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NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING (TEFRA): ISSUANCE OF REVENUE OBLIGATIONS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE AND/OR A SUCCESSOR ENTITY IN AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM STATED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 (DISTRICTS: 2 AND 5)
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OVERVIEW
The County has received a request from the California Enterprise Development Authority (“CEDA” or “Authority”) to conduct a public hearing as required by the Internal Revenue Code and to approve the Authority’s issuance of one or more series of tax-exempt and/or taxable revenue obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 (the “Revenue Obligations”), for the benefit of Neighborhood Healthcare (the “Borrower”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
The Borrower has applied for the financial assistance of the Authority. The proceeds of the Revenue Obligations will be loaned to the Borrower to (1) finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of (a) the construction of a parking lot at the real property located at 750 and 760 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, California 92025, with an allocation of Revenue Obligations in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000; (b) the acquisition, construction, installation, furnishing and equipping of improvements to an approximately 13,990 square foot medical office building located at 910 East Ohio Avenue, Escondido, California 92025, with an allocation of Revenue Obligations in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000; (c) the acquisition, construction, installation, furnishing and equipping of a new two-story 15,000 square foot medical office building at the real property located at 10039 Vine Street, 12539 Laurel Street and 12549 Laurel Street, Lakeside, California 92040, with an allocation of Revenue Obligations in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000; and (d) the acquisition, construction, installation, furnishing and equipping of improvements to an approximately 18,814 square foot medical office building located at 425 North Date Street, Escondido, California 92025, with an allocation of Revenue Obligations in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 (collectively the “Project”); and (2) paying interest on the Revenue Obligations and certain costs of issuance in connection with the financing of the Project and other related costs.
The Authority is authorized to assist in financing of nonprofit public benefit organizations or for-profit corporations with a public benefit project wishing to issue or reissue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, including the Borrower. In order to initiate such a financing, the Borrower is asking the County of San Diego, a member jurisdiction in which the Project is located to: (1) conduct a public hearing to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code; and (2) approve the Authority’s issuance of the Revenue Obligations. Although the Authority will be the issuer of the Revenue Obligations for the Borrower, the financing cannot proceed without the approval of one of the applicable legislative bodies.
Today’s recommendations will provide the Authority with the required authorization to pursue its determination to issue the Revenue Obligations on behalf of the Borrower.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, hold a public hearing regarding the financing of the Project.
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE AND/OR A SUCCESSOR ENTITY IN AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM STATED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUCH REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Authority was established to assist in financing of nonprofit public benefit organizations or for-profit corporations with a public benefit project wishing to issue or reissue revenue obligations. The Revenue Obligations issued will be used to finance, refinance and or reimburse the cost of acquisition, construction, installation, furnishing and equipping of property located at (a) 750 and 760 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, California 92025; (b) 910 East Ohio Avenue, Escondido, California 92025; (c) 10039 Vine Street, 12539 Laurel Street and 12549 Laurel Street, Lakeside, California 92040; and (d) 425 North Date Street, Escondido, California 92025. These facilities will assist the Borrower with its public benefit mission to improve the overall health and happiness of the communities served by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action would result in economic, social, health and wellbeing benefits for the community by allowing the Borrower to continue to provide comprehensive and affordable quality healthcare to diverse and underserved communities. The Borrower operates sixteen health centers to fully cover the gaps in healthcare services throughout the North County. These centers are located in seven cities serving rural, semi-rural, suburban and urban populations in El Cajon (3 centers), Escondido (8 centers), Fallbrook (1 center), Lakeside (1 center), Poway (1 center), San Marcos (1 center), and Valley Center (1 center). In addition, the Borrower operates two fully equipped, mobile clinics which provide both medical and dental services to better serve migrant farm workers and their families as well as schools and others who have significant access barriers. The proposed action will contribute to County of San Diego Sustainability Goal No. 2 by providing just and equitable access to healthcare services through increasing investment in underserved communities of San Diego County.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposal will result in approximately $991 of unanticipated revenue to be used to reimburse the County for staff time associated with this non-County financing. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
The Borrower will be responsible for the payment of all present and future costs in connection with the financing. The County will incur no obligation of indebtedness as a result of these actions.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
The Debt Advisory Committee, composed of the Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Financial Officer, Auditor and Controller, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector, concurs with this recommendation in order to permit the Authority to issue Revenue Obligations on behalf of the Borrower.
BACKGROUND
California Enterprise Development Authority (“Authority”)
The California Enterprise Development Authority provides tax-exempt loans and leases for qualified projects located throughout the State of California. The Authority’s mission is to support economic development, job creation, and social programs throughout the State of California. By assisting nonprofit corporations with various tax-exempt financing programs, the Authority is able to support programs that improve the health and welfare of California residents. The Authority finances a broad range of facilities including nonprofit projects such as education, health care and cultural facilities, affordable multi-family and senior housing, manufacturing facilities and equipment, solid waste, water, wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure projects and government sponsored financing.
Neighborhood Healthcare (“Borrower”)
The Borrower, a federally funded Community Health Clinic, began operations in 1969 and has served primarily the areas of Escondido, Temecula, Pauma Valley, Menifee, Lakeside, El Cajon and the North Inland San Diego County. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, the Borrower serves as a safety net for the community by providing 414,995 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from 87,099 people annually. The Borrower began as an all-volunteer healthcare clinic in Escondido and now has 22 health centers located throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. The Borrower has remained the same over the years and continues to provide quality health care and promote wellness to everyone in the communities served, focusing on those most in need.
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Public Benefit
The Borrower provides quality health care and promotes wellness to everyone in the communities they serve, focusing on those most in need regardless of the ability to pay. The Borrower is also focused on improving the health status of diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive. The Borrower employs approximately 1,340 individuals at its various clinics and administrative facilities.
County Involvement
Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that an applicable elected body, with respect to the Project, hold a public hearing and approve the issuance and delivery of the Revenue Obligations. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, as an applicable elected body, is requested to (1) hold a public hearing at which all those interested in speaking with respect to the financing of the Project can be heard and (2) approve the issuance of Revenue Obligations. The Borrower shall be responsible for the payment of all present and future costs in connection with the issuance of the Revenue Obligations.
The Authority will be issuing an aggregate principal amount not to exceed amount of $24,000,000 and is seeking approval pursuant to section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Service for the projects located in San Diego County totaling $8,000,000. The Authority and Borrower will be seeking a separate TEFRA approval from Riverside County for the remaining $16,000,000 for the benefit of Neighborhood Healthcare for projects located in Riverside County.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed action supports the Community Strategic Initiative in the County of San Diego’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan by supporting and allowing the issuance of Revenue Obligations by CEDA for the Borrower to finance the cost of improving and expanding its healthcare facilities.
Respectfully submitted,
ebony n. shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE AND/OR a SUCCESSOR ENTITY, IN AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM STATED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUCH REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
2. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE REVENUE OBLIGATIONS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE, AND/OR A RELATED OR SUCCESSOR ENTITY.