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Habersham commissioners approve $6.85 million bond financing for new animal control facility

The county will borrow up to $6.85 million through PNC Bank to build the new animal control facility, with an interest rate the county says saves about $600,000 compared to initial estimates.

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March 17, 2025: Awarding bid for financing of new Animal Control Facility through tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

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Where it stands

The Board then voted 3-0 to award the financing bid to PNC Bank for the tax-exempt installment sale agreement, Series 2025, and separately voted 3-0 to approve Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing the Chairman to execute all necessary documents relating to the financing.

The story

In December 2024, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners approved an Intent Resolution authorizing county staff, Davenport and legal counsel to proceed with an installment sale financing of up to $6,850,000 to fund the new Animal Control Facility.

Sources21 Executive Summary- Award of Animal Control Facility Project Financing RFP to PNC Bank

The project's status was reviewed at the Board's February 2025 planning retreat, where Capital Projects Manager Jerry Baggett provided an update on the SPLOST-funded facility.

SourcesMeeting4882_9 Minutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning Retreat.pdfMinutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning Retreat

On March 17, 2025, the Board held a public hearing on financing the facility through a tax-exempt installment sale agreement, and county staff recommended accepting a 3.64% interest rate bid from PNC Bank to finance the project.

SourcesUnapproved Minutes for 03.17.25 BOC Meeting21 Executive Summary- Award of Animal Control Facility Project Financing RFP to PNC Bank

The Board then voted 3-0 to award the financing bid to PNC Bank for the tax-exempt installment sale agreement, Series 2025, and separately voted 3-0 to approve Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing the Chairman to execute all necessary documents relating to the financing.

SourcesMeeting4828_7 Minutes for 03.17.25 BOC Meeting.pdfUnapproved Minutes for 03.17.25 BOC Meeting

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Board of Commissioners to approve sale results and Installment Sale Agreement documents at March 17 meeting

County Commissioners to approve sale results, Instalment Sale Agreement and other documents, as necessary.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Financing for new Animal Control Facility via Installment Sale Agreement, Series 2025 (RFP to banks, ACCG structure)

obtaining a loan evidenced by the County's Installment Sale Agreement (Animal Control Facility), Series 2025

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing financing of new Animal Control Facility through tax-exempt Installment Sale Agreement with PNC Bank

PNC Bank is the recommended Bank for this issuance with at 3.64% interest rate which accounts to almost a $600,00 savings

Approved
confirmed

Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing Chairman to execute documents relating to Animal Control Facility financing (Series 2025 installment sale)

approve resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing the chairman to execute all necessary documents relating to the

Approved
confirmed

Awarding bid for financing of a new Animal Control Facility through a tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

voted unanimously (3-0) to approve awarding the bid for the financing of the acquisition, construction and installation of a new animal control facility

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Financing of Animal Control Facility through Installment Sale Agreement

The County shall cause the Escrow Agent to create a special trust fund to be known as the “Habersham County, Georgia 2025 Installment Sale Agreement Escrow Fund”

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing Chairman to execute documents for Animal Control Facility financing

and a vote on the resolution (#2025-03-002) authorizing the Chairman to execute all necessary documents

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Installment Sale Agreement with Association County Commissioners of Georgia (assigned to PNC Bank) to finance the animal control facility property and construction

the Board of Commissioners of the County determined that it is in the best interest of the County to finance the acquisition of certain real property located in the County

Discussed
discussed

Public hearing on financing the new Animal Control Facility through a tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025)

hold a public hearing to allow any citizens of the county to ask questions about the project or the financing.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

County resolution and Installment Sale Agreement financing the Animal Control Facility

The Term of this Installment Sale Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall end on July 1, 2035 subject to the County’s right to terminate this Installment Sale Agreement.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing Chairman to execute documents for animal control facility financing

Consider/Approve Resolution #2025-03-002 Authorizing the Chairman to Execute All Necessary Documents Relating to the Financing of the Acquisition, Construction and Installation of a New Animal Control Facility Through A Tax-Exempt Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2025)

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Awarding bid for financing of new Animal Control Facility to PNC Bank

Consider/Approve Awarding Bid for the Financing of the Acquisition, Construction and Installation of a New Animal Control Facility Through A Tax-Exempt Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Award of Animal Control Facility Project financing RFP to PNC Bank (Series 2025 Installment Sale Agreement)

Davenport recommends that the County accept the 3.64% bid from PNC Bankto finance the Project.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Award of Animal Control Facility financing RFP to PNC Bank (tax-exempt installment sale, Series 2025)

PNC Bank is the recommended Bank for this issuance with at 3.64% interest rate which accounts to almost a $600,00 savings from the initial estimated cost to the County.

Approved
confirmed

Resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing the Chairman to execute documents relating to financing of the new Animal Control Facility

approve resolution #2025-03-002 authorizing the chairman to execute all necessary documents relating to the

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Financing of new Animal Control Facility via Tax-Exempt Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2025)

Public Hearing Regarding the Financing of the Acquisition, Construction and Installation of a New Animal Control Facility for Habersham County through a Tax-Exempt Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2025)

Approved
confirmed

Awarding bid for financing of acquisition, construction and installation of new Animal Control Facility via tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

seconded by Commissioner Woodall and voted unanimously (3-0) to approve

Discussed
discussed

Financing of new Animal Control Facility via tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025)

No voting was necessary on this item at this point in the meeting.

Discussed
discussed

Awarding bid for financing of the new Animal Control Facility through tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

Consider/Approve Awarding Bid for the Financing of the Acquisition, Construction and Installation of a

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Awarding bid for financing of new Animal Control Facility through tax-exempt installment sale agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

Consider/Apptove Awarding Bid for the Financing of the Acquisition, Construction and Installation of a New Animal Control Facility Through A Tax-Exempt Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2025) to PNC Bank

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