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CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Newsletter - June 2016

CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Newsletter - June 2016
June 29, 2016
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Westar Energy Issues $350M in Green Bonds
Westar Energy Inc. has issued its first greeen bonds to support renewable energy projects in Kansas. The company issued $350 million in bonds which will be used to invest in various wind energy projects, including the construction of the 280-megawatt Western Plains Wind Farm.

U.S. & Oklahoma Economic Outlook
Megan Williams from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Oklahoma City gives on overview of the markets in Oklahoma & Kansas. The presentation was given at the 2016 CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Conference.

Overland Park OKs Redevelopment, Debates TIF
The Overland Park City Council voted 7-4 to rezone the 131-acre Brookridge Golf and Fitness Club site near Interstate 435 and Antioch Road for a 5 million square foot redevelopment project. Members of the city council debated the efficacy of using $600 million in subsidies for the project, which will come from TIF bonds, STAR bonds, and a Community Improvement District.

Historic OKC Building Gets Upgrade
A 100-year-old Oklahoma City building that was once a Model T assembly plant is being turned into a hotel, museum, and restaurant. The redevelopment is being financed through $55 million in private and historic tax credits.

Salina, KS Authorize Bonds for Downtown Field House
The field house is ultimately expected to be funded by $4.5 million from the city of Salina, $4.5 million in private donations and $2.7 million in New Markets Tax Credits, bringing the total to $11.7 million.

Growing Oklahoma's Emerging Small Businesses
Rex Smitherman from i2E speaks on Access to Capital opportunities at the 2016 CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Conference.

Cargill Gets $10M in Tax Breaks, Incentives to Stay in KS
Cargill has committed to stay in Wichita for a minimum of 15 years in exchange for $10 million in tax breaks. The package includes abatements and sales tax exemptions from the state, county, city and school district. Wichita also agreed to provide nearly $42 million in IRBs to build a new facility, and an additional $6 million for the equipment and machinery.

OK Senate Approves $125M in Bonds for Capitol Repairs
The Oklahoma Senate has given final approval to a bill authorizing the sale of $125 million in bonds to complete repairs and renovations to the nearly 100-year-old state Capitol. The measure now heads to Gov. Mary Fallin, who is expected to sign it.

Energy Investment Partnerships: Product Offerings & Market Assessment
Factsheet 2 of the Energy Investment Partnerships covers clean energy through bond markets, credit enhancements and capital markets, property assessed clean energy, and market assessment.

Upcoming Events

CDFA Summer School
August 8-12, 2016 - Baltimore, MD
CDFA Summer School is a week long series of courses presented by the CDFA Training Institute. These courses qualify for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Participants may register for one, two, or three courses during CDFA Summer School. Complete three courses, and you will have fulfilled half of the requirements for the DFCP Program.

Oklahoma/Kansas News

Overland Park Will Consider STAR Bond District for BluHawk
Kansas City Business Journal | Jun. 21 | Bond Finance | Economic Development | State Finance Program

New Owner of Historic Pegues Planning Loft Apartments
The Hutchinson News | Jun. 13 | Historic Preservation | Tax Credits

Saline Moves Forward with New Market Tax Credits
Salina Journal | Jun. 13 | Community Development | Tax Credits

P3s Are The Future of Public Finance
GovTech | Jun. 13 | Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

CDFA Releases Report for Englewood, IL
CDFA | Jun. 9 | Brownfield Financing | CDFA Original Research | Development Finance Toolbox | Member News

Ratings for US States
The Bond Buyer | Jun. 9 | Bond Finance | State Finance Program



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