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CITY OF LOWELL ACQUIRES LAND FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

December 10, 2020 By Paige Locknane


Lowell, Oregon (November 2020) ‐ The City of Lowell, Oregon announces the acquisition of two parcels of land, 205 East Main Street and adjacent lot in Lowell. This property will accommodate future growth for the city. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas provided the financing for the acquisition. Documents and legal review were provided by Jim Shannon of Mersereau Shannon LLP, Portland, Oregon.

“There were a few obstacles we had to work through, and the Government Capital staff provided great assistance and flexibility,” stated Marsha Miller, Lowell City Administrator. Government Capital Corporation’s experience and expertise were a great value to our acquisition.”

“Congratulations to Marsha Miller, Mayor Don Bennett and the Lowell City Council on the successful acquisitions,” stated Lisa Hott, Government Capital Corporation Client Services Specialist. “Having worked with the City of Lowell on multiple transactions over the past few years, we take great pride in meeting the financial needs of Oregon municipalities.”

About The City of Lowell, Oregon
The City of Lowell located in Lane County, Oregon, has an estimated population of 1,100. Nestled along the foothills of the Cascades, Lowell is on the north shore of the Dexter Reservoir on the Middle Fork Willamette River. Filled with scenic historic covered bridges, the city is known for its’ wild blackberries, wildflowers as well as the annual Oregon Association of Rowers’ Covered Bridge Regatta and the Blackberry Jam Festival. For more information, visit www.ci.lowell.or.us.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 Billion in Oregon and across the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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CITY OF LOWELL ACQUIRES LAND FOR A NEW CITY HALL AND LIBRARY

June 2, 2019 By GovCap


Lowell, Oregon (June 2019) – The City of Lowell, Oregon announces the acquisition of land to accommodate future growth. The recently purchased sites will serve as the new locations for City Hall, a park and a new library with groundbreaking scheduled in the fall of 2019. The selection process will start soon for the builder. The city applied for a partial grant from the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department and chose The Urban Collaborative to provide the designs. Hoping to utilize an additional grant from the Ford Family Foundation, the City of Lowell selected Government Capital Corporation as the most cost effective financing solution for the remaining construction costs.

“Government Capital made the financing seem effortless. They walked me through each step of the process and responded quickly to all our questions and needs,” stated Jared Cobb, City Administrator.

Jana Offutt, Client Services Specialist of Government Capital Corporation commented, “With the current economic environment, municipalities are constantly searching for alternative funding options. Our ability to customize financing while utilizing a combination of other resources, allows our clients to obtain the funding needed for project completion.”

About The City of Lowell, Oregon
The City of Lowell located in Lane County, Oregon, has an estimated population over 1,080. Nestled along the foothills of the Cascades, Lowell is on the north shore of the Dexter Reservoir on the Middle Fork Willamette River. Filled with scenic historic covered bridges, the city is known for its wild blackberries, wildflowers and the annual April Oregon Association of Rowers’ Covered Bridge Regatta. For more information, visit ci.lowell.or.us.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to cities and all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of project financings in Oregon and across the nation. For more information, visit govcap.com.

 

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Filed Under: Land, Press Releases

Ferris EDC Closes on Two Tracts of Land

October 25, 2017 By Elise Kensinger

Ferris, Texas (October 24, 2017) –Ferris Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced the successful funding of the City’s two tracts of land totaling 9.79 acres of South I-45 Highway frontage road. Plans for developing the land are well underway with ventures for retail, dining and shopping.

Ferris EDC chose Government Capital Corporation to provide a 20 year term loan, secured by the EDC’s sales tax revenues. The loan was structured so that the EDC could have the most flexibility to work with the developer to maximize sales tax generation capabilities.

Sean Overeynder, Executive Director of Ferris EDC stated, “We had a very tight timeline to meet and Government Capital Corporation went above and beyond to help us move the project forward quickly. Their process is straightforward and they have excellent customer service.”

“Congratulations to the Ferris EDC for their vision and procurement of land in such an excellent location for development. The I45 corridor will continue to grow and be a significant contributor to sales tax revenues for Ferris for years to come,” stated Kevin Lerner, Senior Vice President of Government Capital Corporation.

About Ferris Economic Development Corporation
Ferris Economic Development Corporation is located in Ferris, Texas, on Interstate Highway 45, 20 miles south of downtown Dallas and serves approximately 2,600 residents. Because Ferris had four brick plants operating during the 1950s, the community gained its nicknames “Brick Capital of the Nation” and “The City that Bricked the World.” There are approximately 76,000 + consumers within a 17 minute trade area of Ferris. For more information: www.ferristexas.gov/economicdevelopment

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Economic Development Corporations and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of project financings in Texas and across the country. For more information: 800-883-1199, www.govcap.com

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