Bond Counsel Services

The Vendor is required to provide for bond counsel services.
- Bond counsel performs and provides legal advice with regard to the following activities: the preparation of bond ordinances and the review of the adoption proceedings; the preparation and review of public finance resolutions, the preparation and issuance of bond anticipation, special emergency, and tax anticipation notes and the preparation and issuance of general obligation bonds.
- In addition, bond counsel is responsible for the preparation and/or review of any preliminary official statement and official statement of the city.
- Bond Counsel is also responsible for the preparation and/or review of any application to the Local Finance Board, and attendance at any related meetings of the Board.
- Bond Counsel Services shall include, but not be limited to:
• On an as needed basis, prepares, reviews and opines on bond ordinances related to capital projects;
• Assists in reviews and updates of official statements associated with debt issuances;
• Attends bid openings and assists in analyzing bids to determine final award;
• Assists in relationship management with rating agencies;
• Provides advice on legal and financial matters to ensure city’s fiscal strength;
• Provides legal opinions on sale of bonds and notes; and
• Attends meetings when requested.
• Counsel may also be called upon to provide other types of legal services of a specialized nature.