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Development Finance Review Weekly - July 5, 2018

Development Finance Review Weekly
July 5, 2018
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USVI Announces $1.4B Investment to Reopen Oil Refinery
The U.S. Virgin Islands said it agreed to a $1.4 billion investment to reopen an oil refinery and estimated that the transaction would boost government revenues by more than $600 million over the next 10 years.

The New Gold Rush for Green Bonds
Green bonds are an emerging category of finance. Their purpose is to fund projects with clear, definable and measurable environmental benefits. The vast majority of them finance water-related projects, but they also are used to finance, for instance, solar and wind power or reduced methane emissions.

VT EDA Approves Business and Agriculture Loans
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) recently approved $10.9 million in loans to help support commercial, agricultural, small business and energy projects throughout Vermont.

Fannie Mae to Use $26M in LIHTC for NY Development
Fannie Mae will invest $26 million in low-income housing tax credits to finance the first phase of construction of the largest residential development in downtown Far Rockaway, New York. Two NYC agencies are issuing tax-exempt bonds, allocation of the 4% low-income housing tax credits and low-cost loans,

Louisville, KY Breaks Ground on Soccer Stadium
Louisville City FC and Louisville Metro officials recently broke ground for the club's soccer stadium district at the Butchertown neighborhood site. The project is partially funded through a $30 million bond, which will mature to $42 million, while the state awarded the soccer club $21.7 million in tax-increment financing. 

Galveston, TX RLF Supports Historic Rehabilitation
The Galveston Historical Foundation's revolving fund, a long-standing revitalization initiative targeting vacant, under-utilized and endangered historic properties, has supported the restoration of more than 40 historic residences and 35-plus commercial structures.

U.S. Senate Passes Sweeping Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed its version of the $428-billion farm bill, setting up a bitter fight against the House. The vote was 86-11, an overwhelming majority that reflected a bipartisan desire to rush relief to farmers confronting low food prices, rising suicide rates and an array of other troubles.

2018 CDFA Original Research - Conduit Bond Fee Study
With the help of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Florida Development Finance Corporation, this national study will evaluate trends at both the state and local levels to better understand the landscape for PABs and to inform issuers about best practices related to fee structures. Fill out the survey today!

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NJ Frees $284M for Gateway Rail Project
New Jersey's decision to assume the entire share of local costs for the new Portal North Bridge project is freeing up $284 million for other parts of the Gateway rail project, which proponents say is critical to the greater New York metropolitan area economy.

Santa Rosa, CA Considers $80-180M Housing Bond
Santa Rosa, California, is moving forward with plans for a housing bond that will help rebuilding efforts in the area still recovering from a 2017 wildfire. The City Council has agreed to consider a bond amount between $80 million and $180 million that would raise money for affordable housing projects in the city.

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This Week's Headlines

Dixon, IL Group to Offer Microgrants to Businesses
Sauk Valley Media | Jul. 5 | Access to Capital | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

$900K USDA Grant will Further Study of Food Physics and Manufacturing
Cornell Chronicle | Jul. 3 | Food Systems Finance

EDA Publishes EDAP Funding Opportunity
U.S. Economic Development Administration | Jul. 3 | Economic Development | U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Buffalo, NY Developers Seek Tax Breaks for Redevelopment
The Buffalo News | Jul. 2 | Historic Preservation | Redevelopment | Tax Credits

USDA Approves $69K Grant for 7 MI Counties
The County Press | Jul. 1 | Access to Capital | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

W&L University Issues Bond for New Athletic Center
Richmond Times-Dispatch | Jul. 1 | Bond Finance

Memphis, TN Launches TIF in Anticipation of Developers
The Commercial Appeal | Jun. 30 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Tax Credits, Bonds, Supports Mount Vernon, NY Development
Westfair Communications | Jun. 30 | Bond Finance | Tax Credits

TN DEC Announces $1.3M in Wastewater Construction Loans
The Chattanoogan | Jun. 30 | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance

Mower, CO. MN to Decide Future of PACE
Austin Daily Herald | Jun. 29 | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

IA EDA Awards SLE Investments $3.6M in HTCs
The Gazette | Jun. 29 | Historic Preservation | Redevelopment | Tax Credits

WHEDA Wins National HUD Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes
Urban Milwaukee | Jun. 29 | Member News


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