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Development Finance Review Weekly - December 1, 2016

Development Finance Review Weekly
December 1, 2016
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CDFA Releases Administration Transition Paper
CDFA has released it's much anticipated Administration Transition Paper titled Unlocking Development Finance Capital in the United States to Create Jobs & Increase Private Investment.The paper includes twenty-three key recommendations for the next Administration to address and remove barriers to capital access to support and maximize America's investment in infrastructure, energy, small business, urban communities, rural development and agriculture. The paper has been circulated to over 30,000 development finance professionals and throughout Congress and the incoming transition team.

The Bond Buyer's 15th Annual Deal of the Year Awards
On Thursday, December 1, 2016, The Bond Buyer hosts its 15th Annual Deal of the Year gala at 583 Park Avenue in Manhattan. Enjoy complete video, photo and textual coverage of the event .

DHS Updates Regulatory Agenda on EB-5
Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the regulatory agenda for EB-5. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs reginfo.gov, we can expect to see proposed regulatory changes to EB-5 at the first of the year. DHS added EB-5 the unified agenda earlier this year.

LIHTC Is Not the Only Tax Credit at Stake
The future of the HTC is uncertain. Legislators, eager to eliminate certain tax credits in order to make up for spending in other areas, could put the program on the chopping block. Our cities, and our families, would be the poorer for this decision.

Muni Volume Remains on Pace for Record Year
Long-term municipal bond volume remains poised to set an annual record. With 11 months down and one to go, year-to-date volume reached $416 billion, meaning $18 billion in December would be enough to surpass 2010's record $433 billion.

CO Rural Tax Credit Program to Create a Level Field
Colorado's Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit Program has helped put Mesa County on the radar of prospective businesses because it's a limited opportunity. The rationale behind making tax breaks available to potential businesses in economically stagnant areas of Colorado was to create a competitive advantage that wouldn't exist otherwise.

Opportunity to Provide Input on New CA Energy Efficiency Financing Pilot Programs
The California Hub for Energy Efficiency Finance (CHEEF) is developing statewide commercial energy efficiency financing programs designed to bring attractive financing to small businesses and large commercial customers. The programs include $14 million of credit enhancements available to participating financial entities, a statewide marketing campaign and on-bill repayment options. CHEEF is requesting stakeholder comments on proposed program guidelines by December 15th.

Upcoming Events
Intro Brownfields Finance WebCourse
News from The Bond Buyer

The latest municipal finance headlines from The Bond Buyer.

More Cities Enter the Tech Age and Budget Accordingly
Municipalities are increasingly making policy through data sets, as evidenced in New York, Pittsburgh and Columbus.

Infrastructure Policy Seen Shifting to Private Investments
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Elaine Chao as his transportation secretary signals to industry professionals that federal infrastructure policy over the next four years will focus on how to bring more private equity into the financial mix for large projects.

George Friedlander Joins Court Street Group
Veteran municipal market strategist George Friedlander will join Court Street Group Research effective Dec. 1.

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Upcoming Webcasts

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Capturing the Success of High Performing DFA's
December 13, 2016 - 1:00 pm Eastern
During the final CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series of 2016, our expert speakers will provide a look into the activities, operations, management and success stories of their high performing DFA. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best DFAs in the country.

This Week's Headlines

SEC: Former Miami Official's Arguments Lack Respect for Fraud Verdict
The Bond Buyer | Dec. 1 | Bond Finance | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

One Step Forward for FL Train Project Financing
The Bond Buyer | Dec. 1 | Bond Finance

State Invests $300M In Port Of Philadelphia Improvements
AreaDevelopment | Dec. 1 | Infrastructure Finance

Developers Break Ground on $400M KC Youth-Sports-Anchored Project
Kansas City Business Journal | Dec. 1 | Community Development | Incentives | Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $100M in New Green Bonds for Affordable Housing
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo - New York State | Dec. 1 | Bond Finance | Community Development | Green Finance

Plan Released for Downtown Covington Historic Property
The River City News | Dec. 1 | Historic Preservation | Redevelopment

WI Launches Statewide PACE Program
Marketwired | Dec. 1 | Energy Finance | State Finance Program

PA Gets $310M in Tax Credits to Boost Investment in Distressed Areas
Keystone Crossroads | Dec. 1 | Community Development | Foundations

IA Developer Receives $45M in Tax Credits
Quad-City Times | Dec. 1 | Tax Credits

Waterloo OKs Small TIF District Release
The Courier | Nov. 30 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Senate Bills Tackle Urban Brownfields, Redevelopment in Michigan
Detroit Free Press | Nov. 30 | Brownfield Financing

San Rafael's Business Improvement District to be Funded
Marin Independent Journal | Nov. 30 | Special Assessment Districts

Texans Fear Trump's Highways Plan Will Create More Toll Roads
The Texas Tribune | Nov. 30 | Infrastructure Finance

MI Soybean Processing Plant to Receive $14.8M in Tax Breaks
MLive | Nov. 29 | Agriculture Finance | Tax Credits

$10.9M WHEFA Bond Financing Helps Skaalen Retirement Services
WHEFA | Nov. 29 | Bond Finance

Central OR Cities Look for Help With New Transit System Funding
Oregon Public Broadcasting | Nov. 29 | Infrastructure Finance

Tax Credits Offer Hope for Rural Hospitals
The Augusta Chronicle | Nov. 28 | Rural Development | Tax Credits

Blue Sphere's NC AD Project Ramps Up and Receives Incentive Tax Credits
Renewable Energy From Waste | Nov. 28 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Incentives | Tax Credits

OH Wants to Collect $776K Back From Incentive Money
Dayton Daily News | Nov. 28 | Economic Development | Incentives

Brownfield Incentive Legislation Would Cap Annual Tax Captures at $50 Million
Crain Communications | Nov. 23 | Brownfield Financing


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CDFA Bookstore

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The Tax Increment Finance Best Practices Reference Guide 2nd Edition addresses what TIF is, why it should be used and how best to apply the TIF tool. This guide highlights both TIF and special assessment projects across the country and how they can be applied to address common economic development issues.

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The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or e-mail info@cdfa.net.

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Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 705-1300
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