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WHERAS, TEFRA approvals are only valid for one year and the project is expected to close on their financing after August 1, 2017, which is when the prior TEFRA approval expires, so a new TEFRA hearing and approval is required; and, WHEREAS, there has been published, at least 14 days prior to the date hereof, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, a notice that a public heating regarding the Bonds would be held on a date specified in such notice; and WHEREAS, such public hearing was conducted on such date, at which time an opportunity was provided to interested parties to present arguments both for and against the issuance of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Authority is also requesting that the City Council approve the issuance of any refunding bonds hereafter issued by the Authority for the purpose of refinancing the Bonds which financed the Project (the "Refunding Bonds"), but only in such cases where federal tax laws would not require additional consideration or approval by the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is intended that this resolution shall constitute the approval of the issuance of the Bonds required by Section 1470 of the Code and Section 9 of the Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the Bonds for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code and (b) Section 9 of the Agreement; provided, however, that this Resolution shall not constitute an approval by the Council of the Project for any other purposes, including compliance thereof with CEQA, nor does it constitute an approval of the underlying credit or financial structure of the Bonds. The City shall not bear any responsibility for the issuance of the Bonds, the tax-exempt status of the Bonds, the repayment of the Bonds or any other matter related to the Bonds. Section 3. The officers 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 that they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing approved hereby, Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing for the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation or operation of the Project; or (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority. 75B-6