1. Refunding bond discussion
South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District
Refunding bond discussion
July 20, :00 PM
Jim Nelson
Senior Vice President
Phone: (206)
Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Ave., Suite 4050
Seattle, WA 98104
Website:

2. Overview
The bond market interest rates are at the lowest point in the last 46 years. (During the month of June, interest rates decreased by 0.41%.) The District may want to consider refinancing the 2008 Voted Bonds to achieve interest cost savings for the tax payers.
The District issued a voted bond on June 3, 2008 for $1,600,000 to finance improvements to Community Park, Trustland Trails and the Sports Complex, including Castle Park renovations, as well as improvements to sports fields, the skate park and construction of picnic shelters and a new playground.
The 2008 Bond interest rates are 4.50% to 4.70% for maturities 2018 to The original maturity date is December 1, This refinancing will NOT extend the final maturity date.
The estimated Total Net Savings already have all the financing costs sized into the Refunding Bond. (There are no out of pocket costs to the District.)

3. Bond Market

4. Estimated Net Savings

5. How Has Brexit Affected The Bond Market?
Answer: This is a very good time for the municipal bond market (from an issuer’s perspective). During June 2016, the Bond Buyer 20-General Obligation Index dropped 0.41%. Long-term interest rates are at the lowest point in the last 46 years. With the British electorate voting to leave the European Union, the demand for U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds increased, thereby, driving down the Treasury yields and bond yields. There is a decreased expectation for the Federal Reserve to raise the short-term interest rates in September or December 2016.
With the historic low in interest rates, this is an
ideal time to issue bonds or to refinance bonds.

6. Davidson’s Public Finance Team
Jim Nelson
Senior Vice President
(206)
28 Years in Public Finance
Main Office: Seattle, WA
Specializes in general municipal finance with park districts, cities, counties, as well as other special districts.
Jim is very experienced in assisting Washington municipalities with voter education strategies and bond rating presentations.
Experience working with Island County municipalities.
He has completed over 400 financings with a par amount greater than $4 billion.
FINRA Series 53 and Series 63 Licenses .
B.A. in Economic Geography from the University of Washington.
Mark Froio (Senior Vice President) – Full time bond underwriter, located in Seattle. Extensive market knowledge and experience to achieve lower interest rates.
Maura Lentini (Vice President) – former Moody’s rating analyst, located in Seattle, assists with rating agency presentations.
Crystal Vogl (Vice President) – Disclosure Expert preparing Official Statements and assisting with Continuing Disclosure requirements and deadlines.
Suzanne Eide (Vice President) – Bond Structuring/Quantitative Expert for non-voted bonds, voted bonds and refunding bonds.

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