2015-002 - The Figtree Program to Finance Renewable Energy

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case of delinquencies, the issuance, sale or administration of the bonds or other indebtedness issued in connection with Figtree PACE. Section 2. The Associate Membership Agreement presented to this meeting and on file with the City Clerk is hereby approved. The City Manager, the City Clerk, the City Attorney and other officials of the City are each hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the Associate Membership Agreement in substantially said form, with such changes therein as such officer may require or approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. Section 3. The officers and officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to consummate, carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the Associate Membership Agreement. All such actions heretofore taken by such officers and officials are hereby confirmed, ratified and approved. Section 4. Public Benefits. On the date hereof, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the Program and issuance of Bonds by CEDA in connection with Figtree PACE will provide significant public benefits, including without limitation, savings in effective interest rates, bond preparation, bond underwriting and bond issuance costs and reductions in effective user charges levied by water and electricity providers within the boundaries of the City. Section 5. Appointment of CEDA. The City hereby appoints CEDA as a representative to (i) record the assessment against the Participating Parcels, (ii) administer the District in accordance with the Improvement Act of 1915 (Chapter 29 Part 1 of Division 10 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 8500 et seq.) (the "Law "), (iii) prepare program guidelines for the operations of the Program and (iv) proceed with any claims, proceedings or legal actions as shall be necessary to collect past due assessments on the properties within the District in accordance with the Law and Section 6509.6 of the California Government Code. The City is not and will not be deemed to be an agent of Figtree or CEDA as a result of this Resolution. Section 6. Assessment Proceedings. In connection with Figtree PACE, the City hereby consents to the special assessment proceedings by CEDA pursuant to Chapter 29 on any property within the Boundaries and the issuance of Bonds under the 1915 Act, provided that: (1) Such proceedings are conducted pursuant to one or more Resolutions of Intention in substantially the form of the ROI; (2) The Participating Property Owners, who shall be the legal owners of such property, voluntarily execute a contract pursuant to Chapter Resolution No. 2015 -002 Page 3 of 5