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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03151988556 SPECIAL MEETING, NORTHWEST WATER $ SEWER DISTRICT, MARCH 15, 1988 WILLARD DEAN EX- PLAINED LETTER:OF CONDITIONS RESOL. RE.:: DESIGN OF SYSTEM ADOPTION OF SEAL The Harnett County Board of Commissioners sitting as the governing body of Northwest Water and Sewer District met in special session on March 15, 1988,in the County Office Building,,Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Rudy Collins, Bill Shaw, Mack Reid Hudson, Mayo Smith, and Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart presiding. Others present were: Dallas H. Pope, County Manager; Glenn Johnson, County Attorney; Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board, and Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary. Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Rodney Tart, Director, Public Utilities, made introductory comments concerning the purpose of the meeting. Willard Dean, Farmers Home Administration, explained the conditions set forth in the, Letter of Conditions and presented for consideration a resolution regarding the Letter of Conditions and other related agree- ments. Commissioner Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated March 15, 1988, as document No. 1. John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, presented for consideration a resolution authorizing design of a water distribution system for North- west Water and Sewer District. Commissioner Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated March 15, 1988, as document No. 2. John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, presented for consideration a resolution adopting a common seal for the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. Commissioner Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated March 15, 1988, as document No. 3. LEGAL SERVICES AGREE. John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, presented for consideration a resolution authorizing execution of legal services agreement. Commis- sioner Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated March 15, 1988, as document No. 4. ADJOURNMENT DOCUMENT NO. 1. There being no further business, the special meeting of March 15, 1988, duly adjourned at 2:20 p.m. BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the Board of Commissioners bf 1d0RTihUEST Wilful AND SEWER DISTRICT accepts the conditions set forth in a Letter of Conditions dated :March 15, 1988, and Form FmIIA 1942 -47, Loan Resolution: (2) That the Board of Commissioners of NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT approves as shown on Form Fm)IA 442 -7, Operating Budget; the proposed budget: (3) That the Chairman and Clerk be authorized to execute all forms necessary to obtain a loan from FmIA, including, but not limited lo the following forms: Form FmIIA 1942 -47 loan Resolution Form FmuiA 442 -46 Letter of Intent Form FmHA 442 -7 Operating Budget Form FmIIA 400 -4 Assurance Agreement Form FmlIA 400 -1 Equal Opportunity Agreement Form FmHA 1940 -1 Request For Obligation of Funds Form FmHA 1940 -31 Grant Agreement (4) That if the interest rate charged by FmIIA should be Changed between this date and the date of actual loan approval, the chairman and Clerk he authorized to execute new forms reflecting the current interest rote and revise payments as required by FmliA: (5) That the Board of Commissioners elects to have the interest rate charged by FmIIA to be the lower of the rate in effect at either the time of loon approval or loan closing: - (6) The proposed rate schedule for let' use is is Follows: Residential - Minimum $12.00 (flat fee) for first 2000 gallons p.lus$2.75 /1000 gallons Commercial-Minimum $ 250.00(fiat Fee) for first aJ,rO. p lus$2.75 /1000 gallons (7) This resolution to become a part of the official minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting held on Maxh._15,, 1988. - BY: Chairman 1 557 Suite B, 4001 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 27610 March 4, 1988 Lloyd Stewart, Chariman Northwest Water 8 Sewer District P. 0. Box 758 Lillington, NC 27645 Dear Mr. Stewart: This letter establishes conditions which must be understood and agreed to by you before further consideration may be given to your application. This letter is not to be considered as loan approval or as a representation as to the availability of funds. The docket may be completed on the basis of a loan not to exceed $1,604,000.00 and a development Grant not to exceed $1,674,000.00. If FmHA makes the loan, you may make a written reguest that the Interest rate be the lower of the rate in effect at the time of loan approval or the time of loan closing. If you do not request the lower of the two interest rates, the interest rate charged will be the rate in effect at the time of loan approval. The loan will be considered approved on the date a signed copy of Form FmHA 1940 -1, "Request for Obligation of Funds," is mailed to you. If you want the lower of the two rates, your written request should be submitted to FmHA as soon as practical. In order to avoid possible delays in loan closing, such a reguest should ordinarily be submitted at least 30 calendar days before loan closing. Any changes In project cost, sources of funds, scope of services or any other significant changes in the project or applicant must be reported to and approved by FmHA by written ammendment to this letter. Any changes not approved by FmHA shall be cause for discontinuing processing of the application. Please complete and return the attached Form FmHA 442 -46, if you desire that further consideration be given your application. If the conditions set forth in this letter are not met within twelve months from the date hereof, FmHA reserves the right to discontinue the processing of the application. 1. PAYMENT SCHEDULE The Insured loan will be scheduled for repayment over a period of forty (40) years. The first two installments will be for interest only. Each Installment will be due June 1 with the first installment due the first Jurie 1 following the date of loan closing or delivery of the bored. 2. INTERIM FINANCING The District will obtain temporary construction financing in accordance with FrnHA Instruction 1942.17(n)(2) ,Appendix A. The District will contact the North Carolina Local Government Commission and arrange to obtain Interim credit through the sale of Bond Anticipation Notes. 3. SECURITY Security for the loan will consist of a general obligation water bond authorized and prepared in accordance with FmHA Instruction 1942- A, Appendix C. Farmers Horne Administration will negotiate the purchase of the bond with the District and the North Carolina Local Governrnent Commission. The Commission reserves the right to require a public offering of the bond. 4. ORGANIZATION The District roust provide the necessary certifications, comments, and recommendations concerning its organization and authority to issue bonds which should Include the following. a. Compliance with special laws and regulations. b. State Pollution Control on Environmental Protection Agency Standards. c. Consistency with other development plans. 558 d. State agency regulating water rights. e. National historic preservation. f. Civil Rights Act of 1964 g. Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. (Refer to FrnHA Instruction 1942.17(k), A endix A) ACCOUNTING, AUDITS, AND REPORTS Accounting and auditing will be estabi ished and maintained in accordance with the requirernents of North Carolina General Statutes. The District is to provide FmHA a copy of their Audit Contract. A copy of the annual audit report will be provided FrnHA -in accordance with North Carolina Instruction 1942.17(q), Appendix A. 6. INSURANCE AND BONDING- Insurance and.bonding roust be obtained as required by North Carolina State Statues. The District will furnish a certificate concerning the adequacy of insurance and bonding.. - The District will provide fidelity bond coverage for the positions of officials entrusted with the receipt and disbursement of its funds and the custody of valuable property. The amount of the bored will be at least equal to the rnaxirnurn amount of the money that the District will have on hand at any time, exclusive of loan funds deposited in a supervised bank account. The public liability and property damage insurance requirement should be discussed by the District and their attorney and the amounts established accordingly. Fire and extended coverage should be in an arnount equal to the replacement value on all above ground structures, Including District owned equipment and machinery housed therein. 7. FINAL PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ' Final plans roust conform essentially with the proJect described in the Prelirninary Engineering Report on which the project is funded. Should the project be changed (pipe sizes, method of treatment, etc.) which will result in increasing the project cost or operating budget, the FrnHA roust be notified and a revised Preliminary Engineering Report with the new budget roust be submitted. Any charges not approved by FrnHA shall be cause for discontinuing processing of the application. The construction contract documents roust be completed in accordance with FrnHA Instruction 1942 -A, Subsection 1942.18. The District and engineer roust consider all materials suitable for the project. The engineer roust specify all rnaterials normally used. Contracts roust be awarded on the basis of the lowest hid acceptable material. Concurrence by the FrnHA State Office Engineer roust be obtained prior to negotiating with contractors subsequent to opening bids. FmHA contracts and bid documents should be used for projects Jointly funded with other agencies. 8. LOAN RESOLUTION The District must formally adopt Form 1942 -47, Loan Resolution, at a proper rneeting of the governing body. Adoption of this document should be made a part of the official minutes of the Distr(ct. Forms FrnHA 400 -1, Equal Opportunity Agreernent, and FrnHA 400 -4, Assurance Agreernent, are to be formally adopted at the same meeting. 9. OPERATING BUDGET AND WATER RATE SCHEDULE A water systern operating budget roust be adopted by the applicant after approval by Farrners Horne Administration. A water rate schedule roust be adopted which will provide sufficient revenue to meet the requirernents of the Operating budget. 10. RULES AND REGULATIONS Water systern Rules and Regulations roust be submitted to Farrners Horne Administration for approval prior to loan closing. 11. GRADUATION The District will refinance the unpaid balance, in whole or in part, of its debt upon the request of the Government if at any time it should appear to the Government that the District is able to refinance it's notes /bonds by obtaining a loan for such purposes from responsible cooperative or private sources at reasonable rates and terrns. 12. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS The loan will be closed in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the General Counsel and applicable FmHA and State procedure. 13. EXCESS FUNDS If there Is a significant reduction in project cost as a result of re- design or bids received, the District funding needs will be reassessed before loan closing or start of construction, whichever occurs first. Obligated loan or grant funds not needed to complete the proposed project will be deobligated. Grant funds are deobligated first. 14. DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION The District is to deposit $40,000 In the construction account prior to loan closing or the start of construction, whichever occurs first. These funds are considered to be expended first and are to be used with other funds to complete the funding of the proposed protect. 15. ORDER OF FUND EXPENDITURE The District's contribution shall be considered to be first funds expended. After providing for all authorized costs, any remaining FmHA proJect funds will be considered to be FrnHA grant funds and refunded to FrnHA. If the amount of unused FrnHA project funds exceeds the FrnHA grant, that part would be FmHA loan funds. 16. GRANT AGREEMENT The District roust adopt Forrn FmHA 1942 -31, Association Water and Sewer Systern Grant Agreement, at a proper meeting of the governing body. Adoption of this document should be made a part of the official minutes of the District. Attached is a copy of Form 1942 -31, Association Water- or Sewer Systern Grant Agreement for your review. You will be required to execute a completed form at the time of grant closing. 17. "The District agrees that, in the event of deficiencies In development, design, or construction of the project or any part thereof, the District will take the required administrative or legal actior, to secure financial compensation from the engineer, architect, contractor or attorney as appropriate for any necessary cost to restore the project or defective part to a level of service equal to that expected for normal design and /or construction and legal services." 18. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS The loan will he closed in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the General Counsel and applicable FrnHA and State procedures. 19. All applicable items set out in Form FmHA 442 -13, Processing Checklist, Public Body, apply to this project and become a part of the Letter of Conditions. Sincerely, IE E. MCLAMS rict Director Enclosures 560 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESIGN OF. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners created the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County on March 23, 1987, and now sits as the governing body of said District; and WHEREAS, a bond election was held in the District on November 3, 1987 at which time voters therein approved the issuance of general obligation water bonds of the District; and WHEREAS, since that date a sufficient number of customers have agreed to purchase water from the District so as to enable the District to proceed with the design of a water distribution system for of the District; and WHEREAS, The • Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District now desires to authorize the District's Engineers, Black & Veatch, Inc. to proceed with the design of the water distribution system for the project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY that: (1) Black & Veatch, Inc., Consulting Engineers is hereby authorized to proceed with and to perform such engineering and related services as are necessary to complete the design, plans and specifications for a water distribution system for the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. (2) The District, its officers and agents are hereby directed to take such actions and execute the necessary documents to implement the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 15th day of March, 1988, upon motion made by Commissioner C o\ \NHS seconded by Commissioner Y1 v^ii'v5o■ and passed upon the following vote: Ayes ,j ; Noes 0 ; Absent 0 ; Abstained 0 Harnett County Board of Commissioners sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County At t: Vanessa W. Y lerk By: Llo Stewart, Chairman j DOCUMENT NO. 3. I RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMMON SEAL FOR THE NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY WHEREAS, the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County is a duly organized and existing county water and sewer district, having been created pursuant to Article 6, Chapter 162A of the North Carolina General Statutes and by resolution adopted March 23, 1987 by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, N.C. Gen. Stat. §162A -88, provides that the District may have a common seal and alter and renew it at will; and WHEREAS, the District now desires to adopt as its common seal the design hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, does hereby adopt as the common seal for said District the following: A circular emblem with a circle drawn within it, and the name Northwest Water and Sewer District imprinted between the outer edge of the emblem and the inner circle. Within the inner circle appears the word "Seal" and the date 1987. Duly adopted this the /SR.-day of March, 1988, upon motion made by Commissioner Ccgiv.5 , seconded by Commissioner Stiatu and passed by the following vote: Ayes Jr Noes (7 Absent 0 Abstained 0 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County AT ST: Vanessa W./,YouE[g, Clerk 562 DOCUMENT NO. 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 'EXECUTION OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WHEREAS, The Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (hereinafter "District "), has examined the Legal Services Agreement between the District and John M. Phelps, II, Attorney, attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and WHEREAS, District desires to enter into said contract as provided; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, that: 1. Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett. County is hereby authorized to and shall enter into the Legal Services Agreement hereto- as Exhibit "A ". 2. The Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County and its officers and agents are hereby directed to execute said Legal Services Agreement. Duly adopted this the /01-day of March, 1988, upon motion made by Commissioner CMAins , seconded by dommissioner £h,,i4 and passed by the following vote: Ayes S Noes O Absent b Abstained D HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS sitting as the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County AT CST: A..u.ao.J }J By: tril L1G. Stewart, Chairman Vanessa W. EHXIBIT A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmers Home Administration LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This agreement made this _ day of March, 1988 between the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County hereinafter referred to as "Owners" and John M. Phelps, II, Attorney at Law, of Lillington, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Attorney ": WHEREAS, Owners have formed in Harnett County, North Carolina a water and sewer district pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. §162A -86 et. seq. known as the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (hereinafter "District ".) ; - and WHEREAS, the Attorney agrees to perform all legal services necessary under the provisions of the applicable statutes and to perform all other customary legal services necessary to the organization, financing, construction and initial operation of a water distribution system; W I T N E S S E T H: That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises between the parties hereto, it is hereby agreed: SECTION A - LEGAL SERVICES That the Attorney will perform such services as are necessary to accomplish the above recited objectives including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Preparation and filing of the necessary documents and supervision and assistance in the taking of such other actions as may be necessary or incidental to cause the Owners to become duly organized and incorporated and to be authorized to undertake the proposed system. 66,3 2. Furnish advice and assistance to the governing body of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County in connection with (a) the notice for and conduct of meetings; (b) the preparation of minutes of meetings; (c) the preparation and enactment of such resolutions as may be necessary in connection with the authorization, financing, construction, and initial operation of the system; (d) the preparation of such affidavits, publication notices, ballots, reports, certifications, and other instruments and advice as may be needed in the conduct of such bond elections as may be necessary; (e) the preparation and completion of such bonds or other obligations as may be necessary to finance the system; (f) the completion and execution of documents for obtaining a loan made or insured or a grant made by the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture; (g) entering into construction contracts; (h) preparation and adoption of By -Laws, Rules and Regulations, and rate schedules; (i) such other corporate action as may be necessary in connection with the financing, construction, and initial operation of the system. 3. Review of construction contracts, bid - letting procedure, and surety and contractual bonds in connection therewith. 4. Preparation, negotiation, or review of contract with a source of water supply when necessary. 5. Preparation, where necessary, and review of deeds, easements and other rights -of -way documents, and other instruments for sites for source of water supply, pumping stations, treatment plants, and other facilities necessary to the system and to provide continuous rights -of -way therefore; rendering title opinions with reference thereto; and providing for the recordation thereof. 6. Obtain necessary permits and certificates from county and municipal bodies, from State regulatory agencies, and from other public or private sources with respect to the approval of the system, the construction and operation thereof, pipeline crossings, and the like. 7. Cooperate with the engineer employed by Owners in connection with preparation of tract sheets, easements, and other necessary title documents, construction contracts, water supply contracts, health permits, crossing permits, and other instruments. 8. When applicable, secure assistance of and cooperate with recognized bond counsel in the preparation of the documents necessary for the financing aspects of the system. Where bond counsel is retained, the Attorney will not be responsible for the preparation and approval of those documents pertaining to the issuance of the Owner's obligations. SECTION B - COMPENSATION 1. Owners will pay to the Attorney for professional services rendered in accordance herewith, fees in the amount of $45.00 per hour. Said fees will be paid to the Attorney each month pursuant to regular statements presented by the Attorney. U elps, , Jon M. Phelps, �I, At orney HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS sitting as the governing body of the NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY By: L1•yd Stewart, Chairman Kit4 Sam. td Kay 54 Blanchard, Recording Secretary Loyd G. Stewart, Chairman Vanessa W. Young, jerk ti.lthe Board 564 SPECIAL'MEETING, HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, MARCH 15, 1988 DOCUMENT NO. 1. The. Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at the County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Rudy Collins, Bill Shaw, Mack Reid Hudson, Mayo Smith, and Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart presiding. .Others present were: .Dallas H. Pope, County Manager; Glenn Johnson, County Attorney; Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board, and Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary. Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 2:20 p Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, presented a resolution concerning job training service delivery area for Harnett County. Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution'is copied in full at the end of these minutes dated March 15, 1988, as document No. 1. There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners special meeting of March 15, 1988, duly adjourned at 2:30 p.m. HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION THAT, WHEREAS, Harnett County is currently being provided Job. Training Partnership Act programs through Mid - Carolina Service Delivery Area administered by Region "M" Council of Governments; and WHEREAS, Harnett County does not consider the services currently being provided through the Mid - Carolina Service Delivery Area to be in the best interest of program requirements for Harnett County; and WHEREAS, Harnett County desires to improve and enhance their Job Training Partnership Act programs; and WHEREAS, through an evaluation process it has been determined that Harnett County should request services from Wake - Johnston Job Training Consortium as related to Harnett County Job Training Partnership Act needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners requests the Wake County Hoard of Commissioners approve the merger of Harnett County into the Wake - Johnston Job Training Consortium with membership on Wake- Johnston Private Industry Council as related to Job Training Partnership Act programs. Adopted this Fifteenth Day of March, Nineteen Hundred Eighty- Eight. HARNETT COUNTY HOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Vanessa W. Young, Clerk V tewart, Chairman d. leaaJa4J Kay S,.j"Blanchard, Recording Secretary Vanessa W. Young, C r to thl Board