Bond Counsel Services

The City of Winter Park is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide bond counsel and/or disclosure counsel and related legal services. The selected firm will provide legal advice and assistance on matters pertaining to the issuance and sale of debt, prepare ordinances and related resolutions, and coordinate signature of all documents necessary to close debt issuance transactions. The firm will also assist the City in communicating with bond rating organizations and provide other legal opinions and services as required. • The City issues debt on a competitive sale basis, but negotiated or private placement sales may be conducted as circumstances warrant. • The City is currently considering bond financing for undergrounding power lines, with a potential debt issuance of $25,000,000 to $50,000,000. • The City operates under the commission-manager form of government, with a City Commission consisting of the Mayor and four commissioners. • The City provides a full range of services, including police and fire protection, construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure, and recreational activities and cultural events. • The City has two enterprises: water and sewer service and electric service.