A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (OCIA) is authorized to acquire real property, together with improvements located thereon, and personal property for purposes of construction of Zink Dam improvements, stream bank stabilization and construction of two additional low-water dams on the Arkansas River in Tulsa County. The project will be coordinated with representatives of the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County and surrounding communities, the Indian Nations Council of Governments and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The said projects herein described are hereby determined to be in the best interests of the State of Oklahoma and will accomplish an important public purpose. The OCIA may acquire and hold title to the real property and improvements, or any interest therein, until such time as any obligations issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real property and improvements to the River Parks Authority, a public trust in Tulsa County. Upon final redemption or defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the real property and improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the River Parks Authority.
B. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the real property and improvements and personal property authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the purpose authorized in subsection C of this section, the OCIA is hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived from the leasing of such real property and improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations, in one or more series, in an amount sufficient to generate net proceeds of Twenty-five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) after providing for costs of issuance, credit enhancement, reserves and other associated expenses related to the financing. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section.
C. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by subsection B of this section, the OCIA shall provide for the payment of professional fees and associated costs approved by the OCIA.
D. The OCIA may issue obligations in one or more series and in conjunction with other issues of the OCIA. The OCIA is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants, and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and administration of such obligations.
E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the OCIA, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized by the OCIA. The OCIA may enter into agreements with such credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be determined by the OCIA, but in no event shall the final maturity of such obligations occur later than fifteen (15) years from the first principal maturity date.
F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the OCIA.
G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county, municipality or political subdivision therein.
H. The OCIA may direct the investment of all monies in any funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the State Treasurer. The OCIA may place additional restrictions on the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the marketability of the obligations.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 115, § 1. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 692.
Structure Oklahoma Statutes
Title 73. State Capital and Capitol Building
§73-1. Seat of government and capitol established.
§73-15.1. Management and control of space by Legislature.
§73-15.3. Assignment of parking for certain officials - Location - Reserved parking spaces.
§73-15.4. Friends of the Capitol – Not-for-profit corporation.
§73-19. Oklahoma State Capitol Building Repair and Restoration Fund.
§73-22. Mechanical engineer - Approval of defacement.
§73-23. Violation a misdemeanor - Punishment.
§73-24. Flags at south plaza entrance.
§73-25. Oklahoma Historical Society – Maintenance and display of flags, standards, or banners.
§73-26. Flags, standards, or banners of federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
§73-62.2. Agreement with Post Office Department - Additional space.
§73-63. Battle flags and colors - Display.
§73-71. Custody of property belonging to houses of Legislature.
§73-73. Records and journals - Public inspection - Confidentiality.
§73-83. Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District - Creation and boundaries.
§73-83.1. Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission.
§73-83.3. Official master comprehensive plan - Agreements with City of Oklahoma City.
§73-83.4. Rules and regulations.
§73-83.5. Regulations authorized - Districts and subdistricts - Parking.
§73-83.6. Existing uses, buildings and structures.
§73-83.7. Notice and hearing before adoption of regulations.
§73-83.8. Permit for improvement or change of use.
§73-83.11. Corporate status and powers of Commission.
§73-83.12. Citizens' Advisory Committee.
§73-83.13. Complaint - Notice - Hearing - Orders - Service of order, etc.
§73-96. Regulation and enforcement.
§73-98.7. Financial report - Termination of commission, transfer of powers.
§73-99.13. Program administration – Grant applications – Award considerations – Rules.
§73-99.14. Project work standards – Eligible expenses – Oversight.
§73-99.15. Oklahoma Historic Capitols Preservation Act Revolving Fund.
§73-152. Authority created - Membership - Officers - Quorum - Bond.
§73-153. Acquisition of land and erection of buildings - Negotiable bonds.
§73-153-A. Buildings for Department of Public Safety - Location - Financing.
§73-153-C. Transfer of property to Department of Public Safety.
§73-155. Sale of bonds to public - Bids - Deposit.
§73-156.1. Refinancing and restructuring of outstanding obligations.
§73-157. Bonds as legal investment for bank, trust or insurance companies.
§73-158.1. Article X, § 29 certificate required for bonds – Prima facie evidence.
§73-159. Delivery of bonds upon payment - Deposit and investment of proceeds.
§73-159.1. Payment of funds in advance of bond issuance - Deposit and use of funds.
§73-160. Approval of bonds by Supreme Court.
§73-162. Transaction of business for profit by members or employees prohibited - Penalty.
§73-163. State departments and agencies to pay rents.
§73-163.1. Private persons authorized to lease space.
§73-163.3. Predesign services and consultation required for facilities financed by Authority.
§73-165. Funds for payment of rent.
§73-166. Execution of bonds and contracts - Audit of claims.
§73-167. Prohibition on sale or other disposal of bonds without legislative approval.
§73-168. Acquisition of land and erection of buildings for specified state agencies.
§73-168.1. Payment for lands acquired by other state agencies - Conveyance of title.
§73-168.2. Rehabilitation facility for Department of Human Services.
§73-168.6. Construction and improvement of state highway system - Issuance of obligations.
§73-168.7. Acquisition of property for Bureau of Investigation.
§73-168.9. Purchase of real property for public hunting, fishing and trapping areas.
§73-168.10a. Defeasance of obligations – Escrow account.
§73-168.10b. Obligation Defeasance Revolving Fund.
§73-169. Payment of bonds - Rights of holders - Commingling prohibited.
§73-170. Provisions governing.
§73-171. Attorney General - Duty.
§73-172. Interest rate on bonds.
§73-176. Permanent legislative liaison committee.
§73-177. Renovation of certain facilities.
§73-177.1. Buildings for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
§73-178. Repairs, refurbishments and improvements - Authority to issue bonds.
§73-179. 1995 Tourism Bond Revolving Fund.
§73-180. Funding for asbestos abatement and repairs - Bonds.
§73-181. Construction of office building in Carter County.
§73-182. Food Processing Center at Oklahoma State University.
§73-183. Construction and operation of correctional facilities.
§73-184. Equipment leasing and finance program.
§73-201. Will Rogers Memorial Office Building.
§73-202. Sequoyah Memorial Office Building.
§73-203. Provision for proper recognition.
§73-204. Wiley Post Historical Building.
§73-205. Jim Thorpe Office Building.
§73-206. Identification of buildings.
§73-207. Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building.
§73-208. Robert R. Lester Law Enforcement Training Center.
§73-210. Allen Wright Memorial Library Building.
§73-212. M.C. Connors Building.
§73-215. Denver N. Davison Building - Designation.
§73-216. Denver N. Davison Building - Marker.
§73-217. Vezey Veterans Complex.
§73-301. Acquisition, construction, repair and improvement of real property - Appropriations.
§73-301.1. Sale of real property associated with the Lincoln Boulevard Renaissance Project.
§73-302. Completion of History Center for Oklahoma Historical Society - Issuance of obligations.
§73-302.1. Completion of Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture - Issuance of obligations.
§73-304. Completion of Native American Cultural Center Museum - Issuance of obligations.
§73-306. Financing for construction of capital dome.
§73-308. Financing for construction of Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
§73-311. Issuance of revenue bonds.
§73-315. Substance abuse treatment center – Construction costs and fees.
§73-321. Improvements to Samuel Layton Building - Funding.
§73-332. Renovation of the Wiley Post Historical Building - Funding.
§73-335. Repair and restoration of flood-damaged areas - Acquistion of property - Funding.
§73-341. State highway and bridge assets – Financing of construction, maintenance and improvements.
§73-343. Financing authority for construction, repair and rehabilitation of flood-control dams.
§73-343.1. Financing authority for construction, repair and rehabilitation of high-hazard dams.
§73-346. Financing Authority for State Capitol Building Projects – Authority to issue obligations.
§73-347. Financing authority for construction of State Health Laboratory.
§73-348. Financing authority for construction of veterans facilities.
§73-349. Financing authority for Oklahoma Department of Corrections construction fund.
§73-350.1. Financing authority for state highway and bridge assets – Fiscal years 2021 through 2028.
§73-360. Financing authority for construction, repair and rehabilitation of state parks.
§73-371. Financing authority for construction, repair and rehabilitation of Greer Center Facility.