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Council approves $3.425 million general obligation capital loan notes at a lower-than-expected rate

Maquoketa City Council · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted a proposal to issue $3,425,000 (subject to adjustment) in general obligation capital loan notes series 2026A and staff reported a sale rate of 4.213%, improving on an expected 4.3% rate for the 20-year borrowing.

City staff presented a bond-sale summary before the council voted to accept a proposal to issue general obligation capital loan notes (Series 2026A) in the principal amount transcribed as $3,425,000, subject to adjustment. Staff reported the sale produced a rate of 4.213%, slightly better than the 4.3% that had been expected.

A council member moved the resolution, which passed on roll call. Staff described the financing as a 20-year arrangement and said the sale terms were favorable relative to expectations. No additional terms or amendments were discussed at the meeting.

Next steps: staff will finalize documents for the bond issuance and proceed with the financing per the approved resolution.