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AA+ bond rating confirmed in Highland Village

Published: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:33 AM CDT
At the May 22 meeting, The Highland Village City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation for refunding 2004 Utility Bonds and the issuance of debt that includes various street maintenance and parks projects.


The refunding of $4.9 million utility fund debt will result in a total savings of $610,068. The tandem issuance is for core street construction and drainage projects as well as long identified park enhancements at Unity Park including additional parking and restroom enhancements. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) confirmed the city’s current AA+ bond rating for this issue. This strong rating enabled the City to forgo bond insurance, as this rating exceeds that of the insurer.

Ceremonial oaths of office were conducted for incoming council members Michelle Schwolert, Louis Robichaux, John McGee, Fred Busche and Mayor Pat Davis. Council member Charlotte Wilcox was chosen as mayor pro tem, and council member Louis Robichaux was chosen as deputy mayor pro tem.

The council also approved the continuation of the juvenile curfew ordinance. The ordinance, enacted in 1995, establishes a juvenile curfew between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night, and between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday. The ordinance applies to juveniles 16 years of age and under and allows for certain defenses, such as while on a direct route to or from a place of employment, emergency errand, etc.

The ordinance is an effective tool for proactive-preventative measures to ensure a high quality of life in the city, reduces juvenile crime and delinquent conduct and helps to prevent juveniles from becoming crime victims themselves.

During the city manager’s report, the HVTV Update invited residents to attend the Red, White & Blue Festival which will take place on June 2.

Morning Events at Unity Park:

7 a.m. 5K/1K Run registration

Sponsored by Marcus High School Cross Country and Track

8 a.m. Run begins

9 a.m. Family fish out

10:30 a.m. Arbor Day Proclamation

Evening Events at Copperas Branch Park

5 p.m. gates open

6 p.m. Cory Morrow

8:15 p.m. Cody Canada & The Departed

Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza

More information is available at www.highlandvillage.org.

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