Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Establishment of an $80,000,000 Line of Credit with Wachovia Bank, N.A. to Fund any Operational Cash Flow Deficits (See Attached Commitment Letter) (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As authorized by Florida Statute 1011.13, a Line of Credit or Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) is established at the beginning of each fiscal year to fund any operational cash shortfall experienced by the District. A Line of Credit has been established each fiscal year (FY) since FY 1986/87, but never utilized. Legal documents pertaining to the issuance of the Line of Credit (Resolution, Note and Tax Certificate) will be presented at the next Board Meeting.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

This agenda item is submitted to meet the requirements of law or rule.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If the Note is executed, interest will be calculated at 60% of the Prime Rate, as published by The Wall Street Journal on the Monday of the week immediately preceding the date the cash advance is made. Fees for legal counsel are included in the FY 2006-07 proposed General Fund Budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Steve Brady
Assistant Department Manager for Cash Management
(813) 272-4316
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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