Number
221095
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
180864
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing amendments to general obligation direct loan programs and related agreements.
Analysis
This resolution relates to an existing program meeting the liquidity needs of the City, which has a LIBOR-based variable interest rate, and the amendments will replace the LIBOR index and make certain related amendments.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority given in Common Council Resolution 180864 adopted on December 18, 2018, the City has an existing program to meet the primary liquidity needs of the City;
WHEREAS, the City is party to a Revolving Loan Agreement, including any supplements thereto, under such program;
WHEREAS, the LIBOR index will expire June 30, 2023 and an alternate method of determination of the variable interest rate must be established prior to such expiration; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement to replace the variable interest rate index; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Bank National Association has been determined to be qualified to act as the City’s agent in changing such variable interest rate; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee in accordance with Chapter 67 of Wisconsin Statutes, that the Comptroller is authorized and requested to enter into an Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association (“Amended and Restated Agreement”), a form of which is attached to this resolution, to replace the LIBOR index with an index based on Daily Simple SOFR, as more specifically set forth, and subject to the maximum interest rate set forth, in the Amended and Restated Agreement, and to modify related provisions; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Amended and Restated Agreement, including any supplements thereto, is approved and the appropriate officers are authorized and directed by the City of Milwaukee to execut...
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