Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (TEFRA) Hearing
A telephonic public hearing will be conducted by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (“MassDevelopment”) at 10 a.m. on July 18, 2022.
In order to promote and protect the safety of both the public and MassDevelopment staff
in light of the COVID-19 virus, and IRS Revenue Procedure 2022-20, providing guidance for the
holding of teleconference public hearings in conformance with the requirements of Section
147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the public hearing will
be held via the following telephonic conference line in lieu of physical presence at the public
hearing:
- Dial-in number: 888-305-1655
- Participant Code: 309-639
Discussion Topics
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Agenda
Said amendment of the terms of the Bonds will be deemed a current refunding of the
Bonds under the Code. The Bonds, currently outstanding in the principal amount of
$26,950,000 constitute the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds immediately
following such amendment ($26,950,000).The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to provide for the financing or refinancing of, or
the reimbursement of funds advanced by Endicott College (the “Institution,” which term includes
for purposes of this Notice any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate thereof) with respect to the
current refunding of the Bonds previously issued by MassDevelopment with respect to facilities
owned by the Institution, including without limitation those facilities that are located at and
adjacent to 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts (the “Campus”), (including without
limitation such financing, refinancing or reimbursement of bond reserves, interest and issuance
costs), in particular the current refunding of the Bonds, the proceeds of Bonds, which were
loaned to the Institution for the purposes of:1. the current refunding of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the
MassDevelopment Revenue Bond, Endicott College Issue, Series 2012 (the “Series 2012
Bonds”) issued in the original principal amount of $26,465,000, the proceeds of which Series
2012 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the current refunding of the
outstanding principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series D (2004) (the “Series
2004 Bonds”), issued in the original principal amount of $33,625,000, the proceeds of which
Series 2004 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancingME1 41222670v.3 - 2 - of,
or the reimbursement of funds advanced by the Institution for:
(a) the project financed and refinanced with the proceeds of the $10,225,000 original
principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series B (the
“Series B Bonds”), the proceeds of which Series B Bonds were loaned to the
Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement
of funds advanced by the Institution for the following projects (i) various building,
plant and grounds improvements including dormitory repairs, roof and building
repairs, administrative and faculty office renovations, energy conservation
improvements and athletic program facilities improvements; various interior
renovations including electrical system upgrading, campus re-cabling and
telephone/fire/alarm security system upgrading and the acquisition of academic and
administrative equipment including computers on the Campus of the Institution, (ii)
the construction of ten and one half (10 ½) units of dormitory townhouses, (iii) the
construction of an approximately 26,500 square foot apartment style dormitory
facility with approximately 24 suites to house 105 beds on the Campus of the
Institution and (iv) the construction and equipping of an approximately 83,000
square foot sports science and fitness center containing a gymnasium, locker rooms,
fitness area and sports science classrooms;(b) the project financed and refinanced with the proceeds of the $13,880,000 original
principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series C (the
“Series C Bonds”), the proceeds of which Series C Bonds were loaned to the
Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement
of funds advanced by the Institution for the following projects (i) the construction
of a new 120-bed residence hall and the acquisition of 40 acres of land adjacent to
the Campus, (ii) the construction of 24 modular housing units, (iii) the construction
of a maintenance facility and (iv) the construction of a new, approximately 55,000
square foot, 220–bed residence hall;(c) the acquisition of a 21-room house located at 407 Hale Street adjacent to the
Campus and which was originally financed in part with the proceeds of a term loan
from Fleet National Bank; and(d) the construction of a new, approximately 200-bed residence hall and a new,
approximately 100-space parking lot to be located on the Campus.
2. the refinancing of all or a portion of the $12,850,000 original principal amount of
a term loan made by Bank of America, N.A. to the Borrower, the proceeds of which were loaned
to the Institution for the purpose of the current refunding of the outstanding principal amount of
the $12,550,000 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority Variable Rate
Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series E (2007) (the “Series 2007 Bonds”), the
proceeds of which Series 2007 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the
financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement of funds advanced by the Institution for the
following projects:(a) the construction of a new three-story, approximately 62,000 square foot visual
and performing arts center designed to provide academic and faculty space for theME1 41222670v.3 - 3 -
School of Art and Design, including two performance venues in the form of a Black
Box Theatre, a 250–seat performance hall, two galleries, 17 classrooms and studios
for interior design, photography, painting, drawing, creative arts, graphic design,
ceramics, and print making and book arts, two computer labs and a digital printing
lab;(b) the construction of an approximately 6,067 square foot addition to the College
Hall administration building; and(c) the construction of six modular housing units, consisting of approximately 6,912
aggregate square feet, used for housing 30 students.The Bonds, as to be amended, will constitute qualified 501(c)(3) bonds for charitable
purposes, will not constitute a general obligation of, or a pledge of the faith and credit of
MassDevelopment or a general obligation of, or a debt or pledge of the faith and credit of The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Interested persons wishing to express their views on the proposed amendment of the
Bonds will be given the opportunity to do so at the telephonic public hearing or may, prior to the
time of the public hearing, submit their views in writing to the MassDevelopment at 99 High
Street, 11th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. Persons desiring to participate at the
telephonic public hearing must make a written request at least 24 hours prior to the hearing by email to tefrahearinginfo@MassDevelopment.com or by mail to MassDevelopment, 99 High
Street, Boston, MA 02110, Attn: TEFRA Hearings.