revenue Service or other govennnental agency shall have been
made or proposed to be made having the purpose or effect, or any other action or event shall
have occurred which has the purpose or effect, directly or indirectly, of adversely affecting
the federal income tax consequences of owning the Bonds or of any of the transactions
contemplated in connection herewith, including causing interest on the Bonds to be included
in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation, or imposing federal income
taxation upon revenues or other income of the general character to be derived by the City or
by any similar body under the Authorizing Ordinance or the Indenture or similar documents
or upon interest received on obligations of the general character of the Bonds, or the Bonds
which, in the opinion of the Underwriter, materially adversely affects the market price of or
market for the Bonds; or
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(iii) legislation shall have been enacted, or actively considered for enactment
with an effective date prior to the Closing, or a decision by a court of the United States shall
have been rendered, the effect of which is that the Bonds, including any underlying
obligations, or the Indenture, as the case may be, is not exempt from the registration,
qualification or other requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended and
as then in effect, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and as then in effect, or
the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended and as then in effect; or
(iv) a stop order, ruling, regulation or official statement by the Securities and
Exchange Commission or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction of the subject
matter shall have been issued or made or any other event occurs, the effect of which is that
the issuance, offering or sale of the Bonds, including any underlying obligations, or the
execution and delivery of the Indenture as contemplated hereby or by the Official Statement,
is or would be in violation of any provision of the federal securities laws, including the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended and as then in effect, the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended and as then in effect, or the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended and
as then in effect; or
(v) any event shall have occurred or any infonnation shall have become known
to the Underwriter which causes the Underwriter to reasonably believe that the Official
Statement as then amended or supplernented includes an untrue statement of a material fact,
or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; or
(vi) there shall have occurred any outbreak of hostilities or any national or
international calamity or crisis, including a financial crisis, the effect of which on the
financial markets of the United States is such as, in the reasonable judgment of the
Underwriter, would materially adversely affect the market for or market price of the Bonds;
or
(vii) there shall be in force a general suspension of trading on the New York
Stock Exchange, the effect of which on the financial markets of the United States is such as,
in the reasonable judgment of the Underwriter, would materially adversely affect the market
for or market price of the Bonds; or
(viii) a general banking moratorium shall have been declared by federal,
New York or State authorities; or
(ix) any proceeding shall be pending or threatened by the Securities and
Exchange Commission against the City; or
(x) additional material restrictions not in force as of the date hereof shall have
been imposed upon trading in securities generally by any governmental authority or by any
national securities exchange; or
(xi) the New York Stock Exchange or other national securities exchange, or any
governmental authority, shall impose, as to the Bonds or obligations of the general character
of the Bonds, any material restrictions not now in force, or increase materially those now in
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force, with respect to the extension of credit by, or the charge to the net capital requirements
of the Underwriter.
3. Conditions to Underwriter's Obligations. The obligation of the Underwriter to
purchase the Bonds shall be subject (a) to the performance by the City of its obligations to be
performed hereunder at and prior to the Closing, (b) to the accuracy of the representations and
warranties of the City herein as of the date hereof and as of the time of the Closing, and (c) to the
following conditions, including the delivery by the City of such documents as are enumerated
herein in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriter:
(a) The Bonds shall have been duly authorized, executed and delivered in the
form approved by the City in the Indenture with only such changes therein as the
Underwriter and the City shall mutually agree upon, which shall in all instances be as
described in the final Official Statement;
(b) At the time of Closing, (i) the Official Statement, this Bond Purchase
Agreement, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Authorizing Ordinance, the
Levying Ordinance, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Tax Regulatory
Agreement shall be in full force and effect and shall not have been amended, modified or
supplemented from the date hereof, except as may have been agreed to in writing by the
Underwriter, (ii) the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds and other funds shall be deposited
and applied as described in the Indenture and the Escrow Agreement, (iii) no default or
event of default under the Indenture shall have occurred and be continuing, and (iv) no
material adverse change affecting the City, the Tax or the Tax Receipts shall have
occurred;
(c) Receipt of fully executed originals of the Indenture, the Escrow
Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement at
or prior to the Closing;
(d) At or prior to the Closing, the Underwriter shall receive the following
documents in such nnrnber of counterparts as shall be mutually agreeable to the
Underwriter and Bond Counsel:
(1) A final approving opinion of Bond Counsel, dated the Closing
Date, in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit B hereto;
(2) A supplemental opinion of Bond Counsel, addressed to the City,
the Trustee and the Underwriter and dated the Closing Date, in substantially the
form set forth in Exhibit C hereto;
(3) The Official Statement executed by a duly authorized officer of the
City;
(4) Certified copies of the Authorizing Ordinance, the Election
Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance and all other ordinances and resolutions of
the City relating to the Bonds and the Tax;
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(5) Certified copies of the Notice of Election and Mayor's
Proclamation of Election Results, together with the proofs of publication thereof;
(6) Photocopies of the Bonds as executed and delivered;
(7) A letter or letters from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a
Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., to the effect that the Bonds have
been assigned a rating of not less than "AA" (stable outlook) based on the
delivery of the Policy (defined below) and an underlying rating of "A+" (stable
outlook), which ratings shall be in effect as of the Closing Date;
(8) The Municipal Bond Insurance Policy (the "Policy") and the Debt
Service Reserve Insurance Policy (the "Reserve Policy") issued by Build America
Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"), together with such supporting certificates
of BAM and opinions of counsel to BAM as shall be satisfactory to Bond
Counsel;
(9) A certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to the
Underwriter, of any duly authorized officer or official of the City satisfactory to
the Underwriter, dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that: (i) each of the
City's representations, warranties and covenants contained herein are true and
correct as of the Closing Date; (ii) the City has duly adopted the Authorizing
Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance by all action
necessary under the Act and the laws of the State of Arkansas, and has duly
authorized the execution, delivery and due performance of the Bonds, the
Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax
Regulatory Agreement, the Official Statement and this Bond Purchase
Agreement; (iii) no litigation is pending, or to the knowledge of the officer or
official of the City signing the certificate after due investigation and inquiry,
threatened, to restrain or enjoin the issuance or sale of the Bonds or in any way
affecting any authority for or the validity of the Bonds, the Tax, the Official
Statement, the Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance, the Levying
Ordinance, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement, the Tax Regulatory Agreement or this Bond Purchase Agreement;
(iv) the Bonds, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, this Bond Purchase
Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the Tax Regulatory
Agreement, as executed and delivered by the City, are in the form or in
substantially the form approved for such execution by appropriate proceedings of
the City; (v) neither the Authorizing Ordinance nor the Levying Ordinance have
been amended, modified or repealed as of the Closing Date, and the Authorizing
Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance remain in full force and effect; (vi) none of
the proceedings of the City taken preliminary to the issuance of the Bonds, as
certified in such certificate, including the levy of the Tax, have been in any
manner repealed, amended or changed; (vii) the City has complied in all respects
with the provisions of the Act and has full legal right, power and authority to levy
the Tax, to pledge the Tax Receipts and to issue the Bonds for the purposes stated
in the Act and to enter into this Bond Purchase Agreement, to adopt the
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Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance, to
issue, sell and deliver the Bonds as provided in this Bond Purchase Agreement,
and to carry out and consummate all other transactions contemplated by this Bond
Purchase Agreement, the Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance, the
Levying Ordinance, the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement; (viii) neither the
Official Statement nor any amendment or supplement thereto contains any untrue
statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order
to make the statements contained therein, in the light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading; and (ix) to the best knowledge of the
officer or official of the City signing the certificate, no event affecting the City or
the Tax has occurred since the date of the Official Statement which should be
disclosed in the Official Statement for the purposes for which it is used that is
necessary to disclose therein in order to make the statements and information
therein not misleading in any respect;
(10) An opinion of Kit Williams, Esq., City Attorney, dated the Closing
Date and addressed to the Underwriter, Bond Counsel and the Trustee, to the
effect that (i) the City is a duly organized and validly existing political
subdivision and city of the first class, organized under the laws of the State of
Arkansas, with full power and authority to adopt the Authorizing Ordinance, the
Election Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance, to levy the Tax, to pledge the Tax
Receipts and to execute and deliver the Bonds, the Indenture, the Escrow
Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax Regulatory
Agreement and this Bond Purchase Agreement; (ii) the City has duly approved
the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement; (iii) the
Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Levying Ordinance have
been duly adopted by the City by all action necessary under- the Act and the laws
of the State of Arkansas, and each remains in full force and effect; (iv) the
Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax
Regulatory Agreement and this Bond Purchase Agreement have been duly
authorized, approved, executed and delivered by the City and, subject to the
extent that the enforceability of the rights and remedies set forth therein may be
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting creditors' rights
generally, constitute valid and binding agreements of the City enforceable in
accordance with their terns; (v) the information in the Official Statement under
the captions "THE REFUNDING PROGRAM," "THE PROJECTS," "THE
CITY," "THE COMMISSION" and "LEGAL MATTERS" (apart from financial
or statistical data contained or incorporated therein, as to which no view need be
expressed) is fair, accurate and complete and does not omit any matter which, in
such counsel's opinion, for the purposes for which the Official Statement is to be
used, should be included or referred to therein; (vi) excepting those matters
discussed in the Official Statement, there is no action, suit or proceeding at law or
in equity before or by any court, public board or body, pending or threatened,
against or affecting the City, challenging the validity of the transactions
contemplated by the Official Statement or the validity of the Bonds, the Tax, the
Authorizing Ordinance, the Election Ordinance, the Levying Ordinance, the
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Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax
Regulatory Agreement or this Bond Purchase Agreement and, to the best of such
counsel's knowledge, there is no investigation, pending or threatened, and no
threatened action, suit or proceeding involving any of the matters hereinabove
mentioned in this clause (vi); (vii) the execution and delivery of the Indenture, the
Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax Regulatory
Agreement and this Bond Purchase Agreement, and compliance with the
provisions hereof and thereof, under the circumstances contemplated hereby and
thereby, do not and will not in any material respect conflict with or constitute on
the part of the City a breach of or default under any agreement or other instrument
to which the City is a party or any existing law, regulation, court order or consent
decree to which the City is subject; and (viii) based upon the examinations which
such counsel has made as counsel to the City, which shall be specified, nothing
has come to such counsel's attention which would lead such counsel to believe
that the Official Statement (except for the financial statements and other financial
data included in the Official Statement, as to which no view need be expressed)
contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;
(I1) Evidence that Federal Form 8038-G has been executed by the City
and is ready for filing with the Internal Revenue Service;
(12) Evidence that, except as disclosed in the Official Statement, all
necessary approvals, whether legal or administrative, have been obtained from
applicable federal, state and local entities and agencies; and
(13) Such additional legal opinions, certificates, proceedings,
instruments and other documents as the Underwriter and Bond Counsel may
reasonably request to evidence compliance by the City with legal requirements,
the truth and accuracy, as of the time of Closing, of the representations of the City
herein contained and the due perfonnance or satisfaction by the City at or prior to
such time of all agreements then to be performed and all conditions then to be
satisfied.
If the City shall be unable to satisfy the conditions to the obligations of the Underwriter
contained in this Bond Purchase Agreement, or if the obligation of the Underwriter to purchase
and accept delivery of the Bonds shall be tenninated for any reason permitted by this Bond
Purchase Agreement, this Bond Purchase Agreement shall terminate and neither the Underwriter
nor the City shall be under further obligation hereunder; except that the respective obligations to
pay expenses, as provided in Section 12 hereof, shall continue in full force and effect.
9. Conditions to Obligations of the City. The obligations of the City hereunder are
subject to the performance by the Underwriter of its obligations hereunder.
10. Survival. All representations, warranties and agreements of the City shall remain
operative and in full force and effect, regardless of any investigations made by or on behalf of
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the Underwriter, and shall survive the Closing. The obligations of the City under Sections 11 or
12 hereof shall survive any termination of this Bond Purchase Agreement by the Underwriter
pursuant to the terms hereof.
11. Indemnification. The City, to the extent pennitted by law, agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Underwriter, each member, officer, director, partner or employee of the
Underwriter and each person who controls the Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (collectively called the "Indemnified Parties"), against any and all losses, claims,
damages, liabilities or expenses (including any legal or other expenses 'incurred by an
Indemnified Party in connection with investigating any claims against an Indemnified Party and
defending any actions) whatsoever caused by any untrue statement or misleading statement or
alleged untrue statement or alleged misleading statement of a material fact contained in the
Official Statement or caused by any omission or alleged omission from the Official Statement of
any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made
therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading insofar as
such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses are caused by any such untrue or misleading
statement or omission or alleged untrue or misleading statement or omission in the information
contained in the Official Statement; provided, however, that the City shall not be liable to an
Indemnified Party in any such case to the extent that any such loss, claim, damage, liability or
action arises out of, or is based upon, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or
omission or alleged omission made in any of such documents in reliance upon and in conformity
with written information furnished to the City by the Underwriter specifically for use therein.
No Indemnified Parties shall be indemnified hereunder for any losses, claims, damages or
liabilities resulting from the negligence of such Indemnified Parties.
In case any action shall be brought against one or more of the Indemnified Parties based
upon the Official Statement and in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the City,
the Indemnified Parties shall promptly notify the City in writing, and, to the extent permitted by
law, the City shall promptly assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel,
the payment of all expenses and the right to negotiate and consent to settlement. Any one or
more of the Indemnified Parties shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such
action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be
at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless employment of such counsel has been
specifically authorized by the City. The City shall not be liable for any settlement of any such
action effected without its consent by any of the Indemnified Parties, but if settled with the
consent of the City, the City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties to
the extent provided in this Bond Purchase Agreement and to the extent permitted by law.
12. Payment of Expenses. The City will pay or cause to be paid all reasonable
expenses incident to the performance of its obligations under this Bond Purchase Agreement,
including, but not limited to, expenses of mailing or delivery of the Bonds, legal publication
costs, costs for obtaining CUSIP numbers on the Bonds, fees payable to The Depository Trust
Company relating to the Bonds, Federal Funds charges, costs of printing the Bonds, the
Preliminary and final Official Statements, any amendment or supplement to the Preliminary or
final Official Statement and this Bond Purchase Agreement, fees and disbursements of Bond
Counsel, accountants' fees and expenses, any fees charged by investment rating agencies for the
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rating of the Bonds, bond insurance premiums, if any, fees of the Trustee and any paying agent
fees, and any fees and disbursements in connection with the qualification of the Bonds for sale
under the securities or "Blue Sky" laws of the various jurisdictions and the preparation of `Blue
Sky" memoranda. In the event this Bond Purchase Agreement shall terminate because of the
default of the Underwriter, the City will, nevertheless, pay, or cause to be paid, all of the
expenses specified above. The Underwriter shall pay all advertising expenses in connection with
the public offering of the Bonds, and all other expenses incurred by it in connection with the
public offering and distribution of the Bonds, including the fees and expenses of any counsel
retained by the Underwriter. If the City defaults under this Bond Purchase Agreement, the
Underwriter may bring whatever legal action it may have against the City to recover damages, if
any, incurred by the Underwriter.
13. Notices. Any notice or other communication to be given to the City under this
Bond Purchase Agreement may be given by delivering the same in writing to the Mayor at the
address set forth above, and any notice or other communication to be given to the Underwriter
under this Bond Purchase Agreement may be given by delivering the same in writing to Stephens
Inc., 3425 North Futrall, Suite 201, Fayetteville, AR 72703, Attention: Mr. Dennis Hunt.
14. Nonassignability. This Bond Purchase Agreement is made solely for the benefit
of the City and the Underwriter (including any successor or assign of the Underwriter), and no
other person, including any purchaser of the Bonds, shall acquire or have any right hereunder or
by virtue hereof.
15. Applicable Law. This Bond Purchase Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas.
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16. Counterparts. This Bond Purchase Agreement shall become effective upon your
acceptance hereof and may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an
original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document.
Very truly yours,
STEPHENS INC.
By:C K. /IJ7'
Authorized Representative
Accepted and agreed to as of 3:00 p.m.
on the date first above written:
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EXHIBIT A
MATURITY SCHEDULE
(November 1)
Principal
Interest
Maturity
Amount
Rate
Yield
Price
2015
$295,000
2.000%
0.300%
101.611%
2016
300,000
2.000%
0.590%
102.729%
2017
310,000
2.000%
0.900%
103.195%
2018
315,000
2.000%
1.210%
103.037%
2019
320,000
2.500%
1.520%
104.655%
2020
330,000
2.750%
1.860%
104.990%
2021
335,000
3.000%
2.150%
105.459%
2022
345,000
3.000%
2.390%
104.392%
2023
355,000
3.000%
2.520%
103.823%
2024
370,000
3.000%
2.620%
103.308%
2025
380,000
3.000%
2.720%
102.425%12)
2026
390,00011)
4.000%
3.125%
107.431%12)
2027
405,00011
4.000%
3.125%
107.431%")
2028
420,00011)
4.000%
3.125%
107.431%"1
2029
440,000
4.000%
3.125%
107.431%(2)
2030
455,000(1
5.000%
2.870%
118.321%12)
2031
480,00011)
5.000%
2.870%
118.321%12)
2032
505,00011
5.000%
2.870%
118.321%12)
2033
530,00011)
5.000%
2.870%
118.321%12)
2034
555,000
5.000%
2.870%
118.321%12)
2035
585,00011)
3.750%
3.860%
98.250%
2036
605,00011
3.750%
3.860%
98.250%
2037
630,00011
3.750%
3.860%
98.250%
2038
650,00011)
3.750%
3.860%
98.250%
2039
675,000
3.750%
3.860%
98.250%
(with accrued interest on all Bonds from November 1, 2014)
" Mandatory sinking fund redemption.
(2) Priced to the first optional redemption date (November 1, 2024)
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EXHIBIT B
PROPOSED FORM OF BOND COUNSEL APPROVING OPINION
Upon delivery of the Bonds in definitive form, Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas,
proposes to deliver its approving opinion in substantially the following fon-n:
November , 2014
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City"), a political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, of its
$10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds").
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the
State of Arkansas, including, particularly, the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act,
Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Repl.) §§26-75-601 et seg. (as from time to time
amended, the "Act'), pursuant to Ordinance No. 5713 of the City, duly adopted and approved on
September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), and pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of
November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"). Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to all
indentures supplemental thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the conditions
for the issuance of parity indebtedness by the City, the nature and extent of the security for the
Bonds, the rights, duties and obligations of the City, the Trustee and the holders of the Bonds,
and the terms upon which the Bonds are issued and secured.
Reference is made to an opinion of even date herewith of Kit Williams, Esq., City
Attorney, a copy of which is on file with the Trustee, with respect, among other matters, to the
status and valid existence of the City, the power of the City to adopt the Levying Ordinance, the
Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance and to enter into and perform its obligations
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under the Indenture, the valid adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the
Authorizing Ordinance, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture by the
City, and with respect to the hrdenture being enforceable upon the City.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have
deemed necessary to render this opinion. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we
have relied upon the representations of the City contained in the Election Ordinance, the
Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture and in the certified proceedings and other certifications
of public officials fumished to us, without undertaking to verify the same by independent
investigation.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion, under existing law, as follows:
1. The City is duly created and validly existing as a municipal corporation of the
State of Arkansas. Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including,
particularly, the Act, the City is empowered to adopt the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing
Ordinance, to execute and deliver the Indenture, to perform the agreements on its part contained
therein, and to issue the Bonds.
2. The Authorizing Ordinance has been duly adopted by the City and constitutes a
valid and binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
3. The Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the City and is
a valid and binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terns.
4. The Bonds have been duly authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the City
and represent valid and binding special obligations of the City. The principal of, premium, if
any, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable from, and shall be secured by an assignment and
pledge by the City to the Trustee of, the Tax Receipts (as defined in the Indenture).
5. The Tax Receipts have been duly and validly assigned and pledged to the Trustee
under the Indenture, and the Indenture creates, as security for the Bonds, a valid security interest
in the Tax Receipts. Under the laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, Arkansas
Code Annotated (2001 Repl.) Section 4-9-109(d)(14), the pledge, assignment and security
interest in the Tax Receipts securing the Bonds is and shall be prior to any judicial lien hereafter
imposed on the Tax Receipts to enforce a judgment against the City on a simple contract, and it
is not necessary to file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement in order to perfect a
security interest in the Tax Receipts.
6. The interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum
tax imposed on individuals and corporations; it should be noted, however, that, for the purpose of
computing the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations (as defined for federal income
tax purposes), such interest is taken into account in determining adjusted current earnings for
purposes of such alternative minimum tax. The opinions set forth in the preceding sentence are
subject to the condition that the City comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, that must be satisfied prior to or subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds in
order that the interest thereon be, or continue to be, excluded from gross income for federal
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income tax purposes. The City has covenanted to comply with each such requirement. Failure
to comply with certain of such requirements may cause the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in
gross income for federal income tax purposes to be retroactive to the date of issuance of the
Bonds. We express no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to
the Bonds.
7. The interest on the Bonds is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in
the State of Arkansas.
8. The Bonds are exempt from registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and the Indenture is not required to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as amended, in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds.
It is to be understood that the rights of the registered owners of the Bonds and the
enforceability of the Bonds, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture may be subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors'
rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent constitutionally applicable and that their
enforcement may also be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in appropriate cases.
Very truly yours,
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EXHIBIT C
PROPOSED FORM OF BOND COUNSEL SUPPLEMENTAL OPINION
November , 2014
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This opinion supplements our bond approving opinion, dated the date hereof, relating to
the above -captioned bonds (the "Bonds"). Except as otherwise defined herein, the terms used
herein shall have the meanings prescribed for them in said opinion.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have
deemed necessary to render this opinion.. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we
have relied upon the representations of the City contained in the Indenture and in the certified
proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to
verify the same by independent investigation.
In addition to the documents specifically mentioned in the approving opinion, in
connection with this opinion we have also examined:
(a) An executed counterpart of the Bond Purchase Agreement dated October
28, 2014 (the "Bond Purchase Agreement'), by and between the City and Stephens Inc.,
as underwriter (the "Underwriter");
(b) An executed counterpart of the Escrow Deposit Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow Agreement'), by and between the City and the BOKF,
NA, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee");
(c) An executed counterpart of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Disclosure Agreement'), by and between the City and
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Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as dissemination agent (the "Dissemination
Agent");
(d) An executed counterpart of the Tax Regulatory Agreement dated
November'l9, 2014 (the "Tax Regulatory Agreement'), by and between the City and the
Trustee;
(e) An executed Debt Service Reserve Agreement dated November 19, 2014
(the "Reserve Agreement'), by and between the City and Build America Mutual
Assurance Company ("BAM"); and
(f) Portions of the Official Statement dated October 28, 2014, with respect to
the Bonds (the "Official Statement'), captioned "INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT,"
"THE SERIES 2014 BONDS," "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS," "SOURCES AND
USES OF FUNDS," "DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS," "SUMMARY OF THE
INDENTURE," "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT," "TAX MATTERS," and "APPENDIX A — Form of Opinion of Bond
Counsel' (the "Relevant Captions") insofar as they relate to this opinion.
Based on our examination, we are of the opinion, as of the date hereof and under existing
law, as follows:
1. The Bond Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Underwriter, the Bond Purchase Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement
of the City enforceable in accordance with its teams.
2. The Escrow Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Escrow
Trustee, the Escrow Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the City
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3. The Disclosure Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Trustee, the Disclosure Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the
City enforceable in accordance with its terms.
4. The Tax Regulatory Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Trustee, the Tax Regulatory Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of
the City enforceable in accordance with its terms.
5. The Reserve Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by BAM, the
Reserve Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the City enforceable
in accordance with its terms.
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6. The statements contained in the Official Statement under the Relevant
Captions, insofar as such statements purport to smmnarize certain provisions of the
Bonds, the Indenture and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, or conclusions of law
and legal opinions, are true, accurate and correct summaries thereof in all material
respects and do not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
The enforceability of the respective obligations of the parties to the documents and other
items described above, and the availability of certain rights and remedies provided for therein,
may be limited by bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, marshalling
or other similar statutes or rules of law affecting creditors' rights and remedies, to general
principles of equity and to the discretion of any court in granting any relief or issuing any order,
whether the proceeding is considered a proceeding at law or equity. In particular, the right to
indemnification under any of the documents or other items described above may be limited by
federal or state securities laws or by the public policy underlying such laws.
This opinion is being rendered to you solely for your use and benefit and may not be
relied upon in any manner, nor used, by any other person.
Very truly yours,
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PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED OCTOBER 20, 2014
NEW ISSUE *RATINGS: S&P: "AA" (stable outlook)
'= = BOOK -ENTRY ONLY (Build America Mutual Assurance Company)
r 'E Underlying "A+" (stable outlook)
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In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions and assuming the
n accuracy of certain representation and continuing compliance with certain covenants, interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is excluded from
gross income for federal income tax purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.
Under existing law, Bond Counsel is of the opinion that the Series 2014 Bonds and the interest thereon are exempt from all state, county and
municipal taxes in the State of Arkansas. See the caption "TAX MATTERS" herein.
L $10,995,000**
L s CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
o HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
o Dated: November 1, 2014 Due: November 1, as shown on inside cover
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The Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the
° s "Series 2014 Bonds"), are being issued by the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") for the purpose of(i)paying a portion of the costs of
r redeeming the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (ii) paying a portion of
s o the costs of expanding and renovating Walton Arts Center, (iii) paying a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a regional
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park, (iv) purchasing a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy for deposit to a debt service reserve, (v) purchasing a municipal
o = bond insurance policy, and (vi) paying certain expenses in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. See the captions
° "ESTIMATED SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS," "REFUNDING PROGRAM," "THE PROJECTS" and "BOND INSURANCE" herein.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable only as fully registered bonds and, when issued, will be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as
nominee of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), New York, New York, to which principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on
the Series 2014 Bonds will be made so long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds. Individual purchases of the
Series 2014 Bonds will be made only in book -entry form, in denominations of $5,000 or integral multiples thereof. Individual purchasers
("Beneficial Owners") of Series 2014 Bonds will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates. See the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY
y = v SYSTEM" herein.
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g w _ The Series 2014 Bonds shall bear interest from their dated date, payable on May I and November 1 of each year, commencing May 1,
= 2015. All such interest payments shall be payable to the persons in whose name such Series 2014 Bonds are registered on the bond
''— registration books maintained by the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as trustee and paying agent (the "Trustee"),
1, as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding the calendar month in which the applicable interest payment date falls. Principal
25 °o r of and premium, if any, on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable at the principal corporate most office of the Trustee. So long as DTC or its
t nominee is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, disbursement of such payments to DTC Participants is the responsibility of DTC,
and the disbursement of such payments to Beneficial Owners is the responsibility of DTC Participants or Indirect Participants, as more fully
1 o described herein.
Pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), between the City and the Trustee, the payment of the
� u-4` principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is secured by a pledge of the receipts from a one percent (I ) city-wide
wide
a c s tax (the "Tax") levied by the City upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or
o i, motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by
3 ° restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store-
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restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises consumption. See
'enthe caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS" herein. Assuming the satisfaction of certain coverage tests, the City has reserved the right to
issue additional bonds to be secured on a parity basis with the Series 2014 Bonds. See the caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS — Additional
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Bonds" herein. The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to optional and mandatory redemption prior to maturity as more fully described herein
— under the caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS -Redemption"
r—' The scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due will be guaranteed under a municipal bond
insurance policy to be issued concurrently with the delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds by Build America Mutual Assurance Company.
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-, The Series 2014 Bonds are special obligations of the City secured by and payable solely from receipts of the Tax. The Series
2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or
restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any
taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to
`.^ the Tax.
E .5 The Series 2014 Bonds are offered when, as and if issued by the City and are subject to the final approving opinion of Kutak Rock LLP,
3 :' Little Rock, Arkansas, Bond Counsel. Certain matters will be passed upon for the City by its counsel, Kit Williams, Esq., City Attorney. It
is expected that the Series 2014 Bonds will be available for delivery in New York, New York, on or about November 19, 2014.
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1 *` See the caption "RATINGS" herein.
.9'c °" Preliminary; subject to change.
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CUSIP
$2,115,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2029 Yield: _% CUSIP:
$2,545,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2034 Yield: _% CUSIP:
$3,045,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2039 Yield: _% CUSIP:
(Plus accrued interest)
* Preliminary; subject to change.
MATURITY SCHEDULE*
Maturity
Principal Interest
(November 1)
Amount Rate Yield
2015
$295,000 % %
2016
300,000
2017
310,000
2018
310,000
2019
315,000
2020
330,000
2021
345,000
2022
350,000
2023
360,000
2024
375,000
CUSIP
$2,115,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2029 Yield: _% CUSIP:
$2,545,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2034 Yield: _% CUSIP:
$3,045,000 _% Term Bond due November 1, 2039 Yield: _% CUSIP:
(Plus accrued interest)
* Preliminary; subject to change.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Issuer
City Council
Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Rhonda Adams
Adella Gray
Mark Kinion
Alan Long
Sarah Marsh
Matthew Petty
Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Justin Tennant
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Paul Becker, Finance Director
Sondra Smith, City Clerk
Kit Williams, City Attorney
Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission
Ching Mong, Chair
Matt Behrend
Robert Ferrell
Tim Freeman
Matthew Petty
Justin Tennant
Hannah Withers
Marilyn Heifner, Executive Director
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Trustee and Paying Agent
KUTAK ROCK LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas
Bond Counsel
STEPHENS INC.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Underwriter
No dealer, broker, salesman or other person has been authorized by the City or by Stephens Inc. (the
"Underwriter") to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained herein; and, if
given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by
either of the foregoing. This Official Statement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to
buy, nor shall there be any sale of any Series 2014 Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer is not authorized, or
in which the person making such offer, solicitation or sale is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is
unlawful to make such offer, solicitation or sale. The information and expressions of opinion contained herein are
subject to change without notice, and neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any sale made hereunder
shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City since
the date hereof.
Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM") makes no representation regarding the Series 2014
Bonds or the advisability of investing in the Series 2014 Bonds. In addition, BAM has not independently verified,
makes no representation regarding, and does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this
Official Statement or any information or disclosure contained herein, or omitted herefrom, other than with respect to
the accuracy of the information regarding BAM, supplied by BAM and presented under the heading "BOND
INSURANCE" and "EXHIBIT B — Specimen Municipal Bond Insurance Policy".
THE SERIES 2014 BONDS HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED, NOR HAS THE TRUST INDENTURE BEEN QUALIFIED UNDER THE TRUST
INDENTURE ACT OF 1939, AS AMENDED, IN RELIANCE UPON CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH
REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION CONTAINED IN SUCH LAWS.
CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE CITY, THE
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY AND OTHER
SOURCES WHICH ARE BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE. THE UNDERWRITER HAS REVIEWED THE
INFORMATION IN THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND AS PART OF, ITS
RESPONSIBILITIES TO INVESTORS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AS APPLIED TO THE
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS TRANSACTION, BUT THE UNDERWRITER DOES NOT
GUARANTY THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION.
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING, THE UNDERWRITER MAY OVERALLOT OR EFFECT
TRANSACTIONS WHICH STABILIZE OR MAINTAIN THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SERIES 2014 BONDS
AT A LEVEL ABOVE THAT WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN THE OPEN MARKET. SUCH
STABILIZING, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductory Statement..............................................................................
The Series 2014 Bonds..............................................................................
Security for the Bonds...............................................................................
BondInsurance............................................................................................
Book -Entry Only System..........................................................................
Refunding Program ...............................................
TheProjects...........................................................
Estimated Sources and Uses of Funds ...................
Estimated Debt Service Requirements ..................
Estimated Debt Service Coverage .........................
TheCity.................................................................
The Commission ...................................................
Definitions of Certain Terms ..................................
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Summaryof the Indenture.....................................................................................................................................
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Summary of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement..............................................................................................
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Underwriting.........................................................................................................................................................
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TaxMatters...........................................................................................................................................................
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Ratings....................................................................................................................................................................
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LegalMatters........................................................................................................................................................
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Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................................................
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Accuracy and Completeness of Official Statement...............................................................................................
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APPENDIX A - Form of Bond Counsel Opinion.................................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B - Specimen Municipal Bond Insurance Policy..............................................................................B-1
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
$10,995,000*
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT
The following introductory statement is subject in all respects to the more complete information set forth in
this Official Statement. All descriptions and summaries of documents hereinafter set forth are qualified in their
entirety by reference to each such document. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to such terms under the caption "DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS" herein.
This Official Statement, including the cover page and the Appendices hereto, is furnished in connection
with the offering of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement
and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, in the principal amount of $10,995,000* (the "Series 2014 Bonds"), by the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City").
The City is a city of the first class organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas (the
"State"). The City is authorized under the laws of the State, including particularly, the Advertising and Promotion
Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time
amended, the "Act"), to issue and sell its bonds for the purpose of financing and refinancing the cost of tourism
projects, such as cultural arts and entertainment facilities and public recreation facilities. Pursuant to the Act, the
City has previously issued and there are currently outstanding its Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds").
The Series 2014 Bonds are to be issued by the City pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 5713, adopted
and approved by the City Council on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), for the purpose of (i)
paying a portion of the costs of redeeming all of the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) paying a portion of the costs
of expanding and renovating Walton Arts Center, a cultural arts facility owned by and located within the City (the
"Walton Arts Center Project'), (iii) paying a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a regional
park within the City (the "Park Project'), (iv) purchasing a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy for
deposit to a debt service reserve, (v) purchasing a municipal bond insurance policy, and (vi) paying certain expenses in
connection with the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. See the captions "ESTIMATED SOURCES AND USES OF
FUNDS," "REFUNDING PROGRAM" and "THE PROJECTS" herein. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds for
the aforementioned purposes was approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the City at a special election
held November 12, 2013.
The Series 2014 Bonds are not general obligations of the City, but are special obligations payable solely
from and secured by a pledge of the revenues derived by the City from a one percent (I%) tax (the "Tax") originally
levied in 1977 upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing
hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or
gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession
stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and
beverages for on -premises and off -premises consumption. The regularly scheduled payment of principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due is guaranteed under a municipal bond insurance policy (the "Policy")
issued concurrently with the delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds by Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a
New York domiciled mutual insurance corporation (`BAM"). See the captions "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS,"
"BOND INSURANCE" and "SUMMARY OF THE INDENTURE" herein.
The faith and credit of the City are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, and the
Series 2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory debt limitation or restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or
contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the
payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to the Tax Receipts.
Preliminary; subject to change.
Additional Bonds may be issued on a parity of security with the Series 2014 Bonds under certain
circumstances set forth in the Indenture (hereinafter defined). The Series 2014 Bonds and any such Additional
Bonds are herein collectively referred to as the "Bonds." Seethe caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS -Additional
Bonds" and " - Superior Obligations Prohibited" herein.
The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to optional and mandatory redemption as provided under the caption
"THE SERIES 2014 Bonds — Redemption" herein.
Pursuant to the provisions of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated as of the date of delivery of the
Series 2014 Bonds, by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as dissemination agent (the
"Continuing Disclosure Agreement'), the City has undertaken certain obligations with respect to providing ongoing
disclosure of certain financial and operating data concerning the City and the Tax Receipts and of the occurrence of
certain material events. See the caption "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT"
herein.
This Official Statement contains brief descriptions or summaries of, among other matters, the City, the
Series 2014 Bonds, the Tax Receipts, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and the Trust Indenture dated as of
November 1, 2014, (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, as trustee and paying agent (the "Trustee"), pursuant to which the Series 2014 Bonds are issued and
secured. Such descriptions and information do not purport to be comprehensive or definitive. All references herein
to the Indenture and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to each such
document, and all references to the Series 2014 Bonds are qualified in their entirety by reference to the definitive
form thereof and the information with respect thereto included in the Indenture. Copies of the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement, the Indenture, and the form of Series 2014 Bond included therein, are available from the City
by writing to the attention of the City Clerk, City of Fayetteville, City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain,
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, and, during the initial offering period only, from the Underwriter, Stephens Inc., 3425
North Futrall, Suite 201, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Tax Receipt data has been provided by the City from the
audited records of the City and certain demographic information has been obtained from other sources which are
believed to be reliable.
THE SERIES 2014 BONDS
Description. The Series 2014 Bonds will be initially dated as of November 1, 2014, and will bear interest
payable semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing May 1, 2015, at the rates set forth on
the inside cover page hereof. The Series 2014 Bonds will mature on November I in the years and in the principal
amounts set forth on the inside cover page hereof.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable only in the form of fully registered bonds and, when issued, will be
registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC'), New York,
New York, to which principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on the Series 2014 Bonds will be made so
long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds. Individual purchases of the Series 2014
Bonds will be made only in book -entry form, in denominations of $5,000 or integral multiples thereof. Individual
purchasers ("Beneficial Owners") of Series 2014 Bonds will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates. See
the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM" herein.
All interest payments on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable to the persons in whose name such Series
2014 Bonds are registered on the bond registration books maintained by the Trustee, as of the fifteenth day of the
calendar month next preceding the calendar month in which the applicable interest payment date falls. Principal of
and premium, if any, on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee.
All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Series 2014 Bond to
the extent of the sum or sums so paid. So long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner of the Series 2014
Bonds, disbursement of such payments to DTC Participants is the responsibility of DTC, and the disbursement of
such payments to Beneficial Owners is the responsibility of DTC Participants or Indirect Participants, as more fully
described herein.
Redemption. (1) The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the election of the
City, on and after November 1, 2024, in whole or in part (in any order of maturities directed by the City, and by lot
within a maturity) at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus
accrued interest to the date of redemption.
(2) The Series 2014 Bonds shall be redeemed prior to maturity, in whole or in part (in inverse order of
maturities and by lot within a maturity), on any Interest Payment Date, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, from moneys on deposit in the
Projects Fund in excess of the amount needed to complete the Walton Arts Center Project or the Park Project.
(3) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2029, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November 1
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 10017b of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year
Principal Amount*
2025
$390,000
2026
405,000
2027
425,000
2028
440,000
2029 (maturity)
455,000
(4) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2034, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November 1
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year
Principal Amount*
2030
$475,000
2031
490,000
2032
510,000
2033
525,000
2034 (maturity)
545,000
(5) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2039, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November 1
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year
Principal Amount*
2035
$565,000
2036
585,000
2037
610,000
2038
630,000
2039 (maturity)
655,000
At its option, to be exercised on or before the 450' day next preceding any mandatory sinking fund redemption
date for any Series 2014 Bonds maturing November 1, 2029, November 1, 2034 and November 1, 2039 (the "Series
2014 Term Bonds"), the City may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation Series 2014 Term Bonds, or portions thereof
($5,000 or any integral multiple thereof), in any aggregate principal amount desired. Each such Series 2014 Term
Bond, or portion thereof, so delivered or previously redeemed (otherwise than through mandatory sinking fund
redemption) and canceled by the Trustee shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of the principal amount thereof on
the obligation of the City on such mandatory sinking fund redemption date, and any excess over such amount shall be
credited on future mandatory sinking fund redemption obligations with respect to the Series 2014 Term Bonds in
chronological order, and the principal amount of such Series 2014 Term Bonds so to be redeemed shall be accordingly
reduced.
* Preliminary; subject to change.
Partial Redemption of a Series 2014 Bond. If less than all of the Series 2014 Bonds of a maturity are called
for redemption, the particular Series 2014 Bonds or portions of Series 2014 Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected
by lot in such manner as the Trustee in its discretion may deem fair and appropriate. So long as DTC or its nominee
is the sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, the procedures established by DTC shall control with respect
to the selection of the particular Series 2014 Bonds to be redeemed.
Notice of Redemption. Notice of the call for any redemption (other than mandatory sinking fund
redemption), identifying the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof being called and the date on which they shall be
presented for payment, shall be mailed by the Trustee by first class mail (or, so long as DTC or its nominee is the
sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, by any other means acceptable to DTC, including facsimile) to the
registered owner of each such Series 2014 Bond addressed to such registered owner at his registered address and
placed in the mails not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption;
provided, however, that failure to give such notice by mailing, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of
any proceeding for the redemption of any Series 2014 Bond with respect to which no such failure or defect has
occurred. Any notice mailed as provided above shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or
not the registered owner receives the notice.
Additional Bonds. The City may issue from time to time one or more series of Additional Bonds for the
purpose of (i) financing Project costs in connection with the acquisition, construction and/or equipping of a Project,
(ii) refunding the Series 2014 Bonds or any series of Additional Bonds, in whole or in part, or (iii) any combination
thereof. Additional Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with the Series 2014 Bonds and any other series of
Additional Bonds theretofore issued and then Outstanding, except insofar as any terms or conditions of redemption
or purchase established under the Indenture may afford additional benefit or security for the Bonds of any particular
series and except for the security afforded by any municipal bond insurance obtained with respect to any particular
series of Bonds. Before any Additional Bonds are authenticated, there shall be delivered to the Trustee the items
required for the issuance of Bonds by the Indenture, plus a Certificate of the Finance Director of the City certifying
that, based upon necessary investigation, the Tax Receipts deposited into the Revenue Fund during the most recent
twelve (12) months were not less than (i) 140% of the maximum Annual Debt Service on all then Outstanding
Bonds, plus the Additional Bonds then proposed to be issued, and (ii) the amount, if any, needed to make required
deposits to the Debt Service Reserve Fund. No Additional Bonds shall be issued unless there is no default at the
time of issuance under the Indenture.
Superior Obligations Prohibited. Except to the extent as provided above with respect to the issuance of
Additional Bonds, so long as Bonds are Outstanding under the Indenture, the City has covenanted not to create or
permit the creation of any indebtedness, or to issue any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates or other obligations or
evidences of indebtedness payable in any manner from the Tax Receipts or otherwise from the Trust Estate which
(i) will in any way be superior to or rank on a parity with the Bonds, or (ii) will in any way be secured by a lien and
charge on the Tax Receipts or on the moneys deposited in or to be deposited in the Revenue Fund, prior to or equal
with the lien, pledge and charge created in the Indenture for the security of the Bonds, or (iii) will be payable prior
to or equal with the payments to be made from the Tax Receipts or the Revenue Fund into the Bond Fund or Debt
Service Reserve Fund, or from said Bond Fund or Debt Service Reserve Fund for the payment of the Bonds. The
City is not prohibited or restricted from issuing bonds payable from Tax Receipts so long as use of the Tax Receipts
in favor of said bonds shall be made expressly subject and subordinate to the pledge and use of Tax Receipts to pay
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds and to make all required deposits into all funds held by
the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture.
Transfer or Exchange. The Bonds may be transferred on the books of registration kept by the Trustee by
the registered owner in person or by the owner's duly authorized attorney, upon surrender thereof, together with a
written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner or the owner's duly authorized attorney. Upon
surrender for transfer of any Bond at the principal corporate office of the Trustee, the City shall execute and the
Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new Bond or Bonds of the same
series and in the same aggregate principal amount and of any authorized denomination or denominations.
Transfers of registration or exchanges of Bonds shall be without charge to the Holders of such Bonds, but
any taxes or other governmental charges required to be paid with respect to the same shall be paid by the Holder of
the Bond requesting such transfer or exchange as a condition precedent to the exercise of such privilege.
The Trustee shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period from and including a
Record Date to the next succeeding interest payment date of such Bond nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after
the mailing of notice calling such Bond for redemption has been made, and prior to such redemption.
So long as DTC or its nominee is the sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, transfers of beneficial
interests in the Series 2014 Bonds shall be in accordance with the rules and procedures of DTC and its direct and
indirect participants. See the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM" herein.
SECURITY FOR THE BONDS
Tax Receipts. The Bonds are special obligations of the City secured by and payable from the revenues
derived by the City from a one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") levied upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds
derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the
boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes,
cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -
restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises and off -premises
consumption.
Pursuant to the Act, the City levied the Tax in 1977. The Tax is limited by statute to 3% of the amount of
such gross receipts and proceeds. Pursuant to the Act and the Indenture, the City has pledged the receipts of the Tax
(the "Tax Receipts") to the payment of the Bonds. The Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Commission') has approved such pledge, as required by statute. The City has
continuously collected the Tax since June 1, 1977, following approval by the citizens of the City in a special election
held on May 3, 1977.
The City has covenanted in the Indenture that, for so long as there are Outstanding Bonds, the Tax will not
be repealed and the current Tax rate of 1% will not be reduced. In addition, the City has further covenanted that all
necessary action will be taken, from time to time, to collect such tax in full amount due and to apply the Tax
Receipts in the manner provided in the Indenture.
The following table shows Tax Receipts for the years 2002 through 2014.
Calendar Year
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012(1
2013
2014121
,l) Includes $211,138 in accruals due to revenue recognition timing change.
(2) Unaudited; For the eight months ended August 31, 2014.
Source: City records.
Tax Receipts
$ 1,489,011
1,556,511
1,756,319
1,944,250
2,063,875
2,030,913
2,171,452
2,165,809
2,181,585
2,298,187
2,732,282
2,624,137
1,775,061
The faith and credit of the City are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, and the
Series 2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory debt limitation or restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or
contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the
payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to the Tax Receipts.
Debt Service Reserve. The Indenture creates a Debt Service Reserve Fund and requires that it be
maintained in an amount equal to the least of (a) 10% of the face amount of each series of Outstanding Bonds,
(b) the maximum Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds, or (c) 1.25 times the average Annual
Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds. The Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be used solely to pay the
principal of and interest on Outstanding Bonds as due for which there are no available funds in the Bond Fund to
make such payments.
The Indenture authorizes the City to obtain a debt service reserve insurance policy in place of fully funding
the Debt Service Reserve Fund. Accordingly, application has been made to Build America Mutual Assurance
Company (`BAM"), and BAM has made a commitment to issue a debt service reserve insurance policy (the
"Reserve Policy"), effective as of the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds, for the purpose of funding the Debt
Service Reserve Fund. The Series 2014 Bonds will only be delivered upon the issuance of such Reserve Policy. The
premium on the Reserve Policy is to be fully paid at or prior to the issuance and delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds.
The Reserve Policy provides that RAM will make payment to the Trustee of that portion of the principal of
and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds that shall become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of
Nonpayment by the City, as provided in the Reserve Policy, on the later of (i) the Business Day on which such
principal and interest becomes Due for Payment and (ii) the first Business Day following the Business Day on which
RAM shall have received a completed Notice of Nonpayment in a form reasonably satisfactory to it. Payment by
RAM to the Trustee for the benefit of the Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds shall, to the extent thereof, discharge the
obligation of RAM under the Reserve Policy.
The amount available at any particular time to be paid to the Trustee under the terms of the Reserve Policy
shall automatically be reduced by and to the extent of any payment under the Reserve Policy. However, after such
payment, the amount available under the Reserve Policy shall be reinstated in full or in part, but only up to the
Policy Limit, to the extent of the reimbursement of such payment (after taking into account the payment of interest
and expenses) to RAM by or on behalf of the City.
Unless otherwise defined under this caption, all capitalized terms used in the language under this caption
shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Reserve Policy.
For information on BAM see the caption "BOND INSURANCE" herein
Bond Insurance. Subject to certain limitations as described herein, the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by RAM pursuant to its municipal
bond insurance policy (the "Policy"). See the caption "BOND INSURANCE" herein for further information
concerning the terms and conditions of the Policy and a description of RAM. A specimen of the Policy appears as
Appendix B to this Official Statement.
BOND INSURANCE
Bond Insurance Policy
Concurrently with the issuance of the Bonds, Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM") will
issue its Municipal Bond Insurance Policy for the Series 2014 Bonds (the "Policy"). The Policy guarantees the
scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due as set forth in the form of the
Policy included as an exhibit to this Official Statement.
The Policy is not covered by any insurance security or guaranty fund established under New York,
California, Connecticut or Florida insurance law.
Build America Mutual Assurance Company
RAM is a New York domiciled mutual insurance corporation. RAM provides credit enhancement products
solely to issuers in the U.S. public finance markets. BAM will only insure obligations of states, political
subdivisions, integral parts of states or political subdivisions or entities otherwise eligible for the exclusion of
income under section 115 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No member of RAM is liable for
the obligations of RAM.
The address of the principal executive offices of RAM is: 200 Liberty Street, 27`h Floor, New York, New
York 10281, its telephone number is: 212-235-2500, and its website is located at: www.buildamerica.com.
RAM is licensed and subject to regulation as a financial guaranty insurance corporation under the laws of
the State of New York and in particular Articles 41 and 69 of the New York Insurance Law.
RAM's financial strength is rated "AA/Stable" by Standard and Poor's Ratings Services, a Standard &
Poor's Financial Services LLC business ("S&P"). An explanation of the significance of the rating and current
reports may be obtained from S&P at www.standardandpoors.com. The rating of RAM should be evaluated
independently. The rating reflects S&P's current assessment of the creditworthiness of RAM and its ability to pay
claims on its policies of insurance. The above rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold the Series 2014
Bonds, and such rating is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by S&P, including withdrawal initiated at the
request of RAM in its sole discretion. Any downward revision or withdrawal of the above rating may have an
adverse effect on the market price of the Series 2014 Bonds. RAM only guarantees scheduled principal and
scheduled interest payments payable by the issuer of the Series 2014 Bonds on the date(s) when such amounts were
initially scheduled to become due and payable (subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Policy), and RAM
does not guarantee the market price or liquidity of the Series 2014 Bonds, nor does it guarantee that the rating on the
Series 2014 Bonds will not be revised or withdrawn.
Capitalization of BAM
BAM's total admitted assets, total liabilities, and total capital and surplus, as of June 30, 2014 and as
prepared in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New York State
Department of Financial Services were $477.8 million, $17.9 million and $459.9 million, respectively.
BAM is party to a first loss reinsurance treaty that provides first loss protection up to a maximum of 15%
of the par amount outstanding for each policy issued by BAM, subject to certain limitations and restrictions.
BAM's most recent Statutory Annual Statement, which has been filed with the New York State Insurance
Department and posted on BAM's website at www.buildamerica.com, is incorporated herein by reference and may
be obtained, without charge, upon request to BAM at its address provided above (Attention: Finance Department).
Future financial statements will similarly be made available when published.
BAM makes no representation regarding the Series 2014 Bonds or the advisability of investing in the
Series 2014 Bonds. In addition, BAM has not independently verified, makes no representation regarding, and does
not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this Official Statement or any information or
disclosure contained herein, or omitted herefrom, other than with respect to the accuracy of the information
regarding BAM, supplied by BAM and presented under the heading "BOND INSURANCE".
Additional Information Available from BAM
Credit Insights Videos. For certain BAM-insured issues, BAM produces and posts a brief Credit Insights
video that provides a discussion of the obligor and some of the key factors BAM's analysts and credit committee
considered when approving the credit for insurance. The Credit Insights videos are easily accessible on BAM's
website at buildamerica.com/creditinsights/.
Obligor Disclosure Briefs. Subsequent to closing, BAM posts an Obligor Disclosure Brief on every issue
insured by BAM, including the Series 2014 Bonds. BAM Obligor Disclosure Briefs provide information about the
gross par insured by CUSIP, maturity and coupon; sector designation (e.g. general obligation, sales tax); a summary
of financial information and key ratios; and demographic and economic data relevant to the obligor, if available. The
Obligor Disclosure Briefs are also easily accessible on BAM's website at buildamerica.com/obligor/.
Disclaimers. The Obligor Disclosure Briefs and the Credit Insights videos and the information contained
therein are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities or to make any investment decisions. Credit -
related and other analyses and statements in the Obligor Disclosure Briefs and the Credit Insights videos are
statements of opinion as of the date expressed, and BAM assumes no responsibility to update the content of such
material. The Obligor Disclosure Briefs and Credit Insight videos are prepared by BAM and have not been
reviewed or approved by the issuer of or the underwriter for the Series 2014 Bonds, and they assume no
responsibility for their content.
BAM receives compensation (an insurance premium) for the insurance that it is providing with respect to
the Series 2014 Bonds. Neither BAM nor any affiliate of BAM has purchased, or committed to purchase, any of the
Series 2014 Bonds, whether at the initial offering or otherwise.
BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM
The Series 2014 Bonds will be issued only as one fully registered Series 2014 Bond for each maturity, in
the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), as
registered owner of all the Series 2014 Bonds. The fully registered Series 2014 Bonds will be retained and
immobilized in the custody of DTC.
DTC (or any successor securities depository) or its nominee for all purposes under the Indenture will be
considered by the City and the Trustee to be the owner or holder of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Owners of any book entry interests in the Series 2014 Bonds (the "book entry interest owners") described
below, will not receive or have the right to receive physical delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, and will not be
considered by the City and the Trustee to be, and will not have any rights as, owners or holders of the Series 2014
Bonds under the bond proceedings and the Indenture except to the extent, if any, expressly provided thereunder.
CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING DTC AND DIRECT PARTICIPANTS IS SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY DTC. THE CITY, THE UNDERWRITER AND
BOND COUNSEL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF SUCH STATEMENTS.
DTC, the world's largest depository, is a limited -purpose trust company organized under the New York
Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code,
and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. DTC holds and provides asset servicing for over 3.5 million issues of U.S. and non-U.S. equity issues,
corporate and municipal debt issues and money market instruments (from over 120 countries and territories) that
DTC's participants ("Direct Participants") deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post -trade settlement among
Direct Participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities, through electronic computerized
book -entry transfers and pledges among Direct Participants' accounts. This eliminates the need for physical
movement of securities certificates. Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and
dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ("DTCC"). DTCC is the holding company for DTC,
the National Securities Clearing Corporation and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, all of which are registered
agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to
others such as both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing
corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either directly or
indirectly ("Indirect Participants"). The DTC Rules applicable to its Direct and Indirect Participants are on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com and
www.dtc.com.
Purchases of Series 2014 Bonds under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants,
which will receive a credit for the Series 2014 Bonds on DTC's records. The ownership interest of each actual
purchaser of each Series 2014 Bond (`Beneficial Owner") is in turn to be recorded on the Direct and Indirect
Participants' records. Beneficial Owners will not receive written confirmation from DTC of their purchase, but
Beneficial Owners are expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as
periodic statements of their holdings, from the Direct or Indirect Participant through which the Beneficial Owner
entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the Series 2014 Bonds are to be accomplished by
entries made on the books of Direct and Indirect Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial
Owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in Series 2014 Bonds, except in the event
that use of the Book -Entry System for the Series 2014 Bonds is discontinued.
To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Series 2014 Bonds deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are
registered in the name of DTC's partnership nominee, Cede & Co. or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of Series 2014 Bonds with DTC and their registration in the name of
Cede & Co. or such other nominee do not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the
actual Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds, DTC's records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants
to whose accounts such Series 2014 Bonds are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The
Direct and Indirect Participants will remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their
customers.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct Participants to
Indirect Participants, and by Direct Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by
arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to
time. Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Series 2014 Bonds within a maturity are to be
redeemed, DTC's practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct Participant in such
maturity to be redeemed.
Neither DTC nor Cede & Co. (nor such other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC's Procedures. Under its usual
procedures, DTC mails an Omnibus Proxy to the City as soon as possible after the Record Date. The Omnibus
Proxy will assign Cede & Co.'s consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts the Series
2014 Bonds are credited on the Record Date (identified in a listing attached to the Omnibus Proxy).
Payment of debt service and redemption proceeds with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds will be made to
Cede & Co., or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTC's practice is
to credit Direct Participants' accounts upon DTC's receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the
City or the Trustee on payable date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC's records.
Payments by Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices,
as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in "street name," and
will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of DTC, the Trustee or the City, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Payment of redemption proceeds and debt service to
Cede & Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC) is the
responsibility of the City or the Trustee, disbursement of such payments to Direct Participants will be the
responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of
Direct and Indirect Participants.
BENEFICIAL OWNERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THE DIRECT PARTICIPANTS OR INDIRECT
PARTICIPANTS FROM WHOM THEY PURCHASE A BOOK ENTRY INTEREST TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SYSTEM MAINTAINED BY SUCH DIRECT PARTICIPANTS OR
INDIRECT PARTICIPANTS TO RECORD SUCH INTERESTS, TO MAKE PAYMENTS, TO FORWARD
NOTICES OF REDEMPTION AND OF OTHER INFORMATION.
THE CITY AND THE TRUSTEE HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ASPECTS
OF THE RECORDS OR NOTICES RELATING TO, OR PAYMENTS MADE ON ACCOUNT OF, BOOK
ENTRY INTEREST OWNERSHIP, OR FOR MAINTAINING, SUPERVISING OR REVIEWING ANY
RECORDS RELATING TO THAT OWNERSHIP.
The Trustee and the City, so long as a book entry method of recording and transferring interest in the Series
2014 Bonds is used, will send any notice of redemption or of any Indenture amendment or supplement or other
notices to Bondholders under the Indenture only to DTC (or any successor securities depository) or its nominee.
Any failure of DTC to advise any Direct Participants, or of any Direct Participants or Indirect Participants to notify
any Beneficial Owner, of any such notice and its content or effect will not affect the validity of the redemption of
the Series 2014 Bonds called for redemption, the Indenture amendment or supplement, or any other action premised
on notice given under the Indenture.
The City and the Trustee cannot and do not give any assurances that DTC, Direct Participants, Indirect
Participants or others will distribute payments of debt service on the Series 2014 Bonds made to DTC or its nominee
as the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, or any redemption or other notices, to the Beneficial Owners, or
that they will do so on a timely basis, or that DTC will serve and act in a manner described in this Official
Statement.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depository with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds
at any time by giving reasonable notice to the City or the Trustee. Under such circumstances, in the event that a
successor securities depository is not obtained, bond certificates are required to be printed and delivered.
In addition, the City may decide to discontinue use of the system of book -entry transfers through DTC (or a
successor securities depository). In that event, bond certificates will be printed and delivered.
REFUNDING PROGRAM
Purpose. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be utilized, along with other available
moneys, to effect a current refunding of $650,000 outstanding principal amount of the City's Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"). The Series 2003 Bonds were issued to
refund a prior series of bonds approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the City at a special election held
August 5, 1997, for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing the Fayetteville Town Center, a
multipurpose civic center located on the south side of the downtown square.
Refunded Bonds. The Series 2003 Bonds will be called for redemption by the City on December 22, 2014,
pursuant to the provisions of the trust indenture under which the Series 2003 Bonds were issued, and will be paid
from funds deposited with the BOKF, NA, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee") under the
provisions of an Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the date of delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds (the
"Escrow Agreement"), between the City and the Escrow Trustee.
The Indenture provides that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Series 2014 Bonds, together with
moneys released from the bond fund relating to the Series 2003 Bonds, will be held by the Escrow Trustee under the
Escrow Agreement in an escrow fund (the "Escrow Fund") and used to purchase direct obligations of the United
States of America (or their equivalents) (the "Defeasance Securities"). The Underwriter will verify at the time of
delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds that the Defeasance Securities will mature and yield interest in such amounts
which, together with uninvested funds, if any, in the Escrow Fund will be sufficient to pay, when due, the principal
of and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds.
Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Fund is irrevocably pledged to the payment of
the principal of and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds.
By the deposit of Defeasance Securities and uninvested cash with the Escrow Trustee pursuant to the
Escrow Agreement, the City will have defeased the Series 2003 Bonds. In the opinion of Bond Counsel, the Series
2003 Bonds will no longer be payable from, or secured by a pledge of, the Tax Receipts, but will be payable solely
from the principal of and the interest on the Defeasance Securities and uninvested cash held for such purpose by the
Escrow Trustee, and the pledge of Tax Receipts securing the Series 2003 Bonds, together with all other obligations
of the City to the holders of the Series 2003 Bonds under the trust indenture securing the Series 2003 Bonds, will be
discharged.
THE PROJECTS
Walton Arts Center Project. The total cost of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation is
estimated to be $16.5 million. Approximately $6,953,000 of this amount will be funded with proceeds of the Series
2014 Bonds, with the remainder to be provided by private donations solicited by the Walton Arts Center Foundation
or from existing assets of the Foundation. The City's funding share of the Walton Arts Center Project will be
limited to available proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds deposited in the Walton Arts Center Account of the Projects
Fund. Such proceeds are expected to be applied to costs associated with site and structural improvements for the
Walton Arts Center lobby and Starr Theater, the back staging area of the theater, lobby restrooms, and electrical and
HVAC infrastructure enhancements.
Park Project. The Park Project is the first phase of the acquisition, construction and equipping of a
regional park facility in the southwestern portion of the City near the intersection of U.S. Interstate 40 and Cato
Springs Road. The current estimated total cost of the regional park is $28 million to be completed in phases as
funding becomes available. Approximately $3,527,000 of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be deposited
into the Park Account of the Projects Fund and applied to pay for Phase One of the regional park. Phase One
components are expected to include baseball fields and soccer fields and related improvements, as well as a pavilion
and playground to be located on the "Great Lawn" of the park.
ESTIMATED SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
The proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds and other available moneys are expected to be used as follows:
Sources of Funds(i)
Series 2014 Bond Proceeds
$ 10,995,000
Series 2003 Bond Fund
56,090
Net Reoffering Premium
Total Sources:
$
Uses of Funds(l)
Transfer to Escrow Trustee
$ 653,077
Deposit to Projects Fund (Walton Arts Center Project)
6,953,000
Deposit to Projects Fund (Park Project)
3,527,000
Purchase of Debt Service Reserve Fund Insurance Policy
Purchase of Municipal Bond Insurance Policy
Costs of Issuance and Underwriter's Discount
Total Uses:
Preliminary; subject to change.
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ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
As of the date of closing, the Series 2014 Bonds will constitute the only debt obligations secured by the
Tax Receipts. The following table sets forth estimates of the amounts required to pay scheduled principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds during each year:
(1)
Series 2014
Series 2014
Total Debt
Year
Principal
Interest(()
Service
2015
$ 295,000
$ 385,544
$ 680,544
2016
300,000
379,644
679,644
2017
310,000
373,644
683,644
2018
310,000
367,444
677,444
2019
315,000
359,694
674,694
2020
330,000
351,818
681,818
2021
345,000
341,919
686,919
2022
350,000
331,569
681,569
2023
360,000
321,069
681,069
2024
375,000
306,668
681,668
2025
390,000
291,669
681,669
2026
405,000
276,069
681,069
2027
425,000
259,869
684,869
2028
440,000
242,868
682,868
2029
455,000
225,269
680,269
2030
475,000
207,069
682,069
2031
490,000
190,444
680,444
2032
510,000
173,293
683,293
2033
525,000
155,444
680,444
2034
545,000
137,069
682,069
2035
565,000
117,994
682,994
2036
585,000
96,100
681,100
2037
610,000
73,431
683,431
2038
630,000
49,793
679,793
2039
655,000
25,381
680,381
Totals:
510.995.000
$6.040.775
$17.035.775
Preliminary; subject to change. Assuming for purposes of this Preliminary Official Statement, an average coupon rate on the Series
2014 Bonds of 3.71% per annum.
ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE
The following table shows estimated maximum annual debt service coverage with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds utilizing Tax Receipts for the twelve months ended August 31, 2014.
Historical Tax Receipts([)
$2,677,468
Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirement
on the Series 2014 Bonds (2) $ 686,919
Maximum Annual Debt Service Coverage
3.90 X
See the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS -Tax Receipts" herein.
(2) Preliminary; subject to change. See the caption "ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS" herein.
THE COVERAGE NUMBERS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX
RECEIPTS CALCULATED ON AN ACCRUAL BASIS. ACTUAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX RECEIPTS WILL
DEPEND ON NUMEROUS FACTORS, AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT FUTURE TAX
RECEIPTS AVAILABLE TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL APPROXIMATE
SUCH HISTORICAL RESULTS.
THE CITY
General. The City is a city of the first class organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas.
The City is the seat of government of Washington County (the "County") and is the fourth largest city in the State.
The City is located in the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (the "MSA"), which
includes all of Washington and Benton Counties in the northwest comer of the State and is approximately 185 miles
northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 210 miles south of Kansas City,
Missouri.
The City is served by U.S. Interstate 49, U.S. Highways 62 and 71, and State Highways 16, 45, 112, 156,
180 and 265. The Burlington Northern Railroad has several lines running through the City, and a general aviation
airport with a 6,006 -foot runway is available for limited commuter travel. The Northwest Arkansas Regional
Airport is located approximately 40 minutes from downtown Fayetteville and provides daily flights to numerous
venues.
Government. The City currently operates under the Mayor -Council form of government pursuant to which
a mayor, city attorney, city clerk and eight aldermen are elected, two from each of the City's four wards. The
mayor, city attorney and city clerk are full-time positions elected to four-year terms. Aldermen also serve four-year
terms.
The City's elected officials and the dates on which their respective terms expire are as follows:
Name
Office
Term Expires
Lioneld Jordan
Mayor
12/31/16
Kit Williams
City Attorney
12/31/14
Sondra Smith
City Clerk
12/31/16
Rhonda Adams
Alderman
12/31/14
Adella Gray
Alderman
12/31/14
Mark Kinion
Alderman
12/31/14
Alan Long
Alderman
12/31/16
Sarah Marsh
Alderman
12/31/16
Matthew Petty
Alderman
12/31/16
Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Alderman
12/31/16
Justin Tennant
Alderman
12/31/14
Population. The following is a table of population changes for the City, the MSA and the State of
Arkansas, according to the United States Census Bureau:
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City of
State of
Year
Fayetteville
MSA
Arkansas
1960
20,274
92,069
1,786,272
1970
30,729
127,846
1,923,322
1980
36,608
178,609
2,286,435
1990
42,099
210,908
2,350,624
2000
58,047
311,121
2,673,400
2010
73,580
463,204
2,915,918
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Economic Data. Per capita personal income figures for the MSA and the State of Arkansas areas follows:
Source: Discover Arkansas, Data Analysis.
Retail sales figures for the MSA and the State are as follows:
Real Property
State of
Year
MSA
Arkansas
2003
$25,387
$25,434
2004
27,420
26,846
2005
28,685
27,908
2006
30,168
29,459
2007
31,586
31,517
2008
32,537
32,257
2009
32,313
31,688
2010
33,309
32,373
2011
34,130
33,740
2012
35,437
34,723
Source: Discover Arkansas, Data Analysis.
Retail sales figures for the MSA and the State are as follows:
o' Does not include McDonald County, Missouri
Demographics USA, County Edition, 2003-2008.
Nielsen Consumer Buying Power: 2009 -forward.
The following table shows the total assessed value of non-utility real and personal property within the City
for the years indicated:
Year
Real Property
State of
MSA as % of
Year
MSA
Arkansas
State of Arkansas
2003
$3,968,812,000
29,920,716,000
13.3%
2004
4,610,051,000
31,436,983,000
14.7%
2005
5,287,158,000
34,290,412,000
15.4%
2006
7,251,810,000
38,843,312,000
18.7%
2007
8,250,140,000
43,504,752,000
19.0%
2008
8,291,415,000
43,820,789,000
18.9%
2009
5,527,678,00001
35,498,326,000
15.6%
2010
6,133,565,000 0.
35,247,629,000
17.4%
2011
7,236,224,000 0.
42,160,822,000
17.2%
2012
7,231,740,00007
42,262,644,000
17.1%
o' Does not include McDonald County, Missouri
Demographics USA, County Edition, 2003-2008.
Nielsen Consumer Buying Power: 2009 -forward.
The following table shows the total assessed value of non-utility real and personal property within the City
for the years indicated:
Year
Real Property
Personal Property
Total
2003
$565,846,525
$167,638,657
$733,485,182
2004
649,361,820
183,102,702
832,464,522
2005
729,172,106
212,694,254
941,866,260
2006
802,306,156
198,469,816
1,000,775,972
2007
942,667,570
203,094,564
1,145,762,134
2008
1,026,022,871
203,311,701
1,232,334,572
2009
1,067,947, 653
191,973,349
1,299,921,002
2010
1,025,933,870
188,130,198
1,214,064,068
2011
1,046,174,941
199,900,209
1,246,075,150
2012
1,063,617,013
203,289,225
1,266,906,238
Source: Washington County Tax Assessor's Office. The assessed value represents 20% of the appraised value of property.
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Building permits issued by the City(l) are shown below for the years indicated:
Residential Building
Permits
Commercial Building
Permits
Value of All Building
Permits
2010 2011 2012
256 273 394
16 29 18
$79,103,682 $81,146,187 $251,041,427
2013 2014"'
379 289
24 17
$157,970,433 $139,775,340
"I Does not include building activity of the University of Arkansas, school permits and additions/alterations to existing structures.
(3) For the eight months ended August 31, 2014.
Source: City of Fayetteville.
Unemployment figures for the MSA and the State of Arkansas, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, are as follows:
Year
MSA
State of Arkansas
2004
3.8%n
5.6%n
2005
3.3%
5.3%
2006
3.6%
5.4%
2007
3.9%
5.4%
2008
3.8%n
5.2%
2009
6.1%
7.4%
2010
6.5%
7.9%
2011
6.2%
8.0%
2012
5.6%
7.3%
2013
4.9%
7.5%
2014*
4.9%
6.2%
* August, 2014 only; preliminary.
Employment and Industry. The principal campus of the University of Arkansas is located in the City and
had total enrollment for the Fall semester of 2014 of approximately 26,300. On the Fayetteville campus, the
University employs approximately 4,396 faculty, administrative, secretarial, clerical and maintenance personnel in
both full-time and part-time positions, making the University the largest employer in the City.
Other major employers in the City, their products or services and approximate number of employees are set
forth below:
Employer
Washington Regional Med Center
Veteran's Admin. Medical Ctr.
Washington Co. Government
Fayetteville School District
Superior Industries
City of Fayetteville
Wal-Mart #9149
Tyson Mexican Original
Wal-Mart #144
Source: 2013 City of Fayetteville CAFR.
Product or Service
Employees
Hospital
1,500
Hospital
1,442
Government
1,386
Education
1,340
Transportation equipment
822
Government
731
Optical lab
670
Food products
631
Retail
550
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THE COMMISSION
Pursuant to the authority of the Act, the Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "Commission") was created by ordinance of the City dated March 1, 1977. The Commission is
responsible for the advertising and promotion of the City and its environs and oversees the leasing of certain City -
owned convention facilities to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. The Commission is composed
of four members appointed by the City Council, who are hotel, motel or restaurant owners or managers. The three
remaining members are two aldermen on the City Council and one member from the public at large. The present
members of the Commission are as follows:
Member
Ching Mong, Chairman
Matt Behrend
Robert Ferrell
Tim Freemen
Matthew Petty
Justin Tennant
Hannah Withers
Term Expires
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2018
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2015
At -Large Appointee, March 31, 2017
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2016
City Council Member
City Council Member
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2017
OF CERTAIN TERMS
The following are definitions of certain terms used in this Official Statement:
"Account" means an Account established by Article V of the Indenture.
"Act" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, codified as Arkansas Code Annotated (2008
Repl. & 2013 Supp.) Sections 26-75-601 et seq., as from time to time amended.
"Additional Bonds" means Bonds in addition to the Series 2014 Bonds which are issued under the
provisions of Section 212 of the Indenture.
"Additional Facilities" means land, buildings, structures, machinery, furniture, fixtures, equipment and all
related or necessary tangible property constituting improvements which are permitted to be financed under the
provisions of the Act.
"Annual Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds, the Debt Service for
any particular Fiscal Year required to be paid or set aside during such Fiscal Year, less the amount of such payment
which is provided from the proceeds of the sale of Bonds or from sources other than Tax Receipts.
"Authorized Representative" means either the Mayor or the Finance Director of the City and such
additional persons as from time to time may be designated to act on behalf of the City by a Certificate furnished to
the Trustee containing the specimen signature thereof and executed on behalf of the City by its Mayor.
"Authorizing Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 5713, adopted by the City on September 16, 2014, which
authorized the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds pursuant to the Indenture.
"BAM" means Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a New York domiciled municipal insurance
corporation.
"Beneficial Owner" means any Person who acquires beneficial ownership interest in a Bond held by the
Securities Depository. In determining the Beneficial Owner of any Bond, the Trustee may rely exclusively upon
written representations made and information given to the Trustee by the Securities Depository or its Participants
with respect to any Bond held by the Securities Depository in which a beneficial ownership interest is claimed.
"Bond Counsel" means any firm of nationally recognized municipal bond counsel selected by the City and
acceptable to the Trustee.
"Bond Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Bonds" mean the Series 2014 Bonds and all Additional Bonds, if any, issued by the City pursuant to the
Indenture.
"Book -Entry System" means the book -entry system maintained by the Securities Depository and described
in the Indenture.
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"Certificate" means a document signed by an Authorized Representative of the City attesting to or
acknowledging the circumstances or other matters therein stated.
"City" means the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision under the laws of
the State of Arkansas.
"City Clerk" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the City Clerk of the City.
"Closing Date" means, with respect to any series of Bonds, the date upon which there is an exchange of
such series of Bonds for the proceeds representing the purchase price for such series of Bonds by the Original
Purchaser or Purchasers thereof.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended, and applicable
regulations issued or proposed thereunder.
"Commission" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, or
any successor thereto.
"Completion Date" means the date upon which a Project is first ready for normal continuous operation or
the date upon which damaged Project facilities are replaced in normal and continuous operation.
"Continuing Disclosure AgreemenC means, collectively, each Continuing Disclosure Agreement between
the City and the Trustee, dated the date of issuance and delivery of a series of Bonds, as originally executed and as
amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
"Cost of Issuance Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Costs of Issuance" means all items of expense payable or reimbursable directly or indirectly by the City
and related to the authorization, sale and issuance of the Bonds, including, but not limited to, underwriting
discounts, fees and expenses, election expenses, publication expenses, expenses of printing, reproducing, filing and
recording documents, initial fees and charges of the Trustee and any Paying Agent, fees and expenses for legal,
accounting and other professional services, rating fees, costs of securing any credit enhancement for the Bonds,
costs of execution, transportation and safekeeping of the Bonds, and other costs, charges and fees incurred in
connection with the foregoing.
"Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds for any Payment Period, the
amount required to pay the sum of the interest on such Bonds payable during the Payment Period and the principal
of, and any other amount required to effect any mandatory redemption of, such Bonds, if any, during the Payment
Period.
"Debt Service Reserve Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Election Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 5605, adopted by the City on August 6, 2013, which called a
special election on November 12, 2013, on the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Event of Default" means any event of default specified in Section 801 of the Indenture.
"Fiscal Year" means the 12 -month period used, at any time, by the City for accounting purposes, which
may be the calendar year.
"Fund" means a fund confirmed or established by the Indenture.
"Government Securities" means (i) direct obligations of the United States of America, (ii) obligations on
which the full and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United
States of America (including any such securities issued or held in book -entry form on the books of the Department
of Treasury of the United States of America), and (iii) evidences of direct ownership or proportionate or individual
interest in future interest or principal payments on specified direct obligations of, or obligations on which the full
and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of
America, which obligations are held by a bank or trust company organized and existing under the laws of the United
States of America or any state thereof in the capacity of custodian in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee.
"Holder" or "Bondholder" or "Owner of the Bonds" means the registered owner of any Bond.
"Indenture" means the Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014, between the City and the Trustee,
pursuant to which the Bonds are issued, and any amendments and supplements thereto.
"Interest Payment Date" means any date on which interest is payable on the Bonds.
"Investment Obligations" means, if and to the extent the same are at the time legal for investment of funds
held under this Indenture:
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(a) Cash deposits, certificates of deposits or money market deposits (insured at all times by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or otherwise collateralized with Government Obligations);
(b) Government Securities;
(c) Obligations of any of the following federal agencies which obligations represent the full
faith and credit of the United States of America: U.S. Export -Import Bank (Eximbank); Rural Economic
Community Development Administration; Federal Financing Bank; General Services Administration;
U.S. Maritime Administration; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (PHAs); Small
Business Administration; Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA); Federal Housing
Administration; and Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation.
(d) Direct obligations of any of the following federal agencies which obligations are not fully
guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America:
(i) Senior debt obligations rated in the highest long-term rating category by at least
two nationally recognized rating agencies issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association
(FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC); and
(ii) Senior debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank System;
(e) U.S. dollar denominated deposit accounts, federal funds and bankers' acceptances with
domestic commercial banks which either (i) have a rating on their short-term certificates of deposit on the
date of purchase in the highest short-term rating category of at least two nationally recognized rating
agencies, (ii) are insured at all times by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or (iii) are
collateralized with direct obligations of the United States of America at 102% valued daily. All such
certificates must mature no more than 360 days after the date of purchase. (Ratings on holding companies
are not considered as the rating of the bank);
(f) Commercial paper which is rated at the time of purchase in the highest short-term rating
category of at least two nationally recognized rating agencies and which matures no more than 270 days
after the date of purchase;
(g) Investments in (i) money market funds subject to SEC Rule 2a-7 and rated in the highest
short-term rating category of at least one of S&P and Moody's and (ii) public sector investment pools
operated pursuant to SEC Rule 2a-7 in which the City's deposit shall not exceed 5% of the aggregate pool
balance at any time and such pool is rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories of at least
one of S&P and Moody's;
(h) Pre -refunded municipal obligations defined as follows: Any bonds or other obligations
of any state of the United States of America or of any agency, instrumentality or local governmental unit of
any such state which are not callable at the option of the obligor prior to maturity or as to which irrevocable
instructions have been given by the obligor to call on the date specified in the notice; and
(i) Which are rated, based on an irrevocable escrow account or fund (the
"Escrow"), in the highest long-term rating category of at least two nationally recognized rating
agencies; or
(ii) (I) which are fully secured as to principal and interest and redemption
premium, if any, by an escrow consisting only of cash or direct obligations of the United States of
America, which escrow may be applied only to the payment of such principal of and interest and
redemption premium, if any, on such bonds or other obligations on the maturity date or dates
thereof or the specified redemption date or dates pursuant to such irrevocable instructions, as
appropriate, and
(II) which escrow is sufficient, as verified by a nationally recognized independent
certified public accountant, to pay principal of and interest and redemption premium, if any, on the
bonds or other obligations described in this paragraph on the maturity date or dates specified in the
irrevocable instructions referred to above, as appropriate;
(i) General obligations of states with a short-term rating in one of the two highest rating
categories and a long-term rating in one of the two highest rating categories of at least two nationally
recognized rating agencies. In the event such obligations are variable rate obligations, the interest rate on
such obligations must be reset not less frequently than annually; and
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0) Any cash sweep account maintained by the Trustee and consisting of investments
described in clauses (a) through (i).
"Mayor" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the Mayor of the City.
"Moody's" means Moody's Investors Service.
"Original Purchaser" means the first purchaser(s) of a series of Bonds from the City.
"Outstanding" means, as of any date of computation, Bonds theretofore or thereupon being delivered under
the Indenture, except:
(a) Bonds cancelled at or prior to such date or delivered to or acquired by the Trustee at or
prior to such date for cancellation;
(b) Bonds deemed to be paid in accordance with Article VII of the Indenture; and
(c) Bonds in lieu of or in exchange or substitution for which other Bonds shall have been
authenticated and delivered pursuant to the Indenture;
provided, however, that in the event that the principal and/or interest due on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be
paid by BAM pursuant to the Policy, said Series 2014 Bonds shall be deemed to remain Outstanding for all
purposes.
"Park Project" means the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park, financed in part with
the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Participants" means those financial institutions for whom the Securities Depository effects book -entry
transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Securities Depository in the Book -Entry System, as such
listing of Participants exists at the time of such reference.
"Payment Period" means a period from, but not including, a Principal Payment Date up to, and including,
the next succeeding Principal Payment Date.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
joint stock company, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization or firm, or a government or any agency or
political subdivision thereof or other public body.
"Policy" means the municipal bond insurance policy issued by BAM insuring the payment when due of the
principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds as provided therein.
"Principal Payment Date" means any date on which principal is payable on the Bonds, whether at maturity,
by operation of the mandatory sinking fund, or otherwise.
"Projects" means the Walton Arts Center Project, the Park Project and any Additional Facilities that may be
acquired, constructed and equipped in the future with the proceeds of Bonds.
"Project Costs" means, to the extent permitted by the Act or other applicable laws, with respect to a Project,
all costs of planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, repairing,
financing and placing in operation, including obtaining governmental approvals, certificates, permits and licenses
with respect thereto, heretofore or hereafter paid or incurred by or on behalf of the City and which shall include, but
shall not be limited to:
(a) interest accruing in whole or in part on the Bonds prior to and during construction of a
Project, including all amounts required by this Indenture to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds into the
Bond Fund;
(b) preliminary investigation and development costs, engineering fees, contractors' fees,
labor costs, the cost of materials, equipment, utility services and supplies, costs of obtaining permits,
licenses and approvals, costs of real property, insurance premiums, legal and financing fees and costs,
administrative and general costs, and all other costs properly allocable to the acquisition, construction and
equipping of a Project and placing the same in operation;
(c) all costs relating to injury and damage claims arising out of the acquisition, construction
or equipping of a Project;
(d) all other costs incurred in connection with, and properly allocable to, the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a Project; and
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(e) amounts to pay or reimburse the City or any City fund for expenses of the City incident
and properly allocable to such planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring, constructing, improving,
enlarging, extending, repairing, financing and placing in operation of a Project.
"Projects Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501 of this Indenture.
"Qualified Engineer" means a consulting engineer or firm of consulting engineers, whether or not in the
regular employ of the City.
"Rebate Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Record Date" means the close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding each
Interest Payment Date on the Bonds or, if such day shall not be a business day, the immediately preceding business
day.
"Redemption Fund" means the fund by that name established in the Indenture.
"Requisition" means a written requisition of the City, consecutively numbered, signed by an Authorized
Representative and including, without limitation, the specific information required by the Indenture.
"Reserve Policy" means the debt service reserve insurance policy issued by BAM guaranteeing certain
payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds as provided therein and subject
to the limitations set forth therein.
"Reserve Requirement" means, at any particular time, an amount equal to the least of (a) 10% of the face
amount of each series of Outstanding Bonds, (b) the maximum Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding
Bonds, or (c) 1.25 times the average Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds.
"Revenue Fund" means the fund by that name confirmed and continued in the Indenture.
"S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a Division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
"Securities Depository" means The Depository Trust Company, a limited -purpose trust company organized
under the laws of the State of New York, or its nominee, and its successors and assigns, or any other depository
institution appointed by the City to act as depository for the Bonds in connection with the Book -Entry System.
"Series 2003 Bonds" means the $6,335,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, dated July 1, 2003, of which $650,000 remains Outstanding.
"Series 2014 Bonds" means the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts
Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, dated November 1, 2014,
issued under and secured by the Indenture in the aggregate principal amount of $10,995,000*.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Supplemental Indenture" means any indenture supplemental to or amendatory of the Indenture.
"Tax" means the one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") originally levied in 1977 upon (i) the gross receipts and
gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit
within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants,
cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises and off -
premises consumption.
"Tax Receipts" means receipts derived by the City from the levy of the Tax.
"Tax Regulatory Agreement" means with respect to any series of Bonds, that Tax Regulatory Agreement of
the City relating to maintenance of the excludability of interest on such Bonds from gross income for federal income
tax purposes, delivered in connection with the issuance of such series of Bonds.
"Trustee" and "Paying Agent" means the trustee and paying agent for the time being, whether original or
successor, with the same institution to always occupy both positions, and with the original Trustee and Paying Agent
being Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
"Trust Estate" means the property described in the granting clauses of the Indenture.
"Walton Arts Center Project" means the expansion and renovation of the Walton Arts Center, financed in
part with the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Preliminary; subject to change.
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SUMMARY OF THE INDENTURE
The following statements are brief summaries of certain provisions of the Indenture. The statements do not
purport to be complete, and reference is made to the Indenture, copies of which are available for examination at the
offices of the City Clerk, for a full statement thereof.
Funds and Accounts. The Tax Receipts are pledged by the Indenture to the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds. The Indenture confirms and continues the Revenue Fund referenced in the trust indenture
securing the Series 2003 Bonds. In addition, the following Funds and Accounts are established with the Trustee in
connection with the Bonds:
Funds and Accounts
Bond Fund, and a Principal Account and an Interest Account therein
Debt Service Reserve Fund
Redemption Fund
Projects Fund, and a Park Account and a Walton Arts Center Account therein
Cost of Issuance Fund
Rebate Fund
Application of Tax Receipts. The application of Tax Receipts is as follows
(a) Revenue Fund. All Tax Receipts shall, as and when received, be deposited into the Revenue
Fund. The Revenue Fund is maintained by the City as a segregated fund. Moneys at any time on deposit in the
Revenue Fund are to be applied, as needed, on a monthly basis to provide for the payment of Debt Service on the
Bonds, to the maintenance of the Debt Service Reserve Fund, to the payment of any arbitrage rebate due under
Section 148(f) of the Code, and to the payment of fees and expenses of the Trustee and any Paying Agent, at the
times and in the amounts set forth as follows:
(b) Bond Fund. On or before the fifteenth day of each month, commencing December 15, 2014, there
shall be transferred from the Revenue Fund (i) into the Interest Account of the Bond Fund, an amount equal to 1/6 of
the interest on the Bonds due on the next Interest Payment Date, and (ii) into the Principal Account of the Bond
Fund, an amount equal to 1/12 of the principal on the Bonds due on the next Principal Payment Date. Moneys in the
Bond Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying Annual Debt Service on the Bonds, as provided in the
Indenture. The Trustee shall withdraw from the Bond Fund, on the date of any principal or interest payment, an
amount equal to such payment for the sole purpose of paying the same.
If Tax Receipts in the Revenue Fund are insufficient to make the required monthly payment into the Bond
Fund, the amount of any such deficiency in the payment made shall be added to the amount otherwise required to be
paid into the Bond Fund in the next succeeding month.
When the moneys held in the Bond Fund, the Debt Service Reserve Fund and the Redemption Fund shall
be and remain sufficient to pay in full the principal of and interest on all Bonds then Outstanding in accordance with
the Indenture, together with the required fees and expenses to be paid or reimbursed to the Trustee and Paying
Agent, the City shall have no further obligation to make payments into such Funds.
(c) Debt Service Reserve Fund. See the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS — Debt Service
Reserve" herein.
(d) Redemption Fund. There shall be deposited to the credit of the Redemption Fund all moneys
necessary to effect an optional redemption of the Bonds and all remaining moneys transferred from the Projects
Fund upon completion of a Project. Moneys in the Redemption Fund shall be transferred to the Principal Account
of the Bond Fund at such times as may be necessary to effectuate redemptions of the Bonds on the first available
redemption date. See the caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS — Redemption" herein.
(e) Cost of Issuance Fund. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds shall be deposited to
the credit of the Cost of Issuance Fund. The Trustee shall pay those Costs of Issuance as directed by the City
pursuant to a Certificate delivered on a Closing Date. After all Costs of Issuance have been paid with respect to a
series of Bonds, any remaining moneys in the Cost of Issuance Fund shall be transferred to the Interest Account of
the Bond Fund.
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(f) Projects Fund. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds shall be deposited to the Park
Account and the Walton Arts Center Account of the Projects Fund. Amounts in the Accounts of the Projects Fund
shall be expended and applied for the payment of Project Costs attributable to the related Project. Disbursements
shall be made from the Projects Fund on the basis of Requisitions in the form specified in the Indenture. Within
ninety (90) days following completion of a Project or portion thereof being financed by the Bonds, the City shall
deliver to the Trustee its Certificate stating that such project or applicable portion thereof is complete, and the
Trustee shall transfer the remaining moneys in the applicable Account of the Projects Fund (save and except moneys
needed to satisfy unpaid Project Costs) to the Redemption Fund for application to the retirement of Bonds by
redemption or purchase as provided in the Indenture.
(g) Rebate Fund. The Trustee shall establish and maintain, separate and apart from any other Funds
and Accounts established and maintained under the Indenture, the Rebate Fund, which Fund is not pledged to the
payment of any Bonds. Subject to transfer to the United States in payment of any arbitrage rebate due under Section
148(f) of the Code, all moneys at any time deposited in the Rebate Fund shall be held by the Trustee in trust, and
neither the City nor the Owner of any Bond shall have any rights in or claim to such money. Any amounts
remaining in the Rebate Fund after payment in full of the rebate amount owing to the United States, within sixty
(60) days after the date on which the last Bond is redeemed, shall be transferred to the Revenue Fund.
Any moneys remaining in the Revenue Fund following the required transfers described above may be used
for any lawful purpose as determined by the Commission.
Investment of Funds. At the direction of the City or absent such direction, the Trustee shall invest moneys
in Funds or Accounts held by the Trustee in Investment Obligations with maturity or redemption dates consistent
with the times at which said moneys will be required for the purposes provided in the Indenture; provided, however,
the stated maturity dates of Investment Obligations of Debt Service Reserve Fund moneys shall not exceed five
years from the date of investment therein. Moneys in separate Funds or Accounts may be commingled for the
purpose of investment.
Obligations purchased as an investment of moneys in any Fund or Account created by the Indenture shall
be deemed at all times to be a part of such Fund or Account, and any income or loss due to an investment thereof
shall be charged to the respective Fund or Account for which the investment was made except as otherwise provided
in the Indenture.
Valuation of Funds and Accounts. Investments in any Fund or Account shall be evaluated monthly by the
Trustee. For the purpose of determining the amount in any Fund or Account, the City and the Trustee shall value all
Investment Obligations credited to such Fund or Account at fair market value. The Trustee shall determine the fair
market value based on accepted industry standards and from accepted industry providers. The fair market value of
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances shall be equal to the face amount thereof plus accrued interest
thereon. The fair market value of any Investment Obligation that cannot be determined in the manner provided
above shall be established pursuant to the prior agreement of the City and the Trustee.
The Trustee shall sell or present for redemption any Investment Obligations as necessary in order to
provide money for the purpose of making any payment required under the Indenture, and the Trustee shall not be
liable for any loss resulting from any such sale.
Responsibility of Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible or liable for any loss suffered in connection
with any investment of moneys made by it at the direction of the City.
Instruments of Further Assurance. At the request of the Trustee, the City shall, so far as it may be
authorized by law, pass, make, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, all and every such further resolutions,
ordinances, acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments, transfers and assurances as may be necessary or desirable for the
better assuring, conveying, granting, pledging, assigning and confirming of all and singular the Tax Receipts and all
other moneys pledged or assigned by the Indenture, or intended so to be, or which the City may become bound to
pledge or assign.
Tax Covenants. The City shall not use or permit the use of any Bond proceeds or any other funds of the
City, directly or indirectly, in any manner, and will not take or permit to be taken any other action or actions which
would adversely effect the exclusion of interest on any Bond from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
No part of the proceeds of the Bonds shall at any time be used, directly or indirectly, to acquire securities or
obligations the acquisition of which would cause any of such Bonds to be an "arbitrage bond" as defined in Sections
148(a) and (b) of the Code. The City agrees that so long as any of the Bonds remain Outstanding, it will comply
with the provisions of each applicable Tax Regulatory Agreement.
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Defeasance. Any Bond shall be deemed to be paid within the meaning of the Indenture when payment of
the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bond (whether at maturity or upon redemption as provided
in the Indenture, or otherwise), either (i) shall have been made or caused to be made in accordance with the terms
thereof, or (ii) shall have been provided for by irrevocably depositing with the Trustee, in trust and irrevocably set
aside exclusively for such payment, (1) moneys sufficient to make such payment or (2) Government Securities
(provided that such deposit will not affect the tax-exempt status of the interest on any of the Bonds or cause any of
the Bonds to be classified as "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code, as reflected in an
opinion of Bond Counsel delivered to the Trustee), maturing as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such
times as will provide sufficient moneys to make such payment, and all necessary and proper fees, compensation and
expenses of the Trustee and any Paying Agent pertaining to the Bonds with respect to which such deposit is made
shall have been paid or the payment thereof provided for to the satisfaction of the Trustee and any said Paying
Agent.
Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute and is referred to in the Indenture as an
"Event of Default":
(a) Default in the due and punctual payment of any interest on any Bond;
(b) Default in the due and punctual payment of the principal of or premium, if any, on any Bond,
whether at the stated maturity thereof, or upon proceedings for redemption thereof, or upon the maturity thereof by
declaration;
(c) Default in the payment of any other amount required to be paid under the Indenture or the
performance or observance of any other of the covenants, agreements or conditions contained in the Indenture, or in
the Bonds issued under the Indenture, and continuance thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice
specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied, shall have been given to the City by the Trustee, which
may give such notice in its discretion and shall give such notice at the written request of Holders of not less than
fifty-one percent (51%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, unless the Trustee, or the
Trustee and Holders of an aggregate principal amount of Bonds not less than the aggregate principal amount of
Bonds the Holders of which requested such notice, as the case may be, shall agree in writing to an extension of such
period prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be corrected within the
applicable period, the Trustee will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of such time if corrective
action is instituted by the City within such period and is being diligently pursued;
(d) The filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against the City under the United States Bankruptcy
Code or the commencement of a proceeding by or against the City under any other law concerning insolvency,
reorganization or bankruptcy; and
(e) If the State has limited or altered the rights of the City pursuant to the Act, as in force on the date
of the Indenture, to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the Trustee or the Bondholders or in any way
impaired the rights and remedies of the Trustee or the Bondholders while any Bonds are Outstanding.
The term "default" as used in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above shall mean default by the City in the
performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or conditions on its part contained in the Indenture,
or in the Bonds Outstanding thereunder, exclusive of any period of grace required to constitute a default an "Event
of Default' as described above.
Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee may, with consent of BAM, and
shall, upon the written request of BAM or of the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of
Bonds Outstanding with the consent of BAM, by notice in writing delivered to the City, declare the principal of all
Bonds then Outstanding, together with any premium and the interest accrued thereon, immediately due and payable,
and such principal and interest shall thereupon become and be immediately due and payable.
Other Remedies; Rights of Bondholders. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee may, as
an alternative, pursue any available remedy by suit at law or in equity, including, without limitation, mandamus to
enforce the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds then Outstanding.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred, and if it shall have been requested so to do by the Holders of
51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding and if it shall have been indemnified as provided in the
Indenture, the Trustee shall be obligated to exercise such one or more of the rights and powers conferred upon it by
the Indenture as the Trustee, being advised by counsel, shall deem most expedient in the interests of the
Bondholders.
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No remedy by the terms of the Indenture conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee (or to the Bondholders)
is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in
addition to any other remedy given under the Indenture or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default or Event of Default shall
impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or Event of Default or
acquiescence therein; and every such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be
deemed expedient.
No waiver of any default or Event of Default under the Indenture, whether by the Trustee or by the
Bondholders, shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default or Event of Default or shall impair any rights or
remedies consequent thereon.
Rights and Remedies of Bondholders. No Holder of any Bond shall have any right to institute any suit,
action or proceeding in equity or at law for the enforcement of the Indenture or for the execution of any trust thereof
or for the appointment of a receiver or any other remedy thereunder, unless a default has occurred of which the
Trustee has been notified as provided in the Indenture, or of which by the Indenture it is deemed to have notice, nor
unless such default shall have become an Event of Default and the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate
principal amount of Bonds Outstanding shall have made written request to the Trustee and shall have offered it
reasonable opportunity either to proceed to exercise the powers granted or to institute such action, suit, or
proceeding in its own name, nor unless also they have offered to the Trustee indemnity as provided in the Indenture
nor unless the Trustee shall thereafter fail or refuse to exercise the powers granted, or to institute such action, suit, or
proceeding in its own name; and such notification, request and offer of indemnity are declared in every such case at
the option of the Trustee to be conditions precedent to the execution of the powers and trusts of the Indenture, and to
any action or cause of action for the enforcement of the Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or for any
other remedy thereunder; it being understood and intended that no one or more Holders of the Bonds shall have any
right in any manner whatsoever to affect, disturb or prejudice the lien of the Indenture by action of the Holder or
Holders or to enforce any right under the Indenture except in the manner therein provided, and that all proceedings
at law or in equity shall be instituted, held and maintained in the manner therein provided for the equal benefit of the
Holders of all Bonds Outstanding thereunder. Nothing in the Indenture contained shall, however, affect or impair
the right of any Bondholders to enforce the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any
Bonds at and after the maturity thereof, or the obligation of the City to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and
interest on each of the Bonds issued under the Indenture to the respective Holders thereof at the time and place in
said Bonds expressed.
Consent of BAM Upon Event of Default. Anything in the Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, upon
the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, BAM shall be entitled to control and direct the enforcement
of all rights and remedies granted to the Bondholders or to the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders under the
Indenture, including, without limitation: (i) the right to accelerate the principal of the Series 2014 Bonds, and
(ii) the right to annul any declaration of acceleration, and BAM shall also be entitled to approve all waivers of
Events of Default.
Supplemental Indentures Not Requiring Consent of Bondholders. The City and the Trustee may, from time
to time and at any time, without the consent of or notice to the Bondholders, enter into Supplemental Indentures as
follows:
(a) to cure any formal defect, omission, inconsistency or ambiguity in the Indenture;
(b) to grant to or confer or impose upon the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders any additional
rights, remedies, powers, authority, security, liabilities or duties which may lawfully be granted, conferred or
imposed and which are not contrary to or inconsistent with the Indenture as theretofore in effect, provided that no
such additional liabilities or duties shall be imposed upon the Trustee without its consent;
(c) to add to the covenants and agreements of, and limitations and restrictions upon, the City in the
Indenture other covenants, agreements, limitations and restrictions to be observed by the City which are not contrary
to or inconsistent with the Indenture as theretofore in effect;
(d) to confirm, as further assurance, any pledge under, and the subjection to any claim, lien or pledge
created or to be created by, the Indenture, of the Trust Estate or of any other moneys, securities or funds;
(e) to comply with the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as from time to time
amended;
(f) to authorize the issuance and sale of one or more series of Additional Bonds;
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(g) to make such additions, deletions or modifications as may be necessary to assure compliance with
Section 148(f) of the Code relating to required rebate to the United States or otherwise as may be necessary to assure
exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the Bonds; or
(h) to modify, alter, amend or supplement the Indenture in any other respect which is not materially
adverse to the Bondholders and which does not involve a change described in clause (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) below
and which, in the judgment of the Trustee, is not to the prejudice of the Trustee.
Supplemental Indentures Requiring Consent of Bondholders. Subject to the terms and provisions contained
above and in this paragraph, and not otherwise, BAM and the Holders of not less than 2/3 in aggregate principal
amount of the Bonds then Outstanding shall be required, from time to time, anything contained in the Indenture to
the contrary notwithstanding, to consent to and approve the execution by the City and the Trustee of such indenture
or indentures supplemental to the Indenture as shall be deemed necessary and desirable by the City for the purpose
of modifying, altering, amending, adding to, or rescinding, in any particular, any of the terms or provisions
contained in the Indenture or in any Supplemental Indenture; provided, however, that nothing contained in the
Indenture shall permit or be construed as permitting (a) an extension of the maturity (or mandatory redemption date)
of the principal of or the interest on any Bond issued thereunder, or (b) a reduction in the principal amount of or
redemption premium or rate of interest on any Bond issued thereunder, or (c) the creation of any lien on the Trust
Estate or any part thereof, except as expressly permitted in the Indenture, or (d) a privilege or priority of any Bond
or Bonds over any other Bond or Bonds, or (e) a reduction in the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds required
for consent to such Supplemental Indenture, or (f) depriving the Holder of any Bond then Outstanding of the lien
created on the Trust Estate.
If, at any time the City shall request the Trustee to enter into any Supplemental Indenture for any of the
purposes described above, the Trustee shall, at the expense of the City, cause notice of the proposed execution of
such Supplemental Indenture to be mailed by first class mail to each registered owner of the Bonds. Such notice
shall briefly set forth the nature of the proposed Supplemental Indenture and shall state that copies thereof are on file
at the principal office of the Trustee for inspection by Bondholders. The Trustee shall not, however, be subject to
any liability to any Bondholder by reason of its failure to mail such notice, and any such failure shall not affect the
validity of such Supplemental Indenture when consented to and approved as provided above. If BAM and the
Holders of not less than 2/3 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds Outstanding at the time of the execution of
any such Supplemental Indenture shall have consented to and approved the execution thereof, no Holder of any
Bond shall have any right to object to any of the terms and provisions contained therein, or the operation thereof, or
in any manner to question the propriety of the execution thereof, or to enjoin or restrain the Trustee or the City from
executing the same or from taking any action pursuant to the provisions thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
The City has entered into an undertaking in the form of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement for the
benefit of the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds to cause certain financial information to be sent to certain
information repositories annually and to cause notice to be sent to such information repositories of certain specified
events, pursuant to the requirements of Section (b)(5)(i) of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Rule").
The City is a party to multiple continuing disclosure agreements for various bond issues of the City secured
by different repayment sources. Except as set forth below, the City has, to the best of its knowledge for the past five
years, been in compliance in all material respects with the provisions in such agreements to which it is a party
requiring that it file certain financial information and financial statements and certain listed events with the MSRB
through its EMMA system.
With respect to the City's continuing disclosure obligations relating to the Series 2003 Bonds being
refunded with a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds, the City's audited financial statements and
supplemental financial data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were not posted on a timely basis (posted 7/30/14).
Ratings changes with respect to the insurer of the Series 2003 Bonds were not posted.
With respect to the City's continuing disclosure obligations for certain bonds secured by water and sewer
revenues which are no longer outstanding, audited financial statements and supplemental operating and financial
data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were not posted on a timely basis. Said audited financial statements and
supplemental operating and financial data were timely posted on EMMA for one issue of the City's water and sewer
revenue bonds. A ratings upgrade with respect to one series of water and sewer revenue bonds (no longer
outstanding) was not posted.
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Supplemental financial data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 was timely filed but incomplete
(remedied 6/27/13) for an issue of the City's tax increment finance bonds.
With respect to an issue of the City's general obligation bonds which are no longer outstanding, the City's
audited financial statements for fiscal year 2009 were not timely posted on EMMA.
The City makes no representation as to the materiality of the continuing disclosure delinquencies and
omissions described above.
The City has undertaken steps to ensure future compliance with its continuing disclosure obligations.
The Continuing Disclosure Agreement contains the following covenants and provisions:
(a) The City covenants that it will disseminate, or will cause the Dissemination Agent to disseminate,
the Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial Statements (in the form and by the dates set forth in
Exhibit I to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement) by delivering such Annual Financial Information to the MSRB
within 180 days of the completion of the City's fiscal year. Audited Financial Statements, if available, shall be filed
with the MSRB at the same time as the Annual Financial Information. If not then available, unaudited financial
statements shall be included with the MSRB filing, and Audited Financial Statements shall be provided to the
MSRB within ten (10) business days after availability thereof. The City is required to deliver or cause delivery of
such information in Prescribed Form and by such time so that such entity receives the information by the dates
specified.
(b) If any part of the Annual Financial Information can no longer be generated because the operations
to which it is related have been materially changed or discontinued, the City will disseminate or cause dissemination
of a statement to such effect as part of its Annual Financial Information for the year in which such event first occurs.
(c) If any amendment is made to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Annual Financial
Information for the year in which such amendment is made (or in any notice or supplement provided to the MSRB)
shall contain a narrative description of the reasons for such amendment and its impact on the type of information
being provided.
(d) The City covenants to disseminate or cause dissemination in a timely manner, not in excess of ten
(10) business days after the occurrence of the event, of Material Events Disclosure to the MSRB in Prescribed Form.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of optional or unscheduled redemption of any Series 2014 Bonds or
defeasance of any Series 2014 Bonds need not be given under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement any earlier than
the notice (if any) of such redemption or defeasance is given to the owners of the Series 2014 Bonds pursuant to the
Indenture. The City is required to deliver or cause delivery of such Material Events Disclosure in the same manner
as provided for Annual Financial Information and Audited Financial Statements.
(e) The City shall give notice in a timely manner or shall cause such notice to be given by the
Dissemination Agent, not in excess of ten (10) business days after the occurrence of the event, to the MSRB in
Prescribed Form of any failure to provide Annual Financial Information Disclosure when the same is due.
(f) The Continuing Disclosure Agreement has been executed in order to assist the Participating
Underwriter in complying with the Rule; however, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall inure solely to the
benefit of the City, the Dissemination Agent, if any, the Trustee and the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014
Bonds, and shall create no rights in any other person or entity. In the event of a failure of the City to comply with
any provision of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Beneficial Owner of any Series 2014 Bond may seek
specific performance by court order to cause the City to comply with its obligations under the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement. A default under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall not be deemed an Event of Default under
the Indenture or any other agreement, and the sole remedy under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in the event
of any failure of the City or the Dissemination Agent to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall be
an action to compel performance.
(g) The Undertaking of the City pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall be terminated
hereunder when the City shall no longer have any legal liability for any obligation on or relating to the repayment of
the Series 2014 Bonds. The City shall give notice to the MSRB, or shall cause the Dissemination Agent to give such
notice, in a timely manner and in Prescribed Form in such event.
(h) The City and the Dissemination Agent may amend the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and any
provision of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement may be waived, if (i) the amendment or waiver is made in
connection with a change in circumstances that arises from a change in legal requirements, change in law, or change
in the identity, nature or status of the City or type of business conducted; (ii) the Continuing Disclosure Agreement,
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as amended, or the provision, as waived, would have complied with the requirements of the Rule at the time of the
primary offering, after taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule, as well as any change in
circumstances; (iii) the amendment or waiver does not materially impair the interests of the Beneficial Owners of the
Series 2014 Bonds, as determined either by parties unaffiliated with the City (such as the Trustee) or by an
approving vote of the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds holding a majority of the aggregate principal
amount of the Series 2014 Bonds (excluding Series 2014 Bonds held by or on behalf of the City or its affiliates)
pursuant to the terms of the Indenture at the time of the amendment; or (iv) the amendment or waiver is otherwise
permitted by the Rule.
(i) The following terms used under this caption shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Annual Financial Information" means the Tax Receipts for the latest fiscal year and for the four previous
fiscal years.
"Annual Financial Information Disclosure" means the dissemination of disclosure concerning Annual
Financial Information and the dissemination of the Audited Financial Statements as set forth in subsection (a) above.
"Audited Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated financial statements of the City, prepared
pursuant to generally accepted accounting standards and as described in Exhibit I to the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement.
"Beneficial Owner" shall mean any person which (a) has the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
consent with respect to, or to dispose of ownership of, any Series 2014 Bonds (including persons holding Series
2014 Bonds through nominees, depositories or other intermediaries), or (b) is treated as the owner of any Series
2014 Bonds for federal income tax purposes.
"Commission" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Dissemination Agent" shall mean Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, acting in its
capacity as a dissemination agent under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, or any successor dissemination agent
designated in writing by the City and which has filed with the Trustee a written acceptance of such designation.
UJl:`1."
Bonds:
"EMMA" means the Electronic Municipal Market Access facility for municipal securities disclosure of the
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"Material Event" means the occurrence of any of the following events with respect to the Series 2014
(1) Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
(2) Nonpayment -related defaults, if material;
(3) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties;
(4) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties;
(5) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
(6) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final
determinations 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;
(7) Modifications to rights of security holders, if material;
(8) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers;
(9) Defeasances;
(10) Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material;
(11) Rating changes;
(12) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the City;
(13) The consummation of a merger, consolidation or acquisition involving the City or the sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the City, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry
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into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive
agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; and
(14) Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material.
"Material Events Disclosure" means dissemination of a notice of a Material Event as set forth in
subsection (d) above.
"MSRB" shall mean the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board established in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1513(b)(1) of the 1934 Act.
"Participating Underwriter" means each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer acting as an
underwriter in any primary offering of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Prescribed Form" means, with regard to the filing of Annual Financial Information, Audited Financial
Statements and notices of Material Events with the MSRB at www.emma.msrb.org (or such other address or
addresses as the MSRB may from time to time specify), such electronic format, accompanied by such identifying
information, as shall have been prescribed by the MSRB and which shall be in effect on the date of filing of such
information.
"Rule" shall mean Rule 15c2 -12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') under
the Exchange Act, as the same may be amended from time to time.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Undertaking" means the obligation of the City pursuant to subsections (a) and (d) above.
UNDERWRITING
Under a bond purchase agreement entered into by and between the City and Stephens Inc., Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "Underwriter"), the Series 2014 Bonds are being purchased at a purchase price of $
(representing the stated principal amount of the Series 2014 Bonds less an underwriting discount of $ ) plus
accrued interest from November 1, 2014 to the date of delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds. The bond purchase
agreement provides that the Underwriter will purchase all of the Series 2014 Bonds if any are purchased. The
obligation of the Underwriter to accept delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds is subject to various conditions contained
in the bond purchase agreement, including the absence of pending or threatened litigation questioning the validity of
the Series 2014 Bonds or any proceedings in connection with the issuance thereof, and the absence of material
adverse changes in the financial condition of the City.
The Underwriter intends to offer the Series 2014 Bonds to the public initially at the offering prices as set
forth on the inside cover page of this Official Statement, which offering prices (or bond yields establishing such
offering prices) may subsequently change without any requirement of prior notice. The Underwriter reserves the
right to join with dealers and other underwriters in offering the Series 2014 Bonds to the public, and may offer the
Series 2014 Bonds to such dealers and other underwriters at a price below the public offering price.
The City has agreed to indemnify the Underwriter against certain civil liabilities in connection with the
offering and sale of the Series 2014 Bonds, including certain liabilities under federal securities laws.
TAX MATTERS
Federal Income Taxes. In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing laws, regulations,
rulings and judicial decisions, interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income
tax purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. The opinion
described in the preceding sentence assumes the accuracy of certain representations and compliance by the City with
covenants designed to satisfy the requirements of the Code that must be met subsequent to the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds. Failure to comply with such requirements could cause interest on the Series 2014 Bonds to be included
in gross income for federal income tax purposes retroactive to the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. The
City has covenanted to comply with such requirements.
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Notwithstanding Bond Counsel's opinion that interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is not a specific preference
item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax, such interest will be included in adjusted current earnings
of certain corporations, and such corporations are required to include in the calculation of alternative minimum
taxable income 75% of the excess of such corporation's adjusted current earnings over their alternative minimum
taxable income (determined without regard to such adjustment and prior to reduction for certain net operating
losses).
Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to
the Series 2014 Bonds.
The accrual or receipt of interest on the Series 2014 Bonds may otherwise affect the federal income tax
liability of the owners of the Series 2014 Bonds. The extent of these other tax consequences will depend upon such
owner's particular tax status and other items of income or deduction. Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion
regarding any such consequences. Purchasers of the Series 2014 Bonds, particularly purchasers that are
corporations (including S corporations and foreign corporations operating branches in the United States), property or
casualty insurance companies, banks, thrifts or other financial institutions, certain recipients of Social Security or
Railroad Retirement benefits, taxpayers otherwise entitled to claim the earned income credit, or taxpayers who may
be deemed to have incurred or continued indebtedness to purchase or carry tax-exempt obligations, should consult
their tax advisors as to the tax consequences of purchasing or owning the Series 2014 Bonds.
Backup Withholding. As a result of the enactment of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act
of 2005, interest on tax-exempt obligations such as the Series 2014 Bonds is subject to information reporting in a
manner similar to interest paid on taxable obligations. Backup withholding may be imposed on payments made
after March 31, 2007 to any bondholder who fails to provide certain required information, including an accurate
taxpayer identification number, to any person required to collect such information pursuant to Section 6049 of the
Code. The new reporting requirement does not in and of itself affect or alter the excludability of interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes or any other federal tax consequence of
purchasing, holding or selling tax-exempt obligations.
Changes in Federal and State Tax Law. From time to time, there are legislative proposals in the Congress
and in the states that, if enacted, could alter or amend the federal and state tax matters referred to above or adversely
affect the market value of the Series 2014 Bonds. It cannot be predicted whether or in what form any such proposal
might be enacted or whether if enacted it would apply to bonds issued prior to enactment. In addition, regulatory
actions are from time to time announced or proposed and litigation is threatened or commenced which, if
implemented or concluded in a particular manner, could adversely affect the market value of the Series 2014 Bonds.
It cannot be predicted whether any such regulatory action will be implemented, how any particular lawsuit will be
resolved, or whether the Series 2014 Bonds or the market value thereof would be impacted thereby. Purchasers of
the Series 2014 Bonds should consult their tax advisors regarding any pending or proposed legislation, regulatory
initiatives or litigation. The opinions expressed by Bond Counsel are based upon existing legislation and regulations
as interpreted by relevant judicial authorities as of the date of issuance and delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, and
Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion as of any date subsequent thereto or with respect to any pending legislation,
regulatory initiatives or litigation.
State Taxes. Bond Counsel is of the opinion that, under existing law, the interest on the Series 2014 Bonds
is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in the State of Arkansas.
RATINGS
Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC business ("S&P"), is
expected to assign a rating of "AA" (stable outlook) to the Series 2014 Bonds based on the delivery of the Policy by
BAM and has assigned an underlying rating of "A+" (stable outlook) to the Series 2014 Bonds. Such ratings reflect
only the view of S&P at the time such ratings were given. An explanation of the significance of the ratings may be
obtained only from Standard & Poor's Rating Services, 25 Broadway, New York, New York 10004, telephone (212)
208-1723. There can be no assurance that any rating will continue for any given period of time or that ratings will
not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely. In the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the City has agreed to
give notice of certain material events, including the revision or withdrawal of any rating on the Series 2014 Bonds.
Neither the City nor the Underwriter have undertaken any responsibility subsequent to the issuance of the
Series 2014 Bonds to assure the maintenance of the ratings or to oppose any revision or withdrawal of the ratings.
No application has been made to any rating agency other than S&P for a rating on the Series 2014 Bonds.
or]
LEGAL MATTERS
Legal Opinions. Legal matters incident to the authorization and issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds are
subject to the unqualified approving opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas, Bond Counsel, a copy of
whose approving opinion will be delivered with the Series 2014 Bonds and a form of which is attached hereto as
Appendix A. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by its counsel, Kit Williams, Esq., City
Attorney.
Litigation. There is no litigation pending seeking to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the Series
2014 Bonds or questioning or affecting the legality of the Series 2014 Bonds or the proceedings and authority under
which the Series 2014 Bonds are to be issued, or questioning the right of the City to issue the Series 2014 Bonds or
to levy the Tax or pledge the Tax Receipts.
MISCELLANEOUS
Any statements made in this Official Statement involving matters of opinion or of estimates, whether or not
so expressly stated, are set forth as such and not as representations of fact, and no representation is made that any of
the estimates will be realized. This Official Statement is not to be construed as a contract or agreement between the
City and the purchasers or owners of any of the Series 2014 Bonds.
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ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The information contained in this Official Statement has been taken from sources considered to be reliable,
but is not guaranteed. To the best of the knowledge of the City, this Official Statement does not include any untrue
statement of a material fact, nor does it omit the statement of any material fact required to be stated herein, or
necessary to make the statements herein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
The execution and delivery of this Official Statement has been duly authorized by the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Mayor
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APPENDIX A
Proposed Form of Bond Counsel Opinion
Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, will render an opinion with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, dated the
date of issuance and delivery thereof, in substantially the following form:
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
November_, 2014
$10,995,000*
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "City"), a political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, of its $10,995,000* Hotel, Motel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the
"Bonds").
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of
Arkansas, including, particularly, the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008
Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), pursuant to Ordinance
No. 5713 of the City, duly adopted and approved on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), and
pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"). Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to
all indentures supplemental thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the conditions for the issuance
of parity indebtedness by the City, the nature and extent of the security for the Bonds, the rights, duties and
obligations of the City, the Trustee and the Holders of the Bonds, and the terms upon which the Bonds are issued
and secured.
Reference is made to an opinion of even date herewith of Kit Williams, Esq., City Attorney, a copy of
which is on file with the Trustee, with respect, among other matters, to the status and valid existence of the City, the
power of the City to adopt the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance and to
enter into and perform its obligations under the Indenture, the valid adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Election
Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture by the
City, and with respect to the Indenture being enforceable upon the City.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have deemed necessary
to render this opinion. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon the representations of the
City contained in the Election Ordinance, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture and in the certified
proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to verify the same by
independent investigation.
* Preliminary; subject to change.
A-1
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion, under existing law, as follows:
1. The City is duly created and validly existing as a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas.
Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, the Act, the City is
empowered to adopt the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance, to execute and deliver the Indenture, to
perform the agreements on its part contained therein, and to issue the Bonds.
2. The Authorizing Ordinance has been duly adopted by the City and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
3. The Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the City and is a valid and
binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
4. The Bonds have been validly authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the City and represent
valid and binding special obligations of the City. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall
be payable from, and shall be secured by an assignment and pledge by the City to the Trustee of the Tax Receipts (as
defined in the Indenture).
5. The Tax Receipts have been duly and validly assigned and pledged to the Trustee under the
Indenture, and the Indenture creates, as security for the Bonds, a valid security interest in the Tax Receipts. Under
the laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, Arkansas Code Annotated (2001 Repl.)
Section 4-9-109(d)(14), the pledge, assignment and security interest in the Tax Receipts securing the Bonds is and
shall be prior to any judicial lien hereafter imposed on the Tax Receipts to enforce ajudgment against the City on a
simple contract, and it is not necessary to file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement in order to perfect a
security interest in the Tax Receipts.
6. The interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes and is
not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals and
corporations; it should be noted, however, that, for the purpose of computing the alternative minimum tax imposed
on corporations (as defined for federal income tax purposes), such interest is taken into account in determining
adjusted current earnings for purposes of such alternative minimum tax. The opinions set forth in the preceding
sentence are subject to the condition that the City comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, that must be satisfied prior to or subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds in order that the interest
thereon be, or continue to be, excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The City has
covenanted to comply with each such requirement. Failure to comply with certain of such requirements may cause
the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in gross income for federal income tax purposes to be retroactive to the date of
issuance of the Bonds. We express no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to the
Bonds.
The interest on the Bonds is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in the State of
Arkansas.
8. The Bonds are exempt from registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
the Indenture is not required to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, in connection with
the offer and sale of the Bonds.
It is to be understood that the rights of the registered owners of the Bonds and the enforceability of the
Bonds, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture may be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent
constitutionally applicable and that their enforcement may also be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in
appropriate cases.
Very truly yours,
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APPENDIX B
SPECIMEN MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY
1f BA M
ISSUER: [NAME OF ISSUER]
MEMBER: [NAME OF MEMBER]
BONDS: $ in aggregate principal
amount of [NAME OF TRANSACTION]
[and maturing on]
MUNICIPAL BOND
INSURANCE POLICY
Policy No:
Effective Date:
Risk Prem
Member Surplus C
Total lnsu
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY (
IRREVOCABLY agrees to pay to the trustee (the "Trustee') or paying
documentation providing for the issuance and securing of the Bonds),
Owner, subject only to the terms of this Policy (which includes each Gd
that shall become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason ofAii
On (he later of the day on which such principal
on which RAM shall have received Notice ofNonpaymh
Nonpayment) to or for the benefit of each Owner of it
Payment but is then unpaid by reason of Nonpayment 5
evidence of the Owner's right to receive payment of sip
instruments of assignment, (lint all of die Owners rights`
vest in RAM. A Notice of Nonpayment will be",
e Arw)ned ri
Business Day; otherwise, it will be deemed'`received on
shall be deemed not to have been recett@d by RAMfor
Agent or Owner, as appropriate, an} tifAmn m�agay 4tbm
Bond and to the extent of such payment E":shall bac
payment of principal of or aderext,on such`Boobil and sl
payments under such Bond .PG�ihZuHby BAMc ',Aiher fid
account of any Nonpayrrundshall dts.6barge the oi'll aim
iffwiL, hereby UNCONDITIONALLY AND
.`,tic Bonds named above (as set forth in the
or. at the election of RAM, directly to each
of the principal of and interest on the Bonds
rid indust becoftaacD,uc for PaYihcnt or the first Business Day' following the Business Day
�yg W4',vtl drcbuisaXbut without duplication in the case of duplicate claims for the same
r Bonds, the face amount of principal of and interest on the Bonds that is then Due for
the Issuer, but only upon receipt by RAM, in a font reasonably satisfactory to it, of (a)
{ principal or interest then Due for Payment and (b) evidence, including any appropriate
ith_respect to payment Of Such principal or interest that is Due for Payment shall thereupon
reAd on a giYen Business Day if it is received prior to 1:00 p.m. (New York time) on such
he ne pslbcss Day. If any Notice of Nonpayment received to RAM is incomplete, it
arposes of the preceding sentence, and RAM shall promptly so advise the Trustee, Paying
:an amended Notice of Nonpayment Upon disbursement under this Policy in respect of a
inethe owner of such Bond, any appurtenant coupon to such Bond and right to receipt of
ill be fully subrogated to the rights of the Owner, including the Ow'ner's right to receive
he Trustee or Paying Agent I'or duo benefit of the Owners, or directly to the Owners, on
of BAM under this Policy with respect to said Nonpayment,
Except to the e3ten'Lcx r sl}' modified by an endorsement hereto, the following terms shall have the meanings specified Rand purposes of
this Policy. `Business Dayneaps any day other than (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) a day on which banking institutions in the State ofNov York
or the Insurer r3Pis&I Agent (o's ' 'fined herein) are authorized or required 6y law or executive order to remain closed. "Due for Payment" means (a)
when referring to the principal or"69d, payable on the slated maturity date thereof or the dale on which the same shall have been duly called for
mandatory Sliking ,fatd,-Mdcmptiop'mhd docs not refer to any earlier date on which payment is due by reason of call for redemption (other than by
mandamggstglf�ng:ftind rt;dEmpliant, acceleration or other advancement of maturity (unless BAM shall elect, in its sole discretion, to pay such
principal due tipon such acceleration together want any accrued interest to the date of acceleration) and dd when referring to interest on a Bond,
payable on the sated dateJoor payment of interest. `Nonpayment" means, in respect of a Bond, the failure of the Issuer to have provided sufficient
funds to the Trusts 'orj f there is no Trustee, to the Paying Agent for payment in full of all principal and interest that is Due for Payment on such
Bond. `Nonpayment •shall also include, in respect of a Bond, any payment made to an Owner by or on behalf of the Issuer of principal or interest
that is Due for Payment. which payment has been recovered from such Owner pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code in accordance with a
final, nonappealable order of a court having competenijurisdiclion. "Notice"means delivery to RAM ofa noieeofelaim and certificate, by certified
mail, email or lelecopy, as set forth on the attached Schedule or other acceptable electronic delivery, in a form satisfactory to BAM. from and signed
by an Owner, the Trustee or the Paying Agent, which notice shall specify (a) the person or entity making the claim, (b) the Policy Number. (c) the
claimed amount. (d) payment instructions and (e) the date such claimed amount becomes or became Due for Payment. "Owmer' means, in respect of
a Bond, the person or entity who, at the time of Nonpayment, is enticed under the terms of such Ron([ to payment thereof, except dial "Owner" shall
not include the Issuer, the Member or any other person or entity whose direct or indirect obligation constitutes the underlying security for the Bonds.
BAM may appoint a fiscal agent (the `Insurer's Fiscal Agent") for purposes of this Policy by giving written notice to the Trustee, the
Paying Agent, the Member and the Issuer specifying the name and notice address ofthe Insurer's Fiscal Agent. From and after the date of receipt of
such notice by the Trusice, the Paying Agent, the Member or the Issuer (a) copies of all notices required to be delivered to BAM pursuant to this
Policy shall be simullareously delivered to the Insurer's Fiscal Agent and to BAM and shall not be deemed received until received by both and (b) all
payments required to be made by BAM under this Policy may be made directly by BAM or by the Insurer's Fiscal Agent on behalf of BAM. The
Insurer's Fiscal Agent is the agent of BAM only, and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent shall in no event be liable to the Trustee, Paying Agent or any Owner
for any act of the Insurer's Fiscal Agent or any failure of BAM to deposit or cause to be deposited sufficient funds to make payments due under this
Policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. BAM agrees not to assert, and hereby waives, only for the benefit of each Owmer, all
rights (whether by counterclaim, setoff or otherwise) and defenses (including, without limitation, the defense of wail),,, µ'hether acquired by
subrogation, assignment or otherwise, to the extent that such rights and defenses may be available to BAM to avoid payment°ofils obligations under
this Policy in accordance with the express provisions of this Policy. This Policy may not be canceled or revoked.
This Policy sets forth in full the undertaking of BAM and shall not be modified altered or affected by any otitB apeement or`ipswment,
including any modification or amendment thereto. Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement het0to;eny prermunarIeu, 0spect of
this Policy is nonrefundable for any reason whatsoever, including payment, or provision being made for payment, dftjfiq Bonds prior to maturity.
THIS POLICY IS NOT COVERED BY THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE SECURITY FUND SPECIFIED``[ARTICLE 76OF THE
NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THIS POLICY IS ISSUED WITHOUT CONTINGENT MUTUAL. I4CABILITY FOR ASSESSMENT.
In witness whereof, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY has caused this Politylo be executed on its behalf by its
Authorized Officer.
W
iNY
Notices (Unless Otherwise Specified by BADI)
Email:
claimsCd',buildamerica.com
Address:
I World Financial Center, 27th Boor
200 Liberty Street
New York. New York 10281
Tclecopy:
212-962-1524(attention: Claims)
M
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
NEW ISSUE
BOOK -ENTRY ONLY
*RATINGS: S&P: "AA" (stable outlook)
(Build America Mutual Assurance Company)
Underlying "A+" (stable outlook)
In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions and assuming the
accuracy of certain representation and continuing compliance with certain covenants, interest air the Series 2014 Bonds is excluded from
gross income for federal income tax purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.
Under existing law, Bond Counsel is of the opinion that the Series 2014 Bonds and the interest thereon are exemptfrom all state, county and
municipal taxes in the State of Arkansas. See the caption "TAX MATTERS" herein.
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
Dated: November 1, 2014 Due: November 1, as shown on inside cover
The Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the
"Series 2014 Bonds"), are being issued by the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") for the purpose of (i) paying a portion of the costs of
redeeming the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), (ii) paying a portion of
the costs of expanding and renovating Walton Arts Center, (iii) paying a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a regional
park, (iv) purchasing a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy for deposit to a debt service reserve, (v) purchasing a municipal
bond insurance policy, and (vi) paying certain expenses in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. See the captions "SOURCES
AND USES OF FUNDS," "REFUNDING PROGRAM," "THE PROJECTS" and "BOND INSURANCE" herein.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable only as fully registered bonds and, when issued, will be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as
nominee of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), New York, New York, to which principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on
the Series 2014 Bonds will be made so long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds. Individual purchases of the
Series 2014 Bonds will be made only in book -entry form, in denominations of $5,000 or integral multiples thereof. Individual purchasers
(`Beneficial Owners") of Series 2014 Bonds will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates. See the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY
SYSTEM" herein.
The Series 2014 Bonds shall bear interest from their dated date, payable on May I and November 1 of each year, commencing May I,
2015. All such interest payments shall be payable to the persons in whose name such Series 2014 Bonds are registered on the bond
registration books maintained by the Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as trustee and paying agent (the "Trustee"),
as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding the calendar month in which the applicable interest payment date falls. Principal
of and premium, if any, on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee. So long as DTC or its
nominee is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, disbursement of such payments to DTC Participants is the responsibility of DTC,
and the disbursement of such payments to Beneficial Owners is the responsibility of DTC Participants or Indirect Participants, as more fully
described herein.
Pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), between the City and the Trustee, the payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is secured by a pledge of the receipts from a one percent (1%) city-wide
tax (the "Tax") levied by the City upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or
motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of grass receipts or gross proceeds received by
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -
restaurants, caterers and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises or off -premises consumption. See
the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS" herein. Assuming the satisfaction of certain coverage tests, the City has reserved the right to
issue additional bonds to be secured on a parity basis with the Series 2014 Bonds. See the caption `THE SERIES 2014 BONDS — Additional
Bonds" herein. The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to optional and mandatory redemption prior to maturity as more fully described herein
under the caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS - Redemption."
The scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due will be guaranteed under a municipal band
insurance policy to be issued concurrently with the delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds by Build America Mutual Assurance Company.
tie BA M
The Series 2014 Bonds are special obligations of the City secured by and payable solely from receipts of the Tax. The Series
2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or
restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any
taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to
the Tax.
The Series 2014 Bonds are offered when, as and if issued by the City and are subject to the final approving opinion of Kutak Rock LLP,
Little Rock, Arkansas, Bond Counsel. Certain matters will be passed upon for the City by its counsel, Kit Williams, Esq., City Attorney. It
is expected that the Series 2014 Bonds will be available for delivery in New York, New York, on or about November 19, 2014.
Stephens Inc.
The date of this Official Statement is October 28, 2014.
° See the caption "RATINGS" herein.
$1,655,000 4.000% Term Bond due November 1, 2029 Yield: 3.125% CUSIP: 312665 AM4
$2,525,000 5.000% Term Bond due November 1, 2034 Yield: 2.870% CUSIP: 312665 AN2
$3,145,000 3.750% Term Bond due November 1, 2039 Yield: 3.860% CUSIP: 312665 AP7
(Plus accrued interest)
MATURITY SCHEDULE
Maturity
Principal
Interest
(November 1)
Amount
Rate
Yield
CUSIP
2015
$295,000
2.000%
0.300%
312665 AAO
2016
300,000
2.000%
0.590%
312665 AB8
2017
310,000
2.000%
0.900%
312665 AC6
2018
315,000
2.000%
1.210%
312665 AD4
2019
320,000
2.500%
1.520%
312665 AE2
2020
330,000
2.750%
1.860%
312665 AF9
2021
335,000
3.000%
2.150%
312665 AG7
2022
345,000
3.000%
2.390%
312665 AH5
2023
355,000
3.000%
2.520%
312665 AJI
2024
370,000
3.000%
2.620%
312665 AK8
2025
380,000
3.000%
2.720%
312665 AL6
$1,655,000 4.000% Term Bond due November 1, 2029 Yield: 3.125% CUSIP: 312665 AM4
$2,525,000 5.000% Term Bond due November 1, 2034 Yield: 2.870% CUSIP: 312665 AN2
$3,145,000 3.750% Term Bond due November 1, 2039 Yield: 3.860% CUSIP: 312665 AP7
(Plus accrued interest)
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Issuer
City Council
Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Rhonda Adams
Adella Gray
Mark Kinion
Alan Long
Sarah Marsh
Matthew Petty
Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Justin Tennant
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Paul Becker, Finance Director
Sondra Smith, City Clerk
Kit Williams, City Attorney
Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission
Ching Mong, Chair
Matt Behrend
Robert Ferrell
Tim Freeman
Matthew Petty
Justin Tennant
Hannah Withers
Marilyn Heifner, Executive Director
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Trustee and Paying Agent
KUTAK ROCK LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas
Bond Counsel
STEPHENS INC.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Underwriter
No dealer, broker, salesman or other person has been authorized by the City or by Stephens Inc. (the
"Underwriter") to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained herein; and, if
given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by
either of the foregoing. This Official Statement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to
buy, nor shall there be any sale of any Series 2014 Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer is not authorized, or
in which the person making such offer, solicitation or sale is not qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is
unlawful to make such offer, solicitation or sale. The information and expressions of opinion contained herein are
subject to change without notice, and neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any sale made hereunder
shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City since
the date hereof.
Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM") makes no representation regarding the Series 2014
Bonds or the advisability of investing in the Series 2014 Bonds. In addition, BAM has not independently verified,
makes no representation regarding, and does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this
Official Statement or any information or disclosure contained herein, or omitted herefrom, other than with respect to
the accuracy of the information regarding BAM, supplied by BAM and presented under the heading "BOND
INSURANCE" and "EXHIBIT B — Specimen Municipal Bond Insurance Policy".
THE SERIES 2014 BONDS HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED, NOR HAS THE TRUST INDENTURE BEEN QUALIFIED UNDER THE TRUST
INDENTURE ACT OF 1939, AS AMENDED, IN RELIANCE UPON CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH
REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION CONTAINED IN SUCH LAWS.
CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE CITY, THE
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY AND OTHER
SOURCES WHICH ARE BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE. THE UNDERWRITER HAS REVIEWED THE
INFORMATION IN THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND AS PART OF, ITS
RESPONSIBILITIES TO INVESTORS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AS APPLIED TO THE
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS TRANSACTION, BUT THE UNDERWRITER DOES NOT
GUARANTY THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION.
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING, THE UNDERWRITER MAY OVERALLOT OR EFFECT
TRANSACTIONS WHICH STABILIZE OR MAINTAIN THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SERIES 2014 BONDS
AT A LEVEL ABOVE THAT WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN THE OPEN MARKET.
SUCH
STABILIZING, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IntroductoryStatement.............................................................................................................I............................
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TheSeries 2014 Bonds..........................................................................................................................................
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Securityfor the Bonds...........................................................................................................................................
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BondInsurance........................................................................................................................................................
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Book -Entry Only System......................................................................................................................................
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RefundingProgram...............................................................................................................................................
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TheProjects...........................................................................................................................................................
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Sourcesand Uses of Funds....................................................................................................................................
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DebtService Requirements...................................................................................................................................
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EstimatedDebt Service Coverage.........................................................................................................................
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TheCity.................................................................................................................................................................
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TheCommission...................................................................................................................................................
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Definitions of Certain Terms.................................................................................................................................
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Summaryof the Indenture.....................................................................................................................................
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Summary of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement..............................................................................................
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Underwriting.........................................................................................................................................................
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TaxMatters...........................................................................................................................................................
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Ratings....................................................................................................................................................................
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LegalMatters........................................................................................................................................................
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Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................................................
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Accuracy and Completeness of Official Statement...............................................................................................
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APPENDIX A - Form of Bond Counsel Opinion.................................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B - Specimen Municipal Bond Insurance Policy..............................................................................B-1
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
$10,980,000
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS
SERIES 2014
INTRODUCTORYSTATEMENT
The following introductory statement is subject in all respects to the more complete information set forth in
this Official Statement. All descriptions and summaries of documents hereinafter set forth are qualified in their
entirety by reference to each such document. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to such terms under the caption "DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS" herein.
This Official Statement, including the cover page and the Appendices hereto, is furnished in connection
with the offering of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement
and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, in the principal amount of $10,980,000 (the "Series 2014 Bonds"), by the City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City").
The City is a city of the first class organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas (the
"State"). The City is authorized under the laws of the State, including particularly, the Advertising and Promotion
Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time
amended, the "Act"), to issue and sell its bonds for the purpose of financing and refinancing the cost of tourism
projects, such as cultural arts and entertainment facilities and public recreation facilities. Pursuant to the Act, the
City has previously issued and there are currently outstanding its Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds").
The Series 2014 Bonds are to be issued by the City pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 5713, adopted
and approved by the City Council on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), for the purpose of (i)
paying a portion of the costs of redeeming all of the outstanding Series 2003 Bonds, (ii) paying a portion of the costs
of expanding and renovating Walton Arts Center, a cultural arts facility owned by and located within the City (the
"Walton Arts Center Project"), (iii) paying a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a regional
park within the City (the "Park Project'), (iv) purchasing a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy for
deposit to a debt service reserve, (v) purchasing a municipal bond insurance policy, and (vi) paying certain expenses in
connection with the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. See the captions "SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS,"
"REFUNDING PROGRAM" and "THE PROJECTS" herein. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds for the
aforementioned purposes was approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the City at a special election held
November 12, 2013.
The Series 2014 Bonds are not general obligations of the City, but are special obligations payable solely
from and secured by a pledge of the revenues derived by the City from a one percent (I%) tax (the "Tax") originally
levied in 1977 upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing
hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or
gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession
stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and
beverages for on -premises and off -premises consumption. The regularly scheduled payment of principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due is guaranteed under a municipal bond insurance policy (the "Policy")
issued concurrently with the delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds by Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a
New York domiciled mutual insurance corporation (`BAM"). See the captions "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS,"
"BOND INSURANCE" and "SUMMARY OF THE INDENTURE" herein.
The faith and credit of the City are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, and the
Series 2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory debt limitation or restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or
contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the
payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to the Tax Receipts.
Additional Bonds may be issued on a parity of security with the Series 2014 Bonds under certain
circumstances set forth in the Indenture (hereinafter defined). The Series 2014 Bonds and any such Additional
Bonds are herein collectively referred to as the "Bonds." Seethe caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS -Additional
Bonds" and " - Superior Obligations Prohibited" herein.
The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to optional and mandatory redemption as provided under the caption
"THE SERIES 2014 Bonds —Redemption" herein.
Pursuant to the provisions of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated as of the date of delivery of the
Series 2014 Bonds, by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as dissemination agent (the
"Continuing Disclosure Agreement"), the City has undertaken certain obligations with respect to providing ongoing
disclosure of certain financial and operating data concerning the City and the Tax Receipts and of the occurrence of
certain material events. See the caption "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT"
herein.
This Official Statement contains brief descriptions or summaries of, among other matters, the City, the
Series 2014 Bonds, the Tax Receipts, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and the Trust Indenture dated as of
November 1, 2014, (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, as trustee and paying agent (the "Trustee"), pursuant to which the Series 2014 Bonds are issued and
secured. Such descriptions and information do not purport to be comprehensive or definitive. All references herein
to the Indenture and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to each such
document, and all references to the Series 2014 Bonds are qualified in their entirety by reference to the definitive
form thereof and the information with respect thereto included in the Indenture. Copies of the Continuing
Disclosure Agreement, the Indenture, and the form of Series 2014 Bond included therein, are available from the City
by writing to the attention of the City Clerk, City of Fayetteville, City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain,
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, and, during the initial offering period only, from the Underwriter, Stephens Inc., 3425
North Futrall, Suite 201, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Tax Receipt data has been provided by the City from the
audited records of the City and certain demographic information has been obtained from other sources which are
believed to be reliable.
THE SERIES 2014 BONDS
Description. The Series 2014 Bonds will be initially dated as of November 1, 2014, and will bear interest
payable semiannually on May 1 and November I of each year, commencing May 1, 2015, at the rates set forth on
the inside cover page hereof. The Series 2014 Bonds will mature on November 1 in the years and in the principal
amounts set forth on the inside cover page hereof.
The Series 2014 Bonds are issuable only in the form of fully registered bonds and, when issued, will be
registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), New York,
New York, to which principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on the Series 2014 Bonds will be made so
long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds. Individual purchases of the Series 2014
Bonds will be made only in book -entry form, in denominations of $5,000 or integral multiples thereof. Individual
purchasers ("Beneficial Owners") of Series 2014 Bonds will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates. See
the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM" herein.
All interest payments on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable to the persons in whose name such Series
2014 Bonds are registered on the bond registration books maintained by the Trustee, as of the fifteenth day of the
calendar month next preceding the calendar month in which the applicable interest payment date falls. Principal of
and premium, if any, on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee.
All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Series 2014 Bond to
the extent of the sum or sums so paid. So long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner of the Series 2014
Bonds, disbursement of such payments to DTC Participants is the responsibility of DTC, and the disbursement of
such payments to Beneficial Owners is the responsibility of DTC Participants or Indirect Participants, as more fully
described herein.
Redemption. (1) The Series 2014 Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the election of the
City, on and after November 1, 2024, in whole or in part (in any order of maturities directed by the City, and by lot
within a maturity) at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus
accrued interest to the date of redemption.
(2) The Series 2014 Bonds shall be redeemed prior to maturity, in whole or in part (in inverse order of
maturities and by lot within a maturity), on any Interest Payment Date, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, from moneys on deposit in the
Projects Fund in excess of the amount needed to complete the Walton Arts Center Project or the Park Project.
(3) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2029, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November I
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year Principal Amount
2026 $ 390,000
2027 405,000
2028 420,000
2029 (maturity) 440,000
(4) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2034, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November 1
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year
Principal Amount
2030
$455,000
2031
480,000
2032
505,000
2033
530,000
2034 (maturity)
555,000
(5) The Series 2014 Bonds maturing on November 1, 2039, are subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption prior to maturity in part, selected by lot by the Trustee in such manner as it may determine, on November 1
in the years and amounts set forth below at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed,
plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.
Year
Principal Amount
2035
$585,000
2036
605,000
2037
630,000
2038
650,000
2039 (maturity)
675,000
At its option, to be exercised on or before the 45" day next preceding any mandatory sinking fund redemption
date for any Series 2014 Bonds maturing November 1, 2029, November 1, 2034 and November 1, 2039 (the "Series
2014 Term Bonds"), the City may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation Series 2014 Term Bonds, or portions thereof
($5,000 or any integral multiple thereof), in any aggregate principal amount desired. Each such Series 2014 Term
Bond, or portion thereof, so delivered or previously redeemed (otherwise than through mandatory sinking fund
redemption) and canceled by the Trustee shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of the principal amount thereof on
the obligation of the City on such mandatory sinking fund redemption date, and any excess over such amount shall be
credited on future mandatory sinking fund redemption obligations with respect to the Series 2014 Term Bonds in
chronological order, and the principal amount of such Series 2014 Term Bonds so to be redeemed shall be accordingly
reduced.
Partial Redemption of a Series 2014 Bond. If less than all of the Series 2014 Bonds of a maturity are called
for redemption, the particular Series 2014 Bonds or portions of Series 2014 Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected
by lot in such manner as the Trustee in its discretion may deem fair and appropriate. So long as DTC or its nominee
is the sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, the procedures established by DTC shall control with respect
to the selection of the particular Series 2014 Bonds to be redeemed.
Notice of Redemption. Notice of the call for any redemption (other than mandatory sinking fund
redemption), identifying the Series 2014 Bonds or portions thereof being called and the date on which they shall be
presented for payment, shall be mailed by the Trustee by first class mail (or, so long as DTC or its nominee is the
sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, by any other means acceptable to DTC, including facsimile) to the
registered owner of each such Series 2014 Bond addressed to such registered owner at his registered address and
placed in the mails not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption;
provided, however, that failure to give such notice by mailing, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of
any proceeding for the redemption of any Series 2014 Bond with respect to which no such failure or defect has
occurred. Any notice mailed as provided above shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or
not the registered owner receives the notice.
Additional Bonds. The City may issue from time to time one or more series of Additional Bonds for the
purpose of (i) financing Project costs in connection with the acquisition, construction and/or equipping of a Project,
(ii) refunding the Series 2014 Bonds or any series of Additional Bonds, in whole or in part, or (iii) any combination
thereof. Additional Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with the Series 2014 Bonds and any other series of
Additional Bonds theretofore issued and then Outstanding, except insofar as any terms or conditions of redemption
or purchase established under the Indenture may afford additional benefit or security for the Bonds of any particular
series and except for the security afforded by any municipal bond insurance obtained with respect to any particular
series of Bonds. Before any Additional Bonds are authenticated, there shall be delivered to the Trustee the items
required for the issuance of Bonds by the Indenture, plus a Certificate of the Finance Director of the City certifying
that, based upon necessary investigation, the Tax Receipts deposited into the Revenue Fund during the most recent
twelve (12) months were not less than (i) 140% of the maximum Annual Debt Service on all then Outstanding
Bonds, plus the Additional Bonds then proposed to be issued, and (ii) the amount, if any, needed to make required
deposits to the Debt Service Reserve Fund. No Additional Bonds shall be issued unless there is no default at the
time of issuance under the Indenture.
Superior Obligations Prohibited. Except to the extent as provided above with respect to the issuance of
Additional Bonds, so long as Bonds are Outstanding under the Indenture, the City has covenanted not to create or
permit the creation of any indebtedness, or to issue any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates or other obligations or
evidences of indebtedness payable in any manner from the Tax Receipts or otherwise from the Trust Estate which
(i) will in any way be superior to or rank on a parity with the Bonds, or (ii) will in any way be secured by a lien and
charge on the Tax Receipts or on the moneys deposited in or to be deposited in the Revenue Fund, prior to or equal
with the lien, pledge and charge created in the Indenture for the security of the Bonds, or (iii) will be payable prior
to or equal with the payments to be made from the Tax Receipts or the Revenue Fund into the Bond Fund or Debt
Service Reserve Fund, or from said Bond Fund or Debt Service Reserve Fund for the payment of the Bonds. The
City is not prohibited or restricted from issuing bonds payable from Tax Receipts so long as use of the Tax Receipts
in favor of said bonds shall be made expressly subject and subordinate to the pledge and use of Tax Receipts to pay
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds and to make all required deposits into all funds held by
the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture.
Transfer or Exchange. The Bonds may be transferred on the books of registration kept by the Trustee by
the registered owner in person or by the owner's duly authorized attorney, upon surrender thereof, together with a
written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner or the owner's duly authorized attorney. Upon
surrender for transfer of any Bond at the principal corporate office of the Trustee, the City shall execute and the
Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees a new Bond or Bonds of the same
series and in the same aggregate principal amount and of any authorized denomination or denominations.
Transfers of registration or exchanges of Bonds shall be without charge to the Holders of such Bonds, but
any taxes or other governmental charges required to be paid with respect to the same shall be paid by the Holder of
the Bond requesting such transfer or exchange as a condition precedent to the exercise of such privilege.
The Trustee shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period from and including a
Record Date to the next succeeding interest payment date of such Bond nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after
the mailing of notice calling such Bond for redemption has been made, and prior to such redemption.
So long as DTC or its nominee is the sole registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, transfers of beneficial
interests in the Series 2014 Bonds shall be in accordance with the rules and procedures of DTC and its direct and
indirect participants. See the caption "BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM" herein.
SECURITY FOR THE BONDS
Tax Receipts. The Bonds are special obligations of the City secured by and payable from the revenues
derived by the City from a one percent (1%) tax (the "Pax") levied upon (i) the gross receipts and gross proceeds
derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the
boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants, cafes,
cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store-
restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises and off -premises
consumption.
Pursuant to the Act, the City levied the Tax in 1977. The Tax is limited by statute to 3% of the amount of
such gross receipts and proceeds. Pursuant to the Act and the Indenture, the City has pledged the receipts of the Tax
(the "Tax Receipts") to the payment of the Bonds. The Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Commission") has approved such pledge, as required by statute. The City has
continuously collected the Tax since June 1, 1977, following approval by the citizens of the City in a special election
held on May 3, 1977.
The City has covenanted in the Indenture that, for so long as there are Outstanding Bonds, the Tax will not
be repealed and the current Tax rate of 1% will not be reduced. In addition, the City has further covenanted that all
necessary action will be taken, from time to time, to collect such tax in full amount due and to apply the Tax
Receipts in the manner provided in the Indenture.
The following table shows Tax Receipts for the years 2002 through 2014.
Calendar Year Tax Receipts
2002
$ 1,489,011
2003
1,556,511
2004
1,756,319
2005
1,944,250
2006
2,063,875
2007
2,030,913
2008
2,171,452
2009
2,165,809
2010
2,181,585
2011
2,298,187
2012[71
2,732,282
2013
2,624,137
2014121
1,775,061
7.' Includes $211,138 in accruals due to revenue recognition timing change.
721 Unaudited; for the eight months ended August 31, 2014.
Source: City records.
The faith and credit of the City are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, and the
Series 2014 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or
statutory debt limitation or restriction. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds shall not directly, indirectly or
contingently obligate the City to levy or pledge any taxes whatsoever or to make any appropriation for the
payment of the Series 2014 Bonds, except as described herein with respect to the Tax Receipts.
Debt Service Reserve. The Indenture creates a Debt Service Reserve Fund and requires that it be
maintained in an amount equal to the least of (a) 10% of the face amount of each series of Outstanding Bonds,
(b) the maximum Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds, or (c) 1.25 times the average Annual
Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds. The Debt Service Reserve Fund shall be used solely to pay the
principal of and interest on Outstanding Bonds as due for which there are no available funds in the Bond Fund to
make such payments.
The Indenture authorizes the City to obtain a debt service reserve insurance policy in place of fully funding
the Debt Service Reserve Fund. Accordingly, application has been made to Build America Mutual Assurance
Company ("BAM"), and BAM has made a commitment to issue a debt service reserve insurance policy (the
"Reserve Policy"), effective as of the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds, for the purpose of funding the Debt
Service Reserve Fund. The Series 2014 Bonds will only be delivered upon the issuance of such Reserve Policy. The
premium on the Reserve Policy is to be fully paid at or prior to the issuance and delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds.
The Reserve Policy provides that BAM will make payment to the Trustee of that portion of the principal of
and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds that shall become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of
Nonpayment by the City, as provided in the Reserve Policy, on the later of (i) the Business Day on which such
principal and interest becomes Due for Payment and (ii) the first Business Day following the Business Day on which
BAM shall have received a completed Notice of Nonpayment in a form reasonably satisfactory to it. Payment by
BAM to the Trustee for the benefit of the Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds shall, to the extent thereof, discharge the
obligation of BAM under the Reserve Policy.
The amount available at any particular time to be paid to the Trustee under the terms of the Reserve Policy
shall automatically be reduced by and to the extent of any payment under the Reserve Policy. However, after such
payment, the amount available under the Reserve Policy shall be reinstated in full or in part, but only up to the
Policy Limit, to the extent of the reimbursement of such payment (after taking into account the payment of interest
and expenses) to BAM by or on behalf of the City.
Unless otherwise defined under this caption, all capitalized terms used in the language under this caption
shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Reserve Policy.
For information on BAM see the caption "BOND INSURANCE" herein
Bond Insurance. Subject to certain limitations as described herein, the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by BAM pursuant to its municipal
bond insurance policy (the "Policy"). See the caption "BOND INSURANCE" herein for further information
concerning the terms and conditions of the Policy and a description of BAM. A specimen of the Policy appears as
Appendix B to this Official Statement.
BOND INSURANCE
Bond Insurance Policy
Concurrently with the issuance of the Bonds, Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM") will
issue its Municipal Bond Insurance Policy for the Series 2014 Bonds (the "Policy"). The Policy guarantees the
scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds when due as set forth in the form of the
Policy included as an exhibit to this Official Statement.
The Policy is not covered by any insurance security or guaranty fund established under New York,
California, Connecticut or Florida insurance law.
Build America Mutual Assurance Company
BAM is a New York domiciled mutual insurance corporation. BAM provides credit enhancement products
solely to issuers in the U.S. public finance markets. BAM will only insure obligations of states, political
subdivisions, integral parts of states or political subdivisions or entities otherwise eligible for the exclusion of
income under section 115 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No member of BAM is liable for
the obligations of BAM.
The address of the principal executive offices of BAM is: 200 Liberty Street, 27" Floor, New York, New
York 10281, its telephone number is: 212-235-2500, and its website is located at: www.buildamerica.com.
BAM is licensed and subject to regulation as a financial guaranty insurance corporation under the laws of
the State of New York and in particular Articles 41 and 69 of the New York Insurance Law.
BAM's financial strength is rated "AA/Stable" by Standard and Poor's Ratings Services, a Standard &
Poor's Financial Services LLC business ("S&P"). An explanation of the significance of the rating and current
reports may be obtained from S&P at www.standardandpoors.com. The rating of BAM should be evaluated
independently. The rating reflects S&P's current assessment of the creditworthiness of BAM and its ability to pay
claims on its policies of insurance. The above rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold the Series 2014
Bonds, and such rating is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by S&P, including withdrawal initiated at the
request of BAM in its sole discretion. Any downward revision or withdrawal of the above rating may have an
adverse effect on the market price of the Series 2014 Bonds. BAM only guarantees scheduled principal and
scheduled interest payments payable by the issuer of the Series 2014 Bonds on the date(s) when such amounts were
initially scheduled to become due and payable (subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Policy), and BAM
does not guarantee the market price or liquidity of the Series 2014 Bonds, nor does it guarantee that the rating on the
Series 2014 Bonds will not be revised or withdrawn.
Capitalization of BAM
BAM's total admitted assets, total liabilities, and total capital and surplus, as of June 30, 2014 and as
prepared in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New York State
Department of Financial Services were $477.8 million, $17.9 million and $459.9 million, respectively.
BAM is party to a first loss reinsurance treaty that provides first loss protection up to a maximum of 15%
of the par amount outstanding for each policy issued by BAM, subject to certain limitations and restrictions.
BAM's most recent Statutory Annual Statement, which has been filed with the New York State Insurance
Department and posted on BAM's website at www.buildamerica.com, is incorporated herein by reference and may
be obtained, without charge, upon request to BAM at its address provided above (Attention: Finance Department).
Future financial statements will similarly be made available when published.
BAM makes no representation regarding the Series 2014 Bonds or the advisability of investing in the
Series 2014 Bonds. In addition, BAM has not independently verified, makes no representation regarding, and does
not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this Official Statement or any information or
disclosure contained herein, or omitted herefrom, other than with respect to the accuracy of the information
regarding BAM, supplied by BAM and presented under the heading "BOND INSURANCE".
Additional Information Available from BAM
Credit Insights Videos. For certain BAM-insured issues, BAM produces and posts a brief Credit Insights
video that provides a discussion of the obligor and some of the key factors BAM's analysts and credit committee
considered when approving the credit for insurance. The Credit Insights videos are easily accessible on BAM's
website at buildamerica.com/creditinsights/.
Obligor Disclosure Briefs. Subsequent to closing, BAM posts an Obligor Disclosure Brief on every issue
insured by BAM, including the Series 2014 Bonds. BAM Obligor Disclosure Briefs provide information about the
gross par insured by CUSIP, maturity and coupon; sector designation (e.g. general obligation, sales tax); a summary
of financial information and key ratios; and demographic and economic data relevant to the obligor, if available. The
Obligor Disclosure Briefs are also easily accessible on BAM's website at buildamerica.com/obligor/.
Disclaimers. The Obligor Disclosure Briefs and the Credit Insights videos and the information contained
therein are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities or to make any investment decisions. Credit -
related and other analyses and statements in the Obligor Disclosure Briefs and the Credit Insights videos are
statements of opinion as of the date expressed, and BAM assumes no responsibility to update the content of such
material. The Obligor Disclosure Briefs and Credit Insight videos are prepared by BAM and have not been
reviewed or approved by the issuer of or the underwriter for the Series 2014 Bonds, and they assume no
responsibility for their content.
BAM receives compensation (an insurance premium) for the insurance that it is providing with respect to
the Series 2014 Bonds. Neither BAM nor any affiliate of BAM has purchased, or committed to purchase, any of the
Series 2014 Bonds, whether at the initial offering or otherwise.
BOOK -ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM
The Series 2014 Bonds will be issued only as one fully registered Series 2014 Bond for each maturity, in
the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), as
registered owner of all the Series 2014 Bonds. The fully registered Series 2014 Bonds will be retained and
immobilized in the custody of DTC.
DTC (or any successor securities depository) or its nominee for all purposes under the Indenture will be
considered by the City and the Trustee to be the owner or holder of the Series 2014 Bonds.
Owners of any book entry interests in the Series 2014 Bonds (the "book entry interest owners") described
below, will not receive or have the right to receive physical delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, and will not be
considered by the City and the Trustee to be, and will not have any rights as, owners or holders of the Series 2014
Bonds under the bond proceedings and the Indenture except to the extent, if any, expressly provided thereunder.
CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING DTC AND DIRECT PARTICIPANTS IS SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY DTC. THE CITY, THE UNDERWRITER AND
BOND COUNSEL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF SUCH STATEMENTS.
DTC, the world's largest depository, is a limited -purpose trust company organized under the New York
Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code,
and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. DTC holds and provides asset servicing for over 3.5 million issues of U.S. and non -U.S. equity issues,
corporate and municipal debt issues and money market instruments (from over 120 countries and territories) that
DTC's participants ("Direct Participants") deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among
Direct Participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities, through electronic computerized
book-entry transfers and pledges among Direct Participants' accounts. This eliminates the need for physical
movement of securities certificates. Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and
dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ("DTCC"). DTCC is the holding company for DTC,
the National Securities Clearing Corporation and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, all of which are registered
agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to
others such as both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing
corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either directly or
indirectly ("Indirect Participants"). The DTC Rules applicable to its Direct and Indirect Participants are on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com and
www.dtc.com.
Purchases of Series 2014 Bonds under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants,
which will receive a credit for the Series 2014 Bonds on DTC's records. The ownership interest of each actual
purchaser of each Series 2014 Bond ("Beneficial Owner") is in turn to be recorded on the Direct and Indirect
Participants' records. Beneficial Owners will not receive written confirmation from DTC of their purchase, but
Beneficial Owners are expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as
periodic statements of their holdings, from the Direct or Indirect Participant through which the Beneficial Owner
entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the Series 2014 Bonds are to be accomplished by
entries made on the books of Direct and Indirect Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial
Owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in Series 2014 Bonds, except in the event
that use of the Book-Entry System for the Series 2014 Bonds is discontinued.
To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Series 2014 Bonds deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are
registered in the name of DTC's partnership nominee, Cede & Co. or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of Series 2014 Bonds with DTC and their registration in the name of
Cede & Co. or such other nominee do not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the
actual Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds, DTC's records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants
to whose accounts such Series 2014 Bonds are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The
Direct and Indirect Participants will remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their
customers.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct Participants to
Indirect Participants, and by Direct Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by
arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to
time. Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Series 2014 Bonds within a maturity are to be
redeemed, DTC's practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct Participant in such
maturity to be redeemed.
Neither DTC nor Cede & Co. (nor such other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC's Procedures. Under its usual
procedures, DTC mails an Omnibus Proxy to the City as soon as possible after the Record Date. The Omnibus
Proxy will assign Cede & Co.'s consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts the Series
2014 Bonds are credited on the Record Date (identified in a listing attached to the Omnibus Proxy).
Payment of debt service and redemption proceeds with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds will be made to
Cede & Co., or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTC's practice is
to credit Direct Participants' accounts upon DTC's receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the
City or the Trustee on payable date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC's records.
Payments by Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices,
as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in "street name," and
will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of DTC, the Trustee or the City, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Payment of redemption proceeds and debt service to
Cede & Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC) is the
responsibility of the City or the Trustee, disbursement of such payments to Direct Participants will be the
responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of
Direct and Indirect Participants.
BENEFICIAL OWNERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THE DIRECT PARTICIPANTS OR INDIRECT
PARTICIPANTS FROM WHOM THEY PURCHASE A BOOK ENTRY INTEREST TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SYSTEM MAINTAINED BY SUCH DIRECT PARTICIPANTS OR
INDIRECT PARTICIPANTS TO RECORD SUCH INTERESTS, TO MAKE PAYMENTS, TO FORWARD
NOTICES OF REDEMPTION AND OF OTHER INFORMATION.
THE CITY AND THE TRUSTEE HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ASPECTS
OF THE RECORDS OR NOTICES RELATING TO, OR PAYMENTS MADE ON ACCOUNT OF, BOOK
ENTRY INTEREST OWNERSHIP, OR FOR MAINTAINING, SUPERVISING OR REVIEWING ANY
RECORDS RELATING TO THAT OWNERSHIP.
The Trustee and the City, so long as a book entry method of recording and transferring interest in the Series
2014 Bonds is used, will send any notice of redemption or of any Indenture amendment or supplement or other
notices to Bondholders under the Indenture only to DTC (or any successor securities depository) or its nominee.
Any failure of DTC to advise any Direct Participants, or of any Direct Participants or Indirect Participants to notify
any Beneficial Owner, of any such notice and its content or effect will not affect the validity of the redemption of
the Series 2014 Bonds called for redemption, the Indenture amendment or supplement, or any other action premised
on notice given under the Indenture.
The City and the Trustee cannot and do not give any assurances that DTC, Direct Participants, Indirect
Participants or others will distribute payments of debt service on the Series 2014 Bonds made to DTC or its nominee
as the registered owner of the Series 2014 Bonds, or any redemption or other notices, to the Beneficial Owners, or
that they will do so on a timely basis, or that DTC will serve and act in a manner described in this Official
Statement.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depository with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds
at any time by giving reasonable notice to the City or the Trustee. Under such circumstances, in the event that a
successor securities depository is not obtained, bond certificates are required to be printed and delivered.
In addition, the City may decide to discontinue use of the system of book -entry transfers through DTC (or a
successor securities depository). In that event, bond certificates will be printed and delivered.
REFUNDING PROGRAM
Purpose. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be utilized, along with other available
moneys, to effect a current refunding of $650,000 outstanding principal amount of the City's Hotel and Restaurant
Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"). The Series 2003 Bonds were issued to
refund a prior series of bonds approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the City at a special election held
August 5, 1997, for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing the Fayetteville Town Center, a
multipurpose civic center located on the south side of the downtown square.
Refunded Bonds. The Series 2003 Bonds will be called for redemption by the City on December 22, 2014,
pursuant to the provisions of the trust indenture under which the Series 2003 Bonds were issued, and will be paid
from funds deposited with the BOKF, NA, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee") under the
provisions of an Escrow Deposit Agreement to be dated as of the date of delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds (the
"Escrow Agreement"), between the City and the Escrow Trustee.
The Indenture provides that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Series 2014 Bonds, together with
moneys released from the bond fund relating to the Series 2003 Bonds, will be held by the Escrow Trustee under the
Escrow Agreement in an escrow fund (the "Escrow Fund") and used to purchase direct obligations of the United
States of America (or their equivalents) (the "Defeasance Securities"). The Underwriter will verify at the time of
delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds that the Defeasance Securities will mature and yield interest in such amounts
which, together with uninvested funds, if any, in the Escrow Fund will be sufficient to pay, when due, the principal
of and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds.
Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Fund is irrevocably pledged to the payment of
the principal of and interest on the Series 2003 Bonds.
By the deposit of Defeasance Securities and uninvested cash with the Escrow Trustee pursuant to the
Escrow Agreement, the City will have defeased the Series 2003 Bonds. In the opinion of Bond Counsel, the Series
2003 Bonds will no longer be payable from, or secured by a pledge of, the Tax Receipts, but will be payable solely
from the principal of and the interest on the Defeasance Securities and uninvested cash held for such purpose by the
Escrow Trustee, and the pledge of Tax Receipts securing the Series 2003 Bonds, together with all other obligations
of the City to the holders of the Series 2003 Bonds under the trust indenture securing the Series 2003 Bonds, will be
discharged.
THE PROJECTS
Walton Arts Center Project. The total cost of the Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation is
estimated to be $16.5 million. Approximately $6,953,000 of this amount will be funded with proceeds of the Series
2014 Bonds, with the remainder to be provided by private donations solicited by the Walton Arts Center Foundation
or from existing assets of the Foundation. The City's funding share of the Walton Arts Center Project will be
limited to available proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds deposited in the Walton Arts Center Account of the Projects
Fund. Such proceeds are expected to be applied to costs associated with site and structural improvements for the
Walton Arts Center lobby and Starr Theater, the back staging area of the theater, lobby restrooms, and electrical and
HVAC infrastructure enhancements.
Park Project. The Park Project is the first phase of the acquisition, construction and equipping of a
regional park facility in the southwestern portion of the City near the intersection of U.S. Interstate 40 and Cato
Springs Road. The current estimated total cost of the regional park is $28 million to be completed in phases as
funding becomes available. Approximately $3,527,000 of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be deposited
into the Park Account of the Projects Fund and applied to pay for Phase One of the regional park. Phase One
components are expected to include baseball fields and soccer fields and related improvements, as well as a pavilion
and playground to be located on the "Great Lawn" of the park.
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
$ 655,192
The proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds and other available moneys will be used as follows:
Sources of Funds
Deposit to Projects Fund (Park Project)
Series 2014 Bond Proceeds
$ 10,980,000
Series 2003 Bond Fund
56,092
Net Reoffering Premium
662.791
Total Sources:
$11.698.883
Uses of Funds
Transfer to Escrow Trustee
$ 655,192
Deposit to Projects Fund (Walton Arts Center Project)
7,181,021
Deposit to Projects Fund (Park Project)
3,642,639
Purchase of Debt Service Reserve Fund Insurance Policy
11,608
Purchase of Municipal Bond Insurance Policy
16,123
Costs of Issuance and Underwriter's Discount
192,300
Total Uses: $ 11.698.883
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DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
As of the date of closing, the Series 2014 Bonds will constitute the only debt obligations secured by the
Tax Receipts. The following table sets forth the amounts required to pay scheduled principal of and interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds during each year:
Including mandatory sinking fund redemptions.
ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE
The following table shows estimated maximum annual debt service coverage with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds utilizing Tax Receipts for the twelve months ended August 31, 2014.
Historical Tax ReceiptsM $2,677,468
Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirement
on the Series 2014 Bonds (2) $ 703,513
Maximum Annual Debt Service Coverage 3.81 X
"' See the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS -Tax Receipts" herein.
(i) See the caption "DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS" herein.
THE COVERAGE NUMBERS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX
RECEIPTS CALCULATED ON AN ACCRUAL BASIS. ACTUAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX RECEIPTS WILL
DEPEND ON NUMEROUS FACTORS, AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT FUTURE TAX
RECEIPTS AVAILABLE TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL APPROXIMATE
SUCH HISTORICAL RESULTS.
Series 2014
Series 2014
Total Debt
Year
Principal(')
Interest
Service
2015
$ 295,000
$ 405,413
$ 700,413
2016
300,000
399,512
699,512
2017
310,000
393,513
703,513
2018
315,000
387,312
702,312
2019
320,000
381,013
701,013
2020
330,000
373,012
703,012
2021
335,000
363,938
698,938
2022
345,000
353,887
698,887
2023
355,000
343,538
698,538
2024
370,000
332,887
702,887
2025
380,000
321,788
701,788
2026
390,000
310,387
700,387
2027
405,000
294,788
699,788
2028
420,000
278,587
698,587
2029
440,000
261,788
701,788
2030
455,000
244,187
699,187
2031
480,000
221,438
701,438
2032
505,000
197,437
702,437
2033
530,000
172,188
702,188
2034
555,000
145,687
700,687
2035
585,000
117,938
702,938
2036
605,000
96,000
701,000
2037
630,000
73,312
703,312
2038
650,000
49,688
699,688
2039
675.000
25.312
700.312
Totals:
$10.980A00
$6.544.550
$17.524.550
Including mandatory sinking fund redemptions.
ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE
The following table shows estimated maximum annual debt service coverage with respect to the Series
2014 Bonds utilizing Tax Receipts for the twelve months ended August 31, 2014.
Historical Tax ReceiptsM $2,677,468
Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirement
on the Series 2014 Bonds (2) $ 703,513
Maximum Annual Debt Service Coverage 3.81 X
"' See the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS -Tax Receipts" herein.
(i) See the caption "DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS" herein.
THE COVERAGE NUMBERS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX
RECEIPTS CALCULATED ON AN ACCRUAL BASIS. ACTUAL COLLECTIONS OF TAX RECEIPTS WILL
DEPEND ON NUMEROUS FACTORS, AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT FUTURE TAX
RECEIPTS AVAILABLE TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON THE SERIES 2014 BONDS WILL APPROXIMATE
SUCH HISTORICAL RESULTS.
THE CITY
General. The City is a city of the first class organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arkansas.
The City is the seat of government of Washington County (the "County") and is the fourth largest city in the State.
The City is located in the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (the "MSA"), which
includes all of Washington and Benton Counties in the northwest corner of the State and is approximately 185 miles
northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas, 125 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 210 miles south of Kansas City,
Missouri.
The City is served by U.S. Interstate 49, U.S. Highways 62 and 71, and State Highways 16, 45, 112, 156,
180 and 265. The Burlington Northern Railroad has several lines running through the City, and a general aviation
airport with a 6,006 -foot runway is available for limited commuter travel. The Northwest Arkansas Regional
Airport is located approximately 40 minutes from downtown Fayetteville and provides daily flights to numerous
venues.
Government. The City currently operates under the Mayor -Council form of government pursuant to which
a mayor, city attorney, city clerk and eight aldermen are elected, two from each of the City's four wards. The
mayor, city attorney and city clerk are full-time positions elected to four-year terms. Aldermen also serve four-year
terms.
The City's elected officials and the dates on which their respective terms expire are as follows:
Name
Office
Term Expires
Lioneld Jordan
Mayor
12/31/16
Kit Williams
City Attorney
12/31/14
Sondra Smith
City Clerk
12/31/16
Rhonda Adams
Alderman
12/31/14
Adella Gray
Alderman
12/31/14
Mark Kinion
Alderman
12/31/14
Alan Long
Alderman
12/31/16
Sarah Marsh
Alderman
12/31/16
Matthew Petty
Alderman
12/31/16
Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr.
Alderman
12/31/16
Justin Tennant
Alderman
12/31/14
Population. The following is a table of population changes for the City, the MSA and the State of
Arkansas, according to the United States Census Bureau:
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City of
State of
Year
Fayetteville
MSA
Arkansas
1960
20,274
92,069
1,786,272
1970
30,729
127,846
1,923,322
1980
36,608
178,609
2,286,435
1990
42,099
210,908
2,350,624
2000
58,047
311,121
2,673,400
2010
73,580
463,204
2,915,918
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Economic Data. Per capita personal income figures for the MSA and the State of Arkansas areas follows:
State of
Year
MSA
Arkansas
2003
$25,387
$25,434
2004
27,420
26,846
2005
28,685
27,908
2006
30,168
29,459
2007
31,586
31,517
2008
32,537
32,257
2009
32,313
31,688
2010
33,309
32,373
2011
34,130
33,740
2012
35,437
34,723
Source: Discover Arkansas, Data Analysis.
Retail sales figures for the MSA and the State are as follows:
"n Does not include McDonald County, Missouri
Demographics USA, County Edition, 2003-2008.
Nielsen Consumer Buying Power: 2009 -forward.
The following table shows the total assessed value of non-utility real and personal property within the City
for the years indicated:
Year
Real Property
State of
MSA as % of
Year
MSA
Arkansas
State of Arkansas
2003
$3,968,812,000
29,920,716,000
13.3%
2004
4,610,051,000
31,436,983,000
14.7%
2005
5,287,158,000
34,290,412,000
15.4%
2006
7,251,810,000
38,843,312,000
18.7%
2007
8,250,140,000
43,504,752,000
19.0%
2008
8,291,415,000
43,820,789,000
18.9%
2009
5,527,678,000"'
35,498,326,000
15.6%
2010
6,133,565,000...
35,247,629,000
17.4%
2011
7,236,224,000...
42,160,822,000
17.2%
2012
7,231,740,000...
42,262,644,000
17.1%
"n Does not include McDonald County, Missouri
Demographics USA, County Edition, 2003-2008.
Nielsen Consumer Buying Power: 2009 -forward.
The following table shows the total assessed value of non-utility real and personal property within the City
for the years indicated:
Year
Real Property
Personal Property
Total
2003
$565,846,525
$167,638,657
$733,485,182
2004
649,361,820
183,102,702
832,464,522
2005
729,172,106
212,694,254
941,866,260
2006
802,306,156
198,469,816
1,000,775,972
2007
942,667,570
203,094,564
1,145,762,134
2008
1,026,022,871
203,311,701
1,232,334,572
2009
1,067,947,653
191,973,349
1,299, 921,002
2010
1,025,933,870
188,130,198
1,214,064,068
2011
1,046,174,941
199,900,209
1,246,075,150
2012
1,063,617,013
203,289,225
1,266,906,238
Source: Washington County Tax Assessor's Office. The assessed value represents 20% of the appraised value of property.
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Building permits issued by the Cityttl are shown below for the years indicated:
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014(21
Residential Building 256 273 394 379 289
Permits
Commercial Building 16 29 18 24 17
Permits
Value of All Building
Permits $79,103,682 $81,146,187 $251,041,427 $157,970,433 $139,775,340
Does not include building activity of the University of Arkansas, school permits and additions/alterations to existing structures.
al For the eight months ended August 31, 2014,
Source: City of Fayetteville.
Unemployment figures for the MSA and the State of Arkansas, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, are as follows:
Year
MSA
State of Arkansas
2004
3.8%
5.6%
2005
3.3%
5.3%
2006
3.6%
5.4%
2007
3.9%
5.4%
2008
3.8%
5.2%
2009
6.1%
7.4%
2010
6.5%
7.9%
2011
6.2%
8.0%
2012
5.6%
7.3%
2013
4.9%
7.5%
2014*
4.9%
6.2%
* August, 2014 only; preliminary.
Employment and Industry. The principal campus of the University of Arkansas is located in the City and
had total enrollment for the Fall semester of 2014 of approximately 26,300. On the Fayetteville campus, the
University employs approximately 4,396 faculty, administrative, secretarial, clerical and maintenance personnel in
both full-time and part-time positions, making the University the largest employer in the City.
Other major employers in the City, their products or services and approximate number of employees are set
forth below:
Employer
Washington Regional Med Center
Veteran's Admin. Medical Ctr.
Washington Co. Government
Fayetteville School District
Superior Industries
City of Fayetteville
Wal-Mart #9149
Tyson Mexican Original
Wal-Mart #144
Source: 2013 City of Fayetteville CAFR.
Product or Service
Employees
Hospital
1,500
Hospital
1,442
Government
1,386
Education
1,340
Transportation equipment
822
Government
731
Optical lab
670
Food products
631
Retail
550
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THE COMMISSION
Pursuant to the authority of the Act, the Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "Commission") was created by ordinance of the City dated March 1, 1977. The Commission is
responsible for the advertising and promotion of the City and its environs and oversees the leasing of certain City -
owned convention facilities to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. The Commission is composed
of four members appointed by the City Council, who are hotel, motel or restaurant owners or managers. The three
remaining members are two aldermen on the City Council and one member from the public at large. The present
members of the Commission are as follows:
Member
Ching Mong, Chairman
Matt Behrend
Robert Ferrell
Tim Freemen
Matthew Petty
Justin Tennant
Hannah Withers
Term Expires
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2018
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2015
At -Large Appointee, March 31, 2017
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2016
City Council Member
City Council Member
Tourism Appointee, March 31, 2017
DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS
The following are definitions of certain terms used in this Official Statement:
"Account" means an Account established by Article V of the Indenture.
"Act" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, codified as Arkansas Code Annotated (2008
Repl. & 2013 Supp.) Sections 26-75-601 et seq., as from time to time amended.
"Additional Bonds" means Bonds in addition to the Series 2014 Bonds which are issued under the
provisions of Section 212 of the Indenture.
"Additional Facilities" means land, buildings, structures, machinery, furniture, fixtures, equipment and all
related or necessary tangible property constituting improvements which are permitted to be financed under the
provisions of the Act.
"Annual Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds, the Debt Service for
any particular Fiscal Year required to be paid or set aside during such Fiscal Year, less the amount of such payment
which is provided from the proceeds of the sale of Bonds or from sources other than Tax Receipts.
"Authorized Representative" means either the Mayor or the Finance Director of the City and such
additional persons as from time to time may be designated to act on behalf of the City by a Certificate furnished to
the Trustee containing the specimen signature thereof and executed on behalf of the City by its Mayor.
"Authorizing Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 5713, adopted by the City on September 16, 2014, which
authorized the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds pursuant to the Indenture.
"BAM" means Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a New York domiciled municipal insurance
corporation.
"Beneficial Owner" means any Person who acquires beneficial ownership interest in a Bond held by the
Securities Depository. In determining the Beneficial Owner of any Bond, the Trustee may rely exclusively upon
written representations made and information given to the Trustee by the Securities Depository or its Participants
with respect to any Bond held by the Securities Depository in which a beneficial ownership interest is claimed.
"Bond Counsel" means any firm of nationally recognized municipal bond counsel selected by the City and
acceptable to the Trustee.
"Bond Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Bonds" mean the Series 2014 Bonds and all Additional Bonds, if any, issued by the City pursuant to the
Indenture.
"Book -Entry System" means the book -entry system maintained by the Securities Depository and described
in the Indenture.
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"Certificate" means a document signed by an Authorized Representative of the City attesting to or
acknowledging the circumstances or other matters therein stated.
"City" means the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipality and political subdivision under the laws of
the State of Arkansas.
"City Clerk" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the City Clerk of the City.
"Closing Date" means, with respect to any series of Bonds, the date upon which there is an exchange of
such series of Bonds for the proceeds representing the purchase price for such series of Bonds by the Original
Purchaser or Purchasers thereof.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as from time to time amended, and applicable
regulations issued or proposed thereunder.
"Commission" means the Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, or
any successor thereto.
"Completion Date" means the date upon which a Project is first ready for normal continuous operation or
the date upon which damaged Project facilities are replaced in normal and continuous operation.
"Continuing Disclosure Agreement" means, collectively, each Continuing Disclosure Agreement between
the City and the Trustee, dated the date of issuance and delivery of a series of Bonds, as originally executed and as
amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
"Cost of Issuance Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Costs of Issuance" means all items of expense payable or reimbursable directly or indirectly by the City
and related to the authorization, sale and issuance of the Bonds, including, but not limited to, underwriting
discounts, fees and expenses, election expenses, publication expenses, expenses of printing, reproducing, filing and
recording documents, initial fees and charges of the Trustee and any Paying Agent, fees and expenses for legal,
accounting and other professional services, rating fees, costs of securing any credit enhancement for the Bonds,
costs of execution, transportation and safekeeping of the Bonds, and other costs, charges and fees incurred in
connection with the foregoing.
"Debt Service" means, with respect to all or any particular amount of Bonds for any Payment Period, the
amount required to pay the sum of the interest on such Bonds payable during the Payment Period and the principal
of, and any other amount required to effect any mandatory redemption of, such Bonds, if any, during the Payment
Period.
"Debt Service Reserve Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Election Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 5605, adopted by the City on August 6, 2013, which called a
special election on November 12, 2013, on the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Event of Default" means any event of default specified in Section 801 of the Indenture.
"Fiscal Year" means the 12 -month period used, at any time, by the City for accounting purposes, which
may be the calendar year.
"Fund" means a fund confirmed or established by the Indenture.
"Government Securities" means (i) direct obligations of the United States of America, (ii) obligations on
which the full and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United
States of America (including any such securities issued or held in book -entry form on the books of the Department
of Treasury of the United States of America), and (iii) evidences of direct ownership or proportionate or individual
interest in future interest or principal payments on specified direct obligations of, or obligations on which the full
and timely payment of principal and interest is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of
America, which obligations are held by a bank or trust company organized and existing under the laws of the United
States of America or any state thereof in the capacity of custodian in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee.
"Holder" or `Bondholder" or "Owner of the Bonds" means the registered owner of any Bond.
"Indenture" means the Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014, between the City and the Trustee,
pursuant to which the Bonds are issued, and any amendments and supplements thereto.
"Interest Payment Date" means any date on which interest is payable on the Bonds.
"Investment Obligations" means, if and to the extent the same are at the time legal for investment of funds
held under this Indenture:
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(a) Cash deposits, certificates of deposits or money market deposits (insured at all times by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or otherwise collateralized with Government Obligations);
(b) Government Securities;
(c) Obligations of any of the following federal agencies which obligations represent the full
faith and credit of the United States of America: U.S. Export -Import Bank (Eximbank); Rural Economic
Community Development Administration; Federal Financing Bank; General Services Administration;
U.S. Maritime Administration; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (PHAs); Small
Business Administration; Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA); Federal Housing
Administration; and Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation.
(d) Direct obligations of any of the following federal agencies which obligations are not fully
guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America:
(i) Senior debt obligations rated in the highest long-term rating category by at least
two nationally recognized rating agencies issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association
(FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC); and
(ii) Senior debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank System;
(e) U.S. dollar denominated deposit accounts, federal funds and bankers' acceptances with
domestic commercial banks which either (i) have a rating on their short-term certificates of deposit on the
date of purchase in the highest short-term rating category of at least two nationally recognized rating
agencies, (ii) are insured at all times by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or (iii) are
collateralized with direct obligations of the United States of America at 102% valued daily. All such
certificates must mature no more than 360 days after the date of purchase. (Ratings on holding companies
are not considered as the rating of the bank);
(f) Commercial paper which is rated at the time of purchase in the highest short-term rating
category of at least two nationally recognized rating agencies and which matures no more than 270 days
after the date of purchase;
(g) Investments in (i) money market funds subject to SEC Rule 2a-7 and rated in the highest
short-term rating category of at least one of S&P and Moody's and (ii) public sector investment pools
operated pursuant to SEC Rule 2a-7 in which the City's deposit shall not exceed 5% of the aggregate pool
balance at any time and such pool is rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories of at least
one of S&P and Moody's;
(h) Pre -refunded municipal obligations defined as follows: Any bonds or other obligations
of any state of the United States of America or of any agency, instrumentality or local governmental unit of
any such state which are not callable at the option of the obligor prior to maturity or as to which irrevocable
instructions have been given by the obligor to call on the date specified in the notice; and
(i) Which are rated, based on an irrevocable escrow account or fund (the
"Escrow"), in the highest long-term rating category of at least two nationally recognized rating
agencies; or
(ii) (I) which are fully secured as to principal and interest and redemption
premium, if any, by an escrow consisting only of cash or direct obligations of the United States of
America, which escrow may be applied only to the payment of such principal of and interest and
redemption premium, if any, on such bonds or other obligations on the maturity date or dates
thereof or the specified redemption date or dates pursuant to such irrevocable instructions, as
appropriate, and
(II) which escrow is sufficient, as verified by a nationally recognized independent
certified public accountant, to pay principal of and interest and redemption premium, if any, on the
bonds or other obligations described in this paragraph on the maturity date or dates specified in the
irrevocable instructions referred to above, as appropriate;
(i) General obligations of states with a short-term rating in one of the two highest rating
categories and a long-term rating in one of the two highest rating categories of at least two nationally
recognized rating agencies. In the event such obligations are variable rate obligations, the interest rate on
such obligations must be reset not less frequently than annually; and
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0) Any cash sweep account maintained by the Trustee and consisting of investments
described in clauses (a) through (i).
"Mayor" means the person holding the office and performing the duties of the Mayor of the City.
"Moody's" means Moody's Investors Service.
"Original Purchaser" means the first purchaser(s) of a series of Bonds from the City.
"Outstanding" means, as of any date of computation, Bonds theretofore or thereupon being delivered under
the Indenture, except:
(a) Bonds cancelled at or prior to such date or delivered to or acquired by the Trustee at or
prior to such date for cancellation;
(b) Bonds deemed to be paid in accordance with Article VII of the Indenture; and
(c) Bonds in lieu of or in exchange or substitution for which other Bonds shall have been
authenticated and delivered pursuant to the Indenture;
provided, however, that in the event that the principal and/or interest due on the Series 2014 Bonds shall be
paid by BAM pursuant to the Policy, said Series 2014 Bonds shall be deemed to remain Outstanding for all
purposes.
"Park Project" means the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park, financed in part with
the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Participants" means those financial institutions for whom the Securities Depository effects book -entry
transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Securities Depository in the Book -Entry System, as such
listing of Participants exists at the time of such reference.
"Payment Period" means a period from, but not including, a Principal Payment Date up to, and including,
the next succeeding Principal Payment Date.
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
joint stock company, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization or firm, or a government or any agency or
political subdivision thereof or other public body.
"Policy" means the municipal bond insurance policy issued by BAM insuring the payment when due of the
principal of and interest on the Series 2014 Bonds as provided therein.
"Principal Payment Date" means any date on which principal is payable on the Bonds, whether at maturity,
by operation of the mandatory sinking fund, or otherwise.
"Projects" means the Walton Arts Center Project, the Park Project and any Additional Facilities that may be
acquired, constructed and equipped in the future with the proceeds of Bonds.
"Project Costs" means, to the extent permitted by the Act or other applicable laws, with respect to a Project,
all costs of planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, repairing,
financing and placing in operation, including obtaining governmental approvals, certificates, permits and licenses
with respect thereto, heretofore or hereafter paid or incurred by or on behalf of the City and which shall include, but
shall not be limited to:
(a) interest accruing in whole or in part on the Bonds prior to and during construction of a
Project, including all amounts required by this Indenture to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds into the
Bond Fund;
(b) preliminary investigation and development costs, engineering fees, contractors' fees,
labor costs, the cost of materials, equipment, utility services and supplies, costs of obtaining permits,
licenses and approvals, costs of real property, insurance premiums, legal and financing fees and costs,
administrative and general costs, and all other costs properly allocable to the acquisition, construction and
equipping of a Project and placing the same in operation;
(c) all costs relating to injury and damage claims arising out of the acquisition, construction
or equipping of a Project;
(d) all other costs incurred in connection with, and properly allocable to, the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a Project and
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(e) amounts to pay or reimburse the City or any City fund for expenses of the City incident
and properly allocable to such planning, designing, purchasing, acquiring, constructing, improving,
enlarging, extending, repairing, financing and placing in operation of a Project.
"Projects Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in Section 501 of this Indenture.
"Qualified Engineer" means a consulting engineer or firm of consulting engineers, whether or not in the
regular employ of the City.
"Rebate Fund" means the fund by that name created and established in the Indenture.
"Record Date" means the close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding each
Interest Payment Date on the Bonds or, if such day shall not be a business day, the immediately preceding business
day.
"Redemption Fund" means the fund by that name established in the Indenture.
"Requisition" means a written requisition of the City, consecutively numbered, signed by an Authorized
Representative and including, without limitation, the specific information required by the Indenture.
"Reserve Policy" means the debt service reserve insurance policy issued by BAM guaranteeing certain
payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds as provided therein and subject
to the limitations set forth therein.
"Reserve Requirement" means, at any particular time, an amount equal to the least of (a) l0% of the face
amount of each series of Outstanding Bonds, (b) the maximum Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding
Bonds, or (c) 1.25 times the average Annual Debt Service on each series of Outstanding Bonds.
"Revenue Fund" means the fund by that name confirmed and continued in the Indenture.
"S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a Division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
"Securities Depository" means The Depository Trust Company, a limited -purpose trust company organized
under the laws of the State of New York, or its nominee, and its successors and assigns, or any other depository
institution appointed by the City to act as depository for the Bonds in connection with the Book -Entry System.
"Series 2003 Bonds" means the $6,335,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, dated July 1, 2003, of which $650,000 remains Outstanding.
"Series 2014 Bonds" means the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts
Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, dated November 1, 2014,
issued under and secured by the Indenture in the aggregate principal amount of $10,980,000.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Supplemental Indenture" means any indenture supplemental to or amendatory of the Indenture.
"Tax" means the one percent (1%) tax (the "Tax") originally levied in 1977 upon (i) the gross receipts and
gross proceeds derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit
within the boundaries of the City, and (ii) the portion of gross receipts or gross proceeds received by restaurants,
cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery
store -restaurants and similar businesses from the sale of prepared food and beverages for on -premises and off -
premises consumption.
"Tax Receipts" means receipts derived by the City from the levy of the Tax.
"Tax Regulatory Agreement" means with respect to any series of Bonds, that Tax Regulatory Agreement of
the City relating to maintenance of the excludability of interest on such Bonds from gross income for federal income
tax purposes, delivered in connection with the issuance of such series of Bonds.
"Trustee" and "Paying Agent" means the trustee and paying agent for the time being, whether original or
successor, with the same institution to always occupy both positions, and with the original Trustee and Paying Agent
being Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
"Trust Estate" means the property described in the granting clauses of the Indenture.
"Walton Arts Center Project" means the expansion and renovation of the Walton Arts Center, financed in
part with the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds.
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SUMMARY OF THE INDENTURE
The following statements are brief summaries of certain provisions of the Indenture. The statements do not
purport to be complete, and reference is made to the Indenture, copies of which are available for examination at the
offices of the City Clerk, for a full statement thereof.
Funds and Accounts. The Tax Receipts are pledged by the Indenture to the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds. The Indenture confirms and continues the Revenue Fund referenced in the trust indenture
securing the Series 2003 Bonds. In addition, the following Funds and Accounts are established with the Trustee in
connection with the Bonds:
Funds and Accounts
Bond Fund, and a Principal Account and an Interest Account therein
Debt Service Reserve Fund
Redemption Fund
Projects Fund, and a Park Account and a Walton Arts Center Account therein
Cost of Issuance Fund
Rebate Fund
Application of Tax Receipts. The application of Tax Receipts is as follows
(a) Revenue Fund. All Tax Receipts shall, as and when received, be deposited into the Revenue
Fund. The Revenue Fund is maintained by the City as a segregated fund. Moneys at any time on deposit in the
Revenue Fund are to be applied, as needed, on a monthly basis to provide for the payment of Debt Service on the
Bonds, to the maintenance of the Debt Service Reserve Fund, to the payment of any arbitrage rebate due under
Section 148(f) of the Code, and to the payment of fees and expenses of the Trustee and any Paying Agent, at the
times and in the amounts set forth as follows:
(b) Bond Fund. On or before the fifteenth day of each month, commencing December 15, 2014, there
shall be transferred from the Revenue Fund (i) into the Interest Account of the Bond Fund, an amount equal to 1/6 of
the interest on the Bonds due on the next Interest Payment Date, and (ii) into the Principal Account of the Bond
Fund, an amount equal to 1/12 of the principal on the Bonds due on the next Principal Payment Date. Moneys in the
Bond Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying Annual Debt Service on the Bonds, as provided in the
Indenture. The Trustee shall withdraw from the Bond Fund, on the date of any principal or interest payment, an
amount equal to such payment for the sole purpose of paying the same.
If Tax Receipts in the Revenue Fund are insufficient to make the required monthly payment into the Bond
Fund, the amount of any such deficiency in the payment made shall be added to the amount otherwise required to be
paid into the Bond Fund in the next succeeding month.
When the moneys held in the Bond Fund, the Debt Service Reserve Fund and the Redemption Fund shall
be and remain sufficient to pay in full the principal of and interest on all Bonds then Outstanding in accordance with
the Indenture, together with the required fees and expenses to be paid or reimbursed to the Trustee and Paying
Agent, the City shall have no further obligation to make payments into such Funds.
(c) Debt Service Reserve Fund. See the caption "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS — Debt Service
Reserve" herein.
(d) Redemption Fund. There shall be deposited to the credit of the Redemption Fund all moneys
necessary to effect an optional redemption of the Bonds and all remaining moneys transferred from the Projects
Fund upon completion of a Project. Moneys in the Redemption Fund shall be transferred to the Principal Account
of the Bond Fund at such times as may be necessary to effectuate redemptions of the Bonds on the first available
redemption date. See the caption "THE SERIES 2014 BONDS — Redemption" herein.
(e) Cost of Issuance Fund. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds shall be deposited to
the credit of the Cost of Issuance Fund. The Trustee shall pay those Costs of Issuance as directed by the City
pursuant to a Certificate delivered on a Closing Date. After all Costs of Issuance have been paid with respect to a
series of Bonds, any remaining moneys in the Cost of Issuance Fund shall be transferred to the Interest Account of
the Bond Fund.
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M Projects Fund. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds shall be deposited to the Park
Account and the Walton Arts Center Account of the Projects Fund. Amounts in the Accounts of the Projects Fund
shall be expended and applied for the payment of Project Costs attributable to the related Project. Disbursements
shall be made from the Projects Fund on the basis of Requisitions in the form specified in the Indenture. Within
ninety (90) days following completion of a Project or portion thereof being financed by the Bonds, the City shall
deliver to the Trustee its Certificate stating that such project or applicable portion thereof is complete, and the
Trustee shall transfer the remaining moneys in the applicable Account of the Projects Fund (save and except moneys
needed to satisfy unpaid Project Costs) to the Redemption Fund for application to the retirement of Bonds by
redemption or purchase as provided in the Indenture.
(g) Rebate Fund. The Trustee shall establish and maintain, separate and apart from any other Funds
and Accounts established and maintained under the Indenture, the Rebate Fund, which Fund is not pledged to the
payment of any Bonds. Subject to transfer to the United States in payment of any arbitrage rebate due under Section
148(f) of the Code, all moneys at any time deposited in the Rebate Fund shall be held by the Trustee in trust, and
neither the City nor the Owner of any Bond shall have any rights in or claim to such money. Any amounts
remaining in the Rebate Fund after payment in full of the rebate amount owing to the United States, within sixty
(60) days after the date on which the last Bond is redeemed, shall be transferred to the Revenue Fund.
Any moneys remaining in the Revenue Fund following the required transfers described above may be used
for any lawful purpose as determined by the Commission.
Investment of Funds. At the direction of the City or absent such direction, the Trustee shall invest moneys
in Funds or Accounts held by the Trustee in Investment Obligations with maturity or redemption dates consistent
with the times at which said moneys will be required for the purposes provided in the Indenture; provided, however,
the stated maturity dates of Investment Obligations of Debt Service Reserve Fund moneys shall not exceed five
years from the date of investment therein. Moneys in separate Funds or Accounts may be commingled for the
purpose of investment.
Obligations purchased as an investment of moneys in any Fund or Account created by the Indenture shall
be deemed at all times to be a part of such Fund or Account, and any income or loss due to an investment thereof
shall be charged to the respective Fund or Account for which the investment was made except as otherwise provided
in the Indenture.
Valuation of Funds and Accounts. Investments in any Fund or Account shall be evaluated monthly by the
Trustee. For the purpose of determining the amount in any Fund or Account, the City and the Trustee shall value all
Investment Obligations credited to such Fund or Account at fair market value. The Trustee shall determine the fair
market value based on accepted industry standards and from accepted industry providers. The fair market value of
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances shall be equal to the face amount thereof plus accrued interest
thereon. The fair market value of any Investment Obligation that cannot be determined in the manner provided
above shall be established pursuant to the prior agreement of the City and the Trustee.
The Trustee shall sell or present for redemption any Investment Obligations as necessary in order to
provide money for the purpose of making any payment required under the Indenture, and the Trustee shall not be
liable for any loss resulting from any such sale.
Responsibility of Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible or liable for any loss suffered in connection
with any investment of moneys made by it at the direction of the City.
Instruments of Further Assurance. At the request of the Trustee, the City shall, so far as it may be
authorized by law, pass, make, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, all and every such further resolutions,
ordinances, acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments, transfers and assurances as may be necessary or desirable for the
better assuring, conveying, granting, pledging, assigning and confirming of all and singular the Tax Receipts and all
other moneys pledged or assigned by the Indenture, or intended so to be, or which the City may become bound to
pledge or assign.
Tax Covenants. The City shall not use or permit the use of any Bond proceeds or any other funds of the
City, directly or indirectly, in any manner, and will not take or permit to be taken any other action or actions which
would adversely effect the exclusion of interest on any Bond from gross income for federal income tax purposes.
No part of the proceeds of the Bonds shall at any time be used, directly or indirectly, to acquire securities or
obligations the acquisition of which would cause any of such Bonds to be an "arbitrage bond" as defined in Sections
148(a) and (b) of the Code. The City agrees that so long as any of the Bonds remain Outstanding, it will comply
with the provisions of each applicable Tax Regulatory Agreement.
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Defeasance. Any Bond shall be deemed to be paid within the meaning of the Indenture when payment of
the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bond (whether at maturity or upon redemption as provided
in the Indenture, or otherwise), either (i) shall have been made or caused to be made in accordance with the terms
thereof, or (ii) shall have been provided for by irrevocably depositing with the Trustee, in trust and irrevocably set
aside exclusively for such payment, (1) moneys sufficient to make such payment or (2) Government Securities
(provided that such deposit will not affect the tax-exempt status of the interest on any of the Bonds or cause any of
the Bonds to be classified as "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code, as reflected in an
opinion of Bond Counsel delivered to the Trustee), maturing as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such
times as will provide sufficient moneys to make such payment, and all necessary and proper fees, compensation and
expenses of the Trustee and any Paying Agent pertaining to the Bonds with respect to which such deposit is made
shall have been paid or the payment thereof provided for to the satisfaction of the Trustee and any said Paying
Agent.
Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute and is referred to in the Indenture as an
"Event of Default":
(a) Default in the due and punctual payment of any interest on any Bond;
(b) Default in the due and punctual payment of the principal of or premium, if any, on any Bond,
whether at the stated maturity thereof, or upon proceedings for redemption thereof, or upon the maturity thereof by
declaration;
(c) Default in the payment of any other amount required to be paid under the Indenture or the
performance or observance of any other of the covenants, agreements or conditions contained in the Indenture, or in
the Bonds issued under the Indenture, and continuance thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice
specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied, shall have been given to the City by the Trustee, which
may give such notice in its discretion and shall give such notice at the written request of Holders of not less than
fifty-one percent (51%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, unless the Trustee, or the
Trustee and Holders of an aggregate principal amount of Bonds not less than the aggregate principal amount of
Bonds the Holders of which requested such notice, as the case may be, shall agree in writing to an extension of such
period prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be corrected within the
applicable period, the Trustee will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of such time if corrective
action is instituted by the City within such period and is being diligently pursued;
(d) The filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against the City under the United States Bankruptcy
Code or the commencement of a proceeding by or against the City under any other law concerning insolvency,
reorganization or bankruptcy; and
(e) If the State has limited or altered the rights of the City pursuant to the Act, as in force on the date
of the Indenture, to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the Trustee or the Bondholders or in any way
impaired the rights and remedies of the Trustee or the Bondholders while any Bonds are Outstanding.
The term "default" as used in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above shall mean default by the City in the
performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or conditions on its part contained in the Indenture,
or in the Bonds Outstanding thereunder, exclusive of any period of grace required to constitute a default an "Event
of Default" as described above.
Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee may, with consent of BAM, and
shall, upon the written request of BAM or of the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate principal amount of
Bonds Outstanding with the consent of BAM, by notice in writing delivered to the City, declare the principal of all
Bonds then Outstanding, together with any premium and the interest accrued thereon, immediately due and payable,
and such principal and interest shall thereupon become and be immediately due and payable.
Other Remedies; Rights of Bondholders. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee may, as
an alternative, pursue any available remedy by suit at law or in equity, including, without limitation, mandamus to
enforce the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds then Outstanding.
If an Event of Default shall have occurred, and if it shall have been requested so to do by the Holders of
51% in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding and if it shall have been indemnified as provided in the
Indenture, the Trustee shall be obligated to exercise such one or more of the rights and powers conferred upon it by
the Indenture as the Trustee, being advised by counsel, shall deem most expedient in the interests of the
Bondholders.
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No remedy by the terms of the Indenture conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee (or to the Bondholders)
is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in
addition to any other remedy given under the Indenture or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default or Event of Default shall
impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or Event of Default or
acquiescence therein; and every such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be
deemed expedient.
No waiver of any default or Event of Default under the Indenture, whether by the Trustee or by the
Bondholders, shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default or Event of Default or shall impair any rights or
remedies consequent thereon.
Rights and Remedies of Bondholders. No Holder of any Bond shall have any right to institute any suit,
action or proceeding in equity or at law for the enforcement of the Indenture or for the execution of any trust thereof
or for the appointment of a receiver or any other remedy thereunder, unless a default has occurred of which the
Trustee has been notified as provided in the Indenture, or of which by the Indenture it is deemed to have notice, nor
unless such default shall have become an Event of Default and the Holders of not less than 51% in aggregate
principal amount of Bonds Outstanding shall have made written request to the Trustee and shall have offered it
reasonable opportunity either to proceed to exercise the powers granted or to institute such action, suit, or
proceeding in its own name, nor unless also they have offered to the Trustee indemnity as provided in the Indenture
nor unless the Trustee shall thereafter fail or refuse to exercise the powers granted, or to institute such action, suit, or
proceeding in its own name; and such notification, request and offer of indemnity are declared in every such case at
the option of the Trustee to be conditions precedent to the execution of the powers and trusts of the Indenture, and to
any action or cause of action for the enforcement of the Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or for any
other remedy thereunder; it being understood and intended that no one or more Holders of the Bonds shall have any
right in any manner whatsoever to affect, disturb or prejudice the lien of the Indenture by action of the Holder or
Holders or to enforce any right under the Indenture except in the manner therein provided, and that all proceedings
at law or in equity shall be instituted, held and maintained in the manner therein provided for the equal benefit of the
Holders of all Bonds Outstanding thereunder. Nothing in the Indenture contained shall, however, affect or impair
the right of any Bondholders to enforce the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on any
Bonds at and after the maturity thereof, or the obligation of the City to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and
interest on each of the Bonds issued under the Indenture to the respective Holders thereof at the time and place in
said Bonds expressed.
Consent of BAM Upon Event of Default. Anything in the Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, upon
the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, BAM shall be entitled to control and direct the enforcement
of all rights and remedies granted to the Bondholders or to the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders under the
Indenture, including, without limitation: (i) the right to accelerate the principal of the Series 2014 Bonds, and
(ii) the right to annul any declaration of acceleration, and BAM shall also be entitled to approve all waivers of
Events of Default.
Supplemental Indentures Not Requiring Consent of Bondholders. The City and the Trustee may, from time
to time and at any time, without the consent of or notice to the Bondholders, enter into Supplemental Indentures as
follows:
(a) to cure any formal defect, omission, inconsistency or ambiguity in the Indenture
(b) to grant to or confer or impose upon the Trustee for the benefit of the Bondholders any additional
rights, remedies, powers, authority, security, liabilities or duties which may lawfully be granted, conferred or
imposed and which are not contrary to or inconsistent with the Indenture as theretofore in effect, provided that no
such additional liabilities or duties shall be imposed upon the Trustee without its consent;
(c) to add to the covenants and agreements of, and limitations and restrictions upon, the City in the
Indenture other covenants, agreements, limitations and restrictions to be observed by the City which are not contrary
to or inconsistent with the Indenture as theretofore in effect;
(d) to confirm, as further assurance, any pledge under, and the subjection to any claim, lien or pledge
created or to be created by, the Indenture, of the Trust Estate or of any other moneys, securities or funds;
(e) to comply with the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as from time to time
amended;
(f) to authorize the issuance and sale of one or more series of Additional Bonds;
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(g) to make such additions, deletions or modifications as may be necessary to assure compliance with
Section 148(f) of the Code relating to required rebate to the United States or otherwise as may be necessary to assure
exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the Bonds; or
(h) to modify, alter, amend or supplement the Indenture in any other respect which is not materially
adverse to the Bondholders and which does not involve a change described in clause (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) below
and which, in the judgment of the Trustee, is not to the prejudice of the Trustee.
Supplemental Indentures Requiring Consent of Bondholders. Subject to the terms and provisions contained
above and in this paragraph, and not otherwise, BAM and the Holders of not less than 2/3 in aggregate principal
amount of the Bonds then Outstanding shall be required, from time to time, anything contained in the Indenture to
the contrary notwithstanding, to consent to and approve the execution by the City and the Trustee of such indenture
or indentures supplemental to the Indenture as shall be deemed necessary and desirable by the City for the purpose
of modifying, altering, amending, adding to, or rescinding, in any particular, any of the terms or provisions
contained in the Indenture or in any Supplemental Indenture; provided, however, that nothing contained in the
Indenture shall permit or be construed as permitting (a) an extension of the maturity (or mandatory redemption date)
of the principal of or the interest on any Bond issued thereunder, or (b) a reduction in the principal amount of or
redemption premium or rate of interest on any Bond issued thereunder, or (c) the creation of any lien on the Trust
Estate or any part thereof, except as expressly permitted in the Indenture, or (d) a privilege or priority of any Bond
or Bonds over any other Bond or Bonds, or (e) a reduction in the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds required
for consent to such Supplemental Indenture, or (f) depriving the Holder of any Bond then Outstanding of the lien
created on the Trust Estate.
If, at any time the City shall request the Trustee to enter into any Supplemental Indenture for any of the
purposes described above, the Trustee shall, at the expense of the City, cause notice of the proposed execution of
such Supplemental Indenture to be mailed by first class mail to each registered owner of the Bonds. Such notice
shall briefly set forth the nature of the proposed Supplemental Indenture and shall state that copies thereof are on file
at the principal office of the Trustee for inspection by Bondholders. The Trustee shall not, however, be subject to
any liability to any Bondholder by reason of its failure to mail such notice, and any such failure shall not affect the
validity of such Supplemental Indenture when consented to and approved as provided above. If BAM and the
Holders of not less than 2/3 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds Outstanding at the time of the execution of
any such Supplemental Indenture shall have consented to and approved the execution thereof, no Holder of any
Bond shall have any right to object to any of the terms and provisions contained therein, or the operation thereof, or
in any manner to question the propriety of the execution thereof, or to enjoin or restrain the Trustee or the City from
executing the same or from taking any action pursuant to the provisions thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
The City has entered into an undertaking in the form of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement for the
benefit of the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds to cause certain financial information to be sent to certain
information repositories annually and to cause notice to be sent to such information repositories of certain specified
events, pursuant to the requirements of Section (b)(5)(i) of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Rule").
The City is a party to multiple continuing disclosure agreements for various bond issues of the City secured
by different repayment sources. Except as set forth below, the City has, to the best of its knowledge for the past five
years, been in compliance in all material respects with the provisions in such agreements to which it is a party
requiring that it file certain financial information and financial statements and certain listed events with the MSRB
through its EMMA system.
With respect to the City's continuing disclosure obligations relating to the Series 2003 Bonds being
refunded with a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds, the City's audited financial statements and
supplemental financial data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were not posted on a timely basis (posted 7/30/14).
Ratings changes with respect to the insurer of the Series 2003 Bonds were not posted.
With respect to the City's continuing disclosure obligations for certain bonds secured by water and sewer
revenues which are no longer outstanding, audited financial statements and supplemental operating and financial
data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were not posted on a timely basis. Said audited financial statements and
supplemental operating and financial data were timely posted on EMMA for one issue of the City's water and sewer
revenue bonds. A ratings upgrade with respect to one series of water and sewer revenue bonds (no longer
outstanding) was not posted.
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Supplemental financial data for fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011 was timely filed but incomplete
(remedied 6/27/13) for an issue of the City's tax increment finance bonds.
With respect to an issue of the City's general obligation bonds which are no longer outstanding, the City's
audited financial statements for fiscal year 2009 were not timely posted on EMMA.
The City makes no representation as to the materiality of the continuing disclosure delinquencies and
omissions described above.
The City has undertaken steps to ensure future compliance with its continuing disclosure obligations.
The Continuing Disclosure Agreement contains the following covenants and provisions:
(a) The City covenants that it will disseminate, or will cause the Dissemination Agent to disseminate,
the Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial Statements (in the form and by the dates set forth in
Exhibit I to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement) by delivering such Annual Financial Information to the MSRB
within 180 days of the completion of the City's fiscal year. Audited Financial Statements, if available, shall be filed
with the MSRB at the same time as the Annual Financial Information. If not then available, unaudited financial
statements shall be included with the MSRB filing, and Audited Financial Statements shall be provided to the
MSRB within ten (10) business days after availability thereof. The City is required to deliver or cause delivery of
such information in Prescribed Form and by such time so that such entity receives the information by the dates
specified.
(b) If any part of the Annual Financial Information can no longer be generated because the operations
to which it is related have been materially changed or discontinued, the City will disseminate or cause dissemination
of a statement to such effect as part of its Annual Financial Information for the year in which such event first occurs.
(c) If any amendment is made to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Annual Financial
Information for the year in which such amendment is made (or in any notice or supplement provided to the MSRB)
shall contain a narrative description of the reasons for such amendment and its impact on the type of information
being provided.
(d) The City covenants to disseminate or cause dissemination in a timely manner, not in excess of ten
(10) business days after the occurrence of the event, of Material Events Disclosure to the MSRB in Prescribed Form.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of optional or unscheduled redemption of any Series 2014 Bonds or
defeasance of any Series 2014 Bonds need not be given under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement any earlier than
the notice (if any) of such redemption or defeasance is given to the owners of the Series 2014 Bonds pursuant to the
Indenture. The City is required to deliver or cause delivery of such Material Events Disclosure in the same manner
as provided for Annual Financial Information and Audited Financial Statements.
(e) The City shall give notice in a timely manner or shall cause such notice to be given by the
Dissemination Agent, not in excess of ten (10) business days after the occurrence of the event, to the MSRB in
Prescribed Form of any failure to provide Annual Financial Information Disclosure when the same is due.
(f) The Continuing Disclosure Agreement has been executed in order to assist the Participating
Underwriter in complying with the Rule; however, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall inure solely to the
benefit of the City, the Dissemination Agent, if any, the Trustee and the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014
Bonds, and shall create no rights in any other person or entity. In the event of a failure of the City to comply with
any provision of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Beneficial Owner of any Series 2014 Bond may seek
specific performance by court order to cause the City to comply with its obligations under the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement. A default under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall not be deemed an Event of Default under
the Indenture or any other agreement, and the sole remedy under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in the event
of any failure of the City or the Dissemination Agent to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall be
an action to compel performance.
(g) The Undertaking of the City pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement shall be terminated
hereunder when the City shall no longer have any legal liability for any obligation on or relating to the repayment of
the Series 2014 Bonds. The City shall give notice to the MSRB, or shall cause the Dissemination Agent to give such
notice, in a timely manner and in Prescribed Form in such event.
(h) The City and the Dissemination Agent may amend the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and any
provision of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement may be waived, if (i) the amendment or waiver is made in
connection with a change in circumstances that arises from a change in legal requirements, change in law, or change
in the identity, nature or status of the City or type of business conducted; (ii) the Continuing Disclosure Agreement,
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as amended, or the provision, as waived, would have complied with the requirements of the Rule at the time of the
primary offering, after taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule, as well as any change in
circumstances; (iii) the amendment or waiver does not materially impair the interests of the Beneficial Owners of the
Series 2014 Bonds, as determined either by parties unaffiliated with the City (such as the Trustee) or by an
approving vote of the Beneficial Owners of the Series 2014 Bonds holding a majority of the aggregate principal
amount of the Series 2014 Bonds (excluding Series 2014 Bonds held by or on behalf of the City or its affiliates)
pursuant to the terms of the Indenture at the time of the amendment; or (iv) the amendment or waiver is otherwise
permitted by the Rule.
(i) The following terms used under this caption shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Annual Financial Information" means the Tax Receipts for the latest fiscal year and for the four previous
fiscal years.
"Annual Financial Information Disclosure" means the dissemination of disclosure concerning Annual
Financial Information and the dissemination of the Audited Financial Statements as set forth in subsection (a) above.
"Audited Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated financial statements of the City, prepared
pursuant to generally accepted accounting standards and as described in Exhibit I to the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement.
"Beneficial Owner" shall mean any person which (a) has the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
consent with respect to, or to dispose of ownership of, any Series 2014 Bonds (including persons holding Series
2014 Bonds through nominees, depositories or other intermediaries), or (b) is treated as the owner of any Series
2014 Bonds for federal income tax purposes.
"Commission" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Dissemination Agent" shall mean Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, acting in its
capacity as a dissemination agent under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, or any successor dissemination agent
designated in writing by the City and which has filed with the Trustee a written acceptance of such designation.
MSRB.
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"EMMA" means the Electronic Municipal Market Access facility for municipal securities disclosure of the
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"Material Event" means the occurrence of any of the following events with respect to the Series 2014
(1) Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
(2) Nonpayment -related defaults, if material;
(3) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties;
(4) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties;
(5) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform;
(6) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final
determinations 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;
(7) Modifications to rights of security holders, if material;
(8) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers;
(9) Defeasances;
(10) Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material;
(11) Rating changes;
(12) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the City;
(13) The consummation of a merger, consolidation or acquisition involving the City or the sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the City, other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry
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into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive
agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; and
(14) Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if material.
"Material Events Disclosure" means dissemination of a notice of a Material Event as set forth in
subsection (d) above.
"MSRB" shall mean the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board established in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1513(b)(1) of the 1934 Act.
"Participating Underwriter" means each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer acting as an
underwriter in any primary offering of the Series 2014 Bonds.
"Prescribed Forte" means, with regard to the filing of Annual Financial Information, Audited Financial
Statements and notices of Material Events with the MSRB at www.emma.msrb.org (or such other address or
addresses as the MSRB may from time to time specify), such electronic format, accompanied by such identifying
information, as shall have been prescribed by the MSRB and which shall be in effect on the date of filing of such
information.
"Rule" shall mean Rule 15c2 -12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') under
the Exchange Act, as the same may be amended from time to time.
"State" means the State of Arkansas.
"Undertaking" means the obligation of the City pursuant to subsections (a) and (d) above.
UNDERWRITING
Under a bond purchase agreement entered into by and between the City and Stephens Inc., Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "Underwriter"), the Series 2014 Bonds are being purchased at a purchase price of $11,532,990.60
(representing the stated principal amount of the Series 2014 Bonds plus a net reoffering premium of $662,790.60
and less an underwriting discount of $109,800.00) plus accrued interest from November 1, 2014 to the date of
delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds. The bond purchase agreement provides that the Underwriter will purchase all of
the Series 2014 Bonds if any are purchased. The obligation of the Underwriter to accept delivery of the Series 2014
Bonds is subject to various conditions contained in the bond purchase agreement, including the absence of pending
or threatened litigation questioning the validity of the Series 2014 Bonds or any proceedings in connection with the
issuance thereof, and the absence of material adverse changes in the financial condition of the City.
The Underwriter intends to offer the Series 2014 Bonds to the public initially at the offering prices as set
forth on the inside cover page of this Official Statement, which offering prices (or bond yields establishing such
offering prices) may subsequently change without any requirement of prior notice. The Underwriter reserves the
right to join with dealers and other underwriters in offering the Series 2014 Bonds to the public, and may offer the
Series 2014 Bonds to such dealers and other underwriters at a price below the public offering price.
The City has agreed to indemnify the Underwriter against certain civil liabilities in connection with the
offering and sale of the Series 2014 Bonds, including certain liabilities under federal securities laws.
TAX MATTERS
Federal Income Taxes. In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing laws, regulations,
rulings and judicial decisions, interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income
tax purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. The opinion
described in the preceding sentence assumes the accuracy of certain representations and compliance by the City with
covenants designed to satisfy the requirements of the Code that must be met subsequent to the issuance of the Series
2014 Bonds. Failure to comply with such requirements could cause interest on the Series 2014 Bonds to be included
in gross income for federal income tax purposes retroactive to the date of issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds. The
City has covenanted to comply with such requirements.
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Notwithstanding Bond Counsel's opinion that interest on the Series 2014 Bonds is not a specific preference
item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax, such interest will be included in adjusted current earnings
of certain corporations, and such corporations are required to include in the calculation of alternative minimum
taxable income 75% of the excess of such corporation's adjusted current earnings over their alternative minimum
taxable income (determined without regard to such adjustment and prior to reduction for certain net operating
losses).
Original Issue Discount. The Series 2014 Bonds maturing November 1, 2039 (the "Discount Bonds") are
being sold at an original issue discount. The difference between the initial public offering prices of such Discount
Bonds and their stated amounts to be paid at maturity constitutes original issue discount treated in the same manner
for federal income tax purposes as interest, as described above.
The amount of original issue discount which is treated as having accrued with respect to a Discount Bond is
added to the cost basis of the owner in determining, for federal income tax purposes, gain or loss upon disposition of
such Discount Bond (including its sale, redemption or payment at maturity). Amounts received upon disposition of
such Discount Bond which are attributable to accrued original issue discount will be treated as tax-exempt interest,
rather than as taxable gain, for federal income tax purposes.
Original issue discount is treated as compounding semiannually, at a rate determined by reference to the
yield to maturity of each individual Discount Bond, on days which are determined by reference to the maturity date
of such Discount Bond. The amount treated as original issue discount on such Discount Bond for a particular
semiannual accrual period is equal to the product of (i) the yield to maturity for such Discount Bond (determined by
compounding at the close of each accrual period) and (ii) the amount which would have been the tax basis of such
Discount Bond at the beginning of any particular accrual period if held by the original purchaser, less the amount of
any interest payable for such Discount Bond during the accrual period. The tax basis is determined by adding to the
initial public offering price on such Discount Bond the sum of the amounts which have been treated as original issue
discount for such purposes during all prior periods. If such Discount Bond is sold between semiannual
compounding dates, original issue discount which would have been accrued for that semiannual compounding
period for federal income tax purposes is to be apportioned in equal amounts among the days in such compounding
period.
Owners of Discount Bonds should consult their tax advisors with respect to the determination and treatment
of original issue discount accrued as of any date and with respect to the state and local tax consequences of owning a
Discount Bond.
Original Issue Premium. The Series 2014 Bonds maturing November 1, 2015 through 2025, and on
November 1, 2029 and 2034 (the "Premium Bonds") are being sold at a premium. An amount equal to the excess of
the issue price of a Premium Bond over its stated redemption price at maturity constitutes premium on such
Premium Bond. An initial purchaser of a Premium Bond must amortize any premium over such Premium Bond's
term using constant yield principles, based on the purchaser's yield to maturity (or, in the case of Premium Bonds
callable prior to their maturity, by amortizing the premium to the call date, based on the purchaser's yield to the call
date and giving effect to the call premium). As premium is amortized, the amount of the amortization offsets a
corresponding amount of interest for the period and the purchaser's basis in such Premium Bond is reduced by a
corresponding amount resulting in an increase in the gain (or decrease in the loss) to be recognized for federal
income tax purposes upon a sale or disposition of such Premium Bond prior to its maturity. Even though the
purchaser's basis may be reduced, no federal income tax deduction is allowed. Purchasers of the Premium Bonds
should consult their tax advisors with respect to the determination and treatment of premium for federal income tax
purposes and with respect to the state and local tax consequences of owning a Premium Bond.
Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to
the Series 2014 Bonds.
The accrual or receipt of interest on the Series 2014 Bonds may otherwise affect the federal income tax
liability of the owners, of the Series 2014 Bonds. The extent of these other tax consequences will depend upon such
owner's particular tax status and other items of income or deduction. Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion
regarding any such consequences. Purchasers of the Series 2014 Bonds, particularly purchasers that are
corporations (including S corporations and foreign corporations operating branches in the United States), property or
casualty insurance companies, banks, thrifts or other financial institutions, certain recipients of Social Security or
Railroad Retirement benefits, taxpayers otherwise entitled to claim the earned income credit, or taxpayers who may
be deemed to have incurred or continued indebtedness to purchase or carry tax-exempt obligations, should consult
their tax advisors as to the tax consequences of purchasing or owning the Series 2014 Bonds.
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Backup Withholding. As a result of the enactment of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act
of 2005, interest on tax-exempt obligations such as the Series 2014 Bonds is subject to information reporting in a
manner similar to interest paid on taxable obligations. Backup withholding may be imposed on payments made
after March 31, 2007 to any bondholder who fails to provide certain required information, including an accurate
taxpayer identification number, to any person required to collect such information pursuant to Section 6049 of the
Code. The new reporting requirement does not in and of itself affect or alter the excludability of interest on the
Series 2014 Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes or any other federal tax consequence of
purchasing, holding or selling tax-exempt obligations.
Changes in Federal and State Tax Law. From time to time, there are legislative proposals in the Congress
and in the states that, if enacted, could alter or amend the federal and state tax matters referred to above or adversely
affect the market value of the Series 2014 Bonds. It cannot be predicted whether or in what form any such proposal
might be enacted or whether if enacted it would apply to bonds issued prior to enactment. In addition, regulatory
actions are from time to time announced or proposed and litigation is threatened or commenced which, if
implemented or concluded in a particular manner, could adversely affect the market value of the Series 2014 Bonds.
It cannot be predicted whether any such regulatory action will be implemented, how any particular lawsuit will be
resolved, or whether the Series 2014 Bonds or the market value thereof would be impacted thereby. Purchasers of
the Series 2014 Bonds should consult their tax advisors regarding any pending or proposed legislation, regulatory
initiatives or litigation. The opinions expressed by Bond Counsel are based upon existing legislation and regulations
as interpreted by relevant judicial authorities as of the date of issuance and delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds, and
Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion as of any date subsequent thereto or with respect to any pending legislation,
regulatory initiatives or litigation.
State Taxes. Bond Counsel is of the opinion that, under existing law, the interest on the Series 2014 Bonds
is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in the State of Arkansas.
RATINGS
Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC business ("S&P"), is
expected to assign a rating of "AA" (stable outlook) to the Series 2014 Bonds based on the delivery of the Policy by
BAM and has assigned an underlying rating of "A+" (stable outlook) to the Series 2014 Bonds. Such ratings reflect
only the view of S&P at the time such ratings were given. An explanation of the significance of the ratings may be
obtained only from Standard & Poor's Rating Services, 25 Broadway, New York, New York 10004, telephone (212)
208-1723. There can be no assurance that any rating will continue for any given period of time or that ratings will
not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely. In the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the City has agreed to
give notice of certain material events, including the revision or withdrawal of any rating on the Series 2014 Bonds.
Neither the City nor the Underwriter have undertaken any responsibility subsequent to the issuance of the
Series 2014 Bonds to assure the maintenance of the ratings or to oppose any revision or withdrawal of the ratings.
No application has been made to any rating agency other than S&P for a rating on the Series 2014 Bonds.
LEGAL MATTERS
Legal Opinions. Legal matters incident to the authorization and issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds are
subject to the unqualified approving opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Little Rock, Arkansas, Bond Counsel, a copy of
whose approving opinion will be delivered with the Series 2014 Bonds and a form of which is attached hereto as
Appendix A. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by its counsel, Kit Williams, Esq., City
Attorney.
Litigation. There is no litigation pending seeking to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the Series
2014 Bonds or questioning or affecting the legality of the Series 2014 Bonds or the proceedings and authority under
which the Series 2014 Bonds are to be issued, or questioning the right of the City to issue the Series 2014 Bonds or
to levy the Tax or pledge the Tax Receipts.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Any statements made in this Official Statement involving matters of opinion or of estimates, whether or not
so expressly stated, are set forth as such and not as representations of fact, and no representation is made that any of
the estimates will be realized. This Official Statement is not to be construed as a contract or agreement between the
City and the purchasers or owners of any of the Series 2014 Bonds.
ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The information contained in this Official Statement has been taken from sources considered to be reliable,
but is not guaranteed. To the best of the knowledge of the City, this Official Statement does not include any untrue
statement of a material fact, nor does it omit the statement of any material fact required to be stated herein, or
necessary to make the statements herein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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The execution and delivery of this Official Statement has been duly authorized by the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
XCITYOAY VILLE,ANSAS
rdan
Mayor
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APPENDIX A
Proposed Form of Bond Counsel Opinion
Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, will render an opinion with respect to the Series 2014 Bonds, dated the
date of issuance and delivery thereof, in substantially the following form:
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
November_, 2014
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "City"), a political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, of its $10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the
"Bonds").
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of
Arkansas, including, particularly, the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act, Arkansas Code Annotated (2008
Repl. & 2013 Supp.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time amended, the "Act"), pursuant to Ordinance
No. 5713 of the City, duly adopted and approved on September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), and
pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"). Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to
all indentures supplemental thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the conditions for the issuance
of parity indebtedness by the City, the nature and extent of the security for the Bonds, the rights, duties and
obligations of the City, the Trustee and the Holders of the Bonds, and the terms upon which the Bonds are issued
and secured.
Reference is made to an opinion of even date herewith of Kit Williams, Esq., City Attorney, a copy of
which is on file with the Trustee, with respect, among other matters, to the status and valid existence of the City, the
power of the City to adopt the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance and to
enter into and perform its obligations under the Indenture, the valid adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Election
Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture by the
City, and with respect to the Indenture being enforceable upon the City.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have deemed necessary
to render this opinion. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon the representations of the
City contained in the Election Ordinance, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture and in the certified
proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to verify the same by
independent investigation.
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Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion, under existing law, as follows:
1. The City is duly created and validly existing as a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas.
Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, the Act, the City is
empowered to adopt the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance, to execute and deliver the Indenture, to
perform the agreements on its part contained therein, and to issue the Bonds.
2. The Authorizing Ordinance has been duly adopted by the City and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
3. The Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the City and is a valid and
binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
4. The Bonds have been validly authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the City and represent
valid and binding special obligations of the City. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall
be payable from, and shall be secured by an assignment and pledge by the City to the Trustee of the Tax Receipts (as
defined in the Indenture).
5. The Tax Receipts have been duly and validly assigned and pledged to the Trustee under the
Indenture, and the Indenture creates, as security for the Bonds, a valid security interest in the Tax Receipts. Under
the laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, Arkansas Code Annotated (2001 Repl.)
Section 4-9-109(d)(14), the pledge, assignment and security interest in the Tax Receipts securing the Bonds is and
shall be prior to any judicial lien hereafter imposed on the Tax Receipts to enforce a judgment against the City on a
simple contract, and it is not necessary to file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement in order to perfect a
security interest in the Tax Receipts.
6. The interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes and is
not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals and
corporations; it should be noted, however, that, for the purpose of computing the alternative minimum tax imposed
on corporations (as defined for federal income tax purposes), such interest is taken into account in determining
adjusted current earnings for purposes of such alternative minimum tax. The opinions set forth in the preceding
sentence are subject to the condition that the City comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, that must be satisfied prior to or subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds in order that the interest
thereon be, or continue to be, excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The City has
covenanted to comply with each such requirement. Failure to comply with certain of such requirements may cause
the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in gross income for federal income tax purposes to be retroactive to the date of
issuance of the Bonds. We express no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to the
Bonds.
The interest on the Bonds is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in the State of
Arkansas.
8. The Bonds are exempt from registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
the Indenture is not required to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, in connection with
the offer and sale of the Bonds.
It is to be understood that the rights of the registered owners of the Bonds and the enforceability of the
Bonds, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture may be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent
constitutionally applicable and that their enforcement may also be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in
appropriate cases.
Very truly yours,
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APPENDIX B
SPECIMEN MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY
's
# BAH
ISSUER: [NAME OF ISSUER]
MEMBER: [NAME OF MEMBER]
BONDS: $ in aggregate principal
amount of [NAME OF TRANSACTION]
[and maturing on]
MUNICIPAL BOND
INSURANCE POLICY
Policy No:
Effective Date:
Risk Prem
Member Surplus C
Total lnsU:
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ("BAM,"),,,for consideration nipich 6d, hereby UNCONDITIONALLY AND
IRREVOCABLY agrees w pay to the trustee (rbc "frosYee") or paying agctni(t](e Paging Ag`' (") fo ibc Bonds named above (as set forth in the
documentation providing for the issuance and securing of the Bonds), for the`fiegeGt'of[he;Qxmcrs or. at the election of DAM, directly to each
Owner, subject only to the terms of this Policy (which includes each ejfdorsemenl lieroto), thnf#portion of the principal of mrd interest on the Bonds
that shall become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason o(Nuupgymcm by ihcissuer.
On the later ofihc day on which such principal and intend becumesQue for Pairmcnl or (he first Business Day following the Business Day
on which DAM shall have received Notice ofNonpaymentt, BAIvi'will dismasijtbut without duplication in the ease of duplicate claims for the same
Nonpayment) to or far the benefit of each Owner of fluff Donds, the face inn"oui f%f principal of and interest on the Bonds that is then Due for.
Payment but is then unpaid by reason of Nonpayment 0 the Issuer, but ady up"an receipt by DAM, in a rout reasonably satisfactory to it, of (a)
evidence of the Owner's right to receive payment of mai principal or idbiresl then Due for Payment and (b) evidence, including any appropriate
instruments ofassignnien(, that all of the Owner��, rt htstvihh respect to pay`icto of such principal or interest that is Due for Payment shall thereupon
vast in DAM. A Notice of Nonpayment will Isi, &fined reeerve�d�on„,a given Business Day if it is received prior to 1:00 p.m. (Nos York time) on such
Business Day; otherwise, it will hHe Bhe deemed received on the s`iaess Day. If any Notice of Nonpayment received by DAM is incomplete, it
shall be deemed not to have been mccivid by DAM Ibr purposes of the preceding sentence.. and DAM shall promptly so advise the Trustee, Paying
Agent or Owner. as appropriate, any tifw[ibm niaj+submrt Eu amended Notice of Nonpayment. Upon disbursement under this Policy in respect of
Bond and to the extent of such pay mem B shall beeo4 the owner of such Bond, any appurtenant coupon to such Bond and right to receipt of
payment of principal of or mtemst•,on suchttd and slafil be fully subrogated to the rights of the Outer, including the Owner's right to receive
payments under such bond Y`a};nmf by BAM.rither,f the Trustee or Paying Agent for die benclit of the Owners, or directly to the Owners, on
account of any Nonpayment shall dts„e6arge (he ov�illgelion of DAM under this Policy with respect to said Nonpayment.
Except to the e2tenlexpre$sly modified by an endorsement hereto, the following terms shall have the meanings specified for all purposes of
this Policy. "Business Do};,
i'Saps ane day, other than (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) a day on which banking institutions in the State of New York
or the Insurer ,,Fl i l Agent (af tefined herein) are authorized or required by law or excendve order to remain closed 'Duc for Payment' means (a)
when referring to the principal ofa➢9nd, payable on the slated maturity date thereof or the date on which the same shall have been duly called for
mmtdamryeniking Cwt- Rdemplion-and docs not refer to any earlier dale on which payment is due by reason of call for redemption (other than by
an
mdatorystnlCirigtund redimptiun), acceleration or other advancement of maturity (unless DAM shall deal, in its sole discretion, to pay such
principal due -spoon such acceleration together with any accrued interest to the date of acceleration) and (b) when referring to interest on a Bond.
payable on the stated datefor payment of interest "Nonpayment" means, in respect of a Bond, the failure of the Issuer to have provided sufficient
funds to the Trustee or* fi` there is no Trustee, to the Paying Agent for payment in fall of all principal and interest that is Due for Payment on such
Bond .Nonpayment" lull also include, in respect of a Bond, any payment made to an Owner by or on behalf of the Issuer of principal or interest
that is Due for Payment, which payment has been recovered from such Owner pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code in accordance with a
final, nonappeilable order or court having competcntjurisdietion. "Notice" means delivery to DAM of notice of claim and certificate, by certified
mail, email or telecopy as set forth on the attached Schedule or other acceptable electronic delivery, in a form satisfactory to DAM. from and signed
by an Owner, the Trustee or the Paying Agent, which notice shall specify (a) the person or entity making the claim, (b) the Policy Number, (c) the
claimed amount (d) payment instructions and (a) the date such claimed amount becomes or became Due for Payment. "Owmer' means, in respect of
a Bond, the person or entity who, at the lime of Nonpayment, is entitled under the terms of such Bond to payment thereof except that "Owncr'shall
not include the Issuer, the Memberor any other person or entity whose direct or indirect obligation constitutes the underlying security for the Bonds.
I
BAM may appoint a fiscal agent (the "Insurer's Fiscal Agent") for purposes of this Policy by giving written notice to the Trustee, the
Paying Agent, the Member and the Issuer specifying the name and notice address oflhe Insurer's Fiscal Agent. From and alterthe date of receipt of
such notice by the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Member or the Issuer (a) copies of all notices required to be delivered to BAM pursuant to this
Policy shall be simullaneously delivered to the Insurer's Fiscal Agent and to BAM and ghall not be deemed received until received by both and (b) all
payments required to be made by BAM under this Policy may be made directly by BAM or by the Insurer's Fiscal Agent on behalf of BAM. The
Insurer's Fiscal Agent is the agent of BAM only, and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent shall in no event be liable to the Trustee. Paving Agent or any Owner
for any act of the Insurer's Fiscal Agent or any failure of BAM to deposit or cause to be deposited sufficient funds to make payments due under this
Policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Ian. BAM agrees not to assert, and hereby waives, only for the benefit of each Owner. all
rights (whether by counterclaim, setoff or otherwise) and defenses (including, without limitation, the defense of Emu l)t,,00ber acquired by
subrogation, assignment or otherwise, to the extent that such rights and defenses may be available to BAM to avoid paymcn6otiis obligations under
this Policy in accordance with the express provisions of this Policy. This Policy may not be canceled or revoked. -
This Policy sets forth in full die undertaking of BAM and shall not be modified altered or affected by any m7tFxragrcemen(aoinshumenl,
including any modification or amendment tsreto. Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hcmto, mT prtntiispec[ of
this Poli is nonrefundable for an reason whatsoever, including payment, or provision KA made for a'ment, oF�tfic Bonds prior to maturity.
Policy Y gPY P g P} P Y
THIS POLICY IS NOT COVERED BY THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE SECURITY FUNIS SPECIHFD'IN.AR11 I -E l6 OFTHE
NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THIS POLICY IS ISSUED WITHOUT CONTINGENT MUTUAL liIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENT.
In witness whereof. BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY has caused this Polity to be- executed on its behalf by its
Authorized Officer.
1NY
Notices (Unless Otherwise Specified by BAM)
Email:
clafmsaa==.buildamerica.co
Address:
I World Financial Center, 27th Boor
200 Liberty Street
New York. New York 10281
Telecopy:
212-962-1524 (attention: Claims)
IM
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OFFICE
SUITE 400
234 EAST MILLSAP ROAD
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72703-4099
479-973-4200
GORDON M. WILBOURN
gordon.wilboum@kutakrock.com
(501)975-3101
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
KUTAK ROCK LLP
ATLANTA
CHICAGO
SUITE 2000
DENVER
124 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
FAYETTEVILLE
IRVINE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3706
KANSAS CITY
LITTLE ROCK
501-975-3000
LOS ANGELES
FACSIMILE 501-975-3001
MINNEAPOLIS
OKLAHOMA CITY
W Ww.kutakrook.00.
OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
RICHMOND
SCOTTSDALE
WASHINGTON
WICHITA
November 19, 2014
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City"), a political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, of its
$10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds").
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the
State of Arkansas, including, particularly, the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act,
Arkansas Code Annotated (2008 Repl. & 2013 Repl.) §§26-75-601 et seq. (as from time to time
amended, the "Act"), pursuant to Ordinance No. 5713 of the City, duly adopted and approved on
September 16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), and pursuant to a Trust Indenture dated as of
November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust
Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"). Reference is hereby made to the Indenture and to all
indentures supplemental thereto for the provisions, among others, with respect to the conditions
for the issuance of parity indebtedness by the City, the nature and extent of the security for the
Bonds, the rights, duties and obligations of the City, the Trustee and the holders of the Bonds,
and the terms upon which the Bonds are issued and secured.
Reference is made to an opinion of even date herewith of Kit Williams, Esq., City
Attorney, a copy of which is on file with the Trustee, with respect, among other matters, to the
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status and valid existence of the City, the power of the City to adopt the Levying Ordinance, the
Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance and to enter into and perform its obligations
under the Indenture, the valid adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the
Authorizing Ordinance, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture by the
City, and with respect to the Indenture being enforceable upon the City.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have
deemed necessary to render this opinion. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we
have relied upon the representations of the City contained in the Election Ordinance, the
Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture and in the certified proceedings and other certifications
of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to verify the same by independent
investigation.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion, under existing law, as follows:
1. The City is duly created and validly existing as a municipal corporation of the
State of Arkansas. Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including,
particularly, the Act, the City is empowered to adopt the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing
Ordinance, to execute and deliver the Indenture, to perform the agreements on its part contained
therein, and to issue the Bonds.
2. The Authorizing Ordinance has been duly adopted by the City and constitutes a
valid and binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
3. The Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the City and is
a valid and binding obligation of the City enforceable upon the City in accordance with its terms.
4. The Bonds have been duly authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the City
and represent valid and binding special obligations of the City. The principal of, premium, if
any, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable from, and shall be secured by an assignment and
pledge by the City to the Trustee of, the Tax Receipts (as defined in the Indenture).
5. The Tax Receipts have been duly and validly assigned and pledged to the Trustee
under the Indenture, and the Indenture creates, as security for the Bonds, a valid security interest
in the Tax Receipts. Under the laws of the State of Arkansas, including, particularly, Arkansas
Code Annotated (2001 Repl.) Section 4-9-109(d)(14), the pledge, assignment and security
interest in the Tax Receipts securing the Bonds is and shall be prior to any judicial lien hereafter
imposed on the Tax Receipts to enforce a judgment against the City on a simple contract, and it
is not necessary to file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement in order to perfect a
security interest in the Tax Receipts.
6. The interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes and is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum
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tax imposed on individuals and corporations; it should be noted, however, that, for the purpose of
computing the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations (as defined for federal income
tax purposes), such interest is taken into account in determining adjusted current earnings for
purposes of such alternative minimum tax. The opinions set forth in the preceding sentence are
subject to the condition that the City comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, that must be satisfied prior to or subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds in
order that the interest thereon be, or continue to be, excluded from gross income for federal
income tax purposes. The City has covenanted to comply with each such requirement. Failure
to comply with certain of such requirements may cause the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in
gross income for federal income tax purposes to be retroactive to the date of issuance of the
Bonds. We express no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to
the Bonds.
7. The interest on the Bonds is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes in
the State of Arkansas.
8. The Bonds are exempt from registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and the Indenture is not required to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as amended, in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds.
It is to be understood that the rights of the registered owners of the Bonds and the
enforceability of the Bonds, the Authorizing Ordinance and the Indenture may be subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors'
rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent constitutionally applicable and that their
enforcement may also be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in appropriate cases.
Very truly yours,
4821-9176-8864.1
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OFFICE
SUITE 400
234 EAST MILLSAP ROAD
FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72703-4099
479-973-4200
GORDON M. WILBOURN
gordon.wilbourn@kutakrock.com
(501 ) 975-3101
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
KUTAK ROCK LLP
ATLANTA
CHICAGO
SUITE 2000
DENVER
124 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
FAYETTEVILLE
IRVINE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3706
KANSAS CITY
LITTLE ROCK
501-975-3000
LOS ANGELES
FACSIMILE 501-975-3001
MINNEAPOLIS
OKLAHOMA CITY
www.kutakrack.com
OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
RICHMOND
SCOTTSDALE
WASHINGTON
WICHITA
November 19, 2014
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This opinion supplements our bond approving opinion, dated the date hereof, relating to
the above -captioned bonds (the "Bonds"). Except as otherwise defined herein, the terms used
herein shall have the meanings prescribed for them in said opinion.
We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other papers as we have
deemed necessary to render this opinion.. As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we
have relied upon the representations of the City contained in the Indenture and in the certified
proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to
verify the same by independent investigation.
In addition to the documents specifically mentioned in the approving opinion, in
connection with this opinion we have also examined:
(a) An executed counterpart of the Bond Purchase Agreement dated October
28, 2014 (the "Bond Purchase Agreement'), by and between the City and Stephens Inc.,
as underwriter (the "Underwriter");
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(b) An executed counterpart of the Escrow Deposit Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow Agreement'), by and between the City and the BOKF,
NA, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee");
(c) An executed counterpart of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Disclosure Agreement'), by and between the City and
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as dissemination agent (the "Dissemination
Agent');
(d) An executed counterpart of the Tax Regulatory Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Tax Regulatory Agreement'), by and between the City and the
Trustee;
(e) An executed Debt Service Reserve Agreement dated November 19, 2014
(the "Reserve Agreement'), by and between the City and Build America Mutual
Assurance Company ("BAM"); and
(f) Portions of the Official Statement dated October 28, 2014, with respect to
the Bonds (the "Official Statement'), captioned "INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT,"
"THE SERIES 2014 BONDS," "SECURITY FOR THE BONDS," "SOURCES AND
USES OF FUNDS," "DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS," "SUMMARY OF THE
INDENTURE," "SUMMARY OF THE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT," "TAX MATTERS," and "APPENDIX A — Form of Opinion of Bond
Counsel' (the "Relevant Captions") insofar as they relate to this opinion.
Based on our examination, we are of the opinion, as of the date hereof and under existing
law, as follows:
1. The Bond Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Underwriter, the Bond Purchase Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement
of the City enforceable in accordance with its terms.
2. The Escrow Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Escrow
Trustee, the Escrow Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the City
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3. The Disclosure Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Trustee, the Disclosure Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the
City enforceable in accordance with its terms.
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4. The Tax Regulatory Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Trustee, the Tax Regulatory Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of
the City enforceable in accordance with its terms.
5. The Reserve Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the City and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by BAM, the
Reserve Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the City enforceable
in accordance with its terms.
6. The statements contained in the Official Statement under the Relevant
Captions, insofar as such statements purport to summarize certain provisions of the
Bonds, the Indenture and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, or conclusions of law
and legal opinions, are true, accurate and correct summaries thereof in all material
respects and do not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
The enforceability of the respective obligations of the parties to the documents and other
items described above, and the availability of certain rights and remedies provided for therein,
may be limited by bankruptcy, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, marshalling
or other similar statutes or rules of law affecting creditors' rights and remedies, to general
principles of equity and to the discretion of any court in granting any relief or issuing any order,
whether the proceeding is considered a proceeding at law or equity. In particular, the right to
indemnification under any of the documents or other items described above may be limited by
federal or state securities laws or by the public policy underlying such laws.
This opinion is being rendered to you solely for your use and benefit and may not be
relied upon in any manner, nor used, by any other person.
Very truly yours,
4833-6637-0592.1
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OFFICE
SUITE 400
234 EAST MILLSAP ROAD
FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72703-4099
479-973-4200
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
BOKF, NA, as Trustee
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Stephens Inc.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Ambac Assurance Corporation
New York, New York
KUTAK ROCK LLP
ATLANTA
CHICAGO
SUITE 2000
DENVER
124 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
PAYETTEVD.LE
IRVINE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3706
KANSAS CITY
LITTLE ROCK
501-975-3000
LOS ANGELES
FACSIMILE 501-975-3001
MINNEAPOLIS
OKLAHOMA CITY
www.kutakrock.com
OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
RICHMOND
SCOTTSDALE
November 19, 2014
WASHINGTON
WICHITA
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as Bond Counsel in connection with the issuance by the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") of its $10,980,000 aggregate principal amount of Hotel,
Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Series 2014 Bonds"), and have delivered on this date our
approving opinion with respect thereto. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings assigned thereto in such approving opinion.
A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds will be deposited with BOKF, NA,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee"), under an Escrow Deposit
Agreement dated November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow Agreement"), between the City and the
Escrow Trustee, for the purpose of defeasing the City's previously issued $6,335,000 aggregate
original principal amount of Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series
2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"). The Series 2003 Bonds were issued by the City pursuant to a
Trust Indenture dated as of July 1, 2003 (the "2003 Indenture"), between the City and Bank of
Oklahoma, N.A. (predecessor to BOKF, NA), Tulsa, Oklahoma, as trustee. This opinion is being
delivered in connection with the defeasance of the Series 2003 Bonds pursuant to Section 701 of
the 2003 Indenture.
4834-0169-8848.1
KUTAK ROCK LLP
Defeasance Opinion
November 19, 2014
Page 2
In connection with this opinion, we have examined (i) the Escrow Agreement, (ii) the
2003 Indenture, and (iii) the approving opinion of Kutak Rock LLP dated July 10, 2003 (the
"2003 Bond Counsel Opinion"). For purposes of this opinion, we have also reviewed originals,
certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of (a) a certificate of the Escrow Trustee with
respect to receipt of proceeds of the Series 2014 Bonds and the receipt of moneys transferred
from the bond fund for the Series 2003 Bonds, all of which moneys were deposited with the
Escrow Trustee pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, and (b) such other documents,
opinions, certificates and other items as we have deemed relevant and necessary in rendering this
opinion.
It is our opinion, under existing law, that:
1. The issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds and the deposit of a portion of the
proceeds thereof with the Escrow Trustee pursuant to the Escrow Agreement to defease the
Series 2003 Bonds will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income for federal income
tax purposes of interest on the Series 2003 Bonds or the Series 2014 Bonds and will not cause
the Series 2003 Bonds or the Series 2014 Bonds to be treated as "arbitrage bonds" within the
meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. For the purposes of
this opinion, we have assumed the correctness of the 2003 Bond Counsel Opinion and the
continuing exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest on the
Series 2003 Bonds.
2. The requirements of Section 702 of the 2003 Indenture as to the discharge of the
lien thereof on the Tax Receipts have been satisfied, and the lien of the 2003 Indenture against
the Tax Receipts has been discharged.
Very truly yours,
I4Kkku-('
4834-0169-8848.1
Build America Mutual Assurance Company
New York, New York
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel and delivered as of the date hereof an approving opinion
of Bond Counsel with respect to the above captioned bonds (the "Opinion"), dated the date of
this letter. Per your request, this letter will confirm that you are entitled to rely on the Opinion as
though it was specifically addressed to you.
Very truly yours,
KaVLRdLL0
4818-0556-5728.1
KUTAK ROCK LLP
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OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
RICHMOND
SCOTTSDALE
November 19 2014
WASHINGTON
WICHITA
Build America Mutual Assurance Company
New York, New York
$10,980,000
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as bond counsel and delivered as of the date hereof an approving opinion
of Bond Counsel with respect to the above captioned bonds (the "Opinion"), dated the date of
this letter. Per your request, this letter will confirm that you are entitled to rely on the Opinion as
though it was specifically addressed to you.
Very truly yours,
KaVLRdLL0
4818-0556-5728.1
BIake E. Pennington
Assistant City Attorney
Patti T. Mulford
Paralegal
Phone 479.575.8313
cityattorneyCa)fayetteville-ar.gov
KIT WILLIAMS
FAYETTEVILLE CITY ATTORNEY
November 19, 2014
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
501 Main Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Stephens Inc.
111 Center Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Build America Assurance Company
1 World Financial Center, 27th Floor
200 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281
Kutak Rock LLP
124 West Capitol Avenue
Suite 2000
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: $10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
113 W Mountain Street, Suite 302
Fayetteville, AR 72701-6083
Hotel, Motel and
Revenue Capital
I am the City Attorney for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and have acted in that
capacity in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of its $10,980,000 Hotel, Motel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds"), which Bonds are being sold pursuant to the terms of a Bond
Purchase Agreement dated October 28, 2014, by and between Stephens Inc. and the City. The
terms defined in the Bond Purchase Agreement are used in this opinion with the meanings
assigned to them in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
In this connection, I have reviewed certain documents with respect to the Bonds, and
have examined such records, certificates and other documents as I have considered necessary or
appropriate for the purposes of this opinion, including (i) Ordinance No. 2310 adopted by the
City Council on March 1, 1977, and subsequent amending ordinances thereto (as amended, the
"Levying Ordinance"), (ii) Ordinance No. 5605 adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2013
(the "Election Ordinance'), (iii) Ordinance No. 5713 adopted by the City Council on September
16, 2014 (the "Authorizing Ordinance"), (iv) the Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014
(the "Indenture"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee
(the "Trustee"), (v) the Tax Regulatory Agreement dated November 19, 2014, by and between
the City and the Trustee, (vi) the Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated November 19, 2014
(the "Disclosure Agreement"), by and between the City and Simmons First Trust Company,
N.A., as dissemination agent (the "Dissemination Agent"), (vii) the Escrow Deposit Agreement
dated November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and between the City and BOKF, NA,
as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee"), (viii) the Debt Service Reserve Agreement dated
November 19, 2014 (the "Reserve Agreement"), by and between the City and Build America
Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"), (ix) the Preliminary Official Statement dated October 20,
2014, and (ix) the Official Statement dated October 28, 2014, relating to the offering of the
Bonds, and closing certificates of the City.
Based on such review and such other considerations of law and fact as I believe to be
relevant, I am of the opinion that:
1. The City is a duly organized and validly existing municipal corporation and City
of the First Class, organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, with full power and
authority to adopt the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing
Ordinance, to levy the Tax, to pledge the Tax Receipts, and to execute and deliver the Bonds, the
Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax Regulatory
Agreement, the Reserve Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement.
2. The City has duly approved the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official
Statement.
3. The Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the Authorizing Ordinance
have been duly adopted by the City by all action necessary under the Act and the laws and
Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and each remains in full force and effect.
4. The Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the
Tax Regulatory Agreement, the Reserve Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement have
been duly authorized, approved, executed and delivered by the City and, subject to the extent that
the enforceability of the rights and remedies set forth therein may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally, constitute valid and binding
agreements of the City enforceable in accordance with their terms.
5. The information in the Official Statement under the captions "THE PROJECTS,"
"THE REFUNDING PROGRAM," "THE CITY," "THE COMMISSION" and "LEGAL
MATTERS" (apart from financial or statistical data contained or incorporated therein, as to
which no view is expressed) is fair, accurate and complete and does not omit any matter which,
in my opinion, for the purposes for which the Official Statement is to be used, should be
included or referred to therein.
6. There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity before or by any court,
public board or body, pending or threatened, against or affecting the City, challenging the
validity of the transactions contemplated by the Official Statement or the validity of the Bonds,
the Tax, the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordiannce, the Authorizing Ordinance, the
Indenture, the Escrow Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax Regulatory
Agreement, the Reserve Agreement or the Bond Purchase Agreement and, to the best of such
counsel's knowledge, there is no investigation, pending or threatened, and no threatened action,
suit or proceeding involving any of the matters hereinabove mentioned in this paragraph 6.
7. The adoption of the Levying Ordinance, the Election Ordinance and the
Authorizing Ordinance and the execution and delivery of the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement,
the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Tax Regulatory Agreement, the Reserve Agreement
and the Bond Purchase Agreement, and compliance with the provisions thereof, under the
circumstances contemplated thereby, do not and will not in any material respect conflict with or
constitute on the part of the City a breach of or default under any agreement or other instrument
to which the City is a party or any existing law, regulation, court order or consent decree to
which the City is subject.
8. Based upon the examinations which I have made as Fayetteville City Attorney,
nothing has come to my attention which would lead me to believe that the Official Statement
(except for financial and statistical data contained or incorporated in the Official Statement, as to
which no view is expressed) contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light
of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
I hereby consent to the references made to me in the Official Statement.
Sincerely,
HIT WILLIAMS
Fayetteville City Attorney
3
CERTIFICATE OF COMMISSION
I, Ching Mong, Chairman of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Advertising and
Promotion Commission (the "Commission"), do hereby certify:
1. That I officially signed the Consent and Agreement to the Trust Indenture dated
as of November 1, 2014, by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Simmons First
Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
2. That I am now and was the duly chosen, qualified and acting Chairman of the
Commission when all of the proceedings were had relating to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvements and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds"), and when the Bonds were issued.
3. That Ching Mong, Bobby Ferrell, Matt Behrend, Matthew Perry, Tim Freeman,
and Hannah Withers are now and were the duly chosen, qualified, and acting members of the
Commission when all of the proceedings were had relating to the Bonds and when the Bonds
were issued.
4. That appearing in the transcript of proceedings with respect to the issuance of the
Bonds is a true, complete, and correct copy of a Resolution (the "Resolution") duly adopted by a
majority of the Commission present at a duly called meeting held Z 11 1 2013. The
Resolution is in full force and effect and has not been altered, amended,,dr repealed.
5. That no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation is pending or, to the
knowledge of the undersigned, threatened, in any court or other tribunal of competent
jurisdiction, State or Federal, or, to the knowledge of the undersigned, is there any basis
therefore, in any way (i) restraining or enjoining the issuance, sale, or delivery of any of the
Bonds, or (ii) questioning or affecting the validity or enforceability of the Bonds, the City's
Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax (the "Tax") or the Trust Indenture, or (iii) questioning
or affecting the validity of the Resolution or any of the proceedings for the authorization,
execution, authentication, sale or delivery of the Bonds or the assignment by the Commission of
any of the moneys, instruments, or other rights pledged under the Trust Indenture, or
(v) questioning or affecting the power and authority of the Commission to adopt the Resolution
or approve the Trust Indenture.
6. That, pursuant to the Resolution, the Commission has agreed to the pledge of the
Tax in the manner and as provided under the terms of the Ordinance No. 5713 of the City
adopted on September 16, 2014 (the "Bonds Ordinance"), and in Trust Indenture and to perform
its duties, as contemplated in the Bond Ordinance and Trust Indenture, in the collection and
expenditure of the Tax.
Dated: November,, 2014
4827-1500-8800.1
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Advertising
and Promotion Commission
TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE
Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as trustee for $10,980,000 City
of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue
Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds"), hereby certifies that:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of a Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the
"Trust Indenture"), by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") and Simmons
First Trust Company, N.A., arrangements have been made for Simmons First Trust Company, N.A.
to serve as trustee and paying agent (the "Trustee") with respect to the Bonds. The Trustee hereby
accepts such appointment.
2. Pursuant to the provisions of the Trust Indenture and directions from the City,
Glenda L. Dean, Vice President, has duly authenticated the initial Bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of $10,980,000, being in the form of fourteen (14) typewritten registered bonds, numbered
R14-1 through R14-14, inclusive.
3. Each person who, on behalf of the Trustee, authenticated the initial Bonds or
executed the Trust Indenture, the Tax Regulatory Agreement dated as of November 19, 2014, or the
Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated as of November 19, 2014, with respect to the Bonds was at
the date thereof and is now duly elected, appointed or authorized, qualified and acting as an officer
or authorized signatory of the Trustee and is duly authorized to perform such acts at the respective
times of such acts, and the signatures of such persons appearing on such documents are their
genuine signatures.
4. The following are names, titles and specimen signatures of each of the above-
mentioned officers of the Trustee:
Name Office Slawture
Glenda L. Dean Vice President ,
Roy Ferrell Vice PresidentQ
5. The Trustee is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the United States of America. The Trustee has all requisite power
and authority to carry out its obligations as Trustee under the Trust Indenture.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A., has caused this
certificate to be executed in its corporate name by an officer thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 19, 2014
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
By:�/a��
Nar Joe Clement
Title: President
4819-3473-7440.1
ESCROW TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE
BOKF, NA, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as escrow trustee for $650,000 aggregate outstanding
principal amount of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds'), hereby certifies that:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of an Escrow Deposit Agreement dated November 19,
2014 (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") and
BOKF, NA, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee"), arrangements have been made for the deposit
of moneys with the Escrow Trustee sufficient in amount to refund the Series 2003 Bonds as
provided in the Escrow Agreement.
2. Each person who, on behalf of the Escrow Trustee, executed the Escrow Agreement
is now duly elected, appointed or authorized, qualified and acting as an officer or authorized
signatory of the Escrow Trustee and was duly authorized to perform such acts at the respective
times of such acts, and the signatures of such persons appearing on such document are their genuine
signatures.
3. The following are names, titles and specimen signatures of each of the above-
mentioned officers of the Escrow Trustee:
Name Office Signature
Cynthia Wilkinson Senior Vice President and
Trust Officer Y/,
4. The Escrow Trustee is a national banking associate duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America. The Escrow Trustee
has all requisite power and authority to carry out its obligations as Escrow Trustee under the Escrow
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BOKF, NA, has caused this certificate to be executed in its
corporate name by an officer thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 19, 2014.
BOKF, NA
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(�By:-
e: Jud oster
Title: Vice President
4844-4869-8400.1
UNDERWRITER'S CERTIFICATE
The undersigned officer of Stephens Inc., the Underwriter (defined below) for the
$10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Series 2014
Bonds"), hereby makes the certifications set forth below in connection with the execution and
delivery of the Series 2014 Bonds. All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in the Tax Regulatory Agreement to which this certificate is
attached as an exhibit.
(1) Stephens Inc. has served as underwriter (the "Underwriter") and has been
involved in the structuring and marketing of the Series 2014 Bonds, including
particularly, the establishment of the issue size, the computation of Yield and weighted
average maturity, and other factors relating to compliance with Section 148 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the regulations
promulgated thereunder.
(2) Based upon our records and other information available to us which we
have no reason to believe is not correct:
(a) All of the Series 2014 Bonds have been the subject of a bona fide
initial offering to the public (excluding of bond houses, brokers or similar persons
or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at the
public offering prices or yields indicated on the inside cover of the Issuer's
Official Statement dated October 28, 2014 (the "Official Statement");
(b) At the time the Underwriter agreed to purchase the Series 2014
Bonds, based upon the prevailing market conditions, the Underwriter had no
reason to believe that any of the Series 2014 Bonds would be initially sold to the
public (excluding of bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations
acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at greater prices, or yields
less, than those indicated on the inside cover of the Official Statement; and
(c) As of the date of the Bond Purchase Agreement entered into by
and between the Issuer and the Underwriter with respect to the Series 2014
Bonds, the first prices at which the Underwriter reasonably expected to sell 10%
of each maturity of the Series 2014 Bonds to the public (excluding of bond
houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of
underwriters or wholesalers) were the respective prices shown on the cover of the
Official Statement, or in the case of obligations sold on a yield basis, at the
respective yields shown on the cover of the Official Statement.
(3) The Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds is 3.2553654%. For purposes of
calculating the Yield on the Series 2014 Bonds, the Series 2014 Bonds sold at substantial
premiums have been treated as called on their earliest call date resulting in the lowest
Yield.
4822-0114-6144.1
(4) The establishment of the Debt Service Reserve Fund is reasonably
required to obtain the issuance of the Series 2014 Bonds at an economic interest rate for
the Issuer, and is, in the judgment of the undersigned, established at a funding level
comparable to that found for obligations similar to the Series 2014 Bonds issued within
the past year.
(5) To the best knowledge of the undersigned, the representations of the Issuer
contained in the Tax Regulatory Agreement are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that this certificate shall form a part of the basis for the
opinion, dated the date hereof, of Kutak Rock LLP, to the effect that interest with respect to the
Series 2014 is excluded from the gross income of the recipient thereof for purposes of federal
income taxation under existing laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set his hand as of the date set forth
below.
Dated: November 19, 2014
STEPHENS INC.
By:IA-%4—
Title: 5 R I
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4822-0114-6144.1
TRUSTEE'S RECEIPT AND CERTIFICATE
AS TO APPLICATION OF FUNDS
The undersigned, Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee") under a
Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 (the "Indenture"), by and between the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") and the Trustee, with respect to the City's $10,980,000 Hotel,
Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds"), hereby certifies that:
1. The Trustee has received this date on behalf of the City, from Stephens Inc. (the
"Purchaser"), $11,525,530.68, that being the agreed purchase price of the Bonds pursuant to the
Bond Purchase Agreement dated October 28, 2014, between the City and the Purchaser, plus
accrued interest of $20,270.63, and less $27,730.55 paid by the Purchaser to Build America
Mutual Assurance Company on behalf of the City for the Policy and the Reserve Policy (each as
defined in the Indenture).
2. The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds have been deposited or will be applied by
the Trustee, in accordance with the written directions of the City, as follows:
(a) $20,270.63, representing the accrued interest on the Bonds, has been
deposited in the Interest Account of the Bond Fund created by the Indenture;
(b) $599,100.06 has been transferred to the Escrow Fund established under an
Escrow Deposit Agreement dated November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and
between the City and Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee"),
to be held and invested as provided in the Escrow Agreement for the purpose of
redeeming the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series
2003;
(c) $82,500.00 has been deposited into the Cost of Issuance Fund to pay costs
of issuance of the Bonds, including specifically those costs of issuance set forth in
Exhibit G to the City's Closing Certificate;
(d) $7,181,004.09 has been deposited in the Walton Arts Center Account of
the Projects Fund created by the Indenture; and
(e) The remaining balance (viz., the sum of $3,642,655.90) has been
deposited in the Park Account of the Projects Fund created by the Indenture.
Dated: November 19, 2014
SIMMONS FIRST TRUST COMPANY, N.A.,
as Trustee
BY2:�G2�:t?�(
Title:
'Vice president & Corporate trust Officer
4810-9600-7712.2
ESCROW TRUSTEE'S RECEIPT
The undersigned, BOKF, NA, as escrow trustee (the "Escrow Trustee") under the
provisions of an Escrow Deposit Agreement dated November 19, 2014 (the "Escrow
Agreement"), by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "City") and the
undersigned, hereby certifies that:
The Escrow Trustee has received this date for deposit in the Escrow Fund established
under the Escrow Agreement, the following sums:
(1) $599,100.06 of proceeds of the City's Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series
2014 (the "Series 2014 Bonds"); and
(2) $56,091.82 from the Bond Fund established for the City's Hotel and
Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds").
Dated: November 19, 2014
BOKF, NA,
as Escrow Trustee
By:
Title: Se or Vice President and Trust Officer
4829-725"000.1
UNDERWRITER'S RECEIPT
The undersigned, on behalf of Stephens Inc., as purchaser (the "Purchaser") of
$10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts
Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (the
"Bonds"), hereby acknowledges receipt of each and all of the Bonds, said Bonds being in
the form of fourteen (14) typewritten fully registered bonds in the name of Cede & Co.,
as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, in the authorized denomination, bearing
interest and containing such other terms and provisions as set forth in that certain Trust
Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014, by and between the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas (the "City") and Simmons First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the
"Trustee"). The Bonds have been checked, inspected and approved by the Purchaser.
The Purchaser further acknowledges the receipt of, or waives the requirement for,
each opinion, document and certificate contemplated by the Bond Purchase Agreement
dated October 28, 2014, between the City and the Purchaser, and acknowledges that each
such opinion, document and certificate, to the extent received, is satisfactory to the
Purchaser as to form and substance.
Dated: November 19, 2014
STEPHENS INC.
BY:
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Title: r
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4843-1546-3712.1
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DTC UNDERWRITING
Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations
[to be Comple;Qd by Issuer]
City of Fayetteville, AR
[Nero. of Isom]
November 12 1998
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Attention: Underwriting Department — Eligibility
55 The Deposibory Water 50th Floust or y
New YorXNY 10041-0099
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This Letter sets forth our understanding with respect to all issues (the "Securities) that Issuer
shall request be made eligible for deposit.by The Depository Trust Company (-RTC").
To induce DTC to accept the Securities as elfgibte for deposit at DTC, and to act m accordance
with DTCs Rules with respect to the Securities, Issuer represents to DTC that Issuer will comply
with the requirements stated m DTCs Operational Arreogemeats, as they may be armended from
time to time.
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113 W MountaiSt
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
(qty) knee) ILT)
501-575-8330
SANIPI.E OFFERING DOMMNT I.AIVGUAGE
DESCRIBING BOOK -ENTRY -ON -a ISSUANCE
(Prepared by DTC—bracketed material may be applicable only to certain issues)
I. The Depository Tnis•. Company ('DTC"). New York, NX will act as securities depository for the
securities (the 'Securities-). The Securities will be Weed as fully segismred securities registered it the
name of Cede & Co. (DTC's partnership nominee). One fulh reoste ed Security certificate win be
issued for [each issue off the Securities, [east:] in the aggregate principal amount of such issue, and will
be deposited with DTC. [If, however, the aggregate principal amount of [any] issue exceeds 9200
minion, one eerttficate will be issued with respect to each 9200 million of principal amount and an
additi nal certificate will be issued with Testiest to any remaining principal amount of such issue.]
2. DTC is a limited-papose trust company otgmized under the New York Banlcag Law. a "buiiong
organization' within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve
System, it -clearing corpo� within the meninna of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a
'cleating agency' registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exch a Act of
1934. DTC holds securities that its partldpants ('Participants") deposit with L7I'C. DTC also &&hz rs
the settlement among Paridpaats of xauribes transactions, such as transfers and pledges, in deposited
seemilties through eleetrctme computerized book -entry changes in Participants' accounts, thereby
eliminating the need for physical movement of securities oertificates. Direct Participants include
aecurities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and certain other
organizations. DTC is owned by a numbs of Its Direct Participants and by the New York Stock
Exchange. lx the American Stock Excbanga. Inc., and the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. Accor to the DTC system is also available to others such m securities brobess and dealers, banks,
and trust antopesea that clear through or maim a custodial relawndup with a Dir«s Partiopant,
ether directly or indirec* ('1r direct Partidpe»is'). The Rules applicable to IYPC and its Participants
are on like with the Semtfties and Exchange Cornmission.
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Tax & Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement & Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, dated:
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Summary:
Fayetteville, Arkansas; Miscellaneous
Tax
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Rationale
Outlook
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Credit Profile
US$10.995 mil Hotel; Motel, & Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax & Tourism Rev ser 2014 dtd 11/01/2014 due 11/01/2024
Long Term Rating A+/Stable New
Rationale
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A+' rating to Fayetteville, Ark.'s series 2014 hotel, motel, and
restaurant gross receipts tax and tourism bonds. The outlook is stable.
The bonds were approved the city's electorate at a November 2013 election. Security for the bonds is provided by a
1% tax levied by the city on gross receipts from motel and hotel stays, in addition to gross receipts from restaurants
and other establishments that sell prepared food. Bond proceeds will be used primarily to fund costs associated with
the renovation and expansion of the Walton Arts Center, a regional park facility, and the refunding of the city's
outstanding series 2003, which were previously secured by the aforementioned 1% tax. Liquidity for debt service is
provided by a debt service reserve fund.
The rating reflects our opinion of:
• The city's participation in the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with The
University of Arkansas serving as a stabilizing economic presence;
• Growing pledged revenues, with fiscal 2013 revenue providing 3.82x coverage of the projected maximum annual
debt service (MADS) payment;
• 1.40x MADS additional bonds test, which also requires that voter approval be sought in order to issue additional
parity debt; and
• The inherent volatility associated with hospitality and lodging -related taxes during an economic downturn.
Fayetteville, with an estimated population of 79,000, is the largest of four anchor cities in the Northwest Arkansas
MSA, which contains a total population that is estimated to be approaching 500,000. The local economic base has
experienced healthy commercial and residential growth over the past decade, with the city and MSA's population
increasing by 27% and 49%, respectively, between the 2000 and 2010 U.S. census. City officials estimate that the
population could grow by roughly 2.5% to 3% annually over the next few years. The University of Arkansas is located
in Fayetteville and serves as the stabilizing economic presence. Enrollment at the university exceeds 26,000 students,
and it employs over 4,300. In addition, Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services are headquartered in
the MSA. Reinforcing the local economy's depth and diversity, per capita retail sales in Fayetteville equate to 138% of
the national level. Per capita income levels are adequate but below average at 82% of the national level; this is likely
due to the city's large student population. The MSA's unemployment rate was 5.3% as of July 2014.
City officials estimate that Fayetteville collects roughly 90% of pledged revenue for debt service from food
establishments and 10% from hotels and motels. Pledged revenue has demonstrated resilience despite the national
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economic downturn. Including minor declines in fiscal 2007, 2009, and 2013, revenues have increased by an aggregate
69% over the past decade to $2.62 million in fiscal 2013, which provided 3.82x pro forma MADS coverage on the
series 2014 bonds scheduled to occur in 2021. Debt service payments on the series 2014 bonds are relatively level,
ranging between $674,000and $687,000 annually through final maturity in 2039.
Going forward, officials are projecting 3.5% to 5% annual pledged revenue growth over the next few years. Much of
the hotel, motel, and food sales within the city are driven by The University of Arkansas. The university continues to
expand, with current projections indicating that enrollment could grow by roughly 1,000 to 1,500 students annually
over the next few years.
After this issuance, the 1% gross receipts tax will secure only the series 2014 bonds. Liquidity for debt service will be
provided by a debt service reserve that will be funded at the lesser of: 10% of the bonds' outstanding principal amount,
MADS, or 1.25x average annual debt service on all outstanding parity debt. The city may elect to satisfy the reserve
requirement with a surety. Bond provisions prohibit the issuance of additional parity debt unless pledged revenue from
the previous year provides at least 1.40x MADS coverage on existing and proposed bonds. In addition, voters would
have to approve any additional new money debt that would be secured by the 1% tax. The city collects the 1% tax and
remits it to the trustee monthly for debt service. Any excess revenue not necessary for debt service is used for
marketing and advertising costs for the city's advertising and promotion commission.
Outlook
The stable outlook reflects Standard & Poor's opinion that Fayetteville's deep and diverse economy will likely allow for
relative stability or growth of the pledged revenue stream, which is reinforced by the presence of the University of
Arkansas. The outlook also reflects our expectation that management will likely maintain debt service coverage due to
its limited plans to issue additional parity debt. While we do not expect it to occur within the two-year outlook period,
we could lower the rating if Fayetteville were to experience a dilution of DSC through either pledged revenue
deterioration or additional bonding. While there are no plans to issue additional debt, we do not anticipate raising the
rating given the legal ability to dilute coverage to 1.40x MADS, contingent upon voter approval.
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USPF Criteria: Special Tax Bonds, June 13, 2007
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Build America Mutual Assurance Company
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to[ 212 438.2074
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Re: $10,980,000 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, dated:
November 1, 2014, due: November 1, 2015-2025, 2029, 2034, 2039, (POLICY #2014B0584)
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agents shall not be liable to any person for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions, in each case regardless of cause,
actions, damages (consequential, special, indirect, incidental, punitive, compensatory, exemplary or otherwise),
claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, legal fees or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and
opportunity costs) in any way arising out of or relating to a credit rating or the related analytic services even if
advised of the possibility of such damages or other amounts.
No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in any credit rating engagement, or a credit rating when issued, is intended or
should be construed as creating any rights on behalf of any third parties, including, without limitation, any recipient
of a credit rating. No person is intended as a third party beneficiary of any credit rating engagement or of a credit
rating when issued.
PF Ratings U.S. (02/16/13)
BAM
ISSUER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
MEMBER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
MUNICIPAL BOND
INSURANCE POLICY
BONDS: $10,980,000 in aggregate principal
amount of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax
and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014
Policy No: 2014BO584
Effective Date: November 19, 2014
Risk Premium: $8,061.29
Member Surplus Contribution: $8,061.30
Total Insurance Payment: $16,122.59
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ("BAM"), for consideration received, hereby
UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY agrees to pay to the trustee (the "Trustee") or paying agent (the "Paying
Agent") for the Bonds named above (as set forth in the documentation providing for the issuance and securing of the
Bonds), for the benefit of the Owners or, at the election of BAM, directly to each Owner, subject only to the terms of this
Policy (which includes each endorsement hereto), that portion of the principal of and interest on the Bonds that shall
become Due for Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of Nonpayment by the Issuer.
On the later of the day on which such principal and interest becomes Due for Payment or the first Business Day following
the Business Day on which BAM shall have received Notice of Nonpayment, BAM will disburse (but without duplication
in the case of duplicate claims for the same Nonpayment) to or for the benefit of each Owner of the Bonds, the face
amount of principal of and interest on the Bonds that is then Due for Payment but is then unpaid by reason of
Nonpayment by the Issuer, but only upon receipt by BAM, in a form reasonably satisfactory to it, of (a) evidence of the
Owner's right to receive payment of such principal or interest then Due for Payment and (b) evidence, including any
appropriate instruments of assignment, that all of the Owner's rights with respect to payment of such principal or interest
that is Due for Payment shall thereupon vest in BAM. A Notice of Nonpayment will be deemed received on a given
Business Day if it is received prior to 1:00 p.m. (New York time) on such Business Day; otherwise, it will be deemed
received on the next Business Day. If any Notice of Nonpayment received by BAM is incomplete, it shall be deemed not
to have been received by BAM for purposes of the preceding sentence, and BAM shall promptly so advise the Trustee,
Paying Agent or Owner, as appropriate, any of whom may submit an amended Notice of Nonpayment. Upon
disbursement under this Policy in respect of a Bond and to the extent of such payment, BAM shall become the owner of
such Bond, any appurtenant coupon to such Bond and right to receipt of payment of principal of or interest on such Bond
and shall be fully subrogated to the rights of the Owner, including the Owner's right to receive payments under such
Bond. Payment by BAM either to the Trustee or Paying Agent for the benefit of the Owners, or directly to the Owners, on
account of any Nonpayment shall discharge the obligation of BAM under this Policy with respect to said Nonpayment.
Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hereto, the following terms shall have the meanings specified
for all purposes of this Policy. "Business Day" means any day other than (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) a day on which
banking institutions in the State of New York or the Insurer's Fiscal Agent (as defined herein) are authorized or required
by law or executive order to remain closed. "Due for Payment" means (a) when referring to the principal of a Bond,
payable on the stated maturity date thereof or the date on which the same shall have been duly called for mandatory
sinking fund redemption and does not refer to any earlier date on which payment is due by reason of call for redemption
(other than by mandatory sinking fund redemption), acceleration or other advancement of maturity (unless BAM shall
elect, in its sole discretion, to pay such principal due upon such acceleration together with any accrued interest to the date
of acceleration) and (b) when referring to interest on a Bond, payable on the stated date for payment of interest.
"Nonpayment" means, in respect of a Bond, the failure of the Issuer to have provided sufficient funds to the Trustee or, if
there is no Trustee, to the Paying Agent for payment in full of all principal and interest that is Due for Payment on such
Bond. "Nonpayment" shall also include, in respect of a Bond, any payment made to an Owner by or on behalf of the
Issuer of principal or interest that is Due for Payment, which payment has been recovered from such Owner pursuant to
the United States Bankruptcy Code in accordance with a final, nonappealable order of a court having competent
jurisdiction. "Notice" means delivery to BAM of a notice of claim and certificate, by certified mail, email or telecopy as
set forth on the attached Schedule or other acceptable electronic delivery, in a form satisfactory to BAM, from and signed
by an Owner, the Trustee or the Paying Agent, which notice shall specify (a) the person or entity making the claim, (b) the
Policy Number, (c) the claimed amount, (d) payment instructions and (e) the date such claimed amount becomes or
became Due for Payment. "Owner" means, in respect of a Bond, the person or entity who, at the time of Nonpayment, is
entitled under the terms of such Bond to payment thereof, except that "Owner" shall not include the Issuer, the Member or
any other person or entity whose direct or indirect obligation constitutes the underlying security for the Bonds.
BAM may appoint a fiscal agent (the "Insurer's Fiscal Agent") for purposes of this Policy by giving written notice to the
Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Member and the Issuer specifying the name and notice address of the Insurer's Fiscal
Agent. From and after the date of receipt of such notice by the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Member or the Issuer (a)
copies of all notices required to be delivered to BAM pursuant to this Policy shall be simultaneously delivered to the
Insurer's Fiscal Agent and to BAM and shall not be deemed received until received by both and (b) all payments required
to be made by BAM under this Policy may be made directly by BAM or by the Insurer's Fiscal Agent on behalf of BAM.
The Insurer's Fiscal Agent is the agent of BAM only, and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent shall in no event be liable to the
Trustee, Paying Agent or any Owner for any act of the Insurer's Fiscal Agent or any failure of BAM to deposit or cause to
be deposited sufficient funds to make payments due under this Policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAM agrees not to assert, and hereby waives, only for the benefit of
each Owner, all rights (whether by counterclaim, setoff or otherwise) and defenses (including, without limitation, the
defense of fraud), whether acquired by subrogation, assignment or otherwise, to the extent that such rights and defenses
may be available to BAM to avoid payment of its obligations under this Policy in accordance with the express provisions
of this Policy. This Policy may not be canceled or revoked.
This Policy sets forth in full the undertaking of BAM and shall not be modified, altered or affected by any other
agreement or instrument, including any modification or amendment thereto. Except to the extent expressly modified by
an endorsement hereto, any premium paid in respect of this Policy is nonrefundable for any reason whatsoever, including
payment, or provision being made for payment, of the Bonds prior to maturity. THIS POLICY IS NOT COVERED BY
THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE SECURITY FUND SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 76 OF THE NEW YORK
INSURANCE LAW. THIS POLICY IS ISSUED WITHOUT CONTINGENT MUTUAL LIABILITY FOR
ASSESSMENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY has caused this Policy to be
executed on its behalf by its Authorized Officer, 111� r —
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Un
PANY
Schedule A
Notices (Unless Otherwise Specified by BANI)
Email:
claims@buildamerica.com
Address:
200 Liberty Street, 27th floor
New York, New York 10281
Telecopy:
212-962-1524 (attention: Claims)
♦ BAM
ISSUER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
MEMBER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
BONDS: $10,980,000 in aggregate principal
amount of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014
Maximum Policy Limit: $703,512.50
MUNICIPAL BOND DEBT
SERVICE RESERVE
INSURANCE POLICY
Policy No: 2014RO584
Effective Date: November 19, 2014
Risk Premium: $9,953.84
Member Surplus Contribution: $1,654.12
Total Insurance Payment: $11,607.96
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ("BAM"), for consideration
received, hereby UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY agrees to pay to the trustee
(the "Trustee") or paying agent (the "Paying Agent") for the Bonds named above under the
Security Documents, subject only to the terms of this Policy (which includes each endorsement
hereto), that portion of the principal of and interest on the Bonds that shall become Due for
Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of Nonpayment by the Issuer.
BAM will make payment as provided in this Policy to the Trustee or Paying Agent on the later of
(i) the Business Day on which such principal and interest becomes Due for Payment and (ii) the
first Business Day following the Business Day on which BAM shall have received a completed
Notice of Nonpayment in a form reasonably satisfactory to it. A Notice of Nonpayment will
be deemed received on a given Business Day if it is received prior to 1:00 p.m. (New York time)
on such Business Day; otherwise, it will be deemed received on the next Business Day. If any
Notice of Nonpayment received by BAM is incomplete, it shall be deemed not to have been
received by BAM for purposes of this paragraph, and BAM shall promptly so advise the Trustee
or Paying Agent who may submit an amended Notice of Nonpayment.
Payment by BAM to the Trustee or Paying Agent for the benefit of the Owners shall, to the
extent thereof, discharge the obligation of BAM under this Policy. Upon such payment, BAM
shall become entitled to reimbursement of the amount so paid (together with interest and
expenses) pursuant to the Security Documents and Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any.
The amount available under this Policy for payment shall not exceed the Policy Limit. The
amount available at any particular time to be paid to the Trustee or Paying Agent under the terms
of this Policy shall automatically be reduced by and to the extent of any payment under this
Policy. However, after such payment, the amount available under this Policy shall be reinstated
in full or in part, but only up to the Policy Limit, to the extent of the reimbursement of such
payment (after taking into account the payment of interest and expenses) to BAM by or on behalf
of the Issuer. Within three (3) Business Days of such reimbursement, BAM shall provide the
Trustee or the Paying Agent with Notice of Reinstatement, in the form of Exhibit A attached
hereto, and such reinstatement shall be effective as of the date BAM gives such notice.
Payment under this Policy shall not be available with respect to (a) any Nonpayment that occurs
prior to the Effective Date or after the end of the Term of this Policy or (b) Bonds that are not
outstanding under the Security Documents. If the amount payable under this Policy is also
payable under another BAM issued policy insuring the Bonds, payment first shall be made under
this Policy to the extent of the amount available under this Policy up to the Policy Limit. In no
event shall BAM incur duplicate liability for the same amounts owing with respect to the Bonds
that are covered under this Policy and any other BAM issued insurance policy.
Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hereto, the following terms shall
have the meanings specified for all purposes of this Policy. "Business Day" means any day
other than (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) a day on which banking institutions in the State of
New York or the Insurer's Fiscal Agent (as hereinafter defined) are authorized or required by
law or executive order to remain closed. "Debt Service Reserve Agreement" means the Debt
Service Reserve Agreement, if any, dated as of the effective date hereof, in respect of this Policy,
as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time. "Due for Payment" means (a)
when referring to the principal of a Bond, payable on the stated maturity date thereof or the date
on which the same shall have been duly called for mandatory sinking fund redemption and does
not refer to any earlier date on which payment is due by reason of call for redemption (other than
by mandatory sinking fund redemption), acceleration or other advancement of maturity (unless
BAM shall elect, in its sole discretion, to pay such principal due upon such acceleration together
with any accrued interest to the date of acceleration) and (b) when referring to interest on a
Bond, payable on the stated date for payment of interest. "Nonpayment" means, in respect of a
Bond, the failure of the Issuer to have provided sufficient funds to the Trustee or, if there is no
Trustee, to the Paying Agent for payment in full of all principal and interest that is Due for
Payment on such Bond. "Nonpayment" shall also include, in respect of a Bond, any payment
made to an Owner by or on behalf of the Issuer of principal or interest that is Due for Payment,
which payment has been recovered from such Owner pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy
Code in accordance with a final, nonappealable order of a court having competent jurisdiction.
"Notice" means delivery to BAM of a notice of claim and certificate, by certified mail, email or
telecopy as set forth on the attached Schedule or other acceptable electronic delivery, in a form
satisfactory to BAM, from and signed by the Trustee or the Paying Agent, which notice shall
specify (a) the person or entity making the claim, (b) the Policy Number, (c) the claimed amount,
(d) payment instructions and (e) the date such claimed amount becomes or became Due for
Payment. "Owner" means, in respect of a Bond, the person or entity who, at the time of
Nonpayment, is entitled under the terms of such Bond to payment thereof, except that "Owner"
shall not include the Issuer, the Member or any person or entity whose direct or indirect
obligation constitutes the underlying security for the Bonds. "Policy Limit" means the dollar
amount of the debt service reserve fund required to be maintained for the Bonds by the Security
Documents from time to time (the "Reserve Account Requirement"), or the portion of the
Reserve Account Requirement for the Bonds provided by this Policy as specified in the Security
Documents or Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any, but in no event shall the Policy Limit
exceed the Maximum Policy Limit set forth above. The Policy Limit shall automatically and
irrevocably be reduced from time to time by the amount of or, if this Policy is only providing a
portion of the Reserve Account Requirement, in the same proportion as, each reduction in the
Reserve Account Requirement, as provided in the Security Documents or Debt Service Reserve
Agreement. "Security Documents" means any resolution, ordinance, trust agreement, trust
indenture, loan agreement and/or lease agreement and any additional or supplemental document
executed in connection with the Bonds. "Term" means the period from and including the
Effective Date until the earlier of (i) the maturity date for the Bonds and (ii) the date on which
the Bonds are no longer outstanding under the Security Documents.
BAM may appoint a fiscal agent (the "Insurer's Fiscal Agent") for purposes of this Policy by
giving written notice to the Trustee and the Paying Agent specifying the name and notice address
of the Insurer's Fiscal Agent. From and after the date of receipt of such notice by the Trustee
and the Paying Agent, (a) copies of all notices required to be delivered to BAM pursuant to this
Policy shall be simultaneously delivered to the Insurer's Fiscal Agent and to BAM and shall not
be deemed received until received by both and (b) all payments required to be made by BAM
under this Policy may be made directly by BAM or by the Insurer's Fiscal Agent on behalf of
BAM. The Insurer's Fiscal Agent is the agent of BAM only, and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent shall
in no event be liable to the Trustee, Paying Agent or any Owner for any act of the Insurer's
Fiscal Agent or any failure of BAM to deposit or cause to be deposited sufficient funds to make
payments due under this Policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAM agrees not to assert, and hereby waives,
only for the benefit of each Owner, all rights (whether by counterclaim, setoff or otherwise) and
defenses (including, without limitation, the defense of fraud), whether acquired by subrogation,
assignment or otherwise, to the extent that such rights and defenses may be available to BAM to
avoid payment of its obligations under this Policy in accordance with the express provisions of
this Policy. This Policy may not be canceled or revoked.
This Policy is being issued under and pursuant to and shall be construed under and governed by
the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
This Policy sets forth in full the undertaking of BAM and shall not be modified, altered or
affected by any other agreement or instrument, including any modification or amendment
thereto. Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hereto, any premium paid in
respect of this Policy is nonrefundable for any reason whatsoever, including payment, or
provision being made for payment, of the Bonds prior to maturity. THIS POLICY IS NOT
COVERED BY THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE SECURITY FUND SPECIFIED
IN ARTICLE 76 OF THE NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THIS POLICY IS ISSUED
WITHOUT CONTINGENT MUTUAL LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENT.
In witness whereof, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY has caused this
Policy to be executed on its behalf by its AuthorizaA nfF,—
BUIL
COB
go
Schedule
Notices (Unless Otherwise Specified by BAM)
Email:
claims(@buildamerica.com
Address:
200 Liberty Street, 27" floor
New York, New York 10281
Telecopy:
212-962-1524 (attention: Claims)
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT
[DATE]
[TRUSTEE][PAYING AGENT]
[INSERT ADDRESS]
Reference is made to the Municipal Bond Debt Service Reserve Insurance Policy, Policy No.
(the "Policy"), issued by Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"). The
terms which are capitalized herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings specified
in the Policy.
BAM hereby delivers notice that it is in receipt of payment from the [Issuer], or on its behalf,
pursuant to the Security Documents or Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any, and, as of the
date hereof, the Policy Limit is $ 'subject to reduction as the Reserve Account
Requirement for the Bonds is reduced in accordance with the terms set forth in the Security
Documents.
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE
COMPANY
0
Name:
Title:
♦ BAM
ISSUER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
MEMBER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
BONDS: $10,980,000 in aggregate principal
amount of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross
Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014
Maximum Policy Limit: $703,512.50
MUNICIPAL BOND DEBT
SERVICE RESERVE
INSURANCE POLICY
Policy No: 2014RO584
Effective Date: November 19, 2014
Risk Premium: $9,953.84
Member Surplus Contribution: $1,654.12
Total Insurance Payment: $11,607.96
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ("BAM"), for consideration
received, hereby UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY agrees to pay to the trustee
(the "Trustee") or paying agent (the "Paying Agent") for the Bonds named above under the
Security Documents, subject only to the terms of this Policy (which includes each endorsement
hereto), that portion of the principal of and interest on the Bonds that shall become Due for
Payment but shall be unpaid by reason of Nonpayment by the Issuer.
BAM will make payment as provided in this Policy to the Trustee or Paying Agent on the later of
(i) the Business Day on which such principal and interest becomes Due for Payment and (ii) the
first Business Day following the Business Day on which BAM shall have received a completed
Notice of Nonpayment in a form reasonably satisfactory to it. A Notice of Nonpayment will
be deemed received on a given Business Day if it is received prior to 1:00 p.m. (New York time)
on such Business Day; otherwise, it will be deemed received on the next Business Day. If any
Notice of Nonpayment received by BAM is incomplete, it shall be deemed not to have been
received by BAM for purposes of this paragraph, and BAM shall promptly so advise the Trustee
or Paying Agent who may submit an amended Notice of Nonpayment.
Payment by BAM to the Trustee or Paying Agent for the benefit of the Owners shall, to the
extent thereof, discharge the obligation of BAM under this Policy. Upon such payment, BAM
shall become entitled to reimbursement of the amount so paid (together with interest and
expenses) pursuant to the Security Documents and Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any.
The amount available under this Policy for payment shall not exceed the Policy Limit. The
amount available at any particular time to be paid to the Trustee or Paying Agent under the terms
of this Policy shall automatically be reduced by and to the extent of any payment under this
Policy. However, after such payment, the amount available under this Policy shall be reinstated
in full or in part, but only up to the Policy Limit, to the extent of the reimbursement of such
payment (after taking into account the payment of interest and expenses) to BAM by or on behalf
of the Issuer. Within three (3) Business Days of such reimbursement, BAM shall provide the
Trustee or the Paying Agent with Notice of Reinstatement, in the form of Exhibit A attached
hereto, and such reinstatement shall be effective as of the date BAM gives such notice.
Payment under this Policy shall not be available with respect to (a) any Nonpayment that occurs
prior to the Effective Date or after the end of the Term of this Policy or (b) Bonds that are not
outstanding under the Security Documents. If the amount payable under this Policy is also
payable under another BAM issued policy insuring the Bonds, payment first shall be made under
this Policy to the extent of the amount available under this Policy up to the Policy Limit. In no
event shall BAM incur duplicate liability for the same amounts owing with respect to the Bonds
that are covered under this Policy and any other BAM issued insurance policy.
Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hereto, the following terms shall
have the meanings specified for all purposes of this Policy. "Business Day" means any day
other than (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) a day on which banking institutions in the State of
New York or the Insurer's Fiscal Agent (as hereinafter defined) are authorized or required by
law or executive order to remain closed. "Debt Service Reserve Agreement" means the Debt
Service Reserve Agreement, if any, dated as of the effective date hereof, in respect of this Policy,
as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time. "Due for Payment" means (a)
when referring to the principal of a Bond, payable on the stated maturity date thereof or the date
on which the same shall have been duly called for mandatory sinking fund redemption and does
not refer to any earlier date on which payment is due by reason of call for redemption (other than
by mandatory sinking fund redemption), acceleration or other advancement of maturity (unless
BAM shall elect, in its sole discretion, to pay such principal due upon such acceleration together
with any accrued interest to the date of acceleration) and (b) when referring to interest on a
Bond, payable on the stated date for payment of interest. "Nonpayment" means, in respect of a
Bond, the failure of the Issuer to have provided sufficient funds to the Trustee or, if there is no
Trustee, to the Paying Agent for payment in full of all principal and interest that is Due for
Payment on such Bond. "Nonpayment" shall also include, in respect of a Bond, any payment
made to an Owner by or on behalf of the Issuer of principal or interest that is Due for Payment,
which payment has been recovered from such Owner pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy
Code in accordance with a final, nonappealable order of a court having competent jurisdiction.
"Notice" means delivery to BAM of a notice of claim and certificate, by certified mail, email or
telecopy as set forth on the attached Schedule or other acceptable electronic delivery, in a form
satisfactory to BAM, from and signed by the Trustee or the Paying Agent, which notice shall
specify (a) the person or entity making the claim, (b) the Policy Number, (c) the claimed amount,
(d) payment instructions and (e) the date such claimed amount becomes or became Due for
Payment. "Owner" means, in respect of a Bond, the person or entity who, at the time of
Nonpayment, is entitled under the terms of such Bond to payment thereof, except that "Owner"
shall not include the Issuer, the Member or any person or entity whose direct or indirect
obligation constitutes the underlying security for the Bonds. "Policy Limit" means the dollar
amount of the debt service reserve fund required to be maintained for the Bonds by the Security
Documents from time to time (the "Reserve Account Requirement"), or the portion of the
Reserve Account Requirement for the Bonds provided by this Policy as specified in the Security
Documents or Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any, but in no event shall the Policy Limit
exceed the Maximum Policy Limit set forth above. The Policy Limit shall automatically and
irrevocably be reduced from time to time by the amount of or, if this Policy is only providing a
portion of the Reserve Account Requirement, in the same proportion as, each reduction in the
Reserve Account Requirement, as provided in the Security Documents or Debt Service Reserve
Agreement. "Security Documents" means any resolution, ordinance, trust agreement, trust
indenture, loan agreement and/or lease agreement and any additional or supplemental document
executed in connection with the Bonds. "Term" means the period from and including the
Effective Date until the earlier of (i) the maturity date for the Bonds and (ii) the date on which
the Bonds are no longer outstanding under the Security Documents.
BAM may appoint a fiscal agent (the "Insurer's Fiscal Agent") for purposes of this Policy by
giving written notice to the Trustee and the Paying Agent specifying the name and notice address
of the Insurer's Fiscal Agent. From and after the date of receipt of such notice by the Trustee
and the Paying Agent, (a) copies of all notices required to be delivered to BAM pursuant to this
Policy shall be simultaneously delivered to the Insurer's Fiscal Agent and to BAM and shall not
be deemed received until received by both and (b) all payments required to be made by BAM
under this Policy may be made directly by BAM or by the Insurer's Fiscal Agent on behalf of
BAM. The Insurer's Fiscal Agent is the agent of BAM only, and the Insurer's Fiscal Agent shall
in no event be liable to the Trustee, Paying Agent or any Owner for any act of the Insurer's
Fiscal Agent or any failure of BAM to deposit or cause to be deposited sufficient funds to make
payments due under this Policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAM agrees not to assert, and hereby waives,
only for the benefit of each Owner, all rights (whether by counterclaim, setoff or otherwise) and
defenses (including, without limitation, the defense of fraud), whether acquired by subrogation,
assignment or otherwise, to the extent that such rights and defenses may be available to BAM to
avoid payment of its obligations under this Policy in accordance with the express provisions of
this Policy. This Policy may not be canceled or revoked.
This Policy is being issued under and pursuant to and shall be construed under and governed by
the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
This Policy sets forth in full the undertaking of BAM and shall not be modified, altered or
affected by any other agreement or instrument, including any modification or amendment
thereto. Except to the extent expressly modified by an endorsement hereto, any premium paid in
respect of this Policy is nonrefundable for any reason whatsoever, including payment, or
provision being made for payment, of the Bonds prior to maturity. THIS POLICY IS NOT
COVERED BY THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE SECURITY FUND SPECIFIED
IN ARTICLE 76 OF THE NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THIS POLICY IS ISSUED
WITHOUT CONTINGENT MUTUAL LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENT.
In witness whereof, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY has caused this
Policy to be executed on its behalf by its AuthorizaA nfF,—
BUIL
COB
go
Schedule
Notices (Unless Otherwise Specified by BAM)
Email:
claims(@buildamerica.com
Address:
200 Liberty Street, 27" floor
New York, New York 10281
Telecopy:
212-962-1524 (attention: Claims)
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT
[DATE]
[TRUSTEE][PAYING AGENT]
[INSERT ADDRESS]
Reference is made to the Municipal Bond Debt Service Reserve Insurance Policy, Policy No.
(the "Policy"), issued by Build America Mutual Assurance Company ("BAM"). The
terms which are capitalized herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings specified
in the Policy.
BAM hereby delivers notice that it is in receipt of payment from the [Issuer], or on its behalf,
pursuant to the Security Documents or Debt Service Reserve Agreement, if any, and, as of the
date hereof, the Policy Limit is $ 'subject to reduction as the Reserve Account
Requirement for the Bonds is reduced in accordance with the terms set forth in the Security
Documents.
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE
COMPANY
0
Name:
Title:
BAM
DISCLOSURE, NO DEFAULT AND TAX CERTIFICATE OF
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
BAM Policy No.: 2014BO584
BONDS: $10,980,000 in aggregate principal amount of
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds,
Series 2014
Date of the Official Statement: October 28, 2014
The undersigned hereby certifies on behalf of BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ('BAM"), in connection with
the issuance by BAM of its Policy referenced above (the "Policy") in respect of the Bonds referenced above (the "Bonds") that:
(i) The information set forth under the caption "BOND INSURANCE -BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY" in the
official statement referenced above, relating to the Bonds (the "Official Statement") is true and correct,
(ii) BAM is not currently in default nor has BAM ever been in default under any policy or obligation guaranteeing the payment
of principal of or interest on an obligation;
(iii) The Policy is an unconditional and recourse obligation of BAM (enforceable by or on behalf of the holders of the Bonds) to
pay the scheduled principal of and interest on the Bonds when due in the event of Nonpayment by the Issuer (as set forth in
the Policy);
(iv) The insurance payment (inclusive of the sum of the Risk Premium and the Member Surplus Contribution) (the "Insurance
Payment's is a charge for the transfer of credit risk and was determined in arm's length negotiations and is required to be paid
to BAM as a condition to the issuance of the Policy;
(v) BAM will, for federal income tax purposes, treat the Insurance Payment as solely in consideration for the insurance risk it
assumes in the Policy and not as consideration for an investment in BAM or its assets;
(vi) No portion of such Insurance Payment represents an indirect payment of costs of issuance, including rating agency fees,
other than fees paid by BAM to maintain its rating, which, together with all other overhead expenses of RAM, are taken into
account in the formulation of its rate structure, or for the provision of additional services by BAM, nor the direct or indirect
payment for a cost, risk or other element that is not customarily borne by insurers of tax-exempt bonds (in transactions in
which the guarantor has no involvement other than as a guarantor);
(vii) BAM is not providing any services in connection with the Bonds other than providing the Policy, and except for the
Insurance Payment, BAM will not use any portion of the Bond proceeds;
(viii) Except for payments under the Policy in the case of Nonpayment by the Issuer, there is no obligation to pay any amount
of principal or interest on the Bonds by BAM, unless BAM has issued a debt service reserve insurance policy with respect to
the Bonds;
(ix) BAM does not expect that a claim will be made on the Policy; and
(x) Neither the Issuer nor any other Obligor is entitled to a refund of the Insurance Payment for the Policy in the event a Bond
is retired before the final maturity date.
BAM makes no representation as to the nature of the interest to be paid on the Bonds or the treatment of the Policy under
Section 1.148-4(0 of the Income Tax Regulations.
Dated: November 19, 2014
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Primary Market Disclosure Certificate
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 (the
"Insured Bonds")
For the benefit of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Issuer"), and acknowledging
that the Issuer will be relying on the contents hereof in addressing certain tax and
disclosure items and for other matters, Build America Mutual Assurance Company
("Build America") makes the following representations and warranties as of the date
hereof:
1. Neither Build America nor any affiliate of Build America has purchased, or
has committed to purchase, any of the Insured Bonds, whether at the initial
offering or otherwise;
2. Neither Build America nor any affiliate of Build America has entered into any
agreement or understanding regarding the purchase or sale of the Insured
Bonds, except for the insurance policies that Build America has provided
regarding payments due under the Insured Bonds and the documentation
associated with said insurance policies.
For the purposes of this certificate, "affiliate of Build America" means a person or
entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is
controlled by, or is under common control with, Build America.
November 19, 2014
Buil
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November 19, 2014
City of Fayetteville
113 W Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Stephens Inc.
3425 N. Futrall Drive, Suite 201
Fayetteville, AR 72703
City of Fayetteville
P.O. Box 7009 (71611) 501 Main Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
RE: Bond Insurance Policy: Municipal Bond Insurance Policy No. 2014B0584
DSR Policy: Debt Service Reserve Policy No. 2014R0584
Member: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bonds: Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and
Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014
Date of the Official Statement: October 28, 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am Counsel of Build America Mutual Assurance Company, a New York mutual insurance
company ("BAM"). You have requested my opinion in such capacity as to the matters set forth
below in connection with the issuance by BAM of its above -referenced Bond Insurance Policy
and DSR Policy (collectively, the "Policies"). In that regard, and for purposes of this opinion, I
have examined such corporate records, documents and proceedings as I have deemed necessary
and appropriate.
Based upon the foregoing, I am of the opinion that:
BAM is a mutual insurance company duly organized and validly existing under the
laws of the State of New York and authorized to transact financial guaranty insurance
business therein.
2. The Policies have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by BAM.
3. Each of the Policies constitutes the valid and binding obligation of BAM, enforceable
in accordance with its terms, subject, as to the enforcement of remedies, to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, rehabilitation, moratorium and other similar laws affecting
the enforceability of creditors' rights generally applicable in the event of the
bankruptcy or insolvency of BAM and to the application of general principles of
equity.
4. The issuance of the Policies qualifies the Member as a member of BAM until the
Bonds are no longer outstanding. As a member of BAK the Member is entitled to
certain rights and privileges as provided in BAM's charter and by-laws and as may
otherwise be provided under New York law. The Policies are non -assessable and
create no contingent mutual liability.
In addition, please be advised that I have reviewed the description of the Bond Insurance Policy
under the caption `BOND INSURANCE" in the Official Statement related to the above -
referenced Bonds. There has not come to my attention any information which would cause me to
believe that the description of the Bond Insurance Policy, as of the date of the Official Statement
or as of the date of this opinion, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a
material fact necessary to the make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading. Please be advised that except as described above, I
express no opinion with respect to any information contained in, or omitted, from the Official
Statement.
I am a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and do not express any opinion as to any law
other than the laws of the State of New York.
This letter and the legal opinions herein are intended for the information solely of the addresses
hereof and solely for the purposes of the transactions described in the Official Statement and are
not to be relied upon by any other person or entity (including, without limitation, any person or
entity that acquires bonds from an addressee of this letter.) I do not undertake to advise you of
matters that may come to my attention subsequent to the date hereof that may affect the
conclusions expressed herein.
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DEBT SERVICE RESERVE AGREEMENT
DEBT SERVICE RESERVE AGREEMENT dated November 19, 2014 (the
"Agreement"), by and between City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (the "Obligor") and
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY ("BAM");
In consideration of the issuance by BAM of its Municipal Bond Debt Service
Reserve Insurance Policy No. 2014RO584 (the "Reserve Policy") with respect to the
Obligor's Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital
Improvement and Refunding Bonds Series 2014 (the "Insured Obligations") issued under
the Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2014 between the Obligor and Simmons
First Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee") (the "Authorizing Document"), and
the payment to BAM of the insurance premium for the Reserve Policy, the Obligor and
BAM hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. The Obligor shall repay BAM any draws under the Reserve Policy and pay all
Administrative Expenses (as defined below) incurred by BAM. Interest shall
accrue and be payable on such draws and expenses from the date of payment by
BAM at the Late Payment Rate. "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 ("Prime Rate") (any change in such Prime Rate 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 Insured Obligations
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. In the event
JPMorgan Chase Bank ceases to announce its Prime Rate, the Prime Rate shall be
the prime or base -lending rate of such national bank as BAM shall designate.
2. Repayment of draws and payment of Administrative Expenses and the interest
accrued thereon at the Late Payment Rate (collectively, "Policy Costs") shall
commence in the first month following each draw and each such monthly
payment shall be in an amount at least equal to 1/12th of the aggregate of Policy
Costs related to such draw. Amounts in respect of Policy Costs paid to BAM
shall be credited first to interest due, then to the expenses due and then to
principal due.
3. As and to the extent that payments are made to BAM on account of principal due,
the coverage under the Reserve Policy will be reinstated by a like amount, subject
to the terms of the Reserve Policy.
4. All cash and investments in the debt service reserve fund or account securing the
Insured Obligations (the "Reserve Fund") shall be transferred to the debt service
fund for payment of debt service on the Insured Obligations before any drawing
may be made on the Reserve Policy or on any alternative credit instrument.
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Payment of any Policy Costs shall be made prior to replenishment of any such
cash amounts. Draws on all alternative credit instruments (including the Reserve
Policy) on which there is available coverage shall be made on a pro rata basis
(calculated by reference to available coverage under each such alternative credit
instrument) after applying available cash and investments in the Reserve Fund.
Payment of Policy Costs and reimbursement of amounts with respect to
alternative credit instruments shall be made on a pro -rata basis prior to
replenishment of any cash drawn from the Reserve Fund. For the avoidance of
doubt, "available coverage" means the coverage then available for disbursement
pursuant to the terms of the applicable alternative credit instrument without regard
to the legal or financial ability or willingness of the provider of such instrument to
honor a claim or draw thereon or the failure of such provider to honor any such
claim or draw.
5. Draws on the Reserve Policy may only be used to make payments on the Insured
Obligations (and for the avoidance of doubt, not any other obligations of the
Obligor, whether issued on parity with the Insured Obligations, or otherwise).
6. If the Obligor shall fail to pay any Policy Costs in accordance with the
requirements of the Authorizing Document and this Agreement, BAM shall be
entitled to exercise any and all legal and equitable remedies available to it,
including those provided under the Authorizing Document, other than (i)
acceleration of the maturity of the Insured Obligations or (ii) remedies which
would adversely affect owners of the Insured Obligations.
7. The Authorizing Document shall not be discharged until all Policy Costs owing to
BAM shall have been paid in full. The Obligor's obligation to pay such amounts
shall expressly survive payment in full of the Insured Obligations.
8. In order to secure the Obligor's payment obligations with respect to the Policy
Costs, there is hereby granted and perfected in favor of BAM a security interest
(subordinate only to that of the owners of the Insured Obligations) in all revenues
and collateral pledged as security for the Insured Obligations.
9. Policy Costs due and owing shall be included in debt service requirements for
purposes of calculation of the additional bonds test and the rate covenant in the
Authorizing Document.
10. The Trustee shall ascertain the necessity for a claim upon the Reserve Policy in
accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof and shall provide notice to
BAM in accordance with the terms of the Reserve Policy at least five business
days prior to each date upon which interest or principal is due on the Insured
Obligations. Where deposits are required to be made by the Obligor with the
Trustee to the debt service fund for the Insured Obligations more often than semi-
annually, the Trustee shall give notice to BAM of any failure of the Obligor to
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make timely payment in full of such deposits within two business days of the date
due.
11. The Obligor agrees unconditionally that it will pay or reimburse BAM on demand
any and all reasonable charges, fees, costs, losses, liabilities and expenses that
BAM may pay or incur, including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of
BAM's agents, attorneys, accountants, consultants, appraisers and auditors and
reasonable costs of investigations, in connection with the administration
(including waivers and consents, if any), enforcement, defense, exercise or
preservation of any rights and remedies in respect of this Agreement, the
Authorizing Document and any other document executed in connection with the
Insured Obligations ("Administrative Expenses"). For purposes of the foregoing,
costs and expenses shall include a reasonable allocation of compensation and
overhead attributable to the time of employees of BAM spent in connection with
the actions described in the preceding sentence. The Obligor agrees that failure to
pay any Administrative Costs on a timely basis will result in the accrual of
interest on the unpaid amount at the Late Payment Rate, compounded semi-
annually, from the date that payment is first due to BAM until the date BAM is
paid in full.
12. The obligation of the Obligor to pay all amounts due under this Agreement shall
be an absolute and unconditional obligation of the Obligor and will be paid or
performed strictly in accordance with this Agreement.
13. So long as a default or event of default has occurred and is continuing under this
Agreement, the Authorizing Document or any other document executed in
connection with the Insured Obligations, the Obligor shall not be eligible for a
dividend or any other economic benefit under BAM's organizational documents.
14. Notices to BAM shall be sent to the following address (or such other address as
BAM may designate in writing): Build America Mutual Assurance Company,
200 Liberty Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10281, Attention: Surveillance,
Re: Policy No. 2014R0584, Telephone: (212) 235-2500, Telecopier: (212) 235-
1542, Email: noticesnae buildamerica.com; with a copy of such notice or other
communication sent to the attention of the General Counsel at the same address
and at claims@buildamerica.com or at Telecopier: (212) 235-5214.
15. If any one or more of the agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall
be for any reason whatsoever held invalid, then such agreements, provisions or
terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining agreements, provisions or
terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of
the other provisions of this Agreement. In the event of any conflict in the terms
of this Agreement and the Authorizing Document, the terms of this Agreement
shall control.
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16. All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Authorizing Document.
17. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which alone and all of
which together shall be deemed one original Agreement.
18. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties to the Agreement
shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of New York.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has duly executed and delivered
this Agreement as of the date first above written.
;CITY4F.TTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL ASSURANCE
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16. All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Authorizing Document.
17. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which alone and all of
which together shall be deemed one original Agreement.
18. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties to the Agreement
shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of New York.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has duly executed and delivered
this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Title: Mayor
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