7-7-2238. Resolution to sell bonds pursuant to public sale. (1) If a sufficient percentage of the qualified electors entitled to vote at an election voted on the question and a sufficient percentage of votes were cast in favor of issuing bonds as provided in 7-7-2237 and if the board of county commissioners conducts a public sale, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution calling for the sale of the bonds.
(2) The resolution calling for the sale of the bonds must state:
(a) the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(b) the amount of the bonds to be issued;
(c) the minimum purchase price of the bonds;
(d) the date that the bonds will bear;
(e) the period of time through which the bonds are payable;
(f) the optional redemption provisions, if any; and
(g) a form of notice of the sale of the bonds.
(3) The resolution must, except in a bond issue of citizen bonds, fix the denomination of serial bonds in case it is found advantageous to issue bonds in that form. The board may in its discretion provide that the bonds may be issued and sold in two or more series or installments.
(4) The board of county commissioners may fix the minimum price for the bonds in an amount less than the principal amount of the bonds, which may not be less than 97% of the principal amount, if the board determines that a sale at that price is in the best interests of the county.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 188, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 4630.14, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 210, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2028(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 336, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 559, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 423, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 253, L. 2011.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 22. County General Obligation Bonds
7-7-2201. Purposes for which general obligation bonds of county may be issued
7-7-2202. Authority to issue general obligation bonds to satisfy judgments
7-7-2203. Limitation on amount of bonded indebtedness
7-7-2204. Effect of issuing bonds in excess of limitations on amount
7-7-2205. Nature of general obligation bonds
7-7-2206. Term of general obligation bonds
7-7-2212. Citizen bonds authorized
7-7-2213. Citizen bonds -- procedural requirements prior to issuance
7-7-2214. Citizen bonds -- procedure when issue not fully subscribed
7-7-2215. Zero-coupon bonds and capital appreciation bonds
7-7-2216. through 7-7-2220 reserved
7-7-2221. Issuance of certain general obligation bonds without election
7-7-2222. Procedure to issue bonds without election
7-7-2223. Election required for issuance of certain bonds
7-7-2224. Form and contents of petition
7-7-2225. Filing of petition with election administrator -- certificate
7-7-2226. Delivery of certified petition to board of county commissioners
7-7-2227. Examination of petition -- resolution calling for election
7-7-2237. Percentage of electors required to authorize bond issue
7-7-2238. Resolution to sell bonds pursuant to public sale
7-7-2239. Rescission of resolution authorizing bond issue
7-7-2240. through 7-7-2250 reserved
7-7-2251. Form of notice of sale of bonds
7-7-2252. Publication of notice of sale of bonds
7-7-2254. Procedure for sale of bonds
7-7-2255. Form and execution of bonds
7-7-2257. Registration of bonds
7-7-2258. Copy of bond to be kept by county treasurer
7-7-2260. Disposition of sale proceeds
7-7-2261. Maintenance of accounts for bond issues
7-7-2262. Payment of principal and interest
7-7-2263. Interest on late payments of principal and interest on bonds held by state
7-7-2264. Statement as to amount of principal and interest due and payable on bonds
7-7-2265. Tax levy for payment of bonds
7-7-2266. Procedure in case of insufficient tax levy -- individual liability of county commissioners
7-7-2269. Order of redemption of bonds
7-7-2270. Authority to purchase outstanding bonds
7-7-2272. Cancellation of bonds and coupons
7-7-2273. Cancellation of warrants and refunded general obligation bonds
7-7-2274. Closing of accounts and transfer of money to other accounts