Gain an understanding of how municipalities utilize municipal bonds to finance the infrastructure they need.
This material will focus on various topics beginning with the basics, such as: what are municipal bonds and who can issue such bonds. In addition, our speakers will also discuss the different types of bonds, the bond financing process, documentation relating to bonds, and the importance of utilizing municipal bonds to finance public projects versus paying cash. The material will explore what types of entities may issue municipal bonds and analyze what types of municipal bonds those entities may issue. The topic will go into detail regarding the distinguishing characteristics of the different types of municipal bonds, and provide a step-by-step outline of a bond transaction, complete with strategic considerations and a discussion of the various legal documents involved and the specific purposes they serve. It is necessary to have a bond attorney when you are utilizing a bond to ensure you have the right expertise. The presenters will share their deep knowledge of municipal finance law and will be available to answer any questions.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify who can issue municipal bonds.
- You will be able to discuss private activity bonds.
- You will be able to explain why you should utilize municipal bonds to finance public projects.
- You will be able to review the bond financing process.
Agenda
- What Are Municipal Bonds?
- Who Can Issue Municipal Bonds?
- Why Utilize Municipal Bonds to Finance Public Projects?
- Types of Bonds
- Bond Financing Process, Including Relevant Documents
- Federal Tax Issues
Speakers
Michael Charlebois Ballard Spahr LLP- Attorney in the law firm of Ballard Spahr in the firm’s Finance Department
- Practice focuses on public finance, project finance, and public-private partnership (P3) matters
- Has been involved in financing in over 15 states and Washington, D.C.
- J.D degree, University of California, Hastings College of the Law; M.A degree, State University of New York at Albany, Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy; B.A degree, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Attorney in the law firm of Ballard Spahr in the firm’s Finance Department
- Focuses practice on public finance matters
- Has extensive experience advising local governments on economic development projects, private incentives and community benefits packages
- J.D. Degree, cum laude, Emory University School of Law; B.B.A degree from University of Georgia
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for presidents, vice presidents, directors, developers, government officials, business owners, planners, finance directors, engineers, consultants, public works officials, and accountants.
