FINANCIAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

Berkeley Considers $25 Million Ashby Lofts Bond Financing

The Berkeley City Council is being asked to approve the California Municipal Finance Authority's plan to issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the Ashby Lofts affordable housing project. The bonds will finance and refinance acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipment costs for the 54-unit development, with issuance and reissuance permitted during a three-year period; the City will not be responsible for repayment.

Document date · September 22, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000
Contract type
FINANCIAL_SERVICES
Contract term
Within the three-year period commencing on the date of issuance of the first series of Bonds
Renewal
The plan permits CMFA to issue or reissue additional bond series from time to time, if necessary or desirable, within three years after issuance of the first series. This is a bond financing authorization rather than a traditional renewable service contract.
Document type
StaffReport
Source document
City of Berkeley StaffReport California Municipal Finance Authority Bond Financing for Ashby Lofts Project 2026-09-29

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Who was awarded the financial services contract by City of Berkeley?

California Municipal Finance Authority was awarded this financial services contract by City of Berkeley, as recorded on September 22, 2026. The contract value is Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000.

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The California Municipal Finance Authority contract with City of Berkeley is valued at Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000, covering financial services work.

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