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AGENDA MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (Contact Person: Dorothy Westwood - 488-4406) THE CAPITOL JULY 28, 1998 1. Approval of minutes of meeting held on July 14, 1998. (Att. #1) 2. APPROVAL OF FISCAL SUFFICIENCY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $260,000,000 STATE
OF FLORIDA, FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY REFUNDING BONDS, 1998 SERIES (LETTER DESIGNATIONS 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 issue an amount Not to Exceed $260,000,000
State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education, Public Education
Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 1998 Series (Letter Designations to be determined)
(the "Bonds") for the purpose of refunding previously issued bonds; 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 July 28, 1998 the Fourteenth Supplemental Authorizing Resolution authorizing
the issuance of the Bonds. The State Board of Education has heretofore issued Public Education Bonds,
Series A and B of which $136,315,000 in principal amount was outstanding and
unpaid on June 30, 1998; and which bonds constitute a prior lien on the Gross
Receipts Taxes which are required to be deposited in the Public Education Capital
Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund (the "Gross Receipts Taxes.") The State Board has heretofore issued Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds,
Series 1985, 1985-A, 1986-B, 1986-C, 1987-A, 1989-A, 1989-B, 1990, 1991-A, 1991-B,
1991-C and 1992-A, 1992 Series B, 1992 Series C, 1993 Series A, 1993 Series
B, and 1993 Series C, 1993 Series D, 1993 Series E, 1993 Series F, 1994 Series
A, 1994 Series B, 1994 Series C, 1995 Series A, 1995 Series B, 1995 Series C,
1995 Series D, 1995 Series E, 1995 Series F, 1996 Series A, 1996 Series B and
1997 Series A of which $6,269,605,000 in principal amount was outstanding and
unpaid on June 30, 1998, and has authorized and intends to issue Not to Exceed
$500,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 1997 and 1998 Series (letter
designations to be determined). The proposed Bonds shall be junior, inferior,
and subordinate to the outstanding and unpaid Public Education Bonds, Series
A and B and to the outstanding and unpaid AGENDA July 28, 1998 Page 2 portion of Series 1985, 1985-A, 1986-B, 1986-C, 1987-A, 1989-A, 1989-B, 1990,
1991-A, 1991-B, 1991-C and 1992-A Bonds 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
Bonds, 1992 Series B, 1992 Series C, 1993 Series A, 1993 Series B, 1993 Series
C, 1993 Series D, 1993 Series E, 1993 Series F, 1994 Series A, 1994 Series B,
1994 Series C, 1995 Series A, 1995 Series B, 1995 Series C, 1995 Series D, 1995
Series E, 1995 Series F, 1996 Series A, 1996 Series B, 1997 Series A and, if
and when issued, the proposed $500,000,000 Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds
described above. 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.
The State Board of Administration has relied upon information from others but
has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal sufficiency
of the proposal outlined above. (Att. #2) 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION RESCINDING THE FISCAL
SUFFICIENCY AUTHORIZATION FOR THE UNISSUSED PORTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION LOTTERY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998A AND A RESOLUTION
OF THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVING THE FISCAL SUFFICIENCY OF NOT
EXCEEDING $200,000,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION LOTTERY REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1998B: The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration of Florida
(the "Division") has submitted for approval a proposal to rescind $9,610,000
of the Not Exceeding $125,000,000 State of Florida, State Board of Education
Lottery Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A (the "1998A Bonds") as to fiscal sufficiency
as this amount was not delivered as part of the 1998A Bonds and is needed to
permit sufficient fiscal sufficiency authorization for future issues of bonds
in the Lottery Revenue Bond Program. In addition, the Division has submitted for approval a proposal to issue Not
Exceeding $200,000,000 State of Florida, State Board of Education Lottery Revenue
Bonds, Series 1998B (the "Bonds"), for the purpose of providing funds for the
financing of the costs of classrooms and educational facilities. AGENDA July 28, 1998 Page 3 The Authorizing Resolution for the Bonds was adopted by the Governor and Cabinet
on May 12, 1998. It is anticipated that the Sale Resolution for the Bonds will
be adopted by the Governor and Cabinet on July 28, 1998. The proposed Bonds shall be secured by a first lien upon the Pledged Revenues
which are defined by the Authorizing Resolution as all revenues pledged pursuant
to Section 24.121(2), Florida Statutes for bonds issued pursuant to Sections
235.187 or 235.2195, Florida Statutes. The Division has heretofore issued Lottery
Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A of which $115,390,000 in principal amount was outstanding
and unpaid on June 30, 1998. The proposed Bonds shall be issued on a parity
as to lien on and source and security for payment from the Pledged Revenues
with the outstanding and unpaid Series 1998A Bonds. A study of this proposal and the estimates of revenue expected to accrue from
the Pledged Revenues, indicate that the proposed Bonds are fiscally sufficient
and that the proposal will be executed pursuant to the applicable provisions
of law. The Board has relied upon information from others but has not independently
verified the accuracy or completeness of such information. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the proposal outlined
above. (Att. #3) 4. APPROVAL OF FISCAL SUFFICIENCY OF AN ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $55,675,000 STATE
OF FLORIDA, BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1998: The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration (the "Division"),
on behalf of and in the name of the Board of Regents, has submitted for approval
as to fiscal sufficiency a proposal to issue an amount Not Exceeding $55,675,000
State of Florida, Board of Regents, University System Improvement Revenue Bonds,
Series 1998, (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost
of the acquisition and construction of capital projects of the State University
System of Florida and paying certain costs associated with the issuance of the
Bonds. It is anticipated the Governing Board of the Division will adopt the
sale resolution for the Bonds on July 28, 1998. The Governing Board of the Division
adopted the Authorizing Resolution for the Bonds on June 24, 1998. A study of this proposal and the estimates of revenue expected to accrue from
the Pledged Revenues indicate that the proposed Bonds are fiscally sufficient
and that the proposal will be executed pursuant to the applicable provisions
of law. The State Board of Administration has relied upon information from others
but has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information. AGENDA July 28, 1998 Page 4 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal sufficiency
of the proposal outlined above. (Att. #4) 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF FLORIDA APPROVING THE
FISCAL DETERMINATION OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,690,000 FLORIDA HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 1998 SERIES (ONE OR MORE
SERIES TO BE DESIGNATED) (HUNTER'S RIDGE AT DEERWOOD APARTMENTS PROJECT): The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has submitted for approval as to fiscal
determination a proposal to issue an amount Not Exceeding $14,690,000 Florida
Housing Finance Corporation Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1998 Series (one
or more series to be designated) (Hunter's Ridge at Deerwood Apartments Project)
(the "Bonds") for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the outstanding
$14,690,000 Florida Housing Finance Agency Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds,
1985 Series X (Oaks at Bay Meadows II Project) (Duval County, Florida). The Bonds shall not constitute an obligation, either general or special, of
the State or of any local government thereof; neither the State nor any local
government thereof shall be liable thereon. Neither the full faith, revenue,
credit nor taxing power of the State of Florida, or any local governments thereof
shall be pledged to the payment of the principal of, premium (if any), or interest
on the Bonds. The Bonds shall be payable as to principal, premium (if any),
and interest solely out of revenues and other amounts pledged therefor. RECOMMENDATION: A study of this proposal and of estimates of revenue and other
available moneys expected to accrue indicate that the issue meets the requirements
for the fiscal determination required by Section 420.505, Florida Statutes,
as stated in Article VII, Subsection 16(c) of the revised Constitution of 1968,
and the Executive Director recommends that the State Board of Administration
of Florida (the "Board") approve the fiscal determination thereof. It is further
recommended that, pursuant to the fiscal determination requirements of Subsection
16(c) of Article VII of the revised Constitution of 1968, the Board find and
determine that in no State fiscal year will the debt service requirements of
the Bonds proposed to be issued and all other bonds secured by the same pledged
revenues exceed the pledged revenues available for payment of such debt service
requirements. The Board has relied upon information from others but has not
independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information. The Board does not assume any responsibility for, and makes no warranty (express
or implied) with respect to any other aspect of this bond issue except for fiscal
determination. (Att. #5) AGENDA July 28, 1998 Page 5 6. APPROVAL OF LAW SUIT FOR REFUND OF ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX AGAINST
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: The State Board has determined in connection with real estate investment in
Illinois that an exemption from the imposition of transfer taxes may exist under
Illinois law for the State Board's real estate acquisitions. In Illinois, real
estate transfer tax is imposed at the state, county and, if applicable, municipal
levels. Illinois Codified Statutes provide an exemption from all transfer taxes
for "governmental bodies." The State Board has acquired two real estate assets
in the City of Chicago and took title to the assets in separately created corporations
wholly owned and controlled by the State Board. Applications for exemption from the real estate transfer tax were granted by
the City of Chicago. Applications for exemptions from the Illinois Department
of Revenue and from Cook County were denied. Real estate transfer taxes for
the state and county were paid in the sum of $309,636 for the two assets. Substantive
administrative level discussions with all appropriate levels within the Illinois
Department of Revenue seeking a favorable ruling were unsuccessful. The discussions
did produce agreement to pursue a "friendly" law suit to obtain a judicial review
of existing Illinois statutes as to whether the State Board's title holding
corporations constitute exempt "government bodies." The law suit will consist
of a complaint, an answer, a response, legal briefs and oral argument. The State
Board and the Illinois Department of Revenue have agreed not to seek interrogatories
or depositions and not to call witnesses. Negotiations with the seller in both acquisitions have produced agreements
to allocate any tax refunds 2/3 to the State Board and 1/3 to the sellers. The
State Board will bear the costs of the attorney fees and costs in the litigation. A copy of a memorandum from the State Board's Illinois counsel dated November
13, 1997 is attached for additional detail and reference. This approval is sought to comply with Rule 19-3.016(11), Florida Administrative
Code. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board authorize bringing the law
suit outlined above. (Att. #6) AGENDA July 28, 1998 Page 6 7. REPORTS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Submitted for information and review are the investment performance and fund
balance analysis for the month of June 1998. (Att. #7) 8. FLORIDA HURRICANE CATASTROPHE FUND FINANCE CORPORATION: The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Finance Corporation requests that the
Trustees, in their capacities as directors, hold a Board of Directors meeting
of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Finance Corporation. The purpose of
the Board meeting is to consider the list of prequalified underwriters recommended
for use by the Corporation in the event of a hurricane which causes sufficient
damage to require the issuance of bonds to pay the obligations of the State
Board of Administration with regard to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.
Motion to approve the list of prequalified underwriters as recommended. (Att.
#8)