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AGENDA

MEETING OF THE

STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

(Contact Person:Dorothy Westwood 4884406)

212 KNOTT BUILDING

August 28, 2001

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 14, 2001.  (Att. #1)

2. APPROVAL OF FISCAL SUFFICIENCY OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $9,000,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PARKING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001:

The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration (the Division), on behalf of the Florida Board of Education, has submitted for approval as to fiscal sufficiency a proposal to issue an amount Not Exceeding $9,000,000 State of Florida, Florida Board of Education, Florida Atlantic University Parking Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2001 (the Bonds), on behalf of and in the name of the Florida Board of Education for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds for the construction and equipping of a parking facility on the Boca Raton campus of the Florida Atlantic University, purchasing a municipal bond insurance policy, funding a reserve account and paying certain costs associated with the issuance and sale of the 2001 Bonds.

The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the First Supplemental Authorizing Resolution, which was adopted on June 26, 2001, and which is anticipated to be amended and restated by the Governor and Cabinet on August 28, 2001.  It is anticipated the Governor and Cabinet will adopt a sale resolution for the Bonds at the Cabinet meeting of August 28, 2001.

A study of this proposal and the estimates of revenue expected to accrue from the Pledged Revenues indicate that the proposed bonds and all other outstanding bonds having a lien on the Pledged Revenues are fiscally sufficient and that the proposal will be executed pursuant to the applicable provisions of law.

RECOMMENDATION:  It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal sufficiency of the proposal outlined above.  (Att. #2)

3.APPROVAL OF FISCAL SUFFICIENCY OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $220,000,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, FULL FAITH AND CREDIT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC EDUCATION CAPITAL OUTLAY REFUNDING BONDS, 2001 SERIES [LETTER DESIGNATION(S) TO BE DETERMINED]:

The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration (the Division), on behalf of the State Board of Education, has submitted for approval as to fiscal sufficiency a proposal to

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issue an amount Not Exceeding $220,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2001 Series [Letter Designation(s) to be determined] (the Bonds) for the purpose of refunding a portion of the outstanding State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, Series 1989-A; provided, however, that none of the said Bonds shall be issued in excess of the amount which can be issued in full compliance with the State Bond Act and other applicable provisions of law, and pursuant to Section 9(a)(2), Article XII of the Constitution of Florida, as amended.  It is anticipated the Governor and Cabinet will adopt on August 28, 2001 the Twenty-third Supplemental Authorizing Resolution authorizing the issuance of the BondsIt is anticipated the Governor and Cabinet will adopt on August 28, 2001 a sale resolution for the Bonds. 

The State Board of Education has heretofore issued Public Education Capital Outlay and Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, Series 1985 through 2001 Series B of which $7,283,740,000 in principal amount was outstanding and unpaid on July 31, 2001. The State Board of Education received approval as to fiscal sufficiency on July 25, 2000 for $220,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2000 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined], of which $20,000,000 remains unissued.  The State Board of Education has received approval as to fiscal sufficiency on August 14, 2001 for $300,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2001 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined] and $250,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2001 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined.] The proposed Bonds shall be junior, inferior, and subordinate to the outstanding and unpaid Public Education Capital Outlay and Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds Series 1985 through 1992-A as to lien on and source and security for payment from the Gross Receipts Taxes.  The proposed Bonds shall be issued on a parity as to lien on and source and security for payment from the Gross Receipts Taxes with the outstanding and unpaid Public Education Capital Outlay and Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 1992 Series B through 2001 Series B and if issued, the approved $20,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2000 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined], $300,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2001 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined]  and the $250,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2001 Series [letter designation(s) to be determined.]

A study of this proposal and the estimates of revenue expected to accrue from the Gross Receipts Tax, indicate that the proposed Bonds and all other outstanding bonds having a lien on the Gross Receipts Tax are fiscally sufficient and that the proposal will be executed pursuant to the applicable provisions of law.

RECOMMENDATION:It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal sufficiency of the proposal outlined above.  (Att. #3)

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4. THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS THAT THE TRUSTEES APPROVE FILING OF THE FOLLOWING RULES FOR NOTICE:

The staff of the State Board of Administration requests that the Trustees approve filing Rules 19-12.001 through 19-12006 for notice. These rules implement requirements of the federal Internal Revenue Service regarding implementation of the Public Employee Optional Retirement Program.  Rule 19-12.001 provides definitions.  Rule 19-12.002 briefly describes the purpose of the rules. Rule 19-12.003 provides IRS requirements regarding limitations on contributions.  Rule 19-12.004 provides IRS requirements regarding any annual additions in excess of federal limitations. Rule 19-12.005 sets out the exclusive benefit rule within the Internal Revenue Code and provides requirements for forfeitures.  Rule 19-12.006 provides requirements regarding distributions of benefits.A rule development workshop was scheduled on August 20, 2001. If the Trustees give permission to file for notice, the rule hearing will be scheduled for October 1, 2001.  (Att. #4)

5. REPORT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Submitted for information and review is the fund activity analysis for the month of June 2001.(Att. #5)