RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION, JOHNSON COUNTY, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN RENOVATIONS, REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE COOLING TOWER AT THE EXISTING CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL, THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE EXISTING EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER AND THE SURFACE PARKING AT THE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTERS, OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENT, EQUIPPING AND LAND IMPROVEMENT AND/OR ACQUISITION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL CORPORATION AND COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND ON ACCOUNT OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS WHEREAS , the Center Grove Community School Corporation, Johnson County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), has given consideration to the (1) replacement of the cooling tower at the existing Center Grove High School, (2) replacement and/or upgrade of the heating and air conditioning system at the existing School Corporation Education Service Center, (3) repair, restoration and/or installation of surface parking at the existing School Corporation Technology and Innovation Centers, (4) completion of other miscellaneous facility improvement, equipping and land improvement and/or acquisition projects throughout the geographical boundaries of the School Corporation, and (5) undertaking of all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (1) or (4) (clauses (1) through and including (5), collectively, the “2017A General Obligation Bond Project”); and WHEREAS , the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation (the “Board”) deems it advisable to issue, pursuant to Indiana Code § 20-48-1 and other applicable provisions of the Indiana Code, as amended (the “Act”), the “Center Grove Community School Corporation, Johnson County, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A” (the “2017A General Obligation Bonds”) in an original principal amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) (the “Authorized Amount”) for the purpose of providing for the payment of all or a portion of the costs of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project, all or a portion of the costs associated therewith, and the costs of selling and issuing the 2017A General Obligation Bonds; and WHEREAS , the original principal amount of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, together with the outstanding principal amount of previously issued bonds and any bonds anticipated to be issued contemporaneously with the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, which constitute a debt of the School Corporation, is no more than two percent (2%) of one-third of the total net assessed valuation of the School Corporation; and WHEREAS , the amount of proceeds of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds allocated to pay costs of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project, together with estimated investment earnings thereon, does not exceed the cost of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project; and WHEREAS , pursuant to Indiana Code § 20-26-7-37, as amended, a public hearing must be held if the Board proposes to construct, repair or alter a school building at a cost of more than
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) that would be financed by a lease agreement, issuing bonds, or any other available method; and WHEREAS , notice of a public hearing to explain the potential value of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project to the School Corporation and the community was given by publication as required by law; and WHEREAS , on the date hereof, a public hearing was conducted in accordance with Indiana Code § 20-26-7-37, as amended, to explain the potential value of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project to the School Corporation and the community, and interested people have been given the opportunity to present testimony and ask questions concerning the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project; and WHEREAS , the Board has considered the testimony and other evidence presented at the public hearing; and WHEREAS , the Board, being duly advised, finds that it is in the best interests of the School Corporation and its citizens for the purpose of financing all or any portion of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project by the issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds; and WHEREAS , the Board expects to pay for certain costs of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds or costs related to the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project (collectively, the “Expenditures”) prior to the issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, and to reimburse the Expenditures with proceeds received by the School Corporation upon the issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds; and WHEREAS , the Board desires to declare its intent to reimburse the Expenditures pursuant to Treas. Reg. §1.150-2 and Indiana Code §5-1-14-6(c); and WHEREAS , all conditions precedent to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds have been complied with in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION, JOHNSON COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Determination of Need and Authorization for 2017A General Obligation Bonds. Providing for the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project is in the public interest, and it is a proper public purpose for which this Board agrees to issue the 2017A General Obligation Bonds. In order to provide financing for all or a portion of the cost of the 2017A General Obligation Bond Project as described above and the costs of selling and issuing the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, the School Corporation shall borrow money, and shall issue the 2017A General Obligation Bonds as herein authorized. The School Corporation covenants that the proceeds of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds will not be used for any purpose except as described in this Resolution. 2
Section 2. General Terms of 2017A General Obligation Bonds. (a) Issuance of 2017A General Obligation Bonds. In order to procure said loan for such purposes, the School Corporation hereby authorizes the issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds as described herein. The President of the Board (the “President”) is hereby authorized and directed to have prepared and to issue and sell the 2017A General Obligation Bonds as negotiable, fully registered bonds of the School Corporation in an amount not to exceed the Authorized Amount. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds shall be executed in the name of the School Corporation by the manual or facsimile signature of the President and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Secretary of the Board. In case any officer whose signature appears on the 2017A General Obligation Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of 2017A General Obligation Bonds, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes as if such officer had remained in office until delivery thereof. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds also shall be, and will not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any benefit under this Resolution unless and until, authenticated by the manual signature of the Registrar (as defined in Section 3 hereof). Subject to the provisions of this Resolution regarding the registration of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, the 2017A General Obligation Bonds shall be fully negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Indiana. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds shall be numbered consecutively from 2017AR-1 upward, shall be issued in denominations of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or any integral multiple thereof or in a minimum denomination of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) and denominations of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or any integral multiple thereof above such minimum denomination, as determined by the President at the time of issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, shall be originally dated as of the first day or the fifteenth day of the month in which the 2017A General Obligation Bonds are sold or the date of delivery, as designated by the President at the time of issuance of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds, and shall bear interest payable semi-annually on each January 1 and July 1 commencing no earlier than July 1, 2018, at a rate or rates not exceeding four percent (4.00%) per annum (the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding pursuant to Section 5 of this Resolution), calculated on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds shall have a final maturity of no later than January 1, 2020, and shall mature substantially in accordance with the parameters set forth in the maturity schedule as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, as modified by the Superintendent of the School Corporation (the “Superintendent”) or the Chief Financial Officer of the School Corporation (the “Chief Financial Officer”) at the time the 2017A General Obligation Bonds are issued based on the recommendation of the School Corporation’s financial advisor. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds are not subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the School Corporation unless it is determined by the Superintendent or the Chief Financial Officer to be to the advantage of the School Corporation prior to the sale of the 2017A General Obligation Bonds. The 2017A General Obligation Bonds may be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption at 100% face value at the successful bidder’s discretion. If any 2017A General Obligation Bonds are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, the Registrar and Paying 3
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