Authorize borrowing money through short-term notes until tax revenue arrives
In Plain English
Cities collect most tax revenue in spring but need cash year-round for operations. These notes let the city borrow against expected tax income to cover expenses like payroll and utilities. The city appoints Tamalpais Advisors to help manage this routine borrowing process.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 94-13 authorizing issuance and sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes and appointing Tamalpais Advisors Inc. as Financial Advisor
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Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved authorization for the city to issue Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, a routine borrowing tool that helps bridge cash flow gaps throughout the year. Since cities receive most of their tax revenue in spring but must pay expenses like employee salaries and utility bills year-round, these notes allow borrowing against expected future tax income. The council also appointed Tamalpais Advisors Inc. as the financial advisor to help manage this standard borrowing process. This is administrative housekeeping that enables normal city operations to continue smoothly.
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