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packet of information - Town of North Topsail Beach
Town of North Topsail Beach Due Diligence Meeting Regarding the Application for Approval of the Issuance of Special Obligation Bonds Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event (Phase 5) October 11, 2013 Town of North Topsail Beach Agenda Due Diligence Meeting Town of North Topsail Beach Officials & Contractors NC Local Government Commission Staff 4505 Fair Meadow Lane, Blue Ridge Plaza, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27607 October 11, 2013 I. Introduction: Mayor Daniel Tuman II. Engineer’s Report: Robert Neal, Coastal Planning & Engineering III. Financial Plan: Doug Carter, DEC Associates, Inc. IV. Public Support: Carin Faulkner, Town Clerk 1 Town of North Topsail Beach Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event (Phase 5) Overview • Project Design--- 1.5 million cubic yards of sand on 3.85 miles of shoreline • FEMA Qualified Engineered Beach • Project Preserves Economic Base • Project Provides Property and Infrastructure Protection • Project has Overwhelming Public Support from Individuals, Homeowner Groups, Local Organizations and County Government • USDA 30 Year Financing 2 3::on o/J/Cw-4 ~ cf/i/!Beadh Daniel Tuman, Mayor Suzanne Gray, Mayor Pro Tern Aldermen: Don Harte Tom Leonard Richard Macartney Michael Yawn ~ Stuart Turille Town Manager Carin Z. Faulkner, MPA Town Clerk October 9, 2013 T. Vance Holloman, Deputy Treasurer N.C. Local Government Commission 325 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1385 RE: 30 Year Financing Repayment Plan Mr. Holloman & LGC Staff, The Town of No1th Topsail Beach has applied for and received 30 year financing because that is all it can afford. It has exhausted all of its identified sources of revenue to fund the beach restoration program which is needed to protect the Town's tax base against future major storms and to avoid the need to rebuild any damaged shoreline or other public infrastructure with Town funds. We believe that our financial plan is sound and the USDA has found us credit worthy. We believe that what we are proposing to do is responsible municipal management and to do otherwise or nothing would be derelict. The Town's plan is to invest in building a new engineered beach and to maintain it indefinitely. The Town and County has over 45 years of experience with the natural history in this location and the Town is confident that we have a good plan that meets the need to physically preserve and protect this Town and meet its present funding solution. The absence of a shoreline protection plan puts the Town at risk. The present funding and financing plan was developed after years of inchoate attempts to finding a solution. It's a good plan. We acknowledge that a short term financing solution is preferable. Unfo1tunately, there isn't a way to accomplish that now. We expect that by restoring and maintaining our beach, the Town will experience future growth in size and revenue. New revenues could be then applied to early repayment. The Town can adopt a policy statement to that effect and the LGC could monitor our future beach fund balance and advise us accordingly. I would like to clarify some additional details concerning our Town. We maintain a General Fund reserve to operate the Town in case of a natural disaster. Our operating budget, exclusive of the beach fund, is approximately two million dollars. We have enough reserves to operate the Town should all other revenue sources disappear. The Town owns very little infrastructure. Most roads are the responsibility of the Nmth Carolina Department of Transportation, and the Town does not own or operate any utilities (electric, cable, phone, water, or sewer). The Town has procedures and purchases insurance to protect Town-owned buildings and vehicles from loss due to stmm events and emergencies. We also have anangements with Onslow County to move 2008 Loggerhead Court North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 3 ntbnc.org Phone (910) 328-1349 Toll Free: (800) 687-7092 Fax (910) 328-4508 Town of North Topsail Beach 30 Year Financing Repayment Plan October 9, 2013 Page 2of2 Town operations off-island into County facilities at no cost if Topsail Island becomes inhabitable for a period of time. The Town would need to advance some monies for debris removal should it be impacted by a storm and our experience has been that FEMA always refunds our expenditures and we don't expect that to change. Therefore, our Town budget is primarily to pay our employees and to purchase supplies. Once we complete our shoreline protection plan, FEMA will rebuild our beach and shoreline. This action further reduces the financial risk and the recovery of the Town in the event of a storm. Our 30 year USDA loan should be viewed as a long term insurance policy for our Town. This is an insurance policy that the LGC should require the Town to purchase. Respectfully, Daniel Tuman Mayor cc: Tim Romocki, Director Debt Management 4 Town of North Topsail Beach PROJECT DESCRIPTION & COST ESTIMATES Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 5 North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Phase 5 Beach Restoration Project Description The Town of North Topsail Beach intends to construct the Phase 5 Restoration beginning in FY 2013 / 2014. The design beach includes a 25 ft wide dune fronted by a 45 ft wide berm. The dune elevation is established at +14 ft NAVD and the berm elevation is +6 NAVD. Sufficient advance nourishment will also be placed to maintain the beach through the design life. The average fill density to complete the project is approximately 75 cubic yards per linear foot (cy/lf) for an estimated total fill volume of 1,500,000 CY. Material is proposed to be dredged from the offshore borrow area located approximately one-half (1/2) to one and one-half (1-1/2) miles offshore at the northern limits of Phase 5. Current estimates show a total construction cost of $16,859,778, including a 15% contingency and engineering related services. A cost breakdown is provided below in Table 1. The engineering services include permit required monitoring designed to verify if potential environmental impacts occur during construction and inspection services to verify contractor compliance. In addition, physical monitoring costs to document project performance are included through the 4th year post construction. Additional fees associated with the project financing are also included in the estimate. Table 1. Project Cost Construction Description Item Mobilization / 1 Demobilization Hydraulic 2 Beach fill Unit of Measure Quantity Unit Price Job 1 $2,900,000 $2,900,000 1,500,000 CY $7.25 $10,875,000 Subtotal 15% Contingency Total Cost $13,775,000 $2,066,000 Subtotal $15,841,000 Engineering Services (Pre-construction) $218,678 Engineering Services (Construction & Post Construction) $560,000 Engineering Services (Year 1 - 4 Post Construction) $180,100 Legal Services1 $25,000 Financial Advisory1 $25,000 Short Term Financing 1 $10,000 Total (1) $16,859,778 Estimates provided by the Town of North Topsail Beach 1 COASTAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. 6 North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Phase 5 Beach Restoration Project Description Future shoreline maintenance will be required to maintain the beach design on an approximate 5 year interval. Erosion trends calculated between 2005 and 2013 verify approximately 100,000 CY per year will be needed to sustain the 11.1 miles of shoreline in North Topsail Beach. This volume is anticipated to be available through periodic maintenance of New River Inlet. Maintenance events are currently proposed on a 5 year interval and are expected to provide approximately 500,000 CY for each event. The reoccurring cost of the maintenance is estimated at $8,073,000 with an annual 1.3% inflation rate. The first maintenance event is anticipated in FY17-18 for a total construction cost of $8,612,000 In the event of a major storm the Town is taking the necessary steps to remain eligible for federal aid through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program. The assistance may be provided to replace sediment lost from the beach during a presidentially declared disaster. To maintain the eligibility status the Town must establish and adhere to a maintenance program involving periodic nourishments to preserve the projects original design. The Town has adopted such a program and is moving forward with the implementation. The Town of North Topsail Beach has a unique opportunity to move forward with the construction of the Phase 5 Beach Restoration with the assistance of a Rural Development loan. There are milestones in place that must be surpassed to recognize the opportunity but the Town is in positions to accomplish the work. Completing the shoreline restoration will provide a viable resource for supporting the tourist based economy and mitigating against potential storm damage to the upland infrastructure. 2 COASTAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. 7 2 1 3 1 – Design Template 2 – Advance Nourishment Template 3 – Profile Equilibration Material 8 Town of North Topsail Beach PROJECT SCHEDULE Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 9 North Topsail Beach Phase 5 Beach Restoration Project Schedule 1-Apr 15-Mar 1-Mar 15-Feb 1-Feb 15-Jan 1-Jan 15-Dec 1-Dec 15-Nov 1-Nov 15-Oct Date Estimated # of Days Required Task Description 1 USDA Review and Approval of Project Estimated Complete by Oct 15th 2 Solicitation for Construction Contract 30 Days required by NCGS. 3 Bid Review / Final LGC Approval / Contract Award 15 Days 4 Construction 100 Days Notes 1 Schedule assumes USDA review is complete by Oct.15th or can be conducted concurrently with Bid Advertisement. 2 Estimated number of days assumed from time frames experienced with the current and previous projects. 10 Town of North Topsail Beach BEACH MAINTENANCE PLAN (Town/FEMA) Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 11 Cover page of NTB Beach Maintenance Plan to Provide to FEMA (Plan prepared per FEMA's Disaster Assistance Fact Sheet - DAP9580.8) Full plan available upon request 12 13 14 15 16 17 Town of North Topsail Beach 30 YEAR SHORELINE PROTECTION FINANCIAL PLAN Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 18 North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project - Phase 5 - Schedule of Revenues, Expenses & Available Fund Balance for Ongoing Beach Maintenance Revenues Occupancy Tax 15 Cents dedicated AV Sales Tax Totals - FY13-14 $ 850,000 $ 1,244,280 $ 345,000 $ 2,439,280 Expenses Phase One Debt - $ Phase Five Debt Beach Maintenance* Annual Operating - $ Totals - $ Surplus/(Deficit) Transfer to USDA Reserve Fund Beach Fund Balance For Maintenance - 617,416 200,000 817,416 FY14-15 $ 913,750 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,118,030 FY15-16 $ 982,281 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,186,561 FY16-17 $ 1,055,952 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,260,232 FY17-18 $ 1,135,149 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,339,429 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 577,883 $ 914,400 $ 4,306,000 $ 243,101 $ 6,041,384 607,533 914,400 $ 210,000 $ 1,731,933 597,650 914,400 $ 220,500 $ 1,732,550 587,766 914,400 $ 231,525 $ 1,733,691 LGC Meeting - No Growth Friday, October 11, 2013 FY18-19 $ 1,191,906 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,396,186 FY19-20 $ 1,251,502 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,455,782 FY20-21 $ 1,314,077 $ 1,244,280 $ 960,000 $ 3,518,357 $ $ $ $ FY21-22 1,379,780 1,244,280 960,000 3,584,060 $ $ $ 914,400 $ 914,400 $ 281,420 $ 1,195,820 $ $ 295,491 1,209,891 914,400 $ 255,256 $ 1,169,656 914,400 $ 268,019 $ 1,182,419 $ 1,621,864 $ 1,386,097 $ 1,454,011 $ 1,526,541 $ (2,701,955) $ 2,226,530 $ 2,273,362 $ 2,322,537 $ $ (1,621,864) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ $ - $ $ $ $ FY22-23 1,448,769 1,244,280 960,000 3,653,049 $ $ $ $ 914,400 4,593,031 310,266 5,817,697 $ $ $ $ FY23-24 1,521,208 1,244,280 960,000 3,725,488 $ $ $ $ FY24-25 1,597,268 1,244,280 960,000 3,801,548 $ 914,400 $ 914,400 $ $ 325,779 1,240,179 $ $ 342,068 1,256,468 2,485,309 $ (91,440) .. 2,545,080 2,374,169 $ (2,164,648) $ (91,440) $ (91,440) $ $ 1,294,657 $ 2,657,228 $ 4,092,330 $ 1,298,934 $ 3,434,024 $ 5,615,946 $ 7,847,043 $ 10,129,772 $ 7,873,685 $ 10,267,554 $ 12,812,634 $ 91,440 $ 4,591,440 $ 91,440 $ 4,682,880 $ 91,440 $ 4,774,320 $ 91,440 $ 4,865,760 $ 91,440 $ 4,957,200 $ 91,440 $ 5,048,640 $ 91,440 $ 5,140,080 $ $ $ $ 91,440 5,322,960 $ $ $ USDA Reserve Account Requirements** Required at Closing 10% of Annual Payment for 10 Years Total USDA Reserve Fund Balance - $ 4,500,000 $ 4,500,000 91,440 5,231,520 91,440 5,414,400 5,414,400 Notes Beach Maintenance Cost* - The Shallow Draft Inlet Dredging bill became law this year (NCGS143-215). The law provides a 1:1 $$ match from the State to dredge our New River Inlet. The inlet is immediately adjacent to the Town and is the sand source for maintaining the beach every 4-5 years. USDA Reserve Fund** - USDA requires a reserve fund of five annual payments, totaling $4,500,000, set up in a separate fund and 1/10 of annual debt service deposited in an account for 10 years. The $4,500,000 is established using the Beach Fund Balance ending FY12-13 ($1,341,113); the surplus Beach Fund revenue of FY13-14 ($1,621,864) and a portion of the General Fund's Fund Balance ($1,537,023). 19 North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project - Phase 5 - Schedule of Revenues, Expenses & Available Fund Balance for Ongoing Beach Maintenance Later Years FY25-26 Revenues FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31 FY31-32 FY32-33 FY33-34 FY34-35 FY35-36 FY36-37 Occupancy Tax - $ 1,677,132 $ 1,760,988 $ 1,849,038 $ 1,941,490 $ 2,038,564 $ 2,140,492 $ 2,247,517 $ 2,359,893 $ 2,477,887 $ 2,601,782 $ 2,731,871 $ 2,868,464 15 Cents dedicated AV - $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 $ 1,244,280 Sales Tax - $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ $ $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ $ 960,000 $ 960,000 $ 960,000 Totals - $ 3,881,412 $ 3,965,268 $ 4,053,318 $ 4,451,797 $ 4,564,173 $ 4,682,167 $ 4,806,062 $ 4,936,151 $ 5,072,744 .. .. 960,000 960,000 $ 4,145,770 $ 4,242,844 $ 4,344,772 .. .. .. 960,000 Expenses Phase One Debt Phase Five Debt - .. $ 914,400 .. $ 914,400 Beach Maintenance* - .. $ 914,400 $ 5,200,000 Annual Operating - $ 359,171 $ 377,130 $ 395,986 Totals - $ 1,273,571 $ 1,291,530 $ 6,510,386 Surplus/(Deficit) - $ 2,607,840 $ 2,673,738 Beach Fund Balance For Maintenance - $ 15,420,475 $ Total USDA Reserve Fund Balance - $ 5,414,400 $ $ $ 914,400 415,786 $ $ 914,400 436,575 $ $ 914,400 .. $ 914,400 .. $ 914,400 $ 5,720,000 458,404 $ 481,324 $ 505,390 7,139,790 .. .. $ 914,400 $ 914,400 $ 914,400 $ 914,400 $ 530,660 $ 557,193 $ 585,052 $ 614,305 $ 1,330,186 $ 1,350,975 $ 1,372,804 $ 1,395,724 $ $ 1,445,060 $ 1,471,593 $ 1,499,452 $ 1,528,705 $ (2,457,069) $ 2,815,584 $ 2,891,869 $ 2,971,969 $ 3,056,073 $ (2,575,617) $ 3,237,108 $ 3,334,469 $ 3,436,699 $ 3,544,040 18,094,213 $ 15,637,144 $ 18,452,728 $ 21,344,598 $ 24,316,566 $ 27,372,639 $ 24,797,022 $ 28,034,130 $ 31,368,599 $ 34,805,298 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 $ $ $ 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 $ 5,414,400 Transfer to USDA Reserve Fund - 20 5,414,400 5,414,400 $ 38,349,338 $ 5,414,400 Town of North Topsail Beach FINANCING CALENDAR Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 21 Town of North Topsail Beach 2013 Shoreline Protection Financing Preliminary Financing Calendar OCTOBER 2013 S M NOVEMBER 2013 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 S M T W T DECEMBER 2013 F S S M T W T F 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 S 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 * Board of Aldermen Meetings Date Action Responsible Parties August 27 Submit Letter to Joint Legislative Committee Town, BC September 30 Board of Aldermen Holds Public Hearing Town, BC October 3 Board of Aldermen Adopts Initial Financing Resolution Town, BC October 11 LGC Due Diligence Meeting Town, FA October 14 Distribute Request for Proposal (RFP) for Interim Construction Financing Town, FA October 25 Interim Construction Financing RFP Responses Due BANK October 15 Advertise Construction Bids Town October 28 Town Awards Private Placement Provider Town November 1 Submit LGC Application Town November 8 Distribute 1 Draft of Documents November 15 Receive Construction Bids & Opening November TBD Document Review Call November TBD Finalize Documents BC,PC,FA November TBD Town Adopts Approving Resolution Approving Financing Documents Town; BC December 3 LGC Approval December 11 Closing; Town Awards Construction Contracts December TBD Construction Begins st BC, PC Town All LGC Town Participants Local Government Commission Town Attorney Parker Poe - Bond Counsel Private Placement Counsel Monday, October 7, 2013 LGC TA BC PC Town of North Topsail Beach DEC Associates – Financial Advisor Private Placement Provider 22 Town FA BANK v1 Town of North Topsail Beach EXAMPLES OF SHORELINE PROTECTION BENEFITS Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 23 Post-Irene assessment shows beach renourishment protects coast, government officials sa... Page 1 of 1 Post-Irene assessment shows beach renourishment protects coast, government officials say Posted: September 3, 2011 - 12:00am J View this story on the All-Access Members site By Drew Dixon While Duval County beaches recently replenished with sand held up under high tides and pounding surf from Hurricane Irene, officials say, more importantly, the project proved its worth as a buffer while facing high seas. About 700,000 cubic yards of sand at the cost of $11.8 million were pumped onto beaches in Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach this summer as part of the beach renourishment project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in hopes of stabilizing erosion. But it appears damage from the tropical blast would have been much worse if the project had not been completed in August just before the storm passed the First Coast on route to the Carolinas and New England. "The project performed beautifully," said Army Corps Project Manager Steve Ross in a news release issued this week. But more importantly to the coastal communities that were buttressed with the sand, the increased elevation of the beach and widening of the shoreline staved off what could have been a costly overrun of storm surge. "I'm happy that we didn't get any damage," said Atlantic Beach City Manager Jim Hanson. "It certainly was a lot of federal, state and local money that went into the project. We would hope that it would last for a number of years before it would have to be redone." Atlantic Beach had about two miles of beach renourishment and Jacksonville Beach had about four miles of replenishing sand pumped onto its beaches. Neptune Beach was not part of the project because Army Corps officials determined that city's shoreline had no significant erosion in the past six years. "The good part about it is, had we not had that sand there prior to this we could have had more damage from water," said Jacksonville Beach Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Gary Frazier. "Those things, they do help." The Army Corps did not respond to requests about how much sand was lost. Frazier and Hanson both said there was little sand lost in Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Frazier added the new sand pumped onto the beach is still visible in many areas, providing for a safe buffer from astronomically high tides. "I think there's still some newer sand," Frazier said. "If you look at the dunes, there's still a pretty nice hump up there. There's still a nice amount of sand on what I call the ridge. "I just think that had we not had it, we could have had a lot more damage from wave action. You know, it's a good deal to renourish the beaches because it does give you a little more protection," Frazier said. drew.dixon@jacksonville.com, (904) 249-4947, ext. 6313 Share | 0 | Email | Print Subscribe to The Florida Times-Union 24 http://jacksonville.com/community/shorelines/2011-09-03/story/post-irene-assessment-sho... 10/8/2013 Page 1 of 3 Printed from the Charlotte Observer - www.CharlotteObserver.com Posted: Sunday, Sep. 04, 2011 Extra sand helped limit Irene damage By John Frank PUBLISHED IN: LOCAL NEWS Related Stories NAGS HEAD Mike Phillips didn't know what to expect when he arrived at his beachfront house a day after Hurricane Irene shredded the North Carolina coast. Related Images At high tide, the waves can lap the bottom steps from this house to the South Nags Head beach. And bad storms in years past ripped the stairs off completely. 0903 Nags head.eps But what Phillips found when he arrived last week shocked him: a wide expanse of beach between his house and the Atlantic Ocean. "This time, the stairs wouldn't have even gotten wet, if not for the rain," he said. His saving grace: 5 million tons of sand the town pumped onto the beach as part of a $36 million renourishment project that could prove to be an example for other coastal communities to follow. The Category 1 hurricane, with winds hitting 80 mph and waves cresting over 10 feet, served as an early test for the project, which began in May after months of controversy about whether it amounted to throwing money into the sea. But with about 85 percent of the project complete, town officials say the extra sand saved beachfront houses and roads. Even a row of condemned homes on Seagull Street that stand partially in the water were spared further harm. It is the first time in recent memory that a hurricane didn't push the ocean over the dunes in Nags Head. Even Hurricane Earl, which skirted the state's coast last year, led to overwash. 25 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/04/v-print/2577927/extra-sand-helped-lim... 09/06/2011 Page 2 of 3 "It's one of the better outcomes we could have had," said Bob Oakes, the town's mayor. "The waves didn't hit the dunes, which is good because when they do it's a hot knife through butter." 0903 Nags head Beach restoration.eps But sand did disappear. About 1 million cubic yards - or nearly 25 percent - of the new sand washed from the beach, according to an assessment this week from the project's engineers. The beach receded an average of 72 feet at mean sea level but it is still about 130 feet larger than before the project began, the report states. The loss of sand is part of the design, according to project engineers, who want it to move from the visible beach to a protective offshore bar that will help break big waves. In the natural beach cycle, future storms will even put sand from the bar back onshore, engineers suggest. "It's like an iceberg," explained Tim Cana with Coastal Science & Engineering, the project's designer. "The bottom half of the iceberg is underwater and holds it all up." The major question remaining is what happened to the sand gobbled by the sea. If it went just offshore, it's not considered "lost." An underwater assessment is expected this weekend once rough seas subside. But based on the strength of the storm and the falling tide, Cana estimates "just a small fraction was completely lost out of the sandbox." If the town lost sand, it could qualify for FEMA money to replace it. In the end, about half of the 4.6 million cubic yards of the new sand should shift offshore. The final beach is projected to be 50 to 150 feet wider when the project is completed in October. To get an idea of what would have happened without the project, Cana pointed northward to Duck, where the ocean crested 13 feet above mean sea level and clawed the steep beach and dunes in some areas. "In South Nags Head, 13 feet would have cut back dunes, put water in houses and water on roads," he said. A test case for projects The project is being watched closely by others along the state's 320-mile coastline, where the $20 billion tourism industry is at stake. Local municipalities increasingly are taking the lead as federal funds for beach projects wane. With about $8 billion in insured real estate value competing against a sea level expected to rise 1 meter by 2100, renourishment projects are under way or being considered by a number of towns along the coast. Greg Loy, the planning director for the town of Kill Devil Hills, said the good news from Nags Head could ease concerns in his community as the town advances through the early stages of planning a beach fortification project. 26 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/04/v-print/2577927/extra-sand-helped-lim... 09/06/2011 Page 3 of 3 "It's always helpful to have somebody with some experience," he said. The hurricane caused some erosion in Kill Devil Hills, Loy said, and FEMA officials are recommending a small emergency berm to protect houses on a particularly vulnerable 2,500-foot stretch of beach. "We did have some sand moving around because there were big waves," Loy said, adding that the town dodged a bullet when the wind direction shifted as the storm neared the town. Will it last? How the northern Outer Banks would fare in a stronger storm, or one that hits at high tide, is still unknown. But the hurricane did answer a number of questions for anxious Nags Head residents, who initially voted against the project before town commissioners declared it an emergency situation and used $18 million in bonds and $18 million generated by tax hikes to make it happen. For this tiny town that spans 10 miles of beach, the project will cost about $3.6 million a mile and last about 10 years. With debt financing and engineering costs included, officials said the price tag will reach closer to $38 million. "I'll give them the benefit of the doubt until the sand washes away," said Mike Scruggs, a town resident who lives off the beach. A message scrawled on a beach access boardwalk near the Nags Head Fishing Pier highlighted the still simmering controversy. "Show them whose boss Irene. This project is killing our surf zone," it read. Phillips, like many beachfront property owners, was skeptical about the project, especially at first. The price alone soured him. To pay for it, the town levied steep taxes on oceanfront homeowners. He said the projected added $3,000 to his property tax bill this year. But now, after the storm, what does he think? "I was shocked at how well it worked," he said. "I'm a believer." Staff writer Mandy Locke and staff researcher Teresa Leonard contributed. Subscribe to The Charlotte Observer. 27 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/04/v-print/2577927/extra-sand-helped-lim... 09/06/2011 May 7, 2013 Contact: Ken or Kate Gooderham, ASBPA executive directors -- (239) 489-2616 or exdir@asbpa.org Harry Simmons, ASBPA president -- (910) 200-7867 or president@asbpa.org Superstorm Sandy aftermath: A quiz At the recent ASBPA Coastal Summit held in Washington, DC, Tom Campbell, P.E., of CBI/Coastal Planning and Engineering, gave a presentation entitled “Performance of U.S. Restored Beaches during Major Storms,” including a number of facts about beach restoration and storm damage about which that many in the audience (and, likely, many of you readers) were not aware. Test your knowledge about some of the impacts of Superstorm Sandy. 1. Why did Fire Island, New York, fare better in Sandy than some of its neighbors? A. Its rocky shoreline rebuffed the storm’s winds and waves. B. It had large seawalls along the coastline. C. It had large dunes ranging from 10-20 feet in height that absorbed the storm waves. The answer is C. The robust coastal dune system saved the bulk of the island’s 4,500 homes. If you visited Avalon or Ocean City in New Jersey, post-Sandy you would have seen the same positive result for the same reason: Dunes make a difference. 2. According to a U.S. Corps of Engineers spokesman, in the areas affected by Sandy every place where there was an engineered beach project in place, the community fared: A. Relatively poorly. B. Relatively well. C. It had no impact. The answer is B. Although there was still flooding from the storm, the engineered beaches reduced the direct impacts of the storm. An engineered beach is designed for storm protection, since its engineering is based on extensive research and modeling. 3. In coastal areas with no tall dunes that were hit by Sandy: A. Destruction was complete. B. Homes and businesses absorbed the waves. C. There was extensive flooding. D. All of the above. The answer is D. In areas without healthy, high dunes, the destruction was complete. Without dunes to absorb the storm waves, homes, businesses and other infrastructure did – and flooding was more extensive as well. 28 4. Sandy’s damage increased where: A. Dunes were lowered because they obstructed the view. B .Segments of beach restoration projects were not built because people wouldn’t sign the necessary construction easements. C. Both. D. Neither. The answer is C. Unfortunately, storm damage increased where dunes were lower in heights AND where beach project segments were not built (meaning the beach in front of those dunes was not as wide). Although some dunes are better than no dunes, they should be designed at the appropriate storm protection height for the beach and upland properties at hand. Dunes are meant for shore protection – which means protecting coastal communities – one of the benefits of wider beaches as well. 5. The lessons of Sandy show us which of the following can limit storm damages: A. Wide beach. B. High dunes. C. Elevated homes. D. All of the above. The answer is D. Superstorm Sandy proved again and again that, along the coast, wide beaches, high dunes and elevated homes were the combination that resulted in the least storm damage and overall community misery. Wide beaches and high dunes provided storm protection, while elevated homes limited (or even eliminated) the impacts of flooding. ### ABOUT ASBPA: Founded in 1926, the ASBPA advocates for healthy coastlines by promoting the integration of science, policies and actions that maintain, protect and enhance the coasts of America. For more information on ASBPA, go to www.asbpa.org, Facebook or www.twitter.com/asbpa. This information is provided by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. For information, to change your email address or to unsubscribe from this list, contact us at exdir@asbpa.org. A complete collection of Beach News Services articles is available for media access online at http://www.asbpa.org/news/newsroom_beachnews.htm. follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 ASBPA, All rights reserved. Member of the ASBPA board of directors Our mailing address is: ASBPA 5460 BEAUJOLAIS LANE Fort Myers, Florida 33919 29 Town of North Topsail Beach SUPPORT FOR PROJECT Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 30 Communication Received in Support of NTB Shoreline Protection Projects Number of Households Represented Individual Property Owners Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawlor, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Emerich , Mr. and Mrs. John Slocum, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Priest, Rick Bumgardner, Udo Perkuhn JoAnn Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Howells, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman , Lou Gagliano, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bowman, Emily Easter, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bagnal, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Samuelson, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Chalmin, Mel Hauser, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Teen, Frank Frattalone 20 Property Owner Groups Donald Street, Topsail Reef HOA President (238 units) Wayne Pace Board of Directors, St. Regis Homeowners Association (243 units) St. Moritz Homeowners Association (32 units) Calinda Cay Owners Association (16 units) Ocean City Beach Citizens Council (179 properties) (See attached resolutions) 708 Local Governments/Organizations Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission (representatives from North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach serve on this commission) Greater Topsail Island Chamber of Commerce Onslow County Board of Commissioners (See attached resolutions) Total 728 Communication Received Against NTB Shoreline Protection Projects Number of Households Represented Property Owners Faye Daino, Ed Doherty, David Crump, Mr. and Mrs. William Walsh, Debra Swantek, Robert Swantek, Bill O’Donnell, Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Lionikis, Gregory Hoch, Georgia Routsis Savas, Ed Tennett, Richard Farley Total 31 11 11 Ocean City Beach Citizens' Council RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FOR THE NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH BEACH RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, The Town of North Topsail Beach, its residents, property owners and visitors from all over the nation, recognize that our beautiful beach we love and enjoy so much is eroding; WHEREAS, The Town of No1ih Topsail Beach has sought for many years to understand and address this chronic threat to our homes, our livelihoods, and our property, investing more than $10 million in various studies, federal and local investigations, beach restoration projects, and design and permitting efforts; and WHEREAS, The OCBCC members recognize the critical necessity of a wide beach and healthy dune system to provide recreational benefits to all, reduce potential property damage caused high tides, nor'easters, hurricanes and storms, and to ensure our resort economy and our community continues to prosper and thrive; and WHEREAS, The OCBCC takes special notice of the challenges we face as a community when persistent erosion takes away our beach as this unrelenting natural force reveals not only our vulnerability as a barrier island community but also the differences of view on this matter within the Town; and WHEREAS, After years of effort, the Town has secured all necessary permits to undertake a long-term beach restoration and maintenance program beginning with Phase I this year and continuing through Phase V in coming years; and WHEREAS, The Town recognizes that the beach restoration and maintenance program cannot be undertaken without the financial patiicipation of the state, county, and visitors who come to enjoy our fabulous public beach; and WHEREAS, The Town is working persistently to develop a comprehensive funding strategy for our beach restoration and maintenance program and, with all diligence and good faith, will seek to secure fair financial participation of the State of North Carolina, Onslow County, and visitors to North Topsail Beach in the NTB beach restoration and maintenance program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ocean City Beach Citizens' Council does hereby support the NIB Beach Restoration and Maintenance Program and including, should it come to pass, the implementation of the Federal Beach Restoration Project, including the willingness of our members and property owners to contribute to the cost of these projects though an increase in property taxes in a manner that is fair and equitable to all. 32 RESOLVED AND PASSED by the Ocean City Beach Citizens' Council, by affixing our signatures this ;Lo~ day of July, 2012. 33 Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Resolution in Support of USDA Financing for North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach is located in Onslow County on Topsail Island and the beaches within the town are a valuable asset to the Island and are enjoyed by County, State and non-State citizens and visitors alike accounting for more than $60 million dollars of annual tourist related economic activity and the creation of 950 local jobs; and WHEREAS, The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism understands that shoreline erosion poses a genuine threat to public beach access, public and private property, businesses and infrastructure, creating the risk of significant costs in reconstruction and lost tax revenue; and WHEREAS, The Topsail Chamber recognizes that a safe, wide, attractive beach is the critical drawing point to our Island, and that every effort must be undertaken to support the beach through ongoing beach nourishment and shoreline protection efforts, to create new jobs and businesses on the Island NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Topsail Island Chamber of Commerce does hereby support the action of the Town of North Topsail Beach to fund the future phases of the Town's shoreline protection plan (Phases 2 through 5) through USDA financing. Adopted this the 181h day of September 2013 by the Board of Directors of The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. J: Craig Stinson, Director Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 13775 Highway 50 #101 I PO Box 2486, Surf City, NC 28445 910-329-4446 I www.topsailchamber.org I info@topsailchamber.org 34 Resolution in Support of USDA Financing for North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach is located on Topsail Island and the beaches within the town are a valuable asset and are. enjoyed by visitors accounting for more than $60 million dollars of annual tourist related economic activity and the creation of 950 local jobs; and WHEREAS, shoreline erosion poses a genuine threat to public beach access, public and private property, businesses and infrastructure, creating the risk of significant costs in reconstruction and lost tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the town's risk is comparable to areas of New York and New Jersey that were recently impacted by Super Storm Sandy which showed that areas without shoreline protection sustained significantly more damage than areas (shoreline and inland) that were protected by engineered shoreline projects; and WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach has developed a responsible shoreline management plan which provides a long-term solution to shoreline erosion which builds and maintains an engineered FEMA qualified beach for the entire town which would make the Town eligible for federally funded replacement after storm events (per FEMA DAP9580.8); and WHEREAS, acting in response to a need for action in order to protect structures, maintain tax and economic base, protect public infrastructure including facilities for public recreational access, the North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen has, under authority of Notih Carolina General Statute (Chapter 160A Article 23), cteated municipal service districts for erosion control and hurricane protection works for all phases of the Town's shoreline protection plan in order to finance, provide, and maintain its beaches; and WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach has sought methods to fund its shoreline protection plan and has found the sole affordable long term financing solution through 30 year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) financing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Topsail Island Shoreline Protections Commission does hereby support the action of the Town of Notih Topsail Beach to fund the future phases of the Town's shoreline protection plan (Phases 2 through 5) through USDA financing. Adopted this the 26th day of September 2013. ction Commission attest: Patricia Arnold, Recording Secretary 214 N New River Dr· Surf City, NC 28445 ·Phone: 910-328-4131 ·Fax: 910-328-1476 ·Email: parnold@townofsurfcity.com 35 State of North Carolina County of Onslow Resolution 13-014 in Support of USDA Financing for North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach is located in Onslow County and the beaches within the town are a valuable asset to the County and are enjoyed by County citizens and visitors alike accounting for more than $60 million dollars of annual tourist related economic activity and the creation of 950 local jobs; and, WHEREAS, shoreline erosion poses a genuine threat to public beach access, public and private property, businesses and infrastructure, creating the risk of significant costs in reconstruction and lost tax revenue; and, WHEREAS, the town's risk is comparable to areas of New York and New Jersey that were recently impacted by Super Storm Sandy which showed that areas without shoreline protection sustained significantly more damage than areas that were protected by engineered shoreline projects (shoreline and inland); and WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach has developed a responsible shoreline management plan which provides a long-term solution to shoreline erosion which builds and maintains an engineered FEMA qualified beach for the entire town which would make the Town eligible for federally funded replacement after storm events (per FEMA DAP9580.8); and WHEREAS, acting in response to a need for action in order to protect structures, maintain tax and economic base, protect Town and County infrastructure including facilities for public recreational access, the North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen has, under authority of North Carolina General Statute (Chapter l 60A Article 23), created municipal service districts for erosion control and hurricane protection works for all phases of the Town's shoreline protection plan in order to finance, provide, and maintain its beaches; and, WHEREAS, the Town of North Topsail Beach has sought methods to fund its shoreline protection plan and has found the sole affordable long term financing solution through 30 year United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) financing. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Onslow County Board of Commissioners do hereby support the action of the Town of North Topsail Beach to fund the future phases of the Town's shoreline protection plan (Phases 2 through 5) through USDA financing. Adopted this the 7th day of October, 2013. Onslow County Board of Commissioners fkJ fu.A OMAA=- Paul Buchanan, Chairman ATTEST: 36 Town of North Topsail Beach CAMA CORE LAND USE PLAN Prepared by Holland Consulting Partners, Inc. BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECTS SURVEY RESULTS Total - All Surveys 1. Do you believe your property will be jeopardized by beach erosion in the next ten years? Yes 590 (69.1%) 2. No response 8 (0.9%) Do you believe beach erosion is something the town of North Topsail Beach should address? Yes 775 (90.8%) 3. No 256 (30.0%) No 72 (8.4%) No response 7 (0.8%) To finance beach nourishment, the Town of North Topsail Beach would sell bonds which would be paid off by tax revenues. How much of your property taxes are you willing to designate for beach nourishment? 0% 119 (13.9%) 5% 148 (17.3%) 10% 139 (16.3%) 15% 34 (4.0%) 20% 71 (8.3%) 25% 58 (6.8%) 30% 21 (2.5%) 40% 6 (0.7%) 50% 30 (3.5%) 67% 2 (0.2%) As much as it takes 163 (19.1%) No response 63 (7.4%) 4. What is the dollar limit you would consider paying annually for beach nourishment? $0 153 (17.9%) $250 213 (24.9%) $500 158 (18.6%) $1,000 132 (15.5%) $2,000 65 (7.6%) $3,000 26 (3.0%) $5,000 29 (3.4%) $7,500 2 (0.2%) $10,000 6 (0.7%) No response 70 (8.2%) 5. What is your real property assessed value? Range $400 - $3,150,000 6. Do you believe all property should be taxed equally or should the rate vary depending on whether the property is closer to the ocean? Vary 354 (41.5%) Equally 464 (54.3%) 7. No response 36 (4.2%) Do you live in a CBRA zone (Coastal Barrier Resources Act)? Yes 284 (33.3%) No 234 (27.4%) Don’t Know 329 (38.5%) No response 7 (0.8%) 8. Do you have federally funded flood insurance? Yes 420 (49.2%) No 361 (42.3%) Don’t Know 68 (8.0%) No response 5 (0.5%) Adopted by NTB Board37 of Aldermen on 7/2/2009 Certified by CRC on 8/27/2009 Page 207 Town of North Topsail Beach ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Town of North Topsail Beach Shoreline Protection Project Second Event 38 - USDA Rural Development State Office Community Programs and Program Support 4405 Bland Road, Suite 260 Raleigh NC, 27609 Voice 919.873.2030 Fax 919.873.2076 United States Department of Agriculture October 1, 2013 Town of North Topsail Beach Stuart Turille 2008 Loggerhead Court North Topsail NC 28460 Dear Mr. Turille: Enclosed is Form RD 1940-1, "Request for Obligation of Funds." This serves as notice that your application for financial assistance from Rural Development has been approved. We are advised that the funds you requested are reserved in the amount shown in Item 24 at the interest rate indicated in Item 28. If you have any questions concerning this reservation of funds, please contact the Rural Development Area Specialist at Kinston, North Carolina. Sincerely, L nd~;te IJ r, Community Programs/Program Support Cc: Rural Development Area Director Kinston, North Carolina USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-941 o, by fax (202) 39 690-7 442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH Sep.30. 2013 1:35PM No. 294 7 USDA FORM APPROVED OMB No. 0670·0082 REQUEST FOR OBLIGATfON OF FUNDS Form RD 194°"1 (Rev. oa-10) P. 2 INSIRUCTIONS-TYPl'i IN CAPllALIZED liLl'J'l'i TYPE IN SPAC~S MARKED ( Complete Items 1 through 29 and appllcable Items 30 through 34. See FMI. ST FISCAL YEAR lOAN NUMBER 1. CASE NUMBER CO SORROWER ID 30-067-*****2676 NlJMB~R NAMi:; 2. 130RMWER NAME J. Town of North Topsail Beach (I, 2, or Jff'Qm TIM• 2) 4. STATE NAME flf;LPS North Carolina Ii. COUNTY NAME Onslow G. RACl:/i:;THNrG CLASSIFICATION · 14. oml!CT F'AYMEN'J' 15. 'J'YPE Q}t PAYMEN'J' (S96FMQ 2 2 fvMoNiHLY 2-ANNIJAU.Y ~-Ql/AATERLY 18. SE OJ= FUNbS CObE: 17. GOMMlJNITY S):t;t; f-1~00001!1.E&S (FOR m!!.NO 2°CJVERfO.<m 16. FEE INSPECTION 3,SEMMNN\11.LLY (SeeFMI) HPGOl'l.Y) COMPLETE F'OR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS 20. PURPOSE CODE 21. SOURCE OF FUNDS 19. TYPE O)= 22. lYPE OF ACTION ASSISTANCE 1-0&.~l'ION O~Y (~•Ff.IQ 075 1 23. TYPE Or SUBMISSION 1 'Z • Oilll<MY!Owc11E!ci< AEo\l!::>C 3-00RREOTIONOFOBU<MTION 25. AMOUN'I' OP GRAN'!' 24. AMOUNT OP LOAN 1 ·INlYW. 1 2.sl.JBSEQUENT 16,615,000. 26. AMOUNT OF IMMEDIATE ADVANCE 28. INTEREST RATE 27. DATE OP APPROVAL MO DAY 29. REPAYMENT TERMS YR 3.5 % 30' COMPLETE FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM AND CERTAIN MULTIPLE-MMILY HOUSING LOANS 30. PROFIT TYPE 2 °1.!MrTED MOl'lT 1 v F\Jl.L PROFIT 3 • NOM'ROflT GOMPl'..f;TE f'OR EM (..OANS ONI-Y 31. blSAS'l'l!R. Ol!SIGNA'l'ION NUMB~R 2vASSUMPTIONONLY (!;..,fJJI) 1.cileorr aALE 001.'( a ~EOIT SA!E Wlnl BUMEOUEtn' LOAN FlNAfllCE OJ=FICE USE OWLY DA SUB.seOUENT LONI COMPLETE FOR FP LOANS ONLY 34. BEGINNING FARMER/RANCHER 33. OBLIGATION DATE MO 4 ""88UIAPJION Wlnl YR (SS6FMQ /fl/., d.clrton <Oflla/11.dakm In this founldiulls In dmta/, mlucllM or runcellat/O/f aJIJSbA aillilan«,)""' lrl<lydpf>MI iNs de</JIOJt twf " ' " ' n huvl»g OI' J»Umay >t'f"'-11 a ;t\i/r.• U. U111t)fn f'l•as• UI• lh4 fNm ...,, haw lnclvdrdfar lhlrprupJ1'. "'""AK- PoelUon 2. ORIGINAL - Bo~rnwer'e G11file Foloer COPY 1 • Flnanca Office COPY 2 -Appllcan!ILAlttlGr COPY 3 - S!ata Office A«rYdtnS la rli• i'aP'llJ'O(l: RN!Kllan Acl af199$. an agt11<l)'Mayw1 C'<Wluct"' IP®""" IJJti 1tptn1J11II1W rtqllfll<f 10 wP"f"l la a ~lmlpn¢JU.ffeln(>/1¢n ""ft!/ It iiil)>/(l}1 ¢"'/lei OMB ¢<W'C/ ~r. TM "'lie/ OMfJ cantrol nlillll><rfor liltr /Jlfar11111tfon e<>U<etl1>1t II (Jj71J.aJ&:i. 11"! llm• rtqutrd ra U.11 Infam111lt»1 toflwt0n Ir wlwil<il, I~ tNfY•t:< IS mlnu161 j>Jr rtsf'O'r>lt. Wil'lclV.f! rli1 riirrlfor rll.fl'<Ylf:' IN•r~f1"t, """'f'I"' uarcMng .xt11tng Jata JWI«I, g<ithzrtng Q>'.l/ malnlatntng rhtdato IJNdN, MJ OOhlplttlAg twir•vt•wir.gih1 <>;>llttir~ ofl>rj/;>r1'1(1fi!>'I. 40 Sep. 30. 2013 1:36PM TQWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH No.2947 P. 3 C:ERTIFICATlON APPROVAL For All Farmers Programs EM, OL, FO, and SW Loans This loan is approved subject to'the availiibili!y of funds. rfthis loan does not close for any reason within 90 days from !he diite of approval on this document, the approval official will request updated eligibility information. The undersigned loan applicant agrees ~hat the approval official will have 14 working days to review any updated information prior to submitting this document for obligation of funds. If there have been significant changes that may affect eligibility, a decision as to eligibility and feasibility wil( be made within 30 days from the time the applicant provides the necessary information. !f tbis is 11 loan approval ,for which a lien and/or title search is necessary, the undersigned !lpplicant agrees that the · 15-working-day loan closing requirement inay be exceeded for 'the purposes of tho applicant's legal representative completing title work and completing loan closing. 35. COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL Loan approval subject to meeting requirements of the' Letter of Conditions, .p~ocessing checklist, and loan closing in6tructions from the Office of General c·ounael. 36. I HBREBY CBR'J'JFY that I am unable to obtain sufficient credit elsewhere to finance my actual needs at reasonable rates and terms, takin~ into consideration prevailing private and cooperative rates and terms in or near my community for loans for similar purposes and periods of time. I agree tO use the sum specified herein, subject to and in accorda~ce with reguliltions applicable to the type ofassiStancc indicated above, and request payment of such sum. l agree to report to USDA any material ndverse changes, financial or otherwise, that occur prior to Joan closing. I certify that no part of the sum specified herein has been received. I have reviewed the loan approval requirements imd comments associated with this loan request and agree to comply with these provisions. (For FP loans at eligible tenns only) Ifthis loan is approved, I elect the interest rate to be oh11rged on my Joan to bo tho lower ofthe interest rafo in effect at the ti1rie ofloan approval or Joan closing. Ifl cheok ''NO", the interest rate charged on my loan will be the rate specified in ltem 28 of this fonn. X YES NO WARNING: Whoever, In any matter wltfiin tho jur1sdictlon of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and Wiiifuiiy falslrles, conceals or covers up by any trick, schomo, or device a material fact, or makes ·any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or enhy, shall ho fined under this title or Imprisoned not more than five years, or both." Attest: · Carin rown of North Topsail Beach z. Fa To-wn Clerk (Signature ofApp/iMnt) Date_s_e~p~t_·e_m_b_e_r_3_0_ _ _ , 20 ~ (Sign(lt11re af Co-Applfcanlj 37. I HEREBY CEkTrFY that all of the commiltee and administrative determinations and certifications required by reglllations prerequisite to providing assistance of the type indicated above have been made and that evidence thereof is in the docket, and that 1111 requirements of pertinent regulations have been complied with. I hereby approve the above-described assistance in the amount set forth above, and by this document, subject to the availability funds, the Govermnent agrees t advimce such amount to the app!rcanfloi'ffio purpose of ana su1:5Ject to the availabi prescn y regulmio applic c to this type of assistance. _? .' Date Approved; 38. / Nam~ LJ_~ /( 4 Title; JJ£tec-/o-r-· Typed o• Pdnlcd ~Jo.dl (Signature ofApprov/rig Ojfloial) 9(?o/J ~/@.fe 6'Oz-..g_ TO THE APPLICANT: As of this date · 2 , this is notice that your application for financial assistance from the USDA has been approved, as indicated alJoie, subject to the availability of funds and other conditions required by the USDA. Ifyou have any questions contact the appropriate USDA Servicing Office. 41 42 Daniel Tuman, Mayor Suzanne Gray, Mayor Pro Tern Aldermen: Don Harte Tom Leonard Richard Macartney Michael Yawn Stuart Turille Town Manager Carin Z. Faulkner, MPA Town Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2013-22 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA DIRECTING THE APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS; REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE TOWN'S SPECIAL 0BLIGA TION BONDS, SERIES 2013 AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen (the "Board") of the Town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina (the "Town") hereby determines that it is necessary to make ce1tain beach renourishment and hurricane protection improvements (the "Project" ) and has established a municipal service district therefor; and WHEREAS, the Board is considering the issuance of an estimated $16,815 ,000 Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2013 (the "2013 Bonds ") to (1) fund the Project and (2) pay the costs of issuing the 2013 Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board has retained Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP of Raleigh, North Carolina, as bond counsel and DEC Associates Inc., Charlotte, No1th Carolina, as financial advisor for the 2013 Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board desires that the Town Manager file with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina (the "Commission") an application for its approval of the 2013 Bonds, on a form prescribed by the Commission, and (1) request in such application that the Commission approve (A) the negotiation of the sale of the 2013 Bonds to a financial institution (the "Purchaser") to be determined by the Authorized Officers, as defined herein, through a private placement and (B) the Town ' s use of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, as bond counsel for the Town and (2) state in such application such facts and to attach thereto such exhibits in regard to the 2013 Bonds and to the Town and its financial condition as may be required by the Commission, and to take all other action necessary to the issuance of the 2013 Bonds; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TOWN OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEA CH, NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the 2013 Bonds are to be issued by the Town for the purpose of providing funds to (1) fund the Project and (2) pay the costs of issuing the 2013 Bonds, all as set out fully in the document attached to the Town ' s application to the Commission. The use of the proceeds of the 2013 Bonds, as described, is necessary to provide beach renourishment and protect property in the municipal service district. Section 2. That the Town Manager and the Mayor (the "Authorized Officers") are hereby authorized, directed and designated to file an application with the Commission for its approval of the issuance of the 2013 Bonds and are hereby authorized to request bids from financial institutions for the purchase of the 2013 Bonds. 2008 Loggerhead Court North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 43ntbnc.org Phone (910) 328-1349 Toll Free: (800) 687-7092 Fax (910) 328-4508 Page 2of2 Town of North Topsail Beach Resolution 2013-22 Section 3. That the Board finds and determines, and asks the Commission to find and determine, from the Authority's application and supp01ting documentation the following: (a) that the issuance of the 2013 Bonds is necessary or expedient; (b) that the amount of 2013 Bonds proposed is adequate and not excessive for the Project; (c) that the increase in taxes, if any, necessary to service the 2013 Bonds will not be excessive (no increase is currently foreseen); (d) that the Town's debt management procedures and policies are good; and ( e) that the 2013 Bonds can be marketed at reasonable rates of interest. Section 4. That the Town, the Town Manager, the Mayor and the Town Clerk are hereby authorized to do any and all other things necessary to complete the steps necessaty for the issuance of the 20 I 3 Bonds. Any action previously taken with respect to the 2013 Bonds is hereby approved, ratified and approved. Section 5. That the Board requests that the Commission sell the 2013 Bonds through a private placement to the Purchaser on such terms as may be agreed on but at a true interest cost not to exceed 5%. Section 6. That this Resolution is effective on the date of its adoption. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ONSLOW ) ) ) SS: I, Carin Faulkner, duly appointed the Town Clerk of the Town of North Topsail Beach, No1th Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Bond Order entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA DIRECTING THE APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL 0BLIGA TION BONDS; REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE TOWN'S SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013 AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS" adopted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, No1th Carolina at its regular meeting of the 3rd day of October, 2013. WITNESS, my hand and the corporate seal of the Town of No1th Topsail Beach, North Carolina this 3rd day of October, 2013. TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA [SEAL] 44