Bond Commission public meetings in 2021

Bond Commission

The Louisiana State Bond Commission will consider approving numerous bond issuances, tax elections, and financial agreements for local governments and state agencies. Key items include a $650 million revenue bond for a hydrocarbon synthesis facility in Caddo-Bossier, a $280 million general obligation refunding, and multiple hurricane recovery notes. The commission will also vote on local tax proposals for schools, fire protection, and law enforcement across several parishes.

• Up to $650,000,000 Revenue Bonds for BIA Energy hydrocarbon synthesis facility in Caddo-Bossier Port area
• Up to $280,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund Series 2014-A bonds
• Up to $70,000,000 Hurricane Recovery Revenue Notes for St. John the Baptist Parish related to Hurricane Ida
• Up to $35,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board operations
• Up to $34,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for 300-unit facility in Baton Rouge

Bond Commission

The Louisiana State Bond Commission will consider 33 items, including local tax renewals, bond issuances, and borrowing requests from parishes, school boards, and state agencies. Key items include up to $700 million in state gas tax refunding bonds, $300 million for a Plaquemines Port dock facility, and multiple Hurricane Ida recovery bonds for St. Charles, St. Bernard, Terrebonne, and Lafourche parishes. The commission will also vote on minutes from its October 21 meeting and receive monthly reports.

• State of Louisiana: up to $700M Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A) to refund Series 2015A bonds
• Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District: up to $300M Dock and Wharf Facilities Revenue Bonds for a NOLA Oil Terminal project
• St. Charles Parish Council: up to $50M Hurricane Recovery Revenue Notes for Hurricane Ida debris removal and repairs
• Jefferson Parish Consolidated Waterworks District No. 2: up to $210M Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds for system improvements
• Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District: up to $360M Revenue Bonds for a methanol production facility (Big Lake Fuels LLC)

Bond Commission

The Louisiana State Bond Commission will meet on October 21, 2021, to consider dozens of bond issuances, refinancings, and lines of credit for state and local projects. Key items include a $700 million gasoline and fuels tax revenue refunding bond, a $150 million school bond for St. Landry Parish, and $50 million in hurricane recovery bonds for St. Charles Parish. The commission will also vote on lines of credit totaling over $1.2 billion for state capital outlay projects.

• Up to $700,000,000 Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A) to refund outstanding 2015A bonds
• Up to $150,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for St. Landry Parish School Board (school buildings, equipment, and tax levies)
• Up to $75,000,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for Bossier City
• Up to $50,000,000 Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds for St. Charles Parish School Board (related to Hurricane Ida)
• Up to $40,000,000 Limited Tax Bonds for New Orleans Audubon Commission (parks and recreational facilities)

Bond Commission

The Commission is considering various tax millages, parcel fees, and bond issuances for local government units. The meeting includes requests for school funding, fire protection, and infrastructure projects across multiple parishes.

• Ouachita Parish School Board: Up to $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for school sites and buildings
• Orleans Parish School Board: Up to $65,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes for current expenses
• DeSoto Parish Police Jury: Up to $11,000,000 Note for a justice complex and correctional facility
• Louisiana Public Facilities Authority: Up to $70,000,000 Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds for 19th Judicial District Court Building
• St. Tammany Parish Council: Authorization for Camellia Bay Resort Casino Marina to relocate gaming operations

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission will consider approving dozens of local government bond issues, tax renewals, and new taxes for the November 13, 2021 election, along with loans, refinancings, and other financing requests. The largest single item is Shreveport's $242.6 million general obligation bond package for public safety, infrastructure, and economic development. Other major items include New Orleans' $275 million sewerage revenue bond and a $250 million bond for acquiring skilled nursing facilities.

• Shreveport: $242.6M in GO bonds for police/fire, tech/economic development, water/sewer, streets/bridges/drainage, and parks
• New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board: $275M revenue bond for capital improvements
• CommCare Corporation: $250M revenue and refunding bonds for acquiring five skilled nursing facilities
• Southern University: $71M revenue bonds for student housing and student union
• St. Bernard Parish: $50M sales tax bonds for capital improvements

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission will consider 31 items, including a $300 million Deepwater Horizon Economic Damages Revenue Bond issuance and 19 local government financing requests. Items range from school district tax elections and fire protection district bonds to hospital refunding and affordable housing projects. The meeting also includes amendments to prior approvals and monthly reports.

• State of Louisiana: up to $300M Deepwater Horizon Economic Damages Revenue Bonds for projects under La. R.S. 39:91(B)(5)
• Tangipahoa Parish Hospital Service District No. 1: up to $180M Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds for North Oaks Health System
• Calcasieu Parish School Board: 9.52 mills tax and ½% sales tax elections for school maintenance and operations
• East Baton Rouge Parish Redevelopment Authority: up to $500,000 loan for a grocery-anchored mixed-use development
• Louisiana Housing Corporation: up to $60M in single-family mortgage revenue bonds for first-time home buyers

Bond Commission

The Commission is deciding on various cash flow borrowings, loans, and bond approvals for local political subdivisions and state agencies. The meeting includes requests for infrastructure, school improvements, and multifamily housing projects across multiple parishes.

• Up to $130,000,000 in Limited Tax Refunding Bonds for the City of New Orleans
• Up to $155,000,000 in Revenue Refunding Bonds for the Louisiana Community Development Authority
• Up to $16,000,000 in Revenue and Refunding Bonds for the City of Ville Platte for waterworks
• Up to $12,493,342 for the Galilee Senior Housing Project in Shreveport
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for tax increment financing in the Harveston Economic Development District

Bond Commission

The Ad Hoc Election Subcommittee of the State Bond Commission will consider and vote on several local government tax and bond proposals from parishes including East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Morehouse, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, and Washington. Items include property tax renewals for transit, police, recreation, schools, and infrastructure, as well as bond issuances for roads, water, and school facilities. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and monthly reports.

• L21-188: East Baton Rouge Parish transit system tax renewal of 10.60 mills for 10 years (2022-2031) for CATS in Baton Rouge and Baker
• L21-197: St. John the Baptist Parish proposes up to $58 million in general obligation bonds for roads, water, and public improvements
• L21-200: St. Tammany Parish 0.40% sales tax for 7 years to fund sheriff, district attorney, court, and justice center
• L21-198: Morehouse Parish School Board proposes multiple taxes and up to $4.75 million in bonds for schools
• L21-219/220/221: City of Gretna seeks tax renewals for recreation (2.4 mills), police (4.0 mills), and ambulance (3.0 mills)

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission is reviewing numerous requests for local governmental units to implement millage taxes, sales taxes, and parcel fees. The agenda includes several bond issuance proposals for infrastructure, public safety, and school support across multiple parishes.

• Acadia Parish Fire Protection District No. 1: 4.83 mills (2022-2031) and 3.0 mills (2023-2032)
• Allen Parish Police Jury: 10.81 mills tax for library support
• Beauregard Parish Police Jury: 2.42 mills for health units and 1.25 mills for War Memorial Civic Center
• Town of Arcadia: 1/2% sales tax for roads/drainage and 1% sales tax for streets, parks, and industry
• Bossier Parish Fire Protection District No. 7: 23.90 mills tax

Bond Commission

The Commission is reviewing numerous bond issuances, refundings, and tax proposals for local government units and state agencies. Key items include funding for infrastructure, school districts, and economic recovery projects.

• Proposed $300,000,000 Deepwater Horizon Economic Damages Revenue Bonds
• Proposed $182,000,000 Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds for projects including the Barksdale and I-10 projects
• Plaquemines Parish Council revenue refunding bonds not exceeding $75,000,000
• St. Tammany Parish School District No. 12 refunding bonds not exceeding $52,000,000
• Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation line of credit not exceeding $50,000,000

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission will consider the sale of up to $300 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, including receipt of bids, adoption of an award resolution, and related matters. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Sale of up to $300,000,000 in State of Louisiana General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Receipt and consideration of bids at 9:00 a.m.
• Adoption of award resolution for bond sale

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission is reviewing various revenue notes, loans, and bond approvals for several Louisiana parishes. The agenda includes requests for lines of credit for state-funded projects, such as highway improvements and university infrastructure.

• Approval of $198,680,000 in Entergy Louisiana, LLC Revenue Refunding Bonds
• $30,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Vermilion Parish School Recovery Project
• $40,000,000 in revenue refunding bonds for UNO Student Housing Project
• Proposed $462,831,210 line of credit for Priority 5 State projects
• $23,000,000 in sales tax bonds for Tangipahoa Parish School Board

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission is reviewing various requests from local governmental units regarding elections for new taxes, revenue notes, and loans. The agenda includes several items for final approval of bond refunds and new debt issuances for infrastructure and services.

• L21-048: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission request for up to $175,000,000 in Revenue Refunding Bonds
• L21-065: St. James Parish School Board request for up to $64,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• L21-058: St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 request for up to $23,110,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• L21-066: Livingston Parish School Board request for up to $13,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• L21-046: Richland Parish School Board request for up to $12,325,000 in General Obligation Bonds

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 18th at 10:00 am has been cancelled due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. The meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Bond Commission

The Commission is reviewing several bond proposals for local political subdivisions and state agencies. The agenda includes final approvals for school system refunds, port development, and housing programs, as well as amendments to prior approvals.

• Port of New Orleans: up to $30,000,000 in bonds for a new container terminal
• Port of New Orleans: up to $30,000,000 in bonds for crane acquisition
• Louisiana Housing Corporation: up to $50,000,000 in single family mortgage revenue bonds
• Central Community School Board: up to $9,000,000 in school refunding bonds
• City of Youngsville: up to $10,000,000 in sales tax revenue and refunding bonds

Bond Commission

The State Bond Commission meeting scheduled for January 7, 2021, has been cancelled. A rescheduled date will be announced later.