NUMB:
970232
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing issuance of short-term general obligation promissory notes under sec. 67.12(12), Stats., for a project undertaken for a public purpose, to-wit: Milwaukee Public Schools improvements. (Comptroller)
ANLS:
_____________________________________________ -Analysis-
This resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of short-term general obligation promissory notes in the amount of $2,000,000 for a project undertaken for a public purpose, to-wit: Milwaukee Public Schools improvements.
BODY:
Whereas, The 1997 budget of the City of Milwaukee authorizes contingent borrowing in the form of general obligation bonds or notes for any public purpose not contemplated at the time the budget was adopted, in the sum of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000); and
Whereas, The Common Council is desirous of issuing and selling promissory notes for a project undertaken for a public purpose, to-wit: Milwaukee Public Schools for improvements; and
Whereas, Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, does not permit an underwriter to purchase, after July 3, 1995, securities such as notes unless such underwriter has reasonably determined that the issuer of such securities has undertaken in a written agreement or contract for the benefit of holders of such securities to provide certain financial information or operating data on a continuing basis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that it hereby and herewith authorizes and declares its purpose to issue general obligation short- term promissory notes in the amount not to exceed Two Million ($2,000,000) for a project undertaken for a public purpose, to-wit: Funding of Milwaukee Public Schools improvements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That said promissory notes be sold by the Commissioner...
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