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Proposition A First Tier Senior Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2017-A (Green Bonds) and Proposition A First Tier Senior Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017-B
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) issued $556,850,000 in Series 2017 bonds. The Series 2017-A Green Bonds ($471,395,000) are designated for rail transit improvements, including the Southwestern Yard maintenance facility, the Universal City Station pedestrian bridge, and the procurement of light and heavy rail vehicles. The Series 2017-B Bonds ($85,455,000) are used to refund Series 2011-B bonds. Both series are limited obligations secured by a first lien on Pledged Revenues, primarily derived from the Proposition A Sales Tax (a 0.5% retail transactions and use tax). The Series 2017-A bonds are 'Climate Bond Certified' based on the Climate Bonds Standard. The issuance is supported by a Reserve Fund, which as of the issuance date was expected to be approximately $160 million, consisting of a $85.5 million AGM Reserve Policy and $74.5 million in cash and investments.
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