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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD- 6 Debt Policy and Procedures for the City of Azusa ii / q /6( OF ION rikr.Aakikt, c c.frO USAI AGENDA ITEM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARCIE MEDINA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER0 DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2001 SUBJECT: DEBT POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the City's Debt Policy and Procedures. BACKGROUND At the core of a well-managed debt program is government's debt policy. A debt policy establishes the parameters for issuing and managing debt. The functions of a debt policy are to: Provide guidance to community leaders so as not to exceed acceptable levels of indebtedness and risk; direct staff on objectives to be achieved, both before bonds are sold and for the ongoing management of the debt program; facilitate the debt issuance process by making important decisions ahead of time; and promote objectivity in decision making. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action. However, debt policy plays a significant role in the City's overall financial health. 4dZ,sce� �7YI d‘, ///9/e, 1�