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TransactionCascadia State Infrastructure Authority Water Treatment Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A (Tax-Exempt)
Aggregate Principal Amount$220,000,000
Closing DateOctober 24, 2023
C&H Matter No.1030-00001
IssuerCascadia State Infrastructure Authority
Issuer's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Co-Bond CounselPryor Crestfield LLP / Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Underwriters' CounselAlderman & Locke LLP
Bond Trustee / Paying Agent / Registrar / Escrow AgentPacific Northwest Trust Company, N.A.
Senior Managing UnderwriterMeridian Capital Partners LLC
Co-Managing UnderwriterDralvecen Fenn & Co., Inc.
Surety Bond InsurerOlympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.
Municipal AdvisorClearfield Municipal Advisors LLC
Independent AuditorHargrove & Associates CPAs, PLLC
Design-Build ContractorNorthtide Environmental Engineering, Inc.
Rating AgenciesLakeshore Ratings Group, Inc. (AA, stable) / Pinnacle Credit Analytics, Inc. (AA−, stable)
Prepared ByMichelle Tsao / Brett Callahan — Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Last UpdatedOctober 24, 2023

[sheet: Closing Checklist]

Tab No.CategoryDocument DescriptionResponsible PartyDrafter / PreparerSignatory / Executing PartyExecution FormatNo. of OriginalsDue DateStatusDelivery Instructions / Notes
1Authorizing DocumentsCSIA Board Resolution No. 2023-014 (adopted May 9, 2023) — Certified CopyCSIACSIA General Counsel (Martin J. Espinoza)Commissioner Lorraine Chu (Board Chair); Martin J. Espinoza (certifying)Certified copy3October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedCertified by General Counsel; original to Trustee, copies to C&H and Underwriters
2Authorizing DocumentsCertificate of Incumbency and Authority — CSIAC&H (form) / CSIA (execution)Calderwood & Harkness LLPMartin J. Espinoza, General CounselOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedCertifies authority of Harold K. Nakamura as Executive Director and Denise R. Whitford as CFO to execute closing documents
3Authorizing DocumentsCertified Copy — Chapter 43.160A RCW (CSIA Enabling Statute)C&H / CSIACalderwood & Harkness LLP / CSIAN/ACertified copy1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedWashington State enabling legislation for CSIA; included in closing transcript
4Core Transaction DocumentsBond Indenture (Trust Indenture) — between CSIA and PNTC, as Trustee — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Michelle Tsao / Brett Callahan)Harold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC)Original — counterparts4October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedGoverned by Washington State law; originals to CSIA, PNTC, C&H, and A&L
5Core Transaction DocumentsFirst Supplemental Indenture (Series 2023A) — between CSIA and PNTC — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC)Original — counterparts4October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedAuthorizes $220,000,000 Series 2023A Bonds; 3.25% fixed coupon; maturity October 1, 2053; CUSIP base 148392
6Core Transaction DocumentsRevenue Pledge Agreement — between CSIA and PNTC, as Trustee — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC)Original — counterparts4October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedPledges net water-treatment revenues; rate covenant minimum DSCR of 1.40x
7Core Transaction DocumentsBond Purchase Agreement — between CSIA and Meridian Capital Partners LLC (as representative of the Underwriters) — Execution Version dated August 30, 2023C&H / A&LCalderwood & Harkness LLP (issuer edits); Alderman & Locke LLP (initial draft)Harold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Jonathan D. Kessler (Meridian)Original — counterparts4August 30, 2023Final — ExecutedPurchase price 99.25% of par; underwriters' discount 0.45% ($990,000); Meridian 70% ($693,000), Dralvecen Fenn 30% ($297,000)
8Core Transaction DocumentsContinuing Disclosure Agreement — between CSIA and PNTC, as Dissemination Agent — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC)Original — counterparts3October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedSEC Rule 15c2-12 compliance; annual filings to EMMA
9Core Transaction DocumentsTax Regulatory Agreement and Certificate (Tax Certificate) — executed by CSIA on October 15, 2023C&HLeonard Cross / Michelle Tsao — Calderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Denise R. Whitford (CSIA)Original3October 15, 2023Final — ExecutedIRC §§ 103, 141–150 compliance; arbitrage rebate, private activity monitoring; executed at original target closing date
10Core Transaction DocumentsEscrow Deposit Agreement — between CSIA and PNTC, as Escrow Agent — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC)Original — counterparts3October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedGoverns Project Fund disbursements; $215,490,000 net bond proceeds + $17,400,000 CSIA equity
11Core Transaction DocumentsDebt-Service Reserve Fund Surety Bond Agreement — among CSIA, PNTC, and Olympia Guaranty Insurance Corp. — Execution Version dated October 24, 2023C&H / Olympia GuarantyCalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura (CSIA); Alan M. Greer (PNTC); Rachel P. Dominguez (Olympia Guaranty)Original — counterparts4October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedSurety Policy No. OG-2023-MUN-4718; surety amount $11,610,000; annual premium $23,220 (0.20%)
12Opinions & CertificatesApproving Legal Opinion of Bond Counsel (Pryor Crestfield LLP and Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Pryor Crestfield / C&HPryor Crestfield LLP / Calderwood & Harkness LLPMargaret S. Yoon; George TrujilloOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredJoint opinion; validity of Bonds; tax exemption under IRC § 103; WA law
13Opinions & CertificatesTax Opinion of Bond Counsel — Federal Tax Exemption (IRC § 103)Pryor Crestfield / C&HPryor Crestfield LLP / Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Leonard Cross)Margaret S. Yoon; George TrujilloOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredInterest excluded from gross income under IRC § 103; subject to continuing compliance with Tax Certificate
14Opinions & CertificatesIssuer's Counsel Opinion — Calderwood & Harkness LLPC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPGeorge TrujilloOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredDue organization under Ch. 43.160A RCW; Board Resolution No. 2023-014 authorization; enforceability
15Opinions & Certificates10b-5 Negative Assurance Letter to UnderwritersC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPGeorge TrujilloOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredReview of POS (6/26/2023) and Final OS (9/5/2023); no material misstatement or omission
16Opinions & CertificatesEnforceability Opinion — Revenue Pledge AgreementC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLPGeorge TrujilloOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredValid, binding, enforceable pledge; perfected under WA law
17Opinions & CertificatesOpinion of Underwriters' Counsel — Alderman & Locke LLPA&LAlderman & Locke LLPDaniel F. ObermeyerOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredAddressed to Meridian Capital Partners LLC and Dralvecen Fenn & Co., Inc.
18Opinions & CertificatesCertificate of Authorized Officer of CSIACSIA / C&H (form)Calderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. Nakamura, Executive DirectorOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedReps & warranties; no MAC; SEPA DNS (9/12/2022); NPDES WA-004837-2 (1/6/2023); EIN 91-2058374
19Opinions & CertificatesCFO's Certificate — Financial Covenant Compliance (DSCR)CSIA / C&H (form)Calderwood & Harkness LLPDenise R. Whitford, CFOOriginal3October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedFY 2022 net pledged revenues $412,600,000; total annual parity DS $278,400,000; DSCR 1.48x (≥1.40x covenant)
20Opinions & CertificatesCertificate of Co-Bond Counsel (Pryor Crestfield / C&H)Pryor Crestfield / C&HPryor Crestfield LLP / Calderwood & Harkness LLPMargaret S. Yoon; George TrujilloOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredCertifies opinions delivered and Tax Certificate reviewed
21Rating Agency & InsuranceLakeshore Ratings Group, Inc. — Rating Letter (AA, stable outlook)LRGLakeshore Ratings GroupN/AOriginal letter1July 28, 2023Final — ReceivedUnderlying rating AA; insured rating AA+
22Rating Agency & InsurancePinnacle Credit Analytics, Inc. — Rating Letter (AA−, stable outlook)PCAPinnacle Credit AnalyticsN/AOriginal letter1July 28, 2023Final — ReceivedUnderlying rating AA−; insured rating AA
23Rating Agency & InsuranceRating Agency Confirmation Letters — No downgrade since assignmentLRG / PCALRG / PCAN/ALetter2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedConfirmation that ratings remain in effect as of closing
24Rating Agency & InsuranceDebt-Service Reserve Fund Surety Bond — Olympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.Olympia GuarantyOlympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.Rachel P. DominguezOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedPolicy No. OG-2023-MUN-4718; face amount $11,610,000
25Rating Agency & InsuranceSurety Premium Payment Receipt — Year 1Olympia GuarantyOlympia GuarantyN/ACopy1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedAnnual premium $23,220 paid by CSIA
26Rating Agency & InsuranceCertificate of Olympia Guaranty Insurance Corp. — Authorization and IncumbencyOlympia GuarantyOlympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.Rachel P. DominguezOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedCertifies authority of Rachel P. Dominguez to execute surety bond and agreement
27Official StatementsPreliminary Official Statement (dated June 26, 2023)CSIA / UnderwritersC&H / A&L / ClearfieldN/APrinted / PDF2June 26, 2023Final — FiledDeemed final by CSIA for SEC Rule 15c2-12 purposes
28Official StatementsFinal Official Statement (dated September 5, 2023)CSIA / UnderwritersC&H / A&L / ClearfieldN/APrinted / PDF2September 5, 2023Final — FiledFiled with EMMA
29Official StatementsCertificate of CSIA re: Deemed Final POS (Rule 15c2-12(b)(1))CSIACalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. NakamuraOriginal1June 26, 2023Final — ExecutedDeemed final for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(1)
30Official StatementsCertificate of CSIA re: Final Official StatementCSIACalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. NakamuraOriginal1October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedCertifies accuracy and completeness of Final OS
31Underwriter DeliverablesCertificate of Meridian Capital Partners LLC (Senior Managing Underwriter)MeridianAlderman & Locke LLPJonathan D. KesslerOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedIssue price certification; public offering representations
32Underwriter DeliverablesCertificate of Dralvecen Fenn & Co., Inc. (Co-Managing Underwriter)Dralvecen FennAlderman & Locke LLPSarah E. MulvaneyOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedCo-managing underwriter representations and warranties
33Underwriter DeliverablesIssue Price Certificate (IRS Reg. § 1.148-1)Meridian (as representative)Alderman & Locke LLPJonathan D. KesslerOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedSupports tax-exempt bond compliance; price = 99.25% of par
34Underwriter DeliverablesBlue Sky Memorandum — State Securities Law ComplianceA&LAlderman & Locke LLPN/AMemorandum1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedMunicipal securities exemption analysis
35Underwriter DeliverablesWire Transfer Instructions — UnderwritersMeridian / Dralvecen FennAlderman & Locke LLPN/AMemo1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedAccount details for underwriters' discount payments
36Trustee DeliverablesCertificate of Acceptance — Pacific Northwest Trust Company, N.A.PNTCPNTC (in-house counsel)Alan M. GreerOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedAcceptance as Trustee, Paying Agent, Registrar, and Escrow Agent
37Trustee DeliverablesCertificate of Incumbency — PNTCPNTCPNTCCorporate SecretaryOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedIdentifies Alan M. Greer as authorized signatory
38Trustee DeliverablesTrustee Fee Schedule — PNTC Standard Annual FeesPNTCPNTCAlan M. GreerExecuted copy1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedAnnual trustee fees
39Trustee DeliverablesCertificate of Authentication — Series 2023A BondsPNTCPNTCAlan M. GreerOriginal1October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedTrustee authenticates bonds for delivery
40Trustee DeliverablesTrustee's Counsel Opinion — PNTC In-House CounselPNTCPNTC in-house counselPNTC General CounselOriginal2October 24, 2023Final — DeliveredAuthorization and enforceability of Trustee obligations
41DTC & CUSIPDTC Letter of Representations — Blanket Issuer Letter of RepresentationsCSIACalderwood & Harkness LLPHarold K. NakamuraOriginal1October 24, 2023Final — FiledBook-entry only; Cede & Co. as registered owner; DTC Participant No. 2741 (PNTC)
42DTC & CUSIPCUSIP Assignment NotificationCUSIP Global ServicesN/A (assigned by CUSIP Global Services)N/ANotification1Pre-closingFinal — ReceivedCUSIP base 148392
43DTC & CUSIPDTC Eligibility ConfirmationDTCDTCN/AConfirmation1Pre-closingFinal — ReceivedConfirms Series 2023A Bonds are DTC-eligible
44MiscellaneousSEPA Determination of Non-Significance — Certified CopyCSIACSIAN/ACertified copy1September 12, 2022Final — ReceivedDNS for PSRAWTF at 7250 Deschutes Parkway, Tumwater, Thurston County, WA
45MiscellaneousNPDES Permit No. WA-004837-2 Modification — Certified CopyCSIACSIAN/ACertified copy1January 6, 2023Final — ReceivedDischarge permit modification for facility
46MiscellaneousGMP Contract No. CSIA-DB-2023-001 — Northtide Environmental Engineering, Inc. — Certified CopyCSIA / NorthtideCSIA / NorthtideHarold K. Nakamura; Garrett L. HenriksenCertified copy1March 10, 2023Final — ReceivedGuaranteed Maximum Price $193,500,000; 60 MGD facility
47MiscellaneousClearfield Municipal Advisors LLC — G-42 Fiduciary Confirmation LetterClearfieldClearfield / C&HKenneth W. BarclayOriginal1Pre-closingFinal — ReceivedSEC-registered municipal advisor; MSRB Rule G-42 fiduciary duty to CSIA
48MiscellaneousHargrove & Associates CPAs, PLLC — Consent to Inclusion of Audited Financials in Official StatementHargroveHargroveVictoria L. Fong, CPAOriginal1Pre-closingFinal — ReceivedConsent to use FY 2022 audited financials; gross pledged revenues $489,300,000; O&M $76,700,000; net $412,600,000
49MiscellaneousIRS Form 8038-G — Information Return for Tax-Exempt Governmental ObligationsCSIAC&H (Leonard Cross / Michelle Tsao)Harold K. NakamuraOriginal for filing2October 24, 2023Final — ExecutedFiled with IRS; $220,000,000 par; EIN 91-2058374; 3.25% coupon
50MiscellaneousClosing Wire Instructions MemorandumC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Brett Callahan)N/ADistributed memo1October 24, 2023Final — DistributedSee Wire Instructions tab for detail
51MiscellaneousSpecimen Bond — Series 2023AN/AC&H / PNTCN/ACopy1October 24, 2023Final — Included$5,000 denomination; interest payment dates April 1 and October 1
52MiscellaneousClosing Memorandum — Funds Flow and Closing ProceduresC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Michelle Tsao)N/AMemo1October 24, 2023Final — DistributedStep-by-step closing procedures and wire sequence
53MiscellaneousNorthtide Environmental Engineering — Certificate re: GMP Contract StatusNorthtideNorthtide in-house counselGarrett L. HenriksenOriginal1October 24, 2023Final — ReceivedConfirms GMP Contract in full force and effect; no defaults
54Post-ClosingClosing Transcript Binder — Table of Contents and Compiled DocumentsC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Brett Callahan)N/ABound binder6Post-October 24, 2023Pending — Post-Closing AssemblyTo be compiled and distributed within 30 days of closing; CSIA (2), PNTC (1), Meridian (1), C&H (1), Pryor Crestfield (1)
55Post-ClosingPost-Closing Letter to CSIA — Transmittal of Closing Transcript and Continuing Disclosure Obligations SummaryC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (George Trujillo)George TrujilloOriginal letter1Post-October 24, 2023Pending — Post-ClosingSummarizes ongoing obligations: CD filings, Tax Certificate compliance, rate covenant (1.40x DSCR), surety premium payments
56Post-ClosingFinal C&H Invoice — Remaining Fees and ExpensesC&HCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Patricia Dunmore)Patricia DunmoreInvoice1Post-October 24, 2023Pending — Post-ClosingSecond installment $242,500 plus reimbursable expenses (up to $35,000 cap)
57Post-ClosingEMMA Filing Confirmation — Final Official StatementMeridianMeridian Capital Partners LLCN/AConfirmation1Post-October 24, 2023Pending — Post-ClosingConfirmation of FOS filing on MSRB EMMA system within 10 business days of closing

[sheet: Key Contacts]

OrganizationRoleContact NameTitleAddressPhoneEmail
Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityIssuer — Executive DirectorHarold K. NakamuraExecutive Director1100 Capitol Way South, Suite 400, Olympia, WA 98501(360) 555-0100hnakamura@csia.wa.gov
Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityIssuer — CFODenise R. WhitfordChief Financial Officer1100 Capitol Way South, Suite 400, Olympia, WA 98501(360) 555-0102dwhitford@csia.wa.gov
Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityIssuer — General CounselMartin J. EspinozaGeneral Counsel1100 Capitol Way South, Suite 400, Olympia, WA 98501(360) 555-0104mespinoza@csia.wa.gov
Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityIssuer — Board ChairCommissioner Lorraine ChuBoard Chair1100 Capitol Way South, Suite 400, Olympia, WA 98501(360) 555-0106lchu@csia.wa.gov
Calderwood & Harkness LLPIssuer's Counsel — Responsible PartnerGeorge TrujilloPartner1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0200gtrujillo@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPIssuer's Counsel — Billing PartnerPatricia DunmorePartner1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0202pdunmore@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPIssuer's Counsel — Lead AssociateMichelle TsaoAssociate1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0204mtsao@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPIssuer's Counsel — Working AssociateBrett CallahanAssociate1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0206bcallahan@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPIssuer's Counsel — Tax SpecialistLeonard CrossPartner1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0208lcross@calderwoodharkness.com
Meridian Capital Partners LLCSenior Managing UnderwriterJonathan D. KesslerManaging Director, Public Finance600 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10016(212) 555-0300jkessler@meridiancap.com
Dralvecen Fenn & Co., Inc.Co-Managing UnderwriterSarah E. MulvaneyDirector, Municipal Finance200 Park Avenue, Suite 3100, New York, NY 10166(212) 555-0400smulvaney@bridgewaterfenn.com
Pacific Northwest Trust Company, N.A.Bond Trustee / Paying Agent / Registrar / Escrow AgentAlan M. GreerVP, Corporate Trust Services1201 Third Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-0500agreer@pntcbank.com
Olympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.Surety Bond InsurerRachel P. DominguezSenior Vice President125 Broad Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004(212) 555-0600rdominguez@olympiaguaranty.com
Alderman & Locke LLPUnderwriters' Counsel — Lead PartnerDaniel F. ObermeyerPartner51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019(212) 555-0700dobermeyer@aldermanlocke.com
Alderman & Locke LLPUnderwriters' Counsel — AssociateChristina M. VegaAssociate51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019(212) 555-0702cvega@aldermanlocke.com
Pryor Crestfield LLPCo-Bond Counsel — Lead PartnerMargaret S. YoonPartner999 Third Avenue, Suite 4800, Seattle, WA 98104(206) 555-0800myoon@pryorcrestfield.com
Pryor Crestfield LLPCo-Bond Counsel — AssociateElliot R. StantonAssociate999 Third Avenue, Suite 4800, Seattle, WA 98104(206) 555-0802estanton@pryorcrestfield.com
Clearfield Municipal Advisors LLCMunicipal Advisor to CSIAKenneth W. BarclayPrincipal805 SW Broadway, Suite 1400, Portland, OR 97205(503) 555-0900kbarclay@clearfieldma.com
Hargrove & Associates CPAs, PLLCIndependent AuditorVictoria L. FongEngagement Partner, CPA520 Pike Street, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101(206) 555-1000vfong@hargroveassociates.com
Northtide Environmental Engineering, Inc.Design-Build ContractorGarrett L. HenriksenCEO2400 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102(206) 555-1100ghenriksen@northtideenv.com

[sheet: Wire Instructions]

Wire No.DescriptionAmountSending PartyReceiving PartyReceiving Bank / AccountReferenceTimingStatus
1Bond Proceeds — Gross settlement from DTC$217,360,000DTC / Underwriters (Meridian Capital Partners LLC)Pacific Northwest Trust Company, N.A. (DTC Participant No. 2741)PNTC Corporate Trust AccountCSIA Series 2023A — Bond ProceedsMorning of October 24, 2023Final — Confirmed
2Underwriters' discount — Meridian Capital Partners (70%)$693,000PNTC (from Bond Proceeds)Meridian Capital Partners LLCMeridian operating accountCSIA Series 2023A — UW discount (Meridian)Upon receipt of proceedsFinal — Confirmed
3Underwriters' discount — Dralvecen Fenn (30%)$297,000PNTC (from Bond Proceeds)Dralvecen Fenn & Co., Inc.Dralvecen Fenn operating accountCSIA Series 2023A — UW discount (BF)Upon receipt of proceedsFinal — Confirmed
4Project Fund Deposit — Net bond proceeds$215,490,000PNTCPNTC — CSIA Project Fund (Escrow Account)Project Fund AccountCSIA Series 2023A — Project FundUpon receipt and allocationFinal — Confirmed
5Costs of Issuance Fund Deposit (including Capitalized Interest)$1,870,000PNTCPNTC — CSIA Costs of Issuance FundCOI Fund AccountCSIA Series 2023A — COI (incl. $4,510,000 cap interest)Upon receipt and allocationFinal — Confirmed
6CSIA Equity Contribution to Project Fund$17,400,000Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityPNTC — CSIA Project Fund (Escrow Account)Project Fund AccountCSIA Series 2023A — Equity ContributionMorning of October 24, 2023Final — Confirmed
7Olympia Guaranty Annual Surety Premium (Year 1)$23,220Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityOlympia Guaranty Insurance Corp.Olympia Guaranty premium accountPolicy No. OG-2023-MUN-4718On or before October 24, 2023Final — Confirmed
8Calderwood & Harkness LLP — Second Fee Installment$242,500Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityCalderwood & Harkness LLPC&H Client Trust AccountC&H Matter No. 1030-00001 — Closing InvoiceWithin 30 days of closingPending
9Clearfield Municipal Advisors LLC — Advisory Fee$175,000Cascadia State Infrastructure AuthorityClearfield Municipal Advisors LLCClearfield operating accountCSIA Series 2023A — Municipal Advisor FeeUpon closingFinal — Confirmed
TOTAL BOND PROCEEDS ALLOCATION$217,360,000Par $220,000,000 − OID $1,650,000 − UW discount $990,000 = $217,360,000
TOTAL PROJECT SOURCES$234,760,000Net Proceeds $217,360,000 + CSIA Equity $17,400,000 = $234,760,000

[sheet: Key Dates]

DateEventStatusNotes
September 12, 2022SEPA Determination of Non-Significance issuedCompleteEnvironmental clearance for PSRAWTF project site at 7250 Deschutes Parkway, Tumwater, WA
January 6, 2023NPDES Permit No. WA-004837-2 modification approvedCompleteWashington State permit modification for facility discharge
March 10, 2023Northtide Environmental Engineering GMP Contract executedCompleteGMP Contract No. CSIA-DB-2023-001; Guaranteed Maximum Price of $193,500,000
April 18, 2023C&H Engagement Letter executed; Matter No. 1030-00001 openedCompleteFixed fee $485,000 plus $35,000 expense cap; engagement team: Trujillo, Dunmore, Tsao, Callahan, Cross
May 9, 2023CSIA Board Resolution No. 2023-014 adoptedCompleteAuthorizes issuance of Series 2023A Bonds; Commissioner Lorraine Chu, Board Chair
June 26, 2023Preliminary Official Statement distributedCompleteDistributed to market by Meridian Capital Partners; deemed final for Rule 15c2-12
July 10–11, 2023Rating agency presentations (LRG and PCA)CompletePresentations to Lakeshore Ratings Group and Pinnacle Credit Analytics
July 28, 2023Ratings assignedCompleteLRG: AA (stable outlook); PCA: AA− (stable outlook)
August 30, 2023Bond Purchase Agreement executed (signing)CompletePurchase price 99.25% of par; C&H first invoice ($242,500) triggered
September 5, 2023Final Official Statement datedCompleteFiled with EMMA by Meridian Capital Partners
October 15, 2023Tax Regulatory Agreement and Certificate executedCompleteOriginal target closing date; Tax Certificate executed by CSIA
October 24, 2023CLOSING — Bond Indenture, First Supplemental Indenture, Revenue Pledge Agreement, Escrow Deposit Agreement, DSRF Surety Bond Agreement executed; Bonds deliveredCompleteC&H second invoice ($242,500) triggered; all wires completed
November 23, 2023Closing Transcript Binders due for distributionUpcoming30 days post-closing; 6 binders: CSIA (2), PNTC (1), Meridian (1), C&H (1), Pryor Crestfield (1)
April 1, 2024First interest payment dateUpcomingSemi-annual interest; $220M × 3.25% ÷ 2 = $3,575,000 (partial period adjusted)
October 1, 2024First annual continuing disclosure filing deadlineFutureAnnual financial information and operating data to EMMA
October 1, 2033First optional redemption dateFutureCallable at par; 10-year call protection
October 1, 2053Final maturity — Series 2023A BondsFuture30-year final maturity from dated date