CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Newsletter - June 2016

CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Newsletter - June 2016
June 15, 2016



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West Eugene, OR Enterprise Zone Extension Approved The Eugene City Council has voted to extend the West Eugene Enterprise Zone for another decade. The Zone is a 7.5 square mile area in West Eugene where companies can apply for a property tax exemption John Day, OR Firehouse Nears Completion John Day's new firehouse will have six bays, allowing the facility to hold additional trucks. The project was financed through a $1.2 million bond deal, in addition to $470,170 in grant funds. Lane Co. Projects Vie for OR DOT Funding Five Lane County proposals are among the finalized list of applicants for $45 million in Oregon Department of Transportation money for projects statewide. The largest grant applications is Lane Transit District's request for $3.5 million to fund its $8.1 million, five-bay bus station. Port of Morrow Donations Spur Development The Port of Morrow donated several acres of land to projects in Boardman and Morrow Co., resulting in the development of a new recreation center and a new community college. The projects are being financed through a $23 million bond measure. Metro, Clackamas County, & Oregon City Receive EPA Grant A $600,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will enable Metro, Clackamas County and Oregon City to identify and prepare cleanup plans for polluted "brownfield" sites along a 9-mile stretch of McLoughlin Boulevard. DFAs in OR, OH, NE Argue Against IRS Rule Change Port authorities in Ohio and Oregon, along with Nebraska's Municipal Energy Agency, are fighting proposed IRS rule changes that will affect their abilities to issue bonds. The proposed regulations would require political subdivisions to serve a governmental purpose, and only incidental private benefit. OR Panel Sees $1B Per Year Road Funding Gap Oregon must invest an additional $964 million per year over the next 20 years to maintain its existing road system and upgrade infrastructure to withstand a major earthquake, according to a blue-ribbon panel studying its transportation strategies. Last Call for Submissions! CDFA Online Brownfields Marketplace - June 22-24 June 22-24, 1:00 - 5:00pm Eastern CDFA is excited to offer the Brownfields Project Marketplace as an opportunity for communities to receive free technical assistance related to the redevelopment and financing of brownfield projects. Join us online on June 22-24 to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.
Upcoming Events
CDFA Oregon Conference November 17, 2016 - Portland, OR Join the CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable for the fourth annual conference on November 17, 2016. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Oregon economy. Register today to reserve your spot at the 2016 CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Conference.
Oregon News
Bend, OR Project Named 2016 ULI Finalist The Source \| Jun. 13 \| Green Finance \| Historic Preservation \| Redevelopment 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 DOE Cuts Funding for Coos Bay, OR Floating Turbines Bloomberg \| Jun. 8 \| Energy Finance \| Infrastructure Finance \| U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) JPACT Approves $130M for Portland-Area Transit Metro \| Jun. 7 \| Bond Finance \| Federal \| Infrastructure Finance Keys to Securing Brownfield Funding Webinar - June 15 EPA \| Jun. 6 \| Brownfield Financing \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CDFA Call for Advisors - Brownfields Project Marketplace CDFA \| Jun. 6 \| Brownfield Financing EPA Announces FY16 Brownfields Grant Selections US EPA \| May. 24 \| Brownfield Financing \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Inside Five Tools Cities Can Use to Pay for Infrastructure Next City \| May. 23 \| Infrastructure Finance \| Local Finance Program \| Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing \| State Finance Program Senate EPW Committee Votes to Reauthorize EPAs Brownfields Program Smart Growth America \| May. 23 \| Brownfield Financing \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New Brownfield Grant Opportunity: ATSDR Community Health Projects Grants.gov \| May. 23 \| Brownfield Financing >>> SEARCH HEADLINES
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