Development Finance Review Weekly - February 9, 2017
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Senate Panel Told P3s Won't Work for Rural Areas, Tax-Exempts Are Key
Municipal bonds are a "crucial component" of any infrastructure plan and their tax-exempt status must be preserved, a county official from Oklahoma representing the National Association of Counties told members of a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Evaluating Film Tax Credits
This report from Ernst & Young examines the objectives of film credit programs, explains the methodology that should be used in a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of state film credit programs and compares the methodologies from a number of recent state studies of the effectiveness of film credits. This report also describes the rationale for offering production incentives in terms of the broader economic development goals of a state.
Bill Would Bar Use of TEBs for Stadiums
Rep. Steve Russell has introduced the "No Tax Subsidies for Stadiuums Act," (HR 811), which would treat bonds used to finance professional sports stadiums as taxable private activity bonds if they met just one part of the existing two-part test for PABs.
Introducing "Mission, Money & Markets"
Through this series, The Kresge Foundation will highlight their successes and struggles in putting that social investment capital to work alongside grants as we work toward solutions for complex social problems.
Solar Leases Could Conflict With Key Tax Break for Some MI Farmers
As interest grows in developing Michigan agricultural land for solar energy, some farmers may have to choose between keeping tax incentives for preserving farmland or leasing their property to solar developers.
Tax Exempt Bonds for Redevelopment in TX Under Review by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service is investigating a deal, including tax exempt bonds, that raised millions of dollars for the redevelopment of the Statler Hotel and Dallas Central Library.
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The latest municipal finance headlines from The Bond Buyer.
Bills Would Allow States, Localities to Issue up to $5B of PABs for Public Buildings
House and Senate members have reintroduced companion bills that would allow state and local governments to issue up to $5 billion of private activity bonds to finance the repair or construction of schools and other public buildings under public-private partnership arrangements.
Outlook Dims for Trump Pledge on Infrastructure Funding
President Trump's pledge of getting Congress to pass a major infrastructure program in his first 100 days is slipping away as lawmakers focus on health care as their top priority, leaving experts to wonder if the initiative will move forward at all this year.
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CDFA Spotlight |
CDFA Online Brownfields Project Marketplace
February 23, 2017 - 12:00 - 5:00 PM 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 February 23, to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.
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Upcoming Webcasts |
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Opportunities and Advancements in Water Finance
February 21, 2017 - 1:00 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, learn from expert speakers as they discuss developments in the water finance space and how different financing mechanisms like bonds, RLFs, P3s, and other tools are being used to address today's water infrastructure projects.
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This Week's Headlines |
MSRB EMMA Update Allows Users to Customize Their Notifications
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 9 | Bond Finance | Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
HFS Committee to Review Muni Regulators, Others
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 9 | Bond Finance | Federal | Legislative
MO Lt. Governor Outlines New Pro-Business Agenda
Ozarks FIRST | Feb. 9 | Economic Development
MN is Facing a Housing Bond Shortage
StarTribune | Feb. 9 | Bond Finance | Community Development | Tax Credits
DCED to Tighten Job Creation Rules and Add New Grants
Central Penn Business Journal | Feb. 9 | Economic Development | State Finance Program
Englewood CO Going Small With Sharper Economic Development Focus
The Denver Post | Feb. 9 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Local Finance Program
Opinion: State, Local Bonds Critical to the Nation's Public Infrastructure
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 8 | Bond Finance | Federal | Legislative | Infrastructure Finance
Hotel Tax Increase Would Fund Most Aggressive Convention Center Plan
Austin Monitor | Feb. 8 | Redevelopment | Historic Preservation | Economic Development
Monsanto Receives $3.75M Modernization Tax Credit for Expansion
Area Development | Feb. 8 | Tax Credits | Agriculture Finance
States See Value in Backing 'Food Hubs' for Farmers, Consumers
Stateline | Feb. 8 | Food Systems Finance | Agriculture Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Private Placements Surge Amid Transparency, Value Concerns
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 6 | Bond Finance
Trump to Order Dodd-Frank Review, Halt Obama Fiduciary Rule
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 6 | Bond Finance | Federal | Legislative
Support Grows for a Thorough Audit of MO's Tax Credits
Missouri Net | Feb. 6 | Tax Credits
Public Finance 2016 in Review and the Outlook for 2017
Squire Patton Boggs | Feb. 6 | Bond Finance
Municipal Market Update
Stern Brothers & Co. | Feb. 6 | Bond Finance
New Report Will Examine Effectiveness of MN's R&D Tax Credit
Star Tribune | Feb. 6 | Recommended Practices | Tax Credits
Funding Available to Help Install Alternative Fuel Stations in OH
ODSA | Feb. 3 | Economic Development | Energy Finance
OKC City Council Approves $120M TIF
The Journal Record | Feb. 3 | Water Finance | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) | Infrastructure Finance | Community Development
Five Stories of Brownfield Renewal
Metro News | Feb. 3 | Brownfield Financing
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Job & RFP Postings |
Hiring: Program Manager - Fairfax County Dept. of Housing and Community Development
Hiring: Revenue Developer - Chicago Housing Authority
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National Sponsor Spotlight |
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Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus is a full-service securities firm dedicated to development finance. Stifel Nicolaus has developed innovative public financing structures for private developments, saving millions of dollars for their public and private sector clients.
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S.B. Friedman & Company
S.B. Friedman & Company is a specialized real estate and development advisory firm based in Chicago. The firm works closely with its clients to evaluate development potential, project financial feasibility, identify innovative public-private...
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Wells Fargo Securities
Wells Fargo Securities offers a comprehensive set of capital markets services, including originating and distributing public debt and equity, hedging interest rates and commodity and equity risks, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and...
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Partner Spotlight |
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The Bond Buyer
The Bond Buyer is the only independent information resource serving the municipal finance community. Every day and throughout the day, through its web site, e-newsletters and alerts, and daily print edition, The Bond Buyer reaches more than 25,000...
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CDFA Bookstore |
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Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide
The Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide provides an exploratory overview of how communities can use tax credit finance programs to support economic growth. This guide examines how to effectively apply tax credits to development opportunities, and explains the basics of tax credits and the fundamentals of using these tools.
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Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, IA
CAI Global Group - Montreal - Montreal, QC
City of Lebanon, TN - Lebanon, TN
DiPerna Advisors - Columbus, OH
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
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(614) 705-1300
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